Faith News and Notes for March 27, 2016
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Faith News and Notes for March 27, 2016
Faith News and Notes for March 27, 2016 PLEASE Note In The Last Column Of The Friendship Register Page Your Service Time FAITH FLAME and FAITH-NEWS-AND-NOTES are Online — Go to faithlutheran-npb.com AS WE GATHER Without Easter, there is no hope. Without Easter, there is no real life. Simply put, without Easter, there’s no Christianity. The Resurrection of Our Lord is the day on which the Church throughout the world celebrates the new reality we are given because Christ Jesus is indeed risen from the dead, never to die again! For many people, Easter Day is no different from any other day, except perhaps for a few special traditions involving a bunny, a ham, and an egg hunt for the kids. We know better, don’t we? And we have a blessed opportunity today, don’t we? As we gather for worship this morning, we confess our risen Lord and His saving Gospel before the world! May the world know what we know! Without Easter, we have nothing. Yet with Easter and because of Easter, we have everything! Forgiveness and new life are ours in Christ—both to receive and to share! Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia! fast k a e Br ter Eas rved e S g AM Bein :00 1 g 1 – ildin u B 7:00 l iche M e h In t Enjoy Easter breakfast and fellowship with the family of Faith! Scrambled Eggs * Bacon * French Toast-style Waffles Juice & Coffee Free-Will Offering to Support Men of Faith and the Sylvester Project To the Glory of God: In Honor Of: Hess Family Joan Kmetz by Ray & Linda Peppleman Etta Ornstein Lila Spiers by Dennis & Jennifer Bisig Barbara Roemmele In Memory of: William Aiken Sr. & William Aiken Jr. by Sandy Aiken Loved Ones by Ron Nilsen Dick Daniel by Carol & Liz Daniel Bill Hickman by Fran Hickman George, Rudy, Andrew, Susan Kmetz & Susan Walsh by Ray & Linda Peppleman Loved Ones by Dr. Chris & Mary Jo Petterson Lillian & William Sager by Barbara Sager Carlton T. Spiers by Dennis & Jennifer Bisig Our Parents by Walt & Sharon Wiley George & Myrtle Mertz and Robert & Mildred Graham by Cynthia & Curtis Mertz Kevin Jarvis, George & Mary Mendonca, Bertha & Joseph Pulec by Annette Jarvis Jana Stressel by Ron & Arline Reilly Our Parents by Bill & Barbara Cahill Bill & Helene Speck by Nina Speck James Seitz by Edna E. Seitz PLEASE INCLUDE THESE PEOPLE IN YOUR PRAYERS THIS WEEK Our Homebound: Shaw. Anne Gude, Howard Kittelberger, Curtis Mertz, Irma Meyer, and Helen Other Requests: Marcia Brancolino, Bill Cahill, Mary Evelyn, Judith Gonnerman, Larry & Sharon Hess, Dave Johnson, Linda Keller, Audrey Kittelberger, Connie Luneke, Rob Mahar, Kathy McCoy, Cynthia Mertz, Tom Schuemann, Sally & Tom Schwartz, Nettie Seitz, Lila Spiers, Laura Tegart, Karen Terry, Monica Trautsch, and Richard Walker, Don and Sue Zickert If you or a loved one is in need of prayer, give your request (it can be kept anonymous when shared with the members of the Prayer Chain) to Larry Hess, or send your prayer request to him at [email protected], or call him at 622-4703. Also, you may contact the church office staff, or connect through Faith’s website at the Prayer Ministry tab. Your request will be regularly prayed. We very much would appreciate that when God’s answer has been given that you would share that with us. SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDIES No Classes this morning—Join us for Easter Breakfast in the Michel Building. Classes Resume next Sunday, April 3rd. Join us on Sunday morning—a traditionally excellent time to study the Scriptures! 10:00 AM—Middle School & High School Bible Study — Grades 6 through 12 meet upstairs in the Youth Room of the Michel Building. Led by Lisa Fortini and Dave Hernandez. 10:00 AM—the Book of Jeremiah—Meets in the upstairs Library of the Michel Building. Led by Larry Hess. 10:15 AM—The Lutheran Difference: An Explanation and Comparison of Christian Beliefs. Meets in the Chapel with Magdala Ray, facilitator. Come join us for any of the following topics. See List of topics in the monthly newsletter. WEEKDAY BIBLE STUDIES If you are unable to meet with one of our Sunday study groups, join in one of these weekday morning or evening studies! WOMEN'S TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY We are studying Genesis at 10:00 AM in the Michel Building. HOME BIBLE STUDY on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at the home of Tom and Sally Schwartz — All are welcome. We begin at 6:30 PM with a potluck dinner, then Bible Study and fellowship. We end promptly at 9:00 PM. Call for info and directions 622-4946. HOME BIBLE STUDY every Wednesday at the home of Tommy and Pily Tucker, 504 Harbour Road, North Palm Beach. Call for info and directions: 346-3363. Everyone is welcome! We are reading thru the Bible with discussion, 7:00 PM dinner; 7:30 PM. Bible Study. FOOD PANTRY — WE NEED FOOD EVERY WEEK — FOOD PANTRY Needs for this week ...This weeks needs are soup and canned fruit. Thank you.......for all you have given and for what you continue to give. Faith Lutheran Church Call Service Pastor Craig Bode, Officiating Sunday, April 10, 2016 Third Sunday in Easter 2:00 PM Attention all voting members of Faith Lutheran Church. The date is set for the Call Service, Please plan on attending this important event on Sunday, April 10 at 2:00 in the