Faith Notes

Faith Notes
Fifth Sunday in Lent
Sunday, March 17, 2013
(Happy St. Patrick’s Day!)
Announcements

“Change for Chicks!” – Faith’s Sunday School kids from ages K-5th grade are sponsoring their Lenten/Spring Project: Change for Chicks! Please have a look at their new “Kid’s Corner” in the Fellowship Hall! The kids will be so excited if you leave behind a gift of some coins in their little chick-bank to help them purchase a flock of chicks (or several flocks) at $20/flock to give to a family in need through the ministry of Heifer International. The kids are learning about world hunger.
 
Lenten Bible Study & Brown Bag Lunch Series – All are welcome to join in this year’s Lenten observance of a Noon Bible Study, led by Pastor Greg, and meeting each Tuesday in Lent (dates remaining: 3/19, and 3/26). Bring your lunch along and join the discussion as we read through the book of First John in the New Testament.
 

St. Paddy’s Day Party! – that was held last Friday night was a great success! We wish to thank our generous hosts Kim and Dave Hoffman, and Bob and Phyllis Schott for preparing the corned beef and cabbage. Thanks also to the members of Fun & Fellowship for helping to provide the congregation with some fun ways to fellowship!
 
Maundy Thursday Soup Supper – Faith’s Fun & Fellowship crew invites you to join in the preparation for our Holy Week observations, beginning with Maundy Thursday’s Soup Supper on Thursday, March 28, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Our dinner will be followed by an evening worship service at 7:00 p.m. which will include Foot Washing, for those who wish to participate.
 
Ladies’ Bible Study -- will meet again on Monday, March 25, at the home of Gloria Mohr at 7:30 p.m.  All women are welcome to join in the discussion. We are using a study guide that is printed in Gather magazine which is available, for Free, in the Narthex.

“Like” Faith Lutheran on Facebook! – Thanks to all who have been dropping by for a visit! We love to get photos to post of fun stuff you have done with your Disciple Groups, at parties, or in Sunday School. We share the latest news for upcoming events and activities of our church members! Enter Faith Lutheran Church’s address: www.facebook.com\FLCMD to find our home page. Our friendship network is growing!  We hope we can count you among our many “Faith” friends! 
 
 

“Blankets of LOVE” – Faith’s Blankets of Love campaign raised a total of $630.00! That’s a lot of blankets! We wish to thank everyone who participated in the fundraising effort, with a special thanks to Ellen Simms and the Mustard Seeds disciple group for bringing this opportunity to help others in need to our attention. Our gifts will support “Church World Service” and their blanket warehouse. Your gifts are greatly appreciated and will be put to emergency use ASAP!

Something To Think About

Can you do the things Jesus does? Can I?
Yes! Because Jesus went to the Father and there with his Father, he does greater things than he did when he was in the world. He does them through you and me!
Lord Jesus, thank you that you are willing to work through us.
What a tremendous privilege!

Healing Hands & Prayer Ministry -- Meeting Faith’s Healing & Prayer Ministry will host its third “Lunch & Learn” session just after Easter, on Sunday, April 7, just after the second worship service at 12:15 p.m. This will be the next installment of lessons on Prayer and Healing.  We’ll meet in the Fellowship Hall over a light lunch. You don’t have to have been to other sessions to come to this one; ALL ARE WELCOME! Lou Schaffer will be providing a brief video to help guide our discussion. If you have questions from your last set of handouts, please bring them along. We are very excited about the growing interest at Faith in the Healing Ministries of the church!

Adult Discussion Topic Today – We will continue our exploration of World Religions today at 10:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Pastor Greg will help us take a look at another world religion and by so doing gain a deeper appreciation of our own faith.
Narrative Lectionary Readings for Next Week:
Sunday, March 24 (Palm/Passion Sunday)
Reading: Psalm 118:19-23
Gospel: Luke 19:29-44

Visits from The Pastor – If you want a home-based visit, a lunch-time meeting, or a visit at the church with Pastor Greg, please give us a call at the church (410) 683-3136, so that Jill can help to schedule an appointment for you. Pastor’s schedule is most available on Wednesdays and Thursdays (9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.).  Let us know what works best for you!

Sock Hop by Gilchrist – will be held on Saturday, April 20, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. Tickets are $35/person and can be ordered at gilchrishospice.org/sockhop. You may also contact JoAnn Bennett at (443) 849-8220 or jobennett@gilchristhopsice.org. “The Hubcaps” will be performing live! All sales benefit Gilchrist Hospice Care’s Partner in Tanzania. There will be light refreshments, a silent auction, cash bar, and 50/50 raffle! Come have a good time for a good cause! [Look for fliers posted around the church bulletin boards].
 
 

The Prayers for the Week of March 17, 2013:

Lord Jesus, guide me in living a life of faith and trust.  Amen.

 

Please note that privacy restrictions require you to have the personal approval of anyone whose name you request to be included on the prayer list.  When you add a name you assume the responsibility for that person’s approval which is why you must include your name on the Yellow Sheet.  Because we believe that it is a privilege to lift up the needs of others in prayer, today and this week, we pray for those listed below.  All names on the list will be prayed for over the next four weeks, unless otherwise notified.  If you want someone to remain on the list beyond that time, please fill out another “Yellow Sheet.”  We appreciate your help in making our efforts more efficient and remind you that the Lord not only commands us to pray, but also promises to hear us.

ILLNESS/HEALING

• Doris Ashmore 3/17
  Rick Ashmore 3/17
  Nancy Balraj 3/17
  Pat Barshinger 3/10
  James Binko 3/17
  Ray Chester 2/24
  Keith Engelman 3/10
  Camille Evans 3/10
  Lindsey Feikema 3/10
  Patty Flanagan 3/3
  Julie Foard 2/24
  Jim Gembicki 2/24
  Marty Glotfelty 3/17
  Sina Haeberle 3/10
  Adam Jaffe 2/24
  Stacy Jaycox 2/24
  Robin Kirkley 3/10
  Carine Klimentidis 3/3
  Marion Kresslein 3/10
  Chris Kuyawa 3/17
  Erica Lee 3/10
  Bobbi Madison 3/10
  Christine McKinnie 2/24
  Jean McNair 2/24
  Terry Miller 3/10
  Debora Murphy 3/10
  Rita Paytis 2/24
  Merry Perry 3/10
  Chuck Schmidt 3/10
  Vernon Schmidt 3/10
  Toni Schwarz 3/17
  The Rev. John Seltzer 3/10
  Harry and Ellen Simms 3/17
  Mayme Smith 3/17
  Myrna Steinberg 3/17
  Sheri Swackhamer 2/24
  Julie Trussell 3/10
  This Week At Faith
  Mon. (March 18)
  9:00 a.m. Meals on Wheels (Mon-Fri)
  12:00 p.m. AA Meeting

Tuesday
6:15 p.m.  The Green Peas

Wednesday
5:00 p.m.   Right Turn of MD
6:15 p.m.   Bells of Faith
7:15 p.m.   Voices of Faith

Sat. (March 23)
11:00 a.m. Faith Unlimited practice

Sun. 3/24 (Passion/Palm Sunday)
9:00 a.m.   Contemporary Worship
10:00 a.m. Coffee “Happy Hour”
10:10 a.m. Sunday School/Adlt Discuss.
11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship

 GRIEVING

• The family and friends of Doris Grimm. 3/10
  The family and friends of Mary J. Corey. 3/10
  The family and friends of James Paxton. 3/3
  The family and friends of Donald Schmelz. 3/3
  The family and friends of Ralph Sorestad. 3/3

OTHER PRAYER REQUESTS
• Merciful God, we thank you again for another week and another morning, for calling us to be your servants all the days of our lives.
• We give thanks for all visitors and guests at Faith Lutheran.
• For President Obama and all leaders of the United States.
• For the staff, members, and leaders of Faith Lutheran Church.
• For the pastors and bishops of the ELCA, especially Pastor Greg Fetzer, Bishop Wolfgang Herz-Lane, and Bishop Mark Hanson.
• For PANCAN, UCAN and Sarah’s Hope ministries.
• Safe travels for Valorie LaCour as she travels through Europe, returning March 20. 3/3
• And in celebration for our Catholic brothers and sisters, upon the election of Pope Francis! 3/17

Members of our Armed Forces:

    Chris Botterbusch,  Bill Burdette, Danny Collins, Stephen Combs, Stuart Harrison, Patrick Lindsey, Robert Payne, Elliot Plack, Zachary Pollekoff, Dana Ramsey, A. J. Shanks, Grant Singer, and Jarred Taylor.

Please continue to pray for the following during the week:

• A prayer of blessing upon the marriage of YaJing and Robert Hoffman. 3/10
  For the Helping Up Mission and Mar-Lu-Ridge ministries.
  We pray for godly stewardship and support of our local ministries: For Families and Patients of the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, GBMC, Sheppard Pratt and St. Joseph’s Hospitals.
  For the ministries of The Rev. Gerry Rickel: The Community of St. Dysmas and The Baltimore International Seafarers’ Center.

The Care and Concern Team

If you, or someone you know in the church, is in need of assistance or support, please feel free to contact any of our members:

 

Care & Concern Team:

Susan Meier (410) 913-4187
Monica Fetzer (410) 828-8988
Derald Jendersee (410) 666-0113
Sue McBride (410) 252-6106
Lillian Pedersen  (410) 584-2697
Lou Schaffer (410) 667-4859
Judy Weber (410) 666-0778

 

 

     
 
 

 

 

 

 

Faith Notes
Fourth Sunday in Lent
Sunday, March 3, 2013

Announcements

“Change for Chicks!” – Faith’s Sunday School kids from ages K-5th grade are sponsoring their Lenten/Spring Project: Change for Chicks! Please have a look at their new “Kid’s Corner” in the Fellowship Hall and leave behind a gift of some coins to help them purchase a flock of chicks (or several flocks) at $20/flock to give to a family in need through the ministry of Heifer International. The kids are learning about world hunger.
 
St. Paddy’s Day Party! – is this Friday! To be hosted again by Dave and Kim Hoffman at their home on Friday, March 15, starting at 5:00 p.m. There is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex! Mark your calendars now, and plan to bring something yummy for our tummies: an appetizer, side or dessert. Corned beef and cabbage will be provided!
 

Lenten Bible Study & Brown Bag Lunch Series – All are welcome to join in this year’s Lenten observance of a Noon Bible Study, led by Pastor Greg, and meeting each Tuesday in Lent (3/12, 3/19, and 3/26). Bring your lunch along and join the discussion as we read through the books of First, Second and Third John in the New Testament.
 

Maundy Thursday Soup Supper – Faith’s Fun & Fellowship crew invites you to join in the preparation for our Holy Week observations, beginning with Maundy Thursday’s Soup Supper on Thursday, March 28, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Our dinner will be followed by an evening worship service at 7:00 p.m. which will include Foot Washing, for those who wish to participate.
 

“Like” Us on Facebook! – We are seeing a lot of activity on our Facebook page. Thanks to all who have been dropping by for a visit! We love to get photos to post of fun stuff you have done with your Disciple Groups, We share the latest news for upcoming events and activities of our church members! Enter Faith Lutheran Church’s address: www.facebook.com\FLCMD to find our home page. Our friendship network is growing!  We hope we can count you among our many “Faith” friends!  Please “Like” us on Faith’s fb page today!
 

“Blankets of LOVE” – Today is the very last Sunday for Faith’s Blankets for Love drive. Please make a gift of $5 per blanket for as many blankets as you wish to donate. You may make your check out to Faith Lutheran Church and mark “Blankets” in the memo. Once we tally up the grand total of our giving, we will let everyone know how much has been collected in support of the “Church World Service” and their blanket warehouse. Help yourselves to the fliers about this charitable program in the Narthex, as well as “Blanket” donation envelopes. Your gifts are greatly appreciated and will be put to use ASAP!

Something To Think About

Healing begins with the altar call:
This is the table of Jesus.
It is made ready for those who love him
and for those who want to love him more.
So come, you who have much faith
and you who have little.
You who have been here often
and you who have not been here long.

