Please join us as we move our contemporary service back into The Dock September 8th! 9:15 AM or 10:30 AM

#worshipONLY is back!! Join us Sunday, September 8th at 7 PM in The Dock as we prepare our hearts for this upcoming year.

The countdown is on for Sisterhood! Are you ready to build connections, strengthen communications, and set some healthy boundaries? Sisterhood is back Friday, September 20th with an exciting focus! Watch for future details!

The Zion Peru team is back!! The team had a full week complete with projects, worship, as well as receiving some serious healing, freedom, and vision for their futures of where God is taking them! Check out the highlight video below!

"When the team arrived, we divided into groups of three and went to different small groups for fellowship with members of Genesis Church. We heard a message based off of the previous week's sermon and talked with members of the group. The next day we spent more time with small group members at an all church gathering. We played in soccer and volleyball tournaments to raise money for the new land. We swam, helped make lunch, and enjoyed making new friends through each activity."

"On Saturday we spent the day doing service projects. One team cleared land for a papaya field while another team built a Safe T Home. Both are projects that fall under Zion's micro-loan program. The Safe T Home will act as a shelter for those guarding a new chicken coop day and night. While we were there, 1000 chicks were purchased! There are five boys staying with Bethany and Nelton that will be in charge of the papayas and chickens. The proceeds will help them pay for their schooling and set them up for a successful future."

"Sunday was spent worshiping! We went to a bilingual and then a Spanish service at Genesis. In the afternoon we hung out at the plaza until it was time for Radicales - the Youth service! Such a fun day!"

"On Monday and Tuesday, the team had the honor of participating in an "Encounter" experience through Genesis Church. It was a full two days of teachings, worship, prayer, and group edification. Chains were broken, freedom was found, and the Holy Spirit moved over all team members. Ask a team member about their personal encounter experience to hear just how awesome our God is!"

"Our last day was spent divided into two different teams: a medical team that performed circumcisions, and a baptism team. The medical team performed circumcisions on five boys and eight men! The baptism team traveled to the Amazon river to baptize Juan Jesus, a man that Lucas Kirchhoff befriended in the drug hole of Iquitos. Through friendship and prayer, Lucas was able to help Juan Jesus out of that life and introduced him to Jesus! Our team had the incredible opportunity to lead his baptism and celebrate the new life of an amazing man!"

"Even though the team is home, we continue to message each other our struggles and victories that are taking place in our lives since Peru and several team members were baptized at Zion's Baptism in the Lake! Praise Jesus for all he is doing in the lives of our friends in Peru and the lives of team members in Clear Lake! Thank you for your prayers and financial support through donuts this summer. Without our congregation, this experience would not have been possible for many. Thank you, Zion!"

Check out the highlight video below!

https://www.facebook.com/GenesisWeeklyMinute/videos/350601995842642/UzpfSTc1NjY5MDkxMzoxMDE1NjYxNTg3NzM3NTkxNA/

Do you want to get involved with the church? Do you consider yourself handy? Want to join a team that gets some of the "behind-the-scenes" things done that keep our church and services running smoothly? Contact Don Pedelty if you are able to help with any of these below!

Light ConstructionTree, brushes, and landscaping work at the church grounds (brain storming team to tackle the Interstate Chapel)Drywall, taping and mudding wallsSet up and tear down chairs and tables for larger events ( Royal Tea)Light plumbing and electrical

We are always in need of help cleaning and moving heavy items into storage areas! Join the team today! Contact Don Pedelty at the Office (641-357-5261) or email Info@zionclearlake.org!

Jesus' last command for us was to "Go and make disciples". But what does that entail exactly? Come join us Sundays 9:15am in the Blackbox as we Journey Deeper into discipleship. If you've gone through the Journey process, this is a great time to dive deeper into each topic. If you haven't done the Journey process yet, that's okay! You are still welcome to join us and start your learning afresh! For more details, go to https://zionclearlake.churchcenter.com/groups/upcoming-events/journey-deeper.

Financial Peace University is returning this fall! Join David and Dawn Bill as they lead you through Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University program. Learn how to create (and stick to) a budget, save for emergencies, and make a plan for your future. This nine-week class starts September 5th at 6:30pm in the Friendship Room at Zion on 4th. Sign up at https://zionclearlake.churchcenter.com/groups/upcoming-events/financial-peace-university-fpu.

The open spots for Pizza Making are filling up! If you are interested in joining Matt and Nancy Breen in making pizza on Sunday, September 15th at 5pm in the Hub, sign up SOON! Bring your favorite toppings! The Breens will provide the crust, sauce, and cheese! Sign up at https://zionclearlake.churchcenter.com/groups/upcoming-events/new-pizza-making-group.

It's a Christian movie night!! Amanda Farmer is hosting a movie night at her house, Friday, September 6th at 7pm. Feel free to bring a snack. The movie is still to be determined, but you'd better believe Amanda will pick out a good one! Register at https://zionclearlake.churchcenter.com/groups/upcoming-events/new-christian-movie-night-group.

