Pentecost 26 November 18, 2018

THANKSGIVING EVE WORSHIP

Wednesday, November 21, 7:00 PM

Worship & Holy Communion

We are asking that each family unit bring a loaf of bread, whether home made or store bought, to the Thanksgiving Eve Service. As a part of our worship, we will be doing a bread exchange and encouraging each family to pray for the family

that gave the bread. HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURS The church office and the Faith Child Care office will be closed on

Thursday, November 22 and Friday, November 23. Regular office hours

resume Monday, November 26.

MATT’S COATS FOR KIDS There are boxes outside the entrance to the Library for donations of new

and gently used coats, (new only) mittens, gloves, and hats, and (new only)

socks. We will be collecting through November 25.

HANGING OF THE GREENS Come help decorate our building to celebrate Christmas. This year we're

going to do the decorating next Sunday, November 25! We'll begin right

after the 10:45 service with a light lunch (provided) and then get to work.

We'll put up the tree, hang garlands, put up the banners, assemble the

handheld candles, and have a great time as we prepare for Advent and

Christmas! But we need YOUR help. With many hands the job will be quick

and easy, and it's guaranteed to be fun! So join us – November 25 at noon!

Sign up at the Information Center or indicate on your Connection Card

that you will be there to help!

SPECIAL MONDAY EVENING CLASS On November 26 and December 3, Lyle Heggemeier will lead a special class

to study and discuss one of the most intriguing aspects of the birth of Jesus

– the “star.” A theory has been put forth recently about this unusual

phenomena in a DVD titled The Star of Bethlehem. We’ll watch a segment of

this production on both nights and then discuss what we’ve heard and

seen. The class is open to anyone interested in knowing more about the

topic. We’ll meet in the Community Room from 7:00-8:15.

ALTAR GUILD MEETING - SATURDAY, DEC. 1 The Faith Lutheran Altar Guild is meeting Saturday morning, December 1,

at 10:00 a.m. in the Community Room. All current Altar Guild members

are asked to attend. Anyone interested in joining Altar Guild is welcome to

come join us. Most of the work is done for about 1 ½ hours on Saturday

mornings. On communion Sundays the work is done between services and

after late service. If you have any questions, please call Debbie

Heggemeier (425-2092) or Kris Messner (671-9711).

DECEMBER PRIME TIME – MONDAY, DEC. 3, 12pm Following a potluck lunch at noon in the Community Room, a speaker from

the Pike Glass Studio will present a program on the art of making stained

glass windows. This is an excellent followup to the tour of our own

sanctuary we had in October. Sign up to attend at the Information Center.

GINGERBREAD HOUSE DECORATING December 6, 6:00 dinner, 6:30 decorating Each family will receive a house to

decorate together. Please bring a bag of

candy to share. We are asking for a

donation of $10 per family to go towards

the costs involved. Sign up at the

Information Center by December 2 to

guarantee a spot.

Faith Lutheran Youth Sunday Night FLY – “REMIX” - Next Sunday

YOU will vote for the lesson and game at SNFLY Remix on

Nov. 25! What will you choose? No matter what you choose, you will grow

in your faith and friendships with others!

*About Sunday Night FLY (SNFLY): Youth in grades 7-12 meet on the 2nd & 4th Sundays of the month from 7-

8:45pm in the FLY Room! We worship together, read God’s Word, talk in

small groups, play large group games, eat lots of food, and more! The FLY

Café is open from 6:30-9 where youth can purchase candy, soda, t-shirts,

and other FLY merch. (Popcorn is always FREE!) Spin the Birthday Wheel

for a fun birthday surprise! The Nintendo Switch, air hockey, and foosball

games can be played before and after Sunday Night FLY. Friends are

always welcome! Sr. FLY Teaching 3rd-6th Grades - Next Sunday

During the education hour (9:45-10:40am), the Sr. FLY class will be

teaching “Chapter 9: The Faith of a Foreign Woman” from The Story to

younger children in the FLY Room. Sign-up on the FLY bulletin board to

help with skits, crafts, snacks, and more! Thank you!

Help Film a Coffee House video!

