AMBASSADOR. Faith Lutheran Church. September Regular Worship Hours Begin 9/8: Sat., 5:00 pm. Rally Weekend September 8th & 9th, 2018

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1 Rally Weekend September 8th & 9th, 2018 Regular Worship Hours Begin 9/8: Sat., 5:00 pm Sunday, 9/9 at 8:00 am & 10:30 am Faith Lutheran Church 500 W. LeClaire Road Eldridge, IA ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Non-Profit Organization PERMIT NO. 1 Eldridge, IA Faith Lutheran Church AMBASSADOR September 2018 Rev. Dr. Carrie Lewis La Plante Rev. Heather Geest 500 W. LeClaire Road Eldridge, IA (563) faitheldridge@netins.net From Pastor Carrie... Page 2-3 Youth News Pages 4 High School Youth... Page 5 Choir Invite & New Member Conversation... Page 6 Financial Update.... Page 7 Calendar of Events... Pages 8 & 9 Service In The World... Pages 10 Women of Faith... Page 11 50th Anniversary Celebration... Pages 12 Worship Volunteers... Page 13 Worship Volunteers......Page 14 Birthdays & Anniversaries... Page Grace-Gifted Faith-Lifted Called to share, seek, and serve

Dear Friends in Christ, One of the things that has been so much fun to watch this year as one of the pastors of this congregation is the ways in which we have reached out beyond ourselves to meet the

Whether it was feeding children around the North Scott Community through the Feed Our Children Ministry, providing backpacks filled with supplies to the North Scott schools, cleaning up a neglected

is easy to experience our growing passion for carrying God s love into the world.

I also am confident that there are other ministries that we dream of doing to find new ways to share God s love in the world.

2 Dear Friends in Christ, One of the things that has been so much fun to watch this year as one of the pastors of this congregation is the ways in which we have reached out beyond ourselves to meet the needs of people in our community and around the world. Whether it was feeding children around the North Scott Community through the Feed Our Children Ministry, providing backpacks filled with supplies to the North Scott schools, cleaning up a neglected cemetery as part of our work at the Youth Gathering, providing support for Hurricane and Fire relief through Lutheran Disaster Response, or any of a number of other ways that we have reached out, it is easy to experience our growing passion for carrying God s love into the world. We have taken seriously Jesus word as recorded in Matthew 25 where Jesus tells us that when we serve the least of these, we are serving Jesus. I also am confident that there are other ministries that we dream of doing to find new ways to share God s love in the world. Sometimes, however, we struggle to find the funds to make these ministry dreams a reality. In 1999, the congregation of Faith Lutheran Church established the Endowment Fund to enhance the outreach of our congregation. The goal was to receive gifts and bequests that would enable us to support programs beyond what is possible through the annual operating budget of the congregation. This Fund could be used to enhance the mission of Faith Lutheran by providing support in the areas of missions, outreach programs and capital improvements. Because this is an endowment fund, there is a principle amount that must be maintained, and the income off of that principle is used to do ministry beyond the operating budget. These assets are administered by a five-member Endowment Fund Committee which has been elected by the congregation. This Committee, however, has never been able to use any of these funds because there was a minimum principle amount of $50,000 set before the income from the Fund could be used, and that threshold has never been met. So, now, as we near the 20 th anniversary of the beginning of this Endowment Fund, we are hoping to get a chance to use it. We are only about $5,500 away from the $50,000 needed to begin to be able to use this income to dream of ministry we would like to do. September Birthdays Birthday wishes are extended to the following members who are celebrating Elmer Jurgens September 4 Lorenz Behrens September 23 Carol Lineback September 4 Mary Flenker September 24 Ruth Staudt September 9 Judi Hamann September 25 Donna Benskin September 12 Diana Doss September 30 Ken Oetzmann September 12 Arliss Whisler September 30 Arlene Glunz September 22 Barbara Weltzin September 22 September Anniversaries Don & Shirley Baustian Lorenz & Marian Behrens Ken & Sue Oetzmann Dick & Sally Puls Don & Judi Hamann MISSIONARY SPONSORSHIP Thank you to Myron and Carolyn Scheibe for sponsoring our Compassion Child, John Chima; and sponsorship of our missionary Jenna Bergeson, Hong Kong, during September. The cost for sponsorship is $40/month for John and $45/month for Jenna. During August we welcomed to our Faith family through the waters of baptism Adelheide Rose Brodersen. Heidi is the daughter of Thomas and Alexis Brodersen. Her sponsors were Trisha Toohey and Andrew Brodersen. THANK YOU TO the BULLETIN AND AMBASSADOR CREW for your help getting these publications assembled each month!!! You ladies fill the church with action, laughter and love! Joni 2 15

