Faith Happenings 5-12-22

MAY 12, 2022 EDITION

A few of this week's highlights!

You can view this email in its entirety here.
We proclaim the value of every human life. See Pastor's Ponderings for more.
We continue looking into the 1959 time capsule. See Faith Fact for more.

Click HERE to view the CONSOLIDATED version of this email (all one document).

Our weekly list of those in need of urgent and ongoing prayer.

Weekly charitable contribution updates and stewardship information.

Weekly readings list and other resources to read through the Bible in 2 years.

A new fact about Faith or its history is featured weekly.

When Heather and I visited St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, we were able to see the famous sculpture by Michelangelo, the pieta. This is a beautiful sculpture of Mary holding the recently deceased Jesus in her lap. On Mother’s Day this past Sunday, I couldn’t help but think about this image of Mary. She embodied the story of many human mothers. Her face bore the unmistakable look of unconditional love for her dear son. That love motivated her to stay by Jesus, even to His death on the cross. Her face also bore the look of tremendous grief that is only known by a mom as she must experience the death of the fruit of her own womb. So many faithful mothers can relate to these feelings that are etched in Mary’s face . . .

Click here to see the rest of Pastor Biermann's article!

You can view a newly updated list of Faith's educational opportunities, including 2022-2023 Faith Legacy classes, HERE.

Office Hours: Starting June 1st, our office hours will change. Faith's office will be open Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

One Week Left to Submit Senior Photos! We want to help honor our graduates by displaying their photo during the June 5th worship service and publishing their name in the Faith Happenings newsletter. If you have a high school or college senior in your household, please send a portrait with their name and the name of the school they are graduating from, as well as degree title for college graduates, to churchoffice@faithgb.org by May 20th. Together we can praise the Lord for all He is doing in their lives!

All parents of youth K-12 are invited to Heins Hall for a brief youth ministry check-in with the Youth Board THIS Sunday, May 15th, at about noon. We have some plans to share and we’d like to take a pulse on how our youth and families are doing. A light lunch will be included. (We call this the Youth Parent Forum).

Ice Cream Celebration: We praise God for our Sunday School and Faith Alive teachers and for a blessed year of educational ministry at Faith Lutheran Church! Let’s celebrate together with some ice cream after the 10:45 a.m. worship service on Sunday, June 5th!

Widows Group Next Get-Together: The next Widows Group gathering will be THIS Saturday, May 14th, at 9:00 a.m. in the Living Room off Heins Hall. If you have any questions, or would like more information about the group, please contact Carol Koke at 810-569-0017 or carol_9128@hotmail.com.

MOPS: MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) International encourages and equips moms of young children to realize their potential as mothers, women and leaders, in relationship with Jesus, and in partnership with the local church. MOPS groups are gatherings of moms coming together for community, conversation and friendship. The goal of MOPS is to meet each mom where she is and walk beside her as she embarks upon the crazy and beautiful journey we call motherhood. We typically meet on a weekday morning from 9-11:30 a.m. Our weekday for the 2022-2023 calendar year has not been determined. We are going to base this on when volunteers are most available (see more about MOPS volunteer opportunities in World). If you are interested in joining, please email Bethany at salisbury.beth@gmail.com.

You can view a running list of our regular service opportunities HERE.

Perry Centennial Celebration: Faith will have a display table at the May 14th Perry Centennial Celebration. Come visit us under the tents in the Perry Center parking lot! Our free prize wheel will make a return appearance, and our brand new prize punch game will be unveiled. If you would like to help represent Faith, and you are available any time from 3:00-7:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 14th, please contact Krissa Zander at kzander@faithgb.org.

Junior High Youth Gathering Donations: We have a group of 12 attending the MI District Jr. High Youth Gathering June 3rd-5th in Frankenmuth, and we need help gathering items for the Flint Mission Network. Will you please bring any of the following items and deposit in the tote/receptacle below the yellow youth bulletin board next to the library by Sunday, May 29th? Thank you!

Baby wipes
Full-size shampoo/conditioner
Full-size body wash
Toothbrush (in individual packaging)
Full-size toothpaste
Full-size deodorant (men or women)
Laundry soap
Hoodies-all sizes (especially larger ones)
Jeans-all sizes (especially larger ones)

VBS Snack Donations: How would you like to show your appreciation to the more than 80 VBS Volunteers as they tell the children about the love of Jesus? You can do so by providing snacks for those volunteers during the week of June 20-24. The list of items needed and sign-up sheets are at the Information/Welcome Center on the south end of the Narthex or online at SignUpGenius here. If you wish to make a monetary donation, please place an envelope marked "VBS Hospitality" in any of the offering boxes. If any questions, contact Pat McFarlane at (810) 241-1265 or plmcfarl@provide.net. Thank you for being a blessing to this ministry.

MOPS Childcare Volunteers Needed: MOPS needs your help! We are seeking loving, responsible individuals for childcare for kids ages 0-5 during MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) at Faith. Time commitment would be 1-2 weekday mornings, monthly, September through May. We cannot provide this supportive opportunity for the mothers of our community without your help. If you are interested in volunteering, please email Jennilee at jacton09@gmail.com.

Food Distribution at Holy Spirit Lutheran, Grand Blanc: Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, Grand Blanc (7234 Fenton Rd), is holding free food distribution Saturdays one Saturday a month from May to October. There are no specific income requirements that people have to meet in order to receive food. However, a representative of the household has to be present to receive the food. They also need about 40-50 volunteers each distribution. Volunteers should arrive at 8:00 a.m. (or as soon as they can after that time). Lunch is held for volunteers following the distribution, which usually concludes around 11:00 a.m. See more details on their informational flyer here.

Craft Show at Christ Lutheran, Goodrich: Christ Lutheran Church, Goodrich (5245 Hadley Rd), is holding a craft show Saturday, May 21st, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. They are also seeking craft vendors. Contact craftyladiesgoodrich@gmail.com or visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/5245Hadley for more information.

Worship Anew for this Sunday. Lutheran Ministries Media, Inc. produces a weekly, 30-minute Lutheran broadcast worship service called Worship Anew. Each service includes music, scripture readings, prayers, and a Pastor delivering a message that is designed to feel one-on-one to the viewer. Broadcasts can be viewed on Worship Anew's homepage at https://worshipanew.org or on TV on TCT, AFN, and several more stations (click here for local stations and times). The sermon for this Sunday, May 15th, is "Hearts will Rejoice!" based on John 16:20.

SUNDAY - May 15th

8:15 a.m. - Worship/Communion

9:30 a.m. - Faith Bible Reading Journey - Click here for the livestream.

9:30 a.m. - Sunday School

10:45 a.m. - Worship/Communion - Click here for the livestream.

12:00 p.m. - Youth Forum (Heins Hall)

MONDAY - May 16th