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1 FAITH LUTHERAN VISITOR October Volume 61 Issue 10 Faith Lutheran Church-ELCA 201 S. 4th Street, P.O. Box 305 Cameron, WI churchoffice@faithcameron.org pastorl@faithcameron.org Monday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Tuesday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Office: 715/ Worship Line: 715/ Dear Friends in Christ, I get excited about the things that are happening here at Faith Lutheran. The Sunday School Rally day was lots of fun as the children played games around Bible characters, and signed up for the coming Sunday school year. Our confirmation class is studying the Apostle s Creed this year, doing serving events, and spending time at Luther Park Bible Camp. The high school youth group is meeting for Bible study, serving events, and getting together for fun. Our Faith Child Care Center serves many families in our community proving quality faith based care for their precious children. The women gather to make quilts and various serving events throughout the year, as well as serving a hospitality meal for those who gather for a funeral when their loved one has died. Our monthly community suppers are fun gettogethers and a good way to invite friends and neighbors to gather with us. We worship regularly in the gospel of Jesus Christ our Lord, offer opportunities for Bible study, music, and more, and we reach out beyond our community out into the world through the ministry of our Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Faith Lutheran is your church congregation and a special place in your life that God has called you to be involved in and to support with your time, talents and money. Your giving makes a difference in your life and in the life of many people who are served by Faith Lutheran. Sunday, October 26, is Commitment Sunday with a Celebration of Faith Lutheran Brunch following both the 8:30 and the 10:45 am. service. Pastor John Sutherland, Assistant to the Bishop of our NW Synod of Wisconsin, will be preaching at both services. Please plan to attend one of these services on October 26 and prayerfully consider growing in your financial support that we may continue to make a difference in each other s lives and in this community through the ministry of Faith Lutheran. See you in worship, Pastor Loren Growing Deeper Service Topics for October October 5 Growing Deeper in Being the Church October 12 Growing Deeper in Christian Community October 19 Growing Deeper in Giving October 26 Commitment Sunday with Pastor John Sutherland (Assistant to the Bishop) preaching.

2 Faith Lutheran Church Council Meeting September 16, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. Present: Bill Knickerbocker, Paul Mikolon, Wayne Brenholt, Pastor Barker, Rose Hale, Char Smith, Mike Schieffer, Florence Weise, Nora Gerber, Paul Larson, Tammi Klabunde and Pam Frankenberg Absent: Russell Mayfield Devotion/Prayer: Discussion about chapter one in our book, Traveling Light and Prayer. August Council Minutes: Florence Weise made a motion to accept the August Council Minutes, second by Nora Gerber and passed. Education (Tammi Klabunde): Sunday School starts Sunday September 21, A lot of parents have offered to help volunteer. We are starting a new type of curriculum this year. Rally Sunday went very well, had about 50 kids there. Thanks to all those who helped with this. Worship (Nora Gerber): Still working on puppets and getting a show box put together. Also, checking into some special music. Social Outreach (Pam Frankenberg): Sent $100 to the Food Pantry. Working with Police Department when giving out emergency money to make sure we are not getting scammed. Also, making it available for medical appointments only. Fellowship Mike Schieffer): Working on some new ideas for Faith Fun Night. Might try to get something together for Halloween night. More details will be posted when available. Business Manager (Florence Weise): Going to go through the safety check list and inspect the things that are listed. If anything needs fixing we can address them. Working with Property Committee on this. Pastor's Report: Commitment Sunday is October 26, brunch following each service. Assistant to the Bishop Pastor John Sutherland preaching. Pastor has continuing education November 3-9, Pastor Ed Zaiser preaching November 9. Community Supper October 8 at 5:30 p.m., potato supper. Faith High School Youth Bible Study September 28, youth led. Christmas Eve Candlelight Services December 24, at 5:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. One service December 28 at 9:00 a.m. Pastors last week of vacation December 29-January 4. Pastor Ed Zaiser preaching. One service at 9:00 a.m.

