September 2013 Faith Weavers Student Ministries 2 Coming Events 2 Walking 3-4 Running 5 Faith Baptist Fellowship Faith Baptist Fellowship Three, Two, One... Roar! Woosh! Zoom! We have a lift off! Launch Sunday is September 8th Brunch, Open House & Ministry Fair 9:20 to 10:30 in Fellowship Hall and throughout the building Brunch includes egg bakes, muffins, fruit and drinks Meet new people and enjoy good conver- sation with our Faith Family Meet the teachers for your children and teens Learn about our reformatted Faith Uni- versity classes for adults Sign up for ministry opportunities Prizes Prizes Prizes Prizes!!!!! Questions: Call 331-3800, or speak to any of the Pastors
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September 2013
Faith Weavers Student Ministries 2
Coming Events 2
Walking 3-4
Running 5
Faith Baptist FellowshipFaith Baptist Fellowship
Three, Two, One...
Roar! Woosh! Zoom!
We have a lift off!
Launch Sunday is September 8th
Brunch, Open House & Ministry Fair
9:20 to 10:30 in Fellowship Hall and throughout the building
Brunch includes egg bakes, muffins, fruit and drinks
Meet new people and enjoy good conver-sation with our Faith Family
Meet the teachers for your children and teens
Learn about our reformatted Faith Uni-versity classes for adults
Sign up for ministry opportunities
Prizes Prizes Prizes Prizes!!!!!
Questions: Call 331-3800, or speak to any of the Pastors
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September 1 8 AM Service; No Sunday School LifeLight Service, 10:30AM
September 4 MS/HS/families Fall
Kick-off at Faith, (includes hot dog supper) 6-8:30PM
September 6 HS Thunder Road All-
Nighter, 11PM-6AM Tickets $25 and must be purchased by Sept 4th.(Meet at church, 11 PM)
September 8 Fall LAUNCH/Open House
September 10 SMDT, 6:30PM
September 11, 18, 25 MS “Close Encounters” (Loft), 6:30-8PM HS Faith Groups 6:30-8 PM September 20 MS/HS Collide Youth
Night at the Arena (see inserted promo spot) September 25 “See You at the Pole” (Meet at your school’s flagpole.) September 28 Pastor David Moe’s
Ordination Council, 9AM (Students are encouraged to attend this special minis-try milestone in Pastor Dave’s life.)
Upcoming in October: 2: The Connect 5: MS Corn Maze 6: Pastor Moe’s Ordination Service 6: HS lunch 8: S.M.D.T. 19: HS Corn Maze 26: MS Pizza & Game Night
LifeLight Music Festival
August 30— September 1
Sunday, September 1 One worship service only at Faith
Baptist Fellowship at 8:00 AM
with Erik Schaefer, Speaker (No Faith U; No Sunday School
No Children’s Story Time)
CALLING ALL SINGERS: Choir rehearsals will resume Wednesday, September 11th, at 7:00 PM in the sanctuary, under the direction of Emily Danger. All voices and ages (HS and up) are welcome! Come make a joyful noise to the Lord with us.
Fall Kick-off Middle and high school students and their families are invited to meet at Faith on Wednesday, September 4th to kick-off this year’s Wednesday ministries. At the east side of our property there will be a hot dog supper served at 6:00 PM, as well as inflatable games and activities for the whole family. There will
be a brief introduction of this year’s youth lead-ers. The evening will con-clude by 8:30 PM. Hope to see you there!
Big Soo Books For Sale Current books expire September 1st, so make
plans to get your 2013-2014 edi-tion from participating students. Save on purchases at various res-taurants, entertainment venues and vehicle services. Books sell for $40 each! Money raised will be put toward students’ accounts
for upcoming youth activities (camps, re-treats, conferences).
Meet the Staff Sunday: 9:30 AM 6th-8th Grade (Bible Survey, Room 210): Jeff Hambek, Linda Schilling
9-12th Grade: (Worldview Training/Grasping God’s Word, The Loft): Pastor David Moe, Pastor David Vilhauer (10/13-12/1), Greg and Lori Friesner (Parent hosts)
Wednesday: 6:30-8 PM (The Book of Acts) 6-7th Girls: Raquel Jahnke, Paige Leuthold 6-7th Guys: Lance Dvorak, Jeff Rupp 8th Grade: Beth Brynjulson. Lori Friesner 9-10th Girls: Julie Heibult, Angela Myers, Dee Peterson 9-10th Guys: Dave Eggen, Ken Dunker 11-12th Girls: Krista Friesner, Rochelle Leuthold, Lindsey Philips 11-12th Guys: Bud Schneider, Tanner Leuthold
STUDY/RENEWAL LEAVE Pastor David Moe will take his third
study/renewal leave (as defined by our Person‐
nel Policies Manual) beginning October 13th
through December 1st (includes two weeks of
vacation). Pastor Dave will spend time in Califor‐
nia, Minnesota, Alaska and Belize for study and
renewal. Please hold Pastor Dave and his family
in prayer during this special time!
