ICYMI (In Case You Missed It)
Talk about a busy weekend and start to the week at Zion! Thanks to all who joined us for First Friday at Duffy’s to kick off the month, and for our Art4Healing workshop on Sunday afternoon. If you missed either of these opportunities, there’s always next time!

On Monday morning, Zion hosted a group of local non-profit CEOs for a listening session with the Community Foundation of Broward. We are hopeful to see some increased attention and funding for all the efforts being made to increase the quality of life in Deerfield Beach.

Finally, one of our long-time members remarked on Sunday that it was “good to see so many new faces!” The Spirit is moving mightily here — of that we can be sure!
Thanksgiving Reminders
  • Through Sunday November 14th, we are still collecting money to sponsor the cost of Thanksgiving meals for local families. The cost of each meal is $50, and gifts of any amount are welcome! You may donate on Sunday morning in the offering plate or 24/7 via our online giving platform, using the fund "Thanksgiving Meals."
  • We are hosting the BSO's Thanksgiving Meal for the Homeless on Saturday, November 20th from 9:00 am to Noon. While we don't anticipate needing volunteers, we want you to be aware in case you drive by in wonder and amazement.
  • Plans for a virtual Thanksgiving Eve (Eve) service led by Cantor Kurt Schmidt are being put in place. Details TBD.
Make Connections: Invite, Equip, Serve
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.

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)