Jonah Alfred, Child of God

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1 July 2016 Faith Lutheran Church July 2016 Jonah Alfred, Child of God Jonah Alfred Johnson, son of Pastor Josh and Deacon Shannon, was baptized on Sunday, June 26, 2016 by Bishop Mike Girlinghouse. We are excited to welcome and celebrate Jonah as a member of the Body of Christ! Prayer Flags Beginning June 5th in the library/ narthex, Sheryl Hoth and Trudy Kumpe will assist you in making prayer flag(s) to be hung in the narthex. Like the Tibetan prayer flags, we will write, stamp, draw, or color our prayers on materials provided in the library, and then hang up the prayers offered in hope, concerns, joy, or whatever you wish to pray for on your flag(s). The flags will be hanging in the narthex for the summer. Meet us at 9 am in the library to pray!

2 P a g e 2 J u l y Love Challenge To catch the reader's attention, place an interesting sentence or quote from the story here. The verse that speaks to me about homelessness was in our gospel reading on Sunday, And Jesus said to him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head. (Luke 9:58 NRSV) The verses that spurred me to start this challenge, Then the king will say to those at his right hand, Come, you that are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world; for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me. Then the righteous will answer him, Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food, or thirsty and gave you something to drink? And when was it that we saw you a stranger and welcomed you, or naked and gave you clothing? And when was it that we saw you sick or in prison and visited you? And the king will answer them, Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me. (Matthew 25:34 40 NRSV) As I was shopping the website to cash in my points on my credit card, I noticed a sleeping bag. I consider spending points like a gift, unearned and mine to enjoy. It s like free stuff. So, there is a free sleeping bag on the way. If you don t knit, or crochet, or sew, there are New Contact Information many other ways to contribute. I noticed blankets in the collection baskets on Sunday. Hard to think about blankets and warm hats when we are under a heat advisory, but the items keep accumulating. The least who have nowhere to lay their heads will be warm because of your generosity. Any questions about he Love Challenge, please call me Terri Koopman New website: Pastor Josh: pastorjosh@faithlutheranlr.org (318) Deacon Shannon: deaconshannon@faithlutheranlr.org (918) Becky Webb, Music Minister: music@faithlutheranlr.org You can still like us at the same Facebook page, Faith Lutheran Church or join the Facebook group, Faith Talk. Lara Keck, Parish Coordinator: office@faithlutheranlr.org Church office (501)

3 July 2016 Page 3 Imagining God s Mission This summer there will be multiple opportunities for people to come together to imagine, explore, and discuss ministry areas that God may be calling us to! Each Shepherding Group has a scheduled event. If you are not in a Shep- herding Group, please talk to Deacon Shannon or Pastor Josh. If you cannot attend your Shepherding Group's event, please attend another group's event. -John: Saturday, July 16, 5:00 pm at Sheryl Hoth's -Mark: Sunday, July 17, 5:00 pm at the Phillips' -Matthew: Saturday, July 23, 5:00 pm at the Kumpe's -Luke: Sunday, July 31, 5:00 pm at the Havelka's July Birthdays and Anniversaries 7/1 Gabe Huggins 7/2 Don Havelka 7/5 Shannon Johnson 7/9 Kelly O Rourke 7/12 Karen Cornwell, Barbara Sudman 7/15 Suzanne Unruh 7/17 Doris Davis 7/20 Scott Burgunder 7/21 Rachel Ringlaben 7/23 Sharon Phillips 7/24 Idus Welton 7/26 Michaela Muller, Judi Welton 7/4 Idus and Judi Welton 7/31 Dave and Lida Damien WELCA Convention Blessings! The Arkansas/ Oklahoma Synodical Women s Organization is planning its 29th annual Convention which will be held at Joy Lutheran Church, Tulsa, OK, September 23-25, Our theme is All Anew Day by Day from 2 Corinthians 4:16 Each congregational or intercongregational unit of the Arkansas/Oklahoma Synodical Organization is entitled to one delegate. Delegates are required to attend all the business sessions of the convention. All women of the Arkansas/Oklahoma Synodical Organization are invited and encouraged to attend. Please invite your family and friends. The cost for a delegate or participant is: Registration - $80.00 (must be in before August 23) $90.00 (after August 23) The registration fee includes Friday Dish with the Bish, Saturday breakfast, lunch and dinner. All printed materials plus snacks during the convention and honorariums. Hotel Information Holiday Inn Express & Suites South Tulsa Bixby 8405 E. 102nd Street South, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74133, or $89.00 (plus tax) per night, with 1-4 occupancy plus tax approx %/ Reservation Name/Code: WOE Your reservation needs to be in by August 23, 2016.

4 Dyslexia Training The week of July 18-22, HERE 4 Kids will be using our Fellowship Hall to conduct dyslexia training. H.E.R.E. 4 Kids is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing a variety of therapeutic and educational programs for children with a variety of learning differences in order to promote success academically, socially, and in the community. Not only do they provide services to children and adults with dyslexia and other language-related disorders, but they also provide professional development and training for teachers and administrators. I became connected with this group almost a year ago and they have been invaluable in getting help for Gabe. I will be attending the training so that I can provide intervention for Gabe and other children. The training will run from 7:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. If you would be willing to help provide snacks, drinks, or even a meal, please let me know. If you would like to know more about HERE 4 Kids, their website is Prayer Needs Jan Allen and family - comfort, peace Rylan Sigler - strength and healing Betty Seay - health concerns Bill Seay/Carol Schmitt - support caring for Betty Tammy (Ruth and Chuck's sister-in-law) - healing Randy (Ruth and Chuck's brother-in-law) - healing Marie - recovery at home Baby Ellie - Healing Genevieve Alexander - health concerns Shepherd of the Hills - discernment Virginia Wilken - healing Don Havelka - healing Emily Summers - safe travels Shirley Nielsen (Bonnie's mom) - healing of legs and feet Tracy Garner - complete healing after arm was severed and reattached Gabe Huggins knee surgery on 7/13 Sophia McCormack 12-year-old diagnosed with leukemia You are encouraged to notify the church office if you have a prayer concern. Please keep the information updated so the congregation can be informed regarding continuing needs and answered prayers.

5 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 9:00 Sunday School, Adult Forum, Prayer shawl ministry 10:00 Worship 11:30 Fellowship time 9 a.m. Men meet at Panera 8 pm - Lifeway Youth meeting 10 am Bible Study 7 am - Via de Cristo fellowship :00 p.m. Bible and Brew :00 p.m. Church Council :00 p.m. Bible and Brew HERE 4 Kids Dyslexia Training 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m

6 Faith Lutheran Church 7525 West Markham Little Rock, AR Phone: Our mission is for all to know, love, and serve Jesus Christ. Those Who Serve July 3 July 10 July 17 July 24 July 31 Assisting Minister Chuck Anderson Lynn Vachon Jessica Jencks Ruth Anderson Nia Indelicato Lector Nia Indelicato Peter Kumpe Steve Del Rio Tom Holte Trudy Kumpe Intercessor Lida Damien Lida Damien Lida Damien Lida Damien Lida Damien First Touch Doris Sarver Elmer Cool Lizbeth Huggins Jonathan Huggins Barbara Osborn John Knuteson Wayne and Dolores Turley Barbara Davies Lynn Vachon Peter and Trudy Kumpe Andreas and Kim Muller Barbara Sudman Joe and Sharon Phillips Joe Mastropieri Karen Cornwell Margie Wesinger John and Dianne Knuteson Don and Marcy Havelka Tom and Nora Holte Altar Guild Council Person Virginia Wilken and Sharon Phillips Lizbeth Huggins