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See below for Faith's New guidelines for reopening our campus for in-person Outdoor Worship on Sundays at 9 AM. If you are more comfortbale staying home, we are continuing to stream the service online afterwards on YouTube and Facebook..

Click to read our new guidelines to comply with Covid-19 restrictions.
Click to see Pastor Wenz's letter for guidelines for worship and communion.
NEW!!!
Click here for Sunday's Bulletin to print at home.
This Week @ Faith

ALL SERVICES WILL BE HELD OUTSIDE AS OF JUNE 21st!
Also join us on Facebook Sundays, 9 AM (if the live stream does not work, it will be posted later)
(click link below).

Faith Lutheran Church Riverside Facebook Page
 
Some voices in our world today claim that good needs evil in order to help what is right truly express itself. The Bible takes a different view, giving us God’s perspective on good and evil. That which is truly virtuous doesn’t depend on evil. No, quite the opposite, that which is good—God and His love in Jesus Christ—actively dispels evil at the cross. By His resurrection from death’s grave, Jesus crushes evil and guarantees that it has no power over those who trust in Him. Remaining in Christ’s love, we respond to the evil in our world, even the evil that comes directly at us through the wrongdoings of our enemies, with the goodness of forgiveness. Instead of retaliating against evil ourselves, we allow our good and gracious God to respond to it, and overcome it, in our loving Savior.
 
For those who watch Faith Lutheran's worship service from home, we invite you to come for a drive-thru communion at Faith’s parking lot from 10:15-11:00 AM on the first and third Sunday of each month. Cars may line up for communion at the end of the walkway between the two large palm trees.

The next drive-thru Communion will be on September 6, 2020.
OLD TESTAMENT READING  Jeremiah 15:15-21  (The Lord gives His precious, saving words.)
15 Lord, you understand; remember me and care for me.  Avenge me on my persecutors.  You are long-suffering—do not take me away; think of how I suffer reproach for your sake.  16 When your words came, I ate them; they were my joy and my heart’s delight, for I bear your name, Lord God Almighty.  17 I never sat in the company of revelers, never made merry with them; I sat alone because your hand was on me  and you had filled me with indignation.  18 Why is my pain unending and my wound grievous and incurable?  You are to me like a deceptive brook, like a spring that fails.  19 Therefore this is what the Lord says:  “If you repent, I will restore you that you may serve me; if you utter worthy, not worthless, words, you will be my spokesman.  Let this people turn to you, but you must not turn to them.  20 I will make you a wall to this people, a fortified wall of bronze; they will fight against you but will not overcome you, for I am with you  to rescue and save you,” declares the Lord.  21 “I will save you from the hands of the wicked and deliver you from the grasp of the cruel.”

 
EPISTLE READING   Romans 12:9-21       (With genuine love, overcome evil with good.)
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 13 Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.  14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. 16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position.  Do not be conceited.  17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. 18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. 19 Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,”[b] says the Lord. 20 On the contrary:  “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink.  In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.”  21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

 
GOSPEL READING     Matthew 16:21-28 (Jesus calls His disciples to take up their cross and follow Him.)
21 From that time on Jesus began to explain to his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, the chief priests and the teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and on the third day be raised to life.  22 Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. “Never, Lord!” he said. “This shall never happen to you!”  23 Jesus turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; you do not have in mind the concerns of God, but merely human concerns.”  24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. 25 For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it. 26 What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul? 27 For the Son of Man is going to come in his Father’s glory with his angels, and then he will reward each person according to what they have done.  28 “Truly I tell you, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom.”
Please watch our Online worship services on Faith's Facebook page live Sundays at 9 AM and posted afterwards on our YouTube channel!
NEW SERVICES ADDED WEEKLY!
Click here for Faith's new YouTube channel:


You can also access past audio Sermons, Devotions and Bible Studies from Click here for Pastor Wenz's YouTube channel:

 
Pastor Paul will be starting a Zoom Bible Study on the Psalms in the Fall.  It will be held on Thursday mornings at 10:00 AM.  Please email the office if you are interested and we will set you up to join the Zoom conference call.
NOTE:  A computer or smart phone is needed to join the meeting.
Prayers for Our Faith Family
Prayers for strength and healing:
Sabrea Adam, Dorel Antim, Katherine Cross, Barbara & Dan Danbo, Louise Jackson, Diana Klaub, Debbie Kraimer, Susan Mason, Sophia Spartos
 
