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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; and having helped St. Paul, Central City. Mission starts were considered in Bradshaw and Sutton. Currently Zion is sponsoring a preaching station in Aurora. 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
PEOPLE OF
CHRIST
WITH A MESSAGE
OF
HOPE
Sunday
- Christian Education Hour - Adult & Children Sunday School– 9:00 AM
- Worship Hour– 10:00 AM
- Worship with Holy Communion celebrated 2nd & 3rd Sundays, 5th Sunday– 10:00 AM
Zoom with Adult Sunday School
ADULT BIBLE CLASS invites everyone to join them via Zoom on Sunday mornings at 9:00 am. To receive an invite, please send a text to Deanna Feddern, (402) 340-9405, with your Name and Email address by 5:00 pm, the day before, on Saturday. Thank You!
Achievements!!
CONGRATULATIONS to Ellie Hutsell, Aleah Vinkenberg, Coach Lois Hixson & the Aurora VB team (11-13) – Class B #7 & #10 in the Lincoln Journal Star & Omaha World Herald Volleyball ratings; Zach Miller, Weston Ohrt, Jacob Regier, Marisol Stamp, & the Heartland Marching Band – Class C Parade Band Competition, (1st Place), Best Class C-D Band in Harvest of Harmony Parade-Grand Island; Huskerland Prep Report – Dawson Ohrt – Class D1 Tackle leaders (22nd); Kale Wetjen – Class D1 Rushing leaders (#38th); Receiving leaders (16th); Dawson Ohrt, Weston Ohrt, Wyatt Panko, Kale Wetjen & the Heartland FB team, Class D1 Team Defense (#7th), 210 ypg average; Eli Arndt, Brayden Dose, Bryce Joseph, Evan Pankoke & the Hampton FB team (3-2) – District D2-6 (3rd), 39.2000 points
Ellie Hutsell, Aleah Vinkenberg, Coach Lois Hixson & the Aurora VB team (9-12) – Class B #7 & #8 in the Lincoln Journal Star & Omaha World Herald Volleyball ratings; Kale Wetjen – Huskerland Prep Report (HPR) Class D-1 Rushing Leaders, 86.0 yards per game avg. (#27); Dawson Ohrt – HPR Class D-1 Tackle Leaders, 23 unassisted, 29 assisted, 75 points (#8); Gary & Nancy Eberle – inducted into the York Area Agricultural Hall of Fame today at 1:30pm in the Wessels Living Farm historic church south of York.
Zion's Endowment Fund Educational Worship
On Sunday, October 31 at 11:30 am our congregation is hosting an educational workshop featuring Craig Stirtz. Craig serves as the Nebraska District’s Gift Planning Counselor, assisting our members as we plan gifts for loved ones and ministry, which is a service he has been providing for 30 years in Nebraska.
Craig will cover multiple topics including: ways to create an estate plan that reduces taxes and maximizes what your loved ones are able to keep, how assets pass (inside and outside of probate), common mistakes people make and how to avoid them, why comprehensive estate planning is important, legacy planning (planning both for loved ones and ministry) and how to make gifts for ministry without disinheriting your loved ones.
This workshop is not a sales pitch as Craig has no products to sell and makes no commissions. It is an opportunity for you to hear what he has learned through his work that will help you avoid mistakes and maximize your gifts to loved ones and ministry.
You are welcome to come to the church for the in-person presentations on Sunday, October 31 at 11:30am in the Fellowship Hall. Zion’s Endowment Committee will be providing a meal for all to enjoy. Please sign up by clicking HERE to complete the survey or notify the church office of your interest 402-725-3320 or notifications@mychurchwebsite.net.
Craig offers free, confidential, and family focused planning for those wishing to include one or more LCMS ministries in their estate plan - including our congregation. For more information about his services, plan to attend the workshop or contact Craig at 402-616-0312 or craig.stirtz@lfnd.org.
