OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRAYER Pastor Keith Buckbee
COMMISSIONING OF MISSION TEAM - David Wise and Mason Allen
PRELUDE "Spirit Song" setting by John Carter David Schell
CALL TO WORSHIP Pastor Tony Etzel
PASTOR: Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is in me bless his holy name!
PEOPLE: Bless the Lord, O my soul and forget not all his benefits.
PASTOR: Who forgives all your iniquities and who heals all of your diseases.
PEOPLE: Who redeems your life from destruction, and crowns you with loving kindness and tender mercies.
HYMN God, Our Father, We Adore Thee #93
APOSTLE’S CREED Pastor Tony Etzel
OFFERING "The Wonder Of It All" Shea-Schell" David Schell
DOXOLOGY David Schell
MEET AND GREET
SPECIAL MUSIC “Composer of the Universe” Senior Choir
TIME OF PRAYER AND THE LORD’S PRAYER Pastor Austin Lamos
SCRIPTURE Luke 6:26-37 Allen Maurer
SERMON "Radical Love" Pastor Keith Buckbee
HYMN Let There Be Peace On Earth
BENEDICTION Pastor Keith Buckbee
POSTLUDE "Lift High The Cross" setting by Fred Bock David Schell
The Altar Flowers are presented to the Glory of God by Nancy Eisenhauer.
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.
PLEASE advise the office if you do NOT want your phone # or e-mail address listed in the Directory.
For those interested in serving with VBS this year, please fill out the form included in today’s bulletin. Please return your form to the basket at the Welcome Center. Volunteers need to have their clearances on file with the church office. Links are listed below. Be sure to click on volunteer as there is no charge if you do so. Volunteers will need to attend an informational meeting in May. If you have any questions, please contact Kaloni Doll (VBS Director) at ksdoll921@gmail.com or at 717-269-7295.
Criminal History Check. https://epatch.pa.gov/home
Child Abuse History Clearance https://www.compass.dhs.pa.gov/cwis
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
Thursday – Praise Band 5:30 pm