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Faith Matters
Newsletter for Faith Lutheran Church
680 W. Deerpath Lake Forest, IL 60045
A part of North Shore Lutheran Ministry
www.faithlakeforest.org
Our Mission:
“Glorifying God by spreading the Gospel through preaching, teaching
and living our daily lives.”
February 2015
Theme: “In service to His Father, Christ exhibited a love we now share with others.”
(Based on I John 4:8-10)
Lovers of Christ,
February is known is some circles as the “love month;” for it is during this month that valentine cards are
mailed and opened - that roses, candy, and jewelry sales reach their peak, as people show their love and
affection for others by means of presents.
Of course, this emphasis on showing our love and affection to others, however secularized it has become, is
really a Biblical concept. For instance, in I John 4:7 we read:
“Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.”
Now, John is not talking about the popular conception of love; that is, is not talking about the kind of love we
see on TV or in advertisements. You know what I mean; the love that is shown there is so romanticized and
phony. Why, the standard picture the media presents about love is of a pretty girl being embraced by a goodlooking guy (the Tom Selleck or Brad Pitt type) while in the background soft, romantic music is gently playing.
This picture of love is nice, but it’s not very realistic. For the love John talks about is actually based on a much
uglier, more gruesome picture; in fact, is that of a lonely, despised person hanging on a cross. The only “music”
one hears are the cries of pain that accompany the ringing of the hammer as it drives spikes through the
person’s hands and feet. This is the basis of our love, our Lord serving His Father by exhibiting an
unconditional love that puts the life of the other above its own, our Father showing His forgiving love by
allowing the sacrifice of His own Son.
This love that God has shown to sinners, such as us, is what enables us to show love to others. In fact, if our
love for others is patterned after the love God has shown us, it will not be selfish or self-seeking, but will enable
us to reach out even to those who are hard to love or who, perhaps, can’t return the acts of love we’ve shown
them. Why, God’s love will even enable us to love our fellow Christians, accepting them as God has accepted
us.
With this in mind, then, ask yourself; “Does our congregation radiate such love, or are we seen as being overly
critical and unsympathetic?” May God help us to reflect the love He has shown us, that those around us may
see the love He has shown the world in Christ Jesus.
Pastor Jerry
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February 2015
Worship Schedule For The Month
LENT begins Wednesday, February 18th.
Join us for The Parables of Lent, a special series of services for the season of Lent. Each service in this
series will focus on a biblical parable that connects to the Lenten Theme. Developed by renowned
preacher, the Rev. Dean Nadasdy, these services will reveal that within each parable’s plot is woven a
unique message about what we receive through the Christ.
Ash Wednesday, February 18th, at 10 AM and 7:15 PM
"Receive Justification: The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector."
• Luke 18:9-14
The tax collector who repents goes home justified, while the proud Pharisee does not.
We, too, who repent are justified through Christ..
(The imposition of ashes and the Lord’s supper will be available at both services.)
Youth Spaghetti supper on Wednesday, February 18th, serving begins at 5:30.
During the Lenten season, we will again offer a Small Group Bible Study to the members of the
congregation. Based on the series “The Parables of Lent,” we have a number of different days/times
available for people to sign up. Sign-up will begin soon across from the elevator.
All studies will begin the week of February 15th! Please sign up soon!
Lenten Midweek 2, February 25th, same schedule
"Receive the Word: The Sower and the Seed” • Matthew 13:1-8, 18-23
The seed that falls on fertile soil takes root and grows, while seeds in other soils fail.
The Word of Christ flourishes within us..
Lenten Midweek 3, March 4th
"Receive the Treasure: The Hidden Treasure and the Priceless Pearl"
• Matthew 13:44-46
Two men give all they have to buy objects of great worth.
We who are priceless to Christ receive Him who gave all He had to call us His own.
Lenten Midweek 4, March 11th
"Receive Mercy: The Good Samaritan" • Luke 10:25-37
A man beaten on the road gets help from an unlikely traveler.
