Welcome!
We welcome you to Evangelical Lutheran Church Zion. This is a church with a long and proud tradition of Christian service and witness. But it is not a church so steeped in tradition that it does not recognize the call of Christ today. Zion is a church with both tradition and mission.
Evangelical Lutheran Church Zion
107 West Main St., Middletown, MD 21769
(301) 371-6500
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May the Holy Spirit speak to you in our worship and may your life be enriched through the love of God in Christ Jesus.
As a people of God, we are sent to share Christ’s love, grow in faith and serve others.
The Church is a people created by God in Christ, empowered by the Holy Spirit, called and sent to bear witness to God’s creative, redeeming, and sanctifying activity in the world.
To participate in God’s mission, this congregation as a part of the Church shall:
- Worship God in proclamation of the Word and administration of the sacrament and through lives of prayer, praise thanksgiving, witness, and service.
- Proclaim God’s saving Gospel of justification by grace for Christ’s sake through faith alone, according to the apostolic witness in the Holy Scripture, preserving and transmitting the Gospel faithfully to future generations.
- Carry out Christ’s Great Commission by reaching out to all people to bring them to faith in Christ and by doing all ministry with a global awareness consistent with the understanding of God as Creator, Redeemer, and Sanctifier of all.
- Serve in response to God’s love to meet human needs, caring for the sick and the aged, advocating dignity and justice for all people, working for peace and reconciliation among the nations, and standing with the poor and powerless, and committing itself to their needs.
- Nurture its members in the Word of God so as to grow in faith and hope and love, to see daily life as the primary setting for the exercise of their Christian calling, and to use the gifts of the Spirit for their life together and for their calling in the world.
- Manifest the unity given to the people of God by living together in the love of Christ and by joining with other Christians in prayer and action to express and preserve the unity which the Spirit gives.
To fulfill these purposes, this congregation shall:
- Provide services of worship at which the Word of God is preached and the sacraments are administered.
- Provide pastoral care and assist all members to participate in this ministry.
- Challenge, equip, and support all members in carrying out their calling in their daily lives and in their congregation.
- Teach the Word of God.
- Witness to the reconciling Word of God in Christ, reaching out to all people.
- Respond to human need, work for justice and peace, care for the sick and the suffering, and participate responsibly in society.
- Motivate its members to provide financial support for the congregation’s ministry and the ministry of other parts of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
- Foster and participate in interdependent relationships with other congregations, the synod, and the churchwide organization of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
- Foster and participate in ecumenical relationships consistent with churchwide policy.
We celebrate Holy Communion at each service
6:00pm Saturday Evening Worship
8:15am Sunday Blended Worship
10:45am Sunday Traditional Worship
9:30-10:30am Sunday School for all ages
Hearing Assisting System--If you are hearing impaired and require the use of a hearing assisting system, please see an usher for assistance.
At Zion, our mission is to praise and “share God’s word” through many forms of music from traditional hymns to contemporary praise music. Music opportunities are available for vocalists, instrumentalists and dancers! We hope you find a means to praise God and share your musical gifts!
Senior Choir (John Seachrist - 301-371-6500 X205): The Senior Choir is open to youth in the 8th-12th grades and all adults. The Choir practices Thursday evenings, September through May, and provides support at our 10:45am Worship Services. The Senior Choir sings a variety of music including traditional and contemporary. The ability to read music is not a requirement to join this choir. New members are always welcome.
Rainbow Choir (John Seachrist - 301-371-6500 X205): The Rainbow Choir is open to everyone regardless of age. The Rainbow Choir practices Thursday evenings, September through May, and provides support at the 8:15am Worship Service. The Rainbow Choir sings contemporary music, including Praise and Worship, and traditional music as well. The ability to read music is not a requirement to join this choir. New members are welcome.
Children’s Choir (Dana Lichtenberger - 301-371-5484): The Children’s Choir is open to all children through fifth grade. The children practice once a week and sing once a month, September through May, usually at the 10:45am Sunday worship service.
Adult Handbell Choir (Arvella Lutz - 301-371-6873): The Adult Handbell Choir is open to all adults. The Handbell Choir practices Monday evenings, September through May, and provides music once a month at the 10:45am Worship Service. New members are welcome.
Young Musician’s Program (Cyndy Zolfo - 301-401-1257): The Young Musicians program is an opportunity for all middle and high school instrumentalists and singers to share their musical gifts during worship services.
Contemporary Christian Music “Jam” Group: All are welcome who have an interest in learning to sing or play Contemporary Christian music. All levels of ability are invited and encouraged to participate. The group is informal, open and fun!
Liturgical Dancers (Dee Buchanan - 301-371-5843): This dance group is open to everyone regardless of age. Dancers perform September through June, at both the 8:15am and 10:45am Sunday worship services.
Instrumentalists
Do you play a musical instrument? Would you like to assist with the worship services and special festival services? Director of Music John Seachrist encourages you to contact him, at church or send email to seachristj@aol.com |
