Audio: Readings & Sermon for Sunday, January 11, 2026

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Old Testament Reading -- Isaiah 42:1–9 
Behold my servant, whom I uphold,
my chosen, in whom my soul delights;
I have put my Spirit upon him;
he will bring forth justice to the nations.
He will not cry aloud or lift up his voice,
or make it heard in the street; 
a bruised reed he will not break,
and a faintly burning wick he will not quench;
he will faithfully bring forth justice.
He will not grow faint or be discouraged
till he has established justice in the earth;
and the coastlands wait for his law.
Thus says God, the Lord,
who created the heavens and stretched them out,
who spread out the earth and what comes from it,
who gives breath to the people on it
and spirit to those who walk in it:
“I am the Lord; I have called you in righteousness;
I will take you by the hand and keep you;
I will give you as a covenant for the people,
a light for the nations,
to open the eyes that are blind,
to bring out the prisoners from the dungeon,
from the prison those who sit in darkness.
I am the Lord; that is my name;
my glory I give to no other,
nor my praise to carved idols.
Behold, the former things have come to pass,
and new things I now declare;
before they spring forth
I tell you of them.” 

Epistle Reading – Romans 6:1–11 
What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? By no means! How can we who died to sin still live in it? Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life. 

For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we shall certainly be united with him in a resurrection like his. We know that our old self was crucified with him in order that the body of sin might be brought to nothing, so that we would no longer be enslaved to sin. For one who has died has been set free from sin. Now if we have died with Christ, we believe that we will also live with him. We know that Christ being raised from the dead will never die again; death no longer has dominion over him. For the death he died he died to sin, once for all, but the life he lives he lives to God. So you also must consider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus. 

The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew, the third chapter
Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him. John would have prevented him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” But Jesus answered him, “Let it be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he consented. And when Jesus was baptized, immediately he went up from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened to him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming to rest on him; and behold, a voice from heaven said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” 

Where Do You Fit?

Joanna Lee, deaconess at Zion Lutheran Church talks about our newest initiatives - Bridge Builders outreach initiative, and how it might be a good fit for you.

Bulletin: Sunday, January 11, 2026 + This Week at Zion

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THIS WEEK AT ZION

Saturday, January 10
10:00 a.m. - Christmas Decoration Take-Down - Sign-up sheet in the Narthex

Sunday, January 11
8:00 a.m. — Worship Service with Communion
9:15 a.m. — Adult/Teen Bible Study (The Gospel of John) & Sunday School
10:30 a.m. — Worship Service with Communion
(The 8:00 a.m. service streamed on our YouTube channel)

Monday, January 12
6:00 p.m. - 1st Year Confirmation Class
7:00 p.m. - 2nd Year Confirmation Class

Tuesday, January 13
6:15 p.m. - Bell Choir
7:15 p.m. - Adult Choir

Wednesday, January 14
2:00 p.m. - Mid-Week Worship Service
2:30 p.m. - Bible Study
Reminder, we’re back to a single, afternoon service - no evening service
(Service streamed on our YouTube channel)

Thursday, January 15
7:00 p.m. - Council Meeting

Friday, January 16
No Events Scheduled

Saturday, January 17
No Events Scheduled

Sunday, January 18
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)

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Congregational Treasurer Needed

Zion is seeking a dedicated individual to serve as Congregational Treasurer.
This position is vital in supporting the ministry and mission of the church, and a stipend is provided.

Individuals with a background in Accounting, Finance, or a related field are especially encouraged to consider this role. If you are interested in learning more, contact Congregational President Bob Schmidt at 412-608-4600 or bobschmidt47@gmail.com.  

If your skills and interests align, please prayerfully consider serving Zion in this role. 

Reminder: Christmas Decoration Take Down Saturday (1/10/2026)

Christmas Decoration Take Down
Join us Saturday January 10th @ 10:00 a.m.
to take down Christmas decorations in the Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall. Your help is much appreciated, as many hands make light work!  

Where Do You Fit?

Mike Debowski talks about the Board of trustees and it’s role at Zion — and how this might be a good fit for you to get involved.

Zion Lutheran Church - Bridge Builders

Our Preschool administrators, teachers and aides enjoyed a delicious lunch hosted by Bridge Builders as a THANK YOU for their wonderful work with our Preschool students and families. 

On November 9th, Bridge Builders assembled 175 Christmas treat bags that will be given to our preschool families on behalf of our congregation following the preschool Christmas program in December.