Faith Lutheran Church News
Worship & Education
Worship: Saturday (informal) 5 p.m. Sunday 10:15 a.m.
Christian Education: During the summer months, there is no Sunday School for the yourth.
Ages 3 through fifth grade meet on the second level in the former nursery area. Opening begins at 9:00 AM and students go to assigned classes at 9:15.
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, Mary Long Bible Study in the blue room, and Fellowship Class in the Fellowship Hall.
Opportunities for Service during September and October
Good Neighbor Picnic, Saturday, October 9
Members of the eastside Lutheran congregations will be collecting blankets and hooded sweatshirts for the Good Neighbor Pinic to be held at Goodale Park on Saturday, October 9. Please bring blankets and new hooded sweatshirts toworship During the month of September and place them in front of the altar. Last year we collected nearly 100 blankets.
Crop Walk - Sunday, October 10
Each year a half cozen of our members walk for the prupose of decreasing world hunger. Look for more details later in September.
Faith Mission - Thursday, October 14
Members of Faith will prepare a meal to be served to around 150 men who live at the shelter. Members are also asked to bring sandwiches and cookies.
First English Meals
Faith Lutheran will prepare and serve breakfast at First English Lutheran Church on Sunday, September 26. Approximately 20 people are needed. Contact Dave Garvin if you would like to help.
Faith Lutheran will help serve dinner at First English on Thursday, September 30. Members of Redeemer Lutheran will prepare the food. We need approximately 10 people to help serve. Contact Pastor Eric if you would like to help.
STARS
Faith Lutheran and Beechwood Elementary School co-sponsor an after-school tutoring on Mondays. The program begins on October. Contact Jennifer Peters if you would like to participate.
Distributing Brochures
We have around 1000 brochures about the congregation that we would like to distribute this fall. Please speak to Pastor Eric or Karl Barlay is you would like to assist.
Rethinking Justice Workshop - Saturday, October 16
Look for more details in the weeks to come.
John Kirker and Ruth Walton Receive Rose of Concern Award
Congratulations to Ruth Walton and John Kirker, recipients of the 2010 Rose of Concern Award. The Rose of Concern Award is given to members who have served Faith Lutheran congregation in exemplary ways.
John Kirker, former Dean of Capital University School of Education, has served Faith in many ways. John and his wife, Shirley, have faithfully maintained the mailbox ministry at Faith by delivering Faith Lutheran mail to them when unable to attend. In addition, John has taught Sunday School and Bible Studies.
Ruth Walton, long time member, has been a faithful servant of Faith Lutheran with her leadership in the women's groups and fellowship groups.
Thanks to John and Ruth for their years' of service.
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.
