A ugust is an exciting month here at Faith Lutheran Church. As summer draws to a close,

we’ll be kicking off a new year of Sunday School and Wednesday midweek events. There

are many, many opportunities for you to get involved, connect with others and grow in your

faith.

Sunday education classes for children of all ages will begin a new year on August

16th. The education hour takes place from 9:15 until 10:15, between our two worship ser-

vices so that you are able to attend both. Beginning Sunday School for two and three year

old children and their parents will also take place during this time. Teachers for both

Sunday School classes and Midweek Education classes will be installed during the wor-

ship services on August 16th.

Also beginning on August 16th will be three Bible study opportunities for adults.

You can attend the 1) Sunday Lessons class, 2) Christian Apologetics, or 3) For the Life of

the World. See the Education News insert inside this newsletter for more information.

These classes also meet during the education hour on Sunday mornings from 9:15-10:15

On August 19th, we’ll kickoff our Wednesday night ac-

tivities with a Fall Jamboree. Wednesday night events

include bible classes for children age 3 or older, adult bible

study, choirs for adults and youth, and the craft group.

There will be an opening worship service for all groups and

classes at 6:30 pm in the sanctuary, centered around Jesus’

words in John 15:5: “I am the vine and you are the

branches.” Following an introduction to the year, we’ll end

the evening with an ice cream social on the east lawn (weather permitting).

New this year, we’ll be offering a pulled pork meal in the basement fellowship hall

before opening worship on August 19th. Tickets are being sold in the church of-

fice for $1 per person. Please reserve your spot before August 12th so we can have

enough food for everyone. Dinner will be served at 5:30 pm and all are welcome to attend.

A new year of Hot Talks for teenagers in high school will also begin the evening of

August 19th. High-schoolers are invited to gather in the youth room downstairs at 8:00

pm. They will continue to meet every Wednesday night from 8-9 pm until the season of

Advent begins.

You can look inside this newsletter for more details about some of these opportunities or call the

church office if you have any questions. We would be glad to help you find a way to connect with

others and remain connected to Jesus, the vine!

This Month’s Message from Pastor Josh

Faith Lutheran Church The Parish News

VOLUME 38–NO. 8 AUGUST 2015

Prayers ► Health, Treatments, or Hospitalization

Recently included in prayers: Roy Alber, Jeanne Alberts, Michelle Bird, Kenny Booth, Eldon Burl-

ing, Vernon Fox, Joslyn Grabill, Chris Henrichs, June Hinz, Bob & LaDonna Hohlfeld, Janelle John-

son, Arlene Jones, Ardell Jugert, Verleen Lutkemeier, Ede Petersen, Alan Place, Lois Rutherford,

Harlan Schlachter, John Uden, Bev Vonderohe.

We continue our prayers for: Lyle Baker, Dan Barber, Doyle Cooper, Jerry Crone, Dan Dean, Doug

Hampton, Everett Hunt, Jeff Krueger, Karen Lee, Madalyn Muhleisen, Royal Miller, Jackie Ortegren,

Perk Perkins, Elaine Petersen, Larry Reimnitz, Lois Rutherford, Lisa Worley.

► In Sympathy

We pray for Rhonda Rail at the death of her mother; Renee Hinderks at the death of her grand-

mother; and for Brady Trambly at the death of his grandfather (and Ruby Trambly’s nephew.) May

ALL those who mourn the loss of a loved one be comforted in God’s promise made through the birth,

death, and resurrection of His beloved son, Jesus.

► New Life

We give thanks with Tanisha Mullen, Brandy & Carlos Tellez, and Richard & Sarah Hoins each

at the birth of daughters. May God bless these children and their families as they grow in the grace

and knowledge of our Lord, Jesus Christ!

News and Notes

Chestnut Corner Bazaar’s Service Auction After a huge success last year, the Chestnut Corner Bazaar will again be having another

silent “Service Auction.” (This takes the place of theme baskets.) We are looking for mem-

bers of the congregation to donate a “service or talent” they may have. Proceeds from the

“Service Auction” will benefit Orphan Grain Train, this year’s mission recipient.

Look for the first display in the forum on September 20, to get ideas of services or talents you may

want to consider.

Watch for the actual BID BOARD beginning October 25 in the forum.

