APRIL 2015
Faith Lutheran Church
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Janesville, WI 53548
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Ponderings from Pastor Anne
Coming to terms with the times
The presiding bishop of the ELCA - Bishop Elizabeth Eaton, wrote an
article for The Lutheran this month titled “Coming to terms with the times.”
She discusses, as we have been, the changes in church life across the United
States. She writes about the different approaches that congregations have
taken to this reality. Many congregational members look at potential
members like replacement parts for aging congregations.
This isn’t the reason Jesus wanted us to share the Good News. Bishop
Eaton continued,
But why do we want people to join our church? What does church mean to
us? When I have asked that question, people often spoke about church as
community or family. People talked about the good and important work
their congregations carried out to feed the hungry or shelter the homeless.
Some said the best thing about their congregations wasn’t programs but
people.
It was rare that anyone mentioned God or spoke about an encounter with
the transcendent. I don’t believe our people lack faith or don’t know Jesus,
but I wonder if we have lost the language to speak about the love of God
that has been given to us in the crucified and risen Christ. Maybe we just
assume Jesus. Maybe Jesus has become like wallpaper: we know it’s there
and everyone can see it, but we don’t have to talk about it.
The best thing about the church, the thing that is uniquely the church, is not
programs or people, but Jesus. It we as a people, and as congregations,
don’t get that right it doesn’t matter how many programs we come up with.
In Christ through the Spirit, God has invited us into a deeply intimate and
loving relationship with God and with each other. Being church is abiding
in that love. We are God’s beloved people gathered around word and sacraments. That’s what gives us life. That’s what shapes us. That’s what sends us
out into the world to do justice and to love kindness (Micah 6:8). And this
must be the kind of community to which we invite others - not because we
want to grow or pay for the boiler or attack young people, but because we
have received this incredible life-changing gift and want everyone to be
touched and claimed and transformed by it, too.
A couple weeks ago I ended my sermon with this story. It is a powerful
truth.
Not long ago a clergy colleague had to bury a little girl from his congregation after a tragic drowning accident. Everyone was devastated. As person
after person expressed their condolences to the heartbroken parents, many
of them asked what they could do. The parents didn’t miss an opportunity
to say to everyone that asked, “Find a church. We couldn’t bear this
unimaginable grief without our faith and our church family. Find a church.
It matters.”
Or another true story that I told at midweek worship. I remember one
Sunday a guest visited our church as she was facing some personal
struggles. She was very surprised to find some of her coworkers at church.
Her coworkers knew of her struggles and had been sympathetic at work,
but none of them had extended an invitation for her to come to church.
She was puzzled, and hurt. Our faith matters. Our faith community matters.
Our love and care for one another matters. Jesus’ life, death and resurrection
matters.
That’s why we invite people to church. Resurrection and growth is not just
for the afterlife; it is also for this life here and now. Resurrection happens
often. New life comes. Faith sustains.
Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia!
Pastor David Andert
Peace Be With You
The Easter story in Matthew’s Gospel says, “They left with fear and great
joy. Jesus came and said to them, ‘Do not be afraid.’” (Matthew 28:8-10)
On Easter evening, John’s Gospel tells us, “The doors of the house where
the disciples met were locked for fear. Jesus came and stood among them
and said, ‘Peace be with you.’”(John 20:19)
It is often difficult to face the unknown. There may be excitement and
anticipation when facing something new, but that is usually for a new
experience that we have chosen to participate in. But when the structure
is unexpectedly shattered and the supports are knocked away, fear is a
common reaction.
It is not difficult to understand the disciple’s fear in the above passages.
They had followed Jesus for 3 years. They didn’t understand his promises
about death and resurrection. They didn’t know what was happening.
Their whole world had been turned upside down. They had lost a leader
and friend, a mission and purpose in life.
When Jesus comes to them there is no blame or recrimination. He doesn’t
say, “Where were you?” or “Why did you leave me alone?” There isn’t
even a hint of that kind of thought. Instead he came with words of comfort, encouragement and hope. “Do not be afraid.” “Peace be with you.”
Jesus looks to the future, and to his follower’s part in it. He gives his
friends and followers words of comfort and encouragement.
