We as Lutherans believe that we are sinners and saints at the same time. All our lives we live by God's gracious forgiveness, because we are sinners now and will be until we die. At the same time, for the sake of Jesus, who gave his life for us, God makes us saints--cleansed and holy people. Martin Luther's last words were "We are beggars--that is true." We are beggars--we have nothing to offer God in exchange for life and salvation. But we beggars have been invited to the table of the Savior, to feast on the Bread of Life. All sinners are welcome here at Zion. Come, taste the healing power of God's gift of life.

For over sixty years, Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church has sought to serve God in this place. Much has changed from those post-war years when Zion got its start. Community life, family life, technology and communication are quite different. Church life has changed, too. But at the core, the same gospel message calls and holds Zion together. “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” Hebrews 13:8

A graduate of Luther Seminary, I have served in Ashley, North Dakota; Spokane, Cheney and Yakima, Washington. Since the summer of 2007, I serve Zion Lutheran Church in Millwood.

Ladd Bjorneby, Pastor