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1 FAITH Faith Lutheran Church at WORK website: March 2013 Pastor Dawn Gregg or CALENDAR OF SPECIAL EVENTS LENTEN Worship Wednesdays 12:15 & 6:50 pm Wednesday Night Suppers 6:00 pm ~ Please sign up Daylight Saving Time begins 3/10 Spring Forward Council Meeting 3/12 Church Work Day 3/23 PALM SUNDAY ~ 3/24 10:15 am worship service MAUNDY THURSDAY 7 pm service GOOD FRIDAY 7 pm service EASTER BREAKFAST 3/ am EASTER SUNDAY ~ 3/31 10:15 am worship service Rummage Sale ~ 4/5 & 6

2 FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH Staff PASTOR... The Rev. Dawn Gregg OFFICE MANAGER... Margaret R OFFICE ASSISTANT... Alice W ORGANIST/PIANIST... Cheryl B YOUTH COORDINATOR... Kaitlyn B CUSTODIAN... Teresa M 2013 Church Council PRESIDENT... John D VICE PRESIDENT... Diane C SECRETARY...Carol O TREASURER... Shirley S-H FINANCIAL SECRETARY... Rose Mary A EVANGEISM & MISSION... Beth H FELLOWSHIP & SOCIAL CONCERNS... Peggy P PARISH EDUCATION... Dixie D PROPERTY MANAGEMENT... Wally O STEWARDSHIP... WORSHIP & MUSIC... Jackye B YOUTH... Sam C MISSION ENDOWMENT FUND... Mary S CHOIR DIRECTOR.Linda L PRESCHOOL BOARD PRESIDENT... Susan R PRESCHOOL TEACHER... Katie P PARISH NURSE... Jeanette T Wednesdays during LENT 12:15 pm Worship & Bible Study 6:00 pm Supper (sign up to come or cook) 6:50 pm Bible Study & Worship PALM SUNDAY March 24 th Worship at 10:15 am MAUNDY THURSDAY March 28 th Worship at 7:00 pm GOOD FRIDAY March 29 th Worship at 7:00 pm EASTER SUNDAY March 31 st Worship at 10:15 am Hear the Choir singing on Palm Sunday Praise Band will play on Easter Sunday + Christian Symbols + Latin Cross The Latin cross is the simplest and most common form of the Christian cross, possibly dating from the second or third century. Roman Catholic and Orthodox Christians typically display a crucifix an image of Jesus hanging on the cross to remember his death for the sake of the world, while Protestant churches often favor the empty cross, commemorating Jesus resurrection. Election results of the February 24 th Congregational Meeting Nominating Committee Sam Collet Jackye Brown Jim Preston Charles Bonville Jeanette Thorpe Norma Messman Budget Committee John Daniels Shirley Schoberg-Hebda Jeff Fleischer Allen Norby Don Brudvig Personnel Committee Representative Delegates to Oregon Synod Assembly May 17-19, 2013 Diane Collet Jackye Brown

3 Relay for Life coming events SANDWICH SALE March 10 th Following worship Sandwich lunches are available to either eat here or take home. Donations will go to the American Cancer Society. April 6 th (during the Rummage Sale) May 18 th April 5 th & 6 th Mark your calendar set your clock bring your friends and join us! There ll be something for everyone. Time to begin thinking about our Annual Church Rummage Sale. We will accept donations for the event beginning the Monday after Easter. Anything that is clean and in working order is accepted. If you have questions about donations or want to volunteer, contact Peggy Preston ( ). A tremendous Thank You So Very Much to Bonnie Hensley for her generosity in letting the Faith Lutheran Church make a new home for her Studio model piano. The sound from the piano, the keys and wood cabinet are in excellent condition. Also a special Thank you to Wally and the Toms for delivering and setting the piano up in the Fellowship Hall. We are truly blessed by receiving this much needed piano. God is good! Linda Larson, Choral Director Cheryl Blum, Organist Dear Friends at Faith, We want to thank you all for your concerns, cards and most importantly your prayers over the last several months as we searched for a doctor to treat the rare cancer Shirley had. It was a journey in which we were surely guided by the Holy Spirit, for we ended up with a wonderful doctor who is recognized world-wide for her skills and expertise. We have just returned from a checkup with the doctor and she believes Shirley is now cancer free. We are so thankful for you, the Faith community, for the warm loving care and friendship we have experienced since we joined you not so long ago. And we are most grateful for your prayers and support, for you have truly been a blessing and a source of strength to us. Thank you and God bless you, Shirley & Stephen Gilbreath