That is how Jesus also comes into our lives when we feel most empty or
alone. He comes with comfort and encouragement, with promise and with
hope. His message continues to be, “Do not be afraid.” and “Peace be
with you.” Every Sunday when we gather at worship a part of the
experience is to be reminded and renewed in those promises. Christ is
with us. His presence and his promises renew, give strength and direction,
and restore hope.
See you in worship and have a blessed Easter season,
Pastor David Andert
Mission Outreach
Get involved. Make a difference. Share God’s love.
MILLION MEALS
Our congregation has had cross-generational fun in recent years packaging food for
KIDS AGAINST HUNGER. On Sunday, May 3rd, Rock County Rotary Clubs (Janesville
Morning, Janesville Noon, Edgerton, and Beloit Rotary) are sponsoring the area’s biggest food packaging event, and we’ll be there! Groups of 10 volunteers ages 5 and
older will work in two-hour shifts on 48 lines in the vacant building at 2604 Humes
Road, Shopko Plaza, Janesville. If you can lift a small cup, are 5 years old or 95 (or
anywhere in between!), we can work together. Volunteers will measure, weigh and
package powdered food from bins. The goal is to package one million meals between
7:30 am and 5:30 pm on Sunday, May 3rd. Faith Lutheran has reserved five tables
from 1:00 – 3:00, so we need 50 people to sign up to help. Sign up sheets will be
available the month of April (after Easter). Please watch for them!
Anyone who
volunteers to help needs to be sure they show up at the Shopko Plaza location on
time. To be successful, this needs to be a well-oiled machine. Thank you for helping!
GIFTS Men’s Shelter
Thank you to everyone who donated time and/or food & supplies to the GIFTS men in
March. They are grateful, and we are blessed to be part of the giving. It is wonderful that shelter is being expanded for year-round availability and outreach for the
men. Consistent support is essential for sustainable change. Our congregation will be
discussing how we can continue participating in this important mission. THANK YOU
to Kathy McGrath for leading us into a mission with GIFTS for the past three years.
Thank you also to Deb Westby for agreeing to be our new GIFTS coordinator. We
will be partnering with United Methodist on Mount Zion the week of June 28th. The
Methodist church will host the men, and we hope to provide volunteers and food the
first three days of that week. Look for more information as we move into late spring.
CROP WALK
Remember, the Crop Hunger Walk, is Sunday April 26th, with 1:00 registration at
Cargill Methodist and a 1:30 start. There are two important ways to participate:
as a walker raising funds or as a supportive contributor. See Jim Tollefson to ask
questions, to sign up as a walker, or to donate. Each walker is encouraged to bring a
canned good or non-perishable item with them for ECHO.
ECHO
In February our congregation collected peanut butter for ECHO. Our total item
count was 77. In March we’ve focused on contributing toilet paper (although anything
is eagerly accepted). Imagine having very little money for food and having to spend
part of that $ on the “extras” like toilet paper. There are ECHO collection bins in
the entrance area between the front door and the fellowship hall. There will also be
a basket in the gathering space outside the sanctuary. Sharing our blessings is important, and the more ways we can be reminded of others’ needs, the better! If you
EVER have an idea of how to increase our awareness or how to challenge the congregation to contribute, please don’t hesitate to share it with Evon Mitchell or the pastors. The last Sunday in April our ECHO focus will be toothbrushes and toothpaste.
Blessed to be a blessing
From the Council President - Ron Krueger
Recap of the Congregational Q & A
The top three concerns of the congregation were:
Attendance and Membership; Finances; and
Congregational Input into decision making
I’d like to cover how these issues were addressed
during the Q & A on March 22.
Attendance/membership
We can discuss statistics but our efforts are focused on more than just
increasing numbers. Fifty percent of the comments on the survey noted
attendance at worship and membership loss as the most important topic
for the council and congregation to consider. Previous information
presented showed that Faith’s attendance decreased 8%, but in relation to
other ELCA churches in the area – that was a small decrease. How do
we grow? One way is to recognize that as we grow it is really all about
our worship feeding the spirit, sharing Christian hospitality and inviting
others to receive the gifts of forgiveness and eternal life. Perhaps you
have already noticed that the pastor’s sermons, newsletter articles, and
meetings are addressing attendance and membership.
