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What About…
The Differences Between the ELCA and the LCMS
August 1997 will be long remembered as an important time in the history of the Lutheran church here in America. The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America [ELCA] made a number of very significant decisions during that month. It declared full communion with three Reformed churches: the United Church of Christ, the Reformed Church of America, and the Presbyterian Church—USA. It based this decision on its opinion that there is no longer essential disagreement between the ELCA and these Reformed churches. Furthermore, the ELCA decided that the long-standing differences between Lutheranism and Roman Catholicism over the question of how we are saved have been resolved.
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Today’s Service for Wednesday April 30th has been cancelled due to a power outage at church.
There will be no Mid-Week Service today!
We will resume our Service of Prayer & Preaching, followed by a 30-minute Bible study, next Wednesday (5/7).
The Joke is on Me
What does it mean to age with grace and dignity in a world that seems to value youth above all else?
I wouldn’t trade this present reality for anything.
Isn’t it funny how life has a way of sneaking up on us with a knowing grin? When I was a young woman, dreaming about the future was like painting a picture with bold, vibrant strokes, each one representing the energy and optimism of youth. I saw myself running after giggling grandkids, my body as spry as it ever was. Ah, the sweet naivety of it all! But here I am, a little wiser, a lot slower, and chuckling (and weeping) at the irony of it all.
Life, it seems, had a different painting in mind for me—one with softer, more seasoned hues. And while my partially artificial knees might not keep me as steady as I would like these days, I find there’s a certain grace in this new version of myself. It’s like discovering a new chapter in a beloved book, one that’s filled with unexpected twists and turns.
This journey into the later stages of life has given me the chance to reflect on my purpose, especially through the lens of my faith as a Christian.
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Stamps for Missions
Zion’s Women’s Ministry is collecting YOUR canceled and collectible stamps to support the mission work of LWML.
A collection box is located in the back of the sanctuary. Bring your stamps at any time and deposit them the box.
We collect:
Envelope halves (tear the envelope) with the stamps attached
Intact picture postcards
All foreign stamps, large and small
Stamp albums
Collectible stamp sheets
Commemorative U.S. Stamps
5 Things Jesus Did NOT Say
Follow your heart
Jesus said, Follow MeBe true to yourself
Jesus said, Whoever wants to be my disciple, must deny himselfBelieve in yourself
Jesus said, Believe in MeLive your Truth
Jesus said, I am the TruthAs long as you are happy …
Jesus said, What will it profit a man if he gains the world and loses his soul
Assignment of Vicarages 3:00 p.m. (CDT) and Assignment of Calls 7:00 p.m. (CDT)
Call Day, an annual event, is the day when concluding students receive their first pastoral or diaconal ministry placements, and second-year students receive their vicarage or deaconess internship assignments. All calls and assignments for service are to churches or ministries within The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS).
Look for Zion’s own Charles “Chuck” Wallace at Wednesday’s event!
Read more about Charles on Zion’s Website:
LINK: From Your Seminarian: How We Are “Chosen for More” and
LINK: Thank You! ... from Zion’s own Charles Wallace
Join friends and family of the seminarians in-person in the chapel, via livestream, Facebook or YouTube.

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Spring Cleanup
Saturday, May 3, 2025 starting at 10:00 a.m.
The Board of Trustees will host an outdoor Spring Cleanup of the church grounds.
Your help is needed to clean out flower beds, rake up debris, and spread mulch.
Please sign up on the sheet in the Narthex.
Many hands make light work. Your support is greatly appreciated!
Pick Your Free Copy of Portals of Prayer in the Narthex or in the Atrium
APRIL - JUNE 2025 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 is great for personal devotions and can be used to open church meetings or Bible studies. Published in the convenient and popular pocket size, large-print, or digest editions. Published quarterly, authors change each month.
Zoin’s Going Wild … going to see the Washington WILD THINGS … that is
Open to Zion’s congregation, youth group, friends and family
This event will be at EQT Park in Washington, PA featuring the Joliet Slammers vs the Washington Wild Things
Sunday, June 15 @ 5:35 p.m.
