Dear Friends,
You’re Invited.
On Monday January 31st, our Monday night book study (online) will begin a new book. The group decided to focus read: No Cure For Being Human (And Other Truths I Needed to Hear).
This book, written by Kate Bowler, focuses on the work of living into the life we have, not the life we’ve always wanted.
She writes, “It’s hard to give up on the feeling that the life you want is just out of reach. A beach body by summer. A trip to Disneyland around the corner. A promotion on the horizon. Everyone wants to believe that they are headed toward good, better, best. But what happens when the life you hoped for is put on hold indefinitely?”
This book helps us to see that we cannot “out-eat, out-learn and out-perform our humanness.” With dry wit and unflinching honesty, she grapples with her cancer diagnosis, her ambition, and her faith and searches for some kind of peace with her limitations in a culture that says that anything is possible.
This study will be 5 sessions long, reading two chapters per session. We meet on Zoom at 6:30 p.m.
If you are interested in joining us and need a book, speak with Pastor Sara. If you’d like to buy it yourself, here’s a link.
In Christ,
pastorsara@flameoffaithumc.org
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Tuesday mornings at 10:00am
resuming February 2nd
You are invited to join us in the back classroom for a healthy discussion on a variety of topics. We recently completed a refresher course on the Confirmation process. Now, we're ready to start something new. Do you have any ideas? Would you like to add your voice to the dialogue? Talk to Janson. |
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Opportunities for Service
We are looking for volunteers in a few specific areas.
Driving a friend to church – If you are looking for a way to connect with a friend, or help someone out, we have a few folks who need rides to church.
Teaching Flame Kids – Our Flame Kids teachers could use some help both on Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings.
Helping with Youth Group – We are looking for a few extra Youth Group volunteers, for special events or filling in from time to time.
Directing the Choir – If you are interested in music, and leading others, we’d love to talk with you about directing the choir.
Worship Team Leader – With the new year, we are seeking someone to help lead our worship team. This position helps to organize the worship seasons and extra events as well as direct our focus.
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Need a gift for that someone special or just for yourself? The Mission Committee is selling Journals and Picture Note Cards. Pictures on the note cards are from our previous mission trips to the Dominican Republic. They are at the church on the Missions counter. There is an envelope by the basket to put your money in.
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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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January Auxiliary Donations:
- White Bath towels
- White Wash cloths
- 33 & 55 gallon garbage bags
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URGENT Mission Needs:
- Winter Hats & Socks
- Leather Work Gloves
- Men's Long Underwear
- Cold & Flu Meds (alcohol-free capsules)
- Beef & Chicken Broth Base
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Basic Mission Needs:
- Twin Extra Long Fitted Sheets
- Pillows
- Towels & Washcloths (white)
- Men’s T-shirts (2XL, 3XL, 4XL)
- Deodorant
- Foot Powder
- Acid Reducers
- Melatonin
- Soy Sauce & Basil
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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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It's Time To Register For Camp!
Registration is open for the 2022 camping season! Check out the upcoming camps and events at Dakotas United Methodist Camps and pick your favorite camp location: Wesley Acres, Storm Mountain, or Lake Poinsett. All camp listings and registration information are on the Dakotas UM Camps website where details will be updated quickly, and changes made in real-time. This ensures you will always have the most up-to-date information. |
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Suicide Risk Assessment: Live One Hour Webinar
Thursday, February 3 10:00-11:00 AM
Virtual Webinar
This training is designed to improve participants’ knowledge about suicide risk factors and assessing for acute suicide risk using the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) screening tool. The C-SSRS is an evidenced-based tool for screening for suicide risk. This training presents an overview of suicide statistics in our area as well as acute and lifetime risk factors. Those who attend this training will be taught the C-SSRS screening tool, options for addressing suicide risk such as collaborative safety planning and resources for those at risk of suicide.
CEUs are available for North Dakota Nurses, Social Workers, and Law Enforcement.
