DELAYED Audio: Readings & Sermon for Wednesday, February 4, 2026

The technical problem that we had on Wednesday, February 4th has been solved. With that said, here is the delayed recording.

Audio: Readings & Sermon for Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Rev. Dr. Edward O. Grimenstein

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Job 1:1-22 
There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job, and that man was blameless and upright, one who feared God and turned away from evil. There were born to him seven sons and three daughters. He possessed 7,000 sheep, 3,000 camels, 500 yoke of oxen, and 500 female donkeys, and very many servants, so that this man was the greatest of all the people of the east. His sons used to go and hold a feast in the house of each one on his day, and they would send and invite their three sisters to eat and drink with them. And when the days of the feast had run their course, Job would send and consecrate them, and he would rise early in the morning and offer burnt offerings according to the number of them all. For Job said, “It may be that my children have sinned, and cursed God in their hearts.” Thus Job did continually. 

Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan also came among them. The LORD said to Satan, “From where have you come?” Satan answered the LORD and said, “From going to and fro on the earth, and from walking up and down on it.” And the LORD said to Satan, “Have you considered my servant Job, that there is none like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man, who fears God and turns away from evil?” Then Satan answered the LORD and said, “Does Job fear God for no reason? Have you not put a hedge around him and his house and all that he has, on every side? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his possessions have increased in the land. But stretch out your hand and touch all that he has, and he will curse you to your face.” And the LORD said to Satan, “Behold, all that he has is in your hand. Only against him do not stretch out your hand.” So Satan went out from the presence of the LORD. 

Now there was a day when his sons and daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother's house, and there came a messenger to Job and said, “The oxen were plowing and the donkeys feeding beside them, and the Sabeans fell upon them and took them and struck down the servants with the edge of the sword, and I alone have escaped to tell you.” While he was yet speaking, there came another and said, “The fire of God fell from heaven and burned up the sheep and the servants and consumed them, and I alone have escaped to tell you.” While he was yet speaking, there came another and said, “The Chaldeans formed three groups and made a raid on the camels and took them and struck down the servants with the edge of the sword, and I alone have escaped to tell you.” While he was yet speaking, there came another and said, “Your sons and daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother's house, and behold, a great wind came across the wilderness and struck the four corners of the house, and it fell upon the young people, and they are dead, and I alone have escaped to tell you.” 

Then Job arose and tore his robe and shaved his head and fell on the ground and worshiped. And he said, “Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked shall I return. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.” 

In all this Job did not sin or charge God with wrong. 

John 1:1-18 
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. 

There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came as a witness, to bear witness about the light, that all might believe through him. He was not the light, but came to bear witness about the light. 

The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world was made through him, yet the world did not know him. He came to his own, and his own people did not receive him. But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God. 

And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. (John bore witness about him, and cried out, “This was he of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me ranks before me, because he was before me.’”) For from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace. For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. No one has ever seen God; God the only Son, who is at the Father's side, he has made him known. 

The Sacrament of Holy Baptism – Second Part 

What benefits does Baptism give? 
It works forgiveness of sins, rescues from death and the devil, and gives eternal salvation to all who believe this, as the words and promises of God declare. 
Which are these words and promises of God? 
Christ our Lord says in the last chapter of Mark: “Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.” (Mark 16:16) 

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

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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)

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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

A Special Bible Study: Patient Urgency

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

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

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