AUDIO: Announcements, Readings & Sermon for Sunday October 6, 2024

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Old Testament Reading -- Genesis 2:18–25 
Then the Lord God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.” So out of the ground the Lord God formed every beast of the field and every bird of the heavens and brought them to the man to see what he would call them. And whatever the man called every living creature, that was its name. The man gave names to all livestock and to the birds of the heavens and to every beast of the field. But for Adam there was not found a helper fit for him. So the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall upon the man, and while he slept took one of his ribs and closed up its place with flesh. And the rib that the Lord God had taken from the man he made into a woman and brought her to the man. Then the man said, 

“This at last is bone of my bones
and flesh of my flesh;
she shall be called Woman,
because she was taken out of Man.” 

Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh. And the man and his wife were both naked and were not ashamed. 

Epistle Reading -- Hebrews 2:1–13 
Therefore we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it. For since the message declared by angels proved to be reliable and every transgression or disobedience received a just retribution, how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was declared at first by the Lord, and it was attested to us by those who heard, while God also bore witness by signs and wonders and various miracles and by gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will. 

Now it was not to angels that God subjected the world to come, of which we are speaking. It has been testified somewhere, 

“What is man, that you are mindful of him,
or the son of man, that you care for him?
You made him for a little while lower than the angels;
you have crowned him with glory and honor,
putting everything in subjection under his feet.” 

Now in putting everything in subjection to him, he left nothing outside his control. At present, we do not yet see everything in subjection to him. But we see him who for a little while was made lower than the angels, namely Jesus, crowned with glory and honor because of the suffering of death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone. 

For it was fitting that he, for whom and by whom all things exist, in bringing many sons to glory, should make the founder of their salvation perfect through suffering. For he who sanctifies and those who are sanctified all have one origin. That is why he is not ashamed to call them brothers, saying, 

“I will tell of your name to my brothers;
in the midst of the congregation I will sing your praise.” 

And again, 

“I will put my trust in him.” 

And again, 

“Behold, I and the children God has given me.” 

The Holy Gospel according to St. Mark, the tenth chapter
Pharisees came up and in order to test [Jesus] asked, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?” He answered them, “What did Moses command you?” They said, “Moses allowed a man to write a certificate of divorce and to send her away.” And Jesus said to them, “Because of your hardness of heart he wrote you this commandment. But from the beginning of creation, ‘God made them male and female.’ ‘Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.’ So they are no longer two but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let not man separate.” 

And in the house the disciples asked him again about this matter. And he said to them, “Whoever divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery against her, and if she divorces her husband and marries another, she commits adultery.” 

And they were bringing children to him that he might touch them, and the disciples rebuked them. But when Jesus saw it, he was indignant and said to them, “Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God. Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.” And he took them in his arms and blessed them, laying his hands on them. 

Youth Group Gourmet Apples & Fudge Fundraiser

Just in time for Fall!
Youth Group Gourmet Apples & Fudge Fundraiser

With less than a year to go until the LCMS Youth Gathering in New Orleans, Zion youth are offering a SWEET fundraiser to help us get there! 

From now until October 14th, you can order a variety of gourmet caramel apples and fudge flavors. The treats are made by My Favorite Sweet Shoppe, a local, family-owned small business. 

Lots of flavors to choose from! 
See order forms on the Youth table as you leave church 

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4th Annual REFOR-FEST! ... Sunday October 27th

Join Us for Zion’s 4th Annual REFOR-FEST!
Sunday October 27, 2024
12 Noon - 3:00 p.m. … Rain or Shine

Catered German Meal!
Beer & Root Beer
Guessing Jars
Pastor’s Famous Bingo

Advance Tickets Required
Adults: $15
Kids (4-10 yrs.): $5
3 and Under: FREE
Purchase your tickets in the Narthex after Sunday Service
Questions: Contact events@zlcb.org

Bulletin: Sunday October 6, 2024

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THIS WEEK AT ZION

Saturday October 5
No Events Scheduled

Sunday October 6
LWML Sunday
8:00 a.m. — Worship Service with Communion
9:15 a.m. — Adult/Teen Bible Study & Sunday School
10:30 a.m. — Worship Service with Communion
(The 8:00 a.m. service streamed on our YouTube channel)

Monday October 7
6:00 p.m. - Grace Bell Choir Practice
6:00 p.m. - Confirmation Class - 2nd year
7:00 p.m. - Confirmation Class - 1nd year
7:00 p.m. - Board of Education Meeting
7:00 p.m. - Trustee’s Meeting