3 8:00 am SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 10:30 am Dave & Ruth Knoer Ron & Jane Bainter Carol Marten & Rita Smith Tim & Everett Broberg Dave Knoer Myra Kreiter Communion: Pam White Communion Myra Kreiter Ken & Sue Oetzmann David & Betty Griffin SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 5:00 pm Dave & Des McCammant Dan & Karen O Flahrity Tom Bauer Communion Patti Levien KellyHazen & Joan Hennigan 8:00 am SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 10:30 am Carol Strobbe Tim Broberg Golinghorst Family Tim Broberg & Scott LaPlante Duane Miller Communion Lynda Miller Don & Shirley Stoltenberg Theresa White Communion Theresa White Mike & Gayle Staples SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5:00 pm Curt & Carolyn Hulsen Karen Rathjen & Lisa Zeimet Gretchen Small Communion Donna Benskin Curt & Carolyn Hulsen 8:00 am SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 10:30 am Carol Marten Brad & Samantha Yanke Carol Marten & Carol Roe Eric & Stephanie Sacia Joni Schneider Mike Tomlinson Communion Joni Schneider Communion Annette Tomlinson Carol Judge & Carol Roe Mike & Annette Tomlinson 14 After reading Myron Scheibe s article about the Endowment Fund in the Ambassador at the beginning of this year, a member of this congregation, who wishes to remain anonymous, decided it was time that we begin to reach out into the community and the world with these gifts that have been given to us. Therefore, this member is setting a challenge for the congregation. During the months of September and October, this member is willing to match, dollar for dollar, any contributions made to the Endowment Fund up to $2,750, to reach the goal of $50,000 in the Endowment Fund. If you would like to participate in this challenge, we invite you to write a check to Faith Lutheran Church with Endowment Fund in the memo line, and every dollar that you give will be matched to help us reach the goal. We will watch our progress on a display in the Gathering Space beginning on September 8 and 9. Thank you to the one who is setting this challenge and to all of you who will help us to reach our goal. This is an exciting time!! In addition, on Sunday, September 30, Mike Kleinfelter, Regional Gift Planner for the Foundation of the ELCA for Iowa, will be here to talk with us about leaving a legacy after we are gone. During the Sunday School hour, he will talk with us about how we think about those people and institutions that mean the most to us and plan to leave a legacy gift with them. He is also available at any time to meet with those who are interested in further and more personal conversation to help you set up your legacy gift plan, perhaps including the Faith Lutheran Endowment Fund in that plan. You see these are exciting times as we continue to consider how we can bring God s love from this place into the world in new and various ways, and we invite you to continue to be part of the process in the funding, in the dreaming and discerning, and in the doing of God s mission for the life of the world. Blessings, Pastor Carrie 3

Bishop Michael Burk With Us Sunday, September 16 On Sunday, September 16, Bishop Michael Burk will be with us for both worship services and will be the preacher for the day.

Bishop Burk just celebrated his 10th anniversary as the bishop of the Southeastern Iowa Synod of which we are a part.

RALLY DAY PANCAKE BREAKFAST SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 @ 9:15 am Welcome back to Sunday School!

During the breakfast, we will catch up on the summer, talk about how Sunday School will work this year, hand out schedules including the Milestone Ministries, and have numerous opportunities for

