Thank You! ... from Zion’s own Charles Wallace

Katrina and Church before his vicarage interview

Your generosity is not just a gift – it is a testament to the impact one person’s compassion can have on another’s journey. For that, I am deeply grateful

Chuck Wallace is now a Second-year Seminarian at Concordia St. Louis 
My journey to the seminary is one that could take hours to fully explain, filled with twists, challenges, and moments of deep discernment. But one thing is certain—it is a journey that has not been traveled alone. You have been a part of it. 

The rising cost of higher education made obtaining my undergraduate de-gree a significant financial challenge. While I have made it this far by the grace of God, the weight of that burden is still very real. That is why your generosity has meant so much. It has not only helped ease that financial strain, but it has also reaffirmed my calling and given me the opportunity to continue pursuing this path. Without you, I would not be here today. Your kind support has been a tangible expression of God’s provision in my life, and for that, I am profoundly grateful. My hope is that one day, I will be able to extend the same generosity to others that you have shown to me. 

The impact of your kindness is a reminder that God provides through His people and that no one walks this path alone. Thank you for believing in me, for investing in my calling, and for being a part of the work God is doing in my life. 

Next Up: Vicarage – On April 30th, I will receive my vicarage placement! Although this is a time of uncertainty for Katrina and me, as we do not yet know where we will be, we are nonetheless excited to see where God will place us to serve His Kingdom. Be on the lookout for my next newsletter in early May, where I will share our placement and the journey ahead! 

Charles “Chuck” Wallace
801 Seminary Place, Clayton, MO 63105 
985-852-7958 
wallacec@csl.edu

President’s Perspective

It’s time for our first Voter's Informational Meeting of 2025! We will meet on: 
Sunday, April 27, at 9:15 AM in the Fellowship Hall (between the 8:00 and 10:30 services) 

The focus of this meeting will be to share updates on first-quarter activities and discuss what’s ahead for Zion. 

We’ve scheduled the meeting at this time to encourage member participation from both services, providing an opportunity for everyone to come together in fellowship. As I mentioned before, we encourage each of you to stay involved, share your ideas, and actively participate in the life of the church. Your unique gifts and perspectives are invaluable, and together, we can continue to make Zion a place where faith is nurtured, love is shared, and our community is strengthened. 

We hope you’ll join us to stay informed and engaged in the life of our congregation. See you there! 
In Christ, 
Bob Schmidt — Congregational President 

Easter Sunday Music from the Choir’s and Quartet

Easter Music

Adult Choir, Quartet, Faith Bell Choir and Grace Bell Choir

Adult Choir: Sing, Joyous Christians (8:00 am) 
Quartet: Sing, Joyous Christians (10:30 am) 
Adult Choir: The Festal Day is Here (8 am) 
Quartet: The Festal Day is Here (10:30 am) 
Faith Bell Choir: The Strife is O’er (8:00 am) 
Grace Bell Choir: Easter Bells (10:30 am) 

Easter Flower’s at Zion

Easter Flowers Donated By:

• Shane & Sandy Bryant (2) -- In Memory of Paul D. Hayes 

• Mike & Cheryl Debowski (2) -- In Honor of our Risen Lord 

• Sam & Joanne Garloff (2) -- In Memory of Sam’s grand- mother, Evelyn; and Joanne’s brother, Michael 

• John & Katie Gielarowski (3) -- In Honor of Christ’s saving grace and immeasurable love 

• David & Nyomin Hatok (2) -- In Memory of loved ones 

• Clara Hayes (1) — In Memory of Carl Schmidt 

• Paul & Terry Hayes (2) -- In Memory of Paul D. Hayes, and Beatrice & Bob Johnson 

• Janet Hesse (2) -- In memory of loved ones 

• Paul & Nancy Klemash (2) -- In Memory of loves ones, and in Honor of grandson Daniel’s 1st Easter 

• Gene & Sharon Koop (1) -- In Memory of our daughter 

• Brent & Marianne Miller (2) -- In Memory of Marianne’s best friend, Darlene; and dear parents Ray & Millie Thielet, and Bill & Margaret Miller 

• Wayne & Barb Oechslein (1) -- In Memory of loved ones 

• Oelschlager Family (1) -- In Memory of loved ones 

• Mary Lou Rilee (2) -- In Memory of loved ones 

VIDEO: Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025 - Complete Service

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AUDIO: Readings & Sermon for Easter Sunday - April 20, 2025

AUDIO: Readings & Sermon for Easter Sunday - April 20, 2025

Rev. Dr. Edward O. Grimenstein

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Old Testament Reading -- Isaiah 65:17–25 
“Behold, I create new heavens
and a new earth,
and the former things shall not be remembered
or come into mind. 
But be glad and rejoice forever
in that which I create;
for behold, I create Jerusalem to be a joy,
and her people to be a gladness.
I will rejoice in Jerusalem
and be glad in my people;
no more shall be heard in it the sound of weeping
and the cry of distress.
No more shall there be in it
an infant who lives but a few days,
or an old man who does not fill out his days,
for the young man shall die a hundred years old,
and the sinner a hundred years old shall be accursed.
They shall build houses and inhabit them;
they shall plant vineyards and eat their fruit.
They shall not build and another inhabit;
they shall not plant and another eat;
for like the days of a tree shall the days of my people be,
and my chosen shall long enjoy the work of their hands.
They shall not labor in vain
or bear children for calamity,
for they shall be the offspring of the blessed of the Lord,
and their descendants with them.
Before they call I will answer;
while they are yet speaking I will hear.
The wolf and the lamb shall graze together;
the lion shall eat straw like the ox,
and dust shall be the serpent’s food.
They shall not hurt or destroy
in all my holy mountain,”
says the Lord. 

Epistle Reading -- 1 Corinthians 15:19–26 
If in this life only we have hoped in Christ, we are of all people most to be pitied. 

But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. For as by a man came death, by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive. But each in his own order: Christ the firstfruits, then at his coming those who belong to Christ. Then comes the end, when he delivers the kingdom to God the Father after destroying every rule and every authority and power. For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. The last enemy to be destroyed is death. 

The Holy Gospel according to St. Luke, the twenty-fourth chapter
On the first day of the week, at early dawn, they went to the tomb, taking the spices they had prepared. And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they went in they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. While they were perplexed about this, behold, two men stood by them in dazzling apparel. And as they were frightened and bowed their faces to the ground, the men said to them, “Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen. Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men and be crucified and on the third day rise.” And they remembered his words, and returning from the tomb they told all these things to the eleven and to all the rest. Now it was Mary Magdalene and Joanna and Mary the mother of James and the other women with them who told these things to the apostles, but these words seemed to them an idle tale, and they did not believe them. But Peter rose and ran to the tomb; stooping and looking in, he saw the linen cloths by themselves; and he went home marveling at what had happened. 

Choir -- The Festal Day is Here (8 am) 

Life Together with President Harrison

March Life Together Digest with Pres. Harrison
In this Life Together Digest, the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS), speaks on both loss and celebration in the Synod. Our heavenly Father has recently called home two of His servants in Christ: author and former LCMS Vice-President Rev. Dr. Paul L. Maier and former LCMS President Rev. Dr. Robert T. Kuhn. We thank God for their service to our Lord. Harrison also shares ways to serve the church. Whether it is short term or long term, domestic or international, there are many opportunities for those who wish to get involved. He asks that you pray for our Synod and ask the Lord to raise up church workers as we continue to expand the kingdom of God through the work of the Holy Spirit. “The Gospel is the power of God unto salvation. … His words are events,” Harrison says. View this month’s Life Together Digest at https://mailchi.mp/lcms/life-together...