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1 FAITH Faith Lutheran Church at WORK website: February 2013 Pastor Dawn Gregg or CALENDAR OF EVENTS Scout Sunday ~ 2/3 SHROVE TUESDAY ~ 2/12 ASH Wednesday Service ~ 2/13 12:15 & 6:50pm Valentine s Day ~ 2/14 Presidents Day ~ 2/18 LENTEN Worship Wednesdays beginning 2/20 ~ 12:15 & 6:50pm Memorial Service for Fae Sime 2/23 at 11am CONGREGATIONAL MTG ~ 2/24 11:30am Wednesday Night Suppers 6:00 pm ~ Please sign up Circle of Friends Every 2 nd and 4 th Mondays 1:00 to 5:00 pm Daylight Saving Time begins 3/10 PALM SUNDAY ~ 3/24 EASTER SUNDAY ~ 3/31 Rummage Sale ~ 3/5 & 6 Greetings, Sisters and Brothers in Christ Jesus. Happy Valentine s Day! A day of sweet remembrance as we exchange love-greetings with partners, family, and friends. A day of vulnerability and humbleness as we trust the love we re offered. A day of boldness as we tell others of our love for them. A day of intentions to do better. A specific day when we focus on being loved and loving. Sort of reminds me of the last few weeks as we ve moved through the season of Advent, Christmas and, now, Epiphany. We have been reminded, once again, of the incredible love the Father has given unto us through the birth of Jesus and his life given for all. And we are amazed at and with that love so that we want to love back, and we want to pass that love on. So, Happy Valentine s Day. And, Happy Life and Love in Jesus s name! You ve got the love, all you ll ever need. Now, just give it away. Soon, like now, we re preparing and planning for the season of Lent which begins on Ash Wednesday, February 13 th. If you read through this newsletter you will see events and opportunities happening around worship, fellowship, and study throughout the weeks leading up to the celebration of Easter. Check them out and be a participant. I hope we will not just sort of trudge toward that great celebration, but that we ll take stock of our journey and, with intention, determine to live into and out of the many gifts we are given through our relationship with Jesus, whom we call The Christ. And the greatest of these is love. Let us determine to be more deeply involved in our own faith journey so that we can be more deeply involved in our vocation as God s people. People who communicate with each other. People who look to the needs and rights of others. People who are more concerned about BEING God s people than about protecting ourselves from those who may not think the way we do. People who are willing to -continued

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...Jon A CHOIR DIRECTOR.Linda L PRESCHOOL BOARD PRESIDENT... Susan R PRESCHOOL TEACHER... Katie P PARISH NURSE... Jeanette T CONGREGATIONAL MEETING Sunday, February 24, 2013 All committees and ministries, please have your Annual Reports turned in to the church office by February 1 st. ASH WEDNESDAY: FEBRUARY 13 FEBRUARY 13 TH 12:15 pm Worship & Bible Study 6:00 pm Supper (sign up to come or cook) 6:50 pm Bible Study 7:20 pm Worship The following 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 LENT We will take a 40-day Lenten journey called, Marks of the Christian, a study of Romans 12. With an emphasis on prayer we will do the devotions at home, and then come together on Wednesdays to look at what we ve been learning/doing during the week and we will incorporate that into our Wednesday Worship. We will be pondering what we have and are empowered to be using the Romans text. Come, Ash Wednesday and beyond! + Christian Symbols + Ashes On Ash Wednesday, as Lent begins, worshipers foreheads are often marked with ashes in the sign of the cross. The ashes traditionally come from burning palm branches from the previous Palm Sunday. In Old Testament days, ashes were a sign of mourning and repentance. Today, some worshipers wipe off the ashes before leaving church, to symbolize being cleansed from sin by Jesus death; others wear the ashes the rest of the day, carrying the cross of Christ into the world. The speaking of Genesis 3:19 often accompanies the placement of ashes: You are dust, and to dust you shall return.

