Hungry to Do. Next Week s Scripture Readings. 1 Kings 19:4-8, p. 284 Psalm 34:1-8, p. 441 Ephesians 4:25 5:2, p. 951 John 6:35, 41-51, p.

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Next Week s Scripture Readings Hungry to Do Barley bread on the ground and fish in hand, like manna that came down from heaven in the wilderness for their ancestors, left the crowd addled and eager

Apparently when Jesus answered the crowd s question, What must we do to perform the works of God? by telling them that God s work is God s work, they were not satisfied.

Relentlessly, just as day after day he stalked rummage sales, scoured flea markets, and searched secondhand shops to find treasures, he hunted for the land of faith where breath would be easy, sight

1 Next Week s Scripture Readings Hungry to Do Barley bread on the ground and fish in hand, like manna that came down from heaven in the wilderness for their ancestors, left the crowd addled and eager to know how to keep this food coming. But had they not noticed? Pay attention. Receive, take and eat on the grassy green hillside by the sea just as your ancestors did on the sandy brown desert floor. Apparently when Jesus answered the crowd s question, What must we do to perform the works of God? by telling them that God s work is God s work, they were not satisfied. They wanted to know what to do. Jesus continued, Believe (John 6:28-29). Oscar was desperate to have what his wife had, unrattled faith. Relentlessly, just as day after day he stalked rummage sales, scoured flea markets, and searched secondhand shops to find treasures, he hunted for the land of faith where breath would be easy, sight would be sharp, trust would be simple, and steps would be certain on ground that would not shift. He wanted to have what his wife had, unrattled faith. The day he pled and shrugged, What can I do to have it? she said this: Oscar, just give up. What must we do to end the hunger to do? We must be ready to lose enough to gain, be brave enough to be weak, be empty enough to be full, be vulnerable enough to be safe, be done enough to be done. The crowd pressed Jesus. Sir, give us this bread always (John 6:34). Jesus said, in effect, Why sure, that s what I do. 1 Kings 19:4-8, p. 284 Psalm 34:1-8, p. 441 Ephesians 4:25 5:2, p. 951 John 6:35, 41-51, p. 868

Celebrating Our Faith Journey Together 2 If you re visiting with us, we hope you... Relax and enjoy yourself.

So enjoy yourself and participate in our worship experience at a level that feels comfortable to you. Make a connection.

Please fill out the Connection Card tear-off on the bulletin insert, check visitor and drop it in the offering plate, or give it

If it is uncomfortable for you to stand during worship, please feel free to remain seated.

Sunday Worship Ushers Allan Berge Reader Ginnie Berge Communion Assistant Ginnie Berge 10:30 Sunday Worship Ushers Curt Hildahl

someone who needs the Word of God, please feel free to take a black Bible. Pass on the Word!

Consider taking them a bear wrapped in a quilt poem tucked inside. Located in the lobby.

Please indicate change of address/phone number/ email on the Connection Card in the bulletin and place in the offering plate, or

Join our closed* Facebook group to receive updated information on activities and exciting things happening at Faith Journey!

2 Celebrating Our Faith Journey Together 2 If you re visiting with us, we hope you... Relax and enjoy yourself. We re a come as you are kind of church. So enjoy yourself and participate in our worship experience at a level that feels comfortable to you. Make a connection. We d love to stay connected with you. Please fill out the Connection Card tear-off on the bulletin insert, check visitor and drop it in the offering plate, or give it to an usher. If you have questions, the ushers are happy to assist you. If it is uncomfortable for you to stand during worship, please feel free to remain seated. Coffee Fellowship Opportunities Fellowship Hall, Downtown campus, following 9:00 worship During 10:30 worship, South campus 9:00 Sunday Worship Ushers Allan Berge Reader Ginnie Berge Communion Assistant Ginnie Berge 10:30 Sunday Worship Ushers Curt Hildahl Denny Miller Worship Lead Shawn Borud-Tweiten Reader Karla Smith WORSHIP ASSISTANTS If you are in need of a Bible, or you know someone who needs the Word of God, please feel free to take a black Bible. Pass on the Word! Burden Bears: Know someone experiencing problems physically, emotionally or spiritually? Consider taking them a bear wrapped in a quilt poem tucked inside. Located in the lobby. Help us keep your contact info up-to-date. Please indicate change of address/phone number/ on the Connection Card in the bulletin and place in the offering plate, or give to an usher. Join our closed* Facebook group to receive updated information on activities and exciting things happening at Faith Journey! groups/faithlutheran.journeyinfaith/ *Closed Group Site, must request to be a member National Suicide Prevention Hotline Food Vendors Activities for kids Info booths K-9 unit demo SWAT and Bomb Squad demos Fire Department demo Flag Raising Ceremony and more FREE fun! Night to Unite! Tuesday, August 7 5:00-8:00pm Elmwood Park th Ave W West Fargo Hosted by: West Fargo Police Churches United s Got Talent! Annual Community Picnic and Talent Show Tuesday, August 7, 6:00-8:00pm Gooseberry Park Large Shelter, Moorhead, MN FREE to all! ALL AGES WELCOME! Volunteers needed to help serve. For information contact Lisa Richmond, Member Relations Director, Churches United for the Homeless, (call or text)

