The Parish News and Notes - Sunday, August 7, 2022

Parish News and Notes

August 7, 2022

The Week Ahead

Sunday, August 7

8:00 a.m. - Communion Service

9:30 a.m. - ABC & SS

10:45 a.m. - Communion Service

Thursday, August 11

6:30 p.m. - Worship Service

Sunday, August 14

8:00 a.m. - Worship Service

9:30 a.m. - ABC & SS

10:45 a.m. - Worship Service

Calendar Subject to Change

Online Calendar

TREASURE

Unified Weekly Need: $14,623.19

Unified Actual: $8,568.09

Faith Forward Weekly Need: $5,760.88

Faith Forward Actual: $566.00

Online Giving

JOSHUA KRAMER - DIVINE CALL ACCEPTANCE LETTER

Joshua R. Kramer

1600 Larkspur Lane

West Bend, Wl53090

July 30, 2022

Dear Members of Faith Lutheran Church,

Thank you for your thoughts and prayers over the past weeks, and for the many conversations I've had with leaders and members alike. Though you have been facing challenges as a congregation, it is clear to me that God has richly blessed you, and is working among you to achieve his purpose. You may not yet know where he is leading you, but it is evident that you remain committed to his care; your faith is not misplaced.

After prayerful consideration, the Lord has led me to accept the Divine Call you extended to me to be Staff Minister of Worship and Instruction. I am eager to work with and among you to see just what the Lord has planned for your church and ministry.

In the coming weeks, I look forward to meeting all of you in person, and to begin the work you have entrusted to me. I also pray that the Lord renew your faith and your spirits, as the ministry of Faith Lutheran Church transitions into its next phase.

In His Service,

Joshua Kramer

PDF of Joshua Kramer - Divine Call Acceptance Letter

DIVINE CALL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Pastor John Derme - Divine Call Acknowledgement PDF

SUMMER ADULT BIBLE STUDY SERIES

“God just wants me to be happy.” “God helps those who help themselves.” How many times have you heard these sayings in secular culture or from a professing Christian? Despite their catchy, positive appeal, these sayings and others like them have dangerous implications for Christian theology.

Come join Pastor Ungemach as he presents our summer Adult Bible Study series "10 Lies About God." Class is at 9:30 AM in the sanctuary. Together we will learn how these inaccurate beliefs distort our relationship with God and offers loving, Bible-based corrections that we can apply in response. The study includes ten lessons to help us respond to false teachings about God and defend what the Bible teaches:

~~Lesson 1: God Wants Me to Be Happy~~

~~Lesson 2: There Are Many Ways in God’s Presence~~

~~Lesson 3: God Has Grown Softer on Sin~~

~~Lesson 4: God Helps Those Who Help Themselves~~

Lesson 5: God Has Made Death a Natural Part of Life

Lesson 6: A God of Love Wouldn’t Send People to Hell

Lesson 7: It Doesn’t Matter How God Made the World

Lesson 8: God is Distant and Disinterested in What Happens

Lesson 9: I Don’t Need the Bible or Worship to Have a Relationship with God

Lesson 10: God Doesn’t Judge Anyone, and Neither Should You

DIVORCE CARE GROUP BEGINS MONDAY, AUGUST 15

A new fall session of Divorce Care is being offered at Faith on Monday evenings beginning August 15. Divorce Care is a support group for those who are struggling with separation or divorce. At this 13-week program, you will find helpful counsel to manage the emotional turmoil and practical tools for decision-making. We will meet each Monday evening from 6:30 to 8:30 PM in the chapel. The schedule is as follows:

August 15 – Deep Hurt

August 22 – Road to Recovery

August 29 – Anger

September 12 – Grief & Depression

September 19 – Loneliness

September 26 – Fears & Anxiety

October 3 – Family & Friends

October 10 – Financial & Legal Issues

October 17 – Conflict

October 24 – Forgiveness

October 31 – Your Former Spouse

November 7 – Single Living

November 14 – Brighter Days

Jean and Rich are here to say YOU ARE NOT ALONE! We are survivors of divorce who have seen this program help men and women like YOU!

For more information please Text or Call Rich Balza at 847-344-8731.

