"4F" Begins This Week

Let's gather for food and fellowship!
Friday, August 6, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
Tijuana Taxi in Deerfield Beach
(located in the Winn Dixie shopping center across from the church)

We each pay our own way, but everyone is invited to the table -- friends, family members, and neighbors! (This is a great opportunity to invite.)
Upcoming Bible Study: We Need Your Input!

During the months of September and October, Pastor Potter will be leading a Bible study on the Book of Acts using Dr. Matthew Skinner's book "Acts: Catching Up with the Spirit."  The Book of Acts is essential to understanding the church's mission, our mission as Christians in the world, and how God is working in, through, and around us. 

We want to make it as easy as possible for you to participate, and invite you to complete the Google survey by clicking the link below. Your answers will help to determine the best day/time and whether in person or Zoom is preferable.
Mark Your Calendars!

Zion is hosting a community health & wellness fair on Saturday, September 11, 2021 and we need "all hands on deck!"

We are planning this event in conjunction with the Deerfield Beach Community Cares Initiative and the Center for Active Aging. We will have 30+ community agencies and providers to distribute information and host interactive experiences in all areas of health and wellness. We will also begin the day with a commemoration of the 20th anniversary of 9/11.

This will be our congregation's "God's Work, Our Hands" project this year and our success depends directly on your involvement! Please save the date on your calendar today and await opportunities to serve.
COVID Safety Update

In light of the increase in COVID cases locally and the seriousness of the Delta variant and on the recommendation of Bishop Suarez, we are encouraging all who attend Sunday worship in person to resume wearing masks, regardless of your vaccination status. We will also be minimizing extended periods of congregational singing.

We are committed to maintaining an overabundance of caution out of love for one another, and we appreciate your cooperation.
Thank You to Our Greeters & Readers

Thank you to those who greeted and/or read the lessons on Sunday mornings during the month of July: Debbie Anderson, John Chvirko, Bruce Elkins, Robin Larson, Drew Shimkus, Chastidy Tambolini, and Leo Tambolini.

Next week, we will post sign-ups for September, October, and November.
Make Connections: Invite, Equip, Serve
Tech Classes for Seniors Begin Tomorrow

August 5th - iPhone Tips & Tricks
September 2nd - iPad Tips & Tricks
October 7th - Digital Safety
November 4th - iCloud Explained

All classes begin at 3:00 p.m. and are limited to 15 participants in person. If you have signed up to attend, we look forward to seeing you there!
Our sponsor for the entire series of technology classes is Medicare Dave and the Senior Healthcare Team, based right here in Deerfield Beach. Dave and his team are passionate about helping seniors make educated and well-informed choices about health insurance (Medicare).

We are grateful for their sponsorship and want to do our part by spreading the word about the good work the Senior Healthcare Team is doing in our community. To learn more about what they do, visit www.MedicareDave.com.
Back to School Blessing 2021

Join Us for a Zion Tradition (plus Ice Cream!)

Students, school staff, and teachers: we want to see you in worship on Sunday, August 15th.  

It doesn't matter where you teach or what you teach. It doesn't matter where you go to school. We want to celebrate those people who have dedicated themselves to careers in education, as well as bless all of the students who are beginning another year on their journey of learning!

We will also be blessing and installing our Evergreen Academy teachers and administrators during worship. We celebrate the partnership that Zion shares with this extraordinary group of educators!

We will have a special gift for all students, school staff, and teachers who come to worship on that day, and everyone is invited to gather in Katie Luther Chapel following worship for a Zion-style "Sundae Sunday" (a.k.a. ice cream social). What's not to love?!
Connect Wider: Conference/Synod Opportunities
"One Year to Live" Men's Retreat

An Experience That Meets Men Where They Are
Sponsored by Lutheran Men in Mission

September 3-5, 2021
Casa San Carlo Conference Center
Delray Beach, Florida

Let's say you have one year to live. What would you do? How would that change your priorities? Join us for the first annual South Florida "One Year to Live" Retreat!

At the "One Year to Live" Retreat, you will learn about what is really important in your life and what is holding you back from living in Christ. You will be able to form a closer relationship with Christ, and build real friendships with men of all ages.

For an informational brochure, click here. To register, click here. For more information, contact Aaron Forde at (507) 402-8721 or alforde98@gmail.com.
Notes & Reminders
  • Two of our AA groups have resumed meeting in person recently: Women's AA (Mondays at 7:00 p.m.) and Old Timers AA (Saturdays at 7:00 p.m.). AA Groups meet in Katie Luther Chapel.
  • We are continuing to accept donations to help the recovery efforts in Surfside. You can donate through our online giving page (choose "Disaster Relief" as the fund), or give through the synod's disaster fund.
  • To claim a special date for altar flowers on a Sunday morning, contact Cantor Kurt Schmidt. The cost of the arrangements is $40 and you may take the flowers home after Sunday morning worship.
Connect Virtually
Pastor David E. Potter
954-421-3146, option 1 (Church)
954-297-3665 (Cell)
Cantor Kurt R. Schmidt
954-421-3146, option 2 (Church)
954-913-2125 (Cell)