MEMORY VERSE OF THE WEEK:John 3:16 (ESV) “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.”
Redeeming Life Outreach Ministries is a Christ-centered maternity home offering love, hope, and a future to single pregnant women in crisis. Based in Sanford, Florida, we are a Recognized Service Organization (RSO) of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod and also a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. https://www.rlom.org/
There is a box of baby bottles in the Narthex; please take one home for your family to collect all the loose change it takes to feel the bottle and return the filled bottles to the box in the Narthex for a donation to this amazing program. Feel free to also make a donation to Social Ministry and just write in Hearts for Jesus on your envelope. The school also has bottles in their classrooms for the children to bring in their change! We will be accepting these donations for January, February and March. Thank you so much!
Rejoice - Sunday morning Nursery
starts again January 9th!
We are excited to announce our Sunday morning nursery will be available every Sunday morning for children 3 months – pre-K. from 9:15 am -12:30 pm STARTING January 9, 2022.
3 months – Pre-K | 9:15 am – 12:30 pm
Our nursery is a place where each child receives loving care and attention. Our dedicated and caring staff serve as role models and provide care within a wholesome, nurturing atmosphere. Contact: If you have questions about our Sunday morning nursery, please call the church office(M-F 8:00 am – 4:00 pm).
Meet our Sunday morning childcare providers:
Angelique Adams
My name is Angelique. I started my walk with God in 2012 and I’m currently a full time nanny. I love working with children and helping raise the next generations. In my spare time I like reading, working out, watching tv, relaxing by a waterfall, and being with my loved ones.
Moriah Thomas
My name is Moriah and I have been working with children for quite some time! I am currently enrolled in college studying Psychology. I have taken child psychology courses as well. I have worked inside many daycares for over the course of three years. I had the opportunity to intern inside of two elementary schools during my time in high school. I Also studied early childhood during my high school career for three years. That experience then led me to become an educator for two years and now I work for Children's Health Care of Atlanta.
We'll be picking back up on our One Chapter A Day beginning Monday, January 3, 2022!
Happy New Year!
Don't forget to pick up your study guide from the racks outside the Sanctuary or go to https://onechapteraday.com/ and sign up for daily reminders!
Would you like to sponsor the altar flowers in honor or memory of someone special? Sign up and let us know. Flower arrangements are $35/ea. Payment may be put in the offering plate, marked "Altar Flowers." You may take them home after the 11am worship service or leave them and we'll deliver to someone who would enjoy them. (If you'd like to help deliver, please contact the church office at 770-973-8877.)
Hope's Happenings
We would like to welcome new Ministry Partners Diane Hanse and Susie McGehee to the team.
Continuing with planned activities in December 2021:
Mental Health Court in Marietta - Thursday, 12/9 in the morning and Faith Lutheran School in the afternoon.
Mental Health Court party in Austell - Monday, 12/13. Sherri photographed each attendee with Hope.
Upcoming new activities:
Lay wreaths at the National Cemetery in Marietta on Saturday, 12/18.
Distribute Candy Canes in selected venues over the next week.
Future Planned Events:
Invited to attend a Yellow Ribbon Service Deployment in Jan, 2022.
Invited to attend Xavier Church in Birmingham, AL in Feb, 2022 to serve as a catalyst in getting their congregation to attend church again since COVID.
Invited again to visit with Boy Scouts in March, 2022
Please continue to submit your requests for a Zoom visit via the following methods:
Complete the ‘Hope Comfort Dog Request’ form via this link: https://forms.gle/8oknB7haY7VLGgtE9 When a request is submitted, the information is sent directly to my organizer’s phone.
Call the church office at (770) 973-8877 to set up a visit. Janice Schaag and Susie Glass are excellent sources for getting this information to my group.
Social Ministry
Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand
13 When Jesus heard what had happened, he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. Hearing of this, the crowds followed him on foot from the towns. 14 When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick. 15 As evening approached, the disciples came to him and said, “This is a remote place, and it’s already getting late. Send the crowds away, so they can go to the villages and buy themselves some food.” 16 Jesus replied, “They do not need to go away. You give them something to eat.” 17 “We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish,” they answered Bring them here to me,” he said. 19 And he directed the people to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke the loaves. Then he gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people. 20 They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. 21 The number of those who ate was about five thousand men, besides women and children.
