Faith Lutheran Church News
Worship & Education
Worship Schedule
Blood pressure screening is held following the 10:15 service the first Sunday of the month.
Saturdays: 5:00PM
Sundays: 10:15AM
Christian Education:
Sundays 9:00AM
Ages 3 through fifth grade meet on the second level in the former nursery area.
Middle school students meet in the lower level conference area.
High school students gather in the Senior High room.
Adult education consists of:
Lounge Class: Contemporary issues are covered in the class with various presenters.
Mary Long Bible Study: This class is led by Faith member, JoAnn Hanners. It meets in the Blue Room upstairs.
The Fellowship Class: No Summer class.
Teresa Chappelle Recognized for her 26 Years of Service to Faith!
Thanks to Teresa Chappelle
26 Years of Service as Faith Lutheran Choir Director
“Sing a new song unto the Lord!”
On October 23, 1985, Teresa Chappelle began her career as choir director at Faith Lutheran Church leading this anthem, “Oh, God, oh Lord of Heaven and Earth,” by Jan Bender. Twenty-six years to the day, Faith Lutheran is pleased to recognize Teresa for her twenty-six years of dedicated service to the church.
During those years, Teresa has not only directed the senior choir, but has assisted with purchase of the bells and recruitment of the bell choir members. At the Lenten and Christmas festivals over the years, Teresa has directed numerous cantatas and musical selections requiring coordination of vocalists, bell choir members, and instrumentalists, all requiring much extra attention from her. She also has provided accompaniment through her own piano and trumpet playing during our liturgy and for special musical offerings. In addition, she has served on the Worship and Praise Boards, and has played an important role in preparing different liturgies, such as the Chicago Folk Mass used during the late 80’s and early 90’s.
Faith Lutheran is especially pleased to honor Teresa with a hymn written in her honor by Quinton Jones, a lifelong member of Faith. The hymn, “Hymn of Praise, ‘Hallelujah’” is based upon Psalm 150 which focuses on the importance of praising God with cymbals, harps, and voices raised high. Quinton, a Capital University music major and son of Stephanie Velez, is also conducting the senior choir this morning and playing the postlude which are both based upon the original hymn tune. Thanks to Quinton for his gift of the hymn to Teresa and the congregation.
Please join us for a reception for Teresa in the glass corridor following the service.
Beautiful Quilts Adorn Our Sanctuary
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Malaria Project Initiative
Faith Lutheran Sunday School Supports the ELCA Malaria Campaign
A child dies of malaria every 45 seconds, a preventable and treatable disease. Take a look at these other sobering facts about Malaria:
- Almost 9 out to 10 of the 800,000 people who die from malaria each year live in Africa.
- An African child has on average between 1.6 and 5.4 episodes of malaria each year.
- In countries with high rates of malaria, the disease accounts for up to 60 percent of health clinic visits and 50 percent of hospital stays.
For these reasons above, the ELCA will join with other Lutheran Churches in Africa to work toward a malaria-free future. On August 15th, 2011, the ELCA Churchwide Assembly officially launched this campaign with the goal of raising $15 million over a four-year period.
The Rev. Andrea DeGroot-Nesdahl, the campaign's coordinator, states, "Poverty, hunger, disease -- they all go together, so we find malaria more prevalent where poverty and hunger are evident. That's where our relationship can make a difference. We stand beside (and partner with) those who suffer with malaria, those who are hungry, (and) those who live in poverty," she said.
Pastor Eric and our Sunday School staff wanted to find a year-long service project to unify our entire Sunday School and congregation. The ELCA Malaria Campaign was the answer.
On Sunday, October 2, 2011, at 9:00 (during the Sunday School hour), the entire Sunday School, youth and adult met in the sanctuary for a ELCA Malaria Campaign kickoff meeting. The meeting will include an informative PowerPoint, skits by the youth, goal setting, and activities. In addition, as the year progresses, our youth Sunday School classes will concentrate on activities describing how to combat Malaria during two additional SS classes. The Sunday School will also launch a fundraising campaign, Nickels for Nets, attempting to reach a $1,000 goal.
Please support the Malaria Initiative at Faith with your prayers and dollars.
First English Meals
Faith Lutheran prepares and serves breakfast for people living in the central city on the fourth Sunday of each month at First English Church. The next time we serve is Sunday, January 22th. Please contact Dave or Mary Garvin if you would like to help out.Plan Your Vacation, Benefit Faith Lutheran
You can plan your next vacation getaway and benefit Faith Lutheran Church by booking your next trip through Faith and Friends.
Confirmation Class 2010