Sharing this concern the council has formed a Hospitality Committee.
Thus named because hospitality is another way of giving a warm and
inviting welcome to guests and new members, enhancing relationships
with seasoned members and re- welcoming members who have been
absent for a while – Just what we want to do! It is focused on making the
worship experience as communal and welcoming as possible. Initiatives
the hospitality committee are working on include: Reinitiating name tag
use; Creation of a Hospitality counter or Welcome Center; Establishing a
greeters protocol; Developing a Welcome packet; Secret Greeters
(everyone); Follow-up with guests; Re-connecting with lapsed members;
Rides for non-drivers; and Hosting new member classes more frequently
(once a quarter).
Finances
1) Monthly financials can be found in the Council binder on the back
counter in the Gathering Space. 2) Designated Funds are all fully funded
and current. 3) Payment of all invoices are current and on time. 4) Members of the Finance Committee are reviewing all expenses and meeting
every Friday to cover bills. 5) The office staff is zealous in their management of the financial records of the church. And 6) Faith Little Friend
finances are currently under review as a potential revenue stream.
Congregational Q & A (continued)
Congregational Input into decision making
The 2015 Council is committed to enhancing FLC mission statement
while doing it with transparency and inclusiveness. Please ask any of the
council members any questions that you have. It is important to get
updated and correct information so that you can inform the under or
misinformed. As in any organization unreliable rumors fracture good
will! How is the council being transparent and inclusive?
1) Three ring binder on the counter with all the past agenda's, minutes,
financials, and written committee reports in it. Be intentional about
reading it. 2) The Whiteboard in the Gathering Space used as an informational tool with the most current news posted and an area for comments, questions and suggestions. 3) Congregation Members have time
slotted at the beginning of each council meeting to speak directly to the
council. And 4) Have Quarterly "State of the Church" forums.
Thanks,
Ron
You are welcome to contact myself or the other
council members regarding any concerns.
Contact information for the full council is listed at
the back of the newsletter for your convenience.
WELCOME!
New Member Orientation
For awhile now we have held a New Member Orientation in the fall, spring, and
winter. Our next New Member Orientation will be Thursday, April 16 or Saturday,
April 18. Your choice, since finding one time that works for everyone is difficult.
The orientation will last for two hours. Please R.S.V.P. to let us know if we can expect
you, so we can have a packet of materials prepared for you. Phone: 754-0261.
We would love to welcome you officially to Faith!
Where you, your questions, your doubts, your passions, and
your God-given gifts are all welcome!
Thursday, April 16, from 6:30 - 8:30 pm
- or Saturday, April 18, from 9:00 - 11:00 am
We’ll meet outside the office area - upstairs (at the north end of the building).
Sunday School
Reimagining Sunday School
The pastor told us with tears in his eyes of the 50 children who recently
prayed for 15 minutes over a 75-year old man dying of brain cancer
during their Family Faith Night. It was clearly a powerful God story for
the pastor and for all who participated.
Many of you have expressed concern over declining Sunday School
numbers. This year we started moving from a traditional Sunday
School model to a more cross generational model. HUGE thanks to
Donna Herzfeldt for her energy, creativity, and dependability in
teaching our children!
We introduced the “Faith 5” for families to use at home each
evening” (Sharing highs and lows, reading a short scripture passage
together, talking about how that scripture might intersect with our highs
and lows, praying together - with parents and children praying, and
blessing one another all around.) It was well received by those who
were present.
As we have talked with the families who come on Sunday mornings,
we have discussed options for alternate meeting times. The reality is
that there are a huge number of competing demands for the Sunday
morning time slot. Everything from team and club sports to shared
custody arrangements mean that many children are no longer available
for weekly Sunday morning education time. Add to that the general
craziness of young family schedules which no longer make church a
priority, and the recipe is replicated over and over and over again in
congregational life.
So we started talking about moving to a midweek family-friendly,
interactive, cross-generational worship / education time. We have
talked with the families about beginning with a simple meal and then
moving into worship / family faith time.
