FAITH. at WORK. Pastor s Message. Greetings, Sisters and Brothers in Christ Jesus, Faith Lutheran Church. October or

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1 FAITH Special Events: Faith Lutheran Church at WORK Pastor website: October 2011 Dawn Gregg or Council Retreat 10/1-2 Wednesday Night Bible Study & Worship Men s Breakfast 10/8 Blessing Quilts & Sunday School Kits 10/9 Fall Festival & BAZAAR 10/15 Fish Food Drive 10/22 Thrivent Elections 10/23 Lutheran World Relief Ingathering 10/28-29 REFORMATION SUNDAY Evangelism & Mission Event 10/30 CONGREGATIONAL MEETING 11/13 Pastor s Message Greetings, Sisters and Brothers in Christ Jesus, We hear a lot about volunteerism these days, especially with our economic system in such turmoil. What resources we have are stretched more than ever. Our money, our time, our talents/gifts are all needed somewhere: home, school, work and even, church. Sometimes it seems like the need is too great and the resources too few. And sometimes it seems like the same few people are doing most of the volunteering, and giving; doing most of the work. And a good percentage of these people are retired, which figures since retired people maybe have a bit more time to give. But that doesn t let anyone off the hook, so to speak. (BTW, I ll never retire. Most of the retired folks I know are busier now than they ever were during their earning years!) We heard a bit of AHH s story and did a little planning for the upcoming 6 th Annual Home for the Holidays Thanksgiving Eve dinner (of which you will hear more) sponsored by AHH. It was so good to be a part of a gathering of people from many different denominations working together to help fill a common need. We also shared some of the joys and frustrations around the idea of volunteerism. You see, it can be difficult to figure out just how to encourage more people to take part in the volunteer opportunities that surround us. There were two comments that really touched me during our discussions. The first was when we were talking about how good it is to see so many varying churches working together, and how it can be difficult to get some pastors/people to give up their exclusive hold on theological matters. It seems that everyone needs to remember that, as one pastor said, We all serve the same God. Yup, this is most certainly true. The other comment came when we were talking about volunteers. That was when one Pastor commented that he was preaching on helping those in need. He said, We are not volunteers, we are the BAPTIZED. For us, as Christ s disciples, there is not the option to volunteer or not. It s our job. -continued

2 New look for Wednesday Evenings! FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH Staff PASTOR.. The Rev. Dawn Gregg OFFICE MANAGER. Margaret Rowland ORGANIST/PIANIST.....Cheryl Blum YOUTH COORDINATOR...Kaitlyn Burt CUSTODIAN.Noriko Frayne ALL ARE INVITED to join a Bible Study at 6:30 on Wednesday evenings. A brief Worship with Communion will follow. We started with the Book of Ruth and now are on Esther. Church Council PRESIDENT.....Don Brudvig VICE PRESIDENT.. Janice Virnig SECRETARY TREASURER....Shirley Schoberg-Hebda FINANCIAL SECRETARY.... EVANGEISM & MISSION..Peggy Preston FELLOWSHIP & SOCIAL CONCERNS..Diane Collet PARISH EDUCATION....John Collet PROPERTY MANAGEMENT..Claus Sass STEWARDSHIP & RESOURCES. John Daniels WORSHIP & MUSIC....Judy McPhail YOUTH.. NO SUPPERS are planned at present! Snacks are always welcome. Men s Breakfast starts up! Saturday Morning MEN S BREAKFAST MISSION ENDOWMENT FUND... Karen Glenn PRESCHOOL BOARD PRESIDENT.. Carol Olufson PRESCHOOL TEACHER...Tara Earp PARISH NURSE...Jeanette Thorpe SUNDAY SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT.Mary Sabatka OUR FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP Tithes & Offerings in 2011: January: February: March: April: May: June: July: August: September: 12,608 10,406 12,304 14,813 12,041 10,461 11,223 11,280 10,459 (includes $1860 electronic) (includes $1665 electronic) (includes $1745 electronic) (includes $1865 electronic) (includes $1735 electronic) (includes $1670 electronic) (includes $1835 electronic) (includes $2195 electronic) (includes $1815 electronic) October 8th 8:00 AM This month s project is to build 3 picnic tables. PLEASE LET THE CHURCH OFFICE KNOW IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE YOUR NEWSLETTER VIA BY ING: faithalbany@proaxis.com

