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Pastor's Corner

The Word of our God Will Stand Forever
-- Isaiah 40:8

It seems like this time of year change is literally in the air. The summer clothes are slowly being swapped out for sweaters and jackets. The clothes we wear are changing.

Take a drive around town and a quick glance will show you the trees are all starting to change. The dark shades of green are being swapped out for bright oranges and reds which will quickly turn to brown, dry up, and fall off. The leaves are changing. On that same drive, you can notice other changes, some less pleasant. The metallic finish on cars slowly changes where water and salt hit. Metal, so strong and lasting, is rusting. Even something as strong as metal is changing.

And an even more morbid sight to see is the dead deer carcasses littering the side of the roads. Deer that once frolicked are lying motionless. Their bodies dried up weeks, maybe even months ago, and all that is left is a pile of bones, skin and fur. Even the animals are changing.

Change is everywhere this time of year. It reminds us that change in life is always inevitable. Nothing is frozen in time. Nothing lasts forever. Nothing has been left untouched by the Fall into Sin. But there is one thing that remains unchanging through every change we see in life – the Word of our God (Isaiah 40:8). And this Word is the gospel Jesus Himself speaks to you; the promise that your sins are forgiven by His sacrifice and that even the changing of life into death will have no effect on His grip over you and your life. The Word of the Lord stands forever! Remind yourself of this because we desperately need to remember it.

Clothes may change but . . . the word of our God will stand forever.
Leaves may change but . . . the word of our God will stand forever.
Metal may change but . . . the word of our God will stand forever.
Even life may change but . . . the word of our God will stand forever!

Lots of change this time of year. But no matter what you see, and whenever you see change, please remind yourself that one thing will never change in your life. The word of our God will stand forever!

-- Pastor Grimenstein

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AUDIO: Announcements, Readings & Sermon for Sunday October 1, 2023

View the bulletin for Sunday, October 1, 2023
8:00 a.m.. - Worship Service with Communion
9:00 a.m. - Adult/Teem Bible Study, and Sunday School
10:30 a.m. - Worship Service with Communion
(The 8:00 a.m. service streamed on our YouTube channel)
All are welcome

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Old Testament Reading -- Ezekiel 18:1–4, 25–32
The word of the Lord came to me: “What do you mean by repeating this proverb concerning the land of Israel, ‘The fathers have eaten sour grapes, and the children’s teeth are set on edge’? As I live, declares the Lord God, this proverb shall no more be used by you in Israel. Behold, all souls are mine; the soul of the father as well as the soul of the son is mine: the soul who sins shall die. . . .

“Yet you say, ‘The way of the Lord is not just.’ Hear now, O house of Israel: Is my way not just? Is it not your ways that are not just? When a righteous person turns away from his righteousness and does injustice, he shall die for it; for the injustice that he has done he shall die. Again, when a wicked person turns away from the wickedness he has commied and does what is just and right, he shall save his life. Because he considered and turned away from all the transgressions that he had committed, he shall surely live; he shall not die. Yet the house of Israel says, ‘The way of the Lord is not just.’ O house of Israel, are my ways not just? Is it not your ways that are not just?

“Therefore I will judge you, O house of Israel, every one according to his ways, declares the Lord God. Repent and turn from all your transgressions, lest iniquity be your ruin. Cast away from you all the transgressions that you have committed, and make yourselves a new heart and a new spirit! Why will you die, O house of Israel? For I have no pleasure in the death of anyone, declares the Lord God; so turn, and live.”

Epistle Reading -- Philippians 2:1-4; 14-18
If there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. . . .

Do all things without grumbling or questioning, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, holding fast to the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I may be proud that I did not run in vain or labor in vain. Even if I am to be poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrificial offering of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all. Likewise you also should be glad and rejoice with me.

The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew, the twenty-first chapter
When [Jesus] entered the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came up to him as he was teaching, and said, “By what authority are you doing these things, and who gave you this authority?” Jesus answered them, “I also will ask you one question, and if you tell me the answer, then I also will tell you by what authority I do these things. The baptism of John, from where did it come? From heaven or from man?” And they discussed it among themselves, saying, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ he will say to us, ‘Why then did you not believe him?’ But if we say, ‘From man,’ we are afraid of the crowd, for they all hold that John was a prophet.” So they answered Jesus, “We do not know.” And he said to them, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things.

“What do you think? A man had two sons. And he went to the first and said, ‘Son, go and work in the vineyard today.’ And he answered, ‘I will not,’ but afterward he changed his mind and went. And he went to the other son and said the same. And he answered, ‘I go, sir,’ but did not go. Which of the two did the will of his father?” They said, “The first.” Jesus said to them, “Truly, I say to you, the tax collectors and the prostitutes go into the kingdom of God before you. For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes believed him. And even when you saw it, you did not afterward change your minds and believe him.”

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Did You Know it's Pastor Appreciation Month?

October is Pastor Appreciation Month!
October is a great time to bless Pastor Grimenstein and family in gratitude for the many ways they bless Zion! 

“‘And I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding. Jeremiah 3:15 

Pastor’s Mailing Address:
3199 Washington Pike
Bridgevillle, PA 15017

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Pittsburgh Zone LWML Fall Rally

Please RSVP by October 6th to Tevia if Interested: grmnstns@live.com

Pittsburgh Zone LWML Fall Rally
Zion Lutheran Church – Lawrenceville
237 37the St., Pittsburgh, PA 15201 - Parking lot just below the Church

Saturday October 14, 2023
Registration begins at 10:00 a.m.
Meeting starts at 10:30 a.m.
Cost $10
To register, contact Mary Lehocky at 724-601-2744 or marylehocky@hotmail.com by October 8th

Speaker: Dee Grzyb, LWML Eastern District President “What’s Your Why” and “The Treasure Hunt for LWML Resources”

Lunch followed by Zone business meeting and Eastern District 2024 convention meeting.

Ingathering: Heritage Community Initiatives
classroom supplies: crayons, markers, colored pencils, glue sticks, tape; diapers 6 weeks to toddler; boys and girls underwear and socks for 2-5 year olds.

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Bulletin: Sunday October 1, 2023

View the bulletin for Sunday, October 1, 2023
8:00 a.m.. - Worship Service with Communion
9:00 a.m. - Adult/Teem Bible Study, and Sunday School
10:30 a.m. - Worship Service with Communion
(The 8:00 a.m. service streamed on our YouTube channel)
All are welcome

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Saturday September 30
No events scheduled

Sunday October 1
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
11:45 a.m. - Youth Group Parent/Student Meeting
(The 8:00 a.m. service streamed on our YouTube channel)

Monday October 2
6:00 p.m. - 1st Year Confirmation
6:30 p.m. - Faith Bell Choir Practice
7:00 p.m. - 2nd Year Confirmation

Tuesday October 3
6:30 p.m. - Grace Bell Choir Practice
7:30 p.m. - Adult Choir Practice

Wednesday October 4
2:00 p.m. - Mid-Week Worship Service with Communion
2:30 p.m. - Bible Study (30 min.)
(The 2:00 p.m. Worship Service will be streamed on our YouTube channel)

Thursday October 5
6:00 p.m. - Adult Confirmation Class
7:00 p.m. - Elders Meeting

Friday October 6
No events scheduled

Saturday October 7
No events scheduled

Sunday October 8
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
(The 8:00 a.m. service streamed on our YouTube channel)

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