Celebrating Our Faith Journey Together 3 Red River Valley Fairgrounds August 10-12 3 Days! 3 Stages!

3 Celebrating Our Faith Journey Together 3 Red River Valley Fairgrounds August Days! 3 Stages! Artists include Jamie Grace, Remedy Drive, Hawk Nelson, Plumb, John Waller, Jason Crabb, Colton Dixon, Danny Gokey, Jason Gray, Ryan Stevenson, Mike Weaver of Big Daddy Weave and many more! BMX Freestyle, Inflatables, Fair Food Vendors, Pizza Party with Jamie Grace, On Site Camping and RV Hookups Check out the sign-up sheets/ticket information on the poster in the lobby. For information contact Scott Rortvedt, rortvedts@gmail.com AUGUST CARE & SHARE OFFERING Offerings are received the first and third weeks of the month, and will be donated to: Fargo and West Fargo School Milk and Juice Program and Great Plains Diaper Bank Soup and More Meal Thursday, August 9 Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, WF We provide salads and desserts. To help with meal, arrive at 4:30pm. Serving is from 5:30-6:30pm. Questions, call Mary Ann Dost, Faith Journey Memorial for Rachel CT Saturday, August 25th 11:00am 1:00pm Downtown Campus The Faith Journey Community will be hosting a worship service giving thanks for the life and ministry of our Minister of Faith Formation, Rachel, and celebrating the gift of baptism. A reception with Hot Dogs and raw onions (Rachel's favorite) will follow the worship service. Following the reception, there will be a dedication of a memorial tree and celebration of the establishment of the Rachel Coen-Tuff Scholarship for Education and Faith Formation. If you would like to donate to either of these memorials for Rachel, you can mark your offering envelope Rachel CT Memorial, write it in your check memo, or use the square. Gathering Center Carpet Fund Drive Help us raise funds to replace the carpet in the Gathering Center (lower level of the old church at our downtown campus). This area is used for GIFT as well as meetings and family events. Donations can be placed in an envelope marked Carpet Fund or made by credit/debit card at either campus. Please help us reach our goal so this project can be completed before GIFT starts in September. Goal: $5,000 Donations Received: $1, $30 donation = 1 carpet square $100 donation = 4 carpet squares CONNECTION CARD/COMMUNION REGISTRATION (place in offering plate or hand to an usher) Date Attended: Service Attended: 9:00 10:30 6:00 Received Holy Communion 1st Time Guest How did you hear about Faith Journey? Desire pastoral contact 2nd Time Guest This is my church home I m looking for a church home Out of Area Guest Would like info about Info about youth programs Would like to receive newsletter by: mail Your Name(s) Address/City/Zip: Address Change? Home Phone: Cell Phone: Cell Phone: Phone Change? Change? Visitors: Home Church & City:

Celebrating Our Faith Journey Together 4 Garden Update of the Week Thank you for your gracious support!

Pledge cards are available in the church office, as well as in the Lobby of each of our campuses. Questions, contact Ginnie in the church office. Fall Programming Registration Now Open! www.

Thank you to Barb Werlinger for flower donations. Donate your extra produce, and we will sell it or donate it to the Emergency Food Pantry.