3 Lil Sprouts Preschool Hello Faith Congregation! I am giving you guys a little update on the preschool. Things are looking very good this year. Our enrollment is good (we are almost full on Wednesdays) and our class is a very fun and energetic one. We are going to paint part of the play-ground wall with chalk paint so we can use chalk outside. In November we will be sending a care package to a troop in Afghanistan, for Veterans Day. If you are interested in participating, even if it is just a letter saying thank you and keep up the good work, let me know and I will get you the list of items they would like to have. Thank you all for your ongoing support and prayers. God Bless, Tara Earp FAITH LUTHERAN YOUTH FLY meet on Sunday evenings 6:00-8:00 CORNERSTONE YOUTH CENTER open Tues, Wed, Thurs 2:30-4:30 College Fair and Workshops Monday, October 10 th St. Matthew Lutheran SW Canyon Rd Beaverton, OR :45 p.m. Registration 7:00 p.m. Financial Aid Seminar 7:30-9:00 p.m. College Fair (reception & hors d oeuvres) You and your parents are invited to attend College Fair and Workshops. Events include workshops on College and Career Planning and on Financial Aid, and opportunities to met with representatives from individual colleges. For more information, visit KRAFTY KIDS with Cheryl Blum starts up again on Wednesday, October 5 th That s at 3:30, down the hall, in the upstairs Sunday School wing.

4 Pastor s Message - cont. The ELCA says it this way: God s work. Our hands. Faith Lutheran Church here in Albany says, Living in God s grace, we SHARE the love of Jesus with all. (FLC s Mission Statement). Oh, and Jesus mentions things like loving one s neighbor, and taking care of widows and orphans (but not only them). And then there s the one about going, therefore, into all the world, baptizing and teaching everything I have taught you. Oh, and I ll be with you all the way. So, how do you see yourself as one of God s beloved people? Are you a volunteer, or are you a baptized worker in that ripe-for-picking field/vineyard? It s a change in attitude, you know. And as each of us grows more and more into the mind of Christ, the more we will find that we have time enough to do what we need to do. We have financial resources that meet our needs, and we have more and more of those gifts of the Spirit that Paul mentions: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Gal. 5:22-23). It s how we work out our own salvation... We ve been given the gift of grace/salvation/being born again from above and it s our task to explore how that affects our faith walk. Jesus said, I came to give life and give it abundantly. Personally, I want to live that life and live it abundantly. And as I continue to learn to live out of that new life; as I continue to work out what salvation means in my life, I find I have more of my needs met. In particular love, joy, and peace, and some of the others (patience is lagging behind a bit sometimes). How about you? Here at Faith Lutheran Church, let s determine to continue to be intentional about allowing the mind of Christ be among us, let s continue to allow the Holy Spirit to work in and among us. We are the light of the world, you know. Let s be eager to let our light so shine all around us. Go work in the vineyard/field: it will change your life and the lives of those around you. Your baptized sister in Christ, Pastor Dawn Seeking Assistants Harp --- This multi-stringed musical instrument is associated with David, who played to soothe King Saul, and later wrote many psalms. The harp also represents praise music in general, as well as all the instruments people use to glorify God (see Psalm71:22). The idea that angels play harps comes from Revelation 14:2 ( And I heard a voice from heaven like the sound of harpists playing on their harps ). CHRISTIAN SYMBOL Seeking worship assistants for Sunday services. Share your talents! Volunteers are needed to assist as ushers, acolytes, readers, pastor's assistants, and sound technicians. Contact the church office or Jackye Brown at

