Sunday Readings for Summer

June 2                                                                   June 9
1^st Reading Acts 16:16-34                                    1^st Reading Acts 2:1-21
2^nd Reading Revelation 22:12-14                              or Genesis 11:1-9
                                       16-17, 20-21                   2^nd Reading Romans 8:14-17
Gospel John 17:20-26                                           Gospel John 14:8-17 (25-27)
Psalm 97                                                               Psalm 104:24-34, 35b

June 16                                                                 June 23
1^st Reading Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31                       1^st Reading Isaiah 65:1-9
2^nd Reading Romans 5:1-5                                  2^nd Reading Galatians 3:23-29
Gospel John 16:12-15                                          Gospel Luke 8:26-39
Psalm 8                                                                Psalm 22:19-28

June 30
1^st Reading 1 Kings 19:15-16, 19-21
2^nd Reading Galatians 5:1, 13-25
Gospel Luke 9:51-62
Psalm 16

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July 7                                                                  July 14
1^st Reading Isaiah 66:10-14                               1^st Reading Deuteronomy 30:9-14
2^nd Reading Galatians 6:1-16                             2^nd Reading Colossians 1:1-14
Gospel Luke 10:1-11, 16-20                               Gospel Luke 10:25-37
Psalm 66:1-9                                                      Psalm 25:1-10

July 21                                                               July 28
1^st Reading Genesis 18:1-10a                           1^st Reading Genesis 18:20-32
2^nd Reading Colossians 1:15-28                        2^nd Reading Colossians 2:6-19
Gospel Luke 10:38-42                                       Gospel Luke 11:1-13
Psalm 15                                                           Psalm 138

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August 4                                                           August 11
1^st Reading Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14;                1^st Reading Genesis 15:1-6
                                         2:18-23                     2^nd Reading Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16
2^nd Reading Colossians 3:1-11                         Gospel Luke 12:32-40
Gospel Luke 12:13-21                                      Psalm 33:12-22
Psalm 49:1-12                                     

August 18                                                        August 25
1^st Reading Jeremiah 23:23-29                       1^st Reading Isaiah 58:9b-14
2^nd Reading Hebrews 11:29—12:2                  2^nd Reading Hebrews 12:18-29
Gospel Luke 12:49-56                                     Gospel Luke 13:10-17
Psalm 82                                                         Psalm 103:1-8

We believe that Jesus Christ has called us to be one with Him and with one another. Because He has taken our sins upon Himself and died upon the cross, He has taken our sins away from us, as far as the east is from the west. We are called to share that good news with others, both locally and throughout the world. We are called to serve one another in love. All that we do is for Jesus. We would be honored to have you join us as we worship Him.

Blended Worship

9:00am

Worship at Mt. Zion is in the "blended" style, a pleasing and thoughtful combination of organ-based traditional hymns, instrumental pieces, and choir anthems, along with selections from Christian contemporary pop/rock, world music, gospel and jazz.   Our sanctuary houses a finely expressive Berghaus pipe organ, which is always heard is part of our worship, and is useful in leading hymns and joyful congregational participation in components of  the Lutheran liturgy each Sunday.  Grand piano and a Yamaha Clavinova also lead congregational song, according to musical style.  Our handbell quartet graces our worship monthly, as does our small choir. Ensemble rehearsals are more intensive during Advent and Lent leading up to Christmas and Easter.  Talented vocalists often are featured as well.  You are invited to join your talents with ours!