Bible Study: Sunday, August 16, 2026
Bible Study for Sunday, August 16, 2026
Where we discussed John 17:12-19, 17:20-23, 17:24-26, 18:1-3, John 18:4-11, along with excerpts from The Seven Petition of the Lord’s Prayer, John 7:44-49, John 20:28-31, and Genesis 3:14-5. Our Bible Study is 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, August 16, 2026
Where we discussed John 17:12-19, 17:20-23, 17:24-26, 18:1-3, John 18:4-11, along with excerpts from The Seven Petition of the Lord’s Prayer, John 7:44-49, John 20:28-31, and Genesis 3:14-5. Our Bible Study is 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, August 23, 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 Sunday, August 23, 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
The 8:00 a.m. service will be LIVE STREAMED on our YouTube Channel
Audio: Announcements, Readings & Sermon for Sunday, August 23, 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 Sunday, August 23, 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
The 8:00 a.m. service will be LIVE STREAMED on our YouTube Channel
Old Testament Reading -- Isaiah 51:1–6
“Listen to me, you who pursue righteousness,
you who seek the LORD:
look to the rock from which you were hewn,
and to the quarry from which you were dug.
Look to Abraham your father
and to Sarah who bore you;
for he was but one when I called him,
that I might bless him and multiply him.
For the LORD comforts Zion;
he comforts all her waste places
and makes her wilderness like Eden,
her desert like the garden of the LORD;
joy and gladness will be found in her,
thanksgiving and the voice of song.
“Give attention to me, my people,
and give ear to me, my nation;
for a law will go out from me,
and I will set my justice for a light to the peoples.
My righteousness draws near,
my salvation has gone out,
and my arms will judge the peoples;
the coastlands hope for me,
and for my arm they wait.
Lift up your eyes to the heavens,
and look at the earth beneath;
for the heavens vanish like smoke,
the earth will wear out like a garment,
and they who dwell in it will die in like manner;
but my salvation will be forever,
and my righteousness will never be dismayed.”
Epistle Reading – Romans 11:33—12:8
Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways!
“For who has known the mind of the Lord,
or who has been his counselor?”
“Or who has given a gift to him
that he might be repaid?”
For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen.
I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned. For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.
The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew, the sixteenth chapter
Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” And Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven. And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” Then he strictly charged the disciples to tell no one that he was the Christ.
Bulletin: Sunday, August 23, 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 Sunday, August 23, 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
The 8:00 a.m. service will be LIVE STREAMED on our YouTube Channel
THIS WEEK AT ZION
Saturday, August 22
No Events Scheduled
Sunday, August 23
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, August 24
6:00 p. - Confirmation 2nd Year
Tuesday, August 25
7:15 p.m. - Adult Choir Practice
Wednesday, August 26
2:00 p.m. - Mid-Week Worship Service
2:30 p.m. - Bible Study (1 Samuel) 30 min.
(The Worship Service will be streamed on our YouTube channel)
7:15 p.m. - Adult Instruction Class
Thursday, August 27
6:00 p.m. - Sunday School Team Meeting
Friday, August 28
No Events Scheduled
Saturday, August 29
No Events Scheduled
Sunday, August 30
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
Altar Guild Members Needed
Altar Guild Members Needed
We are looking for 2-4 new people to join Zion’s Altar Guild. Altar Guild members prepare, clean, and put away items for Holy Communion each week. At various times throughout the year they also dress our sanctuary according to the colors of the church calendar. Occasionally they may also clean and press vestments and paraments, and perform minor tasks to ensure that all is in order for the weekly worship of our congregation.
The guild operates on a monthly rotation similar to usher teams. Each team of 2-4 altar guild members is responsible for one service ( either early or late) for their chosen month of service.
Would you consider joining this vital ministry? No experience is necessary; however, altar guild members must be confirmed members of the church. Thank you in advance for your gifts of time, talents, and treasure in the Body of Christ!
Altar Guild Members Needed
We are looking for 2-4 new people to join Zion’s Altar Guild. Altar Guild members prepare, clean, and put away items for Holy Communion each week. At various times throughout the year they also dress our sanctuary according to the colors of the church calendar. Occasionally they may also clean and press vestments and paraments, and perform minor tasks to ensure that all is in order for the weekly worship of our congregation.
The guild operates on a monthly rotation similar to usher teams. Each team of 2-4 altar guild members is responsible for one service ( either early or late) for their chosen month of service.
Would you consider joining this vital ministry? No experience is necessary; however, altar guild members must be confirmed members of the church. Thank you in advance for your gifts of time, talents, and treasure in the Body of Christ!
Women's Bible Study
Women's Bible Study
Saturday, September 12, 10:00 a.m.
Zion Fellowship Hall
Come and spend a morning in God's Word for a special one-day study titled "All Things Through Christ".
Light breakfast items will be provided!
RSVP to Tevia at grmnstns@live.com.
Book Synopsis:
This book provides a concise look into the essential and extensive work of Christ as Mediator and how that unfolds within the Trinity. It addresses the questions of why we need a mediator, how Christ mediates, and the blessings of having a mediator. Robert Walderman expounds upon an abundance of Scriptures dealing with the mediation of Christ. He also takes to heart the words of Charles Spurgeon, who said, "He who will not use the thoughts of other men's brains proves that he has no brains of his own," and supports his ideas with a compilation of insightful quotes from a host of outstanding theologians and scholars. Theologians from the past, such as John Calvin, William Perkins, John Owen, and Charles Spurgeon, as well as more contemporary authors, such as R. C. Sproul and John Piper. In addition, the author weaves throughout the book his own thought-provoking insights, personal experiences, and helpful illustrations to create a readable introduction to the topic, which can also be used as an everyday devotional or study.
Link to book on Amazon
LWML Vision Statement
LWML Vision Statement
The LWML, the primary group for LCMS women, is the place where every woman in welcomed and encouraged to use her unique God-given gifts as she supports missions and serves the Lord with gladness.
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LWML Vision Statement
The LWML, the primary group for LCMS women, is the place where every woman in welcomed and encouraged to use her unique God-given gifts as she supports missions and serves the Lord with gladness.