Dear Bishop Allan Bjornberg:

Thank you! We give thanks to God for you.

You have interpreted the mission and ministry of the gospel through your vision and leadership. You have proclaimed the gospel among us, inspiring us to see, celebrate, and respond to Christ’s saving presence among us. You have strengthened, nurtured and empowered pastors and congregations to articulate the gospel in their unique context. You have grounded us in faith, developing a new initiative for ministry, through youth and household ministry. You have called us into a vision of what it means to be church, which goes beyond each congregation’s parochial walls. You have been a passionate advocate for world hunger appeal. You have been a pastor to our pastors, sharing joys and sorrows. And, all of this you have done through grace.

You have been a friend to this congregation and its pastor. You have preached and presided in our worship, graciously telling others how Zion is “a great and fun place to worship.” You have celebrated with us in wedding and anniversaries. On two occasions, you have spent the day in U.S. Immigration Court, standing by our pastor and his family, when they faced the prospect of removal.

Thank you! We give thanks to God for you.

In and through Christ,

Pastor Steve Klemz
for Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church

The congregations of the Utah Conference of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, will host a special “Service of Thanksgiving” with Bishop Bjornberg on Thursday, May 10, at 7:00pm at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church. A dessert reception follows worship.

The congregations of the Utah Conference will receive a special offering for ELCA World Hunger Appeal to honor Bishop Bjornberg at the Service of Thanksgiving. Zion congregation will receive this special offering on Sunday, May 6. (Checks may be payable to Zion, with a note, “World Hunger/Bishop.”)

Please plan to attend this special worship. Thank you for your special offering and, if you are able, for providing a dessert donation for the reception.