Grace and peace to you from Him who is and was and is to come, and from the seven Spirits before His throne, and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness,
the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To Him who loves us and has released us from our sins by His blood,
who has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father—to Him be the glory and power forever and ever! Amen.
- Revelation 1:4b-6 (BSB)
the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To Him who loves us and has released us from our sins by His blood,
who has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father—to Him be the glory and power forever and ever! Amen.
- Revelation 1:4b-6 (BSB)
Please join us Sunday mornings @ 10:30am for Divine Service!
Welcome to Zion...
Zion Lutheran Church of Poplar Bluff, Missouri was founded on February 18, 1897. Since that time, "Zion" has always been the name of our beloved church. The word "Zion" is a poetical term for the city of Jerusalem, one of the titles the Bible ascribes to the Holy Christian Church. It is the place He has chosen for His habitation, and in which His Spirit dwells.
The Holy Spirit alone calls people to faith in the Son of God and into His Church. The Holy Spirit washes them by the blood of Jesus Christ. It is God alone who works in the church, yet He chooses to do His work through people. For over 125 years, God has used the redeemed men and women of Zion Lutheran Church as His instruments and vehicles through which He brings to the world His call to repentance, His gospel of forgiveness, and His commission to practice love.
Where His people are faithful and good is accomplished, it is He who gives success. And when His people fail, He unfailingly calls them back to repentance and gives them Grace to work again. All glory in the church belongs to God and God alone.
The Holy Spirit alone calls people to faith in the Son of God and into His Church. The Holy Spirit washes them by the blood of Jesus Christ. It is God alone who works in the church, yet He chooses to do His work through people. For over 125 years, God has used the redeemed men and women of Zion Lutheran Church as His instruments and vehicles through which He brings to the world His call to repentance, His gospel of forgiveness, and His commission to practice love.
Where His people are faithful and good is accomplished, it is He who gives success. And when His people fail, He unfailingly calls them back to repentance and gives them Grace to work again. All glory in the church belongs to God and God alone.
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If you're thinking about visiting our church, new to Lutheranism or just have questions about the confessional, historic, Lutheran Church and what we believe, please check out our Resources page for books, documents and videos about all things Lutheran!
Are all Lutheran churches the same?
No. Many people are often unaware that not all Lutheran churches are the same. In fact, many Lutheran organizations around the country are VERY different in both several ways. Just as you will find with other denominations such as Presbyterian, Anglican, Methodist, Baptists, Pentecostal and non-denominational churches, there are both "conservative" and "liberal" leaning Lutheran church organizations across the country, as well as some that would consider themselves somewhere in the middle. Zion is a member of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS), which is one of the largest Lutheran denominations in the United States. It was originally started by a group of German settlers in the Perry County, Missouri area and was formally founded years later in 1847. The LCMS confesses the historic, orthodox Christian faith; a faith built on “the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone. You can learn more about the LCMS and our beliefs by clicking here...