Healing Hands & Prayer Ministry Meeting - Faith’s Healing & Prayer Ministry will host its third “Lunch & Learn” session just after Easter, on Sunday, April 7, just after the second worship service at 12:15 p.m. This will be the next installment of lessons on Prayer and Healing.  We’ll meet in the Fellowship Hall over a light lunch. You don’t have to have been to other sessions to come to this one; ALL ARE WELCOME! Lou Schaffer will be providing a brief video to help guide our discussion. If you have questions from your last set of handouts, please bring them along.  We are very excited about the growing interest at Faith in the Healing Ministries of the church!

Adult Discussion Topic Today – We will continue our exploration of World Religions today at 10:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall, as Pastor Greg helps us to take a look at another world religion. Which one will it be?

Narrative Lectionary Readings for Next Week: –

Sunday, March 17 (Fifth Sunday in Lent)
Reading: Psalm 84:1-4, 10-12
Gospel: Luke 18:31-19:10

Visits from The Pastor – If you want a home-based visit, a lunch-time meeting, or a visit at the church with Pastor Greg, please give us a call at the church (410) 683-3136, so that Jill can help to schedule an appointment for you. Pastor’s schedule is most available on Wednesdays and Thursdays (9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.).  Let us know what works best for you!

Hope Totes – On behalf of the Thursday Night Group, we wish to thank each and every one of you who participated in the HOPE Totes campaign! The men at Helping Up Mission truly appreciate your generous gifts.
 
Helping Up Mission’s Graduation Ceremony – There is a full sign-up sheet now for those who plan to attend this year’s Graduation Luncheon on April 21, to celebrate the year-long, spiritual recovery of 100 men from this Baltimore shelter.  Praise be to God! Thank you for supporting this ministry of spiritual and physical recovery!
 

The Prayers for the Week of March 10, 2013:

We hear, O Lord, and we know your will is good, give us strength to obey it with joy. In Jesus’ name.  Amen.

 

Please note that privacy restrictions require you to have the personal approval of anyone whose name you request to be included on the prayer list.  When you add a name you assume the responsibility for that person’s approval which is why you must include your name on the Yellow Sheet.  Because we believe that it is a privilege to lift up the needs of others in prayer, today and this week, we pray for those listed below.  All names on the list will be prayed for over the next four weeks, unless otherwise notified.  If you want someone to remain on the list beyond that time, please fill out another “Yellow Sheet.”  We appreciate your help in making our efforts more efficient and remind you that the Lord not only commands us to pray, but also promises to hear us.

ILLNESS/HEALING
• Doris Ashmore 2/17
• Rick Ashmore 2/17
• Nancy Balraj 2/17
• Pat Banshinger 3/10
• James Binko  2/17
• Ray Chester 2/24
• Keith Engelman 3/10
• Camille Evans 3/10
• Lindsey Feikema 3/10
• Patty Flanagan 3/3
• Julie Foard 2/24
• Stacey Fortin 2/10
• Jim Gembicki 2/24
• Tom Goonan 2/17
• Sina Haeberle 3/10
• Adam Jaffe 2/24
• Stacy Jaycox 2/24
• Robin Kirkley 3/10
• Carine Klimentidis 3/3
• Marion Kresslein 3/10
• Erica Lee 3/10
• Bobbi Madison 3/10
• Christine McKinnie 2/24
• Jean McNair 2/24
• Terry Miller 3/10
• Debora Murphy 3/10
• Rita Paytis 2/24
• Merry Perry 3/10
• Dennis Pierce 2/17
• Chuck Schmidt 3/10
• Vernon Schmidt 3/10
• Toni Schwarz 2/17
• The Rev. John Seltzer 3/10
• Bonnie Shope 2/17
• Harry and Ellen Simms 2/17
• Myrna Steinberg 2/17
• Sheri Swackhamer 2/24
• Julie Trussell 3/10

 GRIEVING

• The family and friends of Doris Grimm. 3/10
  The family and friends of Mary J. Corey. 3/10
  The family and friends of James Paxton. 3/3
  The family and friends of Donald Schmelz. 3/3
  The family and friends of Ralph Sorestad. 3/3
  The family and friends of Don Shope. 2/17

OTHER PRAYER REQUESTS

• Dear Lord, embrace us in your mercy. Hold us close in your
great grace and compassion, that we may show the same love to others as you have shown to us.
• We give thanks for all visitors and guests at Faith Lutheran.
• For President Obama and all leaders of the United States.
• For the staff, members, and leaders of Faith Lutheran Church.
• For the pastors and bishops of the ELCA, especially Pastor Greg Fetzer, Bishop Wolfgang Herz-Lane, and Bishop Mark Hanson.
• Guidance and support for Valorie LaCour as she prepares for
her trip to Europe, March 10-20. 3/3
• A prayer of blessing upon the marriage of Yaling and Robert Hoffman. 3/10
• And for our Catholic brothers and sisters, as the Catholic
Church prepares to choose a new pope. 3/10

Members of our Armed Forces:

    Chris Botterbusch,  Bill Burdette, Danny Collins, Stephen Combs, Stuart Harrison, Patrick Lindsey, Robert Payne, Elliot Plack, Zachary Pollekoff, Dana Ramsey, A. J. Shanks, Grant Singer, and Jarred Taylor.

Please continue to pray for the following during the week:

• For PANCAN, UCAN and Sarah’s Hope.
  For the Helping Up Mission and Mar-Lu-Ridge ministries.
  We pray for godly stewardship and support of our local ministries: For Families and Patients of the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, GBMC, Sheppard Pratt and St. Joseph’s Hospitals.
  For the ministries of The Rev. Gerry Rickel: The Community of St. Dysmas and The Baltimore International Seafarers’ Center.

The Care and Concern Team

If you, or someone you know in the church, is in need of assistance or support, please feel free to contact any of our members:

Care & Concern Team:
Susan Meier (410) 913-4187
Monica Fetzer (410) 828-8988
Derald Jendersee (410) 666-0113
Sue McBride (410) 252-6106
Lillian Pedersen  (410) 584-2697
Lou Schaffer (410) 667-4859
Judy Weber (410) 666-0778

This Week At Faith

Mon. (March 11)
9:00 a.m. Meals on Wheels (Mon-Fri)
12:00 p.m. AA Meeting

Tuesday
6:15 p.m. The Green Peas

Wednesday
5:00 p.m. Right Turn of MD
6:15 p.m. Bells of Faith
7:15 p.m. Voices of Faith

Sat. (March 16)
11:00 a.m. Faith Unlimited practice

Sun. 3/17 (5th Sunday in Lent)
9:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship
10:00 a.m. Coffee “Happy Hour”
10:10 a.m. Sunday School/Adult Discuss.
11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship

 

 

     
 
 

 

 

 

 

Faith Notes
Third Sunday in Lent
Sunday, March 3, 2013

Announcements

Hope Totes – Please help yourself to an empty plastic bag in the Narthex, under the tri-board. Then bring it back full of toiletries for men. All the articles collected are for homeless men at the Helping Up Mission! Each bag contains a list of needed items. Please return all filled bags to Faith’s Narthex by the end of February. Faith is hoping to collect a total of 50+42 = 92 bags! Your generous support is just awesome! Thanks also to the Thursday Night Group members for initiating this Action Team. You guys are awesome, too!
 

“Like” Us on Facebook! – We are seeing a lot of activity on our Facebook page. We post upcoming events and photos from church events! Enter “Faith Lutheran Church’s address: www.facebook.com\FLCMD and our page will appear!   Our friendship network is growing!  We hope we can count you among our many “Faith” friends!  Please “Like” us on Faith’s fb page today!
 

“Blankets of LOVE” – Please make a gift of $5 per blanket to our Annual Blanket Drive.  This is the last Sunday of our blanket drive. so please share some love with those in areas devastated by floods, earthquakes, and other natural disasters. You may make your check out to Faith Lutheran Church and mark “Blankets” in the memo. Once we tally up the grand total of our giving, we will let everyone know how much has been collected to support the “Church World Service” and their blanket warehouse. There are fliers about this charitable program in the Narthex, as well as “Blanket” donation envelopes. Thank you for the outpouring of all your love! <3

 

Healing Hands & Prayer Ministry Meeting Faith’s Healing & Prayer Ministry will host its third ‘Lunch & Learn’ session just after Easter, on Sunday, April 7, after the second worship service at 12:15 p.m. This will be the next installment of lessons on Prayer and Healing.  We’ll meet in the Fellowship Hall over a light lunch. You don’t have to have been at other sessions to come to this one; ALL ARE WELCOME! Lou Schaffer will be providing a new set of handouts for further understanding and encouragement, along with a brief video. If you have questions from your last set of handouts, please bring them along.  We are very excited about the growing interest at Faith in the Healing Ministries of the church!
 
 Something To Think About

Into the darkness of death,
God speaks Life.
Into the broken world,
God speaks Peace.
Into our nights of fear,
God speaks Hope!

Adult Discussion Topic Today –Buddhism (at 10:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall), as we examine world religions.

Sarah’s Hope Reminder – Please join us this Saturday, March 9, at 9:00 a.m., as we make sandwiches and lunches for the women and children of Sarah’s Hope Homeless Shelter in Baltimore. This ministry is looking for more drivers to help deliver the meals on the same day they are made. Please contact Derald Jendersee to offer your help.

St. Paddy’s Day Party! – is just around the corner! To be hosted again by Dave and Kim Hoffman at their home on Friday, March 15, starting at 5:30 p.m. There is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex! Mark your calendars now, and plan to bring something yummy for our tummies!

Narrative Lectionary Readings for Next Week: –

Sunday, March 10 (Fourth Sunday in Lent)
Reading: Psalm 41:1-3
Gospel: Luke 16:19-31

Lenten Bible Study & Brown Bag Lunch Series – All are welcome to join in this year’s Lenten observance of a Noon Bible Study, led by Pastor Greg, and meeting each Tuesday in Lent (3/5, 3/12, 3/19, and 3/26). Bring your lunch along and join the discussion as we read through the books of First, Second and Third John in the New Testament.

Visits from The Pastor – If you want a home-based visit, a lunch-time meeting, or a visit at the church with Pastor Greg, please give us a call at the church (410) 683-3136, so that Jill can help to schedule an appointment for you. Pastor’s schedule is most available on Wednesdays and Thursdays (9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.).  Let us know what works best for you!

Helping Up Mission’s Graduation Ceremony – Thanks to the generosity of Bob and Margaret Butler, there is a sign-up sheet to attend this year’s Graduation Luncheon on April 21, to celebrate the year-long, spiritual recovery of 100 men from this Baltimore shelter.  Praise be to God! Please sign up if you wish to attend.  Thank you for supporting this ministry of spiritual and physical recovery!

Community News

Augsburg Auxiliary’s Tea– to be held in the Augsburg Village Dining Room and a Taylor Marie’s Shopping Event in the Village Community Room on Sat., March 23, from 1-3 pm for the tea, and 11 am - 4 pm for the shopping: $18/person, ticket reservations can be made by calling Rose at (410) 484-3955.
 
 

The Prayers for the Week of March 3, 2013:

Be with me always, O God, through my precious Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen.

 

Please note that privacy restrictions require you to have the personal approval of anyone whose name you request to be included on the prayer list.  When you add a name you assume the responsibility for that person’s approval which is why you must include your name on the Yellow Sheet.  Because we believe that it is a privilege to lift up the needs of others in prayer, today and this week, we pray for those listed below.  All names on the list will be prayed for over the next four weeks, unless otherwise notified.  If you want someone to remain on the list beyond that time, please fill out another “Yellow Sheet.”  We appreciate your help in making our efforts more efficient and remind you that the Lord not only commands us to pray, but also promises to hear us.