4 Celebrating Our Faith Journey Together 4 Garden Update of the Week Thank you for your gracious support! If you have not already done so, please prayerfully consider pledging towards this three year capital campaign. Pledge cards are available in the church office, as well as in the Lobby of each of our campuses. Questions, contact Ginnie in the church office. Fall Programming Registration Now Open! Fresh produce for sale after both Sunday services and Thursdays at the Farmer s Market at the Rustad Center. Produce will not be sold after Wednesday services. Thank you to Barb Werlinger for flower donations. Donate your extra produce, and we will sell it or donate it to the Emergency Food Pantry. Click on the links on the home page to register for GIFT and H2H. Part Time Custodian to w ork hours per week (some weekends). Applications available for completion in the church office. For information, call David Hove, Parish Administrator, at Men s Bible Study meets Wednesdays at 6:00am at IHOP, th St, Fargo. Contact Jeff Watne with questions, or jlwatne@live.com. Memory Café Wednesday, August 8, 1:00pm Olivet Lutheran Church Yoga Tools to Relax and Restore Saturday, August 18, 10:00am Dakota Medical Foundation Music for Everyone: adaptive music experience Bridgette Bitzegaio West Fargo Public Schools For more information about Memory Cafe, call Ellen Liddle, Caregivers Café Meets every third Tuesday at 12:00 noon at the Fargo Fryin Pan For anyone caring for a loved one at home or in a facility. Building relationships for support and encouragement. Call with questions. Prayer Requests to be given to: Staff Only Staff and Prayer Chain (All prayer requests, except designated staff only, are forwarded to the prayer chain as well as lifted up at each Tuesday staff meeting.) Thanksgiving for: Hospitalized/other:

5 Celebrating Our Faith Journey Together 5 FAITH FOUNDATION When considering your personal investment plans, please consider the Faith Foundation. While supporting ministries such as Faith Journey Lutheran Church, the Faith Foundation offers individuals the ability to leave a legacy to our church for generations to come. Contact the church office for more information. The following are recommendations from your congregation council: Meet Pastor Mike s challenge of increasing your giving by $10 per week. Sign up for our online giving program so when you are away your church can continue to do its work. Consider prepaying your capital campaign contribution, AND your annual general fund contribution. If your financial situation allows, consider a onetime contribution to help us retire the operating line debt that has been choking our cash flow. All of us have a responsibility and are accountable for the success of our church. Questions, please contact Pastor Mike or Tim LeClair. Church Council and staff thank you for your faithfulness. Make Offerings Online Throughout the year, many of you already support the congregation with your time, talent and financial contributions, but greater participation is always welcome. We encourage you to consider our electronic giving program. We accept donations made from your bank account, credit card or debit card. It takes just a few minutes to set up a recurring giving plan. Go to to locate the donation link. We thank you and all givers for supporting our mission! June Monthly Financial Activity $100,000 $80,000 $60,000 $40,000 $20,000 $54,788 $72,133 $0 Ministry Ministry Resources Outlay Provided (expenses) (giving) $88,677 Monthly Budget PRAYERS FOR THE COMMUNITY Due to privacy laws, it is increasingly difficult to locate members when hospitalized, especially when they enter through the emergency room. Please notify the church office when a family member enters the hospital, a nursing home, moves to a different nursing home, or when a home visit is desired. Baptism 10:30 Boden Keith Florhaug, son of Daniel and Ashley Florhaug Sympathies Chet & Kim Rehder on the death of Chet s father, Andy Moen Family and friends of Joanne Timmerman Byrun Westlund, Jacob Westlund, Erin Westlund, Caleb & Brianne Westlund on the death of father and grandfather, Duane Westlund Family and friends of Rachel Coen-Tuff Eldon Johnson & Amy Christl-Johnson, Jacob, Isaac & Clara on the death of Eldon s cousin, Gayle Erickson We apologize for any omissions. Please call the church office with corrections. Prayer Concerns Gratitude to God for His grace and blessings Pastors, staff and leadership of our congregation Safe travels and blessings for youth going to Bible Camp Safe travel and a time of relaxation for all Members of our Call Committee Peace that fills our hearts, our world, our universe Those who need God s healing touch spiritually, physically and emotionally People in long term care facilities or homebound The many hungry and homeless in the world Those struggling with addictions Broken relationships, that healing may restore them Men and women serving in the military Our sister parish in Tierra Nueva Uno, Chinautla, Guatemala The children we support in Tanzania - Anoti, Selewa, Samwel Our Companion Synod and its ministries in Central African Republic

