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FOUNTAIN OF LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH
CONNECTING PEOPLE TO JESUS, FOR ETERNITY!
Easter Lilies
Beautify the Sanctuary for Easter Sunday! Lilies may be
purchased for $16, in Celebration, Honor, or Memory. Order
online or in the Narthex. An order form is on the outside
cover on this newsletter. Deadline: Monday, March 23 at 12pm.
Special Thanks
Chris Hoke for crafting the new wood communion tray for the
Elder Assistants to provide communion for those that are not
able to commune at the rail.
Portals of Prayer
April - June Portals of Prayer devotional books will be available
the Narthex, beginning March 1.
Church Closing in the event of Winter Weather During inclement weather, please use caution if you plan to attend
church services. If church services are cancelled, an updated
message will be made on the church website, facebook page or call
the church office for an automated recording. WXII will also
announce the closing. An email will be sent to the E-Newsletter
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Worship
Sunday School
Special Events
Elders & BOSL
Life Groups
Visitation
TwentyThirty
Families with Children
Youth
Preschool
Bridge Team
Mission
Community Outreach
Property & ERTeam
Ministry Updates
Service Assistants
Unbelievable
The Gospel of Mark
Sundays & Wednesdays of Lent February 26 - April 12
If Jesus was just a man, then the stories about what he did simply couldn’t be true. Humans
cannot perform miracles or rise from the dead. The things he claims about himself are just...
unbelievable. Jesus calls his disciples to take up their cross and follow him. The only
reason to follow Jesus is if he truly is the Son of God. During the next 40 days, you are
invited to join Jesus on his journey toward the cross as we walk through the Gospel of Mark
together. This series will include a daily Bible reading and special Wednesday night services
as we unpack the unbelievable life, death, and resurrection of Jesus.
Wednesday Night Lenten Services
Worship 6:30pm
Lenten Meal: 5:30pm Lenten Meals provide an opportunity for fellowship during the week; it also means you don’t have to cook and rush to church!
No Charge, Donations Accepted. Proceeds from the Meals will go to FOL Missions!
Mission Ecuador & Youth Mission Trips
Thank you to all the groups and teams who are serving this year's Lenten Meals.
March 4 Breakfast for Dinner Crater Life Group
March 11 Taco Bar Youth
March 18 No Meal Consignment Sale in Fellowship Hall
March 25 BBQ Travis Life Group
April 1 Potato Bar Mission Ecuador Team
Holy Week Worship & Events
April 5 8:30am & 11am Palm Sunday Worship
April 9 6:30pm Maundy Thursday Worship
April 10 7:30pm Good Friday Tenebrae
April 11 10am - 12pm Easter Egg Hunt Community Event
April 12 8:30am & 11am Easter Sunday Worship 8:30am & 11am
9am - 11am Easter Brunch
*Bookmark*
Additional copies available in the Narthex.
Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 11 10am - 12pm
Happy Almost Spring! This year's Easter Egg Hunt committee is eagerly preparing for our
community-wide event that will be held on Saturday, April 11 at 10AM. We appreciate your
help through: prayers for this ministry (and the weather!), donating treat-filled plastic eggs,
volunteering your time, and sharing the info with family and friends. More details to come!
Egg Hunt Team: Lauren Hofman, Lenora McCandless, Monica Smith, Diane Stoltz
Revelation
Led By: Dinene Crater
February 2 – April 5
Through short teaching videos and table discussions, we will dive into the major themes of
the Book of Revelation in this eight-week Bible study.
Easter Sunday Breakfast Saturday, April 12 9am - 10:30am
Hosted by the Men’s Group
Join us Easter morning for a time of fellowship with your family and friends. The Men’s Group is
hosting this annual event, so you know it will be delicious. Please RSVP in the Narthex or Online
if you plan to attend, so we can ensure enough food for everyone!
Following Easter New Message Series, Study, and Events
Red Letter Challenge More Information Coming March 15!
Happy spring everyone! (Or almost, anyway)! We
have entered our church season of Lent--a time of
reflection in considering all that Jesus has done for us.
As we gather for Lenten meals throughout the
season, I encourage you to come whenever you can.
This special time of fellowship allows us to connect
with other members, especially if you always attend
the same service. Who knows--you may just make
some new friends from "the other service"!
