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VOLUME 36–NO. 2 FEBRUARY 2013
G o to dark Gethsemane,
All who feel the tempter’s pow’r;
Your Redeemer’s conflict see,
Watch with him one bitter hour;
Turn not from his griefs away;
Learn from Jesus Christ to pray -James Montgomery (LSB #436)
Midway through the month of February we
enter the church season of Lent. During the
season of Lent, we spend time reflecting
on the sufferings and death of Jesus—the
humiliation he endured for us, so that we could
be forgiven, cleansed and set free. The season
begins on Ash Wednesday (February 13th ) as
we are reminded of our mortality (“to dust you
will return”), and culminates with our remem-
brance of Holy Week (March 24-30), when
Jesus entered Jerusalem to cries of “Hosanna,”
celebrated the Last Supper with his disciples, and was crucified on Good Friday.
The hymn, “Go to Dark Gethsemane” invites us to follow Jesus on his painful journey in the hours
before he is killed. The lyrics encourage us to “see” our Redeemer’s conflict, “view the Lord of life
arraigned,” and to “turn not from his griefs away.” Though none of us were living at the time the
events of Jesus’ earthly life occurred, there is a benefit in “seeing” the experiences of Christ
with our eyes. We can see the events of Jesus’ life in drawings, sculptures, paintings, movies, or
drama. Certainly, each of these visual forms is only how a scene could have looked according to an art-
ist’s imagination. But even though these depictions might not portray events exactly as they occurred,
they can be valuable to us. Seeing an image can highlight an idea we might not have otherwise noticed;
looking at an event with our eyes can bring to mind new insights that wouldn’t normally occur to us.
Here at Faith Lutheran, we will observe Lent in our worship services on Sunday morning, and in
Wednesday mid-week services beginning on February 13th. The traditional “Soup ‘n Service”
begins downstairs in the Fellowship Hall at 5:30 pm each Wednesday, while the more
conventional worship in the nave begins at 8:00 pm. Our theme for these mid-week services
is “Your Redeemer’s Conflict See: Looking at Lent though the Eyes of Artists.” Together, we’ll
explore some of the events in the life of Christ through images, seeking to discover new insights using
each artist’s depiction of the Savior.
And if you want to dig into the Scriptures even more, there will continue to be multiple Bible studies
offered throughout the week, including two new studies on Sunday mornings beginning
February 17th: “Confronting Death” and “Basic: Who is God?” Check out our website for a
complete listing of opportunities: http://www.afamilyoffaith.com/#/grow
This Month’s Message from Pastor Josh
Faith Lutheran Church The Parish News
“Christ in Gethsemane” Tiepolo, 1750
Prayers ► Health, Treatments, or Hospitalization
Recently included in prayers (within the last month): Marlita Burnham, Ed Cassel, Shirley Dane-
hey, Susan Erickson, Leon Kothe, Jeff Krueger, Esther Meyer, Norma Osterbuhr, Dean Poppe, Harlan
Schlachter, Dale Schroeder.
We continue our prayers for: Greg Catchpool, Chris Davis, Melvina Dillman, Norma Doyen, Linda
Gardner, Ruth Haack, Renee Hinderks, Jim Jugert, Howard Kohtz, Karen Lee, Rich Lundquist, Carol
Lytle, Ken Nollette, Jackie Ortegren, Jane Parnell, Larry Reimnitz, John Schiefelbein, Bryan Stanley.
► In Sympathy
We pray for Leonard & Harold Grummert at the death of their sister; Polly Peters, Gena Kile, &
Patty May at the death of their mother; Inez Lierman & Brian Lierman at the death of long-time
member of Faith, Gilbert (husband/father); Lori Hodson at the death of her brother; Melba Ortegren
at the death of her sister; Bill Burnham at the death of his brother; and Dave Hamik & Ray Tom-
jack at the death of their mother/step-mother. 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 son, Jesus.
► Baptized
We welcome Tatum Daniel Soucie, son of Mike & Christa Soucie, into the family of faith through the
cleansing waters of Baptism. Tatum was baptized here on December 30.
