traditional 9:00 worship service




9:00 am Worship Service  • April 12th 2026


     

OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRAYER                    Pastor Keith Buckbee 

                                        

PRELUDE     “Draw near, all ye people” by Mendelssohn      John Woodard

                                                      

CALL TO WORSHIP                                                                     Pastor Tony Etzel    

     

PASTOR:  Oh, give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples.

PEOPLE:  He is the Lord our God!

PASTOR: Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all of his wondrous works.

PEOPLE:  He is the Lord our God!

PASTOR: Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice.

PEOPLE: He is the Lord our God!

 

HYMN                                  He Is Lord (2x)                                 #34

         

APOSTLES’ CREED                                                                       Pastor Tony Etzel

 

OFFERING    "O Master, Let Me Walk With You"                    David Schell 

 arr. by Robert Lau                    

                                                          

DOXOLOGY                                                                                   David Schell

 

RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS

 

MEET AND GREET

 

SPECIAL MUSIC     “Jesus In the Morning”                               King’s Kids                      

       

TIME OF PRAYER AND THE LORD’S PRAYER                      Pastor Austin Lamos 

 

SCRIPTURE               Luke 6:12-19                                     

 

SERMON                    "Choosing the Twelve"                             Pastor Keith Buckbee

 

HYMN                        Trust In God                                                                                    

 

BENEDICTION                                                                                Pastor Keith Buckbee

 

POSTLUDE               "Prelude in G Major"    J. S. Bach               David Schell  

                                                                     


 

The Altar Flowers are in honor of Tessa’s birthday, by Nana.

 

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.  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.

 

We are looking for 3 or preferably 4 more volunteers to prepare and serve the noon meal at Lebanon County Christian Ministries (LCCM) on Friday, April 24.  The signup sheet is on the bulletin board near the rear entrance.  There are currently 4 people signed up, but we like to have a crew of 7, and one alternate in case another person can't make it at the last minute.  If anyone has questions about this ministry, they can call me at (717) 866-4875 or (484) 797-8489, or they can email me at keith.frantz@verizon.net.

 

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.

 

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 5:15 pm

Saturday – Men’s Bible Study 7:30 am