Stuck in the Middle

When we left worship on Palm Sunday, we had just found out that Judas was going to betray Jesus. I don't know about you, but that's not the most comfortable place to "pause" the story. If I didn't know the outcome, I would feel pretty stuck.

I imagine that's how many of the people around the world feel who do not know Jesus or have a relationship with him...pretty stuck. We have a powerful message to share in that the cross does NOT have the last word. We believe in a God who can do all things, including bringing the dead back to life. If God can do that, imagine what he can do for you, for me, and for anyone and everyone who calls on his name?

I encourage you to join us for worship tomorrow and Friday evenings, and to plan on being present any way you can on Easter Sunday. We will be hosting a special showing of "The Jesus Film" at noon on Friday (see below) as the kick-off to our Faith & Film educational programming. And, finally, we will soon be saying farewell to Pastor Dave & Kathy Dangerfield (also see below). We know that God has Zion's future in God's hands, and we trust in the continuation of the growing and vibrant ministry at Zion!

Wishing you a blessed Holy Week,
Cantor Kurt R. Schmidt
Thank You, Pastor Dave & Kathy Dangerfield!

We have been blessed with the faithful leadership, preaching, and presence of Pastor Dave & Kathy Dangerfield since December of last year. As Kathy begins her well-deserved retirement from the world of education, they have plans that have long been in place to see family and friends and travel the world.

The Dangerfields last Sunday with us will be next Sunday, April 24th. We will be hosting a special Coffee Fellowship after worship to thank them for their brief, but important, time among us. Please plan on joining us in thanksgiving for including Zion as the cherry on the sundae of Pastor Dave's ministry!
Opportunities to Invite, Equip, and Serve
Faith & Film Inaugural Movie
"The Jesus Film"
Special Showing: Good Friday, April 15th 
Noon in Katie Luther Chapel

1979, Rated G
One of the most recognized films about the life of Jesus worldwide, this version was filmed on location in the Holy Land and follows Luke's gospel account of the life of Jesus, from before his birth to his resurrection and ascension. 

Join Cantor Kurt Schmidt during the hours Jesus suffered on the cross to view and reflect on his ministry and sacrifice.
Donate to Second Harvest for the 2022 Florida-Bahamas Synod Assembly

Congregations are being asked to bring food items for Second Harvest Food Bank to the Synod Assembly this year. If each synod congregation brings 50 pounds of canned goods and other items, we could donate more than four tons to Second Harvest! 

Critically needed items: 
  • Canned fruit and vegetables 
  • Grains (rice, cereal, oatmeal) 
  • Proteins (canned meat, tuna, beans, peanut butter, canned soup) 
  • Dairy (dry or evaporated milk) 
  • Baby Food 
  • Non-Food items (these can’t be purchased with food stamps – e.g., soap, shampoo, toothpaste) 

Zion will be collecting items through Sunday, May 29th. 
Thank you for being church together for the sake of the whole world!
Notes & Reminders
  • These 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)