Faith Lutheran eNews

March 31, 2023

This Weekend in Worship

This weekend we encounter the paradox that defines our faith: Jesus Christ is glorified king and humiliated servant. We too are full of paradox: like Peter, we fervently desire to follow Christ, but find ourselves afraid, denying God. We wave palms in celebration as Christ comes into our midst, and we follow with trepidation as his path leads to death on the cross. We begin this Holy Week which stands at the center of the church year, anticipating the completion of God's astounding work.

Scripture Readings for Sunday

Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 31:9-16; Philippians 2:5-11; Matthew 26:14--27:66

Click here for the lectionary commentaries.

Worship Schedule

Saturday at 5:00 pm and Sunday at 8:15 & 10:30 am

The Sunday 10:30 am service will be streamed on the church website.

Nursery

The nursery is located in Room 201 and is open Sunday morning.

Prayers of the People

Becca Feeken, Karen Hoier, Terri Kuckuck, Ella Neuhaus, Ella Petersen, Jerry Slocum, Bryan Ver Ploeg, Travis Viles, Barbara Waters

Condolences to the Mike & Michelle Wood family on the death of Mike's mother, Marilyn Lewis Wood.

Worship Helpers

Are you interested in helping with communion, greeting, or other tasks, please click here to sign up to help with upcoming worship services. Contact the church office if you have any questions: office@faithlc.org / 515-225-8334.

Holy Week and Easter Schedule

Passion/Palm Sunday

April 1 at 5:00 pm, April 2 at 8:15 & 10:30 am

Maundy Thursday - April 6 at 7:00 pm

Good Friday - April 7 at 7:00 pm

Easter Vigil - April 8 at 7:00 pm

Easter Sunday

April 9 at 6:30, 8:15 & 10:30 am

Order Easter Flowers

You can help provide flowering plants in the sanctuary for Easter Sunday, April 9. Click here to fill out the online form and submit your $20 payment. The deadline is April 2. Contact office@faithlc.org with any questions.

Spring Clean Up

April 1 | 8:00 - 12:00

Spring Clean Up Day occurs in the morning of Saturday, April 1 and focuses on indoor and outdoor projects. Silver cord hours are available for high school students. If you plan to help out, please contact Mike Gaul at 515-971-1504 or mike.a.gaul@me.com.

Family Promise Week

April 2 - 9

Faith will be hosting families experiencing homelessness through Family Promise on April 2-9. Meals, hosts, and chaperones are needed. Please consider serving in support of this wonderful ministry.

Meal Providers: evening dinners and Saturday morning breakfast

Dinner Hosts: evenings from 5:30-8:30 pm

Overnight Chaperones: overnight from 8:00 pm - 6:00 am

Click here to sign up.

For more information, contact Seana Jefferson (sh7jefferson@outlook.com or 864-884-5929) or visit the Family Promise display in the Commons to see what opportunities need to be filled.

Easter Egg Hunt

April 2 at 9:30

All ages are welcome to join in the Easter Egg Hunt! It will begin in St. Michael's Hall with Holy Week activities. Then children will be invited outside to hunt for eggs. Bring your own basket for collecting eggs.

Good Friday Cantata

April 7 at 7:00

The Good Friday service this year will feature “Tenebrae” by Hal Hopson. The Chancel Choir, Chamber Orchestra, Oboe, and Organ will lead the congregation through the commemoration of the final hours of our Lord’s life on earth, as he suffered death upon the cross. Please join us for this moving and reflective worship service.

Easter Vigil Dessert Potluck

April 8

There will be a dessert potluck following the Easter Vigil worship service on April 8. All are welcome to bring a dessert to share. Click here to sign up. Contact Caitlyn Reinders (caitlyn@faithlc.org) with any questions.

Easter Breakfast

April 9 | 7:30 - 10:30

Support the senior high mission trip and join us for breakfast on Easter Sunday. The menu includes French toast casserole, sausage, eggs, fruit, muffins, and cereal. Gluten free options available.

CFUM Meal

April 11

We serve at CFUM on Tuesday, April 11. Meal prep will be Tuesday, April 11 from 11:00 - 1:00. You may click here and sign up to donate groceries, money, or to prepare the meal.

Endowment Grant Applications

Grant applications for endowment funds are due tonight, May 31 at 11:59 pm. Grants can be used for scholarships to ELCA schools, extra support for Faith ministries, support for local service agencies, and to enhance the work of the synod. Click here to complete the form.

Church Constitution Amendments

The Congregation Council has voted to approve amendments to the Constitution, Bylaws and Continuing Resolutions of Faith Lutheran Church. The congregation will be asked to approve these amendments at its annual meeting on Sunday, April 30 at 9:30 am. Click here to review the amendments and the draft of the proposed update to the Constitution, Bylaws and Continuing Resolutions of Faith Lutheran Church.

Ladies' Night Out

April 20 | 6:00 - 8:00

Ladies of all ages are invited to share in social time and planning for future LNO events on Thursday, April 20 from 6-8 pm in St. Michael’s Hall. Please bring an appetizer or dessert to share. Drinks provided. No RSVP needed, but questions may be directed to Pastor Megan (641.831.9499 or megan@faithlc.org).

Baccalaureate Service

April 30

Please plan to attend and celebrate Faith Lutheran’s high school graduates on Sunday, April 30 at 10:30. Graduates and families—please check your email for more details. Lunch will follow for graduates and their families (and special guests) in St. Michael’s Hall from 11:30—1:00.

Synod Revival: Imagine

May 20

The Synod Revival is presented by the Southeastern Iowa Synod on Saturday, May 20 from 10:00—3:00 at Grand View University. This will be a one-day event designed to nourish and connect people to each other and to reimagine our relationships in and with the church. The Synod Revival is free of charge and is intended to be a joyful gathering for all ages full of inspiration, worship, and prayer. More information is at synodrevival.org.

Pastoral Visit and At-Home Communion

If you or someone you know wishes to have a visit by one of the pastors and/or receive Holy Communion, call the church office at 515-225-8334 or email Pastor Eric Carlson at eric@faithlc.org.

Ways to Give

You can make financial contributions to the church in the following ways:

Place a check or cash in the offering container in worship
Mail a personal check to Faith at 10395 University Ave., Clive, IA 50325
Visit the Online Giving page to make a gift online

Thanks for your ongoing support of Faith Lutheran Church's ministries.

Altar Flowers

You can honor a loved one or commemorate a special occasion by sponsoring altar flowers. Click here to sign up for a specific date.

Please provide information for the eNews or bulletin announcements to office@faithlc.org by Tuesday at 12:00 noon.