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It has pleased the Lord to call unto Himself our sister-in-Christ, Florence Boehme, Sunday morning at her home in McMurray Hills Manor. Funeral details will be forthcoming. Please include Flo's family in your prayers -- Tracey and John Coyle, Christa and Dallas Blayney, and the rest of their family. May the Lord comfort them with the assurance of eternal life in Him.
VBS week is set for July 7th-11th please mark your calendars!
Volunteers are needed to help in hands-on roles with children, and with behind-the-scenes tasks!!
Go to zlcb.org/vbs and click the Volunteer Form to sign up!
Student registration will open in mid-March … stay tuned!
Our Lenten theme is "The Hand of the Lord" from Concordia Publishing House
Whether tightening a bolt, crocheting, or typing on a computer, there is so much that we do with our hands. Our Creator has bestowed on us these amazing instruments, yet all things are the work of the hand of the Lord. Throughout our Lenten mid-week services we will explore the ways in which the hand of the Lord is both Law and Gospel, and how His hand has come to us in Jesus.
We’ll be reminded that the hand of Jesus has accomplished all that we need. Amazingly, He takes our manipulative, distorted, self-serving hands and restores them into useful hands for His purposes, both to literally use them in service and to make our whole lives into His instruments of witness, service, and praise.
First Trinity Evangelical-Lutheran Church Presents
Valley Lutheran High School: Golden Voice & Symphonic Band’s Lenten Tour Concert
March 13, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
535 N. Neville Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Please come and join us far an evening of music and worship as we give thanks to God for the gift of HIs Son, Jesus Christ.
Sponsored by The Pittsburgh Area Lutheran Ministries, and Concordia Lutheran Ministries
Zion’s Youth Group Hosts Mardi Gras Dinner
Here are a few photos which were taken before the start of Zion’s Mardi Gras Dinner on Tuesday March 4th 2025 — hosted by Zion’s Youth Group. The money raised goes toward sending Zion’s youth to the LCMS Youth Gathering in New Orleans this year.
Each service at Zion Lutheran Church (normally the first of our two Sunday services) is streamed LIVE on our YouTube channel. These streams are for Sunday’s, Wednesday’s, Lenten, Advent, and special services. The entire service is streamed from beginning-to-end. Weddings and Funerals can also be streamed, if requested in advance.
This audio-only file includes all the readings from scripture, along with the sermon — and when available, the announcements, adult choir, men’s choir, and/or bell choir. Also posted along with the audio file is the text for all the scripture readings, and a link to the current bulletin, and our YouTube channel if you prefer to watch the LIVE Stream.
Youth Group Meeting
Sunday March 16th at 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
Kids in 8th through 12th grade are cordially invited!
We’ll have dinner, a devotion, and Jackbox party games, so be sure to bring a cell phone or other device.

Interested in becoming a member?
Pastor Grimenstein will be starting an Adult Confirmation Class on Thursday, March 20th at 6:00 p.m. for those interested in learning more about the Lutheran faith who are considering church membership. The class is also open to current members interested in a "refresher" on the basics of the faith. The class will meet every Thursday from 6:00 to 6:45 p.m. for six weeks and will cover topics ranging from Baptism to the Ten Commandments.
Please email Zion secretary Susie Bishop secretary@zlcb.org to let her know you’re interested in joining the class.
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During the Bible study hour on Sunday March 9, 2025, Seminarian Sergiu Trifa will share the story of his work in 2022 leading thousands of Ukrainian refugees from their war torn communities to safety in Romania, his homeland. He will also talk about his experiences as a second year student at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne. Sergiu is the son of Rev. Sorin-Horia Trifa, a Romanian pastor who works with the LCMS.
In recent months, Zion has designated special offerings and other financial support to assist this young man in his journey toward becoming a pastor, as part of our broader efforts to support the development of more full-time church workers for our Lutheran congregations!
Please join us in welcoming Sergiu to Zion!
Wednesday March 5th - Ash Wednesday
Lenten/Midweek services with communion at 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday March 12
Lenten/Midweek services with communion at 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday March 19
Lenten/Midweek services with communion at 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday March 26
Lenten/Midweek services with communion at 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday April 2
Lenten/Midweek services with communion at 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday April 9
Lenten/Midweek services with communion at 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Sunday April 13 - Palm Sunday
Services at 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. with Bible Study and Sunday School at 9:15 a.m.
