Stewardship

Faith’s annual Stewardship emphasis will take place on two Sundays, November 5 and 12. As we consider all of God’s blessings during this past year, we take time also to study and pray in order to learn how God would have us respond in love to all of his good gifts to us. A simple and short pledge drive is planned. Look for a mailing with more information, and plan to be a part of all of the special days this month.

November 5 (All Saints Sunday) • Fellowship Luncheon following worship.

The lunch will be served in a fun way using bread bowls and a choice of soup or chili, along with other accompaniments. Everyone is invited to take part in this fellowship meal. (No pledges will be taken at this meal. A brief introduction will be made to explain our method of pledging this year.) You will have the option of making a freewill donation to add to our Roof Repair Fund. Donations received on 11/5 should enable us to apply for the remaining funds available to us for 2006 as a match from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans’ Care in Congregations program.

November 12 • Pledge Sunday

This will be the day to make your estimate of giving for the year 2007 and turn in your pledge during the worship service. If you want more information about pledging, or if you need offering envelopes, you may speak to Andrew B., Jim L.or David P.; or leave a message at the church office (818) 352-4444. For those who are not able to attend on November 12, the option of mailing in your pledge is available.

Faith will not hold a Thanksgiving Day service this year. Instead, the following nearby congregations have invited us to join them in a service of thanksgiving on Thanksgiving Eve:

 

Wednesday, Nov. 22 at 7:30 P.M.

Gethsemane Lutheran Church (LC-MS)

2723 Orange Avenue, La Crescenta

Rev. Chuck Pearson • Church Office (818) 248-3738

(Directions: East from Tujunga via Foothill Blvd. or from Sunland via the 210 Freeway, Then go left [north of Foothill] on Pennsylvania Ave. to Orange Ave. & turn right. Enter church parking on left.)

 

Wednesday, Nov. 22 at 7:00 P.M.

Mt. Olive Lutheran Church (ELCA)

3561 Foothill Blvd.(at Dunsmore Ave.), La Crescenta

Rev. Gary Heltsley • Church Office (818) 248-4253

(Directions: East from Tujunga via Foothill Blvd.
Or from Sunland via the 210 Freeway, take Lowell exit north to Foothill & turn right.  For church parking, turn left on Dunsmore or Willalee Avenue.)

 

While it seems as if summer is a slow time, there has been a lot of activity around the church campus this summer. There is always a lot of maintenance and grounds work to be done, and we appreciate the efforts of David P and Keith L. In addition, Jerry G. has been working on improving the controls for the heating and air conditioning system. Tom H has been working on re-painting in some areas. The contract to rent the school has been re-written and signed with the help of an agent, and our Council and Committees have shown their commitment by meeting regularly to make sure that things are running all right and that we are following procedures to search for an Intentional Interim Minister as the congregation has asked for. (At this time the District tells us there is no one available for us.)

Extensive repairs have been made to several problem flat-roof areas around the Sanctuary, and some gutters have been added. The Air Conditioner was found to have a leak and it was necessary to have that repaired. Landscaping work is underway to solve the problem of ground uplift and direct runoff water away from the church building. Therefore, if you notice the church building begins to stand out more, it’s probably because things have been cut back or removed, including plans to remove some large trees. A lighting project in the narthex area (church entrance) is almost completed.

We are blessed that Pastor Chuck Collier has been able to serve us part-time on a quite regular basis, preaching for our Sunday morning worship and leading our Adult Bible class. His leadership is greatly appreciated.

In addition, we are thankful that Mrs. D. Won, who has a Master’s degree in organ, has been playing for us regularly on Sunday mornings. It is a joy to have this musical support.

All of our weekly volunteers are also making a great effort to continue to conduct our services according to tradition, and keep our worship area beautiful. The LWML is active, and the church’s fall and holiday schedule is running pretty close to what everyone is used to. Please know that I always appreciate reminders and questions, because in running the office alone, I am bound to forget something! So call, e-mail, or stop by, and keep me on my toes! – Kathy G.