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Christ on Campus

A Letter to LSF and First Trinity
By Ross George, Master’s of Public & International Affairs, University of Pittsburgh ‘06

I thank God every time I remember you. I want to let you all know that I am enrolled in Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne. I recently completed my first year, and I earned high marks in all my classes, thanks be to God! It is difficult work, and I am giving it my best effort. My decision to attend seminary and, God willing, to be ordained as an undershepherd to the Shepherd’s flock was due in no small part to both the time I spent at First Trinity, and as a participant in its Campus Ministry.

Attending the University of Pittsburgh was the first time I had left home and my church. My pastors warned me that when young adults leave home for the first time they either fall away from church or fall more into it. Thanks be to God for First Trinity. The Lord provided housing within walking distance and used First Trinity’s divine service and the LSF to minister to my needs. The opportunities to meet outside of class and outside of Sunday services were exactly what I needed.

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Since moving on from Pittsburgh in 2006, the LORD has continued to provide. I was blessed with confessional churches and faithful pastors. I have also been blessed with a wonderful, God-fearing family—Jenni (married eight years); Ethan (7); Audrey (5); and Clara (3) [pictured Dec 2024]. They have been reared in church and all of them actively participate in the service. God is good. May God grant us the opportunity to visit soon.

The Lutheran Student Fellowship-Int’l Student Ministry serves the Pittsburgh university community (Pitt, CMU, Chatham, Carlow, Duquesne, CCAC, Point Park, et al). Campus Pastor Eric Andrae (First Trinity, Oakland) engages students who want to learn more about the Lutheran faith and experience how the Divine Service connects us to Christ, each other, and the Church of the ages. Today’s student has a place here! To join LSF, or learn more about supporting our ministry, visit lsfpgh.com.

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ATTENTION: Military Service Members and Veterans

ATTENTION: Military Service Members and Veterans
In commemoration of our nation’s 250th anniversary, we would like to collect some basic information from our members who serve, or have served, in the military. Please email or call the church office at secretary@zlcb.org/412-221-4776 (ext 203), with the following information no later than Monday, May 4h: Your Name, Branch of Service, Your Rank when Service was Completed, Location(s) in which you Served . Thank you!

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Bible Study: Sunday, April 19, 2026

Bible Study for Sunday April 19, 2026
Lead by Rev. Dr. Edward O. Grimenstein of Zion Lutheran Church, Bridgeville, PA.
Online at https://www.zlcb.org/
In this week's Bible Study, we will be reviewing John 9:1-41.

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VIDEO: Sunday, April 26, 2026 - 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.

View the bulletin for Sunday, April 26, 2026
Archive of AUDIO “Readings & Sermons”
Archive of VIDEO “Complete Service”
Archive of Bulletins

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Audio: Announcements, Readings, Sermon and Men’s Choir for Sunday, April 26, 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.

View the bulletin for Sunday, April 26, 2026
Archive of AUDIO “Readings & Sermons”
Archive of VIDEO “Complete Service”
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First Reading -- Acts 2:42–47
They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. And all who believed were together and had all things in common. And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.

Epistle Reading -- 1 Peter 2:19–25
This is a gracious thing, when, mindful of God, one endures sorrows while suffering unjustly. For what credit is it if, when you sin and are beaten for it, you endure? But if when you do good and suffer for it you endure, this is a gracious thing in the sight of God. For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly. He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.

The Holy Gospel according to St. John, the tenth chapter
Jesus said:] “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs in by another way, that man is a thief and a robber. But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. To him the gatekeeper opens. The sheep hear his voice, and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has brought out all his own, he goes before them, and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice. A stranger they will not follow, but they will flee from him, for they do not know the voice of strangers.” This figure of speech Jesus used with them, but they did not understand what he was saying to them.

So Jesus again said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. All who came before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.”

Men’s Choir - Let Us Ever Walk with Jesus (8:00)

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All-Church Voters’ Meeting: April 26th

An all-church voters’ meeting is scheduled for Sunday, April 26th at 9:15 between services.
It will be an informational update to the congregation on the activities of our Boards and Committees. Your attendance is requested and encouraged! As always, coffee, donuts and bagels will be served.

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Registration is Now Open for VBS 2026

Registration is Now Open for VBS 2026
July 13th to 17th from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
for kids aged 4 yrs—4th grade
Please mark your calendars!

We hope you can join us for a Tropical Trek!
Go to zlcb.org/vbs to Register your student, and to Volunteer.
There are lots of opportunities to help in hands-on roles with kids, and with behind-the-scenes tasks!

Volunteer all five days, or less to fit your schedule.
Contact the church office to get involved: 412-221-4776

Registration is Now Open for VBS 2026
July 13th to 17th from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
for kids aged 4 yrs—4th grade
Please mark your calendars!