Faith Works NewsSeptember 24, 2021
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Know Christ! Live Christ! Make Christ Known!
Join us for our Annual Picnic on Sunday, September 26.This is a free event, open to all!
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For more information about the picnic, CLICK HERE.
| 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.” Contact the church office if you have any questions.
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HEARTFELT STITCHERS FUNDRAISER |
Complete your Christmas shopping early! Mark your calendar for October 3rd 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 with handmade blankets, hats, and scarves. Here’s a preview of an item in our silent auction. So adorable and probably took a year to make!
Many people, young and old, sick and well, have felt the loving touch of a handmade blanket, hat or scarf made by the Heartfelt Stitchers. We continue to contribute items to the Veteran’s home, DELL NICU, Wesleyan Hospice, the sick and homebound at Faith, those baptized at Faith, and Williamson Country Victims Assistance Program.
| BLOOD DRIVE OCTOBER 3 |
We Are Blood will be here next Sunday, October 3 for a Blood Drive 9am-1pm. There are only 25 slots available to give blood, so please reserve your spot to give blood by CLICKING HERE.
| DEVOTIONAL SERVICE – OCTOBER 5TH |
Sponsored by Faith Senior Ministries:
Let Us Rejoice!
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Faith Lutheran Church
10:30-11:30 – Service in the Sanctuary
“What Day is THIS Day?”
Featured guest: Pastor Michael Newman,
LCMS TX District President
11:45-1:00 – Luncheon
RSVP for the Luncheon before October 1st
The RSVP Forms are on the Ministry Center
(or contact the church office to RSVP)
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 1ST AND 3RD FRIDAYS |
We meet on the 1st and 3rd Fridays at 10:00 in Rm 116. Next Meeting: October 1. We welcome anyone who is called to help the homeless and wants to help us recycle with a purpose. Thanks so much to those who donate their valuable time to Bags to Mats and hope to see you at the next meeting.
| “WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE ANIMALS, AND WHY?” by Tess Todd |
September is my birth month. I thank God for my life and for the many gifts (blessings) I’ve been given. This is the story of a very special gift. I wrote it in response to an assignment from StoryWorth, a gift from my granddaughter, Sally. I share it with you and invite you to join me in celebrating my birthday. Come with me to Africa to meet my friends the elephants. CLICK HERE to continue reading.
| PARA CORDERS – TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 |
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MIDWEEK MORNING |
Trustworthy:
Overcoming Our Greatest Struggles
to Trust God
– Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. / Room B-120
Contact: Shelly Curren or the church office
When hard times come and it seems God is deviating from the plan….
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP OR FOR MORE INFORMATION
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| NEW COMPASS GROUP FOR PROFESSIONAL WOMEN 2ND SUNDAY’S @ 5:30 |
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 to 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. To let us know you are interested or for more information, contact Jill Meyer or CLICK HERE
| LIFE THOUGHTS from Lutherans for Life |
September 26 – Pentecost XVIII (Proper 21B) – Decisions about manner and timing of death —either our own or anyone else’s—are difficult and dangerous. We cannot anticipate all its effects and consequences. Our Lord relieves us from playing God by reserving for Himself the right to determine how human beings live and when we die (Psalm 104:29-30). And He assures us that we may flee the likes of abortion and assisted suicide by taking refuge in His kingdom of forgiveness and faith (Mark 9:43-47).
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TRUNKS of TREATS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30TH, 1-4 INFORMATION COMING SOON! WE WILL NEED LOTS OF DECORATED TRUNKS! |
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| LAY READERS NEEDED FOR 2022 |
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.
Weekly Financial Status Update
September 19 Sunday Summary
| Income | Sunday Giving1: | $23,027.00 | General Fund |
| Year to Date: | $909,594.39 | ||
| Budget | YTD Budget: | $926,688.46 | |
| Income vs Budget: | $(17,094.07) | Over (Short) | |
| Attendance | Online2/8:15/11: | 90/186/189=465 | |
| 2021 Avg: | 484 | ||
| Pre-COVID vs COVID: | (72) | Over (Short)3 | |
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 26
Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
CLICK HERE to Join us for Online Worship
Join us for our live stream
on Sunday mornings at 8:15 am,
or on-demand anytime after 9:30 am.
CLICK HERE for Adult Bible Study with Pastor Pohland
(Bible Study will not be “live” until 7 a.m. Sunday morning.)
Readings for this Sunday:
Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29
(Psalm 104:27-35)
James 5:1-20
Mark 9:38-50
| Sun. | 9-26 |
8:15 AM |
Worship Service (LIVE STREAM) |
| Mon. | 9-27 |
9:00 AM |
Prayer Warriors (Zoom) |
| Tues. | 9-28 |
9:00 AM |
Paracorders |
| Wed. | 9-29 | 10:30 AM 2:00 PM 7:00 PM |
Midweek Bible Class: “Trustworthy” Dean Hempelmann Funeral High School ECHO |
| Thur. | 9-30 |
6:30 AM |
Men of Faith Bible Study |
| Fri. | 10-1 |
10:00 AM |
Bags to Mats |
| Sun. | 10-3 |
8:00 AM |
Heartfelt Stitchers Sale |
* Worship Services are in BOLD print
Minute Prayers
CLICK HERE for September 19-25 Minute Prayers
CLICK HERE for September 26-October 2 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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