LWML Mite Challenge for February 2026
The country of Ukraine has been at war for almost three years and many thousands, if not millions of citizens have felt its impact. Countless lives have been lost, many others have been injured, some with injuries which will haunt them the rest of their lives, still others have fled the country entirely and many have had their homes completely or partially destroyed. The pictures that have flooded the news reports the past few years have been chilling. These are the people who will be impacted by this grant.
Orphan Grain Train (OGT) has been involved in humanitarian aid to Ukraine since the war began. OGT works with the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ukraine and other Christian churches as it distributes aid. In the past year, seventeen shipments of donated food, clothing, and medical supplies were sent to various locations in Ukraine. The impact the donations have is both life-saving and soul-saving. The donated supplies assist people who have lost all their worldly goods and help children whose parents have been killed in the war.
OGT assists twelve orphanages in the Kherson area and three orphanages in the Kyiv area. Each of the orphanages is served by a pastor who will tell them of a God who is merciful and cares for them through acts of mercy shown by followers of Jesus.
The sole cost for this ministry of mercy is shipping the donated goods to people in need. This grant will cover the cost of shipping seven containers loaded with food, clothing, and medical supplies to the country of Ukraine.
‘For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me’ (Matthew 25:35–36).
Bulletin: Sunday, February 8, 2026 + This Week at Zion
Download/view the latest bulletin. It’s filled with our hymns, the order of service, all the readings from scripture, prayer requests for family & friends, service participants, communion statement, about our worship, the schedule of events for this coming weeks, along with announcements, news updates, happenings, and more!
View the bulletin for Sunday, February 8, 2026
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THIS WEEK AT ZION
Sunday, February 8
8:00 a.m. — Worship Service with Communion
9:15 a.m. — Adult/Teen Bible Study & Sunday School
10:30 a.m. — Worship Service with Communion
(The 8:00 a.m. service streamed on our YouTube channel)
Monday, February 9
6:00 p.m. - 1st Year Confirmation Class
7:00 p.m. - 2nd Year Confirmation Class
Tuesday, February 10
6:15 p.m. - Bell Choir
7:15 p.m. - Adult Choir
Wednesday, February 11
2:00 p.m. - Mid-Week Worship Service
2:30 p.m. - Bible Study (we’re studying Galatians)
(Service streamed on our YouTube channel)
Thursday, February 12
6:00 p.m. - Event’s Committee Meeting
Friday, February 13
No Events Scheduled
Saturday, February 14
No Events Scheduled
Sunday, February 15
8:00 a.m. — Worship Service with Communion
9:15 a.m. — Adult/Teen Bible Study & Sunday School
10:30 a.m. — Worship Service with Communion
(The 8:00 a.m. service streamed on our YouTube channel)
CLICK THE UPCOMING EVENTS GRAPHIC to go directly to our UPCOMING EVENTS page
Free: Daily Devotions for Lent & Easter
Starting on Ash Wednesday, spend every day with God reflecting on why God sends His son to die for you. Contemplate Scripture as you read a short one-page devotion and prayer, leading you all the way through Easter Sunday.
About the Theme
"Some hymns tell a story, others teach, and still others create pictures in our minds of the great works of God. Some hymns do all three, weaving together a tapestry that is beautiful yet simple, wondrous yet easy to understand. ‘O Love, How Deep’ (LSB 544) is that kind of hymn.” Journey through the history and hymn text for “O Love, How Deep” to see the depth, breadth, and height of God’s love for us, His creation. “For us” is encompassed in how God is beyond our comprehension, yet He took on the most accessible form to walk with us. Meditate on this historical hymn throughout the season of Lent to see how God’s love is steady, deep, and has no end.
Pick up your free copy of “Daily Devotions for Lent & Easter” at both entrances to church
Starting on Ash Wednesday, spend every day with God reflecting on why God sends His son to die for you. Contemplate Scripture as you read a short one-page devotion and prayer, leading you all the way through Easter Sunday.
About the Theme
"Some hymns tell a story, others teach, and still others create pictures in our minds of the great works of God. Some hymns do all three, weaving together a tapestry that is beautiful yet simple, wondrous yet easy to understand. ‘O Love, How Deep’ (LSB 544) is that kind of hymn.” Journey through the history and hymn text for “O Love, How Deep” to see the depth, breadth, and height of God’s love for us, His creation. “For us” is encompassed in how God is beyond our comprehension, yet He took on the most accessible form to walk with us. Meditate on this historical hymn throughout the season of Lent to see how God’s love is steady, deep, and has no end.
