|  Zion
Lutheran Church was founded in 1886 when Rev. Barthel of Hamilton came to Abilene
on the Texas and Pacific railroad. With the help of Lutheran men in Abilene, services
began to be held once a month in a Baptist church building.
Since
that time, Zion has grown and developed into a friendly group of belivers who
love to share the good news of Jesus Christ. Zion's
staff includes: | 
