Vacation Bible School 2025 – July 7th - 11th
Vacation Bible School
Zion Lutheran Church, Bridgeville, PA
July 7-11, 2025 – 9:00-11:30
Ages: 4 years old (prior to 9/1/25) through 4th grade
FREE! 😊😊
At “Epic Australian Adventure” Vacation Bible School, kids will learn how Jesus calls, leads, teaches, saves, and sends us to share the Good News with others through five exciting Old & New Testament stories that trace God’s epic plan of salvation. Jesus is our Savior and faithful guide, who shows us the right way to go and guides us on the path of truth that leads to eternal life.
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.
Click the link below for complete details …
Vacation Bible School
Zion Lutheran Church, Bridgeville, PA
July 7-11, 2025 – 9:00-11:30
Ages: 4 years old (prior to 9/1/25) through 4th grade
FREE! 😊😊
At “Epic Australian Adventure” Vacation Bible School, kids will learn how Jesus calls, leads, teaches, saves, and sends us to share the Good News with others through five exciting Old & New Testament stories that trace God’s epic plan of salvation. Jesus is our Savior and faithful guide, who shows us the right way to go and guides us on the path of truth that leads to eternal life.
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.
Registration Details (DEADLINE 6/8)
Complete the online REGISTRATION FORM (one per each child in a family) no later than Sunday, June 8th.
VBS is FREE … 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 Deaconess Joanna Lee, VBS Asst. Director at 412-221-4776 ext. 204 or deaconess@zlcb.org, OR Susie Bishop, Reg. Coordinator, at 412-221-4776, ext. 203 or secretary@zlcb.org.
Vacation Bible School 2025 is Monday July 7th through Friday July 11th from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
We hope you can join us in the Australian outback! Volunteers are needed.
Volunteer Opportunities:
There are lots of opportunities to help in hands-on roles with kids, and with behind-the-scenes tasks! Volunteer all five days, or less to fit your schedule.
Use the VOLUNTEER NOW button below to help
Preview video of this years VBS theme!
Bulletin: Sunday March 30, 2025 + This Week at Zion
Download/view the latest bulletin. It’s filled with our hymns, the order of service, all the readings from scripture, prayer requests for family & friends, service participants, communion statement, about our worship, the schedule of events for this coming weeks, along with announcements, news updates, happenings, and more!
View the bulletin for Sunday, March 30, 2025
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THIS WEEK AT ZION
Saturday March 29
10:00 a.m. - Pittsburgh Circuit Forum
Sunday March 30
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 March 31
6:00 p.m. - Confirmation
6:00 p.m. - Grace Bell Choir Practice
7:00 p.m. - Confirmation
Tuesday April 1
6:15 p.m. - Faith Bell Choir
7:15 p.m. - Adult Choir
Wednesday April 2
Midweek Lenten Services - Week 4
2:00 p.m. - Mid-Week Lenten Worship Service
7:00 p.m. - Mid-Week Lenten Worship Service
(Service streamed on our YouTube channel)
Thursday April 3
6:00 p.m. - Adult Confirmation/Member Class (Additional Details)
7:00 p.m. - Elder’s Meeting
Friday April 4
7:00 p.m. - Women’s Ministry Bunco Night (Additional Details)
Saturday April 5
10:00 a.m. - Pittsburgh Circuit Forum
Sunday April 6
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)
CLICK THE UPCOMING EVENTS GRAPHIC to go directly to our UPCOMING EVENTS page
His is the Victory
‘His is the victory’ … Lutherans confess Christ at March for Life
On Jan. 24, LCMS Lutherans joined tens of thousands of other pro-life marchers at the 52nd annual March for Life in Washington, D.C.
The tone of this year’s march, the third since Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022, was somber, coming after repeated political losses for the pro-life cause in recent years. But in the wake of the first post-Roe pro-life victories at the polls in November, it was also hopeful. U.S. Vice-President J.D. Vance appeared in person at the pre-march rally, his first public appearance since taking the vicepresidential oath of office a few days earlier.
“As you all know, the event theme this year is ‘Life: Why We March,’ and there are obvious answers to the implicit question it poses. We march to protect the unborn. We march to proclaim and live out the sacred truth that every single child is a miracle and a gift from God,” said Vance in his address. “It is a joy and a blessing to fight for the unborn, to work for the unborn, and to march for life,” said Vance.
Click below to read the entire story …
Lutherans carry LCMS banners as the group passes the U.S. Supreme Court at the March for Life in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 24. (LCMS/Roy S. Askins)
‘His is the victory’ … Lutherans confess Christ at March for Life
By Stacey Eising, February 24, 2025
On Jan. 24, LCMS Lutherans joined tens of thousands of other pro-life marchers at the 52nd annual March for Life in Washington, D.C.
The tone of this year’s march, the third since Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022, was somber, coming after repeated political losses for the pro-life cause in recent years. But in the wake of the first post-Roe pro-life victories at the polls in November, it was also hopeful. U.S. Vice-President J.D. Vance appeared in person at the pre-march rally, his first public appearance since taking the vicepresidential oath of office a few days earlier.
“As you all know, the event theme this year is ‘Life: Why We March,’ and there are obvious answers to the implicit question it poses. We march to protect the unborn. We march to proclaim and live out the sacred truth that every single child is a miracle and a gift from God,” said Vance in his address. “It is a joy and a blessing to fight for the unborn, to work for the unborn, and to march for life,” said Vance.