Youth are invited to help the Youth Advisors film Carpool Karaoke for the

2019 Coffee House! Meet at church on Sat, Nov. 24 at 9:30am and we’ll

drive around town singing our hearts out until noon. Please tell Peter

Johnson if you want to be in the video!

JOIN FLY’s Text-based Communication Service!

Sign-up to receive reminders, announcements, and other info about

upcoming FLY events right to your phone

here: https://www.remind.com/join and join this class: flyouth.

Flower City Work Camp Needs YOU! Youth and adults have the opportunity to share the Good News of Jesus by serving people in Rochester from Apr. 14-18, 2019 (Spring Break)! Please pray about this exciting opportunity and talk to Peter Johnson or a youth advisor for more information! Youth and adult registrations are available ONLINE at www.flowercityworkcamp.org from Nov. 1 – Jan. 18, 2019. FLY can bring

7 youth to Flower City for every 2 adults that sign up to volunteer in these

roles: Site Leader, Sidewalk Club Leader, Basketball Camp Coach, Soccer

Camp Coach and Roving Expert. These applications, along with the Lunch

Coordinator and Overnight Leader applications, are due ONLINE by Jan.

18 at www.flowercityworkcamp.org. *Additional adult roles will be posted later this winter. What makes a great Site Leader?

-Loves Jesus -Is patient -Has some skills (either home repair or relating

to students) -Works well with others -Is flexible

-Is able to come up with a Plan B on the spot

-Is encouraging -Is willing to teach new skills to teens

What makes a great Sidewalk Club Leader?

-Loves Jesus, kids, and sharing the Gospel

-Is willing to let teens lead -Is energetic -Is flexible

-Is willing to drive a car full of students

-Is able to be positive no matter the weather or how many kids show up

What makes a great Basketball or Soccer Coach?

-Loves Jesus -Is knowledgeable about the game -Is energetic

-Is flexible -Is willing to teach and train others to teach

-Is willing to let teens lead

What makes a great Roving Expert?

-Loves Jesus -Has/had a career as a contractor (construction, plumber,

electrician, etc…) -Knows how to lead & teach others how to

accomplish a work project

What makes a great Base/Overnight Leader?

-Loves Jesus -Has a relationship with many teens from Faith

-Desires to see teens grow in their faith -Can facilitate discussions

-Actively listens -Attends the Overnight Leader meeting

-Hangs out with teens at FCWC -Isn’t afraid of a few tears

-Will enforce camp rules

In Our Thoughts and Prayers – November 18, 2018 Roderick Ciferri, uncle of Joy Longhenry, just diagnosed with cancer and

starting treatment

Don Foster, father of Michael Foster, awaiting results of cancer test

Dean Hardel, uncle of Pastor Ben, stage 4 melanoma

Pat McDonell, mother of Carol Keeler, health issues

Tim Wagner, son of Robert & Diane Wagner, facing a long recovery from a

fall from a tree

Death Fran Danielson, neighbor of the Martin Launer family

Military Aaron Johnstone, friend of the Sykes family, now safely home from

deployment

Special Prayers For everyone affected by the fires in California, including:

• Matt Kime’s sister and her family

• Mark Kroenke and his family, nephew of Marline Fitzpatrick

Celebrating Birthdays This Week (18) Phyllis Dimitropoulos, Kristine Kirchgessner; (19) Brook Price, Jessica

Quigley; (20) Christina Welk; (21) Elizabeth Balentine, Dylan Peeso, Nancy

Saresky, Penny Wheeler; (22) Jennifer Hyde, Alyssa Sudore; (23) Jonathan

Freitag, Doris Hausin, Paula Metzler

Celebrating Wedding Anniversaries This Week (23) Larry & Dianne Christensen; (24) Bruce & Jaci Smith

Faith Members and Friends Cory Alberti, Dan Behnfeldt, Beth Brust, Darlene Byrns, Sam Falzone, Ruth

Feasel, Chris & Savannah Kopchak, June Leibring, Dennis Leinenbach,

Joyce Lindskoog, Gordon Long, Aram Mangerian, Mary Ann Maschoff,

Dorislee Reschke, Lois & Robert Ronnenberg, Gordon Sandgren, Cathy

Schmidt, Jane Smurthwaite, Audrey Stenzel, Eric Sykes, Robert Wagner,

Roger Wilder

Those in Care Facilities Howard Graffrath – St. Ann’s Care Center (Webster)

