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. 

Bible Study This Sunday 11/17/2024

This Sunday in Bible Study
Our guest will be Lutheran missionary Hannah Hester, who will speak to us about her service in Chiayi, Taiwan. As business administrator, she assists the Asia region business manager with supporting LCMS missionaries behind-the-scenes. While living and working in Chiayi, Hannah also works to build relationships with local Taiwanese brothers and sisters in Christ.

From the LCMS Website
Hannah Hester serves the Lord as a missionary in the Asia region, based in Chiayi, Taiwan. As business administrator, she assists the Asia region business manager with supporting LCMS missionaries behind-the-scenes. While living and working in Chiayi, Hannah also works to build relationships with local Taiwanese brothers and sisters in Christ.

Hannah was raised in Walnut, Iowa. She attended Concordia University, Nebraska, Seward, Neb., where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in mathematics, a Bachelor of Science in secondary education, and her Lutheran Teacher Diploma. She has previous experience in the mission field working as an ESL Bible teacher and a foreign liaison at Concordia Middle School, Taiwan. In her free time, Hannah enjoys reading, playing music and playing volleyball.

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News from the Preschool

Road Rally 2024
We held our annual Road Rally in October which is always so much fun. It’s one of two fundraisers we do during the year. The children bring anything with wheels: bikes, scooters, big-wheels, strollers … literally anything that moves. We tally the amount of laps they do around the cross in the front circle, and cheer them on to victory! 

The children have also been learning that Jesus is with them everywhere they go. He’s with them in school, at the park, at night time, and … during the Road Rally! Meet Addison and Isla. Aren’t they cute? They both chose to bring a baby stroller to push during the road rally, and look who they are pushing … JESUS! 

When asked who is in the stroller, Addison said “Jesus is with me”. Isla stopped several times to make sure “Jesus” was all strapped in and safe. She did not want him to fall out. 

While they are just starting to hear about Jesus, both at home and at school, their simple understanding of “Jesus is with me everywhere I go” is just so pure and precious. 

– Tracey Harris 

VIDEO: Wednesday November 13, 2024

View the Bulletin for Wednesday, November 13, 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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AUDIO: Readings & Sermon for Wednesday November 13, 2024

View the Bulletin for Wednesday, November 13, 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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Jeremiah 26:1-19 
In the beginning of the reign of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah, king of Judah, this word came from the LORD: “Thus says the LORD: Stand in the court of the LORD's house, and speak to all the cities of Judah that come to worship in the house of the LORD all the words that I command you to speak to them; do not hold back a word. It may be they will listen, and every one turn from his evil way, that I may relent of the disaster that I intend to do to them because of their evil deeds. You shall say to them, ‘Thus says the LORD: If you will not listen to me, to walk in my law that I have set before you, and to listen to the words of my servants the prophets whom I send to you urgently, though you have not listened, then I will make this house like Shiloh, and I will make this city a curse for all the nations of the earth.’” 

The priests and the prophets and all the people heard Jeremiah speaking these words in the house of the LORD. And when Jeremiah had finished speaking all that the LORD had commanded him to speak to all the people, then the priests and the prophets and all the people laid hold of him, saying, “You shall die! Why have you prophesied in the name of the LORD, saying, ‘This house shall be like Shiloh, and this city shall be desolate, without inhabitant’?” And all the people gathered around Jeremiah in the house of the LORD. 

When the officials of Judah heard these things, they came up from the king's house to the house of the LORD and took their seat in the entry of the New Gate of the house of the LORD. Then the priests and the prophets said to the officials and to all the people, “This man deserves the sentence of death, because he has prophesied against this city, as you have heard with your own ears.” 

Then Jeremiah spoke to all the officials and all the people, saying, “The LORD sent me to prophesy against this house and this city all the words you have heard. Now therefore mend your ways and your deeds, and obey the voice of the LORD your God, and the LORD will relent of the disaster that he has pronounced against you. But as for me, behold, I am in your hands. Do with me as seems good and right to you. Only know for certain that if you put me to death, you will bring innocent blood upon yourselves and upon this city and its inhabitants, for in truth the LORD sent me to you to speak all these words in your ears.” 

Then the officials and all the people said to the priests and the prophets, “This man does not deserve the sentence of death, for he has spoken to us in the name of the LORD our God.” And certain of the elders of the land arose and spoke to all the assembled people, saying, “Micah of Moresheth prophesied in the days of Hezekiah king of Judah, and said to all the people of Judah: ‘Thus says the LORD of hosts, 

“‘Zion shall be plowed as a field;
Jerusalem shall become a heap of ruins,
and the mountain of the house a wooded height.’ 

Did Hezekiah king of Judah and all Judah put him to death? Did he not fear the LORD and entreat the favor of the LORD, and did not the LORD relent of the disaster that he had pronounced against them? But we are about to bring great disaster upon ourselves.” 

Matthew 26:20-35 
When it was evening, he reclined at table with the twelve. And as they were eating, he said, “Truly, I say to you, one of you will betray me.” And they were very sorrowful and began to say to him one after another, “Is it I, Lord?” He answered, “He who has dipped his hand in the dish with me will betray me. The Son of Man goes as it is written of him, but woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would have been better for that man if he had not been born.” Judas, who would betray him, answered, “Is it I, Rabbi?” He said to him, “You have said so.” 

Now as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, “Take, eat; this is my body.” And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, saying, “Drink of it, all of you, for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. I tell you I will not drink again of this fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom.” 

And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives. Then Jesus said to them, “You will all fall away because of me this night. For it is written, ‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’ But after I am raised up, I will go before you to Galilee.” Peter answered him, “Though they all fall away because of you, I will never fall away.” Jesus said to him, “Truly, I tell you, this very night, before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times.” Peter said to him, “Even if I must die with you, I will not deny you!” And all the disciples said the same. 

The Lord’s Prayer – The First Petition 
What is the First Petition? 
Hallowed be Thy name. 
What does this mean? 
God’s name is certainly holy in itself, but we pray in this petition that it may be kept holy among us also. 
How is God’s name kept holy? 
God’s name is kept holy when the Word of God is taught in its truth and purity, and we, as the children of God, also lead holy lives according to it. Help us to do this, dear Father in heaven! But anyone who teaches or lives contrary to God’s Word profanes the name of God among us. Protect us from this, heavenly Father! 

“Life Together Digest” with Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, LCMS President

In this Life Together Digest, the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS), encourages the church to take time to celebrate its pastors, deaconesses, teachers and other rostered workers throughout the year. “It’s not easy working for the church many times. We’re all sinners,” Harrison said. “But your teachers … and pastors and directors of various ministries will all appreciate so much your demonstrations of love. Please reach out to them in a wonderful way and use these dates to do it.” Learn more about church worker appreciation at reporter.lcms.org/2024/a-year-church-worker-appreciation/, and view this month’s Life Together Digest at https://mailchi.mp/lcms/life-together...