Video of Worship, Sunday, March 28, 2021

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This is the video of worship held on Sunday, March 28, 2021.

The special music is Zion’s choir singing “Fear Not Ye People of Zion”, accompanied by Rachel Rosenfeldt and directed by Ann Buscher. This piece was recorded on March 25, 2018. The prelude Ann Buscher played was “The Palms” by Jean Baptiste Faure. The postlude Ann played was “Ballad” by Edward Grieg.

Due to technical difficulties, this worship recording is in two segments, both of which are included above in the proper order. Thank you for joining us!

Hunger in the Wilderness: A Lenten Journey with Mark

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Today marks the 35th 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!

Also, we are very excited to share with you; Zion has TWO FAMILIES that promise to match 10% of what is donated during Lent! Zion is truly blessed! 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-Fifth Day of Lent, Monday, March 29, 2021.

Grace and peace to all!

Question of the Day, Monday, March 29, 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 would these women want to anoint Jesus’ body?

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 34th 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! 

Also, we are very excited to share with you; Zion has TWO FAMILIES that promise to match 10% of what is donated during Lent! Zion is truly blessed! 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-Fourth Day of Lent, Saturday, March 27, 2021.

Grace and peace to all!

Question of the Day, Saturday, March 27, 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 Jesus think as this spectacle went on, particularly in light of how this same crowd would soon be calling for his crucifixion?

This week’s text for the Sunday of the Passion: Mark 11:1-11 (NRSV)

1When they were approaching Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany, near the Mount of Olives, [Jesus] sent two of his disciples 2and said to them, “Go into the village ahead of you, and immediately as you enter it, you will find tied there a colt that has never been ridden; untie it and bring it. 3If anyone says to you, ‘Why are you doing this?’ just say this, ‘The Lord needs it and will send it back here immediately.’?” 4They went away and found a colt tied near a door, outside in the street. As they were untying it, 5some of the bystanders said to them, “What are you doing, untying the colt?” 6They told them what Jesus had said; and they allowed them to take it. 7Then they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks on it; and he sat on it. 8Many people spread their cloaks on the road, and others spread leafy branches that they had cut in the fields. 9Then those who went ahead and those who followed were shouting,
      “Hosanna!
          Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!
          10Blessed is the coming kingdom of our ancestor David!

      Hosanna in the highest heaven!”
          11Then he entered Jerusalem and went into the temple; and when he had looked around at everything, as it was already late, he went out to Bethany with the twelve.

Hunger in the Wilderness: A Lenten Journey with Mark

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Today marks the 33rd 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! 

Also, we are very excited to share with you; Zion has TWO FAMILIES that promise to match 10% of what is donated during Lent! Zion is truly blessed! 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-Third Day of Lent, Friday, March 26, 2021.

Grace and peace to all!

Question of the Day, Friday, March 26, 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 disciples think as they watched this spectacle?

This week’s text for the Sunday of the Passion: Mark 11:1-11 (NRSV)

1When they were approaching Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany, near the Mount of Olives, [Jesus] sent two of his disciples 2and said to them, “Go into the village ahead of you, and immediately as you enter it, you will find tied there a colt that has never been ridden; untie it and bring it. 3If anyone says to you, ‘Why are you doing this?’ just say this, ‘The Lord needs it and will send it back here immediately.’?” 4They went away and found a colt tied near a door, outside in the street. As they were untying it, 5some of the bystanders said to them, “What are you doing, untying the colt?” 6They told them what Jesus had said; and they allowed them to take it. 7Then they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks on it; and he sat on it. 8Many people spread their cloaks on the road, and others spread leafy branches that they had cut in the fields. 9Then those who went ahead and those who followed were shouting,
      “Hosanna!
          Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!
          10Blessed is the coming kingdom of our ancestor David!

      Hosanna in the highest heaven!”
          11Then he entered Jerusalem and went into the temple; and when he had looked around at everything, as it was already late, he went out to Bethany with the twelve.

Hunger in the Wilderness: A Lenten Journey with Mark

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Today marks the 32nd 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! 

Also, we are very excited to share with you; Zion hasTWO FAMILIESthat promise to match 10% of what is donated during Lent! How awesome is that?!? Zion is truly blessed! 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!

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-Second Day of Lent, Thursday, March 25, 2021.

We all are blessed to be a blessing!

Question of the Day, Thursday, March 25, 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: In light of the fact that washing was done by hand at that time, what kind of sacrifice was it that people laid their cloaks on the ground for Jesus and the colt to step on?

This week’s text for the Sunday of the Passion: Mark 11:1-11 (NRSV)

1When they were approaching Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany, near the Mount of Olives, [Jesus] sent two of his disciples 2and said to them, “Go into the village ahead of you, and immediately as you enter it, you will find tied there a colt that has never been ridden; untie it and bring it. 3If anyone says to you, ‘Why are you doing this?’ just say this, ‘The Lord needs it and will send it back here immediately.’?” 4They went away and found a colt tied near a door, outside in the street. As they were untying it, 5some of the bystanders said to them, “What are you doing, untying the colt?” 6They told them what Jesus had said; and they allowed them to take it. 7Then they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks on it; and he sat on it. 8Many people spread their cloaks on the road, and others spread leafy branches that they had cut in the fields. 9Then those who went ahead and those who followed were shouting,
      “Hosanna!
          Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!
          10Blessed is the coming kingdom of our ancestor David!

      Hosanna in the highest heaven!”
          11Then he entered Jerusalem and went into the temple; and when he had looked around at everything, as it was already late, he went out to Bethany with the twelve.