VOLUME 16 ISSUE 8

From the Pastor’s DeskMinistry Leadership Council UpdateFamily LifeActivities to AttendFaith in Action School YouthOutreach

Celebrating the Faith Family Birthdays/Anniversaries /Deaths Prayers of the Church Staff Page Other Features to find on Web Pages: Calendar Chancel Chart New Day Thrivent Financial

In the June/July Flame I shared the following requests with you:

1. Pray daily for our church and its mission and ministry

2. Take a vacation--a time to rest, relax and recharge

3. Be open to an invitation to serve your congregationI hope you were able to or will take a vacation this summer. Please continue to pray for the mission and ministry ofFaith Lutheran Church. The third item on the list-being open to an invitation to serve God, our congregation and thecommunity is so very important.

I am inviting all of our membership to perhaps rethink their participation in the work and ministry of Faith LutheranChurch. I invite you to participate in the vision that God has in mind for our congregation and for you as an individual.Ponder the question, “What does God have in mind for me?”

Ephesians 2:8-10 makes it clear. "8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves,it is the gift of God— 9 not by works, so that no one can boast. 10 For we are God's workmanship, created in ChristJesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do."

God has a plan specifically for you! St. Paul reminds us that God has prepared it in advance. He has and will continueto equip you for the “good works” He has in mind for you. You are part of His plan. He desires that each and everymember have a role in the ministry work of our congregation.

I encourage you to envision yourself as God sees you. He is a God that equips and empowers His people. He knowsyour potential and desires that you grow in your discipleship and reach your full potential as part of His church.

Think of how God will use you here at Faith. You can make a difference. For example: If you are thinking of howyou might impact the next generation of our church, you might be willing to assist our DCE, Tim Richter, in workingwith our youth; or by contacting Deaconess Kathy McCoy and seeing how you could assist in our Sunday Schoolministry. These are only two ways members can use their God-given abilities to serve others and glorify God in theprocess.

As you consider your involvement in the ministry of our congregation, please remember that our new modelof ministry allows members to make either short or long-term commitments to the ministry area you serve.You are not locked-in for life. Be open to serving, you may find a ministry area you truly love.

I am looking forward to serving together with you in our shared ministry Blessings, Pastor Dan

Magdala Ray,PresidentRaywm248@bellsouth.netHomel: 561-622-3851

Bert Seitz,Vice Presidentrwseitz@nwl.comHome: 561-840-9662

Bill Cuchlinski,TreasurerDadfad60@comcast.netCell: 561-317-2084

Lisa Schuemann,Recording Secretarylisaschuemann@yahoo.comHome: 561-625-4450

John Fortini,Member-at-LargeFortini@comcast.netPhone: 561-427-7009

Alan Fiers,Member-at-Largeadfiers@msn.comHome: 561-844-7154

Bob Tegart,Member-at-Largerobertdtegart@bellsouth.netHome: 561-640-0090

Pastor Dan McPherson,Ex Officio MemberDMcPherson@faithnpb.comOffice: 561-848-4737

All of the members of MLC are always open to questions andsuggestions from everyone in the congregation.

Did you know?Our VacationBible School,held in June:

1. Was almost completely fundedby donation from you andThivent.2. Over 150 children, daily,heard the Word of God and saw itin action from Youth and Adultworkers.

Thank you!

You can callNew Day for atour so you are

well informed, when you see anopportunity, to help an adultwho needs a homelike, safe andfun place to be, during the day. A support group is availablefor caregivers of adults.

Call 844-0012

Your dedication, to building the spiritual and social lives of ourChurch, New Day, School and the community, is showing asyou continue to meet and plan, in coordination with the Boardof Discipleship and the Board of Business Administration.

You, the Family of Faith, that does mean you, if you arereading these words, will soon be asked to serve with shortterm planning and carrying out of events. Be ready to say,

“YES!”, when you are asked. . . Better yet volunteer!Current needs:Help put together furniture for the Infant Rooms - Prep walls for painting - Paint the walls for the InfantRooms - Usher once per month - Serve on the Altar Guild one month per year - Assemble the Flame eachmonth - Blow leaves off the playgrounds weekly - Clean out the gutters once per month - Power brush theartificial turf - Be ready to lead an interest group, kickball, open gym night, motorcycle riding adventures,Family Game Nights, Cook for an event once a year. . . Other suggestions? Call the church office 848-4737

Board of

Thank you Board of Family Life

Faith’s School willcelebrate 50 years

of Teaching, sharing andliving the love of Jesusfor all and developing

the love of learningin all,

in just 2 years. Do you have pic-tures and stories to share? Do

you want to help plan activities?Call 842-2487, to let us know.

