ANNOUNCEMENTS
JUNE 14, 2015
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ALTAR FLOWER DEDICATIONS
Today’s altar flowers are given to the glory of God by. . .
Vase 1The Schultz family in memory of John and Marjori Schultz
Vase 2Matt and Korine Wawrzynski in celebration of Jasper’s fifth birthday
There is a vase of flowers available for dedication on June 28. If you have a special someone or occasion you would like to commemorate, please sign up
on the altar flower chart in the hallway across from the coat racks.
PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION
Please lift up in prayer this week:
Members—Lowell Barricklow, Dale and Mavis Halvorson, Susan Heft,
Ken Kleimola, John McPhail, Ellen Milne, Harry and Rose Marie Nawrock
Friends and family—Chris Cotter, Virginia Gerard, Heather,
Dick and Lil Jennings
Our mission partner congregationLansingRedeemerLutheranChurch
Those in military serviceMelody Baker, Jon Schoepf,
Adam Wright and Lani Yearicks
Lutheran Social Services of Michigan children who seek adoption—
Bianca, Phoenix, Daeshawn, Aurelius and Constantine.
NORTH/WEST LOWER MICHIGAN SYNOD PRAYER PARTNER
As Jesus calls us to be one, even as he and the Father are one, please include
Stated Supply Pastor Deb Dinda and the congregation of St. James Lutheran Church in your prayers of intercession this week.
FINANCIAL UPDATE
Week of June 7:Year-to-date as of April 30:
General giving$2,846.00Income$ 67,525.20
Loose cash 32.25Expenses 84,285.39
World Hunger 534.12Net Income$(16,760.19)
Membership Development 99.65Does not include the Transfor-
Capital Repairs 37.00mation Fund budgeted figures
Total$3,549.02and no monies from the fund
have yet to be allocated.
Simply Giving$1,200.00
ADULT STUDY AND FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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Each Tuesday
12:00pm Lunch lectionary study
Pastor Ellen invites you to join her at 12:00pm each Tuesday for a casual lunch and a preview of the upcoming Sunday’s lectionary (series of Scripture readings for worship). Drop in as often as you are able and feel free to bring your own brown bag or carry-out lunch.
Tuesday, June 30th
6:30pm Pub lectionary study
Pastor Ellen invites you to join her at Buddies Pub & Grill, 1937 West Grand River, Okemos for a preview of the upcoming Sunday’s lectionary.
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Men’s study meets at 7:30am each Wednesday morning in the library.
They use the week’s lectionary as the basis for their discussions.
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The next women’s study will be at 1:30pm on Monday, June 22nd. For discussion, we use thestudy series from the Women of the ELCA gather magazine.
WE RECOGNIZE OUR GRADUATES
Olivia Fassezke
MasonHigh School to The University of Michigan
Sera Heft
HoltHigh School to CentralMichiganUniversity
Mark Luoma
OkemosHigh School to The University of Michigan
Julia Markstrom
WilliamstonHigh School to GrandValleyStateUniversity
Ryan Nussdorfer
OkemosHigh School to MichiganStateUniversity
Michelle Smith
WilliamstonHigh School to GrandValleyStateUniversity
Brianna Fassezke, Eastern MichiganUniversity to South Korea
Jacqui Schrote, JamesMadisonUniversity to RichmondVA
Katie Wright, SaginawValleyStateUniversity to Cody WY
In honor of our graduates, there is a cake and punch reception following the worship service. Please join us in congratulating them for their awesome accomplishments and in wishing them well in their future endeavors.
COMMUNITY WORSHIP AT THE WILLOWS TODAY AT 4PM
TODAY at 4:00 p.m., Pastor Ellen will be facilitating the monthly worship service
at The Willows at Okemos, 4830 Central
Park Drive. Everyone from Faith is invited
to attend and participate as we worship with
the Willows residents, families and staff Invite family and community friends to attend with you.
THIS WEDNESDAY
SIXTY PLUS/MINUS FOLKS (no minimum or maximum age!)
POTLUCK LUNCH AND PROGRAM
June 17th, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Lower large fellowship room
“Seeing Beauty in God’s World
through Tom’s Lens”
Along with many Faith “snowbirds,” Tom and Char
Rasmussen are back from their Florida winter home,
all ready to share with us stories and stunning
photographs from their recent adventures. (Tom sent some samples—you won’t be disappointed!) Tom promises coverage of summer camp for the rich and famous at CampSagamor, digital photography on a historic ocean island, fall color and waterfalls in the north country and some of the ever-popular Florida bird photos.
Join us for lunch and a great program! Invite your friends! Sign up on the gathering area clipboard.
Looking ahead – Save the date: Wednesday, July 15
Let’s enjoy an informal lunch together at Coral Gables at 11:30 a.m. on July 15.
Those attending can then register their opinions about a lunch gathering for August 19? Alternate time? Coral Gables? New and different venue??
JUNE STEWARDSHIP FOCUS—LSSM
Lutheran Social Services of Michigan
This month we highlight the work of Lutheran Social Services of Michigan. LSSM creates communities of service and it is the largest faith-based social service organization in the state. Through the work of LSSM, support is given to people in need, offering hope and compassion while upholding their dignity, advocating for equality and justice and seeking creative solutions.
