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VOLUME 37–NO. 11 NOVEMBER 2014

We recently completed working through the book of Philippians in our Sunday morning worship

services. The theme of that book and our series was “Rejoice!” We talked a lot about the joy that is ours as

children of God, and I hope as a result, you’ve been thinking about joy in your own life. It seems to me

that joy is closely related to thanksgiving (which happens to be the name of a holiday which we will

observe near the close of this month). When I am filled with joy, I am also filled with gratitude for all that

God has done and is doing. When I am spending time giving thanks, I am much more likely to have a joy-

ful attitude.

On Thanksgiving Day, we often take time to be thankful…..for a moment or even several hours.

But then our thoughts quickly turn back to eating, watching football, vacation plans, or our jobs. If you’re

like me, giving thanks can too easily become just a small blip in the big picture. Here’s a challenge for you

in November: could you find something to be thankful for every day this month instead of just

one? It may sound like a difficult task, but you might be surprised (once you start thinking about it) at

how much you have to be thankful for. We have so many reasons to rejoice!

Make a plan to make thanksgiving a part of every day in November. Perhaps you can place

a note or heading on your calendar, reminding you to be grateful this month. You could make a point to

write “thanksgiving” on every day of your November calendar so it becomes a part of your

daily routine. Pick a time of day that works best for you. Will you take 5 minutes in the

morning before you head to work or school? Will you share your thanksgivings around the

dinner table with your family? Could you take a few moments before bedtime to think of

something you’re grateful for? And once you have a time of day selected, think of a way to

keep record of God’s many gifts. You could write them down in a notebook or journal. Your

family could keep a running list on a chalkboard or whiteboard. If you are technologically

inclined, you could post your thanksgivings on Facebook or Twitter using a hashtag:

#thirtydaysofthanks.

I’ll help get you started with one reason to give thanks: Today, I am thankful for Faith Lu-

theran Church – a place to come and hear God’s Word, and more importantly, a people, a community of

believers, a family of faith that loves and cares for one another as we seek to follow Jesus. You are all such

a blessing to me. I am thankful for the wisdom you share in bible classes and from hospital beds; I am

grateful for your words of encouragement and selfless service; I am privileged to share this journey of life

alongside such a varied, unique, kind and faithful community. Thanks be to God for our family of Faith!

That’s one great blessing that we all share. And you’ll have many more to celebrate this month as

you spend time giving thanks. Take some time each day be thankful. It doesn’t have to be long—just a few

moments to express your gratitude to God for his many gifts. So many reasons to be thankful—so

many reasons for joy. I’ll look forward to hearing what blessings you can come up with. If you’d like,

you can share your thanksgivings on our website (www.afamilyoffaith.com). Under the “Resources” tab

you can click the link for “thanksgivings.” There you can type out and submit all that you are thankful for

and we will praise God for those gifts during our Thanksgiving Eve service on November 26th at 7 pm.

Rejoice in the Lord always; I will say it again: Rejoice! (Philippians 4:4)

This Month’s Message from Pastor Josh

Faith Lutheran Church The Parish News

PRAYERS For Health, Treatments, or Hospitalization Recently included in prayers: Gerald Anderson, Ernie Brakhan, Bill Burnham, Mark Doiel, Doug

Hampton, Cheryl Harder, Wes Lampher, Velma Lisius, Larry Meyer, Stan Seay, John J. Uhrich, Linda

Venteicher. We continue prayers for: Lyle Baker, Brittany Barnes, Roger Hellwege, Everett Hunt,

Kelly Johnson, Dustin Knuth, Claudia Krueger, Karen Lee, Rich Lundquist, Madalynn Muhleisen,

Jackie Ortegren, Myron Peters, Elaine Petersen, Larry Reimnitz, John Ritterbush, Dick Severn,

Parker Stanley, Loretta Volzke, Julie Young.

In Sympathy

We pray for Carole Thompson, Lisa Schriener, Bob Parker, Julie Parker, Kristin O’Donnell, Jeff

Grabill, Wes Scherbarth each at the death of a parent and we pray for Bob Grabill at the death of his

wife, JoAnn . We pray for each of these families and ALL who mourn the loss of a loved one, that each

may be comforted through Jesus’ resurrection promise.

