FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH 9251 East state road 205

Churubusco, in 46723 January 2021

But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31

Pastoral Epistle: Out With the Old, In with the New?

It’s something of a tradition to make resolutions as one year draws to a close and another begins. Though there is little difference, really, between December 31 and January 1, some-thing about that turning of the calendar page makes it an obvious place for a fresh start. Whether it’s a new diet or a stricter budget, exotic travel plans or the rekindling of an old friendship, resolutions carry the air of “out with the old, in with the new.” And 2020 is cer-tainly a year that most everyone is ready to toss out entirely. Good riddance! But should we be so eager?

As this year ends, I invite you to consider with me the many, many positive outcomes of the strange year that was 2020. For even in the midst of 2020—dare we say in spite of 2020?—more people are coming to church. Bible study attendance has increased. Our youth group attendance has tripled from this time last year. More and more people around the nation and even around the world are reached every week by online devotions and rec-orded sermons.

But it’s not just the numbers, is it? Families are enjoying devotions together around the din-ner table. Saints are sharing in God’s Word across the generations. Folks are singing the hymns a little louder than before. Things seem a little different than they were, and in a good way. As in the trials and tribulations endured by past generations, Christians here and around the world have been forced to consider what is truly important.

God has greatly blessed the saints at Faith with this renewed strength, hope, and faith. Let us never lose it! Keep coming to church and Bible study and youth group. Keep reading the Bible and singing the hymns. Pray without ceasing. Share God’s Word with everyone you meet. Through this year Faith Lutheran Church has grown and grown stronger. Here’s to another year—and many more!—of receiving God’s good gifts, growing in faith, and abounding in love. Happy New Year!

Pr. Mullet

Celebrating Anniversaries & Birthdays

JANUARY ANNIVERSARIES

9 – Richard & Doris Leighty

16 – Blake & Alexa DeLugt

20 – Roger & Michelle Conrad

21 – Michael & Georgia Stahlhut

23 – Christopher & Kristie Chambless

JANUARY BIRTHDAYS

1 – Nicole Buckhardt

2 – Zoe King

3 – Erna Maurer

3 – Jacob Reusser

4 – Roger Conrad

4 – Denise (Deni) Fredrick

4 – Jon Stratton

5 – Marilyn Leazier

5 – Alexander Perry

5 – Cameron Buckhardt

6 – Mckinley Murphy

7 - Ella Kallatsa

7 – Mindy Barnhart

9 – Hailey Braun

9 – Betty Treece-Green

10 – Scott Lahrman

10 – Georgia Stahlhut

11 – Brandie Pulver

11 – Alex Sembach

12 – Emily Schnorr

14 – Adalynn Trahin

16 – Marilou Linnemeier

17 – Bernie Westhoff

17 – Sally Stilwell

18 – Robert LeFever

18 – Samuel Wickliffe

19 – Seth Stratton

20 – Penny Braun

21 – Bobby Spencer

21 – Jacob Trier Byer

21 – Stephanie Wilson

21 – Darci Brenneke

24 – Tom Hartman

25 – Christie Hazen

25 – Sandy Sloffer

26 – Callie Braun

27 – Marie Odle

28 - Eliana Newsom

29 – Michael Braun

30 – Jonathan Wyatt

30 – Christian Salomon

30 – JoAnn Atsinger

30 – Ben Wagner

31 – Todd Graft

Baptized into Christ on Dec. 6 was Veronica Rose Wyatt-Kessler,

daughter of Julie Wyatt.

Cross Connections Counseling & Training

4618 East State Blvd., Fort Wayne, Indiana 46815

Phone: 260.373.0213 | Fax: 260.373.0218

"In order to provide Biblical counseling to as many of our Brothers and Sisters in Christ as

possible, Cross Connections, Inc. will be working with some insurance providers starting April

1, 2019. We are excited to be able to offer this service to our growing clientele and we pray

this change lets the power of the Gospel impact even more people through the Biblical

counseling ministry of Cross Connections. Please feel free to contact us at 260-373-0213 to

inquire about the insurance carriers we are paneled with. "

Honoring those family members we lost in Nov./Dec. 2020

• Nov. 26—Robert Schaefer (94) is survived by two daughters, Cheryl Wyss and

Shelvy (Randy) Lewis; one son, Randy (Susan) Schaefer; nine grandchildren,

Brandon (Anna) Wyss, Adam (Megan) Wyss, Nathan Wyss, Emily Wyss, Mitch-

ell (Chloe) Schaefer, Lindsey (Matt) Noll, Elizabeth Schaefer, Ashley (Christian)

Stoner and Lane (Marissa Melchi) Lewis; five great-grandchildren, Ella, Robert,

Dexter, Elliott and Hattie.

