More than a summer camp!
Unwind, refresh, and deepen your walk with God while enjoying fellowship with others!
What We Offer:
• Summer Family Camps
• Year Round Retreats
• Service Opportunities
• Outdoor Education
• Agape Camp
Located at: 9324 Lake Shore Road, Angola, NY 14006 (MAP)
Phone: 716-383-6157
PioneerOnTheLake.com
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!
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!
Clarity and Care for Children with Gender Confusion
Gender issues are everywhere in this post-Christian culture, creating confusion and chaos. My colleagues and I have the privilege and obligation of preparing the next generation of teachers to enter both Lutheran and public schools. Christian day school administrators, teachers and pastors are pleading for resources they can use with confidence. Through the years I have found much information on gender dysphoria, or the distress caused by misalignment of body and mind. This resource provides clarity in caring for children.
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.
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.
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
Benefitting LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces
VBS week is July 13-17, 2026
for kids aged 4 yrs—4th grade
We hope you can join us for a Tropical Trek!
Go to ZLCB.org/VBS to register your student, and to Volunteer.
Volunteers are needed!
There are lots of opportunities to help in hands-on roles with kids, and with behind-the-scenes tasks!!
Volunteer all five days, or less to fit your schedule.
Contact the church office to get involved: 412-221-4776
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
Benefitting 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!
Registration is Now Open for VBS 2026
July 13th to 17th from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
for kids aged 4 yrs—4th grade
Please mark your calendars!
We hope you can join us for a Tropical Trek!
Go to zlcb.org/vbs to Register your student, and to Volunteer.
There are lots of opportunities to help in hands-on roles with kids, and with behind-the-scenes tasks!
Volunteer all five days, or less to fit your schedule.
Contact the church office to get involved: 412-221-4776
Ladies Bunco Night
Friday, May 15, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
Bring an appetizer or dessert to share!
RSVP to Tracey Harris at tharris@zlcb.org
So what’s Bunco?
Bunco is a dice game with twelve or more players, divided into groups of four, trying to score points while taking turns rolling three dice in a series of six rounds. A bunco is achieved when a person rolls three-of-a-kind and all three numbers match the round number which is decided at the beginning of the round. Video of how Bunco is played — WATCH NOW
No experience necessary!
Bridge Builders Opportunities
We have two end of year opportunities for Bridge Builders. The first is the last chapel service of the year, where parents will be invited to attend (May 5th and 6th). The Second is the preschool’s final program where the children will sing songs for their parent (May 13th and 14th). These are great opportunities to connect with preschool parents!
Zion is seeking a dedicated individual to serve as Congregational Treasurer. This position is vital in supporting the ministry and mission of the church, and a stipend is provided.
Individuals with a background in Accounting, Finance, or a related field are especially encouraged to consider this role. If you are interested in learning more, contact Congregational President Bob Schmidt at 412-608-4600 or bobschmidt47@gmail.com.
Zion equips, educates, and encourages believers in Christ, sending them into the world to share the Gospel.
eBlast Sign Up
If you are not receiving our weekly eBlast, please let us know!
Use the sign up link above, or Email: secretary@zlcb.org and we will add you to our recipient list. eBlasts are a great way to stay informed about the upcoming events and announcements each week.