Hunger in the Wilderness: A Lenten Journey with Mark

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Today marks the 39th Lenten daily devotion!

We are happy to share that we have surpassed last year’s total of $3,147.28! So far this year, we have raised $3,695! In addition, Zion has two families that promise to match 10% of what is donated during Lent! Help encourage their generosity, with yours!

THANK YOU to each of you for your generous donations to combat world hunger! Together, we are making a difference!

Contributions clearly marked “World Hunger” can be made electronically from: our website, Facebook page or the app called “Give Plus”. Or, if you prefer, place it in the offering plate when you commune on April 4th!

Please note, the final day of the drive is Sunday, April 4th.

Thank you for your prayerful consideration of what you can do to fight world hunger in 2021.

This brief video is the Lenten Devotion for the Thirty-Nineth Day of Lent, Friday, April 2, 2021.

Easter blessings!

Question of the Day, Friday, April 2, 2021

The Question of the Day helps prepare you for next Sunday’s focus text in worship. These questions are posted here each day offering an opportunity for discussion. (Just click in the title of this post and you will be taken to the discussion window.) Try it out for a week and see how Jesus will use your time of pondering upon God’s word to deepen your faith.

Today’s question is: How could they keep silent about such a thing, especially in light of the direction given by the angel?

This week’s text for the Resurrection of our Lord: Easter Day is from Mark 16:1-8 (NRSV)

1When the sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, so that they might go and anoint [Jesus’ body]. 2And very early on the first day of the week, when the sun had risen, they went to the tomb. 3They had been saying to one another, “Who will roll away the stone for us from the entrance to the tomb?” 4When they looked up, they saw that the stone, which was very large, had already been rolled back. 5As they entered the tomb, they saw a young man, dressed in a white robe, sitting on the right side; and they were alarmed. 6But he said to them, “Do not be alarmed; you are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has been raised; he is not here. Look, there is the place they laid him. 7But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see him, just as he told you.” 8So they went out and fled from the tomb, for terror and amazement had seized them; and they said nothing to anyone, for they were afraid.

Hunger in the Wilderness: A Lenten Journey with Mark

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Today marks the 38th Lenten daily devotion!

We are happy to share that we have surpassed last year’s total of $3,147.28! So far this year, we have raised $3,695! In addition, Zion has two families that promise to match 10% of what is donated during Lent! Help encourage their generosity, with yours!

THANK YOU to each of you for your generous donations to combat world hunger! Together, we are making a difference!

Contributions clearly marked “World Hunger” can be made electronically from: our website, Facebook page or the app called “Give Plus”. Or, if you prefer, place it in the offering plate when you commune on April 4th!

Please note, the final day of the drive is Sunday, April 4th.

Thank you for your prayerful consideration of what you can do to fight world hunger in 2021.

This brief video is the Lenten Devotion for the Thirty-Eighth Day of Lent, Thursday, April 1, 2021.

Easter blessings!

Question of the Day, Thursday, April 1, 2021

The Question of the Day helps prepare you for next Sunday’s focus text in worship. These questions are posted here each day offering an opportunity for discussion. (Just click in the title of this post and you will be taken to the discussion window.) Try it out for a week and see how Jesus will use your time of pondering upon God’s word to deepen your faith.

Today’s question is: What did the angel mean when he said that Jesus was not there? Isn’t that exactly what the resurrection enabled, that Jesus would be present everywhere?  

This week’s text for the Resurrection of our Lord: Easter Day is from Mark 16:1-8 (NRSV)

1When the sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, so that they might go and anoint [Jesus’ body]. 2And very early on the first day of the week, when the sun had risen, they went to the tomb. 3They had been saying to one another, “Who will roll away the stone for us from the entrance to the tomb?” 4When they looked up, they saw that the stone, which was very large, had already been rolled back. 5As they entered the tomb, they saw a young man, dressed in a white robe, sitting on the right side; and they were alarmed. 6But he said to them, “Do not be alarmed; you are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has been raised; he is not here. Look, there is the place they laid him. 7But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see him, just as he told you.” 8So they went out and fled from the tomb, for terror and amazement had seized them; and they said nothing to anyone, for they were afraid.