3 (Council Minutes continued) Treasurer (Wayne Brenholt): General Fund $1, Memorial Fund $4, Building Fund $13, ($5, Designated to elevator) ($1, in general not transferred) Legacy Fund $6, Noisy Offering $3, Nora Gerber made a motion to accept the Treasurer's Report, second by Florence Weise and passed. Vice President (Bill Knickerbocker): Need money to continue with elevator project. Inform congregation as to where we are at and what needs to be done. Discussion was held about cost of Community Supper. Money will be transferred from the memorial fund to the general fund each month to cover the food cost. Next meeting is scheduled for October 21, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. Meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m. followed by the Lord's Prayer Council Secretary, Rose Hale The Barron County Coat Drive is Coming! The parish cluster of St. Boniface in Chetek, St. Joseph in Barron, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Strickland, and St. Peter in Cameron would like to invite you to assist us in providing warm, winter outer wear and blankets to those in need in our communities. We are asking area churches and schools to collect new or used winter coats, snow pants, boots, mittens, hats and blankets for all age groups. We would ask that the items be clean and in good, useable condition. The collected items may be dropped off at: St. Joseph Church 827 E. LaSalle Avenue Barron, WI October 13 th to October 17 th, :30 am to 4pm Mon-Thursday 8:30am to 10:00am Saturday October 18 th - the day of the give away All donating groups will be acknowledged in the welcome sign at the give away so please let us know what group you are from when dropping off the winter supplies. If you are having difficulty getting the items to Barron, please contact Laura at or evenings to arrange pick up. All unclaimed coats will be distributed to 2 nd hand non-profit stores. Thank you for your time and please join us in this very important work of helping our neighbors stay warm this winter!

4 FAITH LUTHERAN CHILD CARE CENTER Happy Fall! This is such a beautiful time of year with all the changes outside. There have been so many changes inside as well. We said goodbye to Miss Amber, our lead teacher. She took a position with the Barron school district in one of their Montessori classrooms. We wish her all the best and ask that God bless her on this new journey! The child care is happy to welcome Kasee Hickok as the new lead teacher. As the children headed back to school we said goodbye to some of them as well. Watching them get older and more mature is bittersweet. On the other hand, we have welcomed 8 new, and 4 returning children this fall. Thank you God for always providing for us. The outdoor learning environment (OLE) should be getting an upgrade here very soon! Watch for new equipment in the pea gravel area, and pavers to be installed under the pergola. If you have a chance, check out the beautiful bench so graciously made and given by Bill Knickerbocker! Thank you so much. And thank you Judy for helping deliver and install it! The child care had a new detergent delivery system installed on the dishwasher. We had it serviced and discovered that the previous one was not working properly. There is really no changes as to how anything works, it just makes a few different noises now. If anyone has any questions, please let me know. As always, I thank you all for your continued support and prayers! We are truly blessed to be here and performing God s work. I believe that with our hard work, prayers, and dedication to the field of early care and education Faith can only prosper. In faith and grace, Brynne Schieffer Financials: (as of August 31, 2014) Revenue- $12,407 Expenses- $10, Enrollment- Full Time: 11 Part Time: 32 CHILD CARE COMMITTEE Brynne Schieffer, Director Melissa Kallsen, Secretary Bill Knickerbocker Bonnie Barker, Administrator Mary Dodge Tina Saffert Trisha Falstad, Treasurer Carol Berg Pastor Loren Julie Emerson

5 The first day of Sunday School in the books! We have 34 children enrolled, lots of parent volunteers, and a new curriculum. Our rally Sunday event, Heroes Unmasked was a blast! We would like to thank everyone again for all of the help. Noisy offering for the months of November and December will be going to our service project of adopting families for Christmas. This year will do this through the elks lodge. October Sunday School Schedule and Teacher List 10/5/14 Abraham and Sarah Bible Story- Mary Dexter 10/12/14 Abraham and Sarah Art- Sarah Everson Cooking- Julie Dexter Video- Kerry Glaubitz 10/19/14 Halloween FUN DAY! 10/26/14 No Classes- Commitment Sunday Hero s Unmasked Festival 2014

6 Volunteer Schedule Date Ushers Lectors Communion Assistants Greeters Acolytes October Rolly & Virgina Mike Schieffer Mike Schieffer Norma Jenson Miranda 5 Olson & Elaine Mayfield Richter Mark & Mary Bonnie Barker Bonnie Barker Patty Vaughn Brianna Brion Crotteau October Rolly & Virgina Ben Haugen Norma Jenson Hannah 12 Olson & Elaine Mayfield Richter Mark & Mary Mary Dexter Patty Vaughn Brianna Brion Saffert October Curt & Mary Neil Hoffman Annette Hoffman David & Sharon Brett 19 Dodge Przybylski Roux Larry & Carol Moen Nora Gerber Nora Gerber Brad & Kathy Brogan Lilly Polichnia October Curt & Mary Judy Smith David & Sharon Makalyn 26 Dodge Przybylski Williams Larry & Carol Carol Moen Brad & Kathy Carter Moen Brogan Richter Altar Guild Schedule October 5 October 12 October 19 October 26 8:30 Ben & Darlene Ben & Darlene Larry & Jan Larry & Jan Haugen Haugen Lenbom Lenbom 10:45 Lois Schultz Maxine Huseth

