We learn from the very first lines of Scripture that our God is a God who speaks. In His omnipotence, there are a million ways that God could have created the heavens and the earth. And yet, He chose words as the means to bring the universe into existence. Likewise, God could have chosen any number of ways to reveal Himself to fallen humanity, but He chooses words to make Himself known to us and create faith in our hearts. 

As the writer of the letter to the Hebrews put it, in the days of the Old Testament, “God spoke to our fathers by the prophets,” but, now in these days of the New Testament, “He has spoken to us by his Son” (1:1-2) and through the apostles whom Jesus has sent out into the world to proclaim the Good News. Everything that we need to know about God, ourselves, and our salvation, God reveals to us through His Word. In fact, Martin Luther would go so far as to say that “God will not deal with us except through His external Word and sacrament” (SA Part III, Art. VIII, 10).

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Zion and CPH (Concordia Publishing House) are partnering to offer Christ-centered books and resources for everyone in our congregation at SALE prices! Check out the online book fair that begins on Monday, July 13th and runs through Monday, July 27th 2026 and view all the great titles available!
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The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, having received more than 50% of the votes cast in the third ballot for the election of the president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS), is the president-elect for the 2026–2029 triennium. It will be his sixth term in office.

The election for the position of Synod president began last fall with an online nominating process, conducted by YesElections, that concluded Feb. 18, or five months prior to the start of the Synod convention, with a report to the secretary of the Synod.

The resulting candidates for the office of president were the five ordained ministers who received the highest number of votes in the nominations process and who consented to serve if elected. The voting began, according to Bylaw 3.12.2.4, starting June 6 (six weeks prior to the convention) via Internet balloting provided by YesElections.

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Each service at Zion Lutheran Church (normally the first of our two Sunday services) is streamed LIVE on our YouTube channel. These streams are for Sunday’s, Wednesday’s, Lenten, Advent, and special services. The entire service is streamed from beginning-to-end. Weddings and Funerals can also be streamed, if requested in advance.