This coming Wednesday, October 20th at 11 AM, bring a dish to pass or a dessert to church and join in the fun and fellowship as Pastor Hermanson teaches on the topic of "The Ideal Congregation." Meeting in the CLC, Wisdom of the Ages is geared to members and friends ages 50+ but all are welcome. Hope to see you there!

In preparation for Reformation Sunday, Saints Triumphant, Advent (and beyond) Handbell practice is now taking place on Thursdays at 6 PM in the sanctuary. If you've played handbells in the past or wondered what it would be like to play handbells, come join the handbell choir. All are welcome!

Faith will be trying something new for the time being in regards to being part of a singing or instrumental group for worship. At this time, we are specifically looking for people who are interested in using their musical gifts to edify our Reformation Festival worship. If you feel comfortable participating and are interested in being part of a vocal ensemble for Reformation, rehearsals are taking place now on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. in the sanctuary.

Pastor Hermanson will guide us as we look at what makes The Ideal Congregation. We will look at how focused we are on God's Word and the Sacraments. We will ask: How ideal are we? How could we improve?

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Over the next 2 weeks, we are finishing our Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study on the Ten Commandments. On Sunday, October 31st, we will start a new study on Justification. It is fitting that we start our study of justification on the anniversary of Reformation. Over 500 years ago, the Christian church was corrupted by many false teachings. A man named Martin Luther led people back to the teachings of the Bible. Through Luther God restored the church to purity of doctrine and a new life of faith in Christ. The Bible and Lutherans teach that God judged all sinners righteous in his sight when Jesus Christ died on the cross for us. God declared everyone free from the guilt and punishment owed for our sins. The sinner receives this free gift of forgiveness, not by doing good deeds, but only by faith. A person is justified when he or she believes in Christ and his redemptive work. It is a gift from God. Come, learn, and be refreshed by studying a major doctrine of the Lutheran church - justification.

In addition, since this Bible study is based on the People's Bible Teaching Series book called Justification, we will also have those books available for purchase. They will cost $14 and can be paid for by cash or check.

Do you like punching numbers into an adding machine? Is counting something you truly enjoy? If the thought of filling out a deposit ticket makes you happy, then you may enjoy helping with counting the offerings. Faith is in need of a few more offering tellers. Both men and women are welcome to volunteer (due to best practice procedures couples cannot be on the same team). For more information please email Tim Anderson at finsec@faithantioch.org or Jeremy Lohman at ministrysupport@faithantioch.org.

For deacons and leaders who would like to have a new or updated picture taken, this Tuesday, October 19 from 9 - 10 AM Faith will have a photographer at the school for picture retakes. There is no charge for this so please consider taking advantage of this unique opportunity to have your portrait picture taken or updated for use in Faith publications.

The Addams Family, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family– a man her parents have never met. And if that wasn’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before– keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents.

Performances will be held in Shoreland's gym on:

•   Friday, November 5 at 7:00 p.m.

•   Saturday, November 6 at 7:00 p.m.

•   Sunday, November 7 at 3:00 p.m.

Tickets for performances are now on sale. Tickets are $5.00 per person. Tickets will be sold online and will also be sold at the door the day of the show. To purchase tickets, please use the following link or QR code: bit.ly/SLHSAddamsFamily . Can't wait to see you there!