Pioneer Days Recap
Pictures above include the prayers of our community from this weekend…three poster boards full. Lord, hear our prayers.

Estimates from Broward Sheriff's Office and others say that over 20,000 people attended Pioneer Days and the Festival of the Arts this weekend on Deerfield Beach. That means that over 20,000 people walked past Zion's tent. They saw us, they heard about Jesus, and we heard their prayers and their stories. We don't know if any of them will accept our invitation to "come and see," but we know God has planted seeds that will grow in God's time.

Thank you to everyone who made our presence possible: Eduardo, Sandy, Ann, John, Nick, Scotty Mac, Michele, Steve and Melissa, Joel, Janie, and Michael (our partners and friends from Deerfield Beach Community Cares), Robin, and Gail.

Until the next opportunity for us to "go" and make Christ known...
Reminder: Council Meeting This Sunday

Our next monthly Congregation Council meeting will be held after worship on Sunday, February 27th. All members are invited and encouraged to attend.
Opportunities to Invite, Equip, and Serve
We invite you to study, pray, reflect and give with us during ELCA World Hunger’s 40 Days of Giving.

In the words of ELCA World Hunger: As the world has reeled from the effects of a deadly pandemic, we have seen the number of hungry people around the world rise, watched as food pantries and soup kitchens expanded to serve an ever-growing number of guests, and longed together for the time when we “will hunger no more, and thirst no more ... and God will wipe away every tear from [our] eyes” (Revelation 7:16-17).

In addition to considering a gift to ELCA World Hunger as part of your Lenten fast/discipline, we are making the Lenten calendar and weekly study guide "A Way in the Wilderness" available to the community. Printed copies of these resources are available at Sunday worship, while quantities last. To have a copy mailed, please contact Cantor Kurt Schmidt. Lastly, you can view or download your own copy by visiting the ELCA World Hunger website.
Wednesdays in Lent: Eat, Study, Pray

All 5 Wednesdays in March, plus April 6th
5:30 pm – Potluck Supper (bring what you can, if you can) — begins 3/9***
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?  

Whether you're exploring the life of Jesus for the first time, or ready to take your faith to a deeper level, this study gives you practical steps to overcome temptation, suffering, and persecution and leverage these challenges to discover and fulfill God's plan for your life. 

Study Schedule
March 2nd: Jesus' Baptism and Your Baptism
Meets in the Church. There will be no potluck. 

These Dates will meet in Katie Luther Chapel.
The potluck begins at 5:30 pm, followed by study and prayer.
March 9th: Jesus' Temptation and Your Temptation
March 16th: Jesus' Suffering and Your Suffering
March 23rd: Jesus' Death and Your Death
March 30th: Jesus' Resurrection and Your Resurrection
April 6th: Jesus' Ministry and Your Ministry
Notes & Reminders
  • In light of the increase in COVID cases locally, we are encouraging all who attend Sunday worship in person to resume wearing masks, regardless of your vaccination status.
  • 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)