ILLNESS/HEALING
• Doris Ashmore 2/17
• Rick Ashmore 2/17
• Nancy Balraj 2/17
• James Binko  2/17
• Ray Chester 2/24
• Keith Engelman 2/3
• Patty Flanagan 3/3
• Julie Foard 2/24
• Stacey Fortin 2/10
• Jim Gembicki 2/24
• Tom Goonan 2/17
• Sina Haeberle 2/10
• Rachelle Itter 2/10
• Adam Jaffe 2/24
• Stacy Jaycox 2/24
• Robin Kirkley 3/3
• Carine Klimentidis 3/3
• Erica Lee 2/10
• Bobbi Madison 2/17
• Christine McKinnie 2/24
• Jean McNair 2/24
• Terry Miller 2/10
• Debora Murphy 2/10
• Tim O'Mara 2/10
• Rita Paytis 2/24
• Merry Perry 2/10
• Dennis Pierce 2/17
• Chuck Schmidt 2/10
• Vernon Schmidt 2/10
• Toni Schwarz 2/17
• Bonnie Shope 2/17
• Harry and Ellen Simms 2/17
• Myrna Steinberg 2/17
• Sheri Swackhamer 2/24

 GRIEVING
• The family and friends of James Paxton. 3/3
• The family and friends of Donald Schmelz. 3/3
• The family and friends of Ralph Sorestad. 3/3
• The family and friends of Don Shope.  2/17
• The family and friends of Barbara Friedel. 2/10
• The family and friends of Amy Huffman Pennell’s mother. 2/10
• The family and friends of Howard. 2/10

OTHER PRAYER REQUESTS
• Gracious God, help us to remember that you were here when the world was made. Help us to trust in your faithfulness, and to know that in an unpredictable and chaotic world, you will always remain.
• We give thanks for all visitors and guests at Faith Lutheran.
• For President Obama and all leaders of the United States.
• For the staff, members, and leaders of Faith Lutheran Church.
• For the pastors and bishops of the ELCA, especially Pastor Greg Fetzer, Bishop Wolfgang Herz-Lane, and Bishop Mark Hanson.
• Safe travels for the Weber Family in Williamsburg through their next week. 3/3
• Guidance and support for Valorie LaCour as she prepares for her trip to Europe, March 10-20. 3/3
Members of our Armed Forces:
    Chris Botterbusch,  Bill Burdette, Danny Collins, Stephen Combs, Stuart Harrison, Patrick Lindsey, Robert Payne, Elliot Plack, Zachary Pollekoff, Dana Ramsey, A. J. Shanks, Grant Singer, and Jarred Taylor.

Please continue to pray for the following during the week:

• For PANCAN, UCAN and Sarah’s Hope.
  For the Helping Up Mission and Mar-Lu-Ridge ministries.
  We pray for godly stewardship and support of our local ministries: For Families and Patients of the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, GBMC, Sheppard Pratt and St. Joseph’s Hospitals.
  For the ministries of The Rev. Gerry Rickel: The Community of St. Dysmas and The Baltimore International Seafarers’ Center.

The Care and Concern Team

If you, or someone you know in the church, is in need of assistance or support, please feel free to contact any of our members:
 
Care & Concern Team:
Susan Meier (410) 913-4187
Monica Fetzer (410) 828-8988
Derald Jendersee (410) 666-0113
Sue McBride (410) 252-6106
Lillian Pedersen  (410) 584-2697
Lou Schaffer (410) 667-4859
Judy Weber (410) 666-0778

This Week At Faith
Mon. (March 4)
9:00 a.m. Meals on Wheels (Mon-Fri)
12:00 p.m. AA Meeting

Tuesday
6:15 p.m. The Green Peas

Wednesday
5:00 p.m. Right Turn of MD
6:15 p.m. Bells of Faith
7:15 p.m. Voices of Faith

Sat. (March 9)
9:00 a.m. Sarah’s Hope Lunches
11:00 a.m. Faith Unlimited practice

Sun. 3/10 (4th Sunday in Lent)
9:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship
10:00 a.m. Coffee “Happy Hour”
10:10 a.m. Sunday School/Adult Discuss.
11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship

 

     
 
 

 

 

 

 

Faith Notes
Second Sunday in Lent
Sunday, February 24, 2013

Announcements

Healing Hands & Prayer Ministry Meeting TODAY! Faith’s Healing & Prayer Ministry will host its second ‘lunch & learn’ session just after the second worship service TODAY! This will be the next installment of lessons on Prayer and Healing.  We’ll meet in the Fellowship Hall over a light lunch, as we did last time. You don’t have to have been at the first session to come to the second; ALL ARE WELCOME! Lou Schaffer will be providing a new set of handouts for further understanding and encouragement, along with a brief video. If you have questions from your last set of handouts, please bring them along.  We are very excited about the growing interest at Faith in the Healing Ministries of the church! See you at 12:15 p.m. today…

Hope Totes – Please help yourself to an empty plastic bag in the Narthex, under the tri-board. Then bring it back full of toiletries for men. All the articles collected are for homeless men at the Helping Up Mission! Each bag contains a list of needed items. Please return all filled bags to Faith’s Narthex by the end of February. Faith is hoping to collect a total of 50+42 = 92 bags! Your generous support is just awesome! Thanks also to the Thursday Night Group members for initiating this Action Team. You guys are awesome, too!
 

“Like” Us on Facebook! – We are seeing a lot of activity on our Facebook page. We post upcoming events and photos from these events! If you are not using Facebook, yet, it’s easy! Just create a free Facebook account for yourself at www.facebook.com, then search for:
“Faith Lutheran Church Cockeysville MD” (or www.facebook.com\FLCMD) and our page will appear!   Our friendship base is growing!  We hope we can count you among our many “Faith” friends!  Please “Like” us on Faith’s facebook page today!
 

“Blankets of LOVE” – Please make a gift of $5 per blanket to our Annual Blanket Drive.  During this Valentine’s Month of LOVE, please share some love with those in areas devastated by floods, earthquakes, and other natural disasters. You may make your check out to Faith Lutheran Church and mark “Blankets” in the memo. At the end of the month, we will let everyone know how much has been collected to support the “Church World Service” and their blanket warehouse. There are fliers about this charitable program in the Narthex, as well as “Blanket” donation envelopes. Thank you for your love.

 

Something To Think About

This Lenten season we listen for the perpetual call to return to the Lord our God who is gracious
and merciful, slow to anger,
and abounding in steadfast love.
(Joel 2:13)

Fun & Fellowship 2013 Events! – This year’s list of outstanding social events is posted on Faith’s website at www.FaithChurchToday.org. Look for this year’s listing of Fun and Fellowship events on the resource table in the Narthex, too. All events are designed to draw us together as the body of Christ.  We invite you to join in the fun!

St. Paddy’s Day Party!  – is just around the corner! To be hosted again by Dave and Kim Hoffman at their home on Friday, March 15, starting at 5:30 p.m. There will be a sign-up sheet in the Narthex soon! Mark your calendars now, and plan to bring something yummy!

Narrative Lectionary Readings for Next Week: –

Sunday, March 3 (Third Sunday in Lent)
Reading: Psalm 119: 167-176
Gospel: Luke 15:1-32

2013 Chancel Flower Chart – The Flower Sign Up Chart is posted in the Narthex on the bulletin board.  Please select some dates throughout the year on which you would like to dedicate the Chancel Flowers to a family birthday, anniversary, milestone, or in loving memory. Each bouquet is just $20, or two for $40. You may request to pick them up after the second service. Thank you for your support of the beautification of Faith’s sanctuary to bring glory to God. There are Flower Donation Envelopes in all the pews and on the bulletin board beside the Flower Chart. We also thank you for your timely payments.

Visits from The Pastor – If you want a home-based visit, a lunch-time meeting, or a visit at the church with Pastor Greg, please give us a call at the church (410) 683-3136, so that Jill can help to schedule an appointment for you. Pastor’s schedule is most available on Wednesdays and Thursdays (9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.).  Let us know what works best for you!

Helping Up Mission’s Graduation Ceremony – Thanks to the generosity of Bob and Margaret Butler, there is a sign-up sheet to attend this year’s Graduation Luncheon on April 21, to celebrate the year-long, spiritual recovery of 100 men from this Baltimore shelter.  Praise be to God! Please sign up if you wish to attend.  Thank you for supporting this ministry!

Community News

Augsburg Auxiliary’s Tea– to be held in the Augsburg Village Dining Room and a Taylor Marie’s Shopping Event in the Village Community Room on Sat., March 23, from 1-3 pm for the tea, and 11 am - 4 pm for the shopping: $18/person, ticket reservations can be made by calling Rose at (410) 484-3955.
 
 

The Prayers for the Week of February 24, 2013:

God of new beginnings, I give you thanks for the gift of this new day.  As I greet the dawn, fill me with hope and promise. Help me to see your loving presence in the midst of all I do and say. Amen.
 

Please note that privacy restrictions require you to have the personal approval of anyone whose name you request to be included on the prayer list.  When you add a name you assume the responsibility for that person’s approval which is why you must include your name on the Yellow Sheet.  Because we believe that it is a privilege to lift up the needs of others in prayer, today and this week, we pray for those listed below.  All names on the list will be prayed for over the next four weeks, unless otherwise notified.  If you want someone to remain on the list beyond that time, please fill out another “Yellow Sheet.”  We appreciate your help in making our efforts more efficient and remind you that the Lord not only commands us to pray, but also promises to hear us.

ILLNESS/HEALING
• Doris Ashmore 2/17
• Rick Ashmore 2/17
• Nancy Balraj 2/17
• James Binko  2/17
• Ray Chester 2/24
• Keith Engelman 2/3
• Patty Flanagan 2/3
• Julie Foard 2/24
• Stacey Fortin 2/10
• Jim Gembicki 2/24
• Tom Goonan 2/17
• Sina Haeberle 2/10
• Rachelle Itter 2/10
• Adam Jaffe 2/24
• Stacy Jaycox 2/24
• Carine Klimentidis 2/24
• Erica Lee 2/10
• Bobbi Madison 2/17
• Christine McKinnie 2/24
• Jean McNair 2/24
• Alberdina Meier 2/3
• Terry Miller 2/10
• Debora Murphy 2/10
• Tim O'Mara 2/10
• Rita Paytis 2/24
• Merry Perry 2/10
• Dennis Pierce 2/17
• Cassie Ptack 2/3
• Chuck Schmidt 2/10
• Vernon Schmidt 2/10
• Toni Schwarz 2/17
• Bonnie Shope 2/17
• Harry and Ellen Simms 2/17
• Ralph Sorestad 2/3
• Myrna Steinberg 2/17
• Sheri Swackhamer 2/24
• Shannon Ward 2/3

 GRIEVING

• The family and friends of Trudy Petroski. 2/24
  The family and friends of Don Shope. 2/17
  The family and friends of Barbara Friedel. 2/10
  The family and friends of Amy Huffman Pennell’s mother. 2/10
  The family and friends of Howard. 2/10
  The family and friends of Ben Meyers. 2/3

OTHER PRAYER REQUESTS

• Dear Lord, have compassion on us. Be with us as you were with Jacob and Abraham, as we trust in your promise that you will shepherd the flock that belongs to you and cast our sins into the depths of the sea.
  We give thanks for all visitors and guests at Faith Lutheran.
  For President Obama and all leaders of the United States.
  For the staff, members, and leaders of Faith Lutheran Church.
  For the pastors and bishops of the ELCA, especially Pastor Greg Fetzer, Bishop Wolfgang Herz-Lane, and Bishop Mark Hanson.
  May God be very present with us and guide us in the repair of broken relationships.

Members of our Armed Forces:
    Chris Botterbusch,  Bill Burdette, Danny Collins, Stephen Combs, Stuart Harrison, Patrick Lindsey, Robert Payne, Elliot Plack, Zachary Pollekoff, Dana Ramsey, A. J. Shanks, Grant Singer, and Jarred Taylor.