News and Notes
Faith Celebration Crosses
Take time to check out the crosses hung near the basement elevator. High School Seniors
and their parents assembled the crosses depicting each Senior’s participation in Faith
Celebrations. The crosses are given to our students at the Baccalaureate service held
here in late April.
Tickets Available
Three tickets ($27.75 each) have become available for the theatrical adaptation of The Screwtape Let-
ters, the C.S. Lewis novel about spiritual warfare from a demon’s point of view. The production takes
place at the Lied Center in Lincoln. If you are interested in the tickets please contact Janel Nierman
at 402-772-2485 or by email at [email protected]
FIRE - (the fundraiser for Adams County Lutheran Schools)
Tickets will be on sale soon for the 8th annual Adams County Lutheran Education Association
fundraiser, FIRE. It will be held March 2 at the Adams County Fairgrounds. Enjoy an ele-
gant banquet, entertainment, live and silent auction, all while supporting Lutheran education
in Adams County! Auction donation forms are available at Zion if you would like to donate (tax
deductible.) Tickets for the event are $50/person or $750/corporate table and will be available
at Zion Lutheran (462.5012), Christ Lutheran (744.4991) and Ruhter Auction (463.8565.) If you
have questions about this event please contact either church or Ruhter’s.
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December News and Notes
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FEBRUARY 2013
MORE NEWS AND EVENTS
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2013 Book Group Selections
Feb. 7 They Always Come Home
By Cynthia Ruchti
Mar. 14 Cloud Atlas
By David Mitchell
Book Group meets at 7:00pm in Room 10 here at the church. All are welcome!
Questions?...speak with Vicki Fisher, 462-5044.
Faith Fellowship will spend
“An Afternoon
at the YMCA” (18th St.)
on February 24, 1-5pm.
Admittance is half price - you need
to stop by the desk and mention
that you are a part of the Faith
Lutheran Church group and you will
get a wristband for all activities. Prices will be as fol-
lows: Ages 2-4/$2.00, 5-18/$4.00, 19 & up/$5.00.
LLL Soup Supper
The Lutheran Laymen’s League in-
vites everyone to come to their an-
nual soup supper on February 2,
5-7pm, in the basement fellowship
hall. Proceeds will go to a
variety of LLL sponsored activities. ***If you
would like to donate a pie for the soup supper
please have it to the church by 5pm on that Sat-
urday. Thank you!
Nicaragua Mission Information
People interested in going or
getting more information on
this year’s mission trip (June
27-July 8) should call Ron or
Dusty Haase. Fund-raising
has begun and the team will
be taking orders for enchiladas
on February 17 and 24th in the church forum.
They are asking for volunteers to help cook
hamburger and/or assemble enchiladas
(March 16). They are also needing to borrow
coolers. You can reach the Haases at 402-
463-2980 or email to [email protected] (write
Nicaragua on subject line.)
The 2012 Offering Statements
have been prepared and are available
for you to pick up in the forum. Pick
yours up and save us the high costs of
mailing them. They are alphabetized
for easy access. If you have questions or
would like a detailed statement please
call the church office, 402.462.5044.
QUARTERLIFE (our 20-30s group) Come join us on February 3rd at 6:00 pm
for a Super Bowl viewing party at Pastor
Josh’s house. Bring a snack to share. On
February 17th, we’ll continue our DVD
study, “Drive through History: Holy Land”
at 6:30 pm.
Chestnut Corner Bazaar Notes
The Bazaar committee is look-
ing for hand-crafted Christ-
mas decorations that you may
no longer want to keep another
year. Bring them to church
now or anytime throughout the year.
Mark your calendars for February 3 & 10 as
the Bazaar committee serves up coffee and ba-
gels in the forum. Your free will offerings will
be used for this year’s mission project (to be
announced soon!)
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Adult Education in February
Sundays
THE SUNDAY LESSONS - Fellowship hall - 9:15AM
This class takes an in-depth look at the scripture lessons taken from the
Sunday morning readings.
