Announcements ~ August 28, 2016

Welcome!

Everyone is welcome. As a community of the people of God, the members of Faith Lutheran Church are called to welcome all people. We affirm that in Christ “there is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male or female” (Galatians 3:28). Christ has made us one.Welcome to our visitors! We are pleased you are worshiping with us today. We invite guests to complete the Yellow “Guest” card found in the pew racks and leave it with an usher or place it in the offering plate. If you would like more information about Faith, please contact us at 920.775.4141 or faith21@tds.net.Blank offering envelopes are available in the pews for visitors or if you forgot yours at home. Children are welcome at all services. Worship bulletins for children and activity bags are available in the Narthex. If your child needs a break from the service, feel free to walk to the narthex/back of the church.

Welcome to the Lord’s Table. Today we will be celebrating communion by intinction. At the table of our Lord Jesus Christ, God nourishes faith, forgives sin, and calls us to be witnesses to the Gospel. The ushers will direct you to come down the center aisle and approach the altar. Please extend your hands in which to receive the bread. Both wine and grape juice are available (Grape juice is in the smaller portion of the chalice). Gluten free elements are available. All are welcome at the table. Those who are not communing may come forward for a blessing. (Please remember when you fill out the yellow card found in the pew, to include your first name as there may be others in the church with similar last names.)

Fai th’s Opportunities August 29-September 5 Monday 1:30 P.M. Knitting Group

5:00-7:00 P.M. Jazzercise 6:00 & 7:30 P.M. Televised Worship Tuesday 10:30 Staff Meeting

12:00 P.M. Quilting 1:00 P.M. Televised Worship Comcast Ch. 20 6:00 P.M. Board of Evangelism Wednesday 6:15 P.M. Worship Thursday Quilting

12:00 P.M. Pastor’s Lunch1:00 P.M. Televised Worship

5:00-7:00 P.M. Jazzercise Friday 5:30 P.M. Nine and Dine Saturday 8:00-9:00 A.M. Jazzercise Sunday 9:00 A.M. Worship Monday Labor Day – Office and Church closed

Last Week - Attendance: Sunday: 120 Wednesday: 54 Total: 174Offerings to the Lord’s work: $3,809.63 ($6,816.00 needed per week to meet operating budget.)

Known to have been hospitalized 1or in need of prayer: Pastor Nicole Welke, Edward Streckert, Jean Madson, Judy Jorgenson, Marlene Thomsen, Joan Kanter, Marta Hansen, Karin Martino (daughter of Earl and Barb Griffin).

Please keep in your thoughts and prayers the following who are serving in the military: Ian Anderson, Darcie Bauknecht, Daniel Brandl, Kyle Christiansen, Corey Evenson, Jamie Gilbertson, Steven Hecker, Gary Hildebrandt, Justin Mertzig, Alec Oklejas, Tyler Olson, Chad Pohl, Steven Schmude, Andy Schnell. If there are others we should be remembering, please inform the church office.

This morning, we welcome Chase Jacob and Emilee Jean Reinertson into God’s kingdom and our congregation through Holy Baptism. Chase was born April 10 to Eric and Emilee, and his baptismal sponsors are Danielle and Jeff Konz, Emily Reinertson and Sammi Tyson. Emilee’s sponsors are Scott, Amy and Eric Reinertson. Grandparents are Scott and Amy Reinertson, Dean, Tracie and Ami Stanelle and Royce and Nancy Thompson. Great-grandparents are Leonard and Lois

Reinertson. We rejoice at Chase and Emilee’s rebirth through water and the Word and we also welcome Eric into Faith’s family!Flowers are placed in the altar area in memory of Fred and Marion Brockman by Marlene Thomsen and family.

Scrip sales: 08-16-16 to 08-22-16Cards: 66 Scrip Sales: $2,630.00 Rebate earned: $92.07

Thanks for supporting Scrip!

If you would like to send Pastor Nicole a card while she is on medical leave, her address is PO Box 254, Valders WI 54245.

God’s Work. Our Hands.  September 11, 2016 8:00 Pancake Breakfast 9:00 Worship 9:45-12:00 Service Projects

Take time now to commit to a time of serving others.  Sign-up information is located in the Gathering Space. The planning committee is also looking for people with connections to local Fire Departments, EMTs and First Responders.  Your help is needed to deliver cards and cookies in the days following the event.  Contact the church office if you are willing to help with this.

Even though the weather outside is warm with the summer sun, Advent will be here before we know it. We would like to find out if there is interest in having a Women's Advent by Candlelight Program this year here at Faith.  Please contact Pastor Erica or Julie Hartman at 758-2317 to let them know if you are interested.  We will need people to help with the planning as well. Please call Julie at 758-2317 or send her an email at oily@lakefield.net to let her know you are interested in helping.

It’s A Scavenger Hunt for Lutheran World Relief Supplies!We are asking for your help in gathering needed supplies for Lutheran World Relief kits. Located in the Gathering Space is a display board with stick-on notes listing items needed for various LWR kits. Take a stick-on note or two and “scavenge” for the item(s) by heading to thrift stores, rummage sales, retail stores or your own personal surplus. Bring new or gently used items to church in time for God’s Work. Our Hands. Sunday on September 11th. Supplies can be left in the basket near the display. Questions can be directed to Terry Haupt or Julie Endries.

The Annual Faith Lutheran Golf Outing will be held Sunday, September 18th at the Branch River Golf Course.  Tee off begins at noon.  Please sign up at the Informational Desk so we know how many to plan for.  This event is open to all golfers of any age. Questions can be directed to Don Domrath at 684-5127.

Ladies: If you can tie a knot, we need your help at quilting Thursday mornings at 8:00 a.m. Please come to the fellowship hall. The Faithful Quilters.

Please note: if you use the toy area in the gathering space, please pick up the toys and put them away when you are finished. We appreciate your assistance.