March 3, 2019 - Zion Church
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Transformed By Grace
Poured Out For Others
March 3, 2019
"...unless it is Christ who, not opens the way of salvation to all, but actually saves
his people, there is no ground to believe that there will ever be a saved world. The
salvation of the world is absolutely dependent (as is the salvation of the
individual soul) on its salvation being the sole work of the Lord Christ himself, in
his irresistible might."
-B. B. Warfield (The Plan of Salvation)
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Welcome Visitors
Please take a Zion coffee mug from the welcome table in the foyer!
Morning Worship service times are at 8:30 and 11:00.
Sunday School classes and adult Fellowships for all ages meet at 9:45.
Rest Rooms are in the front hall.
Hearing Assistance devices are available on the table in the foyer.
"Busy Bags" for young children are hanging on racks at the back of the worship hall.
Infant and Toddler nursery are available in the lower level; down the stairs at the north
end of the foyer.
Children’s Church: In the 11:00 service, there is a Children’s Church option for kids
ages 3, 4, and 5. Children may be dismissed at the beginning of the sermon and
return during the final hymn.
Worship at Zion
The Zion worship service has a structure and sequence that reflects the way scripture shows how God
meets his people. God has made himself known to the world in Jesus Christ, who is God the Son, who
took on human flesh, bled and died for our sins, rose from the dead, ascended to the Father’s right
hand, intercedes for us now, and will come again to receive us at the end. The church assembles on the
Lord’s day to name the name of Jesus, which is above every name.
• We enter his courts with thanksgiving and praise
• We kneel before him in confession and repentance
• We stand and hear again the Gospel’s promise of mercy and forgiveness
• We bring our tribute offerings to our King
• We hear the voice of God from scripture
• We eat at the table Jesus has provided for us
• We depart with his blessing and promise that He will be with us until he comes for us again.
All baptized Christians who are members in good standing with their home congregation are welcome
to join us at the Lord’s table today.
The Mission of Zion Church
By God’s grace Zion Church will be a Christ-centered ministry committed to worship God by
proclaiming the truth of Scripture and relating to one another on the basis of the transforming power of
the Gospel. As God’s people living in community, we will equip one another to pour out our lives for
Christ at home, in the city, on the campus, across the Midwest, and to the ends of the earth. This vision
rests upon the supernatural work of Christ who alone can build His church through the Spirit’s work in
our lives together.
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Lord's Day Worship
Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Entrance to Worship
Call to Worship Psalm 119:7
I will praise you with an upright heart as I learn your righteous laws.
Worship Through Confession & Praise
(music is in the back of this worship folder)
† Hymn
Come Thou, Almighty King (Trinity Hymnal #101)
† Worship Choruses
Blessed Be Your Name
‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus
I Come By the Blood
Prayer of Praise
Confession of Faith: The Nicene Creed
I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and of all
things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of
God, begotten of the Father before all worlds; God of God, Light of Light, very God
of very God; begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father, by whom
all things were made. Who, for us men and for our salvation, came down from
heaven, and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary, and was made
man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate; He suffered and was buried;
and the third day He rose again, according to the Scriptures; and ascended into
heaven, and sits on the right hand of the Father; and He shall come again, with
3glory, to judge the quick and the dead; whose kingdom shall have no end. And I
believe in the Holy Ghost, the Lord and Giver of Life; who proceeds from the Father
and the Son; who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified;
who spoke by the prophets. And I believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.
I acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins; and I look for the resurrection
of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
† Hymn of Praise
With Grateful Heart My Thanks I Bring (Trinity Hymnal #88)
Preparation for Confession Hosea 6:1-2
“Come, let us return to the Lord; for he has torn us, that he may heal us; he has
struck us down, and he will bind us up. 2After two days he will revive us; on the
third day he will raise us up, that we may live before him.
Silent Confession of Sin
† Declaration of Grace Colossians 1:13-16
[the Father] has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the
kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. 16 For by him all
things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones
or dominions or rulers or authorities-- all things were created through him and for
him.