Please continue to pray for the following during the week:

• For PANCAN, UCAN and Sarah’s Hope.
  For the Helping Up Mission and Mar-Lu-Ridge ministries.
  We pray for godly stewardship and support of our local ministries: For Families and Patients of the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, GBMC, Sheppard Pratt and St. Joseph’s Hospitals.
  For the ministries of The Rev. Gerry Rickel: The Community of St. Dysmas and The Baltimore International Seafarers’ Center.

The Care and Concern Team

If you, or someone you know in the church, is in need of assistance or support, please feel free to contact any of our members:
 
Care & Concern Team:
Susan Meier (410) 913-4187
Monica Fetzer (410) 828-8988
Derald Jendersee (410) 666-0113
Sue McBride (410) 252-6106
Lillian Pedersen  (410) 584-2697
Lou Schaffer (410) 667-4859
Judy Weber (410) 666-0778

This Week At Faith
Mon. (Feb. 25)
9:00 a.m. Meals on Wheels (Mon-Fri)
12:00 p.m. AA Meeting

Tuesday
6:15 p.m. The Green Peas

Wednesday
5:00 p.m. Right Turn of MD
6:15 p.m. Bells of Faith
7:15 p.m. Voices of Faith

Sat. (March 2)
11:00 a.m. Faith Unlimited practice

Sun. 3/3 (3rd Sunday in Lent)
9:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship
10:00 a.m. Coffee “Happy Hour”
10:10 a.m. Sunday School/Adult Discuss.
11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship

 

     
 
 

 

 

 

 

Faith Notes
First Sunday in Lent
Sunday, February 17, 2013

Announcements Our Next Healing Hands & Prayer Ministry Meeting Faith’s Healing & Prayer Ministry will host its second ‘lunch & learn’ session just after the second worship service on Sunday, Feb. 24! This will be the next installment of lessons on Prayer and Healing.  We’ll meet in the Fellowship Hall over a light lunch, as we did last time. You don’t have to have been at the first session to come to the second; ALL ARE WELCOME! Lou Schaffer will be providing a new set of handouts for further understanding and encouragement, along with a brief video. If you have questions from your last set of handouts, please bring them along.  We are very excited about the growing interest at Faith in the Healing Ministries of the church.

A Beautiful Ash Wednesday Soup Supper and Service Fun and Fellowship wishes to thank each any every person who brought a soup, salad, bread or dessert to last Wednesday’s Soup Supper. It all came together so nicely and the wonderful fellowship we had with one another was uplifting.

Hope Totes – All the articles collected are for homeless men at the Helping Up Mission! Each bag (located in the Narthex under the tri-board) contains a list of needed toiletries. Please return all filled bags to Faith’s Narthex by the end of February. Faith is hoping to collect a total of 50+42 = 92 bags! Your generous support is just awesome! Thanks also to the Thursday Night Group members for initiating this Action Team. You guys are awesome, too!
 
“Like” Us on Facebook! – Go now!  Run, do not walk!  If you are not using Facebook already, it’s easy! Just create a free Facebook account for yourself at www.facebook.com, then search for:
“Faith Lutheran Church Cockeysville MD” (or www.facebook.com\FLCMD) and our page will appear!  We have posted up-coming events and fun photos of what church members have been up to lately!  Our friendship base is growing!  We hope we can count you among our many “Faith” friends!  Please “Like” us on Faith’s facebook page today! Feel free to share a comment or post a photo. It’s a fun place to share our lives.
 
Chocolate, Wine and Cheese! – This delicious event was held on Saturday, Feb. 16, at 6:00 p.m. at the home of Mark and Shan Carroll. Fun and Fellowship wishes to thank the Carroll’s for their faithful hosting of this event that is enjoyed by so many each year!  Thank you!
 
Thursday Night Disciple Group – We will be meeting this Thursday, Feb. 21, at the home of Julia Shaeffer. We welcome you to join us! Please call the church office if you have any questions about this group. Thank you.
 

Something To Think About

So, with our truths laid bare,
we confess our unfaithfulness to God,
our lackluster love for our neighbors,
our neglect of suffering and injustice in the world.
In the same breath, we ask God to wash us,
to purge us, and to create in us clean hearts.

“Blankets of LOVE” – Please make a gift of $5 per blanket to our Annual Blanket Drive.  During this Valentine’s Month of LOVE, please share some love with those in areas devastated by floods, earthquakes, and other natural disasters. You may make your check out to Faith Lutheran Church and mark “Blankets” in the memo. At the end of the month, we will let everyone know how much has been collected to support the “Church World Service” and their blanket warehouse. There are fliers about this charitable program in the Narthex, as well as “Blanket” donation envelopes. Thank you for your love.

Fun & Fellowship 2013 Events! – This year’s list of outstanding social events is posted on Faith’s website at www.FaithChurchToday.org. Look for this year’s listing of fun and fellowship events to draw us together, sometimes within the church building and sometimes outside at a family’s home.  Either way, always a good time is had by all!  We invite you to join in the fun!

Narrative Lectionary Readings for Next Week: –

Wed., February. 24 (Second Sunday in Lent)

Reading: Psalm 122
Gospel: Luke 13: 1-9, 31-35

2013 Chancel Flower Chart – The Flower Sign Up Chart is posted in the Narthex on the bulletin board.  Please select some dates throughout the year on which you would like to dedicate a birthday, anniversary, family milestone, or in loving memory of a loved one. Each bouquet is just $20, or two for $40. You may request to pick them up after the second service. Thank you for your support of the beautification of Faith’s sanctuary to bring glory to God. There are Flower Donation Envelopes in all the pews and on the bulletin board beside the Flower Chart. We also thank you for your timely payments.

Visits from The Pastor – If you want a home-based visit, a lunch-time meeting, or coming by the church for a visit with Pastor Greg, please give us a call at the church (410) 683-3136, so that Jill can help to schedule an appointment for you. Pastor’s schedule is most available on Wednesdays and Thursdays (9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.).  Let us know what works for you!

Community News

Helping Up Mission’s Graduation Ceremony – Thanks to the generosity of Bob and Margaret Butler, there is a sign-up sheet to attend this year’s Luncheon on April 21, to celebrate the year-long, spiritual recovery of 100 men from this Baltimore shelter.  Praise be to God! Please sign up if you wish to attend.  Thank you for supporting this ministry!
 

The Prayers for the Week of February 17, 2013:

Almighty God our Father, your generous goodness comes to us new everyday.  By the works of your Spirit, lead us to acknowledge your goodness, give thanks for your benefits, and serve you in willing obedience, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.  Amen.

Please note that privacy restrictions require you to have the personal approval of anyone whose name you request to be included on the prayer list.  When you add a name you assume the responsibility for that person’s approval which is why you must include your name on the Yellow Sheet.  Because we believe that it is a privilege to lift up the needs of others in prayer, today and this week, we pray for those listed below.  All names on the list will be prayed for over the next four weeks, unless otherwise notified.  If you want someone to remain on the list beyond that time, please fill out another “Yellow Sheet.”  We appreciate your help in making our efforts more efficient and remind you that the Lord not only commands us to pray, but also promises to hear us.

ILLNESS/HEALING
• Doris Ashmore 2/17
• Rick Ashmore 2/17
• Nancy Balraj 2/17
• James Binko  2/17
• Sharon Cheston 1/27
• Neoma Corey 1/27
• Keith Engelman 2/3
• Patty Flanagan 2/3
• Stacey Fortin 2/10
• Jim Gembicki 2/3
• Tom Goonan 2/17
• Sina Haeberle 2/10
• Rachelle Itter 2/10
• Carine Klimentidis 2/3
• Erica Lee 2/10
• Bobbi Madison 2/17
• Jean McNair 2/3
• Alberdina Meier 2/3
• Terry Miller 2/10
• Debora Murphy 2/10
• Don Mutch 1/27
• Tim O'Mara 2/10
• Merry Perry 2/10
• Trudy Petroski 2/3
• Dennis Pierce 2/17
• Cassie Ptack 2/3
• Whitney Rockwell 1/27
• Jan and Jon Rossignuolo 1/27
• Chuck Schmidt 2/10
• Vernon Schmidt 2/10
• Toni Schwarz 2/17
• Bonnie Shope 2/17
• Harry and Ellen Simms 2/17
• Ralph Sorestad 2/3
• Charlotte Spinner 1/27
• Myrna Steinberg 2/17
• Nancy Stickles 2/10
• Sheri Swackhamer 1/27
• Shannon Ward 2/3
• Ingred Weber 1/27
• Katelyn Weber 1/27
• Denise Wilson 1/27
• Sybil Younkin 1/27

 GRIEVING
• The family and friends of Don Shope.  2/17
• The family and friends of Barbara Friedel. 2/10
• The family and friends of Amy Huffman Pennell’s mother. 2/10
• The family and friends of Howard.  2/10
• The family and friends of Ben Meyers. 2/3
• The family and friends of Joseph Reek. 1/27
• The family and friends of Mike Jackson. 1/20

OTHER PRAYER REQUESTS

• Loving God, as we prepare to celebrate the death and resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ, help us to remember those who also waited patiently for you. Like Moses on Mt. Sinai and Jesus in
  the wilderness, help us to have faith in your promises and to prepare the way for you.
  We give thanks for all visitors and guests at Faith Lutheran.
  For President Obama and all leaders of the United States.
  For the staff, members, and leaders of Faith Lutheran Church.
  For the pastors and bishops of the ELCA, especially Pastor Greg Fetzer, Bishop Wolfgang Herz-Lane, and Bishop Mark Hanson.
  We ask for safe travels for Gene and Sharon Swackhamer as they return from their travels.
  May God be very present with us and guide us in the repair of broken relationships.

Members of our Armed Forces:

    Chris Botterbusch,  Bill Burdette, Danny Collins, Stephen Combs, Stuart Harrison, Patrick Lindsey, Robert Payne, Elliot Plack, Zachary Pollekoff, Dana Ramsey, A. J. Shanks, Grant Singer, and Jarred Taylor.

Please continue to pray for the following during the week:

• For PANCAN, UCAN and Sarah’s Hope.
  For the Helping Up Mission and Mar-Lu-Ridge ministries.
  We pray for godly stewardship and support of our local ministries: For Families and Patients of the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, GBMC, Sheppard Pratt and St. Joseph’s Hospitals.
  For the ministries of The Rev. Gerry Rickel: The Community of St. Dysmas and The Baltimore International Seafarers’ Center.

The Care and Concern Team

If you, or someone you know in the church, is in need of assistance or support, please feel free to contact any of our members:
Care & Concern Team:
Susan Meier (410) 913-4187
Monica Fetzer (410) 828-8988
Derald Jendersee (410) 666-0113
Sue McBride (410) 252-6106
Lillian Pedersen (410) 584-2697
Lou Schaffer (410) 667-4859
Judy Weber (410) 666-0778

This Week At Faith

Mon. (Feb. 18undefinedPresident’s Day)
9:00 a.m. Meals on Wheels (Mon-Fri)
12:00 p.m. AA Meeting

Tuesday
6:15 p.m. The Green Peas

Wednesday
5:00 p.m. Right Turn of MD
6:15 p.m. Bells of Faith
7:15 p.m. Voices of Faith

Sat. (Feb. 23)
11:00 a.m. Faith Unlimited practice

Sun. 2/24 (2nd Sunday in Lent)
9:00 a.m.   Contemporary Worship
10:00 a.m. Coffee “Happy Hour”
10:10 a.m. Sunday School/Adult Discuss.
11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship

 

     
 
 

 

 

 

 

Faith Notes
Transfiguration of Our Lord
Sunday, February 10, 2013

Announcements

Ash Wednesday Soup Supper and Service – Yes, it’s that time again, to come together over a meal and then worship together to start the season of Lent. Our Soup Supper will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by our worship service at 7:00 p.m. Please sign up in the Narthex to let us know what you can bring: soup, bread, a dessert? Or just bring “yourself” is fine, too! We are looking forward to a reflective and meaningful time together. All are welcome to join in the meal and service! Invite a friend.