We who are often beaten down along the road of life encounter the healing of Christ through
the cross.
Lenten Midweek 5, March 18th
"Receive Grace: The Workers in the Vineyard" • Matthew 20:1-16
All workers in a vineyard are given the same pay from the master, no matter how long they’ve
labored.
All who have been called by the Master are blessed by the same reward in Christ.
Lenten Midweek 6, March 25th
"Receive Forgiveness: The Prodigal Son” • Luke 15:11-32
A wayward son returns to the forgiving embrace of his father, who welcomes him home.
We who have strayed return again and again to the embrace of our Father, through the sacrifice
of His Son.
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February 2015
Palm Sunday, March 28th & 29th
"Receive Love: The Lost Sheep" • Luke 15:1-7
A shepherd leaves his 99 sheep to find the one who is lost.
We who are lost in sin are found by our loving Shepherd, who heads into Jerusalem amid praise
and palm branches.
Maundy Thursday, April 2nd (Service w/communion at 7:15 PM only)
"Receive the Meal: The Great Banquet" • Luke 14:7-24
Those in low positions are invited to a place of honor by the host.
We who are humbled by our sins and outcast by the world are welcomed by Christ to dine at
His Holy Supper.
Good Friday, April 3rd (Tennebrae service at 7:15 PM only)
"Receive the Sacrifice: The Landowner and the Tennants” • Matthew 21:33-45
Tenants in a vineyard kill the son the master sent to gather the harvest.
The Son of God is killed that we might receive the kingdom.
Holy Saturday & Easter Sunday, April 4th & 5th
"Receive Eternal Life: The Wise and Foolish Builders" • Matthew 7:24-27
When a storm hits, the house built on the rock remains while one built on sand is washed away.
We build our lives on Christ the Cornerstone.
Adult Educational Opportunities
Thursday Life Light Bible Study: Thursday mornings at 10 AM. This winter we will be taking a look
at the Parables of Our Lord.
Men of Faith: Will meet on Saturday morning, February 21st, at 8 AM. In addition to our usual food and
fellowship, we will continue our look at The Man You Want to Be with Neal Jeffrey.
Be one of those in the know by joining us as we continue our look
at Islam through the Adult study entitled: The Challenge of
Islam – Pt. 21 “Defending the Christian Faith.” This video Bible
study, produced by LHM Men’s Network and moderated by Sam
Shamoun will, among other things, shed light on Islamic
presuppositions concerning the priority of the Qur’an, Bible
texts considered corrupt by Muslims, the sonship of believers,
and Islam’s position on the Trinity.
Please note – due to the new Task Force considering how to handle the funds from the sale of the
Redeemer property, there will be a special Congregational Round Table discussion Sunday, February 8th.
So, there will not be an Adult Study that Sunday.
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February 2015
Upcoming Events
Congregation Roundtable: Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015
As part of the approval to sell the Redeemer property, the congregation voted to request that a
recommendation be developed for a Strategy to Manage the Large Financial Resources with which the
congregation is being blessed. Based upon this action, the Church Council has organized a Special Task Force
to take on this job to develop a recommendation. To help with the initial discussions concerning this matter,
the Task Force has scheduled an open Roundtable for the congregation on Sunday, Feb.8, 2015, starting at
9:15 AM in the Fireplace Room. All members are invited to engage in this conversation our thoughts and
opinions about managing these resources will be most welcome. In order to give everyone some time to begin
thinking about this matter, I’ve attached the outline for the Roundtable. This contains an initial set of basic
questions about which we’d like to hear your reaction and opinion. Over the next four months, there will be
other discussions; this is the beginning.
Congregation Roundtable: Strategy to Manage Large Financial Resources
February 8, 2015
A.
Introduction: Purpose of Meeting
B.
Review of Schedule
C.
Discussion of Initial Set of Policy Matters
1.
Structure: The Foundation of Faith Fund is simply a special fund managed by the Church Council,
based upon advice from an Operating Board, elected by the congregation. Should this be changed to be a
separate entity managed by its own trustees elected by the congregation?
