Recently Central Texas was devastated by catastrophic flooding. Please consider helping in one or more of the following ways:

• PRAY for those affected.

• Consider making a monetary donation. You can send donations directly to the LCMS Texas District using the button below. They are requesting that you not send checks as they are getting overwhelmed. (NOTE: 100% of the funds will be used for the cause.) 

Thank you for your help with either of these items. There is a huge need and we can shows our neighbors the love of Christ with our help. If we hear of more ways you can help, we will send an update.

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The LWML Summer 2025 Newsletter
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In the Psalms God speaks to us, His people. God speaks to us about many different topics in the Psalms like: His existence, the Messiah, forgiveness, doubt, thanksgiving and many more! Join us each Wednesday for worship at 2:00 p.m. followed by a 30 min. Bible Study (starting at 2:30 p.m.) as we study a different Psalm each week for a total of 12 weeks. God truly is speaking to us, come and hear what He is saying!

We Mourn the Loss of Gloria Godffrey
Gloria Godfrey, 88, of Cecil, died Sunday, June 29, 2025, in St. Clair Health. She was born January 5, 1937, in Cecil, a daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Storm Scanny. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Bridgeville. Gloria enjoyed word puzzle books, watching her grand and great-grandchildren play sports, going shopping and out to lunch, and cooking. Surviving are son, Richard (Susan) Godfrey of North Strabane; daughter, Tina (Tom McGinnis) Godfrey of Cecil; and son, Jerry Godfrey of Cecil; grandchildren, Matthew (Rachel) Godfrey of Fort Smith, Ark., Nicholas (Ann) Godfrey of Cecil Township, Evan (Alicia) Godfrey of North Strabane and Ian Godfrey of Cecil; along with great- grandchildren, Payton, Jackson, Bailey, Kensington, Henry, Ford and Olivia Godfrey; and sister, Gladys Kolljeski. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Richard Godfrey, Sr. in 2020; sisters, Dolores Preaux and Joan Kovach; and her daughter-in-law, Anastasia Godfrey.

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In the Psalms God speaks to us, His people. God speaks to us about many different topics in the Psalms like: His existence, the Messiah, forgiveness, doubt, thanksgiving and many more! Join us each Wednesday for worship at 2:00 p.m. followed by a 30 min. Bible Study (starting at 2:30 p.m.) as we study a different Psalm each week for a total of 12 weeks. God truly is speaking to us, come and hear what He is saying!

Carl H. Bauer
September 13, 1941 – June 14, 2025

Age 83, of Kennedy Township, formerly of Chicago, IL. Passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Beloved husband of 56 years to Karen (Libricz) Bauer. Dear Father of Michael (Vanessa) Bauer and Dawn (George) Geregach. Brother of Richard (Pat) Bauer and the late Kenneth Bauer. Proud Grandparent of Payton and Hunter Bauer and Grant and Dustin Geregach.

Born and raised in Chicago, Carl and Karen raised their family in Wheaton, IL, before retiring to Kennedy Township, PA, where Carl enjoyed several years of working as an Usher at Pittsburgh Pirates Games. An avid Chicago Bears and White Sox fan, Carl was always watching sports, especially his grandkids' games. His favorite pastime was watching his grandkids excel at the things they loved most.

Funeral Service will be held at Zion Lutheran Church 3197 Washington Pike, Bridgeville, PA 15017 at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Internment will follow at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, 1158 Morgan Rd, Bridgeville, PA 15017, at 2:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri, Lutheran Hour Ministries, or Zion Lutheran Church, Bridgeville, PA.

Saturday June 28th 12:00 p.m. 
Lunch will be provided
Zion Lutheran Church, 3197 Washington Pike, Bridgeville, PA 15017
A free will offering will be taken for Shepherd’s Canyon

Joanna Lee serves as the Deaconess at Zion Lutheran Church. She is the daughter of an LCMS pastor and is the third of six siblings. While serving as an LCMS missionary in Taiwan, she met her husband, Richard. Married in 2020, they now have a daughter, a son, and a baby due in September. Joanna obtained her Master of Arts in Deaconess Studies at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana. 

Within a two month span, Joanna experienced the sudden death of her father, was a first responder to people fleeing from a school shooting, and had an undiagnosed herniated disc. Attending a Shepherd’s Canyon Retreat was a great blessing and help to her in her journey of healing. Come to hear Joanna’s story, and more about Shepherd’s Canyon Retreat Ministry.

Please RSVP with how many will be attending so we can plan accordingly.
With appreciation,
Joanna Lee, Deaconess at Zion Lutheran Church

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

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

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.