Our Next Healing Hands & Prayer Ministry Meeting  Faith’s Healing & Prayer Ministry will host its second ‘lunch & learn’ session just after the second worship service on Sunday, Feb. 24! This will be the next installment of lessons on Prayer and Healing.  We’ll meet in the Fellowship Hall over a light lunch, as we did last time. You don’t have to have been at the first session to come to the second; ALL ARE WELCOME! Lou Schaffer will be providing a new set of handouts for further understanding and encouragement, along with a brief video. If you have questions from your last set of handouts, please bring them along.  We are very excited about the growing interest at Faith in the Healing Ministries of the church.

Hope Totes – The first 50 bags went out the door like hotcakes! Thus, 42 more bags have been placed under the tri-board in the Narthex for you to take home today! All the articles collected are for homeless men at the Helping Up Mission! Each bag contains a list of needed toiletries. Please return all filled bags to Faith’s Narthex by the end of February. Faith is now hoping to collect a total of 50 +42 = 92 bags! Your generous support is just awesome! Thanks also to the Thursday Night Group members for initiating this Action Team. You guys are awesome, too!

“Like” Us on Facebook! – Go now!  Run, do not walk!  If you are not using Facebook already, it’s easy! Just create a free Facebook account for yourself at www.facebook.com, then search for:
“Faith Lutheran Church Cockeysville MD” (or www.facebook.com\FLCMD) and our page will appear!  We have posted up-coming events and fun photos of what church members have been up to lately!  Our friendship base is growing and growing!  We hope we can count you among our many “Faith” friends!  Please “Like” us on our facebook page today! Feel free to share a comment or post a photo. It’s a fun place to share our lives.

Something To Think About

A Word from Marin Luther
The words “given for you” and
“shed for you for the forgiveness of sin” show us that forgiveness of sin, life, and salvation are given to us in the sacrament through these words, because where there is forgiveness of sin, there is also life and salvation.
(ELW, p. 1166)

 

“Blankets of LOVE” – Starting TODAY! Please make a gift of $5 a blanket to our Annual Blanket Drive.  During this Valentine’s Month of LOVE, please share some love with those in areas devastated by floods, earthquakes, and other natural disasters. You may make your check out to Faith Lutheran Church and mark “Blankets” in the memo. At the end of the month, we will let everyone know how much has been collected to support the “Church World Service” and their blanket warehouse. There are fliers to learn more about this charitable program in the Narthex, as well as “Blanket” donation envelopes.  Please help yourselves today!

Fun & Fellowship 2013 Events! – This year’s list of outstanding social events is posted on Faith’s website at www.FaithChurchToday.org. Look for this year’s listing of fun and fellowship events to draw us together, sometimes within the church building and sometimes outside at a family’s home.  Either way, always a good time is had by all!  We invite you to join us!

Chocolate, Wine and Cheese! – This delicious event will be held on Saturday, Feb. 16, at 6:00 p.m. at the home of Shan and Mark Carroll. Join us in a little wine-tasting by bringing one of your favorites to share (please have label covered). Or share a cheese-themed appetizer or a chocolate-themed dessert. It’s loads of fun! Invite a friend along, too! Please add your name to the sign-up sheet in the Narthex. The more the merrier!
 
Narrative Lectionary Readings for Next Week: –

Wed., February. 13 (Ash Wednesday)

Reading: Psalm 5: 7-8
Gospel: Luke 9: 51-62

2013 Chancel Flower Chart – The Flower Sign Up Chart is posted in the Narthex on the bulletin board.  Please select some dates throughout the year on which you would like to dedicate a birthday, anniversary, family milestone, or in loving memory of a loved one. Each bouquet is just $20, or two for $40. You may request to pick them up after the second service. Thank you for your support of the beautification of Faith’s sanctuary to bring glory to God. There are Flower Donation Envelopes in all the pews and on the bulletin board. Thank you for your timely payments.
 
Visits from The Pastor – If you want a home-based visit, a lunch-time meeting, or coming by the church for a visit with Pastor Greg, please give us a call at the church (410) 683-3136, so that Jill can help to schedule an appointment for you. Pastor’s schedule is most available on Wednesdays and Thursdays (9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.).  Let us know what works for you!

Community News

“Fiddler on the Roof” – at Toby’s Dinner Theatre of Columbia. Running now, Feb. 2-April 28. Reserve your seats by calling (410) 730-8311. “Rich in historical and ethnic detail, “Fiddler” has touched audiences around the world with its humor, warmth and honesty.” See also www.TobysDinnerTheatre.com for more details.
 

The Prayers for the Week of February 10, 2013:

Holy God, help me listen to your voice and obey you always, through Chirst.  Amen.
 

Please note that privacy restrictions require you to have the personal approval of anyone whose name you request to be included on the prayer list.  When you add a name you assume the responsibility for that person’s approval which is why you must include your name on the Yellow Sheet.  Because we believe that it is a privilege to lift up the needs of others in prayer, today and this week, we pray for those listed below.  All names on the list will be prayed for over the next four weeks, unless otherwise notified.  If you want someone to remain on the list beyond that time, please fill out another “Yellow Sheet.”  We appreciate your help in making our efforts more efficient and remind you that the Lord not only commands us to pray, but also promises to hear us.

ILLNESS/HEALING
• Doris Ashmore 1/20
• Rick Ashmore 1/20
• Nancy Balraj 1/20
• James Binko  1/20
• Sharon Cheston 1/27
• Neoma Corey 1/27
• Keith Engelman 2/3
• Patty Flanagan 2/3
• Stacey Fortin 2/10
• Jim Gembicki 2/3
• Tom Goonan 1/20
• Sina Haeberle 2/10
• Rachelle Itter 2/10
• Carine Klimentidis 2/3
• Erica Lee 2/10
• Bobbi Madison 1/20
• Jean McNair 2/3
• Alberdina Meier 2/3
• Terry Miller 2/10
• Debora Murphy 2/10
• Don Mutch 1/27
• Tim O'Mara 2/10
• Merry Perry 2/10
• Trudy Petroski 2/3
• Cassie Ptack 2/3
• Stephen Reed 1/20
• Whitney Rockwell 1/27
• Jan and Jon Rossignuolo 1/27
• Chuck Schmidt 2/10
• Vernon Schmidt 2/10
• Toni Schwarz 1/20
• Don Shote 2/3
• Harry and Ellen Simms 1/20
• Ralph Sorestad 2/3
• Charlotte Spinner 1/27
• Myrna Steinberg 1/13
• Nancy Stickles 2/10
• Sheri Swackhamer 1/27
• Shannon Ward 2/3
• Ingred Weber 1/27
• Katelyn Weber 1/27
• Denise Wilson 1/27
• Sybil Younkin 1/27

 GRIEVING

• The family and friends of Barbara Friedel. 2/10
  The family and friends of Amy Huffman Pennell’s mother. 2/10
  The family and friends of Howard. 2/10
  The family and friends of Ben Meyers. 2/3
  The family and friends of Joseph Reek. 1/27
  The family and friends of Mike Jackson. 1/20

OTHER PRAYER REQUESTS

• Gracious God, help us remember your Son Jesus who stood with Elijah and Moses on the mountain, that you may call us your sons and daughters, and help us to live each day with mercy and love the way that you have shown mercy and love to us.
  We, also, give thanks for all visitors and guests at Faith Lutheran today and for those who are here during the week.
  For President Obama and all leaders of the United States.
  For the staff, members, and leaders of Faith Lutheran Church.
  For the pastors and bishops of the ELCA, especially Pastor Greg Fetzer, Bishop Wolfgang Herz-Lane, and Bishop Mark Hanson.
  We continue to ask for safe travels for Gene and Sharon Swackhamer during their travel home from Florida
  May God be with us and guide us in the repair of broken relationships.
  Members of our Armed Forces:
  Chris Botterbusch, Bill Burdette, Danny Collins, Stephen Combs, Stuart Harrison, Patrick Lindsey, Robert Payne, Elliot Plack, Zachary Pollekoff, Dana Ramsey, A. J. Shanks, Grant Singer, and Jarred Taylor.

Please continue to pray for the following during the week:

• For PANCAN, UCAN and Sarah’s Hope.
  For the Helping Up Mission and Mar-Lu-Ridge ministries.
  We pray for godly stewardship and support of our local ministries: For Families and Patients of the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, GBMC, Sheppard Pratt and St. Joseph’s Hospitals.
  For the ministries of The Rev. Gerry Rickel: The Community of St. Dysmas and The Baltimore International Seafarers’ Center.

The Care and Concern Team

If you, or someone you know in the church, is in need of assistance or support, please feel free to contact any of our members:
Care & Concern Team:
Susan Meier (410) 913-4187
Monica Fetzer (410) 828-8988
Derald Jendersee (410) 666-0113
Sue McBride (410) 252-6106
Lillian Pedersen  (410) 584-2697
Lou Schaffer (410) 667-4859
Judy Weber (410) 666-0778

This Week At Faith

Mon. (Feb. 11)
9:00 a.m. Meals on Wheels (Mon-Fri)
12:00 p.m. AA Meeting

Tuesday
6:15 p.m. The Green Peas

Wednesday
5:30 p.m. Soup Supper
7:00 p.m. Ash Wednesday Service

Thursday Valentine’s Day!

Sat. (Feb. 16)
11:00 a.m. Faith Unlimited practice

Sun. 2/17 (First Sunday in Lent)
9:00 a.m.   Contemporary Worship
10:00 a.m. Coffee “Happy Hour”
10:10 a.m. Sunday School/Adult Discuss.
11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship

 

     
 
 

 

 

 

 

Faith Notes
Third Sunday after Epiphany
Sunday, January 27, 2013

Announcements

Faith Welcomes The Rev. Marie Bunt – “Welcome, Pastor Marie!” Thank you for being our Supply Pastor today while Pastor Greg is away in Ocean City with our High School Youth and several Adult Advisors (a.k.a. parents), for this year’s “Road Trip” Conference.  We are happy to have you with us to lead our worship today!

Ladies’ Bible Study – will be meeting this Monday, Jan. 28, at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Gloria Mohr. Please give her a call if you plan to attend. All women are welcome to join in this group.  We use the Bible study located inside Gather magazine, and we have extra copies of the magazine available in the Narthex. Please help yourself to a copy and come join us!

Scout Sunday Set for Feb. 3 – Plan now to attend this year’s Scout Sunday, always a popular day when Faith’s Scouts and their family members serve in every role during both services.  The 11:00 a.m. service will also have a special dedication to those who will be receiving their “God and Church” award. Please plan to attend and show our Scouts how much they mean to us!
 

Ash Wednesday Soup Supper and Service – Yes, it’s that time again, to come together over a meal and then worship together to start the season of Lent. Supper will begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by our worship service. Please sign up in the Narthex to let us know what you can bring: soup, bread, a dessert? We are looking forward to a reflective and meaningful time together.

Our Next Healing Hands & Prayer Ministry Meeting  For anyone interested in learning more about Faith’s Healing & Prayer Ministry, please plan to join us after the second worship service on Sunday, Feb. 24! This will be our next installment of our lessons on Prayer and Healing.  We’ll meet in the Fellowship Hall over a light lunch, as we did last time.  Lou Schaffer will be providing a new set of handouts for further understanding and encouragement.  If you have questions from your last set of handouts, please bring them along.  We are very excited about the growing interest at Faith in the Healing Ministries of the church.
 

Visits from The Pastor – If you want a home-based visit, a lunch-time meeting, or coming by the church for a visit with Pastor Greg, please give us a call at the church (410) 683-3136, so that Jill can help to schedule an appointment for you. Pastor’s schedule is most available on Wednesdays and Thursdays (9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.).  Let us know what works for you!

Hope Totes – for homeless men at Helping Up Mission! Each bag contains a list of needed toiletries. Faith is hoping to collect a total of 50 bags, and appreciate your generous support!

