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Acts 1:1-11 
In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, until the day when he was taken up, after he had given commands through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. He presented himself alive to them after his suffering by many proofs, appearing to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God. 

And while staying with them he ordered them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father, which, he said, “you heard from me; for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.” 

So when they had come together, they asked him, “Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” And when he had said these things, as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight. And while they were gazing into heaven as he went, behold, two men stood by them in white robes, and said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.” 

Ephesians 1:15-23 
For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him, having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his great might that he worked in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places, far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come. And he put all things under his feet and gave him as head over all things to the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all. 

Luke 24:44-53 
Then he said to them, “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms must be fulfilled.” Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures, and said to them, “Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer and on the third day rise from the dead, and that repentance for the forgiveness of sins should be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things. And behold, I am sending the promise of my Father upon you. But stay in the city until you are clothed with power from on high.” 

And he led them out as far as Bethany, and lifting up his hands he blessed them. While he blessed them, he parted from them and was carried up into heaven. And they worshiped him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy, and were continually in the temple blessing God. 

The Lord’s Prayer – The Conclusion
What is the Conclusion? 
For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen. 
What does this mean? 
This means that I should be certain that these petitions are pleasing to our Father in heaven, and are heard by Him; for He Himself has commanded us to pray in this way and has promised to hear us. Amen, amen means “yes, yes, it shall be so.” 

Women’s Summer Book Club

For Love of Family, by Terri Bentley
Link to the Amazon Book Store
(Terri is the guest speaker at our fall LWML Conference at Camp Pioneer in September)
Tuesday June 28, 2024
6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the home of Cheryl Debowski

The Saints of Whistle Grove, by Katie Schuermann
Link to the Amazon Book Store
(Katie wrote the Anthems of Zion series we read during our first summer book club meetings)
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the home of Tracey Johnson

Bring your thoughts and a snack to share!

Bulletin: Wednesday May 8, 2024

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Registration Open: Zion’s Vacation Bible School - July 22-26

Vacation Bible School Zion at Lutheran Church, Bridgeville, PA
July 22-26, 2024 • 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Ages -- 4 years old (prior to 9/1/24) through 4th grade
FREE!

In “Celebrate the Savior” Vacation Bible School, students will discover that our loving God has given us so much to celebrate—family, friends, food, and especially forgiveness through faith in Jesus, our Savior. As kids explore five key events in the life of Jesus from the Bible, they will discover how the love of Jesus fills us with joy!

Program Details

• VBS kids will be organized into either early childhood or elementary crews. Each crew will have 6-10 children per crew and two crew leaders.

• We'll enjoy Bible stories, crafts, games, snacks and lively music as we celebrate God’s gifts.

• Bring a plain white, cotton t-shirt for your child for a crafting project!

Registration Details (DEADLINE 6/22)

• Complete the online REGISTRATION FORM (one per each child in a family) no later than Saturday, June 22nd.

• VBS is FREE this year … no fees to attend!

• In order to ensure the best VBS experience for all children, the number of “crews” is limited, so be sure to register early to reserve your spot.

Visit Zion’s website at www.zlcb.org/VBS for important information.
Questions??? Contact Karen Kress, VBS Director, at 618-534-5718, or kkress5@gmail.com OR Susie Bishop, Registration Coordinator, at 412-221- 4776, ext. 203 or secretary@zlcb.org.

President’s Perspective

We really are Special -- Chosen -- Blessed -- Called!!! 
Sunday, May 19th is Pentecost. This special day marks the time when God sent the Holy Spirit to mankind. When you look into a mirror, you're looking at the temple in which the Holy Spirit is working and comforting you. The machinations of the secular world shouldn't plant fear in your heart. We have only to fear God, and like the Psalmist says in chapter 34, "I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears." Again in chapter 34 we read, "The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and delivers them." So, as we watch the secular world devolve into chaos and strife, remain committed to your faith in God our Savior. "Oh, fear the Lord, you his saints, for those who fear him have no lack!" 

Being baptized with the Spirit makes us special. It isn't an accident you were baptized in the Triune God. It's a blessing and God chose you to receive this blessing. Christ called us to go into the world and teach the Gospel, baptize people into the church and like Christian Soldiers, to go "marching as to war" (as the song goes), to fight the good fight against the foe. Those are our marching orders so-to-speak. We can't be insular and timid as a church body. 

The blessing of Pentecost and the Holy Spirit can be seen in Romans, Chapter 8. Please read that chapter to re-familiarize yourselves with life lived in the Spirit. Verse 9 reads, "You, however, are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if in fact the spirit of God dwells in you." Living a life that is spiritual, rather than worldly, is something that God wants us to do individually and together as the body of Christ-- the church. In verse 28 we read, "And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose." That's us. He chose us to work for Him in the world to spread the Gospel and baptize people and save souls. Go, teach, baptize. Spread the Gospel. 

Hopefully, as our church here at Zion proceeds through history, we will fulfill the work expected of us toward the Great Commission. We'll proceed fearlessly and with purpose, proclaiming boldly that He is risen and lay the cross in front of the doubters and skeptics -- we preach Christ crucified. Pray for the Christians on earth and our LCMS, District and Zion. Amen. 

-- Paul Klemash 

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