Moment Prayers for the Week of April 22nd – 29th, in the year of our Lord 2018, all reflections from the Spirit inspired written words of Paul the Apostle. 
Sunday, 15th, The Payment. “Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar, and to God the things that are God’s.” Mark 12:17
Monday, 16th, The Blessing. “Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.” Psalm 32:1 Continue reading
Sunday, 25th, The Fruit. “I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him, will bear much fruit..” John 15:5
Ottawa Lake in Whiteford Township is a unique place. It is a place where a traffic jam is when one is caught behind a tractor hauling hay – where kids and old adults wear Caterpillar ball caps – and where the township supervisor wears bluejeans and suspenders to work. It is a place where people can still get two hot dogs, fries and a root beer float at the Mayberry Cafe for under 5 bucks.Sunday 11th: God, guide me. “Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the words of Christ.” Romans 10:17
Monday 12th: Not us but Christ. “For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord.” 2 Corinthians 4:5
Tuesday 13th: Hard pressed. “We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.” 2 Corinthians 4:9
Wednesday 14th: The Spirit works. “Jesus said, ‘This is why i told you that no one can come to me unless the Father has enabled him.” John 6:65 Continue reading
Lent is taking on a renewed meaning at Zion Lutheran Church in Ottawa Lake and families around its historical church of 158 years. Through donations from the Women of Zion and community friends Zion has self-published a Lenten Devotional book FREE to the community compiled by Pastor Terry Rebert.
“Lent is a time to go deeper into reflection and meditation concerning what Christ has done for all who follow him,” states Pastor Rebert. “People who follow Christ do amazing things to reflect that love. In my ministry, I have collected some of these stories and put them into a Lenten booklet to give people a vision of what ‘picking up the cross and following Christ means to them.
The 40-page booklet includes devotional messages on topics like one girl who cut her long hair for “Locks of Love.” Another story speaks of Ma Shaw and how she mothered young Gordie Howe when he first came to Detroit. Day 23 reflections on Eric Clapton and how prayer guided him from addiction to recovery.
The Lenten Devotional booklet has 40 Moment Prayers and Bible readings for the days of Lent and a few selective pictures of art to spiritually ponder.
Copies of this booklet are FREE upon request and are available by email at tjrdet@aol.com or calling the church office at 734 856 2931. Zion Lutheran Church is located at 8307 Memorial Hwy and is three miles north of downtown Sylvania, Ohio.
Yours in Christ
Pastor Terry Rebert
Sunday, 4th, God is forever. “You, O Lord, reign forever; your throne endures from generation to generation.” Lamentations 5:19
Week of Jan. 28th – Feb. 3rd, 2018.
Sunday, January 28: Let your light shine. “In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good work and praise your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:6
Monday, January 29: God’s ways are not my ways. “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways my ways, declares the Lord.” Isaiah 55:8 Continue reading
Thursday, 18th, Jesus loves me. “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love.” John 15:9-10
