FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Kory Janneke Assistants to the Pastor: Rev. Peter Sestak Rev. Richard Luttmann
The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
The Mission of Faith Lutheran “Blessed in our journey of Faith… to KNOW Christ, to GROW in Him, to SHOW Him to the world.”
Member of Sioux Falls Lutheran School Association (PS-8) Mrs. Tia Esser, Principal (605) 335-1923
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE WEEK: Oct. 18th– Oct. 24th, 2015
Sunday .............. 8:00 am = Worship 9:15 am = Sunday School & Bible Class 10:30 am = Worship Service 11:45 am = Quarterly Voters Meeting Monday ............. 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm = Volleyball, CLC Tuesday .......... 10:00 am = Staff Meeting 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm = LHSSF Volleyball, CLC 6:00 pm = Evangelism 6:30 pm = Board of Parish Education 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm = 2nd Grade Boys BB, CLC Wednesday ....... 2:00 pm = Goodwill Aid 6:30 pm = Confirmation 6:30 pm = Choir Thursday ........... 6:45 am = Men’s Bible Study 10:00 am = Bible Class 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm = LHSSF Volleyball, CLC 5:00 pm = Adult Instruction Class Friday ................ 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm = LHSSF Volleyball, CLC Saturday………. 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm = CLC Res’vd Sukut Family 5:30 pm = Worship Service w/Holy Communion
OUR ATTENDANCE: October 10 & 11, 2015 Worship: [Sat. 5:30 pm 57 Sun. 8:00 am 158, 10:30 am 79] ---- 294 9:15 am Parents & 2’s – Grade 7 ------------------------------------------ 92 9:15 am Senior High & 8th Grade ------------------------------------------ 13 9:15 am Adult Bible Class---------------------------------------------------- 55
OUR OFFERINGS: October 10 & 11, 2015 Unified Spending Plan -------------------------------------------- $7,051.55 [Current: $6,583.55; “Simply Giving”: $468.00] Building Fund ---------------------------------------------------------- $559.00 [Designated: $354.00; “Simply Giving”: $205.00] Banquet -----------------------------------------------------------------------$2.00 Sunday School ------------------------------------------------------------ $11.26 Adoption Ministry ------------------------------------------------------- $175.00 Social Concerns Fund (Coffee) -----------------------------------------$8.00 Memorial Fund (Ardelle M Renner) ---------------------------------- $25.00 Total $7,831.81 FINANCE BOARD REPORT: 2015-2016 Spending Plan [General Needs & Mortgage] $689,195.93 Amount needed for Spending Plan each week $13,253.77 Received for Spending Plan: October 10 & 11, 2015 $7,643.55 PREPARE YOUR HEARTS FOR NEXT WEEKEND’S WORSHIP:
Reformation Sunday First Reading: Revelation 14:6-7 Epistle: Romans 3:19-28 Gospel: John 8:31-36
601 North Cliff Avenue Sioux Falls, SD 57103 Office: (605) 332-3401 www.faithlutheransiouxfalls.org
Member of Lutheran High School of Sioux Falls Association Mr. Derek Bult, Principal (605) 275-2024 OUR ALTAR FLOWERS are provided by the Heckmann family in memory of Tarah’s birthday. God’s continued blessings to you! Thank you Bob & Kim for sharing the lovely flowers for our worship services. MISSIONARIES THIS WEEKEND ~ We welcome missionaries Rev. Dan & Dr. Joan Jastram. Dr. Jastram will preach in all of our services this weekend. The Jastrams are preparing to move to Japan to serve as full-time LCMS missionaries. We will gather a special door offering to help them with raising necessary funds for their missionary service. IN BIBLE STUDY Dr. Jastram will lead a special mission presentation at 9:15 a.m. in the Christian Life Center. Dr. Jastram will share more details about the mission work he will soon carry out in Japan and elsewhere in Asia as he educates the next generation of Lutheran pastors and missionaries in this region of the world. DOOR OFFERING ~ If you would like to make a donation to support the Jastrams' missionary work, please make checks payable to the "LCMS" and write "Jastram Asia Support" on the memo line. Your support is greatly appreciated! VOTERS MEETING ~ The quarterly voters meeting is today at 11:45 a.m. Recommendations from the Council & Elders will include calling Pastor Kory as Associate Pastor, calling a Senior Pastor from the field, and establishing a call committee. A summary of the congregational self-study survey will be shared as well as other reports and business items. A light lunch will be provided during the meeting. CHURCH LIBRARY UPDATE Two ladies in our congregation have been especially busy in revamping our church library! We thank Chris Hartmann and Annette Jarratt for their many hours spent organizing, labeling, and cataloging library resources. Please make good use of your church library resources! If you haven't looked lately, you might be surprised at what's available. Whether you're looking for some guidance in marriage or parenting, or in need of some inspiration or a better understanding of our Lutheran theology, there are many options to choose from. Please use the check-out sheet and return box to the left of the library.
