Faith News and Notes for September 15, 2019

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Welcome, welcome, welcome! God is good, all the time, and all the time, God is good! We’re so glad you can join us today as we worship and praise our Lord and God for all that he has done for us! If you have any questions or concerns please speak to one of our ushers or to Pastor Mark. Blessings!!

Kitchen and Storage Room Clean—Up

Saturday, September 21st

Volunteers Needed!

Small Group Orientation TODAY after late service (12:15 PM) A lite lunch will be served.

If you’d like to get more information about our small group ministry, or if you have an idea floating

around about a group you think you might want to lead, come to this Orientation. By attending

you’re not required to start a group, but it will give the information and tools you need to help en-

courage you. Being a small group leader is not hard, can be very rewarding, and can even bless

your socks off.

The devastation in the Bahamas has not gone away. Now into the third week since Hurricane Do-rian, we’re starting to see some movement in terms of organizations getting needed supplies into the area. In fact, this last Thursday we received an email from the FL-GA District (LCMS) saying they’ve been told that there is enough water and canned goods, and to encourage people to make financial donations. They can then buy the necessary items needed. As stated last week there are a number of ways to do that. You can write a check, or give cash, by using the envelopes in the pew racks. Just write on the check and the envelope “Bahamas relief” and place it in the of-fering plate. You can also go to our web page, scroll down to Online Giving and click on “Make a donation.” That will take you to a screen where you can make a one-time donation, and there is an option you can click on called “Bahama Relief Fund.” Please continue to keep the Bahamas and its people in prayer as they begin the long and difficult road to recovery.

Faith Lutheran Farm Days Fundraiser

October 5th, 2019

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

555 US#1 North Palm Beach

561—842—2487

Chicken Dinner

Silent Auction

Raffles

Children’s Midway

Bounce House

Petting Zoo

Pony Rides

Plant sales

Women of Faith Roasted Nuts

And more

Come for the dinner, stay for the fun.

Tickets may be purchased on Sundays, or during the week at the

church or school offices for $8.00 (cash or checks). Tickets at door

will be $10.00

Wednesday, September 18, @ 2:30 PM-5:30 PM - New Day is having our annual Health and Wellness Fair on Wednesday, September 18th from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Services include Blood Pressure Check, Flu Vaccines, Physical Therapy screenings, hearing screening, and more! Everyone is wel-come to attend! Please see flyer for more details.

If you have any questions contact Chrissy at cbertram@faithnpb.com or 561-844-0012.

A New Members Class will be held, Friday, October 11th at 7:00 PM here at the church in the Multi-Purpose Room, in the fel-lowship hall. All those who desire to become official members, as well as those who are seeking more information on our church, are welcome to come! We also encourage folks who have recently transferred in as members from another LCMS congregation to at-tend, as it’s a great way to get acclimated to this congregation.

New member classes here at Faith meet for only one or two ses-sions (so please keep Saturday morning open as well, even though we have never had to meet then.) Refreshments will be served and plan to be here until 9:30 PM or so.

The Power of Giving Thanks -

September 21 is World Gratitude Day.

The following tips are for putting the power of gratitude to work.

Look for it = Take a few moments throughout each day to identify

things, people and circumstances in your life for which you feed grateful.

Savor it = When you have what a “delicious moment” that sparks grati-

tude take a couple of deep breaths and focus on experiencing that mo-

ment and feeling .

Express/communicate it = Expressing gratitude is contagious. It’s an

easy way to give another person a lift and lift your own spirits in the pro-

cess.

Marcia's Pantry Needs for this week are: canned soup, canned fruit and baked beans. Thank you for all you have done, and for what you will continue to donate.

(Please No GLASS CONTAINERS as these require extra packing supplies to store and pack safely ...due to risk for breakage.)

THE CHANCEL FLOWERS today are Given to the Glory of God in honor of Etta

Ornstein’s birthday by Diana Bly.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO: Andrea Emde, Etta Ornstein, Betty Sither

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO: Matt & Beth Henshaw

LERT Training Event:

Saturday, September 14, 2019—

9am to 3pm

St. Paul Lutheran Church &

School

Boca Raton, FL

FLGA LERT Registrations

Questions? please contact the FLGA District Disaster Coordinator - Jay Wendland—at 407-258-5041 or jwendland@flgadistrict.org

CRAFT GROUP - WE NEED USED CANDLES

The Craft Group will be making Christmas ornaments from waxed candles. We only need white, red or green candles. Many of us now use battery operated candles and have used and unused can-dles we can get rid of. We will be melting them to form beautiful decorations to hang on your tree.

We need these as soon as possible as it takes time to prepare and melt the wax for our October 16th class. Come join us for the fun of making your own wax ornaments.

You may leave the candles in the church office or drop them in the box provided in the narthex. If you have any questions, call Judith Gonnerman 561-386-3218. Thank you for your support.

UPCOMING CRAFT CLASSES

Sept. 18th – Decorate Christmas/Thanksgiving Cookie Cutter Cookies

Oct. 16th - Make & Decorate Wax Christmas Ornaments

November & December on Hiatus for Holidays

Jan. 15th 2020 Tentative Date – Pour Painting. No artistic ability necessary. Fun way to make items for home decoration and gifts.

