On May 1,18 young people will affirm their baptismal faith before God and the congregation. When these young people were baptized, their parents made promises on their behalf. Now these youth are ready to claim those promises for themselves. As the congregation participates in the Affirmation of Baptism service, we also affirm our own baptisms and recommit ourselves to faithful living as God’s people. The five faith practices that we commit to are: † to live among God’s faithful people Living in community as God’s faithful people is a gift of love, and an invitation to serve in mission. We are chosen not for position or privilege, but to live as faithful witnesses to the good news of Jesus Christ. In our baptism we were made children of God and members of the body of Christ, the church. God’s message of hope and reconciliation strengthens us in our faith walk. Our life in Christian community supports us as we experience the joys and struggles of life. † to hear the word of God and share in the Lord’s supper, As God’s word speaks to us, it comes both as command and promise. We listen to see how the message challenges us and encourages us in our lives. We listen for God’s call and God’s guidance. The Lord's Supper stands at the center of our lives as Christians. In that meal, we receive Jesus' presence into our very bodies. We receive God's gifts of forgiveness of sin, new life and salvation. † to proclaim the good news of God in Christ through word and deed As the church, acting together and as individuals, we have a story to tell. We have the story of God’s movement in our lives through the saving actions of Jesus Christ. The life, death and resurrection of Jesus is not simply a story in the Bible. Rather it’s the story of our lives and the story of what brings us life. We simply share with others how God is working in our lives. † to serve all people, following the example of Jesus To follow the example of Jesus and serve all people requires us to get involved in the lives of others. Jesus valued relationships. Jesus’ conversation with the Samaritan woman, making time for children or comforting his friends Martha and Mary serves as a blueprint for moving us beyond projects and anonymous charitable activities to relationships. Following the life of Jesus leads us into the messiness of life where lives are transformed and Christ is made known. Serving as Jesus serves brings us closer to Jesus, the one who did not come to be served but to serve. † to strive for justice and peace in all the earth. We celebrate the abundant blessings that are a part of this world. But we also walk in the struggle of human existence where we face our own sin, our self-centeredness, and the collective sin of the world. Yet it is in this struggle that the suffering God meets us and sends us out to speak on behalf the poor and oppressed and promote change. Together with our brothers and sisters around the world, we work together until that day when justice will prevail and peace will reign. The ELCA defines Confirmation in this way: “Confirmation is a pastoral and educational ministry of the church which helps the baptized child, through Word and Sacrament, to identify more deeply with the Christian community and participate more fully in its mission.” So according to this definition Confirmation begins at baptism and ends when we finish this life on earth. What would our community of faith and your personal journey of faith look like if we understood that our Confirmation program begins at Baptism and continues until we die? As these 18 young people affirm their baptismal faith, please continue to pray for and support them in their faith journey. Pastor Erica Faith Matters MAY 2016 INSIDE In the Life of Faith 2 In the Life of Faith continued 3 Finances 4 Liturgical Roles/Membership 5 VBS Wish List 6 Family Fun Fest 7 Faith Lutheran Church Minutes 8 WORSHIP TIMES SUNDAYS— 9:00 A.M WEDNESDAYS — 6:15 P.M. CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP CHURCH OFFICE 255 Roosevelt Street PO Box 369 Valders, Wisconsin 54245 Phone 920-775-4141 Fax 920-775-9413 Website www.faithlutheranchurchvalders.org STAFF DIRECTORY Erica Cunningham, Senior Pastor Direct Office Line — 920-775-9411 Cell: 920-374-3860 [email protected]Nicole Welke, Associate Pastor Direct Office Line — 920-775-9412 Cell: 715-966-5168 [email protected]Christine Olson, Adm. Assistant Faith Matters Editor Email…[email protected]Nicolle Behnke, Youth & Family Ministry Coordinator Office: 920-775-4149 [email protected]David Kriewald, Custodian Derek Luckow, Bell and Mixed Choir Director Kim Bremer, Dennis Luckow, Carol Ulness, Becky Schultz Contemporary Worship Coordinators Peggy Madson & Sue Riesterer, Organists
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On May 1,18 young people will affirm their baptismal faith before God and the
congregation. When these young people were baptized, their parents made promises on
their behalf. Now these youth are ready to claim those promises for themselves. As the
congregation participates in the Affirmation of Baptism service, we also affirm our own
baptisms and recommit ourselves to faithful living as God’s people. The five faith
practices that we commit to are:
† to live among God’s faithful people
Living in community as God’s faithful people is a gift of love, and an invitation to
serve in mission. We are chosen not for position or privilege, but to live as faithful
witnesses to the good news of Jesus Christ. In our baptism we were made children of
God and members of the body of Christ, the church. God’s message of hope and
reconciliation strengthens us in our faith walk. Our life in Christian community
supports us as we experience the joys and struggles of life.
