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

June 7, 2023

Regardless of whether you "have off" or work through the summer, this time is meant to be restful and relaxing. We invite you to get your SPF this summer by engaging with Scripture, praying daily, and showing up in the places God's people will be!

Vacation & Synod Assembly

Just a reminder that Cantor Kurt Schmidt is out of the office this week enjoying some well-deserved vacation time and, along with Gail Schmidt and Pastor Cathy Lauterhahn, will be attending the Synod Assembly. Kurt returns for worship on Sunday, June 11th. In the event of a pastoral emergency, please call Robin Larson at (954) 445-7993.

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!

Save the Date for Our Annual Meeting

The annual meeting of our congregation will be held on Sunday, June 25th immediately following worship. This is the meeting where we accept the annual report and approve the budget for the upcoming year. It is important that all voting (attending and contributing) members of Zion plan to attend; without a quorum, we cannot legally conduct business. (To be counted, you can participate on Zoom, but must be actively present and able to respond there.)

Opportunities to Serve Joyfully & Give Selflessly

Opportunities to "Just Show Up"

This Sunday: Second Sunday after Pentecost

Though Jesus was a devout Jew who practiced his faith, he was criticized for eating with tax collectors and sinners—the religiously nonobservant. Jesus criticizes the self-righteous and reminds us that mercy is to be at the heart of our religious practices. God continues to be made known in those on the margins of society, like Matthew the tax collector and the hemorrhaging woman. As we gather each Lord’s day we receive the healing that makes us well and sends us forth to be signs of God’s mercy for the world.

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.