VIDEO: Sunday, June 14, 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.
Audio: Announcements, Readings & Sermon for Sunday, June 14, 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, June 14, 2026
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Old Testament Reading -- Exodus 19:2–8
[The people of Israel] set out from Rephidim and came into the wilderness of Sinai, and they encamped in the wilderness. There Israel encamped before the mountain, while Moses went up to God. The Lord called to him out of the mountain, saying, “Thus you shall say to the house of Jacob, and tell the people of Israel: You yourselves have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself. Now therefore, if you will indeed obey my voice and keep my covenant, you shall be my treasured possession among all peoples, for all the earth is mine; and you shall be to me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation. These are the words that you shall speak to the people of Israel.”
So Moses came and called the elders of the people and set before them all these words that the Lord had commanded him. All the people answered together and said, “All that the Lord has spoken we will do.” And Moses reported the words of the people to the Lord.
Epistle Reading -- Romans 5:6–15
For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die—but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Since, therefore, we have now been justified by his blood, much more shall we be saved by him from the wrath of God. For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by his life. More than that, we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.
Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men because all sinned— for sin indeed was in the world before the law was given, but sin is not counted where there is no law. Yet death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over those whose sinning was not like the transgression of Adam, who was a type of the one who was to come.
But the free gift is not like the trespass. For if many died through one man’s trespass, much more have the grace of God and the free gift by the grace of that one man Jesus Christ abounded for many.
The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew, the ninth chapter
Jesus went throughout all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.”
And he called to him his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every disease and every affliction. The names of the twelve apostles are these: first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother; Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; Simon the Cananaean, and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed him.
These twelve Jesus sent out, instructing them, “Go nowhere among the Gentiles and enter no town of the Samaritans, but go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. And proclaim as you go, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’ Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, cast out demons. You received without paying; give without pay.
Adult Choir -- I Need Thee Ev'ry Hour (8:00 a.m.)
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!
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!
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!
Bulletin: Sunday, June 14 2026 + This Week at Zion
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!
View the bulletin for Sunday, June 7, 2026
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THIS WEEK AT ZION
Saturday, June 13
3:00 p.m. - Lawn Bocce with the Men’s Fellowship Group (additional details)
Sunday, June 14
FOOD BANK SUNDAY
8:00 a.m. — Worship Service
9:15 a.m. — Adult/Teen Bible Study & Children’s Summer Sunday School
10:30 a.m. — Worship Service
(The 8:00 a.m. service streamed on our YouTube channel)
Monday, June 15
No Events Scheduled
Tuesday, June 16
No Events Scheduled
Wednesday, June 17
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, June 18
No Events Scheduled
Friday, June 19
No Events Scheduled
Saturday, June 20
No Events Scheduled
Sunday, June 21
8:00 a.m. — Worship Service
9:15 a.m. — All-Church Voter’s Meeting & Children’s Summer Sunday School
10:30 a.m. — Worship Service
(The 8:00 a.m. service streamed on our YouTube channel)
CLICK THE UPCOMING EVENTS GRAPHIC to go directly to our UPCOMING EVENTS page
Bridgeville Community Food Bank
Bridgeville Community Food Bank
Zion is a church partner of the Bridgeville Community Food Bank (BCFB), which is operated out of Bethany Presbyterian Church on Washington Rd. in Bridgeville. The food bank distributes non-perishable food and hygiene products to families in need within the Chartiers Valley and South Fayette communities. A yearly Christmas toy drive is also conducted for Food Bank recipient families.
Barb Oechslein is Zion's volunteer Food Bank coordinator -- THANK YOU, BARB! She takes the items contributed by Zion members each month to the BCFB for distribution to needy families. In our monthly Zion newsletter you will find a reminder of the "item of the month" (although you can donate any non-perishable item you choose!) and when the items will be taken to the BCFB each month.
Simply bring donated items to church and place them in the tall wicker basket in the narthex!
Please consider supporting the Food Bank with your donations and volunteer service!
Bridgeville Community Food Bank
Zion is a church partner of the Bridgeville Community Food Bank (BCFB), which is operated out of Bethany Presbyterian Church on Washington Rd. in Bridgeville. The food bank distributes non-perishable food and hygiene products to families in need within the Chartiers Valley and South Fayette communities. A yearly Christmas toy drive is also conducted for Food Bank recipient families.
Barb Oechslein is Zion's volunteer Food Bank coordinator -- THANK YOU, BARB! She takes the items contributed by Zion members each month to the BCFB for distribution to needy families. In our monthly Zion newsletter you will find a reminder of the "item of the month" (although you can donate any non-perishable item you choose!) and when the items will be taken to the BCFB each month.
Simply bring donated items to church and place them in the tall wicker basket in the narthex!
Please consider supporting the Food Bank with your donations and volunteer service!
What is Youth Confirmation at Zion?
What is Youth Confirmation at Zion ...
Confirmation is the public affirmation of a person’s baptism and faith, and is an important milestone in the life of a Christian
What began at a person’s baptism, continues throughout their life of faith. Public affirmation of faith happens after a period of instruction. At Zion, confirmation instruction is provided through a weekly class for young people (typically in 6th & 7th grades) under the guidance of Pastor Grimenstein. “Confirmands” meet over a two-year period (Sept-May) culminating in the Rite of Confirmation during a Sunday worship service in the spring.
What Do Confirmands Study?
God’s Word and how it works
The six chief parts of Luther’s Small Catechism which expound on God’s Word (Ten Commandments, The Apostles’ Creed, The Lord’s Prayer, The Sacrament of Holy Baptism, The Sacrament of the Altar, and Confession)
What worship is, and what it does
Finally, they discover that learning from God’s Word and growing in faith does not end with Confirmation, or when they reach adulthood. Staying connected to Christ through regular participation in Word and Sacrament in the Church throughout one’s life, is both an exhortation and a privilege. An additional benefit is the bond that often develops between confirmands as they go through this formative time together.
Confirmation classes begin in September
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.for First Year Students (and parents)
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. for Second Year Students
What is Youth Confirmation at Zion ...
Confirmation is the public affirmation of a person’s baptism and faith, and is an important milestone in the life of a Christian
What began at a person’s baptism, continues throughout their life of faith. Public affirmation of faith happens after a period of instruction. At Zion, confirmation instruction is provided through a weekly class for young people (typically in 6th & 7th grades) under the guidance of Pastor Grimenstein. “Confirmands” meet over a two-year period (Sept-May) culminating in the Rite of Confirmation during a Sunday worship service in the spring.
What Do Confirmands Study?
God’s Word and how it works
The six chief parts of Luther’s Small Catechism which expound on God’s Word (Ten Commandments, The Apostles’ Creed, The Lord’s Prayer, The Sacrament of Holy Baptism, The Sacrament of the Altar, and Confession)
What worship is, and what it does
Finally, they discover that learning from God’s Word and growing in faith does not end with Confirmation, or when they reach adulthood. Staying connected to Christ through regular participation in Word and Sacrament in the Church throughout one’s life, is both an exhortation and a privilege. An additional benefit is the bond that often develops between confirmands as they go through this formative time together.
Confirmation classes begin in September
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.for First Year Students (and parents)
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. for Second Year Students