FAITH at WORK

“Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also”

In This Issue

Church

Announcements and

Events

Community

Announcements and

Events

Calendars

Prayer needs

Faith Lutheran Church 930 Queen Ave SW, Albany OR 97321

email: faithalbany@proaxis.com

website: www.faithalbany.org

Sisters and brothers in Christ - In the movie “Big Fish” Albert Finney's character tells a joke about parrots in the Congo. He describes the birds talking back and forth to each other about almost anything in the world except religion. He's asked why the birds don't talk about religion and gives this memorable line: “It's rude to talk about religion, you never know who you are going to offend.” I would contend that for our society that we don't talk about religion or money. Thankfully as a pastor, I get around the former, still finances is a topic that is often taboo. Studies tell us that it can be a leading conflict in relationships, the worry about money can lead us to sleepless nights and still we often do not talk about how we budget, how we plan, how we spend. A third of all of Jesus parables talked about money or possessions. Back then money was just as forbidden of a topic, but Jesus told his followers: “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” He reminded his disciples that an examination of how we spend our lives: how we spend our time, how we use our gifts, how we give of our money reflects where our trust, our treasure, our hearts are. Time, talent and treasure are often used in stewardship themes because they remind us that everyone has something to give. If you are fixed means and homebound, you can pray for those in

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Faith Lutheran Church September 2016

541-928-7660

or

541-928-1049

Red Cross Blood Drive

Thursday, September 29 9am-5pm

need – that is a gift of your time and talent. If you are a skilled sewer and creative with threads, you can give by helping quilt here, or by joining with the TOMs (The Old Men – they picked the name) to help with crafts. You can volunteer at FISH or Helping Hands. And of course, since God has blessed you, you can give to food banks, or to Faith Lutheran Church, or to great local organizations or the synod or Lutheran World Relief. We do this because Christ gave so much to us, because God has blessed us so richly. It's not fun to talk about, it's not easy to talk about, but giving: through time, through talent, through treasure is a fundamental part of our faith journey. It is the step that acknowledges all that God has done for us and seeks to share that with the world. I look forward to journeying with you in stewardship in September. Peace in Christ, Pastor Mark Bringman

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STAFF

Pastor The Rev. Mark B.

Office Manager Carol O.

Organist/Pianist Cheryl B.

Custodian Terry B.

CHURCH COUNCIL

President Claus S.

Vice President John D.

Secretary Mary S. G.

Treasurer Alice W.

Financial Secretary JoAnn P.

Education Dixie D.

Evangelism & Mission Beth H.

Fellowship & Social Concerns Peggy P.

Property Management Charles B.

Stewardship & Resources John B.

Worship & Music Bob B.

Youth Committee Vacant

Youth Facilitator Isabella K.

Mission Endowment Fund Jon A.

Preschool Board John D.

September Coffee/Office Hours Office Hours

Tuesdays: 9:00 – 11:00

Thursdays: 9:00 – 10:00

Coffee Hours Wednesdays: 2:00 – 4:00

(At Starbucks by Fred Meyer)

If you want to meet with me and it doesn't fit in those times, please call or email. I'm glad to find a time that fits in your schedule!

Walk, Talk and Pray: At 8 a.m. on Tuesdays, a group from the church will be meeting at Simpson Park (Talking Waters Parking Lot)

to walk together, pray together and share fellowship. This is an informal group, but if anyone wants to join, all you have to do is show up on a Tuesday.

Saturday Morning Men's Breakfast

September 24th @ 9:00 am at Pops

Branding Iron All men of the church are invited to gather for breakfast, for fellowship and for prayer at Pop's Branding Iron on September 24

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October 21

& 22

Work Days Scheduled:

September 12 Noon –5pm Caramel Corn

September 19 Noon—5pm Peanut

Brittle

October 10 3—5pm Pretzel Dipping

Contact: Paula Iverson (541) 974-6041

Lend a hand and join in the fellowship of

our crew as they do handiwork, small

jobs and repairs around the church.

