FAITH

FAITH
LUTHERAN CHURCH
PRAYER BEFORE WORSHIP: We thank You this day for all the talents and
310 Southdale Road East
London, Ontario N6E 1A1
O Giver of all that is good, work through us to bring blessings to others.
abilities You have given us, O Lord. Help us to see all the ways that we can use
our gifts to Your glory. Give us the courage to use the gifts You have given us
whenever we have the opportunity to share them. And help us to shape and
sharpen our skills into what You want them to be.
Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost
November 9, 2014
OUR WORSHIP TODAY
ORDER OF SERVICE: Divine Service Setting 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 184
Holy Communion
Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost
November 9, 2014
Living Our Faith Under His Grace
MORNING WORSHIP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:00 a.m.
Sunday School and Bible Class. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m.
Grace Lutheran, Strathroy Worship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 a.m.
HYMNS: 802; 509; 801; 474; 803; 917
CHOIR: With Grateful Hearts, We Thank You, Lord
FIRST LESSON: Amos 5:18-24 (p.768)
EPISTLE LESSON: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 (p.987)
GOSPEL LESSON: Matthew 25:1-13 (p.830 )
SERMON: “Be Ready!” - Matthew 25:1-13
OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Website: www.faithlutheranlondon.com
Email: [email protected]
www.facebook.com/faithlutheranlondon
Rev. James Scholz, Senior Pastor - [email protected]
Home Phone 519-204-5854
Rev. Oscar Castillo, Pastor - [email protected]
Cell Phone 226-376-1692
Office: Ph: 519-685-9700, fax: 519-685-1480
WELCOME TO ALL OF YOU in the name of our Saviour, especially the
Rev. John S. Obeda, Pastor Emeritus
Elizabeth Biser, Secretary
Mrs. Jane Skelding, Organist
GROUPS AND COMMITTEES: Please remember to list meetings and events
visitors who have joined us this morning. If you do not have a church that
you call home, we invite you to make Faith your spiritual home. Amid the
trials and tribulations of life it's good that we can come to our Lord for
strength through His Word. Please introduce yourself to the Pastor, and fill
in the “Worship attendance registration” at the end of the pew.
on the large calendar posted outside of the church office. This helps the office
staff to announce your events to the church membership in a timely manner.
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GUESTS AND HOLY COMMUNION: In the Nicene Creed we confess "and
OUR STEWARDSHIP OF GOD’S GIFTS: Current 3,845.54; Missions
He will come again with glory to judge the living and the dead." The exalted
Christ will come again! This time He will not be spit upon and crowned with
thorns, but He will be crowned with glory as Lord and Judge of all. Is it not a
wonder that He who fills and rules all things comes to us even now in Holy
Communion with His very body and blood under the bread and wine? In joyful
obedience to the teaching of Scripture, the congregations of Lutheran ChurchCanada practise closed communion. Guests who desire to commune are asked,
as such, to speak with the pastor before the service.
330.00; Building 335.00
SERVING IN GOD'S HOUSE TODAY:
USHERS: Henry Balasch, James Balasch, Joseph Balasch, Jack Geurkink,
Brian Pierce
FINANCE STEWARDS: Pam Oelke and Barb Werner
STEWARDS NEXT WEEK: Lisa Bildy and Greg Bie
ELDERS OF THE MONTH: Mike Ansell, David Livingstone
ACOLYTE: Jennifer Isaac NEXT WEEK: Sonia Gauld
SANCTUARY CLEANER (November 16th ): Volunteer needed
ALTAR GUILD: Erika Chamberlain
COFFEE NEXT WEEK: Choir
IN OUR PRAYERS THIS WEEK:
Special Needs: Else Jacobsen, John and Maria Paal, Pat Phillips,
Sandra Stewart, David and Imogen Strike, Sandra Stockman,
Ellen Phillips, Pastor Kenneth Voege, Nancy Curtis, David
Chamberlain, Frank Kleiber, Sophie Wilson, Joanna Bode,
Jackson Lavers and family, Helen Livingstone, Doris Jensen,
Sarah Lawson, Marianne Muller, Dan Frederick, Judy Barker
and family, Jean Mountenay, Sandy Harrison, Marie Nixon,
John and Nancy Crowther
Homebound: Becky Ames, Ana Greksa
Family Focus: Ralph and Lynn Humphrey; Jim, Sara, Olivia and Samantha
Irons; Emmanuel, Salomi, Sophia and Angela Isaac; Reiner and Marianne
Issendorf
ATTENDANCE LAST WEEK: 79+ 31= 110 (‘13:93+ 28)
BIBLE CLASS: 28 SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9
NON-BUDGET GIFTS: Capital Improvement 20.00; CLWR
20.00; Haiti 60.00; LBT 10.00; Memorial Fund 30.00; Mom 10.00;
Food Bank 10.00; Church Anniversary (Love Fund) 120.00; Loose
9.25; S.S. Current 6.00; S.S. Mission 1.00 Praise The Lord!
