Rev. Jared Raebel, Pastor
Miss Tera Pfortmiller, Preschool Administrator/Teacher
Mrs. Karen Eck, Deaconess Intern
Mrs. Terry Postma, Parish Nurse
Mrs. Kimberly Sutton, Administrative Secretary
www.faithlutheranindemotte.com

SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY

NOTES ABOUT PEOPLE OF FAITH: Congratulations to Melonie Christopher and Hannah Klemp for being selected to the FFA Sweetheart court. Congratulations to Melonie for being selected as the FFA Sweetheart Queen. Congratulations to those making superior honor roll from our church at KVHS. They are Stephen Mezzacapo, Jessie Klemp, Morgan Bell, Lexie Eggert, Hannah Klemp, and Beau Sarosy. Kudos to those from our church making regular honor roll. Those are Brett Walther, Melonie Christopher, Jacob Weaver, Sarah Axtell, and Cody Sekema. Making High Honor Roll at DeMotte Christian was Nick Arnold. We have Alex Krsak & Elizabeth Rose celebrating their baptismal birthdays today. Congratulations everyone! John Christopher is recovering at home from recent surgery.

NEW MEMBER BULLETIN BOARD: Not sure who are new members are or what are their names? Never fear, a bulletin board featuring pictures and names of the newest members is now posted in the narthex for the refreshing of your memory!

WANT TO HELP YOUR CHURCH GROW? One way to help your church grow is to volunteer to become a mentor to new members. The process of mentoring needs to start during the new member's seeking phase. It would require that you attend instruction classes with them when you can, attend the same service they do, and make sure you give them a friendly welcome every Sunday you see them. You would do your best to see that they meet other people and that the church is meeting their needs. You would become their advocate. Growing a church is never easy. If you could volunteer your time to do this, please submit your name to the pastor. We have new members taking instruction now, that could use some mentors.

NEW LECTOR POLICY: Beginning in April of this year, people who wish to be lectors must attend a short seminar to be instructed in microphone management and proper reading technique. Those who can't make the scheduled seminar, and wish to read, will need to request a private instruction with Pastor Raebel. Lectors will be asked in which service they wish to read, and how often a month, at the most, they would like to read. No one will be assigned to read unless they have attended the seminar or been privately instructed by the pastor. The date of the seminar will probably take place in March. Stay tuned to the newsletter for more details. If you wish to be scheduled to read after March this year, please sign up now on the narthex bulletin board.

YOUTH SERVICE PROJECT: Parents of youth members, information on our servant event at Opportunity Enterprises in Valparaiso is available in your boxes. Please read through that information as it is too lengthy to post in the newsletter. We need to know if you are attending and how many from your family so adequate food can be prepared. We also need to know if you would be willing to drive so adequate transportation can be provided. A sign up sheet is posted on the narthex bulletin board for this purpose. Please support the event by encouraging your youth to attend it. I am sure they will find it a rewarding experience.

WORDS OF WISDOM: "A church grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in."

FINANCIAL NEWS: After last month's debt reduction offering our present debt balance to our Endowment Fund is now at $9,407.51. Money for the carpet fund stands at $260.00. The balance of our Endowment Fund including our debt owed to it is $55,672.69. Since the balance is now over $50,000.00, interest from the fund will now be distributed quarterly to support youth, music, preschool, or special needs ministry, or scholarships for church workers. The council would like the congregation to be aware of this endowment fund and encourage members to give to the fund. The higher the principle, the higher the interest return we receive to support our ministry outreaches.

LOCK CHANGE: After 16 years in the building, the council approved the changing of the locks on all doors. If you have a key and wish to retain entry into the building, please turn in your old key for a new one. Thank you for your cooperation.

LENT AROUND THE CORNER: Ash Wednesday is February 22, 2012. With that service, we start our six week lenten service preparing our hearts to celebrate the most important event for our faith, our Lord's resurrection. Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Plan now to attend. This year's theme is "Christ in the Strangest Places."

TODAY'S SERVERS: Greeters & Offertory: Early: The Dases & Late: The Postmas. Elder & Head Usher: Ken Pearson and Ray Hoover & Gene Koroncz and Tom Witt. Ushers: Dave McKee, Dave Rettig and Beau Sarosy & James Lewandowski, Dana Junglas and Greg Wilson. Communion Asst. & Reader: Bill Walther and Alison Walther & Kendra Toosevich. Acolyte: Haylie Wheeler & Krystal Brei. Altar Guild for February: Sally Lilley and Bob Walsh & Vic & Kathy Musenbrock.

MAKE A CARD FOR A SOLDIER: On February 18th at the Lake Village Fire Dept, there will be an opportunity for you to create a card to send to a soldier serving in Afghanistan. It will be held from 2-5p.m. They are looking for various items to be donated such as markers, crayons, scissors, construction paper, glue, Easter candy (individually wrapped) & Easter theme treat bags. They must be received no later than February 15th. Please call Lisa @ 219-992-6061 for any questions. A flyer is posted in the fellowship hall with more details.

