Adult Ministries
Connect and Go!
God wired us to connect...with Him and each other. If you are wondering how to get connected with Him and with others, check out the many classes, seminars, teams, groups and volunteer opportunities offered at Zion.
Devotions
Visit the Zion Lutheran Church Des Moines facebook page to hear the messages from Pastor John, Pastor Robert, Pastor Boaz and Pastor Ringa! If you know someone who doesn't have access to the internet and they would like a paper copy of the devotions, please let us know. 515-270-8142
4 Chapter Group (M'Cheyne)
Although we are not meeting in person, our M'Cheyne "4 Chapter Group" continues to read our Bible. Contact Polly Pattison at 991-7173 for any questions. The M'Cheyne readings are listed below.
May 13: Nu 22; Ps 62-63; Is 11-12; Jas 5
May 14: Nu 23; Ps 64-65; Is 13; 1 Pe 1
May 15: Nu 24; Ps 66-67; Is 14; 1 Pe 2
May 16: Nu 25; Ps 68; Is 15; 1 Pe 3
May 17: Nu 26; Ps 69; Is 16; 1 Pe 4
May 18: Nu 27; Ps 70-71; Is 17-18; 1 Pe 5
May 19: Nu 28; Ps 72; Is 19-20; 2 Pe 1
Pastor's Reading Group:
The next meeting of the Pastor's Reading Group will be February 7th at noon. You can come to Zion for in person conversation or tune in on Zoom. Send a request to Pastor John for a Zoom invitation. JohnKline@ziondsm.org
The book we are reading in February: 7 Men and the Secret of Their Success by Eric Metaxas.
The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery is scheduled for March 7th.
Look for Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad on April 4th.
May 2nd you will be discussing Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe.
As always, you may order the books from Beaverdale Books or the bookseller of your choice. Beaverdale Books can be reached at info@beaverdalebooks.com or 515.279.5400
Men's Breakfast Bible Study:
This study is for the early riser! Join this welcoming group of guys every Wednesday morning at 7 a.m. A delicious breakfast is served, followed by a Bible book study that always promises a great conversation!
INSTE Class : Next Class Starts in August
What is INSTE? It's an acronym for Institute of Theology by Extension. The curriculum was developed by friends of Zion, Drs. Nick and Leona Venditti. Pastor John is looking to INSTE to provide consistent biblical and theological training to our members and provide a way for us to develop the next generation of leaders at Zion. The course this semester is an introduction to biblical theology; what we believe as followers of Jesus. We need to know what we believe and why we believe it. This will be a fascinating, stimulating time together.
The group meetings will be online by Zoom. Neither rain nor snow, or any pandemic will keep us from meeting. You may also contact us by phone or text: Leona (515-988-2047) or Nick (515-988-2255).