A Message From The MNA

The following is a message sent out by the MNA Disaster Response throughout the PCA regarding our church.

Dear Friends,

On June 9, 2007, the Zion PCA church facility in Lincoln, NE was destroyed by fire. Structural engineers and church leadership determined the building could not be repaired and subsequently contracted to have it razed, which has been accomplished. At this point it appears that the insurance settlement will not be sufficient to build a physical plant large enough to meet the needs of this growing congregation. In fact, Zion PCA was going to break ground for a Christian Education addition on the very morning of the fire. Although this fire has been traumatic to the saints at Zion, Associate Pastor Tobey Brockman reminds us that the most horrific event in history, the crucifixion of our Lord Jesus, was the turning point of history and the key to our salvation. God is not caught off guard by tragedy, He plans it. And He will use it for His glory and for our good, burning away the dross and forming the character of Christ in us.

The officers of Zion want to communicate this simple message to their brothers and sisters in the PCA, the congregation and the Lincoln community: We believe God wants a church at 9th and D streets and we will labor toward that end.

MNA Disaster Response is working with Senior Pastor Stu Kerns and has established an account to receive and process contributions to help our family at Zion PCA to meet immediate and ongoing operational expenses and to help with rebuilding costs. MNA charges no fees in processing your gift; 100% will go to Zion Presbyterian.  By giving through MNA, you will save Zion the extra work of receipting and processing your gift. Current information can be obtained by navigating to the Zion PCA homepage, or by contacting Rev. Tobey Brockman, Associate Pastor at 402.476.2524.

Pray that the Lord will comfort our church family in Lincoln and provide for them. Pray for the officers as they are challenged to locate a facility large enough to gather the entire congregation together for worship on the Lord’s Day. Pray for those involved in the building process/decision making, that the Lord will equip them with Godly wisdom. I also ask you to prayerfully consider how the Lord would have you participate in these efforts. Let us wrap our arms around our family in the loving nature of our Savior Jesus Christ. To contribute online, please follow this link.

With a servants heart,

Arklie Hooten
MNA Disaster Response Director
June 28, 2007

Posted on July 06, 2007.