Besides the joy and excitement of Easter, Pastor
Elliott has a very special Bible study for everyone to
look forward to! The Elders and some other groups
are doing a pilot study before the big Kickoff, to be held the Sunday after Easter, of the Red Letter
Challenge. So far, I have found this Challenge to be a
"Call to Action" where we not only believe in Jesus
and try to be good Christians, but really concentrate
on putting our faith into action! The Challenge
provides plenty of practical tips to do just that on a
daily basis--40 days, to be exact.
We have a great caring, loving, serving congregation
here at Fountain of Life. But we can always improve,
grow in our relationship with Jesus, and get more
people excited to join us in truly following Jesus'
teachings through His own Word. I believe the Red
Letter Challenge will be a great time of unity and
growth for all of us! Many more details to come…
Wishing you all a very blessed Lent and Easter!
Serving the Lord with you,
Kristy Pavel
Head Elder
If you are in need of elder care,
any of the following elders are available to you.
See the Directory, Website, or E-Newsletter
for contact information:
Kristy Pavel, Head Elder
Jay Moss Terry Mink
Steve Ashburn Cristina Gale
Mike Shaw Mark Winterhoff
Terry Griffin Stuart Hofman
God is so Good! Those of you who attended the
2020 Budget meeting in December will remember
that we shared our financial status as of the end of
November, and that we were on track to exceed our
giving estimates for 2019. We are pleased to report
that indeed giving to the general fund exceeded our
budgeted needs by almost $20,000! This congrega-
tion's love for the Lord, one another, and Fountain of
Life is reflected in its generosity. Praise God!
The Board of Servant Leaders will be seeking to
replace one member who is rotating off after serving
a full term. We will also be seeking a congregational
Secretary and Treasurer. The Board of Elders will be
seeking two new members as well. Are you interest-ed in serving in one of these leadership roles? Or
maybe you know just the right person to nomi-
nate? Wayne Travis, Robert Fix, and Deb Hayward
serve as the Nominating Committee, so please put
names forward by contacting one of them. If you'd
like more information about the responsibilities of
these roles, please let me know and I'd be happy to
speak with you about them. We are confident that as
you prayerfully consider these needs, God will lift up
the members He has identified to serve.
Continued blessings to you and your families!
Michelle Moss
BOSL Chair
Board of Servants Leaders
Michelle Moss, BOSL Chair
Sean Sigmon, BOSL Vice Chair
Kimberly Fischvogt Ann Foody
Courney Youngblood Jeff Rakow
Will Blanchard Mike Phillips
Larry Broeker Kevin Crater
WHAT HAPPENED TO THE SNOW?!
WHERE ARE THE SINGLE DIGIT TEMPERATURES?!
THAT'S OK! Let’s leave it alone. I hope I have your attention now.
Pastor Elliott has been talking to us about loving our neighbor as ourselves and
loving God with all our heart, with all our soul and with all our mind. You can
believe that all this love is producing energy that is keeping us warmer this
year… we've come around to the subject. It's warmer in Life Groups because of
the energy produced by the love of the people in our groups. Circles are
warmer than rows.
You are invited to warm up in a Life Group. Please contact Pat Shaw or Larry
Scott and we will help get you in a group.
There are some new exciting events coming up.
Be a part of it.
Don't be left out in the cold.
February, brrr... however not so this year. And with March coming up "In like a Lion, out like a Lamb”, one of those
March weather sayings (as March is the most changeable weather month) who knows what we will see. What we
DO KNOW is We have a Lion and a Lamb, it is Jesus Christ (Rev 5: 5-14).
He is the balance in our lives. He NEVER changes! He gives us strength to get through all sorts of problems,
sickness, and issues in our lives. And he calls on each of us to help our brothers and sisters.
Your visitation ministry is out and about looking to visit you or your family members, to help you spiritually if you
can’t make it to church. I am here to come by, provide communion, and visit with you whether sick or well.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me to set up a visit. I will be reaching out to YOU as well.
Love In Christ, Jan Lonnecker
Contact: Jan Lonnecker 993-5520 [email protected]
What is TwentyThirty? A place for people in their 20s and 30s to get connected to Jesus! Friends are
always welcome. We welcome singles, married couples, and families. We do our best to provide events
for people in their twenties and thirties in any season of life!
Stay connected by joining our Facebook Group for all updates and to get more information!
www.facebook.com/groups/foltwentythirty
Join Us for Life Group, Led by Matt & Carissa Gorris:
Saturday, March 14 5pm Life Group @ the Kollmeyer’s
Saturday, April 18 5pm Life Group
Saturday, May 16 5pm Life Group
Saturday, June 13 5pm Life Group
Interested in
Joining a Life Group?
