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.
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).
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.
June 15: Dt 20; Ps 107; Is 47; Rev 17
June 16: Dt. 21; Ps 108-109; Is 48; Rev 18
June 17: Dt. 22; Ps 110-111; Is 49; Rev 19
June 18: Dt. 23; Ps 112-113; Is 50; Rev 20
June 19: Dt. 24; Ps 114-115; Is 51; Rev 21
June 20: Dt 25; Ps 116; Is 52; Rev 22
June 21: Dt 26; Ps 117-118; is 53; Mt 1
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 conversation or tune in on Zoom. Send a request to Pastor John for a Zoom invitation. The invitation will be sent before noon.
July 1: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
September 2: Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
October 7: The Code of the Woosters by P.G. Woodhouse
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
THIRD THURSDAY
A fascinating piece of WWII history is the story of the Monument Men, brave allied soldiers who rescued some of Europe’s finest stolen artwork from the Nazis. Come to Third Thursday, May 15, at noon, to hear the granddaughter of one of these men, Ruth Ehler, relate this exciting story. Bring a side dish if you wish; we’ll eat lunch, fellowship, and then enjoy the program. Bring a friend!