Faith Lutheran Church and School has so much to be thankful for. The community that we worship in can be so proud of what we have accomplished in 2021 to many people who are less fortunate than most.
I love the story of Jesus feeding the 5000! Can you even imagine that? Well let’s take a look at just a few things Faith Lutheran Church and School has accomplished this year!
School Backpack’s Collected and supplies – 50 backpack’s were put together and extra supplies were delivered to East Valley.
Operation Christmas Child – 110 Boxes sent to third world countries.
Christmas Toy, Scarf, Hat, Glove, Socks and Underwear Drive - 2 carloads to Simple Needs. They were so appreciative!
DRUM ROLL PLEASE
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Faith Lutheran Church and School delivered 70 Twenty-Four Days of Advent Bags! But wait it gets better! This brings the grand total of bags delivered to the Food Pantry from Faith Lutheran Church and School to 1018 bags! What a blessing this is for our community. This feeds an estimated 3563 people breakfast, lunch and dinner! This is truly the work of God’s hand in our congregation. Keep shopping and let’s make 2022 even better!
JUST ONE THING
The below are advertised grocery prices for Publix, Kroger, and Walmart. The Publix sales ad runs December 15th through December 24th. The Kroger sales ad runs from December 15th through December 28th. There will not be an update on Food for Thought until December 29th. Merry Christmas everyone and thanks for your support this year.
PUBLIX
General Mills Cereal - Check signage which flavors and sizes - BOGO
Speed Stick (Men's) or Lady Speed Stick 2.3 to 3oz pkg - BOGO
Hunt's Ketchup 20 oz bottle - BOGO
Gulden's Mustard 12 oz squeeze bottle - BOGO
Jiffy Cornbread - not listed in ad but has been running 55¢ a box
KROGER - Must have Kroger Card - specials vary using digital coupons which you add to your card, or buying 5 or more specials, (this can be a combination of buy 5 or more items as marked in the store) etc. Please see flyer at store.
General Mills Cereal check signage for sizes - $1.79 when you buy 5 or more which can be in combination with other 5 or more sale items
Post Large cereals check signage for sizes - $1.99 when you buy 5 or more which can be in combination with other 5 or more sale items
Suave Body Wash 15 oz - 99¢ when you buy 5 or more which can be in combination with other 5 or more sale items
WALMART
White rice - 1 lb bag - 72¢
Small 4 roll pack of Toilet Paper - 60¢ a pack
Hunts Pasta Sauce - under a dollar a can Grape Jelly - 94¢
Sweets/Treats and canned fruit is always appreciated if you run into any deals on these items.
Jelly is always appreciated to go with the peanut butter.
Have a great day and thanks for your support!
Jan 1 - Joyce Mbeyella
Jan 1 - Sriya Srirm (E2)
Jan 2 - Linda Smith
Jan 2 - Christine McDaniel
Jan 3 - Lyla Fogarty (G4)
Jan 4 - Tim Rutz
Jan 5 - Jon Herring
Jan 5 - Bebe Kaumeyer
Jan 7 - Bob Angrisani
Jan 7 - Izzy Haker (Kdg)
Jan 8 - Deloris Poss
Jan 8 - Colette Taylor
Jan 2 - Edgar & Lois Paul
Jan 3 - Bob & Denise Angrisani
Jan 3 - Doug & Danette Smith
My name is Angelique. I started my walk with God in 2012 and I’m currently a full time nanny. I love working with children and helping raise the next generations. In my spare time I like reading, working out, watching tv, relaxing by a waterfall, and being with my loved ones.
My name is Moriah and I have been working with children for quite some time! I am currently enrolled in college studying Psychology. I have taken child psychology courses as well. I have worked inside many daycares for over the course of three years. I had the opportunity to intern inside of two elementary schools during my time in high school. I Also studied early childhood during my high school career for three years. That experience then led me to become an educator for two years and now I work for Children's Health Care of Atlanta.
