may 2012 faith at work

SPECIAL EVENTS

• SPRINGSPIRATION

Trinity L., Dallas May 5

• CINCO de MAYO Dinner at Faith May 5

(Youth Fundraiser)

• MOTHER’S DAY May 13

• NEWSLETTER DEADLINE June 15

• RELAY for LIFE Dinner & Auction May 19

• YOUTH MOVIE Matinee – May 20

• CONFIRMATION/ BAPTISM May 27

email: [email protected] website: www.faithalbany.org

Greetings, Sisters and Brothers in Christ Jesus.

Christ is risen! He is risen, indeed. Alleluia! Alleluia!

Yes, Christ is risen: in you, in me and in those around us. The question is, does anyone else know it?

There’s nothing like a little sun(Son)shine to surface sleeping optimism in the face of worldly pessimism, to strengthen sagging hope for our lives and the world, to stir silent passion for the work of God, to stir stagnant action. (Oh, and can you believe how quickly plants respond to the sun?)

I am optimistic about the future because we have the very heart of Christ within us to affect positive change around us so that all people can live in peace and have enough to eat, a place to live, a job that brings satisfaction as well as an income.

I have hope for our lives and the world because there are many, many caring and loving people who long to be a part of bringing the Realm of God into (at least) our little corner of the world. (Hmmm, I’m seeing concentric circles fanning out from the fount of Christ’s love.)

I have a passion for the lost, lonely, least among us who need a gentle touch of Christ’s welcome and acceptance.

And, there is something (Holy Spirit) within me that prods me to action to bring wholeness where there is brokenness.

How all this works out is a process of living and learning and BELIEVING that because Christ is our leader, model, instructor, strengthener, and all those other things we focus on in whatever we’re doing, wherever we are.

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Pastor Dawn Gregg 541-928-7660 or 541-981-2361

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Faith Lutheran Church

Pastor’s Message

Ascension Day

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So, what are you optimistic about? How healthy is your hope? What are you passionate about (poverty, justice, peace, children, etc.?) What actions would you like to take? Do you know others who share your passion for God’s creation? Are you willing to open yourself to the working of the Holy Spirit and share your ideas, passions, hopes, dreams, and all like that, with others? Are you grave enough in Christ, to put yourself on the line to suggest, lead, support those passions, hopes, dreams, actions even though “We/I’ve never done it that way before,” or, maybe you don’t think others would join you?

Good questions to ask as we continue to seek and listen for those things that would spread the Gospel in one way or another. We call this ‘doing ministry’, being God’s hands doing God’s work.

Good questions especially as we prepare to celebrate the loosing of the Holy Spirit upon the whole world on Pentecost Sunday at the end of the month. (Wear RED, bring red geraniums, be open, cuz you never know how the Spirit will move. But we DO know that whatever the movement is, it will be for good, and for all.

So, Happy Easter HAPPY Spring (and weeding), don’t forget the sunscreen, show up in church, invite a friend (give them a ride even), keep the faith, praise the Lord, bless someone with an encouraging word. In other words, continue doing your job as Christ followers.

Oh, and celebrate with us on Pentecost Sunday as we baptize and confirm Peyton Kenny. He has worked hard and long and is welcomed as a member of the Body of Christ (by baptism), and a member of Faith Lutheran Church (by confirmation).

May God continue to bless you with all the things you need,

Your sister in Christ Jesus, Pr Dawn

Tongues of Fire --- Reminiscent of the Pentecost account in Acts 2, when “tongues of fire” rested on the disciples’ heads as the Holy Spirit birthed the church, images of flame symbolize the Spirit. Sometimes a tongue of fire is paired with a dove and set on a red background --- other symbols of the Holy Spirit. Fire may also indicate spiritual fervor and zeal in a Christian’s life.

Pastor’s Message – cont.

Christian Symbol

Lutherwood Day Camp is coming!

“We’ve Got Spirit!”

July 23-27 9 am to 3 pm

Games, Singing, Crafts,

Outdoor Fun,

Friends,

and more!