Marriage

We ask God’s blessings on each of these couples united in marriage: Gary Golter & Connie Hansen;

Cammie Koopman & Tyler Benson; Ashley Warnken & Derek Konert; Laura Koch & Don Griess.

New Life

We give thanks for the gift of new life… a daughter born to Caleb Rundle & Jamie Tyan, a daughter

to Kalyn Wolfe, a son to Tyler & Mecala Poppe, and triplets (2 daughters, 1 son) born to Kelli

Borrell & Dallas Thompson.

News and Notes

Pie Makers are invited to join the fun in preparing pies on Satur-

day, November 8 for this year’s Bazaar. They will begin at 8:30. Bring your rolling pin, pastry cloth, and enough filling for two pies… one to serve at the bazaar and one to take home and eat! Meet in the fellowship hall!

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Special Voters’ Meeting

November 23 following 10:30 worship

All are invited to attend this meeting

called for the specific purpose of

voting on the 2015 Church budget

and new Council nominees.

A copy of the proposed budget can be

found on the green insert.

November 15, 2014

8:00am-1:00pm

Crafts Cookies Candies

Baked Goods

& great deals on gently used Christmas items!

Coffee & Rolls 8-10:00am ● Lunch 11:30-1:00pm

Services and items for Silent Auction will be set up

in the forum with bid sheets on

Sundays, October 26, November 2 & 9

Proceeds from this year’s bazaar will help support the

Maryland Living Center. Supplemental funds by Thrivent.

Join us for…

Thanksgiving Eve Worship

Wednesday, November 26

7:00 pm

More News & Notes

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All ladies are invited to the fall luncheon on November 4, 12noon at Napoli’s. Priscilla

Circle is hosting this event. Ron Meyer, Mary Lanning Healthcare Customer Advocate, will

be the guest speaker. Reservations can be made by calling Wyoma DeVries (402-463-8134) by

Sunday, November 2.

Ruth Circle will meet Wednesday, November 19, 1:30pm for Bible study followed by a short

meeting. This is a week earlier than the usual meeting time. Come and grow with them as

they learn ways to “Serve the Lord with Gladness!” Need a ride… call Gayle Van Patten,

402-462-6560. ***Anyone with mite box offerings can bring them to church and the mites

will be used to help with mission projects. This month’s mission focus is directed to students

at Concordia College, Alabama

Friday, Nov. 14

Faith’s Fitness Fun provides several opportunities for

you to stay fit and healthy with energy boost-

ing Zumba Dance & walking cardio dvds right

here at Faith in the fellowship hall. Zumba

Dance moves offer 45 minutes of exciting latin

dance and is offered Tuesdays at 6pm and

Wednesdays at noon. Leslie Sansone’s Walk-

ing Cardio dvds build strength, endurance, and flexibility

and is offered on Mondays at noon and Thursdays at 6pm.

Need more info call Sandy Frerichs at 402-462-2742.

Book Group November 13, 7:00 pm

at Big Dally’s Deli South

The Whistling Season by Ivan Doig

An ode to the single room school house

and education. It is a frank telling of a

family's year on the Montana frontier.

There are relationships explored between

the boy and his family, the teacher, the

housekeeper and his school mates - friend

and foe.

Cookie makers and servers are

needed for the children’s Christmas

program on December 14th at 2:00 PM.

Contact DCE Wade Johnson at 402-462-

5044 if you are willing to help out.

Join us for the last Women of Faith

conference! There are 25 tickets on

hold in the premium section for $84.45

each. This is a $30 savings! If you

would like to attend this wonderful

event, please contact Sheri Arneson at

402-469-2244 or 402-426-2158 or by

email at [email protected] before

Sunday November 16.

Just a reminder….

The church bus is available to pick

you up for the Sunday Education

Hour and/or the 10:30am Worship.

Call the church, 402-462-5044,

anytime before 8:00am on Sunday morn-

ing to arrange for your ride.

