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All Saints celebrates the baptized people of God, living and dead, who are the body of Christ. As November heralds the dying of the landscape in many northern regions, the readings and liturgy call us to remember all who have died in Christ and whose baptism is complete. At the Lord’s table we gather with the faithful of every time and place, trusting that the promises of God will be fulfilled and that all tears will be wiped away in the new Jerusalem. Please join us for All Saint's Sunday on Sunday, November 5 th as we honor and remember the saints who have gone before us this past year. If you have lost a loved one this year, you are invited to have their name listed in our bulletin and read aloud at our two Sunday services, and at our Wednesday night service November 8 th as we light candles in their memory and Please join Pastor Christine on November 19 th from 10:00-11:00am in the Fireside Room for a seminar called, "Getting Through Grief During the Holidays," as we explore how to cope with feelings of grief and loss as you, your friends, or family members miss your loved ones over the holiday season. There will be helpful resources available for managing your grief (or a loved one’s) grief journey. pray for those who have suffered grief and loss this year. If you would like your loved one's name listed in the All Saint's Day bulletin, please fill out a card on their behalf at the Welcome Center or sign up online under "Worship" by Monday, October 30 th. Nov 4 th Race Workshop Nov 5 th Welcome New Members Nov 8 th 9th Grade IGNITE Nov 11 th Men’s Breakfast Nov 12 th Congregational Meeting Nov 12 th BYG Event Nov 14 th SAGES project Nov 16 th 1st Communion worshop Nov 21 st Community Thanksgiving Worship Nov 23 & 24 Church and Offices Closed Nov 26 th FMF week begins MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH - NOVEMBER 2017 ALL SAINTS SUNDAY AND WEDNESDAY Church Events Faith In action

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All Saints celebrates the baptized people of God, living and dead, who are the body of Christ. As November heralds the dying of the landscape in many northern regions, the readings and liturgy call us to remember all who have died in Christ and whose baptism is complete. At the Lord’s table we gather with the faithful of every time and place, trusting that the promises of God will be fulfilled and that all tears will be wiped away in the new Jerusalem.

Please join us for All Saint's Sunday

on Sunday, November 5th as we

honor and remember the saints

who have gone before us this past

year. If you have lost a loved one

this year, you are invited to have

their name listed in our bulletin and

read aloud at our two Sunday

services, and at our Wednesday

night service November 8th as we

light candles in their memory and

Please join Pastor Christine on November 19th from 10:00-11:00am in the Fireside Room for a seminar called, "Getting Through Grief During the Holidays," as we explore how to cope with feelings of grief and loss as you, your friends, or family members miss your loved ones over the holiday season. There will be helpful resources available for managing your grief (or a loved one’s) grief journey.

pray for those who have suffered

grief and loss this year. If you

would like your loved one's name

listed in the All Saint's Day bulletin,

please fill out a card on their behalf

at the Welcome Center or sign up

online under "Worship" by Monday,

October 30th.

Nov 4th

Race Workshop

Nov 5th

Welcome New Members

Nov 8th

9th Grade IGNITE

Nov 11th

Men’s Breakfast

Nov 12th

Congregational Meeting

Nov 12th

BYG Event

Nov 14th

SAGES project

Nov 16th

1st Communion worshop

Nov 21st

Community Thanksgiving Worship

Nov 23 & 24 Church and Offices Closed

Nov 26th

FMF week begins

MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH - NOVEMBER 2017

ALL SAINT’S SUNDAY AND WEDNESDAY Church Events

Faith In action

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Dear People of Faith,

November is the month of Thanksgiving. I hope you will all plan to join Pastor Christine and me at the Annual Waconia Community Thanksgiving Gathering at Oakwood Community Church on Tuesday November 21st at 7:00 PM. Please note that the gathering is on the Tuesday evening before Thanksgiving again this year.

One of my favorite thanksgiving songs is a simple little song by Don Moen,

Give thanks with a grateful heart Give thanks to the Holy One Give thanks because He's given Jesus Christ, His Son And now let the weak say, "I am strong" Let the poor say, "I am rich Because of what the Lord has done for us" Give thanks.

Many have written about the value of living with “an attitude of gratitude.” To name what we are thankful for, even in the midst of suffering, changes our hearts and minds. Giving thanks reorients us to God’s blessings, grace and care for us. So even the weak can say, “I am strong” and the poor can say. “I am rich.” Research has shown at least seven benefits of gratitude, Amy Morin wrote in Psychology Today:

1. Gratitude opens the door to more relationships. Not only does saying “thank you” constitute good manners, but showing appreciation can help you win new friends, according to a 2014 study published in Emotion.

