VIDEO: Sunday, October 19, 2025 - Complete Service
Each service at Zion Lutheran Church (normally the first of our two Sunday services) is streamed LIVE on our YouTube channel. These streams are for 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.
STEWARDSHIP: You are a Gift
You are a Gift
Lutheran Hour Ministries Daily Devotions, Sep 17, 2025, by Dr. Kari Vo
Ephesians 4:7-16 But grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of Christ’s gift. Therefore it says, “When He ascended on high He led a host of captives, and He gave gifts to men.” (In saying, “He ascended,” what does it mean but that He had also descended into the lower regions, the earth? He who descended is the One who also ascended far above all the heavens, that He might fill all things.) And He gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ, so that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro by the waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by human cunning, by craftiness in deceitful schemes. Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into Him who is the Head, into Christ, from whom the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped, when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love.
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You are a Gift
Lutheran Hour Ministries Daily Devotions, Sep 17, 2025, by Dr. Kari Vo
Ephesians 4:7-16 But grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of Christ’s gift. Therefore it says, “When He ascended on high He led a host of captives, and He gave gifts to men.” (In saying, “He ascended,” what does it mean but that He had also descended into the lower regions, the earth? He who descended is the One who also ascended far above all the heavens, that He might fill all things.) And He gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ, so that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro by the waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by human cunning, by craftiness in deceitful schemes. Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into Him who is the Head, into Christ, from whom the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped, when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love.
I don’t know if you’ve ever thought of yourself this way, but according to the Holy Spirit, you are a gift! You are one of the many gifts that Jesus gave to His church as described in this Bible reading. Every one of us has a function in the body of Christ, even if we don’t realize what it is yet—apostles and prophets and evangelists, yes, but also pastors and teachers, givers and caregivers, those who know how to keep administration running smoothly, those who encourage, those who pray, those who notice when someone else is not in church and check on them to be sure they’re okay—even those who know where the mop is, and who make sure to restock the toilet paper!
And Jesus gave you to the church out of love. He gave His life for you, to set you free from death and evil, and to make you a child of God, living forever with the life of your resurrected Savior. And now that you belong to Jesus, He intends to use you to help the whole body of Christ grow up and mature. He put you here for a purpose: to help all of us as we listen to Jesus, our Head, and grow up in Him, more and more united in faith and love.
This may sound like fancy words to describe the very humble things that you actually do in your life—but these are the words of the Holy Spirit speaking through Paul, so we know they are true. Don’t downgrade your role in the life of the church. You matter, because Jesus has given us you. You are needed.
WE PRAY:
Dear Lord, show me how I can serve You, and thank You for giving me this privilege! Amen.
– from your Stewardship Committee (please contact Mike Kroeger, 832-651-7295 or Michael.K.Kroeger@gmail.com) if you have any comments, questions, or suggestions.
We Mourn the Loss of Mary Hutula
It has pleased the Lord to call unto Himself our sister in Christ, Mary Hutula.
Please include Mary's husband, Dave, and their family in your prayers. May God comfort them with the promise of eternal life in Him.
Funeral arrangements are pending. Additional details will be posted as they become available.
It has pleased the Lord to call unto Himself our sister in Christ, Mary Hutula.
Please include Mary's husband, Dave, and their family in your prayers. May God comfort them with the promise of eternal life in Him.
Funeral arrangements are pending. Additional details will be posted as they become available.