4 Bishop Michael Burk With Us Sunday, September 16 On Sunday, September 16, Bishop Michael Burk will be with us for both worship services and will be the preacher for the day. During the Sunday School hour, he will join us for coffee and conversation and take part in an informal Question and Answer session in the Multipurpose Room. Bishop Burk just celebrated his 10th anniversary as the bishop of the Southeastern Iowa Synod of which we are a part. Prior to his election, Bishop Burk served as the ELCA Executive for Worship and Liturgical Resources. Please join us as we welcome Bishop Burk to Faith! RALLY DAY PANCAKE BREAKFAST SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9:15 am Welcome back to Sunday School! We are looking forward to seeing you all at the Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, September 9, at 9:15 am in the Fellowship Hall. During the breakfast, we will catch up on the summer, talk about how Sunday School will work this year, hand out schedules including the Milestone Ministries, and have numerous opportunities for adults to sign up in supporting roles for this upcoming Sunday School year. New this year is the Sign-Up Genius. We will be using this to make it easy for people to sign up to help with various Sunday School activities. If you would like to help teach or lead any portion of Sunday School, please use the link below to sign up where your gifts can be best used. 3RD GRADE BIBLE MILESTONE SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH Our first milestone will be for the third grade students and families on September 16th. It is the Bible Milestone. Third graders will meet with Pastor Heather during the 9:15 am Sunday School time to learn more about the Bible and will receive their own Bibles at the 10:30 am worship service. 4 SEPTEMBER FAITH FAMILY: Group 5 Family Head: Bob & Theresa White October Family Group 6: Joni Schneider Saturday, September 1 Sunday, September 2 5:00 pm 9:00 am Mary Jo McVey Bob & Theresa White Theresa White Communion: Theresa White John & Keri Suiter Carol Roe Sue McBride Shari Eller & Nancy Meyer Joni King Communion Gary King Saturday September 5:00 pm Donna Darnall Brad & Janet Merrick Tom Bauer Communion Patti Levien Shari Eller & Nancy Meyer Joni Schneider Communion Pam White Craig & Jayne Hirl Gary & Joni King 8:00 am Sunday, September 9 10:30 am Carol Roe & Ruth Staudt Peggy Russo Puls Family Tom Bylund Communion Tom Bylund Saturday, September 5:00 pm Communion John Hintze Dan & Karen O Flahrity Gretchen Small Donna Benskin Roger & Barb Parmenter Dan & Mary Ann Anderson 13

50th Anniversary Celebration Youth Gathering Shareholder

and adults who went to the ELCA Youth Gathering in

worship at 5:00 pm on Saturday and at 8:00 and 10:30 am

We will also be sharing more of our experience at our

Shareholders who would like to join us for the luncheon

Tuesday, September 4, with the number attending.

High School Bible Study and Miniature Golf Join us on

while we eat. We will then go miniature golfing together.

Wednesday, September 12, so that we can be sure to have

Parents, please let Pastor Carrie know if you are able to

fellowship and 1960 s Trivia competition!

kitchen and to my awesome Fellowship committee and their

5 50th Anniversary Celebration Youth Gathering Shareholder Luncheon On the weekend of September 8 and 9, the youth and adults who went to the ELCA Youth Gathering in Houston will share their stories of the trip during worship at 5:00 pm on Saturday and at 8:00 and 10:30 am on Sunday. We will also be sharing more of our experience at our Shareholder Luncheon on Sunday, September 9, at 12:30 pm. Shareholders who would like to join us for the luncheon are asked to RSVP to the church office ( ) by Tuesday, September 4, with the number attending. We look forward to sharing our experiences with you! High School Bible Study and Miniature Golf Join us on Sunday, September 16, after the 10:30 am worship service our next Youth Group outing. We will choose a lunch location and do a Bible Study while we eat. We will then go miniature golfing together. Please bring $15 to help cover the cost. Friends are always welcome! Please let Pastor Carrie know if you are coming by Wednesday, September 12, so that we can be sure to have enough drivers. Parents, please let Pastor Carrie know if you are able to drive (pastorcarrie@csteldridge.com or ). See you then!! Many Thanks to all who attended the 50+ Anniver sar y Dinner! It was a wonderful evening with great food, awesome fellowship and 1960 s Trivia competition! Special Thanks to Tom and Joni Dittmer for donating the delicious Pork Loin! Thank you s also go out to Diane Cole for her help in the kitchen and to my awesome Fellowship committee and their spouses Janet & Brad Merrick, Deb & Dennis Petersen, Carolyn Lewis, Madolyn Lewis & Brooklyn Strief and my husband Steve! This wouldn t have happened without your hard work and time! Blessings to you all! Melody Sawvell 12 High School Kick-off Event August 19 Lunch at Freddy s and lazar tag, go-carts and mini-golf at Michael s Fun Zone. Drive In Movie Fun August 25 A fun game of cards while waiting to see Christopher Robin and Dog Dayz. 5

Our choirs will be starting up again very soon, with the first rehearsals planned for Wednesday, September 5. The Children s Choir (grades 2 through 6) will rehearse from 5:15-6:00 p.m., and the Senior Choir (high school age and up.

If you have questions about anything having to do with choir, please contact Sue Becker, our Choir Director, at susan.becker1995@gmail.com.

.. Are invited to join a group or call a leader for more information. ***Check the Calendar for Dates*** Hannah Group - Thurs., Sept. 20th at 7:00 pm Contact Marilee Schafer 285-9054.

On September 18, we will be tying the quilts. If you are unable to attend the workdays but would like to help, you may take home squares to be put together for tops.

