We are God’s people, gathering to be the church on the hill, sharing the love of Jesus Christ.ZION PURPOSE STATEMENT I was blessed to serve as pastoral leader at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Valley City, Ohio, for the three months of Pastor Jim Watson’s summer sabbatical. Since I “retired” in December of 2020, I’veContinueContinue reading “MY SUMMER AT ZION”
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A TRIP BACK IN TIME
…the memory of a particular image is but regret for a particular moment.MARCEL PROUST I have a fascination with abandoned buildings. My mind instantaneously travels back to that imaginable time when the place was bustling with activity, people wandering in and out, transacting whatever business went on there. Several years ago, when my travels throughoutContinueContinue reading “A TRIP BACK IN TIME”
JOSEPH, GUARDIAN OF OUR LORD
When Joseph awoke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him; he took her as his wife, but had no marital relations with her until she had borne a son; and he named him Jesus.[Matthew 1:24-25 NRSV] MARCH 19, 2022 — Today the Church commemorates Joseph, Guardian of our Lord. ThroughoutContinueContinue reading “JOSEPH, GUARDIAN OF OUR LORD”
Walking Together in Faith 