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Our Mission - To be a beacon of light fostering a place of belonging rooted in God's love, his word and his call to community and service.
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Worship by the Bay Every Sunday Morning May through August- Outdoor Pavilion Services at 8:30 am at the Bay Breeze Pavilion in Barnegat Light
10am Communion Services continue at the Zion church in Barnegat Light
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Worship by the Bay
SUNDAY SERVICES
All Faiths Welcome Here
This Week's Message
Chaplain Liz Lahti-Rosensaft
God doesn't call the qualified; He qualifies the called, as demonstrated through the lives of Peter and Paul. Peter was an uneducated fisherman prone to impulsiveness, while Paul was a well-educated Pharisee who persecuted Christians. Through divine encounters, God transformed these unlikely candidates into pillars of the early church. Their stories teach us that our past mistakes, present circumstances, and personal limitations cannot disqualify us from God's purposes. When we embrace spiritual dependence, acknowledging our weaknesses, God's power works through us in extraordinary ways.
The BLESSING of the FLEET took place Sunday, June 15th at the Barnegat Light Viking Village Basin. This is an annual event sponsored by Zion Lutheran in conjunction with the island clergy and Barnegat Light community. Many thanks to the Zion members who participated; Rev. Wes Smith for organizing this event, Earl Hem for music, Ray Strotman and Sal Annarumma for audio, Joy & Jason Marr for the readings, Rev. Diane Burkland for prayer and Bob Preston for FaceBook recording. Also participating were Kirk Larsen, Mayor of Barnegat Light, Andrew Norris, Commander of the Barnegat Light Coast Guard Station and area clergy (see image below). The weather was not ideal this year but nonetheless, approximately 190 people attended the event.
Island Clergy blessing the Fleet were Rabbi Michael Jay from the Jewish Community Center of LBI , Rev. West Smith and Rev. Diane Burkland from Zion, and Fr. Kevin Daly from St. Francis Catholic Church on LBI.
Red for the Holy Spirit on Pentacost Sunday 8:30 & 10am Services
Events
Announcements
All events are listed on our Zion church calendar on this website. Check this calendar at any time if you have schedule questions.
YOU ARE INVITED by Dr. Glenn and Rev. Diane Burkland to a Bible Study that they lead via Zoom on Tuesdays at 10:00. This coming week the study will continue in the Biblical book of Ruth. Contact us at ZionChurchLBI@gmail.com for the link.
The LADIES GUILD will be meeting on Sunday, June 29 immediately following the 10:00 service. All ladies (members and friends of Zion) are invited to be a part of the Ladies Guild.
The US FLAG flown at the church building during the month of June is given by Michael and Wendy McCrann, in memory of their parents.
Fellowship, Food and Fun
Fellowship at our church is about building meaningful connections and growing together in faith.
Images of our events can be viewed on our Fellowship Page.
Interim Pastoral Staff
In the absence of an official pastor at Zion, we are blessed to have these dedicated members of our church to preach God's Word while we search for our new pastor.
Vice Pastor
Rudy Schneider
Reverend Diane
Burkland
Pastor Wes Smith
Pastor Brian
Griswold
Worship Leader Liz Griswold
Chaplain Liz
Lahti-Rosensaft
Praying for a Part-Time Pastor
Our pastor of many years retired several months ago and we are seeking a visionary pastor to engage our congregation’s minds and hearts with biblical truth through sermons, bible study, and community outreach. If you are interested or you know someone who would be interested, more information can be found by clicking this link.
More About Our Services
8:30am Sunday Contemporary Service
Our 8:30am Contemporary Service is held in our Fellowship Hall September through April.
Worship by the Bay
From May through August worship with us at this service in the fresh air by the bay at the Bay Breeze Pavilion at the corner of Bayview and 6th Street in Barnegat Light.
10am Sunday
Traditional Communion Service
Youth Message and Sunday School
Join us for our traditional service every Sunday at 10am in our church sanctuary. All are welcome to join us in celebrating communion.
At this service we welcome children of all ages for a short youth message before the sermon after which the youth go to the Fellowship Hall for Sunday School. More about our Youth Ministry.