Tuesday October 8
6:15 p.m. - Faith Bell Choir Practice
7:15 p.m. - Adult Choir Practice

Wednesday October 9
2:00 p.m. - Mid-Week Worship Service with Communion
2:30 p.m. - 30 min. Bible Study - The Book of “Hebrews”
(The 2:00 p.m. service streamed on our YouTube channel)

Thursday October 10
6:00 p.m. - Adult Confirmation Class (additional details)
7:00 p.m. - Council Meeting

Friday October 11
No Events Scheduled

Saturday October 12
10:00 a.m. - LWML Pittsburgh Zone Rally at Zion (additional details)

Sunday October 13
8:00 a.m. — Worship Service with Communion
9:15 a.m. — Adult/Teen Bible Study & Sunday School
10:30 a.m. — Worship Service with Communion
(The 8:00 a.m. service streamed on our YouTube channel)

LCMS response to Hurricane Helene/Milton

Help give a strong LCMS response to Hurricane Helene/Milton
Make a charitable gift or Volunteer with the LCMS

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

At first it seemed like the damage from Hurricane Helene/Milton would be minimal. Our disaster responders breathed a sigh of relief.

Then the reports of significant damage in unexpected areas across the Southeast began rolling in.

The hurricane had caused severe flooding in the Tampa and St. Petersburg areas, and south-central Georgia experienced significant tree damage. In western North Carolina severe flooding caused road closures and widespread power and cellular outages, making communication difficult or impossible.

Your longstanding, joyful generosity towards LCMS Disaster Response means that Lutheran responders can act immediately when catastrophe strikes — right now, initial response efforts to Hurricane Helene/Milton are already underway.

There is much to be done. Thousands of people in North Carolina, Virginia, Georgia and Florida are all in need of meals and other basic supplies. In the days and weeks to come, debris must be cleaned up and fallen trees cleared away, and homes and businesses must be rebuilt.

LCMS Disaster Response is coordinating with the Southeastern District and the Florida-Georgia District to assess damage and coordinate response efforts in areas impacted by Hurricane Helene/Milton. Many Lutheran responders are already committed to meeting immediate and long-term needs.

Your gracious financial support will help these response efforts continue long into the future. Will you once again partner with LCMS Disaster Response?

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod is well-known and trusted when it comes to disaster response. By partnering with the LCMS, YOU play an important role in loving and caring for victims of Hurricane Helene/Milton, as well as supporting all future disaster response efforts.

Your generous gift today will enable LCMS Disaster Response to show the mercy, compassion and love of Jesus Christ to Hurricane Helene/Milton victims across the southeastern United States.

In Jesus,

Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison
President, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod

When the people of God supply generous offerings to LCMS Disaster Response, they provide a robust response of mercy to our neighbor in close proximity to God's Word and Sacrament. Will you once again support this program's vital work, positioning us to respond quickly and with vigor to this and future disasters?

Yes! I will help LCMS Disaster Response with a gift today.

Gifts made using the GIVE NOW button are restricted for LCMS Disaster Response Strategic Use.

Calling All Artists: Congregational Art Show - Friday, November 8, 2024

Zion’s 2024 Congregational Art Show
Will be held on Friday November 8th from 6:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.

• Confirmation Age and up for submissions

• Wine, Appetizers and Dessert - We will provide

• Music during event - Provided by members of the church

We’re announcing this now so you’ve got time to prepare existing artwork, or create new artwork in time for the show. This exhibit is being planned for the Fellowship Hall on Friday November 8, 2024. Paintings, drawings, sculptures, photography, ceramics, fiber art, art-form jewelry, and more may be submitted. It may be a current or past original works of art.

We’ve just posted the entry form here: ART SUBMISSION FORM

Pictured above in the slideshow are image from Zion’s last member art show in January of 2016.

Pick Your Free Copy of “Portals of Prayer”

Pick Your Free Copy of Portals of Prayer in the Narthex or in the Atrium
OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2024 ISSUE
Portals of Prayer is a favorite of readers looking for ways to stay in God's Word with easy, daily devotions.

A great way to start each day, readings feature a Bible passage, meditation, and prayer in an easy-to-read format. Portals of Prayer is great for personal devotions and can be used to open church meetings or Bible studies. Published in the convenient and popular pocket size, large-print, or digest editions. Published quarterly, authors change each month.

Portals of Prayer has been a source of strength and comfort since 1937.