Food Bank Sunday - December 10th
The December collection for the Bridgeville Area Food Bank is Sunday, Dec. 10th
The “items of the month” are Hot Drinks, but any non-perishable food item is appreciated. Items may be placed in the wicker receptacle in the narthex near the coat rack.
The number of families and elderly in need of assistance from the Food Bank is increasing each month. Please consider donating!
Please return your unwrapped Angel Tree gift with the gift tag attached no later than SUNDAY, DEC 10.
In Christ’s Service,
Barb Oechslein, Bridgeville Area Food Bank Rep.
VIDEO: Wednesday December 6, 2023 - Complete Service
View the Bulletin for Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Service Time: 2:00 p.m.
Service Time: 7:00 p.m.
Both services are the same, however the 7:00 p.m. service will feature an organist and hymns.
All are welcome, bring a friend, neighbor or relative
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AUDIO: Announcements, Readings & Sermon for Wednesday December 6, 2023
View the Bulletin for Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Service Time: 2:00 p.m.
Service Time: 7:00 p.m.
Both services are the same, however the 7:00 p.m. service will feature an organist and hymns.
All are welcome, bring a friend, neighbor or relative
From today’s Advent bulletin
LOOK UP! THE STAR OF PEACE DRAWS NEAR
The season of Advent is filled with the relentless seeking of things. Shopping is in full swing, and we hear the promise again and again: If we have all the right stuff, buy all the perfect gifts, attend all the posh parties, and decorate with all the trendy decorations, then we will feel complete and at peace. Counter this line of thinking with what God’s Word teaches us about contentment. The apostle Paul writes, “Now there is great gain in godliness with contentment, for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world. But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content” (1 Timothy 6:6–8). As we pause during this first week of Advent and pray for the Lord to stir up our hearts for the arrival of His Son, we remember the story of the ancient Magi, who followed the star and found contentment in the King who had been born to save them. Jesus now invites us also to follow Him and receive from Him that same peace, that “godliness with contentment,” which the Magi also received.
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First Reading – Leviticus 26:3-6
“If you walk in my statutes and observe my commandments and do them, then I will give you your rains in their season, and the land shall yield its increase, and the trees of the field shall yield their fruit. Your threshing shall last to the time of the grape harvest, and the grape harvest shall last to the time for sowing. And you shall eat your bread to the full and dwell in your land securely. I will give peace in the land, and you shall lie down, and none shall make you afraid. And I will remove harmful beasts from the land, and the sword shall not go through your land.
Second Reading – 1 Timothy 6:6-9
Now there is great gain in godliness with contentment, for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world. But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content. But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation, into a snare, into many senseless and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction.
Third Reading -- Matthew 2:1-2, 9-10
Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.”
After listening to the king, they went on their way. And behold, the star that they had seen when it rose went before them until it came to rest over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy.
Youth Group: BBQ Fundraiser coming in January!
Just in time for your Super Bowl celebration, Zion youth will be selling "ready-to-heat & eat" pulled pork, baby back ribs, and sauces from South Fayette company "Rib Raiser BBQ". Stay tuned!!
Monies raised will help with expenses for our trip to the 2025 LCMS Youth Gathering in New Orleans
Bulletin: Wednesday December 6, 2023
View the Bulletin for Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Service Time: 2:00 p.m.
Service Time: 7:00 p.m.
Both services are the same, however the 7:00 p.m. service will feature an organist and hymns.
All are welcome, bring a friend, neighbor or relative
From today’s Advent bulletin
LOOK UP! THE STAR OF PEACE DRAWS NEAR
The season of Advent is filled with the relentless seeking of things. Shopping is in full swing, and we hear the promise again and again: If we have all the right stuff, buy all the perfect gifts, attend all the posh parties, and decorate with all the trendy decorations, then we will feel complete and at peace. Counter this line of thinking with what God’s Word teaches us about contentment. The apostle Paul writes, “Now there is great gain in godliness with contentment, for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world. But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content” (1 Timothy 6:6–8). As we pause during this first week of Advent and pray for the Lord to stir up our hearts for the arrival of His Son, we remember the story of the ancient Magi, who followed the star and found contentment in the King who had been born to save them. Jesus now invites us also to follow Him and receive from Him that same peace, that “godliness with contentment,” which the Magi also received.
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Christmas and New Years Schedule
There will be three opportunities for Christmas worship at Zion:
Christmas Eve (Sunday 12/24) service at 2:00 p.m.
Christmas Eve (Sunday 12/24) service at 7:00 p.m.
Christmas Day (Monday 12/25) service at 10:00 a.m.
New Year’s Eve (Sunday 12/31) services at 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
PLEASE NOTE: Because Christmas Eve falls on a Sunday, there will be no morning services, or Sunday School on Sunday 12/24
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.; evening prelude at 6:00 pm. Come early to enjoy the beautiful sounds of this holy season!
Midweek Advent Services at Zion Lutheran Church
Mid-week Advent services begin Wednesday, December 6th at 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Join us as we prepare our hearts and minds for the birth of our Savior!
Advent Devotionals are now available in the black basket organizer near the door in the back of the sanctuary. Please take one.