Laura Kubanka – The Village at Mill Landing (Greece)

June Leibring – Baywinde

Ed & Joyce Lindskoog – The Legacy at Willow Pond (Penfield)

Joyce McChesney – The Legacy at Grand’vie (Penfield)

Trudi Nitschke – St. Ann’s (Webster)

Dorislee Reschke – Aaron Manor (Penfield)

Pastor Ed Saresky – The Maplewood (Webster)

Arline Schane – Baywinde

Vivian Smith – Heather Heights (Pittsford)

Ralph Tetro – St. John’s Home (Rochester)

Norman Zurell – Cherry Ridge (Webster)

Serving in the Military Ryan Brink Nephew of Terry & Penny Wheeler

Thomas DiMiero Son of Paul DiMiero

Richard Dowdle Nephew of Robin Wagstrom-Arnone

Elizabeth Flint Niece of Jon & Terry Allen

Michael Flint Nephew of Jon & Terry Allen

Dylan Gonzales Friend of Veronica Arnone

Paul Krenzer Son of William & Barbara Krenzer

Peter Mangerian Son of Berge & Elisabeth Mangerian

Alana Nicole Marcum Niece of Dick & Roxanne Leschhorn

Timothy Monczynski Son-in-law of Ed & Marsha Freeman

Daniel Niemeir Nephew of Wayne & Bonnie Samuels

Quaysean Odon Relative of Berge & Elisabeth Mangerian

Kayla Petteway Relative of Berge & Elizabeth Mangerian

Kevin Spiwak Son of Steve & Carol Spiwak

Daniel Toth Nephew of Wayne & Bonnie Samuels

A Note of Thanks from Connie Humphries Giving “thanks” at Thanksgiving: I gratefully thank friends in our Faith family for all the love and support you’ve extended to me and my family this past year. God has heard prayers for Elise and Cindy, and we all have been lifted by the inquiries and concerns expressed to them and to me. Cindy has been declared cancer free; Elise continues treatment to which she’s responding favorably and positively. I wish you a blessed Thanksgiving and sincerely extend my appreciation for being there for us. =======================================================

GOT THE HOLIDAY BLUES?

You may view yourself as someone who looks forward to the joy of the holiday season. Yet “the blues” can still sneak in when you’re feeling overwhelmed by expectations, disappointment, and grief. Set aside some time for yourself. Meet with a Stephen Minister. He/she is ready to listen. Reach out to Nancy Hammond (381-6968) or Jackie Welk (749-7343).

Extended Family & Friends People remain listed on this list for four weeks following printing in the worship bulletin, unless additional time is requested. Please notify Carol Keeler if any changes need to be made.

Patrick Amy Albers Sharon Allen Carol Alman Mary-Agnes Alrutz-Roy Helen Altman Paul Barletta Michelle Bellingham Cindy Bergeron Jennifer Berry Carol Blaisedell Roberta Brink Rhys Castle Anthony Cifferi Heidi Connell Gerald Coryea Rebecca Cronk Tim Crosier Renee Cundra Don Curtis Shawn Danek Noah DeHond Jim Demme Natasha Denning Helen Doherty Stephanie Drummond Josie Eckert Isabella Esson Deb Farrell LuAnn Farruggia Joe Felo Anita Foreman Jean Fuller Christin George Barbara Goodrich Johanna Heggemeier Amanda Hendricks Kathy Henely Brenda Hentscher Jim Hertzel Jodi Hildebrand Karin Hoffman Janet Howard Gloria Huussen Cindy Jackson

Connie Jacob Kurt Jaeger Olive Jameson Joan Jewell Lois Johnson Rosa Johnson Sharon Johnson Lois Kersten Kris Kessler Eleanora King Robert Kloss Nathanel Koch Diane Kochendorfer Donna Kongerslev Bruce Kost Nancy Krenzer Donna Kunkel Paul Kwilos John Libertore Daniel Lindskoog Anna Lutz Katherine Maaske Elaine Malecki Christine Mangerian Dikran Mangerian Patricia Mangerian Keitha Martin Kevin Martin Madelyn McCarthy Kip McDowell Joan McMillan Edward Menzies Bridget Michener David Mielke Carl Miller Susan (Bruning) Miller Wyatt Monacelli Char Moneymaker Bonnie Montgomery Elise Mullaney Donna Niemeir Mark Niemeir Ulrich Nitschke Kayla Paxson Kathie Peterson

