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This Week @ Faith

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It seems that much time is spent deciding which sins are worse and which sinners are worst. In the Gospel for today, Jesus is confronted with this question and turns it into a call for all sinners to repent. But this is not only a call to confess your sins, it is a call to turn away from those sins and become the fruitful trees of the Spirit’s planting. These fruits are displayed in us when we turn away from our self-interest and benefit and behold our neighbor in need. The call of the day is to repent and live the righteous life that flows from repentance and faith under the power of the Holy Spirit. Repentance always involves turning and this turn is away from sin and to life!

 
 
OLD TESTAMENT READING    Ezekiel 33:7-20     (The Lord seeks not the death of the sinner but that he turn from his wickedness and live.)
 “Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the people of Israel; so hear the word I speak and give them warning from me. When I say to the wicked, ‘You wicked person, you will surely die,’ and you do not speak out to dissuade them from their ways, that wicked person will die for their sin, and I will hold you accountable for their blood. But if you do warn the wicked person to turn from their ways and they do not do so, they will die for their sin, though you yourself will be saved.  10 “Son of man, say to the Israelites, ‘This is what you are saying: “Our offenses and sins weigh us down, and we are wasting away because of them. How then can we live?”’ 11 Say to them, ‘As surely as I live, declares the Sovereign Lord, I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that they turn from their ways and live. Turn! Turn from your evil ways! Why will you die, people of Israel?’  12 “Therefore, son of man, say to your people, ‘If someone who is righteous disobeys, that person’s former righteousness will count for nothing. And if someone who is wicked repents, that person’s former wickedness will not bring condemnation. The righteous person who sins will not be allowed to live even though they were formerly righteous.’ 13 If I tell a righteous person that they will surely live, but then they trust in their righteousness and do evil, none of the righteous things that person has done will be remembered; they will die for the evil they have done. 14 And if I say to a wicked person, ‘You will surely die,’ but they then turn away from their sin and do what is just and right— 15 if they give back what they took in pledge for a loan, return what they have stolen, follow the decrees that give life, and do no evil—that person will surely live; they will not die. 16 None of the sins that person has committed will be remembered against them. They have done what is just and right; they will surely live. 17 “Yet your people say, ‘The way of the Lord is not just.’ But it is their way that is not just. 18 If a righteous person turns from their righteousness and does evil, they will die for it. 19 And if a wicked person turns away from their wickedness and does what is just and right, they will live by doing so. 20 Yet you Israelites say, ‘The way of the Lord is not just.’ But I will judge each of you according to your own ways.”
 
EPISTLE READING   1 Corinthians 10:1-13     (God is faithful; He will not allow you to be tempted beyond your ability.)
For I do not want you to be ignorant of the fact, brothers and sisters, that our ancestors were all under the cloud and that they all passed through the sea. They were all baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea. They all ate the same spiritual food and drank the same spiritual drink; for they drank from the spiritual rock that accompanied them, and that rock was Christ. Nevertheless, God was not pleased with most of them; their bodies were scattered in the wilderness.  Now these things occurred as examples to keep us from setting our hearts on evil things as they did. Do not be idolaters, as some of them were; as it is written: “The people sat down to eat and drink and got up to indulge in revelry.” We should not commit sexual immorality, as some of them did—and in one day twenty-three thousand of them died. We should not test Christ, as some of them did—and were killed by snakes. 10 And do not grumble, as some of them did—and were killed by the destroying angel.  11 These things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the culmination of the ages has come. 12 So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall! 13 No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.

 
HOLY GOSPEL   Luke 13:1-9  (Unless you repent, you also will perish.)
Now there were some present at that time who told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices. Jesus answered, “Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans because they suffered this way? I tell you, no! But unless you repent, you too will all perish. Or those eighteen who died when the tower in Siloam fell on them—do you think they were more guilty than all the others living in Jerusalem? I tell you, no! But unless you repent, you too will all perish.”  Then he told this parable: “A man had a fig tree growing in his vineyard, and he went to look for fruit on it but did not find any. So he said to the man who took care of the vineyard, ‘For three years now I’ve been coming to look for fruit on this fig tree and haven’t found any. Cut it down! Why should it use up the soil?’  “‘Sir,’ the man replied, ‘leave it alone for one more year, and I’ll dig around it and fertilize it. If it bears fruit next year, fine! If not, then cut it down.’”