4 Springspiration 2013 April 27 th 9am to 3 pm - Immanuel Lutheran, Silverton Fear Not, for I am with you Isaiah 41:10 Bible Study: Pastor Virginia Eckert --- Lunch workshops Registration forms are available at the Bulletin Board in the Fellowship Hall. Look for a new and improved Family Camp this summer with many great opportunities to spend time together with your entire family at camp. Mark Family Camp as a DO NOT MISS on your summer calendar. Join Moses on a journey full of shared experiences and faith-forming fun! It will be the highlight of your summer together. Family Camps are July 5-7 and July Women's Retreat is all about health and wellness. Take a yoga class, share favorite recipes, enjoy a quiet afternoon by the creek. Bring a group or come as an individual for a weekend of relaxation, play, laughter and encouragement. Women's Retreat is August 3-5 Partnerships make camp stronger! Several weeks this summer we will welcome organizations to share in our program and offer unique opportunities at camp: Presbyterian Camp of the Cascades, Holden Village, Vibrant Faith Ministries, Bethesda Lutheran Communities are just a few of the great program leaders that will be joining us. Explorer Camp (5th/6th grade) with Presbyterian program leaders is July Holden on the Road is August Bethesda Servant Event is July High School campers are in for a treat! Your options include: camping at the beach, Pacific Crest Trail backpacking, hanging out at camp, serving others, rafting the great Deschutes River (with a road trip to Bend), trying out camp staff, and more! With brand new High School half week options for those busy summer schedules. Check out our High School page for all the dates and camp options! Holden Village is coming to Camp Lutherwood. This unique camp experience will combine Holden Village favorites and the special place of Camp Lutherwood. For families, individuals, and groups, don't miss this week to share in the experience of both Holden and Camp Lutherwood. Holden on the Road is August Check out our website for more details and to register today for summer Like our Facebook page for updates on programmatic details and registration discounts.

5 Have you seen the new sign?! Open Mon - Fri from 2-6 pm during school year The Cornerstone Youth Outreach Center (CYOC) is a youth drop-in center with a collaboration between Faith Lutheran Church and Jackson Street Youth Shelter with its own building on the corner of Queen and Elm. If you are a youth between the ages of please feel free to stop in. It's a great place to get a snack, hang out, play games, do homework, paint, use the computers and much more! We offer limited school supplies, socks, hats, and hygiene supplies. Help us put together a fun, interactive, and functional space by donating items from our Albany Wish List. Categories include Gift Cards, Furniture, Electronics, House Supplies, Games and Activities, Books, Art Supplies, and of course, Food/Snack Items. Please check out our list and see the boxes provided in the Fellowship Hall. LIL IL SPROUTS PRE RE-SCHOOL Lil Sprouts Pre-School is still accepting new students. Open 6:45 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (to accommodate those working parents) If you are currently looking for a preschool, or know of someone who is, please refer them to our website or have them call (541) NEWS FROM LUTHER HOUSE (OSU Campus Ministry) BEER & CHEESE PAIRING EVENT TO BENEFIT LUTHER HOUSE April 14 th from 2 to 4 pm (LBCC commons) Friends of Luther House invite you and your friends to join them for a Beer and Cheese Pairing Event on Sunday, April 14, from 2-4:30 pm, at the Linn-Benton Community College Commons on the Albany campus. Tickets are $50 each and will be available for purchase at Luther House starting March 10. Ticket holders must be 21 to participate. For the price of admission you get an entertaining, educational, and tasty afternoon featuring a sampling of 8 local craft beers paired with 8 Oregon artisan cheeses, plus smoked salmon, fresh bread, hand-made chocolates, and more. The musical group "Festive String Band" will play a variety of selections. Beer Prof Kendall Staggs and OSU Production Specialist Lisbeth Goddik will present interesting and unusual information about the art of beer and cheese pairing, craft production of these specialties in Oregon, and a little history thrown in for good measure. Proceeds assist in furthering Luther House programming. Only 200 guests will be accommodated. Mark your calendar, get ready for a fun-filled day, and be sure to purchase your tickets beginning March 10 by calling Luther House , ing info@luther-house.org, or visiting for online purchases. Thanks for your support!