We are once again excited for this fairly new endeavor and the opportunity for the family of Faith to

enrich each other with their talents! To donate or ask question please contact: Lisa Bulas, 402-984-

9738 or Jocelyn Rundle, 402-469-6228

LWML– Ruth Circle will meet on Wednesday, August 26 at 1:30pm. Anyone

needing a ride can contact Gayle VanPatten, 402-462-6560.

Priscilla Circle will not meet in August.

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Book Group - August 13 7-8pm at Dally’s Deli - South St.

Angela’s Ashes by Frank McCourt

Frank McCourt (1930-2009) was born in Brooklyn, New York, to Irish

immigrant parents, grew up in Limerick, Ireland, and returned to

America in 1949. For thirty years he taught in New York City high

schools. His first book, his memoir “Angela’s Ashes,” won the Pulitzer

Prize, the National Book Critics Circle Award and the L.A. Times Book Award.

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More News & Notes

Nicaragua Mission Trip Report We purchased and delivered a total of 80 water filters this year, one for every

home in an entire village. (A picture of the water

filter is on the right.) We also fitted about 175

people with new prescription glasses (left) and

about 200 with new reading glasses. A total of

1,157 people went through our medical, dental,

and optical clinics. Serving in Nicaragua this year

from our church were Ron Haase and Deanna

Dirks. A BIG Thank you for all of the support

we get from this congregation and the friends of

Faith for this mission work in Nicaragua.

Church Photo Directory

You still have time to sign-up online at

www.afamilyoffaith.com to schedule a time

to have your picture taken for our new updated

church directory. We would love to have everyone

included!

WANTED: wide mouth glass quart jars! We are restocking our luminaries to be used during

Advent and Christmas. We do not need lids. Mayonnaise or

pickle jars work well too. Please soak off the labels BEFORE

you bring them to church. Questions? Contact Vicki at the

church office. Thanks!

The Nebraska District Convention was held June 12 & 13 in Kearney, NE. Pastor Josh and Lay

representative Ray Brandt attended the convention. The Reverend Richard Snow, from Battle Creek, NE was elected our District President. If you are interested in reading more about the convention, including the finalized minutes, along with the resolutions that were passed by the assembly at the Nebraska District Convention can be reviewed at http://www.ndlcms.org/news/convention/index.html

ADULT CHOIR If you love to sing

then we invite you to

be a part of Faith’s

Adult Choir. We meet Wednesday evenings

(beginning August 26) at 6:30 pm for an

hour long practice. The choir typically sings

at church on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the

month– the 1st at the 8am service and the

3rd at the 10:30 service. If you have ques-

tions about ANY of our choirs please call

the church office, 402-462-5044.

Thank you to Ron & Glenda Saathoff who

sponsored the church website in August celebrat-

ing the birthdays of their grandsons, Aaron &

Adam Ochsner. If you would like to sponsor the

site for a month ($40) please call the church.

Church Bus

The church bus is available

to pick you up any Sunday

morning for 10:30 worship

and/or the 9:15 education

hour. Just call church (402-462-5044)

to make arrangements.

Thrivent members: You are eligible

to order a free devotional flip calendar.

You can order online or call 1-800-

Thrivent )say “fraternal” when

prompted.) If you have more than one

Thrivent member in your family, you

can each order one. Please consider do-

nating the extra calendars to our Cradle

Roll program where young families are

sent a devotional calendar when their

baby is 4 months old. Questions? Call

Vicki at the church office.

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Thank You Notes

THANK YOU to our family and friends for your cards, prayers, and many other

acts of kindness shown during our birthdays, and also at the occasion of our 74th

wedding anniversary. Thank you also to Pastor Dunbar and Pastor Davis for

your prayers and well-wishes. God’s blessings to all! LaVern & Madalynn Muhleisen

THANK YOU for the many prayers, food, and the beautiful flowers while I was recovering from my hip

surgery. Special thanks to Pastor Josh and Cathy Callan for visiting me at my home. “Give thanks to

the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.” Lisa & Keith Worley

COMMUNITY NEWS

Benefit for the Andrew & Erin Trausch family 1st St. Paul’s Lutheran Church is hosting an Ice Cream Social/Car & Motorcycle Show on Wednes-

day, August 5, 6:30pm to benefit the Trausch family who lost their home in the May Roseland tornado.

Their home was fully handicapped accessible for their child, Joslynn, who has cerebral palsy. Besides

Joslynn, Andrew & Erin have four other children. They would like to rebuild in the same location.