For ages entering 1st thru 6th grades __________________

Registration:

$40 per child or

$80 per family

(scholarships available)

Registration forms are available online: [email protected]

and also in the church office.

Please contact Dixie Duehn if you would like help.

Planned giving is all about giving for the long term. Endowment funds are invested to help ensure that the church can continue its mission and ministry beyond our lifetimes. When we make a planned gift, we are giving to something that will continue in perpetuity. Part of the sense of satisfaction that comes from making a planned gift lies in the knowledge that we can make a lasting impact; we can leave a legacy for generations yet to come.

Most church members think of giving in terms of plate offerings. Typically they make a pledge to a stewardship or capital campaign based on anticipated annual income. By contrast, a planned gift typically comes from accumulated assets rather than annual income. A planned gift can be a once-in-a-lifetime gift. In many cases, it may require the assistance of an attorney or other professional financial advisor.

Planned gifts can be as varied as the interests of the donor. They can include such items as stocks and bonds or other appreciated securities, insurance policies, retirement plans, art or antique collections, real estate or other assets. The gift may be made through such vehicles as trusts, charitable gift annuities, a donor advised fund or a bequest in a will.

Current members of our Endowment Committee are as follows: Karen Glenn, Chairperson; Bonnie Hensley, Secretary; John Berg, Treasurer; Mary Sabatka, and Jim Preston.

We are developing a program to provide information and workshops to help everyone understand what the Mission Endowment is all about, and how to become involved. We will continue to put articles in the Faith at Work, bulletins, and on our website: www.faithalbany.org

OUR GRADUATESOUR GRADUATESOUR GRADUATESOUR GRADUATES

Sean Anderson

Jennifer Devin

Megan Lavin going on to LBCC in

accounting or computers.

Nathan Mehlhorn

Adi Montejano going on to study nursing at Chemeketa

Mitchell Raum will be entering the military.

Anna Silver going on to Texas A & M, vocational

program at College Station working with special needs people.

Stephanie Wilfong going on to study nursing at

Linfield College.

Faith Lutheran Church Mission Endowment Fund – What is Planned Giving

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PASTOR ....................................... The Rev. Dawn Gregg OFFICE MANAGER ........................... Margaret Rowland ORGANIST/PIANIST .................................... Cheryl Blum YOUTH COORDINATOR ..............................Kaitlyn Burt CUSTODIAN ............................................. Noriko Frayne

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PRESIDENT ................................................ Don Brudvig VICE PRESIDENT .......................................Janice Virnig SECRETARY .................................................. Izzy Covalt TREASURER .......................... Shirley Schoberg-Hebda FINANCIAL SECRETARY ................ Rose Mary Aaberg EVANGEISM & MISSION ......................... Peggy Preston FELLOWSHIP & SOCIAL CONCERNS ....... Diane Collet PARISH EDUCATION .................................. Dixie Duehn PROPERTY MANAGEMENT ........................ Wally Oster STEWARDSHIP & RESOURCES .............. WORSHIP & MUSIC................................... Judy McPhail YOUTH ........................................................... Sam Collet

MISSION ENDOWMENT FUND ...................Karen Glenn

PRESCHOOL BOARD PRESIDENT ........... Susan Raum PRESCHOOL TEACHER ........................... Tara Webster PARISH NURSE .................................... Jeanette Thorpe

WORK DAYS on May 5th

and June 2nd

.

We are in need of additional housing for campers, staff, and families. Isn’t it wonderful that we need more space? We have designed six platform cabins that will house 6-7 people each. They will be built this spring at our Work Days on May 5

th and June 2

nd. We will also have help from the SeaBees Unit from Eugene. So with the involvement of many hands, we will have camp up and ready for campers by June 15th.

FOURTH of JULY CELEBRATION – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Bring your family and enjoy a barbecue lunch, pool, softball games, carnival, fireworks, and the dedication of six new cabins. Donations accepted. Overnight accommodations can be rserrved through Family Camp. RSVP by June 27 to: [email protected] or 541-998-6444.