At the Synod LEAD (Leadership, Education, and Development)
conference a few weeks ago one of the workshops talked about this
topic. Pastor Rob Nelson of New Heights Church in our synod said
that from 1990 - 2010 in the ELCA, Sunday School enrollment
declined by 61%, worship attendance declined by 53%, membership
declined by 20%, Vacation Bible School declined by 40%.
Sunday School (continued)
That’s the bad news. Now the good news! New Heights Lutheran
Church had 8 children in Sunday School in 2006, with 4 of them
belonging to the Sunday School coordinator. By 2014 that had
increased to 130! How?
They started by introducing the Faith 5. They moved to midweek Family
Faith Night beginning with a simple meal and continuing with a time of
teaching and then small groups that are cross generational. Pastor Rob
talked about the number of families who come to this Family Faith Night
who have not been churched. The Wednesday night format is a safe
entry point. It is less scary than Sunday morning for those who have not
been raised in the church. And with 80% of
those under the age of 18 never having been inside a church
building, that is an increasing concern. The Faith Family Night is a like
getting together with friends. And from it are coming incredible God
stories.
We had talked about trying a midweek time once in April and once in
May and then launching it weekly next fall, but I have jury summons the
last two weeks of April when it would make sense to begin, and trying to
introduce a new idea in May probably doesn’t make as much sense as
waiting until fall when we can really prepare well and get out enough
notice that families can begin planning for the midweek time.
It’s time to reimagine Sunday School. We’re doing the right things.
The next step is to move the education time to a Wednesday Family
Faith Night and get bold about inviting friends to “come and see”.
Faith nurtures faith! And Faith matters.
Pastor Anne
Lutheran World Relief...
During the months of April and May, Faith will be collecting items for Health
Care Kits. These will be collected through May 24 so they can be delivered to
the Synod Assembly.
We will be creating HEALTH CARE KITS
Each kit consists of:
One bath-size bar of soap
One toothbrush
One nail clipper
One (sturdy) comb
One bath sheet (similar in size to a beach towel)
Parish Nurse
Mat Haeger, RN
World Health Day
The World Health Organization has identified Tuesday, April 7 as world health
day. The theme for this year’s observance is: “Improving Food Safety, From
Farm to Plate”. The World Health Organization indicates there are an
estimated two million deaths each year linked with unsafe food or water.
It would be easy to dismiss this concern and say this is more an issue for
developing countries. Certainly the water and food in the United States is safe.
The reality is that as our food supply becomes increasingly global, there are
new threats emerging each year. This is evidenced by the number of foodborne
and waterborne illnesses that are reported each year in the United States.
So what actions can you take to make sure your food is safe. One of the biggest
steps is to buy local. In Rock County we are blessed to have a number of local
farmers growing organic produce. These farmers are selling shares to
interested families right now and will begin with deliveries in May. These
farmers also sell produce at local farmer markets in our communities. For a
list of these farmers and their locations enter (fyi.uwex.edu/rockf2s) into your
web browser. When this web page comes up, click on the (Local Farmers,
Local Food) tab. Then scroll to the bottom of this web page for a list.
Purchasing local produce from these providers has two added benefits to our
environment; lower use of fossil fuels for shipping and no use of synthetic
fertilizers and insecticides.
Other actions the World Health Organization recommends to promote food
safety include:
(1) Keeping Clean. Wash your hands before preparing food to eat and when
eating food. Wash and sanitize surfaces and equipment used for food
preparation.
(2) Separate Raw From Cooked Food.
Separate raw meats and seafood from other
foods. Raw vegetables and fruits should be
(3) cut with a separate knife on a separate cutting
board from meats and seafood. Store raw and
cooked foods separately in the refrigerator.
(3) Cook Thoroughly. Use a meat thermometer to check the temperature of
meats and seafood before serving, 165 degrees Fahrenheit for completely
cooked and 145 degrees Fahrenheit for medium well. Reheat cooked food
items thoroughly before serving. Bring soups and stews to a boil first
before serving.
(4) Keep Food Temperatures Safe. Don’t leave cooked food items at room
World Health Day (Continued)
(4) Keep Food Temperatures Safe. Don’t leave cooked
food items at room temperature for longer than two hours.
Keep hot food items hot (above 140 degrees Fahrenheit).
