Happy Memorial Day

A Soldier's Prayer
Lord, hold our troops in Your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. Amen.

Sgt. John Edward Blue

Bible Study: Sunday, May 17, 2026

Bible Study: Sunday, May 17, 2026
This Bible Study Focuses on: John 11:28-31, John 11:32-37, John 11:38-40 John 11:41-44, John 11:45-48, John 11:49-53, John 11:54, John 11:55-57, John 12:1-8, and John 12:9-11.
Lead by Rev. Dr. Edward O. Grimenstein, Pastor of Zion Lutheran Church, Bridgeville, PA. Zion Lutheran Church, Bridgeville, PA is Online at https://www.zlcb.org/

Audio: Announcements, Readings & Sermon for Sunday, May 24, 2026

AUDIO: Announcements, Readings and Sermon for Sunday, May 24, 2026

Rev. James Oester

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Old Testament Reading -- Numbers 11:24–30 
Moses went out and told the people the words of the Lord. And he gathered seventy men of the elders of the people and placed them around the tent. Then the Lord came down in the cloud and spoke to him, and took some of the Spirit that was on him and put it on the seventy elders. And as soon as the Spirit rested on them, they prophesied. But they did not continue doing it. 

Now two men remained in the camp, one named Eldad, and the other named Medad, and the Spirit rested on them. They were among those registered, but they had not gone out to the tent, and so they prophesied in the camp. And a young man ran and told Moses, “Eldad and Medad are prophesying in the camp.” And Joshua the son of Nun, the assistant of Moses from his youth, said, “My lord Moses, stop them.” But Moses said to him, “Are you jealous for my sake? Would that all the Lord’s people were prophets, that the Lord would put his Spirit on them!” And Moses and the elders of Israel returned to the camp. 

Second Reading -- Acts 2:1–21 
When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance. 

Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men from every nation under heaven. And at this sound the multitude came together, and they were bewildered, because each one was hearing them speak in his own language. And they were amazed and astonished, saying, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? And how is it that we hear, each of us in his own native language? Parthians and Medes and Elamites and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabians—we hear them telling in our own tongues the mighty works of God.” And all were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, “What does this mean?” But others mocking said, “They are filled with new wine.” 

But Peter, standing with the eleven, lifted up his voice and addressed them, “Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and give ear to my words. For these men are not drunk, as you suppose, since it is only the third hour of the day. But this is what was uttered through the prophet Joel: 

“‘And in the last days it shall be, God declares,
that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh,
and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,
and your young men shall see visions,
and your old men shall dream dreams;
even on my male servants and female servants
in those days I will pour out my Spirit, and they shall prophesy.
And I will show wonders in the heavens above
and signs on the earth below,
blood, and fire, and vapor of smoke;
the sun shall be turned to darkness
and the moon to blood,
before the day of the Lord comes, the great and magnificent day.

And it shall come to pass that everyone who calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.’” 

The Holy Gospel according to St. John, the seventh chapter
On the last day of the feast, the great day, Jesus stood up and cried out, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’” Now this he said about the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were to receive, for as yet the Spirit had not been given, because Jesus was not yet glorified. 

VIDEO: Sunday, May 24, 2026 - Complete Service

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Zion Baseball Night: Washington Wild Things vs. Joliet Slammers

Zion Lutheran Church is going to the Ballpark!
The Washington Wild Things vs. The Joliet Slammers
We’re headed to Wild Things Stadium in Washington, PA to catch a baseball game! You might recognize their famous “Accordian Man” during the seventh inning stretch – our very own Doug Krantz!

Join us at a private pavilion with food before the game!

Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
Tickets: Adults $15. Kids $10.

Sign up sheet in the Narthex – Everyone is welcome!

Encouragement for those Facing Difficult Times

Two books from Stephen Ministries provide heap and hope for Christians dealing with hardship

Cancer: Now What?
Is a practical guide for those with cancer and their loved ones. It is a comprehensive, easy-to-read tool for navigating the medical, emotional, relational and spiritual challenges that cancer brings.
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Don’t Sing Songs to a Heavy Heart
Offers real-world advice on how to relate to those who are suffering. The reader will learn what to say and do – and what NOT to say or do – when people are hurting. The book is a valuable resource for those who work in a caregiving field, as well as for volunteers or anyone who wants to relate to people who are suffering in ways that ease their pain, instead of adding to their burden.
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Both books are available for loan in Zion’s library, located in our large conference room downstairs, or for purchase at: www.stephenministries.org

Bulletin: Sunday, May 24 2026 + This Week at Zion

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THIS WEEK AT ZION

Saturday, May 23
9:00 a.m. - Outdoor Workday – Spreading Mulch
Hosted by the Trustees (additional Details)

Sunday, May 24
PENTECOST
8:00 a.m. — Worship Service with Communion
9:15 a.m. — Adult/Teen Bible Study & Children’s Sunday School
10:30 a.m. — Worship Service with Communion
6:00-7:15 p.m. - 2nd Year Confirmation Class
(The 8:00 a.m. service streamed on our YouTube channel)

Monday, May 25
No Events Scheduled

Tuesday, May 26
6:15 p.m. - Bell Choir/Quartet

Wednesday, May 27
2:00 p.m. - Mid-Week Worship Service
2:30 p.m. - Bible Study, The Book of Galatians
(The 2:00 p.m. service streamed on our YouTube channel)

Thursday, May 28
No Events Scheduled

Friday, May 29
No Events Scheduled

Saturday, May 30
No Events Scheduled

Sunday, May 31
CONFIRMATION
8:00 a.m. — Worship Service with Communion
9:15 a.m. — Confirmand Public Exam/Reception & Children’s Sunday School
10:30 a.m. — Worship Service with Communion + Confirmation
(The 8:00 a.m. service streamed on our YouTube channel)

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