Faith On the rise Faith Lutheran Church . 309 Fourth Street Northeast . Valley City . North Dakota . 58072

Volume XXV Issue XII Monthly December 2018

IN THIS ISSUE: Page 2 A Word from our Pastor Page 3 ELCA Good Gifts Prayer Ministry Page 4 Message from Council President Page 5 Thanksgiving Baskets Thank You Hi-Liner Pantry Page 6 WELCA News Bell Ringing Noisy Offering Page 7 Mission Team News Celebration of Life Tree Christmas Poinsettias APOC Page 8 December Birthdays & Anniversaries Dec. Service & Care November Transitions November Memorials & Honorariums Page 9 Remembrance Service Christmas Eve Dinner Annual Meeting Offering Envelopes Team Meetings Page 10 Sunday School Faith Kids Club Family Fun Night Page 11 H2H News Sr High Youth Event Page 12 Staff Info Inserts Calendar/ FaithCommunitiesalive!

3rd Graders Receive their Bibles

November 18th we had 6 third graders receive their Bibles and a blessing

during our 9am worship service. God bless these young people as they

read God’s word and grow in their faith.

Pictured: (l-r) Dustin, Lana & Baynx Kirschenmann, Greg, Kellie & Kassidy

Schulz, Jason, Kirstin & Addison Gerhardt, Linda Gruebele & Wade Sorensen,

Ashley Ryerson & Neveah Bock, Brandon, Ashley & Jack Nadeau, Pastor Jolene.

Christmas Eve Worship Services The Christmas Eve Worship service will be at 3pm and 5pm on

December 24th. These special candlelight services include

special music, favorite hymns, a meaningful message and Holy

Communion. Let’s rejoice in the Good News of Jesus Christ

together.

The office will be closed December 24 & 25 for Christmas.

Sunday School Children’s Christmas Program Super Christmas! Please come check out the Christmas

program, A Super Christmas! The kids are anxious to help us

see the real Christmas. The program will be Sunday, December

16th, at 10:45am. We will have our annual potluck dinner

after the program at 11:45am. Bring a dish to share, come join

in fellowship together. Please note we will have our regular

Sunday worship service w/Holy Communion at 9am.

Love is born! Come, share in the wonder. Love is God now asleep in the hay.

See the glow in the eyes of his mother, what is the name her heart is saying?

Love! Love! Love is the name she whispers: Love! Love! Jesus, Immanuel”.

ELW Hymn #292, Love Has Come by Ken Bible

Recently I walked in to greet the mothers here for the Family Art Hour that the Extension

Office sponsors in our space twice a month. There were several new babies in the group.

Joy and exhaustion was written on each of these mother’s faces. These new babies each have

older siblings, so their faces were relaxed and weary, not anxious. To me (especially as the

days grow short and the calendar turns to December) the image of a woman with a new baby

is the image of the incarnation. This image says “flesh of my flesh”, body and blood and

sinew and sweat became holy and became wholly us. Life is holy. The ordinary reveals the

divine.

While the cross is the best summary of Jesus’ life and the meaning of his life, we cannot

understand the depth and richness of his life solely by it. We begin at the beginning. A

fragile baby is born on a cold night and wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger

(Luke 2:12). He cried, he cooed, he nursed, he needed his diaper changed, he needed to be

kept warm and safe. Have you ever wondered: Who made Jesus’ clothes? What were his first

words? Who taught him to read? Who were his friends? Was he a good older brother, helpful

and kind? What made him laugh? What made him cry?

Jesus experienced life as we experience life and Jesus showed us how to truly be human. So,

we come to the manger. To see Jesus. To see God in the flesh. Venice R. Williams reminds us

in a recent article printed in “Gather” magazine that the word “manger” has its roots in the

Old French word magnier, meaning “to eat”, and the Latin word manducare, meaning “to

chew”. The King of heaven and earth’s first bed was a feeding trough where meager animals

came to be nourished. We too are nourished at the manger. The angels call the most

devalued people to the manger first, the shepherds. God meets the most dismissed among

us in the most humble, lowly places. Emmanuel, God with us, meets us to feed us and make

us whole. Venice says, “It is as if God is saying, “I see you. I am with you. Here is Jesus,

the bread of life. Here is my banquet table, the manger. Here is where all your empty,

fragmented spaces can be filled” (Dec. 2018 issue, pg 16).

