This Week at Faith May 5-12 2024
We invite you to join us at Faith for Sunday Worship at 10 a.m. with Sunday School at 9:55 a.m. For those who prefer to join online, Worship Services are live streamed on our Facebook page at 10 a.m. Sundays. You can follow along here: https://www.facebook.
May 5, 2024, Sixth Sunday of Easter
GATHERING
Prelude – Holy Moment – Matt Redman
Welcome and Introduction to the Day
Thanksgiving for Baptism
Gathering Song – Heart Of Worship
Greeting
Prayer of the Day
Song of Praise – Shine, Jesus, Shine
HEARING GOD’S WORD
Psalm 98 (read responsively)
Second Lesson – 1 John 5:1-6
Gospel – John 15:9-17
Sermon
Song of the Day – They Will Know We Are Christians By Our Love
Affirmation of Faith
Prayers of the People
Peace
THE MEAL
Offering
Special Music – Shepherd of Life by Steve Bell
Offering Prayer
Words of Institution
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord
Lord’s Prayer
Distribution of Communion
Supper Songs:
- Holy Lord
- One Bread One Body
- Sanctuary
Blessing after the Meal
Prayer after the Meal
SENDING
Blessing
Sending Song – And your Praise Goes On
Dismissal
Postlude – Song Of Blessing
Prayer Shawls available
Prayer Shawls have been knit, crocheted, or woven over the ages to symbolize an unconditional loving God embracing, wrapping his arms around, comforting, or hugging the person wearing it.
Do you know someone who is in need of a prayer shawl? A friend, a family member, maybe yourself. Someone undergoing a physical or emotional challenge. Someone who has experienced a personal loss or needs a tangible reminder that God continuously wraps each and every one of us in his endless love, and that there are people who care.
A Prayer Shawl can be a welcome comfort. If you know a person who would benefit from receiving a Prayer Shawl, please take on for them. They are available in the narthex or contact the office.
Nursery available
There is an opportunity for people to drop their children in the Nursery for care during worship service and fellowship time for the following Sundays: May 5, May 12, June 2, June 7 and August 4.
Global mission speaker and chili supper at Faith June 10th
Come, enjoy a chili supper and hear Pastor Marie Besong from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cameroon, West Africa on Monday, June 10 at 6:00 pm here at Faith.
Our MNO Synod has been in a global church relationship with the Lutheran Church in Cameroon since 2003. Pastor Marie is working toward her PhD at our Lutheran Seminary in Waterloo, and while she is in Canada, we have this wonderful opportunity for her to visit our congregation and learn about the mission and ministry of her church.
To help us plan please RSVP to the church office by June 6.
Woman’s Retreat
Luther Village is once again hosting a Women’s retreat June 7-9. We had a wonderful group of ladies attend from Faith last year and would like to do the same this year. Carpooling can be arranged. Please contact the church office for information and to add your name to the list.
Property Job Posting
Faith Lutheran Church is seeking to hire a Property Manager/Custodian to start immediately. If
your skill set includes coordinating and handling building maintenance, arranging facility use
and caretaker duties, this might be the job for you. The position will be 15 hours per week at
$20 per hour. Hours will be negotiated with the Property Committee. For a complete job
description and information please contact the Office Administrator at (204) 253-1491 or
May Appeal
Faith Gardens Inc. is the appeal for May. See the March Newsletter for more information.
Projection Operators needed
We are in need of individuals to operate the PowerPoint during the worship services. If you are interested, please contact the church office. Training will be provided.
Ushers and Readers needed We are needing Ushers and Readers at each service. Please consider serving in this way. There are sign-up sheets in the Narthex.
Greeters needed
We are looking for people who are willing to be greeters before each worship service. If you are not comfortable shaking hands a verbal greeting is more than sufficient. There is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex.
Offering Envelope Assistance Needed
Would the individual who has offering envelope number #94 please contact the church office.
Kirchhoff Gardens
Faith Lutheran Church owns 6 suites at Kirchhoff Gardens 55 + Life Lease. Members of Faith have first opportunity as these suites become available. There are certain income criteria that need to be met. For more information and to submit your application please contact Roy Simpson or contact the church office.
Faith Children’s Centre board member needed
We are looking for a member of Faith Lutheran Church to serve on the board of Faith Children’s Centre. Meetings are held once a month but take a break over the summer. Please contact the church office for more information.
ELCIC Emergency Appeal for our Partners in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land
Our goal is to help cover one month of expenses for the ELCJHL to a total of $263,000.