Congratulations Confirmands & Welcome to New Members of Zion!
Sunday was indeed a joyous day. In addition to saying farewell and godspeed to Pastor David Potter, five young people were confirmed in their faith and seven adults joined Zion — all by affirming their baptism!

Congratulations to Shayne Clancy, Liam Donoghue, Emily Geaquinto, Jake Jones, and Leo Tambolini for taking such an important step in faith.

Welcome to Pastor Annemarie Noto, the Tahal family (Norman, Shelly, Melissa & Steve Hody), Nick Rato, and Pat Belanger (in absentia) who all made a choice to join our community of faith!
God provides! Thank you, Pastor Noto!

We are blessed to welcome Pastor Annemarie Noto to the pulpit for the next month as our "supply pastor." She will have the responsibility of preaching and presiding over the sacraments on Sunday mornings. (As previously stated, other local pastors have taken on the interim responsibilities of pastoral care and administration for us.)

Pastor Annemarie is one of our newest members, but is no stranger to Zion. When her daughter moved to South Florida in 2014, Annemarie began attending Zion seasonally. She comes to us from the Metropolitan New York Synod, after a distinguished career as a reading teacher, professor, and pastor. She graduated from the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Philadelphia in 2003, and also has an MA and PhD in reading.

Annemarie is passionate about issues of social justice, the power of prayer, interfaith ministry, and teaching. We are grateful to welcome her not only as a treasured member of Zion, but also for her willingness to "come out of retirement" to serve with and for us in this important role!
Free Digital Safety Class TOMORROW

October 7th at 3:00 p.m.
in Katie Luther Chapel
No RSVP Required!
Masks Required

 If you use the Internet or have a smartphone, then you will be targeted by cybercriminals. You can be a victim even if you don’t use the Internet. Your government, financial, and medical records are stored online. You’ll learn how to minimize your risk, protect your assets, and safeguard your identification in this class.
Make Connections: Invite, Equip, Serve
Opportunities to Volunteer: Save the Date!
Deerfield Beach Fall Festival
Saturday, October 16th
at Pioneer Park
Set-Up: 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Event: 4:00-9:00 p.m.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month Resource & Art Fair
Saturday, October 23rd
here at Zion
Set-Up: 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Event: 2:00-5:00 p.m.
At both events, we will need people to "staff" our tent and share information about Zion. At the Fall Festival, we will also need individuals to host the beanbag toss game for kids.
Preparing for Advent: Art4Healing Painting Workshop
Sunday, November 7, 2021
12:30-2:00 p.m. in Katie Luther Chapel

As part of the seasonal decor for our narthex (gathering space in the church), we are partnering with Art4Healing, a local visual art program, to host a painting workshop to decorate our own space. Using Bible verses for Advent and time for reflection, each participant will paint a canvas that will hang in the narthex for the remainder of 2021. (Each participant will also paint a small warm-up canvas to take home that day. The "Advent" canvases will be available to keep once the seasonal decorations come down in January.)

You do not have to be artistically gifted or motivated to participate. This is a great opportunity to get your feelings on the canvas and bless the church's worship space in the process.

The class is limited to 12 participants, and there is a $25 fee to cover supplies. To sign up, please contact Cantor Kurt Schmidt by Sunday, October 31st.
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)