Attender, Member, or Champion?
For the past two weeks, we have been offering in this space a couple of check-ins regarding our level of commitment to our faith and to our church.

Two weeks ago, the question was "Are you a consumer or a contributor?" Last week, the question was "How engaged are you? (And, can you be more engaged?)"

This week, the question is "Are you an Attender, a Member, or a Champion of the Zion community?" In the graphic above, you can see how a person goes from being a stranger to a champion in any community; but, what exactly is the difference?

  • Attenders watch from the sidelines with no responsibilities.
  • Members are actively involved in the work of the church and have a vested interest in the success of the mission and ministry.
  • Champions refer to "my church" in conversation, encourage members that what they are doing makes a difference, and empower conversations that expand a church's mission and ministry across the community.

Not every member is called to be a champion, but a church's success in mission and ministry depends on more than a few who encourage and empower their own. The easy question is this: Do you refer to Zion in conversations with others as "my church"? If you do, you're well on your way to becoming a champion.

We celebrate everyone who is on the journey with us — from stranger to champion — and pray that God will bless us with such a vibrant presence and ministry in Deerfield Beach that others will come, see, and stay.

In Christ,
Cantor Kurt R. Schmidt
Updated Amount

Thanks to some last minute contributions, we sent $1,257 to ELCA World Hunger for the Summer Global Farm Challenge. And due to the matching grant, our contribution became $2,514! Thank YOU!
Thank You, Evergreen Academy of Zion!

Thank you to Ms. Erica, Ms. Janel, Ms. Desiree, Ms. Eva, and Ms. Ana for representing all of the teachers and staff of Evergreen Academy of Zion at worship this past Sunday!

We are grateful for your faithful service and are praying for a wonderful year ahead for you, our families, and our precious students!
Some New Visual Reminders

If you have been to Zion this past weekend or since then, you may have noticed two new signs/displays of which we are very proud.

Our corner has been without a sign identifying Zion for many years. While we take the time to develop a master sign plan for the city to approve (and await the availability of funds), we hope this "more than temporary" sign will remind people that Zion is here, doing ministry "under the cross."

Also, our preschool (Evergreen Academy of Zion) has been without a banner or something similar to show off to the community. But, thanks to our teachers, the hands of our students, and the gluing expertise of Robin Larson and Gail Schmidt, we now have a banner that reminds us how important Evergreen Academy is to the life of Zion.
Opportunities to "Just Show Up"
Join us on Sunday as we welcome a new child to the family of God in the sacrament of Holy Baptism and two new families to Zion, joining us from a sister Lutheran congregation.

There is so much to celebrate!
Thanks be to God!
Opportunities to Serve Joyfully & Give Selflessly
DFB Park in the Running for a $75,000 Grant

The Perk, Your Park Contest, is part of the Niagara Perk Your Park Project, an initiative that focuses on park and community space revitalization across the country.

Three winners will be chosen to receive the $75,000 upgrade. Vote at NiagaraPerkYourPark.com for Oveta McKeithen Recreational Complex! You can vote once per day until the polls close on September 12.
2nd Annual DFB Community Fair Saturday, September 10th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Zion

[Those who can: we will be setting up after 3:30 p.m. on Friday, September 9th. Dress comfortably and bring your Popeye muscles.]

Save the date to volunteer, and let's get the word out! We are depending on you sharing this event with family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers and encouraging them to attend.
"This Is My Brave"
Thursday, September 22nd at 7:00 p.m.
Coral Springs Center for the Arts

Because of our partnership with Deerfield Beach Community Cares, Zion has been hosting the county-wide rehearsals for "This is My Brave." This production will be an amazing opportunity to hear local first hand stories of survival, resilience, and determination in the face of unspeakable challenges.

If you are interested in attending, please let Cantor Kurt Schmidt know and he will reserve your ticket(s). You may purchase your own tickets by calling the Coral Springs Center for the Arts Box Office or clicking here.
Notes & Reminders
  • Two AA Groups meet weekly in Katie Luther Chapel: Women's AA (Mondays at 7:00 p.m.) and Old Timers AA (Saturdays at 7:00 p.m.).
  • 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)