Our Sunday School Christmas video is complete
THANK YOU Tess Carter for all the time and hard work producing it, and thanks also to the kids for participating.
December 15th is a big day for our Sunday School families … see details!

Our 4th - 6th grade Sunday School class provides an excellent foundation upon which Confirmation instruction builds in 6th grade. One hour with Jesus...9:15-10:15 Sunday mornings … time beautifully spent with the Savior of our Souls!

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Dear Brothers and Sisters of Zion,

Once again we begin a new church year. As we move through the season of Advent, we prepare for the celebration of the birth of Christ, our Savior. It is a joyful season, when we focus on giving to others because we have been given so much, including the forgiveness of sins and salvation.

It is the tradition of Zion to take a collection for Christmas gifts for the Pastor and Staff to show our appreciation for their efforts throughout the year. Enclosed are three envelopes in which you may contribute a free will offering toward their Christmas gifts.

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SAVE THE DATE!
Sunday December 15th following both services
It’s the “Zion Christmas Video”
ALSO: Don’t miss the Sunday School students singing during the 10:30 a.m. service.
AND THERE’S MORE: Join us for a cake reception between service at 9:15 a.m. Sunday December 15th.

Gingerbread House Road Trip
On Monday December 9th 2024, Zion’s Deaconess, Joanna Lee organized a FREE BUS TRIP for to see the the city of Pittsburgh's 22 Annual Gingerbread House Competition and display at the City-County Building. The Gingerbread houses will be on display from November 23, 2024 through Jan. 3, 2025 — so, depending on when you watch this video, you might still have a chance to see this great exhibit.

This beloved Pittsburgh tradition has dazzled thousands of visitors for the past two decades at both PPG Place’s Winter Garden, and the historic City-County Building. For the 22nd year, the people of Pittsburgh, the surrounding Counties, and beyond have been invited to build their own edible house for the competition. Perhaps Zion will make an entry in 2025!

Categories included non-profit in 4 age groups, School categories for Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle, High School, and Culinary School, along with 4 different children’s categories. There were also categories for professional, family, adult, City departments/authorities, and City neighborhoods.

View all the participants and categories https://getinvolved.pittsburghpa.gov/...

The Youth Group and Sunday School invite you to go CHRISTMAS CAROLING at Concordia of Bridgeville on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:30 p.m.
Location: Concordia of Bridgeville, 3570 Washington Pike, Bridgeville, PA 15017. Everyone is welcome to join our youth in caroling for the residents of Concordia of Bridgeville. Wear Christmas clothes and meet outside of the building at the top of the hill.

View a map of the suggested parking area.

BREAKING NEWS!
An anonymous donor will match all donations received.
Your donation will be doubled and go twice as far in supporting Zion’s youth!

Youth Gathering GIFT Envelopes
December 15th - January 5th
Take an envelope from the basket at the back of the sanctuary. Fill it with the amount of money that matches the number on the envelope, and return it to the marked container. If all the envelopes are filled, we will have raised over $5,000!

The Youth Group and Sunday School invite you to go CHRISTMAS CAROLING at Concordia of Bridgeville on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:30 p.m.
Location: Concordia of Bridgeville, 3570 Washington Pike, Bridgeville, PA 15017. Everyone is welcome to join our youth in caroling for the residents of Concordia of Bridgeville. Wear Christmas clothes and meet outside of the building at the top of the hill.

View a map of the suggested parking area.

Join us & lend a hand … we’re decorating the Sanctuary 
Saturday December 7th @ 10:00 a.m. 
Lunch will be served 

Sign Up in the Narthex! 

City of Pittsburgh’s 22nd Annual
GINGERBREAD HOUSE DISPLAY

Bus Trip on Monday December 9, 2024
No Cost to Participate • 14 Seats Available

We will load up the bus at Zion Lutheran Church at 12:30 p.m. and be back to Zion around 3:00 p.m.
Sign Up in the Narthex or e-mail: deaconess@zlcb.org

The Youth Group and Sunday School invite you to go CHRISTMAS CAROLING at Concordia of Bridgeville on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:30 p.m.
Location: Concordia of Bridgeville, 3570 Washington Pike, Bridgeville, PA 15017. Everyone is welcome to join our youth in caroling for the residents of Concordia of Bridgeville. Wear Christmas clothes and meet outside of the building at the top of the hill.

SAVE THE DATE!
Sunday December 15th following both services
It’s the “Zion Christmas Video”
ALSO: Don’t miss the Sunday School students singing during the 10:30 a.m. service.
AND THERE’S MORE: Join us for a cake reception between service at 9:15 a.m. Sunday December 15th.