Promptly refrigerate cooked and perishable food items,
below a refrigerator temperature of 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
Use a thermometer to check your refrigerator to make
sure it is below 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Thaw frozen food items in the
refrigerator for a couple of days, not at room temperature.
(5) Use Safe Water and Raw Materials. Choose foods that are safe such as
pasteurized dairy and juice products. Wash your fruits and vegetables before
eating them or cooking with them. Do not use food items beyond the posted
expiration date.
With these practices you should greatly reduce your risk of a waterborne or foodborne illness. Remember, knowledge equals prevention, equals safety, equals
good health. Enjoy!
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
A child’s life can be fraught with
questions, anxiety, fear and
anger. God’s love is shown
through an act of kindness,
gentleness, or reassurance to
them or their parent. “For it is
too such as these that the
kingdom of heaven belongs.”
Matthew 19:14-15.
FAITH 5 Verses for
MAY can be found
on Faith’s website.
BeFriender Ministry
Church News
BeFriender Training dates...Mark your calendars!
As you learn more about the BeFriender Ministry and
consider the wondrous opportunity being offered at Faith to train
and join the ranks of a caring group of people...mark these dates
on your calendar.
SUNDAY, APRIL 26
1:00 PM Registration
1:30 PM Start
Walk begins at: CARGILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 2000 Wesley
Dr., Janesville. Contact Jim Tollefson to ask questions, 608- 756-1452.
Portion of proceeds benefit local ECHO program….Each walker is encouraged to bring a canned good or non-perishable item for ECHO.
Saturday, April 11
Thursday, April 16
Thursday, April 23
Thursday, April 30
Saturday, May 9
Check with Mat Haeger, Lynn Husen
or Evon Mitchell for specific details.
Please keep this exciting
ministry in your prayers as
we move forward.
Saturday, MAY 9
OPEN HOUSE
FAITH’S LITTLE FRIEND’S
June 7th 2015
CARNIVAL
Pancake Breakfast served from 9 to Noon
Camp Activities Open from 10 to 2
Games-Prizes-Food-Fun!
11 am to 1 pm
Tickets available at event.
Money raised goes toward new
playground equipment.
Call for details.
Parking Lot at Faith
8:30am-5:30pm
6:30-8:30pm
6:30-8:30pm
6:30-8:30pm
8:30am-5:30pm
Lutherdale invites new and past campers
to kick off the summer season at our
Open House! Free!
Meet the 2015 Staff
Waterfront Activities
Slip & Slide
Camp Style Worship Service
Farm Animals
9 Square in the Air
Climbing Tower
Ga Ga Ball
Camp Tours
Church News
Faith’s Little Friends
Nicky Bird, Director
April...
4/04—Don Koenen
4/06—Ralph Cohen
4/06– Phillip Schuman
4/10– Kathryn Shebiel
4/10– Stephen Johnson
4/11– Gladwyn Helmeid
4/12– Beverly Schwanke
4/12- Carol Zimney
4/17- Phyllis Spangler
4/17– Barbara Arndt
4/18– Lavon Chatt
4/22– Merlin Olson
4/24– Joe Eichelt
4/26- Audrey McNatt
4/28– Beth Fries
4/29– William Bohn
4/30– Anne Naeser
Faith Lutheran, “a place where everybody
knows your name…”
Welcome Spring!
It is so nice to finally have the warm weather.
The kids have been enjoying getting outside daily!
We have been busy at the center doing lots of fun activities with
the kids. Our parent involvement activity for April is a Lady’s
Spa night. This will be Thursday, April 30th. The children will
be having a tea party, painting fingernails and doing hair. What a
great way to spend time with your child!
The children are also looking forward to spending time with their
families for Easter.
The staff and children of Faith’s Little Friends would like to say
a BIG congratulation to Pastor Anne and Pastor David on
becoming grandparents!
We would welcome visitors anytime, just to say HI to
children or read them a story.
Have a wonderful Easter!
To emphasis “community” in the FLC family for visitors, new members
and seasoned members, the Council is asking members
to once again begin wearing their name tags. They will
be in the Gathering Space if you left them at church. If
you need a new name tag, please contact Vicki in the
church office and she will get a new one made for you.
