Faith Lutheran eNews

July 5, 2024

This Weekend in Worship

Jesus does great deeds of power and gives his disciples authority over demons. Yet none of this power is unilateral; it all must be received by faith. Jesus asks his disciples to go out without money or supplies, so that they will be dependent on how others receive them. When we are sent from the assembly to witness and to heal, we are asked to be vulnerable, to be dependent on the reception of others. The Spirit always operates in the “between”: between Jesus and his Abba, between Jesus and us, between you and me, between us and those to whom we are sent.

Scripture Readings for Sunday

Ezekiel 2:1-5; Psalm 123; 2 Corinthians 12:2-10; Mark 6:1-13

Click here for the lectionary commentaries.

Worship Schedule

Saturday at 5:00 and Sunday at 8:15 and 10:30. The Sunday 8:15 service will be live-streamed on the church website and will be available during the week.

Nursery

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

Prayers of the People

Kate Boonstra, Joyce Coon, Becca Feeken, Linda Howell, Trish Jordahl, Maggie Larson, Pam McMahon, Vi Munsch, Dick Neils, Jeanie Snyder, Elsie Thorsen, George Trumbull, Travis Viles, Shirley Wise

Altar flowers are provided by Ed Munsch in celebration of Vi Munch's 90th birthday on July 6.

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.

Created to be Free T-Shirt & Goosechase

July 7

Bring your "Created to Be Free" t-shirts to be tie-dyed at the Goosechase Scavenger Hunt event on Sunday, July 7 from 11:30—2:30. We will share a lunch together (free will offering), form teams, and head out to compete in the scavenger hunt around Clive, Waukee, and West Des Moines. Everyone will meet back at Faith to tie-dye shirts. If you don’t want to tie-dye your shirt, someone else will do it for you. Click here to sign up for the Goosechase.

Everyone is invited to wear their shirts on Wednesday, July 17, which is when our youth will wear these shirts at the Youth Gathering.

Civic Life & Faith Discussions

July 14 - August 18

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is developing a social statement on civic life and faith, the relationship of church and state, and related matters, as called for by the 2019 ELCA Churchwide Assembly.

To fully engage in this process, join Pastor Carlson in a six-week series on Sunday mornings from 9:30-10:30 am in St. Michael’s Hall, beginning July 14^th. We will walk through the main sections of the draft social statement utilizing a study guide, videos, and small group dialogue. Click here for more information and to download a copy of the draft social statement.

Created to be Free Cookout

July 26

On Friday, July 26 from 5:00—9:00 pm a congregational cookout will be held at Walnut Woods State Park Lodge (3155 Walnut Woods Dr., WDM). Hot dogs, hamburgers, lemonade, s’mores, and table service will be provided. A free-will offering will be received. Please bring a salad, side dish, or dessert to share, as well as beverages (alcohol is allowed), and a lawn chair. There will be games and activities for all ages. Everyone will gather in the Lodge at 6:30 for a summertime hymn sing. This event will occur rain-or-shine, as the lodge and outdoor patio are covered. There are opportunities to help with grilling, s’mores supervision, set-up, clean-up, etc. Visit faithlc.org/created-to-be-free to learn more!

Iowa Cubs Faith & Family Day

July 28

Mark your calendars for Faith & Family Day with the I-Cubs on Sunday, July 28 at 1:08pm at Principal Park. Reserved grandstand tickets are $9 each and will be available for purchase between services on Sundays in July and also in the church office during the week.

Summer Sprouts

Wednesdays

Faith Lutheran Children and Family Ministries invites parents and children (6 and under) to Summer Sprouts on Wednesdays between July 3 - August 14 from 9:30 - 11:00 am on the church playground. This is a time of fellowship and connection for the grown-ups and play for the kids. Older siblings are welcome but will be asked to stay off the playground. There will be stories, snacks (coffee for the adults), art, and play. Bring your friends! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Some Seeds of Faith teachers might even make some guest appearances throughout the summer! Rain location will be Room 106 near the preschool. Call, text, or email Pastor Megan with any questions (641.831.9499 or megan@faithlc.org).

Keep Connected in Realm

Realm is the online membership directory for the congregation. The mid-point of the year is a good time to verify your contact information to make sure fellow church members can get in touch with you. Click here to get started. If you have any questions, contact Erik Ullestad at office@faithlc.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. Cost is $50 per bouquet. Payments can be made online.

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