The Second Sunday in Lent, March 1, 2026

ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH – LCMS

700 Main St.  P.O. Box 220   Clyman, WI  53016  

Rev. Daniel L. Bohn & Church 1(920) 341-2025 – shepherdatzion@gmail.com

Worship Times: Sundays – 8:30am & Wednesdays – 7:00pm

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Music – Erica Tyler       Elders – Dave Stuebe

Bulletin Announcements: Email: zionclyman@gmail.com

Congregation Information: Neal Kohlhoff Email: neal.kohlhoff50@gmail.com

Altar Guild for March: Betsy Stuebe                      Thank you.

 Guests.  Welcome to Zion.  We are happy to have you worship with us.  Please sign our guestbook located in the Narthex.  About Holy Communion:  We welcome to the Lord’s Table all who have repented of their sins and seek to amend their sinful life; all who believe that Jesus is truly present in, with, and under the bread and the wine; and all who believe that through the words “given and shed for you” forgiveness of sins, life, and salvation are given.  If this is your confession and you are a member of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, then come with a thankful heart and join us.   If you are a visitor and would like to commune, please talk with Pastor Dan before the service.  To help in preparing to receive Holy Communion open the front cover of the Burgundy hymnal or turn to pages 329 & 330.  Gluten free wafers are available, please talk with an Elder or Pastor before the service if you would appreciate them.

As We Gather  “Born again” has become a catch phrase in our age.  It is not merely that Jesus says one must be born again but born from above.  This new birth happens not from human will or desire but solely from the love and act of God working by the Spirit.  Baptismal water is the womb through which we are born again and born from above to the life that death cannot overcome and is eternal. As we make our way through Lent, we are constantly reminded of the truth of Luther’s explanation: we cannot by our own reason or strength believe in Christ, our Lord, or come to Him.  The Spirit calls us to the font, gathers the baptized around His Word and Table, delivers us from the darkness of unbelief, and makes holy those who belong to the Lord. Thanks be to God!

Ringing of the Bell and Welcome

Hymn “All Depends on Our Possessing”  LSB 732

Invocation – In the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit.   Amen.

Opening Sentences- The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in from this time forth and forevermore.  I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come?  My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.

Confession and Absolution – All:  I have trusted in Your steadfast love; my heart shall rejoice in Your salvation.  The Lord lifts up the humble; He casts the wicked to the ground. Almighty God, our Maker and Redeemer, we poor sinners confess unto You that we are by nature sinful and unclean and that we have sinned against You in thought, word, and deed. We flee for refuge to Your infinite mercy, seeking and imploring Your grace for the sake of our Lord Jesus Christ.  O most merciful God, who has given Your only-begotten Son to die for us, have mercy upon us and for His sake grant us remission of all our sins; and by Your Holy Spirit increase in us true knowledge of You and of Your will and true obedience to Your Word, to the end that by Your grace we may come to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ, our Lord.  Amen.

 Almighty God has had mercy upon you and has given His only Son to die for you and for His sake forgives you all your sins. In the stead and by the command of our Lord Jesus Christ, I, a called and ordained servant of the Word, forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. He who began this good work within you will bring it to completion on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.  Amen.

Kyrie – In peace let us pray to the Lord.   Lord, have mercy.   For the Peace from above and for our salvation.  For the peace of the whole world, for the well-being of the Church of God, and for the unity of all let us pray to the Lord.  Lord, have mercy.     For this holy house and for all who offer here their worship and praise let us pray to the Lord.         Help, save, comfort, and defend us, gracious Lord.   Amen

 Psalm of the Day – Psalm 121 –   I lift up my eyes to the hills.  From where does my help come?  My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.  He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber.  Behold, he who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.  The Lord is your keeper; the Lord is your shade on your right hand.  The sun shall not strike you by day, nor the moon by night.  The Lord will keep you from all evil; he will keep your life.  The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in from this time forth and forevermore.     Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever.   Amen.

Collect of the Day – O God, You see that of ourselves we have no strength. By Your mighty power defend us from all adversities that may happen to the body and from all evil thoughts that may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen

Old Testament Reading – Genesis 12:1-9 –   The LORD had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you.  “I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing.  I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.”  So Abram went, as the LORD had told him; and Lot went with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he set out from Harran.  He took his wife Sarai, his nephew Lot, all the possessions they had accumulated and the people they had acquired in Harran, and they set out for the land of Canaan, and they arrived there.  Abram traveled through the land as far as the site of the great tree of Moreh at Shechem. At that time the Canaanites were in the land.  The LORD appeared to Abram and said, “To your offspring I will give this land.”  So he built an altar there to the LORD, who had appeared to him.  From there he went on toward the hills east of Bethel and pitched his tent, with Bethel on the west and Ai on the east.  There he built an altar to the LORD and called on the name of the LORD.  Then Abram set out and continued toward the Negev.

