January 2026 Update

Arvin Pirness  |  The Voice of Zion January 2026 - News & Notes --

As a New Year begins, we often pause to look back and remember the events and blessings of the past year. We also look ahead, making plans and preparations for the work that lies before us. Reflecting on the year behind us, it is heart-warming to see the support and generosity of believers in aiding the work of God’s kingdom. Without this support, our efforts would fall short of the needs.

Looking forward, we also wonder what plans God is preparing for us. We see growing needs at our camp centers and the possibility of expanding facilities to regionally support camp work. In all of this, we prayerfully ask for God’s continued guidance and blessing, trusting that He will provide what is needed for the work of His kingdom.

Updates on LLC Activities

Publications

• You now have in your hands a reformatted Voice of Zion. The new format contains a similar amount of content, but now in a 40-page magazine instead of a 20-page tabloid format. We hope you find these changes nice and functional and that they enhance your reading experience. 

• As a reminder, beginning this year the Easter Messenger (March) and Christmas in Zion (December) will no longer be separate seasonal magazines alongside the Voice of Zion. Instead, each of these publications will serve as the Voice of Zion issue for its respective month.

• A new music book for guitar, Hymns Ascending – Songs and Hymns of Zion for Classical Guitar, is available on the website and possibly in your congregation book store. It is our hope that many will experience joy in playing and singing songs of Zion from this book. 

Facilities

• We will be looking to fill core staff positions at camp centers for the 2026 season. If you’re interested in spending the summer at camp, watch for more information soon.

• Camp enrollment begins this month and takes place in four stages:

– January 12–16: Confirmation enrollment open for geographical areas

– January 19: Confirmation enrollment opens for all participants

– January 26: Pre-Confirmation enrollment opens

– February 2: Enrollment opens for all remaining camps

To enroll, visit llchurch.org/camps and select “Enroll in Camp.”

Global Mission Work

• Mission trips have already resumed after the Christmas hiatus. There are plans for 32 trips in 2026, which will involve over 60 speakers from North America, Finland, Sweden and various African countries. If God allows, trips will be made to India and possibly Pakistan during this year.

• Additionally, there are increasing local activities where God’s children gather throughout the year to hear His Word and to receive support and encouragement in faith. Weekly WhatsApp sermons are sent to numerous locations in Africa, and a weekly online service is arranged for believers in Ecuador. Remember this work – and all the work of God’s kingdom – in your prayers.

Pastoral

• We are looking forward to the LLC Winter Services in Phoenix, Ariz., which will be held in February this year rather than March, as in the past six years. The dates for these services are February 19–22, 2026.

• As we begin a new year, much planning is already underway for scheduling services and events for the following year, 2027. We thank God for giving many willing hearts to serve in many capacities in supporting the work of His kingdom.