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