FAITH at WORK Faith Lutheran Church January 2018 While Pastor Mark is enjoying his family leave for the next several weeks, we will be having guest pastors lead our services on Sundays. Joining us in January are Pastor Jim Bornzin from Silverton, Pastor Mike Ostrum, from Luther House in Corvallis, and Chaplin Wes Sedlack, Chaplin for Albany General Hospital. (Continued on page 2) Sunday, December 31 7pm midnight Featuring Bingo, card & board games. Folks are encouraged to bring snacks to share. The event will begin at 7 pm and last until after midnight or as long as guests remain. Faith Lutheran Church 930 Queen Ave SW, Albany OR 97321 email: faithalbany@proaxis.com website: www.faithalbany.org 541-928-7660 In This Issue Church Announcements and Events Community Announcements and Events Calendars Prayer needs
(Continued from page 1) FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH 2018 Sisters and brothers in Christ, Thank you for the wonderful baby shower for Vanessa and I. We appreciate the love and support of the Faith Lutheran Church community, the prayers and concerns, the heartfelt appreciation and love. STAFF Pastor The Rev. Mark B. Office Manager Carol O. Organist/Pianist Cheryl B. Custodian Terry B. We thought that it was cute (and thoughtful) that the tree recognized that there had already been a number of baby showers AND that it recognized the surprise of our baby's gender. We look forward to introducing you to our new blessing, to your prayers and support. Mark and Vanessa President CHURCH COUNCIL Terry V Vice President Charles B. Secretary Kim S. Treasurer Alice W. Financial Secretary JoAnn P. Education Dixie D. Evangelism & Mission Jackye B. Fellowship & Social Concerns Norma M. Property Management John D. Stewardship & Resources Gordy G. Worship & Music Bob B. Youth Committee Youth Facilitator Nancy G Kayleigh C S Mission Endowment Fund Gordy G. Saturday Morning Men's Breakfast January 20 8:00 am A sign-up sheet is available for anyone who needs a ride for an evening event or service. Also, you may contact the church office and leave a message. All men of the church are invited to gather for breakfast, for fellowship and for prayer Red Cross Blood Drive Monday, January 29 from 10:00am 4:00pm To schedule an appointment, call 800-733-2767 or sign up online at redcrossblood.org using sponsor code: faithlutheranalbany
It s a Girl! Mary Rose Bringman was born via c-section Friday morning, December 22 around 1:30am. Mary weighed in at 9lb 3oz and is doing great. Mark and Vanessa are so excited to meet her. Many blessings to them. New Baby and Pastoral Leave At the meeting on August 9th, the Faith Lutheran Church council approved a family leave policy. The policy states that full time employees would receive 2 weeks of paid leave and could take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave. Pastor Mark will be taking leave until March of 2018. During this time, arrangements are made for pulpit supply from a few pastors. For pastoral emergencies we can contact Pastor Laura O Brien of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Rite of Installation On Sunday, January 21st at 3:00 pm, Pastor Mike Ostrom will be officially installed as pastor at Luther House. The service will feature the beautiful Holden Evening Prayer liturgy, gifts of students, and worship leadership by Oregon Synod staff. A special offering will be collected to support the ministry of Luther Tickets are on sale now! Lutherfest will be on Sunday, February 25, 2018 from 2:00pm- 4:30pm at the Boulder Falls Center in Lebanon, Oregon; the doors will open at 1:30pm. Come early to socialize and have your picture taken in the Lutherfest Biergarten.
January Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 10:15 AM W orship Service - Bornzin 7:00 PM New Years Eve Celebration 5:30 PM Worship & Music Committee 8:00 AM Reports to Council Due PM Cub 10:00 AM Altar Guild Meeting 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Bornzin 1:00 PM Mary- Martha Circle PM Bazaar Crafting Work Time 7:00 PM Council Meeting PM Cub 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Ostrum 7:00 PM Education Committee 1:00 PM Hope Circle 7:00 PM Evangelism & Mission Committee PM Cub 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Circle of Friends 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Ostrum 11:30 AM Youth Committee Meeting 10:00 AM Property Committee PM Cub 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 Sedlack 11:30 AM Fellowship & Social Concerns 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Red Cross Blood Drive 8:00 AM Reports to Council Due PM Cub 10:00 AM Altar Guild Meeting For the most up-to-date version, visit our online calendar
Worship Leader Team January January 7 14 21 28 ASSISTING MINISTERS Shirley Jackye Janice Terry LECTOR Jeff Wally Vail Jon KID S WORSHIP Pastor Jim Andie USHERS Dick/ Allen Kim/ Claus Paula/ John Rosemary/ Jon ACOLYTES Aaron Dexter Evie Dexter SOUND TECHNICIAN Bob John Stan Bob READINGS Gan 1:1-5 Ps 29 Acts 19:1-7 John 1: 1-18 1 Sam 3:1-10 Ps 139:1-6,13-18 1 Cor 6:12-20 John 1:43-51 Jonah 3:1-5,10 Ps 62:5-12 1 cor 7:29-31 Mark 1:14-20 Deut 18:15-20 Ps 111 1 Cor 8:1-13 Mark 1:21-28 PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER THOSE NEEDING STRENGTH, GUIDANCE AND HEALING: REMEMBER OUR HOMEBOUND: Janet B Tim B Margaret & Bruce B Keeley Rae B Austin B James B Brenda C Baby Eli Charlie-Gene E Albert G Geoff G Cindy H Sandy H John H Josiah H Robert J Abigail K Tom L Dave L Jonath L Brooklyn R Paul R Judy S Buster S Bodhi S Daniel S Linda Gail V Bud W Juanita W Cheryl W Melba W Brandon Lou C, Bonnie K, Rita E, Paul R OUR SYMPATHY & PRAYERS TO THOSE WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF LOVED ONES
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