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News — Faith Lutheran Church

Doug Peterson

Children and Family Ministries 2023-24

Dear Faith Families,

Happy Fall! With school starting up and the Seahawks back in action, it is time to ramp up our children and youth ministries at Faith Lutheran. Here is a brief overview of some of what Faith is offering to help you raise your kids and teach them about Jesus in a safe environment and loving community. Here are THREE important dates in the month of September:

1.     Sunday, September 10, 2023. This is the first Sunday of Children’s Church (10:15-11a) and Confirmation Class (11:30-12:30).

2.     Sunday, September 17. Blessing of Backpacks during worship (10am). Youth and Family Campfire at the Miller Farm, 4:00-8:00pm, with special guest, Mike Barnes.

3.     Wednesday, September 27. Youth Group, 6:00-7:30pm in the church gym. Youth and families can have supper, meet the Frosts and Walkers, and begin weekly* youth programming.

Faith Lutheran Church Youth and Family Programs, 2023-24

·       Sunday Nursery Care (ages 0-4). The newly remodeled Nursery, now known as “Linda’s Corner,” offers quiet space for parents with small children during worship. Faith is open to staffing child-care during worship, if requested.

·       Children’s Church (ages 4-11). Connie Payne has agreed to lead and coordinate a short, weekly faith lesson for young people during worship, from about 10:15a to 11:00a. Children are dismissed after the Children’s Message and return for Communion. The Family Room/Chapel and/or Linda’s Corner.

·       Confirmation (ages 12-17). Confirmation is a year-long class taught by the pastors designed to equip teenagers with basic tools and concepts of the Lutheran Christian tradition, culminating in the Rite of Confirmation in the Spring. Sundays, 11:30a-12:30p, in Room 1.

·       Bible: History and Places (ages 18-up). Sundays, 11:30a-12:30p, in the 3 Door Room. A year-long study of the Bible, its art, history, and application for life today. Taught by Tyger and Todd Penson.

·       Wednesday Night Youth Group (ages 10-18) and Adult Faith Formation. Food, games, and faith lessons for kids ages 10-18 (or so). Meet in the Gym on the 1st, 2nd, and 4th Wednesdays of the month from 6:00-7:30p. Led by Chris and Shay Frost, and Marissa and Chris Walker. (*The 3rd Wednesday each month is set aside for Leadership/Planning). Parents and adults can gather with the Pastors across the hall to explore a variety of topics: spirituality, relationships, parenting, and faith formation.

·       Thursday Night Young Adult Conversations “YAC” (ages 19-35). Food, fun, friendship, and occasional deep spiritual exploration. Usually meets at the Peterson/Satrum home on Thursdays, 6:15-8:30pm.

Holy Week

MAUNDY THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 6:00PM

Faith joins the people of Agua Viva Internacional for a unique, collaborative, and multilingual Maundy Thursday worship experience. Since the beginning of 2023, Agua Viva Internacional has been worshiping on Sunday and Thursday evenings. So this week, we will gather in the sanctuary at 6:00pm, and worship (in Spanish), led by Pastor Eric Gomez and the Agua Viva Worship Team. The pastors of the two congregations will wash the feet of the other, symbolizing our shared mission to serve others in Chirst’s name. Then we will share the Lord’s Supper, Faith-style, symbolizing the unity we share in Christ: dos congregaciones, un Dios, two congregations, one God.

GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 12:00 NOON

The people of Faith then gather at noon on Good Friday to remember and recall the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Worship will be led by the Faith Choir. Rev. Brenda Satrum will share a Good Friday message.

EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 9, 8:00AM AND 10:00AM

  • Sunrise Easter Worship at 8:00am. Christ is Risen, He is Risen Indeed! Come for this earlier than usual worship time, following in the footsteps of the women discovering the empty tomb on that first Easter morning.

  • Easter Breakfast, 9am-9:45am. Featuring Bert’s famous breakfast casserole and homemade pastries. A free-will offering goes to the Faith Family Crisis Fund.

  • Easter Festival Worship at 10:00am, with music from the Faith Choir and the Ascension Worship Team.


Ash Wednesday and Lent

Lent and Holy Week

ASH WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2023

11:00am, The Gospel of Matthew w/ Pastor Doug. A weekly Bible Study via Zoom. Contact Pastor Doug for the link.

4:15pm, Ash Wednesday Worship and Imposition of Ashes

5:00pm, Soup Supper. A simple meal served in the Fellowship Hall. Free will offering.

6:00pm, Ash Wednesday Worship and Imposition of Ashes

WEDNESDAY WORSHIP, MARCH 1-29

11:00am, The Gospel of Matthew w/ Pastor Doug. A weekly Bible Study via Zoom. Contact Pastor Doug for the link.

4:15pm, Lenten Worship

5:00pm, Soup Supper. A simple meal served in the Fellowship Hall. Free will offering.

6:00pm, Lenten Worship

MAUNDY THURSDAY, APRIL 6, TBD

GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 7, TBD

EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 9

  • Sunrise Easter Worship at 8:15am

  • Easter Breakfast, 9am-10am

  • Easter Festival Worship at 10:00am


A Pastoral Letter Regarding Faith and Vaccines

A Pastoral Letter Regarding Faith and Vaccines

I urge everyone to pray for a swift resolution of this pandemic. I urge everyone to show support for the tireless efforts of so many health care professionals, hospital staff, and first responders. I urge everyone to be slow to judge and quick to show compassion. And I humbly urge everyone who is physically able to get the vaccine: for the sake of others, for the sake of the gospel, and for the sake of Christ Jesus.

Connection Street (August 30, 2020)

Connection Street (August 30, 2020)

We pray for an end to racism and senseless violence. We pray for those bracing for Hurricane Laura. We pray for our neighbors and schools bracing for the new and uncertain school year. We pray for those mourning the deaths of loved ones from COVID-19. An old hymn, written almost 200 years ago, offers hope: no matter who you are or what you've gone through, everyone can come to Jesus and find rest in Him. May you find rest in Jesus today. Amen.