Brooke Annwas born to one of our teachers at Faith,

Michelle Spellman, and her husband Chris, October 15, 2009

Travelstead Adoption Celebration was held June 19, 2010

Child: Bella Marie TravelsteadMom: Assistant Teacher Shelly Travelstead

Sister: Theresa Marie Travelstead

And an Adoption

Born 5/14/2010 Baptized 7/25/2010

Parents: Steven & Katherine Davis Sister: Olivia

Born 5/14/2010 Baptized 6/27/2010

Parents: David & Amanda Ray Sister: Rylee

UPDATED GRADUATE INFORMATION

Martin “Marty” O’Donnell graduated from Dwyer High recently and will be attending Florida State Univer-sity.

Not to be forgotten, Christopher Thurston graduated from Florida State this past December with a Businessdegree - Hospitality, and is currently working with his sister, Christie, at the Breakers in Palm Beach.Christopher’s speciality is in food services.

Do you have family events youwould like to share with the Familyof Faith? Call the church office: 848-4737 Or email at: Church@faithnpb.com

Faith Lutheran - Open toChurch,School, New Day and Adult Friendsof anyone, Want to do something dif-ferent? - Contact kmccoy@faithnpb.comRegistration closes Aug. 8

Join the “Faithful Walkers

each Tuesday.

Season DetailsStatus:Open for RegistrationGames: WednesdayGame Start Time:7:00PMField: Dyer Park

Season Start:Sep-08-2010Season End:Nov-10-2010

After GameCelebrations:

Abbey Road Restaurant

www.kickball.com/season/flgardenssummer2010

Tuesday Morning Bible Study begins again on Tuesday, August 24. We meet at9:00 in the multi-purpose room of the Michel Building. We will study the book of James this fall. For our first meet

ting, please being your favorite breakfast food and be prepared to tell us about your summer. All ladies are welcome.

National Women of Faith Conference. The conference is beingheld at the Bank Atlantic Center in Ft. Lauderdale, October 29-30. We are in need of someone to coordinatetickets for our church. A package of information can be picked

up from the church office.

Division News:The Fall 2010 season begins September 8th and playson Wednesday nights at Dyer Park with game starttimes rotating between 7:00 and 8:00 PM.The Palm Beach Gardens division plays 7 regular sea-son games. All teams will then play in a round robinsingle elimination tournament.

Miscellaneous Information:- player shirts will be handed out atgame 1.- the weekly season schedule is posted during the regis-tration period. We do play on some holidays!- the schedule may change due to inclement weather orfactors beyond our control.- we strongly recommend all players read the gamerules prior to the start of the season.

Women ofFaith LutheranCarol Rousseau

has heard God’s call to be the chairof the group. The WOF is a vitalpart of the Family Life Board. Watch the Parish Notes for ameeting date, in the near future.Thank you, Carol. We still are inneed of a secretary - God knowsyour name, let us know it, too!

The project for Faith Lutheran School,beginning our 48th year,

with the new INFANT classes,still needs your help.

We have what it takes to help these young families.Let’s all enjoy “Christ in thisChristmas in July!”

To offer the highest material quality, in our lovingChristian environment, we can accept very safe,clean used items. Monetary donations, in anyamount, are welcomed.- We purchased some of the cribs and one has beenon display in the Narthex-, along with other largeitems.

(We reserve the right to accept your gently used items for the use in these classrooms, or ifthe offers exceed the need, to sell them in upcoming Rummage Sales. Those sales will pro-vide cash, which will be retained, for further material needs these small children, gifts fromGod, will require.)

Please pray for our entire School and all its programslisted below:

*Infants 8 weeks + Toddlers 1 and 2Preschool 3 and 4 After-school for K-5th Grades

Summer and Holiday CampsSTAFF:

Christmas in July . . . and beyond. . . !