Bulletin: Sunday, October 19, 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, October 19, 2025
Archive of AUDIO “Readings & Sermons”
Archive of VIDEO “Complete Service”
Archive of Bulletins
THIS WEEK AT ZION
Saturday October 18
No events scheduled
Sunday October 19
Voter’s Meeting
8:00 a.m. — Worship Service with Communion
9:15 a.m. — Voters’ Meeting & Sunday School
10:30 a.m. — Worship Service with Communion
(The 8:00 a.m. service streamed on our YouTube channel)
Monday October 20
6:00 p.m. - 1st Year Confirmation Class
7:00 p.m. - 2nd Year Confirmation Class
Tuesday October 21
6:15 p.m. - Bell Choir
7:15 p.m. - Adult Choir
Wednesday October 22
2:00 p.m. - Midweek Worship Servcie with Communion
2:30 p.m. - 30-min. Bible Study; Psalms
(Service streamed on our YouTube channel)
Thursday October 23
No events scheduled
Friday October 24
7:00 p.m. - Women’s Bunco Night (Additional Details)
Saturday October 25
No events scheduled
Sunday October 26
REFORFEST
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
REFORFEST Following 2nd Service (Additional Details)
(The 8:00 a.m. service streamed on our YouTube channel)
CLICK THE UPCOMING EVENTS GRAPHIC to go directly to our UPCOMING EVENTS page
5th Annual Reforfest
Join Us for Zion’s 5th Annual Reforfest
October 26th after the 2nd Service
Catered German Meal
Beer & Root Beer
Guessing Jars
Pastor’s Famous Bingo
Advance Tickets Required
$15 - Adults
$5 - Kids (4-10 years)
Free - Children 3 & under
Questions?
E-mail Megan Pasquini at meganpasquini@hotmail.com
Join Us for Zion’s 5th Annual Reforfest
October 26th after the 2nd Service
Catered German Meal
Beer & Root Beer
Guessing Jars
Pastor’s Famous Bingo
Advance Tickets Required
$15 - Adults
$5 - Kids (4-10 years)
Free - Children 3 & under
Questions?
E-mail Megan Pasquini at meganpasquini@hotmail.com
Ladies Fall Bunco Night - Friday, Oct. 24th
Ladies Fall Bunco Night
Friday, October 24, 2025 @ 6:30 p.m.
Zion’s Fellowship Hall
Bring an appetizer or dessert to share
RSVP to Tracey Harris … tharris@zlcb.org by Sunday, October 19th
Ladies Fall Bunco Night
Friday, October 24, 2025 @ 6:30 p.m.
Zion’s Fellowship Hall
Bring an appetizer or dessert to share
RSVP to Tracey Harris … tharris@zlcb.org by Sunday, October 19th
SAVE THE DATE:
Thursday, November 20
Christmas Crafting in Zion’s Fellowship Hall
Sunday, December 14
Annual Ornament Exchange @ Napoli’s, Bridgeville
Upcoming Sunday School News
Christmas season special activities
Tess Carter has again graciously agreed to produce the children's Christmas video. Starting in October, children will be "borrowed" from their classes to do the recording. And by early November, Mark Killinger will start to work with the children for their Christmas song performance at late service. Both of these are targeted for December 21, which is also the date for the Sunday School party. We all look forward to the video and the performance, so please make sure your children are there for Sunday School.
Adult Bible/Teen Bible Study
Adults and youth 7th grade and older are invited to the Fellowship Hall for Pastor's fascinating bible studies. All are welcome - bagels, donuts and coffee provided. Sunday School and Adult/Teen Bible Study are from 9:15-10:15 am.
Please Mark Your Calendars!
Sunday, Dec 21, 2025
SS Christmas Party at 9:15
Christmas Video shown after both services
Christmas Song Performance during Late Service
Christmas season special activities
Tess Carter has again graciously agreed to produce the children's Christmas video. Starting in October, children will be "borrowed" from their classes to do the recording. And by early November, Mark Killinger will start to work with the children for their Christmas song performance at late service. Both of these are targeted for December 21, which is also the date for the Sunday School party. We all look forward to the video and the performance, so please make sure your children are there for Sunday School.
Adult Bible/Teen Bible Study
Adults and youth 7th grade and older are invited to the Fellowship Hall for Pastor's fascinating bible studies. All are welcome - bagels, donuts and coffee provided. Sunday School and Adult/Teen Bible Study are from 9:15-10:15 am.
Please Mark Your Calendars!
Sunday, Dec 21, 2025
SS Christmas Party at 9:15
Christmas Video shown after both services
Christmas Song Performance during Late Service