2. Gratitude improves physical health. Grateful people experience fewer aches and pains and report feeling healthier than other people, according to a 2012 study published

in Personality and Individual Differences.

3. Gratitude improves psychological health. Gratitude reduces a multitude of toxic emotions, from envy and resentment to frustration and regret. Robert Emmons, a leading gratitude researcher, has conducted multiple studies on the link between gratitude and well-being. His research confirms that gratitude effectively increases happiness and reduces depression.

4. Gratitude enhances empathy and reduces aggression. Grateful people are more likely to behave in a prosocial manner, even when others behave less kindly, according to a 2012 study by the University of Kentucky.

5. Grateful people sleep better. Writing in a gratitude journal improves sleep, according to a 2011 study published in Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being. Spend just 15minutes jotting down a few grateful sentiments before bed, and you may sleep better and longer.

6. Gratitude improves self-esteem. A 2014 study published in the Journal of Applied Sport Psychology found that gratitude increased athletes’ self-esteem, an essential component to optimal performance.

7. Gratitude increases mental strength. For years, research has shown gratitude not only reduces stress, but it may also play a major role in overcoming trauma.

So let’s give thanks with a grateful heart for all that God has done for us.

Thanks! Pastor Dale

Pastor’s Notes

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Chris & Heather Anton, 1600 Niagara Street, Waconia Addison, Emma

Josh & Kara Balmer, 20 Alfred Blvd, Waconia

Whitney, Hunter, Kobe, Koen, Kort

Rob & Lisa Dansare, 5170 Harrest Curve, Mayer Ella

Jim Demke & Denise Nelsen, 1251 Vernon Drive, Carver

Sandy & Joanne Fretwell, 713 Somerwood Way, Waconia

Justin & Lessie Goche, 9655 County Road 140, Cologne Victor Hooverson, Simon Hooverson

Angie Graper-Labor & Brooks Laber, 114 Alva Street, Waconia Logan, Ethan

Troy & Kristine Greer, 830 Egret Lane, Waconia Isabella, Braden

Jared Kadrie & Emilee Schimschock, 209 Bluestem Court, Watertown

Jim & Peggy Karstens, 1022 Pond Curve, Waconia

Jalissa & Chad Kruckman, 576 Cherry Drive, Waconia Kinsley, Brayden

Alex & Steph Leach, 137 Hilltop Lane, Waconia, MN 55387 Margo, Clare

Joan & Phil Peterson, 433 West 5th Street, Apt. 210, Waconia

Josh & Anna Ryan, 1719 Oakpointe Drive, Waconia Claire, Mara

Troy & Kat Scotting, 1216 Meadow Pkwy., Mayer Alexander, Grant, Ethan

Robert & Teresa Shields, 1272 Crosswinds Ct., Waconia Ariana, Bryce, Grayson

Dave & Kelly Strei, 1676 Woodlawn Circle, Waconia Lauren, Benjamin, Noah

Nate & Angie Swenson, 881 Goldfinch Drive, Waconia Mckenzie, Bailey

Our 2nd Annual Fall Festival,

which was held on September

30th, was a great success.

Nearly 100 Faith members

ventured out for an evening

of great food and

conversation in Steiner Hall,

while outside a horse drawn

hayride, bonfires with s’mores

and games were enjoyed on a

beautiful Fall evening. Thank

you to all who attended and

volunteered their time,

making this a great way for

our members to connect in

faith and friendship. Check

out some of the pictures from

this awesome event.

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Announcements 4TH Thursday Women’s Book Club

Our next book discussion is on

Thursday, November 30th (due to

Thanksgiving being on November 23rd).

Please join us at 7:00 pm in the Fireside

Room at Faith to discuss this nonfiction

book, THE STRANGER IN THE

WOODS: THE EXTRAORDINARY

STORY OF THE LAST TRUE

HERMIT by Michael Finkel. Many people dream of

escaping modern life, but most will never act on it. This is the

remarkable true story of a man who lived alone in the woods of

Maine for 27 years, making this dream a reality—not out of

anger at the world, but simply because he preferred to live on his

own. (Goodreads.com)

Moms Connect

Sleepless nights, rocking, spitting up, crying, joy,

millions of diapers, and no time to cook are all realities

to parents of a newborn. Moms Connect at Faith

would like to help, by bringing meals to families of

newborns. Whether it's your first or fourth baby, we

want be of assistance. Contact Jamie Bergstrom (952-

381-7855) or the church office if you are soon

expecting or have just had a baby. If you aren't a part

of Moms Connect, but would like to help make meals,

please also contact Jamie.

