Congregational Art Show - Friday, November 8, 2024
Zion’s 2024 Congregational Art Show is almost here!
Join us on Friday November 8th from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
In addition to great artwork by Zion members, which will include paintings, drawings, sculptures, photography, ceramics, fiber art, jewelry and more — you can also enjoy:
Wine
Hors d’oeuvres
Lemonade
Cookies
Live music by Zion members
Zion’s 2024 Congregational Art Show is almost here!
Join us on Friday November 8th from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
In addition to great artwork by Zion members, which will include paintings, drawings, sculptures, photography, ceramics, fiber art, jewelry and more — you can also enjoy:
Wine
Hors d’oeuvres
Lemonade
Cookies
Live music by Zion members
Sunday School News
In November, we continue our study of Enduring Faith, Unit 9, "Jesus Sends the Church":
Date Lesson Description
Sunday November 3rd
Lesson 9: The Unknown Revealed - Paul Preaches in Athens
Sunday November 10th
Lesson 10: Preaching & Perils - Paul’s Ministry and Hardships
Sunday November 17th
Lesson 11: Paul’s Prison Protection - The Plot to Kill Paul
Sunday November 24th
Lesson 12: All Overboard - Paul’s Shipwreck
Use the link below to read the complete story …
During a recent lesson on the missionary travels of Paul and Barnabas, Deaconess Joanna spoke to a combined class regarding her missionary work in Taiwan.
In November, we continue our study of Enduring Faith, Unit 9, "Jesus Sends the Church":
Date Lesson Description
Sunday November 3rd
Lesson 9: The Unknown Revealed - Paul Preaches in Athens
Sunday November 10th
Lesson 10: Preaching & Perils - Paul’s Ministry and Hardships
Sunday November 17th
Lesson 11: Paul’s Prison Protection - The Plot to Kill Paul
Sunday November 24th
Lesson 12: All Overboard - Paul’s Shipwreck
Tess Carter has been working on creating our SS Christmas pageant video. By early November, Mark Killinger will be working with the children to practice for their Christmas singing performance. December 15th will be the big day for our Sunday School: During the SS hour we'll have our Christmas party (starting in the Fellowship Hall), then during the second service the students will perform their song, and we'll view the Christmas video (shown after both services).
We are all looking forward to the video and the song performance, so please make sure your children are in Sunday school throughout November to practice for this special event!
Adult Bible/Teen Bible Study ... As always, adults and youth 7th grade and older are invited to the Fellowship Hall for Pastor's fascinating bible studies. All are welcome - bagels, donuts and coffee provided. Sunday School and Adult/Teen Bible Study are from 9:15-10:15 am.
Please Mark Your Calendars for Sunday Dec. 15th
SS Christmas Party at 9:15 with "Happy Birthday Jesus" cake in the Fellowship Hall prior to class.
Christmas Video shown after both services
Christmas Song Performance during Late Service
Food Bank Sunday – Sunday November 10th
Food Bank Sunday
The November collection for the Bridgeville Area Food Bank is Sunday, Nov. 10th The “items of the month” are Canned Meats & Proteins. Items may be placed in the wicker receptacle in the narthex near the coat rack.
During the October distribution, 107 families were assisted. Thank you for supporting this vital community service!
Click the link below to read the complete story
The November collection for the Bridgeville Area Food Bank is Sunday, Nov. 10th The “items of the month” are Canned Meats & Proteins. Items may be placed in the wicker receptacle in the narthex near the coat rack.
During the October distribution, 107 families were assisted. Thank you for supporting this vital community service!
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.
Bulletin: Wednesday November 6, 2024
View the Wednesday Bulletin for November 6, 2024
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.
View the Bulletin for Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Worship Service: 2:00 p.m.
Bible Study: 2:30 p.m. — The Book of Hebrews
All are welcome, bring a friend, neighbor or relative
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Archive of AUDIO “Readings & Sermons”
Archive of VIDEO “Complete Service”
Archive of BULLETINS
Pastor's Corner
Pastor’s Corner
In a few weeks Thanksgiving will be upon us, and along with it, a lot of work. Thanksgiving means picking up family from airports , car rides, large meals, family gatherings (maybe many family gatherings) food shopping, and soon enough, planning for Christmas. Your list could probably go on and on.
