Dear Faithful of Zion,

Just a friendly reminder that "Willing to Grow" Cards are due on Sunday, January 31st. We are counting on your input to plan for our upcoming ministry seasons and ensure that we really are "Zion together," using the variety of our gifts and talents to the glory of God and for the good of the neighborhood.

Read below about the upcoming Souper Bowl (that asks for a timely response with some yummy soups) as well as marking your calendars for a series of upcoming events that wrap up the Season after Epiphany and draw us into the 40 Days of Lent.

Serving with You,
Cantor Kurt R. Schmidt
We Want Your Best, Favorite, and Most Delicious Soups!

E-mail your favorite soup recipe to Cantor Kurt Schmidt by this Saturday, January 30th at noon. On Sunday morning during worship, Pastor David Potter will draw a recipe to cook LIVE on Facebook before the Super Bowl.

(Note: All soup recipes will be published [with credit] on our website following Pastor Potter's cooking demonstration.)

Join Pastor Potter as he cooks LIVE at 4:00 p.m. on Facebook
Join Pastor Potter and surprise guests as he cooks the winning soup recipe in a live Facebook broadcast preceding the Super Bowl on Sunday, February 7th.

Donate to ELCA World Hunger
In the days leading up to the Souper/Super Bowls, we welcome your donations to ELCA World Hunger using our online giving form below. Choose "ELCA World Hunger" as the fund, and 100% of your donations will go directly to combatting hunger in the United States and around the world.
Make Connections: Invite, Equip, Serve
(and Mark Your Calendars!)
  • Wednesday, January 27th at 6:30 p.m. (Zoom) - Exploring Membership Class (session 2 of 3)
  • Wednesday, February 3rd at 6:30 p.m. (Zoom) - Exploring Membership Class (session 3 of 3)
  • Sunday, February 7th at 4:00 p.m. (Facebook Live) - Souper Bowl LIVE Cooking with Pastor Potter
  • Sunday, February 14th after Worship (In-Person & Facebook Live) - Jesus Statue Dedication in the Memorial Garden
  • Tuesday, February 16th (on Social Media) - Fat Tuesday Photo Challenge
  • Wednesday, February 17th from 4:00-5:15 p.m. (in front of the Church & Evergreen Academy office entrances) - Drive-Up Ashes
  • Wednesday, February 17th at 5:30 p.m. (In-Person & Facebook Live) - Ash Wednesday Worship

For more information about any or all of these opportunities, visit the Events page of our website.
Public Service Announcement
If you are a frontline healthcare worker or a senior (age 65+) and have not yet received the COVID-19 vaccine, you can call (866) 201-6313 to enter the virtual appointment queue for the DOH.

When you call the appointment number, you will be asked to enter your date of birth, zip code, and phone number. Live agents will call back to schedule a vaccination appointment.
Connect Virtually
Pastor David E. Potter
954-421-3146, option 1 (Church)
954-297-3665 (Cell)
Cantor Kurt R. Schmidt
954-421-3146, option 2 (Church)
954-913-2125 (Cell)