Look what’s in the Library Did you know that there is a collection of books by Max Lucado in the library at Faith Lutheran Church? Max Lucado is a preacher at Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, Texas, with a storyteller’s gift—a pastor’s heart and a poet’s pen. He preaches and writes to the hurting, the guilty, the lonely, and the discouraged. Learn more about Max at maxlucado.com. Some of the titles for you to check out in the Cozy Nook Library at Faith include: JUST LIKE JESUS (A Devotional)

GRACE FOR THE MOMENT (Inspirational Thoughts for Each

Day of the Year)

CURE FOR THE COMMON LIFE TRAVELING LIGHT (The

Promise of Psalm 23)

IN THE EYE OF THE STORM A GENTLE THUNDER (Hearing God

Through the Storm)

WHEN GOD WHISPERS YOUR NAME

2017 - Congregational Meeting Sunday,

November 12th

All Faith members are encouraged to attend the

congregational meeting Sunday, November 12th at

9:30am in Steiner Hall. The standard agenda for the

November meeting includes a financial report of the

year to date and annual reports from staff and Ministry

Areas (written or verbal). There will also be an update

on our current “Powered by Faith” stewardship

campaign. We leave room for “other business deemed

necessary.” Please plan to join your fellow Faith

members at this important gathering.

Tuesday Bible Study News

The Tuesday Bible study will be starting a new unit on October 31, the Gospel of Mark. This gospel was the first gospel written and is very fast paced. Mark presents a vivid picture of the actions of Jesus to prove his identity as the Messiah. We will spend about 6 weeks on this gospel. In December, we will be doing two very special lessons just for Christmas. Everyone is welcome to join us when you can. We meet each Tuesday morning at 9:15 am at Westview Acres or Tuesday evenings at 7:00 pm at Faith. Choose the time that works best for you and join us. For more information contact Mary Westlund at

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WACONIA FOOD SHELF HOLIDAY DONATION OPPORTUNITY

In November and December, the Waconia Food Shelf distributes special foods to their families, hoping to make their holiday meals as special as possible. In November, we collect food that would be part of a “traditional” Thanksgiving meal and distribute Thanksgiving bags filled with these foods, plus a coupon to use toward a small turkey from Mackenthun’s. Approximately 200 families receive these bags. In December, we hope to purchase ham or an alternative meat for their Christmas meal. We invite you to participate in this effort by donating food items for the Thanksgiving Bag project: boxes of potato flakes and stuffing, cranberries, gravy packets, large boxes of jello and cans of mixed fruit, and pumpkin and evaporated milk. Monetary donations will be used to purchase the needed frozen items and the meats. Checks may be made directly to the Waconia Food Shelf. The grocery cart will be available to deposit grocery items; look for it in the gathering space. Checks may be put in the offering plate or in the box on the grocery cart. Thank you for helping to make the holidays happy for the families

using the food shelf!

This year’s Community Thanksgiving Gathering will be at

Oakwood Community Church 8805 Klein Dr, Waconia, MN 55387

at 7:00pm on Tuesday November 21st.

Faith Lutheran will be reaching out again this year to help those in need with our Giving Tree Program. In 2016, we collected over 600 gifts and personal items for clients of the CAP Agency, The Waconia United Food Shelf, and Redeemer Lutheran Church. Let's do it again!

Gift requests/ornaments will be available starting Sunday, November 12th, and

Wednesday, November 15th. Look for the Christmas tree in the gathering area to sign up to help.

Your generosity was deeply felt by hundreds of people last year. Thank you in advance for your kindness. commitment to If you have any questions, please call Angela Rud at 952-451-3343. Thank you!

THANK YOU to the 76 volunteers that filled 110 volunteer slots during our last hosting! We had 19 BRAND new volunteers!! Faith is making a difference in the lives of families experiencing homelessness in Scott and Carver Counties through the Families Moving Forward ministry because of the generous time and resources contributed by so many helping hands! We grow in faith as we serve!