6 Faith Lutheran FLY meet on Sunday evenings from 5:30 7:00 pm Check out our Facebook page A message from our Youth Coordinator- Just a reminder, FLY is always HAPPY to volunteer!!! We are always looking for ways to help out those in our church family, as well as in the community. If you have any ideas or a job that needs done, please contact me. If any of you would like to be involved in anyway, be it hanging out on a Sunday evening with us, making a meal for the group, or just sharing in a meal with us, we would absolutely welcome and appreciate that. Please be in contact. Enjoy an Easter Sunday Breakfast sponsored by Faith Lutheran Youth served from 9 to 10 am You loved it so much, you wanted the recipe---so here it is. (provided by Paula Iverson) Vegetable Pizza Ingredients 2 (8 oz) packages crescent rolls 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 1 clove garlic, minced ½ teaspoon dill weed 1 tablespoon dry ranch seasoning freshly ground black pepper, to taste 2 cups vegetables cut into bite size pieces 1 cup shredded cheese Directions 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Unroll crescent dough sheets onto a large non-stick baking pan to completely cover the pan. Press your fingers over the dough to seal the seams. Bake minutes, or until the top is lightly browned. 2. Mix together the cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic, dill, ranch and black pepper. Set aside. 3. Once the crust is completely cooled, evenly spread the cream cheese mixture over it. Cut the crust into squares and then top with the vegetables and cheese of your choice. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

7 Sunday School Happenings I want to extend a belated thank you to all the participants in the Sunday School Christmas program. They all did such a superb job from the directors to the speakers to the many angels and the singers. Well, done! ELCA has through their good gifts program made it possible for us to do some pretty astonishing things. Offerings from Sunday School have been more than generous. In the spring we had enough to buy 230 chicks to give to struggling families. In the fall we decided to buy a family farm. The farm consists of a cow, a couple of goats, ten chicks, two pigs, a duck, farming tools plus training and marketing support to the family. The goal is to help a family escape the cycle of hunger and poverty for good. Shazam! We have more than enough to buy the farm! Well done to all of us. So now to the next goal. We have decided to help a community construct and maintain a water well. The cost of this project is $2,500 which is likely beyond our resources. However, a share of the well is only $250! So that is our goal. Perhaps we could partner with another ch urch in this effort. In the meantime we are going to contribute to a share of the well. Did you know that: more than a billion people worldwide lack access to clean water; that water-borne illnesses from the lack of clean water and sanitation result in a loss of 272 million days of school attendance for children mostly in sub- Saharan Africa and South Asia; that a woman or child in sub-saharan Africa will walk and average of 3.7 miles every day to fetch clean water. Our funds come from Sunday morning offering as well as from the birthday pig. The pig has been well used to the point where it was showing signs of wear. A new pig has appeared to take the birthday money. We would be happy to accept your gift of a penny for each year of your life. Anyone could also share in this goal by designated giving in the regular church offering. After spending time learning the books of the Old Testament in song we are now beginning to learn a song of the books of the New Testament. This song is even trickier, I think. It is a good way to have more awareness of the books of the Bible and where they might be in the Bible. We are thrilled with those who come to Sunday School. It will be even more thrilling when more come. Dixie Duehn, Education Chair

