The Third Mark of Discipleship
(and some Notes & Reminders)

Wow – did February fly by, or what? I am encouraged, as we begin the third month of 2022, to see more and more people plugging into Zion and its ministries. Our preschool is growing, our visibility is improving, and we are sharing the message of Jesus everywhere we go: Love God. Love People. Change the World.

I have written here about the importance of Praying Daily and Worshipping Weekly, and I hope you have some strategies and motivation to maintain and strengthen those important discipleship behaviors. This month we introduce the importance of Studying God's Word. It is no coincidence that we are launching a new Bible Study for Lent (see below)...an opportunity to take a deep dive into scripture and learn how to apply God's truth to your daily life in real and meaningful ways. I hope you'll make every effort to attend. Whether it's your first Bible Study or your 100th, I guarantee you'll learn something new and find this study worth making space in your schedule.

We continue to grieve with Pat Auman and her family at the death of Pastor Fred. His obituary can be read here. A celebration of Pastor Fred's life for family and friends was held at St. Andrew's last week.

This week, we gather today for Bible Study at 6:00 pm and Worship at 7:00 pm, both in the Church Sanctuary. It's also time for First Friday, and I want to extend a special invitation for Evergreen Academy families to join us. There's definitely room at the table!

See you for Bible Study, Worship, and everything in between!
Cantor Kurt R. Schmidt
Opportunities to Invite, Equip, and Serve
First Friday in March
Let's gather for food and fellowship!

Friday, March 4, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
El Balcon de las Americas Latin Food
246 S. Powerline Road
Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
 
(The restaurant is just south of Hillsboro Blvd. on Powerline Road, on the east side of the road.)

Don't make dinner plans and come as you are! We enjoy some 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!
Sundays at 11:00 a.m.
In Person & Facebook Live

Join Pastor David Dangerfield for worship on Sunday mornings in March and April as we explore this powerful prayer and grow in our walk with Jesus! You won't want to miss a sermon in this series.

March 6
"God, grant me the serenity"

March 13
"to accept the things I cannot change" 

March 20
"the courage to change the things I can" 

March 27
"and the wisdom to know the difference."

For complete dates and information, visit the Worship page of our 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?  

For more information, the study schedule, and Zoom login information, visit the Study page of our website.
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)