2.
Endowments: The fund is now organized by endowment with the corresponding fund balances
defined by the source, i.e., original donors, Nikkinen, Redeemer. Each could have limits on use of funds.
Should this division be maintained with each having unique purposes or should funds be pooled into one
fund?
3.
Capital vs. Earnings: Should the funds be managed in a way so that only the investment earnings
are disbursed for various ministry and mission purposes, or could capital be used in some cases?
4.
Investment Risk: The funds will be invested. What level of earnings and the associated risk would
be advisable: Low, Moderate, or Higher?
5.
Grant program: Should the funds be set up as a “Grant program” whereby congregation or outside
organizations could submit proposals for grants? Should it be mandatory that someone from NSLM be
personally involved in some way with the mission to be supported by any such grant?
SPAGHETTI DINNER: ASH WEDNESDAY – February 18th
Everyone is invited to join us for a delicious Spaghetti Dinner served by the high school
youth (FLY). The dinner will be at: 5:30pm till 7:00 pm before the evening service.
A free will donation will be taken to help raise funds for the Fly Service Projects
Everyone welcome! - Please sign up if you plan to attend.
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The Women’s Book Club will meet Saturday, March 7th @ 8 a.m. to discuss
House of Living Stones by Katie Schuermann. Join us as we review the chain of
events that turns the life of this small-town Illinois congregation with its host of
lovable and relatable members upside down. ALL WOMEN ARE WELCOME.
Lending books will be available in the kitchenette soon. If you have any
questions, contact Jan at [email protected] or 847/287-9035.
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February 2015
Mark your calendars now for Dr. Paul Maier
The Week that changed the World – The First Easter
Have you ever wondered about the historical evidence for the First Easter? Have you asked whether there is
any proof outside the Bible that the Easter story happened?
Maybe that is not your question but you’d like to better understand the
archaeological evidence of important figures of the Easter story.
Investigate these and other questions with noted historian and author, Dr. Paul L.
Maier, Russell H. Seibert Professor of Ancient History, Western Michigan
University. Dr. Maier will explore the historical and archeological evidence for
prominent figures and events in the Jesus story and correlate it with the nonChristian writings from the ancient world. Lunch provided at a cost of $15. RSVP
requested.
9:00 AM – 2:30 PM, Saturday, March 14th
Faith Lutheran Church
680 Deerpath Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045
Dr. Maier will present a shortened archeological and ancient writing examination of the evidence that Jesus
existed, Friday, March 13th, 7:00pm at the Gorton Community Center, 400 East Illinois Road, Lake Forest.
Intended for skeptics and non-Christians, so invite your friends and neighbors. Free admission.
Questions: Call Steve at (224) 520 - 0506
Comfort Dog Mission Update
The Comfort Dog Mission is now moving forward. As Top Dog, Dick Hocking,
attended the initial three day training session at Lutheran Church Charities
new facility in Northbrook (St. Paul Lutheran ). We need to move forward
concerning volunteers for handler and care-giver. If you interested to be one of
these persons, please contact Dick on or before Feb. 1, 2015. After this date
we’ll be proceeding with the next phase of training. Also, besides volunteers
for dog handlers and care-givers, there is a critical need for other volunteers.
These jobs will require substantially less on-going time commitment.
1.
Mission Partners: As handlers will go out into the community
(schools, nursing homes, food pantries, disaster locations, etc.,) they will need
people to go with them so that there is always at least two people together. These partners will be there to also
reach out to the people being visited or cared for or simply talked to with the love of Jesus. Such partners don’t
need to be trained in dog handling; they just need to be disciples.
2.
Social Media Coordinator: All Comfort Dogs have a Facebook Page. Other such social media will also
be involved with communications concerning the dogs and follow-up mission activities. The Top Dog will need
someone with the needed technical know-how to undertake this activity.
3.
Calendar Coordinator: The Comfort Dog will have a very busy schedule of activities 52 weeks of the
year. There will be many places to visit, schedules for volunteers will need to be maintained, dog health
appointments coordinated, etc. This will need to be on the computer to communicate with all team members.
