Laotian Ministries

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In the 1980's several hundred Laotian refugees resettled in Zion's neighborhood. Our church reached out to these new neighbors and over 200 were served in various church outreach programs. They began to inquire about the Christian faith. A Laotian Bible/membership class was formed which led to many new Christians being baptized in the faith. In 1992 one of the Laotians was ordained as a Lutheran pastor and joined the staff of our church.

In 2004 he was sent by our church as a missionary to Laos. Our church continues to have many Laotians who worship with us each week. A Bible class is held each Sunday morning in the Lao language. Our Laotian choir sings at services each month. Our Laotian members meet for food and fellowship each week. The children, who almost all, speak English, participate fully in the weekly programs for our children and youth at the church.

Mr. Khammay "Mike" Thammavongsa assists our pastors and staff with meeting social service needs of our Lao members. Mr. Sila Sonthixay is the president of the Zion Lao Ministry committee. Bible class in the Lao language meets on Sundays at 9:30 am in the Chapel. Small group fellowships meet at 6:30 pm on Fridays in various homes or in the church Fellowship Hall.

We welcome all to find a church home at Zion!