Prayers for Family & Friends:
Granddaughter & family of Rhonda Desparicio, for strength and healing.
Carol, Tammy Simmons sister, for healing and strength from suffering from heart problems.
Cheryl, Ron Binkley’s sister, for strength & healing.
Shawn Bedwell, for healing and to be able to walk again.
Norma Mae Burton for strength and healing after a fall.
Bill Summers' granddaughter for strength in coping during the COVID19 quarantine.
Toni Dunn for strength and healing after being diagnosed with cancer.
Bobby Guida, for strength and healing for his eyes.
Sandra Mauldin's Father, Doyle Jackson, for strength & healing from hip surgery & a mild heart attack.
Heather Mason, for healing and a good outcome from tests she's having to find out what her cognative problems stems from.
Ron Binkley, for strength and healing & friends, Kent Gorham for healing from liver cancer, & John Mason for healing.
Anna Wahlstrom for healing and her move to Washington.
Bonnie Garratt, for strength and healing while on hospice.

In Celebration of:
Those celebrating birthdays this week: Aria Cross 8/30, Ann Morandi 9/3, Theresa Rockwell 9/4, Cindi Mederios 9/5. 
 
For Those That Are Home Bound:
Chuck & Mary Bedard, Marilyn Lukkowen, and Shirley Valk.
 
Those in the Military:
Josh Creacy, Devin Danbo, Caitlin & Richard Gonzalez, & Garrett Smith

For our Adopted Missionary: Delwyn Campbell.
 
Comfort for:  The family & friends of Jim Godec who passed away July 27, 2020, and, Don Donaldson who passed away July 31, 2020 (His Memorial Service will be on Sept. 13, 2020 at 6:30 PM).
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.
 

SCRIP Sales Schedule 

Until further notice, call Missy Creacy or the office for order & pick up! 
Attention all Ladies! 
 
The next LWML meeting will be held on September 19th at 10:00am in the Fellowship Hall.
Please enter through the main door next to the Office. We will be doing temperature checks before entering, wear your masks, no food or drinks provided however feel free to bring your own. We will be social distancing and there will be areas closed including the kitchen. Looking forward to seeing everybody there!
Attention Faith Family! 
 The LWML is raffling off a beautiful home made quilt for $2.00 per ticket or 3 tickets for $5.  Drawing will be held on September 19th at the LWML meeting.
 
From the LWML
Reminder—LWML Mite collection is on the first Sunday of the Month
Bring in your mites!
Next Sunday, September 6, 2020
 
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
To our good friend and Sister in Christ, Anna Wahlstrom, we say "farewell & good Luck" as she moves to Washington State to live with her Son.  We all will miss her terribly!

If you would like to send her a card or letter to wish her well, her new address is:
5568 Wilson Creek Rd. S.E.
Port Orchard, WA 98360
The Celebration of Life for our brother in Christ, Don Donaldson, will be held on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at 6:30 PM outside the church.

The Celebration of Life for our brother in Christ, Wayne Nelson, will be rescheduled as soon as Indoor public worship is restored.
8:00 AM Worship Hymns (No Sanctuary Services until further notice)
Join us on Facebook Sundays, 9 AM (if the live stream does not work, it will be posted later)
(click link below).

Faith Lutheran Riverside Facebook Page
(See new 9 AM bulletin link at top of page!)
                                   

Hymns
9:00 AM Contemporary Service (Outside) (No Sanctuary Services until further notice)
Join us on Facebook live Sundays, 9 AM (if the live stream does not work, it will be posted later)
(click link below).

Faith Lutheran Riverside Facebook Page
Epistle Reading - Romans 12:9-21

Gospel Reading - Matthew 16:21-28
    
(See new 9 AM bulletin link at top of page!)
                               
           
In-person Worship Services are now on Faith's campus outside the sanctuary 9 AM Sundays!
                                       This Week @ Faith ~ August 30, 2020
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