Zion Lutheran Church - Wausau, Wisconsin

09/14/2026

September 14: Holy Cross Day

"Sir, we wish to see Jesus!" (John 12:21). Then look to His Holy Cross. For just as Moses lifted up the bronze serpent in the wilderness, so Jesus, when He is lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to Himself (v. 32). He humbled Himself and became obedient even to the death of the cross to save us (Phil. 2:8). Everyone who is bitten by the ancient serpent’s venom of sin, when he sees Christ shall live (Num. 21:8). The true Holy Cross is lost to history, and we cannot return to Calvary to find our salvation. So Christ brings the New Testament in His Blood to us. We preach Christ crucified . . . the power of God and the wisdom of God, though foolishness to the unbelieving world (1 Cor. 1:23–24). It pleases God through the folly of the cross we preach to save those who believe (v.21). We find the fruit and benefit of this Holy Cross poured out in Holy Baptism, spoken in the preaching of Holy Absolution, and delivered in the Body and Blood given and shed there for us. Thus are we strengthened to take up our crosses, sanctified by His (John 12:25–26).

Source: LCMS Lectionary Summaries - Feasts & Festivals

Read: John 12:20-33
Pray: Merciful God, Your Son, Jesus Christ, was lifted high upon the cross that He might bear the sins of the world and draw all people to Himself. Grant that we who glory in His death for our redemption may faithfully heed His call to bear the cross and follow Him, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Picture: Heddal Stave Church, Norway
Source: Wikimedia Commons

09/13/2026

Join us for worship this morning, the Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity, at 9 and 11 AM. Can't make it in-person? Listen to our live 9 AM radio broadcast streaming at https://www.zionwausau.org/ or on the radio on 550 AM, 95.1 FM, or 99.9 FM.

"Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you."
~ Matthew 6:33

A confessional Lutheran church in downtown Wausau, WI. The Divine Service Sundays 9:00 & 11:00 AM, broadcast live on WSAU 550 AM, with daily prayer.

09/11/2026

As we remember the events of 25 years ago, we give thanks for the lives of good and courageous people, for the eternal life won for us by Christ, and for the peace of God, which transcends all understanding.

A Prayer on the 25th Anniversary of the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks

Gracious Father, creator and sustainer of all things, on this anniversary of terror and violence, we come to you in repentance, recognizing our own sinfulness and weakness. Forgive us our many sins. In your mercy, grant to our nation peace and protection from all our enemies, both physical and spiritual. Defeat the plans of the wicked who would bring terror and destruction to our society and to the world. Give knowledge and wisdom to our leaders, that they may serve our people with honesty and honor. Give courage and strength to all who protect us in our communities, our country and our world. Bring the light of the Gospel, through the Holy Spirit, to all who serve false gods and live in the darkness of unbelief and fear. Bless us, that we may serve you and bring your word of forgiveness and salvation in Christ to all people- even our enemies- that all may know the eternal peace you grant to your faithful. In the name of the Lord and Savior of all, Jesus, Christ, we pray. Amen.

09/11/2026

Compline - 9/10/26

09/10/2026

09/10/2026

More insight into the daily blessings of St. David's.

09/07/2026

God bless St. David's, home of the Royals, named after the king who reigned from Zion.

09/06/2026

Join us for worship this morning, the Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity, at 9 and 11 AM. Can't make it in-person? Listen to our live 9 AM radio broadcast streaming at https://www.zionwausau.org/ or on the radio on 550 AM, 95.1 FM, or 99.9 FM.

Jesus answered, “Were not ten cleansed? Where are the nine? Was no one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?” And he said to him, “Rise and go your way; your faith has made you well.”
~ Luke 17:17-19

A confessional Lutheran church in downtown Wausau, WI. The Divine Service Sundays 9:00 & 11:00 AM, broadcast live on WSAU 550 AM, with daily prayer.

09/05/2026

September 5: for holy Zachariah and Elizabeth, thanks be to God.

Zachariah and Elizabeth were “righteous before God, living blamelessly according to all the commandments and regulations of the Lord” (Lk 1:6). Zechariah, a priest in the Jerusalem temple, was greeted by the angel Gabriel who announced that Zechariah and Elizabeth would become parents of a son. Initially Zechariah did not believe Gabriel's announcement because of their old age. For his disbelief, Zechariah became unable to speak. After their son was born, Elizabeth named her son John. Zechariah confirmed his wife's choice and his ability to speak was restored. In response, he sang the Benedictus, a magnificent summary of God's promises in the Old Testament and a prediction of John's work as forerunner to Jesus (Lk. 1:68–79). Zechariah and Elizabeth are remembered as examples of faithfulness and piety.

Source: LCMS Worship Library: Commemoration Biographies