Teaching Reaching and Healing, all with God's Love
Castle Rock, Colorado
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FAITH
LUTHERAN CHURCH Teaching Reaching and Healing, all with God's Love Castle Rock, Colorado |
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Opportunities abound for an Active Faith! |
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MAY
OFFICE HOURS:
Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Check the Contact page for the Staff out of office schedule...Click here |
| Sunday, May 18, 12 pm The adoption of the fiscal 2008-2009 Operating Budget and election of officers has been rescheduled for a Special Meeting of the Congregation on Sunday, May 18th. Council is seeking member input regarding our budget proposal. Discussions will take place during Adult Forum on Sunday mornings. We hope to have a draft budget based on your feedback available for review by Sunday, May 11th. Lunch on May 18th will be potluck. Please bring a dish to share. A minimum of 48 voting members needed for quorum. |
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| Rekindle your Awareness of God’s Loving
Purpose for Giving……. In the next few weeks, you should be receiving some important information in the mail regarding the 2008 stewardship program. The stewardship team cordially invites you to participate in mid-week Bible study sessions and other activities geared toward helping you to evaluate how God’s gift of grace relates to your stewardship commitment. As you may already be aware (especially if you attended the April 13th budget meeting and the April 20th congregational meeting), our church is faced with many financial challenges. However, that is just one segment of the stewardship commitment. The stewardship sessions will shed light on some areas of the Christian response to God’s love as we faithfully commit our time, talent and our treasure. All of these things were never ours to begin with…..they were always God’s. When we share these gifts with others, we are only giving back in some small measure what God has given us. At what age does giving start? It’s probably different for each individual, but you can learn more about it at almost any age. The 2008 stewardship program consists of lesson plans for all age groups to be used during midweek soup/study session. It is intended to be used for family activities that can be done at midweek sessions and/or can be part of Christian education in the home. In the Light of Grace 2008 Stewardship Program Midweek Soup/Study Sessions
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| BLOOD
DRIVE NEXT BLOOD DRIVE IS June 15th. Thanks for the great turnout for our April 13th blood drive. 34 showed up to donate and 28 units were collected. The next blood drive is June 15th. If you didn’t sign up at this last drive you may sign up online at www.bonfils.org; reference site #1309, or call Tracy Stark at 303-663-8299. Thank you for sharing the gift of life! The remaining dates for 2008 are 6/15/08, 8/17/08, 10/19/08, and 12/14/08. Our blood drives net one of the highest number of pints collected in the Denver metro area. Thank you to everyone for making a difference in the lives of others. |
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for a Mission Continues Those who attended Music for a Mission I left with smiles on their faces, and exclaiming that “we need to do this again!” The good news is that we listened to your request. In partnership with Christ, Holy Cross, and Holy Shepherd Lutheran churches, Faith Lutheran Church of Castle Rock announces Music for a Mission II. This benefit concert supports Project Grace, its mission of outreach to the devastated Gulf Coast region of Mississippi. This event will be held Sunday, May 18 at Christ Lutheran Church, located at 8997 South Broadway in Highlands Ranch. The concert begins at 6:30 pm, featuring musicians from Faith, Christ, Holy Shepherd and Holy Cross Lutheran churches. Talented musicians from these congregations will provide a fine venue of music including instrumental and vocal ensembles, and solo performances. There will be a dessert intermission, and a freewill offering will help provide materials for the projects undertaken by the volunteers who participate in the ongoing mission trips. A small percentage of the money may be used to offset costs incurred by those who participate in the mission trips. Proceeds from the concert will also impact Grace Lutheran Church in Long Beach. MS. Their Good Samaritan Fund enables the church to assist families by paying for medical expenses, car repairs, rent payments, etc. They also buy Wal-Mart cards and grocery store vouchers with that money. Plan to make the short trip to Highlands Ranch on the evening of May 18, and you will be in for a musical treat that will put a smile on your face. If you need additional information, contact Faith’s Minister of Discipleship, Cindy Buschagen, at 303-688-3476 or by email (discipleship@faithcrco.org). . |
