AUDIO: Announcements, Readings & Sermon for Wednesday November 22, 2023 [Thanksgiving Eve]
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Service Time: 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
No Bible Study This Week
All are welcome, bring a friend, neighbor or relative
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Old Testament Reading – Deuteronomy 8:1-10
“The whole commandment that I command you today you shall be careful to do, that you may live and multiply, and go in and possess the land that the LORD swore to give to your fathers. And you shall remember the whole way that the LORD your God has led you these forty years in the wilderness, that he might humble you, testing you to know what was in your heart, whether you would keep his commandments or not. And he humbled you and let you hunger and fed you with manna, which you did not know, nor did your fathers know, that he might make you know that man does not live by bread alone, but man lives by every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD. Your clothing did not wear out on you and your foot did not swell these forty years. Know then in your heart that, as a man disciplines his son, the LORD your God disciplines you. So you shall keep the commandments of the LORD your God by walking in his ways and by fearing him. For the LORD your God is bringing you into a good land, a land of brooks of water, of fountains and springs, flowing out in the valleys and hills, a land of wheat and barley, of vines and fig trees and pomegranates, a land of olive trees and honey, a land in which you will eat bread without scarcity, in which you will lack nothing, a land whose stones are iron, and out of whose hills you can dig copper. And you shall eat and be full, and you shall bless the LORD your God for the good land he has given you.
Epistle Reading – 1 Tim. 2:1-4
First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew, the fourth chapter.
Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. And after fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. And the tempter came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread.” But he answered, “It is written,
“‘Man shall not live by bread alone,
but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” . . .
Then the devil left him, and behold, angels came and were ministering to him.
Spare Change Sunday's for LCMS National Youth Gathering
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Spare Change Sundays
Every bit — large and small — helps our fundraising efforts for the LCMS National Youth Gathering!
Each Zion family may take a change container from the back of the sanctuary. Take the containers home to deposit spare change (or paper bills, if you prefer!) throughout the week. When you’re ready to turn-in your container of coins/bills, bring it to church any Sunday now through November 26th. Simply empty your container into the large collection jar in the back of the sanctuary labeled “Spare Change Sunday” … you can take it home again to refill, if you like. A little spare change from each us can go a long way in supporting our youth in their goal of attending the LCMS Youth Gathering in 2025! Questions? … please see Carrie Lemonovich or reach out to her at clemono-vich@yahoo.com or (412) 260-9344.
Youth in grades 8-12 sign-up for our GroupMe communications today! We will be using this as our primary way to communicate with youth and parents. Mark your calendars for our next monthly youth meeting/activity -- Sunday, November 19th 6-8 pm.
Zion youth enjoyed a seasonal devotion and pumpkin carving at the October meeting
Bulletin: Thanksgiving Eve/Wednesday November 22, 2023
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Service Time: 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
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All are welcome, bring a friend, neighbor or relative
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Welcome Ray Benjamin Ward
Recently Zion has been blessed to receive several new members into our church family. If you haven't had an opportunity to meet them yet, be sure to welcome them to our fellowship!
Ben is joined by his parents after he is received into membership at Zion in July.
Benjamin Ward was received as a Zion member on July 9th. Born in Minneapolis, MN in 1997, Ben has lived in Pittsburgh for 14 years and has enjoyed every moment. He graduated from Washington and Jefferson College in 2020, and currently works for a logistics company based in Moon Township. He enjoys spending time outdoors hiking and fishing, especially during the summer. Ben has three brothers, two of which live in Dallas with his parents. His oldest brother lives in Wheeling, WV with his two nieces and fiancé. "I really enjoyed the last few months visiting Zion and I'm happy to become a new member".
Welcome Ray and Sharon Barley
Recently Zion has been blessed to receive several new members into our church family. If you haven't had an opportunity to meet them yet, be sure to welcome them to our fellowship!
Ray & Sharon Barley became Zion members on Sunday, Oct. 29. Sharon is a Customer Service supervisor at Pittsburgh Airport, and a mom of one, grandmother of two. As one of six children herself, Sharon loves spending time and making memories with her closely-knit family. She also enjoys gardening, bird watching, and spreading God’s love and promises to all whom she meets. Ray is a retired military veteran (U.S. Coast Guard & U.S. Army); data scientist; and professional musician (classical, acoustic, and electric guitar; flute; Native American flute; bagpipes; recorder; drums, tympani, percussion—loves ‘em all!). Hobbies include amateur (ham) radio, traveling, exploring, and outdoor adventures. Why Zion? … Ray and Sharon appreciate the friendly environment. According to Ray, "Here, I’ve found a congregation of the most welcoming people guided by the most faithful & learned pastor, all of whom seem to fully embrace the solid theology of Confessional Lutheranism, the true nature of the Sacraments, and the inerrancy of the Scriptures.
Thanksgiving Offering: Save the Seminary Campaign
Wednesday’s offering (11/22/2023) will support the work of the Siberian Lutheran Mission Society
Siberian Evangelical Lutheran Church (a partner church of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod)
Save the Seminary Campaign
www.siberianlutheranmissions.org
www.facebook.com/siberianlutheranmissions
Zion will be designating all offerings at our Thanksgiving Eve Services to the Siberian Lutheran Mission Society's work of creating a seminary endowment. You may donate via check or cash in your envelope. Please make all checks payable to "Siberian Lutheran Mission Society." You may also mail your check to the church office or contribute online.
The Siberian Lutheran Mission Society is working to help support our Siberian Lutheran brethren. They raise funds to support the Pastoral Office in the Siberian Lutheran congregations. They also gather funds to purchase Communion kits, Altar ware, Bibles, VBS materials, and so forth.
Today, the Siberian Church and the seminary face a new threat as war brings death and destruction to Ukraine. The seminary in Novosibirsk is under stress on many levels. Students and their families are struggling under high inflation, the impending military draft, and anxiety over what the future holds.
According to Rev. Dr. Quill, Director of the Save the Seminary Campaign, "Now is the time to demonstrate our trust in the Lord's promise that the 'gates of hell shall not prevail against [His church]'. We will not cut and run, but instead redouble our efforts to complete the Save the Seminary Campaign endowment. Donations will continue to be safely invested in and managed by Lutheran financial foundations in the US".
Thanksgiving Eve Service Schedule
Join us Wednesday November 22nd at 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
for Thanksgiving Worship. All offerings given will support the Save the Seminary Campaign of the Siberian Lutheran Mission Society. This will be Zion's fifth year of supporting this vital mission with our Thanksgiving offerings.