8 - Shirley B. Ed B. Terry D. Dalton D. Dexter D. Charlene C. Julia Hall Beth H. Rhonda H. Bonnie K. Diane L. David L. Heidi M. Vanessa M. Nona S. Nickolas W. John & Donna Z. Louise C. Ken E. Cindy H., STRENGTH & GUIDANCE Carol K. Marc M. Cher M. Melba W. Alice V. Linda Gail V. Gene B Daniel G Joannie G. Megan N. Norma M. Pat N. Shirley G. Bernie & Gene H Evelyn Mo. Evelyn M. Betty S. Ella S. Beth W. 2 nd Claus Sass 3 rd Alma Geroy 5 th Michiko Middlestadt 7 th Jack Larrison 8 th Marjorie Moreland 12 th Pat Donley 12 th Rebekah DeCarteret 15 th Lynnette Mosley 15 th Cathy Ebbs 16 th Paul Ross 16 th Wally Oster 19 th Joan Earp 20 th Sue Fleischer 20 th Kate Larsen 21 st Rita Enfield 21 st Dixie Duehn 24 th Hannah Ebbs 29 th Beth Harrington 30 th Helena Benkich 31 st Evelyn Maurice Air Force Senior Master Sergeant Mike Beaumount, son-in-law of David & Jan Newman Navy 1 st Class Petty Officer John Dayton, son-in- law of Dixie & Dexter Duehn Army Specialist Jessica Denman, cousin of Jackye Brown Major Trace Dotson, son-in-law of Wanda Halvorson and grand- son-in-law of Shirley Reiger. Colonel Gregory Gilbreath, son of Steve & Shirley Gilbreath. Marine Captain Aaron Heisinger, son of Laurie & Scott Witt and grandson of Lou & Tom Conklin Marine Captain Ryan Heisinger, son of Laurie & Scott Witt and grandson of Lou & Tom Conklin Navy 1 st Class Petty Officer, Engineering Dept. Nicholas Herring, son of Cheryl & Gary Herring and grandson of Shirley Reiger SPC Alex Hull, nephew of Lyle & Freda Lambert PFC Sarah Hull, Nona Sabatka s granddaughter Captain Jim Jack, Roben Jack Larrison s brother CW4 Stanley Jung, nephew of Wally & Alberta Oster PFC Greg Kendall, grandson of Nancy Goodwin LTC Eric Larsen Airman 1 st Class Kendra McAlpin Naval Lt. J.G. Andrew Metzcus Airman Aaron Mumma, nephew of Lyle and Freda Lambert S/SGT Bryan Mumma, nephew of Lyle & Freda Lambert Army Major Heidi Munro, daughter of Gale & Alice Voet Army E5 Jennifer Norris, granddaughter of Wally & Alberta Oster Army Staff Sergeant Scot Noss Army Captain Tamie Oster, daughter of Wally & Alberta Oster Marine Nick Pierce PFC Andrew Joseph Schaffner OUR SYMPATHY & PRAYERS TO THOSE WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF LOVED ONES: Parish Nurse Notes: Our Church has some medical equipment available to borrow such as walkers, canes, wheelchairs, etc. If you are in need, please contact Jeannette Thorpe, or Peggy Preston,

9 If you would like to present an Easter Lily in memory of a loved one, or in honor of someone, please fill in the information below and return to the church office by Sunday, March 24 th. LILY is presented by in memory / in honor of (circle one) LILY is presented by in memory / in honor of (circle one) LILY is presented by in memory / in honor of (circle one) LILY is presented by in memory / in honor of (circle one)