Faith Lutheran Church’s Relay for Life Team would like to thank all the people who brought baked goods

to our Bake Sale:

Shirley Reiger Shirley Karstens Helena Benkich Jeanette Thorpe

Alma Geroy Peggy Preston Bonnie Hensley

Cathy Ebbs

With your help, our team made over $432 for the

American Cancer Society.

________

The RUMMAGE SALE

made $2331.11 which will go to the

Roof Fund.

SUCCESS STORIES!

THANKS TO ALL OF

YOU.

Camp Lutherwood News

THANK YOU Luther House Summer Party

“INTO THE WILD” Extravaganza and Summer Party

Sunday, June 3

The annual Luther House friends-and-fundraising event will be held on Sunday, June 3, at the Benton County Fairgrounds in Corvallis. As in years past, we’ll emphasize, celebrate, and have activities that honor God’s creation while re-connecting friends of campus ministry and raising much needed funds for our work on campus.

What should you expect?

Mid-afternoon ‘earth friendly’ activities for all ages beginning and ending at the fairgrounds, catered picnic supper with a vegetarian option, silent and oral auctions, and a preview of the architectural drawings for a proposed Luther House makeover. No doubt there will be music and some other surprises too.

Tickets will sell for $10/adults, $5/children and youth, with a $25 maximum per household. Come prepared to bid on exciting and usable auction items. All proceeds will benefit Luther House outreach to students, faculty and university staff.

More details and registration information will be available by lte April or early May. Like us on Facebook at Luthr House Campus Ministry or follow us at http://luther-house.org for most current updats. For now, eserve the date and plan to join us. Questions may be directed to Luther House at 541-753-

5213 or [email protected].

Berkley B. John H. Terry D. Dalton D. Leroy B. Warren G. Harry H. Charlene C. Mikaela K. Bonnie K. Diane L. David L.

2nd Lyle Lambert 4th Mitchell Raum 6th Paula Daniels 7th Shirley Schoberg-Heba 8th Ruth Irwin 10th Monique Cadieux 12th Julie Meier 14th Chelsey Lavin 16th Holly Irwin 17th Cindy Harms 17th Pam O’Brien 19th Andrea Stentzel 21st Cynthia Bonville 21st Lauren Earp 26th Peggy Wilfong 28th Peggy Preston 28th Matthew Cadieux

Cher M Gus M. Heidi M. Marc M. Bernie R. Nona S. Marcy T. Nickolas W. Kayla W. John & Donna Z. Renée F.

Air Force Senior Master Sergeant Mike Beaumount,

son-in-law of David & Jan Newman

Coast Guard E-4 Rachel Briese, great niece of Wally

and Alberta Oster

SGT Jeff Collet, son of John & Diane Collet

Army SPC Jeremy Cox, grandson of Albert &

Audrey Gonzalez

Navy Petty Officer 2nd

Class John Dayton, son-in-law of Dixie &

Dexter Duehn

Major Trace Dotson, son-in-law of Wanda Halvorson and grand-

son-in-law of Shirley Reiger.

Colonel Gregory Gilbreath, son of Steve & Shirley Gilbreath.