Our church website is sponsored this month by the Chestnut Corner Craft committee in honor of

Marlin & Louan Meyer for their woodworking help and support. Call the church office, 402-462-

5044, if you would like to sponsor the website ($40 per month.)

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Community News

Wurstfest Sunday, November 2 is the 19th annual Wurstfest Dinner hosted by St. Paul Lutheran Church,

Holstein. The event takes place at Holstein’s Fire Hall, 5-7:00pm. Everyone is invited to this

delicious German feast (Brats, sauerkraut–2 kinds, German potato salad, mashed potatoes, green beans,

and an assortment of desserts)! Tickets are available at the door for $10 adult/ $5 children 5-12.

Surviving the Holidays No matter how long it’s been since your loved one died, grief can make the holidays a

painful time. But there’s hope! Join us for an encouraging seminar that will help you

survive the holidays and discover new reasons to enjoy them again. Choose Saturday,

November 15, 9:30-noon or Sunday, November 16th, 12:30-3:30 at 1st St. Paul’s

Youth & Family Center, 4th & Lexington, Hastings. Register by calling 402-463-1329.

Food provided at both events. The event is free and sponsored by Livingston Butler

Volland Funeral Home and 1st St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.

RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) will happily accept your extra coupons… however,

only the ones that have not expired. So if you have coupons that you will not be using please bring

them to the church office (or drop them off at Allen’s if that is more convenient for you.) Coupons given

to this program directly benefits a variety of senior citizen programs. Thank you for your help!

The Orphan Grain Train continues to need school supplies, health items, quilts, blankets, and bed-ding. Good clean clothing is also requested. If you need help in transporting your donations to the Grand Island warehouse please contact Kay Schutte, 402-463-0039.

A sincere thank you to Pastor Dunbar for his visits and prayers while I was in the

hospital. Also, thank you to the family of Faith for prayers and cards while in the hospi-

tal and during my long period of recovery. Robert Borchers

To all of our family of Faith we thank you very much for your prayers, thoughts, cards, and flow-

ers sent to JoAnn during her time in the hospital, and also to us after her passing. Even though it is

difficult, we as believers know that death is not a “tragedy,” but a triumph! Also, thank you to Pastors

Dunbar and Davis, Joel and Ellen Jank, and the ladies that served the lunch. Blessings to all. The family of JoAnn Grabill

We would like to express our deepest thanks to family members of Faith for remembering Mom and

our family in your thoughts and prayers. A special thank you to Pastor Paul for his lending an ear to

Mom and for all the support he gave to our family at her passing. Craig & Linda Parnell & families

Thanks to all who support our local food pantry with your donations. To date we have received 1,370

pounds of canned, boxed, and non-perishable food from the very caring members and friends of Faith

Lutheran Church. If you have questions about this ministry please stop by the church office. If you are

looking for suggestions of the always needed items, here is a list: peanut butter, jelly, spaghetti and

spaghetti sauce, boxed potatoes, cereal, jell-o, ramen noodles, soup, crackers, canned fruits and veggies,

pancake mix (no eggs needed) and syrup. Other items include: dish soap, bath soap, toilet tissue, sham-

poo. No expired items please.

** Grocery carts are available in the forum and at the back of the sanctuary for your donations.

Thank you Notes

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Sundays

THE SUNDAY LESSONS [E-100]- Fellowship hall - 9:15AM This class takes an in-depth look at the scripture lessons taken from the

Sunday morning readings. Class leader is Pastor Dunbar.

THE STORY [E-101]- Room 10– 9:15AM - CLASS CONTINUED

The Story continues to work its way through a 31-week entire Bible narrative.

Parents of 5th-8th grade students, you have the opportunity to study the

same material as your child only geared for adults. Take home some discussion

points to continue with your child at home. If you missed the first weeks of this class

and would like to attend, come talk with class leader, DCE Wade Johnson.