7 Please see below the time & talent sheet. We would ask each member to fill out a form and indicate where you would like to help out in the worship service. If there are months that you prefer, please indicate. This is very helpful for the Worship & Music Committee in planning the monthly schedule. Please complete & return to the church office or place in the offering plate by October 19. Thank you from the Worship & Music Committee. November newsletter deadline is October 22nd. TIME AND TALENT If there are any of the categories below that you are willing to volunteer for, please check. Indicate if you prefer a particular month. NAME ADDRESS TELPHONE NUMBER ADDRESS Church Service Greeter 1 st Service 2 nd Service Lector/Reader 1 st Service 2 nd Service Communion Asst. 1 st Service 2 nd Service Altar Guild 1 st Service 2 nd Service Usher 1 st Service 2 nd Service Worship Choir Instrumentalist Accompanist Special Music Talent Handbell Choir Please return completed form to the church office or place in the offering plate by October 19. Thank you.

8 Dennis and Florence Weise celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in Norway. Pictured in the background is the Oye Stave Church which is located in central Norway. Congratulations and God s Blessings to you! TIME AND TALENT If there are any of the categories below that you are willing to volunteer for, please check. Indicate if you prefer a particular month. NAME ADDRESS TELPHONE NUMBER ADDRESS Church Service Greeter 1 st Service 2 nd Service Lector/Reader 1 st Service 2 nd Service Communion Asst. 1 st Service 2 nd Service Altar Guild 1 st Service 2 nd Service Usher 1 st Service 2 nd Service Worship Choir Instrumentalist Accompanist Special Music Talent Handbell Choir Please return completed form to the church office or place in the offering plate by October 19. Thank you.

9 WEEKLY GIVING REPORT Offering needed each week: $2, August 31, 2014 Attendance 9:00 a.m. 80 Offering Received $1, Building Fund $ Noisy Offering $ September 7, 2014 Attendance 79 Attendance 58 Offering Received $2, Building Fund $ Noisy Offering $ Simply Giving - General $ Simply Giving - Building $ September 14, 2014 Attendance 86 Offering Received $2, Building Fund $ Noisy Offering $ Thrivent Choice Dollars $ September 21, 2014 Attendance 83 Attendance 55 Offering Received $1, Building Fund $ Noisy Offering $ Simply Giving - General $1, Simply Giving - Building $ 0 Community Dinner Wednesday, October 8 5:30 pm.-7:00 pm The church will provide the main dish and beverage. Please bring a dish to pass or dessert. Everyone is invited, please pass the word! Come for a great time of food & fellowship. Faith Fun Night Friday, October 31 7:00 9:00 p.m. Plans are in the making for a fun-filled evening here at faith Lutheran church for all ages! Please look for more information in the weekly bulletin and on our website and facebook pages. Memorials given in the month of September $20.00 given by Katherine Tape in memory of Beverly Peterson $10.00 given by Ruth Anderson in memory of Beverly Peterson $10.00 given by Evelyn Peterson to FLCW in memory of Bev Peterson $25.00 given by Gerry & Bonnie Peterson to the elevator fund in memory of Bev Peterson Tis the season of stewardship and gratitude. Share yours with us! If you are a Thrivent Financial member with Choice Dollars to direct, you can make a difference! Simply direct Choice Dollars to Faith Lutheran online at Thivent.com or call Thrivent at , and say Thrivent Choice after the prompt. The Thrivent Choice charitable grant program lets eligible Thrivent members recommend where some of Thrivent s charitable dollars are distributed. So far this year, churches nationwide have received more than $23 million charitable grant funds as a result of the Thrivent Choice program. Simply Giving Your annual pledge helps us forecast, with confidence, the level of financial support our congregation will receive in the year ahead. It is through the pledges and contributions of our members that we are able to carry on our work here at Faith Lutheran Church. As you consider your pledge, we remind you that we offer Electronic Giving as a way to automate your offerings. It is convenient for you and provides much-needed consistency for our church. Collection baskets offerings fluctuate significantly from week to week but when contributions are automated, the church receives the funds it needs to operate on a steady, uninterrupted basis. We encourage you to complete a paper authorization form and return it to the church office. You can find the forms in the church entry.