New Member Conversation Sunday, September 23rd from Noon 2:00 pm If you are new to Faith and would like to become a member, or if you would like to learn more about Faith and the ministry we do here,

6 Our choirs will be starting up again very soon, with the first rehearsals planned for Wednesday, September 5. The Children s Choir (grades 2 through 6) will rehearse from 5:15-6:00 p.m., and the Senior Choir (high school age and up...and up...and up) will rehearse from 6:30-7:45 p.m. All rehearsals are in the choir room on the lower level (come in the back door). There are no auditions...everyone is welcome to come and sing. If you have questions about anything having to do with choir, please contact Sue Becker, our Choir Director, at susan.becker1995@gmail.com. We hope you ll prayerfully consider sharing your time and talents with our congregation through music! Women of Faith News ALL WOMEN OF FAITH... Are invited to join a group or call a leader for more information. ***Check the Calendar for Dates*** Hannah Group - Thurs., Sept. 20th at 7:00 pm Contact Marilee Schafer Lydia Group Thurs., Sept. 27th at 7:00 pm Contact Linda Szemkus Quilts of Many Colors.at 9:00 a.m. Quilting Work Days Tues., Sept. 11th and Tues., Sept. 18th Join us on September 11 to assemble quilts for the next workday. On September 18, we will be tying the quilts. If you are unable to attend the workdays but would like to help, you may take home squares to be put together for tops. Look for a box in the narthex with packaged squares. Refreshments will be available! New Member Conversation Sunday, September 23rd from Noon 2:00 pm If you are new to Faith and would like to become a member, or if you would like to learn more about Faith and the ministry we do here, we invite you to join us for our New Member Conversation. We will gather in the Fellowship Hall to enjoy a light lunch and help you to get to know more about Lutherans in general, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and the specific ministry opportunities that are available here at Faith. We also want to take this opportunity to get to know you better so that we can help you to be integrated into the congregation in the best way possible. We will then welcome new members publically in worship at the service of your choice the weekend of September 29th and 30th. If you are interested in becoming a member, but you are unable to attend the gathering on this day, please contact Pastor Carrie ( or pastorcarrie@csteldridge.com), and she will gladly make other arrangements with you. 6 SEPTEMBER NURSERY GUILD Chairperson: Jackie Snyder Amy Powell Sarah Peck Michele Mess SEPTEMBER ALTAR GUILD Chairperson : Nancy Meyer Nadine Schwarz Sherri Brundies Koralee Patzer Myra Kreiter Carol Roe Barb Paustian Church Women United Fall Fellowship is Friday, September 28 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 2136 Brady St., Davenport. Registration is at 9:00 am followed by a brunch at 9:30 am and a program at 10:15 am. The cost of the brunch is $7.00. Rev. Rich Hendricks, pastor of Metropolitan Community Church, will be the speaker and his topic will be Combatting Hate. Reservations for this event need to be made to Linda Szemkus ( ) by Sunday, September 23rd. THE NORTH SCOTT FOOD PANTRY The North Scott Food Pantry s needs for September: Canned fruit, canned meals and pasta. 11

Service in the World Due to the generous contributions of our congregation, we were able to pack and distribute 3 backpacks, packed full of supplies, to each of the 5 elementary schools in the

-Service in the World Committee God's Work Our Hands Save the date! God s work. Our hands. Saturday, September 8, 2018. River Bend Foodbank packing weekend backpack food for school children.

This day is an opportunity to celebrate who we are as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America one church, freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor.

corner of life flows freely from a living, daring confidence in God s grace. You work every day to make your community a better place. Let us continue doing this work together in 2018!