TRUE CONFESSIONS [H-400]- Room 101 -began on Reformation Sunday, October 26th

Nearly 500 years ago, a group of Christian reformers in Germany took a stand against the religious

establishment of their day and boldly put forth a clear and concise statement of their beliefs, based on

the Bible. That statement is known as the Augsburg Confession, and Lutherans have subscribed to

it ever since. During this five week study we will examine this document, its background, purpose and

meaning for us today. Class leader- Pastor Josh

Tuesdays

MEN’S BREAKFAST BIBLE STUDY [P-100]- Ray’s Café - 7:00AM Have you ever wondered what Mormonism is all about? Some of the words and phrases of the

Mormon faith are similar to what Lutherans use so what’s the difference? For answers to these

questions and more gather with fellow brothers around the coffee or breakfast table for this study.

Contact Bill Henkel, 402-461-6624 for more information.

Wednesdays

MORNING BIBLE STUDY [P-200]- 9:00AM- Room 11- Pastor Dunbar, leader Our get-togethers start with a time of coffee, treats, and visiting, and then, after a brief devotion,

we get to talking about the past Sunday’s sermon. These casual discussions lead to new insight and

good, personal application of the pastor’s message, not to mention close bonds of friendship.

EVENING BIBLE STUDY - 6:30PM– Room 10 -Pastor Dunbar, leader NO HIGHER POWER: A STUDY OF COLOSSIANS [E-300] Colossians, a letter of St. Paul, focuses on the central topic of the lordship of Jesus Christ and what

that means. What will it look like when Christ reigns supreme in our hearts? Together, we are read-

ing the text, praying, and listening to what God is saying, and then sharing our thoughts.

Adult Education in November

Key to choosing an adult Bible Study

C= Cultural ..deals with a contemporary issue or current event E= Exegetical..study of a certain book or section of the Bible H= Historical..how people, places, events fit together chronologically P= Practical.. a specific issue or practice in your life

100 level- No prior knowledge of subject needed 200 level- Some Biblical knowledge helpful 300 level- More challenging subject matter using your own Bible 400 level- Expect reading homework assignments and a “dig deep” attitude

Please know , this is a tool to categorize classes, not people, and we’ll be happy to see you at whatever class you choose. We hope this will help you to stay engaged, challenged, and growing in your faith. See you in class!

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NOVEMBER 2014

Perfect Attendance

Sunday School – Pre-School: Jordan Luther, Jaxen Valentin.

Kindergarten: Madlyn Karr. 1st: Anthony Kuehn. 2nd:

Payton Hendricks, Zoe Johnson. 3rd: Katherine Greenland.

5th: Sam Shafer, Karson Sherman. 6th: Andrew Brandt.

7th: Meredith Brandt, Oliver Dunbar. 8th: Moses Dunbar,

Zipporah Johnson, Trev Petersen.

