More information is available at faithlc.org/spring

Spring Cleanup Day

April 13



Join members of the Property Committee and Outreach Ministry Team on Saturday from 8:00 - 12:00 for Spring Clean Up Day!

Indoor projects will include pew cleaning, window cleaning, fixing damaged chairs, and removing paint cans from the garage. Outdoor projects will include relocating rose bushes, reducing the size of the planting bed by the church sign, removing dead trees, leaf raking, applying mulch, and power washing near the front entrance.

Silver cord hours are available for high school students. There will be donuts, breakfast pizza, and coffee! Please click here to sign up.

Family Dance Party

April 13

All Dancing Queens and Kings are invited to the Family Dance Party Disco on April 13 from 6:00 - 8:00. There will be games, fun activities, and (of course) dancing. Come dressed in your best disco outfit and show off your moves. Cost is $10 per child in advance, or $15 per child at the door. All adults are free--and kids must be accompanied by an adult. Click here to register.

Mission & Core Values Discussions

April 13

All are invited to participate in a final conversation about the proposed Mission & Core Values statement on April 13 from 3:30-4:45 in Room 203.

More information about this statement is available at faithlc.org/council. The proposed draft will be considered for a vote of affirmation at the congregational annual meeting on April 28, 2024. 

Digging Deeper into the Gaza Crisis

April 14

The current Gaza crisis has gripped the headlines for months, but the seeds for it have been sown over decades. Join Pastor Jack Mithelman on Sunday, April 14 at 9:30 for a discussion which will help participants gain a fuller picture of the conflict to guide their thinking and advocacy concerning the ongoing war. Pastor Mithelman is a member of the Southeastern Iowa Synod Sumud Working Group (formerly the Peace Not Walls Working Group).

Easter Greetings from Kifula

On behalf of the members of Kifula Parish in Tanzania, Anderson Mockray has sent Easter greetings to Faith Lutheran Church. Anderson serves as the Chairperson of the Companion Congregation Committee at Kifula. Pastor Eric sent a letter along with a Faith Lutheran Photo Directory last month on behalf of the congregation with an update and reminded our siblings in Christ of our prayers and support.  

Faith Lutheran Church has been in a companion relationship with the Kifula Parish since 2003.  This Companion relationship exists for the purpose of strengthening one another for life and mission within the body of Christ.  More information can be found at www.faithlc.org/kifula.

Immerse Yourself in Mark's Gospel

Wednesdays



Join Pastor Megan on Wednesday nights in April at 6:15 in St. Michael's Hall to learn about the Gospel of Mark--the oldest gospel. Participants will explore what makes Mark's gospel unique.

Art & Faith Event

April 18

Join Pastor Megan on Thursday, April 18 from 6:30—7:30 pm to create a butterfly collage to celebrate this Easter season. Participants, ages 5 and up, will get to choose the colors of their butterflies. The finished piece will be 12 x 12”. Cost is $20 per piece of art. Register at faithlc.org/art. If cost is prohibitive, please email Pastor Megan at megan@faithlc.org

Women's Retreat

April 20

The 2024 Women’s Retreat will be Saturday, April 20 from 8:30—2:30 in St. Michael’s Hall. Guest speaker Kathy Taggart will guide participants through a day of Bible study, reflection, creativity, and relaxation. Berenice Liborio from the Young Women’s Resource Center will also speak about how YWRC helps women in our community. Suggested fee is $35. The event is free for people under the age of 21. All are welcome! 

Click here to register or sign up in the church commons this weekend. Attendees are encouraged to bring items to donate to the Young Women’s Resource Center. Click here to review the list of needed items. 

Wartburg College Wind Ensemble

April 21

The Warburg College Wind Ensemble will be part of worship services on Sunday, April 21. The ensemble will begin Prelude music ten minutes prior to the worship service. Click here if you'd like to help assemble sack lunches for the students and faculty at 9:30 am on April 21 in the church kitchen.

The college’s top wind and percussion players perform under the direction of Dr. Lia Snead. The Wind Ensemble became the first Wartburg music group to perform in Japan and China. Its European tours have included performances at St. George’s Church in Eisenach, Germany, home of the Wartburg Castle and birthplace of Johann Sebastian Bach. The Wind Ensemble also has performed in Austria, the Czech Republic, England, and at New York City’s Carnegie Hall. 

A full concert will be performed on Saturday, April 20th at 7:00 pm at Capitol Hill Lutheran Church, 511 Des Moines St., Des Moines.

Hymn Sing

April 24

Lutheran Church of Hope + Elim is hosting an old fashioned hymn sing on Sunday, April 24 at 3:00 at 2500 University Ave, Des Moines. Participants will sing favorite hymns, listen to some favorite Bible passages, and enjoy organ improvisations. There is no charge. Coffee and cookies are served afterward.

Annual Meeting of the Congregation

April 28

The Annual Meeting of the Congregation will be Sunday, April 28 at 9:30 am in the sanctuary. Annual reports are available in the Commons and on the church website.

Des Moines Flute Choir

April 28

The Greater Des Moines Flute Choir will be offering special music in worship on Sunday, April 28. This ensemble, in its third year of performing together, is an adult community choir promoting the collegial enjoyment of flute music and performing together. The Flute Choir holds rehearsals and an annual recital at Faith Lutheran.

Directed by Erika Leake McKnight, the choir uses piccolo, C, alto, and bass flutes. Members have varied backgrounds, but all have a passion for music, many playing at the collegiate level and beyond. The Flute Choir has performed at local flute festivals, senior living communities, churches, and community events. The choir performs a wide repertoire, including contemporary, classical, and popular favorites. Click here for more information.

Baccalaureate Sunday

May 5

Attention all high school seniors and families! You are cordially invited to a Baccalaureate worship service and luncheon at Faith on Sunday, May 5 at 10:30 am. Click here to RSVP even if you’re unable to attend.

Graduates - please complete the questions on the RSVP form pertaining to you and your future plans no later than April 22. Please click here to upload your senior photo. Again, please do this even if you’re unable to attend Baccalaureate.

Please contact Pastor Megan ASAP if you did receive an email with all the details for May 5 (megan@faithlc,org or 641-831-9499). 

Vacation Bible School

June 9 - 12

Children from Faith Lutheran and St. John's Lutheran are teaming up for the week of VBS. Visit faithlc.org/vbs to learn more and sign up today!

Almost There!

Memory Garden & Columbarium

The Memory Garden and Columbarium Project is close to completion. Spring planting will soon begin in the newly renovated Memory Garden and the first phase of the Columbarium installation has begun. 

The total cost of the Columbarium and Memory Garden Project is $257,725. Twenty-seven niches have been reserved totaling $94,500. An additional $141,950 has been given towards the Memory Garden Renovation for a total of $236,450. That means we are $21,275 away from our goal! 

Please consider making a contribution to help reach the fundraising goal. You can give online at faithlc.org/columbarium or by check made out to Faith Lutheran Church with “Memory Garden” in the memo line. If you would like to reserve a niche, contact the church office at office@faithlc.org or 515-225-8334.

Maintenance Specialist

Faith Lutheran Church seeks a Maintenance Specialist which performs routine work involving the repair and general maintenance of facilities, buildings, and equipment (non-custodial).

This is an in-person, part-time, hourly position with compensation commensurate with skill and experience. Flexible hours are negotiable. The position will be open until filled. Interested persons are invited to fill out the Application for Employment. Go to www.faithlc.org/employment for more information and the application.

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.