Bulletin: Sunday, July 26, 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!
Bulletin for Wednesday, July 26, 2026
Archive of AUDIO “Readings & Sermons”
Archive of VIDEO “Complete Service”
Archive of Sunday Bible Studies
Archive of Bulletins
8:00 a.m. - Worship Service
9:15 a.m. - Adult/Teen Bible Study: The Gospel of John
9:15 a.m. - Summer Sunday School
This service will be LIVE STREAMED on our YouTube Channel
PLEASE NOTE: There will be no Mid-week service or Bible Study on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 - we will resume our normal Wednesday schedule on Wednesday, August 5, 2026
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)
Monday, July 27
Pastor out-of-office
No Events Scheduled
Tuesday, July 28
Pastor out-of-office
No Events Scheduled
Wednesday, July 29
Pastor out-of-office
No Events Scheduled
Thursday, July 30
Pastor out-of-office
No Events Scheduled
Friday, July 31
No Events Scheduled
Saturday, August 1
No Events Scheduled
Sunday, August 2
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)
CLICK THE UPCOMING EVENTS GRAPHIC to go directly to our UPCOMING EVENTS page
VIDEO: June/July Life Together Digest
Life Together Digest
“If there is anything our generation of Christians needs to ponder and experience anew it is the power of God’s Word,” says the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, quoting from the Rev. Dr. Robert Preus’ essay, “The Power of God’s Word.” In this Life Together Digest, Harrison walks through what (and who!) the Word of God is, what the power of this Word is, and what the Word of God accomplishes in our lives. Harrison urges Christians not to tire of the Word but ever to return to it, and he calls on pastors to preach it faithfully: “Preach the Word of God, because the Word of God actually does what it says: it saves, it brings to faith, it comforts, it forgives.” Find “The Power of God’s Word” by the Rev. Dr. Robert Preus here: https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol34/iss...
VIDEO: Life Together Digest for June/July 2026
“If there is anything our generation of Christians needs to ponder and experience anew it is the power of God’s Word,” says the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, quoting from the Rev. Dr. Robert Preus’ essay, “The Power of God’s Word.” In this Life Together Digest, Harrison walks through what (and who!) the Word of God is, what the power of this Word is, and what the Word of God accomplishes in our lives. Harrison urges Christians not to tire of the Word but ever to return to it, and he calls on pastors to preach it faithfully: “Preach the Word of God, because the Word of God actually does what it says: it saves, it brings to faith, it comforts, it forgives.” Find “The Power of God’s Word” by the Rev. Dr. Robert Preus here: https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol34/iss...
Update Your Contact Information
Please reach out to Susie in the Church office with any changes to contact information for you, your family, or adult children no longer in your household (phone numbers, mailing and email addresses, etc). The office email address is secretary@zlcb.org.
Please reach out to Susie in the Church office with any changes to contact information for you, your family, or adult children no longer in your household (phone numbers, mailing and email addresses, etc). The office email address is secretary@zlcb.org.
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!
Visit the BOOK FAIR WEBSITE
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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
Christian Fellowship
Christian fellowship is one of God's precious gifts to His people. Within our LCMS congregations, fellowship is much more than social interaction—it is the gathering of believers around God's Word and Sacraments, encouraging one another in faith and love. As members of the Body of Christ, we are called to "bear one another's burdens" (Galatians 6:2) and to encourage one another as we await our Lord's return.
The benefits of fellowship extend to our physical well-being. Congregational gatherings, service projects, Bible studies, and shared meals provide opportunities for connection and support. Members often assist one another during times of illness, grief, or hardship, reflecting Christ's love through acts of mercy and care. This network of support can reduce feelings of isolation and contribute to healthier, more active lives.
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Christian fellowship is one of God's precious gifts to His people. Within our LCMS congregations, fellowship is much more than social interaction—it is the gathering of believers around God's Word and Sacraments, encouraging one another in faith and love. As members of the Body of Christ, we are called to "bear one another's burdens" (Galatians 6:2) and to encourage one another as we await our Lord's return.
The benefits of fellowship extend to our physical well-being. Congregational gatherings, service projects, Bible studies, and shared meals provide opportunities for connection and support. Members often assist one another during times of illness, grief, or hardship, reflecting Christ's love through acts of mercy and care. This network of support can reduce feelings of isolation and contribute to healthier, more active lives.
Fellowship also strengthens mental and emotional well-being. In a world where loneliness and anxiety are increasingly common, the church provides a community of belonging and encouragement. Relationships formed within the congregation offer friendship, accountability, and compassionate listening. Knowing that fellow believers are praying for us and walking alongside us during life's challenges can bring comfort, hope, and peace.
Most importantly, Christian fellowship nurtures spiritual well-being. Through worship, Bible study, prayer, and mutual encouragement, believers grow in their faith and remain connected to Christ. The Holy Spirit works through God's Word to strengthen faith, deepen understanding, and equip Christians for lives of service. As Lutherans, we recognize that true fellowship is centered not merely on shared interests but on our common identity as redeemed children of God through faith in Jesus Christ.
Healthy congregational fellowship strengthens the entire church. It creates an environment where members care for one another, newcomers are welcomed, and Christ's love is visibly demonstrated. As we gather around Word and Sacrament, God continues to bless us with the gifts of community, encouragement, and spiritual growth, enabling us to serve Him and our neighbors with joy.
VIDEO: Wednesday, July 22, 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.
