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.
This is Christ's church. There is a place for you here.
Reverend Diane Burkland
Bless us, Lord, and help us to never leave Jesus in the manger, but to grow with him and to be thankful for his love for each of us. And we will hear the rest of the story, the months ahead. Thank you, Jesus. Amen.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Click on the lighthouse to Reflect on the Sermon
Upcoming Events
ANNOUNCEMENTS
for January 5, 2025
Worship Services
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Sunday, January 12 at 8:30 & 10 – The Baptism of Jesus
Please note the change in worship times. This will NOT be a SSSS Sunday.
“Blessed are they who die in the Lord!”
Long-time Zion member Doug Simpson entered eternal life on Friday, Dec 20th. A memorial service for Doug will be held at Zion on Sat., Jan 4th at 11 am. Our prayers of comfort are offered for his wife Judy and their family. Judy’s address is 392 Golf View Drive, Little Egg Harbor, NJ 08087. The family has requested that memorial gifts be given to Zion Lutheran in memory of Doug.
Family Promise – will be utilizing Zion’s parsonage this coming week of January 5-12. Thank you to everyone who has volunteered to care for the many things that need to be done to assist the families staying with us. We are especially grateful to Lou Ann Preston for coordinating this ministry at Zion.
Astrid Ottey is in rehab recovering from a fall and broken arm on Dec. 24th. Please remember her and Bill in your prayers. Cards can sent to her home at 68 Maiden Lane, Harvey Cedars, NJ 08008
A Soup Supper and an Artful Life Coaching Session: Making 2025 Uniquely You! will be held on Tuesday January 21st at 5pm in the Fellowship Hall. Through the use of art, you will explore what you would like in your life in 2025 and create an action plan. The Life Coaching session will be run by Connie Pinkowski who is certified through the International Coaching Federation and has been coaching clients for the last two years. No prior art experience necessary. A variety of art supplies will be supplied, along with a light supper. If you are interested, please sign up or contact Connie (conniepinkowski@gmail.com).
The Fellowship Hall on Christmas Eve
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.