Faith Works & News 2021-9-10

Faith Works News

September 10, 2021
 

Know Christ!  Live Christ!  Make Christ Known!

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What:  The annual Church Picnic is back

Who:  Everyone is invited

When: Sunday, September 26^th at noon
(following the 11 am worship service)

Where: Faith Lutheran Courtyard / Activity Center

Food:  Hamburgers and Hot Dogs

We are excited to have our Youth Group cook for this year’s Picnic. There will be a Freewill Offering Basket in the Activity Center if you want to give them a monetary “THANK YOU” for serving at the Picnic.  All monies collected will go into the Youth Group’s Funding for the 2022 National Youth Gathering in Houston, TX.

CLICK HERE to RSVP  for the Picnic
or to Volunteer at the Picnic.   

We need volunteers!

For more information about the picnic, CLICK HERE.

SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN
IS UNDERWAY!
9:45-10:45

2-year-olds through 2nd Grade in C-101 (downstairs)
and 3rd-5th Graders in C-205 (Upstairs)

SUNDAY MORNING
ADULT BIBLE CLASSES

(Fall Quarter: September 5 – November 28)

• A Survey of the Old Testament…a continuation!
       – Dr. Ron Swanson / Activity Center

• Review of the Christian Faith / New Member Class
       – Pastor Pohland / Room B-120

• Parenting Class – Discipling Our Kids
  To Think & Act with a Biblical Worldview
       – Pastor Crowe / Room B-116

MIDWEEK MORNING

ADULT BIBLE CLASSES

Trustworthy:
Overcoming Our Greatest Struggles
to Trust God
– Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.  / Room B-120
Start date: Sept. 22nd
– Shelly Curren

+ + +

Men’s Bible Class – 1 Samuel
– Thursdays, 6:30 – 7:30 a.m. / Room B-116
-Pastors Pohland & Crowe 
Contact the church to sign up. 

See also “Compass Groups” below for other Small Group Bible studies.

Compass Groups

Would you like to join a small group
for fellowship and Bible study? 
Our small groups are called “Compass Groups.” 
If you are interested in joining a Compass Group,
please fill out the form HERE.

Sponsored by Faith Senior Ministries:

Let Us Rejoice!

This is the Day that the LORD has made,
let us rejoice and be glad in it
Psalm 118:24

Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Faith Lutheran Church

10:30-11:30 – Service in the Sanctuary

11:45-1:00 – Luncheon following
(RSVP announcement for the luncheon
is forthcoming.)

Join us for our third devotional service in 2021 featuring guest Pastor and LCMS TX District President Michael Newman, whose message is titled “What Day is THIS Day?” The service also features hymns and special instrumental music. Come and rejoice in the steadfast goodness and grace of God the Father through our Savior and Lord Jesus Christ!

BAGS TO MATS UPDATE

     We will resume meeting on the 1^st and 3^rd Fridays on September 17^th at 10:00 in Rm 116.

     We welcome anyone who is called to help the homeless and wants to help us recycle with a purpose.

     We donated 13 mats to LINC Austin in June and hope to do so again in November.

     If you, or anyone you know, from Faith or not, is interested in helping with this ministry, here are the steps in making a mat:

• Collecting bags – Although we requested a slow down on the congregation donations over the summer, we again welcome all the bags you can donate
• Folding bags – simply smooth bag into original shape before using and fold into thirds
• Cutting bags – please cut the bags into pieces at least 2.5-3 inches wide, to provide more cushioning to the mat and make crocheting easier
• Looping cut pieces into plarn
  • please be sure the two sides of the piece are equal before tightening the knot
  • please make the knots as small as possible to ease crocheting over them

      These details are so important to the crocheters who have to correct these issues as they crochet.

     Thanks so much to those who donate their valuable time to Bags to Mats and hope to see you at the next meeting on September 17^th.

Pastor Pohland, 
I want to thank you and your congregation for the prayer quilt.  I can’t tell you how much the prayers mean.  This past year and a half has been a difficult time for healthcare workers, and prayer and remembering that God is in control is what has sustained me over this time.  Again, thank you for the quilt and prayers.
Williamson County EMS

PARA CORDERS – SEPTEMBER 28

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Faith’s Braille Team is in need of volunteers. Our team prints 20 copies of I and II Corinthians in Swahili to send to East Africa Countries. Contact Paul or Lois Howe to join the Missionary Outreach.

NOTE NEW TIME:  The team meets the 2nd Monday of each month at Zion Lutheran Church.  Our meeting time has changed.  We now start at 12:00 and end at 2:00.  We were asked to meet earlier so we do not leave the same time as parents are arriving to pick up children from the school.

September 12 – Pentecost XVI (Proper 19B) – Even Christian lips can dishonor God and endanger neighbors (James 3:9). When we permit assisted suicide or promote abortion, we cause more destruction than forest fires (James 3:5). But words also serve the Lord’s gracious purposes. Gospel promises have delivered us. Even our sinful tongues can become instruments of His miracles. When we proclaim how God treasures every human life, He changes hearts and saves lives more than any laws or elections.

Complete your Christmas shopping early!  Mark your calendar for the long-awaited fundraiser for the Heartfelt Stitchers.   Hand-crafted items:  blankets, hats, scarves, etc.  All proceeds go to buy materials to continue to minister to others in this way.

Weekly Financial Status Update

¹ $24,386.54 needed weekly to meet 2021 adjusted budget. 
² This number reflects completed online attendance cards, not views.
³ Pre-COVID, 3/8/2020, average worship attendance was 556.

Sunday Worship Links
for September 12

Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost

CLICK HERE to Join us for Worship online

CLICK HERE for Adult Bible Study with Pastor Pohland

(These links will not be “live” until 7 a.m. Sunday morning.)

Readings for this Sunday:
Isaiah 50:4-10
(Psalm 116:1-9)
James 3:1-12
Mark 9:14-29

* Worship Services are in BOLD print

Minute Prayers

CLICK HERE for September 5-11 Minute Prayers

CLICK HERE for September 12-18 Minute Prayers

These links take you to the Minute Prayers
on our website; once there,
find the day you seek then click the “+”
to open the prayer for that day.

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