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| SOUNDS OF FAITH CD’S ARE IN!!! Thanks to the generous donation of a member the Faith Lutheran Church Sounds of Faith Band has been able to become Faith’s first recording artists. This fall the band went into recording sessions here in the sanctuary and produced a CD entitled “Let Your Light So Shine.” The CD contains favorite songs from worship as well as some favorite patriotic songs. CD’s are available for purchase on Sunday mornings in the narthex for $12. Click on the four song titles
below to hear a sample of the "Let Your Light So Shine" CD:
Be
Bold Be Strong
Awesome
God
Jesus Is The Rock Come To
Jesus
More details are available on the Sounds of Faith page click here |
| Upcoming events |
| Bible
studies: Check the Small Groups
page for details Monday Brown Bag Bible Study 12 Noon with Cindy B. 303 688 3476 Meets in the church library 1st and 3rd Monday nights “Hope: our longing for home” 6:30-8:30pm with Cindy B. 303 688 3476 Meets in the church library 1st and 3rd Wednesdays Sarah Circle 9:30-11:30am with Barbara Weide 303 688 7987 Meets in the church library 2nd and 4th Sundays Couples' Bible Study 6:30-8:00pm Starting February 10th @ The Kopp's 6164 Millbridge Ave.(303-660-0140) 1&2 Timothy and Titus |
| Positions
now hiring at
Faith Lutheran Church |
Office Administrative Assistant The Church is expanding its 20 hour Administrative Assistant position to 30 hours and is currently accepting applications. For details and job descriptions please contact the church office (303) 688-3476. Click here for a full job discription and application. |
Full Time Youth Director We are now accepting applications for a full time Youth Director. The Youth Director will be the ministry leader for youth programs at Faith Lutheran Church specifically the 9th-12th grade currently called FLY (Fellowship of Lutheran Youth), and the 7th & 8th grade program which is our Confirmation program. Responsibilities will include providing oversight, coordination, planning, implementation and appropriate supervision for program activities of each group. Click here for a full job discription and application. |
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Part Time Director of Choral Ministry The Director of Choral Ministry will be responsible for the adult choral music ministry at Faith Lutheran Church. This position requires a person with a minimum of a college music degree who is proficient in the selection of choral music, reading of music, and directing of choral music. A successful applicant must also have a proficiency in people skills, as well as an understanding of Lutheran worship and theology. Click here for a full job discription and application. |
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FELLOWSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES
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| Calling
all crafters to begin preparations for this year's Made with
Hands and Heart crafts to support the women's ministries at Faith
Lutheran Church. If you are interested in teaching a craft, making a
craft, advertising, and/or organizing please call Amy Kopp 303 660 0140
or Elsie Schwecke 303 663 3522. |
| Calling
all quilters!!!!!!!………… Click here to go to the FLC Photo Album and see the Quilters at work. Quilt Group News – The quilt group will be continuing to meet on Monday mornings in the library. The main project for the winter and spring of 2008 will be small quilts to be included in the foster care packages being put together by the Sunday School for Lutheran Family Services. The quilt group leader hopes to be working on quilts on the beach in Melbourne Beach. This does not mean that the group is leaderless and without direction. There is still an adequate supply of material and instructions so that anyone can jump in and help with the service project above. Thanks to all the dedicated quilters who worked on this year’s projects: Ginger Brown Chris Elliott Becky Heacock Diane Kundracik Kim Mendenhall Cathy Osborne Donna Ryman Connie Samora Elsie Schwecke Nina Stein Barbara Weide Amy Kopp If you have questions regarding the progress of the Women of the Bible quilt and/or the Faith 25th Anniversary Quilt, please contact Donna Ryman. For all other inquiries, please contact Georgia Van Hoesen via email: georgiavh@earthlink.net. |
| Buy a block of Faith's history...