afternoon. Your participation in this process is highly encouraged. Worship times that day will remain the same: 9:00 (traditional) and 11:00 (contemporary). There will be a Potluck luncheon at 12:15. Please let us know what you will be bringing by filling out the sign-up sheet in the narthex. THE CHANCEL FLOWERS today are Given to the Glory of God, in honor of Irma Meyer’s birthday and also in honor of Matthew Russo’s birthday HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO: Irma Meyer, Tom Schwartz, Sue Zickert, Sabine-Mach-Gerhardy, Nancy Meyer Women of Faith Spring Luncheon “Growing Together” Saturday, April 16, 2016 11:30 AM—1:30 PM North Palm Beach Country Club Details and tickets will be available in the narthex for the next several Sundays. Please see Linda Seitz, Jane Lerner or Judith Gonnerman if you have any questions. It will be a lovely way to begin Spring and prepare our hearts for the coming of a new Pastor. Thank you! Youth Group Odd Jobs Fundraiser For National Youth Gathering Trip No job is too big or too small!!! Contact Lisa Fortini, Faith Lutheran Youth Parent Leader, to discuss your need, check our availability and suggested rates, now through June 2016 Email: [email protected] or Call or text: 561-629-4212 Walk for Life to Benefit First Care. It’s time for the annual Walk for Life on April 16th at John Prince Park in Lake Worth. Sign up in the narthex or online at WeWalkForLife.com to join the Faith Lutheran Team or sponsor a walker. You can run, walk or rock for life. All the money you raise will help women choose life for their babies. Contract Susan Russo at 561-622-9745 for more details. THIS WEEK AT FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH Sunday — March 27— Easter Sunday 7:00-11:00 AM Easter Breakfast Served in the Michel Building 9:00 AM Traditional Style Worship (S) 11:00 AM Contemporary Style Worship (S) Monday — March 28 School Book Fair in Michel Building—April 1 6:00 PM Via deCristo Team Meeting (MB—2nd Floor) 6:00 PM Altar Guild Meeting (CR) Tuesday — March 29 10:00 AM 6:00 PM Women’s Bible Study (Michel Building—2nd Floor) Walking Class (Gym) Wednesday — March 30 10:00 AM to Noon and 2:00 to 4:00 PM – Food Pantry – (Office) 6:00 PM MB Rental—Condo Assoc. Thursday — March 31 6:00 PM Quarter Auction Friday — April 1 3:00—6:15 PM Saturday — April 2 11:00 AM School Art Show North Palm Beach Heritage Day Parade Sunday — April 3— Second Sunday of Easter 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:15 AM 11:00 AM 12:30 PM Traditional Style Worship (S) Youth Study Michel Building — Youth Room Jeremiah Study Michel Building - Library Fellowship and Coffee Michel Building Contemporary Style Worship (S) Praise Team Practice (S) You are Invited! LWML Spring Rally Saturday, April 9, 2016 8:00 AM—2:00 PM Grace Lutheran Church 555 S.W. Cashmere Blvd., Port St. Lucie, FL 34986 Registration - $8.00 Matthew 19:14: “Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to such as these". Gifts from the Heart: MOPS - (Mothers of Pre-School Children): *Lysol Spray *Paper Towels *Glue Gun *Donation toward small TV, VCR Player or DVD Player *Diapers (any size) Backpack for Weekend Kids: *Individual Oatmeal Packs *Toaster Pastries *Granola Bars *Juice Boxes or Pouches *Fruit Cups *Individual Pudding *Cracker/cheese snacks *Fruit snacks *Raisins *Small Canned Chili *Small canned tuna *Small Canned Chicken *7.25 oz. Chef Boyardee cups of Ravioli, Spaghetti, Beefaroni, or Sloppy Joe For more information call Judy Fredrich 772-237-2626 or cell 561-315-9555! FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH 555 US Hwy 1, North Palm Beach, FL 33408 Office: 561-848-4737 Fax: 561-881-1613 Email: [email protected] Website: faithlutheran-npb.com Transition Pastor Pastor Emeritus Director of Music Ministry Praise Team Director Secretary/Purchasing Bookkeeper Rev. Justin Pahl Rev. John Frerking Dr. David McCalla Janet Cunningham Diana L. Bly Mary Lou Schaffer FAITH LUTHERAN PRE-SCHOOL — 842-2487 Kathy Knudtson: Director — Pilar Tucker: Assistant Director NEW DAY ADULT CARE CENTER — 844-0012 Julie Tombari: Director WORSHIP ASSISTANTS SERVING TODAY Check This Month’s Flame for Your Sunday Schedule 9:00 AM 11:00 AM Altar Sharon Hess Fran Hickman Ushers Tom Moore Bob Tegart Lector Bill Bean Watson Ray Frank Russo Glenn Travers Communion Lou Raffa Laura Hess Elizabeth Fortini Your BOARD OF DISCIPLESHIP MEMBER on Duty for this Week: Tracy O’Daniell—815-482-5566 And is available to answer any questions you may have about Faith’s programs, membership, and ministries. You may also share a prayer request or personal concern/need. OUR VISION 1. Enlighten: As God wills, every worship service, Bible study, social event and outreach activity will focus on each person experiencing the love of Christ and the unity of the Holy Spirit in the bond of peace. 2. Enliven: As God wills, all guests and members will be invited and welcomed into opportunities for stimulating, faith building, life supporting, and accepting relationships. 3. Energize: As God wills, the people of Faith Lutheran Church will be positive and active servants in our community, live our faith daily, love every person as Jesus does, and bring others to experience His love. OUR MISSION STATEMENT We believe God calls us to enlighten, enliven, and energize our church, community, and world with Christ's unfailing love.