Bulletin: Wednesday, September 17, 2025

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Worship Service: 2:00 p.m. with communion
Bible Study: 2:30 p.m. - Psalm 107 with Pastor Grimenstein
All are welcome, bring a friend, neighbor or relative

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Bridge Builders Outreach Event
South Fayette Community Day on Saturday, August 23rd was the site of Zion’s first Bridge Builders outreach event. We hosted a booth and met dozens of families, gave out treats and children’s Bible story books, provided information about our church and preschool, and engaged kids with a fun game. 

Thank you to the following “Bridge Builders” who made the day a huge success: Deaconess Joanna, Jim Oelschlager, Jon & Connie Canale, Tracey Johnson, Judy Bridges, Augie Bishop, Megan and Serenity Migyanko, Tom Erbrecht, Roger Diederich, and Sharon Barley. 

Wednesday’s at Zion - Psalms Bible Study

In the Psalms God speaks to us, His people. God speaks to us about many different topics in the Psalms like: His existence, the Messiah, forgiveness, doubt, thanksgiving and many more! Join us each Wednesday for worship at 2:00 p.m. followed by a 30 min. Bible Study (starting at 2:30 p.m.) as we study a different Psalm each week for a total of 12 weeks. God truly is speaking to us, come and hear what He is saying!

Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Psalm 107

1 Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good,
    for his steadfast love endures forever!
2 Let the redeemed of the Lord say so,
    whom he has redeemed from trouble[a]
3 and gathered in from the lands,
    from the east and from the west,
    from the north and from the south.

4 Some wandered in desert wastes,
    finding no way to a city to dwell in;
5 hungry and thirsty,
    their soul fainted within them.
6 Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble,
    and he delivered them from their distress.
7 He led them by a straight way
    till they reached a city to dwell in.
8 Let them thank the Lord for his steadfast love,
    for his wondrous works to the children of man!
9 For he satisfies the longing soul,
    and the hungry soul he fills with good things.

10 Some sat in darkness and in the shadow of death,
    prisoners in affliction and in irons,
11 for they had rebelled against the words of God,
    and spurned the counsel of the Most High.
12 So he bowed their hearts down with hard labor;
    they fell down, with none to help.
13 Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble,
    and he delivered them from their distress.
14 He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death,
    and burst their bonds apart.
15 Let them thank the Lord for his steadfast love,
    for his wondrous works to the children of man!
16 For he shatters the doors of bronze
    and cuts in two the bars of iron.

17 Some were fools through their sinful ways,
    and because of their iniquities suffered affliction;
18 they loathed any kind of food,
    and they drew near to the gates of death.
19 Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble,
    and he delivered them from their distress.
20 He sent out his word and healed them,
    and delivered them from their destruction.
21 Let them thank the Lord for his steadfast love,
    for his wondrous works to the children of man!
22 And let them offer sacrifices of thanksgiving,
    and tell of his deeds in songs of joy!

23 Some went down to the sea in ships,
    doing business on the great waters;
24 they saw the deeds of the Lord,
    his wondrous works in the deep.
25 For he commanded and raised the stormy wind,
    which lifted up the waves of the sea.
26 They mounted up to heaven; they went down to the depths;
    their courage melted away in their evil plight;
27 they reeled and staggered like drunken men
    and were at their wits' end.[b]
28 Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble,
    and he delivered them from their distress.
29 He made the storm be still,
    and the waves of the sea were hushed.
30 Then they were glad that the waters[c] were quiet,
    and he brought them to their desired haven.
31 Let them thank the Lord for his steadfast love,
    for his wondrous works to the children of man!
32 Let them extol him in the congregation of the people,
    and praise him in the assembly of the elders.

33 He turns rivers into a desert,
    springs of water into thirsty ground,
34 a fruitful land into a salty waste,
    because of the evil of its inhabitants.
35 He turns a desert into pools of water,
    a parched land into springs of water.
36 And there he lets the hungry dwell,
    and they establish a city to live in;
37 they sow fields and plant vineyards
    and get a fruitful yield.
38 By his blessing they multiply greatly,
    and he does not let their livestock diminish.

39 When they are diminished and brought low
    through oppression, evil, and sorrow,
40 he pours contempt on princes
    and makes them wander in trackless wastes;
41 but he raises up the needy out of affliction
    and makes their families like flocks.
42 The upright see it and are glad,
    and all wickedness shuts its mouth.

43 Whoever is wise, let him attend to these things;
    let them consider the steadfast love of the Lord.

President’s Perspective

Concordia Lutheran Ministries: A Ministry Worth Supporting! 
I want to take an opportunity to share some information about Concordia Lutheran Ministries (CLM), a valued partner in our shared mission of Christian care and compassion. Many of you may not be aware that we have four members of Zion -- Pastor, Paul Klemash, Bryan Kress, and I -- currently serving on various boards a CLM. Serving as volunteers are Barb Fisher at Concordia of the South Hills, in the Heath Center and the Memory Unit, and Tracey Johnson at Concordia Hospice of Washington. It’s a meaningful connection, and one that reflects our congregation’s support of this Christ-centered ministry. 