Epistle or New Testament Reading – Romans 4:1-8, 13-17 –  What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh, discovered in this matter?  If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about—but not before God.  What does Scripture say?  “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.”  Now to the one who works, wages are not credited as a gift but as an obligation.  However, to the one who does not work but trusts God who justifies the ungodly, their faith is credited as righteousness.  David says the same thing when he speaks of the blessedness of the one to whom God credits righteousness apart from works:  “Blessed are those whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.  Blessed is the one whose sin the Lord will never count against them.”  Vs13-17   It was not through the law that Abraham and his offspring received the promise that he would be heir of the world, but through the righteousness that comes by faith.  For if those who depend on the law are heirs, faith means nothing and the promise is worthless, because the law brings wrath.  And where there is no law there is no transgression.  Therefore, the promise comes by faith, so that it may be by grace and may be guaranteed to all Abraham’s offspring—not only to those who are of the law but also to those who have the faith of Abraham. He is the father of us all.  As it is written: “I have made you a father of many nations.”  He is our father in the sight of God, in whom he believed—the God who gives life to the dead and calls into being things that were not.

Gradual and Verse – O come, let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith.  For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.

Gospel Reading – John 3:1-17 – The Holy Gospel according to St. John, the third chapter.  Glory to you, O Lord.      Now there was a Pharisee, a man named Nicodemus who was a member of the Jewish ruling council.  He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God.  For no one could perform the signs you are doing if God were not with him.”  Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.”  “How can someone be born when they are old?”  Nicodemus asked.  “Surely they cannot enter a second time into their mother’s womb to be born!”  Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit.  Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit.  You should not be surprised at my saying, ‘You must be born again.’  The wind blows wherever it pleases.  You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going.  So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.”  “How can this be?”  Nicodemus asked.  “You are Israel’s teacher,” said Jesus, “and do you not understand these things?  Very truly I tell you, we speak of what we know, and we testify to what we have seen, but still you people do not accept our testimony.  I have spoken to you of earthly things and you do not believe; how then will you believe if I speak of heavenly things?  No one has ever gone into heaven except the one who came from heaven—the Son of Man.  Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the wilderness, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, that everyone who believes may have eternal life in him.”  For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.   For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.    This is the Gospel of the Lord.  Praise to You, O Christ.

Nicene Creed – I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible.   And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of His Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made; who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and was buried. And the third day He rose again according to the Scriptures and ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of the Father. And He will come again with glory to judge both the living and the dead, whose kingdom will have no end.  And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified, who spoke by the prophets. And I believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church, I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins, and I look for the resurrection of the dead and the life X of the world to come.    Amen.

Hymn  “Guide me, O Thou Great Redeemer”  LSB 918 

Sermon

Prayers of the Church

We gather our Tithes and Offerings

*Service of the Sacrament*

Proper Preface – It is truly good, right, and salutary that we should at all times and in all places give thanks to You, holy Lord, almighty Father, everlasting God, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who accomplished the salvation of mankind by the tree of the cross that, where death arose, there life also might rise again and that the serpent who overcame by the tree of the garden might likewise by the tree of the cross be overcome.  Therefore with angels and archangels and with all the company of heaven we laud and magnify Your glorious name, evermore praising You and singing:

Sanctus   LSB 161

Prayer of Thanksgiving – Blessed are You, Lord of heaven and earth, for You have had mercy on those whom You created and sent Your only-begotten Son into our flesh to bear our sin and be our Savior. With repentant joy we receive the salvation accomplished for us by the all-availing sacrifice of His body and His blood on the cross.  Grant us faithfully to eat His body and drink His blood as He bids us do in His own testament.  Gather us together, we pray, from the ends of the earth to celebrate with all the faithful the marriage feast of the Lamb in His kingdom, which has no end.  To You alone, O Father, be all glory, honor, and worship, with the Son and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen.

The Words of our Lord – Consecration of the Elements

Proclamation of Christ – As often as we eat this bread and drink this cup, we proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes.  Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.      All:  O Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, in giving us Your body and blood to eat and to drink, You lead us to remember and confess Your holy cross and passion, Your blessed death, Your rest in the tomb, Your resurrection from the dead, Your ascension into heaven, and Your coming for the final judgment. So remember us in Your kingdom and teach us to pray:

The Lord’s Prayer –   Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven; give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever.       Amen.