Pastor Jason's Discovery Series returns Wednesday, September 18th from 5:30-6:30 pm in the Friendship Room at Zion on 4th. First up: Discovering Freedom! How can what Paul had to say to the Galatians apply to us today? The programming is being reformatted, so check it out! BY THE WAY: This is the same time that ZKids meets for their Wednesday programming, so this is a great time for PARENTS to attend! (Hint, hint.) See https://zionclearlake.churchcenter.com/groups/upcoming-events/discovery-series for further information.

Are you interested in finding ways to serve the church once we're back in the Dock this fall? We're always looking for kind, welcoming, and friendly faces to serve on our hospitality teams! We need people to both greet and open doors, as well as prepare food trays for delivery. If you're interested, please sign up at https://zionclearlake.churchcenter.com/groups/service-groups/hospitality or https://zionclearlake.churchcenter.com/groups/service-groups/hospitality-food-team.

Ladies, we are going on a Girl's Trip!

Sparkle Conference is coming up Friday, October 4th to Saturday, October 5th in Minneapolis. Registration begins at 5:30pm on Friday with the conference starting at 7pm. The event ends at 3pm on Saturday. We will be gathering names for carpooling as we get closer. Please keep us posted when you register and buy your tickets so we can keep count and all sit together.

We have ONE ROOM LEFT! Please contact Michele Kelso directly to get your room reservation code after you purchase your tickets for Sparkle using the website http://www.sparkleconference.org

Michele can be contacted at Kelso5@cltel.net or by text at 641-529-0954.

Details- Rooms are double queens so depending on comfort, you can sleep 2-4. Rooms are $119 plus tax and a $28 parking fee. We will be staying at the Garden Hilton Inn.

As a reminder, tickets for the conference are still on Early Bird Special right now until September 13. This is $99 right now. If you are a single mom, price is $79 and students 21 and under are $59. In addition to these prices, you can save another $10 off if you enter the promo code: SparkleFriends.

We hope to see you there!

Your Sisterhood Team

Zion Lutheran Church Women will be holding their Annual Salad Luncheon Thursday, September 5th at 12:00 PM. The Speaker will be Shandra Hansen from Francis Lauer Youth Services. There will be a free-will offering donation, and there will be a basket for small gifts for those who receive their services, consisting of tooth paste, tooth brushes, combs, brushes, deodorant, and the like. All are welcome, both men and women!

It is time to put together our LWR Kits for the fall shipment. Last spring, a shipment of quilts, School Kits, Personal Care Kits, Baby Care Kits, and Fabric Kits traveled to Peru. L.W.R. Staff distributed the quilts and kits to 30,600 women, men, and children all across the country.

There is a great need for these kits around the world. In refuge camps, they may be all these people have. There is a list of what items are needed in each kit at the display table in the sanctuary. You may complete a whole kit or just bring individual items, and we will put them together for you.

We have bags at church, so you can put items in a plastic bag, and we'll do the rest. Thank you so much for helping provide these items for your brothers and sisters around the world. God Bless You - Women's Action Team.

Events, Community Group Information, & More

For more about upcoming events and other community interest and service group information visit our website by following the links to sign up, show up, and learn more about opportunities to plug in at Zion

Power for the Journey!

Need Prayer? Our Prayer Team is available at Zion at the Park in the Prayer Tent and would love to pray with you! NEW: You can now submit prayer requests from our website! Go to zionclearlake.org and click "GET PRAYER". Submissions can even be anonymous if you need them to be. Let us partner with you and pray with you!

Donna Cooke and Kate Iyogun are released from the hospital

Eldora Holstad passed away

Norma Koefed passed away

Dean Molinsky passed away

Mickey Varty is in the hospital

Prayers for teachers and students going back to school

All of those who are battling cancer and their families

All those with debilitating illness or injury and their families

[Verse 1]

Eyes wide, I'm set on You

You made a road in the wild

Standing on ancient truth

I'm pressing on with my back to the past

[Pre-Chorus]

And oh, let the young see visions of the future and I sing

Oh-ohh, let the old dream dreams again

[Chorus]

In my world

God, do a new thing

I know You're moving

In my world

A chain reaction

Of holy passion

Oh-whoa

[Interlude]

[Verse 2]

Heart synced in stride with You

Bursting like heaven in motion

Jesus, You make me new

I'm pressing on with my back to the past

[Pre-Chorus]

And oh, let the young see visions of the future and I sing

Oh-ohh, let the old dream dreams again

[Chorus]

In my world

God, do a new thing

I know You're moving

In my world

A chain reaction

Of holy passion

[Interlude]

[Bridge]

The old life is gone

It's a new day, it's a new day

Found where I belong

It's a new day, it's a new day

The old life is gone

It's a new day, it's a new day

Found where I belong

It's a new day, it's a new day

[Post-Bridge]

In my world

God, do a new thing

I know You're moving

[Chorus]

In my world

God, do a new thing

I know You're moving

In my world

A chain reaction

Of holy passion

[Interlude]

[Outro]

The old life is gone

It's a new day, it's a new day

Found where I belong

It's a new day, it's a new day

[Verse 1]

My life revived by Your purpose

My heart consumed by a heavenly sound

Jesus, my light and salvation

L can feel it now, I feel it now

[Verse 2]

Living in holy momentum

All that I am for all that You've done

You set my dreams into motion

And it's just begun, it's just begun!