Contact:
Larry Scott
317-3371
Pat Shaw
817-7801
Check our facebook group for more upcoming social events!
Contact:
Faith Marks, Director of Worship Arts & 2030
Sunday School 9:50-10:50am
Young Elem. (Room 5): Ages: 4yr* - 1st Grade*
Older Elem. (Room 6): Ages: 2nd* - 5th Grade* *suggested
Contact: Carrie Winterhoff
Children's Sunday School Coordinator
540-588-2697 [email protected]
First Communion Class
1st Communion is for 5th Graders
March 8, 15, and 22 Room 1 9:50am Please Contact Cristina Gale if your child will be attending.
Contact: Cristina Gale, Elder 816-2719 [email protected]
Confirmation
Wednesdays March 4 – April 1
6-6:30pm Class 6:30pm Worship
No Class April 8 or April 15
Events Refer to Announcements and emails for more
information on Service and Fun Events!
March 11 Hosting Lenten Meal
March 15 Setup Consignment Sale please attend 8:30am Worship
March 29 Fun Event
Preschool Summer Camp Any youth that are interested in working at Summer
Camp contact Debbie Travis, 993-4447x14.
Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 11 10am-12pm
More Information Emailed Coming Soon!
Bring your children, Invite your neighbors and friends! We will have a cake walk, games, crafts,
lunch, and, of course, an egg hunt for infants
through children in the 5th grade.
Youth Leaders
6th-8th Grade Youth
Nick Allison, 970-231-2529
9th-12th Grade Youth
Karen Armour-Hoke, 336.880-0146
Kevin Crater, 771-9213
High School Seniors
Men’s Group Scholarship
See the “Ministry Updates” page for information on
how you can apply.
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Monthly Bible Verses
March: Psalm 9:1
I will praise you, O Lord, with all my heart
April: Luke 24:34
It is true! The Lord has risen
Wee Care Cereal Drive
The Preschool will be participating March 2 - 13th. We will be lining the Preschool Halls with unopened
Cereal Boxes. The church is welcome to join us in this!
Spring Consignment Sale
The Spring Consignment Sale is March 19th - 21st. All the details, dates, and times are available online.
Shop, Consign, and Volunteer to help support our Preschool.
2020-2021 Registration
Registration opens on February 10th. For questions about classes or to get a tour contact Debbie Travis.
Preschool Sunday
Preschool Sunday is April 26th. Lunch will be served. More information to come.
Contact: Debbie Travis [email protected] 993-4447x14
Spring Consignment Sale in March for our Preschool
Volunteers are always needed and are much appreciated as this is a fundraiser for our
wonderful Preschool. Sign up online to serve or consider cosigning.
Special Thanks!
We are most thankful for recent Guest Readers to our Preschoolers.
Theresa Dewalt, Rick Patterson, Ken and Ann Foody.
God's Blessings, Debbie Cormier
Bridge Team
Ways to Serve!
Morning Coffee
8:30 - 9:00am Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Set Up, Greet Parents, and Serve Coffee and Water
Mingle and get to know our Preschool parents.
Can sign up for a Day, Week, Month or the Whole Year!
Coordinator
Debbie Cormier 336-681-4046 [email protected]
Team Leads
Judy Ward
Jan Zoncick
SUPPORT FOR MISSION ECUADOR NEEDED
Each one of you can be involved in global missions
through your support of Mission Ecuador. There
are several ways you can add to the mission work.
Pray
Prayers are always needed for the team and Pan de
Vida. Ask God to prepare the hearts of team
members to share God’s love with the beneficiaries
at Pan de Vida. Ask God to work with all
volunteers at Pan de Vida to meet the spiritual and
physical needs of those they serve.
Encourage Others to Serve
Encourage others at Fountain of Life to consider
serving in Ecuador this summer. A personal
invitation to those you think could grow in their
faith through service in global missions may prompt
someone to volunteer for the mission team.
Financial Support & Fundraisers
Financial support is needed for the mission team.
Donate
Donation envelopes may be found in the
pews. Please consider a special gift to support our
church’s mission work in Ecuador.
