FAITH at WORK

Sunday, June 9, 2019

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 -

It's great to write one of these as your called pastor! I was pleased and gratified that Faith Lutheran Church decided to call me as their pastor on May 19

th. There

is a mutuality to the relationship between a pastor and the congregation they serve. I'm going to share a bit about that.

The installation of a pastor in a congregation (and I was installed back in 2016) reminds us that followers of Christ are sent into the world as bringers of peace, to love and forgive (John 20:21 – 23). Pastors are tasked with making disciples, teaching and baptizing in accord with Christ's command (Matthew 28:18 – 20). Here's the verbatim of the 1

st Timothy exhortation:

“Set the believers an example in speech and conduct,

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in love, in faith, in purity. Attend to the public reading of scripture, to exhorting, to teaching. Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you through prophecy with the laying of hands by the council of elders. Put these things into practice, devote yourself to them, so that all may see your progress. Pay close attention to yourself and to your teaching; continue in these things, for in doing this you will save both yourself and your hearers.” (1

st Timothy 4:12 –

16).

Recognizing that the call stems from the Holy Spirit (flowing through the congregation and minister) the pastor is expected to teach and preach in accordance with the Holy Scriptures, the Confessions of the Lutheran Church and constitutions. I am told to be diligent in my study of Scripture and the use of the means of grace, to love, serve and pray for God's people, nourish in word and sacrament and be a faithful example. I am told to be a witness in all I do, so that God's love may be known in the world.

As I said, there is a mutuality. The congregation promises (y'all promised back in 2016) to receive the pastor as a messenger of Christ, sent to serve all people with the gospel of hope and salvation. The congregation promises to pray for the pastor, help and honor them for their work's sake, and in all things strive to live together in the peace and unity of Christ.

We have worked to live up to those vows over the past three years. There have been wonderful ways that I have seen the Holy Spirit move through your community, a mutuality and outpouring. We've had moving worship, I've been blessed to share with you baptisms and funerals, Sunday school and bible studies, fellowship events and stewardship dinners, songs and tables, laughter and sorrows. I am glad that we have renewed our commitment to each other. Let us continue to work in the peace and unity of Christ.

Family Mini Golf

June 2, 2019

2:00 PM

Lake Shore Lanes

All are invited. Please come

join in the fun! It’s a hoot!

New Bible Study (Starts May 30, 2019)

Title: Above and Beyond: Hearing God’s Call in Jonah and Ruth

Jonah and Ruth teach us that God’s steadfast love goes above and beyond any-

thing that we have ever imagined. What’s more, love calls us to respond and

leaves no corner of our lives untouched.

What does it mean to hear God’s call? Come join us an find out!

June 15, 2019 @ 8:00 AM All men of the church are invited to gather for

breakfast, for fellowship and for prayer

YTD Financial Report as of 4/30/2019

Total Income: $105,092.49

Budgeted Income: $58,552.96

Income over Budget: $46,539.53

If you know of someone in our congregation who is ailing, please let t he office

know. I have been trying to send out cards and bulletins to the folks that

couldn’t get to church. It’s hard to atch all of them, so I can use your help. Thanks much, Nance

FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH 2019

STAFF

Pastor Mark Bringman

Office Manager Nance G

Organist/Pianist Cheryl B.

Custodian Terry B.

CHURCH COUNCIL

President Mary Sabatka-Gamet

Vice President Carol Olufson

Secretary Kim Sass

Treasurer Alice Weber

Financial Secretary JoAnn Perry

Education Charles Bonville

Evangelism & Mission Janice Virnig

Fellowship & Social Con-

cerns Norma Messman

Property Management Jon Aaberg

Stewardship & Resources Gordy Gamet

Worship & Music Terry Virnig

Youth Committee Nancy George

Youth Facilitator Kayleigh Cannady

Shultz

Mission Endowment Fund Gordy Gamet

Pentecost (Starts June 9th)

The Christian holy day of Pentecost, which is cele-

brated on the seventh Sunday after Easter, com-

memorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the

Apostles and other followers of Jesus Christ

while they were in Jerusalem celebrating the Feast

of Weeks, as described in the Acts of the Apostles

(Acts 2:1–31).In Christian tradition, this event repre-

sents the birth of the early Church.

Synod Assembly Review May 10 – 12

The Oregon Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America gathered for assembly during the above dates. Faith Lutheran Church sent Cynthia Bonneville, Carrie Chamberlain and Pastor Mark Bringman. The assembly began with worship and then moved to business. We passed resolutions and memori-als (among others, emphasizing working with the Poor Campaign, area ministries including Mid Valley Latino Ministries and encouraging the adoption of the Women and Justice Social Statement (more on this later on in the newsletter). We passed a synod budget, recognized that giving was (slightly) up for this year. We heard from part-ners in ministry such as Camp Lutherwood, and Lutheran Immigration & Refugee Services, heard re-ports from the Bishop, Vice President (who operates a role similar to council president) etc. We also elected a new bishop. Bishops serve for a six year term and are allowed to be re-elected (some synods have term limits, Oregon does not). We have a new Bishop elect, Laurie Larson Caesar who will start as bishop in about two months. We pray for her and our current bishop, David Brauer Riekke, thankful for the service of both.

Did you know that our denomination had social statements? Every churchwide assembly (which occurs every two or three years) we work on, finalize and approve a statement. These statements are a Lutheran theology of difficult issues: on things such as caring for the creation or genetics or the death penalty. You can find social statements here: https://www.elca.org/Faith/Faith-and-Society/Social-Statements You can find on the proposed social statement on women and justice here: https://www.elca.org/womenandjustice

Prayer Chain

We are asking anyone in the prayer chain to lift up the concerns of Faith Lutheran Church weekly (which could be as little as taking a few seconds and asking God to be with all of those concerns and as much as lifting them up by name) and to pray for other concerns as they are shared. Alice Weber is heading up the prayer chain. If you are interested send her an email: baweber@comcast.net

Summer Office Hours: 10 AM to 2:00 PM These hours will start on June 24th and continue through Mid August.

