Dear Friends,
As I sit here in my office for the first time since June, I find myself wanting to do nothing more than call each of you, hear what I’ve missed and connect once more. I begin this newsletter with a thank you. First and foremost, to Janson, for stepping up and out of his comfort zone and diving in with gusto. A special thank you to Matthew Kelley and the Leadership Team, Tanya Russiff and the Trustees and Jenny Erickson and the Staff Parish Relations Committee for leading, guiding and stepping in.
I began my vacation with a personal retreat, just me and a bunch of strangers avoiding each other at St. John’s Abbey, that name might remind you of the beautiful Bible we sometimes use in worship. A focus on God, God’s creation and the creative works of art, gave me an incredible setting to simply stop and BE with God and with myself.
The following time was spent with family and friends, both here in West Fargo and across a few different states, camping, traveling and again simply Being.
This last week, I ended my time away with the reason for it. A retreat called Higher Ground, gathered Pastors from around the conference in our 8th, 16th, 24th, 32nd and 40th years of ministry (plus 1 because of COVID). We gathered together in a time of worship, quiet rest and the deep work of renewal. We focused on four specific areas of well-being. On our Spiritual, Emotional, Physical and Financial health. Talking through the whys and how’s of our lives that lead us into unhealthy habits, leaving us stuck in patterns of both sin and struggle.
I am incredibly grateful for my time away, to renew myself, my calling and my rhythms of life. You may find me practicing some new habits in all areas of health, including planned retreats and worship, new rhythms of physical health and emotional well-being.
The one area of my life that has been affirmed again and again in my time away is the constant and loving presence of God. Challenging me to grow, guiding me to rest and calling me again and again.
As I know that summer is often the time of vacation for so many of us, I want o know, what have you experienced in your time away, your time at home, the lake or anywhere else.
Has God spoken to you in your rest?
In Christ.
Pastor Sara
pastorsara@flameoffaithumc.org
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The Dakotas Conference is doing school and health kits again. The Mission Committee has posted the needed items on a board at the church. Be on the lookout for the "Back to School" sales on school supplies that should be starting soon.
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Mission Trip - March 2022
We have had team members on past solar oven teams to both Sierra Leone and the Dominican Republic and we have three members from our church, Carol Knodle, Carol Jacobsen and Amy “Jiggy” Trapp signed up to go to the Dominican Republic with a Solar Oven team in March 2022. Pastor Quaya Ackerman from Arthur UMC and Wally Sizer from Fargo First UMC will also be part of this team.
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Solar Oven Workshop
We are planning a trip to the Solar Oven Workshop in Raymond, SD (45 miles west of Watertown, SD) later this summer or fall. Anyone is welcome, from 15 to 105. All components come together here. The parts are secured with bundle-wrap and eventually placed into the 5-oven boxes and sealed for shipping. This is also where they manufacture the bread-pans and hole-punch the metal frame pieces. So look for more information on this opportunity later.
Solar Ovens - "Extras" bags
Another opportunity to help with solar ovens is to sew the bags that contain the “extras” that come with the ovens; measuring cups and spoons, oven thermometer, black cloth to cover the bread pans when baking, and a device to indicate when water in the oven is hot enough to be purified. These are simple sewing projects. For more information, contact Carol Knodle.
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1902 3rd Ave N,
Fargo, ND 58102
www.fargonlc.org
Kris Fraser,
Donor Relations Manager
kris.fraser@fargonlc.org
or call (701) 235-4453
Amy Gedrose,
Engagement Manager
Donations can be dropped off anytime, 24/7.
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URGENT Mission Needs:
- T-Shirts - L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL
- Underwear
- Bike Locks
- 10" Dixie Durable Paper Plates
- Plastic Cutlery - Forks, Knives, Spoons
- Spices - Salt, Pepper, Garlic Salt/Powder, Onion Salt/Powder, Lawry's Seasoning
Basic Mission Needs:
- Pillows
- Towels
- Deodorant
- Foot Powder
- Leather Work Gloves
- Acid Reducers
- Melatonin
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New Life Center accepts in-kind donations of items for the thrift store, office supplies, food, cleaning supplies, and shelter related items.
