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.
Third Thursday:
On June 18 you will have a chance to learn about an important refugee farming program right here in our neighborhood. Natalie Estreem will talk to us about the Global Greens project sponsored by Lutheran Services of Iowa on Meredith Drive at 4600 NW 51st St. We will meet at noon for a potluck lunch, with the main dish provided, followed by the program. A large attendance is urged; this is an exciting project.
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 :
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).
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 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
May 20: Nu 29; Ps 73; Is 21; 2 Pe 4
May 22: Nu 31; Ps 75-76; Is 23; 1 Jn 1
May 23: Nu 32; Ps 77; Is 24; 1 Jn 2
May 24: Nu 33; Ps 78:1-37; Is 25; 1 Jn 3
Pastor's Reading Group:
Good books spark the imagination and draw us toward God by helping us think on whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable, whatever is excellent or praiseworthy (Philippians 4:8).
You can come to Zion for in person in the library at noon or tune in on Zoom. Send a request to Pastor John for a Zoom invitation. The invitation will be sent before noon.
May 5: To Live, You Hua. 256 pages
June 2: Travels with a Donkey in the Cevennes, Robert Lewis Stevenson.
July 7: The Death of Artemio Cruz, Carlos Fuentes. 320 pages
August 4: A Confederacy of Dunces, John Kennedy Toole. 416 pages
September 1: Robinson Crusoe, Daniel Defoe. 211 pages
October 13: The Jungle Book, Rudyard Kipling. 196 pages. (LCMC National Gathering is Oct 6)
November 3: Wuthering Heights, Emily Bronte. 230 pages.
As always, you may order the books from Beaverdale Books or the bookseller or library of your choice. Beaverdale Books can be reached at info@beaverdalebooks.com or 515.279.5400