In this season filled with many good things: concerts and parties, food and decorations, carve

out spaces of silence in your life. Spaces to meet the Christ, “God from God, light from light,

true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father…for us and for

our salvation He came down from heaven, incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary,

becoming truly human.*” Turn toward this Light, live in this light, be fed by this light in

worship and prayer so that you can give back to this creation beauty and peace and heaven.

In this way our ordinary lives reflect Christ’s light until that day when we will see our Lord

Jesus face to face.

Life is holy. There is not place where God is not.

Advent peace and Christmas joy,

Pastor Jolene

*Nicene Creed, beginning of second article

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Prayer Ministry Group

"Let us acknowledge the Lord; let us press on to acknowledge him". Hosea 6:3

Are we so busy thinking about the places we need to go and the things we need to do to prepare for

Christmas that we don’t have room for God in our thoughts? Hosea, an Old Testament prophet,

wrote these words to the Israelites. The people had forgotten God and before long there was no room

for God in their thoughts. Let’s remember that God is near and at work in our lives. What better

way to “acknowledge Him” than to spend quiet time in prayer.

You are welcome and invited to join with us as we pray for the Faith

Lutheran family and ministries. We meet on the first Sunday of each

month at 8:30am in the Fireside Room.

Blessings,

Prayer Ministry Group

ELCA Good Gifts—Advent Tree Ornaments God is calling us into the world together. With generous, loving

hands, our actions reflect God’s love in our homes and community and

around the world. Consider selecting an ornament from our ELCA

Good Gifts Advent tree. Your donations support long-term sustainable

solutions that ensure that these good gifts last for more than a couple

days or weeks.

Gifts range from $10 for ten little chicks providing steady protein and income for a family to gifts

of varying amounts in agricultural, water, women and children, disaster response and more. A

favorite is the superhero of the barnyard - a goat! Goats survive in some of the world’s harshest

environments and their fresh milk provides important nutrition for children. This year, a gift of $25

to feed a refugee family for a week in a resettlement camp would be a good way to honor the birth of

Christ.

These gifts are effective because of our partnership with local congregations in places like the Bohong

region of the Central African Republic and West Bengal, India. With enormous respect for local

context, local expertise and local ingenuity, solutions to local needs are developed “on the ground”

and trust is built in these long-standing relationships. Because of the local church partnerships, the

administrative costs for this work is about 8%, among the lowest of other organizations doing similar

work.

Choose your gift, then give by going online: www.ELCA.org/goodgifs, call 800-638-3522 or mail with

the forms available at church to Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, PO Box 1809, Merrifield,

VA 22116-8009.

If your gift is in honor of someone, you can print a card

online or request a printed card be mailed to your

home. Thank you for making an impact on the needs

of our church and the world.

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A Message from Our Council President It is the beginning of a new year on the church calendar. This time of year, we anticipate the

coming of Christ in the Advent season. It is a time full of traditions, memories, and signs of

the Christmas season soon to be here. I sit in my living room tonight surrounded by a very

stereotypical Christmas scene. Christmas music is playing softly in the background. The kids are

tucked into bed and sleeping (hopefully). A lighted string of garland decorates the fireplace

providing a nice background for the 5 stockings hung waiting to be filled. Multiple nativity sets

adorn our home ranging from the little tykes children’s version to the more traditional porcelain

set we received as a gift. The outside lights are not yet up (I’m waiting for that one last warm day)

but the tree is decorated and lit beautifully.

When I was growing up, mom and dad started a tradition of giving each of us children an

ornament at Christmas commemorating something we had done that year. This is a tradition

we’ve continued with our children. I reminisce as I look back at ornaments ranging from my first

day of school to my graduation, from my first-time walking to getting my first car. I think back on

Christmas’ from those years and have such wonderful memories of that time of year. Celebrating

with extended family was very important to my Great Grandparents, my Grandparents and now

my parents as well. The church Sunday school programs and Christmas Eve services were also

something we always looked forward to. Our church family played a very important part in my

upbringing and is part of many of the memories that come to mind.