† Gloria Patri
4Worship Through Giving
Offertory
† Doxology
Offertory Prayer
Worship Through Word and Sacrament
Series: Paul's Letter to the Romans
Title: "Peace With God"
Text: Romans 5:1-11
Celebration of the Lord’s Supper
(The wafers in the middle of the tray are gluten free,
the cups in the inner ring contain juice, the outer ring contains wine)
† Hymn of Celebration
My Hope is in the Lord (Trinity Hymnal #523)
† Benediction
Postlude
All baptized Christians who are members in good standing with their home congregation
are welcome to join us at the Lord’s table today.
5Paul’s Letter to the Romans
“Peace with God”
Romans 5:1-11
Sermon Notes: March 3, 2019
1. The Results of Justification by Faith
2. The Love of Justification by Faith
6Romans 5:1-11 (ESV)
1 Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God
through our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Through him we have also obtained access by faith
into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 3 Not
only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endur-
ance, 4 and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, 5 and hope
does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts
through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.
6 For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. 7
For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person
one would dare even to die—8 but God shows his love for us in that while we were
still sinners, Christ died for us. 9 Since, therefore, we have now been justified by his
blood, much more shall we be saved by him from the wrath of God. 10 For if while
we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more,
now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by his life. 11 More than that, we also
rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received
reconciliation.
Questions for Further Discussion:
How have you seen the hope of the Spirit that began in suffering? (vv.3-5)
Why is it hard for the natural mind to accept that we do not contribute to our own salva-
tion?
How does God love for you (while still a sinner, dying for you, v.8) shape the way you
love others?
Billy Graham’s first bestseller in 1953 was titled Peace with God (from today’s passage).
Why is this such an important theme in Romans? What does the title imply?
Westminster Confession of Faith (1647)
VIII. Of Christ the Mediator
v. The Lord Jesus, by His perfect obedience, and sacrifice of Himself, which He through the
eternal Spirit, once offered up unto God, has fully satisfied the justice of the Father (Romans
5:19; Hebrews 9:14, 16; 10:14; Ephesians 5:2); and purchased, not only reconciliation, but an
everlasting inheritance in the kingdom of heaven, for all those whom the Father has given
unto Him (Daniel 9:24, 26; Colossians 1:19-20; Ephesians 1:11, 14; John 17:2; Hebrews 9:12, 15).
7People of the Snow Country,
Takagi Shiro, 1978,
block print
“Where were you when I laid
the foundation of the earth?
Tell me, if you have under-
standing.
Have you entered the store-
houses of the snow,
or have you seen the store-
houses of the hail..."
Job 38:4, 22
Tuesday, March 5th
Women’s Bible Study……………………………………………………………………9:30AM
Wednesday, March 6th
Youth Group, Zion Kids…………………………………………………………………6:45PM
Galatians Study………………………………………………………………………….. 6:45PM
Thursday, March 7th
Men’s Bible Study…………………………………………………………………………….. 6:30AM
Women’s Bible Study ………………………………………………………………… ..7:00PM
March, 9th
Foodnet…………………………………………………………………………………....9:15AM
88General Announcements
Attendance/prayer request sheets Take one from the slot in the pew and place it in the offering bag.
Email, email, email. Not getting the Zion email list traffic, send an email to pastor Keith:
keith@zionpca.com, and he will add you to the list.
Zion's small group communities Interested in learning more about our small group ministries or looking
to get plugged in? Contact Casey Winkels (casey.winkels@gmail.com) and he will work to find you a small
group that is fit for you.
Join the Zion Instagram & Facebook page to keep up on the latest.zionlnk on instagram & @zionpca on
Facebook.
Lament: Sorrow and Worship Service, Sunday Evenings March 10, 24, and April 7. Most of us have
experienced suffering in our lives but few of us know how to voice our sorrow biblically. In Scripture, laments
give us a language of sorrow to speak to God and one another. The service is composed of three key elements
of worship: Scripture, Song and Prayer. Come join us as we learn to speak the language of lament and rejoice
in the hope of the Gospel. Questions contact kyle@zionpca.com or keithghormley@zionpca.com
Lost and Found. Check the box in the hallway towards the Sacristy.
Bible study open to all men and/or women meets on Wednesday evening at 6:45. We will be continuing
our discussion on the book of Galatians. We meet in the south classroom.