Upcoming Fundraiser
Dewey’s Bakery Sale
March 29 - April 12
A new fundraiser will be introduced this year with
participation in the Dewey’s Bakery project. You
may purchase their famous Moravian cookies,
Moravian sugar cakes and cheese straws at a table in
the narthex beginning March 29th. Or, you may
place an order with any youth or adult participating
in mission trips this summer for delivery by Easter
Sunday, April 12th.
Your continued support of global missions
is vital to Fountain of Life.
You can
“Follow Jesus, Love One Another, and Serve the World”
by actively supporting Mission Ecuador.
Contact: Kathy Boyer
[email protected] 817-4396
Soup Kitchen
FOL provided 10 volunteers who served on
Christmas Day, making it a very special Christmas
for our guests! Thank you!
Next Serve Dates:
MARCH 20 (Friday) and 25 (Wednesday)
9am - 1pm
APRIL 17 (Friday) and 29 (Wednesday)
9am - 1pm
For more information on the many programs
offered at Samaritan House, please
visit www.samaritanforsyth.org. Serve with Us!
Sign up in the narthex or online!
Contact: Pat Metzler
[email protected] 405-757-5768
New Ministry! Community Prayer Group
Our newest ministry here at The Fountain is a
Community Prayer Group. Our mission is to
go out in the community and pray for people
right where they are. We have already meet
with people outside a retail store and visited a
assisted living facility. This Spring and Summer,
we plan to visit other retail stores and nursing
facilities, parks, and other outdoor events.
We would love for you to join us!
Find a Team Member for upcoming dates.
Contact Judy Hedin, Coordinator (336)749-0783 [email protected] Team: Debbie Smith Johnn Marie Kruse
Diane Stoltz
Drop off your donations in the Fellowship Hall!
March Gift of the Month
Instant Grits
April Gift of the Month Instant Oatmeal
Steeple Proposal Passed by Unanimous Vote at the February Voter’s Meeting. Thanks to the Property Team for their dedication and hard work on this project. If you are interested in
joining the team on projects in the future, contact John Marie Kruse.
Fountain of Life Work Day
April 4 9am-12pm Focus: Grounds of Facility
Security Update
Over the last few weeks while on security sweeps, the ERTeam has discovered some exterior entrance
doors have been found unlocked or not latched securely. Our current security policy is that doors
remained locked at all times. This is especially important for those individuals who have a key to the
facility. We appreciate your help on this!
Join the ERT
If you are security-minded or in the medical
profession and would like to join the ERT, please
contact us!
Thank you,
Your ERTeam
PHONE: 993-4447 FAX: 993-0941 [email protected] www.cometothefountain.com
Pastor Elliott [email protected] Jan Lonnecker [email protected]
Faith Marks [email protected] Chris Fair [email protected]
Deb Hayward [email protected] Karen Wolfe [email protected]
Sarah Speaks [email protected] Kimberly Fischvogt [email protected]
Preschool Office 993-4447 x14 Debbie Travis [email protected]
Jim Artzner Steve Ashburn Dan Hayward
Matt Kollmeyer Ray Korn Marlin Stoltz
Jeff Verriest Mitzi Vance Mark Kollmeyer
Joanne Verriest Nick Allison Yvette Griffin
Bob Spohn Tyler Varner
Property Team
Johnn Marie Kruse [email protected] 930-4586
Mike Phillips [email protected] 906-1251
Ken & Ann Foody [email protected] 307-3143
The Lost and Found is located in the Fellowship Hall above the coat rack. The first of every quarter we will be cleaning out the lost and found of old items. Please check it before April 1 (July 1, October 1, or January 1) for any items you may have misplaced. This also will include plates, platters, or kitchen wares that may have been left in the kitchen after a potluck event.
Seniors Potluck Gathering March 15 3:00pm
Come out on Sunday Mar 15th, for a potluck, and to
find out some of the exciting things your Leadership
Team has planned for 2020! Following the potluck,
you will be treated to some special music!! No sign
up needed, just bring a potluck dish to share.
Contact: Judy Hedin
749-0783 [email protected] Seniors Steering Committee: Judy, Barbara Voelkle, Jan Zoncick
Prayer Group Wednesdays 9:30-10:30am The Prayer Group meets in the sanctuary on to
pray for members, the church, community and
world. Interested in joining?
