Articles & Presentations

Art Harju | The Voice of Zion May 2026 - The Sabbath Word 4 -- Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah: Not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day that I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt; which my covenant they brake, although I was an husband unto them, saith the Lord: But this shall be the covenant that I will make with the house of

Adeline Moll | The Voice of Zion May 2026 - Camp Matters Article -- The 2026 Camp Theme follows the LLC Operating Theme for the year and comes from Colossians 3:23: “Whatever you do, do it with all your heart, as unto God.” This was the focus of the 2026 Camp Work presentation shared with congregations. In that presentation, we are reminded why we have camps and how we serve one another with the gifts God has given. Service Belongs to Everyone When we think of serving at ca

Arvin Pirness | The Voice of Zion May 2026 - News & Notes -- In May we observe Mother’s Day, a special occasion to serve and remember our mothers. We wish all mothers God’s rich and bountiful blessings. May also marks the beginning of graduation season. Congratulations to all 2026 graduates. May you serve God and your neighbor with the gifts and abilities He has given you to use in your life’s calling. Camp activities increase in May. Consider serving your brothers and sist

The Voice of Zion May 2026 - Home and Family Articles -- Marriage brings profound changes that ripple through interpersonal relationships, social circles, and standing both within God’s kingdom and in the broader community. Adapting to a new reality can be challenging for couples as they adjust together. Existing friendships, especially long-standing ones with single people, often feel the impact most immediately. A spouse’s needs and priorities must now be honored, which can

Daren Hendrickson | The Voice of Zion May 2026 - Doctrine and Life Article -- Righteousness of life is seen in a life shaped by truthfulness and integrity – where one speaks honestly, acts uprightly, and lives with a clear conscience before God and others. In this way, truthfulness and integrity are fruits of faith that reflect a life seeking to walk rightly before God, even in the unseen moments. Truthfulness Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfull

Andy Koski | The Shepherd’s Voice Apr/May 2026 - Home and Family Article – “Look! A mother goose is at the door, wings spread out standing under the eave in the pouring rain!” The children rush to see, but the noise and excitement scare her away. A little way off, the father goose stands guard, watching for danger. As she hurries to safety, they can see eight little goslings scurrying under her wings! Mummie says, “look how the geese teach their little goslings! They watc

Arvin Pirness | The Voice of Zion April 2026 - News & Notes -- It is a great blessing when one can believe that their sins are forgiven through the shed blood of Christ and journey toward heaven under the gracious care of the gospel. We hope many of you were able to attend Easter services, either in person or online. The 2026 LLC Annual Meeting notice, agenda, and delegate packet will be sent to congregations by early May. Congregations are also asked to have their delegate

The Voice of Zion April 2026 - Round the Table -- Youth from the Cokato, Minn., congregation contributed these reflections and questions. In the life of a believer, the word calling or vocation can sometimes sound large or distant, as if it refers only to life’s biggest decisions – career, family, or positions of responsibility. Yet the Christian understanding of calling is both simpler and deeper. Before anything else, God calls us to be His own: to believe the gospel, to

The Voice of Zion April 2026 - The Book of Books -- The Bible begins with the simple yet profound words, “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.” With His Word, God called all things into being. Light pierced the darkness, waters were separated, land appeared, and living creatures filled the earth. The refrain “And God said…and it was so” shows the power of His Word to create order and beauty out of nothing. Creation was declared “very good.” Humanity was gi

The Voice of Zion April 2026 - Home and Family Articles -- Everyone has a gift and calling. Some are more evident than others: one person has a beautiful singing voice; another quickly reads a written text and understands it right away. One person can lead a group through a lesson and teaches Bible class; another gently shines the light of a child of God in the workplace through a positive attitude and work ethic. One person creates a home for a family; another explores other

Brian Johnson | The Voice of Zion April 2026 - The Sabbath Word 2 -- Thus saith the Lord of hosts; If it be marvellous in the eyes of the remnant of this people in these days, should it also be marvellous in mine eyes? saith the Lord of hosts. Thus saith the Lord of hosts; Behold, I will save my people from the east country, and from the west country; And I will bring them, and they shall dwell in the midst of Jerusalem: and they shall be my people, and I will be their God

Carey Simonson | 2026 LLC Phoenix Winter Services - Congregation Evening – Feb. 20 -- The kingdom of God is a very important topic. God’s kingdom is described throughout the Bible and in many articles and sermons. In fact, we could say that every sermon reveals something about God’s kingdom, and God’s kingdom is mentioned by name in most sermons. Furthermore, Jesus used many parables to illustrate the kingdom of God. He told His disciples: “The secret (or mystery) of the kin

Brendan Johnson | The Shepherd’s Voice Feb/Mar 2026 - Home and Family Article – “Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones” – Proverbs 16:24, NIV When I think back to my younger days, I remember a lot of teasing – some of it good-natured, and some that crossed a line. There can be a place for friendly joking among friends, but sometimes teasing goes too far. When it does, someone ends up getting hurt, even if it isn’t obvious right away.

Swen Sorvala | The Voice of Zion February 2026 - Home and Family Articles -- Through His allegory of the true vine, Jesus teaches us that we are to remain in His kingdom throughout our lives. The overarching message is clear: each branch must stay attached to the main trunk in order to live. Connected to the life-giving trunk is the source of all nourishment and future hope. Jesus tells us why He gave this example – so that His “joy might remain in you, and that your joy mi

Tommi Kinnunen | The Voice of Zion February 2026 - Doctrine and Life Article -- The just shall live by faith. – Romans 1:17 Every person who has ever lived on this earth has been a recipient of God’s goodness and gifts. These blessings are too many to count, and we cannot even begin to know them all, but some include our homes, good health, the beauty of nature, our senses and relationships. We often take many of these blessings for granted, even perceiving them as somethi

Arvin Pirness | The Voice of Zion January 2026 - News & Notes -- As February begins, we enter the Easter period, a time when our thoughts turn toward Christ and His salvation work for us. The theme for the first Sunday, Unmerited Grace, calls us to reflect on the simplicity of faith. Faith is a precious treasure, and with it comes the quiet joy of believing. This joy does not come from our own efforts, but from God’s gift to us. Martin Luther taught that grace is truly unme

The Voice of Zion February 2026 - Editorial -- Much of life today happens quickly and online. We read in fragments – headlines, captions, short updates – often moving on before a thought has time to settle. Over time, this shapes how we read and how we listen. Deep, sustained reading becomes harder, and with it the quiet attentiveness that faith itself invites. This matters because Scripture is not meant to be skimmed. God’s Word is not simply information about God; it is the

Gary Hoikka | The Voice of Zion February 2026 - The Sabbath Word 4 -- Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the Lord God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? And the woman said unto the serpent, We may eat of the fruit of the trees of the garden: But of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God hath said, Ye shall not eat of it, neither shall ye touch it, lest

The Voice of Zion January 2026 - Home and Family Articles -- In every believing heart and home, life in faith is learned not only from sermons and Sunday School lessons, but through the quiet, ordinary rhythms of family life. Parents teach and guide; adolescents test boundaries while learning to step into adulthood; siblings – especially the older ones – shape one another through example. These three articles by writers from the Seattle, Wash., congregation explore how God w

Walt Lampi | The Voice of Zion January 2026 - The Sabbath Word 4 Article -- Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; therefore he will rise up to show you compassion. For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him! People of Zion, who live in Jerusalem, you will weep no more. How gracious he will be when you cry for help! As soon as he hears, he will answer you. Although the Lord gives you the bread of adversity and the water of affliction, your teache