REJOICE REJOICE REJOICE REJOICE REJOICE REJOICE REJOICE REJOICE Worship Celebrations Worship Celebrations Worship Celebrations Worship Celebrations We celebrate the Baptism of Kennedy Alice Morin daughter of Casey & Kristine in our 11am service! WELCOMING NEW MEMBER WEEKEND WORSHIP IN THE SEASON OF LENT During the season of Lent, we journey as God's people to the cross and empty tomb of our Savior. Our weekend worship series, "Parables of Lent," and our Wednesday worship series, "Restored in Christ," are designed to help you grow in your appreciation for what God has done for you through Jesus Christ. Please pick up a Lent/Holy Week/Easter brochure on the glass counter and find out special services, events and opportunities available for you in this holy season. PASSOVER SEDER SERVICE AND MEAL On Wednesday, March 23, you are invited to a special meal (6pm) and Passover Seder Service (7pm). Come see how the Passover Seder points to Jesus, our Passover Lamb, and the deliverance He won for us through His death and resurrection. Seating will be limited, and reservations are required. Nursery care for children ages 6 months to 3 years during the 930am and 11am services. Please check your child(ren) in at Room 112 and fill out an information card. If you want to join our team, please email Kayla Marty at [email protected] . Sunday School classes meet Sundays 930am-1030am for all children ages 4 years old to 6th grade. Parents can register their children for the first time in their classroom. Parents must check their children in and out from class. 4 year olds Room 114 Kindergarten Room 107 1st & 2nd grade Room 109 3rd & 4th grade Room 201 5th & 6th grade Room 206 Welcome to Faith Community! Welcome to all of our guests. We are thankful for your presence today. As you are leaving church, please look for our Guest Center in the courtyard and pick up a welcome packet and gift from us. YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL The combined 7th-12th grade Sunday school class is from 930-1030am in the Youth Room, upstairs in the Family Life Center. Please join us for some great Bible study! NEW PRETEEN YOUTH GROUP! This is for all 4th-6th grade students, Wednesdays, 6-650pm in the Banquet Room. (The program will run 6-730pm after Lent) Join us for Bible study, games, food and fun! Information and registration can be found in the church lobby. For more information, please contact Kari Hanratty at [email protected]. JR HIGH/SR HIGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT YOUTH GROUPS Hey, all 7th-12th grade students, please join us every Wednesday evening, 6-7pm during Lent (Feb 10-Mar 16) in the Youth Room. Our Bible study will be focusing on the season of Lent and Jesus’ sacrifice for us. All youth are encouraged to sit together for Lenten worship service in the Sanctuary after youth group. FAITH LUTHERAN ACADEMY JOB OPENING FLA is now accepting resumes for a part-time Physical Education teacher for the next school year! This position will be instructing our 3rd, 4th, 5th grade classes every weekday morning. Candidates need to have a strong Christian faith, Bachelor’s degree in Education, and a current NV state teaching license. Physical education experience or a degree in that field is preferred. Please send your resume and/or contact Principal Matt Fischer at [email protected]. FAITH LUTHERAN ACADEMY TEACHER POSITIONS Faith Lutheran Academy is now accepting resumes for classroom teacher positions. Candidates need to have a strong Christian faith, Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, and a current NV state teaching license. Please send your resume and/or contact Principal Matt Fischer at [email protected] by Friday, March 4. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC APPLICATIONS The Dominican Republic mission trip will take place July 9-16. Applications are available in the church lobby. Please sign your name if you take one. The cut-off date for receiving applications will be late April. WORSHIP TECH MINISTRY After serving in the worship tech ministry for about a decade, Marlin and Karen Mueller are going to be taking a break after Easter. If you have been gifted by God in areas like the production and presenting of worship services, running the sound system, or setting up for special services, please contact the church office. We will be assembling and training a worship tech team to cover these ministry needs. We appreciate all that Marlin and Karen have done through the years for our Church in the worship tech ministry, and pray God will bless them and us in this time of ministry transition. WALK/RUN FOR LIFE FESTIVAL Save the date! First Choice Pregnancy Services is holding their first annual walk/run for life festival on Saturday, April 2, at Bruce Trent Park. For more information and how you can participate go to firstchoicefriendslv.org. WE NEED SHUTTLE BUS DRIVERS! If you have a CDL and would like to serve in our ministry of transporting God's people for special worship services and events, then please contact the church office. Drivers will be needed for Easter and other special occasions. Thank you! BAPTISM SEMINAR Our next class is Sunday March 13 from 11am-12pm in the Meeting Room. Childcare for 6mo to 3yrs is provided in Preschool Room #112. Please sign up in the church lobby. EASTER CARNIVAL Save the date, Saturday, March 12. Volunteer sign-up in the church lobby! NOMINATIONS, PLEASE Faith Community is now receiving nominations for positions on our Mission & Ministry Board of Directors (MMBD). The MMBD is responsible for the long-term strategic planning and oversight of policy compliance for Faith Community Lutheran Church & Schools. If you would like to nominate someone for consideration, please pick up a form on the glass counter in the Church Office. SHARING GOD’S GIFTS Thanks to all who have been responding to Christ’s sacrificial love by sharing your sacrificial gifts so that others can be invited to know Jesus. Tired of writing checks? Forgot your offering at home? Out of town but you still want to support the Lord’s work at Faith Community? Did you know that for the ease of making your weekly/monthly offerings Faith Community accepts Direct Deposit and Bill payments to our Checking account. We are also participating members of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans’ electronic bill payment program called, “Simply Giving”. For more information contact John Molchon, our Business Manager/Development Director at [email protected] . ALTAR FLOWERS Flowers today are given by Bruce, Lindsey, and Scott Meyer in memory of Carol Meyer. Also, by Mary Bell in memory of her mother. You may provide flowers for the altar by signing up on the flower calendar in the lobby. Each arrangement is $20. Please make your checks payable to: FCLC and note in the memo that it’s for altar flowers. CODE READER Faith Community Lutheran Church now offers a mobile version of our online giving page to make it easy for you to give anytime from your smart phone. Simply scan the image you see here using your phone’s Quick Re- sponse (QR) code reader! RESPOND RESPOND RESPOND RESPOND RESPOND RESPOND RESPOND RESPOND Witness Witness Witness Witness O O Ou u ut t tr r re e ea a ac c ch h h “Like us” on Facebook for special events and announcements! 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