Hello friends,
Last Thursday, the Leadership Team met to discuss, among other things, the questions about continued in-person worship, Flame Kids and Youth Group. We decided, after another survey through the CDC, ND Department of Health and latest research into the virus to continue to meet both in-person and online. With the precautions we continue to keep in place, we are able to stay masked and socially distant throughout worship. Thank you for your willingness to follow those precautions while in the building and for continuing to connect while staying at home.
Here’s a reminder of our precautions.
- We ask that you wear a mask while in the building. There are masks provided at the door if you don’t have one.
- Please wash your hands or use hand sanitizer. There is hand sanitizer located throughout the building. Social distancing
- We have shortened our worship service time and are including no communal singing in the bulding. If you’d like to sing, sing loudly at home.
- With the recent request to limit people to 25% of seating capacity. We are limiting worship attendance to 35 people per service. As so many in our midst have chosen to worship from home, we have followed this limit all fall.
Thank you all for your devotion to God and to your neighbors.
In Christ’s Peace this day and always,
Pastor Sara
pastorsara@flameoffaithumc.org
701-371-5905
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Adult Bible Studies
Mondays at 2pm & 7pm
2:00 p.m. The Book of Romans
Come together for a time of fellowship and an overview of the Book of Romans.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81819433335
Meeting ID: 818 1943 3335
7:00 p.m. Book Study Check-In
Come together for a time of fellowship and connection and discuss book ideas and plans.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82719752470
Meeting ID: 827 1975 2470
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Flame of Faith UMC
Charge Conference 2020
Tuesday, Nov. 10th at 7:30 p.m.
This year’s charge conference will be in the sanctuary, both live-streamed and in-person with Rev. Kris Mutzenberger, our District Superintendent in attendance. We will gather to approve the budget and leadership as well as talk through ideas for what we can do better in the future.
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If you are interested in being a part of next year’s leadership, I invite you to pray about these opportunities.
- Trustee Team: The primary job of the Trustees is to oversee and care for all local church property, buildings, and equipment to further the mission of the church.
- Staff Parish Relations Team: The primary job of the SPRC is to evaluate and encourage the Pastor and staff, setting priorities and boundaries.
- Treasurer: The primary job of the treasurer is to organize and report on the finances of the congregation as well as paying bills and payroll.
- Flame Kids Teacher: The primary job of Flame Kids teachers is to disciple young persons within our Flame kids programming, either Sundays or Wednesdays, or online.
These are just some areas of need within the leadership here at Flame of Faith coming into the New Year. If you are looking for other areas to focus your gifts, please contact Pastor Sara.
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6:00 PM
Join us in-person
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Wednesdays
at 6:45pm
In-Person or Online
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Mission Team Fundraiser
With all the changes in our world, the Mission Team has decided to try a different type of fundraiser this year. You can purchase a package of notecards, with pictures from the Dominican Republic to send notes of encouragement to your friends and family. The notecards come with a fountain pen. You can also purchase a hand-made journal and fountain pen, to use as a gift or to start your own journal.
The journals are $25 and the notecards are $10. All proceeds will go to future mission trips.
These will be available at the church during regular hours,or you can email Pastor Sara ( pastorsara@flameoffaithumc.org) or Carol Knodle ( merrilkno@aol.com) to buy one. |
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WHAT IS SHOEBOX CHRISTMAS?
Shoebox Christmas is a program that provides Christmas gifts to children in need in the Dakotas and Minnesota. This past Christmas over 6,500 gifts were donated and distributed in the tri-state area. In South Dakota, the Crow Creek and Pine Ridge reservations and the Enemy Swim School near Sisseton. In North Dakota, the Spirit Lake Nation and the Turtle Mountain reservations. In Minnesota, the Red lake Reservation. Several Churches in all three states also received gifts.
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WHAT’S IN A SHOEBOX?
Love. Shoebox Christmas gifts are built from love for children that might not otherwise get a Christmas gift. On the reservation, up to 70 percent of the children would not get a Christmas gift if not for the Shoebox Christmas Gift program and the generosity of the people that donate to this wonderful program. To start, wrap the bottom and top of the box separately (this will allow us to insert the story of the birth of Jesus). If you have children, grandchildren, nieces or nephews ask them if they would like to help you shop for those less fortunate children. While shopping remember all items must fit in a shoebox. We are looking for the following age groups, infant, toddler, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13 and up. Please put a winter hat, mittens or gloves but no other clothing in the box. Other items can include toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, hairbrushes, ribbons and bows for girls, crayons, toy matchbox cars for boys, handheld games, cards, etc. Please only add new items to the box and remember to have the items age appropriate for the age group you are buying for. Place a rubber band around the box and put the gender of the child and the age group on the top of the box. You have just built a box of love. You can do as many boxes as you wish.
These shoeboxes should be back at the church by the middle of November as they will go to Spirit Lake Nation by Devils Lake. If you have any questions or concerns or need someone to pick up your box please call Carol Jacobsen at (701) 361-0071.
Thank you for supporting the Flame of Faith Mission Committee.
