By Loretta Fulton Craig Sanders didn’t grow up in the Lutheran Church, and it wasn’t until he met his future wife, Kathy, that he was introduced to the church. But once he started taking a class on the teachings of the Missouri Synod of the Lutheran Church, he realized he agreed with them. It was while serving as an Elder
Read moreJason’s Deli will be donating 25 percent of its sales on Monday, March 1, to Zion Lutheran Church to purchase food for the church’s partnership with Children’s Hunger Fund. Hours are 10 a.m.-8 p.m. at the Catclaw Drive location only. Mention “Zion Lutheran Church” when purchasing a meal, and the proceeds will be automatically applied. Zion Lutheran raises money to
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By LORETTA FULTON Imagine Jo Bright’s surprise when she got on her computer, clicked a few times, and landed at the right spot. “Cliff just jumped up right in front of me!” Bright exclaimed. “I was so happy to see him.” Cliff Stewart is pastor of First Central Presbyterian Church. Bright, 95, was so impressed and happy to see her
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Every other year, Zion Lutheran Church graces the community with its Journey to Bethlehem, a live reenactment of Mary and Joseph’s journey to find a place for the birth of Jesus. This year’s version will be performed 5:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, in stations around the church at Zion Lutheran Church, 2801 Antilley Road. Visitors gather in the church
Read moreBy LORETTA FULTON Sunday was not a day of rest of a lot of church members in Abilene as they joined together to pack 2,500 boxes of non-perishable food for Children’s Hunger Fund. The food packing took place at Zion Lutheran Church. It was the fifth year for the church to partner with Children’s Hunger Funday for the
Read moreThe Humor and Wit of Martin Luther Editor’s note: Clyde Kieschnick, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church, provided the following article. On Reformation Sunday, Oct. 29, Kieschnick delivered his sermon as “Luther.” These words of Martin Luther were recently posted in the narthex inside an attractive frame in anticipation of the observance of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. This was a
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