MISSIONARIES…
What an opportunity we have to help support Curtis and Katie (Andert)
Kline as ELCA missionaries in Bogota, Colombia! A suggested
weekly sponsorship is $20. If you would like to participate, use the
missionary sponsorship envelopes located in the pews and place it in
the offering plate, or mail to the church office. If you would like a
specific date to sponsor use the sign-up sheet on the kiosk in the
Gathering Space. To follow their work via their blog simply
“google” 8000 Feet and Counting.
Faith’s Little Friends
608-754-9336
[email protected]
Church News...
FLY!
Jason Poole
Time to start getting ready for...
THE ANNUAL FAITH LUTHERAN
RUMMAGE SALE
Time to start cleaning out the drawers & closets, sorting what still works
or fits, and deciding “do I really need this or is it just taking up space”.
The annual Rummage Sale is scheduled to be held
Friday and Saturday, April 17 & 18th
Friday 4-8 pm; Saturday 8 am-4 pm
As always, donations will be accepted at the church the entire
week prior to the sale. Volunteers are needed to set-up on Thursday
all day and on Friday day. They are also need to work and teardown
the sale. Sign-up sheets are in the Gathering Space.
Please consider how you can help.
The Youth would like to send out a GREAT BIG THANK YOU to the
Congregation for your support during the Lent. Your weekly support
at the Soup Suppers and joining us for Palm Sunday breakfast was
greatly appreciated allowing the Youth to raise money to participate in
the ELCA Youth Gathering this summer. SPECIAL THANKS also go
out to Karin Perkins and the amazing Perkins family—who always seem
to know how to step in and make things happen!
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and Faith will receive a percentage of EVERY SINGLE eligible purchase made via
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below or visit smile.amazon.com and search for “Faith Lutheran Church Janesville” and
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For more information or to learn more, contact Jason Poole @ (312) 505-7335 or
[email protected]
Church News
Church News...from Pastor Anne
The Church wishes to thank Natalie Indgjer for her time and talents
with the Baptismal program. Her detail to the Baptismal towels and
time spent creating the certificates is greatly appreciated.
Continuing the Story at Faith:
Natalie has recently let us know that she will be
unable to continue completing the certificates.
Thus, we are looking for a skilled individual to fill
her spot. Natalie used her skill as a calligrapher to
fill-out the printed certificates…Are you perhaps
the person we need? Talk to Pastor Anne to find
out more about this volunteer position.
For the season of Lent our theme has been, “I Love to Tell the Story.”
We have talked about how faith makes a difference, and the need to tell
those stories. You are invited to bring in photos of where you see God
at work in your life or the life of loved ones. Vicki Trudell - Admin. Assistant, and Jason Poole - youth minister, are starting a bulletin board in the
lower level gathering space to collect the photos that point to where God’s
presence is being felt, seen, and made real through your lives, your work,
and your faith. The more we practice noticing and naming Jesus at work in
and around us, the easier it is to recognize God’s presence among us.
We’ve Listened!
The feedback we received has encouraged us to bring back a
section of the newsletter that seemed to fade away last year.
Beginning with the May Newsletter we will be including a monthly
calendar with the Weekly Church Volunteers listed.
This will include: Greeters, Readers, Communion Servers,
Ushers, Altar Guild, Monday AM Counters and more.
As you read through the calendar, if you find an opportunity that
you are able to fill, please contact the office to volunteer.
God at work in and through the good people of Faith!
An invitation for you.
The bulletin board is titled, “God at work in and through the people of
Faith!” It is not unlike when we were taking time in worship to, Celebrate
What’s Right with God’s World. Maybe it’s time to consider again the
messages from that focus.
* Believe it and you’ll see it.
* Recognize abundance.
* Look for possibilities.
* Unleash your energy to fix what’s wrong.
* Ride the changes.
* Be your best for the world.
I hope you’ll consider bringing in a picture of God at work in or around you.
Don’t be shy! This isn’t bragging. It’s about celebrating God’s generosity,
love, and grace in our lives. God is good!
Soul Stitchin’ Sisters
If you have anything to add to the May 2015
Windows, please submit it to Vicki by April 21st.