........... 25 Years $25 per block This fund raiser is to bring money to the quilt group coffers so that we might start purchasing supplies for the Faith Lutheran Church 25th Anniversary Quilt. Your donation will entitle you to have your name(s) included in a legend that will be kept as part of the memorial. Contact Georgia VanHoesen @ 303 688-8410 for details. The group also has a growing "wishlist" of quilting supplies: * Used steam iron * Rotary cutter and blades * Cotton fabric - scraps, 1/2 yard pieces, fat quarters. * Unbleached muslin * Batting * Extension cords If you can provide any of these things, we would greatly appreciate it. |
| SENIOR
GET-TOGETHER The Senior Get-Together is a monthly gathering of between 24-38 folks, who gather for food and fellowship. We meet on the third Tuesday of each month, usually beginning at noon. On most occasions , there is a program offered after the potluck meal. This month, however, DO NOT cook, seniors. Leave the cooking to the chefs at Pegasus Restaurant. On Tuesday, May 20th, take your appetite to one of Faith’s favorite places to dine,Pegasus is located at 313 Jerry Street. There you’ll join with all the other seniors who will be glad they took the time from their traveling, grandchildren, golf, tennis, and other adventures to spend time enjoying one another’s company. Pegasis has a broad menu choice, so you’ll be certain to find something to suit your taste buds. Please sign up on the Fellowship Bulletin Board, as we will have to make reservations. Reservation deadline is Sunday, May 18th. |
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YOU A
RECYCLER? We have had some positive responses to the plea for others to join in the efforts to recycle the congregation’s |
| PARKING With everyone coming back from vacations and more first time visitors attending every Sunday, we would like to remind you of a few parking basics:
Nursery Information With the increased attendance at our worship service, we have noted an increase in the number of children placed in the nursery. At this time, we request that only children, ages 5 and under be registered for nursery care. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in making our nursery one of quality care. |
| DURING PRESCHOOL HOURS, (9:00 AM-3:15 PM) ALL PEOPLE ENTERING THE BUILDING NEED TO SIGN-IN IN THE CHURCH OFFICE, AND GET A VISITOR TAG. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION IN THIS MATTER. |
| Building Use Schedule Did you know that our building is in use an average of 17 hours a day, 7 days a week! Because we have more groups requesting to use our space than we have room to accommodate all of them, we ask that if you would like to have your meeting or event here at the church, please check first with our Business Manager, Lisa Smotherman, to see if space is available before publicizing it. Space may be reserved by completing a Facilities Use Request form available in the office or here onthe Web page on the "Contact Us" page or the links below., and turning it in to Lisa as soon as possible. The space is not reserved until final approval of your written request is given by our Business Manager and requests are granted on a first come first serve basis. Calendars are posted on the Property bulletin board in the narthex, and also on the bulletin board in the church office. Calendars are updated several times a month but because our schedule can change almost on a daily basis, you still need to verify that space is still available before scheduling any activities. Thanks for your cooperation. Click
Here for a Facilities Use Form
in Adobe format.
Click Here for a Facilities Use Form in MS Word format. |
| Preparations
begin for
Faith’s 25th Anniversary Celebration A small group has gathered to begin preparations for Faith’s 25th Anniversary. This small group includes charter, long time and new members: Joan Sjostrum, Tom & Carol Reed, Pastor Mike, Vivian Yancey, and Elsee Schwecke. They have put together a framework of occasions and events on which more details will be “fleshed out” as other work groups arise. A short description of the framework is as follows: January 09-June 09 Once a month invite a former pastor associated with Faith back to preach for a weekend April 19,2009– Service of Recognition of 25 years [founding date April 15, 1984] June 12th -14th 2009– Weekend Celebration Fri. June 12th 7-9pm– Family night of entertainment [possible magician/puppeteer] with history display Sat. June 13th 6:30– 10 pm– Banquet for adults (14 and older) at DC Event Center catered by Flying Horse caterers with live music, audio visual displays, guest speaker, etc. Sun. June 14th –Morning worship celebration followed by an All Church Picnic– games, moon bounce, BBQ etc. What can you do to help? Reserve the banquet weekend on your calendar June 12-14, 2009 Volunteer with one of the work groups
Contact Pr. Mike or any member of the Anniversary Team if you want to be a part of the “party!” |
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Faith Lutheran
Preschool
Would You Like To Make Your Donation Dollars Go Farther? Make a donatrion to
the preschool and Thrivent will donate $1 for each $2 you donate up to
$300 per year!
Simply complete the complete the GivingPlus Member Gift Form and send it, along with your donation, to the preschool. For more information about the GivingPlus program and a copy of the gift form click here. If you have questions, please contact the preschool at 303-688-3532. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! |
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Our Floral Arrangement calendar for 2006 is now posted on the Worship & Music bulletin board in the narthex. Arrangements are $17.50 each and we would like to have two for each Sunday. Non-blooming plants are provided during the seasons of Lent and Advent. |
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Campbell's
Soup Labels & Box Tops for Education Both Campbell's soup labels and General Mills Box Tops for Education logos can be clipped and saved to benefit others. Here at Faith Lutheran, they are collected for the Navajo Evangelical Lutheran Mission in Rock Point, Arizona. How can they benefit this mission? The answer to that is provided by Nancy Eakins as helpful information to our members: "The Navajo Evangelical Lutheran Mission, rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, is a community seeing to recognize and help meet the educational, health, social and spiritual needs of the Navajo people in partner-ship with the Navajo." Box
Tops for
Education Campbell's
Soup Labels |
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GROUP FUNDRAISERS |
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| ALUMINUM CAN
RECYCLING....Thanks to the Buck Family, who have
volunteered to coordinate the recycling of
aluminum cans. There
are two places you may deposit your cans—in the marked box in the
church kitchen, and in the marked container next to our dumpster.