We started off the week with 3 families totaling 12 people. We added a 4th family Friday night that brought our total to 16 guests. All of our families enjoyed joining the Fall Festival activities. Many of our guests had never seen or pet a horse, so that was a treat!

Our next hosting is November 26 - December 3.

Many people wonder “why do we host so close together?” Each year the leadership team for FMF from Faith and the Faith staff look at the calendar and decide which weeks will NOT work for us -- looking at holidays, community events, the school calendars and leadership team family commitments. We give those dates to the Beacon/FMF staff and they then assign us weeks to host. We “black out” many weeks in the spring, summer and fall, which leaves us hosting closer together during the school year.

Our next hosting is November 26 - December 3. Please check the links below to sign-up for volunteering and providing supplies.

VOLUNTEER SUPPLIES

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Welcome to the Family of Faith through baptism:

Collette Antionette Elliott, daughter of Matt & Kayla Elliott was baptized October 22nd. Her sponsors are Billy & Jessica Warzecha.

Hadley Rae Rambow, daughter of Kory & Melissa Rambow was baptized October 22nd. Her sponsors are Andrew & Megan LaTourelle.

Jake Swede Sorensen, son of Erik & Brooke Sorensen was baptized October 22nd. His sponsors are Kyle & Andria Ram-bow-Anna Knutson-Megan Norman.

Ryder Allen Klein, son of Kari & Jeff Klein was baptized October 29th His sponsors are Brooke Ekelund, Jared Klein.

Our Sympathy to:

Lynn and Mark Frederickson and Family at the death of

Lynn’s nephew Ryan Walsh.

Linda and John Roebke at the death of Linda’s mother Lor-

raine Anderson on October 4th.

Brian and Karen Everett and Family at the death of Brian’s

mother Judeen (Erickson) Nissen, whose funeral was at Faith

October 27th.

The family of Stanley C. Rustad whose funeral was at Faith

October 31st.

About the People of Faith

Thank You for Supporting Faith’s Missions: $428.00 was received for September Ministry Partner: Youth Camperships

November Mission Offering:

Families Moving Forward FMF Southwest serves families in Carver

and Scott Counties that are experiencing

homelessness. Last year FMF SW received

100 calls from families that were in need of

shelter. A 2015 point-in-time count in

Scott and Carver counties identified 44

homeless families with children on a single

January night – the need is great, and the

work we do here at Faith to support this

ministry gave 20 families with 45 children

the support they needed to find affordable,

sustainable housing in 2015 . Questions?

Contact Gretchen Pierskalla at 952-442-

1050 or Sherri Pierson at 612-240-5982.

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On Sunday, November 12th, all 5th and 6th graders are invited to enjoy pizza and a movie in the youth room at Faith. Entry fee is only $5 to help defray the cost of food.

Come see Disney’s “Big Hero 6” with us! Robotics nerd Hiro Hamada discovers an inflatable health care robot, Baymax, created in the past by his brother, Tedashi. After a terrible life-changing accident, Hiro and Baymax team up with four other nerds to become the “BIG HERO” and save their home town San Fransokyo from an evil super villain trying to take over with Hiro’s invention.

Making a Difference ~ Feeding the Hungry An act of kindness need not be a huge

one to make a difference. The Sandwich Project Minnesota is a homeless ministry for Minneapolis and surrounding area. The Sandwich Project was started with a goal of feeding 150 hungry people in Minneapolis as many times a year as possible. Today they are feeding over 4500 people per week through various shelters and food shelves! That’s a total of 400,000 sandwiches needed. The youth of Faith will be helping make sandwiches for this project during November: the BYG Group (5th and 6th grade) on Wednesday, November 15th, the IGNITE Group (7th and 8th grade) on Wednesday, November 29th. The goal for each of these groups is to make 1,000 sandwiches trusting that 1,000 hungry people will be fed by our volunteer efforts. Supplies needed include: white bread, lunch meat, cheese,

