First Annual Pittsburgh Pro-Life March and Rally

Join Us on Saturday, April 18th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 
Rally @ 11:00 a.m. with the March @ 12:00 p.m.

Location: Schenley Plaza, 4100 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15260
Let’s celebrate Life in the city of Pittsburgh
RSVP and details: pittsburghprolifemarch.com

Want to help support our March efforts? Consider donating!
Checks can be made out to:
“People Concerned for the Unborn Child” and sent to 3050 Pioneer Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15226
Or an online donation can be made at: Pittsburgh Pro-Life March

The First Pittsburgh Pro-Life March is a joyful, prayerful, and hope-filled gathering of pro-lifers from across our city and region. For the first time, we are coming together publicly to unite the Pittsburgh pro-life community, strengthen one another, and boldly proclaim that the culture of life is alive here.

As we launch this inaugural march, we want to show our city that Pittsburgh is proudly pro-life—and that we stand for the protection and dignity of every human life. Our presence serves as a counter-witness to the pro-abortion initiatives in our community, including Planned Parenthood, local abortion vendors, and the University of Pittsburgh’s unethical fetal experimentation.

We intentionally chose to march through the heart of Oakland for this historic first year. By walking through the university area, we hope to plant seeds in the hearts of students and the broader community, showing them that compassion, truth, and the defense of life have a strong and joyful presence in Pittsburgh. We pray that the Lord uses this first march and rally to convert hearts, transform minds, and bring renewal to our city.

But the First Pittsburgh Pro-Life March is more than a demonstration. It is a celebration of life—every life, at every stage. We envision a Pittsburgh where every human being is cherished, protected, and welcomed.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:
David Bereit – Founder, 40 Days for Life
Lydia Taylor Davis – Spokesperson, Students for Life of America

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President’s Perspective

Christ is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! 
This is a wonderful way to begin April as we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I encourage everyone to attend our Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter services as we reflect on His sacrifice and rejoice in His victory over the grave. 

Christ is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! 

Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. John 11:25–26 

Mark your calendar for our first Voters Meeting of 2026, which will be held on April 26 between services. This meeting will provide an informational update to the congregation on the initiatives and activities of our Boards and Committees. 

Many exciting things are happening at Zion, and this is a great opportunity to hear from our leaders and ask questions. 

Congregational President, 
Bob Schmidt 

Zion Women’s Ministries Spring Dinner

Zion Women’s Ministries Spring Dinner
Thursday, April 30th at 6:00 p.m. (previously listed at 6:30) at
Totopo Cocina
660 Washington Road, Mount Lebanon, PA

Join us for food, fellowship, and a time of farewell for our sister in Christ, Kathleen Conn who will soon be moving South Carolina.

RSVP to Tevia Grimenstein at grmnstns@live.com no later than Friday, April 24th.

Bible Study: Sunday, March 29, 2026

Bible Study for Sunday, March 29, 2026
For our study of the Gospel of John, we covered the following passages:
John 8:21-24, John 25-30, John 31-33, John 34-38, John 39-43 and John 44-51.

There was no Bible Study on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026
The Sunday, April 12th Bible Study will be published on Sunday, April 19th.

VIDEO: Sunday, April 12, 2025 - Complete Service

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Audio: Readings & Sermon for Sunday, April 12, 2026

Audio: Sunday, April 12, 2026 - Announcements, Readings, Sermon & Bell Choir

Rev. Dr. Edward O. Grimenstein

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First Reading -- Acts 5:29–42 
But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than men. The God of our fathers raised Jesus, whom you killed by hanging him on a tree. God exalted him at his right hand as Leader and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. And we are witnesses to these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him.” 

When they heard this, they were enraged and wanted to kill them. But a Pharisee in the council named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law held in honor by all the people, stood up and gave orders to put the men outside for a little while. And he said to them, “Men of Israel, take care what you are about to do with these men. For before these days Theudas rose up, claiming to be somebody, and a number of men, about four hundred, joined him. He was killed, and all who followed him were dispersed and came to nothing. After him Judas the Galilean rose up in the days of the census and drew away some of the people after him. He too perished, and all who followed him were scattered. So in the present case I tell you, keep away from these men and let them alone, for if this plan or this undertaking is of man, it will fail; but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them. You might even be found opposing God!” So they took his advice, and when they had called in the apostles, they beat them and charged them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go. Then they left the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the name. And every day, in the temple and from house to house, they did not cease teaching and preaching Jesus as the Christ. 

Epistle Reading -- 1 Peter 1:3–9 
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who by God’s power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls. 

The Holy Gospel according to St. John, the twentieth chapter
On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being locked where the disciples were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.” And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of anyone, they are forgiven; if you withhold forgiveness from anyone, it is withheld.” 

Now Thomas, one of the Twelve, called the Twin, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord.” But he said to them, “Unless I see in his hands the mark of the nails, and place my finger into the mark of the nails, and place my hand into his side, I will never believe.” 

Eight days later, his disciples were inside again, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here, and see my hands; and put out your hand, and place it in my side. Do not disbelieve, but believe.” Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my God!” Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” 

Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. 

Bell Choir -- Easter Rejoicing (8 am) Quartet

Youth Group Curling Night

Youth Group Curling Night
Sunday, April 19th from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
At the Pittsburgh Curling Club
491 McCoy Rd, McKees Rocks, PA 15136

$20 per person
Contact Deaconess Joanna to reserve your spot
deaconess@zlcb.org

Please eat before you come, as dinner will not be provided