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

September 6, 2023

See You on Saturday!

In last Sunday's post on our social media platforms, we shared the idea of the Church as "a bunch of ragamuffin Jesus-followers...trying to love God and love neighbors." Let's do that together at the Community Fair.

7:00 a.m. - Farmer's Market Set-Up

8:30 a.m. - Volunteers Arrive

9:00 a.m. - Exhibitors Arrive

10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. - The 3rd Annual DFB Community Fair

2:00 p.m. until Tables/Chairs picked up - Clean Up

If you're unable to volunteer, please plan to attend and help us spread the word. Your presence is an endorsement of the good work God is doing at Zion!

God's Work, Our Hands Sunday

Join us on Sunday as we come off the mountaintop high of the Community Fair and the ways in which God equips us to love and serve our neighbors.

We will celebrate our call to service on Sunday, September 10th. Please wear your yellow "God's Work, Our Hands" t-shirt if you have one.

Join us after worship for a sweet treat! A portion of all the sales will be going back to Deerfield Beach Community Cares.

Opportunities to Serve Joyfully & Give Selflessly

This Sunday: Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Conflict is a part of relationships and life in community. Jesus’ words in today's gospel are often used in situations having to do with church discipline. The prophet Ezekiel tells of warning the wicked to turn from their ways, and Paul reminds us that love is the fulfilling of the law. We gather in the name of Christ, assured that he is present among us with gifts of peace and reconciliation.

The Rev's Thoughts & Recs

Last Sunday, we talked about Jesus' job description for his disciples and whether we would want to apply knowing we may endure challenging sacrifices. Our Lord would never ask us to do anything without the Holy Spirit's strength and guidance by our side. Following Christ is never a solo calling. Meditate on the 2 songs below to affirm your dedication to our ever loving grace filled Savior.

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.