Bible Study This Sunday 11/17/2024
This Sunday in Bible Study
Our guest will be Lutheran missionary Hannah Hester, who will speak to us about her service in Chiayi, Taiwan. As business administrator, she assists the Asia region business manager with supporting LCMS missionaries behind-the-scenes. While living and working in Chiayi, Hannah also works to build relationships with local Taiwanese brothers and sisters in Christ.
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This Sunday in Bible Study
Our guest will be Lutheran missionary Hannah Hester, who will speak to us about her service in Chiayi, Taiwan. As business administrator, she assists the Asia region business manager with supporting LCMS missionaries behind-the-scenes. While living and working in Chiayi, Hannah also works to build relationships with local Taiwanese brothers and sisters in Christ.
From the LCMS Website
Hannah Hester serves the Lord as a missionary in the Asia region, based in Chiayi, Taiwan. As business administrator, she assists the Asia region business manager with supporting LCMS missionaries behind-the-scenes. While living and working in Chiayi, Hannah also works to build relationships with local Taiwanese brothers and sisters in Christ.
Hannah was raised in Walnut, Iowa. She attended Concordia University, Nebraska, Seward, Neb., where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in mathematics, a Bachelor of Science in secondary education, and her Lutheran Teacher Diploma. She has previous experience in the mission field working as an ESL Bible teacher and a foreign liaison at Concordia Middle School, Taiwan. In her free time, Hannah enjoys reading, playing music and playing volleyball.
News from the Preschool
News from the Preschool — Road Rally 2024
We held our annual Road Rally in October which is always so much fun. It’s one of two fundraisers we do during the year. The children bring anything with wheels: bikes, scooters, big-wheels, strollers … literally anything that moves. We tally the amount of laps they do around the cross in the front circle, and cheer them on to victory!
The children have also been learning that Jesus is with them everywhere they go. He’s with them in school, at the park, at night time, and … during the Road Rally! Meet Addison and Isla. Aren’t they cute? They both chose to bring a baby stroller to push during the road rally, and look who they are pushing … JESUS!
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Road Rally 2024
We held our annual Road Rally in October which is always so much fun. It’s one of two fundraisers we do during the year. The children bring anything with wheels: bikes, scooters, big-wheels, strollers … literally anything that moves. We tally the amount of laps they do around the cross in the front circle, and cheer them on to victory!
The children have also been learning that Jesus is with them everywhere they go. He’s with them in school, at the park, at night time, and … during the Road Rally! Meet Addison and Isla. Aren’t they cute? They both chose to bring a baby stroller to push during the road rally, and look who they are pushing … JESUS!
When asked who is in the stroller, Addison said “Jesus is with me”. Isla stopped several times to make sure “Jesus” was all strapped in and safe. She did not want him to fall out.
While they are just starting to hear about Jesus, both at home and at school, their simple understanding of “Jesus is with me everywhere I go” is just so pure and precious.
– Tracey Harris
VIDEO: Wednesday November 13, 2024
Each service at Zion Lutheran Church (normally the first of our two services) is streamed LIVE on our YouTube channel. This includes Sunday’s, Wednesday’s, Lenten, Advent and special services. The entire service is streamed from beginning-to-end. Weddings and Funerals can also be streamed, if requested in advance.
View the Bulletin for Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Worship Service: 2:00 p.m.
Bible Study: 2:30 p.m. — The Book of Hebrews
All are welcome, bring a friend, neighbor or relative
Visit our YouTube channel — Click the red “subscribe” box, and then click on the “bell” next to that box to receive Live Streaming notifications. You must be logged into YouTube to activate these features.
Archive of AUDIO “Readings & Sermons”
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AUDIO: Readings & Sermon for Wednesday November 13, 2024
This audio-only file includes all the readings from scripture, along with the sermon — and when available, the announcements, adult choir, men’s choir, and/or bell choir. Also posted along with the audio file is the text for all the scripture readings, and a link to the current bulletin, and our YouTube channel if you prefer to watch the LIVE Stream.
View the Bulletin for Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Worship Service: 2:00 p.m.
Bible Study: 2:30 p.m. — The Book of Hebrews
All are welcome, bring a friend, neighbor or relative
Visit our YouTube channel — Click the red “subscribe” box, and then click on the “bell” next to that box to receive Live Streaming notifications. You must be logged into YouTube to activate these features.
Archive of AUDIO “Readings & Sermons”
Archive of VIDEO “Complete Service”
Archive of BULLETINS
Jeremiah 26:1-19
In the beginning of the reign of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah, king of Judah, this word came from the LORD: “Thus says the LORD: Stand in the court of the LORD's house, and speak to all the cities of Judah that come to worship in the house of the LORD all the words that I command you to speak to them; do not hold back a word. It may be they will listen, and every one turn from his evil way, that I may relent of the disaster that I intend to do to them because of their evil deeds. You shall say to them, ‘Thus says the LORD: If you will not listen to me, to walk in my law that I have set before you, and to listen to the words of my servants the prophets whom I send to you urgently, though you have not listened, then I will make this house like Shiloh, and I will make this city a curse for all the nations of the earth.’”
The priests and the prophets and all the people heard Jeremiah speaking these words in the house of the LORD. And when Jeremiah had finished speaking all that the LORD had commanded him to speak to all the people, then the priests and the prophets and all the people laid hold of him, saying, “You shall die! Why have you prophesied in the name of the LORD, saying, ‘This house shall be like Shiloh, and this city shall be desolate, without inhabitant’?” And all the people gathered around Jeremiah in the house of the LORD.