Betty Pleasant Diane Poch Ronald Porray Lee Price Rekha Rajendran

Raul Ramirez Mary Rankin Ken & Rita Righter JaVonnie Royster Rev. Bernd Rudolf Marilyn Russell Susan Sabino Linda Salmons Ann Santiago Kaitlyn Schumacher Travis Schumacher Elaine Schumaker Sue Schwartz Joanne Shenandoah Pam Sheriff Rick Sisk Kathleen Smith Sandy Smith Ellen Smurthwaite Don Snyder Pat Springer Jack Starr Andy Storm Cathy Storm Nikki Stover Joe Strazzeri Suzette Teferra Bob Thompson Lou Tomasetti Leilani Tsintsaroff Dennis VanDerKamp Kannon Voss Tim Wagner Shelva Wardynski Mike West Mary Francis Westfall Wayne Wheeler John White Grace Wixson Frankie Zenisek

This Week at Faith Church Calendar for November 18-25

Sunday, Nov. 18 Traditional Worship + Holy Communion 8:30 a.m.

Education Hour 9:45 a.m.

Sunday School (Age 3-Grade 6)

Jr. FLY Confirmation Class Community Room

Sr. FLY Class Room 201

Adults Auditorium

Contemporary Worship + Holy Communion 10:45 a.m.

Packing of Thanksgiving Baskets Room 204 10:45 a.m.

Monday, Nov. 19 Joseph Guild 8:00 a.m.

Flower City Rug Guild Community Room 10:00 a.m.

Faith Child Care Board of Directors Community Room 7:00 p.m.

Lyric Chorale Rehearsal Auditorium 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 20 Tuesday Morning Bible Study Community Room 10:00 a.m.

Faith Child Care Thanksgiving Feast Auditorium 10:45 a.m.

Bell Choir Rehearsal Music Room 200 7:00 p.m.

Faith Leadership Board Meeting Community Room 7:15 p.m.

Anna Braun Small Group @ Braun home 7:15 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 21 Church Staff Meeting Community Room 10:00 a.m.

Junior Choir Rehearsal Music Room 200 4:30 p.m.

Thanksgiving Eve Worship & Holy Communion 7:00 p.m.

November 22 + 23 – FLC & FCCNS OFFICES CLOSED Happy Thanksgiving!

Saturday, Nov. 24 FLY Video Filming for Coffee House Offsite 9:30 a.m.

Wayne Brigman Memorial Service Auditorium 11:00 a.m.

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Sunday, Nov. 25 Traditional Worship 8:30 a.m.

Education Hour 9:45 a.m.

Sunday School (Age 3 – grade 2)

Grades 3-6 (led by Sr. FLY) Room 201

Jr. FLY Confirmation Class Community Room

Sr. FLY (leading grades 3-6) Room 201

Adults Auditorium

Contemporary Worship 10:45 a.m.

Lunch & Hanging of the Greens 12:00 p.m.

Sunday Night FLY Room 201 7:00 p.m.

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Worship Assistants for Thanksgiving Eve, Nov. 21

Altar Guild - Jane Coryea, Cheryl Speisman, Debbie Heggemeier

7:00 p.m. Elder Beth D’Ambrosio

Acolyte/Crucifer Amelia Natemeier

Eucharist Assistants Mary Versprille, Claire Benesch

Eucharist to the Pews Volker Hausin

Lay Reader Karen Nitschke

Concourse Greeters Neil & Laurie Ebbecke

Sanctuary Greeter Ida Stiner

Ushers Mari-Beth Schembri, Vicki Arcieri, Christy Coles,

Bill McKee, Robbie Schembri, Eve Smith

Worship Assistants for Next Sunday, Nov. 25 Altar Guild – Jane Coryea, Cheryl Speisman