Proceeds will help fund FLY activities. |
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| Lutheran World
Relief
coffee and tea sales ! Faith Lutheran Youth (FLY) will be selling Equal Exchange Fair Trade Coffee, Tea, and Cocoa products after services on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month. Proceeds help support activities for our Junior High and High School Youth programs. Your continued support of our Youth ministries is sincerely appreciated! |
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YOUTH FUNDRAISER FLY has launched a recycling and fundraising program with the help of an inkjet recycling company called Empties4Cash. Here is what it is all about: The empty inkjet cartridges that we usually throw away as trash can be recycled and remanufactured. Bring those empty cartridges to church and put them in one of our collection boxes. FLY gets paid up to $4.00 for each empty inkjet cartridge that has a print head, regardless of the brand or type. We need OEM inkjet cartridges that have print heads from all of the following brands of printers: HP, Lexmark, Xerox, Compaq, Samsung, Kodak, Canon, or Apple. No Epson print cartridges can be accepted, since the Epson cartridges have no print head. Remember:
Want to Save Money on Cartridges and Help Us Raise More Funds? InkSmile.com sells replacements cartridges that can save consumers up to 80% over brand name cartridges. Their 5% Rebate Program allows consumers to have 5% of their purchases donated to FLY who is a participating E4C member. Thank you in advance for helping us raise funds for our youth program and keeping millions of pounds of cartridges out of our landfills. |
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DRIVERS WANTED... We are looking for drivers who either have a chauffer's license or are willing to obtain one to drive our new Church Bus. If you would like to help with this brand new ministry opportunity, contact Pastor Mike or Lisa Smotherman at the church office, 303-688-3476, for more information. |
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If
you are no longer receiving The
Lutheran
magazine at home, we have provided links to both The
Lutheran and The Young
Lutheran here and also on our
resources
page and hope you will read about what
is
happening in the ELCA online. SUBSCRIBE TO THE LUTHERAN MAGAZINE Now is the time to sign up for your subscription to The Lutheran Magazine, the official publication of the ELCA. To add your household to our subscription, simply drop a note with your check for $15.95 payabl to FLC by the church office or drop it in the offering plate. Please wri1 "The Lutheran" in the memo section of your check. Not sure if the Lutheran is for you? Previous issues are available for examination in the Library |
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We currently have the following volunteer needs.
Team Leaders needed:
* Call the church office to confirm day and time. |
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FOOD
BANK FOR THE
A BLESSING FOR ALL!!! Did you notice our overflowing shopping cart in the narthex? Thanks to the generosity of our members, we collect dozens of pounds of canned & packaged foods for the Douglas County Task Force Food Bank each month. Next time you do your grocery shopping keep the Task Force in mind and purchase a few extra items for the cart each Sunday. Won’t you join us in sharing with our neighbors in need? Any Month, please think about picking up any type of food to put into the cart for the food bank. We're serving our community as well as showing our Christian concern for those who are not as well off as we are. We are the family of Faith! |
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Purchase Grocery Certificates every Sunday after each service at the Service Station. Questions? Special order? Call the Preschool Office: (303) 688-3532 |
| Questions: 1. Do you know what this is? 2. Do you know how to use it? 3. Do you know how it can help? 4. Do you know who it has helped? Answers: 1. It is a Grocery Certificate Sold in $25 increments. 2. A Grocery Certificate can be used at Safeway, King Soopers and City Market stores to purchase anything. Change will be given if the entire amount isn't used. 3. Faith Lutheran Preschool receives 5% of every $100 spent in grocery certificates. 4. Ten to thirteen families a year benefit ftom a scholarship program the Preschool offers. Please consider volunteering to sell and BUY! Thank you. |
