Youth Group Meeting
Sunday March 16th at 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
Kids in 8th through 12th grade are cordially invited!
We’ll have dinner, a devotion, and Jackbox party games, so be sure to bring a cell phone or other device.

Join Us on Sunday, March 9th at 9:15 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall during the Bible study hour with Seminarian Sergiu Trifa. He will share the story of his work in 2022 leading thousands of Ukrainian refugees from their war torn communities to safety in Romania, his homeland. He will also talk about his experiences as a second year student at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne.

Sergiu is the son of Rev. Sorin-Horia Trifa, a Romanian pastor who works with the LCMS. In recent months, Zion has designated special offerings and other financial support to assist this young man in his journey toward becoming a pastor, as part of our broader efforts to support the development of more full-time church workers for our Lutheran congregations!

Mardi Gras Dinner
March 4, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
$20/Adults and $10/Children
Enjoy a New Orleans-style meal while raising money to send Zion’s youth to the LCMS Youth Gathering in New Orleans this year.

BINGO NIGHT at Zion Lutheran Church
Friday, February 28th @ 6:15 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall

• FAMILIES WELCOME

• POTLUCK DINNER

• CHICKEN TENDERS PROVIDEDSign Up in the Narthex

• FUN & PRIZES

Zion Women’s Ministries - Quarterly Meeting and Stamps for Missions Night
Thursday, February 27, 2025
7:00 p.m.in the Fellowship Hall
Come and decorate collection boxes for LWML Stamps for Missions. Plus, learn about the money this effort is rasing for Gospel outreach around the world!

Parents’ Night Out
Enjoy a night out while the youth watch your kids!
Pizza will be provided.

Sunday, February 16, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $20/Child - Limited Slots Available
Sign up sheet in the Narthex

Bake Sale to benefit the 2025 Youth Gathering Trip
Support our youth and satisfy your sweet tooth on Sunday January 26, 2025 between services in the Fellowship Hall

Prayer Breakfast with “The Still Remember Project”
Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church
Amanda Parker is the Vice Chair of the Board for “The Still Remembered Project,” as well as the Project Lead for Still Missed. Amanda and her husband weathered five years of a wilderness journey where they lost five children through miscarriage. Those years of pain and loneliness drove Amanda to find some contentment, which she found through the Lord. Amanda is passionate about supporting those who have experienced a miscarriage or infertility, as it is a way for her children lost through miscarriage to make an impact in this world.

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NEW DATE!
Women’s Book Club
The Divine Proverb of Streusel by Sara Brunsvold
Wednesday January 15, 2025 — 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Meeting in the NEW downstairs conference room

The Divine Proverb of Streusel
Shaken by her parents' divorce and discouraged by the growing chasm between herself and her serious boyfriend, Nikki Werner seeks solace at her uncle's farm in a small Missouri hamlet. She'll spend the summer there, picking up the pieces of her shattered present so she can plan a better future. But what awaits her at the ancestral farm is a past she barely knows.

Among her late grandmother's belongings, Nikki finds an old notebook filled with handwritten German recipes and wise sayings pulled from the book of Proverbs. With each recipe she makes, she invites locals to the family table to hear their stories about the town's history, her ancestors--and her estranged father.

What started as a cathartic way to connect to her heritage soon becomes the means through which she learns how the women before her endured--with the help of their cooking prowess. Nikki realizes how delicious streusel with a healthy dollop of faith can serve as a guide to heal wounds of the past.

Link to Amazon Book Store

PLEASE NOTE: January 8th “Streusel Baking NIght” has been canceled

SAVE THE DATE!
Sunday December 15th following both services
It’s the “Zion Christmas Video”
ALSO: Don’t miss the Sunday School students singing during the 10:30 a.m. service.
AND THERE’S MORE: Join us for a cake reception between service at 9:15 a.m. Sunday December 15th.

The Youth Group and Sunday School invite you to go CHRISTMAS CAROLING
at Concordia of Bridgeville on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:30 p.m.
Location: Concordia of Bridgeville, 3570 Washington Pike, Bridgeville, PA 15017
Everyone is welcome to join our youth in caroling for the residents of Concordia of Bridgeville. Wear Christmas clothes and meet outside of the building at the top of the hill.

View a map of the suggested parking area.