IF anyone has an idea for a class please let me know. It can be a new idea or revive something that has been done in the past. The DIY Internet (DIY.com) has lots of craft ideas. Check this out. Happy Crafting, Judith Gonnerman 561-386-3218

PLEASE INCLUDE THESE PEOPLE IN YOUR PRAYERS THIS WEEK

Our Homebound: Monica Trautsch, Etta Ornstein, Bob Heath,

Jim & Rosie Stilwell.

Other Requests: Faith Lutheran Teachers, Students and their fami-lies; Bill Cahill, Judith Gonnerman, Dave & June Johnson, Audrey Kittel-

berger, Terry Luneke, Kathy McCoy, Sally & Tom Schwartz, Betty Sither, Laura Tegart, Donna Van Bommel, Don Zickert.

Our next book club meeting will be on Monday, October 14th @ 7:00 PM in the Conference Room. Our next book is historical fic-tion. The Alice Network by Kate Quinn.

SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDIES

Join us on Sunday morning—a traditionally excellent time to study the Scriptures!

10:00 AM—”God’s Word for Today - Psalms”——Meets in the upstairs Library of the Michel

Building. Led by Larry Hess.

10:00 AM— Brothers and Sisters in the Word Sunday Morning Bible Study

Brothers and Sisters in the Word has resumed. We meet between services in the Michel Building multi-purpose room to discuss and study the Scripture readings for that day. Grab your coffee and join us!

WEEKDAY BIBLE STUDIES

Dinner and Bible Study at the home of Tom and Sally Schwartz on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of

each month We begin at 6:30 PM with a potluck supper and fellowship, then Bible Study. We end

promptly at 9:00 PM. We are studying the Letters to the Hebrews. — All are welcome. Call for info

and directions 622-4946.

Tuesday Morning Women’s Bible Study Meets on Tuesday mornings at 10 AM in the Michel

Building. All women are invited to attend.

Tickets may be purchased

on Sundays, or during the week at the church

or school offices

for $8.00 (cash or checks).

Tickets After September 30th $10.00

Faith Lutheran School Farm Days Fundraiser

October 5th 4 pm – 8 pm

Chicken Dinner

Sunday—September 15

8:45 AM—Worship Service & Faith Kidz (S/C)

10:00 AM—Coffee Fellowship

10:00 AM—Bible Studies

10:45 AM—Worship Service & Faith Kidz (S/C)

12:15 PM— Small Group Orientation

6:00 PM—Jesus Ministries Sanctuary Rental (S)

Monday—September 16

10:00 AM Morning Glories (2nd Floor MB)

7:00 PM—Singularity (S)

7:00 PM—GA (Chapel)

7:00 PM—Jesus Ministries (MB-2nd Floor)

Tuesday — September 17

10:00 AM Women’s Bible Study (2nd Floor-MB)

6:30 PM—Via de Cristo Team Meeting (MB & Church)

Wednesday — September 18

10:00 AM to Noon—Food Pantry (Office)

2:30 PM—Health & Wellness Program @ New Day

7:00 PM—Craft Group (MPR-MB)

Thursday — September 19

6:15 PM—Bell Choir Practice (S)

7:00 PM—Vocal Choir Practice (S)

Friday — September 20

6:00 PM—Jesus Ministries Sanctuary Rental (S)

Saturday — September 21

9:00 PM—Kitchen & Storage Room Clean-Up

Sunday—September 22

8:45 AM—Worship Service & Faith Kidz (S/C)

10:00 AM—Coffee Fellowship

10:00 AM—Bible Studies

10:45 AM—Worship Service & Faith Kidz (S/C)

6:00 PM—Jesus Ministries Sanctuary Rental (S)

This Week at Faith

Thank you to all who helped with the Women of Faith Rummage Sale last week,

both for all your donations of household items and clothing. And a big special

“Thank You” to all who donated their time is sorting and pricing ALL the items.

This was a huge job!

(No total was available at the time of this being Printed, watch for a total in the up-

coming “Faith News & Notes”)

Your BOARD OF DISCIPLESHIP MEMBER on Duty for this Week:

Lou Raffa — 561-601-4058

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

We believe God calls us to engage, encourage and equip our church,

community and world with His unfailing love.

We will engage all people in meaningful relationships with God’s unfailing love as the foundation.

We will encourage all people to a closer relationship with Jesus.

We will equip all people to live a loving, powerful, Spirit-filled life.

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

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Pastor Rev. Mark Stillman

Pastor Emeritus Rev. John Frerking

Director of Music Ministry Dr. David McCalla Praise Team Director Janet Cunningham Secretary/Purchasing Diana L. Bly Bookkeeper 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

8:45 AM 10:45 AM

Altar Sharon Hess Fran Hickman, Angie Salinas

Communion Larry Hess Barbara Cahill

Greeter Chris & Mary Jo Petterson Beth Henshaw

Lector Gordon Lerner Fran Hickman

Ushers Richard Fulton Bill Cahill

Rick Knudtson Matt Henshaw Ron Woita