Our kids’ ornaments are beginning to fill our tree more and more. I hope that one day my children

too will be looking at their Christmas tree reminiscing about their Christmas memories. Faith

Lutheran has become an important part of our lives. Thank you for being so supporting to our

family as well as other young families in our church over the years. Our kids (and us) feel that

the members at Faith Lutheran are like family. I have no doubt that when they look back, they

too will have blessed memories of the Faith Lutheran people and the foundation that was provided

to them. I know that Christmas can be a bittersweet time as well. The stress from all the

preparation, a hectic schedule, missed family who cannot be together, or loved ones no longer with

us can seem too much to bear. Remember that you have a family here

at Faith. We laugh with you and we cry with you. We are here with

you in your joy AND your sorrows. Don’t be afraid to lean on one

another when you need to.

As I look closer at the little tykes nativity set, I see that baby Jesus is

missing from the manger. This does not concern me just yet as we

often debate whether Jesus should be part of the nativity before

Christmas day and its possible one of the children just hid it for now.

It does serve as a reminder though to not let Jesus go missing from

YOUR Christmas season. Remember that Jesus is the reason for the

season. The greatest gift any of us have ever received is the gift of

Jesus Christ. Merry Christmas to you all.

Your Brother in Christ,

Tyler Van Bruggen

Faith Lutheran Church Council President.

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Hi-Liner Pantry Program The Hi-Liner Pantry at Valley City High School has a room for the Hi-Liner Pantry supplies and the

pantry open is 10am-4pm on M-W-F and the 2nd Monday of each month from 6-8 pm. The kids utilize the

pantry every week with referrals from teachers, counselors or even self-referrals.

The Hi-Liner Pantry is doing a “One a Month” project for donation items for the pantry. The item for

December needed for the “one a month” project is: Non-perishable Fruit Cups and Pudding Cups. If

you are interested in helping this mission please provide the item in the box at the front of the church.

We are thankful to all who brought items in November.

Community Thanksgiving Baskets Thank You “You will be enriched in every way for your generosity, which will

produce thanksgiving to God through us.” 2 Corinthians 9:11.

Another successful Thanksgiving Basket mission has been completed! This yearly mission is a group

effort of Faith Lutheran, Trinity Lutheran and Our Savior’s Lutheran Churches. We were able to help

120 families this year have a happy Thanksgiving with the gift of a basket. There were 49 deliveries and

71 pickups.

Thank you to those who gave a monetary donation to help purchase the items in the Baskets. Thank you

to Leevers North and Leevers South for ordering and delivering the food. Thank you to everyone who

helped pack the baskets and deliver the boxes. We couldn’t do this without all your helping hands! We

had 45 adults and youth help on Friday night. A big thank you to Julie Moritz for sending the letters,

taking phone calls and organizing the lists. We appreciate all of your hard work.

God’s Blessings,

Cindy Waagen and Brenda Bong

Legacy and Family, Church, Charity Workshop Sunday, December 2nd, 10:30am in the Fireside Room at Faith Lutheran. Are there people and

organizations in your life that you care about and want to help financially? Learn strategies around

sustaining your church’s foundation, supplementing an endowment

fund or leaving an inheritance. Hosted by Thrivent Financial

representatives Scott Wilmes, Adam Brandvold and Dave Bjornson.

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WELCA News

WELCA met on November 12, 2018. we discussed the success

of the Fall Festival and possible changes for next year. We

also discussed making school kits for Lutheran World Relief

this spring, possibly having a school kit sewing bee. We will decorate the church Monday, November 26

and also hold our December meeting then. The disbursements of the fall Festival income were finalized.

The following organizations/groups are the recipients of the funds:

Faith Lutheran Kids Club Hospice of the Red River Valley

Abused Persons Outreach Center Salvation Army

Haiti Medical Mission ND Prison Ministry

Oak Grove High School Red Willow Bible Camp

Lutheran Social Services LSS/Luther Hall

Faith Lutheran Emergency Fund Perry Center

Lutheran Campus Ministry Sheyenne Care Center

ELCA Missionary Sponsorship Hope Manor

Faith Foundation-Bridges Backpack CHI Health at Home

Faith Lutheran Missions—Angel Tree Project Ignite Light

Sacrifice of Praise of VCSU BC Food Pantry

Wesley Acres—Special Needs Camp City County Health

Faith Lutheran Capital Campaign Fund

Faith Staff Christmas Thank yous

No December meeting.