Our Stewardship
of God's Gifts
Current
Missions
Building
21,454.00
14,892.25
19,230.80
January - Sept.
Total
Received
156,277.61
Needed
190,858.80
21,076.80
Over/Short
-34,581.19
377.20
-4,338.55
MEMORIALS AND SPECIAL GIFTS:
* to Choir in memory of Greg Bie’s father from
Pastor and Marian Obeda
* to Lift Fund in memory of Marie Kaufmann from
Pastor and Marian Obeda
* to Lift Fund in memory of all the soldiers who fought
for their country from Betty Muir
OUR WORSHIP ATTENDANCE REGISTRATION: Recording the presence
of our members, visitors and friends each week really is an “Act of Friendship”
because it allows us to know who is sitting down the pew from us, and it enables
the church to respond to the needs of our members and visitors alike. Please take
the time to fill this form out and pass it down the pew. When it reaches the far
end, please pass it back up to the centre aisle. Please use this to register
communion attendance, too.
WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY on November 12th will be cancelled since both
Pastors will be attending the Pastors’ conference in Niagara next week. Bible
study will resume the following Wednesday at 10:00 a..m.
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THE FLOWERS that adorn the altar today are given to the glory
OUR SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAMME entitled “Path to
th
Bethlehem” will be held December 7th at 11:00 a.m. as part of the Worship
Service. A pot blessing lunch will follow the service and a sign up sheet for this
meal is located across from the coat racks. Rehearsals are scheduled for
Saturday, November 29th from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and Saturday,
December 6th from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
of God by Reverend and Marian Obeda in celebration of their 57
wedding anniversary.
ADVENT MAKE AND TAKE 2014 will be on Sunday, November 30th during
Sunday School time (9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.). All children, parents,
grandparents, and godparents are invited to join in making a names of “Jesus
Tree”. All supplies will be provided and there will be snacks for everyone. RSVP
to Judy Balasch in person or by email ([email protected]) no later than
Sunday, November 23 rd.
SANCTUARY CLEANING: What does it take? About 1½ hours
of your time! This includes 75 minutes to vacuum the carpets and
15 minutes to dust. All equipment is supplied. If you have any
questions, please speak with a Trustee. Remember, it is the Lord’s
house. The schedule is posted on the library window. Please consider signing up.
CHIMERS NEEDED: We are planning on starting up Chimers again on
Wednesday, November 12th from 6:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. No experience is
required. The hand chimes are fun and easy to play. Please let Shirley Mitchell
know if you would like to be part of this group.
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HAVE GIVEN AND CONTINUE TO GIVE
GENEROUSLY to our Food Bank here at Faith! Your kind
donations meet a real need. Those who benefit are very
appreciative! If you would like to help out in a different
capacity, you are most welcome to provide grocery store gift
cards. These cards are given at the discretion of the pastors
to those individuals requiring perishable items.
MISSION OF THE MONTH: Fresh Start Maternity Support
LUTHERAN HOUR MINISTRIES: “S.O.S....Call Upon Jesus” (1
Thessalonians 5:9-11)
Lutheran Hour Speaker: Rev. Greg Seltz
God’s SOS brings real lasting hope and rescue, an SOS that shows us our
Saviour. Hear this inspirational message on 1290AM CJBK on Sunday,
November 16th at 9:00 a.m. Streaming audio and pod-casts at
www.lutheranhour.ca
THE ANNUAL LUTHERAN LAYMAN’S LEAGUE CHEESE SALE is
under way. For information and order placement, see Jack Geurkink or David
Holden in the library directly after morning worship. The funds raised will be
used for the printing of booklets in Nicaragua. Each month, they print 4,500
copies of booklets that are used as a tool to outreach to people of all ages. Over
the course of a year, more than 50,000 booklets can be distributed in Nicaragua;
half distributed to pastors and half distributed to high schools, communities and
visitors. Since more than one person may read each booklet, it is difficult to
estimate the number of lives touched with the Gospel of Jesus Christ in this way.