8:30 a.m. 10:45 a.m. Nursery Assistant Ava Siracusa Concourse Greeters Bob & Sandie Freitag Ann McEwen

Sanctuary Greeters Barb Riethmeier Ralph & Beth Harstad

Elders Sharon Finkbeiner Dick & Sharon Phillips

Acolyte/Crucifer Amelia Natemeier David Young, Daniel Young

Lay Readers Stella Reschke Kathy Foster

Webcam Operators Jacob Wilson Katy Schultz

Powerpoint Operator Genevieve Foster

Ushers Team 1 – Ed Freeman Team 4 – M-B Schembri

Offering Counters Karen Linton, Ida Stiner, Richard Reitz

Worship Attendance for November 11 8:30—198 10:45—176

Scripture Readings for Next Sunday, November 25 The Story, Chapter 9

WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday worship services are streamed live and commercial-free to any

computer or mobile device. From Faith’s website, www.faithpenfield.org,

click on the “Livestream Worship Online” link on the Welcome page.

FOR MOTHERS OF LITTLE ONES If you are in need of a private, comfortable place to feed your baby while at

Faith, we have a room designated especially for you. The Nursing Lounge

in the coat hallway has a rocking chair and couch, with an adjoining private

bathroom for mothers who need a quiet moment on Sunday mornings.

STEPHEN MINISTRY Faith is a Stephen Minister congregation, and is blessed with many

specially-trained, caring people available to listen and provide confidential,

one-on-one care and counseling for anyone going through tough times. If

you would like to begin care, or find out more about this ministry, please

contact Pastor Ben (485-0143), Nancy Hammond (381-6968), or Jackie

Welk (749-7343).

ALTAR FLOWERS Sponsoring a weekly flower arrangement is a wonderful way to remember

or honor someone or to celebrate an event. There is a flower calendar

across from the church office (on the middle bulletin board) on which you

may select your Sunday. Note your name for that date, take and complete

an Altar Flowers Request Form, and return it to Carol Keeler. A minimum

payment of $30 is requested toward the total cost of $65 for each

arrangement of fresh flowers delivered weekly from Arena’s Florist.

FAITH FOOD PANTRY & PAPER GOODS COLLECTION Donations of non-perishable food and paper goods (paper towels, toilet

paper) are given to the Penfield Food Shelf. Items such as pasta, tuna,

soup, canned fruits and vegetables, and other nutritional foods may be left

at any time in the grey bin inside the main entrance doors.

ONLINE GIVING Giving online is easy and allows you to set up recurring contributions and

view your complete online giving history from anywhere you have access

to the internet. Giving online allows you to securely make a one-time

donation or set up automatic recurring contributions. To get started, visit

the church website at www.faithpenfield.org and select GIVING.

ST. PAULY USED CLOTHING SHED Run by the Penfield Area Churches supporting Habitat for Humanity.

Donate your items anytime by placing them in the bin located by the exit

driveway of the parking lot. All items are given to people here in the

United States and in developing countries. They are not resold locally.

IMAGINE IT Recycling Imagine It Recycling is a Rochester-based recycling organization

established in 2002. They specialize in the recycling of old technology

items such as printer cartridges and personal electronic and mobile

devices, and help support Penfield Churches for Habitat for Humanity.

THE SEASON AFTER PENTECOST BANNER Designed and made by Marla Friedrich

This banner represents the growth of the church, from the past through

the present and on into the future. At the center is the cross, with rays

that reach always beyond us, piercing the darkness, leading us to brave the

unknown. Near the central cross, a segmented circle represents the

twelve disciples. Moving outward, the church takes on different kinds of

structures, represented by the square shapes. Then the circle returns,

representing the unity of all Christians, hoping to be as disciples in the

present time. Beyond it, yet another circle is just in the process of forming.

This outer circle represents those venturing into places not yet touched by

Christ’s love.

Listen to The Story ONLINE! You can download each chapter of The Story from our website and listen

on your mobile devices! Simply go to

www.faithpenfield.org/resources/the-story-audio and enter the password

“thestory” and you’ll have full access to The Story for Adults.

FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH Rev. Ben Braun, Pastor

2576 Browncroft Boulevard Rochester, New York 14625-1530

www.faithpenfield.org 585.381.3970