Thursday April 17 - Maundy Thursday
Services with communion at 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Friday April 18 - Good Friday
Tenebrae services at 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. (no communion)
Sunday April 20
Easter Sunday
Services at 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. with Easter Breakfast at 9:15 a.m. - No Bible Study or Sunday School
Dennis L FinneyAugust 6, 1962 ~ February 21, 2025
Dennis L. Finney, 62, of Houston, died Friday, February 21, 2025.
He was born August 6, 1962, in Anchorage, Alaska, a son of Sidney and Esther Johnson Finney. Prior to his retirement, he worked as a Millright. Dennis was a faithful member of the Zion Lutheran Church, Bridgeville. He enjoyed landscaping and spending time with his family. Surviving are his mother, Esther Johnson Finney; his sons, Joshua (Kandie) Finney, Jacob Finney; daughter, Cheyanne Finney; his wife, Melanie Finney; sisters, Denise (Robert) DeBoe, Annette (Bob) Anderson, and sister, Jenny (Dennis Gibbons) Carpenter; his granddaughter, Kailynn, and several nieces and nephews. Dennis was preceded in death by his father, Sidney L. Finney. Friends will be received Friday February 28th from 3-6 p.m., a service will take place at 6:00 p.m. with Pastor Grimenstein of Zion Lutheran Church officiating at Sollon Funeral and Cremation Services, LTD, 30 East College Street, Canonsburg, Phillip L. Sollon, supervisor, 724-746-1000.
Please visit www.sollon.com to leave online condolences.
Dennis Finney Obituary from the Sollon Funeral and Cremation Services, Ltd.
BINGO NIGHT at Zion Lutheran Church
Friday, February 28th @ 6:15 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
FAMILIES WELCOME
POTLUCK DINNER
CHICKEN TENDERS PROVIDEDSign Up in the Narthex
FUN & PRIZES
Vacation Bible School Week is …
Monday July 7th through Friday July 11th from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
We hope you can join us in the Australian outback! Volunteers are needed.
Volunteer Opportunities:
There are lots of opportunities to help in hands-on roles with kids, and with behind-the-scenes tasks! Volunteer all five days, or less to fit your schedule. Go to Zion's VBS webpage and click the Volunteer Form to sign up!
Student Registration will open in March … stay tuned!
Join us on an unforgettable journey with Jesus as we venture through Australia! During Vacation Bible School 2025 we will go on an Epic Australian Adventure and experience five unforgettable stories about Jesus.
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Did you know that Zion has an EVENTS PAGE on the website?
You can even add upcoming events to your Google Calendar
More events are being added on a regular basis!
Pastor,
May your day be filled with joy, love, and God's abundant blessings. Wishing you a beautiful birthday, Pastor. Your guidance and faith inspire us every day.
Happy Birthday to a wonderful pastor who brings light and love into our lives!
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Parsonage Address:
Rev. Dr. Edward O. Grimenstein
3199 Washington Pike
Bridgeville, PA 15017
Prayer Breakfast with “The Still Remember Project”
Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church
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Amanda Parker is the Vice Chair of the Board for “The Still Remembered Project,” as well as the Project Lead for Still Missed. Amanda and her husband weathered five years of a wilderness journey where they lost five children through miscarriage. Those years of pain and loneliness drove Amanda to find some contentment, which she found through the Lord. Amanda is passionate about supporting those who have experienced a miscarriage or infertility, as it is a way for her children lost through miscarriage to make an impact in this world.
Prayer Breakfast with “The Still Remember Project”
Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church
Reserve Your Spot Using Sign Up Genius
Amanda Parker is the Vice Chair of the Board for “The Still Remembered Project,” as well as the Project Lead for Still Missed. Amanda and her husband weathered five years of a wilderness journey where they lost five children through miscarriage. Those years of pain and loneliness drove Amanda to find some contentment, which she found through the Lord. Amanda is passionate about supporting those who have experienced a miscarriage or infertility, as it is a way for her children lost through miscarriage to make an impact in this world.
Zion equips, educates, and encourages believers in Christ, sending them into the world to share the Gospel.
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President’s Perspective
There are many exciting opportunities ahead for each of us at Zion. Whether it be outreach, spiritual growth initiatives, or strengthening our ministries, I believe God is leading us into a season of growth and renewed purpose. We have much to look forward to as we build upon the strong foundation that has been laid by those who came before us.
I encourage each of you to stay involved, share your ideas, and actively participate in the life of the church. Your unique gifts and perspectives are invaluable, and together, we can continue to make Zion a place where faith is nurtured, love is shared, and our community is strengthened.
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