6 Celebrating Our Faith Journey Together 6 SUMMER WORSHIP SCHEDULE Downtown Campus 127 2nd Ave E Sunday, 9:00am Traditional Wednesday, 6:00pm South Campus th Ave S Sunday, 10:30am Outdoor Contemporary Worship 9:00 Worship Televised on Sunday at 11:45am Channel 57 on CableOne Channel 12 on Midco (WF Local Access) Offices located at Downtown Campus Summer Hours: Mon-Thurs, 8:30am-4:00pm Friday, 8:30am-1:00pm Food Pantry Needs Non-perishable food: Canned tuna, canned fruit, peanut butter, rice (1 lb bag), pasta/noodles Personal Items: individually wrapped bar soap, toilet paper Place donations in Food Pantry box by church office. YWCA Shelter Most Urgent Needs Children s swimwear, new/gently used; school supplies; infant/children s hygiene supplies (toothpaste, shampoo, body wash, diaper rash cream, etc) Place donations in YWCA box by church office. The following groups meet on a regular basis: MONDAY-FRIDAY, 11:45am (excluding holidays) Valley Senior Services Senior Meals Fellowship Hall, Downtown Campus Call sign up by noon the previous day MONDAYS: 8:00pm Alcoholics Anonymous Fellowship Hall (East Half), Downtown Campus 7:15pm 1st Mon of each month, AA Group Conscious Mtg. 7:00pm 2nd Mon, even months, AA Potluck THIRD MONDAY: 6:00pm Pray for Gray (Brain Cancer) Support Group, Fireside Library, Downtown Campus SECOND THURSDAY: 7:00pm Compassionate Friends (Bereaved Parents) Fellowship Hall (West Half), Downtown Campus FRIDAYS: 5:30pm Alcoholics Anonymous Lobby, South Campus For information about AA, AlAnon or Compassionate Friends, call SEEK (7335) Faith Journey Happenings August 5 12, 2018 (Weekly activities posted on white board outside church office.) SUN, August 5 Bible Camp Week (5th & 6th Gr) 9:00 Worship with Holy Communion (DC) 9:00 Communion Deacon Commissioning (DC) 10:00 Coffee Fellowship, Fellowship Hall (DC) 10:30 Outdoor Worship with Holy Communion (SC) MON, August 6 6:30 Boy Scout Troop #213, W Fellowship Hall (DC) 7:15 AA Group Conscious Mtg, E Fellowship Hall 8:00 AA, East Half Fellowship Hall (DC) TUE, August 7 5:30 Lay Ministry Team, Conference Room (DC) 5:30 SC Band Practice, Gym (SC) 6:00 Administrative Team Night, Fellowship Hall (DC) WED, August 8 8:30 Pastors/Parish Administrator Meeting (DC) 9:30 Staff Meeting, Conference Room (DC) 12:30 Piecemakers, W1/2 Fellowship Hall (DC) 6:00 Worship with Holy Communion (DC) THU, August 9 7:00 King s Men, Deaner s Diner 6:00 Call Committee, Conference Room (SC) 7:00 Compassionate Friends, W Fellowship Hall (DC) FRI, August 10 Newsletter Deadline 4:00 YOGA, Lobby (SC) 5:30 AA/TGIF, Lobby (SC) SAT, August 11 SUN, August 12 9:00 Worship with Holy Communion (DC) 10:00 Coffee Fellowship, Fellowship Hall (DC) 10:30 Outdoor Worship (SC) BUILDING HOURS AT FAITH JOURNEY LUTHERAN CHURCH During office hours at our Downtown Campus, ALL entrances will be locked except the West entrance. The South Campus is not staffed and is locked unless an activity is scheduled. To schedule an activity at either campus, contact the church office, Deadline for weekly bulletin information is MONDAY, 4:00pm. Bring information to the church office or gberge@growinfaith.org Our website contains links to the bulletin, newsletter, and church calendar.

Next Week s Scripture Readings. Ezekiel 2:1-5, p. 673 Psalm 123, p Corinthians 12:2-10, p. 943 Mark 6:1-13, p. 817

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