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2020 Thanksgiving Campaign
You can touch thousands of lives this fall.
Help us stock the shelves for Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving Shopping List
- Turkeys
- Hams
- Stuffing Mix
- Cream of Mushroom Soup
- Milk
- Dinner rolls
- Recycleable cups & napkins
- Fresh vegetables: carrots, celery, onions, potatoes
Donations need to be at the church by Wednesday, November 18th.
Donations can be dropped off at the Mission at 1902 3rd Ave N.
For more information, please call Kris at (701) 532-4456 or email Kris.fraser@fargonlc.org or visit our website at fargonlc.org/give.
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October is Fire Prevention Month
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Officer Travis Olson from the West Fargo Fire Department stopped by the church and had a nice chat with Janson. Travis dropped off a stack of these magnets. We cannot predict when emergencies will happen. They are especially important for people who live alone. Next time you're at the church, please take one, fill it out with a black sharpie, and slap it on the fridge.
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Online Giving
Safe and secure, quick and easy!
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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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Stewardship when you're on the go in 3 easy steps:
1. Search for ‘Flame of Faith United Methodist Church’
2. Select which fund you want to give to and how much.
3. Submit the donation with your payment information.
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Worship
Schedule
Sunday
10:30 am
In-person
or Live on YouTube
Wednesday
6:00 pm
In-person
or Live on YouTube
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Church Calendar
Wednesday, Oct. 21st
6:00 pm
Worship (In-Person & Online) ( YouTube)
6:45 pm
Flame Kids ( Zoom Passcode: Flame)
Youth Group ( MS-Teams)
Sunday, Oct. 25th
9:30 am
Flame Kids ( Zoom Passcode: Flame)
10:30 am
Worship (In-Person & Online) ( YouTube)
Monday, Oct. 26th
2:00 pm
The Book of Romans ( Zoom)
7:00 pm
Book Study Check-In ( Zoom) 6:00 pm
Worship (In-Person & Online) ( YouTube)
6:45 pm
Youth Group ( MS-Teams)
Flame Kids ( Zoom Passcode: Flame)
Sunday, November 1st
9:30 am
Flame Kids ( Zoom Passcode: Flame)
10:30 am
Worship (In-Person & Online) ( YouTube)
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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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October
10/2
Haley Ochsner
10/7
Marie Bregier
10/8
Jefri Jones
Dixie Miller
10/11
Megan Riegel
10/13
Richard Thomas
10/14
Vera Suko
10/16
Michael Schenatzki
10/17
Joseph Dietrich
10/18
Kali Lovgren
10/19
Gail Christl
10/23
Jada Johnson
Stacy Kemerling
Gabe Maliscke
10/27
Monte Fischer
10/28
Glenn Burkle
Marn Odden
10/31
Ty Brown
Julie Nelson
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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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Aedra and Lawrence Andrade
Andy Voge
Becky & Dan Doyle
Becky Holten
Bill Haines
Brentlee Krsnak
Carol Maloney
Carol Stokes
Cheryl Hartl
Darrell Sharp
Darwin Nill
David Lendusky
Debbie Hooper
Deb Tendeland
Diane Eckert
Doug Berntson
Eldoris Dosch
Elise Halvorson
Geri Heuther
Gillian King
Gloria Bridgeford
the Graner Family
Iliana
Jan Hanson
Jim Wenger
Joan Brickner
Josh, Dez, and Elijah
Judy Burkett
Kathy Steffan
Kay Alexander
Kelly Jones
Kirsten & Eric Johnson
Lenny Danielson
Lin Anderson
Lonni Haydon
Mary Salvi
Merrie Kelley
Michelle Erfle
Nikki Peterson
Robert
Rose Bosworth
Sarah Burley
Sharon Larson
Sharon Simonson
Vera Suko
Yun Deng
Continued prayers for all those currently involved in healthcare -- medical, administrative, and patient care staff, as well as residents and patients.
Prayers for all school staff, teachers, students, and families
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Meals On Wheels is a program for people age 60 and older who are confined to their homes and unable to prepare meals for themselves. Volunteers are utilized to assist in the delivery process to those who receive a meal.
If you have a passion for serving the community; if you are communicative, reliable and committed; and if you have access to a reliable vehicle -- this opportunity is for you!
Click here for more information or call 701-293-1440.
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URGENT Mission Needs:
XL Plain White T-Shirts
XXL Plain White T-Shirts
Jelly - Grape or Strawberry
Single Use Eye Drops
Melatonin
Tylenol PM
Gloves
9" Heavy Paper Plates
Plastic Forks, Spoons, & Knives
12 oz. Coffee Cups
Day & Night Cold Medicine (Alcohol Free)
Cough Drops
Margerine Tubs
Cold Cereal
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https://www.fargonlc.org/currentneeds
Donations can be dropped off anytime, 24/7. If you have any questions about donations, feel free to contact Kris at kris.fraser@fargonlc.org or call (701) 235-4453.
New Life Center
1902 3rd Ave N
Fargo, ND 58102.
www.fargonlc.org
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