traditional 9:00 worship service



9:00 am Worship Service  • March 22nd, 2026


     

OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRAYER                    Pastor Keith Buckbee 

     

MISSION MOMENT

                                                     

PRELUDE                                    "Softly And Tenderly"                                             David Schell

 arr. by Will Thompson     

 

CALL TO WORSHIP                                                                     Pastor Keith Buckbee    

     

PASTOR: Create pure hearts in us, O God. 

PEOPLE: and put new and loyal spirits in us.

PASTOR: Do not banish us from your presence;

PEOPLE:  do not take your Holy Spirit away from us. 

PASTOR: Give us again the joy that comes from your salvation.

PEOPLE:  And make us willing to obey you. Amen.

  

HYMN                        Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy                   #486

HYMN                        Since Jesus Came Into My Heart                        #503

         

APOSTLES’ CREED                                                                      Pastor Keith Buckbee

 

OFFERING                       "Adagio"                                               David Schell 

                                              Roger Nyquist    

 

DOXOLOGY                                                                                    David Schell                                                                                  

MEET AND GREET

 

SHADOW DRAMA          “Is He Worthy?”                                   Zion Youth Group

                                    Music by Chris Tomlin

Presenters: Tessa Morris, Abby Buckbee, Katherine Buckbee, Ella Gostomski,

                     Sydney Getway, Emily Rohrer, John Rohrer, and Austin Lamos.

       

CONGREGATION PRAYER                                                           Pastor Keith Buckbee  

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

 SCRIPTURE                       Luke 5:27-39                                          Linda Etzel                                                                                                                            

 SERMON                    "Jesus Calls Sinners into New Life"           Pastor Tony Etzel

 

HYMN                           Just As I Am, Without One Plea                        #488                           

 

BENEDICTION                                                                                   Pastor Tony Etzel

 

POSTLUDE                   “O For A Thousand Tongues”                 David Schell           

                                             arr. by Harold DeCou

                                             

  

 

The Altar Flowers, presented by Sheila Swanger, wish a Happy Heavenly Birthday to her husband, Eddie Swanger, and are in memory of her brother and nephew, Steve & Jason Weik.

 

This year, the National Day of Prayer is on Thursday, May 7th.  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 contact Linda Etzel at (610) 220-6989.

Pancake Breakfast & Easter Egg Hunt: Saturday, March 28th, from 9 am-11 am. The pancake breakfast will be from 9 am-10 am. The egg hunt, for infants - 5th grade, begins at 10 am. We always need help in the days before and on the day of the event. Please sign up on one of the bulletin boards. Contact Jackie Gostomski at 717.269.2971 or zionoutreachteam@gmail.com - Rain or shine! 

 

Maundy Thursday Service will begin at 6:30 pm on April 2nd. We will have a Potluck

Dinner before the service at 5:00 pm. Please sign up at either entrance if you will be attending the dinner and/or can help with set-up and clean-up.

 

Attention Women of Faith – The next meeting will be April 1, 2026, at 2 pm in Fellowship Hall.  Thank you again to all who donated, supported, and helped in the cleanup of our 3rd Annual Book & Rummage Sale.

 

The Memorial Service for Judy Vindich will be held in Zion’s sanctuary on Tuesday, April 7th, at 4:00 pm. There will be no family visitation prior to the service.

 

The upcoming disaffiliation trial begins on March 30th. We are calling on the congregation for a time of fasting and praying as we approach the trial.

 

Looking for members to provide a brief testimony on why they come to Zion Church. You would be interviewed by Pastor Keith for a brief 3-minute video. Contact Pastor Keith to schedule your session.

 

SPARK TO SHINE – A Gathering of Light Banquet – Saturday, April 18, 2026, $50/pp. Reinhart Tree Farm, 326 Oak Lane, Bernville, PA 19506. RSVP by March 28, 2026. Pastor Keith will be the keynote speaker for this benefit dinner for This Little Light Ministries.  For the upcoming May 2-9, DR mission trip, suitcases are needed. (They will not be returned.)  

 

Sunday –   Evangelism – 12:30 pm

                   Zion Youth 6-8 pm

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

                   Bell Choir – 4 pm 

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

                         Senior Choir 7:30 pm

Saturday –  Pancake Breakfast/Easter Egg Hunt 9-11 am