Various computer programs will need to be evaluated and selected.
4.
Photographer: For each event of this mission, pictures will be taken. Volunteers are needed to be
photographers at such times. Pictures will be archived in coordination with LCC.
The need for volunteers for these non-dog handling positions will be required as the Comfort Dog comes
to our churches (NSLM and Lord of Glory). If you can fill any of these, please contact Dick Hocking at
any time during the next two months.
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February 2015
Words of Thanks
Thank You From The Caring Ministry Committee: Your overwhelming willingness to help with the
reception after the memorial service for our dear friend and beloved Interim Pastor, Pastor Pete Zadeik. Was a
testimony of love to him and his family. Your abundance of desserts, time and effort spent in setting up, serving
and clean-up was all done in harmony and thoughtful service. On behalf of the Zadeik family and the Caring
Ministry Committee, we extend our thanks to each one of you.
Dear Friends at Faith Lutheran Church:
Our many thanks to Pastor Menk and all who supported me and my family at the time of my husband
Bob's death and funeral. The kindness, caring and sympathy shown by all of you touched us all deeply,
and will never be forgotten. We are so grateful to Pastor Menk, Karen Jirsa and the choir members for
the beautiful service, as well as to the Caring Committee and all who provided and served the lovely
luncheon.
May God bless you all.
Love, Ruth MacPhail, daughter, Susan; son, Steve; and family
Thank you to all of the women who attended the Women's Ministry Event
on Saturday, January 17th. 32 ladies came out for a Bible study, mission
projects talk, guest speakers, service project, and lunch. Thank you to the
ladies who brought canned goods for the Lazarus table for our service
project. Please return your surveys to Linda Arof's mailbox, if you
haven't already turned them in. Thank you to everyone for making this
event such a success.
Other Items of Interest
Special Prayers:
In our day and age, we ALL have struggles for which we could use a little prayer. This is why we again include
3-5 families/individuals each week in our general prayer of the church. As some of you may recall, this was
done a number of years ago, and was very well received. Instead of going alphabetically, however, we will pick
families/individuals at random and again notify them by mail/e-mail so that if they wish to be in church the
Sunday they’re being prayed for, they can. Any questions, please feel free to contact the pastor.
Ladies of Faith Prayer Partner: Ladies of Faith, please check your mailboxes for your Prayer Partner
forms for the coming year. The new year will begin April first. Forms are in your mailbox and can be filled out
and returned to the pink box marked Prayer Partners on the table under the Women's Ministry board. The
main focus of this is praying for another woman at Faith. Forms should be in by March 1st so that you can
pull your prayer partner out of the box on the designated dates in March.
LIFE SUNDAY Donations: This year Aid for Women in Gurnee has some specific requests:
 DISPOSABLE DIAPERS (size 1-2-3 or 4) No pull-ups this year
 SWEAT PANTS (size 9 mo.-1yr.)
 RECEIVING BLANKETS (yellow or green preferred)
 INFANT SOCKS
DISPOSABLE BABY WIPES GIFT CARDS FOR WALMART
We expect to receive your donations until February 8, 2015 and will be delivering them to Gurnee around
Valentine's Day. We welcome you to come along and meet some of those special servants at Aid for Women.
Thank you for your prayers and donations.
Carol Marwede
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February 2015
Parents of College Age Children: The
We Need Your Help: The Women's Ministry of
Women's Ministry would like to send out care
packages to our undergraduate college kids in March,
and we need your help. If you would like you son or
daughter to receive a care package from Faith, please
give us their college mailing address. Please email your
child's name and address to Lisal2526@aolcom or to
the church office. Thank you.
Faith is collecting items for college care packages that
will be sent out in March as one of our service projects.
Let's remember our youth while they are away at
school, and remind them that we are thinking about
them and praying for them.