Bulletin for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Archive of AUDIO “Readings & Sermons”
Archive of VIDEO “Complete Service”
Archive of Sunday Bible Studies
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
PLEASE NOTE: There will be no Mid-week service or Bible Study on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 - we will resume our normal Wednesday schedule on Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Audio: Readings & Sermon for Wednesday, July 22, 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.
Bulletin for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Archive of AUDIO “Readings & Sermons”
Archive of VIDEO “Complete Service”
Archive of Sunday Bible Studies
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
PLEASE NOTE: There will be no Mid-week service or Bible Study on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 - we will resume our normal Wednesday schedule on Wednesday, August 5, 2026
First Reading – 1 Samuel 5:1—6:3, 10-16
When the Philistines captured the ark of God, they brought it from Ebenezer to Ashdod. Then the Philistines took the ark of God and brought it into the house of Dagon and set it up beside Dagon. And when the people of Ashdod rose early the next day, behold, Dagon had fallen face downward on the ground before the ark of the LORD. So they took Dagon and put him back in his place. But when they rose early on the next morning, behold, Dagon had fallen face downward on the ground before the ark of the LORD, and the head of Dagon and both his hands were lying cut off on the threshold. Only the trunk of Dagon was left to him. This is why the priests of Dagon and all who enter the house of Dagon do not tread on the threshold of Dagon in Ashdod to this day.
The hand of the LORD was heavy against the people of Ashdod, and he terrified and afflicted them with tumors, both Ashdod and its territory. And when the men of Ashdod saw how things were, they said, “The ark of the God of Israel must not remain with us, for his hand is hard against us and against Dagon our god.” So they sent and gathered together all the lords of the Philistines and said, “What shall we do with the ark of the God of Israel?” They answered, “Let the ark of the God of Israel be brought around to Gath.” So they brought the ark of the God of Israel there. But after they had brought it around, the hand of the LORD was against the city, causing a very great panic, and he afflicted the men of the city, both young and old, so that tumors broke out on them. So they sent the ark of God to Ekron. But as soon as the ark of God came to Ekron, the people of Ekron cried out, “They have brought around to us the ark of the God of Israel to kill us and our people.” They sent therefore and gathered together all the lords of the Philistines and said, “Send away the ark of the God of Israel, and let it return to its own place, that it may not kill us and our people.” For there was a deathly panic throughout the whole city. The hand of God was very heavy there. The men who did not die were struck with tumors, and the cry of the city went up to heaven.
The ark of the LORD was in the country of the Philistines seven months. And the Philistines called for the priests and the diviners and said, “What shall we do with the ark of the LORD? Tell us with what we shall send it to its place.” They said, “If you send away the ark of the God of Israel, do not send it empty, but by all means return him a guilt offering. Then you will be healed, and it will be known to you why his hand does not turn away from you.”
The men did so, and took two milk cows and yoked them to the cart and shut up their calves at home. And they put the ark of the LORD on the cart and the box with the golden mice and the images of their tumors. And the cows went straight in the direction of Beth-shemesh along one highway, lowing as they went. They turned neither to the right nor to the left, and the lords of the Philistines went after them as far as the border of Beth-shemesh. Now the people of Beth-shemesh were reaping their wheat harvest in the valley. And when they lifted up their eyes and saw the ark, they rejoiced to see it. The cart came into the field of Joshua of Beth-shemesh and stopped there. A great stone was there. And they split up the wood of the cart and offered the cows as a burnt offering to the LORD. And the Levites took down the ark of the LORD and the box that was beside it, in which were the golden figures, and set them upon the great stone. And the men of Beth-shemesh offered burnt offerings and sacrificed sacrifices on that day to the LORD. And when the five lords of the Philistines saw it, they returned that day to Ekron.
Second Reading – Acts 18:1-11, 23-28
After this Paul left Athens and went to Corinth. And he found a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla, because Claudius had commanded all the Jews to leave Rome. And he went to see them, and because he was of the same trade he stayed with them and worked, for they were tentmakers by trade. And he reasoned in the synagogue every Sabbath, and tried to persuade Jews and Greeks.
When Silas and Timothy arrived from Macedonia, Paul was occupied with the word, testifying to the Jews that the Christ was Jesus. And when they opposed and reviled him, he shook out his garments and said to them, “Your blood be on your own heads! I am innocent. From now on I will go to the Gentiles.” And he left there and went to the house of a man named Titius Justus, a worshiper of God. His house was next door to the synagogue. Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed in the Lord, together with his entire household. And many of the Corinthians hearing Paul believed and were baptized. And the Lord said to Paul one night in a vision, “Do not be afraid, but go on speaking and do not be silent, for I am with you, and no one will attack you to harm you, for I have many in this city who are my people.” And he stayed a year and six months, teaching the word of God among them.
After spending some time there, he departed and went from one place to the next through the region of Galatia and Phrygia, strengthening all the disciples.
Now a Jew named Apollos, a native of Alexandria, came to Ephesus. He was an eloquent man, competent in the Scriptures. He had been instructed in the way of the Lord. And being fervent in spirit, he spoke and taught accurately the things concerning Jesus, though he knew only the baptism of John. He began to speak boldly in the synagogue, but when Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him aside and explained to him the way of God more accurately. And when he wished to cross to Achaia, the brothers encouraged him and wrote to the disciples to welcome him. When he arrived, he greatly helped those who through grace had believed, for he powerfully refuted the Jews in public, showing by the Scriptures that the Christ was Jesus.
The Ten Commandments
What is the fourth commandment?
Honor your father and your mother.
What does this mean?
We should fear and love God so that we do not despise or anger our parents and other authorities, but honor them, serve and obey them, love and cherish them.