THROUGH THE LENS - Room 10 - 9:15AM - Class concludes on February 10
This class explores the Christian faith as portrayed in the visual arts – photography, novels,
movies, tv, paintings. February leaders are Jake Rundle and Vicki Fisher.
LOVE AFFAIR - Rooms 102-103 - 9:15am
This 6-week journey through the book of Hosea, led by Pastor Josh will continue through
February 10.
CONFRONTING DEATH - Begins February 17
Unless Christ returns first, we will all experience dying. But while the world would rather hide
from that fact, we people of faith can look death straight in the eye, knowing that, in Christ, the
grave has lost its gripping power. Award-winning author and Lutheran pastor Walter Wangerin,
Jr. hosts this video study based on his own recent experience with cancer. If you’d like to grow in
awareness of how Jesus meets us in our mortality, join Pastor Dunbar for group discussion dur-
ing the Sunday Education Hour, upstairs in the south classroom (Rm. 102-103.)
BASIC. WHO IS GOD? - Begins February 17
The basic things the Bible says about the Trinity like fear God, or follow Jesus form who we should
be as Christians. Come and distill how these fundamental truths impact who we are as God’s peo-
ple. Videos by, Pastor and Author, Francis Chan will start the discussion. Join DCE Wade John
son in room 10 for this study.
Tuesdays
MEN’S BREAKFAST BIBLE STUDY - Ray’s Café - 7:00AM
Gather with others around the coffee or breakfast table to study the Bible readings for the
following Sunday.
Wednesdays
MORNING BIBLE STUDY - 9:00am - Room 11- Pastor Dunbar, leader
Our get-togethers always start with a time of coffee, treats, and visiting, and then, after a brief
devotion, we get to talking about the past Sunday’s sermon. These casual discussions always
lead to new insight and good, personal application of the pastor’s message, not to mention close
bonds of friendship. We invite you to join us!
EVENING BIBLE STUDY - 6:30pm - Fellowship Hall - Dr. Carl Rehwaldt, leader
Global Christianity in the 21st Century – Its Progress, Practices, and Perils
We generally have a feel for what it’s like to be a North American Lutheran. But what does it
look like to follow Christ in another part of the world? Join Dr. Carl Rehwaldt to discover and
discuss the ways Christianity is lived in the increasingly close-knit yet still multi-cultural
community we call “Earth.”
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THANK YOU NOTES
Thanks to all the 7th graders and their families who took care of the luminar-
ies for the evening worship services in December! Vicki Fisher, DCF
The Board of Family Life would like to thank Marlin Meyer for making
the wooden crosses used for the Baptism Celebration.
A Lutheran Marriage Encounter Weekend will be held March 15-17 in Grand Island, NE
for married couples who would like to strengthen communication in their relationship. For more infor-
mation or to apply, visit GodLovesMarriage.org, or contact Randy & Jill Sigler at rand-
[email protected] or 402-560-3475. Can’t make that weekend work...call today to see if there is
room at the February 15-17 weekend in Lincoln.
COMMUNITY NEWS
ADAMS COUNTY FOOD PANTRY
Adams County Food Pantry is a non-profit, all volunteer organization serving those in need
of emergency food on a short term basis. They receive no federal aid. They accept both monetary
donations and non-perishable food items, along with some personal items. We (Faith Lutheran
Church) has made it our ongoing ministry to help collect items for the Food Pantry.
You can bring your donations to church and place them in one of the two grocery carts or you can
mail monetary donations directly to the Pantry: 918 W. 4th St., Suite 100, Hastings, NE 68901.
► Suggested food items include: Peanut Butter, Jelly (all sizes), Spaghetti (1 lb. pkg), Spaghetti Sauce, Boxed Potatoes
and Instant Mashed, Cereal, Jell-o, Hamburger Helper, Tuna Helper, Ramen Noodles,
Macaroni and Cheese, Soda Crackers, Soup, Canned Fruit, Canned Vegetables, Pancake
Mix (no eggs needed), and Syrup.
► Other items needed are: Dish Soap, Bath Soap, Toilet Tissue, Shampoo.
