Zion Lutheran Church - Wausau, Wisconsin

06/14/2026

Join us for worship this morning as we commemorate an Old Testament Saint, the prophet Elisha, at 9 and 11 AM. If you can't make it in-person, our live radio broadcast at 9 AM can be found on 550 AM, 99.9 FM or live-streamed online at https://wsau.com/.

Now the men of the city said to Elisha, “Behold, the situation of this city is pleasant, as my lord sees, but the water is bad, and the land is unfruitful.” He said, “Bring me a new bowl, and put salt in it.” So they brought it to him. Then he went to the spring of water and threw salt in it and said, “Thus says the Lord, I have healed this water; from now on neither death nor miscarriage shall come from it.” So the water has been healed to this day, according to the word that Elisha spoke.
~ 2 Kings 2:19-22

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06/14/2026

June 14: for Saint Elisha, prophet, thanks be to God.

Elisha, son of Shaphat of the tribe of Issachar, was the prophet of God to the northern kingdom of Israel ca. 849-786 B.C. Upon seeing his mentor Elijah taken up into heaven, Elisha assumed the prophetic office and took up the mantle of his predecessor. Like Elijah, Elisha played an active role in political affairs. He also performed many miracles, such as curing the Syrian army commander Naaman of his leprosy (2 Kings 5:1-27) and restoring life to the son of a Shunammite woman (2 Kings 4:8-37). A vocal opponent of Baal worship, Elisha lived up to his name, which means "my God is salvation."

Source: LCMS Worship Library: Commemoration Biographies

06/14/2026

Had a great time at Camp Luther this past week for their “Servant Event.” Zion sent a group of boys to Three Lakes where they helped a local church, the museum and library, and a lot of work in and around Camp Luther, helping the other campers enjoy their stay. They worked hard, studied Scripture, sang, prayed, ate, endured mosquitos and rain. They certainly had a lot of fun too! God bless them and their families, our camp counselors and staff, and the generosity of Zion’s faithful people that help make things like this possible!

06/12/2026

June 12: for the Ecumenical Council of Nicaea, (A.D. 325) thanks be to God.

The first Council of Nicaea was convened in the early summer of 325 by the Roman Emperor Constantine at what is today Isnuk, Turkey. The emperor presided at the opening of the council. The council ruled against the Arians, who taught that Jesus was not the eternal Son of God but was created by the Father and was called Son of God because of his righteousness. The chief opponents of the Arians were Alexander, bishop of Alexandria, and his deacon, Athanasius. The council confessed the eternal divinity of Jesus and adopted the earliest version of the Nicene Creed, which in its entirety was adopted at the Council of Constantinople in 381.

Source: LCMS Worship Library: Commemoration Biographies

06/12/2026

06/11/2026

June 11: For holy St. Barnabas, Apostle, thanks be to God.

"Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, received the name Barnabas from the apostles (Acts 4:36–37). He was sent to Antioch to see the grace of God among the Hellenists, exhorting them all to remain faithful to the Lord (11:22–24). There, through His Church, the Holy Spirit “set apart Barnabas and Paul for the work to which He had called them” (Acts 13:2). Just as Christ had sent out the twelve to proclaim repentance and cast out demons and heal the sick (Mark 6:7–13), so He now sent Paul and Barnabas to proclaim repentance and healing among the Gentiles. Still, this Word is not always received (Acts 13:44–52). Even within the Church divisions threaten it. Barnabas knew this. He was at the Jerusalem council to see that the Gospel was preserved without mingling in the Law (15:2–4), and he parted ways with Paul over the usefulness of John Mark (15:36–41). Despite all these trials, St. Barnabas remained full of faith so the Gentiles could give glory to the Lord and declare His praise in the coastlands (Isa. 42:12). Thus, by the Lord’s calling and Spirit (v. 5–7), Barnabas lived up to his new name: “Son of Encouragement” (4:36)."

Source: LCMS Lectionary Summaries, Feasts & Festivals

Read: Acts 11:19-30, 13:1-3
Pray: Grant, almighty God, that we may follow the example of your faithful servant Barnabas, who, seeking not his own renown but the well-being of your Church, gave generously of his life and substance for the relief of the poor and the spread of the Gospel; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.