The Village of Hope Gifts must be ready for shipping

by the end of August

We have been asked to supply 65 zip-lockbags, for teenage boys Christmas presents.You May wish to fill a bag or buy a quantity ofa particular item that we will join with otherdonations. All of the bags must be identicalwith the contents listed below. The sizes aredifficult to find in some items, so purchasethem as close to the suggested sizes as possi-ble,

We don’t have much time. We need to beready to ship by the last week in August.Questions, call the church office or contactKathy McCoy: kmccoy@faithnpb.com

Gallon zip-lock bag6- # 2 pencils3- blue pens1- pencil sharpener1-toothbrush1-7.2 oz toothpaste1-3.2 oz soap1-2 oz deodorant (stick or roll on)1- handkerchief1-shoe polish kit1-pair  dress socks (plain or with design)

Directors:Kathy KnudtsonPily Tucker

Teachers & Support StaffMeg BaileyKathy CalmetMeme ColllinsJani ComstockTeresas DavisCamille FowlerTed HambeltonShavone HesterChristine KamikaziMarcia KenneyLesley KernaghanZdravka KerkenDolly Laidley

Rose LoDucaBrenda MackeyGay MelchiorStacey MichaudClaudia MoronaKarim RamirezArline ReillyAlly SantanaMargaret ScavettaDana SerioHelen SharoneLeecee SlavinMichelle SpellmanShelly TravelsteadDonna WhiteErin WorrellDebby Zelano

Welcome to the new school year at Faith Lutheran! Thank you for joining our Faith family.We will be teaching the love of Jesus for us, sharing the love of Jesus for others, living the love of Jesusfor the world, and developing the love of learning in each of our children. Parent involvement will bean integral part of this school year.

It is often hard for a parent or other loved one to leave a young child who cries and clings.The child is experiencing separation anxiety. Your child’s behavior can be a positive sign. It showsthat he or she recognizes and has formed important attachments with loved ones. Children may notunderstand when loved ones will be back. These situations can be upsetting to the loved ones whohave to leave—as well as to the child.

Here are some suggestions for making this separation easier for your child.Keep bedtime and morning routines.Allow your child to take a small cuddly "Lovie" to school.Let your child know that he or she will be all right. Do not give in.Remind your child of previous brave things he or she has done.Let your child know, in words he or she can understand that you appreciate how distressingit must be to be separated from loved ones. Use understanding and acceptance, but not exces-sive sympathy.Never make fun of your child's separation distress. Do not scold your child for it.Do not bribe your child to mask the distress. If you plan a special activity after you pickthem up, let it be unconditional.Focus on the positive things that happened in daycare. Don't let them dwell on fears or imag-ination of what might happen.Prepare your child by reading books about going to preschool.Make shopping for school supplies a special event just for that child.Don't sneak out of the room.When leaving, give a quick kiss and hug and cheerfully say goodbye.Don't prolong your departure or come back several times.

This school year will be a great experience in your child’s education. If you have any questions,please contact Pilar Tucker or Kathy Knudtson at 842-2487.

Information by Illinois Early Learning Project and HealthyPlaces.com

F.AITH L.UTHERAN OUTH August 2010

Senior High YouthDigital Camera Scavenger Hunt- August 6 we will meet at the McPherson home at 7pm to do our annualscavenger hunt. This year we will leave town so no one has an unfair advantage on finding things. It will in-clude challenges, finding locations and landmarks, and finding the answers to clues. We will return around8pm and you can have snacks and swim while we sort pictures and determine the winner.

Special Event- August 13 we will meet at 7pm for a very special purpose. You need to be here for this event.It will be over at 9pm.

All YouthRock the Universe- Sept. 11 and 12 we will go to Universal Studios for Rock the Universe. We will go onrides and listen to cool bands and participate in many other cool activities. You will need to have your moneyin to reserve your spot for this trip by Aug. 13. If this is a hardship for any of you, or too short notice to raisethe money, please talk to Tim and we will make special arrangements for you. More details about the actualtrip will be arriving shortly.

Middle School YouthWe will be getting together for more Nerf wars and pool parties this month. I will let you know times and loca-tions each week as we go.

This year, starting in September, all our middle school youth activities will be for youth who are in 6th to 8thgrade during this school year. In the past it has been only 7th and 8th graders but we are now going to include6th graders as well.

National Youth Gathering Updates from the TripNews about our trip will come at our thank you dinner and trip presentation and in the next few newslet-ters. On behalf of the youth and adults on the trip, we wish to extend a huge thank you to everyone who sup-ported us to make this trip possible.

What’s Your Attitude?

at-ti-tude |’ati,t(y)oôd|nouna settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically one that is reflected in a person's behavior

In my book of quotes, from an author unknown, a definition of attitude is; “No condition or set of circumstances is in itself acalamity to be feared. It is our reaction to it that makes it a “waterloo” or a field of triumph”

A while back during our pastor’s Sunday morning Bible class, the issue of attitude came up. Although the word “attitude” wasn’tmentioned, the discussion centered on how do we witness to people unless we view persons in light of how Jesus wants us toview them.

