News and Announcements

Parenting with Love and Logic

Miranda Kurtt — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:08:18 +0000

Join us for Becoming a Love and Logic Parent workshop as we cover parenting issues for children of all ages. The Love and Logic curriculum is America’s most practical and entertaining parenting program. This five-week program is designed to give you practical skills that can be used immediately. The workshops will be held on Mondays, beginning February 13 through March 12, from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Couples, single parents and grandparents are all welcome. The cost is $10, which covers the cost of the workbook (which couples share). Sign up with Kala. Deadline to register is February 8 to ensure workbook delivery. Payments can be given to Kala in the office. Course facilitators are Darren and Pat Grote, who may be contacted at 707-8154 or plgrote@mediacombb.net; and Mike and Michelle Wood at 480-0571 or michelle.wood@mchsi.com.

The Silent Auction and Spaghetti Lunch Needs YOU!

Miranda Kurtt — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:06:34 +0000

Our youth, parents, and volunteers continue to work on the Silent Auction and Spaghetti Lunch scheduled for March 4, but we need your help. Part of what makes our auction so successful is the willingness of the congregation to donate items to be auctioned. We’ve had people donate woodwork, art, skilled labor, gift certificates, and other items. Prayerfully consider how your passions and gifts can bless our youth ministry by donating new or like-new items and/or services to the auction. Forms are available on the bulletin board in the entryway and can be dropped off in the office. All donations are due by February 22. Thanks for your continued support!

Confession and Forgiveness: A Lenten Preparation

Miranda Kurtt — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:49:51 +0000

Sunday February 12, the Rev. Ken Jones, a professor at Grand View University and a member of our congregation, will speak on Confession and Forgiveness at the Faith Forum. In this preparation for Lent, he writes, “Although they are not always explicit, confession and absolution provide the basic structure to Christian life. They inform our worship, preaching, service and, of course, our relationship with God. We’ll talk about what why confession is important, even for non-Catholics, and look for places where we can encounter Christ’s complete forgiveness in our lives.

Called Together in Mission – 2012

Miranda Kurtt — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:32:36 +0000

Healthy disciples make for healthy congregations. That’s the contention of the Rev. Dr. Scott K Beebe, keynote speaker this year for the Southeastern Iowa Synod’s annual Called Together in Mission (CTIM) event.

Pastor Scott will ask and provide suggestions for answering such questions as, “What makes for healthy disciples?” “What do they look like?” Then, how are healthy disciples and healthy congregations related?

CTIM takes place on Saturday, March 10, 2012 from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at First Lutheran Church, Cedar Rapids. The day also will include workshops on various topics of congregational life and ministry, bible study and a closing worship with Bishop Michael Burk presiding and preaching. The $25 fee includes lunch.

Registration deadline is February 28. You may access the registration form from the Southeastern Iowa Synod’s website or there will be a few copies at the welcome center in the Commons.

Wanted: Faith Feast Coordinator

Miranda Kurtt — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 22:03:31 +0000

Do you enjoy working with enthusiastic volunteers? Do you enjoy providing nourishing food and fellowship for your friends at Faith? Maybe you should consider being the Faith Feast Coordinator. Many thanks to Sandy Niland for her years of service, spirit and commitment! If you are interested, please contact Heather Miller at heather@freedomfinancialbank.com.

National Youth Gathering

Miranda Kurtt — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 01:38:02 +0000

Attention 9th through 12th Graders: Spots are still available for the 2012 National Youth Gathering in New Orleans. (Yes, you can bring your friends!) The Youth Gathering, scheduled for July 16 through 23, 2012, is a once-every-three-years event attended by over 36,000 Lutheran youth and adults from across the U.S. to encounter Jesus in each other and to respond to God’s call to make a difference in the world. It includes five days of incredible music, speakers, activities, sight-seeing, Bible study and service in the great city of New Orleans. Total cost is only $250, and scholarships are available. Interested? Contact Jake Bouma at jakebouma@faithlc.org or 210-3510.