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We celebrate the Baptism of

Kennedy Alice Morin daughter of Casey & Kristine

in our 11am service!

WELCOMING NEW MEMBER WEEKEND

WORSHIP IN THE SEASON OF LENT During the season of Lent, we journey as God's people to the cross and empty tomb of our Savior. Our weekend worship series, "Parables of Lent," and our Wednesday worship series, "Restored in Christ," are designed to help you grow in your appreciation for what God has done for you through Jesus Christ.

Please pick up a Lent/Holy Week/Easter brochure on the glass counter and find out special services, events and opportunities available for you in this holy season. PASSOVER SEDER SERVICE AND MEAL

On Wednesday, March 23, you are invited to a special meal (6pm) and Passover Seder Service (7pm). Come see how the Passover Seder points to Jesus, our Passover Lamb, and the deliverance He won for us through His death and resurrection. Seating will be limited, and reservations are required.

Nursery care for children ages 6 months to 3 years during the 930am and 11am services. Please check your child(ren) in at Room 112 and fill out an information card. If you want to join our team, please email Kayla Marty at kayla.marty@gmail.com. Sunday School classes meet Sundays 930am-1030am for all children ages 4 years old to 6th grade. Parents can register their children for the first time in their classroom. Parents must check their children in and out from class. 4 year olds Room 114

Kindergarten Room 107 1st & 2nd grade Room 109 3rd & 4th grade Room 201 5th & 6th grade Room 206

Welcome to Faith Community! Welcome to all of our guests. We are thankful for your presence today. As you are leaving church, please look for our Guest Center in the courtyard and pick up a welcome packet and gift from us.

YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL The combined 7th-12th grade Sunday school class is from 930-1030am in the Youth Room, upstairs in the Family Life Center. Please join us for some great Bible study! NEW PRETEEN YOUTH GROUP! This is for all 4th-6th grade students, Wednesdays, 6-650pm in the Banquet Room. (The program will run 6-730pm after Lent) Join us for Bible study, games, food and fun! Information and registration can be found in the church lobby. For more information, please contact Kari Hanratty at khanratty@hanrattylawgroup.com. JR HIGH/SR HIGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT YOUTH GROUPS Hey, all 7th-12th grade students, please join us every Wednesday evening, 6-7pm during Lent (Feb 10-Mar 16) in the Youth Room. Our Bible study will be focusing on the season of Lent and Jesus’ sacrifice for us. All youth are encouraged to sit together for Lenten worship service in the Sanctuary after youth group.

FAITH LUTHERAN ACADEMY JOB OPENING FLA is now accepting resumes for a part-time Physical Education teacher for the next school year! This position will be instructing our 3rd, 4th, 5th grade classes every weekday morning. Candidates need to have a strong Christian faith, Bachelor’s degree in Education, and a current NV state teaching license. Physical education experience or a degree in that field is preferred. Please send your resume and/or contact Principal Matt Fischer at matt.fischer@faithlasvegas.org. FAITH LUTHERAN ACADEMY TEACHER POSITIONS Faith Lutheran Academy is now accepting resumes for classroom teacher positions. Candidates need to have a strong Christian faith, Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, and a current NV state teaching license. Please send your resume and/or contact Principal Matt Fischer at matt.fischer@faithlasvegas.org by Friday, March 4. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC APPLICATIONS The Dominican Republic mission trip will take place July 9-16. Applications are available in the church lobby. Please sign your name if you take one. The cut-off date for receiving applications will be late April. WORSHIP TECH MINISTRY After serving in the worship tech ministry for about a decade, Marlin and Karen Mueller are going to be taking a break after Easter.

If you have been gifted by God in areas like the production and presenting of worship services, running the sound system, or setting up for special services, please contact the church office. We will be assembling and training a worship tech team to cover these ministry needs.

We appreciate all that Marlin and Karen have done through the years for our Church in the worship tech ministry, and pray God will bless them and us in this time of ministry transition. WALK/RUN FOR LIFE FESTIVAL Save the date! First Choice Pregnancy Services is holding their first annual walk/run for life festival on Saturday, April 2, at Bruce Trent Park. For more information and how you can participate go to firstchoicefriendslv.org.

WE NEED SHUTTLE BUS DRIVERS! If you have a CDL and would like to serve in our ministry of transporting God's people for special worship services and events, then please contact the church office. Drivers will be needed for Easter and other special occasions. Thank you! BAPTISM SEMINAR

Our next class is Sunday March 13 from 11am-12pm in the Meeting Room. Childcare for 6mo to 3yrs is provided in Preschool Room #112. Please sign up in the church lobby.

EASTER CARNIVAL Save the date, Saturday, March 12. Volunteer sign-up in the church lobby! NOMINATIONS, PLEASE Faith Community is now receiving nominations for positions on our Mission & Ministry Board of Directors (MMBD). The MMBD is responsible for the long-term strategic planning and oversight of policy compliance for Faith Community Lutheran Church & Schools. If you would like to nominate someone for consideration, please pick up a form on the glass counter in the Church Office.