Weekday School – Pre-School: Kayden Bartunek, Ansley

Catchpool, Michael Hoins, Kyndal Knuth, Harper Rundle, Kade Wademan,

Ellie Wahlmeier. Kindergarten: Katelyn Hoins, Madlyn Karr, Eva Magal-

lanes, Macy Wademan. 1st: Tenisha Bader, Claire Brown, Jackson Foster,

Berkley Jacobitz, Hayden Steppuhn, Kaylynn Waters. 2nd: Claire Davis,

Shelbi Goldenstein, Payton Hendricks, Briley Hughes, Zoe Johnson, Re-

bekah Muske, Kaleb Wahlmeier. 3rd: Tyrese Bader, Justine Bierman,

Jenna Fisher, Katherine Greenland, Alex Hafer, Ben Hafer, Jerzie Ka-

pustka, Karlee Sherman, Conner Wademan. 4th: Logan Brooks, Lexi Fisher,

Joe Graham, Creighton Jacobitz, Ian Waite. 5th: Torie Arnold-Bohannon,

Kiernan Bierman, Caleb Clark, Caitlin Knehans, Hunter Krueger, Andrew

Matthies, Faith Molina, Sam Shafer, Karson Sherman. 6th: Gracie Ander-

son, Rileigh Borrell, Natalie Brandt, Jared Coe, Deric Goldenstein, Matthew

Hansen, Keaton Verhage. 7th: JT Cafferty, Katie Cecrle, Aubree Cress, Ky-

lie Dierks Oliver Dunbar, Tyler Emons, Maggie Engel, Jersie Frerichs, Izaak

Hunsley, Lauren Matthies, Pierce McVicker, Alexa Muske, Aaron Ochsner,

Adam Ochsner, Shaylee Reed, Jacob Schroeder. 8th: Conner Brown, Anna

Cafferty, Evan Davis, Chase DeVries, Moses Dunbar, Zipporah Johnson,

Tara Knehans, Ashlee McVicker, Trev Petersen, Caleb Shafer, Sydni Sulli-

van, Landon Weber, Audrey Weeks.

Celebrations of Faith Events

Prayer event– November 5

5th grade students and their parents will

meet at 6:30-7:30 pm (during Weekday

School) with event leaders, Pastor Josh

and the Board of Family Life.

Advent workshop -November 19

Students in grades 1-2 and their parents will gather

at 6:30-7:30 pm (during Weekday School) to prepare

for the birth of Jesus by making an interactive Advent

calendar. Leader: Tonya Krueger

Sunday School Offerings

given in November will bene-

fit The Bridge, a

women’s shelter

in Hastings,

who helps

women who

have drug and

alcohol

addiction issues.

Children’s Choir Information

Sunday School Singers will sing on November 9th at the 10:30 worship service.

Singing Spirits will sing on Sunday,

November 23 at the 10:30 service.

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NOVEMBER 2014

Nebraska District

Youth Gathering

November 21-23

in Omaha

10 students have registered!

Adult sponsors attending:

Bruce Rundle, Tony and Trisha Shafer

Rake N’ Run Sunday, November 2nd, 1 - 3PM Meet at the Church

Bring a good rake, a friend,

and be ready to have some fun working!

7-12th Youth Choir

November 19 will be our last practice time

for the fall quarter, but we will be singing

at the 10:30 worship service on November 30.

We will resume on January 7, 2015

Middle and High School Mission Trip deposit of $50 due on

November 16th. Details at www.afamilyoffaith.com/connect or

call DCE Wade Johnson at 402-462-5044.

7-8th grade

service

& fellowship

Sunday, November 9th 1:00 PM at Pastime Lanes

Cost $5.00 for bowling and shoes.

Bring a Friend!

Get ready for some extreme bowling!

Hot Talks will end the fall season on

November 19. We will take a break and

begin again on January 7, 2015.

High School Bible Class 9-12th grades Sunday mornings, 9:15am meets in room 8

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2014 Church Council

Chairman: Doug McCartney Vice Chairman: Ron Kort

Treasurer: Adam Jacobitz Recording Secretary: Michelle Overy

Board of Education: JR Muske, Patti Ocker, Jason Weseman

Board of Evangelism: Mike Hoskins, Deanna Dirks, Lisa Mertens

Board of Family Life: Tonya Krueger, Patti Hinrikus, Dusty Haase

Board of Finance: Norma Hansen, Vic & Teresa Bockerman, Dave Bierman,

Deb Ritterbush, Dan & Tammy Soucie, Dale & Tammy Valentin

Board of Lay Ministry: Ray Brandt, Ray Gangwish, Rhonda Rail, Becky

Schutte, Cathy Callan, Dave Patterson

Board of Trustees: Gene Viglicky, Reid Ayres, Dean Dierks, Kevin Sherman,

Ryan Gerloff, Dave Haase

Board of Stewardship: Laura Bulas, Larry Kuehn, Dan Pauley

Staff of

Faith Lutheran Church Office – 462-5044

www.aFamilyofFaith.com

(includes all email addresses)

Paul T. Dunbar, Pastor

462-9551 (Home)

Josh Davis, Pastor

402-705-0874 (Cell))

Wade Johnson, D.C.E.

463-8670 (Home)

Vicki Fisher, D.C.E.

462-0194 (Home)

Support Staff

Cindy O’Donnell, Secretary

Deb Henkel, Bookkeeper

Rich & Sandy Frerichs, Custodians

2014