SAVE THE DATE - SEPT. 11 is THE FAITH MINISTRY FAIR and THE START OF THE NEW SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP SCHEDULE

Beginning the Sunday after Labor Day Faith will move to a New Sunday Morning Schedule. There will be only ONE WORSHIP service on Sunday mornings beginning at 9:30 AM starting Sunday September 11. Sunday School and Bible Studies will begin at 8:15 AM each Sunday. Fellowship will follow the one Sunday service each Sunday. (There will still be a 5:30 PM Saturday service each week between Labor Day and Memorial Day with the Thursday 6:30 PM service remaining in the summer months.) For more information on the schedule change, please see the PDF of the update notice linked below.

July 20 Parish Council Update on the New Sunday Morning Worship Schedule and Pastoral Vacancy PDF

Has it been THREE YEARS already?! Yes, it has - and that means it's time for the Faith Lutheran Church Ministry Fair! Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 11th and stay tuned for more information.

NOTE to Ministry Leaders: Starting this Sunday, you will find your Ministry Board in the CLC, in the area directly to the left (south) near the mailboxes. Please take your board and update it as needed in preparation for the upcoming fair.

SHORELAND UPDATE

Shoreland Lutheran High School will open its doors this year on August 23. We praise God that we will begin the year with another record enrollment. More and more people are recognizing the importance of a school that offers both quality and Christian education. By God's grace Shoreland will once again provide parents and students with a biblically grounded, Christ-centered, and gospel-driven educational experience,along with an education that is one of the best in the state of Wisconsin. Shoreland is a 5 star rated school according to the state's accountability report card and finds itself in the top 3% of all high schools in the state of Wisconsin when it comes to academic growth. We thank the Lord for these amazing blessings and for your partnership as a member of a Shoreland Federation congregation! Please keep Shoreland in your prayers as we, compelled by the love of Christ, embark on another year of educating, equipping, and encouraging students for lives of Christian service.

Shoreland Lutheran High School's opening service and installation of new teachers will take place on August 24th at 8:00 am. We would love to have you join us as we kick off the school year under the theme Walk in Wisdom (I Corinthians 1:30)

MLC HIRING ANNOUNCEMENT

Martin Luther College is accepting applications for a regular part-time Administrative Assistant for Academic Deans and a part-time Human Resources Assistant.

Interested individuals should apply online at mlc-wels.edu/hr/.

CHURCH HIKE - SATURDAY, AUGUST 13

Immanuel Lutheran Church in Waukegan invites you to a multiple church fellowship hike on Saturday, August 13th at 10:00 am at Van Patten Woods on Rt. 173 east of Rt. 41. This is an excellent opportunity to meet and spend time with other WELS members and enjoy the great outdoors. Water and trail snacks will be provided. If you have any questions or are interested in joining us, don't hesitate to get in touch with Mark Kleisner at 224-637-7417 or markkleisner@yahoo.com. Please RSVP by August 12th.

DO YOU HAVE AN HOUR TO SPARE EVERY-OTHER MONTH?

If you have an hour to spare every-other month, if you can do simple addition (2+2=?), and you are a Faith member (man or woman) then please consider volunteering as a teller. The need is still very real. For more information please email Tim Anderson at finsec@faithantioch.org or Jeremy Lohman at ministrysupport@faithantioch.org.

USHERS NEEDED

A need also exists for usher volunteers. If you are interested in ushering, please call John Howell at 312-246-9233 to have your name added to an Usher team.

~ for the Holy Spirit's clarity, peace, and guidance for Pastor John Derme as he deliberates the divine calls he has before him, and for the peace and comfort for his family and congregation as the Lord guides the process.

PRAYER OF THE WEEK

Lord of the church, we thank you for answering our prayers by leading Joshua Kramer to accept our call to serve as Staff Minister. We pray that you would grant him the wisdom to use faithfully the gifts you have given him to fulfill his ministry among us. Help us honor and respect him as your gift to our congregation. Enable us to work together with him and all our called and lay workers in a spirit of harmony and love so that your kingdom may flourish among us and come also to the hearts of others, to the glory of your holy name. Amen.

TRUTH

161 Worshiped on Thursday (20) and Sunday

133 Received Communion

"Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks.” John 4:23