SHARING GOD’S GIFTS Thanks to all who have been responding to Christ’s sacrificial love by sharing your sacrificial gifts so that others can be invited to know Jesus.

Tired of writing checks? Forgot your offering at home? Out of town but you still want to support the Lord’s work at Faith Community? Did you know that for the ease of making your weekly/monthly offerings Faith Community accepts Direct Deposit and Bill payments to our Checking account. We are also participating members of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans’ electronic bill payment program called, “Simply Giving”. For more information contact John Molchon, our Business Manager/Development Director at john.molchon@faithlasvegas.org.

ALTAR FLOWERS Flowers today are given by Bruce, Lindsey, and Scott Meyer in memory of Carol Meyer. Also, by Mary Bell in memory of her mother. You may provide flowers for the altar by signing up on the flower calendar in the lobby. Each arrangement is $20. Please make your checks payable to: FCLC and note in the memo that it’s for altar flowers.

CODE READER Faith Community Lutheran Church now offers a mobile version of our online giving page to make it easy for you to give anytime from your smart phone. Simply scan the image you see here using your phone’s Quick Re-sponse (QR) code reader!

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GIVING UPDATE Budgeted Actual

$98,000. $105,916. $7,916.00

$802,444. $806,880. $4,436.00

Feb 2016

Year to date

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Mary Bell Bonnie Mound Anna McDaniel

Paul & Susan Brandt Tija Muntean Mariel Theiss

Zeydilliana Fargo James & Domini Noel Sharon Whightsil

Nadine Maxilom Nicole Rose Carole Wood

Sarah DelGais Jeff & Monica Pienta Alex Campbell

Andy & Julia Schall and Family

Wil & Maria Stelzer and Family

Sun Mar 6

8am

930am

930am 930am 930am 930am

1030am 11am

New Member Welcome Traditional Worship Service Contemporary Worship/Kingdom Tots/Kingdom Kids/Youth/Confirmation Hebrews - Conference Room Gospel of Luke - FLC Music Room The Essential Bible - Meeting Room First Communion Sunday Class - Room 207 Financial Peace University - Banquet Room Contemporary Worship Service/ Kingdom Tots

Mon Mar 7

Tues Mar 8 930am 1130am

7pm 7pm

Threads of Faith - Banquet Room The Last Week of Jesus’ Life - Banquet Room Men’s Basketball Fellowship Choir Practice - Sanctuary

Wed Mar 9

6pm 6pm 6pm 6pm 6pm 6pm

630pm 7pm

GriefShare - Conference Room Jr/Sr High Youth - Gym First Communion Wednesday Class - Rms 201/204/206 PreTeen Youth Group - Banquet Room Life of Christ - Pastor Bo’s Office The Last Week of Jesus’ Life - Library Adult Handbells - Music Room Lenten Worship Service

Thur Mar 10 7pm Bible Study - Conference Room

Fri Mar 11

Sat Mar 12

2pm 230pm 519pm

6pm

Easter Carnival Mercy 519 Rehearsal Mercy 519 Worship Service Boost - Gym

Sun Mar 13

8am

930am

930am 930am 930am 930am

1030am 11am 11am

Clocks Spring Ahead Traditional Worship Service Contemporary Worship/Kingdom Tots/Kingdom Kids/Youth/Confirmation Hebrews - Conference Room Gospel of Luke - FLC Music Room The Essential Bible - Meeting Room First Communion Sunday Class - Room 207 Financial Peace University - Banquet Room Contemporary Worship Service/ Kingdom Tots Baptism Seminar - Meeting Room

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Through the Lord’s Supper, Jesus comes to us and grants us His eternal gifts! As we prepare to receive the Lord’s Supper, God’s Word encourages us to examine ourselves. The following questions can help you as you prepare to receive the Lord and His gifts: 1) Do you believe that you are a sinner whose hope for eternal life comes from

Christ alone? Romans 3:23-24 2) Do you believe that Jesus Christ is God’s Son and your Savior? Matt. 16:15-17 3) Do you believe that Jesus is present in this sacred meal to grant His forgiveness?

Matthew 26:26-28

4) Do you, by the power of the Holy Spirit, desire to live a godly life in response to

the Lord’s grace and goodness? Romans 12:1-2

Prepare for the Lord’s Supper

Driving the Word Home

Matthew 20:1-16

March 5 March 5 and and March 6, 2016March 6, 2016

Pastor

Receive Grace

“It’s not fair!” Have you ever said that to someone or heard that from someone? Today’s parable of the workers in the vineyard can make us un-comfortable because it all seems so unfair. But, through this parable, Jesus shows us that God doesn’t give us what we deserve, but what we need. And what we need is grace. Thank God He’s not fair!