Worship Service Information

Sunday and Wednesday in-person worship services are suspended until further notice. All upcoming services will be online.

• Maundy Thursday Worship for April 9

  April 2020 Our Lenten observance comes to an end on Maundy Thursday, and we gather with Christians around the world to celebrate the Three Days of Jesus’ death and resurrection. Tonight we remember Christ’s last meal with his disciples, but the central focus is his commandment that we live out the promise embodied in this meal. As Jesus washed his disciples’ feet, so we are called to give and receive love in humble service to one another. Formed into a new body in Christ through this holy meal, we are transformed by ... more

• Sunday Worship for April 5

  April 2020 Today, we encounter the paradox that defines our faith: Jesus Christ is glorified king and humiliated servant. We too are full of paradox: like Peter, we fervently desire to follow Christ, but find ourselves afraid, denying God. We wave palms in celebration today as Christ comes into our midst, and we follow with trepidation as his path leads to death on the cross. Amid it all we are invited into this paradoxical promise of life through Christ’s broken body and outpoured love in a meal of bread and wine. We ... more

• Lenten Worship for April 1

  March 2020 Join us online on Wednesday, April 1, for a online Holden Evening Prayer, and a Lenten message from Pastor Dave. Worship Bulletin PDF Video on Facebook (available at 6:30pm) Video on YouTube (available at 6:30pm) Audio of the message will also be published on our podcast. Scripture Just then a lawyer stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he said, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 26 He said to him, “What is written in the law? What do you read there?” He answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your ... more

• Sunday Worship for March 29

  March 2020 In today’s gospel Jesus reveals his power over death by raising Lazarus from the dead. The prophet Ezekiel prophesies God breathing new life into dry bones. To those in exile or living in the shadows of death, these stories proclaim God’s promise of resurrection. In baptism we die with Christ that we might also be raised with him to new life. This service is scheduled to stream on Facebook and YouTube at 10am on Sunday, March 29. Worship Video on Facebook at 10am Worship Video on YouTube at 10am Audio of the message ... more

• Lenten Worship for March 25

  March 2020 Join us online on Wednesday, March 25, for a online Holden Evening Prayer, and a Lenten message from Pastor Dave. Worship Bulletin PDF Video on Facebook (available at 6:30pm) Video on YouTube (available at 6:30pm) Kahoot Sermon Note for confirmation students Audio of the message will also be published on our podcast. Scripture Now as they went on their way, he entered a certain village, where a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to what he was saying. But Martha was distracted by her many tasks; so ... more

• Sunday Worship for March 22

  March 2020 Baptism is sometimes called enlightenment. In baptism God opens our eyes to see the truth of who we are: God’s beloved children. As David was anointed king of Israel, in baptism God anoints our head with oil, and calls us to bear witness to the light of Christ in our daily lives. This service is scheduled to stream on Facebook and Youtube at 10am on Sunday, March 22. Facebook Videos Youtube Videos Audio of the message and children’s message is also available on our podcast. Audio Podcast Worship Bulletins Google Doc Giving Online Giving Options Stay Informed Ongoing information relating ... more

• Lenten Worship for March 18

  March 2020 Join us online on Wednesday, March 18, for a online Holden Evening Prayer, and a lenten message from Pastor Suzi. Worship Bulletin PDF Video will be available on Facebook and  YouTube. Note: Due to reduced internet speeds, it may be later than 6:30pm. Audio of the message will also be published on our podcast. Scripture “For it is as if a man, going on a journey, summoned his slaves and entrusted his property to them; to one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then ... more

• Sunday Worship for March 15

  March 2020 In today’s gospel (John 4:1-42) the Samaritan woman asks Jesus for water, an image of our thirst for God. Jesus offers living water, a sign of God’s grace flowing from the waters of baptism. As we journey to the resurrection feast, Christ comes among us in word, bath, and meal—offering us the life-giving water of God’s mercy and forgiveness. Music Listen to some of the worship songs that had been planned for today’s worship services. Spotify playlist Prayer Dear Jesus,We come to the well, our spirits parched.We come to the well, feeling dry inside.We come ... more

8:30 Traditional Worship Service

Try this service if you like choir and organ music and traditional liturgy:

• This is a traditional worship service using the Evangelical Lutheran Worship (ELW) Hymn book
• This service is held in the Sanctuary … to the left of the main entrance (map).
• This service usually lasts about an hour.
• Ministry of Music is provided by Zion’s choirs including the Senior Choir, Youth Choir, Joy Choir, SONshine Choir, Joyful Ringers, Class Ring, and Ring Forth.
• Holy Communion is celebrated on the first, third, and fifth Sunday of each month.
• Nursery care for children ages 3 and under is available during this service.
• Sunday School classes for 3-year-olds to 6th graders are held at this time during the school year.

The summer 8:30 worship service is very similar to the school-year 8:30 worship service. It includes organ music and traditional liturgy, but is led by a variety of musicians while the choir takes the summer off.

9:45 Family Express Worship Service

Try this service if you are looking for a more informal, shorter, or kid-friendly worship experience:

• Family Express was created especially for families with young children.
• This service is held in Trinity Hall … to the right of the main entrance (map).
• It is an interactive 30 minute abbreviated service.
• The 10:30 worship features Zion’s worship teams.
• Holy Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of each month.
• Nursery care for children ages 3 and under is available during this service.

10:30 Contemporary Worship Service

Try this service if you enjoy praise band music:

• The 10:30 worship features Zion’s worship teams.
• Additional music by children’s and youth choirs.
• This service is held in the Sanctuary … to the left of the main entrance (map).
• This service usually lasts about an hour.
• Holy Communion is celebrated on the first, third, and fifth Sunday of each month.
• Nursery care for children ages 3 and under is available during this service.
• Sunday School classes for 3-year-olds to 6th graders are held at this time during the school year.

During Summer months the 9:45 and 10:30 worship services combine into one service held at 10am in the sanctuary.

General Information

What to Wear

When you visit Zion on a Sunday morning, there’s no need to worry about what you should wear. Wear whatever makes you comfortable. You’ll see people in the pews dressed in all styles—from shorts to jeans to khakis to business suits in all worship services at Zion.

When you Arrive

• When you come into the Church building on a Sunday morning, someone will greet you just outside and/or just inside outer door.
• Stop by the information desk in the lobby/narthex if you have any questions, it is usually staffed before and after each Sunday service.
• A printed order of service and a weekly announcement sheet is available at the door to the worship space.
• If you need a large print copy of the order of service or a hearing device, please ask an usher.

During the Service

• Each service will normally include singing, Bible reading(s), some prayers and an easy to listen to sermon or message.
• Near the beginning, the pastor will invite you to greet the people sitting around you, but no one will single you out as a visitor.
• We don’t expect visitors to support the congregation financially, so feel free to pass the offering plate on when it comes down your row. Many members of the congregation contribute directly through their bank accounts so you won’t be the only one passing it on.
• Coffee is served in and just outside Fellowship Hall after each service.

Monday Nights at Marysville

During June, July & August services are also held each Monday evening at 7pm at the Historic Marysville Church, on County Road 9 between Buffalo and Waverly.