Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church

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1 May 2017 Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church The Faith Lutheran Newsletter is a monthly publication of Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, a congregation of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. Volume 78 Issue 12 5 Weekly Schedule: & Adult Bible Study 8:15 am D & T Classes Sundays 11:00am Confirmation & Ark classes 6:00-6:50pm 5th & 7th grade Thursday Men s Bible Study From Pastor Scudder s Desk Over 20 years ago (1995) ABC ran a documentary called, "In The Name Of God." It was a well done piece on what was, at that time, being done by so many of these so called "mega"-churches to just get people in the door. It really gave a person a reason to pause and think: "Why do I go to the church that I do?" Do I go because it's the biggest game in town? Do I go because that s where everybody who's anybody goes? Do I go because that s where they have the most entertaining gatherings called worship? Or, do I go because I want to be fed with the Word of God and take part in the feast of victory in the Lord's Supper? Not that all big churches are bad but do we go to church to be entertained or to receive God's gifts of Word and Sacrament? And in turn give Him thanks for His great love and forgiveness? In that documentary ABC's Peter Jennings asked Rev. Bill Hybels (pastor of the 15,000 + member Willow Creek Community Church outside Chicago), "Why don't I even see a cross in your church?" Rev. Hybels response was, "Well, we don't want to tie up all of Christianity into ONE symbol." My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, if the Cross of Christ is not the center of our lives, what is? On Good Friday Jesus said, from the Cross, "It is finished." Salvation was won for us. Nothing more has to or can be done. On Easter morning that Cross was empty. Christ has risen, He has risen indeed! The Cross IS Christianity. Don't ever let anybody take that away from you! The Lord be with you!... Amen. Pastor Scudder Special Activities: Board of Ed. May 7:00pm Church Council May 7:30pm Board of Elders May 7:00pm Lutheran Hour 7 a.m. Sunday KILJ FM KOKX :30 a.m. Congratulations Confirmands Erin Andreasen daughter of Jeremy & Lara Andreasen Justina Movall daughter of Garry & Gladys Movall Taylor Sammons daughter of Jason & Kimberly Sammons Benjamin Scudder son of Rev. Michael & Sara Scudder

2 6 7. Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church Page 2 May Duties: Elders Bob Eldridge Wade Edwards Altar Guild Althea Weems Acolytes 5/7 Carson Andreasen 5/14 Katie Bacher 5/21 Carson Andreasen 5/28 Katie Bacher Ushers Gregg Hall Joe Ruby Marty George Tanner Ruby SonShine Academy News Currently, both classes are full! We thank God for His abundant blessings. There is a lot of time until the fall, and many things could happen, so we are taking names for a waiting list for both classes. The school year is quickly coming to a close. Many events will be taking place at Son Shine. April 27 & 28, we walked to the library to see our art work on display. May 4 will be ARK day. Both classes attend the same day, we talk about Noah s ark, and have a petting zoo. May 11 and 12 we will be spending the day at the United thru play park. May 24 and 25 will be our last day of school. Thank you again to the whole congregation for all the financial, time, and prayer support you give to Son Shine every year. Your support is also a blessing from God. Thank you for you continued support of the SonShine script program. When you purchase the Hy Vee Gift Cards & Certificates, the preschool will receive 10% for the shopping cards, & 15% for the certificates. Someone from the preschool board will be selling the cards and certificates after church, each Sunday, or you can stop in at the office Monday thru Thursday 8:00 am Noon. Coffee Servers 5/7 5/14 5/21 5/28 A big THANK YOU to all members who served as organists, ushers, and coffee servers last month. This is just another part of STEWARDSHIP in action at Faith. Serving Next Month Elders Dana Kuster Marty George Altar Guild Whitney Vantiger Acolytes 6/4 Carson Andreasen 6/11 Katie Bacher 6/18 Carson Andreasen 6/25 Katie Bacher Please include in your prayers this month May Addison Striegel daughter of Shawn and Jennifer Peyton Duplessis daughter of Eric and Julie Each week there will be a family listed in the bulletin these are Son Shine families, please add them to your prayer list. Blood Drive May 1 In fellowship hall 3:00-5:30pm Not the change in time for this collection only LWML NEWS LWML will meet on May 7;00pm. We will be making school bags. Hostess is Karen Lyons. Anyone is welcome to join us. Hostess is Shari Moeller. Reminder Mite Box Sunday is the last Sunday of the Month.