Peace and Joy,

Cheryl Foell, WELCA Pres.

Salvation Army Bell Ringing

Spread some Christmas cheer and ring the bell for the Salvation

Army! Faith Lutheran will be ringing the Salvation Army

bells on Saturday, December 8th at ShopKO and Leevers

South from 10am-6pm and at Leevers North from 12pm-

6pm. Sign up for 1 hour shifts. The sign up sheet is on the table

in the gathering area.

Bell ringers are needed for shifts Monday-Saturday, through December 22nd, 10am-6pm and 12-4pm

on December 24th, at Leevers North, Leevers South and ShopKO of Valley City. To volunteer as a bell

ringer please contact Tim Kadrmas - 490-1044.

Noisy Offering We will receive a noisy offering on the third Sunday of each month. November’s

noisy offering of $171.00 was given to the Barnes County Food Pantry. Next month the

December 16th noisy offering will go to our Mission Christmas (for those in need)

Fund. Your loose change and dollar bills make a difference!

Thank you.

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Mission Team News

The Angel Ministry supports children in our area who have a parent that is

incarcerated by sending them 2 Christmas gifts, one of clothing and one of toys.

Angels will still be available at the church on Sunday, December 2nd. Gifts need to

be purchased, wrapped, and returned to the church by Sunday, December

9th so they can be shipped to the families in time for Christmas. Please consider

taking an Angel tag for one of the 30 children our congregation supports. If you are not interested in

shopping, but would like to support the cause, please consider donations to help pay for shipping costs for

the Angel gifts or to provide Christmas gifts to other Needy Families in our community. Any donation

can be dropped off with Julie in the church office.

Future mission collections include 2-piece PJs, sweatpants or warm leggings

and long sleeved shirts and fleece to make blankets for Project Ignite Light in

January and February. Please keep an eye out for holiday sales to support

this great charity. Fleece blankets should be made with 2 pieces of fleece,

1 1/2 yards each. We are also planning another blanket-tying event probably

in February.

We want to remind you about our “Mission Christmas” Fund. All Sundays, loose

change in the offering is given towards the Mission Christmas (for those in need)

Fund. The 1st & 3rd Sundays of each month are designated dollar Sundays, and all

loose dollars go into this fund. During the Christmas season, the Mission Team

purchases gift cards from local businesses to brighten the holiday for families in our

congregation and community that are in need. Our account is at $606.05 as of

November 26. This mission has a quiet, but powerful impact but we need your help to continue. Please

consider supporting this mission with your pocket change or dollars!

The next meeting will be Tuesday, December 11th at 5:30pm to pack up the Angel Tree gifts.

Celebration of Life Tree The Youth Ministry of Faith continues our tradition

of the “Celebration of Life” tree. Buy an angel

ornament for $5 in memory of or in honor of a loved

one to celebrate their life. Eliza Johnson will be

making the angels. Forms are in the

church office and in the bulletin.

Fill it out and return the form and

money. Your loved one’s name will

be on the angel on the tree. Names

received by December 16th will be

listed in the Christmas Eve bulletin.

Christmas Poinsettias We would like to have 10-15 poinsettias

to adorn our altar on Christmas Eve. If you

would like to purchase a plant for $10 or bring a

poinsettia in honor of or in memory of a loved

one there is a sign up sheet on

the table in gathering area. You

may also let Julie in the office

know. Your loved one’s name

will be listed in the Christmas

Eve bulletin.

Help Make a Family’s Holiday Brighter We need your help to make sure that no Abused Persons Outreach Center family goes without

gifts this holiday. You will brighten a child’s holiday and provide a way for parents to select

gifts for their own children. Donate a gift card or money donation marked “APOC Giving

Tree” ($10-$25 to a toy or clothing store such as ShopKO, Walmart, Urban Couture, etc.) by

December 7th to: APOC, 253 Central Ave N Suite 2, Valley City, ND 58072.

DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS: 1. Terri

Dalgliesh, Ilene Hetler, Alaina Rodin, Lillian

Schlotman, Deloris Welken; 2. Mary Ann

Miller, Alison Rodin, Josh Smith; 3. Brady

Anderson, Ethan Kapaun, Howard Oppegard;

4. Deloris Johnson, Linda Lane; 6. Joyce Fath, Nicole

Moen, John Samuelson, Georgia Welken; 7. Doug Kratz,

Erika Lutjens, Gary Sommerfeld, Angela Van Bruggen;

8. Larry H. Sayler, Bonnie Schlenvogt, Abbee Welken,

Erin Welken; 10. Dylan Aarseth, Val Moritz; 11. Gabe

Jenison, Jessica Kaiser, Brenda Klein, Jack Nadeau;

12. Taylor Mayfield; 13. Taylor Yanish; 14. Laura

Klevgaard; 16. Dan Faust, Lance Jenison; 17. Krista

Johnson, Dylan Rafferty, Ranetta Starr; 18. Hannah

Ashline, Riley Gerhardt; 19. Rachelle Hovland, Markus

Kratz; 20. Aaliyah Torbenson; 21. Joe Martin, Tony

Moritz, W.E.(Windy) Rohwedder; 22. Cale Ludwig;

23. Ashley McClaflin, Tim Ost, Megan Tichy; 24. Owen

Johnson, John Kohler; 26. Charity Nix, Marsha Sayler;

28. Scott Limesand, Randy Reiseer; 29. Isaac Hanse,

Brandon Moen, Warren Ventsch; 30. Kayla Holm,

Karissa Opatz, Ben Shape; 31. Elsie Jorissen, Steve

Nitschke, John Tompt.

DECEMBER ANNIVERSARIES: 3. Matt & Allison

Anderson; 9. Rick & Robin Idland; 10. Lyle & Angi

Hansen; 12. Mark & Cyndi Hill; 13. Bruce & Julie

Moritz; 16. Troy & Jodi Miller; 21. Ed & Betty Overby;

22. Don & Kathy Burke; 26. Doug & Patty Altringer;

30. Brian & Jessi Winter; 31. Ron & Lee Ann Peterson.

December Service & Care

**Tyler & Angela Van Bruggen

Mark & Sandy Brandvold

Andy & Sam Carlson

Matt & Jessica Jenrich

Matt & Courtney Jorissen

Duane & Diana Larson

Brandon & Nicole Moen

Corey & Debby Neseth

Gilbert & Shelly Rodriguez

John & Tonya Samuelson

Leighton & Dianne Smith

Gary & Diane Sommerfeld

Scott & Kay Stanford

Mark & Paula Thomsen

James & Janet Thornton

Jarin & Gina Thornton

Scott & Amy Tichy

John & Dixie Tompt

*Co-Chair Needed

Thank you for serving!

November Attendance

November 4 180

November 7 (Wed) 29

November 11 101

November 14 (Wed) 41

November 18 193

November 25 89

November 28 (Wed) 39

Offering

January $21,404.20

February $14,819.00

March $18,190.75

April $26,162.10

May $13,657.00

June $11,777.60

July $18,815.00

August $13,213.90

September $21,418.02

October $17,167.57

November $16,714.00

Needed monthly to meet Mission Plan:

$20,458.10

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November Memorials and Honorariums In memory of Kim Foell given by K.A. Fritch (Capital

Appeal).

In memory of Jim Moritz given by Larry & Connie

Pederson (General Fund).

In honor of Joe & Martee Lunde’s 50th Wedding

Anniversary given by Joe & Martee Lunde (Proclaim).

In honor of our Class of 2018 Confirmands given by

Illa Glandt (Sunday School); by Ardie Gregerson (Capital

Appeal).

November Transitions in Our Parish BAPTISMS: We celebrate God’s promises in

Holy Baptism. Ayden Douglas Ness was

baptized November 7, 2018. His parents are

Jeremy & Stephanie Ness and brother is Dalton.

