Audio: Announcements, Readings & Sermon for Sunday, July 26, 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 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
Old Testament Reading -- Deuteronomy 7:6–9
“You are a people holy to the Lord your God. The Lord your God has chosen you to be a people for his treasured possession, out of all the peoples who are on the face of the earth. It was not because you were more in number than any other people that the Lord set his love on you and chose you, for you were the fewest of all peoples, but it is because the Lord loves you and is keeping the oath that he swore to your fathers, that the Lord has brought you out with a mighty hand and redeemed you from the house of slavery, from the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt. Know therefore that the Lord your God is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, to a thousand generations.”
Epistle Reading - Romans 8:28–39
We know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified.
What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things? Who shall bring any charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies. Who is to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died—more than that, who was raised—who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us. Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword? As it is written,
“For your sake we are being killed all the day long;
we are regarded as sheep to be slaughtered.”
No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew, the thirteenth chapter
[Jesus said:] “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.
“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls, who, on finding one pearl of great value, went and sold all that he had and bought it.
“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was thrown into the sea and gathered fish of every kind. When it was full, men drew it ashore and sat down and sorted the good into containers but threw away the bad. So it will be at the close of the age. The angels will come out and separate the evil from the righteous and throw them into the fiery furnace. In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
“Have you understood all these things?” They said to him, “Yes.” And he said to them, “Therefore every scribe who has been trained for the kingdom of heaven is like a master of a house, who brings out of his treasure what is new and what is old.”
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.
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.