For Many Years, Oh God of Grace!
"The purpose of this congregation is to share the true Gospel of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, throughout our membership, our communities and the world."
Zion is....a congregation of The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. The LCMS was chartered in 1847 and Zion joined Synod in 1880.
Zion was chartered in 1873 and is one of the oldest continuous congregations of the LCMS between here and the west coast.
Zion is....a Christ centered, Bible believing congregation. Based on the tenets of the Lutheran Reformation - Grace Alone, Faith Alone and Scripture Alone - Zion's focus is always the blood that Christ has shed for us.
Zion is....a congregation committed to Christian education and youth. Even before having their first pastor, classes were being held in a sod cabin.
Zion is....a rural congregation with great diversity. Locally, Zion draws members from Aurora, Bradshaw, Hampton, Henderson, Hordville, Grand Island, Marquette, Polk, Sutton and York. The diversity of the congregation is reflected in the occupational pursuits of Zion's members.
Zion is....a mission minded church having shared members to start Immanuel, Polk: Salem and St. Peter, Hampton; Cross of Christ, Aurora and having helped St. Paul & Central City. Mission starts were considered in Bradshaw and Sutton. Mission groups at Zion have been active in Gospel outreach and support as well as social ministry.
ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE UNALTERED AUGSBURG CONFESSION 1873-2016
SPANNING THREE CENTURIES IN MISSION AND MINISTRY
PEOPLE OF
CHRIST
WITH A MESSAGE
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HOPE
Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty (LCRL) The Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty asks that you would commit to pray for the members of the United States Congress. In order to pray for your members by name, please use https://www.congress.gov/members/find-your-member (enter your address to find your specific members). www.LCRLFreedom.org.
The Founding Fathers saw religious liberty as essential to a free society, shaping both legal protections and cultural values. Their views varied, but they generally agreed that freedom of conscience was a fundamental right that must be protected from government interference.
The Founding Fathers viewed the right to life as the first and most essential unalienable right. The Founders pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor in support of the Declaration and the cause of American independence, including the right to life. As a result: Nine signers died from wounds or hardships caused by the war, one-third lost their fortunes, and all 56 signers endured suffering rather than recant their position. The Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty advocates for the right to life for all people, regardless of age or stage of life. www.LCRLFreedom.org
From its inception, there have been those who opposed America and its liberties. Some have waged war to defeat her. Each time American liberty was attacked, ordinary men and women stepped up—leaving jobs, family, and home to take up arms and defend this country. These ordinary heroes performed extraordinary deeds and protected America. Each time America was tested, it grew stronger in its commitment to liberty. It is fitting and proper that every November we pause to thank those who have worn the uniform of military service for our country. Without these ordinary heroes, the sacrifices of 1775 would have been in vain. Thank you. From the beginning, there have been those who sought to destroy liberty from within. They have waged war against the Constitution, seeking to weaken or dismantle its protections. Each time the Constitution was attacked, ordinary men and women stepped up to defend liberty. These ordinary heroes endured persecution, ridicule, unemployment, and worse— to protect America. It is fitting and proper that we pause to remember and thank those who have fought for liberty and defended the Constitution. Thank you. www.LCRLFreedom.org
It seems altogether fitting that a National Day of Thanksgiving and a National Day of Remembrance for Veterans fall in the same month. For without the sacrifices of the brave men and women who answered the call to defend and protect our Constitution, there might not be a reason to give thanks. The Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty (LCRL) joins the nation in thanking veterans for their defense of liberty—especially religious liberty. The fight to preserve liberty is not limited to those who wear a military uniform. It is a fight fought each day: • In classrooms, when a student speaks up for the power of God as Creator. • In the workplace when a worker refuses an assignment that violates their beliefs. • In a city council meeting, when a citizen speaks against a popular ordinance that infringes on personal liberty. • On a sports team when a player stands alone over a matter of personal conscience. • In hundreds of conversations—across the table, the fence, or the pew. www.LCRLFreedom.org.
We may face competing priorities when we think about planning our estates someday. The Lord gives us a charitable heart but where should we direct our charitable intent? A plan for charitable giving from your estate might need to be updated periodically as ministries you have favored might reach the end of their active lifespan in God’s Kingdom. Do you need to review your choices? Your LCMS Gift Planning Counselor can help. Contact Craig Stirtz at 402-616-0312 or craig.stirtz@lfnd.org.
Zion, Hampton's History Featured on Nebraska Public Media Podcast
In the 1920s, a Nebraska law made teaching German to children illegal. Soon after the law went into effect, Robert T. Meyer, teacher of Zion, Hampton was arrested, charged and convicted. Rather than paying a fine, he fought. Meyer’s defiance rippled through the United States legal system for years to come. You can listen to a story about this on “Once Again,” a new history podcast from Nebraska Public Media at this link.