Alexandria Marie Rohde was baptized November 18,

2018. Her parents are Jacob & Brenda Rohde and

brother is Jackson. God bless Ayden and Alexandria and

their families.

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DECEMBER TEAM MEETINGS

Altar Guild—Meets Wed, Dec 12

at 10:30am

Council—Meets Sun, Dec 9

at 10:30am

FLC Staff—Meets Wed, Dec 5 at 12:05pm

& Tue, Dec 18 at 4:15pm

H2H Guides—Meets Sun, Dec 2 at 10:30am

Men’s Group—Meets Sat, Dec 15 at 7:30am

Mission Team—Meets Tue, Dec 11 at 5:30pm

January Service & Care— Meets Sun, Dec 16

at 10:00am

WELCA—No December Meeting

Community Service of Remembrance Though the holiday season is a joyful time, sadness also fills these days,

especially the death of loved ones. You are invited to join with others who

carry sadness in their hearts for a 2pm worship service on Sunday,

December 2nd at Epworth United Methodist Church.

47th Annual Community Christmas Eve Dinner St. Catherine’s Church Dining Hall on December 24th, 5:30pm-7pm. A Christmas gathering

for our community for those who will be alone at Christmas. Good will offering and desserts

are appreciated. Your generosity is appreciated. We will do whole turkeys this year. Would

you be willing to give of your time and talent to roast a turkey on Christmas Eve Day?

Turkeys will be provided. 10-15 volunteers are needed. For questions or to volunteer please

call: Mary Hollingshead - 840-2878 or Bernie Nelson - 490-0666. If you need a ride call

845-0556 from, 1-4pm on December 24th. Financial Donations can be mailed to: St. Catherine

Church, Attn: Christmas Eve Dinner, 540 3rd Ave NE, Valley City, ND 58072. Sorry no

deliveries. Remember everyone is welcome to volunteer no matter which church they attend.

Annual Meeting on Sunday, January 20 The annual meeting will be held Sunday, January 20th at 10:45am.

We will serve brunch after the annual meeting is finished. More

information will be in the January newsletter. The annual reports will

be available for pic up from the church on Friday, January 11th.

2019 Offering Envelopes The office will be preparing the 2019 offering envelopes for households to pick up. If you do

not use the offering envelopes or would not like to have offering envelopes, please let

the office know as soon as possible. Your contributions are recorded whether you use an

envelope, place a check in the offering plate or give online. If you have any questions about

online giving please ask the office or Amy Johnson. The envelopes will be available by

December 24th so you have them to use on January 6th.

Faith Lunch Bunch The Faith Lunch Bunch meets Monday, December 17, 11:30am at Pizza

Ranch to enjoy lunch and conversation. Each person does buy their own lunch.

Everyone is welcome to come enjoy the time together when you are able.

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Sunday School News A Super Christmas! The Christmas program put on by the Preschool through 6th

grade will be Sunday December 16th, at 10:45am. We will have a potluck meal fol-

lowing the program.

All Sunday School kids will have a dress rehearsal for the Sunday School Christmas

program on Saturday, December 15th, 9am-11pm. Parents of

Preschoolers and Kindergarteners may pick up their kids at 10am or 11am.

We will not have Sunday School December 23rd or 30th. We will resume Sunday School on January 6th , with a

Winter Party!

If you are not getting emails about Sunday School events, please stop in the office and make sure we have your ad-

dress, email address, etc., correct. You may also email me at amy.j.johnson95@gmai.com.

The next Alive! Worship Service will be January 9th.

God’s Peace,

Amy Johnson

Faith Kids Club Schedule We welcome all 4th-6th graders to come to our Wednesday afterschool program. We would love to

have all of our 4th-6th grade students and their friends to attend Faith Kids Club. Kids Club meets

Wednesdays, 3:15-5pm at Faith. The children are picked up with the church van from Washington School

and parents pick them up from Faith. Wendi Wilmes leads Faith Kids

Club.

Schedule for December:

December 5th at Legacy Place

December 12th Early Dismissal Day from School

December 19th at Faith

December 26th NO KIDS CLUB

Early Dismissal Day Wednesday, December 12th is an early dismissal day at Valley City

Public Schools. Wendi will be picking up the 4th-6th graders at

Washington School and bringing them to Our Savior’s Lutheran Church.