Hunger in the Wilderness: A Lenten Journey with Mark

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Today marks the 37th Lenten daily devotion!

We are happy to share that we have surpassed last year’s total of $3,147.28! So far this year, we have raised $3,545! In addition, Zion has two families that promise to match 10% of what is donated during Lent! Help encourage their generosity, with yours!

THANK YOU to each of you for your generous donations to combat world hunger! Together, we are making a difference!

Contributions clearly marked “World Hunger” can be made electronically from: our website, Facebook page or the app called “Give Plus”. Or, if you prefer, you may mail a check to Zion or place it in the offering plate when you commune on April 4th!

Please note, the final day of the drive is Sunday, April 4th.

Thank you for your prayerful consideration of what you can do to fight world hunger in 2021.

This brief video is the Lenten Devotion for the Thirty-Seventh Day of Lent, Wednesday, March 31, 2021.

Easter blessings!

Question of the Day, Wednesday, March 31, 2021

The Question of the Day helps prepare you for next Sunday’s focus text in worship. These questions are posted here each day offering an opportunity for discussion. (Just click in the title of this post and you will be taken to the discussion window.) Try it out for a week and see how Jesus will use your time of pondering upon God’s word to deepen your faith.

Today’s question is: Why did the angel show them the place where Jesus was laid?

This week’s text for the Resurrection of our Lord: Easter Day is from Mark 16:1-8 (NRSV)

1When the sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, so that they might go and anoint [Jesus’ body]. 2And very early on the first day of the week, when the sun had risen, they went to the tomb. 3They had been saying to one another, “Who will roll away the stone for us from the entrance to the tomb?” 4When they looked up, they saw that the stone, which was very large, had already been rolled back. 5As they entered the tomb, they saw a young man, dressed in a white robe, sitting on the right side; and they were alarmed. 6But he said to them, “Do not be alarmed; you are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has been raised; he is not here. Look, there is the place they laid him. 7But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see him, just as he told you.” 8So they went out and fled from the tomb, for terror and amazement had seized them; and they said nothing to anyone, for they were afraid.

Hunger in the Wilderness: A Lenten Journey with Mark

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Today marks the 36th Lenten daily devotion with Pastor Keith!

We are thrilled to share that we have surpassed last year’s total of $3,147.28! So far this year, we have raised $3,545! In addition, Zion has TWO FAMILIES that promise to match 10% of what is donated during Lent! Help encourage their generosity, with yours!

THANK YOU to each of you for your generous donations to combat world hunger! Together, we are making a difference.

Contributions clearly marked “World Hunger” can be made electronically from: our website, Facebook page or the app called “Give Plus”. Or, if you prefer, you may mail a check to Zion or place it in the offering plate when you commune on April 4th (the final day of the drive)!

Thank you for your prayerful consideration of what you can do to fight world hunger in 2021.

This brief video is the Lenten Devotion for the Thirty-Sixth Day of Lent, Tuesday, March 30, 2021.

Grace and peace to all!

Question of the Day, Tuesday, March 30, 2021

The Question of the Day helps prepare you for next Sunday’s focus text in worship. These questions are posted here each day offering an opportunity for discussion. (Just click in the title of this post and you will be taken to the discussion window.) Try it out for a week and see how Jesus will use your time of pondering upon God’s word to deepen your faith.

Today’s question is: Why was it important for them to wait until the Sabbath was over?

This week’s text for the Resurrection of our Lord: Easter Day is from Mark 16:1-8 (NRSV)

1When the sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, so that they might go and anoint [Jesus’ body]. 2And very early on the first day of the week, when the sun had risen, they went to the tomb. 3They had been saying to one another, “Who will roll away the stone for us from the entrance to the tomb?” 4When they looked up, they saw that the stone, which was very large, had already been rolled back. 5As they entered the tomb, they saw a young man, dressed in a white robe, sitting on the right side; and they were alarmed. 6But he said to them, “Do not be alarmed; you are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has been raised; he is not here. Look, there is the place they laid him. 7But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see him, just as he told you.” 8So they went out and fled from the tomb, for terror and amazement had seized them; and they said nothing to anyone, for they were afraid.