Dear Friends,
I hope you were able to read Sunday’s email about the Nepali Glory Church and the proposed partnership. As a Leadership Team we started conversations about partnering and sharing space with the Nepali Glory Church in May, through our conversations we sought to learn more and dig deeper into this possible relationship.
This last Sunday, the congregation of Nepali Glory Church join us in our all-church picnic for a time of fellowship and conversation. We gathered together asking questions from each group, about space and time, about understanding of community and the needs of each group.
We spoke of a lease with the legal details of property, timing, rent and insurance.
More importantly we spoke of cooperation and joint mission to God’s work.
From using the same space at different, but close times. To sharing a calendar and being a bit more organized in our meeting times and events. (Who wouldn’t like that? 😊)
Mostly, I was inspired by a group of people with an honest and open vulnerability. The members of their congregation arrived early and helped set up, they asked questions and sought to communicate, even those who couldn’t speak English.
There are days that God works a little magic in my heart and Sunday was one of those days, from the joy and laughter of the kids in Flame Kids that morning, echoing up the stairs, to the sound of a community gathered together, singing praises to God during worship, to a shared meal with strangers who can hopefully become more than that.
I invite you into a time of prayer over the next 11 days. To pray over God’s guidance for us here at Flame of Faith UMC. We have many paths opening before us, and many decisions to guide us along the way, but in this one way, we have an opportunity to share with our neighbors and extend God’s hospitality.
In Christ,
Pastor Sara
pastorsara@flameoffaithumc.org
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FOFUMC Congregational Vote
The leadership team invites all members of Flame of Faith United Methodist Church to a congregational vote in-person on September 26th at 11:30 a.m.
We will be voting on this:
We will welcome Nepali Glory Church to share our space, according to the agreed lease on both parts.
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As the COVID-19 case-rates in North Dakota have started a sharp incline once more, the Leadership Team has decided to ask everyone coming into the building to wear a mask. Thankfully, many of you are vaccinated and have the immunity to fight off a strong case of COVID. However, with our children’s programming returning and the case rates in our county, we’ve decided it is safest to return to masking.
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Kids ages 3 through 6th grade
Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m.
Sundays at 9:30 a.m.
in the Fellowship Hall (downstairs)
All parents, grandparents are welcome to join in and help out any time. We need enough teachers for a 4-week rotation. If you’d like to help out, talk to Pastor Sara.
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Youth grades 7th to 12th
Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m.
in the Sanctuary
If you would like to help out, talk to Pastor Sara.
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We are packing the school and health kits at the church this Saturday, September 18th at 10 a.m. Anyone is invited to come and help. The completed kits will be delivered to First UMC next week.
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Our Theological Task
Sunday mornings at 9:30am
begins this Sunday, September 19th
Taught by Pastor Sara
Take a deep dive into our understanding of God as United Methodists. We will talk through the basic Christian beliefs, our Wesleyan emphasis, our task as followers of Christ. There is a sign-up sheet on the table to your right as you enter the church or you can click here to sign-up.
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Adult Confirmation Refresher
Tuesday mornings from 10am-11:15am
Taught by Janson
For those of you who have already been part of a confirmation class, what did you learn? Did you have to memorize scripture and books of the Bible? Do you remember what you said on the day of your confirmation? What vows did you make? Join Janson for a look through our confirmation curriculum and ask questions about faith and life. There is a sign-up sheet on the table to your right as you enter the church.
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The Untold Story
with Mike Williams
Christian Comedian And Dessert Social
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Tuesday, September 28 at 7:00 pm
Delta Hotel – 1635 42nd St SW, Fargo
Mike Williams is a well-known speaker, author, missionary – and a genuinely funny guy. His personal testimony is powerful and his humor will have you rolling in the aisles!
6:30 pm Doors open
7:00 pm Dessert Social & Program
Tickets available here.
All tickets are General Admission and $40 each.
You may also send a check made payable to The Untold Story to: The Untold Story, PO Box 1067, Fargo, ND 58107
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Dominican Voyage Across the Dakotas
Presentation
Wednesday, September 29th
11am - 1pm
Faith United Methodist Church
909 19th Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102
Lunch will be provided.