We are inviting K-3 students to come also, but parents are responsible

for getting your child to Our Savior’s after school. We will play some

games over there and then we will head to the movie theater around

2:30pm for some popcorn and a movie! Please pick up your child at the

movie theater at 5pm! Also, we are asking each child to bring $5 to help

cover the cost of a kiddie pack and movie. Thank you so much! Also,

Family Fun Night Sunday, December 15

Please join us on Saturday, December 15th at 7pm for some Christmas BINGO and a Christmas movie! We will enjoy some Christmas cookies for prizes! Hope to see you there!

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H2H Head to Heart Confirmation News! Stories connect us. Stories give us hope. Our deepest truths can only be understood

by story. Our beliefs are communicated by story. Join your story to God’s and our

youth’s through the interactive Wednesday night worship service. We truly have

amazing youth in our congregation.

Regular Wednesday Schedule:

5:30-6 pm Meal 6:30 pm Worship 7:30-8 pm Small Group

Dec 5: Forgiveness of Sins

Dec 12: Meet at church at 5pm to head to PEDER EIDE in Concert at Olivet Lutheran in Fargo. This is

an amazing Christmas concert and it will be great to experience it together! We will eat quickly in Fargo

and then enjoy the concert from 7-8:15pm. Arrive back in Valley City around 9:30pm. Bring money for

supper. Others from our church family are welcome to enjoy this evening too.

There will be a service project at church for students that cannot attend, but no worship service here that

night.

Dec 19: Caroling and Cookies; at 6pm instructions will be given so we can be at the Sheyenne Care Center,

Legacy Place, Rudolph Square and Bridgeview Estates from 6:15-7pm. We will share Christmas songs and

visit with our church members and others in these places of care. It is special to bring a small plate of

cookies to our members, so bring some to share that parents can divide onto plates. We will return to enjoy

some cookies and a time of prayer. We plan to be finished by or before 7:45pm.

Others are VERY welcome to join us! Words to favorite hymns and fun songs are provided!

Dec 26 and Jan 2: Merry Christmas and Blessed New Year,

no activities

Thank you to our Youth and Parents

who helped to fill and deliver the

Thanksgiving baskets! This is such

a blessing for those in need so they

can enjoy a Thanksgiving meal.

Junior and Senior High Youth Events Every Monday please come join fellow peers at Senior High Lunch at Our Savior’s at 12:10! We have great food and time for fellowship together!

Friday, December 7th join Wendi for bowling at Sky Lanes!! 7th-9th graders please come from 7:30-9pm and 10th-12th graders please come from 9-10:30pm! Please let Wendi know if you will be coming by Thursday, December 6th! Thank you! wendi.wilmes@gmail.com

H2H Small Groups who escaped

from the Escape Room at Trinity.

Good job!

Church Staff

Pastor: Rev. Jolene Knudson-Hanse

Administrative Assistant: Julie Moritz

Treasurer: Amy Johnson

Children & Family Ministries Coordinator:

Amy Johnson

Coordinator of Youth Ministry: Wendi Wilmes

Organist/Worship Coordinator: Cyndi Hill

Worship Team Co- ordinator: Nancy Knutson

Custodians: Mark & Sandy Brandvold

Council President: Tyler Van Bruggen

Council: Mark Brandvold, Paulette Everson,

Linda Lane, Val Moritz, Karla Ranisate,

Scott Stanford, Cindy, Waagen, Jeremy Wiebe

E-Mail Address: office@faithlutheranvc.org

Pr. Jolene’s E-Mail: pastor@faithlutheranvc.org

Nancy’s E-Mail: knute71@msn.com

Cyndi’s E-Mail: cyndi.r.hill@gmail.com

Amy’s E-Mail: amy.j.johnson95@gmail.com

Wendi’s E-Mail: wendi.wilmes@gmail.com

Mark’s E-Mail:

mbrandvold@valleyplainsequipment.com

Church Office: (701) 845-4390

Fax Number: (701) 845-5887

Website: www.faithlutheranvc.org

“Rejoice! The Lord is near.” Philippians 4:5