Sunday Worship

8 a.m. 9 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

Holy Communion Weekly at 8 a.m.

1st & 3rd Sundays at 9 & 10:30 a.m.

Nursery Available

9 & 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Worship

6:30 p.m.

Our Mission

Loving God and Loving Others;

Serving God Through Serving Others

As We Foster Christian Community

“A Loving Serving Community”

Flowers Given Today By:

Cheryl & Paul Heiges In memory of our parents

Ron & Jane Stuedemann

In honor of our grandchildren

11115 Hanson Blvd. NW Coon Rapids, MN 55433

763-755-3530 www.faithlutherancr.org

Dec. 15, 2019

Joy, Joy, Joy Share Christ’s light with family, friends and neighbors by inviting them to worship with you this Christmas! Pick up a postcard to share in the brochure rack by the Information Desk, or send a digital eCard Invitation through our website at www.faithlutherancr.org/ecards.

Christmas Eve Tuesday, Dec. 24

Family-oriented Christmas Eve candlelight worship with Holy Communion: 1, 3 & 5 p.m. (nursery available) Candlelight services with Holy Communion: 8 & 10 p.m. (no nursery) These are reflective and contemplative services.

Christmas Day Wednesday, Dec. 25

Christmas Day worship: 10 a.m. (no nursery) Come and enjoy Christmas lessons and carols.

2020 Altar Flowers The 2020 altar flower chart is now available on the bulletin board located next to the Youth Room. You may sign up to give flowers in honor or remembrance of someone. The cost of flowers is $17 per arrangement.

Baptism Class The next baptism class is Sunday, Jan. 12, at 11:45 a.m. Register online at www.faithlutherancr.org/baptisms.

Blood Drive Faith will host a blood drive for the Red Cross tomorrow, Dec. 16, from 1-6 p.m. in the LAC. Give the gift of life this holiday season! Register online at https://rcblood.org/2Qsrj7U.

Breaking News! Thank you to all involved with the Children’s Ministry Christmas Program, presented at the 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services today! We appreciate you!

“Celebrate the Child” Take a moment to pause between Christmas and New Year's, and "Celebrate the Child" with us at Faith Lutheran. Join us at the 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services Sunday, Dec. 29, for this one-man play featuring Christian actor and speaker Jonathan Swenson. This combination of "characters and carols" explores the birth of Jesus through the eyes of six different people who were somehow intertwined with the birth of Christ. You won't want to miss this fresh look at the nativity!

“Daily Texts 2020” Are you looking for a unique Christmas gift that will make an impact on you or the life of another? Consider gifting “Daily Texts 2020” to those on your list as you prepare for Christmas! “Daily Texts 2020” provides simple guidance to daily practice of Christian faith. Each passage provides verses and a prayer to help readers apply the scripture to their lives. “Daily Texts 2020” will be sold in the

Gathering Area after worship and in the Church Office for $10.

Family Promise Fundraiser Grab dinner at the Coon Rapids Davanni’s Monday, Dec. 30, to support Family Promise. Present a coupon (available in the Church Office or on the brochure rack by the Information Desk) between the hours of 5:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. to have 20 percent of your bill support Family Promise. See you at Davanni’s!

Holiday Building Hours Sunday, Dec. 22 Building open as usual.. Office CLOSED. Regular worship hours/nursery. Monday, Dec. 23 Building and Office open 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24 Building opens at 9 a.m. (Building closed for an hour between 6 and 7 p.m.) Office open 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Christmas Eve worship services at 1, 3, 5, 8 and 10 p.m. Nursery at the first three services. Wednesday, Dec. 25 Building open at 9 a.m. Office CLOSED. Christmas Day worship service at 10 a.m. No nursery. Thursday, Dec. 26 Building and Office CLOSED. Friday, Dec. 27 Building and Office open 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28 Building and Office CLOSED Sunday, Dec. 29 Building open as usual. Office CLOSED. Regular worship hours/nursery with special “Celebrate the Child” performances at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 30 & 31 Building and Office open 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020 Building and Office CLOSED. No Wednesday evening worship.

Order Christmas

Poinsettias TODAY! Order poinsettia plants to adorn our Sanctuary this Christmas! Order online at www.faithlutherancr.org/order-

poinsettias, or pick up an order form and envelope at the Information Desk in the Gathering Area. Please place order forms

New to Faith Lutheran?

First time here? We’re glad you’re here!

If this is your first visit, we invite you to fill out the Connection Card found in the pew pockets, and as you leave the service, place it in

the yellow box at the Information Desk in the Gathering Area. Take a

gift bag as our thanks for being our guest today.

along with payment in the box on the Information Desk. The last day to order is today, Dec. 15.

St. Paul’s Posada Gather for a Posada – the journey of Mary and Joseph seeking shelter. The procession begins at 4 p.m. today, Dec. 15. The procession begins at Powderhorn Park, 3400 15th Ave. S., Minneapolis, and we will walk together to St. Paul’s, 2742 15th Ave. S., where we will celebrate with a bonfire, food, music and a living nativity. All ages are invited to join! Dress warmly, and plan to be at Powderhorn Park early so the procession can leave promptly. You may wish to park at St. Paul’s so that you can leave from there. With questions, call George Dahlman at 763-755-9614.