Invitation to Blue Mass from St. Mary’s Parish

On Flag Day, June 14th, our congregation has been invited to attend a Blue Mass.

A Blue Mass is a tribute to all of our firemen, paramedics, law enforcement and

military to thank them for all they do for our community. Our Lady of Perpetual

Help has held a Blue Mass for the past several years and is open to everyone.

Please join us in celebrating the brave men and women who serve in our

community.

When: June 14th @ 8:30 AM

Where: St. Mary’s Church

Please call 541-926-1449 if you plan to attend. Just leave your name and phone

number. They will return your call.

Vacation Bible School

June 23—27

5:00 PM to 7:30 PM

If you know of kids between the ages of 4 and 10, please

invite them to attend. Also, if you give the office their name

and address, we will send them an invitation in the mail.

If you would like to volunteer, please see Nance in the

church office.

Thanks to all who have already volunteered. You are GREAT!

Greetings from Camp! Here are your announcements from Camp Lutherwood Oregon for the second half of May. You will usu-ally receive these emails on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Please share these in your Sun-day bulletins, newsletters, social media, bulletin boards, and share by word of mouth! Updated email addresses or additions to our contact list are greatly appreciated! Association Meeting The Board of Directors has called a special meeting of the Association on Saturday, June 1 at 10:00am at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Albany. Please RSVP your attendance to office@lutherwoodoregon.org with the names of your representatives. This meeting is to update the ex-pansion plan after the Lodge fire. Items Needed for Summer Camp: For those who would like to support camp by helping us replace our program supplies and equipment, we have created an Amazon Wish List that includes all items needed. Please send your donation directly to camp and include your information on a Gift Note so that we can thank you. The link is on our website or from Amazon search Camp Lutherwood Oregon under the Find a List or Registry menu. We are also in need of: - Portable Screen - Projector - Music Stands Summer Nurses Needed We are still in need of nurses this summer. If you know of someone who would be a great addition to the summer staff for a week or two this summer, please contact Charlotte at charlottet@lutherwoodoregon.org and check out our website for applications and more information. Register NOW for Summer 2019: Life Together There are still spots available for all ages at camp this summer. Register now to be part of our 60th sum-mer at www.lutherwoodoregon.org If you have any questions, contact the office (541) 998-6444 or office@lutherwoodoregon.org. Please be sure to update us with any new contact information and check out our website and social me-dia so you can stay up to date on all that is happening at camp.

Community Announcements and News

June 1-2: 110th Strawberry Festival @ Cheadle Park in Lebanon, OR June 1: Albany Carousel & Museum: New Animal Installation Celebration 10 Am to 2 PM. Wear your favorite cowboy boots and have a rootin’ t ootin’ good time! June 1: Albany Farmers Market from 9AM to 1 PM Downtown. (Weekly through the summer) June 6: Lebanon Farmers Market From 2 PM—6 PM City Hall Parking Lot in Lebanon, OR (weekly on Thursdays through the summer.) June 12: Albany Regional Museum: History Bites @ 12-1 PM Topic is Talking Water Gardens. Light refreshment will be served. Fee: $2:00 June 14: Friends of Albany Library Summer Book Sale (Albany Public Library) All day event. June 14– 21: NW Flat Coated Retrievers Dog Show @ Linn County Fair & Expo June 14: The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon 7:30 PM At Albany Civic Theater There are multiple view dates. See Website for more information. June 15: 20th Annual Garden Gate Tour@ Albany Visitor Center: Fee $15.00 10 AM to 4:00 PM. Call 541-967-3871 for more information June 21– 23: Linn County Pioneer Picnic @ Pioneer Park in Brownsville Three days of Old Fashioned Family Fun! Free Admission. Oregon’s Longest running continuous celebration. June 22: Pride March (Parade) If you would like to go as a group, please contact Carrie Chamberlain @ (804) 39903929 or derekandme@hotmail.com June 22: First Annual NO BS OBS Truck Show N Swap @ Crabtree Automotive 1110 Hill Street Southwest 10 AM to 5 PM June 29: Sweet Ride car Show for Kids @ Sweet Home High School (All Day)

June’s Calendar

For the most up-to-date version,

visit our online calendar

Worship Leader Team—June

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

REMEMBER OUR HOMEBOUND:

Lou C, Bonnie K, Rita E,

Betty K., Donna Z.

OUR SYMPATHY & PRAYERS

TO THOSE WHO MOURN THE

LOSS OF LOVED ONES

Tim B

Margaret Beilke

Brenda Carroll

Sandy Hina

Robert Jon

Buster Schmoll

Daniel Sullivan

Linda Gail Voet

Cheryl Wolverton

Melba Wright

Brandon

Christopher

Noah Holman

Susan Johnson.

Catherine Baarsch

Jim Norlie

Barbara Rose

Jerry Sheffield

Pat Norby

Eleanor Barr

Ray Barr

Cindy Ruche

Ron Wold

Karen Glenn

Jim Luce

Courtney Hass

Audrey Gonzales

Chiera Family

SangSaun Tran

Norma Messman

Donna Zolotoff

Vern Zimbleman

Silas Haynes

Faith Lutheran Church

930 Queen Ave SW

Albany Oregon 97321

Sundays

Sunday School 9 am

Worship 10:15 am

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 2019