1 in 6...Are you the 1?
(and some Notes & Reminders)

According to a 2021 study by the Barna Group, over 181 million Americans picked up a Bible last year. In that same study, Barna concluded that, of that 181 million, 1 in 6 U.S. adults reads the Bible most days in a given week.

Moment of truth: Are you the 1? Or are you part of the 5 who could do better reading, meditating on, and studying their Bible?

A confession from me: aside from studying the Sunday scriptures in preparation for worship, you'll find me more often in the group of 5 than as the one...which is why you'll also find me soaking up Bible study on Wednesday nights.

The Bible is not meant to be an unread book on your shelf, but a constant guide and companion in this life of faith and following Jesus. From the day of our baptism, we have a responsibility to learn and apply God's Word in our lives, first with the help of our parents, then with the help of friends, fellow members, and faithful leaders and teachers. We have just such an opportunity during Lent to dive into a Bible study together, and it's not too late to join in. Details below...
Thank you to Michael Rehwald, who donated the flowers this week in memory of his father, Milton Rehwald.

Finally, don't forget to set your clocks one hour ahead on Saturday night! (Otherwise, you'll be coming into church just in time for the sending hymn.)

See you for Bible Study, Worship, and everything in between!
Cantor Kurt R. Schmidt
Opportunities to Invite, Equip, and Serve
Sundays at 11:00 a.m.
In Person & Facebook Live

Join Pastor David Dangerfield for worship on Sunday mornings in March and April as we explore this powerful prayer and grow in our walk with Jesus! Thanks to all who made an effort to attend this first week! You won't want to miss a sermon in this series.

March 13
"to accept the things I cannot change" 

March 20
"the courage to change the things I can" 

March 27
"and the wisdom to know the difference."

For complete dates and information, visit the Worship page of our website.
Wednesdays in Lent:
Eat, Study, Pray

Full Evening Schedule begins in Katie Luther Chapel This Week

5:30 pm – Potluck Supper (bring what you can, if you can)
6:00 pm – Bible Study (also on Zoom – login information here)
7:00 pm – Prayer at the End of the Day (also on Facebook Live)

What would happen if you applied the lessons from events in Jesus life – temptation, suffering, death, resurrection – to your own? Would you come to know him more intimately and with a greater understanding of your purpose? Would you embody more completely the mission, love, and mind of Jesus?  

For more information, the study schedule, and Zoom login information, visit the Study page of our website.
We have reopened two funds on our online giving form as requested during this particular season.

The first is the ELCA World Hunger fund. This national and international ministry provides food to individuals and families in need all over the world, as well as builds the infrastructure and gives the tools to make food a sustainable resource in unsustainable places. If you'd like to donate to ELCA World Hunger, choose the fund of the same name on our online giving platform.

The second is Lutheran World Relief, the international helping hand working specifically in Ukraine. To donate specifically to Ukraine, visit our online giving platform and choose the fund "Disaster Relief." All gifts through Easter Sunday up to $258,000 will be matched.
There are two opportunities to engage with Art4Healing in preparation for the Easter season:

  1. Sunday, March 13th — "Try Before You Buy" — FREE! — Gabriela will be with us after our 11:00 a.m. Worship for you to paint for 3 minutes. This is your chance to try the Art4Healing technique and help us create two community canvases!
  2. Sunday, March 27th — Easter Painting Workshop — $30 per person — This is your opportunity to let your creativity fly and paint three different canvases, one of which will be "on loan" to Zion during the Easter season as part of our Narthex decor. All supplies included. To RSVP, contact Cantor Kurt Schmidt.
Notes & Reminders
  • 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.
Quick Links & Contact Information
Cantor Kurt R. Schmidt
954-421-3146, option 2 (Church)
954-913-2125 (Cell)