In watching the “Big Story” unfold, the children and their audience alike will discover that the birth of a Savior at Christmas is not only good news for the world . . . it’s good news for them too! In order to get the scoop, our reporters follow up on a “tip” of a big, big story that’s about to take place. In doing so, they meet up with: * A camera shy star; * Angels who consider themselves “announcers” in the reporting business; * Wiseman in search of a twinkling celestial body; * Shepherds with “baaaad” jokes; * A child with a red ribbon on the finger – “trying to remember something.” Practice CDs of songs will be distributed at SPARK. Children who wish to have solos or speaking parts, please respond to an email to be sent from Mary T. Rehearsals will take place during SPARK (beginning November 19th for Sunday SPARK, and November 29th for Wednesday SPARK). There will be one dress rehearsal in the sanctuary the week of the program. The musical is for children in 1st—4th grade. Preschool and Kindergarten children will share songs and finger plays on the same day. All SUNDAY Spark Students — December 17th @ 10:00 am Rehearsal for all at 8:30 am WEDNESDAY Spark — December 20th @ 6:00 pm Rehearsal at 5:00 pm

sandwich bags, and plastic gloves. Donations for the project would be much appreciated. Monetary donations will work best. The cost per sandwich is approximately $0.67.

Through the sacrament of Holy Communion, Christians have given thanks to God ever since Jesus first shared this sacred meal with the disciples. Holy Communion is the Body and Blood of Christ given and shed for you. Our sins are forgiven, and our daily lives are nourished through this wonderful meal. At a workshop designed for parents and children together, the children will hear the teachings of the church on Holy Communion. They will have the opportunity to help bake the bread and make their own cup for their own First Holy Communion. Children and their parents make the decision when to enroll. Generally, children are ready for instruction when they start asking questions about their faith and Holy Communion. Children have been as young as 1st grade and as old as confirmation age, but usually the class ages range from about 3rd – 5th grade. To prepare children to receive Holy Communion for the first time, families are encouraged to choose which workshop date works best for the family. Classes are offered once during Advent, and once during Lent. FALL Workshop: Thursday, November 16, 2017, 6:30 – 8:00 pm for children receiving First Communion either Wednesday, November 29th at 6:07 pm, or Sunday, December 3rd at 8:30 or 10:00 am. SPRING Workshop will be during the month of March, date to be determined.

A Christmas Children’s Musical by our SPARK Kids.

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Youth and Family Successful 7th and 8th Grade Retreat!

This October, the

7th and 8th graders

had a weekend

retreat at Camp

Friendship in Annandale, MN.

It was wonderful! After dinner

on Friday evening, Pastor Dale

taught us about why we pray.

We also had a “Prayer Circuit”

set up, with several different

stations, each explaining a

different way to pray. A few of

these stations included a guided

prayer with Pastor Dale, a

prayer vigil, and a Jenga Prayer!

It was great for me to see all

the students discussing which

prayers were their favorites

and which prayers were

challenging for them. On

Saturday, Pastor Christine,

Cory, and I taught the

students about The Lord’s

Prayer and what it really

means when we recite that

prayer. Finally, to finish off

the retreat, the students

participated in different team

building exercises and games!

I have to say a huge “Thank

you!” to all of the Ignite

guides that helped make this

retreat so successful! I am also

very thankful for the great

group of students we have

here at Faith. Their

willingness to learn and have

fun made the weekend an

absolute blast. Ignite is off to

a great start!

Houston, TX - June 25 – July

2, 2018

9th-12th Grade Students

High School students, this

gathering of 30,000 students

just like you will change your

life. At the Gathering you’ll

spend a week serving others,

worshiping and interactively

Help your Middle-Schooler

serve OUTside of themselves!

Your middle-school students

(incoming 6th-9th graders) and

friends are invited to join

Pastor Christine and the Faith

Youth Minister the week

of July 29th – August 5th,

2018 in Milwaukee for an

amazing mission experience

together with Youthworks,

finishing with one fun night to

celebrate at a waterpark in the

Wisconsin Dells. Students will

get to serve the elderly and

children, food pantries and

assist with home repairs. Each

evening, the group will get to

go out into the community

and have fun! These trips are

transformative and have a long

-lasting impact on your teen!

The cost is only $400 for the

week. This includes

registration, transportation,

food and one night at a

waterpark in Wisconsin

Dells. Fundraisers will help

offset costs. Friends and

community members are

welcome. Required monthly

team-building begins in

January. Seeking adult

chaperones too, who attend

free of charge! There is a

$100 non-refundable

deposit/person to reserve a

spot.

Early Bird Deadline -

November 12th $100

Registrations accepted

until February 1st, 2018 as

available on a first-come, first-

serve basis.

If you are interested, please

contact Ally Klug by

email for more information.

