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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.
Each service at Zion Lutheran Church (normally the first of our two services) is streamed LIVE on our YouTube channel. This includes 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.
View the Wednesday Bulletin for March 19, 2025
Click to download the Wednesday Bulletin which includes all of the scripture readings and the Order of Service. Posted later in the day you will find an audio-only recording of the announcements (if there are any), readings and sermon. Also posted later in the day you will be able to view the entire service on our YouTube channel – broadcast live at 2:00 p.m. For an archive of bulletins visit: BULLETINS. For an archive of Sermons, visit SERMONS. For an archive of videos, visit VIDEOS.
St. John’s Lutheran Church (Circa 1828-1831)
April 5, 2025 - 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Event Includes:
1:00 p.m. - “Harmonist Harmonies and Lutheran Liturgics” performance on the 1953 Hillgreen, Lane & Co. Organ performed by Andrew Whaples, Student Organist of Geneva College & Associate Organist for Calvin Presbyterian Church
1:45 p.m. - Presentation on history of church building and Harmonist religious practices by retired Pastor Gordon Strunk.
Free Will Donation benefits the church
Reservations preferred at HistoricalDistrict@gmail.com
Use the link below for complete details …
Funeral Service for Florence Carol Boehme
Born: July 9, 1935
Baptized: Sept. 29, 1935
Entered eternal rest in Christ: March 9, 2025
AUDIO: Funeral Service for Florence Carol Boehme
Born: July 9, 1935
Baptized: Sept. 29, 1935
Entered eternal rest in Christ: March 9, 2025
Concordia of the South Hills will host open house events from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on …
Thursday, March 27 — Friday, March 28 — Thursday April 24 – Friday, April 25
at its campus located at 1300 Bower Hill Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15243.
Concordia offers the best of the best in quality, security and value – and we have the awards to back it up. We were named “Best of the Best” Retirement Community by Observer-Reporter, “Best of the Best” Retirement Community by Tribune Review, one of America’s Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities by Newsweek and one of the Best Short-Term Rehab Facilities by U.S. News & World Report.
We’ll explain how we set ourselves apart in a brief information session, followed by tours and delicious appetizers and refreshments. You can also learn our limited-time 10% discount on entrance fees for select apartments.
Registration is preferred for these events, but walk-ins will be accepted.
To RSVP online, fill out the form on this page, or to register by phone, call Director of Marketing Christie Wahlen at 412-294-1351.
Click here to learn more about Concordia of the South Hills.

Funeral Arrangements for our sister in Christ Florence Boehme are as follows:
Visitation -- Monday, March 17, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Paul Henney Funeral Home, 5570 Library Rd, Bethel Park 15102.
Funeral -- Tuesday, March 18, 10:00 a.m. at Zion.
Florence Boehme Obituary
From the Paul Henney Funeral Home Website
Florence Carol (Vaglia) Boehme, 89, of Bethel Park, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, March 9, 2025. On May 16, 2018, she was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, George Christian Boehme.
Click below for complete information …
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.
Vacation Bible School
Zion Lutheran Church, Bridgeville, PA
July 7-11, 2025 – 9:00-11:30
Ages: 4 years old (prior to 9/1/25) through 4th grade
FREE! 😊😊
At “Epic Australian Adventure” Vacation Bible School, kids will learn how Jesus calls, leads, teaches, saves, and sends us to share the Good News with others through five exciting Old & New Testament stories that trace God’s epic plan of salvation. Jesus is our Savior and faithful guide, who shows us the right way to go and guides us on the path of truth that leads to eternal life.
Program Details
VBS kids will be organized into either early childhood or elementary crews. Each crew will have 6-10 children per crew and two crew leaders.
We'll enjoy Bible stories, crafts, games, snacks and lively music as we celebrate God’s gifts.
Click the link below for complete details …
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.
Funeral Arrangements for our sister in Christ Florence Boehme are as follows:
Visitation -- Monday, March 17, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Paul Henney Funeral Home, 5570 Library Rd, Bethel Park 15102.
Funeral -- Tuesday, March 18, 10:00 a.m. at Zion.
Florence Boehme Obituary
From the Paul Henney Funeral Home Website
Florence Carol (Vaglia) Boehme, 89, of Bethel Park, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, March 9, 2025. On May 16, 2018, she was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, George Christian Boehme.
Click below for complete information …
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.
Download March 2025 Newsletter
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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.
Zion equips, educates, and encourages believers in Christ, sending them into the world to share the Gospel.
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In Memoriam
It has pleased the Lord to call unto Himself on February 21st our brother in Christ, Dennis Finney. In recent months Dennis had persevered with extended illness due to chronic health conditions. May the Lord comfort Dennis’ wife, Melanie; his mother, Esther; and the rest of his family with the assurance of eternal life in Him.
Link to full obituary