THEY DO NOT ACCEPT baby food or formula
(those items can be taken to Pregnancy Resource Center.)
***The Pantry has served an average of 74 households (or 187 people) each month.
You can contact The Pantry at 402-463-2911 if you have questions.
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Just a Reminder Class Pictures will be displayed in the Forum during February!
February Sunday School offerings will go to Kids Against
Hunger of Hastings. For just 23 cents
you can give someone enough vitamins,
minerals, and nutrition to live on for a
day. Check out our link on
www.afamilyoffaith.com to find out
more about Hastings Kid’s Against
Hunger.
“Make a Valentine” Sunday
The Education Classes will be making val-
entines on February 10. If your
child has someone special they
would like to send their valen-
tine to please send the address
along with them on that Sunday
(February 10.)
Perfect Attendance
Sunday School –
Pre-school: Tenisha
Bader, Thomas Fleming,
Eva Magallanes, Barrett
McIntyre. Kindergarten: Zoe Johnson, Gracey
McIntyre, Rebekah Muske. 1st: Tyrese Bader.
3rd: Caleb Clark, Hannah Fleming, Hunter
Krueger, Sam Shafer. 5th: Alexa Muske, Aaron
Ochsner, Adam Ochsner. 6th: Zipporah Johnson,
Trev Petersen. 7th: Britney Krueger. 8th: Anna
Ackerman, Jacob Clark.
Weather Related Announcements
As we enter into the winter season, please
note to check the church website
(www.aFamilyofFaith.com) for possible
cancellations and postponements. We will
also post all cancellations or postponements
on KHAS radio and KHAS tv.
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Join us for
Sunday Morning
Bible Study
All 7-12th graders
In the Youth Room
(Room 8)
The Soul Patrol is our 7th & 8th Grade
Youth Ministry of service & fellowship
Friday (February 15) 8 P.M. - Saturday 6 A.M. at Faith Lutheran Church
Led by Concordia University Seward Students. Activities, Music, Games, Devotions, Food and more.
Bring $6 for late night Pizza and a snack to share. Friends Welcome
RSVP with DCE Wade 462-5044 by Wednesday, February 13th
Pie Auction Preparation on
February 9th, 10am-Noon for ALL
Soul Patrol kids that plan on going
on the summer South Dakota
mission trip.
February 6 is the last night
of the school year for Hot Talks.
Ash Wednesday is February 13
so students and their families are
encouraged to join others in the
congregation for Lenten mid-
week services each Wednesday
evening until the last week in
March.
High School students come
hang out with us at Sunday
School for Bible study… and be
on the watch for more informa-
tion and the chance to help with
a bake sale for Food
4 Thought, and start
thinking about play-
ing softball with the
XYF team!!!
7th-12th Grade Choir
will not meet during Lent
(Feb. 13-March 27)
The XYF and Soul Patrol students, along with their families, are invited to participate in the
February 24 Faith Fellowship Game Day at the Y, 1:00-5:00pm.
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2013 Church Council
Chairman: Doug McCartney Vice Chairman: Phil Herrmann
Treasurer: Adam Jacobitz Recording Secretary: Lynette Wojahn
Board of Education: Trisha Shafer, JR Muske, Patti Ocker
Board of Evangelism: Jacquie Bachman, Mike Hoskins, Deanna Dirks
Board of Family Life: Dina Michel, Tonya Krueger, Patti Hinrikus
Board of Finance: Dale & Karen Pospisil, Ann Gragert, Norma Hansen,
Vic & Teresa Bockerman, ___________, _____________
Board of Lay Ministry: Frank Koch, Myron Peters, Ray Brandt, Ray
Gangwish, Rhonda Rail, Becky Schutte
Board of Trustees: Billy Hudson, Mitch Kimle, Gene Viglicky, Reid
Ayres, Sheila Lightner, Dean Dierks
Board of Stewardship: Eileen Saathoff, Laura Bulas, Larry Kuehn
Staff of
Faith Lutheran Church Office – 462-5044
www.aFamilyofFaith.com
(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
2013