This training is offered for free thanks to support from Re-Think Mental Health
Learn More or Register Here
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Interactive Zoom Event
Tuesday, January 25th from 3:30pm - 5:00pm
You are invited to attend a this CCHC forum specifically designed for the Faith Community and their role in ending hunger.
The forum will provide opportunity to:
- Listen and Learn about the prevalence of food insecurity in our area as well as current and future needs
- Share and network with other F-M faith community members to discern gaps and overlaps in outreach ministries to address food insecurity
CCHC will provide an overview of history and steps taken to re-establish the local hunger coalition. The panel will include representatives from Dorothy Day Food Pantry, Emergency Food Pantry, and Great Plains Food Bank.
We hope this forum will help us work together to serve our neighbors.
RSVP on Eventbrite by January 24th. Click here to register.
On the Eventbrite Registration page there is an opportunity to submit a question about food insecurity or charitable hunger relief organizations in our community for the panel to address.
The Cass Clay Hunger Coalition (CCHC) has been active since 2018. The coalition includes a collaborative group of organizations with representatives from the food bank, food pantries, shelters, schools, healthcare providers, ethnic-based organizations, and the faith community in Cass and Clay counties. CCHC works in the community to set and attain shared goals around food security, food access, nutrition and health, and building awareness around the issue of hunger.
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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, Jan. 19th
6:00 pm
Worship ( YouTube)
6:45 pm
Flame Kids,
Youth Group 9:30 am
Flame Kids
10:30 am
Worship ( YouTube)
12:00 pm
Nepali Glory Church
Monday, Jan. 24th
6:30 pm
Book Study (Online only)
Wednesday, Jan 26th
6:00 pm
Worship ( YouTube)
6:45 pm
Flame Kids,
Youth Group
Saturday, Jan. 30th
11:00 am
Nepali Glory Church
Sunday, Jan. 30th
9:30 am
Flame Kids
10:30 am
Worship ( YouTube)
12:00 pm
Nepali Glory Church
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Wednesday Evenings
at 6:00 p.m.
featuring music from
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Kids ages 3 through 6th grade meet downstairs
Wednesdays
at 6:45 p.m.
Sundays
at 9:30 a.m.
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 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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January
1/1
Karen Jensen
1/3
Jade Hilscher
1/6
Carol Knodle
Sharon Larson
1/7
Grace Renwick
1/12
Lee Kurle
1/15
Cynthia McGuire Thiel
1/16
Denise Wade
1/18
Kris Johnson
1/21
Chad Johnson
Deb Tendeland
1/24
Dorothy Nelson
1/25
Eugene Gunderson-Thorson
Matthew Riegel
1/29
Paul Splettstaszer
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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
PRAYER LIST:
Andy Voge;
Becky & Dan Doyle;
Betty Gendreau;
Bob & Sandy Conrad;
Brad Davis;
Brantlee Krsnak;
Carol Maloney;
Carol Stokes;
Cheryl Hartl;
Darrell Sharp;
Darwin Nill;
David Lendusky;
Dayne Zachrison;
Deb Tendeland;
Diane Eckert;
Eldoris Dosch;
Emmy Bridgeford;
Gillian King;
Gloria Bridgeford;
the Graner Family;
Heather O'Donnell & kids;
Iliana;
Jackie Rohr;
Jerry Raguse;
Jan Hanson;
Jana Russiff;
Joan Brickner;
the Johnson family;
Judy Burkett;
Kay Alexander;
Kelly Jones;
Lonni Haydon;
Mary Salvi;
Merrie Kelley;
Michelle Erfle;
Murray Patterson;
Ray Baker;
Robert;
Sharon Larson;
Sharon Simonson;
Sonja Wheelock;
Tanya Russiff;
Vera Suko;
Wilma Haring;
Yun Deng
Continued prayer for:
- all those currently involved in healthcare -- medical, administrative, and patient care staff, as well as residents and patients.
- those who've been lost in the Covid-19 pandemic.
- students and their families, teachers, staff, and all those involved with education.
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