† to hear the word of God and share in the Lord’s supper,
As God’s word speaks to us, it comes both as command and promise. We listen to see
how the message challenges us and encourages us in our lives. We listen for God’s
call and God’s guidance. The Lord's Supper stands at the center of our lives as
Christians. In that meal, we receive Jesus' presence into our very bodies. We receive
God's gifts of forgiveness of sin, new life and salvation.
† to proclaim the good news of God in Christ through word and deed
As the church, acting together and as individuals, we have a story to tell. We have the
story of God’s movement in our lives through the saving actions of Jesus Christ. The
life, death and resurrection of Jesus is not simply a story in the Bible. Rather it’s the
story of our lives and the story of what brings us life. We simply share with others
how God is working in our lives.
† to serve all people, following the example of Jesus
To follow the example of Jesus and serve all people requires us to get involved in the
lives of others. Jesus valued relationships. Jesus’ conversation with the Samaritan
woman, making time for children or comforting his friends Martha and Mary serves
as a blueprint for moving us beyond projects and anonymous charitable activities to
relationships. Following the life of Jesus leads us into the messiness of life where
lives are transformed and Christ is made known. Serving as Jesus serves brings us
closer to Jesus, the one who did not come to be served but to serve.
† to strive for justice and peace in all the earth.
We celebrate the abundant blessings that are a part of this world. But we also walk in
the struggle of human existence where we face our own sin, our self-centeredness,
and the collective sin of the world. Yet it is in this struggle that the suffering God
meets us and sends us out to speak on behalf the poor and oppressed and promote
change. Together with our brothers and sisters around the world, we work together
until that day when justice will prevail and peace will reign.
The ELCA defines Confirmation in this way: “Confirmation is a pastoral and educational ministry of the church which helps the baptized child, through Word and
Sacrament, to identify more deeply with the Christian community and participate more
fully in its mission.” So according to this definition Confirmation begins at baptism and
ends when we finish this life on earth. What would our community of faith and your
personal journey of faith look like if we understood that our Confirmation program begins
at Baptism and continues until we die?
As these 18 young people affirm their baptismal faith, please continue to pray for and
The 65th annual National Day of Prayer will be observed May 5, 2016. This year we are focusing on God’s continual restoration in our lives. To further highlight the theme, Isaiah 58:1a has been chosen as the Scripture for this
year: “Shout it aloud, do not hold back. Raise your voice like a trumpet.” The Board of Evangelism will once again host a National Day of Prayer event at Faith Lutheran. An informal prayer service is being planned for 6:00 PM on Thursday, May 5th. Interested participants should meet in the upper level Gathering Space. Weather permitting we will gather outside on the church grounds for a time of prayer for our world, our nation, and each other.
If you are unable to be with us in person on this evening, we are asking families and individuals to be intentional in prayer during a part of this day. Please accept this invitation to emphasize the importance of PRAYER as a testimony to who God is and what we believe.
Join us Sunday, May 1 @ 9:00 a.m. for our
Affirmation of Baptism Service. Being
received are: Desirae Behnke, Caroline
Berge, Dylan Conrad, Kyle Conrad, Hannah
Evenson, Jessica Jeske, Kolten Johnson,
Katie Kapinos, Myranda Manke, Isaac
Petska, Quinten Robley, Rachel Robley,
Erin Schwoerer, Brock Soukup, Eric
Thomsen, Tannor Wittmus, Taylor Zucchi,
Cassandra Zutz.
Youth lock-in on Friday May 13th for 6th grade and up starting at 6:30pm. Children
younger than 6th grade are welcomed to stay overnight with a parent. Please join us! The same will go for the highway clean-up, because I wouldn’t want anything to happen to anyone! We will be doing Highway clean-up on Saturday, May 14th beginning at 9:00 am. We will provide breakfast for all those willing to help. Meet in the Fellowship Hall at 8:00 am to eat and then we can figure out how to split up into two groups. One will do HWY 151 and the other will do CTH J. I will need some adults to help drive to our starting points and back to church when finished. A sign-up sheet will be located on my door for the lock-in and the clean-up. Anyone is welcome!
Kids Day Out Saturday, May 7
10:00-1:00
Sign up outside Nicolle Behnke’s
door if you are attending.
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Senior Christians will meet Tuesday, May 17 at 9:00 a.m. at Four Seasons Restaurant.
The Valders Garden Club will be
having a Garden and Bake Sale
Sunday, May 15 before and after
worship. Proceeds will be used to
purchase flowers for the church.
Buzz by and join us!
Life Line Screening, a leading provider of community-based preventive health screenings, will offer their affordable, non-invasive and painless health screenings at Faith Lutheran Church on 6/8/2016. Five screenings will be offered that scan for potential health problems related to: blocked arteries which is a leading cause of stroke; abdominal aortic aneurysms which can lead to a ruptured aorta; hardening of the arteries in the legs which is a strong predictor of heart disease; atrial fibrillation or irregular heart beat which is closely tied to stroke risk; and a bone density screening, for men and women, used to assess the risk of osteoporosis. Register for a Wellness Package which includes 4 vascular tests and osteoporosis screening from $149 ($139 with our member discount). All five screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete. In order to register for this event and to receive a $10 discount off any package priced above $129, please call 1-888-653-6441 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com/community-partners.