3 Pastor s Greeting cont. compromise and change when needed so that Christ s way--christ s life and concern and focus-- rather than our own (sometimes, selfish), is manifested wherever we are. Most of us grew up thinking of Lent as a time to give up something so that we are reminded that we are horrible creatures who need to be saved over and over again. Sorry, folks, giving up chocolate or energy drinks or smoking or drinking or something else we consider a sacrifice (notice, please: the things we choose to give up are usually those things that probably aren t good for us anyway) doesn t really cut it as far as sacrifice goes. So, I m challenging each one of you to TAKE ON SOMETHING. Instead of giving up something you shouldn t have/do anyway, take on something that you ve wanted to take on a class, a worship, a daily devotional, a volunteer task. Take on something that has to do with your relationship with Jesus and the walk you are taking with him. With intention, determine to do something in his name live a little more fully, love a little more lavishly. After all, that s what we re called to do as members of the community of Christ s followers. I know, determine to follow him even more closely, and on purpose. I ll bet you ll be amazed at what can come of it. In the meantime, know that you are loved and precious in God s sight, and so is the one next to you. In that knowledge we can change the world. Have at it, people of God. Have at it. Your sister in Christ Jesus, Pr Dawn April 5 th & 6 th 2013 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 ( ). 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, February 3 rd How the Boy Scouts came to America In 1909, Chicago publisher William Dickson Boyce was visiting London. Late one afternoon the city was enshrouded in heavy fog. Boyce lost his bearings in the murk and was approached by a boy of about 12 carrying a lantern. The boy offered to guide Boyce to the address he was seeking. When Boyce produced a shilling, the boy replied, "No, sir, I am a scout. Scouts do not accept tips for good turns." That comment piqued Boyce's curiosity. He wanted to learn more about scouting in Britain, so the boy took him to the British Scout headquarters. He was so enthralled with what he heard there, that he decided to get scouting started in America. Churches with a Scout troop, whether for boys or girls, are blessed by the troop's presence. They perform valuable service projects, learn and practice good values, health and survival techniques, discipline, and helpfulness toward others. Let us offer scouts our gratitude when we see them helping the handicapped, assisting the elderly, directing the flow of church traffic, repairing or painting church property, and assisting us in many and various ways. We all benefit by their presence.

4 Together with their families Irvin Itchoak & Roben Jack invite you to join them as they become Mr. & Mrs. on Thursday, February 7, 2013 at three o clock in the afternoon Our Savior s Lutheran Church, 1770 Baxter Rd SE, Salem Reception to follow 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 PANCAKE SUPPER February 12 th 6:00 pm $6 ea / $18 family Shrove Tuesday, also known as Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras, is the day before Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. Shrove comes from shrive, which means to confess. Lent is a time of giving things up, so this is the last chance to indulge and use up foods traditionally not allowed during Lent. Youth Fundraiser 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. Thank you. 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 are sponsoring a Beer and Cheese Pairing Benefit for Lutheran Campus Ministry. They hope you'll partake of this entertaining, educational, and tasty event. It's scheduled for Sunday, April 14, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the LBCC commons. It will feature local beers, cheeses, breads, smoked salmon, and chocolates with commentary by Beer Prof Kendall Staggs and OSU dairy production specialist Lisbeth Goddik. Local musicians will share their talents. We expect tickets to sell fast so watch for information on how and where to purchase them soon. Please plan to join us! 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)

6 Faith Lutheran FLY meets on Sunday evenings from 5:30 7:00 pm Check out our Facebook page YouthAlbany A message from our Youth Coordinator- Whew, we made it to 2013! What a year it has been. I just want to say thank you for the continual blessing everyone at Faith is to me. I have greatly enjoyed the experiences I have been gaining here. Although at times my presence is a little scarce, I am always greeted so warmly. I have to say this job is truly, a joy! FLY is looking forward to an exciting year, and we are currently planning for all the fun activities, service projects and fundraisers we will be doing. In January(or soon after) we will be launching our fundraiser called 144 Envelopes which will allow any in the church who wish to participate the chance to take any one or more, of these envelopes labeled with numbers and return it with the amount of money listed on the front. We learned about this type of activity from other churches in our Lutheran circle. We hope many of you will feel excited to participate and give what you can. In February we are looking forward to our Super Bowl Subs fundraiser and Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner. We hope to see all of you involved in any ways you can. 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. I will do my best to keep regular updates available, but please don t hesitate to call or me with any questions or concerns. 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. Thank you so much for your continued spiritual and financial support, and I look forward to all the adventures that this New Year will bring to Faith Lutheran and its youth! Kaitlyn Burt (541)

7 - Shirley B. Terry D. Dalton D. Dexter D. Charlene C. Beth H. Bonnie K. Diane L. David L. Heidi M. Vanessa M. Nona S. Nickolas W. John & Donna Z. Louise C. Ken E. Cindy H. Carol K., STRENGTH & GUIDANCE 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 Ma. Betty S. Ella S. Bud W. 2 nd Jan Wetzel 5 th Leland Moeller 6 th John Richmond 10 th Janine Cadieux 19 th Grant Earp Sr. 21 st Megan Lavin 23 rd David Wetzel 24 th Shirley Karstens 25 th Jackye Brown 29 th Sandra Reiger 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: Jon and Rose Mary Aaberg on the death of Jon s brother-in-law, Kermit Rydeen. Memorial service for Fae Sime is planned for February 23 rd.