We need small items such as
pens, mechanical pencils,
post-its, granola bars,
candy, hot chocolate packages, travel size kleenex,
The Next Women's Ministry
Christian bookmarks, snacks in small lunch size
Event will be on Saturday morning,
bags, etc. Please help us collect these items over the
March 21st from 9am until 11am at
Church. Please save the date. We will next few weeks. There is a box on the Women's
Ministry table labelled "college care packages." Please
be having a breakfast potluck; the
food sign-up sheet will be coming soon. We will have put your items in the box. If you prefer to write a
check to help purchase items or to help pay for
a short Bible study, work on various service projects,
shipping, please put your donation in an envelope,
and have breakfast.
made out to Faith and labeled "for college care
Service projects for this meeting will include:
packages," and place it in the box. The cost for
 putting together college care packages,
shipping each package is $5.95. Thank you for your
 working on baby blankets for Lutheran World help. Let's make our youth feel welcome and cared
Relief,
about when they return to us over their breaks. They
 Making a project to be taken to our members
are the future of Faith!
in nursing homes, assisted living, or who are
shut-ins. We will have cards that can be
written out to these individuals. We will have Manna Garden Update: Winter Activities:
a couple of ladies speak about their visiting our During the winter months, a substantial amount of
members at these facilities and the importance work is going on with the Manna Garden Project to
prepare for the yr. 2015 growing season. Later bulletins
of doing so.
Please check the Women's Ministry board for more will provide information about these plans, but other
activities are taking place during January:
details in the coming weeks.
 Culinary Classes – A series of culinary classes
Ladies of Faith: Lutheran World Relief needs baby
is underway for teenage students. The teacher
blankets and sweaters. This is one of our service
is Chef Robert Collins. This Navy veteran,
projects for our March meeting. Can you sew? Do you
who operates his own restaurant, is teaching
crochet or knit? Do you have extra
youth basic skills including food safety. The
fleece that we can use to tie baby
classes are currently held at the kitchens of
blankets? These are topics we
Waukegan Community Church.
discussed at our last meeting. Our
next meeting will be on March
21st. Please gather items to work on during our
Lenten Soup Suppers:
fellowship time at this meeting or be willing to teach Signups are on the wall by the walk through. Please
others how to make baby blankets or sweaters. If you sign up for soup and/or bread. The first one, on Ash
have finished projects that you would like to share
Wednesday, will be hosted by the youth.
with the group, please bring them to inspire the rest of
us.
Anniversary Note Cards:
The Anniversary Committee has prepared note cards,
New members are always
in packets of 20 cards, for $15.00. The cards depict 4
welcome! Children’s Bell Choir: scenes of the Church Sanctuary dressed for 4 seasons
will meet as usual---8:45 am on
of the year. They are the perfect stationery to send a
Sundays, downstairs.
thank you or get well note to a friend while supporting
the important Anniversary event of Faith and North
Shore Lutheran Ministry.
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February 2015
JANUARY 25TH 2015 VOTERS’ MEETING
The January Voter’s Meeting began shortly after the 10:30 service with 28 people present. President Dick
Hocking called the meeting to order and Pastor Menk opened the meeting with prayer. The agenda was
projected on the screens in front of church as:
Approval of Minutes
Pastor’s Report: Highlights and Plans
Year 2014 Treasurer’s Report and Proposed 2015 Budget
Other Business
Closing Prayer
Year 2014 was an active year with many items to mention including:
•
Approval of the sale of the Redeemer property;
•
the celebration of the 60th Faith and 10th North Shore Lutheran anniversaries;
•
initiation of the Stephen Ministry training;
•
successful holiday support for Uptown Ministry;
•
the remodeling of the church office and the kitchenette area into a “Welcome Center”;
•
held 15 major fellowship events;
•
collected and sent “care” packages to the military;
•
Imani garden earned $1700 and the Manna Garden doubled in size at Prince of Peace, Waukegan;
•
had 5 events at the VA;
•
supported Lutherans for Life & Aid for Women;
•
held another successful VBS in June;
•
donated 65 quilts created by Tuesday Tie’ers for Lutheran Women’s Missionary League;
•
Feed My Starving Children participation by both children and adults.
