Zion Lutheran Church ELCA Iowa City

06/14/2026

2026-06-14 - Third Sunday of Pentecost
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS – June 14, 2026 Worship – 3rd Sunday after Pentecost
Liturgical texts from Sundays and Seasons ©2026 Augsburg Fortress. Liturgical texts from Sundays and Seasons ©2024 Augsburg Fortress, reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License . All rights reserved. Liturgical setting Now the Feast and Celebration by Marty Haugen ©1990 by GIA Publications. Reprint and podcast services granted under OneLicense.net -730445.
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty. Arrangement for piano of hymn tune LOBE DEN HERREN by Anne Krentz Organ ©2009 Augsburg Fortress. Permission for podcast services granted under OneLicense -703445.
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty. Text by Joachim Neander, tr. Catherine Winkworth. Music: Ernewerten Gesangbuch, Part II, Stralsund, 1665 (hymn tune LOBE DEN HERREN). Text and music are in the public domain. hymnal arrangement ©2006 Augsburg Fortress. Permission for reprint and podcast services of text and music granted under OneLicense -703445.
God's Work, Our Hands. Text by Wayne L. Wold ©2019 Augsburg Fortress; music by David N. Johnson (hymn tune EARTH AND ALL STARS) ©1968 Augsburg Fortress. Text and tune are in the public domain; hymnal arrangement © Concordia Publishing House. Permission for podcast services of music arrangement granted under OneLicense -703445.
Lord Jesus, You Shall Be My Song. Melody by Les Petites Soeurs de Jesus (hymn tune LES PETITE SOEURS). Arrangement for piano by Anne Krentz ©2018 Augsburg Fortress. Permission for podcast services granted under OneLicense -703445.
In Christ Called to Baptize. Text by Ruth Duck ©1995 The Pilgrim Press. Music: Welsh traditional, arr. John Roberts (hymn tune ST. DENIO). Music is in the public domain. Permission for reprint and podcast services of text granted under OneLicense -703445.
Lord Jesus, You Shall Be My Song. Words and music (hymn tune LES PETITE SOEURS) by Les Petites Soeurs de Jesus, tr. Stephen Somerville ©1970 Augsburg Fortress Publishers. Permission for reprint and podcast services granted under OneLicense -703445.
Come, Let Us Eat. Text and music by Billema Kwillia ©1972 Augsburg Fortress Publishers (hymn tune A VA DE). Permission for reprint and podcast services of text and music granted under OneLicense -703445.
Sent Forth by God's Blessing. Text by Omer Westendorf ©1964 World Library Publications; music: Welsh folk tune (hymn tune THE ASH GROVE). Text and music are in the public domain.
Psalm 19. Music by Benedetto Marcello; arrangement for piano by John Carter ©1997 Hope Publishing Co. Permission for podcast services granted under OneLicense -703445.

06/11/2026

Calling all Zion volunteers!

Join us this Sunday after worship, as we express our gratitude.

06/11/2026

Howard Thurman once wrote:

"The bitter truth is that the Church has permitted the various hate-inspired groups in our common life to establish squatter's rights in the minds of believers because there has been no adequate teaching of the meaning of the faith in terms of human dignity and human worth."

As followers of Christ, we are called to see the image of God in every person. Faith is not only what we believe, but how we treat our neighbors, especially those who are marginalized, excluded, or harmed.

May we continue the work of building communities rooted in dignity, compassion, justice, and love.

06/10/2026

06/10/2026

It is with sadness that we announce that Melanie Gellhaus, wife of Tom Gellhaus, has died while vacationing with Tom.

Please pray for Tom and his family in this time of grief. May God give them comfort and hope in Jesus’ promises of eternal life.

Arrangements are pending.

06/09/2026

What an amazing crew doing God’s work!

Thank you, Ruth Beyerhelm and John Allen for helping to cook spaghetti on Sunday. On Monday, one of the guests served said, "Your spaghetti is always good."

Patti and Jerry Mitchell, Lois Holz, and Tedi Wilson served 122 meals. Frank Scamman manned the drink table and Kent Smith and John Grundstad did the physically demanding dishwashing.

Great desserts were provided by Jen Clougherty, Marylin Hiscock, Cathy Wilson, and Tedi Wilson.

We are grateful.

06/08/2026

Our friends in Arbois are set to welcome us!

06/07/2026

Zion's office will be open for limited hours from 9 AM-noon Monday, June 8th-Friday, June 12th while Colleen is on vacation.

06/07/2026

2026-06-07 - Second Sunday of Pentecost

06/06/2026

Every act of kindness.
Every word of encouragement.
Every hand extended in service.
Every welcome offered in Christ's name.
These are signs of God's healing work in the world.

Where have you seen hope this week?