5 Bob B. Betty Craig C. Jameson C. Terry D. Dalton D. Clay D. Jane & Doug E, Warren G. Harry H. John Mikaela K. Carol K. Cecil L. Marc M. STRENGTH & GUIDANCE Gus M. Mark M. Cher M. Denise M. Heidi M. Chelsea O. Willard R. Lou R. Bernie R. Nona S. Daniel S. Nickolas W. Kayla W. John & Donna Z. 1 st Malissa Iverson 3 rd Jean Lovell 4 th John Berg 6 th Gretchen Olufson 7 th Eleanor Barr 8 th Nancy Goodwin 16 th Carol Keys 17 th Mary Peterson 20 th Audrey Gonzalez 20 th Kathy Ross 20 th Susan Raum 20 th Tara Earp 20 th Lindsey Earp 25 th Ashley Bennink 26 th Elija Wooten 27 th Carol Olufson 27 th Norma Messman 30 th Ella Stone Air Force Senior Master Sergeant Mike Beaumount, son-in-law of David & Jan Newman Coast Guard E-4 Rachel Briese, great niece of Wally and SGT Jeff Collet, son of John & Diane Collet Army SPC Jeremy Cox, grandson of Albert & Audrey Gonzalez Navy Petty Officer 2 nd Class John Dayton, son-in-law of Dixie & Dexter Duehn Major Trace Dotson, son-in-law of Wanda Halvorson and grandson-in-law of Shirley Reiger. Lt. 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 SFC 1 st Class Darnell Hlavinka, nephew of Lyle & Freda Lambert 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 & PFC Greg Kendall, grandson of Nancy Goodwin 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 & Army Staff Sergeant Scot Noss Army Staff Sergeant Kurt Nygaard, cousin of Judy McPhail Army Captain Tamie Oster, daughter of Wally & Marine Nick Pierce PFC Andrew Joseph Schaffner Cole Hutcherson Keys was born on September 2 nd to Andrew and Amie Keys. He weighed 8lbs 6oz, and joins brothers Doug, Mitch and Cody and sister Alexandria; Grandmother Carol Ann Keys and Aunts Laura Keys and Jennifer Diehl. OUR SYMPATHY & PRAYERS to Sharon Edwards, Pam and Ty, and their families as they mourn the loss of husband, father and grandfather Don Edwards.

6 Worship Setting Altar Care October 2 nd Now the Feast and Celebration October 9 th Now the Feast and Celebration October 16 th Now the Feast and Celebration October 23 rd Now the Feast and Celebration October 30 th Now the Feast and Celebration Altar Flowers Karstens Barr Collet Messman Organist Cheryl Blum Cheryl Blum Cheryl Blum Cheryl Blum Cheryl Blum Assisting Minister Shirley Karstens Judy McPhail Diane Collet Jackye Brown Janice Virnig Lector Karen Glenn Jeff Fleischer Ushers Sound Technician Lessons Worship Calendar October 2011 Cindy Harms Jordie Cross Wally Oster Shirley Schoberg-Hebda Don Brudvig Ruth Irwin Mary Sabatka Dick Olsen Allen Norby Vail Palmer Jon Aaberg Brandie Mehlhorn Jennifer Devin Stan Blum John Berg John Collet Isaiah 5:1-7 Psalm 80:7-15 Phil 3:4b-14 Matt 21:33-46 Isaiah 25:1-9 Psalm 23 Phil 4:1-9 Matt 22:1-14 Isaiah 45:1-7 Psalm 96: Thess 1:1-10 Matt 22:15-22 Lev 19:1-2, Psalm 1 1 Thess 2:1-8 Matt 22:34-46 Jer 31:31-34 Psalm 46 Rom 3:19-28 John 8:31-36 Thanks for participating! A special thank you to everyone who participated in the school kit drive. The school kit drive is complete and 75 school kits have been packed and will be blessed on October 9 th along with the quilts we will be sending for Lutheran World Relief. It costs $1.40 to deliver a school kit to those in need. This cost of $105 will be covered through funds gained by saving the MEGA Foods sales slips. We continue to save those slips all year around so we have the funds to carry out projects such as this. Extra supplies that were received will be donated to the preschool and the local school district for distribution.