• Dec. 3—Rita Geary (94) is survived by her sons, Michael (Beverly) and Timothy

(Rebecca) Geary; grandchildren, Anthony (Kari), Brandon (Nicole), Jason

(Racheal) Geary, and Amanda (Travis) Martin; six great-grandchildren, Amy,

Courtney, Jacob, Katelyn and Paxton Geary, and Kendall Martin; and sister,

Loide Olson.

• Dec. 6—George Stilwell (80) is survived by his wife of 54 years, Sally Stilwell;

his five children, Judi (Tom) Leon, Jerry (Diane) Teague, Randy (Karin Bouza)

Stilwell, Sally (Jeff Crabill) King and Jeff (Eva) Stilwell; a sister-in-law, June Stil-

well; eight grandchildren, Sarah (Josh) Keck, Andy Leon, Nicole (Adam) Kinzel,

Matt (Megan) Stilwell, Holli (Brandon) Hattery, Kristin King, David Stilwell and

Dylan Stilwell; seven great-grandchildren.

Individual Confession with Pastor Mul-let is available at the church by appoint-ment. Contact Pastor Mullet at 231-709-3541.

2021 CONGREGATIONAL OFFICERS President—Jeremy Hammel (437-8722) Vice President—Roger Bellis (582-1065) Secretary—Katie Wagner (609-9115) Financial Secretary—Linda LeFever (693-2977) Treasurer—Sabrina Stapleton (609-5989) Elders - Alan Schroeder (574-238-0283) Rich Romary (437-0520) Calvin Schmidt (625-3448) Trustees - Mike Odle (417-7406) Ben Wagner (609-9138) Mark Young (446-4430) Sunday School Supt.—Amy Wagner (799-4604) Altar Care—Cheri Wyss & Sandy Sloffer Altar Flowers—Becky Geary & Shelvy Lewis Cards & Cheer—Sandy Sloffer Cradle Roll—Janice Meinzen Funeral Luncheons—Bonnie Hazen LWML Representative—Bonnie Hazen Senior Organist—Holly Romary Junior Organist—Sam Keily Church Secretary—Linda LeFever Custodian—Bob LeFever

We’ve added some new features to our web site. Check it out at http://www.flcbusco.org

Along with our daily devotions, weekly announcements, Wednesday and Sunday sermons, we’ve added our monthly newsletter and calendar. Let us know if you’d prefer to receive your newsletter online or in your church mailbox.

2020-2021 Sunday School & Bible Class Teachers

Grades K—1—Gena Schneider Grades 2—3—Leanne Wagner Grades 4 & 5—Julie Geiger Jr High Class—Sem. Paul Marks High School Class—Sem. Scott Woodhouse Adult Bible Class—Pastor Mullet Confirmation Class—Pastor Mullet Youth Group—Pastor Mullet/Sem. Paul Marks/Sem. Scott Woodhouse Thurs. Evening Bible Class—Pastor Mullet SS Supt.—Amy Wagner

- Change Notice - Pastor Mullet’s Office Hours

Monday-Wednesday from 8 am—3 pm

(or by appointment)

Church Office 260-693-6254 Email: flcbusco@yahoo.com

Web site: http://www.flcbusco.org Sunday Worship Services: 8 a.m. & 10 a.m.

Wednesday Worship at 7:00 p.m. Thursday Evening Bible Study at 7:00 p.m.

Private Communion for individuals & families available by appt. Pastor Roger Mullet (231-709-3541); rev.mullet@gmail.com

FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH 9251 East State Road 205 Churubusco, IN 46723