AUDIO: Announcements, Readings & Sermon for Wednesday April 10, 2024

View the Bulletin for Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Worship Service: 2:00 p.m.
Bible Study: 2:30 p.m.
All are welcome, bring a friend, neighbor or relative

Exodus 24:1-18 
Then he said to Moses, “Come up to the LORD, you and Aaron, Nadab, and Abihu, and seventy of the elders of Israel, and worship from afar. Moses alone shall come near to the LORD, but the others shall not come near, and the people shall not come up with him.” 

Moses came and told the people all the words of the LORD and all the rules. And all the people answered with one voice and said, “All the words that the LORD has spoken we will do.” And Moses wrote down all the words of the LORD. He rose early in the morning and built an altar at the foot of the mountain, and twelve pillars, according to the twelve tribes of Israel. And he sent young men of the people of Israel, who offered burnt offerings and sacrificed peace offerings of oxen to the LORD. And Moses took half of the blood and put it in basins, and half of the blood he threw against the altar. Then he took the Book of the Covenant and read it in the hearing of the people. And they said, “All that the LORD has spoken we will do, and we will be obedient.” And Moses took the blood and threw it on the people and said, “Behold the blood of the covenant that the LORD has made with you in accordance with all these words.” 

Then Moses and Aaron, Nadab, and Abihu, and seventy of the elders of Israel went up, and they saw the God of Israel. There was under his feet as it were a pavement of sapphire stone, like the very heaven for clearness. And he did not lay his hand on the chief men of the people of Israel; they beheld God, and ate and drank. 

The LORD said to Moses, “Come up to me on the mountain and wait there, that I may give you the tablets of stone, with the law and the commandment, which I have written for their instruction.” So Moses rose with his assistant Joshua, and Moses went up into the mountain of God. And he said to the elders, “Wait here for us until we return to you. And behold, Aaron and Hur are with you. Whoever has a dispute, let him go to them.” 

Then Moses went up on the mountain, and the cloud covered the mountain. The glory of the LORD dwelt on Mount Sinai, and the cloud covered it six days. And on the seventh day he called to Moses out of the midst of the cloud. Now the appearance of the glory of the LORD was like a devouring fire on the top of the mountain in the sight of the people of Israel. Moses entered the cloud and went up on the mountain. And Moses was on the mountain forty days and forty nights. 

Luke 5:1-16 
On one occasion, while the crowd was pressing in on him to hear the word of God, he was standing by the lake of Gennesaret, and he saw two boats by the lake, but the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets. Getting into one of the boats, which was Simon's, he asked him to put out a little from the land. And he sat down and taught the people from the boat. And when he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.” And Simon answered, “Master, we toiled all night and took nothing! But at your word I will let down the nets.” And when they had done this, they enclosed a large number of fish, and their nets were breaking. They signaled to their partners in the other boat to come and help them. And they came and filled both the boats, so that they began to sink. But when Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, “Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord.” For he and all who were with him were astonished at the catch of fish that they had taken, and so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching men.” And when they had brought their boats to land, they left everything and followed him. 

While he was in one of the cities, there came a man full of leprosy. And when he saw Jesus, he fell on his face and begged him, “Lord, if you will, you can make me clean.” And Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him, saying, “I will; be clean.” And immediately the leprosy left him. And he charged him to tell no one, but “go and show yourself to the priest, and make an offering for your cleansing, as Moses commanded, for a proof to them.” But now even more the report about him went abroad, and great crowds gathered to hear him and to be healed of their infirmities. But he would withdraw to desolate places and pray. 

The Lord’s Prayer – The Fifth Petition 
What is the Fifth Petition? 
And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. 
What does this mean? 
We pray in this petition that our Father in heaven would not look at our sins, or deny our prayer because of them. We are neither worthy of the things for which we pray, nor have we deserved them, but we ask that He would give them all to us by grace, for we daily sin much and surely deserve nothing but punishment. So we too will sincerely forgive and gladly do good to those who sin against us.

Vacation Bible School 2024 … Coming Soon!

VBS week is set for July 22nd - 26th please mark your calendars! 
We thank Karen Kress for again volunteering to lead Vacation Bible School this year. The date for VBS week has been selected as July 22-26, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (time-tentative). Our program will be Concordia Publishing House's "Celebrate the Savior."

Volunteers are needed!!!
If you are interested in helping, please contact Karen at kkress5@gmail.com. There are lots of opportunities to help in hands-on roles with children, and with behind-the-scenes tasks!! 

VIDEO: Wednesday, April 10, 2024 - Complete Service

View the Bulletin for Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Worship Service: 2:00 p.m.
Bible Study: 2:30 p.m.
All are welcome, bring a friend, neighbor or relative

Bulletin: Wednesday April 10, 2024

View the Bulletin for Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Worship Service: 2:00 p.m.
Bible Study: 2:30 p.m.
All are welcome, bring a friend, neighbor or relative

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UPDATE: Deaconess Call … and Vote!

Thanks be to God, our search for a Deaconess at Zion is progressing nicely! In recent weeks Zion's Call Committee has reviewed documentation from seven candidates, and from there narrowed its search down to two. Most recently, on March 20th the Committee interviewed the two candidates. Following the interviews and much discussion, the committee unanimously chose one Deaconess to whom they would like to extend a call. 

As was shared previously at the January Voters Meeting, Zion’s Deaconess will focus on the following: 

• Creating a preschool outreach initiative; 
• Overseeing youth group programming; 
• Assisting with Women’s Ministry; 
• Creating new ways to minister to seniors, 

On Sunday, April 28th following the 10:30 service, a Voters' Meeting will be held during which the committee will recommend the candidate for approval by the congregation. Lunch will be served. 

Please make every effort to attend this important meeting and learn more about the Deaconess candidate. 

Open House: Concordia of the South Hills

April Open House Event
Sunday, April 14 and Monday, April 15, 2024 — 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Concordia offers the best in quality, security and value – and we’ll explain how we set ourselves apart in a brief informational session, followed by tours and delicious appetizers and refreshments. Registration is preferred, but walk-ins will be accepted. To RSVP, call the Director of Marketing, Christine Wahlen at 412-294-1351

Concordia of the South Hills was recently recognized as a top community by four agencies:

• “Best of the Best” Retirement Community: Obserer-Reporter

• “Best of the Best” Retirement Community: Tribune Review

• America’s Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities: Newsweek

• Best Short-Term Rehab Facilities: U.S. News & World Report

Join us at our open houses to learn about these awards and the security/peace of mind our community provides!

THE CONCORDIA DIFFERENCE
While there are many retirement communities to choose from in Pittsburgh, few offer the quality, security and incredible value that is found at Concordia. With so many of life’s hassles simplified and additional help available if needed, our residents enjoy a worry-free lifestyle that takes a lot of weight off their shoulders. We invite you to compare us to other communities — then come discover the difference Concordia could make in your life.

Food Bank Sunday - April 14, 2024

Food Bank Sunday - April 14, 2024
The April collection for the Bridgeville Area Food Bank is Sunday, April 14th. The “item of the month” is FRUIT (canned and dried). Items may be placed in the wicker receptacle in the narthex near the coat rack. You are welcome to help at the food bank every third Saturday of the month between 7:45 a.m. and 12 Noon at Bethany Presbyterian Church (contact Barb Oechslein for more information).