Faith Lutheran Church 335 Main St. S.

Hutchinson, MN 55350 Church Office 320-587-2093

www.faithlc.com

Pastoral Staff ∗Pastor Randy Freund ∗Pastor Scott Grorud ∗Pastor Paul Knudson ∗Pastor Paulus Pilgrim, Visitation ∗Rev. K.K. Alavi – Missionary in India

Sunday mornings 8:00, 9:15 & 10:30 a.m.

Greenhouse

Sundays ~ 6:30 p.m.

Worship Broadcasts ∗ Sunday Live Radio Broadcast KDUZ

1260 AM at 8:00 a.m. ∗ TV Broadcast HCVN Channel 10

◊ Faith on Main Worship Sundays & Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m. ◊ Greenhouse Worship Thursdays at

6:00 p.m. ∗ Holy Communion is celebrated on the

first and second Sundays at the 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. services, the third Sunday at the 9:15 a.m. service and the last Sunday of the month at the 6:30 p.m. Sunday evening Greenhouse Service. We welcome to the Lord’s Table all baptized Christians who believe that Jesus Christ is present in the bread and wine of Holy Communion. All children are welcome to come forward for a blessing. Children who have completed communion instruction are welcome to receive the Lord’s Supper. If you are unable to receive wine, please let the wine server know and grape juice will be provided. Gluten-free Communion wafers are available. Please let server know and they will be provided.

∗ Large print bulletins and Bibles may be obtained from ushers.

∗ Children are welcome in worship. If childcare is needed, a supervised nursery is available during the 9:15 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. worship services . Our new nursery is located on the main level next to the Faith Center. “Children’s Bible Story Bags” are located at both entrances of the Sanctuary for children to use during worship.

∗ Please sign the “welcome pad” located at the end of the pew. Please include your address and phone number if you are a visitor. If you are interested in becoming a member, please call Marsha at 587-2093.

∗ The weekly calendar in this bulletin lists activities, classes, worship times and special events at Faith Lutheran. Please call the church office for more information.

∗ Thank you for turning off your cell phones during worship.

Welcome to Faith Lutheran! We thank God for bringing you to worship at Faith Lutheran Church today. As we listen for the good news that God forgives and saves us for Jesus' sake, may that glorious promise fill your heart and mind with faith in Jesus and grant you new life in him.

Weekly Announcements for November 21 - 28, 2010

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Weekly Announcements November 21 - 28, 2010

Thank you ~The Radio Broadcast is sponsored

in memory of Karen Lennon who passed away on November 27, 2007.

~Thank you to Joan Smith for making the Communion bread for the worship service today.

~Thank you for the prayers and kind thoughts expressed for our family at the death of my mother. Your support was important, appreciated and certainly felt. Pastor Randy and Stephanie and the family of Esther Freund.

~What a blessing it was when we arrived in Hutchinson in 1946 and became members of Faith Lutheran Church (then Main Street Lutheran). Our four children have followed in their Lutheran faith as they grew up

8:00 Worship Assistants Acolytes: Claire Renner and Mason Rutledge Reader: Maddie Christie Greeters: Brian & Dawn Renner and Jim & Kathy Stueber Organist: Shirley Holtz Sound: Orville Moe Ushers: Jeff & Peter Grams, Ralph Johnson and Steve Wicklund

9:15 Worship Assistants Greeters: Chris & Kristin Greenwald and Lisa Carter Music Leader: Marc Vaillancourt Nursery: Rachel Kruse and Sara St. Onge Ushers: Chris Hutton, Ardelle Paulson, and Dane & Rick Drape

10:30 Worship Assistants Acolytes: Cassidy Ruppert and Traci Schwantes Reader: Thad Johnson Greeters: Greg & Patty Pearce and Josh & JoLynn Kosek Music Leaders: Ronda Eckhart and Mona Hjerpe Sound: Tom Leyde Nursery: Taylor Olsen and Miriah Petersen Ushers: Dave & Lou Ann Perschau and Philip Claggett

and moved to other communities. From baptisms, confirmations and weddings, we have always been a part of Faith Lutheran. Thank you to all the members who participated in the birthday celebration hosted by our children with cards and expressions of well wishes. Margaret and Jay Alrick

~Thank you to everyone for their prayers, cards and support during the illness and recent death of my dear friend, Chuck Stegeman. Your kindness was really appreciated! Marlys Miller

Worship & Study Worship Attendance Sunday, November 14, 2010 8:00 - 153 9:15 - 155 10:30 - 136 6:30 - 42

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Mark your calendars for the

Faith Lutheran Church Christmas Concert

Sunday, December 5

4:00 p.m. Faith Lutheran Church

Featuring musicians from

Faith Lutheran Church.

Freewill donation for the Faith Lutheran Church Music

Ministries

Join us following the concert for a traditional “Lutran” Supper in the Youth Gathering Space

Menu Hotdish ya know, Jello (of course)

Gotta have pickles, Bread & butter (real butter no doubt) & Tasty desserts

Free-will offering. All proceeds from the supper will be

donated to Common Cup Ministry for area families needs. Supper sponsored by the Faith Lutheran Empty

Nesters & Crew The supper will be served by Sven & da Men and da

Cellar Dwellars.

