About Us
Immanuel Lutheran church was established in Daykin Nebraska in 1891, and in 2016 the congregation celebrated its 125th anniversary. By God's grace the mission of Immanuel Lutheran church has been to serve the Lord through the sharing of the gospel. equipping and guiding its members so that the love of Jesus Christ is known by all.
Zion Lutheran church was established in 1879, and in 2004 the congregation celebrated its 125th anniversary. In 2022 the two congregations established a dual parish agreement and have enjoyed a shared mission in the gospel, continuing to serve the families and communities of Daykin and Tobias Nebraska.
Our staff
Rev. Alex Bjoraker
Pastor
Pastor Alex Bjoraker received a call to serve Zion and Immanuel Lutheran church April 2024. Pastor Alex grew up in Traverse city Mi, where he graduated high school. He completed his undergraduate degree from Concordia University Chicago where he studied music, theological languages, and practical ministry, before attending Concordia Seminary in St. Louis (class of 2024). Pastor Alex completed his vicarage at St. Stephen Lutheran church in Liberty MO, where he met his wife Sydney. The two of them enjoy raising chickens, going for walks around the surrounding farms, cheering for their Detroit Lions & Michigan State Spartans, and being a part of the Tobias and Daykin communities.
Jessica Brandt-Denison
Organist
Jamie Schafer
part-time secretary
Colleen Endorf
part-time secretary
What to expect
What are your services like?
Both Zion and Immanuel are a liturgical church. While some call our worship "formal," it really isn't. Tied unbreakably to the words and promises of God, just about every word we say or sing is either a quote or paraphrase from the Bible. It is ancient (parts of it are over 3,000 years old), but still speaks to our needs today. That's because we didn't invent it! We believe real worship is timeless and profound, not based on fads, trends or demographic studies. We come together for that which is eternal.
What do you offer?
Both Zion and Immanuel have closely knit communities, rich congregational history, generational membership, to go along with rich Lutheran theology, and the works of love that serve our God and our neighbor. We encourage you to join us for worship, browse our sermon recordings, or take a look at our online Bible studies.