A social ministry of the EvangelicalLutheranChurch in America (ELCA), LSSM is not just for Lutherans. The church has been meeting people’s needs since the early 1900’s when a Lutheran” city missionary” arrived in Detroit to provide services to the poor. From the beginning, Lutheran Social Services has reached out to individuals regardless of their religion, race, ethnicity or national origin.
As we focus on LSSM throughout June, we encourage you to continue donating items to stock the kitchen for LSSM. You may also choose to give a monetary offering to LSSM (special envelopes can be found on the narthex counter).
LSSM’s mission statement is “Serving people as an expression of the love of Christ”—a worthy calling indeed for each of us.
CARING COMMITTEE AND VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL MISSIONS
Young adults, families and refugees beginning a new life are in need of the supplies to help them successfully achieve this goal. Please help them by participating in our STOCK THE KITCHEN DRIVE. We are coordinating this service project with the support of our JuneVacationBibleSchool. They will also be asked to bring items to stock the kitchen during the week-long VBS program. Items needed—Cooking utensils, wooden spoons, measuring spoons, spatulas, hot pads, oven mitts, measuring cups, mixing bowls, small baking dishes, cookie sheets, muffin pans, dish towels, and anything else that you can think of that is used in the kitchen. These items can be new or gently used.
Last Sunday to bring in items is June 21st.
QUARTERS FOR JUNE 28TH
A CHRISTMAS PRESENT TO THOSE IN NEED
On Sunday, June 28, we will be collecting quarters!
Our quarters will be given to the managers of the
apartment complexes in our immediate
neighborhood. This money will be provided
as a gift to apartment residents to cover the
cost of their laundry during the month of
July. Some of the residents face numerable
challenges. This is one small way in which we can do a form of ministry that will make
a difference in people’s lives, a marked difference in our neighbor’s lives. The money that we collect on June 28 will be matched by designated funds from our congregation. So, bring in the quarters so we can celebrate and live into the good news of Christmas, Christmas in July.
ANNOUNCING NEW MEMBER CLASS JULY 11TH
AND
NEW MEMBER SUNDAY JULY 12TH
Reception of new members will take place Sunday, July 12th. Please speak with Pastor Ellen if you are interested in joining our Faith family. In preparation for New Member Sunday, there will be a gathering for new members on Saturday, July 11th at 10:00 a.m. Brunch will be served at 11:00 a.m. Church Council members and Committee chairs are invited for brunch to welcome those joining our Faith community.
Faith Lutheran is back on the calendar at Loaves and Fishes homeless shelter!!
Faith will be responsible for filling the two
volunteer spots (from 6-10pm) on the third
Sunday of each month.
If you are interested or would like to know
more about what this involves, please talk
to Gretchen Bills or Tammy Heilman.
It’s very easy, and just a few hours of your time can make a difference for others.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AND YOUTH ANNOUNCEMENTS
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL COUNTDOWN—TOMORROW!!!
June 15-19 ◊ 9:00am-12:15pm
Ages 4 years – fifth grade
Register today
At this year’s Everest VBS, we’ll explore one of the most majestic, beautiful (and sometimes dangerous) places on earth. Kids will join Climbing Crews to “trek” through Faith discovering God’s power and promises all along the way.
VBS is looking for volunteers ages sixth grade and beyond to
help during the week of June 15-19 from 9am-12:15pm.
Registration cards are available in the narthex to sign
up children ages four years-fifth grade to attend.
INVITE FRIENDS!
MOUNTAINTOP TREATS NEEDED FOR VBS
Climbing to the top of Everest takes a lot of energy! Help us fuel our awesome explorers! Snack items needed to feed the crews are on tags on the narthex Everest display. Pull tags from the display, purchase and return items by next Sunday. Please contact Heidi Bowers with any questions about the Mountaintop Treats.
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ELCA NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING COLLECTIONS
During our time at the National Youth Gathering, we would like
to take new diapers and paint to donate. If you are able to donate diapers or leftover cans of latex paint that you have at
home, office, shed, garage, etc., please place them in the north
entryway. The partial cans of paint will be used during our Detroit work day. Thank you for your continued support of our youth!
FLC CURRENT EVENTS
TODAY10:30amGraduates reception
12:00pmVBS set up
4:00pmCommunity worship
at The Willows at Okemos
MON06/15 9:00amVBS until 12:15pm
7:00pmChurch Council meeting
TUES 06/16Worship folder announcements deadline
9:00amVBS until 12:15pm
12:00pmLectionary study and lunch
WED06/17 7:30am Men’s study in the library
9:00amVBS until 12:15pm
9:30amQuilting and LSSM ACTION
in the parish house
11:30amSixty Plus/Minus potluck lunch and program
THURS 06/18 9:00amVBS until 12:15pm
7:00pmMutual Ministry Committee
FRI06/19 9:00amVBS until 12:00pm
12:00pmVBS picnic
SAT06/20 7:05pmLugnuts baseball game
SUN06/21 9:30amWORSHIP
3:00pmCran-Hill Ranch camp begins
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To make disciples for Jesus Christ. . .
. . .we Gather in faith for worship, prayer,
study and fellowship
. . .we Equip the people of God with a faith
that works in real life
. . .we Serve the world in the name of Jesus Christ
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