“Like” Us on Facebook! – If you haven’t seen it, yet, go now!  Run, do not walk!  If you are not using Facebook already, it’s easy! Just create a free Facebook account for yourself at www.facebook.com, then type in “Faith Lutheran Church, Cockeysville, MD” and our page will appear!  We have posted up-coming events and fun photos of what church members have been up to lately!  Our friendship base is growing and growing!  We hope we can count you among our many “Faith”-ful friends!  Please “Like” us on our facebook page today!

Something To Think About

God’s purpose.  God’s plan.
The great dance, the ancient harmonies, weaving and interweaving to make the pattern perfect.
Often it is difficult to see that there is any pattern.
We are too small to see the richness of the whole.
--Madeleine L. Eagle

Fun & Fellowship 2013 Events! – will be posted on Faith’s website at www.FaithChurchToday.org.  Look for this year’s listing of fun, social events to draw us together: sometimes within the church walls and sometimes outside the building at a family’s home.  Either way, always a good time!

Chocolate, Wine and Cheese! – will be held on Saturday, Feb. 16, at 6:00 p.m. at the home of Shan and Mark Carroll. Join us in a little wine-tasting by bringing one of your favorites to share (please have label covered). Or share a cheese-themed appetizer or a chocolate-themed dessert. It’s loads of fun! Invite a friend along, too! Please add your name to the sign-up sheet in the Narthex.

Narrative Lectionary Readings for Next Week: –

February. 3 (Scout Sunday!)

Reading: Psalm 119: 105-107
Gospel: Luke 7: 36-50

2013 Chancel Flower Chart – The Flower Sign Up Chart is posted in the Narthex!  Please select some dates throughout the year on which you would like to dedicate a birthday, anniversary, family milestone, or in loving memory of a loved one. Each bouquet is just $20, or two for $40. You may request to pick them up after the second service. Thank you for your support of the beautification of Faith’s sanctuary to bring glory to God. There are Flower Donation Envelopes in the pews.

Community News

On Behalf of the Lutherville Fire Department – Bob Schott wishes to extend his thanks to all who dined at Padonia Station with a certificate during the month of December.  The restaurant provided a percentage of each meal to the Fire Company who received just over $100.

Ashland Church Blood Drive –“Circulate the Love” on Tuesday, Feb. 5, from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Please schedule your life-saving donation by calling (410) 663-6841, to speak to Mr. Pribble. Ashland is located at 55 Ashland Road, Cockeysville. Your gift is greatly needed and appreciated!

Go Ravens! Go Ravens! Go Ravens! Go Ravens! Go Ray! Go Ravens! Go Ravens! Go Ravens! Go Ravens!
We are in The Super Bowl!
(Watch it Sun., Feb. 3, 6:30 p.m. on CBS/Ch. 13)
 

The Prayers for the Week of January 27, 2013:

Holy God, work in us, so that we may confess with sorrow and receive healing with joy, through Christ.  Amen.

 

Please note that privacy restrictions require you to have the personal approval of anyone whose name you request to be included on the prayer list.  When you add a name you assume the responsibility for that person’s approval which is why you must include your name on the Yellow Sheet.  Because we believe that it is a privilege to lift up the needs of others in prayer, today and this week, we pray for those listed below.  All names on the list will be prayed for over the next four weeks, unless otherwise notified.  If you want someone to remain on the list beyond that time, please fill out another “Yellow Sheet.”  We appreciate your help in making our efforts more efficient and remind you that the Lord not only commands us to pray, but also promises to hear us.

ILLNESS/HEALING
• Ashleigh’s grandmother 1/6
• Doris Ashmore 1/20
• Rick Ashmore 1/20
• Nancy Balraj 1/20
• James Binko  1/20
• Joachim Blaschke 1/13
• Sharon Cheston 1/27
• Beth Conner 1/13
• Neoma Corey 1/27
• Keith Engelman 1/6
• Patty Flanagan 1/20
• Julie Foard 1/13
• Tom Goonan 1/20
• Sina Haeberle 1/13
• Bill Kable 1/6
• Robin Kirkley 1/6
• Bobbi Madison 1/20
• Christine McKinnie 1/13
• Terry Miller 1/13
• Don Mutch 1/27
• Merry Perry 1/13
• Stephen Reed 1/20
• Whitney Rockwell 1/27
• Jan and Jon Rossignuolo 1/27
• Vernon Schmidt 1/27
• Toni Schwarz 1/20
• Ross Sellers 1/6
• Harry and Ellen Simms 1/20
• Ralph Sorestad 1/6
• Charlotte Spinner 1/27
• Myrna Steinberg 1/13
• Sheri Swackhamer 1/27
• Ingred Weber 1/27
• Katelyn Weber 1/27
• Denise Wilson 1/27
• Sybil Younkin 1/27

This Week At Faith
Mon. (Jan. 28)
9:00 a.m.   Meals on Wheels (Mon-Fri)
12:00 p.m. AA Meeting
7:30 p.m.  Ladies’ Bible Study: Gloria’s
Tuesday
6:15 p.m.  The Green Peas
Wednesday
12:30 p.m. Healing Prayer Service at Epiphany Episcopal Church, Potspring
5:00 p.m.   Right Turn of Maryland
6:15 p.m.   Bells of Faith
7:15 p.m.   Voices of Faith
Sat. (Feb. 2)
7:30 a.m.  Men of Faith Breakfast
11:00 a.m. Faith Unlimited practice
Sun. 2/3 (4th after Epiphany/Scout Sun.!)
9:00 a.m.   Contemporary Worship
10:00 a.m. Coffee “Happy Hour”
10:10 a.m. Sunday School
10:15 a.m. Adult Discussion Group
11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship

 

 GRIEVING

• The family and friends of Joseph Reek. 1/27
  The family and friends of Susan McConnell. 1/12
  The family and friends of Mike Jackson. 1/20
  The family and friends of Ita Askonas. 1/13
  The family and friends of Lynn Cline Carr. 1/13
  The family and friends of Ethel Kable. 1/6
  The family and friends of Brenda Rainwater-Bryant. 1/6

OTHER PRAYER REQUESTS

• Merciful Lord, grant that we may live in peace with our neighbors in our communities, in our country and around the world. Help us to live with love for those in pain and in need,
  and to live out compassion for everyone we meet.
  We, also, give thanks for all visitors and guests at Faith Lutheran today and for those who are here during the week.
  For President Obama and all leaders of the United States.
  For the staff, members, and leaders of Faith Lutheran Church.
  For the pastors and bishops of the ELCA, especially Pastor Greg Fetzer, Bishop Wolfgang Herz-Lane, and Bishop Mark Hanson.
  We continue to ask for safe travels for Gene and Sharon Swackhamer during their travels to and from Florida over the next several weeks. 1/27
  We pray for the Youth attending Road Trip (this coming weekend) and for our college students heading back to school. 1/20

Members of our Armed Forces:
    Chris Botterbusch,  Bill Burdette, Danny Collins, Stephen Combs, Stuart Harrison, Patrick Lindsey, Robert Payne, Elliot Plack, Zachary Pollekoff, Dana Ramsey, A. J. Shanks, Grant Singer,
     and Jarred Taylor.

Please continue to pray for the following during the week:

• For PANCAN, UCAN and Sarah’s Hope.
  For the Helping Up Mission and Mar-Lu-Ridge ministries.
  We pray for godly stewardship and support of our local ministries: For Families and Patients of the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, GBMC, Sheppard Pratt and St. Joseph’s Hospitals.
  For the ministries of The Rev. Gerry Rickel: The Community of St. Dysmas and The Baltimore International Seafarers’ Center.

The Care and Concern Team

If you, or someone you know in the church, is in need of assistance or support, please feel free to contact any of our members:

Care & Concern Team:
Susan Meier (410) 913-4187
Monica Fetzer (410) 828-8988
Derald Jendersee (410) 666-0113
Lillian Pedersen  (410) 584-2697
Lou Schaffer (410) 667-4859
Barbara von Briesen  (410) 308-1236
Judy Weber (410) 666-0778

 

 

     
 
 

 

 

 

 

Faith Notes
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Sunday, January 20, 2013

Announcements

2013 Chancel Flower Chart – The Flower Sign Up Chart is posted in the Narthex!  Please select some dates throughout the year on which you would like to dedicate a loved one’s birthday, anniversary, family milestone, or in loving memory of a loved one. Each bouquet is just $20, or two for $40. You may request to pick them up after the second service. Thank you for your support of the beautification of Faith’s sanctuary to bring glory to God. There are Flower Donation Envelopes in the pews.

Scout Sunday Set for Feb. 3 – Plan now to attend this year’s Scout Sunday, always a popular day when Faith’s Scouts and their family members serve in every role during both services.  The 11:00 a.m. service will have a special dedication to those who will be receiving their “God and Church” award. Please plan to attend and show our Scouts how much they mean to us!
 

Our Next Healing Hands & Prayer Ministry Meeting   For anyone interested in learning more about Faith’s Healing & Prayer Ministry, please plan to join us after the second worship service on Sunday, Feb. 24! This will be our next installment of our lessons on Prayer and Healing.  We’ll meet in the Fellowship Hall over a light lunch, as we did last time.  Lou Schaffer will be providing a new set of handouts for further understanding and encouragement.  If you have questions from your last set of handouts, please bring them along.  We are very excited about the growing interest at Faith in the Healing Ministries of the church.
 

Visits from The Pastor – If you are interested in a home-based visit, a lunch-time meeting, or coming by the church for a visit with Pastor Greg, please give us a call at the church office (410) 683-3136, so that Jill can help to schedule an appointment for you. Pastor Greg’s schedule is most available for appointments on Wednesdays and Thursdays (9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.), but other days have availability, too.  Let us know what works for you!
 

Speaking of Flowers…. – Faith would like to gently remind all those who ordered Poinsettias this past Christmas season, the bill has come due, but not everyone has submitted their payment for their dedicated poinsettias ($6 each). Please submit your payment as soon as possible, thank you.  And, the same reminder goes for anyone who may have dedicated Chancel Flowers in 2012, but may have forgotten to pay for them.  Our Flower Budget is in a deficit due to lack of reimbursements.  Thanks for your timely help with this request!

“Like” Us on Facebook! – If you haven’t seen it, yet, go now!  Don’t delay!  If you are not using Facebook already, it’s easy! Just create a free Facebook account for yourself, then type in “Faith Lutheran Church, Cockeysville, MD” and our page will appear!  We have posted up-coming events and fun photos of what church members have been up to lately!  Our friendship base is growing and growing!  We hope we can count you among our many “Faith”-ful friends!  Please “Like” us today!

Something To Think About

The principle reason we gather each Sunday in churches
is to be a community of praise. 
We come first to give, not receive.
We come to worship, before we come to want.
When we join our voices together in praises sung from the heart, the harmony is that of heaven,
and we can be transformed.

Fun & Fellowship Meeting – will be Monday, Jan. 21, at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Reenie and Jerry Waller. Anyone is welcome to come and help us plan for more fun events this year!

Chocolate, Wine and Cheese! – will be held on Saturday, Feb. 16, at 6:00 p.m. at the home of Shan and Mark Carroll. Join us in a little wine-tasting by bringing one of your favorites to share.  Or share a cheese-themed appetizer or a chocolate-themed dessert.  It’s loads of fun! Invite a friend along, too! Please see the sign-up sheet in the Narthex in the week ahead.

Ladies’ Bible Study – will be meeting next Monday, Jan. 28, at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Gloria Mohr. Please give her a call if you plan to attend. All women are welcome to join in this group.  We use the Bible study from Gather magazine, and have extra copies available in the Narthex.

Narrative Lectionary Readings for Next Week: –

January. 27
Reading: Psalm 92
Gospel: Luke 6:1-16

Community News

On Behalf of the Lutherville Fire Department – Bob Schott wishes to extend his thanks to all who dined at Padonia Station with a certificate during the month of December.  The restaurant provided a percentage of each meal to the Fire Company who received just over $100.

“Cold Winter Night?”-- Hot Jazz Music! To be held this Wed., Jan 23, at 7:30 p.m. at Holy Comforter Lutheran Church, 5513 York RD, Baltimore, 21212.  A wine and cheese reception follows the service.