3 Volume 8 Issue 5 Page 3 MAY BIRTHDAYS 1 Liana Cotton 4 Cort McCabe 5 Derrek Movall 9 Ron Werner 10 Tori Simkins 12 Libby Loescher 14 Sheldon Schroeder 14 Courtney Mabeus 14 Phil Speidel 15 Bob Eldridge 16 Ted Smith 17 Bernice Van Amerongen 17 Harvey Ungerman 18 Guy Ogilvie 20 Jane Eggers 21 Sheryl Dorn 23 Brandon Fetterman 23 Nicholas Lehman 23 Taylor Rodgers 25 Tricia Meinen 26 Darren Lehman 26 Tyler Moeller 27 Nathaniel Smith 29 Charleene Stigge The Birthday Song A glad and Happy Birthday, we wish to you our friends. May God our heavenly Father, a birthday blessing send. A happy, happy birthday, all beautiful with love. And bright with many blessings, from our dear Lord above. Your Invited Kimberly and Jason Sammons wish to invite the Congregation to Jason Allen Sammons II Eagle Scout Court of Honor. It will be held Saturday, May 6, 7:00pm. At Lending Hands 301 HWY 1Washington, IA We wish to thank everyone who has supported him in scouts whether by encouraging words, interest in his adventures or purchasing popcorn and greenery. Question: If God created the world 6000 years ago or so, why are stars millions of light years away? The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows His handiwork (Psalm 19:1) We know from the dates God gives us in the Bible that He did create the whole universe about 6000 years ago. When we hear the term light-year, we need to realize it is not a measure of time but a measure of distance, telling us how far away something is. Distant stars and galaxies might be millions of light-years away, but that doesn t mean that it took millions of years for the light to get here, it just means it is really far away! When God created the universe, everything was already working perfectly, exactly how He wanted it to work. So, I believe the stars could be seen (however God did that) on earth as soon as God spoke them into existence. Keep enjoying the splendor of the night sky, but remember that God created it to display His glory so we could behold how wonderful and powerful our Creator really is! Next months question: Youth News (Grades 6-12) No activity for youth in May What is evolution? Bible References: Genesis 1:20-25, Romans 1:22, Psalm 83-9 Remember kids, if you have a question about God, the Bible, Church, please write it down and place it in Pastor Scudder s mailbox, or it to him at scuddermr@iowatelecom.net

4 SAVE THE DATE Mighty Fortress Jesus at work through us is this summers VBS! Each day the children will learn about God s love and how He provides for their lives now and in eternity through Jesus, His Son, our Savior! Children ages 3 thru 5th grade may attend. VBS will be held July from 6:00-8:00pm. Kids meet friends, explore Bible stories, do activities, sing songs, make crafts, play games, and eat snacks. If you wish to help please speak with Joe Ruby or the office. Garden Center: Did you know that the Hy Vee Garden Center honors the shopping cards purchased through Son Shine Academy? Buy one today so you are ready when you're buying your flowers and gardening supplies. You may also use them at Hy Vee gas, pharmacy, grocery, and Drug Town. Son Shine receives 10% of your shopping card purchase! SAVE THE DATE! Mark Your Calendars The Lutheran L's are sponsoring a program "Tea at the White House" presented by Rosemary Pacha on May 6th 1:00PM at Faith Lutheran Church. All women of the church and friends are invited to the tea. Rosemary Pacha is a very enthusiastic speaker from Brighton, Iowa. She is also a farm wife, mother, grandmother, retired teacher, very active in her local community with the Friends of Lake Darling, on the Whoope Day Celebrations, and the Washington Barn Quilts. To make the afternoon more fun and interesting, we encourage you to bring your own favorite tea cup to drink out of. Refreshments will consist of your typical tea fare. There will be punch for those that do not drink tea. SUMMER CAMP Thinking Summer, remember that Camp Io-Dis -E-Ca registrations are now open. Faith offers scholarships to camp. $50 for half a week and $100 for a full week. Check out the camps on the Looking for College or High School Graduates The Board of Education is searching for any high school or college graduate as we would like to honor them with having a cake reception in May or June. Please call/ the church office or notify any board member so we can celebrate and post their accomplishments. Ladies of the Church enjoying a night painting at the Art Nest

5 May 2017 Faith Lutheran Church Reverend Michael R. Scudder 910 East Mapleleaf Drive Mount Pleasant, IA Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Son Shine Board Meeting 1:00pm Blood Drive 3:00-5:30pm 2 3 6:00pm Ark &7th Grade Confirmation Lutheran L s Tea Party 1:00pm Board of Ed. 7:00pm 7 8:15 am Confirmation Sunday 8 9 Church Council 7:30pm Elders & LWML 7:00pm :15 am :15am 11:00am Voter s Meeting Newsletter Items Due YES Celebration PreK 10:00am 25 YES Celebration 3yr. old :15am Mite Box Sunday