Enemy to be feared, or someone to love?

With current events often centering on terrorists and specifically Islam, the question as to “how we view Muslims” came up. Howdo we view a Muslim in light of radical Islam and its promotion of murder, war and persecution? First reactions were that thesepeople were out to kill us because we were Christians or Jews; they were our enemy and the enemy of Christ; and now they’reinfiltrating our society with their insistence on changing our Judeo Christian laws into Islamic Law or Sharia. Even a statementthat “Islam religion was of the Devil under Satin’s influence” came up.

What would Jesus do?But then the question came up, “how do we witness to these people if we view (have an attitude) every Muslim as an enemy tobe feared and hated?” What would Jesus do if he were in our shoes?

This was a difficult question because a lot of our feelings center on our attitude about the Islamic religion and a stereotype ofevery Muslim being a terrorist. Islam is a religion of slavery for anyone who follows the practice of Islam. Like all religions, exceptChristianity, religions of the world are under a yoke of slavery. By keeping religious laws and precepts, a person may (if goodenough, but no certainty) earn eternal life or receive some benefit in the after life. When we look at the Bible the true God revealsthat:

Jesus is God and came to earth as a human. He took our place and lived perfectly without sin fulfilling God’s laws and requirements which God demands of all of us.Since all have sinned, Jesus died for the sins of the whole world and satisfied God’s justice by punishing Jesus insteadof us for our sins.Then Jesus rose from the dead to proclaim victory over sin, death and the devil.As believers in the resurrected Christ, we have a freedom that no other belief system has – freedom from sin, death andthe Devil.

It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by ayoke of slavery. Galatians 5:1 (NIV)

What Jesus did was to die for us. But the Bible is also clear that Jesus died for the Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Mormon - all peopleof false religions – and offers all people eternal life through the reconciliation that came from God through Jesus’ payment for thesins of the whole world.

So what should be our attitude toward all persons?

When we see or meet a Muslim, or any person no matter what faith, we should have compassion as they too are children of ourCreator. Like our sins, their sins were also taken to the cross of Christ. Although currently lost in their evil religion, there is stillHope of eternal life for them.

Maybe God has put you in this place at this moment. Maybe God is using you to reach a lost soul, destined to hell without Christ,and waiting for you to share the Good News of the Gospel. This is a person, a child of God, and needing your help now beforeit is too late and death separates him or her from our loving and faithful God.

What’s your attitude now? I hope it is one of love, compassion, gentleness, and courage to save another lost soul for Christ!

August 2010OUTREACH CHALLENGE--by Don Rousseau http://lifehopenow.blogspot.com/

CELEBRATING THE FAMILYAUGUST 2010

17 - Larry Hess Everett Lerner19 - Marina Russo20 - Graham Lerner21 - Jeremy Sissom Don Abendschein Glenn Travers II22 - Ken Weier Ardie Davis23 - Nicholas Smith24 - Richard Fulton25 - Rev. John Frerking27 - Florence Buhrer30 - Janet Watson

3 - Mary Jo Petterson Addie Kraemer Steven Davis7 - Barbara Berger8 - Evelyn Kistler Rosie Stilwell9 - Ron Woita10 - Ruth Feuerstack George Sylvester12 - Brenda Drain15 - Sharon Hess Lauree Cano Cory Hill

4 - Malcolm and Ellen Gerry6 - Tom & Sally Schwartz7 - Ken & Debra Weier8 - John & Eileen Frerking20 - Jim & Rosie Stilwell21 - Rick & Kathy Knudtson23 - Terry & Connie Luneke Shirley & Duane Cronenwett29 - Ron & Helen Shaw

KAREN HICKMAN Born: 6/13/1955 Died 6/20/2010 Wife of Billy Hickman Daughter-in-law of Bill & Fran Hickman, & Sister- in-law of Carol Hickman, Sandy Markham, and Jennifer Perry

ELIZABETH “LIZ” FEELYBorn 9/7/1956 Died 6/28/2010 Wife of Lee Feely Mother of Elliot & Alex

RUSS EBERWINEBorn 1/15/1907 Died 6/27/ 2010 Calvary Cemetery, Dayton, Ohio

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“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.”Psalm 116:15

PRAYERS FOR THE EXTENDED FAMILY AT FAITH

PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILY OF FATIH

Ginny Post, Trudy Ray, Marilyn Paradise, Hank Resch,Ellen Gerry, Ann Martin, Florence Buhrer, Bill Feuerstack, EdwinaScofield, Ron Shaw, Red Genchi, Jo Kuhns, Ralph Scofield, Char-lotte Genchi, Wanda Woitscheck, Dick Daniel, Eileen Burdette,Harold Welsch, Don Abendschein, Bill Cahill, Mary Ann Stothard,Judith Gonnerman, Claire Ridge, Monica Trautsch, Dave Johnson,Howard Kittelberger, Ralph Bogard, & Bill Hickman.