[Chorus]

This life, this life was meant for freedom

This heart for beating

In rhythm with Your love

These eyes, these eyes for wide-eyed wonder

These feet forever

Dancing in Your love

Dancing in Your love

Dancing in Your love

[Verse 3]

Living in reckless devotion

I'm not ashamed to give You my all

Struck by the wonder of Your plan

I can hear Him call, I hear Him call!

[Chorus]

This life, this life was meant for freedom

This heart for beating

In rhythm with Your love

These eyes, these eyes for wide-eyed wonder

These feet forever

Dancing in Your love

Dancing in Your love

[Bridge]

There's nothing better, there's nothing greater

Life with You Jesus, whoa

Love that is stronger, hope that is brighter

Life with You Jesus, whoa

[Chorus]

This life, this life was meant for freedom

This heart for beating

In rhythm with Your love

These eyes, these eyes for wide-eyed wonder

These feet forever

Dancing in Your love

Dancing in Your love

Dancing in Your love

Dancing in Your love

Dancing in Your love

[Verse 1]

Before I call, before I ever cry

You answer me from where the thunder hides

I can't outrun, this heart I'm tethered to

With every step, I collide with You

[Chorus]

Like a tidal wave, crashing over me

Rushing in to meet me here

Your love is fierce!

Like a hurricane, that I can't escape

Tearing through the atmosphere

Your love is fierce!

[Verse 2]

You cannot fail, the only thing I've found

Is through it all, You never let me down

You won't hold back, relentless in pursuit

At every turn, I come face to face with You

[Chorus]

Like a tidal wave, crashing over me

Rushing in to meet me here

Your love is fierce!

Like a hurricane, that I can't escape

Tearing through the atmosphere

Your love is fierce!

[Bridge]

You chase me down, You seek me out

How could I be lost when You have called me found?

You chase me down, You seek me out

How could I be lost when You have called me found?

You chase me down, You seek me out

How could I be lost when You have called me found?!

[Chorus]

Like a tidal wave, crashing over me

Rushing in to meet me here

Your love is fierce!

Like a hurricane, that I can't escape

Tearing through the atmosphere

Your love is fierce!!..

[Outro]

Your love is fierce! O-o-oh

Your love is fierce

Your love is fierce

Your love is fierce...

[Verse 1]

Worthy of every song we could ever sing

Worthy of all the praise we could ever bring

Worthy of every breath we could ever breathe

We live for You

[Verse 2]

Jesus, the Name above every other name

Jesus, the only One who could ever save

Worthy of every breath we could ever breathe

We live for You

Oh, we live for You

[Chorus]

(Holy)

Holy, there is no one like You

There is none beside You

Open up my eyes in wonder

And show me who You are

And fill me with Your heart

And lead me in Your love to those around me

[Verse 1]

Worthy of every song we could ever sing

Worthy of all the praise we could ever bring

Worthy of every breath we could ever breathe

We live for You

Oh, we live for You

Jesus

[Verse 2]

Jesus, the Name above every other name

Jesus, the only One who could ever save

Worthy of every breath we could ever breathe

We live for You

Oh, we live for You

[Chorus]

And holy, there is no one like You

There is none beside You

Open up my eyes in wonder

And show me who You are

And fill me with Your heart

And lead me in Your love to those around me

Holy

Holy, there is no one like You

There is none beside You

Open up my eyes in wonder

And show me who You are

And fill me with Your heart

And lead me in Your love to those around me

[Post-Chorus]

Lead me in Your love

Lead me in Your love

[Bridge]

And I will build my life upon Your love

It is a firm foundation

And I will put my trust in You alone

And I will not be shaken

I will build my life upon Your love

It is a firm foundation

And I will put my trust in You alone

And I will not be shaken

[Pre-Chorus]

You are holy

[Chorus]

Holy, there is no one like You

There is none beside You

Open up my eyes in wonder

And show me who You are

And fill me with Your heart

And lead me in Your love to those around me (You are holy, Lord)

And holy, there is no one like You

There is none beside You

Open up my eyes in wonder

And show me who You are

And fill me with Your heart

And lead me in Your love to those around me

[Bridge]

(I will build my life)

And I will build my life upon Your love

It is a firm foundation

And I will put my trust in You alone

And I will not be shaken

I will build my life upon Your love

It is a firm foundation

And I will put my trust in You alone

And I will, I will not be shaken

[Spontaneous]

All my life for You, Lord

All my days for You, Lord

You can have it all

You can have it all

You can have it all

[Outro]

And I will build my life upon Your love

It is a firm foundation

And I will put my trust in You alone

And I will not be shaken (I will build my life upon)

I will build my life upon Your love

It is a firm foundation

And I will put my trust in You alone

And I will not be shaken

I will not be shaken

I will not be shaken

Our Father who art in Heaven

Hallowed be thy Name

Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done

on Earth as it is in Heaven

Give us this day our Daily Bread

and forgive us our trespasses

as we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

For Thine is the Kingdom, the Power and the Glory,

Forever and ever.

Amen