The October BYG Event was at Vertical Endeavors in Bloomington. 24 students along with Mary Toufar, Ally Klug and Mike Wells joined in on the adventure. IT WAS A HIT! Everyone had a great time. Here are our Children, Youth and Family Staff (Mary T and Ally) braving the wall.

learning about our incredible

God. And the best part is you

will be experiencing all of those

amazing things with your

friends! You will never be the

same after this gathering!

Seeking students and adult

chaperones.

Community members welcome!

Estimated Cost: $1000*

*Fundraising opportunities and

scholarships/financial assistance

will be available.

Early Bird Deadline -

November 12th - $150

Registration deadline –

January 1, 2018

For more information- Youth

and Family Minister, Ally Klug

@ 952.442.2101 or email

We had a great (and spooky) time at Scream Town in

Chaska, MN! I look forward to planning more fun

events for high school students as the year goes on.

If you have any ideas for HSM outings, please don’t

hesitate to contact me! Email:

[email protected] Phone: (952) 442 -

2101

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Faith Wear Fundraiser FLC Apparel Fundraiser

Stay warm this winter while sharing your Faith Lutheran pride in

your favorite Faith Lutheran comfort clothing! Come buy your

kids, friends, and other loved ones a long-sleeved t-shirt,

sweatshirt, polar fleece vest, or polar fleece jacket and support

your fellow church members as they minister to families in

Guatemala. They make great Christmas gifts! For sale on-line

HERE and between services on Sunday 11/5, and 11/12 and

Wednesday 11/1 and 11/15 before and after Prime Time. Cash only

donations are 100% tax deductible ( receipts available ) and go to

Common Hope.

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SAGES 55+ is joining a community project to deliver Christmas

Packages to deployed military personnel for Christmas 2017. Last year over

$2000 was donated to this project allowing us to pack 54 boxes. We hope to

reach this goal again as part of the Waconia community goal. If Faith

members have a loved one deployed overseas we can mail to their APO/FPO

address. Provide this information to Chuck Schmidt Christine Austin-Roehler.

Most boxes are distributed by chaplains to overseas personnel. Last year our

packages went to troops in Afghanistan.

Donations will be accepted until the end of October. SAGES will purchase

items to fill boxes and then plan a packing day in early November. Estimated

cost to fill a large sized postal box is $50. Donations can be made by check to

Faith Lutheran with SAGES Military Project in the memo line.

The Waconia Lions Club will pay to ship packages to APO/FPO addresses at

the end of November. If you have any questions, please contact Chuck

The Church and Church Office will

be closed all day November 23 & 24.

WORKSHOP ON THE

CONCEPT OF RACE You are invited to join with our friends from

Waconia Moravian Church as Faith hosts a

workshop on the concept of race. Pastor Any

Goedes-Luhman and members of Waconia

Moravian will be coordinating the workshop. The

workshop will be offered Saturdays: November 4

and 11 at 9:00am-12:00pm. The Workshop will be

held in Steiner Hall and there will be

childcare available.

Schmidt at 612-730-9320.

See the SAGES kiosk for more information on

types of things we might pack and sign up to

supply specific items.

SAGES will pack boxes on Tuesday, November

14, at 9 a.m. in the Education Building. Sign up

at the SAGES Kiosk to help pack or to assist

ahead of time to prepare for this project.

Faith in Action is published on the first of each

month for the people of Faith Evangelical Lutheran

Church. The fifteenth of each month is the copy

deadline for the following month’s issue.

Submissions may be emailed to

[email protected]

OFFICE HOURS 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Mon. - Friday

Most Wednesdays 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

PHONE: (952) 442-2101

www.waconiafaithlutheran.com

Custodian………………………….Carl Bredberg

Kids Club Choir Director…………Cadee Winnie

Church Admin/Financial Coord....Mike Christopherson

Office Support…………………….Sharon Hermanson

Worship Pianist.…………………..Shelly Hilgers

Youth & Family Minister………….Ally Klug

Communications………………….Jean Krukowski

Prime Time Band Director……….Jeanine Kruschke

Faith Choir Director……………….Aaron Olson

Senior Pastor……………………...Rev. Dale Peterson

Faithful Ringers Director…………Lisa Roddy

Associate Pastor………………….Rev.Christine Ruth

Youth & Family Minister …………Mary Toufar

Volunteer Coordinator……………Susie Watts

Joyful Noise Singers Director……Kay Young

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Upcoming Events Saturday, November 20

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7:30 pm

$22 for adults, $16 for seniors, $8 for students;

tickets available at the door

800 Waconia Parkway N. Waconia