Luther College Nordic Choir (founded in 1946) -- One of the top college choirs in the nation, will perform at Church of the Reformation, 212 E. Capitol ST, NE, Washington, DC, on Wed., Jan. 23, at 7:30 p.m.. Tickets- $30 (only $20 for folks under 30, and for pastors and your guests). You may purchase tickets at the door or at: www.reformationdg.org/Tickets. Reservations at (202) 543-4200. Proceeds from this concert will benefit the Global Missions of Church of the Reformation.

Go Ravens! Go Ravens! Go Ravens! Go Ravens! Go Ray!
 

The Prayers for the Week of January 20, 2013:

God of blessing, may your grace help us to bless those around us with your light and love.
In Jesus’ Name.  Amen.

 

Please note that privacy restrictions require you to have the personal approval of anyone whose name you request to be included on the prayer list.  When you add a name you assume the responsibility for that person’s approval which is why you must include your name on the Yellow Sheet.  Because we believe that it is a privilege to lift up the needs of others in prayer, today and this week, we pray for those listed below.  All names on the list will be prayed for over the next four weeks, unless otherwise notified.  If you want someone to remain on the list beyond that time, please fill out another “Yellow Sheet.”  We appreciate your help in making our efforts more efficient and remind you that the Lord not only commands us to pray, but also promises to hear us.

ILLNESS/HEALING

• Ashleigh’s grandmother 1/6
  Doris Ashmore 1/20
  Rick Ashmore 1/20
  Gloria Baldauf 1230
  Nancy Balraj 1/20
  James Binko 1/20
  Joachim Blaschke 1/13
  Sharon Cheston 12/23
  Beth Conner 1/13
  Kristen Doorn 12/30
  Keith Engelman 1/6
  Jake Epp 12/30
  Patty Flanagan 1/20
  Julie Foard 1/13
  Jim Gembicki 12/30
  Tom Goonan 1/20
  Sina Haeberle 1/13
  Bill Kable 1/6
  Robin Kirkley 1/6
  Bobbi Madison 1/20
  Christine McKinnie 1/13
  Terry Miller 1/13
  David Peiper 12/30
  Merry Perry 1/13
  Stephen Reed 1/20
  Joseph Reek 1/6
  Toni Schwarz 1/20
  Ross Sellers 1/6
  Harry and Ellen Simms 1/20
  Ralph Sorestad 1/6
  Myrna Steinberg 1/13
  Sheri Swackhamer 12/30

 GRIEVING

• The family and friends of Susan McConnell. 1/12
  The family and friends of Vernon Schmidt. 1/20
  The family and friends of Mike Jackson. 1/20
  The family and friends of Ita Askonas. 1/13
  The family and friends of Lynn Cline Carr. 1/13
  The family and friends of Ethel Kable. 1/6
  The family and friends of Brenda Rainwater-Bryant. 1/6

OTHER PRAYER REQUESTS

• We give thanks as the ELCA celebrates its 25th Anniversary in 2013, with the theme “Always Being Made New!” We pray that through “God’s work. Our hands” the church will continue to help where it is needed in the world.
  We, also, give thanks for all visitors and guests at Faith Lutheran today and for those who are here during the week.
  For President Obama and all leaders of the United States.
  For the staff, members, and leaders of Faith Lutheran Church.
  For the pastors and bishops of the ELCA, especially Pastor Greg Fetzer, Bishop Wolfgang Herz-Lane, and Bishop Mark Hanson.
  We ask for safe travels for Gene and Sharon Swackhamer during their travels to and from Florida over the next several weeks. 1/20
  We pray for the Youth attending Road Trip (this coming weekend) and for our college students heading back to school. 1/20

Members of our Armed Forces:
    Chris Botterbusch,  Bill Burdette, Danny Collins, Stephen Combs, Stuart Harrison, Patrick Lindsey, Robert Payne, Elliot Plack, Zachary Pollekoff, Dana Ramsey, A. J. Shanks, Grant Singer,
     and Jarred Taylor.

Please continue to pray for the following during the week:

• For PANCAN, UCAN and Sarah’s Hope.
  For the Helping Up Mission and Mar-Lu-Ridge ministries.
  We pray for godly stewardship and support of our local ministries: For Families and Patients of the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, GBMC, Sheppard Pratt and St. Joseph’s Hospitals.
  For the ministries of The Rev. Gerry Rickel: The Community of St. Dysmas and The Baltimore International Seafarers’ Center.

The Care and Concern Team

If you, or someone you know in the church, is in need of assistance or support, please feel free to contact any of our members:

Care & Concern Team:
Susan Meier (410) 913-4187
Monica Fetzer (410) 828-8988
Derald Jendersee (410) 666-0113
Lillian Pedersen  (410) 584-2697
Lou Schaffer (410) 667-4859
Barbara von Briesen  (410) 308-1236
Judy Weber (410) 666-0778

This Week At Faith

Mon. (Jan. 21)
9:00 a.m. Meals on Wheels (Mon-Fri)
12:00 p.m. AA Meeting
6:30 p.m. Fun & Fellowship Meeting
Tuesday
6:15 p.m. The Green Peas
Wednesday
12:30 p.m. Healing Prayer Service at Epiphany Episcopal Church, Potspring
5:00 p.m. Right Turn of Maryland
6:15 p.m. Bells of Faith
7:15 p.m. Voices of Faith
Sat. (Jan. 26)
11:00 a.m. Faith Unlimited practice
Sun. 1/27 (3rd Sunday after Epiphany)
9:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship
10:00 a.m. Coffee “Happy Hour”
10:10 a.m. Sunday School (The Disciples)
10:15 a.m. Adult Discussion Group
11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship

 

     
 
 

 

 

 

 

Faith Notes
First Sunday After the Epiphany
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Announcements

Healing Hands & Prayer Ministry Meeting Today! –:  For anyone who may be interested in learning more about Faith’s Healing & Prayer Ministry, please plan to join us after the second worship service today, in the Fellowship Hall.  A light lunch will be provided of make-your-own sandwiches, side salads, and dessert! We will watch a short video entitled: “The Heart of Healing Prayer.” Then, we will discuss the growing interest in the healing ministries within the DE-MD Synod, and especially here at Faith Lutheran! Lou Schaffer will be providing an excellent set of handouts for further understanding and encouragement.  Please join us!

Visits from The Pastor – If you are interested in a home-based visit, a lunch-time meeting, or coming by the church for a visit with Pastor Greg, please give us a call at the church office (410) 683-3136, so that Jill can help to schedule an appointment for you. Pastor Greg’s schedule is most available for appointments on Wednesdays and Thursdays (9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.), but other days have availability, too.  Let us know what works for you!
 

2013 Chancel Flower Chart – The Flower Sign Up Chart is posted in the Narthex!  Please select some dates throughout the year on which you would like to dedicate a loved one’s birthday, anniversary, family milestone, or in loving memory of a loved one who has passed on.  Each bouquet is just $20, and you may request to pick it/them up after the second service.  You are welcomed to request both bouquets for a particular Sunday, or just one.  Thank you for your support of the beautification of Faith’s sanctuary to bring glory to God.

Speaking of Flowers…. – Faith would like to gently remind all those who ordered Poinsettias this past Christmas season, the bill has come due, but not everyone has submitted their payment for their dedicated poinsettias.  Please submit your payment as soon as possible.  And, the same reminder goes for anyone who may have dedicated Chancel Flowers in 2012, but may have forgotten to pay for them.  Our Flower Budget is in a deficit due to lack of reimbursements.  Thanks for your timely help with this request!

“Like” Us on Facebook! – If you haven’t seen it, yet, go now!  Don’t delay!  Create a free Facebook account for yourself, then check out “Faith Lutheran Church, Cockeysville, MD” page on facebook!  We have posted up-coming events and fun photos of what church members have been up to lately!  Our friendship base is growing and growing!  We hope we can count you among our Faith friends, too!  Please “Like” us today!
 

Something To Think About

God’s angel sets up a circle of protection
around us while we pray.
Psalm 34: 7

“Game Night” at Faith – was held on Saturday, Jan. 12, at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.  This year’s game choice was focused on word games.  People brought out their Scrabble games and other word-oriented games and had a great time together!  Next we’ll be celebrating Valentine’s together…stay tuned!

A Few 2013 Offering Envelopes Still Available – If you have not yet located your own set of 2013 Offering Envelopes, please look for them in a box on a table in the Fellowship Hall.  If you do not see an individual box for you or your household, please ask Sharon Swackhamer for your very own set. Thank you for your faithful giving to Faith Lutheran Church this past year, and in the year ahead!
 

Giving Committee Get Together – The Giving Committee needs your help!  Please let Valorie LaCour know that you are interested to help out. The Giving Committee will meet between services next Sunday, January 20, at 10:15 a.m. in the Gathering Room.

Scout Sunday Set for Feb. 3 – Plan now to attend this year’s Scout Sunday, always a popular day when Faith’s Scouts and their family members serve in every role during both services.  The 11:00 a.m. service will have a special dedication to those who will be receiving their “God and Church” award. Please plan to attend and show our Scouts how much they mean to us!
 

Narrative Lectionary Readings for Next Week: --

Jan. 20:  Psalm 90: 14-17; Gospel: Luke 5:1-11.
Read ahead and show Pastor Greg you really do know what he’s talking about!

Community News

“Cold Winter Night?”--…Hot Jazz Music! Held in two weeks: Wed., Jan 23, at 7:30 p.m. at Holy Comforter Lutheran Church, 5513 York RD, Baltimore, 21212.  A wine and cheese reception follows the service.

Toby’s Dinner Theatre of Baltimore – Presents “The Sound of Music” from Nov. 24, 2012 to January 27, 2013!  Reserve your seats today: (410) 649-1660. For groups of 20 or more, discounted ticket offer available.
 

The Prayers for the Week of January 13, 2013:

Lord of light, help me see you in the faces of the people I encounter today, through Christ.  Amen.
 

Please note that privacy restrictions require you to have the personal approval of anyone whose name you request to be included on the prayer list.  When you add a name you assume the responsibility for that person’s approval which is why you must include your name on the Yellow Sheet.  Because we believe that it is a privilege to lift up the needs of others in prayer, today and this week, we pray for those listed below.  All names on the list will be prayed for over the next four weeks, unless otherwise notified.  If you want someone to remain on the list beyond that time, please fill out another “Yellow Sheet.”  We appreciate your help in making our efforts more efficient and remind you that the Lord not only commands us to pray, but also promises to hear us.

ILLNESS/HEALING

• Ashleigh’s grandmother 1/6
  Arnold Abel 12/16
  Barb Ashmore 12/16
  Doris Ashmore 12/23
  Rick Ashmore 12/23
  Gloria Baldauf 1230
  Nancy Balraj 12/23
  James Binko 12/23
  Joachim Blaschke 1/13
  Sky Campbell 12/23
  Beth Conner 1/13
  Kristen Doorn 12/30
  Keith Engelman 1/6
  Jake Epp 12/30
  Julie Foard 1/13
  Jim Gembicki 12/30
  Sina Haeberle 1/13
  Herb Jankowski 12/23
  Bill Kable 1/6
  Robin Kirkley 1/6
  Don Koop 12/23
  Margaret Krause 12/23
  Bobbi Madison 12/23
  Christine McKinnie 1/13
  Veto Mentcell 12/23
  Terry Miller 1/13
  David Peiper 12/30
  Merry Perry 1/13
  Joseph Reek 1/6
  Toni Schwarz 12/23
  Ross Sellers 1/6
  Harry and Ellen Simms 12/23
  Ralph Sorestad 1/6
  Myrna Steinberg 1/13
  Sheri Swackhamer 12/30
  Drew Weber 12/23

 GRIEVING

• The family and friends of Ita Askonas. 1/13
  The family and friends of Lynn Cline Carr. 1/13
  The family and friends of Ethel Kable. 1/6
  The family and friends of Brenda Rainwater-Bryant. 1/6
  The family and friends of Lynn Carr. 12/30
  The family and friends of Bill Beauchamp. 12/23

OTHER PRAYER REQUESTS

• Dear Lord, fill the world with your presence. Let us be your peacekeepers, your intermediaries, your voice and your hands. Help us to love boldly and give freely, the way that you have loved us, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
  We give thanks for all visitors and guests at Faith Lutheran today and for those who are here throughout the week.
  We pray for all of our Middle Schoolers and sponsors who are attending Youth Quake this weekend, through Jan. 13.
  For President Obama and all leaders of the United States.
  For the staff, members, and leaders of Faith Lutheran Church.
  For the pastors and bishops of the ELCA, especially Pastor Greg Fetzer, Bishop Wolfgang Herz-Lane, and Bishop Mark Hanson.
  Members of our Armed Forces:
  Chris Botterbusch, Bill Burdette, Danny Collins, Stephen Combs, Stuart Harrison, Patrick Lindsey, Robert Payne, Elliot Plack, Zachary Pollekoff, Dana Ramsey, A. J. Shanks, Grant Singer,
  and Jarred Taylor.