Price: $0.00 to $10.00
Purchase Link: CLICK HERE
The evening also includes:
Kids Eat Free Sunday pres. by Pathways
Toy & Game Night pres. by First Federal Savings & Loan of Greene County
Rubix Cube Giveaway (First 500 Kids) pres. by First Federal Savings & Loan of Greene County
Character Appearances: Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach
Zion’s Youth Group will be visiting “Escape The Room” on May 18th.
But in order to make this happen, we need people to sign up in advance using Sign-Up Genius.
Check out that link: SIGN UP NOW
We will meet at Escape The Room (1505 E. Carson St., 2nd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15203) where we will play the escape room, eat dinner, and have a Bible study. Our youth group funds will cover most of the cost, but anyone who wants to participate will need to pay $20 to cover the rest. Parents are also welcome to play!
About the Escape Rooms…
”The Dig” is a multi-layered game with hidden twists and unexpected turns. With every clue you solve and every secret you reveal, you peel back another layer of the story. Can you solve the mystery and escape?
“The Agency” — You’ve been selected for a top-secret mission. After gathering together you get your top secret assignment. You must complete this mission in one hour or you are relieved of duty. Believe us when we say no international man of mystery wants to be relieved of duty.
Date: Sunday May 18, 2025
Time: 5:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. EDT
Cost: $20
Location:1505 E. Carson St., 2nd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Created by: Zion’s Deaconess, Joanna Lee
2025 Altar Flower & Eternal Light Sponsorships are still available for certain dates in the back of the sanctuary! Members may sponsor in memory of a loved one, in honor of a special person in their lives, or in celebration of a joyous occasion.
Just in Time for Easter
Handmade Wooden Wall Crosses • Pocket New Testaments/Psalms • Bibles
All are available for on a table in the back of the Sanctuary.
They are free to anyone who would like to have them for home use, or to give as gifts!
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
Thursday April 17 - Maundy Thursday
Services with communion at 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Friday April 18 - Good Friday
Tenebrae services at 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. (no communion)
Prelude music begins at 1:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.
Sunday April 20 - Easter Sunday
Services at 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. with Easter Breakfast at 9:15 a.m. - No Bible Study or Sunday School
Join us for the Zion Easter Breakfast!
Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025
Join us in the Fellowship Hall in between services
Where do you fit:
Volunteers are needed to make egg casseroles (recipe & pan provided), help with set up, help with clean up, and help to serve.
RSVP on the sign up at the back of the church, or eMail: meganpasquini@hotmail.com
DOWNLOAD “Overnight Sausage or Bacon and Egg Breakfast Casserole”
Join us for the Zion Easter Breakfast!
Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025
Join us in the Fellowship Hall in between services
Where do you fit:
Volunteers are needed to make egg casseroles (recipe & pan provided), help with set up, help with clean up, and help to serve.
RSVP on the sign up at the back of the church, or eMail: meganpasquini@hotmail.com
DOWNLOAD “Overnight Sausage or Bacon and Egg Breakfast Casserole”
The “King of Kings” movie from Angel Studios is coming to Pittsburgh.
Kids and adults will enjoy this animated story about the life of Christ inspired by Charles Dickens’ storytelling. A group from Zion will attend the showing at AMC Theater South Hills Village on Saturday April 12th at 3:20 p.m.
Tickets are only $5! Sign up today in the Sunday School Lobby!
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Join us for the Zion Easter Breakfast!
Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025
Join us in the Fellowship Hall in between services
Where do you fit:
Volunteers are needed to make egg casseroles (recipe & pan provided), help with set up, help with clean up, and help to serve.
RSVP on the sign up at the back of the church, or eMail: meganpasquini@hotmail.com
DOWNLOAD “Overnight Sausage or Bacon and Egg Breakfast Casserole”
Zion equips, educates, and encourages believers in Christ, sending them into the world to share the Gospel.
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LUTHERANS engage Magazine
During the past year, many people around the world have been rocked by disaster — flooding in North Carolina, typhoons in the Philippines, wildfires in California. Lutherans are not spared from the consequences of a fallen world. Yet, they are called “to be together around Word and Sacrament” even at a time like this, says the Rev. Christopher Schaar, pastor of Historic First Lutheran Church in Pasadena, Calif., which narrowly escaped the Eaton fire in early January.
In this issue of Lutherans Engage the World, you’ll find stories of the projects that are completed, the people that are cared for and the seeds that are planted when the church clings to Jesus Christ and His promises at all times, especially during a time like this.
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