The public is invited to join members of Zion St. John Lutheran Church on Sunday, May 4 at 3 p.m. for an afternoon of music in celebration of the church’s 150th anniversary. This free concert will be held inside the church at 422 Sherman Street in Sheffield and will be streamed on the church’s website.
Newly commissioned hymn, “Christ is the Same,” will be performed by Zion St. John’s Chancel, Sunday School and Handbell choirs. Each choir also will sing or perform pieces. The Chancel Choir will perform a cantata entitled “Legacy of Faith,” written by Joseph Martin. The ZSJ Praise Team will perform, and organist Charles Sukup will play Bach’s “Fugue in D Major.”
Outdoor worship in the courtyard will be held August 3 followed by a potluck picnic and ice cream social. In addition, the Looney Lutherans from St. Paul, Minnesota will perform. According to the group’s website, the Looney Lutherans are “a trio of wacky gals who use music, comedy and some help from the audience to share their age-old wisdom for living a long, happy life the Lutheran way.” Their August 3 performance is free to the public.
The final ZSJ anniversary celebration will be Sunday, November 2. Former pastors and Bishop Kevin Jones of the Northeast Iowa Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) will join. This service will include commissioned hymn, “Christ is the Same,” which is based on Hebrews 13:8. This service also will include music from the Chancel and Bell Choirs, as well as the church organist.