7 Service in the World Due to the generous contributions of our congregation, we were able to pack and distribute 3 backpacks, packed full of supplies, to each of the 5 elementary schools in the district. In addition, 2 packed backpacks were taken to each Junior High and High School. Once again we are humbled by your generosity. Thank you so very much! -Service in the World Committee God's Work Our Hands Save the date! God s work. Our hands. Saturday, September 8, River Bend Foodbank packing weekend backpack food for school children. 3 shifts available am, 10:30-12:30, and 1-3pm. Please register online. This day is an opportunity to celebrate who we are as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America one church, freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor. Service activities offer an opportunity for us to explore one of our most basic convictions as Lutherans: that all of life in Jesus Christ every act of service, in every daily calling, in every corner of life flows freely from a living, daring confidence in God s grace. You work every day to make your community a better place. Let us continue doing this work together in 2018! Please follow these instructions to register online for your reserved event(s): 1. Visit the River Bend Foodbank event registration page: rFaithLutheranChurch (This link will only display the events specifically reserved for your group). 2. Select your desired event and follow the on screen instructions to access the CERVIS registration system. If this is your first time using the CERVIS online registration system, you will be prompted to create a Volunteer Profile. Event Reservation Code: FaithLutheranChurch We encourage you to wear your gold God's Work.Our Hands.T-shirt. If you would like to purchase one for $8.00, call the church office at Hope to see you there! 10 Financial Update As we head into another program year, it seems to be an appropriate time to provide another financial update. The table below shows you where we stood as of the end of July in comparison to where we stood at the end of July We continue to be thankful for all that you have given to God s mission through this place as we are in a much better financial position this year than we were last year at this time. At the end of July, our income nearly $8,000 behind our spending. Part of this negative balance comes from the fact that giving tends to go down in the summer because people are away more of the summer. Another part of it is that we had some significant ministry happening over the summer, including sending 10 youth and three adults to the ELCA Youth Gathering in Houston and sending 13 youth and six adults to Lutheran Lakeside Camp for camp and the adult mission trip. We would ask that, if you are behind where you wanted to be in your giving at this time of year, you would please consider how you might bring your giving up to your desired amount. If you are considering where you might gift some additional income, please consider making an extra gift to Faith. Year to-date July Year to-date July Operating Income 181, , Operating Expense 189, , Income (Loss) (7,922.72) (21,945.77) We are thankful for each of you and for your generosity to this congregation and to the ministry that we share. Blessings to you as you get back into the school year routines. GRILLING FOR CHARITY - FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH 11 am to 1:00 pm FIRST CENTRAL STATE BANK First Central State Bank will be grilling hamburgers served with chips, cookie and water for $5.00 on Friday, September 14th. Carry Outs Available; for delivery to local businesses, call before noon on September, 7th. 100% of proceeds will benefit the NORTH SCOTT FOOD PANTRY. 7

8 SEPTEMBER 2018 F Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Faith Lutheran Church 29 6:00 pm Confirmation Kick Off 30 9:00 Ambassador Folding :00 am-2:00 pm Women of Faith Bible Study 3:00 pm SchmeinkWedding 5:00 pm Worship- 2 9:00 am Worship :00 am Worship at Grand Haven 5:00 pm Conf. Meal 5:15-6:00 pm Children s Choir Rehearsal 5:30-6:45 Confirmation Conversations 6:30-7:45 pm Senior Choir Rehearsal 6 6:30 pm Team Night 7 8 8:00 am or 10:30 am God s Work Our Bank 3:00 pm Golinghorst Wedding 5:00 pm Jubilation Worship Youth Gathering Sharing at Worship 9 8:00 am Jubilation Worship - Youth Gathering Stories at both services 9:15 am Rally Day Pancake Breakfast 10:30 Worship & Sr. Choir 12:30 pm Shareholder Lunch 6:30 pm Serving Sticks :00 am Extra Quilting Group Work Day :45 Confirmation Meal followed by Conversations 5:15-6 pm Children s Choir 6:30-7:45 pm Sr. Choir 13 Noon - Lunch Bunch at New Hong Kong 6:30 Women Of Faith Board Mtg :00 pm Worship 6:00 pm Salvation Army Supper 16 8:00 am Worship & Sr.- Choir 9:15 am Sunday School 10:30 am Jubilation Worship & Bishop Michael Burk Preaching :00 am Quilting 10-12:30 pm Feed Our Children :45 Confirmation Meal followed by Conversations 5:15-6 pm Children s Choir 6:30-7:45 pm Sr. Choir 20 7:00 pm Church Council 7:00 pm Hannah Group 21 9:00 am Ambassador Deadline 22 5:00 pm Worship & Baptism 23 8 am Worship 9:15 am Sunday School 10:30 Sr. Choir 6:30 pm Serving Sticks 30 8 am Worship 9:15 am Sunday School 10:30 am Worship :00 Confirmation Meal 5:30 pm Confirmation Stewardship Event 5:15-6 pm Children s Choir 6:30-7:45 pm Sr. Choir :00 Ambassador Folding 7:00 pm Lydia Group :00 pm Worship (J) Jubilation (FH) Fellowship Hall (YR) Youth Room (MP) Multi Purpose 9

AMBASSADOR. Faith Lutheran Church. August Saturday evening 5:00 pm Sunday morning 9:00 am. Summer Worship Times

AMBASSADOR. Faith Lutheran Church. August Saturday evening 5:00 pm Sunday morning 9:00 am. Summer Worship Times Summer Worship Times Saturday evening 5:00 pm Sunday morning 9:00 am Faith Lutheran Church 500 W. LeClaire Road Eldridge, IA 52748 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Non-Profit Organization PERMIT NO. 1 Eldridge,