Easter Flower’s at Zion

Easter Flowers Donated By:

• Shane & Sandy Bryant (2) -- In Memory of Paul D. Hayes 

• Mike & Cheryl Debowski (2) -- In Honor of our Risen Lord 

• Sam & Joanne Garloff (2) -- In Memory of Sam’s grand- mother, Evelyn; and Joanne’s brother, Michael 

• John & Katie Gielarowski (3) -- In Honor of Christ’s saving grace and immeasurable love 

• David & Nyomin Hatok (2) -- In Memory of loved ones 

• Clara Hayes (1) — In Memory of Carl Schmidt 

• Paul & Terry Hayes (2) -- In Memory of Paul D. Hayes, and Beatrice & Bob Johnson 

• Janet Hesse (2) -- In memory of loved ones 

• Paul & Nancy Klemash (2) -- In Memory of loves ones, and in Honor of grandson Daniel’s 1st Easter 

• Gene & Sharon Koop (1) -- In Memory of our daughter 

• Brent & Marianne Miller (2) -- In Memory of Marianne’s best friend, Darlene; and dear parents Ray & Millie Thielet, and Bill & Margaret Miller 

• Wayne & Barb Oechslein (1) -- In Memory of loved ones 

• Oelschlager Family (1) -- In Memory of loved ones 

• Mary Lou Rilee (2) -- In Memory of loved ones 

VIDEO: Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025 - Complete Service

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AUDIO: Readings & Sermon for Easter Sunday - April 20, 2025

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Old Testament Reading -- Isaiah 65:17–25 
“Behold, I create new heavens
and a new earth,
and the former things shall not be remembered
or come into mind. 
But be glad and rejoice forever
in that which I create;
for behold, I create Jerusalem to be a joy,
and her people to be a gladness.
I will rejoice in Jerusalem
and be glad in my people;
no more shall be heard in it the sound of weeping
and the cry of distress.
No more shall there be in it
an infant who lives but a few days,
or an old man who does not fill out his days,
for the young man shall die a hundred years old,
and the sinner a hundred years old shall be accursed.
They shall build houses and inhabit them;
they shall plant vineyards and eat their fruit.
They shall not build and another inhabit;
they shall not plant and another eat;
for like the days of a tree shall the days of my people be,
and my chosen shall long enjoy the work of their hands.
They shall not labor in vain
or bear children for calamity,
for they shall be the offspring of the blessed of the Lord,
and their descendants with them.
Before they call I will answer;
while they are yet speaking I will hear.
The wolf and the lamb shall graze together;
the lion shall eat straw like the ox,
and dust shall be the serpent’s food.
They shall not hurt or destroy
in all my holy mountain,”
says the Lord. 

Epistle Reading -- 1 Corinthians 15:19–26 
If in this life only we have hoped in Christ, we are of all people most to be pitied. 

But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. For as by a man came death, by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive. But each in his own order: Christ the firstfruits, then at his coming those who belong to Christ. Then comes the end, when he delivers the kingdom to God the Father after destroying every rule and every authority and power. For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. The last enemy to be destroyed is death. 

The Holy Gospel according to St. Luke, the twenty-fourth chapter
On the first day of the week, at early dawn, they went to the tomb, taking the spices they had prepared. And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they went in they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. While they were perplexed about this, behold, two men stood by them in dazzling apparel. And as they were frightened and bowed their faces to the ground, the men said to them, “Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen. Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men and be crucified and on the third day rise.” And they remembered his words, and returning from the tomb they told all these things to the eleven and to all the rest. Now it was Mary Magdalene and Joanna and Mary the mother of James and the other women with them who told these things to the apostles, but these words seemed to them an idle tale, and they did not believe them. But Peter rose and ran to the tomb; stooping and looking in, he saw the linen cloths by themselves; and he went home marveling at what had happened. 

Choir -- The Festal Day is Here (8 am) 

Life Together with President Harrison

March Life Together Digest with Pres. Harrison
In this Life Together Digest, the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS), speaks on both loss and celebration in the Synod. Our heavenly Father has recently called home two of His servants in Christ: author and former LCMS Vice-President Rev. Dr. Paul L. Maier and former LCMS President Rev. Dr. Robert T. Kuhn. We thank God for their service to our Lord. Harrison also shares ways to serve the church. Whether it is short term or long term, domestic or international, there are many opportunities for those who wish to get involved. He asks that you pray for our Synod and ask the Lord to raise up church workers as we continue to expand the kingdom of God through the work of the Holy Spirit. “The Gospel is the power of God unto salvation. … His words are events,” Harrison says. View this month’s Life Together Digest at https://mailchi.mp/lcms/life-together...

In Memoriam: Florence Boehme

In Memoriam: Florence Boehme
It has pleased the Lord to call unto Himself on March 9th our sister in Christ, Flo Boehme. A funeral was held at Zion on March 18th. May the Lord comfort Tracey and John Coyle, Christa and Dallas Blayney, and the rest of her family with the assurance of eternal life in Him. 

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Concordia Lutheran Ministries: Spring Fling Fundraiser

COMING UP ROSES
Concordia Lutheran Ministries 2025 Spring Fling Luncheon
Saturday, May 17, 2025 at the Butler Country Club
310 Country Club Lane, Butler, PA 16002 at 10:00 a.m.
$20 per person

Basket Auction, Mystery Bags, Shopping (cloths and accessories)

Lunch Menu
Chicken Romano, Sour Cream and Chive Whipped Potatoes, Glazed Baby Carrots, Triple Layer Lemon Shortcake

Entertainment
Freeport Area High School Music Performance

All proceeds benefit the Concordia Lutheran Ministries Good Samaritan Endowment Fund, providing charitable care to residents and patients in need.

Seating is limited … no tickets will be sold at the door.
RSVP to Tevia Grimenstein at grmnstns@live.com by April 23, 2025

Pay by cash or check … make checks payable to Zion Lutheran Church, with “SLM Spring Fling” in the memo line.

Bulletin: Easter Sunday - April 20, 2025 + This Week at Zion

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THIS WEEK AT ZION
Please note: There are Bibles, Handmade Wooden Wall Crosses and Pocket New Testaments/Psalms on a table in the back of the Sanctuary. They are free to anyone who would like to have them for home use, or to give as gifts!

Saturday April 19
No Events Scheduled

Sunday April 20
EASTER SUNDAY
8:00 a.m. — Worship Service with Communion
9:15 a.m. — Easter Breakfast in Fellowship Hall
10:30 a.m. — Worship Service with Communion
(The 8:00 a.m. service streamed on our YouTube channel)

Monday April 21
No Events Scheduled

Tuesday April 22
6:15 p.m. - Faith Bell Choir
7:15 p.m. - Adult Choir

Wednesday April 23
No Events Scheduled

Thursday April 24
6:00 p.m. - Adult Confirmation Class

Friday April 25
No Events Scheduled

Saturday April 26
10:00 a.m. - LWML Spring Zone Rally, St. John’s Milvale

Sunday April 27
8:00 a.m. — Worship Service with Communion
9:15 a.m. — Voter’s Meeting & Youth Sunday School
10:30 a.m. — Worship Service with Communion
(The 8:00 a.m. service streamed on our YouTube channel)

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