Marine Captain Aaron Heisinger, son of Laurie & Scott Witt and

grandson of Lou & Tom Conklin

Marine Captain Ryan Heisinger, son of Laurie & Scott Witt and

grandson of Lou & Tom Conklin

Navy 1st

Class Petty Officer, Engineering Dept. Nicholas Herring,

son of Cheryl & Gary Herring and grandson of Shirley Reiger

SPC Alex Hull, nephew of Lyle & Freda Lambert

PFC Sarah Hull, Nona Sabatka’s granddaughter

Captain Jim Jack, Roben Jack Larrison’s brother

CW4 Stanley Jung, nephew of Wally & Alberta Oster

PFC Greg Kendall, grandson of Nancy Goodwin

Airman 1st

Class Kendra McAlpin

Naval Lt. J.G. Andrew Metzcus

Airman Aaron Mumma, nephew of Lyle and Freda Lambert

S/SGT Bryan Mumma, nephew of Lyle & Freda Lambert

Army Major Heidi Munro, daughter of Gale & Alice Voet

Army E5 Jennifer Norris, granddaughter of Wally & Alberta Oster

Army Staff Sergeant Scot Noss

Army Staff Sergeant Kurt Nygaard, cousin of Judy McPhail

Army Captain Tamie Oster, daughter of Wally & Alberta Oster

Marine Nick Pierce

PFC Andrew Joseph Schaffner

, STRENGTH & GUIDANCE

Donate from your smart phone!Donate from your smart phone!Donate from your smart phone!Donate from your smart phone!

Faith Lutheran Church now offers a mobile version of our online giving page to make it easy for you to give anytime from your smart phone. Simply scan the image you see here using your phone’s Quick Response (QR) code reader!

ALL WORSHIP ASSISTANTS:

If you are not available on your assigned day, please notify Alice Weber, our new scheduler, so a replacement can be arranged.

Thanks to Jackye Brown for her years of doing this task and to Alice for agreeing to continue.

Contact information: Email: baweber@comcast .net or Alice Cell: 541-602-0725 or Faith Luther Church Office: 541-918-7660

Worship Calendar Worship Calendar Worship Calendar Worship Calendar –––– May 2012May 2012May 2012May 2012

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SettingSettingSettingSetting

5th Sunday after Easter Setting 8 (B)

6th Sunday after Easter S Setting 8 (B)

7th Sunday after Easter Setting 8 (B)

DAY OF PENTECOST Setting 8 (B)

Altar CareAltar CareAltar CareAltar Care Judy McPhail Judy McPhail Judy McPhail Judy McPhail

AltarAltarAltarAltar

FlowersFlowersFlowersFlowers Forrer McPhail Benkich

OrganistOrganistOrganistOrganist Cheryl Blum Cheryl Blum Cheryl Blum

Cheryl Blum

AssistingAssistingAssistingAssisting

MinisterMinisterMinisterMinister Terry Virnig Judy McPhail Shirley Karstens Diane Collet

LectorLectorLectorLector Jackye Brown Karen Glenn Mary Sabatka Carol Olufson

UshersUshersUshersUshers Claus Sass Kim Sass

Dick Olsen Allen Norby

Alberta Oster Wally Oster

Don Brudvig John Berg

SoundSoundSoundSound

TechnicianTechnicianTechnicianTechnician Conner Doe John Collet Isabella Kenny Sam Collet

AcolyteAcolyteAcolyteAcolyte Cindy Harms or

Abraham Peterson Cindy Harms or

Abraham Peterson Cindy Harms or

Abraham Peterson

Cindy Harms or Abraham Peterson

LessonsLessonsLessonsLessons

Acts 8:26-40 Psalm 22:25-31 1 John 4:7-21 John 15:1-8

Acts 10:44-48 Psalm 98

1 John 5:1-6 John 15:9-17

Acts 1:15-17, 21-26 Psalm 1

1 John 5:9-13 John 17:6-19

Acts 2:1-21 Psalm 104:24-34, 35b Romans 8:22-27

John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15

Share your talents! Volunteers are needed to assist as ushers, acolytes, readers, pastor's assistants and sound technicians for Sunday services.

Contact the church office or Alice Webber.

Seeking Assistants

This group will meet March 12th and 26th, the second and fourth Monday from 1 to 5 in the afternoon. The group will decide after the first date, when to meet regularly and how often. The group is open to anyone. Invite a friend or come alone—either way you are welcome. Tea and coffee will be available.

This is something new! It is an opportunity for those who wish to come together for a few minutes or a few hours to work on a project, visit, have coffee or tea or do whatever it is you would like to do. Just bring along your project and enjoy the fellowship. If you have a project you want help with, please contact Peggy Preston 541 926 2697 ([email protected]) so arrangements may be made to have needed materials available or to be sure someone knows how to provide the help will be there. There is also the chance that we may be learning together and that is okay too but it helps to know in advance so we can have the needed information available.