All orders and payment must be received by Sunday, December 7th. Delivery of
cheese orders will be mid-December. If paying by cheque, please make the
cheque out to Diane Geurkink.
NOVEMBER HAS A 5TH SUNDAY, and we would like to give you
the opportunity to sing your favourite hymns. If you have a favourite
hymn that you would like sung on November 30th, please let one of
the pastors know.
THE OTHER END OF LIFE: Join us on Tuesday, November 18th at Good
Shepherd Lutheran Church at 7:00 p.m. for a DVD presentation with Dr. James
Lamb, executive director of Lutherans for Life, which looks into the theological
and practical aspects of end of life issues. All are welcome to come for the DVD
presentation, discussion and refreshments.
LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES (LONDON) SCHOLARSHIP PLAN:
If you wish to apply, please note the terms of application as posted on the bulletin
boards. Applications can be submitted up to December 10 th, 2014.
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PLEASE REMEMBER to bring God our regular offerings and tithes as well
for the ongoing work of His Church. God calls us here to be in His glorious
presence, that He may bless us. Let us commit ourselves to Him who is our
forgiveness, life and salvation.
GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERYONE of you who helped me celebrate my
80th birthday. To God be the glory!
Doris Jensen
IT’S POINSETTIA TIME! Sign-up lists are posted at both
entrances, one by the mailboxes and the other beside the flower
calendar sign-up. Cost is $7.70 for a 6-inch pot and $17.00 for an
8-inch pot. Deadline for orders is November 30 th. If you have any
questions, please speak with Marian Rutledge.
THE OTHER END OF LIFE: Join us on Tuesday, November 18th at Good
Agnus Day appears with the permission of www.agnusday.org
Shepherd Lutheran Church at 7:00 p.m. for a DVD presentation with Dr. James
Lamb, executive director of Lutherans for Life, which looks into the theological
and practical aspects of end of life issues. All are welcome to come for the DVD
presentation, discussion and refreshments.
THIS WEEK AT FAITH AND GRACE
CHECK YOUR MAILBOXES: November 2014 calendars are in your mailbox.
If you haven’t visited your mailbox recently, please do so in order to get your
copy of the calendar to ensure that you are aware of the various activities
happening this month.
40 DAYS FOR LIFE UPDATE: This world-wide campaign of prayer to end
abortion finished in London on Saturday, November 1st and in other cities on
Sunday, November 2. We haven't heard of any babies saved in London (yet) but
546 babies were saved and abortion clinic workers hearts were changed around
the world. Thanks to all the members who prayed at the vigil site (Victoria
Hospital) and those who joined us in prayer at home. GOD IS GREAT!!!
IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN! Operation Christmas Child has begun.
You can pick up a box and an information brochure in the library. The due date
for these boxes to be returned is next Sunday, November 16th. For other ways to
get involved, please see Joanna Bode or email her at [email protected]
Mon. Pastor Castillo/Pastor Scholz at Pastors’ Conference in Niagara
Tues. Pastor Castillo/Pastor Scholz at Pastors’ Conference in Niagara
7:30 p.m.
LWML
Wed. Pastor Castillo/Pastor Scholz at Pastors’ Conference in Niagara
6:30 p.m.
Chimers
7:30 p.m.
Choir
Thurs. 10:00 a.m. Pastor Castillo at Grace
7:00 p.m.
Faith Bible Study at Gerda Martinuzzi’s
Sat.
8:00 a.m.
Men’s breakfast at Faith
4:00 p.m.
Estudio Biblico en Español at Faith
Sun.
9:00 a.m.
Grace Bible Class
9:30 a.m. Faith Sunday School/Bible Class
10:00 a.m. Grace Morning Worship
11:00 a.m. Faith Morning Worship