Despite the changes in administration and the political losses and victories of recent years, the LCMS participants gathered in much the same spirit as they do every year: prayerfully, repentantly, to confess the truth of God’s Word about the sanctity of life, and the life He has for all in Christ. Lutherans carry LCMS banners as the group passes the U.S. Supreme Court at the March for Life in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 24. (LCMS/Roy S. Askins) Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison followed Vance on the rally stage, to give a short address and closing prayer.
“Why do we march? Because the blood of Jesus Christ, God’s Son, cleanses us from all our sins. Why do we march? Because many consciences in America have died, and we believe in resurrections, and we say, ‘Lazarus, come out,’” said Harrison from the stage.
This year, for the first time, the LCMS group was joined by a representative from the leadership of all 35 LCMS districts, including 22 district presidents.
“I’ve been to the national March for Life more than 20 times,” said the Rev. Christopher Esget, LCMS fifth vice-president and pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Alexandria, Va. “My first few years I saw it as a political statement. … I now see it as a confession that every life is valuable and a gift from God. … We’re testifying in the public square that there is something greater than politics — we’re setting the matter before God and peacefully ‘lifting high the cross,’ so to speak, to call the world to Jesus, in whom is life.”
Prior to the march, the LCMS group gathered, as usual, for the Divine Service at Immanuel. The Rev. Michael Mohr, LCMS Central Illinois District president, preached.
“Your place in God’s right-hand kingdom, robed in the perfect righteousness of Christ … frees your voice and your hands to labor — not for your own sake, but for the neighbor, in that good confession of whose they are: blood-bought, purchased, won, beloved. And for those who receive this Good News by faith — restored, justified, eternally alive. We are called to fight the good fight of the faith. … This fight is the battle won by our Lord Jesus Christ over sin, death and the power of the devil. His you are. His is the battle, and His is the victory.”
After the service and a brunch, the LCMS group traveled by buses to the march. With hymn verses and prayers printed on the backs of their signs, the group spent the march in prayer and singing.
Kerri Elizabeth Robinson, a high school senior and Immanuel member who played violin during the service, has joined in the march for several years.
“It’s equal parts joyful and solemn,” said Robinson. “It’s a lot of silence and reflection to think about the loss of life and the evil and the hurt that’s been done. And it’s also a lot of joy, in that God will do His will ultimately. … He’s going to come back, He’s going to purify the world, and every knee will bow. And so, looking forward to that, we can sing songs of joy, and also songs of mourning to remember those we’ve lost and those we will see again.” ...
Women’s Ministry: Upcoming Events
April 26th
Pittsburgh Zone Rally - St. John’s Millvale
May 15th
Zion Ladies’ Dinner - Location TBD
June 26-29
LWML Convention - Omaha, NE
September 19-21
District Fall Retreat - Campl Lutherlyn
Check your inbox for additional information on these upcoming events
April 26th
Pittsburgh Zone Rally - St. John’s Millvale
May 15th
Zion Ladies’ Dinner - Location TBD
June 26-29
LWML Convention - Omaha, NE
September 19-21
District Fall Retreat - Campl Lutherlyn
Check your inbox for additional information on these upcoming events
Easter Sunday Breakfast at Zion!
Join us for the Zion Easter Breakfast!
Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025
Join us in the Fellowship Hall in between services
Where do you fit:
Volunteers are needed to make egg casseroles (recipe & pan provided), help with set up, help with clean up, and help to serve.
RSVP on the sign up at the back of the church, or eMail: meganpasquini@hotmail.com
Join us for the Zion Easter Breakfast!
Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025
Join us in the Fellowship Hall in between services
Where do you fit:
Volunteers are needed to make egg casseroles (recipe & pan provided), help with set up, help with clean up, and help to serve.
RSVP on the sign up at the back of the church, or eMail: meganpasquini@hotmail.com
Ladies Bunco Night - Friday, April 4th
Ladies Bunco Night
Save the Date:
Friday, April 4, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
Bring an appetizer or dessert to share!
RSVP to Tracey Harris at tharris@zlcb.org by Wednesday, April 2nd!
So what’s Bunco?
Bunco is a dice game with twelve or more players, divided into groups of four, trying to score points while taking turns rolling three dice in a series of six rounds. A bunco is achieved when a person rolls three-of-a-kind and all three numbers match the round number which is decided at the beginning of the round. Video of how Bunco is played — WATCH NOW
No experience necessary!
Ladies Bunco Night
Save the Date:
Friday, April 4, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
Bring an appetizer or dessert to share!
RSVP to Tracey Harris at tharris@zlcb.org by Wednesday, April 2nd!
So what’s Bunco?
Bunco is a dice game with twelve or more players, divided into groups of four, trying to score points while taking turns rolling three dice in a series of six rounds. A bunco is achieved when a person rolls three-of-a-kind and all three numbers match the round number which is decided at the beginning of the round. Video of how Bunco is played — view below
No experience necessary!
VIDEO: Wednesday March 26, 2025 - Complete Service
Each service at Zion Lutheran Church (normally the first of our two services) is streamed LIVE on our YouTube channel. This includes Sunday’s, Wednesday’s, Lenten, Advent and special services. The entire service is streamed from beginning-to-end. Weddings and Funerals can also be streamed, if requested in advance.
View the Bulletin for Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Worship Service: 2:00 p.m. with Communion
Worship Service: 7:00 p.m. with Communion
All are welcome, bring a friend, neighbor or relative
Visit our YouTube channel — Click the red “subscribe” box, and then click on the “bell” next to that box to receive Live Streaming notifications. You must be logged into YouTube to activate these features.
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