This week's newsletter is the first to find its way to the inboxes of families from Evergreen Academy. We are so grateful for the opportunity to connect and build a stronger relationship with you.

Almost everything we do in mission and ministry (except for the occasional congregational meeting -- the "business of the church") is for the entire community. We don't do things "just" for the church or the preschool or our neighbors. Consider yourselves invited to everything here, and we encourage you to invite your friends, family, and neighbors, too. When we say that God's doors are open to all, we really mean it!

For up-to-date details, visit the event page by clicking here.

30+ Providers and Organizations (free giveaways) • Free Blood Pressure Checks & Spinal Screenings • Refreshments • Rock Painting (for kids and adults) • Games (for kids and adults) • Free T-Shirts • Cash Raffle (18+)

Let's gather for worship on this celebratory day, as we give thanks for all the good work that God continues to do through us here at Zion. During our worship service, we will be completing individual spiritual gift inventories, and we encourage as many people to attend as possible. To print the spiritual gift inventory to complete at home, click here.

Beginning this week, Pastor Potter will lead an 8-week Bible study using Dr. Matthew Skinner's book "Acts: Catching Up with the Spirit."

Matt Skinner's book can be purchased from all major booksellers. The Zoom login information and schedule of readings can be found here. Please plan to bring your Bible (print or digital) to the Bible study.

Our monthly grief group is an important opportunity for mutual support that meets from 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. on the 2nd Thursday of the month.

The next meeting date is tomorrow, September 9th.

Pastor David Potter facilitates the group in a hybrid format; you are welcome to join in-person or via Zoom.

For the Zoom login information (direct link, smartphone, or dial-in), click here.

To learn about donating money, food, and supplies, visit the "Help for Haiti" page on our website by clicking here.

And, for those who may be wondering, Lutheran Disaster Response is on the ground to help the people of Louisiana who have been affected by Hurricane Ida. Stay tuned for more information as it becomes available.