SUNDAY SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! We need a teacher for the Parent and 2s class. Please volunteer to be a Teacher or Helper this year. We can make almost anything work in regard to scheduling. Contact JoAnn Hirsch. COMFORT FOOD ~ As part of the Matthew 28 Project, Faith’s Stephen Ministers have begun a new ministry designed to deliver a meal to members in a time of need, such as: a death, loss of job, illness, or birth. Dinners have been prepared and are ready for delivery. Please contact Pastor Kory (332-3401), Clara Johnson (310-2427), or Krista Erickson (366-4372) if you know of a member in need of this ministry. CHURCH CUSTODIAN VACANCY Faith Lutheran Church is seeking a person or persons who are interested in performing the paid part-time duties of church custodian. Interested persons should contact trustee John Hirsch, 660-3104. CENTER OF HOPE ~ The Fall Benefit will be Sat., Oct. 24, 5:30 – 9 pm, at Sioux Falls Christian Schools. A dinner will be served at 7 p.m. at NO cost. More information is available at www.centerofhopesf.org. PROJECT CAR FUNDRAISER ~ Project Car is sponsoring its 12th annual Soup, Sandwich, and Sweets Day, Thurs., Oct. 22, from 11 am-1:30 pm and 4:30 - 7 pm at First Lutheran Church (327 S. Dakota Ave). Take out available, call 332-2777. LOOKING FOR YOUNG ADULT LEADERS The Middle School Ministry (grades 5-7) is looking for college-aged members or married couples to volunteer. If interested, see Joan Goddard or call 310-1022. YOUNKERS COUPONS Faith Lutheran Youth Group members, grades 8–12, are making plans to attend the 2016 National Youth Gathering in New Orleans and are selling Younkers Community Days booklets for $5. -Faith Lutheran Youth Group keeps 100% of the booklet price and the customer receives up to $500 in special offers at any of the Younkers family of stores. -Community Days will be held from Wednesday, November 11 through Saturday, November 14. -Booklets can be purchased at the Welcome Desk or from any of the youth group members. MAIN STREET LIVING – OCTOBER 24 Watch "Kids Crossing" at 10 a.m. on KDLT. "Main Street Living" airs at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Tim Rynearson will share this week's message “God is Our Refuge and Strength” based on Psalm 46 HELP NEEDED! We would like to request help with setting up tables & chairs on WED, NOV 4th at 4 p.m. in the CLC room in preparation for the Soup Supper that will be held on FRI, NOV 6TH. If you can help please call Kathy Gross at 334-6772. Thank you!
HELPERS & PIES FOR SOUP & PIE SUPPER! Helpers and pies are needed for the upcoming SOUP & PIE SUPPER on Nov. 6. Sign-up forms are located at the Welcome Center for helping on the day of the supper and for donations of pies. Please sign-up, if you are able to provide pie(s) to help us with our planning. Your donations are greatly appreciated. Thank you! —Ladies Auxiliary & Goodwill Aid
UPCOMING SOUP AND PIE SUPPERS Sun, Nov 1 – Resurrection Lutheran Church (5500 W 26 St) 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm. Fri, Nov 6 – Faith Lutheran Church (601 N Cliff Ave) 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm. SOUP AND PIE SUPPER – NOVEMBER 6 You are invited to the annual homemade SOUP & PIE SUPPER on Friday, November 6, serving from 4:00 – 7:00 pm. Chili, Chicken Noodle, Ham & Bean & Potato soups. Hot dogs, Ham Sandwiches & Homemade Pies. Adults $7.00, children under 8 years $3, & children under 3 years are free. Mark your calendars and bring your family and invite your friends! Sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary & Goodwill Aid. KITCHEN COMMITTEE MEETING is Sunday October 25th at 10:15 am in Shepherd’s Room. Anyone that would like to join the committee is welcome. CAN YOU SERVE? ~ Teams are currently being scheduled for 2016 to serve as ushers and greeters. We are in need of new volunteers in these areas. If you can serve, please contact the church office at 3323401 or
[email protected]. PRE-CALL MEETING District President Sailer has scheduled a pre-call meeting for our congregation on Sunday, Nov 1 at 9:15 a.m. in the Christian Life Center. At this meeting, President Sailer will provide an overview of the pastoral call process and answer your questions. All members are invited to attend this meeting! THANK YOUs ~ The family of Pauline Hintze would like to thank the members of Faith Lutheran for their thoughts, prayers and cards. We also want to thank Pastor Janneke and Pastor Luttmann for the many visits to our home for mom and family. A WORD FROM THE PASTORS ~ We would like to share our heartfelt thanks to the members of Faith Lutheran Church for their expressions of appreciation last weekend on Pastor Appreciation Sunday. Thank you for the thoughtful cards, SCRIP gift certificates, and caramel rolls! You are a blessing from the Lord to us and your encouragement makes it even more of a privilege to serve as your pastors. Sincerely in Christ, —Pastor Kory Janneke, Pastor Dick Luttmann, and Pastor Pete Sestak