They meet during Quilting - Wednesdays

at 9am.

The church office will be closed

Monday, September 5 for Labor Day

Special Collection for FISH of Albany During September, the Fellowship and Social Concerns Committee are

collecting proteins for FISH.

Proteins include Peanut Butter, Canned Tuna/Salmon,

Canned Ham and Meats, Dried and Canned Beans.

(reduced sodium preferred). Please no homemade or perishable items.

Please consider contributing these items during the month of September. In addition, ALL

nutritious foods are welcome now and anytime throughout the year.

RALLY DAY Have you ever wondered what Rally Day is? One of the definitions from the dictionary that applies is “to bring back to action, to revive” On September 11, 2016 we at Faith Lutheran, with our new Pastor, will be bringing back to action the ongoing learning about our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, after a summer of lots of activities besides church.

The theme for Rally Day 2016 is Jesus is the Light of the World. On that day, we will have activities during Sunday School, during church and possibly after church to remind us to follow Jesus' example, to keep our light shining. We will share a scrumptious potluck meal after church and will have games for kids. See you there. Invite your friends. Rally Day Potluck: Each family is asked to bring a Main Dish AND a dessert or salad to share. Plates, silverware and beverages are provided.

Eagle Scout Court of Honor

for

Zachary Hall

Sunday, September 11 @ 3pm

Faith Lutheran Church

Reception to follow

RSVP to (541) 760-2071 or

jenhall3@yahoo.com

You’re Invited!

October 1, 2016

We're roasting a hog, holding a Farmer's Market,

thanking God, and celebrating another great year at

camp!

Individual Tickets: $50 Purchase tickets now!

For information see: www.lutherwoodoregon.org/

oktoberfest, or contact caitlin@lutherwoodoregon.org

or call: 541-998-6444.

The Bible studies that were canceled during the summer are beginning again. Thursday morning group, called Quail Run (until we decide on a new name) will meet September 8, 10 am at church. Pastor Mark will have a topic for us to study while we think about what to study next. Mary and Martha circle will meet September 13 at 1:00pm at church. We use the Lutheran women's magazine “Gather” bible study. Jim Preston leads a study Sunday morning at 9 am. He is a faithful leader, continued the meetings all summer. Well, done Jim!

Pastor Mark has what sounds like very interesting studies planned. Something about the Gospel of Mark through the lens of Star Wars! Crikey! Anyone and everyone is welcome to any of the groups. See you there. Any questions: contact Dixie Duehn, Education Committee Chairperson

Anticipating Fall Term. Summer is fleeting, fall is fast approaching. Here at Luther House all systems are ‘go’ as we prepare to welcome new and returning students, launch an exciting year of programming, continue our 90th anniversary commemorations, and anticipate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation.

College Student Names, Please. We really want to connect with students from your congregation who will be attending OSU, WOU, or LBCC this fall. First we want to welcome them to campus. Second we want to invite them Luther House. Third we want to give them a free “Welcome to Campus Gift Bag." Would you give us their name, phone number and/or email address so we can reach out to them? It’s easy to email us at info@luther-house.org. We promise we’ll contact them. If students you know are headed to school elsewhere, you can use the Lutheran Campus Ministry referral finder http://lumin-networkreferral.org/sites/ to connect them. Thanks for your help!

Fall Football Parking Fundraiser. Will you or your friends be attending home football games in Corvallis this fall? If so, we're again parking cars ($10 donation suggested) at Grace Lutheran Church, corner of Kings and Harrison. You get a nice place to park – easy in, easy out – and you support campus ministry programming at the same time! Park four times, the fifth time is free!