Proceeds from this event will help defray some of the cost. Supplemental funding will be provided

through Thrivent Choice Dollars. More information regarding the cars/motorcycles can be directed to

Steve Stutesman, 402-463-5717 or Steve Kissinger, 402-771-2398.

The Salvation Army Needs School Supplies

School supplies are needed at the Salvation Army, 400 S. Burlington, that will be included in

school kits to be distributed to families in need. Items needed include: Crayons (24 count),

washable markers both kinds- thin and thick (10 count, primary colors), colored pencils (12

count), yellow highlighters, red ink pens. If you could help with any of these supplies please de-

liver them to the Salvation Army, Mondays-Thursdays, 8-11am or 1-5pm. These items are

needed by August 4. Thanks for your help!!!

Thanks to all those who continue

to support our ongoing ministry

to help those who don’t have

enough to eat. To date we have

collected 1,016 pounds of dona-

tions for the Pantry. The grocery carts, lo-

cated in the church forum and at the back of

the church, stand ready to receive more dona-

tions of your non-perishable food and dry

goods. Thanks for your generosity!

Thanks for your support and prayers for a

successful Colorado mission trip.

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My children, do not forget my teaching,

but let your heart keep my commandments,

for length of days and years of life and peace they will add to you.

— Proverbs 3:1-2

August Verse of the Month – John 15:5 –

[Jesus said] “I am the vine and you are the branches. Whoever remains in me, and I

in him, will bear much fruit; for you can do nothing without me.”

This verse from John chapter 15 will serve as our theme for Word on Wednesdays and mid-

week activities this year. Jesus promises us that those who are in him will bear fruit, but

apart from him, our source of life, we are helpless. Through Sunday worship, Bible study

(on Wednesday nights, Sunday mornings and other times), devotions, prayer and conversa-

tions with other Christians, we remain connected to Jesus. Together we help each other

remain in Christ so that we can grow and bear fruit. Could you commit this verse to

memory this month? Spend 5 minutes a day, perhaps in the morning when you wake up,

or at night before you go to sleep, to learn and memorize John 15:5. Tape it to your bathroom mirror or

bedroom door and be reminded that Jesus is the vine who gives us life.

Soul Patrol 7-8th Grade Sunday August 30

6:00-8:00pm

Nacho Night & Games

at the Dierks’ House

10155 S. Adams Central Ave.

Bring your appetite and invite a friend too! For more information call Wade Johnson, DCE at 402-462-5044

Congratulations to

Zoe Johnson,

3rd grader, and the only

student with perfect

attendance at Sunday School

for the month of June.

Kids & Teens

Starting Soon! Hot Talks

August 19 8-9pm

End of Summer Swimming Party Saturday, August 15, 1-3pm

2060 E. 12th St

Hosts: Dan & Dina Michel & Bruce Rundle

For ALL 9-12th graders!! Friends welcome!

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2015 Church Council

Chairman: Larry Keilig Vice Chairman: Ron Kort

Treasurer: Adam Jacobitz Recording Secretary: Michele Overy

Board of Education: Patti Ocker, Jason Weseman, Tarin Wademan

Board of Evangelism: Deanna Dirks, Lisa Mertens, Lois Janssen

Board of Family Life: Patti Hinrikus, Dusty Haase, Jenny Sidlo

Board of Finance: Vic & Teresa Bockerman, Dave Bierman, Deb Ritterbush

Dan & Tammy Soucie, Dale & Tammy Valentin, Rick & Deb Runyan

Board of Lay Ministry: Rhonda Rail, Becky Schutte, Cathy Callan,

Bill Henkel, Cole Bulas, Tim Uden

Board of Trustees: Dean Dierks, Kevin Sherman, Ryan Gerloff, Dave Haase,

Eileen Saathoff, Doug Ahrens

Board of Stewardship: Larry Kuehn, Dan Pauley, Becky Young

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Faith Lutheran Church Office – 462-5044

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(includes all email addresses)

Paul T. Dunbar, Pastor

462-9551 (Home)

Josh Davis, Pastor

402-705-0874 (Cell)

Wade Johnson, D.C.E.

463-8670 (Home)

Vicki Fisher, D.C.E.

462-0194 (Home)

Support Staff

Cindy O’Donnell, Secretary

Deb Henkel, Bookkeeper

Rich & Sandy Frerichs, Custodians

August 2015