Faith News and Notes for March 27, 2016

Faith News and Notes for March 27, 2016
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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!
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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 hesshouse@comcast.net, 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: Fortini@comcast.net 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: church@faithnpb.com
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.