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Applications are available in the Faith Lutheran Church office. Only one application is needed per family per year. However, you will need to contact the church office to register for the individual days your child attends. Call soon as limited spaces available. Watch for posters in the Faith Lutheran Church in the gathering area to

find ways you can help! Reading...games...crafts...kitchen time...sponsorships…and much more!

Things we are in need of: Ends from orange juice & Pillsbury roll cans

Flat magnets (some get in mail) Quart Size Mason Jars Empty toilet paper rolls Empty paper towel rolls

Empty Cool Whip containers Lids from cottage cheese containers

Brown paper grocery bags Cardboard puzzle pieces

Sponges Buttons—all shapes and sizes

Hole punchers Cardstock paper - white

Foil cupcake liners Double-sided tape

Baby socks - any color Bars of white ivory soap

Reams of white copy paper Color copy paper

Star stickers

Please bring to Jackie in the church office.

Thank you!!!

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~Christian Book Club - Our current book is “Keeping Faith” by Jodi Picoult. Please contact Marsha for more information.

Faith News ~Attention those who

have not had their photos taken for the pictorial directory - two more dates have been added to get yours taken - December 14 & 15. You may call Olan Mills at 1-800-866-2263, Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. to schedule an appointment. Each household that comes for photography and portrait viewing will receive a complimentary directory and an 8 x 10 color portrait. Additional portrait options will be available for purchase. Please participate, it won’t be complete without YOU!

~Please let Jackie in the church office know if you do not want your name, address and/or phone number listed in the new Faith Lutheran Pictorial Directory.

~The Faith Matters Newsletter is sent out monthly to over 600 households and emailed to almost 100 households. In an effort to save on printing costs and postage, please let Jackie in the church office know if you would like it emailed to you. The newsletter is also available on the website - www.faithlc.com. Thank you!

~That All God's Children May Be Fed: November Is Your Opportunity to Help - Faith Lutheran Church has set a goal of $5,000 to be given by members to address domestic and world hunger needs. Your offering will be apportioned as follows: 70% to Lutheran World Relief, 10% to Common Cup Ministries, 10% to the McLeod County

(Continued from page 2) Food Shelf, and 10% to Feed the Children out of Stewart, Minnesota. Your mission offering can be given any time throughout November. Please use your “Mission Sunday” and/or your “Thanksgiving” offering envelope.

~On Sunday, November 28, join us for a Missions & Ministry Fair during adult forum at 9:15 a.m. in the Faith Center. Come and see the many places and ways our church is bearing witness to Jesus Christ in word and deed. Our Lord is working through this community to extend His Kingdom in marvelous ways.

∗ Get your “Taste of Faith” Cookbooks - they make great Christmas, shower and wedding gifts. They are hard-cover 3-ring binder books with nearly 700 recipes from Faith members. They are available in the church office. The cost is $18.

~Morning Exercise – Tuesdays at 9:30 am. – (Upper Level) - Video with Leslie Sansone “Walk the Walk.” This 1-mile workout is a great way to renew your connection with God (and each other). Everyone is welcome! All ages - $1.00 per session. No need to sign up – there is plenty of room. Come when you can and dress comfortably. For more information please contact Marsha.

Faith Lutheran Church Women (FLCW) ~Ladies, join us for our next FLCW

general meeting on Tuesday, December 7 at 5:00 p.m. The theme will be an “International Christmas” including a musical

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drama. We have invited our friends from Christ the King to join us. Please bring your favorite international food to share for the meal. Pass the word and invite your friends!

Opportunity of the week

Please fill out an Opportunity of the Week card located in front of the pew and place in the offering plate or contact Marsha at 234-8400 or via email at marshas@faithlc.com. ~Another sound person for the 8:00

a.m. service.

Missions & Outreach ~Are you baking soon for the

holidays? If so, please consider baking an extra dozen or two Christmas cookies to be served at the Faith Lutheran “Lutran Supper” on Sunday, December 5 following the Christmas Concert. All proceeds from the “Lutran Supper” will go to Common Cup Ministry. Please let Jackie in the church office know if you would be willing to donate some cookies for the supper. Thank you!

~Needs Abound! Financial Resources Are Down! Generous Offerings at the Common Cup Concert this Sunday are needed more than ever. Resources are several thousand dollars below what is needed to respond to individuals and families hurting in these tough economic times. Come and enjoy the great music and give from your heart.

~Common Cup is providing a much needed outreach program in Hutchinson. Each month one bag of diapers is given (at no charge) to

Sharing Time &

Gifts

families with children using diapers. Throughout the month of November, Faith Lutheran Church will be sponsoring the diaper distribution. Please add disposable diapers to your shopping list and bring them to the church. We have a collections box in the NE entrance to put the diapers in. Diaper distribution is the last Tuesday of each month from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at Christ the King. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Bev Bonte at 234-8344 or contact Jackie in the church office. Thank you for your generosity!

