AUDIO: Readings & Sermon for Wednesday, November 26, 2025
This audio-only file includes all the readings from scripture, along with the sermon — and when available, the announcements, adult choir, men’s choir, and/or bell choir. Also posted along with the audio file is the text for all the scripture readings, and a link to the current bulletin, and our YouTube channel if you prefer to watch the LIVE Stream.
THANKSGIVING EVE
View the Bulletin for Wednesday, November 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.
Archive of AUDIO “Readings & Sermons”
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Old Testament Reading – Deuteronomy 8:1-10
“The whole commandment that I command you today you shall be careful to do, that you may live and multiply, and go in and possess the land that the LORD swore to give to your fathers. And you shall remember the whole way that the LORD your God has led you these forty years in the wilderness, that he might humble you, testing you to know what was in your heart, whether you would keep his commandments or not. And he humbled you and let you hunger and fed you with manna, which you did not know, nor did your fathers know, that he might make you know that man does not live by bread alone, but man lives by every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD. Your clothing did not wear out on you and your foot did not swell these forty years. Know then in your heart that, as a man disciplines his son, the LORD your God disciplines you. So you shall keep the commandments of the LORD your God by walking in his ways and by fearing him. For the LORD your God is bringing you into a good land, a land of brooks of water, of fountains and springs, flowing out in the valleys and hills, a land of wheat and barley, of vines and fig trees and pomegranates, a land of olive trees and honey, a land in which you will eat bread without scarcity, in which you will lack nothing, a land whose stones are iron, and out of whose hills you can dig copper. And you shall eat and be full, and you shall bless the LORD your God for the good land he has given you.
Epistle Reading – 1 Tim. 2:1-4
First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew, the fourth chapter
Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. And after fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. And the tempter came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread.” But he answered, “It is written,
“‘Man shall not live by bread alone,
but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” . . .
Then the devil left him, and behold, angels came and were ministering to him.
Free Daily Devotionals for Advent
Free Advent Devotional Booklets
As a part of the 2025 Advent series, Every Heart Prepare, these daily devotions connect our common Christmas decorations with our anticipation of Jesus’ birth. From December 1st to January 6th, take time to ponder these profound readings featuring Scripture, a short message, and a prayer.
Free copies available at the entrances to Zion Lutheran Church, Bridgeville, PA.
Free Advent Devotional Booklets
As a part of the 2025 Advent series, Every Heart Prepare, these daily devotions connect our common Christmas decorations with our anticipation of Jesus’ birth. From December 1st to January 6th, take time to ponder these profound readings featuring Scripture, a short message, and a prayer.
Free copies available at the entrances to Zion Lutheran Church, Bridgeville, PA.
2026 Offering Envelopes
The 2026 Offering Envelopes are available on the table in the back of the sanctuary ... grab yours today! All members have envelopes, except those who contribute online.
The 2026 Offering Envelopes are available on the table in the back of the sanctuary ... grab yours today! All members have envelopes, except those who contribute online.
Bulletin: Wednesday, November 26, 2025
THANKSGIVING EVE
View the Bulletin for Wednesday, November 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.
Archive of AUDIO “Readings & Sermons”
Archive of VIDEO “Complete Service”
Archive of BULLETINS
THANKSGIVING EVE
View the Bulletin for Wednesday, November 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.
Archive of AUDIO “Readings & Sermons”
Archive of VIDEO “Complete Service”
Archive of BULLETINS
Don’t Miss the Poinsettia Order Deadline
The Last Day to Order Poinsettia’s for 2025 is Sunday, December 7th
Every year we decorate our altar area with poinsettias at Christmas. The flowers are purchased by members and friends to remember special people in their lives.
The poinsettias will be displayed on Christmas Eve. You may pick them up after the 7 pm service, or the Christmas Day service. Please, remove only the number of flowers you ordered.
The flowers may be ordered until Sunday, December 7th. Payment must accompany your order. Place this order form with payment in the Poinsettia Collection Box on the narthex desk. Do not place in the offering plate. If you have any questions please call the office at 412-221-4776 ext. 203, or email secretary@zlcb.org.