Contact: Johnn Marie Kruse
885-5209 [email protected]
Choir The choir is excited to begin new choir music for
the traditional worship services. There are opportu-
nities for soloists and choir members to partici-
pate! Singing with the choir is a wonderful way to
serve at FOL, and helps lead the congregation in
song during worship. We especially need soprano
and alto voices at this time, but are always excited to
see new faces! During Lent, rehearsals will start
after Wednesday Lenten services, around 7:30pm.
Rehearsal Dates:
February 26, March 4, 11,18, 25, April 1, and Thurs-
day, April 9.
If you have any questions, please contact Chris Fair.
Contact: Chris Fair, [email protected]
Men’s Group
The Fountain of Life Men’s Scholarship was estab-
lished in 1992 by Fountain of Life Men’s Group. The
Scholarship Fund is maintained and supported by
the Men’s Group. The resources to maintain this
fund comes from donations from the fundraising
efforts of all who participate in the Spring yard sale,
the Fall BBQ sale, profits from the soda machine
and any other fundraisers we might have as well as
cash donations from members and prior recipients.
The application process starts March 1st and the
deadline to turn in applications is Sunday, April
19, 2020. The committee will review and advise each
applicant no later than June 30.
Fine Print
The Scholarship Fund will be limited to rising freshmen wheth-
er they elect a 2yr or 4yr school. Should we only have a few
applicants—we would not disburse all the funds that year.
We have established 4 main points that each applicant will be
considered under, followed by the weight that should be
placed on each item. They are:
• Financial Need - 40%
• Academics – 15%
• Involvement in the Church - 20%
• Statement of belief/Commitment to faith in Christ - 25%
If, during the 1st year, a candidate receives the funds and
leaves school for any reason other than health/family prob-
lems—they are expected to return the funds.
Contact: Ed Bowman [email protected]
2020 Committee: Ed Bowman, Chair
Kevin Crater
Mike Phillips
Reminder!
An updated list of all Birthdays,
Baptism Birthdays and Wedding Anniversaries
are available in the Narthex each month!
Moms Connect
Hi Mom!
CHANGES ARE COMING! You asked for it… and
we heard you. We are going to be trying out some
NEW THINGS in the upcoming months. Join us for
our next meeting on Wednesday, March 11 at 9:15
am in the Fellowship Hall for WorthyWarriors4:13:
“We believe that the heart is a muscle and a soul and
we work both. A place where workout and worship col-
lide Come as you are… leave changed!”
Bring an exercise mat and water and join us for faith and fitness!
CHILDCARE WILL BE PROVIDED.
Drop off in the nursery beforehand.
For more info, join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/FOLMomsConnect/
Women's Bible Study Wednesdays 6-7:30pm
Break
We will take a break from our weekly Bible study through Lent so we can attend Wednesday night
services (Feb. 26 - April 8).
Next Study
We will start back up April 15, with the Red Letter
Challenge. Please contact Dinene Crater with ques-
tions or if you would like more information.
Contact: Dinene Crater 341-2319
Ladies, Save the Date!
Going Beyond
Simulcast April 25
9am-4pm
Registration Opens March 25!
Open to the community!
Fountain of Books Club Ladies, do you enjoy books? Do you want to meet
others who enjoy reading? We get together on the
second Friday of each month from September to
June beginning at 6 PM at the Kernersville Chamber
of Commerce, 136 East Mountain Street.
Contact: Mary Kay Csanyi
993-2260 [email protected]
March: Come join the Fountain of Books Club
when we meet on Friday, March 13 to discuss The
Girl in the Blue Coat by Monica Hess.
It is a powerful, compelling coming-of-age story set
against the dark and dangerous backdrop of World
War II. It's an important and page-turning look at the
choices all of us--including young adults--have to make in wartime. A beautiful combination of heart-
break, loss, young love, and hope.
April: The book selection for April 3 (note the date
change) is The Memory Keepers Daughter by
Kim Edwards. Here is a story that follows the lives
of Dr. David Henry, his wife, Norah, and their twin
children who are secretly separated at birth. On a
winter night in 1964, Dr. Henry is forced by a bliz-
zard to deliver his own twins. His son, born first, is
perfectly healthy. Yet when his daughter is born, he
sees immediately that she has Down's Syndrome.
Rationalizing it as a need to protect Norah, his wife,
he makes a split-second decision that will alter all of
their lives forever. He asks his nurse to take the ba-
by away to an institution.
Contact: Deb Hayward, Ministry Coordinator, 336-993-4447 x. 11 [email protected]
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Dan Hayward
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