Faith Lutheran eNews

May 26, 2023

This Weekend in Worship

Pentecost derives its name from the Jewish festival celebrating the harvest and the giving of the law on Mount Sinai fifty days after Passover. Fifty days after Easter, we celebrate the Holy Spirit as God’s presence within and among us. In Acts the Spirit arrives in rushing wind and flame, bringing God’s presence to all people. Paul reminds us that though we each have different capacities, we are unified in the Spirit that equips us with these gifts. Jesus breathes the Holy Spirit on his disciples, empowering them to forgive sin. We celebrate that we too are given the breath of the Holy Spirit and sent out to proclaim God’s redeeming love to all the world.

Scripture Readings for Sunday

Acts 2:1-21; Psalm 104:24-34, 35b; 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13; John 20:19-23

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 and will be available throughout the week.

Nursery

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

Prayers of the People

Becca Feeken, Terri Kuckuck, Bob Lutz, Ron Nielsen, Jeanie Snyder, Vaun & Marian Sprecher, Travis Viles

Condolences to the family of Judy Bartelt on the death of her husband Evan on May 24. The visitation will be at Faith on Tuesday, May 30 at 9:30, followed by a funeral at 11:00, and luncheon after the funeral.

Altar Flowers are provided by Shaunda & Craig Murphy in celebration of the marriage of Nathan & Elena Murphy.

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.

Summer Small Group Study

Sharing our Faith Stories

Dive deep into the congregation-wide theme “Be the Light” this summer by joining a small group for food, fellowship, and Bible study. The summer Bible study opens biblically-based conversations about how to be relational, flexible, and respectful in sharing God’s story with others in our daily lives.

The kick-off to the Bible study will be Sunday, June 11. Sign up today at faithlc.org/bethelight or in the church Commons. You may choose to be assigned to a group or self-select your group. To foster good conversation, a group of 6-8 people is suggested for the study.

Faith Lutheran Church Seeks an Administrative Assistant

The Administrative Assistant performs clerical and office-related tasks that will support the overall function and activities of the church. A position description for this part-time job can be found at www.faithlc.org/employment. The position will be open until filled. Interested persons are invited to send a resume and cover letter to Erik Ullestad. Email: office@faithlc.org. Mail: Faith Lutheran Church, 10395 University Avenue, Clive, IA 50325

Vacation Bible School

June 11 - 14

Mission Possible is the theme for VBS 2023.

Join us on June 11-14 as we learn about seemingly impossible stories from the Bible and how God helps us do amazing things to love and serve our neighbors. Children will learn about these stories through crafts, games, songs, and simulations.

PreK—6th graders will meet from 5:30—8:00 pm. A PreK-only option is offered from 9:30—11:30 am.

Visit faithlc.org/vbs to register your child and sign up to volunteer during VBS week!

Build It Up: Middle School VBS

June 12 - 14

Current 5th - 7th graders are invited to join Pastor Megan and other awesome adults on June 12-14 from 1:00 - 5:00 pm for afternoons of Bible study, service projects, art activities, and field trips! (Yes - there will be Legos.) We will conclude our time together with dinner and then youth are free to help with Mission: Possible VBS in the evening. Cost is $75 per person and includes all food, activities, and a t-shirt. Click here to sign up or volunteer. Contact Pastor Megan (641-831-9499 or megan@faithlc.org) with any questions.

CFUM Meal

June 12 & 13

Did you know that Faith Lutheran feeds 150 people every month through the Children & Family Urban Movement Supper Club? Please consider serving our neighbors by donating food, money, or time (delivering food) to CFUM on June 12 & 13. Visit faithlc.org/gwoh to learn more and sign up!

Ladies' Night Out

June 23

Join other women for a night of food, fun, and fellowship at Pizza on the Prairie in Orient, IA on Friday, June 23. Check out their website for more information. There are 17 tickets available so click here to sign up soon! Amy Vowles is the host for the June Ladies' Night Out. Contact her with any questions at akvowles@gmail.com or 563-579-4679.

Zoe Wood Recital

June 4 at 4:30

The congregation is invited to Zoe Wood's vocal recital on Sunday, June 4 at 4:30 pm at Faith Lutheran Church. Zoe recently graduated from Luther College. The recital will also be livestreamed for those who are unable to attend in person.

Gather Bible Study

June 1

The women's Gather Bible Study will meet Thursday, June 1 at 7:00 pm in The Point. If you're interested in joining this monthly group, contact Joan Strentz at jmpstrentz@yahoo.com.

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.