Just Looking Class will begin Wed. March 13th, 7pm at Zion. This is to learn more about Zion Church
and the first step towards membership. Contact office@zionpca.com if you are interested in attending.
Saving your "trash" for "cash"! Through 2019, we are saving Best Choice brand bar codes (UPC'S) for
many charities connected to Zion Church. The UPC'S are actually worth $.03 each and in Jan, $180 was
given to the Zion Nursery, and Good News Prison Ministry in Lincoln. In Feb we are giving the UPC's to
the Zion Children's Library. Bar Codes may be given to Marilyn Strahm , Jill Greff, or Lynn in the office.
Did you ever think that your every day spending COULD make money for Zion Church? Use gift cards
purchased from Zion to pay for groceries, gas, eating out, etc. and Zion will get a percentage back, which
then goes to help pay for things at Zion Church! Rebates vary between 2-30%, depending on the gift card.
See Lynn in the office during the week, or the ladies on Wednesday evenings at church. Karen Parish (402)
770-9495, Leia Noel (402) 435-0857.
Adult Fellowships
Spring Teaching Rotation in the Adult Fellowships:
South Fellowship: North Courtyard classroom: Keith Ghormley, The Westminster Confession: Second Circle
Matters for Zion.
Central Fellowship: the Hearth room: John Anderson, The “I Am’s” of John’s Gospel.
North Fellowship: South Courtyard classroom: Stu Kerns, The Reason for God by Tim Keller.
Foodnet
Please consider helping with Foodnet on Saturday mornings at 9:15 at 1st and F streets. All Volunteers are
welcome to help set up tables, unload deliveries, sort/set out food, help clients, and then put away and
clean up. We ask especially for volunteers from each of the Fellowships on their designated week.
YOUTH: First Saturday of the month NORTH Fellowship: Second Saturday
CENTRAL Fellowship: Third Saturday SOUTH Fellowship: Fourth Saturday
EVERYONE: Fifth Saturday
9Women's Ministry
Tuesday morning Bible study from 9:30-11:00 (childcare provided) Contact Megan megan-
wesche@gmail.com or Elizabeth jevt@windstream.net with questions.
Thursday night Bible Study on the Gospel of Luke continues at Marsha Howlett’s house, 7 p.m.
Men's Ministry
Thursday morning men's Bible study open to all men, meets at 6:30. We will be continuing our discus-
sion on the book of Hebrews. We meet in the coffee house area. Coffee and rolls provided.
Men's Ministry Madness Calling *all* men. We will be having a "revival" kick-off of the men's ministry.
We will meet, sing and discuss the plan forward. Date: 18 March 2019 Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Zion Contact (for now): Hans at 610.297.0390 And then we get to begin March Madness!
see you there!
First Wednesday Breakfast All men are invited to the Engine House Café (6028 Havelock Ave) this Wed
from 6:30am to 7:30am.
First Wednesday Lunch All men are invited to the Hi Way Diner, (2105 Highway 2) this Wed at noon.
Youth and Children’s Ministries
Sunday School Teachers, claim your quarter & class for next year. If you’re new to SS, you can shadow a
teacher. Also know that Children’s Ministries is not just for teachers. We need people of all giftings to vol-
unteer. Contact deekrausnick@gmail.com to plug in.
Vacation Bible School! June 3rd -7th. Last year Zion VBS hosted 70+ kids daily. This year, we hope to
serve more families, especially in our neighborhood, but we cannot do it without you! There are many
ways to volunteer. Questions, contact Dorene at deekrausnick@gmail.com of 402-580-6388.
Community News
Tune into Friendly Fire with Stu Kerns, Saturday mornings 7:00AM at 1400 AM, KLIN
Friday-Sunday, April 5-7: “Just Who Do You Think You Are, Anyway?” Redeemer Church, 901 Charles-
ton St, is hosting a conference with Jim Pocta, a therapist and speaker from Texas. Jim specializes in mar-
riage, sexual and conflict counseling. Contact the office at Redeemer for more details
office@welcometoredeemer.com
Ash Wednesday Service at Grace Chapel, (1345 S. 16th) 7:00PM Wednesday March 6th.