Bring your coins to help us raise “S’more” money for Crossways Camp. We are raising money for four tents for camp. The Sunday School will have a coin collection every Sunday from April 17 to May 15. S’mores will be served during Sunday School on May 15.
Nine and Dine
Golfing will begin at Seven Lakes on Friday May 13 at 5:30 pm with dining after. This is open to anyone. No need to be an experienced golfer. Join us!
Donations this month were given to: Bible Camp, Quilter Fund, Library Fund, Hymnal Fund, World Hunger
and Faith’s Capital Appeal.
SCRIP NEWS It's “Party Time” so keep in mind Scrip cards when grocery shopping and gift purchases for Confirmation, Mother's Day, Graduation and Family reunions. We have Piggly Wiggly, Festival, Copps, Wal-Mart, Rob's, Kohl's, Shopko, Bath and Body Works and many others can be ordered if not on hand. (See the pew rack for shopping lists.) Plan on fishing or turkey hunting??? Fleet Farm scrip cards can help as well as purchasing springtime lawn and garden supplies. Remember pet supplies and pet food is available at Silver Lake Country Store. It's that time of the year when we “take to the greens”. Scrip cards are available for golf at Seven Lakes and Autumn Ridge. Maybe you're not a golfer but like to dine out, then we have cards for many local restaurants like Gills, Pizza Ranch, McDonald's, Culvers and Starbucks to name a few. During the month of March we had 25 families purchase162 cards with a face value of $6,755.00 giving Faith a rebate of $263.84. Remember 50% of the rebate will go to help support youth camperships. Faith members and Parents please buy scrip to help defray camp costs as well as support our program.
This month the $10 drawing went to Penny and Bryce Larson. Our next Scrip meeting is Tuesday, May 10, at 5 pm. We could use more help selling on Wednesdays and Sundays as well as your input during our meetings. Won't you please consider joining and helping us?
Capital Appeal
2/29/2016 Denmark State Bank Loan Balance $390,624.14
Monthly required payment $ 3,350.00
Additional payment for February $
Total March payment Principle paid $2,080.27 Interest paid $1,269.73
3/31/2016 Denmark State Bank Loan Balance $388,543.87
Operating Expenses - March
Benevolence $ 2,484.34
Board & Other Expenses $ 9,688.52
Personnel Salaries/Benefits $ 15,749.70
General Fund Expense $ 27,922.56 $ 29,741.90 $ 88,606.80 $ 89,225.69
Dedicated Expense $ 890.25 $ 2,553.25
Total Expenses $ 28,812.81 $ 91,160.05
Year to Date General Fund Net Income : -6,471.35
General Fund Checkbook: $ 58,346.49
Income - March Budget YTD Actual YTD Budget
Envelope Offerings $ 22,210.00
Other Income and Offerings $ 5,393.60
General Fund Income $ 27,603.60 $ 29,880.85 $ 82,135.45 $ 89,642.54
5/1 Connie Hoyer 5/4 Laura Halverson 5/8 Bob Argall 5/11 Julie Endries 5/15 Jenniffer Zutz 5/18 Sharon Pruitt 5/22 Ava Ulnes 5/25 Carol Ulness 5/29 Stacy Wilker
Greeters
5/1 Don and Delores Johnson 5/4 Tim and Julie Endries 5/8 Kyle and Dylan Conrad 5/11 Brian and Michelle Bilke 5/15 Don and Delores Johnson 5/18 Judy Valleskey and Jill Backus 5/22 Nicole and Taylor Zucchi 5/25 Don and Nancy Christianson 5/29 Dennis and Marlene Evenson Ushers
5/1 Lee W. Evenson, Loren Ulness Rolyn Jorgenson 5/8 Keith and Audrey Lippert Wayne Huske 5/15 Mark and Jenniffer Zutz Family 5/22 Bryce and Penny Larson Scott Zucchi 5/29 Gary and Tricia Olson Family
Communion Servers
5/1 Connie Hoyer and Kate Greif 5/4 Steve and Laura Halverson 5/8 Bob Argall and Larry Madson 5/11 Julie Endries and Cathy Luckow 5/15 Earl Griffin and Jan Mulhaney 5/18 Judy Valleskey 5/22 Carolyn Hallberg and Nicolle Behnke 5/25 Don Schreiner and Nancy Christianson 5/29 Bobbi Jo Robley and Joyce Sorenson
Altar Guild Servers
Communion: May ............. Marlene Evenson, Chair (Committee #1) June ................... Bev Torrison, Chair (Committee #2)