Plans for 2015 include:
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initiate a special task force to manage the major funds that Faith has and will be blessed with in the
future;
vacate the Redeemer property by August 1st;
host a Dr. Meier special presentations in March;
begin our Comfort Dog mission in earnest;
paint sanctuary and 700 Deerpath; do ductwork repairs and remove a tree at Redeemer;
also considering a new sign on Deerpath to replace our current one; new exterior doors and
replacement of the sanctuary projectors which were used when we got them.
As the year proceeds, there will be more to add to these listed items, and will include the continuation of many
items mentioned above.
Our financial report for the year included income of: $534,554 with expenditures of $522,837 and a net income
of $11,717. Our 2015 budget includes an estimated income of $551,127 and expenditures of the same amount.
Outreach would total 13% of the budget or $68,776. Salary increases would be 2%. Our Redeemer net income
estimated at $69,418. The budget for 2015 was approved.
Respectfully submitted,
Jim Ellefson
Secretary
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February 2015
February 2015
Sun
Mon
th
4 Sun after Epiphany
1
8:00am-Worship
8:45am-Chilcren’s Bell Choir
9:00am-Fellowship
9:15am-SS,Adult BS, Choir
10:30am-Worship
w/communion
th
5 Sun. after Epiphany
15
8:00am-Worship
8:45am-Children’s Bell Choir
9:00am-Fellowship
9:15am-SS, Adult BS,
Choir
10:30am-Worship
w/communion
st
1 Sun. in Lent
Thu
3
4
9:30 am-Tuesday
Tie’ers
5:30pm-Confirmation
7-9:00pm-Casa
7-9:00pm-Casa Misericordia
Misericordia
9
Fri
5
Sat
6
7
10am-Lifelight
5:30pm-Bible Study
7-9:00pm-Casa Misericordia
10
4:00pm-Stephen
Ministry Training
7:30pm-Steeple
5pm-Celebration
Worship w/communion
Quilters
11
12
13
Valentine’s Day
6:30pm-Worship and
4:00pm-Stephen
Ministry Training
7:30pm-Steeple
Music
7:00pm-Task Force
7-9:00pm-Casa
7-9:00pm-Casa Misericordia
Presidents’ Day
Misericordia
16
7-9:00pm-Casa Misericordia
17
Tie’ers
5:30pm-Bible Study
5:30pm-Confirmation
7pm-Elders
7pm-Church Council
7-9:00pm-Casa
7-9:00pm-Casa Misericordia
Misericordia
23
Ash Wednesday
5:30pm-Confirmation
7-9:00pm-Casa
7-9:00pm-Casa Misericordia
Misericordia
20
21
8am-Men of Faith
1:00pm-Outreach
4:00pm-Stephen
Ministry Training
7:30pm-Steeple
5pm-Celebration
Worship w/communion
Quilters
25
10:00am-Midweek Lenten
Service
10:30am-Bible Study
5:30pm-Bible Study
19
10am-Lifelight
5:30pm-Spaghetti Dinner
6:00pm-Bible Study
7:15pm-Midweek Lenten
Service w/communion
24
Worship
Quilters
18
10:00am-Midweek Lenten
Service w/communion
10:30am-Bible Study
9:30am-Tuesday
5pm-Celebration
26
27
28
10am-Lifelight
5:30pm-Soup Supper
6:00pm-Bible Study/Choir
7:15pm-Midweek Lenten
Service
4:00pm-Stephen
Ministry Training
7:30pm-Steeple
5pm-Celebration
Quilters
Worship
Every Sunday:
1-5:30pm-Casa Misericordia
7:00pm-Alcoholics Anonymous
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11:30am-VA
Luncheon, Golden
Corral
22
8:00am Worship
w/communion
8:45am-Children’s Bells
9:00-Fellowship
9:15am-SS, Adult BS,
Choir
10:30am-Worship
Wed
2
8
8:00am Worship
w/communion
8:45am-Children’s Bell Choir
9:00-Fellowship
9:15am-SS, Adult BS,
Choir
9:15am-Congregational
Roundtable
10:30am-Worship
Transfiguration
Tue
“In service to His Father, Christ exhibited a love we now share with others.”