Missions
Get to know our Zion-supported missionaries! Rick & Betty Aschman with their children Anne and Na-
than serve with MTW in Ecuador. Rick’s ministry focuses on leadership training, literature production,
Bible translation, and church planting in the Quichua Indian language. After a two-year church-planting
internship in Bogotá, Colombia, Rick was ordained as a pastor (teaching elder), and in 2015 the Aschmanns
returned to Ecuador to begin a new work in church planting among the Quichua Indians. Since then they
have begun a Quichua Bible study, praying it will blossom into a church. Betty served with HCJB Glob-
al from 1992 until she married Rick in 2000. She worked in an international television production studio,
producing Christian programs in Spanish for Latin America. Aschmann website: https://aschmann.net/
Rick/
10Nursery
We still need more volunteers for the infant nursery. Please contact Hannah Agarwal at
hannah.joy.agarwal@gmail.com. or Katie Van’t Hof at dkvanthof@gmail.com, if you would like to help.
8:15 Worship 9:30 AFC/SS 10:45 Worship (tod) 10:45 (infant)
March 3rd
Megan Wesche and kids Jana Ghormley Kelli Kerns, Hannah Agarwal,
Marianne Hotz Lynn Locklear Jen Gillett
March 10th
Lisa Michel Jake Meador Katie Van’Hof
Sarah Goggin Judy Heaston Mary Hilton
College
Reformed University Fellowship, the PCA college ministry meets Thursday nights with additional activi-
ties through the week. Contact Brian Brown, RUF campus minster at 205-790-2434 or www.ruf.org for
exact time and meeting sites.
Budget Update
General Funds received for 4 weeks in February $ 33,370. General Funds needed in March $56.200
Children's Catechism in One Year
WEEK 10: God's Covenant, part 2
CATECHISM
Q25. What did God promise in the covenant of works?
A25. To reward Adam with life if he obeyed Him.
Q26. What did God threaten in the covenant of works?
A26. To punish Adam with death if he disobeyed.
Q27. Did Adam keep the covenant of works?
A27. No; he sinned against God.
GOD'S WORD
"For just as through the disobedience of the one man [Adam] the many were made sinners, so
also through the obedience of the one man [Jesus] the many will be made righteous."
-Romans 5:19
"Like Adam, they have broken the covenant--" -Hosea 6:7a
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Committed to God's Truth
We believe in a holy God who exists eternally in three persons – the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
We believe the Bible is the written word of God, and we hold to it as our authority in all matters of faith
and life.
We believe all people are sinners, justly deserving God’s displeasure, and incapable of saving
themselves.
We believe that Jesus Christ – God the Son who became man – lived a sinless life, died on the cross and
rose again to accomplish our salvation. We receive this gracious gift through faith alone.
We believe the Holy Spirit gives Christians the daily strength and wisdom they need to walk according
to His will and grow in holiness.
We believe that Jesus Christ will return to judge all mankind and to receive His people unto Himself.
Copies of The Westminster Confession of Faith, Zion’s doctrinal standard, are available on the book table.
Elders
John Anderson, Keith Ghormley, Lee Grossman, Wayne Howlett (Emeritus),
Howard Huffman, Stu Kerns, Jim Locklear, Dennis Mann, Gary Young
Deacons
Dwight Bender, Paul Brauning, Lee Dreyer, Jim Gage, Jeff Keele, Rob Hotz,
Jon Jonson, Scott Nelson, Pete Tompkins, Scott Weldon, Charlie Wesche
Staff
Rev. Stu Kerns Senior Pastor
Rev. Keith Ghormley Associate Pastor
Wayne Howlett Finance Officer
Lynn Locklear Office Manager
Kyle Lindgren Youth Director
Kari Brown Music Director
Dorene Krausnick Children’s Ministry Assistant
Ann Bender Middle School Ministry Assistant
Katie Van’t Hoff, Hannah Agarwal Nursery Coordinators
Mike Goggin Sound Manager
5511 South 7tth Street, Lnnconn, Nerrasaa 85517
Phone: 407-4t8-7574 Fa:: 407-4t8-4578
Emann: Offnce@znonpca.com
Wer: www.znonpca.com www.facerooa.com/znonpca
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