10 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 Scout Game Night 3 Third Sunday in Lent - purple 9:00am Christian Education 10:15am WORSHIP SERVICE 11:30am Fellowship Mtg 11:30am Mission Endowment Mtg 5:30-7pm Youth Group 10 Fourth Sunday in Lent - purple Relay for Life Sandwich Sale 9:00am Christian Education 10:15am WORSHIP SERVICE 5:30-7pm Youth Group 4 7pm Stewardship 7pm Boy Scouts pm Circle of Friends 7pm Boy Scouts 5 7pm Worship & Music 7pm Youth Com Mtg 12 1pm Mary-Martha Circle 7pm COUNCIL MTG 6 9am Quilting 10am Property Mtg 12:15pm Bible Study 3:30pm Krafty Kids 6pm Wed Night Supper 6:50pm B. S. / Lenten Ser. 13 9am Quilting 12:15pm Bible Study 3:30pm Krafty Kids 6pm Wed Night Supper 6:50pm B. S. / Lenten Ser. 7 10:15am Bible Study (Quail Run) 7pm Choir Rehearsal 14 10:15am Bible Study (Quail Run) 12 noon Hope Circle 5-7 Relay Survivors Dinner 7pm Choir Rehearsal NEWSLETTER DEADLINE Fifth Sunday in Lent - purple 9:00am Christian Education 10:15am WORSHIP SERVICE 5:30-7pm Youth Group 24 - red 9:00am Christian Education 9:30am Choir Rehearsal 10:15am WORSHIP SERVICE 5:30-7pm Youth Group 18 7pm Boy Scouts pm Circle of Friends 7pm Boy Scouts 19 1:30pm Volunteer Caregivers 6:30pm Personnel Com Mtg 7pm Parish Education 26 7pm New Consecration Team Mtg w/glenn Chase 20 9am Quilting 12:15pm Bible Study 3:30pm Krafty Kids 6pm Wed Night Supper 6:50pm B. S. / Lenten Ser. 27 9am Quilting 12:15pm Bible Study 21 10:15am Bible Study (Quail Run) 7pm Evangelism & Mission 7pm Choir Rehearsal 28 10:15am Bible Study (Quail Run) 7pm SERVICE pm SERVICE 30 10am Altar Guild Mtg 31 EASTER SUNDAY - white 9:00am Christian Education 9:15am Band Practice 10:15am WORSHIP SERVICE 5:30-7pm Youth Group

11 WORSHIP CALENDAR MARCH :15 am 3 rd 10 th 17 th 24 th 28 th 29 th 31 st Worship Setting 3 rd Sunday in Lent Setting 10 (C) 4 th Sunday in Lent Setting 10 (C) 5 th Sunday in Lent Setting 10 (C) PALM SUNDAY Setting 10 (C) MAUNDY THURSDAY GOOD FRIDAY EASTER SUNDAY Setting 10 (C) Altar Care Helena Benkich Helena Benkich Helena Benkich Helena Benkich Helena Benkich Helena Benkich Helena Benkich Altar Flowers Betty Kelley In memory of Rubena McPhails 47 th anniversary Organist Cheryl Blum Cheryl Blum Cheryl Blum Cheryl Blum Cheryl Blum Cheryl Blum Cheryl Blum Children s Message Assisting Minister Carol Olufson Diane Collet Beth Walberg Carol Olufson Diane Collet Judy McPhail Janice Lee-Virnig Terry Lee-Virnig Jackye Brown Shirley Karstens John Collet Diane Collet Lector Jeff Fleischer Karen Glenn Mary Sabatka Carol Olufson Elaine Wogomon Charles Bonville Vail Palmer Communion Basket Holders Kate & Emma Larsen Aaron & Dexter Bonville Katherine Brudvig Abraham Peterson Aaron & Dexter Bonville Kate & Emma Larsen Kate & Emma Larsen Katherine Brudvig Abraham Peterson Ushers Ruth Irwin John Berg Allen Norby Dick Olsen Claus & Kim Sass Wally & Alberta Oster Paul & Kathy Ross Jon & Rose Mary Aaberg John & Paula Daniels Sound Technician Dennis Reilly Isabella Kenny Jennifer Devin Dennis Reilly Isabella Kenny Jennifer Devin Stan Blum Acolyte Cindy Harms Abraham Peterson Dexter Bonville Dillon Tilley Cindy Harms Dexter Bonville Abraham Peterson Lessons Isaiah 55:1-9 Psalm 63:1-8 1 Cor 10:1-13 Luke 13:1-9 Josh 5:9-12 Psalm 32 2 Cor 5:16-21 Luke 15:1-3,11b-32 Isaiah 43:16-21 Psalm 126 Phil 3:4b-14 John 12:1-8 Isaiah 50:4-9a Psalm 31:9-16 Phil 2:5-11 Luke 22:14-23:56 Exod 12:1-14 Psalm 116:1-2,12-19 Isaiah 52:13-53:12 Psalm 22 Heb 10:16-25 John 18:1-19:42 Acts 10:34-43 Psalm 118:1-2, Cor 15:19-26 Luke 24:1-12