Three Opportunities for Christmas Worship at Zion
There will be three opportunities for Christmas worship at Zion:
Christmas Eve (Wednesday 12/24) service at 2:00 p.m.
Christmas Eve (Wednesday 12/24) service at 7:00 p.m.
Christmas Day (Thursday 12/25) service at 10:00 a.m.
A Prelude of special Christmas music will be played prior to the start of each Christmas Eve Worship Service. The afternoon prelude will begin at 1:30 p.m.; while the evening prelude begins at 6:00 pm. Come early to enjoy the beautiful sounds of this holy season!
There will be three opportunities for Christmas worship at Zion:
Christmas Eve (Wednesday 12/24) service at 2:00 p.m.
Christmas Eve (Wednesday 12/24) service at 7:00 p.m.
Christmas Day (Thursday 12/25) service at 10:00 a.m.
A Prelude of special Christmas music will be played prior to the start of each Christmas Eve Worship Service. The afternoon prelude will begin at 1:30 p.m.; while the evening prelude begins at 6:00 pm. Come early to enjoy the beautiful sounds of this holy season!
Attention all musicians!
We are looking for people to perform for prelude at the 2:00 and 7:00pm services on Christmas Eve. If you are interested in performing, please email Mark Killinger at Killingermued@hotmail.com with the following information: Which service you plan to attend, and the name and duration of the piece. If you are interested and available to perform at both services, please indicate that as well. Thanks!
New Year’s Eve (Wednesday 12/31) services at 2:00 & 7:00 p.m.
Merry Christmas, Pastor, Deaconess & Staff
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.
In the envelope marked Pastor insert either cash or a check made out to Pastor Edward Grimenstein.
In the envelope marked Deaconess insert either cash or a check made out to Joanna Lee.
In the envelope marked Staff, please insert cash only. Monies collected will be distributed between six staff members: Susie Bishop (Office Admin), Jim Oelschlager (Custodian), John Migyanko (Treasurer), Mark Killinger (Music Director), Sandra Quinlan (Lead Organist), and Doug Krantz (Asst. Organist).
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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.
In the envelope marked Pastor insert either cash or a check made out to Pastor Edward Grimenstein.
In the envelope marked Deaconess insert either cash or a check made out to Joanna Lee.
In the envelope marked Staff, please insert cash only. Monies collected will be distributed between six staff members: Susie Bishop (Office Admin), Jim Oelschlager (Custodian), John Migyanko (Treasurer), Mark Killinger (Music Director), Sandra Quinlan (Lead Organist), and Doug Krantz (Asst. Organist).
You may deposit the envelopes in the large collection box in the Narthex up until Christmas Eve; hower, please make every effort to return your envelopes by Sunday, December 20th.
We also want to gratefully acknowledge our Preschool Staff. Zion members Tracey Harris .(Preschool Director), Kari Gresh (Asst. to the Director) and Barb Oechslein (STEM Curriculum Leader), Marian Oelschlager (Teacher’s Aide), and Tevia Grimenstein (Enrichment Teacher) -- together with 14 additional teachers and aides in the classrooms - diligently share Christ's love with hundreds of children each week. Their efforts are vital to Zion's mission, and they have received a Christmas gift from the operating budget of the preschool, thus are not included in the church staff collection.
On behalf of the congregation, we thank you for your generosity in donating toward the Christmas gift for Pastor, Joanna, and the Staff.
Merry Christmas,
The Board of Elders
Bill Bishop, Jon Dever, Roger Diederich, Tom Erbrecht, Jim Neill, Sam Garloff & Mike Kroeger
Spiritual Conversations: Part 4 of 4 Videos
PART 4 of 4
The Eager Conversationalist/Spiritual Conversation Curve Workshops
Drawing on Barna Group data contained in the 2018 monograph Spiritual Conversations in the Digital Age, Lutheran Hour Ministries is offering two workshops: the first, Eager Conversationalists, examines spiritual conversations. It offers insights to help us become more intentional-more eager-to engage in spiritual conversations with others. The second, The Spiritual Conversation Curve, offers help in getting past conversational hurdles. This is possible when we focus on someone’s “spiritual posture,” so as not to impose a conversation that’s forced or ill-timed.