THIS WEEK AT FAITH
SUNDAY
8:00 a.m. Worship Services
9:15 a.m. S.S. & Adult Bible Classes
10:30 a.m. Worship Services

MONDAY
7:00 p.m. Board of Education

TUESDAY
5:00 p.m. TOPS
6:30 p.m. Handbells

WEDNESDAY
5:30 p.m. Midweek Meal
6:00 p.m. Midweek Class
6:00 p.m. 7th Grade Confirmation
7:00 p.m. Adult Instruction
7:00 p.m. Praise Band

SUNDAY
8:00 a.m. Worship Services
9:15 a.m. S.S. & Adult Bible Classes
10:30 a.m. Worship Services

OUR STEWARDSHIP
ATTENDANCE
February 5, 2012: 207 8:00: 109 10:30: 98
February 6, 2011: 207

OFFERINGS
Plate: $192.00
General Offerings: $6,515.00
Sunday School $44.00
TOTAL February 5, 2012 $6,751.00
TOTAL February 6, 2011 $7,537.25

SPECIAL OFFERINGS
Altar Flowers $28.00
Lutheran Hour Ministry $5.00
Bethesda $100.00
LWML $25.00
Debt Reduction $80.00
Ladies of Faith $50.00
Budgetary Dollars Needed Weekly (For '12): $5,264.97
Budgetary Dollars Rec'd. February 5, 2012 $6,751.00
Surplus $1,486.03

CHECKING ACCOUNT BALANCE
As of February 10, 2012: $14,112.51

NEXT WEEK'S SERVERS: Greeters & Offertory: Early: The Dale Halaburts & Late: The Lessentines. Elder & Head Usher: Ken Pearson and Ray Hoover & Gene Koroncz and Tom Witt. Ushers: Brad Leath, Lee Van Vuren, and Erick Halaburt & Eric Kidwell, Matt Biernat, & Vic Musenbrock. Communion Asst. & Reader: Fred Ahrens and Chris Halaburt & Renee Jones. Acolyte: Isaac Sarosy & Jacob Jones. Altar Guild for February: Sally Lilley and Bob Walsh & Vic & Kathy Musenbrock.

TELECARE: The Telecare Caller this week is Betty Beedle.

SNOW SHOVELER: Volunteer snow shoveler for next Sunday is Mike Medina.

THOSE TO REMEMBER: Please keep in your thoughts and prayers: Helen Clutts, Vivian Holly, Ralph Johler, Delores Leisge, Jeanne McWaters, Wilma Meyer, Sharon Nelson, Peder Pederson, Mary Schultz, and Juanita Seeger.

MILITARY TO REMEMBER: Continue to pray for Brandon Clutts, Sarah Kuehl, Mitch Ingoglia, Jeff Lessentine, Andrew and Megan Mckee, Danny Priest, and Ely Ronquillo. (We ask that family members/friends please keep the church office up to date with military addresses. These can then be passed along to church members.)

SR YOUTH SERVANT EVENT: This year's event will be June 22nd to July 1st in Richmond, Virgina. It will be the Riches in Richmond Servant Event. The North Carolina servant event is already full. The cost is $250 with a $100 deposit due by February 19th. There will be a discount for multiple children from the same family. It will be $250 for the first child and only $200 for the second child. The event will include 4 days of housing repair and improvement, wheelchair ramp construction, planning & helping with a dinner/dance for developmentally disabled adults, a day trip to Colonial Williamsburg & Busch's Water Country, & a stop at King's Island near Cincinnati on the way home. The event is open to those currently in 8th grade through those who have completed 12th grade. We are also in need of male & female chaperones. Please talk to Bekah Postma or James Lewandowski if you are interested in going on this event or chaperoning.

PRESCHOOL WANTS YOUR PRAYER REQUESTS: Our preschool students are learning about praying this month. We are still taking prayer requests to teach the kids we can pray for everybody! Fill out a form in the Narthex at the drop box and we will say a prayer for you. Prayers are being answered!

ALTAR FLOWERS SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE: The 2012 Altar Flower chart still has many Sundays available. The flowers cost $28.00 for 2 vases. Please pick a Sunday and sign up!

PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: There will be an Open House on February 23rd from 5:30-7:30 p.m. If you know of someone who is looking for a preschool, let them know about us and invite them to the open house!

FISH FRY BEING HELD: Next Friday the 24th there will be a fish fry from 4:30-7p.m. at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Wheatfield. For questions about pricing, please call 956-4513. The flyer is in the fellowship hall.

SAFETY CONCERN: We received an email from a local church who stated someone had broken into a car during their church service. This is a reminder to be vigilant and aware of your surroundings, and also a suggestion that perhaps it's best to keep your vehicles locked when you are here.

VIEWING OF COURAGEOUS: First Baptist Church of Roselawn will be showing the movie Courageous on February 17th at 6 p.m. and again February 18th at 11 a.m. You can call ahead to reserve a spot or just show up. There is no cost involved as they are doing this as an outreach for the community. If you have any questions, please call the church at 345-5725.

BAKED POTATO BAR FUNDRAISER: The youth will be having a baked potato bar fundraiser on March 10th from 5-7 p.m. It will be all you can eat baked potatoes & hot dogs. There will also be an ice cream sundae bar for an additional $1 donation. Cost of the potato bar will be as follows: adult ticket: $7.00, kids 12 & under: $5.00. Family pass for families 5 or more: $25.00 and kids 2 & under are free. Tickets will be sold after church on Sundays or you can see James, Bekah or Tera to purchase tickets. Look for a sign up sheet for condiments.

DISTRICT SAYS THANKS: We received a card from the district thanking us for our generous support of their ministries. The card is hanging in the Narthex if you would like to view it.

Contact Information
Pastor Raebel 987-3730 (Office)
987-2190 (Home)
lutheran987@comcast.net

Kimberly Sutton 987-3730 (Office)
(Administrative Secretary) kimberly987@comcast.net

Mrs Terry Postma - Parish Nurse 987-5528(Home)
postmas@netnitco.net

Miss Tera Pfortmiller 987-3430 (Office)
(Preschool Admin) 847-502-8017 (Cell)
tera.pfortmiller@cuw.edu