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Our Mission It is the Lord Jesus Christ who has determined our mission by commissioning His Church to "make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them... and teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you." We believe that it is our mission to preach the Bible as what it is - the living Word of the living God. We do not believe the social, political, theological or ethical opinions of men have any place alongside God's Word. We believe that it is our mission to help each person see himself as he is , born in sin, prone to error and doomed to hell unless rescued by God. We do not believe that man is capable of saving himself or improving his eternal destiny. We believe that it is our mission to confess God as He has revealed Himself , Father, Son and Holy Ghost–three divine Persons, yet one divine Being. We do not believe that all the religions invented by man worship the same God of the Bible. We believe that it is our mission to uphold Christian liberty in all that is neither commanded nor forbidden by our Lord in His Word. We do not believe that we are free either to set up rules that must be followed or to set aside God's commandments. ​ We believe that it is our mission to honor and worship Jesus Christ as the eternal Son of God who became a man to redeem lost and condemned mankind. We do not believe that Jesus was merely a good teacher or moralist who came to show us a better way to live. ​ We believe that it is our mission to treat the Church as the creation of the Holy Spirit through the Gospel and that the Church's only head is Christ. We do not believe that it is a human organization subject to the manipulations of men. We believe that it is our mission to preach forgiveness of sins for the regeneration of individuals unto eternal life. We do not believe that the redemption of the world is to be found in conforming to any social pattern of men. ​ We believe that it is our mission to administer the Sacraments as the means by which the Holy Spirit graciously creates and preserves faith. We do not believe in self-induced religious experience or any so-called faith apart from that which is created by the Spirit through the Gospel. ​ We believe that it is our mission to proclaim salvation by grace through faith in Jesus as the only way to eternal life. We do not believe that man can be saved by his own works, no matter how sincere he may be in his beliefs or how decent he is in his behavior. ​ If you would like to share with us in this mission, please contact us .

Marriage Counseling If your marriage is on the rocks and you are wondering how you can improve it, please reach out to us. We are confident that God’s ways are higher than our ways and His thoughts than our thoughts. Jesus is able to fix your marriage and to give you what you are looking for. Zion Lutheran Church offers marriage counseling for couples in the Atlanta area. Usually, if counseling is integrated prior to marriage and/or during the beginning years of marriage, issues can be spotted and worked through in a more proactive approach. Our pastor desires to give you the tools you need to resolve conflict, to weather life’s storms, and to make transitions in life before they occur so that you are prepared to handle them. Still, even though there’s nothing in life quite as wonderful as marriage, there’s also nothing quite as challenging. Two very different people who have come to believe that their lives would be incomplete without the other, aren’t always as ready to seek the best for the other. As the years go by, it is not unusual for problems to arise—even in the best of marriages. Healthy marriage relationships require constant attention and effort. Zion Lutheran Church desires to offer Christian couples marriage counseling should you desire it. You don’t have to be Lutheran to receive our services. We want all marriages to succeed. Just know that you will be treated with kindness, compassion, and love. Zion’s pastor approaches marriage counseling with a sense of hope. He believes that things can get better through the forgiveness and healing that is found in Christ and that you can have the marriage you desire, even though you may be tempted to believe this is not possible. If your marriage is on the rocks and you are wondering how you can improve it, please reach out to us. We are confident that God’s ways are higher than our ways and His thoughts than our thoughts. Jesus is able to fix your marriage and to give you what you are looking for. Reach out to us at www.zelcloganville.com . We’d like to assist you in fixing your broken relationship. Contact Help is just a phone call away... ​ Email: zionlutheran@zelcloganville.com Cell: 470-214-3401

Bible Study If you would like to view our Bible Class videos, you may do so here . At Zion, we believe the Bible is God's Word of Life and God's Word for Life. Our time together studying the Bible is an important part of how we grow in our faith and in our fellowship. We are happy to make these joint Bible Study lessons available to you with the prayer that they will also cause faith and walk with Christ to grow as well. ​ You may choose from either Topical Bible Studies or Bible Series Studies. Bible Series Studies These studies examine the individual books of the Bible in the way they were originally received - as one whole unit. ​ If you are looking for a months, maybe even years, long study to grow in your knowledge of God's Word, these studies will provide you just that. Topical Bible Studies Sometimes, a Christian has a specific question in mind or issue in his life. We just want to know "What does God say about...?" If there is a particular question that you have been wondering about, take a look at these topical studies. Maybe you will find what you're looking for. Then again, you might find something you didn't know you were wondering about.