(Based on I John 4:8-10)
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February 2015
February Worship Servants
Sunday, February 1st
Acolytes:
Altar Care
Assisting Ministers:
Communion Assistant:
Elders:
Greeters:
Lectors
Ushers:
Audio-Video Specialists:
Object Lesson:
Counters:
David
8:00 am
Philip Kolterman
Altar Care
Audio-Video Specialist
8:00 am*
Cathy Kambol
Peter Minster
Acolytes:
PJ Liphardt
Brooke Stride
Altar Care
Gaye Sodke
Assisting Ministers:
Charles Rapp
Steve Garchow
Communion Assistant:
Elders:
Steve Garchow
Greeters:
Don & Gaye Sodke
Wolf & Linda Kollacks
Lectors
Charles Rapp
Ushers:
7th & 8th Graders
Audio-Video Specialists:
Jake Liphardt
Allison Arof
Object Lesson
Mary Menk
Betsy Grimes
Counters:
Barbara Balliet and Kim Madden
Saturday, February 14th
Audio-Video Specialist
Sunday, February 15th
Acolytes:
Altar Care
Assisting Ministers:
Communion Assistant:
Elders:
William Hillistad
10:30 am*
8:00 am
Brady Foster
Will Wisniewski
Maree Garchow
Jim Arends
Jim Arends
Altar Care
Audio-Video Specialist
Judy Kraemer
Peter Minster
5:00 pm*
Acolytes:
Altar Care
Assisting Ministers:
Communion Assistant:
Elders:
Greeters:
Lectors:
Ushers:
Object Lesson:
Audio-Video Specialists:
8:00 am*
Saturday, February 28th
5:00 pm
Audio-Video Specialist
William Hillistad
*indicates a communion service
The monthly Sunday Servants schedule is subject to change. Please check the
church web site for the latest version; go to www.faithlakeforest.org and under
Sermons / News you will find our Worship Assistant Schedule
If you are unable to keep your scheduled time, please find a
substitute and call the Church office (847-234-1868)
to record the change
COMMITTEES:
President:
Richard Hocking
Vice President:
Jan Bersano
Secretary:
Jim Ellefson
Treasurer:
Rick Bersano
Financial Secretary:
Virginia Coil
ELDERS:
Jim Arends
Jeremy Foster
Rich Nichols
10:30 am
Anna Seyfert
Ben Marwede
Rhonda Sturm
Charles Rapp
Barb Rogers
Barb Rogers
Etta Narjes
Bill & Gayle Seldon
Charles Rapp
Kolterman Jr. Family Mark Marwede Family
Susie Kolterman
Susie Kolterman
Katie Bennett
Judy Kraemer
CHURCH OFFICERS:
CHURCH OFFICE:
847-234 -1868
FAX: 847-234-1929
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site : www.faithlakeforest.org
STAFF:
Pastor:
Rev. Gerald R. Menk
Director of Music:
Karen M. Jirsa
Administrative Assistants:
Maree Garchow-Bellchambers
Paula Derning
Harriet Davidson
Maintenance:
Luis Silva
Hector Marban
Faith Matters
Henry Kolterman
Mary Menk
Jim Kolterman, Jr.