Special Downloads for Part 4 of 4:
Download: Curve Graphic
Click the graphic above to watch part 4
PART 4 of 4
The Eager Conversationalist/Spiritual Conversation Curve Workshops
Drawing on Barna Group data contained in the 2018 monograph Spiritual Conversations in the Digital Age, Lutheran Hour Ministries is offering two workshops: the first, Eager Conversationalists, examines spiritual conversations. It offers insights to help us become more intentional-more eager-to engage in spiritual conversations with others. The second, The Spiritual Conversation Curve, offers help in getting past conversational hurdles. This is possible when we focus on someone’s “spiritual posture,” so as not to impose a conversation that’s forced or ill-timed.
Special Downloads for Part 4 of 4:
Download: Curve Graphic
These are the same downloads that were included with part 1
Download: Eager Profile Inventory
December 2025/January 2026 Newsletter
December 2025/January 2026 Newsletter
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December 2025/January 2026 Newsletter
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Spiritual Conversations: Part 3 of 4 Videos
PART 3 of 4
The Eager Conversationalist/Spiritual Conversation Curve Workshops
Technology and rapid cultural shifts, including the impact of social media, have redefined the ways we communicate and have altered the face of evangelism. Spiritual Conversations in the Digital Age focuses on this shifting definition of evangelism and the perceptions of faith sharing from both sides of the conversation: the sharer and the hearer. Through this research, church leaders can coach Christians to be effective in sharing the unchanging Good News in the digital age.
Download: Eager Profile Inventory
Download: Eager Activities Suggestion List
Download: Spiritual Conversation Curve
VISIT: Spiritual Conversation Page on Zion Lutheran Church’s Website
Click to watch part 3 of 4
PART 3 of 4
The Eager Conversationalist/Spiritual Conversation Curve Workshops
Technology and rapid cultural shifts, including the impact of social media, have redefined the ways we communicate and have altered the face of evangelism. Spiritual Conversations in the Digital Age focuses on this shifting definition of evangelism and the perceptions of faith sharing from both sides of the conversation: the sharer and the hearer. Through this research, church leaders can coach Christians to be effective in sharing the unchanging Good News in the digital age.
Download: Eager Profile Inventory
Download: Eager Activities Suggestion List
Download: Spiritual Conversation Curve
VISIT: Spiritual Conversation Page on Zion Lutheran Church’s Website
Spiritual Conversations: Part 2 of 4 Videos
PART 2 of 4
The Eager Conversationalist/Spiritual Conversation Curve WorkshopsDrawing on Barna Group data contained in the 2018 monograph Spiritual Conversations in the Digital Age, Lutheran Hour Ministries is offering two workshops: the first, Eager Conversationalists, examines spiritual conversations. It offers insights to help us become more intentional-more eager-to engage in spiritual conversations with others. The second, The Spiritual Conversation Curve, offers help in getting past conversational hurdles. This is possible when we focus on someone’s “spiritual posture,” so as not to impose a conversation that’s forced or ill-timed.
Download: Eager Profile Inventory
PART 2 of 4
The Eager Conversationalist/Spiritual Conversation Curve Workshops
Drawing on Barna Group data contained in the 2018 monograph Spiritual Conversations in the Digital Age, Lutheran Hour Ministries is offering two workshops: the first, Eager Conversationalists, examines spiritual conversations. It offers insights to help us become more intentional-more eager-to engage in spiritual conversations with others. The second, The Spiritual Conversation Curve, offers help in getting past conversational hurdles. This is possible when we focus on someone’s “spiritual posture,” so as not to impose a conversation that’s forced or ill-timed.
Download: Eager Profile Inventory
2025 Poinsettia Order Form
Poinsettia Order Form:
Every year we decorate our altar area with poinsettias at Christmas. The flowers are purchased by members and friends to remember special people in their lives.
The poinsettias will be displayed on Christmas Eve. You may pick them up after the 7 pm service, or the Christmas Day service. Please, remove only the number of flowers you ordered.
The flowers may be ordered until Sunday, December 7th. Payment must accompany your order. Place this order form with payment in the Poinsettia Collection Box on the narthex desk. Do not place in the offering plate. If you have any questions please call the office at 412-221-4776 ext. 203, or email secretary@zlcb.org.
Every year we decorate our altar area with poinsettias at Christmas. The flowers are purchased by members and friends to remember special people in their lives.
The poinsettias will be displayed on Christmas Eve. You may pick them up after the 7 pm service, or the Christmas Day service. Please, remove only the number of flowers you ordered.
The flowers may be ordered until Sunday, December 7th. Payment must accompany your order. Place this order form with payment in the Poinsettia Collection Box on the narthex desk. Do not place in the offering plate. If you have any questions please call the office at 412-221-4776 ext. 203, or email secretary@zlcb.org.