9:00 am Worship Service • January 4th, 2026
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Pastor Keith Buckbee
PRELUDE "Lord, When You Look On Us In Love”
arr. by Michael Burkhardt
CALL TO WORSHIP Pastor Tony Etzel
Pastor: Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth.
People: Sing to the Lord, praise his name; proclaim his salvation day after day.
Pastor: Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among the peoples.
People: For great is the Lord and most worthy of praise!
HYMN “I Sing the Mighty Power of God” #128
APOSTLES’CREED Pastor Tony Etzel
OFFERTORY "As With Gladness Men Of Old" arr. by Paul Manz
MEET & GREET
TIME OF PRAYER & THE LORD’S PRAYER Pastor Tony Etzel
(The Lord’s Prayer (using debts)
SCRIPTURE Luke 2:39-52
SERMON “Where Is Jesus?" Pastor Keith Buckbee
Holy Communion
CLOSING HYMN “Nothing but the Blood” #337
BENEDICTION Pastor Keith Buckbee
POSTLUDE "O Morning Star, How Fair And Bright"
arr. by Michael Burkhardt
The Altar Flowers are presented to the glory of God in honor of my son’s birthday,
Matthew, by Nancy Eisenhauer.
Save The Date: Zion United Women in Faith, #3rd Annual Book Sale!! We will begin collecting books and rummage sale item in January! Save your books for us!
For more information, Contact: Susan Kerschner @ 717-383-9399 or Beth Mellon @ 610- 812-1372
Men’s Discipleship Group
Pastor Tony is looking for a few men who would like to be part of a new discipleship group that will start sometime after the new year. Anyone interested may contact Pastor Tony. The meeting day and time are still to be determined and will be scheduled based on the availability of those who participate.
Evangelism Team – Now Forming
Pastor Tony is looking for individuals interested in joining the new evangelism team. Evangelism training materials have already been secured, and we plan to begin an eight-week course sometime after the start of the new year. We are hoping to gather four to six people who would like to learn how to evangelize and share the Gospel effectively within our community.
Sunday – Zion Youth 6-8 pm
Tuesday – Prayer Meeting, “Revival”2pm, in the Parlor
Wednesday – Prayer Meeting, 6:30pm
Thursday- Praise Band, 5:30-6:30pm
No mat making on Saturday, January 3. Next time will be Saturday, January 17
9-10am.
Health and Safety needs volunteers, keeping the Church safe. Knowing where
the fire alarm system panel is. CPR training, assist with medical emergencies.
We will have our meeting in January. Stay tuned for updates. For more
information contact Denise Gouldey.
Women in Faith: Thank you for all your support in 2025. There is no meeting in
January. The next meeting is February 4, 2026.
Tissue Drive: We will be collecting tissues for the local school districts. If you have
A child or grandchild who attends outside the ELCO school district and you would
tissues support their classroom, please let us know! Zionoutreachteam@gmail.com
Needed - Secretary for Administrative Council. If you are interested in serving as
Secretary on Administrative Council, please contact Pastor Keith.
Please pick-up your offering envelopes as you leave church today.
If you received a giving statement in previous years, you will automatically receive one again for this year.
Anyone who would like a statement for 2025 and has not received one before may request one; statements will
be printed by mid-January. Thank you, Cookie Haag
Please sign-up on the Flower Chart for those you want to remember on birthdays,
anniversaries, etc.
Mary Gate of Heaven Parish is again sponsoring The Stand for Life Gathering on
Friday January 23 from noon to 1 pm at 8th and Cumberland Sts. It is a peaceful
public display by citizens of all faiths dedicated to protecting the lives of preborn
children and spiritual health of the mother. You may bring a sign or one will be
provided if you want one. We must remain on the sidewalk and allow for
pedestrian traffic. Contact Sandy Sandoe for more information and to car pool.