Would you like to receive the Faith newsletter via email?
Call Vicki in the office to add your name to the email list.
The newsletter has a new location on Faith’s website. Go to
www.faithlutheranjanesville.org and click on the month you would like to
view under the “Newsletter” heading, lower right side of the web page.
Our next meeting is.
Tuesday, April 14th at 6:00 p.m.
Hosted by: Karen Symons
1512 Camelot Dr.
Please join us for stitching, learning & visiting
Please remember shawls are available in the
church office or by calling
Julie Seiler 752-0691 or Juanita Vitcenda 752-0490
Faith Lutheran Church Worship
8:00 am Traditional worship
9:15 am Learning for all ages
10:30 am Contemporary worship
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is a church that
shares a living, daring confidence in God's grace. Liberated by our faith,
we embrace you as a whole person — questions, complexities and all. Join
us as we do God's work in Christ's name for the life of the world.
Council Directory:
President
Ron Krueger
Property Management
Bob Jacobson
[email protected]
[email protected] [email protected]
608-756-2043
Vice President
Lee Braem
[email protected]
608-758-0787
Secretary
Bonnie Kanter-Braem
[email protected]
608-201-1825
Life in Faith
Karin Perkins
[email protected]
608-754-2536
608-207-0177 cell
Mission Outreach
Evon Mitchell
[email protected]
608-756-1007
Youth & Family
Open position
608-752-6111
Phil Schuman
[email protected]
608-290-9669
Adult Education
Tom Hall
[email protected]
608-754-0985
Youth Representative
Brett Perkins
[email protected]
608-359-5166
Stewardship
Deb Jacobson
[email protected]
608-754-4189
608-931-3123 cell
Treasurer
Linda Worth
[email protected]
608-756-2544
608-290-3752 cell
Worship and Music
Jason Poole
312-505-7335
Personnel
Gerd Kanter
[email protected]
608-752-0517
Endowment Foundation
Ron Krueger, President
608-756-2043
Linda Olander, Treasurer
608-755-9885
Marcia Ahlgren
Diane Brown
Deanna Hoff
Paul Wojczak
Garry Summers
Meets 1st Sunday of all
even months between services.
Senior Housing Corp.
Mark Johnson,
President
Loretta Slinde,
Secretary
Gordie Reed
Duke Francis
Nancy Will
Church Staff:
Faith’s Little Friends
[email protected]
608-754-9336
Senior Pastor
Rev. Anne Andert
[email protected]
608-449-4403
Associate Pastor
Rev. David Andert
[email protected]
608-247-4406
Youth Minister
Jason Poole
[email protected]
312-505-7335
Administrative Assistant/
Bookkeeper
(Accounts Payable)
Vicki Trudell
[email protected]
608-754-0261
Custodian
Joe Brazil
Interim Faith Ringers Director
Diana Jewson
Accompanist
Linda Worth
Volunteer Staff:
Bookkeeper
(Accounts Receivable)
Karen Bohn
[email protected]
608-754-0261
Spanish GED & English Tutor
Coordinator:
Barb Becker
Parish Nurse
Mat Haeger, RN
Organist
Gary Bersell
Interim Sanctuary Choir
Director
Ellen Knutson
Nicky Bird, Director
Sue Hartman, Asst. Director Lizzy Zawacki, Melissa Brown,
Mary Westness, Angie Brown,
Lorie Olsen, Stephanie Petchak,
Susan Blasing, Crystal Watkins,
Kathy Scott, Suzanne Machuca,
Brittany Beggs and Amanda
Draeving
Missionaries:
Curtis & Katie (Andert) Kline
[email protected]
[email protected]
Blog:
8000FeetAndCounting.blogspot.com
Visit us on the web:
faithlutheranjanesville.org
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Faith Lutheran Church
Janesville
April 2015
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
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2 Maundy Thursday
10:00 am Staff Meeting
6:30 pm Sanctuary Choir
8:30-12:30 Parish Nurse office hrs. 6:30 am—9:00 pm
9:30-11 am English Class
Prayer Vigil for PEACE
6:30 pm Worship Service
6:30 pm Worship Service
7:00 pm AA
3 Good Friday
SATURDAY
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Faith's Little Friends-closed
5 EASTER
6:30 am Sunrise worship
8:00 am Traditional worship
10:30 am Contemporary worship
7:00 pm AA/Alanon
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6:30-8:30 pm GED Tutoring in
Spanish
6:15 pm Faith Ringers
8:30-12:30 Parish Nurse
10:00 am Staff Meeting
office hrs.
