Audio: Announcements, Readings & Sermon for Sunday, July 19, 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.
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Old Testament Reading -- Isaiah 44:6–8
Thus says the Lord, the King of Israel
and his Redeemer, the Lord of hosts:
“I am the first and I am the last;
besides me there is no god.
Who is like me? Let him proclaim it.
Let him declare and set it before me,
since I appointed an ancient people.
Let them declare what is to come, and what will happen.
Fear not, nor be afraid;
have I not told you from of old and declared it?
And you are my witnesses!
Is there a God besides me?
There is no Rock; I know not any.”
Epistle Reading -- Romans 8:18–27
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God. For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of him who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to decay and obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God. For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now. And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience.
Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.
The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew, the thirteenth chapter
[Jesus] put another parable before them, saying, “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field, but while his men were sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat and went away. So when the plants came up and bore grain, then the weeds appeared also. And the servants of the master of the house came and said to him, ‘Master, did you not sow good seed in your field? How then does it have weeds?’ He said to them, ‘An enemy has done this.’ So the servants said to him, ‘Then do you want us to go and gather them?’ But he said, ‘No, lest in gathering the weeds you root up the wheat along with them. Let both grow together until the harvest, and at harvest time I will tell the reapers, Gather the weeds first and bind them in bundles to be burned, but gather the wheat into my barn.’” . . .
Then he left the crowds and went into the house. And his disciples came to him, saying, “Explain to us the parable of the weeds of the field.” He answered, “The one who sows the good seed is the Son of Man. The field is the world, and the good seed is the children of the kingdom. The weeds are the sons of the evil one, and the enemy who sowed them is the devil. The harvest is the close of the age, and the reapers are angels. Just as the weeds are gathered and burned with fire, so will it be at the close of the age. The Son of Man will send his angels, and they will gather out of his kingdom all causes of sin and all law-breakers, and throw them into the fiery furnace. In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear.”
VIDEO: VBS 2026
Watch the 2026 Vacation Bible School video
Thanks to all the youth who attended, all the parents who believed in this valuable ministry and brought their children, and finally, to all the volunteers that made this possible.
Look for more photos and informaiton about VBS 2026 — coming soon.
Watch the 2026 Vacation Bible School video
Thanks to all the youth who attended, all the parents who believed in this valuable ministry and brought their children, and finally, to all the volunteers that made this possible.
Look for more photos and informaiton about VBS 2026 — coming soon.
Zion Preschool Job Opening
Zion Preschool Job Opening
Our preschool is seeking a caring, dependable individual to work with our 2-year-old children in a loving, faith-filled environment. This person will work alongside the lead teacher in caring for our students.
Schedule:
• 8:45 – 11:30 a.m.
• Tuesday through Friday; Classes run September through May
Responsibilities:
• Assist with classroom activities and play
• Help provide a safe and nurturing environment
• Support children's social, emotional, and spiritual growth
Interested?
Please contact Tracey Harris at tharris@zlcb.org for more information.
Zion Preschool Job Opening
Our preschool is seeking a caring, dependable individual to work with our 2-year-old children in a loving, faith-filled environment. This person will work alongside the lead teacher in caring for our students.
Schedule:
• 8:45 – 11:30 a.m.
• Tuesday through Friday; Classes run September through May
Responsibilities:
• Assist with classroom activities and play
• Help provide a safe and nurturing environment
• Support children's social, emotional, and spiritual growth
Interested?
Please contact Tracey Harris at tharris@zlcb.org for more information.
145th Annual Summer Festival (Cabot, PA)
145th Annual Concordia Summer Festival – July 26, 2026 | 12:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Concordia will hold its 145th Summer Festival from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, July 26, in the Lund Care Center back yard on the Concordia at Cabot campus, 134 Marwood Rd., Cabot, PA 16023.
The Summer Festival will feature a picnic lunch starting at 12:30 p.m., live music from The Pittsburgh Doo Wop Big Band beginning at 1:30 p.m. and a traditional worship service at 4 p.m., featuring Concordia’s Director of Chaplaincy Services Rev. Robert Zagore.
A car cruise will also be onsite from 12:30 to 3 p.m.
Our chef has crafted a delicious summer picnic-inspired menu for the festival, available at on-site food tents. Please note: all food purchases are cash only.
Click the link below for complete details …
145th Annual Concordia Summer Festival – July 26, 2026 | 12:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Concordia will hold its 145th Summer Festival from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, July 26, in the Lund Care Center back yard on the Concordia at Cabot campus, 134 Marwood Rd., Cabot, PA 16023.
The Summer Festival will feature a picnic lunch starting at 12:30 p.m., live music from The Pittsburgh Doo Wop Big Band beginning at 1:30 p.m. and a traditional worship service at 4 p.m., featuring Concordia’s Director of Chaplaincy Services Rev. Robert Zagore.
A car cruise will also be onsite from 12:30 to 3 p.m.
Our chef has crafted a delicious summer picnic-inspired menu for the festival, available at on-site food tents. Please note: all food purchases are cash only.