 
 
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Come join us for our Thursday Bible Study in the Fellowship Hall at 10:00 AM! 
We  are currently going through the book of Acts. This is a discussion study and so will not be streamed online. However, you can listen to Pastor Wenz' previous study on Acts here!
    This Week @ Faith ~ March 20, 2022 
“Today” Sunday   9:00 am   WORSHIP SERVICE & COMMUNION
    9:00: am   (ONLINE WORSHIP—either 9AM or after)
    10:30 am-11:30 am   Jr. Confirmation Class
    After 9:00 am Service   Youth Bake Sale
Monday       Office Closed
    7:00 pm   Narcotics Anonymous
Tuesday   10:00am-5:00pm   Office Open
    9:15 am   Food Set-up
    7:00 pm   Narcotics Anonymous
Wednesday   10:00 am-5:00 pm   Office Open
    10:00 am   Food Distribution
    1pm & 7 pm   Midweek 4 Wednesday Lenten Services
    6:00 pm   Soup Supper
Thursday   10:00 am-5:00 pm   Office Open
    10:00 am   Bible Study (In the Fellowship Hall)
Friday   9:30am-12:30pm   Office Open
Saturday   7:30 am   Men's Breakfast & Bible Study
Sunday   9:00 am   WORSHIP SERVICE & COMMUNION
    9:00am   (ONLINE WORSHIP - either 9:00 am or after)
    10:30 am-11:30 am   Jr. Confirmation Class
         
 
Prayers for Our Faith Family
Prayers for strength and healing:
Sabrea Adam, Dorel Antim, Jennine Burrows, Norma Mae Burton, Katherine Cross, Melissa Danieley, Cailee Falkenberg, 
Louise Jackson, Josh Juengel, Debbie Kraimer, Susan Mason, Marcus & Sandra Mauldin, Ann Rowan, Jeff Saarela, Amanda Salgado, and Sophia Spartos.  
 
Prayers for Family & Friends:
Tony Dunn, for strength & healing after being diagnosed with cancer.
Ron Binkley & his sister, Cheryl and her friend, Peggy Crowley, with cancer for strength and healing and safe travels to Mexico for treatment, & friends, John Mason, Rod Carra, Torry & family, Jason, Kala, Rodrigo Parra,  Kelby Knapp, Ann Martin, Yvonne Para, Stephanie, Alvin Hader for strength & healing, & Jeff Saarela’s brother, Richard who passed away.
Caroline Schroeder’s friend, Mary Banks, with stage 4 cancer, for healing.
Ann Rowan's daughter, Jessica Vick pray she can get the gal bladder surgery she needs, & Ann's friend, Julie Bennet, strength and healing from Lupus.
Carlos Alarcon, for healing & strength facing the difficulties with his heart. Pray the doctors can mend it & comfort for his family.
Lynette Bodiford’s Mom, Kiki, for strength & healing.
Joellyn Nelson, for healing of her feet.
Melissa Danieley, for healing of her broken foot.
Jennine Burrows, for strength & healing.
Barara Danbo’s daughter, Chris, for surgery 10/8, for strength and healing.
Frances Remus-Williams' Son, Jason Remus, for comfort & faith while awaiting hip replacement surgery before permanent damage is done, & for a decision on his SSI case.
Sherry Llamas’ Mother-in-law, Maria Carmen, in ICU because of seizures, for strength & healing.
Delilah Dooley’s friend, Yemi for strength & healing after cancer surgery and post-op treatment.
David Perdue, for strength & healing.
Savannah Turhan, daughter of Brian & Natalie Shelton, for strength & healing from an emergency appendectomy on Tuesday, 3/01/22.
 


 In Celebration of: Those celebrating birthdays this week: Louise Jackson 3/23, Justin McPherrin 3/23, Paul Spartos 3/24.