6:00 pm Confirmation
9:30-11:00 GED Tutoring
6:30 pm Sanctuary Choir
2:00 pm Walk for Fitness
6:00 pm Executive Team
6:00 pm Brownie Troop
6:30 pm All Team
6:30 pm Finance Task Force
8:00 pm Bldg. Fund T.F.
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9:30-11 am English Class
4:00 pm Book Group
6:00 pm Daycare Board Meeting
6:00 pm BeFriender Meeting
7:00 pm AA
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8:30-12:30 Parish Nurse
office hrs
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8:30 am-5:30 pm
BeFriender Training
9:00 am—2:00 pm
Confirmation Retreat
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8:00 am Traditional worship
9:15 am Education for all ages!
9:15 am FLY!
10:30 am Contemporary worship
Baptism-Manthei
7:00 pm AA/Alanon
8:30-12:30 Parish Nurse office hrs.
6:30-8:30 pm GED Tutoring in
Spanish
6:15 pm Faith Ringers
10:00 am Staff Meeting
6:00 pm Confirmation
6:30 pm Sanctuary Choir
8:30-12:30 Parish Nurse office hrs. Rummage Sale
9:30-11 am English Class
9:00-4:00 pm Set-Up
1:30 pm Circle Lesson Leaders
4:00-8:00 pm SALEOPENS!
4:00 pm Book Group
6:30-8:30 pm BeFriender Training
7:00 pm AA-Gathering Space
9:00am-9:00 pm
Rummage Sale Set-up
Rummage Sale
8:00 am—4:00 pm
Rummage Sale Drop-off
9:00 am Quilting
9:30-11:00 GED Tutoring in
Spanish
2:00 pm Walk for Fitness
6:00 pm Soul Stichin Sisters
6:30 pm Council Meeting
Rummage Sale Drop-off
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8:00 am Traditional worship
9:15 am Blood Pressure Check
between services
9:15 am Education for all ages!
9:15 am FLY!
10:30 am Contemporary worship
7:00 pm AA/Alanon
8:30-12:30 Parish Nurse office hrs.
6:30-8:30 pm GED Tutoring in
Spanish
6:15 pm Faith Ringers
9:00 Lydia Circle
9:30-11:00 GED Tutoring in
Spanish
2:00 pm Walk for Fitness
6:00 PM Brownie Troop
10:00 am Staff Meeting
6:00 pm Confirmation
6:30 pm Sanctuary Choir
8:30-12:30 Parish Nurse office hrs.
9:30-11 am English Class
4:00 pm Book Group
6:30-8:30 pm BeFriender Training
7:00 pm AA
Rummage Sale Drop-off
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FLF Picture Day
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE
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8:00 am Traditional worship
9:15 am Education for all ages!
9:15 am FLY!
10:30 am Contemporary worship
Baptism-Brockman
7:00 pm AA/Alanon
CROP WALK
ECHO SUNDAY-collection
8:30-12:30 Parish Nurse office hrs.
6:30-8:30 pm GED Tutoring in
Spanish
6:15 pm Faith Ringers
9:00 am Quilting
9:30-11:00 GED Tutoring in
Spanish
2:00 pm Set-up for
Mexican Consulate
8:30 am—4:30 pm
Mexican Consulate
10:00 am Staff Meeting
6:00 pm Confirmation
6:30 pm Sanctuary Choir
8:30 am—4:30 pm
Mexican Consulate
8:30-12:30 Parish Nurse office hrs.
9:30-11 am English Class
4:00 pm Book Group
6:30-8:30 pm BeFriender Training
7:00 pm AA
Are you remembering
To practice the “Faith 5”?
Every night-every home.
5 steps-5 minutes.
Verses on faith’s website:
www.faithlutheranjanesville.
org
Under the “Faith 5” tab on
the home page.
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