MAIN TENT: Entrées $12 – Served with a choice of two sides, dessert & beverage
Rotisserie-Style Chicken
Smoked Brisket Platter (Hardwood slow-smoked sliced beef)
Grilled Quarter-pound Cheeseburger or All Beef Hot Dog
BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich (BBQ pulled pork sandwich served on an onion bun)
Sides: Fresh cubed watermelon, homeade mac & cheese, pasta salad, slow-cooked baked beans, sweet cornbread
Desserts: Cherry Cobbler or Brownie
QUICK TENT: Each item $4
Grilled chicken sandwich (grilled chicken breast served on a Kaiser bun)
Grilled Quarter-pound Cheeseburger
Grilled All Beef Hot Dog
Homemade Mac & Cheese
Chicken Tenders
A Fishing Derby for kids 12 and under will highlight the children’s activities from 12:30 to 3 p.m. At the pavilion, a caricature artist, crafts and games will also keep the kids busy from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Each child will also receive vouchers for one free drink and one free food item.
During the event from 1 to 3 p.m., open house tours will be available at Haven I retirement living building, just down the road at 112 Marwood Rd., Cabot, PA 16023.
The entire event is open to the public, and admission is free.
Contact Concordia Public Relations at 724-352-8268 for more information.
Bulletin: Sunday, July 19, 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, July 19, 2026
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Saturday, July 18
No Events Scheduled
Sunday, July 19
8:00 a.m. — Worship Service
9:15 a.m. — Bible Study (The Gospel of John) & Children’s Summer Sunday School
10:30 a.m. — Worship Service
(The 8:00 a.m. service streamed on our YouTube channel)
Monday, July 20
No Events Scheduled
Tuesday, July 21
No Events Scheduled
Wednesday, July 22
2:00 p.m. - Midweek Worship
2:30 p.m. - Bible Study (30 min.) The Book of Ruth
(The 2:00 p.m. service streamed on our YouTube channel)
7:15 p.m. - Adult Instruction Class
Thursday, July 23
No Events Scheduled
Friday, July 24
No Events Scheduled
Saturday, July 25
No Events Scheduled
Sunday, July 26
8:00 a.m. — Worship Service
9:15 a.m. — Bible Study (The Gospel of John) & Children’s Summer Sunday School
10:30 a.m. — Worship Service
(The 8:00 a.m. service streamed on our YouTube channel)
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He Has Spoken to Us by His Son
We learn from the very first lines of Scripture that our God is a God who speaks. In His omnipotence, there are a million ways that God could have created the heavens and the earth. And yet, He chose words as the means to bring the universe into existence. Likewise, God could have chosen any number of ways to reveal Himself to fallen humanity, but He chooses words to make Himself known to us and create faith in our hearts.
As the writer of the letter to the Hebrews put it, in the days of the Old Testament, “God spoke to our fathers by the prophets,” but, now in these days of the New Testament, “He has spoken to us by his Son” (1:1-2) and through the apostles whom Jesus has sent out into the world to proclaim the Good News. Everything that we need to know about God, ourselves, and our salvation, God reveals to us through His Word. In fact, Martin Luther would go so far as to say that “God will not deal with us except through His external Word and sacrament” (SA Part III, Art. VIII, 10).
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by Rev. Dr. Aric Fenske, LFL Executive Director
We learn from the very first lines of Scripture that our God is a God who speaks. In His omnipotence, there are a million ways that God could have created the heavens and the earth. And yet, He chose words as the means to bring the universe into existence. Likewise, God could have chosen any number of ways to reveal Himself to fallen humanity, but He chooses words to make Himself known to us and create faith in our hearts.
As the writer of the letter to the Hebrews put it, in the days of the Old Testament, “God spoke to our fathers by the prophets,” but, now in these days of the New Testament, “He has spoken to us by his Son” (1:1-2) and through the apostles whom Jesus has sent out into the world to proclaim the Good News. Everything that we need to know about God, ourselves, and our salvation, God reveals to us through His Word. In fact, Martin Luther would go so far as to say that “God will not deal with us except through His external Word and sacrament” (SA Part III, Art. VIII, 10).
It should come as no surprise, then, when the devil and his followers attack God’s Word. As long as God sends forth His Word, the devil will continue to sow fear and doubt with his “did God actually say?” (Genesis 3:1). Sadly, our old ancient foe can keep using this same tactic over and over again because we keep falling for it over and over again!
Every argument we hear in favor of abortion, or sexual immorality (pre-marital sex, same-sex marriage, pornography, etc.), or physician-assisted suicide and euthanasia are really just attacks on God’s Word—attacks influenced by the father of lies (John 8:44). The devil, the world, and our own sinful flesh continually try to convince us that God’s Word is either wrong or that it doesn’t apply to us and our circumstances.
In the face of such attacks, the cross of Christ and His empty tomb, stand as signs of God’s unending faithfulness, reminding us that God’s Word is both unfailing and unchanging. Friends of life, hold fast to the Word that God speaks to us! His Words truly are the “words of eternal life” (John 6:68), by which God instructs us about the love He has for each person, strengthens us to withstand the attacks of the evil one, and turns the hearts of our enemies.
Online Book Fair
Zion and CPH (Concordia Publishing House) are partnering to offer Christ-centered books and resources for everyone in our congregation at SALE prices! Check out the online book fair that begins on Monday, July 13th and runs through Monday, July 27th 2026 and view all the great titles available!
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Zion and CPH (Concordia Publishing House) are partnering to offer Christ-centered books and resources for everyone in our congregation at SALE prices! Check out the online book fair that begins on Monday, July 13th and runs through Monday, July 27th 2026 and view all the great titles available!
Click on the graphic above to be taken directly to the Book Fair Website