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

February 1, 2023

Eagle Scouts Are Soaring at Zion

Over the years, Zion has benefitted from scouts in our community who have completed their Eagle Scout project on our campus. This requirement, "to plan, develop, and give leadership to others in a service project," is the last major task before applying to the scout board and receiving the rank of Eagle Scout.

Most recently, three young men created the Bill Haar Prayer Garden to combine their skills and our needs to create a meditative space in memory of our dear friend. We have two other upcoming projects, and one of them has just begun!

Cullen Clancy, one of our church members and a former Zion student, will be building a counter for Nina's Place. This counter (see sketches below) will replace the two tables and shelving unit that currently serve as the "check out" space. We are looking forward to a more organized and professional-looking space to store our supplies and weigh/count food that our friends have selected.

The success of Cullen's Eagle Scout project depends on donations, and he has asked our Zion community to give. All donations over and above the project cost will go toward food and other supplies. To donate, click here.

Thank you, Cullen, for blessing our community by being who you are and choosing to help those in need!

First Friday – This Week!

Friday, February 3, 2023

6:00 p.m.

Baja Cafe

1310 S. Federal Highway

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

(Baja Cafe is located on the east side of Federal Highway just south of Target.) 

Don't make dinner plans and come as you are! We enjoy delicious food and one another's fellowship. We each pay our own way, but everyone is invited to the table — friends, family members, and neighbors!

Free Exercise Classes Continue 2x/Week

We are partnering with our friends from the Saturday Night "Old Timers" AA Group to offer free exercise classes for seniors, involving gentle stretching and chair yoga for all levels of ability and comfort.

Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to Noon in Katie Luther Chapel

Those who wish to participate should wear comfortable clothes and sneakers and bring a bottle of water. Come when you can!

Sunday, February 12th Following Worship in Katie Luther Chapel

Two Zion traditions converge on Sunday, February 12th: an ice cream social and arts & crafts! Did you know Alleluia means "Praise the Lord" and we do not use that word in worship during Lent? Join us for a delicious fellowship hour as we celebrate praising our Lord in creative ways! Free for all to eat and participate!

Opportunities to Serve Joyfully & Give Selflessly

Nina's Place Update: Month #1

We're officially one month old! In our first month, Nina's Place served more than 450 households with over 9,000 pounds of food and essential supplies.

All glory to God for showing the way, and heartfelt thanks to all of our volunteers, staff, and generous donors for making it happen!

This Sunday: Fifth Sunday after Epiphany

Light shines in the darkness for the upright, the psalmist sings. Isaiah declares that when we loose the bonds of injustice and share our bread with the hungry, the light breaks forth like the dawn. In another passage from the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus, the light of the world, calls his followers to let the light of their good works shine before others. Through baptism we are sent into the world to shine with the light of Christ. 

• Two AA Groups meet weekly at Zion: Women's AA (Mondays at 7:00 p.m. in the Boardroom) and Old Timers AA (Saturdays at 7:00 p.m. 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.

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.