FAITH LUTHERAN   WEEKLY


Week of Sunday,  Sept 28
2014

Sign of a Healthy Church #3

The healthy church provides training, models, and resources for members of all ages to develop their daily spiritual disciplines.


 

What are spiritual disciplines?  Some examples include: Bible study, worship, confession, intercessory prayer, journaling, meditation, developing one's spiritual gifts, listening for God's voice; anything that causes you to pause in the midst of daily life and focus on that which is beneficial to your spirit.  

I am happy to say that Faith Lutheran offers many opportunities for developing spiritual discipline.  I feel that from the perspective of facilitation, we are pretty healthy.  Unfortunately, there is a small percentage of our folks who take advantage of these great gatherings.  Which of course, leads me to two questions:  1. Are we offering the wrong opportunities?  2. What would encourage more folks to get involved in our small groups?  I would be interested in knowing your thoughts about this.  


Peace,

Pastor Charlane

Sunday Sermon Recap by Request

Here are the eight steps to enjoying the identity of "The Blessed" according to Abram and Sarai

  1. Accept the Call

  2. Leave everything behind

  3. Journey to the unknown

  4. Take time for worship

  5. Keep journeying

  6. Make mistakes

  7. Accept forgiveness

  8. Keep journeying

 
High School Students
Join us in the Wheaties Box this coming Sunday, Sept 28 at 2:00 pm! (Note the change in time) 
 
Wanted: Animal Statuary

If you have animals figures, 12"-18", that you would be willing to let the church use on October 5, please speak to Susan Bennet-Frietas.  We will be placing these statues around the fountain for the Blessing of the Animals service. 

 
Prayer Chapel Blessing

October 12-During worship we will offer up prayers of dedication for the Prayer Chapel (formerly the Meditation Room). Immediately after worship we will have a special service in the Prayer Chapel.  All are welcome.

 
Jerusalem in 3D

Join us on Oct 3 for a trip to Sacramento to the IMAX to see the short film Jerusalem,  produced by National Geographic. Tickets are $13 for adults, $10 for those under 12 or over 65.  If you would like more information, go to jerusalemthemovie.comDeadline to reserve your spot in this FLC adventure:  Sept 28.   For those who are interested, we will plan to go out for a late dinner around 7 pm.   

 
Oktoberfest

Mark your calendar, it's October 25th.

 
Upcoming Events

Sept 28    11:30 am    Confirmation Begins

Oct 3          6:00pm     IMax Movie - Jerusalem

Oct 5        10:00am     Blessing of the Animals

Oct 6          6:00 pm    Men's Group Meeting

Oct 12       10:00am    Blessing of the Prayer Chapel

Oct 22        7:00pm     Evening Prayer Service

Oct 25                         Oktoberfest

Oct 26                         Reformation Sunday

Oct 28       12:00pm    Senior Moments


 Regularly scheduled events are found on the website calendar.

 
Congregational Meeting
Please plan to attend the Annual Meeting, November 16, immediately following worship.  This is an important event in our life as a congregation. 
 
ELCA Youth Gathering 2015 Detroit, MI July 15-19

What is it?  A national gathering of Lutheran youth from all over the United States.  This is a great opportunity to experience a new place, to meet other Lutheran youth, to grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ and, of course, to HAVE FUN!!

Who can go?  This is a high school event.  Students who will be starting high school Fall 2015 or who graduated in Spring 2015 are eligible to go, as well.

What is the cost?  $ 1,000  out-of-pocket per student.  Additional funds needed will come through fundraising efforts.

When do you need to decide if you want to go?  ASAP.  Registration opens October 15. Pastor Charlane would like commitments to the trip by October 1.
Ways to Give or Serve
Calendar



Contact Us

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530-878-1870


1115 Combie Road
Meadow Vista, CA 95722

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SERVING IN WORSHIP THIS WEEK

 

Pastor Charlane Lines

Janine Dexter

Leah Cole

Eli Cole

Stockbridges

Susan Bennett-Freitas

Michelle Hamil

Barbara Wauters

 

Sunday School