City of Pittsburgh’s 22nd Annual
GINGERBREAD HOUSE DISPLAY

Bus Trip on Monday December 9, 2024
No Cost to Participate • 14 Seats Available

We will load up the bus at Zion Lutheran Church at 12:30 p.m. and be back to Zion around 3:00 p.m.
Sign Up in the Narthex or e-mail: deaconess@zlcb.org

Join Us for Concordia’s 11th Annual Live Nativity
Sunday, December 8, 2024
148 Marwood Rd., Cabot, PA 16023 (Entrance #5, Haven II)
Performances at 4:30, 5:15 and 6:00 p.m.

• Featuring Concordia staff and residents

• Live animals

• Hot beverages and refreshments

• Gift for children 12 and under

• Live Christmas music

• Free admission

This will be (an outdoor) “walk-through” nativity, so guest are encouraged to dress warmly. Parking at entrances 5 & 6. For more information, call 724-352-8268 or visit www.concordialm.org

Join us & lend a hand … we’re decorating the Sanctuary 
Saturday December 7th @ 10:00 a.m. 
Lunch will be served 

Sign Up in the Narthex! 

Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin
A new movie is out in selected theaters about the WWII-era German Lutheran theologian, Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Zion has purchased a dozen tickets for the showing on Sunday, November 24 at 3:30 pm at the Cinemark Theater in Robinson Township. Tickets are only $5 each. If you are interested in one or more of these discounted tickets, please contact Susie at the church office at secretary@zlcb.org. 

We hope to have a group from Zion for ride sharing to the theater. 

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Women's Ministry Meeting & Chrismon Crafting Night 
Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024 starting at 7:00 p.m. 

Join us to discuss plans and future events for our Zion Women's Ministry. 

After the brief meeting, we'll enjoy making Chrismon ornaments for Zion's Christmas tree. 

P.S. If you like crafting, you'll LOVE making these special Christian symbols that adorn our sanctuary for Christmas! 

Youth Group for Teens in 8 - 12th grade is the Third Sunday of every month!

Sunday, November 17th, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
We'll have paper crafts and a devotional

You’re invited to Janna’s 4th and Leopold’s 2nd BIRTHDAY PARTY
Sunday, November 17, 2024 strting at 3:00 p.m.
At Zion Lutheran Church, 3197 Washington Pike, Bridgeville, PA 15017
No Gifts Please

RSVP to Joanna Lee at deaconessjoanna@gmail.com or 828-514-2480

College Care Packages 
Help us show our current college and graduate students some extra care and support from Zion! 

We will pack care packages after the 10:30 a.m. service on Sunday November 10th. We will accept donations until that time. If you’d like to contribute, please bring nine of something that you think the students would like to receive. Suggestions include snacks, candy, and non-local gift cards. A collection bin is located in the Narthex. 

Zion’s 2024 Congregational Art Show
Join us on Friday November 8th from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
In addition to great artwork by Zion members, which will include paintings, drawings, sculptures, photography, ceramics, fiber art, jewelry and more — you can also enjoy:

• Wine

• Hors d’oeuvres

• Lemonade

• Cookies

• Live music by Zion members

Join Us for Zion’s 4th Annual REFOR-FEST!
Sunday October 27, 2024
12 Noon - 3:00 p.m. … Rain or Shine

Catered German Meal!
Beer & Root Beer
Guessing Jars
Pastor’s Famous Bingo

Advance Tickets Required
Adults: $15
Kids (4-10 yrs.): $5
3 and Under: FREE
Purchase your tickets in the Narthex after Sunday Service
Questions: Contact events@zlcb.org

Ladies Booo-nco (Bunco) Night
Friday, October 25, 2024
Starting at 7:00 p.m. in Zion’s Fellowship Hall
Bring an appetizer or dessert to share!

RSVP to Tracey Harris at tharris@zlcb.org by Wednesday, October 23, 2024

All Church Voter’s Meeting
All Church Voter’s Meeting Sunday October 20, 2024 following second service. Candidates for church leadership positions will be voted upon. Your attendance is requested and encouraged! Lunch will be served.

LCMS Friends Bonfire - Ascension Lutheran Church
What: A great time of Christian fellowship over a bonfire, smores, campfire songs, playground time and outdoor games.
When: Friday, September 27 6:30 p.m. (no actual end time specified even though it's listed as 9:30 p.m.)
Where: Ascension Lutheran Church, 8225 Peebles Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Questions: 412-364-4463 or secretary@ascensionpgh.com
Please Bring: An outdoor chair and a snack to share. Smores and drinks will be provided.
Special thanks to P.A.L.M. for sponsoring this event