7 Annual Evangelism & Mission Event Reformation Sunday, on October 30 th, has been chosen as the time for our annual Evangelism & Mission Event. Following the service everyone may participate in the celebration and the meal that will follow. We are going to focus on our missionaries, Shedd and Kris Waskosky, Bible Translators, who are working on a Bible project in Ecuador. We plan to be able to learn firsthand about this project, from the missionaries and those who are helping them with the translation. Steve and Shirley Gilbreath, members here at Faith, are planning to go to the village and meet some of the people in person in early October. Shirley is a native of Ecuador and is helping us create an authentic Ecuadorian meal. The menu sounds wonderful and it will be a meal you won t want to miss. Mark your calendar October 30 th Plan to spend the morning --- worship, Sunday school, and a meal. It ll be a fiesta you won t want to miss!

8 Faith Lutheran Church 930 Queen Ave SW Albany, Oregon PHONE: (541) FAX: (541) See us on the Web: SUNDAY WORSHIP 9:30 am Christian Education 10:15 am Fall Festival & Bazaar Homespun Crafts Specialty Food A variety of home-baked goodies and breads Saturday, October 15 th 9 am to 4 pm Faith Lutheran Church 930 Queen Ave SW Albany Luncheon served from 11 am to 1:30 pm Coffee, Hot Apple Cider, Pie & Cinnamon Rolls served ALL DAY FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH 930 Queen Ave SW Albany Oregon RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED DATED MATERIALS DO NOT DELAY Non-Profit Organization US POSTAGE P A I D Permit No. 33 Albany Oregon 97321

9 October 2011 fâçwtç 2 16 th Sunday after Pentecost -green 9:30am WORSHIP SERVICE 10:45am Christian Education 6:00pm Youth Group 9 17 th Sunday after Pentecost -green 9:30am WORSHIP SERVICE Blessing Quilts & Sunday School Kits 10:45am Christian Education 6:00pm Youth Group 7:00pm Scout Com Mtg (Cornerstone) 1618 th Sunday after Pentecost -green 9:30am WORSHIP SERVICE 10:45am Christian Education 6:00pm Youth Group th Sunday after Pentecost -green 9am-noon Thrivent Elections 9:30am WORSHIP SERVICE 10:45am Christian Education 6:00pm Youth Group 30 REFORMATION SUNDAY - red Evangelism & Mission Event 9:30am WORSHIP SERVICE 10:45am Christian Education 6:00pm Youth Group `ÉÇwtç 3 7pm Stewardship 7pm Altar Guild 7pm Boy Scouts 10 7pm Boy Scouts 17 NEWSLETTER DEADLINE 6:30 Budget Com Mtg 7pm Boy Scouts 24 7pm Boy Scouts 31REFORMATION DAY All Saints Day 7pm Boy Scouts gâxáwtç 4 7pm Worship & Music Mtg 11 1pm Mary-Martha Circle 7pm COUNCIL MTG 18 1:30pm Volunteer Caregivers 6:30pm Preschool Board Mtg 7pm Parish Education 25 7pm Youth Com Mtg jxwçxáwtç g{âüáwtç YÜ wtç ftàâüwtç 5 9am Quilting 10am Property Mtg 3:30 Krafty Kids 5pm Praise Band Practice 6:30pm Bible Study/Worship 12 9am Quilting 3:30 Krafty Kids 5pm Praise Band Practice 6:30pm Bible Study/Worship 19 9am Quilting 3:30 Krafty Kids 5pm Praise Band Practice 6:30pm Bible Study/Worship 26 9am Quilting 3:30 Krafty Kids 5pm Praise Band Practice 6:30pm Bible Study/Worship 6 10:15am Bible Study (Quail Run) 1 9 to noon Crafting 10:30am Fellowship Mtg 7 8 8am Men s Breakfast 9 to noon Crafting 7:00 pm Nominating Committee 7-8pm Music Lessons :15am Bible Study (Quail Run) FALL 12 noon Hope Circle FESTIVAL Bazaar Setup & BAZAAR 6:30pm Mission Endowment Mtg 9am - 4pm 7-8pm Music Lessons 20 10:15am Bible Study (Quail Run) 7pm Evangelism & Mission 7-8pm Music Lessons 27 10:15am Bible Study (Quail Run) 7-8pm Music Lessons CORNERSTONE OPEN: Tues, Wed, Thurs. 2:30 to 4: Fish Food Drive Lutheran World Relief Ingathering (Fri 9 noon; Sat 8 4)

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