Ruth and Bill Feuerstack’s daughter, Nancy Lee Chenoweth; Howard & AudreyKittelberger’s friends, Bob & Carol McCarthy & Tom Walters, and daughters,Kimberly Fraser and Rebecca Kittelberger; Ron Woita’s sister Donna Walker;Bill & Fran Hickman’s granddaughter, Randi Markham; Mal & Ruth Knudson’sdaughter, Karen Rosner; Eileen Burdette’s friend, Don Chester, and daughter-in-law, Cathy Burdette; Bob & Janet Nakushian’s friend, Jeannette Bliss; former

member, Kathryn Walker; Diana Bly’s friend, Carol Kimbark and granddaughter, Jenna Maggio;Trisha Schankin’s brothers Angelo and Lorin Bongiovanni, and friend’s mother, Tetah; Fred &Wanda’s friends, Jeanne Croston and Lisa Horwoitz-Wang, & Fred’s sister, Ruth Tanis; JoAnne Colt’smother, Marian Klus; Magdala Ray’s friend, Diane Bifano; Marta Krisko’s sister, Judit Katalin;volunteer and friend of Faith, Irmgard Bagienski; June Johnson’s sisters, Marie Millington and JeanLaine; and June & Dave’s granddaughter, Kathryn Rose.

Prayer Ministry Update - if you or your loved one is in need of prayer, send yourprayer request (it can be kept anonymous) to LARRY HESS, our new contact, athesshouse@comcast.net or 522-4703; the church office, or Faith’s web siteat the Prayer Ministry tab. Your request will be prayed for by the PrayerMinistry.

Church Office:. . .848-4737Pastor: Rev. Daniel McPhersonDeaconess: Kathy McCoyDCE-Youth Worker: Tim RichterOrganist/Music Director: John Shepherd

Secretaries: Donna Van BommelDiana Bly

Bookkeeper: Etta Ornstein

School. . . 842-2487School Director - Kathy KnudtsonAssistant Director - Pilar Tucker

New Day Adult Care Center: . . . .844-0012New Day fax................................ 844-4912Administrator - New Day Adult Care Center Julie Tombari Administrative Assistant - Barbara CosmeCommunity Relations - Carole McCoy

OFFICERS OF BOARDS & COMMITTEES

Ministry Leadership Council - MLC President: Magdala Ray - 622-3851 raym@palmbeachstate.edu Vice President: Bert Seitz -840-9662 rwseitz@nwl.com Recording Secretary: Lisa Schuemann - 625-4450

lisaschuemann@yahoo.com Treasurer: Bill Cuchlinski - 747-6776 Dadfad60@comcast.net Members @ Large - Alan Fiers - 844-7154 adfiers@msn.com Bob Tegart - 640-0090

robertdtegart@bellsouth.netJohn Fortini -847-0074

fortini@comcast.netPresident- Women of Faith: Carol Rousseau - 348-1038Board of Elders: Nancy Arsenault - 840-1580Board of Trustees: Frank Russo - 622-9745Board of Outreach: Don Rousseau - 348-1038Board of Public Relations: Holly Finch - 691-4346

Laura Fulton - 744-1468Board of New Day: Deborah Schuemann - 622-4363Board of Stewardship: Tom Schuemann - 622-4363

John Thurston - 694-8238Board of Youth: David Hernandez - 841-7039

Linda Seitz - 840-9662Board of Education: Karen Hernandez- 841-7039Greeters:................. Donna Van Bommel- 848-4737Ushers:................................. Watson Ray - 622-3851Endowment Committee: Tom Schuemann -622-4363

STAFF AT FAITH

Church & School Fax (561) 881-1613E-Mail: CHURCH @ FAITHNPB.com

Website: faithnpb.com

FYI - You can contact the church or a staff member by logging onto our Website,www.faithnpb.com and clicking on the Contact Us tab at the top of the homepage.