Church guide

Registration is OPEN for How to Lead a Small Group or Class. This is the perfect opportunity for gaining new skills or exploring the possibility of serving as a teacher or facilitator. Two options: July 31 or August 7 @ 6:30 pm. https://forms.gle/bcfRwwMTudyPDjZk9

Thank you, Piper and Anna, for telling us about the school supply drive going on at Faith this month. Thank YOU for helping to provide supplies for the 300+ kids in need in our district!

This Sunday, July 7, we welcome back the Barbary Coast Dixieland Band as they lead the summer worship music at 9:00 and 10:30 am. This will be the band's final appearance at Faith. After 52 years of performing, and 35 years of leading worship here, they will be officially retiring December 31, 2019. Join us Sunday to celebrate and share in the Barbary Coast music ministry at Faith!

Sunday is coming! What is so special about worship on July 7th? We have Summer Sunday School at both services (come to worship and your child can join large group Sunday school after the children's message) Hear a provocative message about the disciple Thomas. There's no doubt you will be challenged in new ways. Sing with the Barbary Coast Dixieland Band in their 35th and final year leading worship at Faith Lutheran (they retire at the end of the year). How Great Thou Art, What a Friend we have in Jesus, and When the Saints Go Marching In will get you moving! AND!!! we have a memorable announcement video with two of our youngest actors to kick off our School Supply drive in the month of July! Happy 4th of July everyone! Can't wait to see you on Sunday!

What is God stirring up at Faith? How is the Spirit leading Faith into veteran's ministry? http://www.faithfl.org/faith-ministry-stories/veterans-ministry/

Last summer, the Memorial Prayer Garden committee noticed that one of the three pillars was broken in the fountain. As a symbol of the Trinity, they commissioned Faith choir member Glenn Terry to replace the pillar with a sign of the Holy Spirit. A beautiful new sculpture was installed last week. Check out the addition the next time you are walking around the front of the church!

VBS is having a GREAT week! The energy inside and outside the building is full of singing and praising God... and we want that enthusiasm to spread. Catch the VBS spirit for a fun closing worship this Friday morning at 11:10 in the sanctuary! Anyone in the congregation is welcome to hear the kids singing and to learn more about what the kids have been up to this week!

What does "led by the Spirit" mean to you? http://www.faithfl.org/faith-ministry-stories/kindness-love-comfort-and-encouragement/

Did you get all the questions right today or do you still think a "Zebedee" is a great word to play during Scrabble? If you need to brush up on your disciple knowledge, tune in next Sunday when we learn all about Philip!

This Sunday, kids will help teach the congregation about our featured disciple (here's a hint, it's James and John!) in a little game we call: Name That Disciple! After the children's message, we have Large Group Summer Sunday School! Kids will be dismissed to the Christian Education wing. Please check-in your child before the service or accompany them to class and sign them in. After worship, meet them in the same spot. See you at 9 or 10:30!!!

On Sunday, Pastor John preached about an idea that would transform our congregation. Will Faith be a leader in providing a housing solution to homeless veterans? Many of the spiritual gifts of our congregation will need to come together if this will work. LIKE if you're excited to see what the Holy Spirit has in store for us!

Have you been asked to lead a small group or class and not sure if you're the right person? OR are you a teacher or leader and you need more ideas to keeping the group going? OR are you interested in exploring the possibility of facilitating or leading? Whether you're a student or retiree - all are welcome! Come join us! Wed, July 31 OR Wed, August 7, 6:30 - 8 PM Faith North Lobby - Register online by July 28 - Childcare Available! Questions? Talk to Cathy Nelson or Deacon Nina Joygaard or call the church office at 651-464-3323. https://forms.gle/bcfRwwMTudyPDjZk9

Check out the latest updates to the Hugo Family Shelter! http://www.faithfl.org/faith-ministry-stories/joy-begets-joy/

It's time again for us to serve our neighbors at the Hugo Family Shelter! We need people to serve the dinner shift from 5 pm-8:30 pm & the overnight shift from 8:15 pm-9:15 am. Sunday, June 23 - Saturday, June 29. Contact Deacon Nina Joygaard to make sure you're cleared to volunteer with kiddos! Sign up here ttsu.me/2tgcdy

Summer Sunday School begins this week. Every other Sunday, our worship services will have large group Sunday School featuring a lesson on Women Leaders of the Bible. Come to the beginning of worship and the kids will leave after the children's message. These are the dates for summer Sunday School: June 9th, 23rd; July 7 and 21st; Aug 4, 18th and Rally Day on August 25th. Invite a friend, co-worker, or neighbor with kids to join you!

A sneak peek! Break out of your routine and come to a service at the time that works best for you: 7:15, 8:30, 9:45, & 11...

Join an amazing group of dedicated volunteers who welcome you as family in music ministry at Faith. Rehearsals begin this week. Remember, this Wednesday we are serving pizza from 5:30-6:30 followed by worship and activities for every age! See you tonight at Faith.

At Confirmation we lift up our God Sightings as God Toast. Our God Toast today is one of gratitude for Faith's 129th anniversary today! We are thankful to be on this journey with all of you. Happy Anniversary!

O, Lord What a Morning it was at Faith Lutheran Forest Lake during the one-service Rally Sunday. Music was lead by the fabulous J.D. Steele accompanied by the incomparable Bill Munson. There were loads of kids learning a new song taught by J.D. and Blessing of the Backpacks. Amy Mihelich, fresh from Rwanda and Young Adult in Global Mission (YAGM), delivered a heartfelt message on community. Add in Andrae Crouch's Hallelujah and Jesus is the Answer, When Peace Like A River and Amazing Grace and one has a wonderful beginning to the church and school year. Ice cream and games made it perfect! You are invited to join us at Faith Lutheran, Forest Lake!

Imagine the joy witnessing these two creative men working together to prepare our music for Sunday. J.D. Steele is so excited to come to Faith and to get to know us. There was lots of love going around in this room today. Rally Sunday at Faith Lutheran is THIS Sunday and begins with our 9:00 single service followed by lots of activities and more singing by J.d. Steele. Share in the love and join in making this world a better place!

It was ten years ago today that Bill Munson started working at Faith Lutheran Church! He has been involved on staff or as a volunteer ever since. He is currently Faith’s Contemporary Worship & Music Coordinator. We are so grateful for Bill’s passion for music and youth. If you have met Bill or even just heard him playing music on Sunday you know that he spreads God’s love and joy in all that he does! We’d love to hear your favorite Bill story in the comments below!

"God With Us" .... Keep your phone/camera with you to capture that moment! When you are inspired by creation or are traveling, when you are having fun or witnessing God at work, take a picture. All summer, YOUR pictures will be used during the closing song. Send pictures to Deanna at [email protected] by Thursday at noon to be included.

At the Good Friday Family Service all the children were welcome to come forward to ring bells. They also read the Good Friday story with Pastor John and talked about all the feelings of today like sadness, anger, disgust, and fear. The children then did a treasure map to remind us of the joy that is to come on Easter!

At tonight's Maundy Thursday service, Pastor John taught the First Communion students this table prayer. He encouraged them to find ways to serve others as Jesus did. It was a special way to recognize the Last Supper and prepare for Good Friday. Come Worship with us tomorrow at 10:30am, 1pm, and 6:30pm.