September 19, 2022

Dear saints of Faith Lutheran Church,

On Sunday, August 28 you extended to me a divine call to serve as the presiding pastor of your congregation. After consulting with some of your congregational leaders and others, and asking for Christ’s direction in prayer, I have decided to return the call and to remain in service at Trinity. I thank you for all your prayers and the information you shared to aid me in grasping the details of your Gospel ministry. It became apparent to me that you are blessed with committed, evangelical leaders to preach and teach God’s Word, and to lead the work you do together in Jesus’ name. I am praying that Christ strengthens and supports you during the vacancy, and meets your need for more pastoral manpower soon.

Grace and peace in our loving Lord Jesus!

Pastor Brett Brauer

September 21, 2022

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

We will be gathering our Faith family on Sunday, October 2 at 11:00 am after service and a brief fellowship time.

The purpose of this gathering is to call a presiding pastor.

While this process may seem frustrating, we rejoice in the blessings that we have received and look forward to what He has planned for us.

Blessings on your day,

Mark Kohl

Presiding Elder

mkohl@faithantioch.org

847-406-8953

Faith Family,

As a reminder, we need your help! Faith has enrolled in the WELS Congregational Services Axis program, designed to help us assess our ministry and plan for the future.

If you have not yet completed the Congregational Pulse Survey, you still have time! The deadline to submit your survey responses is October 20th.  You can access the survey at:  https://welsccc.survey.fm/faithantioch. Every communicant member can complete this survey. That is every member of your home who takes communion at Faith can fill out the survey.

The survey takes 30-90 minutes to complete. Once you start the survey, you cannot save your progress. Please fill out the survey when you know you will have the time to complete it. This survey is completely ANONYMOUS.

Save the Date! Our AXIS Listening sessions are being held on Saturday, December 3rd from 9am to 3pm. Breakfast, lunch and refreshments will be provided and let us know if you need childcare.  Please save the date and sign up to attend by letting a member of the committee know or signing up on the board at church. These listening sessions are open to all communicant members.

If you have any questions, please let us know. You can reach out to any member of our Long-Range Planning Committee.

Thank you,

The Long Range Planning Committee

Scott (Chair) and Barb Rawlins

Kurt and Erika Kleisner

Peter and Jessica Schimke

Jim and Amy Duff

Doug Beatty

Jay Lichtenauer

Larry Rusher

Kevin Woller

Duane Kellor

Teri Johnson

Dan Pawlak

Advisory and Resource

Ellen Golvach

Tammy Kohl

SUPPORT TEAMS SCHEDULES RETURN TO THE PARISH NEWS AND NOTES!

If you found it helpful to see the volunteer support teams scheduled for the week ahead, you can once again review this information at a glance. Just scroll down to the bottom of the Parish News and Notes and you will now see the Altar Guild, Usher, Teller, and Fellowship Time - Coffee Hour teams listed for the week ahead. All of the members who volunteer at Faith are very much appreciated and we're hoping this will once again help serve you in planning for the week ahead!

...And stay tuned for an updated listing of Volunteer Team and Organization Leaders in the October 9th Edition of the Parish News and Notes.

Wednesday Evening Adult Bible Study at 7 PM

On Wednesday evenings at 7 PM in the Christian Life Center, come and join Pastor James Fischer of Wilmot, Wisconsin, as he leads us in understanding what the Bible teaches about how to bear each other's burdens in Christ.

Thursday Morning Women's Bible Study at 9 AM

Led by Pastor Curtis Golm of Trevor, Wisconsin, come and learn from the Book of Ephesians about the blessings of Christ – God’s gift of grace, love, and redemption; our unity in faith and how to live a God-pleasing life.  Women's Thursday Morning Bible Study takes place at 9:00 AM on Thursdays at the church. 

SUNDAYS at 8:15 AM

Sunday School starts in the Christian Life Center for 3 year olds through sixth grade (Please be aware that registration is part of arrival and drop off this Sunday if you haven’t registered yet!)

Youth Bible Study starts in the chapel with Mr. Josh Kramer for grades 7-10.  Come join in and meet our new Staff Minister!

Adult Bible Study starts in the sanctuary with Pastor Ungemach for anyone High School Junior through adult.  this new series will show us how Jesus prepared his disciples for their work and that he prepares us also. Come learn what it means to be a disciple of Christ from the Gospel of Matthew.

PRESIDENT'S PEN - SEPTEMBER 2022

~ of gratitude and love for Teri Johnson, Keith Kopczynski, and Craig & Charissa Breitkreutz.  Lord, bless and prosper them as they continue to trust and serve you for the sake of the gospel and the kingdom.

~ for John and Mollie Mitchell as they begin their wedded union together with you in the midst. Be the strength that bonds them together in perfect love and pour out your blessings on them.

~ for peace, strength, comfort, and healing for Laura Bertermann as she continues to undergo treatment and procedures for acute leukemia; and for Deb Rohde as she continues recovering from surgery. 

SUPPORT TEAMS SCHEDULES FOR THE WEEK AHEAD

ALTAR GUILD

Month of October

Deb Johnson, Joan Nemec

Chapel Cleaner

Thelma Perkins

USHERS

Saturday, 10/1

5:30 PM - Team 1

Dale Crandall, Chad Crandall, Todd Crandall, Lee Loecher, Ron Eckhart

Sunday, 10/2

9:30 AM - Team 2

Dick Perkins, Dave Jensen, Charles Trebing Sr., Adam Hoffman

TELLERS

Sunday, 10/2

9:30 AM - Team 4

Dave Watson, Mark Cobb, Deb Gamache, Beth Hupp

FELLOWSHIP TIME - COFFEE HOUR

Sunday, 10/2

10:30 AM

Hosted by Ladies Aid Society