“Story of Christmas” We invite the community to view our special Christmas art gallery across from the LAC. Twenty canvas prints depict key moments about the story of Jesus’ birth. Come, observe, enjoy! A scavenger hunt will be available for families to enjoy. Pick up a copy at the Youth & Family Welcome Center!

Amazon Smile Please consider utilizing AmazonSmile and support our church when you make your holiday purchases! If you are an Amazon shopper, navigate to the website through smile.amazon.com, designate Faith Lutheran Church of Coon Rapids Inc. as your charity of choice and we will receive a donation of 0.5 percent of your eligible purchases! Thank you!

Thank you! Thank you to all who turned in stewardship pledges for 2020. It isn’t too late to prayerfully make your pledge! Find a pledge card in the pew pockets, or make your pledge online at www.faithlutherancr.org/2020-estimate-of-giving-

form. Your gifts help us live out our mission to be a “loving, serving community.”

Grades 5-8 Confirmation Schedule Worship 6:30-7:10 p.m. Connect (5th/6th) 7:15-8 p.m. Reflect (7th/8th) 7:15-8:05 p.m. There will be NO Confirmation on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. Confirmation resumes on Jan. 8.

EDGE All past and present EDGies are invited to come for our Christmas party tonight, Dec. 15, from 5:30-8 p.m. in the Gym. There will be food, fun, singing and a white elephant gift exchange. Wear your “ugliest” Christmas sweater, and bring a gift with a value of $5 or less.

Book Clubs The daytime Faith Book Club meets this Tuesday, Dec. 17, at 1 p.m. to discuss “Dear Mrs. Bird” by A.J. Pearce. Next month’s read is “Where the Crawdads Sing” by Delia Owens. The Night Owl Book Club will meet offsite this Tuesday, Dec. 17, to discuss “Unsheltered” by Barbara Kingsolver. The group’s January selection is “The Silent Patient” by Alex Michaelides.

Quilters The Faith Lutheran Quilting group is planning a tour of Global Health Ministries on Dec. 19 at 10 a.m. Following the tour, we will have lunch at Keys Café at noon. We welcome anyone interested to join us on our tour and lunch; please contact Gayle Nieman at 763-219-0114 so we can make a lunch reservation. We can also arrange carpools. (Global Health Ministries: 7831 Hickory St. NE, Fridley)

If you need a ride to church for the 9 a.m. Sunday worship service or you need to cancel your ride,

please call 763-354-7829.

Hospitalized Duane Dutton Ongoing Prayers Howard Amborn Joane Anderson Jody Anderson Larry Chevalier Dennis Frederickson Jeanette Frederickson Dorinne Gronfor Gerald Kelly Melissa Kemp Diane Kerr Elsa Leven Kathryn Lovik Rudy Mortenson Julie Niles Terry Niles Ken Polloway Rosalyn Polloway Jan Rykken Al Sannerud Evelyn Schluter Henry St. Clair Loretta St. Clair Doris Sundwall Marcie Titus Margaret Tschaekofske Carolyn Zarling

Partner Churches St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Minneapolis; The Lutheran Church of Costa Rica (ILCO)

Military Service Air Force: Ben Pieri, Hunter Reinstra, Joseph Riemer, Kurtis Semanko Army: Dan Chandler, Alex Kokett, Anthony Olsen National Guard: Mason Albright, Melissa Chandler, Anthony Erickson, Love Washington Coast Guard: Christopher Hovland Navy: Jessica Atwood, Sarah Iverson, Brian Melin

Offering Plate Use your giving envelope or a pew envelope to deposit cash or check in the offering plate during worship. Envelope Mail your giving envelope to Faith Lutheran Church 11115 Hanson Blvd. NW Coon Rapids, MN 55433 Online Giving/Simply Giving Give a one-time or recurring gift with your debit or credit card at www.faithlutherancr.org/ stewardship. Use our QR code for easy access! Text Giving Text 763-703-2655. Simply enter the dollar amount (no dollar sign needed), plus the code for your gift. Codes are: GEN: General Fund; BLG: Building Fund. You will be prompted to complete a one-time registration. After registration, you’ll receive a confirmation text, as well as the option to set up a recurring gift. Bill Pay Follow the directions for your bank or credit union. Stock Transfers/QCDs To learn more about gifts of stock, contact Shelly Swanson, Faith Lutheran’s business administrator, at sswanson@faithlutherancr.org or 763-755-3530. To learn about QCDs, contact your personal tax advisor.

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2019 General & Special Ministry Fund: Need for November 2019: $88,166 Received in November 2019: $87,447 Difference between need and funds received: -$719 Need YTD 2019: $933,826 Received YTD 2019: $910,791 Difference between need and funds received: -$23,035 Mortgage Principal Buy Down: Total pledged: $266,525 Total received through 11/30/19: $247,151

(Through Nov. 30, 2019)

05/01/18-04/30/21 Three-Year Capital Campaign (Building Fund) Total pledged for the three years: $820,155 Total received between 05/01/18 and 11/30/19: $487,028