Weekly News from Zion and our Ministries Under the Cross, especially Evergreen Academy

September 21, 2022

Renovation & Restoration Updates

Those who have been on Zion's campus recently are seeing several construction projects occurring simultaneously.

• The bathrooms at the entrance of Evergreen Academy (a labor of love from one of our preschool families) are almost finished, and the entrance hallway is in the midst of a much-needed facelift.
• In preparation for a new roof and interior restoration work in the church sanctuary, the organ pipes have been removed (temporarily) and the console closed up. We expect to receive the roof permit by the end of September, and the roofer has all the supplies already in storage.
• The multipurpose room adjacent to Katie Luther Chapel is being renovated (new flooring, paint, doors, etc.) to house Nina's Place: A Community Market & Pantry. For more information, see below.

All of these projects, in addition to our recent Community Fair and the Reconciling in Christ journey, are breathing new life into the Zion campus and community. It is our prayer that our resources be used for God's glory and to make a kingdom impact, and that we do our best to restore and maintain these spaces for generations to come.  

We hope that, if you're reading this and a part of our community (church and preschool), you are proud to tell people that you know that Zion is your church, Evergreen Academy is your preschool, and God is up to something good here!

In Christ,

Cantor Kurt R. Schmidt

Reconciling in Christ: Update

Special thanks to Drew Shimkus for sharing his inspirational personal testimony this past Sunday.

Thanks to those individuals who remained after worship to share their opinions on our Faith Community Assessment.

Study dates for the adult study of "A Lutheran Introduction to SOGIE" are Sundays 10/2 and 10/9 after worship and Wednesdays 10/5 and 10/12 at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom (click here for the link). Study materials have been purchased, but they are not required to participate.

Opportunities to Serve Joyfully & Give Selflessly

Giving Opportunities & Sponsorships are Live!

We are proud to unveil our individual (family) giving and corporate sponsorship opportunities for Nina's Place. We are relying on corporate sponsorships to assist with expenses related to the renovation of the space and stocking the shelves with food stuffs and hygiene/baby/school supplies.  In turn, we are depending on gifts from individuals and families to provide for the necessary furnishings for Nina's Place, including (but not limited to) shelving, carts, and signage. There are gifts ranging from $150 to $500. All contributions will be recognized on the Founders Circle Donor Wall in Nina's Place.

Please prayerfully consider making a gift in memory or in honor of a loved one, knowing that you are contributing to a Zion community ministry that will make a real, substantial impact for years to come. For more information, click below. Thank you for your generosity!

This Sunday: 16th Sunday after Pentecost

Consideration of and care for those in need (especially those “at our gate,” visible to us, of whom we are aware) is an essential component of good stewardship. It is in the sharing of wealth that we avoid the snare of wealth. It is the one whom death could not hold—who comes to us risen from the dead—who can free us from the death grip of greed.

Readings

Amos 6:1a, 4-7

Psalm 146

1 Timothy 6:6-19

Luke 16:19-31