Pick up your free copy of “Daily Devotions for Lent & Easter” at both entrances to church
A Special Bible Study: Patient Urgency
During Lent, we will work through the Bible study Patient Urgency by Lutheran Hour Ministries. This study focuses on the Gospel of Mark, spiritual conversations, and immersing ourselves in the story of the Bible. We will host two time slots of the same Bible study. Pastor will lead the Bible study at 2:30 on Wednesdays on February 25, March 4, 11, 18, and 25. Deaconess Joanna will lead the Bible study on Saturdays at 11:00 on February 21 and 28, March 14, 21, and 28. We will take off on March 7th. Please indicate if you will plan to attend one of the Bible studies.
Click the link below to watch the promo video and read the complete article …
A Special Bible Study: Patient Urgency
During Lent, we will work through the Bible study Patient Urgency by Lutheran Hour Ministries. This study focuses on the Gospel of Mark, spiritual conversations, and immersing ourselves in the story of the Bible. We will host two time slots of the same Bible study. Pastor will lead the Bible study at 2:30 on Wednesdays on February 25, March 4, 11, 18, and 25. Deaconess Joanna will lead the Bible study on Saturdays at 11:00 on February 21 and 28, March 14, 21, and 28. We will take off on March 7th. Please indicate if you will plan to attend one of the Bible studies.
Complete Lenten Schedule at Zion Lutheran Church
View the complete Lenten Schedule for 2026:
Ash Wednesday - Wednesday, February 18th
Service Times: 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
February 22nd - 1st Sunday in Lent
Service Times: 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 p.m.
February 25th - Wednesday Lenten Service
Service Times: 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Special Bible Study, 2:30 p.m. only: Nurturing Your Faith: Patient Urgency
Click the link below to see the complete schedule …
Ash Wednesday - Wednesday, February 18th
Service Times: 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
February 22nd - 1st Sunday in Lent
Service Times: 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 p.m.
February 25th - Wednesday Lenten Service
Service Times: 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Special Bible Study, 2:30 p.m. only: Nurturing Your Faith: Patient Urgency
March 1st - 2nd Sunday in Lent
Service Times: 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 p.m.
March 4th - Wednesday Lenten Service
Service Times: 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Special Bible Study, 2:30 p.m. only: Nurturing Your Faith: Patient Urgency
March 8th - 3rd Sunday in Lent
Service Times: 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 p.m.
March 11th - Wednesday Lenten Service
Service Times: 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Special Bible Study, 2:30 p.m. only: Nurturing Your Faith: Patient Urgency
March 15th - 4th Sunday in Lent
Service Times: 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 p.m.
March 18th - Wednesday Lenten Service
Service Times: 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Special Bible Study, 2:30 p.m. only: Nurturing Your Faith: Patient Urgency
March 22nd - 5th Sunday in Lent
Service Times: 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 p.m.
March 25th - Wednesday Lenten Service
Service Times: 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Special Bible Study, 2:30 p.m. only: Nurturing Your Faith: Patient Urgency
Palm Sunday - Sunday, March 29th
Service Times: 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 p.m.
Maundy Thursday - Thursday, April 2nd
Service Times: 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Good Friday - Friday, April 3rd
Service Times: 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Easter Sunday Sunday, April 5th
Service Times: 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 p.m.
Starting on Ash Wednesday, spend every day with God reflecting on why God sends His son to die for you. Contemplate Scripture as you read a short one-page devotion and prayer, leading you all the way through Easter Sunday.
About the Theme
"Some hymns tell a story, others teach, and still others create pictures in our minds of the great works of God. Some hymns do all three, weaving together a tapestry that is beautiful yet simple, wondrous yet easy to understand. ‘O Love, How Deep’ (LSB 544) is that kind of hymn.” Journey through the history and hymn text for “O Love, How Deep” to see the depth, breadth, and height of God’s love for us, His creation. “For us” is encompassed in how God is beyond our comprehension, yet He took on the most accessible form to walk with us. Meditate on this historical hymn throughout the season of Lent to see how God’s love is steady, deep, and has no end.
Pick up your free copy of “Daily Devotions for Lent & Easter” at both entrances to church
Audio Recording: Wednesday, February 4, 2026 - Delayed
Due to technical problems, the audio from today’s service, Wednesday February 4, 2026 is not currently available.
However, you can watch the complete service on our YouTube channel.
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Due to technical problems, the audio from today’s service, Wednesday February 4, 2026 is not currently available.
However, you can watch the complete service on our YouTube channel.
> WATCH NOW <
VIDEO: Wednesday, February 4, 2026 - Complete Service
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.
