OUR VISION

We believe God calls us to engage, encourage and equip our church,

community and world with His unfailing love.

STAFF AT FAITH

Church Office - (561) 848-4737

E-Mail: Church@faithnpb.com

Website: faithlutheran-npb.com

Pastor - Rev. Mark Stillman

Music Director - Dr. David McCalla

Contemporary Music Director - Janet Cunningham

Pre-School - (561) 848-4737

Toddlers - (561) 842-2487

School Director - Kathy Knudtson

New Day- (561) 844-0012

Director- Julie Tombari

Sunday Worship Schedule

9:00 AM— Traditional

11:00 AM—Contemporary

2018

Faith Flame

Well, it’s August. It’s the hottest month of the year for most of the country. I don’t know if that

holds up statistically, but it sure feels that way, and not just for Florida but for everywhere. August

is a month where there just isn’t a lot of activity. We call them the dog days of summer because,

like dogs, we lay around and try to do as little as possible. Except for vacations, and a lot of peo-

ple take them during August.

Now, while we sit around and do as little as possible during August we are also practicing our faith.

We are trusting and believing that August will come to an end, the heat will decrease and fall will

soon be on our doorstep. Again, that’s most of the country. Not us. We exercise our faith that

the heat will leave by, oh, October would be nice. It’s a faith that is based on a sure thing – the

rotation and orbit of the earth around the sun. Our faith in Christ is also based on a sure and cer-

tain thing – the death and resurrection of Jesus our Lord.

In one of our favorite movies, Leap Year, there’s a line that says, “Have a little faith. It’ll all work

out.” In the movie this was used in a negative way as father’s excuse for his lack of responsibility

and reliability. But in our relationship with God it’s actually a good thing. Jesus said, “If you have

faith as a mustard seed, you could say to this mountain, ‘Be moved into the sea,’ and it would obey

you.”

There are those who don’t put a lot of stock in faith. Atheists and a lot of scientists downplay, if

not openly reject, the notion of faith. A lot of society agrees with them. What they don’t realize,

of course, is the amount of faith we live with every day. I don’t really have a clue about how so

much of the stuff I depend on everyday actually works, but I believe when I press “on,” or turn the

key, stuff is going to work.

We don’t have to stay at a “little faith.” We get to grow in faith. The Bible states in Jude 1:20-21, “But you, beloved, building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life.”

So let’s continue to have faith, and let’s continue to grow in that faith, keeping ourselves in the

love of God, as we wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ for some cooler weather. Oh yeah,

and eternal life too. Blessings!

Pastor Mark Stillman

Join us on Sunday morning—a traditionally excellent time to study the Scriptures!

10:00 AM—"The Gospel According to Paul”—Meets in the upstairs Library of the Michel Building.

Led by Larry Hess.

10:15 AM -- Brothers and Sisters in the Word Sunday Morning Bible Study

Look a little deeper into the Scripture readings for each Sunday! Pour a cup of coffee, grab some refresh-

ment, and join us in the Michel Building Multi-Purpose Room. This Bible study will not be following a specific

series or book of the Bible, so you can come once or many times. If your schedule does not allow you to join

us every Sunday, come when you can! Visiting this week or for a few months? Come and spend an hour in

fellowship and study! Led by Magdala Ray.

Weekday Bible Studies

Women’s Tuesday Morning Bible Study Is on summer break. We will resume on September 11th for a new study.

Home Bible Study at the home of Tom & Sally Schwartz Bible Study at the Schwartz’s is the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. All are welcome. The program begins at 6:30 PM and includes potluck dinner, fellowship and Bible Study, ending promptly at 9:00 PM. Call for info and directions @ 622-4946.

Sunday Morning Studies

If you would like us to add your prayer request for family or friends, please e-mail your request to church@faithnpb.com or call the church office at 848-4737

Bill Cahill, Judith Gonnerman, Bob Heath, Larry & Sharon Hess, Dave & June Johnson, Joan Kmetz, Audrey Kittelberger, Kathy McCoy, Curtis Mertz, Cynthia Mertz, Irma Mey-

er, Etta Ornstein, Howard Ostrout, Carole McCoy Satherwaitte, Tom & Sally Schwartz,

Betty Sither, Jim Stilwell, Rosie Stilwell, Laura Tegart, Monica Trautsch, Rich Walker, Sue Zickert