Several have requested an opportunity to just get together and spend time together. We will try this out for a while and see what grows from it. Suggestions on what can be done during this time so far are as follows:

• Learn a new skill such as knitting, or crocheting.

• Work on a bead project.

• Work on a project for this year’s Bazaar.

• Paint a picture while listening and visiting with others.

• Make a prayer shawl (will take more than one session).

• Work on a project that has been waiting to get done.

• Just come and see what is going on.

• Make a batch of cookies or try a new recipe.

There will be a sign up sheet available but even if you are not signed up it is okay to drop in.

Relay for Life

Saturday, May 19

“The Magic of Relay”

Beginning at 5:00 with the Silent Auction

Salad Buffet at 6:00

A Circle of Friends

Message

Surprise Surprise Surprise Surprise

EntertainmeEntertainmeEntertainmeEntertainment!nt!nt!nt! Tickets are $12 and may be purchased on Sundays before and

after worship.

FLY raised $394 through Super Bowl sub sandwich sales and $417 at the Shrove Tuesday pancake feed and Quilt Raffle.

The Easter Breakfast earned $470 to the Youth account. FLY is very grateful to everyone who came and supported us and a special thanks to all those who helped with casseroles and in the kitchen. Also gained through allowing the youth to collect the coin in the Sunday offering plates was an additional $365. All will be going toward the summer camp activities for our youth.

CONFIRMATION

SUNDAY

May 27th

Day of Pentecost

CRAZY DINNER

Saturday, May 5th 6:00 PM

Cost: $6 each/ $18 family

FLY Fundraiser for

youth activities

Faith Lutheran Youth ‘FLY’ Meets on Sunday evenings 6 – 8 PM

Fundraising Success

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

June 25-29

(ages 3-7)

MOVIE MATINEE Sunday, May 20th following worship

NO FLY evening get-togethers on the 13th, 20th, & 27th

Cornerstone temporarily closed for

repairs!

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1 7pm Worship/Music

2

9am Quilting 10am Property Mtg 12:15pm Bible Study 3:30pm Krafty Kids 6:30pm Bible Study

3

10:15am Bible Study-QR 7-8pm Music Lessons

4

5

10am Altar Guild Springspiration-Dallas

6-8 Cinco de Mayo Dinner

6 5th Sunday after Easter–white

9:00am Christian Education 10:15am WORSHIP SERVICE 11:45am Fellowship Mtg 6:00pm Youth Group

7

6:30pm Mission Endow 7pm Stewardship Mtg 7pm Boy Scouts

8

1pm Mary-Martha

7pm COUNCIL MTG

9

9am Quilting 3:30pm Krafty Kids 12:15pm Bible Study 6:30pm Bible Study

10

10:15am Bible Study-QR noon Hope Circle 7-8pm Music Lessons

11

12


Mother’s Day

9:00am Christian Education 10:15am WORSHIP SERVICE 5:00pm Scout Religion Class

14

1–5 Circle of Friends

7pm Boy Scouts

15 NEWSLETTER

DEADLINE

1:30pm Caregivers

16


17 10:15am Bible Study-QR 7pm Evangelism/Mission 7-8pm Music Lessons

18

19

RELAY FOR LIFE DINNER & AUCTION


9:00am Christian Education 10:15am WORSHIP SERVICE 11:45am FLY Movie Matinee 5:00pm Confirmation Class

21

7pm Boy Scouts

22

7pm Education Mtg 7pm Youth Com Mtg

23


24 10:15am Bible Study-QR

7-8pm Music Lessons

25 26

27 DAY OF PENTECOST-red

Baptism/Confirmation

9:00am Christian Education 10:15am WORSHIP SERVICE

28

1–5 Circle of Friends 7pm Boy Scouts

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31 10:15am Bible Study-QR

7-8pm Music Lessons

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