To learn more about who we are and what we believe at our Lovettsville church, visit our website at: ELCA.org
12th SUNDAY after PENTECOST
August 16, 2026
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Zion Lutheran Church
Sunday Worship at our Lovettsville church starts at 9:00 a.m.
Mailing Address:
38011 Morrisonville Road
Lovettsville, Va. 2018
Bethel Lutheran Church
Sunday Worship at our Lovettsville church begins at 11:15 a.m. Join us at 40588 Tankerville Road, Lovettsville, Va. 20180.
For correspondence, our mailing address is P.O. Box 307, Lovettsville, Va.
In-Home Church Worship
Zion & Bethel Churches in Lovettsville
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Minister – Pastor Andreas Armstrong
Music - Pianist Anne Markert
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
“She Came to Jesus” To the tune: "Be Thou My Vision"
– Words by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette
1. She came to Jesus from outside the fold
— Canaanite woman! Persistent and bold!
Looking to Jesus, she wanted to see
One who would help her and set her child free.
2. Claiming a blessing, a touch of God's grace,
She knew God's love was not bounded by place.
Jesus, you listened, debated — then healed —
For in her asking, her faith was revealed.
3. God, you still bless those who seek you in prayer.
You welcome dreamers who faithfully dare.
In Christ, now risen, your mercy extends:
Those on the outside are welcomed as friends.
Psalm 51:17 (The Message Translation)
"Going through the motions doesn't please you, a flawless performance is nothing to you. I learned God-worship when my pride was shattered. Heart-shattered lives ready for love don't for a moment escape God's notice."
Help us, O God, to love others as you first loved us!
Next Sunday -
13th SUNDAY after PENTECOST
August 23, 2026
Supply Pastor: Rev. Phil Carl
9 a.m. Zion Church
11:15 a.m. Bethel Church - On the Road
14th SUNDAY after PENTECOST
August 30, 2026
Supply Pastor: Rev. Tiffany Towberman
9 a.m. Zion Church
11:15 a.m. Bethel Church - On the Road
Bethel Community Ministry:
Steeple2people
Bethel Members will bring worship to your door.
Pick a Sunday for us to meet you where you are.
A small group will meet you to share
the Love of God through prayer,
God’s Word, songs, humor, comfort,
joy, hope, encouragement and peace.
Call or email us to reserve a time at
703-938-9444 (pastor’s home office)
Or Steeple2people@aol.com (email)
God loves you and so do I!
In Christ's Love,
Pastor Andreas Armstrong
May God bless and remind you once again, this week that you are His! And He truly Loves YOU!!!
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"Zion & Bethel Lutheran Churches, Lovettsville VA"
In Christ's Love,
Pastor Andreas Armstrong
Going <'////><'ing with Jesus!
Serving Zion & Bethel Lutheran Churches in Lovettsville, Virginia
Home/Office 703-938-9444
Visit us at BZChurches.org
About our Pastor
Welcome from Pastor G. Andreas Armstrong
I am presently serving the people of Zion and Bethel Churches in Lovettsville, and what a blessing it has been! God has also blessed me with a wonderful wife and two grown children—our daughter who lives and teaches school with her husband in Costa Rica and who have brought into our lives two wonderful grandchildren, and a son who works as a bartender in California (serving others like his dad?). I have had the pleasure of serving churches in Texas, North Carolina, and Virginia since 1982 as part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America before coming here. God is indeed good.
There is so much more we can do when we serve together at our Lovettsville church. That blessing becomes a reality when I, the only one at church who is designated in writing as a part-time minister, am joined by everyone else here as full-time ministers. We take that calling seriously. I pray you will too if you consider joining this wonderfully blessed team of ministers to live out your faith, hope, and love through Zion and Bethel Lutheran Churches. We are called in Christ Jesus our Lord to share the love of Christ from one generation to the next. Let’s do it!
God loves you and so do I!
Email: Coolrev4jc@aol.com
Home/Office: 703-938-9444