Pax Domini   LSB 163 – The peace of the Lord be with you always.   Amen

Agnus Dei         LSB 163

We Celebrate our Lord’s Supper

Distribution Hymns:   “Jesus Lead Though On”                           LSB 718

“O God, Forsake Me Not”                          LSB 731

“Sing Praise to God, the Highest Good”    LSB 819

 Post Communion Canticle – Thank the Lord  p.164

Post Communion Collect –   Gracious God, our heavenly Father, You have given us a foretaste of the feast to come in the Holy Supper of Your Son’s body and blood.  Keep us firm in the true faith throughout our days of pilgrimage that, on the day of His coming, we may, together with all Your saints, celebrate the marriage feast of the Lamb in His kingdom which has no end; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen

Benediction

Hymn “Lord, take My hand and Lead Me”  LSB 722

ANNOUNCEMENTS

YES IN CHRIST        Saying Yes With Our Treasures

 Weekly Budget   Needed: $3365

Attendance/Communed:   2/22/2026 = 38 / 36    2/18/2026 = 55 / 50               

Giving: 2/22/2026: Envelopes = $590    Plate: $130                                                 

Memorial:    Current Trustee Project: $100 for Eli Dornfeld from Tim Dornfeld

In Honor of Neal & Kris Kohlhoff 50^th Anniversary: $850 from the following:     Jacob Biggar, Terry & Donna Buss, Dan & Marty Chaveriat, Tim & Denise Fitzsimmons, Donald & Erin Johnson, Cindy Roberts, Greg & Melody Schultz, Nathalie Schumann, Kitty Stueber, Lawrence VonRueden, Dan & Karen Walk, and Harvey & Delores Zeman.

CHOIR PRACTICE is held on Wednesday nights @ 6pm.

QUILTERS meet on Thursdays from 11am to 2pm. Contact Caroline Jeffers as they do not meet every week. You do not have to know how to sew as there are many non-sewing tasks to be completed. All are welcome. March 12^th at 11am – 2pm is the next quilting bee.

ELDER/COUNCIL MEETINGs: Elders will meet March 3^rd @ 6pm, Council meets March 5^th @ 6pm.

Lenten Soup Suppers

We will be having soup suppers at 6pm on Wednesday March 4^th, & March 18^th

Come early and enjoy an hour of fellowship before worship.   If you want to contribute, the signup sheets are on the white table behind the pews.

2026 Lenten Schedule

 Our WEDNESDAY midweek Lenten service schedule will be:

March 4^th: Soup Supper @ 6pm / Service @ 7pm

March 11^th: Service @ 7pm

Mar 18^th: Soup Supper @ 6pm / Service @ 7pm

Mar 25^th: Service @ 7pm

HOLY WEEK:         April 2^nd: Maundy Thursday @ 7pm

April 3^rd: Good Friday @ 1pm

Easter Sunrise service @ 6:30am & Easter service @ 8:30am

Breakfast in between Easter services

Wish these members a Happy Birthday!

Kasandra Miescher 3/3    Karen Rhodes 3/4        Jayne Gierach  3/6      Caden Brugger 3/8    Donna Mueller 3/9

Wyatt Haas 3/14    Ashley Fetkenhauer 3/15           Theo Angove 3/17     Thomas Gierach 3/18

Bria Cramer 3/19   Jennifer Seufzer 3/20          Karen Fredrick 3/24

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY            Thomas & Jayne Gierach 3/22

Easter Flowers  

If you are interested in putting flowers on the altar for Easter, please purchase your own flowers, and make sure they are at church by the Saturday before Easter, to be arranged.    There will be a sheet on the white table behind the pews to complete the information for the bulletin, “In Memory” for those that have passed and “In Honor” for those that are living.

Please keep the following in your Special Prayers:

Warren Jeffers who was recently hospitalized and released.

Randy Key who had knee surgery on Tuesday, February 24^th.

Deanna Gochanour who is recovering from surgery on 2 fingers.

 A member who is recovering from hip surgery.

 Dawn Pint who is experiencing issues with her back.

 Those who are dealing with cancer, Victor Krueger, and Bob Schultz.

 Bev Schwantes’s niece Barb Hensler who is recovering from a major surgery.

 Rita Weisjohn’s sister Betty who is recovering after a fall. 

 Scott, Nephew of member Harry Beggs who slowly continues to improve from frostbite in his fingers.

We keep in our prayers all in our congregation who recently had surgery, waiting for test results, and are in need of healing and comfort.

 REMINDER:

Daylight Saving Time starts on March 8^th.   Be sure to “Spring Ahead” 1 hour.  Set your clocks accordingly.

You don’t want to be late.