AUDIO: Announcements, Readings & Sermon for Wednesday January 3, 2024
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Worship Service: 2:00 p.m.
Bible Study: 2:30 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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Isaiah 63:7-14
I will recount the steadfast love of the LORD,
the praises of the LORD,
according to all that the LORD has granted us,
and the great goodness to the house of Israel
that he has granted them according to his compassion,
according to the abundance of his steadfast love.
For he said, “Surely they are my people,
children who will not deal falsely.”
And he became their Savior.
In all their affliction he was afflicted,
and the angel of his presence saved them;
in his love and in his pity he redeemed them;
he lifted them up and carried them all the days of old.
But they rebelled
and grieved his Holy Spirit;
therefore he turned to be their enemy,
and himself fought against them.
Then he remembered the days of old,
of Moses and his people.
Where is he who brought them up out of the sea
with the shepherds of his flock?
Where is he who put in the midst of them
his Holy Spirit,
who caused his glorious arm
to go at the right hand of Moses,
who divided the waters before them
to make for himself an everlasting name,
who led them through the depths?
Like a horse in the desert,
they did not stumble.
Like livestock that go down into the valley,
the Spirit of the LORD gave them rest.
So you led your people,
to make for yourself a glorious name.
Luke 2:21-40
And at the end of eight days, when he was circumcised, he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
And when the time came for their purification according to the Law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, “Every male who first opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord”) and to offer a sacrifice according to what is said in the Law of the Lord, “a pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.” Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ. And he came in the Spirit into the temple, and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the Law, he took him up in his arms and blessed God and said,
“Lord, now you are letting your servant depart in peace,
according to your word;
for my eyes have seen your salvation
that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples,
a light for revelation to the Gentiles,
and for glory to your people Israel.”
And his father and his mother marveled at what was said about him. And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is opposed (and a sword will pierce through your own soul also), so that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed.”
And there was a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was advanced in years, having lived with her husband seven years from when she was a virgin, and then as a widow until she was eighty-four. She did not depart from the temple, worshiping with fasting and prayer night and day. And coming up at that very hour she began to give thanks to God and to speak of him to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.
And when they had performed everything according to the Law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. And the child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom. And the favor of God was upon him.
The Lord’s Prayer – The First Petition
What is the First Petition?
Hallowed be They 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!
Bulletin: Wednesday January 3, 2024
View the Bulletin for Wednesday, January 3, 2023
Worship Service: 2:00 p.m.
Bible Study: 2:30 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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Taking Down the Christmas Decorations
Join us Saturday January 6th @ 10:00 a.m. to take down Christmas decorations in the sanctuary and Fellowship Hall. Your help is much appreciated, as many hands make light work!
A sign-up sheet is in the Narthex.
We Mourn the Loss of Judy Meier (Update)
Saturday, January 30th, 1943 - Saturday, December 30th, 2023
Judith Ann "Judy" Meier
Obituary from BEINHAUERS
Age 80, of Peters Township, peacefully passed away at her home on Saturday, December 30, 2023 with her family by her side. Beloved wife of Ron Meier for 57 beautiful years; loving mother of James (Alysha) Meier and Jason (Haylei) Meier; proud grandmother, “MeMaw” to Sierra, Savanna, Roman, Brandon, Meadow and Isla; caring sister of the late Tony Rajer. Earlier in life, Judy was a homemaker and stayed home to raise their two sons. After her boys were grown she enjoyed her job as a merchandiser for over 12 years at American Greeting Cards. When Judy wasn’t working, she loved to work outside in her garden. Judy was a lady who loved to have fun and was an avid Green Bay Packers Fan! Judy will be remembered for her radiant smile, always being able to make others laugh, and most of all love of family, especially her grandchildren. Her grandkids were the true light of her life. She will be dearly missed by all.
Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUERS. Friends and Family are welcome at 2828 Washington Rd. McMurray, 724-941-3211 on Friday, January 5th 2-4PM and 6-8PM.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday 11AM at Zion Lutheran Church, 3197 Washington Pike, Bridgeville, PA 15017. Interment is private. Memorial contributions may be made to Family Hospice.
Update on Call Status from Pastor Grimenstein
Dear Members of Zion,
As you are aware, I received a call to serve as pastor of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Abilene, Texas. After receiving input from Zion’s Board of Elders, my family and fellow clergy, I have decided to decline the call to serve Our Savior.
Tevia and I are very thankful for the love and care Zion provides to our entire family as I serve this congregation. By God’s grace, it is my hope to continue serving Zion with Christ’s blessed Word and life-giving sacraments for many years to come.
The Lord be with you,
Pastor Grimenstein
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Adult Confirmation Classes & Refresher Class on the Basics of the Faith
Interested in becoming a member?
Pastor Grimenstein will be starting an Adult Confirmation Class on Thursday, January 11th at 6:00 p.m. for those interested in learning more about the Lutheran faith who are considering church membership. The class is also open to current members interested in a "refresher" on the basics of the faith. The class will meet every Thursday from 6:00-6:45 for six weeks and will cover topics ranging from Baptism to the Ten Commandments.
Please email Zion secretary Susie Bishop secretary@zlcb.org to let her know you’re interested in joining the class.