The Last Day to Order Poinsettia’s for 2025 is Sunday, December 7th
Every year we decorate our altar area with poinsettias at Christmas. The flowers are purchased by members and friends to remember special people in their lives.
The poinsettias will be displayed on Christmas Eve. You may pick them up after the 7 pm service, or the Christmas Day service. Please, remove only the number of flowers you ordered.
The flowers may be ordered until Sunday, December 7th. Payment must accompany your order. Place this order form with payment in the Poinsettia Collection Box on the narthex desk. Do not place in the offering plate. If you have any questions please call the office at 412-221-4776 ext. 203, or email secretary@zlcb.org.
Lutherans Engage - Fall 2025 Issue (Free)
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Lutherans Engage - Fall 2025 Issue
On any given Sunday at many LCMS congregations, older members smile at the antics of the youngest Lutherans, while people from different backgrounds join together in worship and then mingle over coffee cake or donuts.
In the various stories in the Fall 2025 issue of Lutherans Engage the World, the same kinds of scenes are playing out. “[The] children of God come in all ages, shapes and forms,” we are reminded in a feature story about how three congregations care for their shut-in and homebound members. In the Update, Mercy Moment and Spotlight articles, we see how the church welcomes young people. And in the features about two thriving Chinese ministries and outreach in Italy, we learn how all kinds of people are finding a home — an “eternal family,” according to Pastor Andy Wu — in the LCMS. To God be the glory.
DOWNLOAD THE FREE
Lutherans Engage - Fall 2025 Issue
On any given Sunday at many LCMS congregations, older members smile at the antics of the youngest Lutherans, while people from different backgrounds join together in worship and then mingle over coffee cake or donuts.
In the various stories in the Fall 2025 issue of Lutherans Engage the World, the same kinds of scenes are playing out. “[The] children of God come in all ages, shapes and forms,” we are reminded in a feature story about how three congregations care for their shut-in and homebound members. In the Update, Mercy Moment and Spotlight articles, we see how the church welcomes young people. And in the features about two thriving Chinese ministries and outreach in Italy, we learn how all kinds of people are finding a home — an “eternal family,” according to Pastor Andy Wu — in the LCMS. To God be the glory.
Thanksgiving Offerings Supports …
Your Thanksgiving Offering will help Support Sergiu Trifa
Sergiu Trifa is a native Romanian currently in his third year at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, IN with the goal of becoming a Lutheran pastor. He's the son of Rev. Sorin-Horia Trifa, a Romanian pastor who works with the LCMS. His story is one of faith in action, most notably his mission work in Romania, where in 2022, he led thousands of Ukrainian refugees from their war torn communities to safety in Romania.
In order to support Sergiu's journey toward becoming a pastor, Zion will be designating all offerings at our Thanksgiving Eve Services to his educational expenses. The cost associated with pursuing a seminary degree in Pastoral Studies is formidable, and is sometimes a severe obstacle for students. It is our hope that we can support this amazing young man, as part of our broader efforts to support the development of more full-time church workers for our Lutheran congregations!
You may donate via check or cash in your envelope. Please make checks payable to “Zion Lutheran Church”, with “Thanksgiving” in the memo line. You may also mail your check to the church office or contribute online.
Your Thanksgiving Offering will help Support Sergiu Trifa
Sergiu Trifa is a native Romanian currently in his third year at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, IN with the goal of becoming a Lutheran pastor. He's the son of Rev. Sorin-Horia Trifa, a Romanian pastor who works with the LCMS. His story is one of faith in action, most notably his mission work in Romania, where in 2022, he led thousands of Ukrainian refugees from their war torn communities to safety in Romania.
In order to support Sergiu's journey toward becoming a pastor, Zion will be designating all offerings at our Thanksgiving Eve Services to his educational expenses. The cost associated with pursuing a seminary degree in Pastoral Studies is formidable, and is sometimes a severe obstacle for students. It is our hope that we can support this amazing young man, as part of our broader efforts to support the development of more full-time church workers for our Lutheran congregations!
You may donate via check or cash in your envelope. Please make checks payable to “Zion Lutheran Church”, with “Thanksgiving” in the memo line. You may also mail your check to the church office or contribute online.