Community Events (see the kiosk in the gathering area for more information) ~Marc Vaillancourt will be

performing live at Zellas in downtown Hutchinson on Thursday, December 2 from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Everyone welcome!

~Awaken Your Holiday Spirit at a holiday event sponsored by the BGB’s on Monday, December 6 at Zella’s in downtown Hutchinson. Live holiday musical performance by Mona Hjerpe, Ronda Eckhart, John Rodeberg, Marc Vaillancourt, Adam Krumrie and Steve Olcott. Tickets available at Zellas, The Village Shop, and Jackie in the church office. Proceeds will go to five local charities.

~Celebrate The Season of Giving at “A Cup of Christmas Tea” on Sunday, December 5 at 1:00 p.m. at Historic Hotel Jorgenson on Washington Avenue in downtown Hutchinson. Marc Vaillancourt will provide holiday music. Tea, coffee, & holiday sweets will be served. Tickets are available at The Village Shop and at the door. Proceeds will go to Birchwood and Burns Manor.

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K i d P o w e r o n M a i n School Year 2010 – 2011

A Ministry of Faith Lutheran Church Then he took a little child and put it among them; and taking it in his arms, he said to them, “Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes not me but the one who sent me." Mark 9:36 - 37 KidPower on Main is a supervised faith-based Christian program for children in grades Kindergarten through fifth grade whose parents work when schools are not in session. Our first session of KidPower on Main October 20 - 22 went great!! We had over 20 kids each day join us for lots of fun. We made cookies, decorated pumpkins, made crafts, played games with new friends at Prince of Peace , went to the park, read Bible stories, sang and danced, and much more!! The kids (and adults) had a great time together! KidPower on Main will be open from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. to allow for flexibility. Your children are welcome to join us for all or part of the day. KidPower on Main will operate on the following “non-school” days: November 26, 2010 December 3, 2010 December 27, 28, 29, 30 & 31, 2010 January 17, 2011 February 21, 2011 March 4, 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11, 2011 April 22, 2011 The cost per child per day will be: $10.00 per child for 5-10 hours ~ $5.00 per child for up to 5 hours $25.00 maximum per family per day Payment arrangements can be made through Jackie in the church office. We understand that you may have questions as you look into this program. Please feel free to contact Jackie in the church office at 320-587-2093.

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Please pray for the families of:

Eric & Tara Kilian Dick & Dorothy Desens

Ronald & Lori Pagel Gerald & Ida Karstens

Larry & Connie Fraser Roger & Judy Lund

Heidi Froemming Jerry & Linda Gustafson

Pastor Randy & Stephanie Freund Paul & Diane Kobernusz

Kevin & Katie Brecht Harry & Irene Blake

David Lennon Karen Coblentz

Joel & Melanie Newcomb Brad & Shari Johnson

Lance & Virgene Shellenbarger Keith & Diane Enstad

Warren Kelm Amber Winn

STAYING CONNECTED

As a way to stay connected, we will be calling each Faith Lutheran Church fam-ily. Names will also be printed in the bulletin (in random order) and families will be prayed for in church and throughout the week. Below is the prayer writ-ten by the Spiritual Direction Team and the names for this week:

God our dear Father: You gave your all in Jesus, your Son, to save us for all eternity. You long to give us a spirit of gratitude that will lead to "first

fruits" giving for your Kingdom, trusting that when we "seek first his king-dom and his righteousness, all these things will be yours as

well." Grant that your Holy Spirit will give each of us this spirit of trust that you will supply all our needs; and that in the remaining months of this

year we will see our work for your kingdom flourish through prayer and increased giving. Please let the families that we lift up in prayer this week

feel your blessings and power in their lives.

Through Jesus Christ. Amen

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Upcoming Dates to Remember….

Common Cup Concert Sunday, November 21, 2010 at 4:00 p.m.

Hutchinson High School

Thanksgiving Eve Service with Holy Communion Wednesday, November 24 at 6:30 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church

Thanksgiving Day Service with Holy Communion

Thursday, November 25 at 10:00 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church

Holden Evening Prayer Service Wednesday, December 1 at 6:30 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church

Faith Lutheran Christmas Concert & “Lutran” Dinner

Sunday, December 5 at 4:00 p.m.

Chili Supper, Worship & Caroling with the 5th & 6th Graders Wednesday, December 8 at Faith Lutheran Church

5:30 p.m. - Chili Supper 6:30 p.m. - Worship Service

7:15 p.m. - Caroling

3 year old - 4th Grade Christmas Program “Signs of Christmas”

Sunday, December 12 at 2:00 p.m. at Park Elementary School

FLC Pictorial Photos Taken December 14 & 15

Holden Evening Prayer Service

Wednesday, December 15 at 6:30 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church

Christmas Eve Worship Services Friday, December 24

2:00 p.m. Family Worship 4:00 & 6:00 p.m. Candlelight Worship

11:00 p.m. Candlelight Worship with Holy Communion

Christmas Day Worship with Holy Communion Saturday, December 25 at 10:00 a.m.