Faith Update :: November 1, 2012
By Brian Martin
Do you ever think about how big God is?
Sometimes I think about the depth and height and width of God, and his grace, and his truth. And I feel very small beside it, and I sometimes sit in awe.
I am also convicted by the fact that God’s bigness means that he is also bigger than my preferences or opinions, my tastes or my desires. He is also bigger than my vote, or the outcome of any election. I am reminded that his plan for me, and for all his people, is better than my plan for myself. While that is sometimes hard to imagine or accept, it is ultimately true.
No matter what you are facing, no matter what your circumstances, no matter which item is a hard decision when you go to vote on Tuesday, God is bigger. His grace is sufficient. His love is never ending. And that is a beautiful thing.
Thanks for being a part of the same church family that I am. Here, we get to feel small beside God together.
Here’s some important stuff we want you to know:
*SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES ARE CHANGING:
We are moving our service times to 9:30am and 11:00am – just a half hour shift – beginning Sunday, December 2 (which is also the start of the Advent season!). Our hope is that the change will encourage more of our church family to attend the earlier service, and make ample room for visitors and new attenders at both services.
*SPEAKING OF TIME…TURN YOUR CLOCKS BACK AN HOUR THIS SATURDAY NIGHT!
If you don’t, you’ll participate in “National Show-Up-To-Church-An-Hour-Late Day.”
GREAT OPPORTUNITIES FOR WORSHIP, CONNECTION, AND FUN
*THANKSGIVING EVE SERVICE
Wednesday, November 21 from 6:30-7:30pm in the Worship Center. There will be childcare available though age 4. There will be some sweet time of worship, as well as a pie reception to follow. Seriously people…PIE!
*50th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Sunday, November 11, 6-8pm. Tickets are on sale in the church lobby through THIS Sunday, November 4 – so get yours now! Tickets are $35, but contact [email protected] if money may be a hindrance to your celebrating with us. We want you there!
*COAT DRIVE
Selia Schneider, one of our awesome senior high students, is leading a drive for new or gently used coats and boots for the Lewis House. If you have a donation, you can drop it off at church in the boxes marked for the drive. Thank you! If you have any questions, please email Brian at [email protected].
SANTA LUCIA & BAKING NIGHTS
Santa Lucia has been an awesome program put on by Millie Johnson and her Daughter Angie for the past 26 years. This years Santa Lucia program promises to deliver the same great quality it has for the past 25 years. Tickets go on sale November 4th – 25th.
Also, this year Santa Lucia needs some help with baking. Because of a change in regulations, any food being served at Lucia must be baked in an industrial kitchen here at the church. In order to follow these regulations, we have decided to put on some baking events. They are Wednesday November 7th 10am-3pm & 5pm-9pm; Thursday November 8th, 5pm-9pm; & Saturday November 17th, 9am – 1pm. If you would like to help with this please contact Beth Bennett at 952.890.0684 or [email protected].
CHOIR MEMBERS WANTED
This Christmas our Faith program hinges on having a Choir. We would like 50 people to participate. Rehearsals are 11/13, 11/27, 12/04, 12/11 and 12/20 from 6:30pm - 9pm. First and last rehearsals are mandatory. Other rehearsals may be just sections at a time. Vicki Newendorp will be leading the choir rehearsals. If you or someone you know want to be a part of this opportunity, please contact [email protected].
HYMN SING
Also, November 4th is Faith's Hymn Sing. Plan to join us at 4:00pm in the “original chapel,” aka room 200, to sing your favorite hymns!
COUNCIL
Faith is looking for people to be nominated for the new Church council beginning January 2013. If you or someone you know might be a good fit, please contact Carol Olinger at [email protected].
By Brian Martin
Do you ever think about how big God is?
Sometimes I think about the depth and height and width of God, and his grace, and his truth. And I feel very small beside it, and I sometimes sit in awe.
I am also convicted by the fact that God’s bigness means that he is also bigger than my preferences or opinions, my tastes or my desires. He is also bigger than my vote, or the outcome of any election. I am reminded that his plan for me, and for all his people, is better than my plan for myself. While that is sometimes hard to imagine or accept, it is ultimately true.
No matter what you are facing, no matter what your circumstances, no matter which item is a hard decision when you go to vote on Tuesday, God is bigger. His grace is sufficient. His love is never ending. And that is a beautiful thing.
Thanks for being a part of the same church family that I am. Here, we get to feel small beside God together.
Here’s some important stuff we want you to know:
*SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES ARE CHANGING:
We are moving our service times to 9:30am and 11:00am – just a half hour shift – beginning Sunday, December 2 (which is also the start of the Advent season!). Our hope is that the change will encourage more of our church family to attend the earlier service, and make ample room for visitors and new attenders at both services.
*SPEAKING OF TIME…TURN YOUR CLOCKS BACK AN HOUR THIS SATURDAY NIGHT!
If you don’t, you’ll participate in “National Show-Up-To-Church-An-Hour-Late Day.”
GREAT OPPORTUNITIES FOR WORSHIP, CONNECTION, AND FUN
*THANKSGIVING EVE SERVICE
Wednesday, November 21 from 6:30-7:30pm in the Worship Center. There will be childcare available though age 4. There will be some sweet time of worship, as well as a pie reception to follow. Seriously people…PIE!
*50th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Sunday, November 11, 6-8pm. Tickets are on sale in the church lobby through THIS Sunday, November 4 – so get yours now! Tickets are $35, but contact [email protected] if money may be a hindrance to your celebrating with us. We want you there!
*COAT DRIVE
Selia Schneider, one of our awesome senior high students, is leading a drive for new or gently used coats and boots for the Lewis House. If you have a donation, you can drop it off at church in the boxes marked for the drive. Thank you! If you have any questions, please email Brian at [email protected].
SANTA LUCIA & BAKING NIGHTS
Santa Lucia has been an awesome program put on by Millie Johnson and her Daughter Angie for the past 26 years. This years Santa Lucia program promises to deliver the same great quality it has for the past 25 years. Tickets go on sale November 4th – 25th.
Also, this year Santa Lucia needs some help with baking. Because of a change in regulations, any food being served at Lucia must be baked in an industrial kitchen here at the church. In order to follow these regulations, we have decided to put on some baking events. They are Wednesday November 7th 10am-3pm & 5pm-9pm; Thursday November 8th, 5pm-9pm; & Saturday November 17th, 9am – 1pm. If you would like to help with this please contact Beth Bennett at 952.890.0684 or [email protected].
CHOIR MEMBERS WANTED
This Christmas our Faith program hinges on having a Choir. We would like 50 people to participate. Rehearsals are 11/13, 11/27, 12/04, 12/11 and 12/20 from 6:30pm - 9pm. First and last rehearsals are mandatory. Other rehearsals may be just sections at a time. Vicki Newendorp will be leading the choir rehearsals. If you or someone you know want to be a part of this opportunity, please contact [email protected].
HYMN SING
Also, November 4th is Faith's Hymn Sing. Plan to join us at 4:00pm in the “original chapel,” aka room 200, to sing your favorite hymns!
COUNCIL
Faith is looking for people to be nominated for the new Church council beginning January 2013. If you or someone you know might be a good fit, please contact Carol Olinger at [email protected].
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