Anxiety - Depression "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:6-7) Anxiety and depression are common mental health conditions that affect millions of people worldwide. Anxiety is characterized by feelings of fear , worry, and apprehension that can interfere with daily life. You might even have an unexplainable deep sense of doom. Depression is more than just a feeling of sadness. It can seem like you are walking under a cloud, even when it's sunny out. Or, you might feel as though you are walking through a tunnel with no perceivable light at the end. Whether it be anxiety, depression, or a combination of both, those afflicted by these conditions often have a hard time engaging in even the most basic aspects of life. While prescription medication does help alleviate many of the symptoms of anxiety and depression, which is often necessary, it can never cure them. Pastoral counseling helps to address and look for the causes of anxiety and depression and to help the individual apply God's Word to them. Through this approach, pastors provide essential guidance that helps cope with those issues that result in anxiety and depression with faith and hope. Contact Help is just a phone call away... ​ Email: zionlutheran@zelcloganville.com Cell: 470-214-3401

Are you facing challenges in your life and seeking someone to talk to about them? If you're in search of guidance aligned with Biblical values, consider pastoral counseling—a unique approach that draws wisdom from the Bible and our Creator who knows our struggles better than we do. ​ Whether you have questions or need informal counseling from a Christian perspective, pastoral care is a valuable option. Best of all, we offer it free of charge. The only thing it will cost you is your time and a commitment to apply what you learn. While our pastor is not a trained clinical psychologist or board certified counselor, his commitment to the Word of God, together with an education focused on helping people apply it to their lives, makes him a valuable added resource for those struggling with problems common in society and culture. He can't prescribe medications, but he can listen. He might not know the ins and outs of human neurology and physiology, but he understands quite well the human soul. Feel free to reach out to our pastor at any time if you are looking for such guidance. Addiction Addiction Anxiety - Depression Stress Management End of Life & Terminal Health Issues Parenting & Family Conflict Resolution Grief & Loss Rehabilitation after Incarceration Marriage Counseling Pre-marital Counseling Approach to Finances Anger Management Decision Making Get a Quote This is a Paragraph. Click on "Edit Text" or double click on the text box to start editing the content. First Name Last Name Email Send Thanks for submitting!

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Proclaiming the good news of Christ crucified for sinners! Welcome! Welcome to Zion, and thank you for visiting our church online. ​ We hope that this site will be of service to you in knowing a little bit more about us, but especially everything you need to know about how you can be assured of eternal life through Christ. Be sure to check out our service times and the directions to our church. We would love to meet you and have you join us for worship. Our Mission It is our desire to be a church that is faithful to carry out the Great Commission of Jesus. We are here to make disciples for Jesus. To carry out this mission we believe it is vital that we remain dedicated to the Bible in all it says. As the central teaching of the Bible, it is our desire to proclaim Jesus Christ as the only Savior of the world. This Gospel is "the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes" (Romans 1:16). Our Beliefs In short, our teachings are the teachings of the Bible, from a literal six day creation to eternal life through faith in Christ. As Lutherans, we believe that the teachings of the Lutheran Reformation are a correct understanding of the Bible, which distinguish us both from the modern "liberal" Lutherans as well as the more "conservative" protestant churches such as Baptist, Reformed, and non-denominational churches. Our Services Services are held each Sunday: Sunday School & Bible Study: 10:00 AM Worship Service: 11:00 AM We also hold special services during the week at specific times throughout the year. These additional services will be announced as they approach. Our Library You are welcome to view, print, and distribute everything in our online library without permission or cost. In addition to videos of our Bible Class and Worship Service, Zion also uploads pdf versions of various devotional, educational, and confessional material. We hope that these materials will help you in getting to know more about what Zion believes and teaches and will assist you or your family's own personal, spiritual growth in your walk with God. If you would like to view our Bible Class videos, you may do so here . The Lutheran Spokesman is a monthly magazine of the CLC containing devotional material for your spiritual growth. If you have questions, God has answers. He gives us His answers in the Bible. Click on the picture above to see God's answers to many modern issues. Subscribe for Updates Subscribe Now Congrats! You're subscribed.