What Services Does Concordia Provide? 
Concordia offers a wide range of senior care and health services across western Pennsylvania and beyond. Here are just a few of their key areas of service: 

• Personal Care and Assisted Living: Compassionate support for daily living activities in a secure, homelike environment. 

• Memory Support: Specialized care for individuals with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, emphasizing dignity and quality of life. 

• Short-Term Rehabilitation: Skilled therapy services to help patients regain strength and independence after surgery, illness, or injury. 

• Home and Community Services: Including home health care, hospice, and palliative care, provide the comfort and familiarity of being at home. 

• Long-Term Skilled Nursing: Professional and faith-based care for residents requiring 24/7 nursing support. 

• Independent Living: Worry-free senior living communities for independent older adults.

Why Does This Matter to Us? 
As a member congregation, Zion and its members benefit from being part of a larger Lutheran ministry that puts faith into action. Individuals from member churches may have access to additional support and accommodation when services are needed. Concordia's work reflects the very values we hold dear: compassion, service, and Christian love. 

Can You Choose Concordia for Your Care? 
Yes, in many cases, you can request Concordia when you need services such as short-term rehabilitation, home health care, or hospice care. It’s always wise to let your physician or discharge planner know your preference sooner rather than later. 

Want to Learn More? 
To explore Concordia’s rich history and continued mission, visit this link: https://concordialm.org/blog/140-years-of-caring-concordia-s-history-of-service/ 

Final Thoughts 
Concordia is more than a healthcare provider; it’s a ministry that reflects the hands and feet of Christ in the world. Our congregation's involvement is a testament to the importance of faith-driven service. I’ve included a link to the CLM Guide to Services, which outlines all locations and home and community organizations: concordialm.org

God’s Blessings, 
Bob Schmidt 
Congregational President 

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Old Testament Reading -- Ezekiel 34:11-24 
“For thus says the Lord God: Behold, I, I myself will search for my sheep and will seek them out. As a shepherd seeks out his flock when he is among his sheep that have been scattered, so will I seek out my sheep, and I will rescue them from all places where they have been scattered on a day of clouds and thick darkness. And I will bring them out from the peoples and gather them from the countries, and will bring them into their own land. And I will feed them on the mountains of Israel, by the ravines, and in all the inhabited places of the country. I will feed them with good pasture, and on the mountain heights of Israel shall be their grazing land. There they shall lie down in good grazing land, and on rich pasture they shall feed on the mountains of Israel. I myself will be the shepherd of my sheep, and I myself will make them lie down, declares the Lord God. I will seek the lost, and I will bring back the strayed, and I will bind up the injured, and I will strengthen the weak, and the fat and the strong I will destroy. I will feed them in justice. 

“As for you, my flock, thus says the Lord God: Behold, I judge between sheep and sheep, between rams and male goats. Is it not enough for you to feed on the good pasture, that you must tread down with your feet the rest of your pasture; and to drink of clear water, that you must muddy the rest of the water with your feet? And must my sheep eat what you have trodden with your feet, and drink what you have muddied with your feet? 

“Therefore, thus says the Lord God to them: Behold, I, I myself will judge between the fat sheep and the lean sheep. Because you push with side and shoulder, and thrust at all the weak with your horns, till you have scattered them abroad, I will rescue my flock; they shall no longer be a prey. And I will judge between sheep and sheep. And I will set up over them one shepherd, my servant David, and he shall feed them: he shall feed them and be their shepherd. And I, the Lord, will be their God, and my servant David shall be prince among them. I am the Lord; I have spoken.” 

Epistle Reading -- 1 Timothy 1:12-17 
I thank him who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he judged me faithful, appointing me to his service, though formerly I was a blasphemer, persecutor, and insolent opponent. But I received mercy because I had acted ignorantly in unbelief, and the grace of our Lord overflowed for me with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost. But I received mercy for this reason, that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display his perfect patience as an example to those who were to believe in him for eternal life. To the King of ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen. 

The Holy Gospel according to St. Luke, the fifteenth chapter
Now the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear [Jesus]. And the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying, “This man receives sinners and eats with them.” 

So he told them this parable: “What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the open country, and go after the one that is lost, until he finds it? And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing. And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and his neighbors, saying to them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep that was lost.’ Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance. 

“Or what woman, having ten silver coins, if she loses one coin, does not light a lamp and sweep the house and seek diligently until she finds it? And when she has found it, she calls together her friends and neighbors, saying, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found the coin that I had lost.’ Just so, I tell you, there is joy before the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” 

Women’s Ministry: Upcoming Events

Zion’s Women’s Ministries Quarterly Meeting & Stamps fro Mission Night
Please note new date and time … Thursday, September 18th at 7:00 p.m. in Zion’s Fellowship Hall
Join us as we gather to hear God’s Word, clip stamps, and review our 2026 LWML mission grant proposal.