Faith Lutheran LINK MAY 2017 WWW.FAITHLUTHERANSANTAROSA.ORG ISSUE FORTY We are a family of professing Christians inspired by Christ’s grace and love Interim Pastor Rev. Dr. Ted Peters Faith Lutheran Church 4930 Newanga Ave. Santa Rosa, CA 95405 Come See! Adult Sunday School Sundays 9:00 Worship 10:00 CALL COMMITTEE TO BEGIN SEARCH FOR NEW PASTOR we go from here. The Call Committee members are chosen from the congregation (not the Council) because you are active, committed members. You will have the help and support of your congregation and the Synod. Pastor Ted will be with us thru December 2017, but we may request that he be extended if necessary. This will not be a fast or easy process. The Call Committee will meet regularly to discuss the many issues facing our church and will be responsible to the congregation for collecting input. Among the many things to consider: Do we want/need a full time pastor or part-time? How will Thanksgiving Lutheran Church fit in to our plan? (We are no longer actively pursuing them). Do we desire Reconciliation in Christ (RIC)* or not? Ultimately, the choice of which Pastor to hire will depend on these questions being faithfully explored and answered honestly by our congregation. If you have strong ideas, opinions, recommendations on this process, please let us hear from you. Please plan to attend the First “Town Hall” meeting: June 4 after worship, the first of several of these meetings to help us in our quest. “And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever— and the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you.” - John 14: 16 - 17 Friends in Christ, Faith Lutheran Church Council has been busy laying the foundation for the search for a new permanent Pastor. With the spiritual guidance of Interim Pastor Ted Peters and the leadership of Laurie Wennes, our Council President, your Council has been coordinating with the Synod to make sure we are on the right track to find a Pastor that “fits.” The Council has identified some members whose talents and spirit and love for our church and congregation, would be helpful in deciphering God’s plan for us. (If you are chosen, PLEASE SAY YES!!!) Pastor Gallbranson, the Bishop’s representative, will guide us through the process of identifying, as a people, as a congregation, what we most value in our families, our church, our liturgy, our community and fellowship. These values will help to develop our vision for where
Faith Lutheran Church 4930 Newanga Ave. Santa Rosa, CA 95405
Come See! Adult Sunday School
Sundays 9:00 Worship 10:00
CALL COMMITTEE TO BEGIN SEARCH FOR NEW PASTOR
we go from here. The Call Committee members are chosen from the congregation (not the Council) because you are active, committed members. You will have the help and support of your congregation and the Synod. Pastor Ted will be with us thru December 2017, but we may request that he be extended if necessary. This will not be a fast or easy process. The Call Committee will meet regularly to discuss the many issues facing our church and will be responsible to the congregation for collecting input. Among the many things to consider: Do we want/need a full time pastor or part-time? How will Thanksgiving Lutheran Church fit in to our plan? (We are no longer actively pursuing them). Do we desire Reconciliation in Christ (RIC)* or not? Ultimately, the choice of which Pastor to hire will depend on these questions being faithfully explored and answered honestly by our congregation. If you have strong ideas, opinions, recommendations on this process, please let us hear from you. Please plan to attend the First “Town Hall” meeting: June 4 after worship, the first of several of these meetings to help us in our quest.
“And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to
help you and be with you forever—and the Spirit of truth. The world
cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you
know him, for he lives with you and will be in you.”