8 WORSHIP CALENDAR FEBRUARY :15 AM 3 rd 10 th 17 th 24 th Worship Setting 4 th Sunday after Epiphany Setting 4 (C) Transfiguration of Our Lord Setting 4 (C) 1 st Sunday in Lent Setting 4 (C) 2 nd Sunday in Lent Setting 4 (C) Altar Care Betty Kelley Elaine Wogomon Betty Kelley Elaine Wogomon Betty Kelley Elaine Wogomon Betty Kelley Elaine Wogomon Altar Flowers Reiger memory of Tracy Gonzalez 24 th anniversary McPhail Sean s birthday Wogomon memory of Darlene Organist Cheryl Blum Cheryl Blum Cheryl Blum Cheryl Blum Assisting Minister Judy McPhail Terry Virnig Janice Lee-Virnig Diane Collet Lector Jeff Fleischer Wally Oster Elaine Wogomon Carol Olufson Ushers Jon Daniels Paula Daniels Allen Norby Dick Olsen Jon Aaberg Rose Mary Aaberg John Aaberg Don Brudvig Sound Technician Dennis Reilly Isabella Kenny Jennifer Devin Stan Blum Acolyte Abraham Peterson Cindy Harms Dillon Tilley Dexter Bonville Lessons Jer 1:4-10 Psalm 71:1-6 1 Cor 13:1-13 Luke 4:21-30 Exodus 34:29-35 Psalm 99 2 Cor 3:12---4:2 Luke 9:28-43 Deut 26:1-11 Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16 Rom 10:8b-13 Luke 4:1-13 Gen 15:1-12, Psalm 27 Phil 3:17---4:1 Luke 13:31-35 Seeking Assistants INSTALLATION Sarah Schaffner and Steve Dow will be installed as co-pastors with Tom Welch at Bethesda Lutheran in Eugene on February 10 th, 2 pm. SHARE YOUR TALENTS! Volunteers are needed to assist as ushers, acolytes, readers, pastor's assistants and sound technicians for Sunday services. Please contact the church office if you'd like to help.

9 FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH 930 Queen Ave SW Albany Oregon RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED DATED MATERIALS DO NOT DELAY SUNDAY WORSHIP 10:15 am 2013 CHRISTIAN EDUCATION FOR ALL AGES 9:00 am Living in God s grace, we share the love of Jesus with all.

10 February 2013 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 Groundhog Day 10am Altar Guild 3 4 th Sunday after Epiphany - green SCOUT SUNDAY 9:00am Christian Education 10:15am WORSHIP SERVICE 11:30 am Fellowship/Social Con Mtg 5:30-7pm Youth Group 10 -white 9:00am Christian Education 10:15am WORSHIP SERVICE 5:30-7pm Youth Group 17 First Sunday in Lent - purple 9:00am Christian Education 10:15am WORSHIP SERVICE 5:30-7pm Youth Group 24 Second Sunday in Lent - purple 9:00am Christian Education 10:15am WORSHIP SERVICE 11:30am CONGREGATIONAL MTG 5:30-7pm Youth Group 4 6:30pm Endowment 7pm Stewardship 7pm Boy Scouts pm Circle of Friends 7pm Boy Scouts 18 Presidents Day 7pm Boy Scouts pm Circle of Friends 7pm Boy Scouts 5 7pm Youth Com Mtg 12 1pm Mary-Martha Circle Pancake Supper 6pm 7pm COUNCIL MTG 19 1:30pm Volunteer Caregivers 7pm Parish Education 6 9am Quilting 10am Property Mtg 12:15pm Bible Study 3:30pm Krafty Kids 6pm Wed Night Supper 7:00pm Bible Study 13 9am Quilting 12:15pm Worship/Bible St 3:30pm Krafty Kids 6pm Potluck Soup Supper 6:50pm Bible Study 7:20pm Worship 20 9am Quilting 12:15pm Worship/Bible St 3:30pm Krafty Kids 6pm Wed Night Supper 6:50pm Bible St/Worship am Quilting 12:15pm Worship/Bible St 3:30pm Krafty Kids 6pm Wed Night Supper 6:50pm Bible St/Worship 7 10:15am Bible Study (Quail Run) 14 Valentine s Day 10:15am Bible Study (Quail Run) 12 noon Hope Circle 21 10:15am Bible Study (Quail Run) 7pm Evangelism & Mission 28 10:15am Bible Study (Quail Run) NEWSLETTER DEADLINE am Memorial Service for Fae Sime t 1 Boy Scout Sleepover Boy Scout Game Night 2