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