- John 14: 16 - 17
Friends in Christ,
Faith Lutheran Church Council has been busy laying the foundation for the search for a new permanent Pastor. With the spiritual guidance of Interim Pastor Ted Peters and the leadership of Laurie Wennes, our Council President, your Council has been coordinating with the Synod to make sure we are on the right track to find a Pastor that “fits.” The Council has identified some members whose talents and spirit and love for our church and congregation, would be helpful in deciphering God’s plan for us. (If you are chosen, PLEASE SAY YES!!!) Pastor Gallbranson, the Bishop’s representative, will guide us through the process of identifying, as a people, as a congregation, what we most value in our families, our church, our liturgy, our community and fellowship. These values will help to develop our vision for where
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FAITH, SEXISM, JUSTICE: Conversations toward a Social Statement
SCHEDULE OF MONTHLY MODULES JANUARY - JULY 2017 Daytime meetings will be held at Thanksgiving Lutheran at noon on the 4th Mondays. Evening meetings will be held at Bethlehem Lutheran at 7:30 PM on the 4th Tuesdays I. Why do we need to talk together? Jan. 23, 12 noon and Jan. 24, 7:30PM TLC leads II. What problems do women face, and what does justice require? Feb. 27, noon and Feb. 28, 7:30PM BLC leads III. How is sexism personal and how are we the body of Christ together? Mar. 27, noon and Mar. 28, 7:00PM FLC leads IV. What does economic sexism look like and how can we seek equity for all? Apr. 24, noon and Apr. 25, 7:00PM TLC leads V. How can we address violence against women and girls? May 22, noon and May 23, 7:00PM BLC leads VI. Why do words and images for God matter? June 26, noon and June 27, 7:00PM FLC leads VII. How do we challenge the mis-use of Scripture against women and girls? July 24, noon and July 25, 7:00PM TLC leads AUGUST CLOSING EVALUATION AND CELEBRATION
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2017/ CAMP AND CAMP BIG OAK
BE a HERO! Volunteers Needed VBS : 24 thru 28 July, 9-noon, Camp Big Oak: Aug. 4 & Watch for enrollment
FLC Council meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month (no meeting in May due to lack of quorum as many will be out of town). Anyone is welcome to attend or to submit items of interest for the agenda thru one of the Council members. In an effort to be more transparent, Council Meeting Minutes will be posted in the Narthex. If you prefer, i will gladly forward the minutes to you. [email protected]
DONNA MAY BESSER May 5, 1925 - April 24, 2017 Rest in Peace A Memorial Service led by Pastor Ted Peters was held on Saturday, April 29 at Faith Lutheran Church, to celebrate the extraordinary life of our dear friend, Donna. Heartfelt remembrances were offered by grandsons, daughters, sons-in-law,, co-workers, family and friends. Please keep Donna and her family in your prayers. Donna was a charter member of Faith Lutheran Church. The reception was hosted by Worth Our Weight Culinary Apprentice Program for disadvantaged youth (PLEASE SUPPORT!) http://www.worthourweight.org “Then I heard a voice from heaven say, ‘Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord
FAITH LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL DINNER FUNDRAISER
Please join us for our biggest fundraiser of the year! Dinner, Silent Auction, Raffle Prizes & much more!
THURSDA MAY 11 at 6PM
Catered by Scrumptious Occasions Catering featuring food by renowned Bay area Chef Munther. ALL YOU CAN EAT plus wine and cup cake bar.
Menu:
Caeser Salad, Penne Pasta, Heb Roasted Chicken Breast, Porcini Seared Tenderloin, Roasted Yukon Potatoes, Sautéed Seasonal Vegetables, and for the kids, Build your own tacos from the fully loaded Taco bar!
Kids Entertainment, Face painting by Buki the Clown & Jumpy House
We NEED YOUR SUPPORT! All proceeds go toward purchasing new classroom items.
Tickets on Sale Now, in advance, through Kelli. Adults: $40, Children $10
CALLING ALL SENIORS (SEEN-YEARS1)
Who: All Seniors (if you have to ask, you probably are one!)
What: Community Forum
When: Fourth Tuesday of every month from 10:00 AM to 12 Noon
Where: Redeemer Presbyterian Church, 600 Acacia Lane, Santa Rosa (corner Acacia Lane & Hwy 12)
Why? To provide an opportunity for friendship, encouragement, education and caring for one another.
Beverages & snacks provided.
Come Spend time with old friends and meet new ones!
Pastor (Interim) Rev. Dr. Ted Peters (510) 280-4161
President Laurie Wennes 707-526-3889
Vice President Ernie Engle 707-292-5816
Secretary aNna rybaT 707-536-9855
Buildings & Grounds Ed Rybat 757-681-3480
PreSchool Chris Carson (707) 239-6332
Prayers of the People
“God is faithful, and he will not let you be tested beyond your strength, but with the testing he will also provide the way out so that you may be
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“Each one must do as he has made up his mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that you may always have enough of everything and may provide in abundance for every good work.” - II Corinthians, 7 - 8
Please consider making a pledge, even if it is only $10. It is difficult to budget without these pledges. Thank you.
