Augsburg's Zion Lutheran Church

04/27/2026

Sermon for the 4th Sunday of Easter.

04/23/2026

Tomorrow at 1:30 PM, there will be a committal service at our cemetery for Linda Lakso, wife of Pastor Thom Lakso who served Zion as Pastor for a decade in the early 2000's. Friends are welcome to come and stay for the potluck afterwards too.

Christ is Risen! He is Risen Indeed, Alleluia!

04/04/2026

Join us tonight for the Easter Vigil. Tonight, we celebrate the victory that our Lord has over sin, death, and devil through the harrowing of hell. This is the story of salvation He wrote for all the faithful, culminating in the gifts of salvation - remembrance of baptism and the celebration of the Lord's Supper.

At this service, we celebrate five confirmands, and 13 new adult members who join with their families. Join us tonight and for the reception afterwards to welcome them to Zion!

04/03/2026

Service tonight at 7 PM

04/03/2026

Tonight was the first service of the Triduum. The altar is stripped, and ready for Good Friday.

04/02/2026

Tonight starts the Triduum - starting with Maundy Thursday and culminates in Easter Vigil on Saturday. Services tonight, Friday, and Saturday all start at 7:00 PM.

The Word "Maundy" comes from the Latin word 'Mandatum', recognizing the new command Jesus gave to His disciples before His crucifixion - "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another. (John 13:34-35)"

His love for His church is demonstrated in the institution of the Lord's Supper - "Take, eat. This is my Body. Take, drink, this cup is the new covenant in my blood." Through the blood of Christ applied to us in this meal, Christians are strengthened in faith to our heavenly Father, and strengthened in love towards each other. Praise be to God for such a wonderful gift.

Join us tonight!

03/31/2026

Services continue tonight at 7:00 PM with the Reading of Luke's Passion Account. We hope to see you there!

"Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done." Luke 22:42

03/30/2026

Starts tonight at 7 PM. Have a blessed Holy Week!

03/30/2026

Holy Week Services! We would love to see you at every opportunity this upcoming week!

Holy Monday at 7:00 PM - The Reading of Mark’s Passion Account with Corporate Confession & Absolution
Holy Tuesday at 7:00 PM - The Reading of Luke’s Passion Account
Maundy Thursday at 7:00 PM - Divine Service with Stripping of the Altar
Good Friday at 12:00 PM - Noon Tenebrae Service
Good Friday at 7:00 PM - Tenebrae Service with Reproaches
Easter Vigil (Saturday) at 7:00 PM - New Members Reception Afterwards
Easter Sunday Service at 10:00 AM - Community Breakfast at 7:30 AM; Easter Egg Hunt After Service

03/29/2026

Enjoy a few snippets of Zion’s Palm Sunday Service!

As we go into Holy Week, the conclusion of the sermon puts into perspective the true mission and work of Jesus:

“The King came not to take a throne, but a cross. He knew the cost. It would cost Him His life. But He comes anyway – because that’s the kind of King He is. He’s not the King who rules by force, but by love. He’s not the King who takes, He’s the King who serves. He’s not the King who retreats in battle, He puts Himself out on the front lines to lay down His life for you. And before this week is over, you’ll see exactly what this King gives.”

Hear the sermon in it’s entire here: zionaugsburg.org/sermons

03/17/2026

Sermon from Sunday. Hope you enjoy!

Lent 4 March 15, 2026