For more information, please contact Carol Knodle.
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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, please contact Carol Knodle.
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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 (formerly of Arthur UMC) and Wally Sizer (Fargo First UMC) will also be part of this team.
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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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September Auxiliary Donations:
- 10" Dixie coated paper plates
- Lawry's Seasoned Salt
- Garlic salt/powder
- Onion salt/powder
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URGENT Mission Needs:
- Twin Extra Long Fitted Sheets
- T-Shirts - L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL
- Underwear
- Bike Locks
- 10" Dixie Durable Paper Plates
- Plastic Cutlery - Forks, Knives, Spoons
- Seasonings: Lawry's, Soy Sauce, Garlic Powder/Salt, Onion Powder/Salt
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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LivingWorks Start
Self-paced, online program
Suicide can be prevented, and everyone has a role to play. No matter what that role is, our training program prepare individuals to make a difference. In just 90 minutes, LivingWorks Start teaches trainees to recognize when someone is thinking about suicide and connect them to help and support.
Offered by FirstLink and NDSU Extension, supported by the ND Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Center Grant (USDA-NIFA).
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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, Sept. 15th
School & Hygiene Kits are due today
6:00 pm
Worship ( YouTube)
6:45 pm
Flame Kids
Youth Group
Saturday, Sept. 18th
10:00 am
Packing UMCOR School & Hygiene kits
Sunday, Sept. 19th
9:30 am
Flame Kids (downstairs)
Our Theological Task (upstairs)
10:30 am
Worship ( YouTube)
Tuesday, Sept. 21st
10:00 am
Adult Confirmation Class
Wednesday, Sept. 22nd
6:00 pm
Worship ( YouTube)
6:45 pm
Flame Kids
Youth Group
Sunday, Sept. 26th
9:30 am
Flame Kids
10:30 am
Worship ( YouTube)
11:30 am
Congregational Vote
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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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September
9/1
Amy Trapp
9/2
Leo Mittleider
9/7
Sandy Howell
Eric Kemerling
9/9
Ethan Renwick
9/10
Kathy Jorgenson
9/15
Jim Jensen
Gage Salisbury
9/16
Gordy Graner
9/17
Cheryl Davis
9/19
Lydia Ewing-Lee
9/24
Jason Decker
Gary Klein
9/26
Kody Lovgren
Alexa Routledge
9/29
Graci Salisbury
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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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PRAYER LIST:
Andy Voge;
Becky & Dan Doyle;
Becky Holten;
Bernadette, Jerry, and Jaime Raguse;
Bob & Sandy Conrad;
Brad Davis;
Brentlee Krsnak;
Carol Maloney;
Carol Stokes;
Cheryl Hartl;
Darrell Sharp;
Darwin Nill;
David Lendusky;
Deb Tendeland;
Diane Eckert;
Doug Berntson;
Eldoris Dosch;
Gillian King;
Gloria Bridgeford;
the Graner Family;
Heather O'Donnell & kids;
Iliana;
Jackie Rohr;
Jan Hanson;
Jana Russiff;
Joan Brickner;
the Johnson family;
Judy Burkett;
Kay Alexander;
Kelly Jones;
Lonni Haydon;
Mary Salvi;
Merrie Kelley;
Michelle Erfle;
Robert;
Sharon Larson;
Sharon Simonson;
Sonja Wheelock;
Tanya Russiff;
Vera Suko;
Yun Deng
For all those currently involved in healthcare -- medical, administrative, and patient care staff, as well as residents and patients.
For those who've been lost in the Covid-19 pandemic.
For students and their families, teachers, staff, and all those involved with education.
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You'll be able to specify where your offering is directed in FOFUMC's ministries. If you choose to give on a regular basis, there is an option for recurring donations -- you select the amount, you select how often.
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We will say goodbye to the GivePlus Mobile app on September 30, 2021. So, this is the time to start using the Vanco Mobile app!
Getting started is easy inside the new MyVanco portal. The first step is to log into your new MyVanco account.
https://app.myvanco.com/login
They've created a short video to guide you through the short, four-step process you'll follow to get Vanco Mobile up and Running. Click here to check it out.
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