Rich Nichols
The Kolterman Jr. Family
Peter Minster
Saturday, February 21st
5:00 pm
7:15 pm*
Acolyte:
Altar Care
Communion Assistant:
Lector:
Ushers:
Audio-Video Specialist
Sunday, February 22nd
10:30 am
Inge Knauz
Howard & Diane Skoien
Laura Seyfert
The Foster Family
Mary Menk
Mary Menk
Elise Kolterman
Judy Kraemer
Arlene Weith and Arlene Hocking
Wednesday, February 18th
5:00 pm*
Saturday, February 7th
Sunday, February 8th
10:30 am*
Whitney Wisniewski
Carol Lundahl
Charles Rapp
Tim Gerk
Barb Rogers
Steve Garchow
Barb Rogers
Joe & Alice Magnani Bob & NancySalzwedel
Rhonda Sturm
Tim Gerk
The Kolterman Family The Wisniewski Family
Henry Kolterman
Jim Ellefson
Pastor Menk
Pastor Menk
Knauz and Don Sodke
Greeters:
Lectors:
Ushers:
Object Lesson
Audio-Video Specialists:
Counters:
Steve Baughman
Steve Garchow
Barb Rogers
Caring:
Fellowship:
Outreach:
Parish Education:
Property:
Stewardship:
Worship & Music:
Cheryl Weimer
Mary Menk
Betsy Grimes
Dick Hocking
Steve and India
Baughman
Joel Minster
Elisabeth Geltz
Tim Gerk
FOUNDATION OF FAITH:
Bill Hume
Sherry McFall
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February 2015
Mary Ann Johnson
Nancy Smith
February Birthdays
Ruth MacPhail
Lainey Laughton
Betty Leslie
Samantha Magnani
Cheryl Wiemer
Ryan Bischoff
Lauren Nelson
Jim Moran
Karl Seyfert
Alexandra Stuenkel
Marlene Witt
Ernest Beutel
Peter Waitzman
Ted Witt
Leanne Kaczmar
Inga Buttelmann
Jill Leon
Rachel Magnani
Holly Nelson
Drew Seyfert
Michelle Haas
Kari Foster
Rhonda Schmitz
Justin Simons
Melissa Arof
Laura Liphardt
February Wedding Anniversaries
February 1
February 2
February 2
February 6
February 6
February 8
February 9
February 11
February 11
February 11
February 12
February 14
February 14
February 15
February 15
February 16
February 17
February 17
February 17
February 17
February 20
February 21
February 23
February 23
February 26
February 27
Couple
Ted & Lynn Heitman
Jack & Kristy Kirkwood
Julia & Don Fiore
Bill & Gayle Seldon
Denis & Barbara Rogers
Feb.
Feb.
Feb.
Feb.
Feb.
Years Married
5
5
11
14
26
59
32
45
49
January Visitors
Thank you
THRIVENT MEMBERS!
You are appreciated! You
made the call and $352. from
Choice Dollars have been
directed to Faith. If you
haven’t called this quarter, please do so! (1-800-847-4836)
Say “CHOICE DOLLARS” and they will direct you. Or go
online.
It takes 5 minutes and they are friendly!
Any questions, please contact Mary Menk.
Faith Matters
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David Roberts – Lake Forest
Sue Behnke – Libertyville, IL
Sarah Buckhorn - Libertyville, IL
Paula & Dale Barnetta w/Joseph & David –
Highland Park, IL
Ed & Christy Cleveland w/Nathan - Lowell, IN
Javier & Linda Cifuentes with Grace & Hannah –
Lake Bluff, IL
Lauren & Emily Hume
Landon Carr
Clem & Molly Graber - DeMotte, IN
Philip Hartfield - Grayslake, IL
Steve Barchow
Donna & Tom Stuenkel
Alyssa Whittington
Alisha Barstler - Libertyville
Sarah & Jim Sellers w/ Amelia - Highland Park, IL
Steve & Hunter Kegel - Grayslake, IL
Brian, Jessica & Kelsey Motyka – Libertyville
Jim Pauley - Buffalo Grove
The Prayer Chain Mailing
is now available to all members of
our congregation by email. For
more information, or to add a
prayer request, please contact Kim
Madden at [email protected] or the
Church Office at 847-234-1868
or [email protected]
February 2015
Love is…
patient
not arrogant
kind
not rude
not jealous
not resentful
not boastful
rejoices in the right
not irritable
bears all things
hopes all things
believes all things
endures all things
does not rejoice at wrong
does not insist on its own way
Faith Lutheran Church
680 W Deerpath
Lake Forest, IL 60045
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February 2015