Voyage of a Lifetime: Lent 2010
Lent begins on February 17
Lent is a time of giving: giving up a habit or a favorite thing; giving time for midweek worship and devotions; giving to Zion’s mission funds. It is also a time to center our thoughts on the Lenten theme of preparing for the journey into the future.
These forty days are our time to walk the journey with Christ to the cross, ending when we reach the triumphant Easter day. The forty days offer the time to come to Zion for midweek worship, be intentional about devotions at home, and participate in special events for the season.
Ash Wednesday: Becoming Seaworthy
Worship at Zion at noon or 6:30pm in the sanctuary with imposition of ashes and Holy Communion. Pastor Karri's sermon is titled Becoming Seaworthy and is based on Romans 12:1-2.Lenten Services
Wednesdays February 24 to March 24
Wednesday worship themes will deal with the Lenten theme of preparing for the journey. Choose the time that fits your schedule.
- February 24: Treasure the Voyage (Mark 6:30-32)
- March 3: Utilizing Our Lifelines (Philippians 4:4-7)
- March 10: Reading the Compass (James 1:5-6)
- March 17: The Wind in Our Sails (II Corinthians 3:17-18)
- March 24: Charting a course (Colossians 3:15-17)
Noon in the Library/Chapel
Come during the lunch hour for a midday worship service of scripture, hymns, prayer and pastor's meditation.
6:30pm in the Sanctuary
The familiar Holden Evening Prayer service will be led by the Zion Youth Choir and will include scripture, pastor's meditation, and music from Zion's choirs.
- The Table is Set! Come for a family meal before worship each Wednesday at Zion. The cost is a reasonable $3 per plate and the connection with family and friends is great! Serving starts at 5pm, and menus are available here.
- Confirmation students are encouraged to attend worship each Wednesday.
Voyage of a Lifetime Adult Study:
A book study on The Life You've Always Wanted by John Ortberg led by Pastor Karri each week on Wednesdays after both the noon and evening Lenten worship, and on Friday mornings at BJ's Deli. Discussion questions will also be made available for those forming their own group or reading along on their own. Details and Registration
Mission Projects
God desires to reach people who do not know him through people like us at Zion. Showing others in our community our faith by what we do is vital to helping others see God for who He really is. As it says in James 2:18, “You say the way to God is by faith alone, plus nothing: well, I say that good works are important too, for without good works you can’t prove whether you have faith or not.”Buffalo Food Shelf
Zion’s Social Ministry committee is coordinating Easter Baskets to be distributed to needy families in our community through the Buffalo Food Shelf. Bring listed food items to Zion by March 21 and/or help prepare or distribute baskets on March 30.Change for Children
Zion’s Sunday school children will be collecting change to purchase toiletries, and assist with gas, parking, & meals for families of patients at Children’s Minneapolis who have not had time to plan for an extended time away from home.