Our Faith Family In Need of Prayer

Prayers for the extended family of Faith

Henry Scheck, uncle of Nina Speck; former member, Dr. Howard Lyboldt; June Johnson’s sister, Marie Millington; Billy Hickman, son of Fran Hickman

Beans—Canned Fruit—Canned Meat, Tuna—Diced Tomatoes—Tomato Paste—Mac & Cheese—Pasta—Peanut Butter—Pop-Top Cans—Canned Vegetables —Rice—Soup—Canned Spaghetti Sauces

We also need volunteers 2 hours on Wednesdays (with enough volunteers, this opportunity oc-

curs about every 5-6 weeks). If you have 2 hours to donate, this involves distributing groceries to

those in need. The hours are; 10 AM—12 Noon. If able, please call Carla: 561-744-1076. Thank

you......

Marcia’s Food Pantry News

Please continue your food donations, see suggestion list for groceries needed and thank you for

your past and continued giving. Keep those donations coming!!!

Suggested List for Food Pantry—Only Non-perishable food please.

1 Tracy O’Daniell

3 Mary Jo Petterson

Paul Van Bommel

5 Brian Henshaw

8 Rosie Stilwell

9 Ron Woita

15 Lauree Cano

Sharon Hess

17 Larry Hess

17 Everett Lerner

19 Marina Russo

20 Graham Lerner

22 Ardie Davis

24 Richard Fulton

25 John Frerking

30 Janet Watson

31 Barbara Roemmele

6 Tom & Sally Schwartz

7 Kevin & Diane Flood

Dan & Barb Specksgoor

8 John & Eileen Frerking

Mark & Tracey Stillman

9 Steve & Daria Johnson

15 Gordon & Jane Lerner

20 Jim & Rosie Stilwell

21 Rick & Kathy Knudtson

23 Terry & Connie Luneke

Looking for children to share the love of Jesus, the love of

learning and respect for all God’s creations. Registration for

the 2018 – 2019 Faith Lutheran school year is now open to the

public. Please let caregivers and parents of children eight-weeks

through fourth grade, know we have programs for them. Call

561-842-2487 for more information.

Men Of Faith

Quarter Auction

Thursday, August 30

Doors Open @ 6:00 PM

Auction Starts @ 7:00 PM

Charity of the Month

“Christie’s Critters”

It’s a cross between a home party, a raffle, bingo and a Chi-

nese auction! Bring a roll or two of quarters and bid on prod-

ucts from local vendors for quarters; while supporting our

charity.

Paddles to bid are $2.00 each, Dinners will be sold for $5.00

prepared by the Men of Faith.

Come, party with us and have the most fun you’ve had in a

long time while winning expensive items at inexpensive prices

or maybe even FREE!

Come at 5:30 PM to the “Faithful Walkers” Come join in the fun and

fellowship in an air-conditioned gym! This is a multi-muscle walking pro-

gram done to a Leslie Sansone Walk at Home DVD. Bring your water bot-

tle, towel, hand-weights, stretch bands. No fees.

We all need to take care of the body God has entrusted us with, so get off that couch and that

means YOU! (FYI—You can go on YouTube to view Walk at Home DVDs.)

Check Out Our Tuesday Evening Wellness Ministry

Altar Guild Meeting—Monday, August 27 at 6:00 PM in the Conference Room—New members are

needed, anyone that is interested in helping set up the altar, please come to this meeting to learn

more what the Altar Guild does.

Women of Faith Meeting—Monday, August 6th at 6:00 PM in the Conference Room—All women

are invited to attend.

Men of Faith Meeting—Thursday, August 23rd at 7:00 PM in the Multi-Purpose Room of the

Michel Building.

“Beyond the Book Club”—Monday, August 13th at 7:00 PM in the Multi-Purpose Room of the

Michel Building. This month's book is “Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine” by Gail Honeyman. Eve-

ryone welcome. Please contact Debbie Weier with any questions: weier.debra@gmail.com

Craft Club—Wednesday, August 15th at 7:00 PM in the Multi-Purpose of the Michel Building. Want to

learn about card making, scrap booking, jewelry making, floral design, cake decorating, home deco-

rating, drawing or painting? Just let us know what you are interested in.

COME ENJOY AN EVENING OF FUN AND LAUGHTER WHILE LEARNING EASY THINGS YOU CAN DO YOURSELF. For More Information Call: Judith Gonnerman - 561-386-3218