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Preschool, Elementary & Youth Sunday School (September 2013‐May 2014)
Children’s Discipleship Schedule Fall 2013‐Spring 2014
Sept 1, 2013 Labor Day Weekend – LifeLight Sunday No Children’s Story Time or Sunday School Sept 8, 2013 Fall LAUNCH Sunday Sept 11, 2013 Wednesday Clubs begin Oct 30, 2013 Regual Wednesday Clubs – No Harvest Party Nov 27, 2013 No Wednesday Clubs – THANKSGIVING BREAK Dec 11, 2013 Last Wednesday Clubs (2’s‐K’s Christmas Party) (1st‐5th Pool Party) Dec 15, 2013 Children’s Christmas Program (4PM) Tentative Dec 18, 2013 No Wednesday Clubs – Christmas Break Dec 22, 2013 We will have Sunday School Dec 25, 2013 No Wednesday Clubs – Christmas Break Dec 29, 2013 No Sunday School— Christmas Break Jan 1, 2014 No Wednesday Clubs – New Year’s Day Jan 5, 2014 Sunday School Resumes Jan 8, 2014 Wednesday Clubs resume Feb 12, 2014 No Wednesday Clubs (Public Schools President’s Day Break) Apr 9, 2014 Closing Celebration – Wednesday Clubs Apr 13, 2014 Palm Sunday. We WILL have Sunday School Apr 16, 2014 Holy Week Special Event Apr 20, 2014 Easter Sunday. NO SUNDAY SCHOOL May 25, 2014 No Sunday School – Memorial Day Weekend June 1, 2014 Summer Sunday School begins June 9‐13, 2014 Vacation Bible School!!! (9AM‐Noon) June 15‐21, 2014 High School Camp (Judson) July 6, 2014 July 4th Weekend. NO SUNDAY SCHOOL July 20‐25, 2014 Middle School Camp (Swan Lake)
Class Primary Teacher Helper
2 & 3 Year Olds: Room #204
Angie Vinson Dwyane Vinson
4 Year Olds: Room #219
OPEN OPEN
5’s & K’s: Room #220
OPEN OPEN
1st & 2nd Grade: Room #221
Beverly Lush / / / /
3rd & 4th Grade: Room #207
Kathy Randol / / / /
5th Grade: Room #208
Sharon Carey / / / /
Middle School: Room #210
Linda Schilling Jeff Hambek
/ / / /
High School Loft
Pastor David Moe / / / /
Wednesday Night Pioneer Clubs (Beginning September 11, 2013)
Joyful Jam Christi & Jayson Wittrup
Preschool Praise Norm & Mary Berger
Games Mark & Carol Rezac
2’s & 3’s Sue Thompson
Norm & Mary Berger
4’s & 5’s Bob & Lisa Rasmussen
Kindergarten Mark & Carol Rezac
1st & 2nd Girls Deb Bartels
1st & 2nd Boys OPEN
3rd & 4th Girls OPEN
3rd & 4th Boys Rob Nichols
5th Girls Missy Braak
5th Boys Jeff Braak
Faith University Class Offerings 2013‐2014 Faith Explored Room 224 Come see what makes Faith Baptist Fellowship tick. Check under our hood. Kick our tires. Ask your questions and get honest answers. Learn what we mean by “Cross‐Centered.” Hear about our “Five Loves and Five Commit‐ments.” Get a clearer understanding of baptism and church membership. Whether it’s your first Sunday here or your 200th Sunday, you are invited to explore Faith with us. Facilitated by Jayson Wittrup
(This class will be offered every three months.)
Over Coming the GrassHopper Complex Fellowship Hall Join the teaching team of Dennis Cromwell, Larry Odle and Daryl Runion in this study of Joshua authored by Erwin Lutzer. Most Christians believe that God is all‐powerful and that He can free us from slavery to sin and emotional distress. If that is true, then why do we so often live in inferiority and in fear of defeat? We can learn much from the life of Joshua about seeing the promises of God fulfilled. Joshua focused on God, not circumstances, and was not paralyzed by the fear of enemies who looked on him as a grasshopper.