Please continue to pray for the following during the week:

• For PANCAN, UCAN and Sarah’s Hope.
  For the Helping Up Mission and Mar-Lu-Ridge ministries.
  We pray for godly stewardship and support of our local ministries: For Families and Patients of the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, GBMC, Sheppard Pratt and St. Joseph’s Hospitals.
  For the ministries of The Rev. Gerry Rickel: The Community of St. Dysmas and The Baltimore International Seafarers’ Center.

The Care and Concern Team

If you, or someone you know in the church, is in need of assistance or support, please feel free to contact any member of our
Care & Concern Team:
Susan Meier (410) 913-4187
Monica Fetzer (410) 828-8988
Derald Jendersee (410) 666-0113
Lillian Pedersen  (410) 584-2697
Lou Schaffer (410) 667-4859
Barbara von Briesen  (410) 308-1236
Judy Weber (410) 666-0778

This Week At Faith

Mon. (Jan. 14)
9:00 a.m. Meals on Wheels (Mon-Fri)
12:00 p.m. AA Meeting

Tuesday
6:15 p.m. The Green Peas

Wednesday
5:00 p.m. Right Turn of Maryland
6:15 p.m. Bells of Faith
7:15 p.m. Voices of Faith

Sat. (Jan. 19)
11:00 a.m. Faith Unlimited practice

Sun. 1/20 (2nd Sunday After the Epiphany)
9:00 a.m.   Contemporary Worship
10:00 a.m. Coffee “Happy Hour” in Fellowship Hall
10:10 a.m. Sunday School (John the Baptist/Jesus’ Baptism)
10:15 a.m. Adult Discussion Group
11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship

 

     
 
 

 

 

 

 

Faith Notes
First Sunday of Christmas
Sunday, December 30, 2012

Announcements

Visits from The Pastor – If you are interested in a home-based visit, a lunch-time meeting, or coming by the church for a visit with Pastor Greg, please give us a call at the church office (410) 683-3136, so that Jill can help to schedule an appointment for you. Pastor Greg’s schedule is most available for appointments on Wednesdays and Thursdays, but other days have some availability, too.  Let us know what works for you!
 

Healing Hands & Prayer Ministry – For any and all who may be interested in learning more about Faith’s Healing & Prayer Ministry, please plan to join us after the second worship service on Jan. 6, in the Fellowship Hall.  A light lunch will be provided and we will discuss the growing interest in the healing ministries within the DE-MD Synod, and especially here at Faith! Lou Schaffer will provide excellent handouts for further understanding and encouragement.

Something To Think About

Patient God,
Give me the endurance and strength
to live through my suffering and
meet you in glory at the end.
Amen.

Epiphany at Epiphany Lutheran Church – Come and celebrate the marvelous tradition of Epiphany Day, on the evening of Sunday, Jan. 6, at Epiphany Lutheran, 4301 Raspe Ave (Beltway Exit 32), Baltimore, MD 21206. The celebration will being with a 4:00 p.m. “Festival Jazz Evening Prayer” and continue at 5:00 p.m. with a “Festive Epiphany Dinner.”  Reservations for dinner must be made by Jan. 1!  Adults are $10, no charge for children 16 and under.  Check out: www.God-Is-Love.org.

“Game Night” at Faith – will be held on Saturday, Jan. 12, at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.  This year’s game choice will focus on word games.  Bring out your Scrabble box and come on over!  All ages are welcomed to join in the Fun and Fellowship!
 

Christmas Poinsettias – Please refer to the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board, if you have forgotten how many or what color Poinsettias you ordered this year.  Help yourselves to them after the services today!
 
 

2013 Offering Envelopes in Fellowship Hall! – Please locate your brand-new, offering envelopes for Church Year 2013, in the Fellowship Hall.  They are organized alphabetically by last name. If you do not see a box for you or your household, please ask Sharon Swackhamer for a set. Thank you for your faithful giving to Faith Lutheran Church!
 
The Giving Campaign – We are happy to announce that many Time & Talent Sheets continue to be returned to the Church Office, along with pink Pledge Sheets!  If you have not submitted yours, please bring them in, place them into the offering plate or mail them ASAP.  We are trying to get a final tally of all of Faith’s wonderful gifts of service, prayerful pledges, and special offerings to share our totals from the Wrap Up of the Giving Campaign!  Thank you for your generous giving of your time and resources to all the ministries of Faith Lutheran!  To date, Faith has received 2013 Commitment Cards totaling $168, 440, in pledges to meet our 2013 Budget!  We still have a ways to go toward meeting our goal of $235,000, for our 2013 contributions, so please join us in prayer. We pray for God to bless our gifts and multiply them here at Faith and into the community.

Do You Have a Vision for Giving? – Or a passion for making stewardship a year-long focus at Faith? The Giving Committee needs your help!  Please let Valorie LaCour know that you want to serve. The Giving Committee will meet between services on Sunday, January 20, at 10:15 a.m.

Community News

Toby’s Dinner Theatre of Baltimore – Presents “The Sound of Music” from Nov. 24, 2012 to January 27, 2013!  Reserve your seats today: (410) 649-1660. For groups of 20 or more, discounted ticket offer available.

Christmas Festivities – Please see the De-MD Synod’s official listing of all Christmas programs throughout our synod, posted in the Narthex on the bulletin board:

• New Year Candlelight Holy Communion, Mon. Dec. 31, at 7:00 p.m., at Epiphany Lutheran Church, 4301 Raspe Ave., Baltimore, MD 21206.
• Music Fest on Sunday, Jan. 6, at 3:00 p.m. at
  St. Johns’ Union Church, 8619 Balcks Mill Road, Thurmont, MD.

The Prayers for the Week of December 30, 2012:

O God, hear us as we lift our voices with those of your angels to give you glory, honor and praise
For the gift of your Son, Jesus.  Amen.
 

Please note that privacy restrictions require you to have the personal approval of anyone whose name you request to be included on the prayer list.  When you add a name you assume the responsibility for that person’s approval which is why you must include your name on the Yellow Sheet.  Because we believe that it is a privilege to lift up the needs of others in prayer, today and this week, we pray for those listed below.  All names on the list will be prayed for over the next four weeks, unless otherwise notified.  If you want someone to remain on the list beyond that time, please fill out another “Yellow Sheet.”  We appreciate your help in making our efforts more efficient and remind you that the Lord not only commands us to pray, but also promises to hear us.

ILLNESS/HEALING
• Arnold Abel 12/16
• Barb Ashmore 12/16
• Doris Ashmore 12/23
• Rick Ashmore 12/23
• Ita Askonas 12/23
• Gloria Baldauf 1230
• Nancy Balraj 12/23
• James Binko  12/23
• Sky Campbell 12/23
• Beth Conner 12/16
• Kristen Doorn 12/30
• Keith Engelman 12/9
• Jake Epp 12/30
• Patty Flanagan 12/16
• Jim Gembicki 12/30
• Tom Goonan 12/16
• Sina Haeberle 12/16
• Angie and Hank Herr 12/16
• Herb Jankowski 12/23
• Ethel Kable 12/30
• Robin Kirkley 12/23
• Don Koop 12/23
• Margaret Krause 12/23
• Bobbi Madison 12/23
• Christine McKinnie 12/16
• Veto Mentcell 12/23
• Terry Miller 12/16
• Don Mutch 12/16
• David Peiper 12/30
• Merry Perry 12/16
• Stephen Reed 12/9
• Toni Schwarz 12/23
• Harry and Ellen Simms 12/23
• Ralph Sorestad 12/9
• Jeannie Sparks 12/16
• Myrna Steinberg 12/16
• Sheri Swackhamer 12/30
• Steve Tucker 12/9
• Drew Weber 12/23
• Ingrid Weber 12/16
• Maureen Wilson 12/9
• Sybil Younkin 12/16

GRIEVING
• The family and friends of Lynn Carr. 12/30
• The family and friends of Bill Beauchamp. 12/23
• The family and friends of Sue Stearns. 12/16
• The family and friends of Charlie Neave. 12/16
• The family and friends of Jan Dodson. 12/9

OTHER PRAYER REQUESTS

• Almighty God, give to all your people throughout the world the love of peace. Guide the leaders of all nations so that your kingdom will go forth in peace and the earth will be filled with your love.
• We give thanks for all visitors and guests at Faith Lutheran today and for those who are here throughout the week.
• For President Obama and all leaders of the United States.
• For the staff, members, and leaders of Faith Lutheran Church.
• For the pastors and bishops of the ELCA, especially Pastor Greg Fetzer, Bishop Wolfgang Herz-Lane, and Bishop Mark Hanson.
• For Jennifer, Clayton and Kenton Cuddington and all of the Dulaney Marching Band as they travel to New Orleans for a performance at the Sugar Bowl! (12/30-1/3).
Members of our Armed Forces:
Chris Botterbusch, Bill Burdette, Danny Collins, Stephen Combs, Stuart Harrison, Patrick Lindsey, Robert Payne, Elliot Plack, Zachary Pollekoff, Dana Ramsey, A. J. Shanks, Grant Singer,
and Jarred Taylor.

Please continue to pray for the following during the week:

• Our thoughts and prayers go out to all who are grieving over the tragic events that unfolded in Newtown, CT last week. 12/23
• And we pray for Stephen Combs, recently deployed to Afghanistan. 12/23
• For college students in the midst of final exams. 12/16
• For PANCAN, UCAN and Sarah’s Hope.
• For the Helping Up Mission and Mar-Lu-Ridge ministries.
• We pray for godly stewardship and support of our local ministries: For Families and Patients of the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, GBMC, Sheppard Pratt and St. Joseph’s Hospitals.
• For the ministries of The Rev. Gerry Rickel: The Community of St. Dysmas and The Baltimore International Seafarers’ Center.

This Week At Faith
Mon. (Dec. 31) HAPPY NEW YEAR!
9:00 a.m.   Meals on Wheels (Mon-Fri)
12:00 p.m. AA Meeting

Tuesday
6:15 p.m.  The Green Peas

Wednesday
5:00 p.m.   Right Turn of Maryland
6:15 p.m.   Bells of Faith
7:15 p.m.   Voices of Faith

Sat. (Jan. 5)
7:30 a.m.   Men of Faith Breakfast
11:00 a.m. Faith Unlimited practice

Sun. 1/6 (Epiphany of Our Lord)
9:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship
10:00 a.m. Coffee “Happy Hour”
10:10 a.m. Sunday School/Adult Discussion Group
11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship

 The Care and Concern Team
If you, or someone you know in the church, is in need of assistance or support, please feel free to contact any member of our

Care & Concern Team:
Susan Meier (410) 913-4187
Monica Fetzer (410) 828-8988
Derald Jendersee (410) 666-0113
Lillian Pedersen  (410) 584-2697
Lou Schaffer (410) 667-4859
Barbara von Briesen  (410) 308-1236
Judy Weber (410) 666-0778