Sunday Worship Schedule

8:30 a.m. - Traditional Worship Service

11:15 a.m. - Contemporary Worship & Praise Service

Holy Communion is celebrated the 1st, 3rd, and 5th
Sunday of each month

Child care is available for both services and during Bible class.
 

Sunday School and Adult Bible Classes

The Education Hour starts at 10:00 am.  The children meet in the sanctuary for their opening and then go to classes.  Adults can join the Balvanz's for a "Love and War" Bible study in the Cypress room or David Hinz in a "Study on Islam" in the Cedar room.

Important Events Farther in the Future

Notes from Pastor Matt

Faith Communications

Want to tell the rest of the congregation, and others, about what’s happening in your committee or group? Try one of these:

Sunday Bulletin: Submit your announcement in writing to the church office secretary (Diane) by Wednesday noon for the following Sunday. Diane’s email address is faithchurchoff@comcast.net.

Monthly Newsletter: Submit your article to the church office secretary (Diane) by the 20th of the month of the month prior to publication. E.g. If you want it in the April newsletter, Diane needs to have it by March 20.

Church Council Agenda Item: Submit the agenda item by the Sunday before the church council meeting. Please include a brief description of the issue or item, how much time you want, and who will speak to council.

Web Site: Submit your item, photo, or article you want included in the web site to webmaster@faithlutheranlacey.org. If you don’t want to write that down, go to the web site, click on the Contact Us button, and click on Webmaster.

Faith Acct is:  5A1FC99521334

Activities - Events - News

WORSHIP SCHEDULE
We will celebrate Ash Wednesday on February 22 at 7:00 pm. There will be no mid-week Lent suppers or services. Family devotions and a 40 day Bible reading schedule are in the works.
 
FOOD BANK NEEDS
Peanut butter, family size cereal other than cornflakes, macaroni and cheese, canned fruit and dry beans. Thank you!

LOVE AND WAR BIBLE STUDY
A wife bringing a book to her husband on “Marriage Improvement” is much like a husband bringing his wife a “Diet and Exercise” book. “LOVE AND WAR” is NOT a book on how a husband or wife should change. This fascinating study on marriage is about how Satan and the world are targeting couples, using our own weaknesses to turn us against each other. Marriage should be easy, but it’s incredibly difficult. Find out why. Join us for this enlightening and extremely rewarding journey starting during the Education hour today in the Cypress room (10-11 am).  God has a plan for your marriage, so does Satan. What is your plan?  For more information, contact either Greg or Suzanne Balvanz, balvanzfamily@gmail.com.

STUDY ON ISLAM
Join us during the education hour, David Hinz will lead a 6 to 8 week study on Islam in the Cedar room.  This study will offer you information from an Islamic perspective as well as a view of this growing phenomena from a Christian perspective.  A history of Islam’s expansion and decline will be presented, as well as reasons for present resurgence. We will also learn about the life of Mohammad, the Pillars of Islam and Jihad. We will examine the criticism of “Islamophobia” and the fascinating testimonies of two Muslim brothers who converted to Christianity.  They offer insights to sharing the Christian faith with Muslim acquaintances. Handouts, bibliography, timelines, etc. will be provided.

COMMUNITY DINNER
Everyone is invited to the first monthly Community Dinner on Sunday, February 12 from 4:30 - 6:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall! Come to Help Out, Eat and Meet Tanglewilde families.

ENSEMBLE
The ensemble is looking for more voices and instruments.  We practice on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 - 8:30 pm.  Come and join us.

NURSERY ATTENDANT
Welcome back to Jamie Zillyette as our Sunday morning nursery attendant!  As a reminder to parents, the nursery is staffed 8:15 am -12:30 pm on Sunday mornings for little ones in the Oak room of the Community Center.

FELLOWSHIP BAKERS
Every Sunday, we all enjoy the baked goods during the Fellowship Hour. There's something about getting to know each other over a yummy treat that makes it better.  I’d like to invite EVERYONE to join in bringing baked goods to share.  Usually, it's the same ladies who contribute and we'd like some help :)  It doesn't have to be every Sunday, nor does it have to be something super fancy. Maybe it's your favorite cookies, or that cake that you're known for....we'd love to share it.  If you bring something, label your platter so we can thank you!  For more information, please contact Suzanne Balvanz at balvanzfamily@gmail.com or 703-434-1178. Please let me know when you'll be bringing some goodies!

SIGN UP FOR FLOWERS
Be sure to sign up to provide flowers for the Altar. What better way to remember a loved one, commemorate an anniversary or birthday? Sign up sheets are in the Fellowship Hall next to the 5/6th grade classroom.

SCRIP
Many thanks to those who are inquiring about and using scrip. These gift cards benefit Faith's ministry at no extra cost to you. For your day-to-day shopping, use scrip! And remember, if you so choose, 50% of the profit you create can be designated to lower the tuition of any Faith school student! It's a win-win! Look for scrip on sale today in the fellowship hall between the services. For more information, contact Christa Castanon.

DEVOTIONAL DUO
The new year is a great time to get back into the devotional habit. We're giving people a choice in their devotions between "Portals of Prayer" and "Living the Gospel Life."  Both are now available on the Info Center. Pick up a copy today!  Daily devotions begin January 1. Look for a questionnaire in January so the church office can order the proper quantities. Thank you!

ALTAR GUILD TRAINING SESSION
For all members of Faith, ladies or gentlemen, who want to serve the Lord, there will be a training session on January 28 at 9 am.  Meet in the Fellowship Hall for the initial training.  The session should only take an hour and a half.  With a good base of members serving,  you will only have to do communion every two months. Early service people set up and refresh communion.  Late service people clear and store communion.  Mark your calendar and let Carol Glitschka know you will be there.  Phone: 491-0751

PROCUREMENT LETTERS AVAILABLE
Faith’s Church and School Auction is set for Saturday, May 19, 2012. Procurement letters are now available on the Info Center and ready to be shared with businesses and people you think might be willing to donate goods or services.  Folks tend to give to a good cause—but only when they are asked! Thanks for your help!

JC PLAY ZONE
Parents, looking for a website for children that you can trust? Visit www.jcplayzone.com for games, puzzles, crafts, recipes, Bible stories and more. This is a great combination of faith and fun that your child (and you) will appreciate. Thanks to Lutheran Hour Ministries for helping to "raise up families and followers of Jesus Christ"!
 
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
You may think that Box Tops for Education don't add up to much since each one is "only" worth a dime. But it adds up. Since 2002, Faith has earned $4,500! Our goal for this year alone is $1,125. Brother, can you spare a box top? It's as good as a dime!

THE WORD OF GOD
Listen to a narration of the Bible by clicking here to go to the player.  Select the New Testament book and starting verse.  Then click the play button.  Thanks to Cody Shuffield for finding this wonderful resource.