Pastor Emeritus Howard Patten examines the upcoming scripture lessons for Sunday, August 29, 2021, the Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost.
Scripture:
- Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9
- Ephesians 6:10-20
- Mark 7:14-23
Video Bible Study This Week August 23-29, 2021
“At Home in the Word” This Week – August 23-29, 2021
Repetition yields memorization, contemplation, and deeper understanding. Draw from these scriptures, prayers, catechetical materials, and hymn(s) throughout your week of personal and family devotion, prayer, or homeschool family instruction. Then let them resonate in new ways as we all gather together in worship on Sunday.
This Week’s Theme: “Wisdom From God”
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Worship Service This Week – August 22, 2021
We are open for in-person worship with special measures in place.
updated August 20, 2021
Masks while indoors? Recommended but not required – You are welcome to wear a mask at Zion and maintain social distancing as is recommended, but not universally required, by the CDC and the recent health ordinance of El Paso County. When you arrive, please let an usher know your distancing preference for seating. Disposable masks are available near the church entrance for those who wish to wear one but do not have one. (Learn more)
For at-home worship, here are links to the video stream, bulletins, and more:
Sunday at 10:30am
August 22, 2021 –Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost– Non-Communion Service
Livestreams and Videos
Download Bulletin for Sunday, August 22, 2021 (pdf)
Smartphone-Friendly Version of Bulletin
Children’s Activity Sheet, August 22, 2021 (pdf)
Offerings Online, by App, or By Mail
Mail Offerings to: Zion Lutheran Church, 2800 Pershing Dr., El Paso, TX 79903
Donations via an app: If you prefer using your phone or tablet, you can download the Give Plus app from either the App Store or Google Play, depending on your type of phone. Give Plus is the Vanco mobile application. You can easily set up an account and donation through the app.
“At Home in the Word” This Week – August 16-22, 2021
Repetition yields memorization, contemplation, and deeper understanding. Draw from these scriptures, prayers, catechetical materials, and hymn(s) throughout your week of personal and family devotion, prayer, or homeschool family instruction. Then let them resonate in new ways as we all gather together in worship on Sunday.
This Week’s Theme: “Teach Them, Show Them Jesus”
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Barbara Ann Laux
Service Information and Livestream
The funeral service for Barbara Laux will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, August 21, 2021, at Zion Lutheran Church.
We are pleased to welcome family and friends to attend in-person or online. Click here to read about our special measures for attending worship services.
View Livestream – A livestream of the service will be available to view on this page, on Zion’s YouTube channel, and on Zion’s Facebook page. Please view the livestream below.
Download the Service Bulletin (pdf)
Smartphone-Friendly Version of Bulletin
Obituary
Barbara Ann Laux was born March 1, 1952, to Raymond and Marcella Laux in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She graduated from community college and went to work for RBC Investments, where she stayed for 44 years, retiring in 2014. After retiring, Barb moved to Santa Teresa, New Mexico to be closer to family. Barb was a member of the Red Hat Society. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church where she volunteered with the Day School Children, and joined the Altar Guild, and Lutheran Women’s Missionary League. Barb was also an active member of the Laureate Gamma Zeta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi. Barb loved to travel, especially taking cruises with family and friends, and joining in family gatherings. She went to be with her Lord on June 3, 2021, after a long battle with diabetes-related illnesses. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, David, Gloria, and Raymond, Jr. Barb is survived by numerous cousins and friends in Minnesota, New Mexico and Texas.
Please feel free to leave a message to the family below.
Worship Service This Week – August 15, 2021
We are open for in-person worship with special measures in place. For at-home worship, here are links to the video stream, bulletins, and more:
Sunday at 8:00am (Outdoor) & 10:30am (Indoor)
August 15, 2021 –Feast of St. Mary, Mother of Our Lord– Communion Service
Livestreams and Videos
Download Bulletin for Sunday, August 15, 2021 (pdf)
Smartphone-Friendly Version of Bulletin
Children’s Activity Sheet, August 15, 2021 (pdf)
Offerings Online, by App, or By Mail
Mail Offerings to: Zion Lutheran Church, 2800 Pershing Dr., El Paso, TX 79903
Donations via an app: If you prefer using your phone or tablet, you can download the Give Plus app from either the App Store or Google Play, depending on your type of phone. Give Plus is the Vanco mobile application. You can easily set up an account and donation through the app.
“At Home in the Word” This Week – August 9-15, 2021
Repetition yields memorization, contemplation, and deeper understanding. Draw from these scriptures, prayers, catechetical materials, and hymn(s) throughout your week of personal and family devotion, prayer, or homeschool family instruction. Then let them resonate in new ways as we all gather together in worship on Sunday.
This Week’s Theme: “Magnify the Lord!”
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Worship Service This Week – August 8, 2021
We are open for in-person worship with special measures in place. For at-home worship, here are links to the video stream, bulletins, and more:
Sunday at 10:30am
A Voters Meeting will be held after the worship service. You may join in-person in the Zion auditorium or online using Zoom. A Zoom link will be emailed in the week prior to the service, and can be provided upon request.
August 8, 2021 –Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost & Baptism of Amelia Everleigh Molinar– Non-Communion Service
Livestreams and Videos
Download Bulletin for Sunday, August 8, 2021 (pdf)
Smartphone-Friendly Version of Bulletin
Children’s Activity Sheet, August 8, 2021 (pdf)
Offerings Online, by App, or By Mail
Mail Offerings to: Zion Lutheran Church, 2800 Pershing Dr., El Paso, TX 79903
Donations via an app: If you prefer using your phone or tablet, you can download the Give Plus app from either the App Store or Google Play, depending on your type of phone. Give Plus is the Vanco mobile application. You can easily set up an account and donation through the app.
“At Home in the Word” This Week – August 2-8, 2021
Repetition yields memorization, contemplation, and deeper understanding. Draw from these scriptures, prayers, catechetical materials, and hymn(s) throughout your week of personal and family devotion, prayer, or homeschool family instruction. Then let them resonate in new ways as we all gather together in worship on Sunday.
This Week’s Theme: “Bread of Heaven”
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Video Bible Study This Week August 2-8, 2021
Pastor Emeritus Howard Patten and Pastor Stephen Heimer examine the upcoming scripture lessons for Sunday, August 8, 2021, the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost.
Scripture:
- 1 Kings 19:1-8
- Ephesians 4:17-5:2
- John 6:35-51