For Many Years, Oh God of Grace!
"The purpose of this congregation is to share the true Gospel of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, throughout our membership, our communities and the world."
Zion is....a congregation of The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. The LCMS was chartered in 1847 and Zion joined Synod in 1880.
Zion was chartered in 1873 and is one of the oldest continuous congregations of the LCMS between here and the west coast.
Zion is....a Christ centered, Bible believing congregation. Based on the tenets of the Lutheran Reformation - Grace Alone, Faith Alone and Scripture Alone - Zion's focus is always the blood that Christ has shed for us.
Zion is....a congregation committed to Christian education and youth. Even before having their first pastor, classes were being held in a sod cabin.
Zion is....a rural congregation with great diversity. Locally, Zion draws members from Aurora, Bradshaw, Hampton, Henderson, Hordville, Grand Island, Marquette, Polk, Sutton and York. The diversity of the congregation is reflected in the occupational pursuits of Zion's members.
Zion is....a mission minded church having shared members to start Immanuel, Polk: Salem and St. Peter, Hampton; Cross of Christ, Aurora and having helped St. Paul & Central City. Mission starts were considered in Bradshaw and Sutton. Mission groups at Zion have been active in Gospel outreach and support as well as social ministry.
ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE UNALTERED AUGSBURG CONFESSION 1873-2016
SPANNING THREE CENTURIES IN MISSION AND MINISTRY
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Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty (LCRL) The Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty asks that you would commit to pray for the members of the United States Congress. In order to pray for your members by name, please use https://www.congress.gov/members/find-your-member (enter your address to find your specific members). www.LCRLFreedom.org.
In 1776, the Founders found themselves at a crossroads as they declared the colonies an independent nation. Eleven years later, after argument, compromise, deliberation, and prayer, they framed a government grounded in the conviction that civil authority must be limited, conscience must be free, and church and state have different roles in the life of citizens. The Constitution protected religious liberty, banned religious tests, and restrained the power of the state. Its system of limited, enumerated powers reflects a deep Reformation inheritance: honor the civil ruler, but fear God alone. Today, the Constitution still limits governmental power, secures religious liberty, and echoes the biblical truth that honor belongs to the state, but fear belongs to God. Yet these guarantees are stretched and tested daily. The Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty serves as the voice of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod in Washington, D.C., speaking the two‑kingdom word—“Honor the Emperor and Fear God”—to those who labor on Capitol Hill. lcrlfreedom.org
The Lutheran Center for Religious Freedom- On the August 19 podcast of The Liberty Action Alert, join Dr. Gregory Seltz and his guest, Lorcán Price, legal counsel with ADF International as they talk about the intensifying persecution of faithful Christians in Europe where quoting Scripture can result in criminal convictions and even denial of international travel. Europe was at one time a seed bed for “freedom of conscience and religion,” but now many are asking whether the very freedoms that built Western civilization are being redefined beyond recognition. lcrlfreedom.org
On the August 12 podcast of The Liberty Action Alert with Greg Seltz, Dr. Gregory Seltz and his guest, Delano Squires, author of “The Vanishing Black Family - and a call for a return to marriage, fatherhood and self-reliance” Delano Squires, a director at the Heritage Foundation. argues that the traditional nuclear family is the most essential institution for human flourishing, though it has been undermined by historical trauma and modern political ideologies. He details how institutional slavery initially strained family bonds, while the subsequent rise of the welfare state and radical social movements further incentivized family fragmentation. Squires criticizes the "Sinister Six" groups, including paternalistic government bureaucrats and certain religious leaders, for prioritizing political power over biblical family values. To reverse these trends, he calls for a cultural revival centered on marriage, fatherhood, and self-reliance within the community. Ultimately, the source presents strong family formation as a radical act of independence that is necessary for the long-term success of future generations. -lcrlfreedom.org
Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty (LCRL) The Center provides input, education, advice, advocacy, and resources in the areas of life, marriage and religious liberty and seeks to engage in discussions in Washington, D.C., to establish partnerships and resources in our nation’s Capital for the sake of our churches, schools, universities, and seminaries. lcrlfreedom.org
The Founding Fathers viewed the right to life as the first and most essential unalienable right. The Founders pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor in support of the Declaration and the cause of American independence, including the right to life. As a result: Nine signers died from wounds or hardships caused by the war, one-third lost their fortunes, and all 56 signers endured suffering rather than recant their position. The Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty advocates for the right to life for all people, regardless of age or stage of life. www.LCRLFreedom.org
Zion, Hampton's History Featured on Nebraska Public Media Podcast
In the 1920s, a Nebraska law made teaching German to children illegal. Soon after the law went into effect, Robert T. Meyer, teacher of Zion, Hampton was arrested, charged and convicted. Rather than paying a fine, he fought. Meyer’s defiance rippled through the United States legal system for years to come. You can listen to a story about this on “Once Again,” a new history podcast from Nebraska Public Media at this link.