The total General (non-Designated) income for March 2017 was $10,924.71 Year to date was $33,963.81. The General expenses for March were $8,370.72 Year to date was $27,637.65. The total net income for March was $2,553.99 Year to date net income was $6,326.16. The amount transferred and paid to the Benevolence was $511.67 (was paid in April) Special funds received were $100.00 for Campus Maintenance, $61.28 from Dine & Donate, $12.50 from Jam sales, $10.00 from India’s Necklaces, $148.00 from Shopping spree, $23.79 from Scrip and $340.00 from Flowers.
1) Offering donations for March were under budget by 1,055.58 (see page 1 of the Income & Expense Budget Performance, line 1, column 3), and year-to-date they were under budget by 1,381.78. (see page 1 of the Income & Expense Budget Performance, line 1, column 6) Revelations & QuickBooks have not been reconciled yet.
2) Total income for March was under budget by 1,377.99 (see page 1 of the Income & Expense Budget Performance, last line, column 3), and year-to-date they were under budget by 2,944.22 (see page 1 of the Income & Expense Budget Performance, last line, column 6)
3) Total expenses for March were under budget by 4,039.46 (see page 4 of the Income & Expense Budget Performance, 3rd to last line, column 3), and year-to-date were under budget by 9,601.73 (see page 4 of the Income & Expense Budget Performance, 3rd to last line, column 6).
4) Net income for March was over budget by 2,661.47 (see page 4 of the Income & Expense Budget Performance, last line, column 3), and year-to date were over budget by 6,657.51 (see page 5 of the Income & Expense Budget Performance, last line, column 6).
5) You will notice Notes, Mortgages & Leases 27.1 has a new balance of 430,152.15. This is the balance due on the Pre-School mortgage.(see page 2 of the Balance Sheet, 10th line from the bottom, column 1)
Are there any questions?
CAMP MICHELA HELP WANTED
One or two people are needed to help cook and serve the homeless at Camp Michele Friday May 5 & 12,. Time: 5 - 6PM. Location: behind the Dollar Store on Sebastopol Ave. in Santa Rosa (Off Dutton Ave. near Route 12). Can you prepare a dish (fruits, veggies, stew, rolls, butter, ANYTHING really….) Please contact Genetisiwa Fleming.
We would love to have flowers from your garden for the arrangements each Sunday. If you prefer to keep your arrangement, please pick it by Monday morning. Flowers left on the altar after Monday may be delivered to someone in need of cheer.
Flowers on the altar in MAY are lovingly given by: May 7: - Karen and Ted Peters for their anniversary; May 14: Blanche Mansoor for her birthday; May 28: Marylese and Johann Stocklin for Johann’s birthday;
Link newsletter editor: aNna rybaT, [email protected] or 707-536-9855. Please submit articles/corrections by the 21st of @ month. i welcome your photographs (.jpeg) or articles of general interest! Thank you!
ANNOUNCEMENTS -- Plan Ahead:
GOT STUFF? Want to get rid of some? Start cleaning out closets! Yard Sale Saturday July 15th. Proceeds go to Campus Maintenance. Categories: Books, clothing (men/women's children), housewares, collectibles, electronics, toys, tools, furniture, HOT DOGs & Lunch available. Help Wanted: Contact aNna rybaT.
Men’s club fellowship cookout night is on the first Wednesday of each month
(May 3). Bring something to grill and a side-dish to share. Starts around 6PM.
BYOB!
Wanted: Vacation Bible School Coordinator. Altar Guild members / Usher Coordinator. Please contact Chris Carson.
Call Committee: First Town Meeeting will be after worship on June 4. Please plan to attend and give us your input.
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DON’T FORGET TO HANG YOUR FLAG MAY 29, 30 & 31 for Memorial Day!!!
We give thanks and pray for the
service and sacrifice of those who
are serving our nation: If you know someone who is serving,
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