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This is Christ's church. There is a place for you here.
Our Mission - To be a beacon of light fostering a place of belonging rooted in God's love, his word and his call to community and service.
SUNDAY SERVICES
All Faiths Welcome Here
Coming in November
Zion Artists Showcase
Saturday, November 15
10 am to 2 pm
Zion Lutheran Church18th and Central,
Barnegat Light
Mark your calendar for November 15, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm for a new opportunity to enjoy a variety of artistic mediums. You will be able to meet the artists, (all members and friends of Zion Lutheran Church), as they display their work. Demonstrations and explanations of techniques will also be shared.
Include a stop at Zion Lutheran Church (18th and Central) in Barnegat Light in your holiday shopping. Seasonal refreshments will be served.
Fellowship at Zion
Announcements this Week
All events are listed on our Zion church calendar on this website. Check this calendar at any time if you have schedule questions.
WELCOME VISITORS – We are delighted that you have joined us today in worship. We pray that you will experience the Lord’s presence as we worship together. Would you please be so kind as to complete a Connection Card so that we can let you know what’s happening at Zion and invite you to join us. (At the 8:30 service, the card is on the back counter.)
TODAY is REFORMATION SUNDAY – Reformation Day is October 31st, but when the 31st doesn’t fall on a Sunday, the prior Sunday is observed as Reformation Sunday. It was on Oct. 31st in 1517 that Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses, which is seen as the start of the Reformation. The 95 Theses are issues that Luther, a monk and university professor, wanted the theologians of the western church to discuss/debate. Little did Luther know that this list would spark the Reformation. P. S. – We know Oct 31st as Halloween, but it was originally known as “Hallow’s Eve” (the day before All Saints’ Day). It was because of “Hallow’s Eve” that Luther posted his 95 Theses.
The AUTUMN SOUP SUPPER, “Food for the Body and Soul” will be held on Oct. 28th at 6pm. There will be two soups, Tuscan Bean and Pumpkin Soup and Bread & Butter. Please bring a dessert to share. There will be time for fellowship and a brief time for Christian education. Please sign-up if you are coming. This event is sponsored by the Fellowship Committee.
ZION ARTISTS SHOWCASE is scheduled to be held at Zion on Nov. 15, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. This is a new opportunity to enjoy a variety of artistic mediums. You will be able to meet the artists, (all members and friends of Zion), as they display their work. Demonstrations and explanations will also be shared. Items for purchase will also be available.
THE HOME GROUP Bible Study meets on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm at the home of Liz & Brian Griswold, 9 E 5th St., Barnegat Light. The study is using “The Chosen” movie, season 5, as their study. All are welcome.
INTRODUCING THE SUGGESTION BOX – Do you have an idea for ministry at Zion, if so, you may wish to use the SUGGESTION BOX to pass on your idea. There are two boxes, one in the narthex to the Nave and one in the entrance area to the Fellowship Hall. Your suggestion will be passed on to the appropriate congregational leader.
YOU ARE INVITED by Dr. Glenn and the Rev. Diane Burkland to a Bible Study that they lead via Zoom on Tuesdays at 10:00. The present study is on the book of Acts. You are cordially invited to participate. For more information, please email us at ZionChurchLBI@gmail.com.
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Interim Pastoral Staff
In the absence of an official pastor at Zion, we are blessed to have these dedicated members of our church to preach God's Word while we search for our new pastor.
Vice Pastor
Rudy Schneider
Reverend Diane
Burkland
Pastor Wes Smith
Pastor Brian
Griswold
Worship Leader Liz Griswold
Chaplain Liz
Lahti-Rosensaft
Praying for a Pastor
Our pastor of many years retired several months ago and we are seeking a visionary pastor to engage our congregation’s minds and hearts with biblical truth through sermons, bible study, and community outreach. If you are interested or you know someone who would be interested, more information can be found by clicking this link.
More About Our Services
8:30am Sunday Contemporary Service
Our 8:30am Contemporary Service is held in our Fellowship Hall September through April.
Worship by the Bay
From May through August worship with us at this service in the fresh air by the bay at the Bay Breeze Pavilion at the corner of Bayview and 6th Street in Barnegat Light.
10am Sunday
Traditional Communion Service
Youth Message and Sunday School
Join us for our traditional service every Sunday at 10am in our church sanctuary. All are welcome to join us in celebrating communion.
At this service we welcome children of all ages for a short youth message before the sermon after which the youth go to the Fellowship Hall for Sunday School. More about our Youth Ministry.