 

 For Those That Are Home Bound:
Chuck & Mary Bedard, Norma Mae Burton, Marilyn Lukkowen, Joellyn Nelson.
 
Those in the Military:
Josh Creacy, Devin Danbo, Caitlin & Richard Gonzalez, & Garrett Smith

For our Adopted Missionary: Delwyn Campbell.

Comfort for: 


If you are in need of prayers please contact the office or Heather Svika (951) 660-7212 so we can add your prayers to our prayer chain and be aware of your needs.

 
 
Ash Wednesday:
March 2nd at 1:00 & 7:00 PM
 
March 9th at 1:00 & 7:00 PM
 
March 16th at 1:00 & 7:00 PM
 
March 23rd at 1:00 & 7:00 PM
 
March 30th at 1:00 & 7:00 PM
 
April 6th at 1:00 & 7:00 PM
 
(Lenten dinners 6 pm each Wed.)
 

 
EASTER LILIES! ON SALE NOW!
This year the Easter Lily cost is $11.50.  If you wish to donate or purchase one as a memorial, please click the link below to print out the form, or pick one up at the Church on Sunday.  Once you fill the form out, turn it in to, either Heather Svika or the Office along with a check or cash!  Orders need to be in by April 3, 2022.
 
From the LWML
Reminder—The next LWML meeting will be held on Saturday, March 19th at 10:00 AM.




 
 
Come join us for Fun, Frolics & Food at our St. Patty's Day Dinner.
When:  Saturday, March 19, 2022
Time: Doors open at 5:00 pm Dinner at 5:30 pm
Where:  Faith's Fellowship Hall
Ticket Price:  $15 each or two for $25

Hosted by LWML/YOUTH

Tickets on sale now!
Questions, call Laura Shatford @ 951-733-9757

 
 Youth Fundraiser!

Put some Yummy in your Tummy by joining us here at Faith Lutheran for our Youth Bake Sale!
Date:  March 20, 2022
Time: Right after 9:00 am Sunday Service

Donations of baked goods welcome!  Please contact Deidre Juengel and let her know what you'll be bringing.

All money raised will help send our Youth to the National Youth Gathering!

 
 
Faith Lutheran Church's Social Ministries needs volunteers to help with the "Food Set-up" and" Food Distribution" for the homeless and less fortunate.  This only occurs on the second and fourth Tuesday and Wednesday of each month.  

If you are interested, please contact Stephanie Michaud, Theresa Rockwell, or Faith at 951-689-2626. 


DONATIONS NEEDED
CONDIMENTS (little packets of mustard, mayo, ketchup, syrup, jelly, BBQ and soy sauce, etc,).  Reusable grocery bags.
 
SCRIP Sales Schedule 

Until further notice, call Missy Creacy or the office for order & pick up! 

Attached are links to 2 lists of SCRIP.  One listed alphabetically and one listed in categories!
Click here for the alphabetical list.
Click here for the one in categories.


The worldwide pandemic is causing major disruptions unlike anything the modern world has experienced. We are all struggling with major disruptions and changes to our lives. The church, just like our personal situations, continues to have fixed operating expenses that need to be paid. We depend heavily on the Easter season's higher attendance and extra services to build a cushion to cover the lower offering months.  Also, we are missing income from the groups that utilize the church's facilities.  Without regular services and the offering plate, it will be a challenge to meet expenses.  Although our services have been canceled, please remember to support Faith with your offerings.  Please consider:
  • Mailing your gift to the church using the offering envelope.
  • Consider signing up for automatic offerings. You can transfer your stewardship donations directly from your bank safely and conveniently.  This helps you plan and fulfill your stewardship commitments in a timely manner and  eliminate the time and cost of writing checks.  Many of your fellow church members have used this method for 10 years and there have never been any problems. 
  • Click here to download the form.
Sincerely,
Bruce Duerfeldt
Faith's Treasurer
951-268-4320
9:00 AM Worship Hymns
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Hymns
9:00 AM Contemporary Service
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Epistle Reading - 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Gospel Reading - Luke 13:1-

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