Does God Exist? Room 209 Join the teaching team of David Vilhauer, Rich Oksol and Jeff Rupp as they facilitate this DVD study featuring Dr. Stephen Meyer. Can we prove the existence of God, or are we left to grapple in the dark and take blind leaps of faith about what we believe? Everyone asks these questions but can you defend your beliefs when peers and professors are challenging your worldview? If you are a parent of a high school or college student you might want to pay attention to this. It involves science and philosophy!
Essential Foundations of Biblical Faith Room 223 Join the teaching team of Jason Bosch, Dave Peterson and Dan Mortenson as we follow a more systematic approach to study the fundamental doctrines and theologies found in and drawn out of the holy Scripture. Ultimately, by the power of His Spirit, our goal will be to apply this knowledge of Truth to heart transformation, obedience, discipleship, and evangelism.
Colossians Room 225 Join the teaching team led by Ryan Decker as they explore this New Testament book focusing on the preeminence of Christ over all creation. A dangerous false teaching was threatening the church of Colossae, not unlike what is facing the church today. Paul’s defense of Christ and the gospel is as relevant today as it was then.
theNEXT (Young Adults) Room 226 A class for college‐age and single adults (18‐25 year olds). This group is open to those who want to join together
for some fellowship, interactive Bible study and prayer time. Facilitated by Mark Hecht
The current teaching teams will continue through the next nine months, however new subjects will be offered as these conclude.
Saturday Book Club The Summer Saturday Book Club will continue meeting the fourth Saturday of each month. We will alternate read‐ing a fiction author and a nonfiction topic month by month. The next meeting will be Saturday, September 28, at Mary Caldwell's home. We have chosen to read any book written by Lynn Austin, a woman who writes historical fiction with strong female Christian women as the main characters. Although the church library has only one of her books, they may be found at the public library. Join us for lively discussion and fellowship.
Women’s Bible Study The Fall Women's Bible Study will feature a new study written by Beth Moore entitled, James, Mercy Triumphs. This 8‐week study is available Tuesday nights from 6:30‐8:30 PM beginning September 17 and Thursday mornings from 9:00‐11:00 AM beginning September 19. Childcare will be provided at both sessions. This promises to be an exciting opportunity to learn more about how to live out our faith in our everyday lives.
Tuesday evening facilitated by Evonne Vilhauer Thursday morning facilitated by Sharon Charey
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Kingdom Opportunities PTL! We will be delivering 92 Bibles to the Life Light Prayer Tent. Thank You to all that contributed to this great cause of bringing Light into the darkness as our community takes the Church outside the walls. Also, anyone interested in volunteering for the event may sign up on their website at ‐ lifelight.org. Banquet ‐ September 30th we will be serving break‐fast at the Banquet. As the date approaches we will have sign up sheets for volunteers and further details for this Kingdom opportunity. The Alpha Center ‐ the Walk / Run event to be held on Oct. 6th has been relocated to Rapid City. For further information go to their web site at alpha center. org. Kingdom Opportunities is a great place to serve! If you would like to be part of our team‐ now is a good time to join up. Contact any of our KO team members if you have an interest or feel called.
There will be an informational and planning lunch on
Sunday, Sept 8th in the Fellowship Hall following the
second service for all interested in serving on a mis‐
sions team to Yuma, Arizona and crossing over to
SanLuis, Mexico. We will build a home for a family
there and minister along side Curt Van Ekeren. The
trip is planned for February 15‐22,2014. Please pick
up applications for the trip at the Promotions Center
and bring it to the meeting completed. To RSVP or if
you have questions, you may contact Bob and Janelle
Sneller or JoAnne Tolliver.
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Online Giving Program Many of you implement your giving plan by writing a check or placing currency in the offering plate. You may already use the convenience of electronic funds transfer to make house, car or insurance pay‐ments. Faith offers you the opportunity to enroll in the Online Giving Program for your contributions. This is a convenient and secure way to give tithes and offerings consistently.
How the Giving Program works You enroll online, authorizing funds to be trans‐ferred securely from your account to the church’s account
You determine the amount and frequency of your gift
You specify where you would like your gift to be applied (General Fund, Building Fund, SHARE, Missions, etc)
Benefits of the Online Giving Program The program offers secure giving from the con‐venience of your home
You can make a one‐time gift or schedule regu‐lar tithes
You no longer have to write checks or find enve‐lopes
Processing the offering is expedited for our Sun‐day morning counters
Start Your Online Giving Program Go to our website at faithbaptistfellowship.com Click on the GIVING button under resources on the left‐hand side
Set‐up your secure profile that allows you to change and manage your giving
Select your giving preferences
July Statistics Average Weekly 1st service attendance 135 Average Weekly 2nd service attendance 192 Average Weekly General Fund Offering $13,053.43
