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"I Have Come Not to Abolish but to Fulfill"
Pastor Joshua Stager was invited to share a message with the congregation while Pastor Michelle enjoyed some vacation time. There are no written notes for the sermon, but you are welcome to listen to his message from our YouTube channel { CLICK HERE } beginning at 37 minutes 30 seconds or just enjoy the entire worship service. "I Have Come Not to Abolish but to Fulfill"

Zoar Lutheran Church
2 days ago


"The Upside Down Kingdom of God"
If you were in worship last week, you may recall that after John the Baptist has been arrested, Jesus, who's been divinely commissioned and spiritually prepared to manifest God's saving presence, takes up his cousin's prophetic mantel. Matthew the Evangelist tells us, "From that time on, Jesus began to proclaim, 'Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near "' Again, if you were here last week, you may also remember my saying that the word "repent" essentially means "pay a


"Conversations with Jesus" - Lent 2026
Ash Wednesday Prayer February 18, 12 pm In preparation for our Lenten journey, we will gather in the Kindness Room for a short noon-time service of prayer with Scripture readings, a reflection by Pastor Michelle, and the imposition of ashes, which remind us of our mortality and our dependence on God’s care. Holy Communion will be celebrated. Ash Wednesday Worship February 18, 7 pm We will gather in the sanctuary to receive ashes as a reminder of our mortality and our

Zoar Lutheran Church
Jan 30


"We Are the People Walking in Darkness"
The Third Sunday after the Epiphany, January 25, 2026
Isaiah 9:1-4 and Matthew 4:12-25

Pastor Michelle Manicke
Jan 26


"How Much Do We Trust Today?"
Second Sunday after Epiphany, January 18, 2026


"Good is Alive -- Even in the Presence of Evil"
Baptism of Our Lord, January 11, 2026

Pastor Michelle Manicke
Jan 11


"Where are the modern day magi?"
Epiphany of Our Lord Sunda, January 4, 2026


"The Festival of the Holy Innocents"
First Sunday of Christmas, December 28, 2025

Pastor Peggy Luckman
Dec 28, 2025


"The Glory of God is abundant today - let us go forth and tell about it."
Christmas Day, December 25, 2025

Intern Pastor Katie Insalaco
Dec 25, 2025


"The Revolution Was Born in a Barn!"
Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025

Pastor Michelle Manicke
Dec 24, 2025


"Joseph of Nazareth"
Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 21, 2025

Intern Pastor Katie Insalaco
Dec 22, 2025


Christmas Pageant - O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
Third Sunday of Advent, December 14, 2025

Zoar Lutheran Church
Dec 14, 2025


"The Gift and Practice of Repentance"
Second Sunday of Advent, December 7, 2025

Pastor Michelle Manicke
Dec 7, 2025


"Jesus is Coming -- Keep Awake and Be Ready!"
First Sunday of Advent, November 30, 2025

Pastor Michelle Manicke
Nov 30, 2025


"Christ the King"
Christ the King Sunday, November 30, 2025

Intern Pastor Katie Insalaco
Nov 23, 2025
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