Addiction "No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it." (1 Corinthians 10:13) When it comes to addictions, there is both a physical as well as spiritual component. Addictions and addictive behavior not only affect neurological patterns, they also tend to cause things like guilt, anger, and lusts to stew under the surface of who we are as human beings. Also, while it may be true that there is some genetic factors that contribute to addiction, particularly to substances like alcohol, addictive behavior results from a choice the individual makes to engage in an activity or to partake of a particular substance. The individual becomes an addict at the point that his or her sinful choices have become so habitual that he or she no longer recognizes the willful choice and the no longer recognizes the harm caused to oneself and to others. This does not mean that the individual has become diseased but rather that he or she has become enslaved to that sinful activity. The habitual nature of choices can and does have physical, emotional, and mental consequences, but these are effects rather than causes. Overcoming an addiction involves recognizing the truth (conviction), repenting (turning from sin to God), faith (trust in Jesus who forgives us) and replacing sinful habits with godly ones (putting off and putting on the new man). If you are ready to go through this transformative process right now, at this moment, is the time to take the next step. Contact Help is just a phone call away... ​ Email: zionlutheran@zelcloganville.com Cell: 470-214-3401

Sermons for the 2023-2024 Church Year Advent 1 - December 3, 2023 "This is My Beloved Son" Cain - the First Murder (Genesis 4:1-16) Advent 2 - December 10, 2023 "This is My Beloved Son" Ishmael - the Illegitimate Son (Genesis 16:1-14) Advent 3 - December 17, 2023 "This is My Beloved Son" Absalom - the Rebellious Son (2 Samuel 18:24-33) Advent 4 - December 24, 2023 "This is My Beloved Son" Jesus - the Perfect Son (John 3:16-18) Christmas 1 - December 31, 2023 "The Crying Jesus Makes" (Luke 2:21-30) Christmas 2 - January 7, 2024 "The Trouble We Have With God" (Matthew 2:1-12) Epiphany 1 - January 14, 2024 "Not Taken for Granted" (Luke 2:41-52) Epiphany 2 - January 21, 2024 "Not Taken for Granted" (Luke 2:41-52) Epiphany 3 - January 28, 2024 "The Lasting Value of Divine Generosity" (Matthew 20:1-16) Transfiguration - February 11, 2024 "Jesus Dispels the Dark Cloud of Uncertainty" (2 Peter 1:16-19) Lent 1 - February 18, 2024 "God on Trial" #1 - Accusations (Job 9:1-12 & Job 40:6-14 Lent 2 - February 25, 2024 "God on Trial" #2 - Showing Restraint (Matthew 26:47-56) Lent 3 - March 3, 2024 "God on Trial" #3 - Testimony (Matthew 26:57-75) Lent 4 - March 10, 2024 "God on Trial" #4 - The Redirect (John 18:28-38)

Timely Topics It's often difficult to speak intelligently on current issues, especially in a way that is faithful to God's Word and loving toward others. This series of lessons brings some of toda y's challenging topics into the open and into the light of God's Word so that we can be prepared to speak the truth in a spirit of Christian love. Individual Lessons Lesson 1 The fundamental differences between a biblical, creationist viewpoint and what is known as intelligent design. Lesson 2 Just as God created the earth’s atmosphere to sustain human life, he also promises to preserve the earth’s atmosphere and climate in such a way that it will always be able to sustain human life. Lesson 3 Without the Fall, attraction and gender identity would be in accord with God's perfect design. Because of the Fall, attraction and gender identity do not always align with God's perfect design. Lesson 4 As we think about our annual celebration of Christ’s birth, we want to make sure that we are giving full glory to God. Can we do so while also engaging in make believe? Lesson 5 A good review of what the Bible says about Baptism centered around the question of whether grandparents should baptize their grandchildren when their own parents don't. Lesson 6 There is much confusion regarding the practice of "Close Communion." We want our practice to be in accord with God's Word, so what does the Bible say about this always timely issue? Lesson 7 As separate as the kingdoms of the world and the Kingdom of God are, both are established by God, and they inevitably overlap. Most notably this occurs in the life of the individual Christian since Christians are citizens of both kingdoms.

Stress Management "Consider the lilies, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. But if God so clothes the grass, which is alive in the field today, and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, how much more will he clothe you, O you of little faith!" (Luke 12:27-28) It is estimated that over 70 percent of Americans experience physical or psychological stress on a regular basis? According to this statistic, you probably are. The problem with stress is that it can begin to affect other areas of our lives - our health, our relationships, and even our relationship with our God and Savior. One of the bigger issues with stress is that it tends to keep us focusing too much on our circumstances and our ability or inability to change those circumstances. With this mindset, we tend to focus on the symptoms rather than the root cause. ​ While there are some physical exercises and techniques that help one cope with stress, pastoral counseling is intended to help correct and guide underlying attitudes concerning a whole array of life: possessions, work, health and fitness, marriage and relationships, etc. By focusing on Biblical encouragements to faith and prayer, along with a healthy dose of reminders about who is truly in control, the underlying causes of stress begin to subside. ​ Contact Help is just a phone call away... ​ Email: zionlutheran@zelcloganville.com Cell: 470-214-3401