When the officials of Judah heard these things, they came up from the king's house to the house of the LORD and took their seat in the entry of the New Gate of the house of the LORD. Then the priests and the prophets said to the officials and to all the people, “This man deserves the sentence of death, because he has prophesied against this city, as you have heard with your own ears.”
Then Jeremiah spoke to all the officials and all the people, saying, “The LORD sent me to prophesy against this house and this city all the words you have heard. Now therefore mend your ways and your deeds, and obey the voice of the LORD your God, and the LORD will relent of the disaster that he has pronounced against you. But as for me, behold, I am in your hands. Do with me as seems good and right to you. Only know for certain that if you put me to death, you will bring innocent blood upon yourselves and upon this city and its inhabitants, for in truth the LORD sent me to you to speak all these words in your ears.”
Then the officials and all the people said to the priests and the prophets, “This man does not deserve the sentence of death, for he has spoken to us in the name of the LORD our God.” And certain of the elders of the land arose and spoke to all the assembled people, saying, “Micah of Moresheth prophesied in the days of Hezekiah king of Judah, and said to all the people of Judah: ‘Thus says the LORD of hosts,
“‘Zion shall be plowed as a field;
Jerusalem shall become a heap of ruins,
and the mountain of the house a wooded height.’
Did Hezekiah king of Judah and all Judah put him to death? Did he not fear the LORD and entreat the favor of the LORD, and did not the LORD relent of the disaster that he had pronounced against them? But we are about to bring great disaster upon ourselves.”
Matthew 26:20-35
When it was evening, he reclined at table with the twelve. And as they were eating, he said, “Truly, I say to you, one of you will betray me.” And they were very sorrowful and began to say to him one after another, “Is it I, Lord?” He answered, “He who has dipped his hand in the dish with me will betray me. The Son of Man goes as it is written of him, but woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would have been better for that man if he had not been born.” Judas, who would betray him, answered, “Is it I, Rabbi?” He said to him, “You have said so.”
Now as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, “Take, eat; this is my body.” And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, saying, “Drink of it, all of you, for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. I tell you I will not drink again of this fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom.”
And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives. Then Jesus said to them, “You will all fall away because of me this night. For it is written, ‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’ But after I am raised up, I will go before you to Galilee.” Peter answered him, “Though they all fall away because of you, I will never fall away.” Jesus said to him, “Truly, I tell you, this very night, before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times.” Peter said to him, “Even if I must die with you, I will not deny you!” And all the disciples said the same.
The Lord’s Prayer – The First Petition
What is the First Petition?
Hallowed be Thy name.
What does this mean?
God’s name is certainly holy in itself, but we pray in this petition that it may be kept holy among us also.
How is God’s name kept holy?
God’s name is kept holy when the Word of God is taught in its truth and purity, and we, as the children of God, also lead holy lives according to it. Help us to do this, dear Father in heaven! But anyone who teaches or lives contrary to God’s Word profanes the name of God among us. Protect us from this, heavenly Father!
“Life Together Digest” with Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, LCMS President
In this Life Together Digest, the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS), encourages the church to take time to celebrate its pastors, deaconesses, teachers and other rostered workers throughout the year. “It’s not easy working for the church many times. We’re all sinners,” Harrison said. “But your teachers … and pastors and directors of various ministries will all appreciate so much your demonstrations of love. Please reach out to them in a wonderful way and use these dates to do it.” Learn more about church worker appreciation at reporter.lcms.org/2024/a-year-church-worker-appreciation/, and view this month’s Life Together Digest at https://mailchi.mp/lcms/life-together...
In this Life Together Digest, the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS), encourages the church to take time to celebrate its pastors, deaconesses, teachers and other rostered workers throughout the year. “It’s not easy working for the church many times. We’re all sinners,” Harrison said. “But your teachers … and pastors and directors of various ministries will all appreciate so much your demonstrations of love. Please reach out to them in a wonderful way and use these dates to do it.” Learn more about church worker appreciation at reporter.lcms.org/2024/a-year-church-worker-appreciation/, and view this month’s Life Together Digest at https://mailchi.mp/lcms/life-together...
Bulletin: Wednesday November 13, 2024
View the Wednesday Bulletin for November 13, 2024
Click to download the Wednesday Bulletin which includes all of the scripture readings and the Order of Service. Posted later in the day you will find an audio-only recording of the announcements (if there are any), readings and sermon. Also posted later in the day you will be able to view the entire service on our YouTube channel – broadcast live at 2:00 p.m. For an archive of bulletins visit: BULLETINS. For an archive of Sermons, visit SERMONS. For an archive of videos, visit VIDEOS.
View the Bulletin for Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Worship Service: 2:00 p.m.
Bible Study: 2:30 p.m. — The Book of Hebrews
All are welcome, bring a friend, neighbor or relative
Visit our YouTube channel — Click the red “subscribe” box, and then click on the “bell” next to that box to receive Live Streaming notifications. You must be logged into YouTube to activate these features.
Archive of AUDIO “Readings & Sermons”
Archive of VIDEO “Complete Service”
Archive of BULLETINS
Member Milestones
Serenity Michelle Marie Migyanko was adopted on September 20, 2024 by John and Megan Migyanko. Thank you for the many prayers, love, and support as the family went through this process for the past two years. Serenity celebrated her baptism on September 21st with church friends and family. It serves as a great reminder that we are all adopted into God’s family. May God grant many faithful years and continue to bless this family.
Serenity Michelle Marie Migyanko was adopted on September 20, 2024 by John and Megan Migyanko. Thank you for the many prayers, love, and support as the family went through this process for the past two years. Serenity celebrated her baptism on September 21st with church friends and family. It serves as a great reminder that we are all adopted into God’s family. May God grant many faithful years and continue to bless this family.