Pick Your Free Copy of Portals of Prayer in the Narthex or in the Atrium
OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2026 ISSUE
Portals of Prayer is a favorite of readers looking for ways to stay in God's Word with easy, daily devotions. A great way to start each day, readings feature a Bible passage, meditation, and prayer in an easy-to-read format. Portals of Prayer, a source of strength and comfort since 1937, is great for personal devotions and can be used to open church meetings or Bible studies. Devotions written by Dr. Carol A. Geisler, Chaplain Jaime A. Nava, and Rev. Brandon W. Koble. Published quarterly.

Portals of Prayer has been a source of strength and comfort since 1937.

Patriotic Prayer Luncheon
As we look ahead to the 250th Anniversary of our nation’s founding in July, let us come together in prayer, praise and thanksgiving for the goodness God bestows on the United States of America.

Saturday, June 27, 2026
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Guest Speaker:
Pastor Grimenstein served as an active-duty U.S. Army chaplain from 2004-2011. He primarily served with the U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) at Ft. Bragg, was involved in missions in Afghanistan/Middle East, and at SHAPE in Belgium. Pastor will be sharing about the unique mission work LCMS military chaplains perform on a daily basis.

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DONATIONS:
In order to support the LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces, cash and check donations are welcomed.
Checks may be written to Zion Lutheran Church with Chaplain Ministry in the memo line.
If you wish to donate through Zion’s website, navigate to: ourDONATION page and select “Special Designated Gift”

This event benefits the LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces

Patriotic Prayer Luncheon
As we look ahead to the 250th Anniversary of our nation’s founding in July, let us come together in prayer, praise and thanksgiving for the goodness God bestows on the United States of America.

Saturday, June 27, 2026
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Guest Speaker:
Pastor Grimenstein served as an active-duty U.S. Army chaplain from 2004-2011. He primarily served with the U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) at Ft. Bragg, was involved in missions in Afghanistan/Middle East, and at SHAPE in Belgium. Pastor will be sharing about the unique mission work LCMS military chaplains perform on a daily basis.

Use Sign Up Genius to RSVP to this event:
Sign Up Genius Link

DONATIONS:
In order to support the LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces, cash and check donations are welcomed.
Checks may be written to Zion Lutheran Church with Chaplain Ministry in the memo line.
If you wish to donate through Zion’s website, navigate to: ourDONATION page and select “Special Designated Gift”

This event benefits the LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces

ATTENTION: Military Service Members and Veterans
In commemoration of our nation’s 250th anniversary, we would like to collect some basic information from our members who serve, or have served, in the military. Please email or call the church office at secretary@zlcb.org/412-221-4776 (ext 203), with the following information no later than Monday, May 4h: Your Name, Branch of Service, Your Rank when Service was Completed, Location(s) in which you Served . Thank you! 

Patriotic Prayer Luncheon
As we look ahead to the 250th Anniversary of our nation’s founding in July, let us come together in prayer, praise and thanksgiving for the goodness God bestows on the United States of America.

Saturday, June 27, 2026
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Guest Speaker:
Pastor Grimenstein served as an active-duty U.S. Army chaplain from 2004-2011. He primarily served with the U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) at Ft. Bragg, was involved in missions in Afghanistan/Middle East, and at SHAPE in Belgium. Pastor will be sharing about the unique mission work LCMS military chaplains perform on a daily basis.

Use Sign Up Genius to RSVP to this event:
Sign Up Genius Link

DONATIONS:
In order to support the LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces, cash and check donations are welcomed.
Checks may be written to Zion Lutheran Church with Chaplain Ministry in the memo line.
If you wish to donate through Zion’s website, navigate to: ourDONATION page and select “Special Designated Gift”

This event benefits the LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces