Hunger in the Wilderness: A Lenten Journey with Mark

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This year, Zion’s ELCA World Hunger Drive features a daily devotion!

Last year, Zion raised $3,147.28 to alleviate world hunger through our World Hunger Drive. Special offerings can be made online with the “DONATE” button on our website. You can also use the “SHOP NOW” button on our Facebook page. There is also an app called “Give Plus” that can help you make an electronic donation. Of course, the U.S. mail still works and cash as well as checks are still accepted. A family will match 10% of what is collected during Lent, encourage their generosity, with yours!

Thank you for your prayerful consideration during this pandemic. Presently 1 in 10 people in the world suffer with chronic hunger. It is expected that the pandemic may DOUBLE that figure. We want to be of help and the ELCA’S World Hunger Program is one of the best at offering the necessary help with extremely low overhead costs. Together, we can do so much to make a difference!

This brief video is the Lenten Devotion for the Third Day of Lent, Friday, February 19, 2021.

Blessings unto you and yours!

Question of the Day, Friday, February 19, 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 might the angels have waited on him?

This week’s text for the First Sunday in Lent: Mark 1:9-15 (NRSV)

9In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him. 11And a voice came from heaven, “You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.”

          12And the Spirit immediately drove him out into the wilderness. 13He was in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan; and he was with the wild beasts; and the angels waited on him.

          14Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, 15and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news.”

Hunger in the Wilderness: A Lenten Journey with Mark

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This year, Zion’s ELCA World Hunger Drive features a daily devotion, beginning today! Last year, Zion raised $3,147.28 to alleviate world hunger through our World Hunger Drive. Special offerings can be made online with the “DONATE” button on our website. You can also use the “SHOP NOW” button on our Facebook page. There is also an app called “Give Plus” that can help you make an electronic donation. Of course, the U.S. mail still works and cash as well as checks are still accepted. A family will match 10% of what is collected during Lent, encourage their generosity, with yours!

Thank you for your prayerful consideration during this pandemic. Presently 1 in 10 people in the world suffer with chronic hunger. It is expected that the pandemic may DOUBLE that figure. We want to be of help and the ELCA’S World Hunger Program is one of the best at offering the necessary help with extremely low overhead costs. Together, we can do so much to make a difference!

This brief video is the Lenten Devotion for the Second Day of Lent, Thursday, February 18, 2021.

Blessings unto you and yours!

Question of the Day, Thursday, February 18, 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: Which was worse: being tempted by Satan or being with the wild beasts? Why?

This week’s text for the First Sunday in Lent: Mark 1:9-15 (NRSV)

9In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him. 11And a voice came from heaven, “You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.”

          12And the Spirit immediately drove him out into the wilderness. 13He was in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan; and he was with the wild beasts; and the angels waited on him.

          14Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, 15and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news.”

Announcements for Sunday, February 21, 2021; the First Sunday in Lent

The announcements for Sunday, February 21, 2021 are now available. To view or print them, please follow the link below.

There are tables available for Holy Communion on Sunday, February 21st. See the announcement for the Sign Up Genius link or contact Zion’s office to make your reservation.

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Video of Worship, Wednesday, February 17, 2021; Ash Wednesday

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Welcome to our pre-recorded, virtual Ash Wednesday worship. We are thankful that you have joined us and/or that you are using this worship experience as a part of your daily devotions.

Question of the Day, Wednesday, February 17, 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 that same dove-like Holy Spirit immediately drive him out into the wilderness? 

This week’s text for the First Sunday in Lent: Mark 1:9-15 (NRSV)

9In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him. 11And a voice came from heaven, “You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.”

          12And the Spirit immediately drove him out into the wilderness. 13He was in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan; and he was with the wild beasts; and the angels waited on him.

          14Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, 15and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news.”

Question of the Day, Tuesday, February 16, 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 it feel like to have the Holy Spirit descend upon him like a dove?

This week’s text for the First Sunday in Lent: Mark 1:9-15 (NRSV)

9In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him. 11And a voice came from heaven, “You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.”

          12And the Spirit immediately drove him out into the wilderness. 13He was in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan; and he was with the wild beasts; and the angels waited on him.

          14Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, 15and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news.”

Video of Worship, Sunday, February 14, 2021

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This is the video of worship held on Sunday, February 14, 2021; the Transfiguration of Our Lord.

Baptized during today’s worship are siblings, Everett Nelson and Rhoslyn Marie Schoen.

Everett and Rhoslyn’s parents are Justin and Cynthia Schoen. Everett and Rhoslyn are blessed to have Dean and Bonnie Schoen as their sponsors and grandparents. Welcome Everett and Rhoslyn!

Question of the Day, Monday, February 15, 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 might it have looked like to see the heavens “torn apart”?

This week’s text for the First Sunday in Lent: Mark 1:9-15 (NRSV)

9In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him. 11And a voice came from heaven, “You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.”

          12And the Spirit immediately drove him out into the wilderness. 13He was in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan; and he was with the wild beasts; and the angels waited on him.

          14Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, 15and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news.”