Bulletin: Wednesday July 15, 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!
Bulletin for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Archive of AUDIO “Readings & Sermons”
Archive of VIDEO “Complete Service”
Archive of Bulletins
2:00 p.m. - Worship Service
2:30 p.m. - Bible Study: The Book of Ruth
This service will be LIVE STREAMED on our YouTube Channel
Portals of Prayer
Pick up your free copy of “Portals of Prayer” in the Narthex or Atrium
Portals of Prayer is a favorite of readers looking for ways to stay in God's Word with easy, daily devotions. A great way to start each day, readings feature a Bible passage, meditation, and prayer in an easy-to-read format. Portals of Prayer, a source of strength and comfort since 1937, is great for personal devotions and can be used to open church meetings or Bible studies. Published quarterly, authors change each month. Pick up your free copy today at Zion Lutheran Church.
Pick up your free copy of “Portals of Prayer” in the Narthex or Atrium
Portals of Prayer is a favorite of readers looking for ways to stay in God's Word with easy, daily devotions. A great way to start each day, readings feature a Bible passage, meditation, and prayer in an easy-to-read format. Portals of Prayer, a source of strength and comfort since 1937, is great for personal devotions and can be used to open church meetings or Bible studies. Published quarterly, authors change each month. Pick up your free copy today at Zion Lutheran Church.
Daily Devotions from Lutheran Hour Ministries
LHM’s Daily Devotions are available on a variety of platforms, so you can take the Word with you wherever you are. Have them delivered right to your inbox, access them on your mobile device through the FREE app, or listen with Spotify, iHeart Radio, and more!
Those who use LHM’s app have noticed some changes recently: a new name (Connected by LHM); a fresh, new look; many expanded, easy-to-use features; and immediate access to sermons from The Lutheran Hour®.
When you download the FREE “Connected by LHM” app on your mobile device, you can read or listen to the day’s message and access the day’s Scripture text and related Bible readings. Users who create a free account will have access to a feature that allows them to take notes on the devotions. You can easily share devotions and sermons directly from the app via text messages, email, or on social media.
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LHM’s Daily Devotions are available on a variety of platforms, so you can take the Word with you wherever you are. Have them delivered right to your inbox, access them on your mobile device through the FREE app, or listen with Spotify, iHeart Radio, and more!
Those who use LHM’s app have noticed some changes recently: a new name (Connected by LHM); a fresh, new look; many expanded, easy-to-use features; and immediate access to sermons from The Lutheran Hour®.
When you download the FREE “Connected by LHM” app on your mobile device, you can read or listen to the day’s message and access the day’s Scripture text and related Bible readings. Users who create a free account will have access to a feature that allows them to take notes on the devotions. You can easily share devotions and sermons directly from the app via text messages, email, or on social media.
Available through a variety of platforms, LHM’s devotions can be read or heard online, delivered right to your inbox, accessed on our FREE mobile app, or listened to as a podcast with Spotify, iHeartRadio, Alexa, or Google Home. In addition, seasonal devotions for Advent and Lent are available in both English and Spanish and are perfect for personal reflection or to share with family, friends, and congregations. Subscribe to receive LHM’s Daily Devotions in your inbox at www.lhm.org/subscribe.
Adult Instruction Classes
Pastor Grimenstein will be starting an Adult Instruction Class on Thursday, July 9th at 7:30 p.m. for those interested in learning more about the Lutheran faith. The class is also open to current members interested in a "refresher" on the basics of the faith. The class will meet every Thursday from 7:30-8:15 for six weeks and will cover topics ranging from Baptism to the Ten Commandments.
Please email Zion secretary Susie Bishop secretary@zlcb.org to let her know you’re interested in joining the class.
Pastor Grimenstein has started an Adult Instruction Class which will now meet on Wednesday’s at 7:15 p.m. for those interested in learning more about the Lutheran faith. The class is also open to current members interested in a "refresher" on the basics of the faith. The class will meet Wednesday’s from 7:15-8:00 for six weeks and will cover topics ranging from Baptism to the Ten Commandments.
Please email Zion secretary Susie Bishop secretary@zlcb.org to let her know you’re interested in joining the class.
President’s Perspective
2026 - 2027 Fiscal Budget Approved
On Sunday, June 21, the congregation unanimously approved the 2026–27 fiscal budget. The meeting was attended by 53 voting members. If you were unable to attend the voters' meeting, the budget presentation materials are available on the zlcb.org website under Member Documents. The password was previously eblasted to all members.
The Budget Committee's goal was to present a balanced budget that would break even, or generate a modest surplus. We are pleased to report that this year's budget reflects a slight surplus while continuing to support the ministries and mission of our church. The budget also includes modest increases to address the rising costs of utilities, services, materials, and staff salaries. We believe this plan reflects faithful stewardship of the resources God has entrusted to us while positioning our church for continued ministry and outreach.
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2026 - 2027 Fiscal Budget Approved
On Sunday, June 21, the congregation unanimously approved the 2026–27 fiscal budget. The meeting was attended by 53 voting members. If you were unable to attend the voters' meeting, the budget presentation materials are available on the zlcb.org website under Member Documents. The password was previously eblasted to all members.
The Budget Committee's goal was to present a balanced budget that would break even, or generate a modest surplus. We are pleased to report that this year's budget reflects a slight surplus while continuing to support the ministries and mission of our church. The budget also includes modest increases to address the rising costs of utilities, services, materials, and staff salaries. We believe this plan reflects faithful stewardship of the resources God has entrusted to us while positioning our church for continued ministry and outreach.
Both the church and preschool continue to operate with self-sustaining budgets. This has been made possible through increases in the preschool tuition, the generous weekly offerings of our members, and occasional grants and fundraising initiatives. We are grateful for your continued stewardship and support.
Our ministry does not stop here. We have established a Capital Long-Term Planning Team to identify future financial projects that could help expand or strengthen our ministry within the community. We are grateful that Paul Klemash has agreed to lead this effort. If you have ideas, suggestions, or a vision for how God may be calling us to be ambassadors, we would love to hear from you. Please feel free to share your thoughts with Paul. We welcome your input as we plan for the future together.
Bible Study: Sunday, July 5, 2026
Bible Study for Sunday, July 5, 2026 focuses on:
John 13:27-30, John 13:31-35, John 13:36-38, John 14:1-7, John 14:8-11, and John 14:12-14
This week’s Bible Study was 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/
Bible Study for Sunday, July 5, 2026 focuses on:
John 13:27-30, John 13:31-35, John 13:36-38, John 14:1-7, John 14:8-11, and John 14:12-14
This week’s Bible Study was 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/
VIDEO: Sunday, July 12, 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.