Luther

House

News

The Spirit Awakens:The Gospel of Mark through the lens of Star Wars Starting Wednesday September 21

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Dinner at 5:30 Bible Study at 6:00 The gospel of Mark was born in blood and fire. The earliest gospel of Jesus Christ, it comes to us from the ashes of war, as an empire struggles against rebellions in it's midst. In a time when all seems lost a new way and a new hope dawns on the horizon. This series is going to be a five week even-ing study where we use film to encourage discussion about some of the themes of the gospel of Mark. We will be gathering for din-ner (and there will be sign up sheets for din-ner) and then for an hour of study. I look for-ward to studying with you.

Rejoice in the Lord Always and Again I say Rejoice – Being Joyful with Paul The Quail Run Bible Study @ Faith Lutheran Church Thursdays at 10:00 Starting on September 8

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This study group meets on Thursdays in the late morning for study. They finished up last spring with a study about heaven. In Septem-ber we will gather to talk about Paul's epistle to the Philippians. Written from prison, Philippi-ans is one of Paul's later letters and is without a doubt his most joyful. As the Quail Run Group gathers this fall, we will be surprised by joy.

September

For the most up-to-date version,

visit our online calendar

Upcoming Events—October

Blessing of Animals – October 2nd @ noon Out of the Darkness Walk – Salem, October 8th @ 10:30 am Missions Sunday—October 16

Worship Leader Team—September

PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER THOSE NEEDING STRENGTH, GUIDANCE AND HEALING:

REMEMBER OUR HOMEBOUND:

Bernice H.,

Bonnie K., Evelyn M.

OUR SYMPATHY & PRAYERS TO

THOSE WHO MOURN THE LOSS

OF LOVED ONES

We remember Tom Conklin, who

passed away August 28. We

extend our deepest sympathy to

his wife, Lou, and their families.

A service is scheduled for

Sept. 17 here at Faith.

Shirley B

Frank B

Eleanor B

Austin B

Weldon B

Gary C

Rita E

Karen G

Joannie G

Pr. Dawn G

Cindy H

Courtney H

Beth & Michael H

Silas H

Brandon L

Cher M

Bev M

Craig M

Heidi M

Pat N

Betty P

Kathy R

Ella Q

Nona S

Helen S

Bodhi S

Rick S

Alice V

Linda Gail V

Charles W

Linda W

Carl W

Cheryl W

Tonya Z

Brandon

Susie & Family

Sep 4 11 18 25

ASSISTING

MINISTERS

Terry Virnig Diane Collet Shirley Karstens

Janice Lee-Virnig

LECTOR

Elaine Wogomon

Charles Bonville

Jackye Brown

Wally Oster

KID’S WORSHIP

Mary Sabatka Gamet

Pastor Mark Carol Olufson

Diane Collet

USHERS

John/Paula Daniels

Claus/Kim Sass

Dick Olsen

Al Norby

Jon/RoseMary Aaberg

ACOLYTES

Dexter Bonville

Aaron Bonville

Dexter Bonville

Aaron Bonville

SOUND TECHNICIAN

John Berg Jordan Weber

Stan Blum Bob Brudvig

READINGS Deut 30:15-20 Psalm 1 Philemon 1-21 Luke 14:25-33

Exod 32:7-14 Psalm 51:1-10 1 Timothy 1:12-17 Luke 15:1-10

Amos 8:4-7 Psalm 113 1 Timothy 2:1-7 Luke 16:1-13

Amos 6:1a,4-7 Psalm 146 1 Timothy 6:6-19 Luke 16:19-31

Faith Lutheran Church

930 Queen Ave SW Albany Oregon

97321

Sunday School 9 am

Worship 10:15 am Sundays

541-928-7660

faithalbany.org

faithalbany@ proaxis.com

Faith Lutheran Church

930 Queen Ave SW

Albany, OR 97321

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Faith at Work

Upcoming events:

September 5: Labor Day—Church Office Closed

September 11: Rally Day, First Day of Sunday School

September 25: Stewardship Sunday (and Sundaes!)

September 29: Red Cross Blood Drive