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"Worthy is Your name Jesus
You deserve the praise, worthy is Your name
Worthy is Your name Jesus
You deserve the praise, worthy is Your name"
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CCLI Song # 7111931 (Chris Brown | Mack Brock | Steven Furtick) © Music by Elevation Worship Publishing (Admin. by Essential Music Publishing LLC). For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com CCLI License # 1927203
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Jesus Christ is indeed worthy of all the praise, honor, and glory we can give Him. But what about us? Are we worthy of God's Love? Obviously, we are! God sent Jesus to live and die for us. Still, do you ever have those moments where you feel like you don't deserve it -- as though whatever your sin is, it can somehow keep you from Love? Impossible! Be comforted. Know the Truth, stand on the Word.
Peace be with you,
Janson
office@flameoffaithumc.org
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Worship
Schedule
(In-Person & Online)
Sunday
10:30 am
Live on YouTube
Wednesday
6:00 pm
Live on YouTube
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Church
Office Hours
Monday-Thursday
9:00am - Noon
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Church Calendar
Wednesday, August 4th
6:00 pm
Worship ( YouTube)
Sunday, August 8th
10:30 am
Worship ( YouTube)
Wednesday, August 11th
6:00 pm
Worship ( YouTube)
Sunday, August 15th
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We live-stream worship services on our YouTube Channel. YouTube is easy to access -- no account required! Most SmartTV's come standard with built-in YouTube.
Did you miss worship last Wednesday or Sunday?
Click here to watch it on YouTube.
Digital Disclaimer:
If you have no access to the internet, or do not have the devices to participate digitally, please call Pastor Sara. She will work to send you paper copies of our worship and all communications.
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August
8/3
Eric Christl
Peyton Ochsner
8/9
Sandra Conrad
Doreen Gunderson-Thorson
Cheryl Hartl
8/10
Robert Conrad
8/14
Kyle McManus
8/17
Elise Dixon
Stan Wheelock
8/18
Tara Decker
Darlys Thomas
8/21
Jody Hegle
8/23
Nicole Miller
Robert Nelson
8/24
Jerry Ellenson
8/27
Sharon Karsky
Kalyssa Nelson
8/29
Susan Bahl
8/30
Marisa Thomas
8/31
McKinley Kelley
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If your birthday was inadvertently left off of this list, we apologize! Please let the office know and we'll be happy to add it.
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THOSE WITH
HEARTS
TO PRAY
Please keep the following people in your prayers this week. If you would like to be added to the prayer list, please email us at:
office
@flameoffaithumc.org
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Andy Voge;
Becky & Dan Doyle;
Becky Holten;
Bob & Sandy Conrad;
Bill Haines;
Brad Davis;
Brentlee Krsnak;
Carol Maloney;
Carol Stokes;
Cheryl Hartl;
Darrell Sharp;
Darwin Nill;
David Lendusky;
Deb Tendeland;
Diane Eckert;
Doug Berntson;
Eldoris Dosch;
Elise Halvorson;
Gillian King;
Gloria Bridgeford;
the Graner Family;
Heather O'Donnell & kids;
Iliana;
Jackie Rohr;
Jan Hanson;
Joan Brickner;
John & Linda Miller;
the Johnson family;
Judy Burkett;
Kay Alexander;
Kelly Jones;
Kirsten & Eric Johnson;
Lin Anderson;
Lonni Haydon;
Mary Salvi;
Merrie Kelley;
Michelle Erfle;
Mitch & Britt Zerr, and Charlotte;
Robert;
Sandy & Bob Conrad;
Sharon Larson;
Sharon Simonson;
Sonja Wheelock;
Vera Suko;
Yun Deng
In their grief:
family and friends of John Miller
Continued prayers for all those currently involved in healthcare -- medical, administrative, and patient care staff, as well as residents and patients.
Prayers for those who've been lost in the Covid-19 pandemic.
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