Weekly News from Zion and our Ministries Under the Cross: Evergreen Academy & Nina's Place

May 31, 2023

“As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing…” – Ephesians 4:16b (NLT)

As we approach the annual Assembly of the Florida-Bahamas Synod, our annual Congregational Meeting (on Sunday, June 25th — save the date!), and the continued work of our Parish Council to nominate our next pastor, we invite the entire community's prayer and reflection on God's vision and mission for Zion and our current and future health.

Every faith community — no matter its size — needs to reflect from time to time on where we fall on the above spectra, and to discuss with one another how we can be our best selves together for the sake of God's mission and our larger community. We have come a long way in the last 65 years and overcome many obstacles and stumbles to reach this point in time. What adjustments can we make, with God's help, in order to be best positioned for 65+ more years of faithful ministry in Deerfield Beach?

Order Your Anniversary T-Shirt

(Just a graphic. Not the final design.)

We are in the process of designing a 65th Anniversary T-Shirt that we will wear to all of our community events, anniversary events, and "just because" for the next twelve months (and beyond).

If you would like one, please complete the order form by clicking below so that we order enough of each size. We expect that shirts will cost around $10 each, but if cost is a barrier, please let us know!

Baccalaureate Service & Eagle Court of Honor

The Zion Community is invited to celebrate with Cullen Clancy at a Baccalaureate Service this Sunday, June 4th at 11:00 a.m.

The celebration continues with Cullen's Eagle Scout Court of Honor at 1:00 p.m. in Katie Luther Chapel. Refreshments will follow and the congregation is encouraged to remain for both events.

Opportunities to Serve Joyfully & Give Selflessly

Synod Assembly Service Project

This year's service project at our Synod Assembly will benefit Harbor House of Florida, which provides safe shelter, ​counseling & support services to survivors of domestic abuse.

Our delegates from Zion (Gail & Kurt Schmidt) will be bringing toothbrushes, full-sized toothpaste, combs, and hairbrushes to add to the welcome baskets being assembled for Harbor House clients. This Sunday is the last Sunday to bring these items to worship. Alternatively, you may designate a financial contribution and we will purchase the items for you.

Opportunities to "Just Show Up"

First Friday in June

Friday, June 2, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.

Muddy Waters

2237 W. Hillsboro Blvd.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

(Muddy Waters is located on Hillsboro Blvd. between Military Trail and Powerline Road on the north side of the road.) 

Don't make dinner plans and come as you are! We enjoy delicious food and one another's fellowship. We each pay our own way, but everyone is invited to the table — friends, family members, and neighbors!

This Sunday: Day of the Holy Trinity

Though the word trinity is not found in the scriptures, today’s second reading includes the apostolic greeting that begins the liturgy. In the gospel Jesus sends his disciples forth to baptize in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. More than a doctrine, the Trinity expresses the heart of our faith: we have experienced the God of creation made known in Jesus Christ and with us always through the Holy Spirit. We celebrate the mystery of the Holy Trinity in word and sacrament, as we are sent into the world to bear witness to our faith.

Zion is a Reconciling in Christ (RIC) community, and extends God's radical welcome to all people, because we're all created in God's image.