10 Prayers of Well-Being Our church Our pastor Our bishop Remember in Prayer Prayers for our Servicemen and their families LTC William Moen Staff Sergeant Daniel Broom Sergeant Gary Wilcox Tech Sergeant Eric Richter Sergeant Steve Thompson Sergeant Andrew Cosgrove First Lieutenant Ryan Hansen Those dealing with health issues If you would like a prayer request or are hospitalized and would like to be added to the list, please contact Pastor Loren at 715/ Janice Ebert Gerry Ekern Lorraine Hover Doraine Krug Ruby Peterson Homebound Maynard Ekern Joyce Holstrom Violet Hover Janice Nelson Eileen Robarge Sponsor the Phone Line 2014 October Curtis & Mary Dodge in memory of Byron Dodge and Alta Harden November Caren & Arlan Klinder in memory of Glenn & Jeanette Thompson and Carl & Katie Klinder December Delores Bjugstad in memory of Gerald Bjugstad Are You A Family Caregiver? Powerful Tools for Caregivers is an educational program designed to help family caregivers. This program will help you take care of yourself while being a caregiver. You will benefit from this class whether you are helping a parent, spouse, or friend. The person you are caring for may live at home, in a nursing home, or across the country. This six week workshop will be held Tuesdays, Oct. 7-Nov. 11, from 1:00-3:00, at the Rice Lake Public Library, 2 E. Marshall Street. Call Chris at the Barron County Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) to register or for more information. Class is $10.00 and pre-registration is required. Stacy Witkowski MEMORIAL GIVING LIST * Benjamin s House (for the homeless) in Rice Lake * Feed My Starving Children - * Funds for the worship phone line so homebound people can listen ($30/month) * Cameron Food Pantry * Habitat for Humanity * Child Care Center * Scholarships for sending children to Luther Park Bible Camp Quilts for Lutheran World Relief If you would like to view the quilts that the ladies have put together since last October they will be displayed on the pews Sunday Oct. 5th. Thanks to everyone that helped make these wonderful quilts. They will be greatly appreciated by everyone that receives them.

11 October Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 5 8:30 am Worship 9:40 am Sunday School 9:40 am Adult Bible Study 10: 45 am Worship 12 8:30 am Worship 9:40 am Sunday School 9:40 am Adult Bible Study 10:45 am Worship 19 8:30 am Worship 9:40 am Sunday School 9:40 am Adult Bible Study 10:45 am Worship 26 8:30 am Worship 9:30 Celebration Brunch 10:45 am Worship 11:45 am Celebration Brunch Commitment Sunday :30 am Worship & Music Committee 5:30 pm Brownie Scout Meeting 7:30 pm Alanon :00 am Quilting 5:30 p.m. Childcare Comm. 7:30 pm Alanon 6:00 pm Church Council Meeting 7:30 pm Alanon 9:00 am Quilting 7:30 pm Alanon 1 4:00 pm Confirmation Class 6:30 p.m. Bell Choir Practice 8 4:00 pm Confirmation Class 5:30 p.m. Community Supper 6:30 p.m. Bell Choir Practice 15 4:00 p.m. Confirmation Class 6:30 p.m. Bell Choir Practice 22 4:00 pm Confirmation Class 5:30 p.m. Childcare Annual Meeting 29 4:00 pm Confirmation Class 2 6:30 pm Bible Study 9 6:30 pm Bible Study 16 1:00 p.m. Finance Committee 6:30 pm Bible Study 23 6:30 pm Bible Study 30 6:30 p.m. Bible Study 3 9:30 am Bible Study 10 9:30 am Bible Study 17 9:30 am Bible Study 7:00 pm Faith Fun Night 24 9:30 am Bible Study 31 9:30 am Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Faith Fun Night :00 a.m. Celebration Brunch Set-up

12 Faith Lutheran Church PO Box South 4 th Street Cameron, WI ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED The Mission Statement of Faith Lutheran Congregation: We, the children of God at Faith Lutheran Congregation, gathered by the Holy Spirit as loving Christian people around Word and sacrament, strive together to witness to God s grace in Jesus, inviting our neighbors to share our journey towards discipleship.