Sometimes the “busy-ness” of our holidays and lives is unavoidable. But we do not have to harbor in our hearts an unrelenting “busy-ness.” During this time of year, especially as we prepare for Advent, we should remember the story of Mary and Martha. You may remember, Martha was running around preoccupied with all her busy preparations while Mary was sitting at Jesus’ feet and listening to Him. Jesus told Martha that it was Mary who had chosen what is best (Luke 10:38-42).
Read complete text using the link below …
“Oh, give thanks unto the Lord for He is good.”
-Prayer of Thanksgiving, LSB pg. 200
In a few weeks Thanksgiving will be upon us, and along with it, a lot of work. Thanksgiving means picking up family from airports , car rides, large meals, family gatherings (maybe many family gatherings) food shopping, and soon enough, planning for Christmas. Your list could probably go on and on.
Sometimes the “busy-ness” of our holidays and lives is unavoidable. But we do not have to harbor in our hearts an unrelenting “busy-ness.” During this time of year, especially as we prepare for Advent, we should remember the story of Mary and Martha. You may remember, Martha was running around preoccupied with all her busy preparations while Mary was sitting at Jesus’ feet and listening to Him. Jesus told Martha that it was Mary who had chosen what is best (Luke 10:38-42).
It is inevitable that we will have busy moments in our lives. That is normal. However, as Christians, we do not have to allow the busy moments to take our focus off Christ. As we begin our celebrations of Thanksgiving, let’s remember the One to whom we are giving thanks, Christ Jesus our Lord. As we take the leap into Advent and Christmas, let’s not forget the reason for these celebrations; our Lord is coming to do great things for us! Like Martha, it can be so easy for us to get wrapped up in OUR plans, and all the work WE have to do, that we can completely forget that this time of year our thoughts should especially be turned to our Lord Jesus who has worked so hard for us.
The quote at the beginning of this article comes from a portion of our liturgy. We say it immediately after we have received the Lord’s Supper, “Oh give thanks unto the Lord for He is good.” We say this because our Lord has just given us a foretaste of the feast to come in heaven through the Lord’s Supper. As we begin our preparations for Thanksgiving and Christmas, may we always remember the preparations our God made for us in the suffering, death, and resurrection of our Lord Jesus.
The Lord be with you,
Pastor Grimenstein
Congregational Art Show - Friday, November 8, 2024 - LAST REMINDER
Zion’s 2024 Congregational Art Show is almost here!
Join us on Friday November 8th from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
In addition to great artwork by Zion members, which will include paintings, drawings, sculptures, photography, ceramics, fiber art, jewelry and more — you can also enjoy:
Wine
Hors d’oeuvres
Lemonade
Cookies
Live music by Zion members
Zion’s 2024 Congregational Art Show is almost here!
Join us on Friday November 8th from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
In addition to great artwork by Zion members, which will include paintings, drawings, sculptures, photography, ceramics, fiber art, jewelry and more — you can also enjoy:
Wine
Hors d’oeuvres
Lemonade
Cookies
Live music by Zion members
Janna’s 4th and Leopold’s 2nd Birthday Party
You’re invited to Janna’s 4th and Leopold’s 2nd Birthday Party
Sunday, November 17, 2024 strting at 3:00 p.m.
At Zion Lutheran Church, 3197 Washington Pike, Bridgeville, PA 15017
No Gifts Please
RSVP to Joanna Lee at deaconessjoanna@gmail.com or 828-514-2480
You’re invited to Janna’s 4th and Leopold’s 2nd BIRTHDAY PARTY
Sunday, November 17, 2024 strting at 3:00 p.m.
At Zion Lutheran Church, 3197 Washington Pike, Bridgeville, PA 15017
No Gifts Please
RSVP to Joanna Lee at deaconessjoanna@gmail.com or 828-514-2480