Youth Group: Bonfire Night

Youth Group Event
Bonfire on Sunday, September 27th at 6:00 p.m.
Roast Hot Dog Dinner, Bible Study and Smores at Zion’s Pavilion and Fire Pit
RSVP to Pastor and/or Tevia by September 20th

VIDEO: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 - Complete Service

Bulletin for Wednesday, September 16, 2026
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2:00 p.m. - Worship Service
2:30 p.m. - Bible Study: I Samuel
This service will be LIVE STREAMED on our YouTube Channel

Audio: Readings & Sermon for Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Audio: Readings and Sermon for Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Rev. Dr. Edward Grimenstein

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Bulletin for Wednesday, September 16, 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: I Samuel
This service will be LIVE STREAMED on our YouTube Channel

First Reading – 2 Chronicles 35:1-7, 16-25 
Josiah kept a Passover to the LORD in Jerusalem. And they slaughtered the Passover lamb on the fourteenth day of the first month. He appointed the priests to their offices and encouraged them in the service of the house of the LORD. And he said to the Levites who taught all Israel and who were holy to the LORD, “Put the holy ark in the house that Solomon the son of David, king of Israel, built. You need not carry it on your shoulders. Now serve the LORD your God and his people Israel. Prepare yourselves according to your fathers' houses by your divisions, as prescribed in the writing of David king of Israel and the document of Solomon his son. And stand in the Holy Place according to the groupings of the fathers' houses of your brothers the lay people, and according to the division of the Levites by fathers' household. And slaughter the Passover lamb, and consecrate yourselves, and prepare for your brothers, to do according to the word of the LORD by Moses.” 

Then Josiah contributed to the lay people, as Passover offerings for all who were present, lambs and young goats from the flock to the number of 30,000, and 3,000 bulls; these were from the king's possessions. 

So all the service of the LORD was prepared that day, to keep the Passover and to offer burnt offerings on the altar of the LORD, according to the command of King Josiah. And the people of Israel who were present kept the Passover at that time, and the Feast of Unleavened Bread seven days. No Passover like it had been kept in Israel since the days of Samuel the prophet. None of the kings of Israel had kept such a Passover as was kept by Josiah, and the priests and the Levites, and all Judah and Israel who were present, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem. In the eighteenth year of the reign of Josiah this Passover was kept. 

After all this, when Josiah had prepared the temple, Neco king of Egypt went up to fight at Carchemish on the Euphrates, and Josiah went out to meet him. But he sent envoys to him, saying, “What have we to do with each other, king of Judah? I am not coming against you this day, but against the house with which I am at war. And God has commanded me to hurry. Cease opposing God, who is with me, lest he destroy you.” Nevertheless, Josiah did not turn away from him, but disguised himself in order to fight with him. He did not listen to the words of Neco from the mouth of God, but came to fight in the plain of Megiddo. And the archers shot King Josiah. And the king said to his servants, “Take me away, for I am badly wounded.” So his servants took him out of the chariot and carried him in his second chariot and brought him to Jerusalem. And he died and was buried in the tombs of his fathers. All Judah and Jerusalem mourned for Josiah. Jeremiah also uttered a lament for Josiah; and all the singing men and singing women have spoken of Josiah in their laments to this day. They made these a rule in Israel; behold, they are written in the Laments. 

Second Reading – Colossians 3:1-25 
If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. 

Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. On account of these the wrath of God is coming. In these you too once walked, when you were living in them. But now you must put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and obscene talk from your mouth. Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old self with its practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its creator. Here there is not Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, free; but Christ is all, and in all. 

Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. 

Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives, and do not be harsh with them. Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged. Bondservants, obey in everything those who are your earthly masters, not by way of eye-service, as people-pleasers, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord. Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ. For the wrongdoer will be paid back for the wrong he has done, and there is no partiality. 

The Close of the Commandments 
What does God say about all these commandments?
He says, “I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the fathers to the third and fourth generation of those who hate Me, but showing love to a thousand generations of those who love Me and keep My commandments.” (Ex. 20: 5–6) 
What does this mean?
God threatens to punish all who break these commandments. Therefore, we should fear His wrath and not do anything against them. But He promises grace and every blessing to all who keep these commandments. Therefore, we should also love and trust in Him and gladly do what He commands. 

Woman’s Ministry: Bible Study

Zion Women’s Ministry Hosting: Divine Design Bible Study
This 8 Week study starts on Saturday, September 26th
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Format of Study
This study will require reading on your own 5 days a week. We will come together on Saturdays to watch an accompanying video and have discussion. We will start week one already having read the first week. LWML will supply the first 15 participants with the book for free.

About the Book
Imagine that you have participated in a fashion makeover. Oh, yes, it's exciting, but that kind of transformation doesn't last long. Divine Design: 40 Days of Spiritual Makeover will lead you through a different kind of transformatfon: an alteratfon of attitude. Your journey through these pages will, by God's grace, enable you to experience a spiritual makeover that will transform your heart. This renovation of character will not become chipped, scuffed, or passe. Through God's free gift of faith in Jesus, you possess the garment of salvation: the robe of righteousness and eternal life with God. He has begun a spiritual makeover in you!

RSVP to:
Megan Migyanko @ proverbs31meg@yahoo.com | Text or Call: 412-518-2051

Bulletin: Wednesday September 16, 2026

Bulletin for Wednesday, September 16, 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: I Samuel
This service will be LIVE STREAMED on our YouTube Channel

The Scammers are at it again!

Pastor Talks About E-Mail Scams

Rev. Dr. Edward O. Grimenstein

Another scammer targets Zion!
Unfortunately, once again a fake email has been circulating to Zion members .... the email appears to come from "Pastor Edward O. Grimenstein" and requests “Open Schedule Request” OR "a favor" OR "money and/or gift cards." 

THIS EMAIL IS A SCAM.  PLEASE DO NOT RESPOND TO IT! 

Calling All Pro Life Lutherans

PENNSYLVANIA MARCH FOR LIFE HARRISBURG, PA | SEPTEMBER 21, 2026
Gather with pro-life Lutherans prior to the 2026 March for Life Pennsylvania at The Hilton in Harrisburg, One N. 2nd St. in Harrisburg to be encouraged and take a stand for mothers, fathers, and their children born and unborn. A full breakfast, free of charge, (graciously provided free of charge by Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, Lititz, PA) will be served from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. We will walk together to the Capitol steps for the 10:30 AM Rally and 12:00 PM March. RSVP with your groups attendance:

Gather with your pro-life Lutheran brothers and sisters prior to the 2024 PA March for Life at:
THE HILTON HARRISBURG ONE N. 2ND STREET HARRISBURG, PA 17101

9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Meet and Greet with Full Breakfast
Full breakfast graciously provided free of charge by Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, Lititz, PA

10:00 AM
Welcome, and Keynote Speakers:
”That They May Have Life” Dr. Aric Penske, Executive Director of Lutherans for Life and Jill B. Hartman, Executive Director of A Woman’s Concern Pregnancy & Parenting Resource Center

10:30 AM
Walk to the Capitol Steps for the Rally

12:00 PM
March Begins

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jeanie Zentz at 717-475-0271 or visit www.LancasterLutheran.com
Visit https://marchforlife.org/Pennsylvania/ for complete details and RSVP