Zion Lutheran Church Harrisburg

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September 4, 2024, Commemoration of Albert Schweitzer, Missionary to Africa

Dear Members & Friends of Zion,

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

“For the bread of God is he who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.” They said to him, “Sir, give us this bread always.” Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst. – John 6:33-35

Over the summer, we were blessed to hear Jesus’ words in John 6 reminding us that He is the bread of life. We are truly fed by our Lord when we gather around the communion table, receiving the life-giving body and blood of our Lord, vital spiritual food to sustain us in our earthly pilgrimage as Jesus’ disciples.

Recognizing that conflicts in people’s schedules may cause them to miss worship services on communion Sundays at Zion (1 st, 3rd, and festivals), communion is now being offered on Service of the Word Sundays, directly following the dismissal in a brief service at the altar rail.

Other opportunities to receive communion include: 1st Wednesdays at 12:10pm WOW Service; and, scheduled visits by Pastor Karin at home, hospital, or other location. Over the past year, group communion gatherings have been organized at the homes of those who may not be able to attend regular services.

Online communion continues to be available during Sunday & Wednesday communion services. Through the blessing of technology, we are joined in real time around the Lord’s table during broadcast services to participate in communion together while in a variety of locations. Zion has a supply of pre-packaged elements (wafer/wine or wafer/grape juice) which can be picked up or delivered to you to aide in preparation for participation in online communion.

The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in His grace.

In Christ’s Service,
Pastor Karin Pejack

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2024
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2023
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2022
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September/October 2022 Newsletter (PDF)
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March/April 2022 Newsletter (PDF)
February 2022 Newsletter (PDF)

2021
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