Faith Works & News 2021-9-17

Faith Works News

September 17, 2021
 

Know Christ!  Live Christ!  Make Christ Known!

Join us for our Annual Picnic on Sunday, September 26. 
The youth will be cooking hamburgers and hot dogs. 
Please bring a blanket or lawn chairs. 
There will be limited seating in the Activity Center. 
Please register online or at the Ministry Center in order to have you included in the meal count.  Use the link below: 

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

If you miss the reservation deadline, you are still invited to join us for all the fellowship and fun!  Just bring your own food and join us!  This is a free event, open to all!

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We need volunteers!

For more information about the picnic, CLICK HERE.

FAITH LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL (FLP)
BOARD MEMBERS NEEDED!

We are asking for additional FLP Board members to support this mission-based, Christian outreach program for our members and community at large.  The FLP Board meets once a month to support our Director, staff, and young children, 18 months to Pre-K, September to May.  Contact the church office if interested or need additional information.

Sponsored by Faith Senior Ministries:

Let Us Rejoice!

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 MEETS ON FRIDAYS

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.

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.

I spend a lot of time on my computer, probably more than I should.  But it is my companion. My computer starts my day with inspiration, a Bible verse and prayer from Faith. It keeps me in touch with friends and family, brings me the latest news (I can select the source), provides laughs, and stimulates thought. It takes me to wonderful places and shows pictures of people and places I’ve enjoyed in years past.  CLICK HERE to continue reading.  

PARA CORDERS – SEPTEMBER 28

A new Compass Group is starting at Faith Lutheran Church for Professional Women interested in digging into God’s Word while we share the joys and challenges of balancing our personal and professional lives.

The group will meet the second Sunday of each month from 5:30-7:30 beginning Sunday, October 3 (room TBD). We will use a six-session study titled “The Dwelling Place of God: Lessons from Ezra and Haggai,” which highlights God’s longing to dwell among us. For more information contact Jill Meyer or the church office.

September 19 – Pentecost XVII (Proper 20B) – Life issues like surprise pregnancy and terminal diagnosis are not morally neutral situations (James 4:4). Intentionally ending life arises from sinful selfishness (James 4:2). But we don’t have to let our neighbors be led like lambs to slaughter. We can encourage and assist them in committing their cause instead to the Lord of hosts (Jeremiah 11:19-20). He has already given Jesus as guarantee that He will lift them up (James 4:10).

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.  Here’s a preview of an item in our silent auction.  So adorable and probably took a year to make!

What Is A Lay Reader?  A lay reader is a person who reads the scripture lessons during our worship services.  Public scripture reading is an important ministry as the reader becomes a vehicle for sharing God’s word with the congregation.

Who Can Be A Lay Reader?  Members of Faith who have the gift and commitment to read.  This is a very practical way to invite people to become more involved with our church. 

A schedule for the 2022 lay readers will be published before the end of this year.  You will receive a copy of the worship guide from the church office a few days before your scheduled date, so you can prepare and review the scripture reading.   

Yes, I want to sign up to be a lay reader!

Deadline to get your information back to us is SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24.

 

CLICK HERE TO LET US KNOW YOUR INTENTIONS.

LUTHERAN WITNESS ORDERS DUE OCTOBER 11

 

The time has come to subscribe (or renew your subscription) to the “Lutheran Witness” for 2022.  Subscriptions are $14.25, and you can make your check out to Faith Lutheran with “Lutheran Witness” in the memo line.  Mail it to Faith Lutheran Church, 4010 Williams Drive, Georgetown, TX  78628.  The check for the subscription needs to be a separate check from your offering.  Checks are due in the church office by October 11.

By ordering together, the annual subscription to the “Lutheran Witness” is $5.74 less than a single subscription. Plus, you receive The “Texas Messenger” as a bonus with the “Lutheran Witness.” 

Weekly Financial Status Update

September 12 Sunday Summary

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 19

Seventeenth 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:
Jeremiah 11:18–20
(Psalm 54)
James 3:13—4:10
Mark 9:30–37

* Worship Services are in BOLD print

Minute Prayers

CLICK HERE for September 12-18 Minute Prayers

CLICK HERE for September 19-25 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.

If you would like to receive a Minute Prayer email every day
(and are not already subscribed), click here.

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