traditional 9:00 worship service

9:00 am Worship Service  • April 19th 2026


     

OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRAYER                    Pastor Keith Buckbee 

                                        

PRELUDE                           "Under His Wings"                           David Schell

                                                  By Sankey-Johnson                                    

                                                      

CALL TO WORSHIP                                                                     Pastor Keith Buckbee    

     

PASTOR:  Jesus calls us out of the ways of the world and into the life of His Kingdom.

PEOPLE:  We come to seek what is eternal, not what fades away.

PASTOR: The world offers comfort and approval, but Christ offers truth and life.

PEOPLE:  We choose the way of Christ over the ways of this world.

PASTOR: Blessed are those who hunger for righteousness, for they shall be filled.

PEOPLE: We come hungry for God, ready to live as His people.

 

HYMN                                  I Surrender All                                #596

 

APOSTLE’S CREED                                                                      Pastor Keith Buckbee

         

OFFERING                            "God Leads Us Along"                              David Schell

                                                      arr. by G. A. Young          

                                                          

DOXOLOGY                                                                                   David Schell

  

MEET AND GREET

 

SPECIAL MUSIC     “Down by the Riverside”                           Men of Zion                     

       

TIME OF PRAYER AND THE LORD’S PRAYER                      Pastor Austin Lamos 

 

SCRIPTURE               Luke 6:12-19                                                 Linda Etzel

 

SERMON                    Kingdom Living vs. Worldly Living       Pastor Tony Etzel

 

HYMN                        Just as I Am, Without One Plea                #357                                                               

BENEDICTION                                                                                Pastor Tony Etzel

 

POSTLUDE              "Fugue in G Major"  J. S. Bach                     David Schell  

                                                                     


 

The Altar Flowers are in memory of Mom, Ruth & Paul by Janet Ott-Snyder.

 

If you are interested in being a part of our Audio/Visual team here at Zion, please get in touch with Mark Doll at drummer.doll@gmail.com.

 

If you are interested in CPR, please let Denise Gouldey know. We will have a class on Sunday, May 3, at 12:30 pm.

 

Reduce – Reuse- Recycle - We continue to collect all brands of used inkjet and toner cartridges for the Lebanon Rescue Mission. A collection box is located outside the sanctuary on the pew below the Mission’s bulletin board. Your support is appreciated!

 

This year, the National Day of Prayer is on Thursday, May 7th at 7:00 pm.  Through prayer, we can tap into God’s wisdom, strength, protection, and peace. He stands ready to respond to our needs when we humbly ask for divine intervention in the affairs of men. This year, we will host a prayer gathering here at Zion as we seek Him in scripture and fervent prayer. If you would like to participate in this event, please get in touch with Linda Etzel at (610) 220-6989.

 

All women and men are welcome to join Women in Faith on Wednesday, May 6th, at 2 pm in the Fellowship Hall to learn about a group called Embrace Grace. This is a support group for pregnant and single Mothers, a 12-week curriculum that helps expecting Mothers find a place of hope and belonging. Please join us on Wed. May 6 at 2 pm.

 

Reading Fightin Phils Baseball Game and Deck Party - July 18, 2026

Deck Party Buffet begins at 5:30 PM and lasts 2 and ½ hours; Game begins at 6:45 PM, Fireworks, and Tribute to the 75th Anniversary of The Peanuts (Charlie Brown)

Menu includes: BBQ Chicken, BBQ Sandwiches, Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers, Mac & Cheese, Baked Beans, Potato Salad, Pasta Salad, Chips, Cookies, & Pepsi Products. Cost is $20 person. Please sign up on the sign-up sheets located in the front and rear of the church.  Please include your name and the number of tickets you may be interested in.  Please sign up by April 26, 2026.  Questions, see Kaloni Doll. (ksdoll921@gmail.com or 717-269-7295).

 

Monday – Adult Bible Study 6:15 pm

Tuesday – Prayer Meeting, “Revival” 2:00 pm, in the Parlor   

Wednesday – Prayer Meeting, 6:30 pm, in the Parlor

                         Senior Choir 7:30 pm 

Thursday – Mat Making 9-11 am

                       Praise Band 5:30 pm