Zion’s Congregational Art Show from 11/8/2024

Under the leadership of Events Committee Co-Chairs Megan Pasquini and Deborah Sterba, their team for this well-attended event included: Barbara Fisher, Sharon Stanley Haynes, Tracey Johnson, Ginny Kimberland, Linda Kroeger, Carrie Lemonovich, Barb Oechslein, Jim Oelschlager, and Mike Sterba.

Those providing their own works of art or family heirloom creations included: initiator and contributor Barbara Fisher, Tess Carter, Kim Erbrecht (father's work), Tom Erbrecht (father's work), Daniel Grimenstein, Joshua Grimenstein, Lydia Grimenstein, Pastor Grimenstein, Rachel Grimenstein, Tevia Grimenstein, Tracey Johnson, Nancy Klemash, Kate Lemonovich, Brent Miller, Marianne Miller (her own and mother Millie Thielet's), Jim Neill, Kristen Neill, and Jacque Oelschlager (photo of cake creations).

Musical performances were provided by: keyboardist Doug Krantz, cellist Anna Grimenstein, and members of the Zion Men's Choir. Guests enjoyed an elaborate charcuterie spread from The Cheese Queen, tasty cookies from Oakmont Bakery, and several refreshing wines. A delightful evening was had by all!

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Zion Goes to the Movies: Bonhoeffer

Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin
A new movie is out in selected theaters about the WWII-era German Lutheran theologian, Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Zion has purchased a dozen tickets for the showing on Sunday, November 24 at 3:30 pm at the Cinemark Theater in Robinson Township. Tickets are only $5 each. If you are interested in one or more of these discounted tickets, please contact Susie at the church office at secretary@zlcb.org. 

We hope to have a group from Zion for ride sharing to the theater. 

Spare Change Sunday

Deposit your spare change starting Sunday November 10th through December 1st, in the container in the back of the sanctuary to support our Youth! A little spare change from each of us can go a long way toward helping our youth attend the LCMS Youth Gathering in New Orleans this coming summer. 

Women's Ministry Meeting & Chrismon Crafting Night

Women's Ministry Meeting & Chrismon Crafting Night 
Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024 starting at 7:00 p.m. 

Join us to discuss plans and future events for our Zion Women's Ministry. 

After the brief meeting, we'll enjoy making Chrismon ornaments for Zion's Christmas tree. 

P.S. If you like crafting, you'll LOVE making these special Christian symbols that adorn our sanctuary for Christmas! 

Bulletin: Sunday November 17, 2024

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THIS WEEK AT ZION

Saturday November 16
No Events Scheduled

Sunday November 17
8:00 a.m. — Worship Service with Communion
9:15 a.m. — Adult/Teen Bible Study (Presentation by Hannah Hester) & Sunday School
10:30 a.m. — Worship Service with Communion
3:00 p.m. — Lee Birthday Party (additional details)
6:00 p.m. - Youth Group (additional details)
(The 8:00 a.m. service streamed on our YouTube channel

Monday November 18
6:00 p.m. - Grace Bell Choir Practice
6:00 p.m. - Confirmation Class - 2nd year
7:00 p.m. - Confirmation Class - 1st year

Tuesday November 19
6:15 p.m. - Faith Bell Choir Practice
7:15 p.m. - Adult Choir Practice

Wednesday November 20
2:00 p.m. - Mid-Week Worship Service with Communion
2:30 p.m. - 30 min. Bible Study - The Book of “Hebrews”
(The 2:00 p.m. service streamed on our YouTube channel)

Thursday November 21
7:00 p.m. - Women’s Ministry Meeting & Chrismon Crafting

Friday November 22
No Events Scheduled

Saturday November 23
No Events Scheduled

Sunday November 24
8:00 a.m. — Worship Service with Communion
9:15 a.m. — Adult/Teen Bible Study & Sunday School
10:30 a.m. — Worship Service with Communion
3:30 p.m. — Bonhoeffer Movie in Robinson Theater (additional details)
(The 8:00 a.m. service streamed on our YouTube channel)

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Thanksgiving Eve Services: 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.

Sergiu Trifa, Seminarian student

Thanksgiving Eve Services
Join us Wednesday November 27, 2024 for our Thanksgiving Eve services at 2:00 & 7:00. Thanksgiving offerings will support Seminarian Sergiu Trifa, a native Romanian who has assisted Ukranian Lutheran refugees (see below). 

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Sergiu Trifa is a native Romanian currently in his second year at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, IN with the goal of becoming a Lutheran pastor. He's the son of Rev. Sorin-Horia Trifa, a Romanian pastor who works with the LCMS. His story is one of faith in action, most notably his mission work in Romania, where in 2022, he led thousands of Ukrainian refugees from their war torn communities to safety in Romania.

In order to support Sergiu's journey toward becoming a pastor, Zion will be designating all offerings at our Thanksgiving Eve Services to his educational expenses. The cost associated with pursuing a seminary degree in Pastoral Studies is formidable, and is sometimes a severe obstacle for students. It is our hope that we can support this amazing young man, as part of our broader efforts to support the development of more full-time church workers for our Lutheran congregations!

You may donate via check or cash in your envelope. Please make checks payable to "Zion Lutheran Church." You may also mail your check to the church office or contribute online.

Angel Tree: Gift & Toy Drive

The Food Bank would like to bless the 30 registered children with gifts at the December distribution. Starting November 17, you will have the opportunity to participate in purchasing a gift for a child in need. If you wish to participate, choose an angel gift tag marked with the child’s age from the tree set up in the back of the church. Please use the sign-up sheet to record your name next to the number and age listed on the angel. Then purchase a gift costing around twenty dollars. Return your unwrapped gift with the gift tag attached no later than Sunday, DEC. 15. 

In Christ’s Service,
Barb Oechslein
Bridgeville Area Food Bank Rep.