Zion Lutheran Church was organized on March 13, 1872, from members from St. John’s (Eagle Lake) and St. Paul’s (Beecher). Under the direction of Rev. Herman Lossner, a dozen households formed the congregation which has grown and prospered through the years being faithful to God’s Word. Two acres of land were purchased then three more acres were added to comprise the plot where the church, parsonage and cemetery still reside. Fifteen faithful pastors were called to serve at Zion and spread the word of God over these last 150+ years. Of most recent, Pastor Estby accepted the call to serve in 2006 and continues to guide Zion’s congregation.
Zion Lutheran Church continues to proclaim God’s Word, rejoices in His great heritage, and grows in love for God and toward one another. To the world and by sight, we look like a bunch of everyday sinners. In light of His Word and by faith, we are the people of God—forgiven and redeemed by the blood of Jesus Christ.
The mission of the Church is determined by God and His Word: that we proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all people (Acts 1:8), make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:18-20), gather in worship (Hebrews 10:24-25), equip and build up the body of Christ (Ephesians 4:12), love one another (John 13:34), help our neighbors in need (Galatians 6:10), and faithfully administer the Sacraments (John 20:23) according to Christ’s command.
There is one God in three persons: The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
The books of the Old and New Testaments are the inspired, inerrant Word of God.
There is one, holy, catholic (Christian) Church,
with Jesus Christ as her head.
A person is saved (justified) entirely by God’s grace, through faith, which is Created by the Holy Spirit where and when He pleases.
Jesus Christ is the incarnate Son of God, born of the virgin Mary, was crucified, died and was buried, and rose again in His body on the third day. He ascended into heaven, and will come again on the last day to be our judge.
For further explanation of our faith, we invite you to read the Small Catechism
and to consult the resources available at the LCMS website.
A congregation of
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod