Audio: Readings & Sermon for Wednesday, March 11, 2026
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.
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First Reading -- Romans 10:8-17
But what does it say? “The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart” (that is, the word of faith that we proclaim); because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. For the Scripture says, “Everyone who believes in Him will not be put to shame.” For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; the same Lord is Lord of all, bestowing His riches on all who call on Him. For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
But how are they to call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in Him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!” But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed what he has heard from us?” So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.
Second Reading -- Mark 1:35–39
And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, He departed and went out to a desolate place, and there He prayed. And Simon and those who were with Him searched for Him, and they found Him and said to Him, “Everyone is looking for You.” And He said to them, “Let us go on to the next towns, that I may preach there also, for that is why I came out.” And He went throughout all Galilee, preaching in their synagogues and casting out demons.
Third Reading -- Mark 14:53–15:5
And they led Jesus to the high priest. And all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes came together. And Peter had followed Him at a distance, right into the courtyard of the high priest. And he was sitting with the guards and warming himself at the fire. Now the chief priests and the whole Council were seeking testimony against Jesus to put Him to death, but they found none. For many bore false witness against Him, but their testimony did not agree. And some stood up and bore false witness against Him, saying, “We heard Him say, ‘I will destroy this temple that is made with hands, and in three days I will build another, not made with hands.’” Yet even about this their testimony did not agree. And the high priest stood up in the midst and asked Jesus, “Have You no answer to make? What is it that these men testify against You?” But He remained silent and made no answer. Again the high priest asked Him, “Are You the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?” And Jesus said, “I am, and you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of Power, and coming with the clouds of heaven.” And the high priest tore his garments and said, “What further witnesses do we need? You have heard His blasphemy. What is your decision?” And they all condemned Him as deserving death. And some began to spit on Him and to cover His face and to strike Him, saying to Him, “Prophesy!” And the guards received Him with blows.
And as Peter was below in the courtyard, one of the servant girls of the high priest came, and seeing Peter warming himself, she looked at him and said, “You also were with the Nazarene, Jesus.” But he denied it, saying, “I neither know nor understand what you mean.” And he went out into the gateway and the rooster crowed. And the servant girl saw him and began again to say to the bystanders, “This man is one of them.” But again he denied it. And after a little while the bystanders again said to Peter, “Certainly you are one of them, for you are a Galilean.” But he began to invoke a curse on himself and to swear, “I do not know this man of whom you speak.” And immediately the rooster crowed a second time. And Peter remembered how Jesus had said to him, “Before the rooster crows twice, you will deny Me three times.” And he broke down and wept.
And as soon as it was morning, the chief priests held a consultation with the elders and scribes and the whole Council. And they bound Jesus and led Him away and delivered Him over to Pilate. And Pilate asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” And He answered him, “You have said so.” And the chief priests accused Him of many things. And Pilate again asked Him, “Have You no answer to make? See how many charges they bring against You.” But Jesus made no further answer, so that Pilate was amazed.
Bulletin: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
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!
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OUR THEME: FOR US HE SEEKS
Jesus talks all about seeking us in our texts this week. He does not wait passively until we get up the gumption to ask Him for help. Nor does He act out of selfish gain, like our health-care system seems to do so often today. Praying, teaching, working. In all these things, Jesus seeks us out and looks for ways to help us. This work is often overlooked because it is so ordinary. Water, bread and wine, the folly of preaching. In all these ordinary works, Jesus continues His ministry among us. This ministry of forgiveness means that Jesus continues to strengthen and help us.
Focus on Fellowship
Photos from Zion’s Mardi Gras Luncheon and Bingo Event
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm on Sunday, February 15, 2025
This event included delicious food like jambalaya, po’boys, salad, rolls, soft drinks, coffee, king cake, bread pudding and more. After everyone had their fill of Mardi Gras-style food, we played bingo with a wide array of prized awarded. Thanks to all who planned this event, set up, cooked, and cleaned up. You helped guarantee a great time for Zion’s members!
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Photos from Zion’s Mardi Gras Luncheon and Bingo Event
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm on Sunday, February 15, 2025
This event included delicious food like jambalaya, po’boys, salad, rolls, soft drinks, coffee, king cake, bread pudding and more. After everyone had their fill of Mardi Gras-style food, we played bingo with a wide array of prized awarded. Thanks to all who planned this event, set up, cooked, and cleaned up. You helped guarantee a great time for Zion’s members!
Don’t miss our next two fellowship opportunities
Vocatio: Retreat
Vocatio: Retreat Spring 2026
College students and second-career men and women considering service as a pastor, deaconess, missionary or chaplain are invited to Vocatio: Retreat April 12–15, 2026, at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. This distinctively Lutheran retreat offers an introduction to life as a seminarian, as participants spend time in God’s Word and join in sessions with the Seminary's renowned faculty. Register by March 22 at www.csl.edu/vocatio-retreat or by scanning the QR code.
College students and second-career men and women considering service as a pastor, deaconess, missionary or chaplain are invited to Vocatio: Retreat April 12–15, 2026, at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. This distinctively Lutheran retreat offers an introduction to life as a seminarian, as participants spend time in God’s Word and join in sessions with the Seminary's renowned faculty. Register by March 22 at www.csl.edu/vocatio-retreat or by scanning the QR code.
VBS 2026: Save the Date!
VBS week is set for July 13-17, 2026
for kids aged 4 yrs—4th grade
Please mark your calendars!
Volunteers are needed!!!
There are lots of opportunities to help in hands-on roles with children, and with behind-the-scenes tasks!!
Contact the church office to get involved: 412-221-4776
VBS week is set for July 13-17, 2026
for kids aged 4 yrs—4th grade
Please mark your calendars!
Volunteers are needed!!!
There are lots of opportunities to help in hands-on roles with children, and with behind-the-scenes tasks!!
Contact the church office to get involved: 412-221-4776
Online Content from “The Lutheran Witness”
A series of articles published in The Lutheran Witness helps Christians develop a better framework for understanding the digital world, responding to it, and living humanely and faithfully within it. Written by Josh Pauling – a father, husband, classical educator and vicar at an LCMS church in North Carolina – the articles in the series focus on: Parenting in the Digital World; Navigating the Digital World as a Young Adult; the Church in the Digital Age; and Managing Digital Tools as an Adult.
The first article in the series begins ...
"In recent years, there has been a significant rise in public concern about the impacts of the digital revolution on human life — everything from rising anxiety to declining attention. Increasing numbers of people are now willing to acknowledge we have a problem. But what are we to do about it?"
Read this engaging series HERE
A series of articles published in The Lutheran Witness helps Christians develop a better framework for understanding the digital world, responding to it, and living humanely and faithfully within it. Written by Josh Pauling – a father, husband, classical educator and vicar at an LCMS church in North Carolina – the articles in the series focus on: Parenting in the Digital World; Navigating the Digital World as a Young Adult; the Church in the Digital Age; and Managing Digital Tools as an Adult.
The first article in the series begins ...
"In recent years, there has been a significant rise in public concern about the impacts of the digital revolution on human life — everything from rising anxiety to declining attention. Increasing numbers of people are now willing to acknowledge we have a problem. But what are we to do about it?"
Read this engaging series HERE
Pastor’s Corner
“For Us”
Our Lenten theme during our midweek services is entitled “for us.” It is a line from the hymn, “O Love, How Deep” (LSB #544). During Lent, we do reflect upon our sins, and we remember Christ has called us to repent of those sins. But more than just concentrating upon us, the season of Lent is especially a time for us to focus upon Christ.
If you have a moment, try reading through this hymn and reflecting upon all the work Jesus has done for you. This hymn alone mentions that Jesus has done something “for us” on fourteen different occasions. Here are just a few:
For us baptized, for us He bore
His holy fast and hungered sore;
For us temptation sharp He knew;
For us the tempter overthrew.
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“For Us”
Our Lenten theme during our midweek services is entitled “for us.” It is a line from the hymn, “O Love, How Deep” (LSB #544). During Lent, we do reflect upon our sins, and we remember Christ has called us to repent of those sins. But more than just concentrating upon us, the season of Lent is especially a time for us to focus upon Christ.
If you have a moment, try reading through this hymn and reflecting upon all the work Jesus has done for you. This hymn alone mentions that Jesus has done something “for us” on fourteen different occasions. Here are just a few:
For us baptized, for us He bore
His holy fast and hungered sore;
For us temptation sharp He knew;
For us the tempter overthrew.
Always remember, everything Jesus went through in His baptism, fasting and temptation was not done for Himself, it was done “for us”.
For us by wickedness betrayed,
For us, in crown of thorns arrayed,
He bore the shameful cross and death;
For us He gave His dying breath.
During Lent we focus not just upon our sins, but more importantly, we focus upon Christ and especially what He has done to combat our sins through His death on the cross.
For us He rose from death again;
For us he went on high to reign;
For us He sent His Spirit here
To guide, to strengthen, and to cheer.
Even Christ’s resurrection was done “for us.” I pray for all of us that the remaining time we have in this Lenten season can be one in which we focus more and more upon Christ. Everything He did in this world was “for us.” If you ever forget, or just want to remember better, try singing the above hymn every day during Lent, read it, or prayerfully reflect upon it.