All Saints Sunday

We are very proud of the traditions that accompany this particular holy day at Zion. In addition to remembering those who have gone on to glory (see below), those attending in person worship on Sunday will have the opportunity to meditate in the Memorial Garden before or after worship and/or light a candle to remember loved ones. We hope you'll join us!
Have You Submitted Names?
As part of our annual All Saints remembrance, you are invited to submit the names of loved ones who have risen in glory by visiting the our website and completing the All Saints submission form.

All names submitted by noon on Saturday, November 6th will be read aloud during worship on All Saints Sunday, November 7th, at 11:00 a.m. in person and on Facebook Live.
Thank You, Zion! Goal Achieved!
Thanks to the generosity of our Zion church community, we reached our goal of 10 family meals in just 3 days!

But, why stop there? If you are still able and willing to donate so that local families may have a table of food at which to celebrate, the cost of each meal is $50. Gifts of any amount are welcome! You may donate on Sunday mornings in the offering plate or 24/7 via our online giving platform, using the fund "Thanksgiving Meals."
Make Connections: Invite, Equip, Serve
The Final Class in Our Technology Series: iCloud Explained

Tomorrow, November 4th at 3:00 p.m. in Katie Luther Chapel

If you've ever wondered about "the cloud," what gets stored there and how, this class is for you! You will also have an opportunity to ask any lingering questions about iPhones, iPads, or other technology devices.

No RSVP is necessary and masks are required. Materials from previous classes, including the Online Safety class, will also be available.
Let's gather for food and fellowship!

Friday, November 5th at 6:00 p.m.
Duffy's in Deerfield Beach
401 N. Federal Highway
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
(approximately 1 mile north of the church on the west side of Federal Highway)

Don't make dinner plans and come as you are! We enjoy some 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!
Advent Bags 2021

Advent bags will be available again this year in limited quantities — first come, first served. You may contact Cantor Kurt Schmidt to reserve one or pick one up at Sunday morning worship on November 14th or 21st.

Each bag contains votive candles to assemble your own Advent wreath, a brief liturgy for lighting the Advent candles, a journal, and materials for our upcoming Advent midweek Bible Study & Prayer at the End of the Day.
Evergreen Academy Kicks Off 2021 Holiday Giving Season with Gratitude + Generosity Project

As we enter into a season all about giving thanks to God for our blessings, we know that God teaches us to be generous to others in need. Together with the Zion church community, we are asking for your help to provide much needed food and supplies for the shared meal ministry of HOPE South Florida. Zion church members will be participating in this same project during the end of November and December as our annual Reverse Advent Calendar.

Every day, at designated locations throughout Broward County, 250-300 homeless individuals and families receive a hot meal thanks to the efforts and generosity of HOPE South Florida and its sponsors (like Zion & Evergreen Academy). We will be making individual bags of food to be distributed at a shared meal very early in 2022.

We hope we can count on your partnership to make this project a success! All classes are encouraged to participate. Children in the 3's and Pre-K will be bringing their contributions to the church during Bible time on Thursdays.

Oct. 31 — Nov. 6: New men's & women's socks
November 7-13: Single-serve Chef Boyardee pastas (any kind)
November 14-20: Packages of single-serve applesauce
November 21-27: THANKSGIVING BREAK
Nov. 28 — Dec. 4: Packages of Snack Pack puddings (any flavor)
December 5-11: Single-serve packs of crackers (cheese or peanut butter)
December 12-18: Flip-top Vienna sausages, chicken, or tuna cans
December 19-25: Boxes of granola bars, cereal bars, or Pop-tarts

A reminder that, if shopping is too challenging, you can always give a monetary donation to the Evergreen Academy Office, and we will do the shopping for you. Thank you so much for your generosity this season!
Notes & Reminders
  • In light of the increase in COVID cases locally, we are encouraging all who attend Sunday worship in person to resume wearing masks, regardless of your vaccination status.
  • 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.
  • 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
Cantor Kurt R. Schmidt
954-421-3146, option 2 (Church)
954-913-2125 (Cell)