This is Christ's church. There is a place for you here.
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.
Easter Message
Pastor Brian Griswold
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From community outreach to worship services, we're growing together in faith! Join us for our summer pavilion services starting Memorial Day weekend - where worship meets the beauty of God's creation.
Zion Lutheran honored our Barnegat Light Fire Department and our Barnegat Light EMS personel at our Palm Sunday service this week. Fire Dept Presiden Bill Belfiore and
EMT President Laura Patterson (pictured below with Pastor Griswold) spoke at the service to represent these valued and dedicated community friends.
Fire Dept President Bill Belfiore and EMT President Laura Patterson and Pastor Brian Griswold
Full House for the Service
Zion members at Brunch
Fire Dept President Bill Belfiore and EMT President Laura Patterson and Pastor Brian Griswold
The service was followed by a brunch sponsored by our Ladies Guild for the Palm Sunday combined Second Sunday Service.
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Events
What a glorious Easter morning at the Lighthouse Sunrise Service! Pastor Brian Griswold and the Zion Worship Team, with Liz Griswold and Earl Hem, led an inspiring service filled with joyful music. Over 150 of us gathered in the warm early spring air, surrounded by the songs of loons, oyster catchers, and other birds. An overhead drone guided by Bob Birdsall gave us this beautiful image. Easter celebrates the risen Christ, our Savior, who triumphed over death, offering us new life and eternal hope. He is risen indeed!
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.
Reverend Diane Burkland preached at the Good Friday service at Zion. A recording of the service can be viewed on our YouTube page.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The HOME GROUP will resume their weekly meetings this coming Wednesday, March 19th in the parsonage. All are welcome.
YOU ARE INVITED by Dr. Glenn and Rev. Diane Burkland to a Bible Study that they lead via Zoom on Tuesdays at 10:00. Presently they are in a Lenten Study that is looking at what Jesus meant when he used the term “the kingdom of God”. Contact zionchurchlbi@gmail.com for the link.
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.