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This Week @ Faith
WORSHIP SERVICE INSIDE THE SANCTUARY!
In today’s Epistle, we hear a word from Paul calling on the Church in Thessalonica to live quiet lives, confident in God’s faithfulness to them, for “the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one” (2 Thessalonians 3:3). It seems as though our lives are sometimes the opposite of quiet and confident. Life can be filled with noise and uncertainty. But confidence and quietness come to us as all of life does: as gifts from our heavenly Father. God grant this to all of us.
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OLD TESTAMENT READING Malachi 4:1-2, 5-6 (The day of the Lord is coming.)
“Surely the day is coming; it will burn like a furnace. All the arrogant and every evildoer will be stubble, and the day that is coming will set them on fire,” says the Lord Almighty. “Not a root or a branch will be left to them. 2 But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its rays. 5 “See, I will send the prophet Elijah to you before that great and dreadful day of the Lord comes. 6 He will turn the hearts of the parents to their children, and the hearts of the children to their parents; or else I will come and strike the land with total destruction.”
EPISTLE READING 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 (Pray that the message of the Lord may spread rapidly.)
As for other matters, brothers and sisters, pray for us that the message of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you. 2 And pray that we may be delivered from wicked and evil people, for not everyone has faith. 3 But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one. 4 We have confidence in the Lord that you are doing and will continue to do the things we command. 5 May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance.
GOSPEL READING Luke 21:17-25 (Jesus prophesies the destruction of the temple and Jerusalem.)
Everyone will hate you because of me. 18 But not a hair of your head will perish. 19 Stand firm, and you will win life. 20 “When you see Jerusalem being surrounded by armies, you will know that its desolation is near. 21 Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, let those in the city get out, and let those in the country not enter the city. 22 For this is the time of punishment in fulfillment of all that has been written. 23 How dreadful it will be in those days for pregnant women and nursing mothers! There will be great distress in the land and wrath against this people. 24 They will fall by the sword and will be taken as prisoners to all the nations. Jerusalem will be trampled on by the Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled. 25 “There will be signs in the sun, moon and stars. On the earth, nations will be in anguish and perplexity at the roaring and tossing of the sea.
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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:
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Come join us for our Thursday Bible Study in the Fellowship Hall at 10:00 AM!
We are currently studying Galatians. This is a discussion study and so will not be streamed online. However, you can listen to Pastor Wenz' previous study on Galations here.
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This Week @ Faith ~ November 13, 2022
| “Today” Sunday |
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9:00 am |
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WORSHIP SERVICE & COMMUNION |
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9:00: am |
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(ONLINE WORSHIP—either 9AM or after) |
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After 9:00 am Service |
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Confirmation Class for all (in the Fellowship Hall) |
| Monday |
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Office Closed |
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7:00 pm |
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Narcotics Anonymous |
| Tuesday |
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9:30 am-2:30 pm |
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Office Open |
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7:00 pm |
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Narcotics Anonymous |
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9:15 am |
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Food Set-up |
| Wednesday |
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9:30 am-2:30 pm |
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Office Open, Pastor Available |
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6:00 pm |
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BOD Meeting |
| Thursday |
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9:30 am-2:30 pm |
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Office Open, Pastor Available |
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10:00 am |
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Bible Study (in the Fellowship Hall) |
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9:30 am-12:30 pm |
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Office Open |
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7:30 am |
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Men's Breakfast & Bible Study |
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10:00 am |
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LWML Meeting |
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9:00 am |
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WORSHIP SERVICE & COMMUNION |
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9:00 am |
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After 9:00 am Service |
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Confirmation Class for all (in the Fellowship Hall) |
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Faith's Youth Bake Sale |
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4:00 pm |
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Thanksgiving Dinner |
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Prayers for Our Faith Family
Prayers for strength and healing:
Sabrea Adam, Dorel Antim, Jennine Burrows, Norma Mae Burton, Katherine Cross, Cailee Falkenberg, Louise Jackson, Josh Juengel, Debbie Kraimer, Susan Mason, Marcus Mauldin, Sophie McAdams, Ann Rowan, Jeff Saarela, Amanda Salgado.
Prayers for Family & Friends:
Tony Dunn, for strength & healing after being diagnosed with cancer.
Ron Binkley, who is going in for a stress test & his sister, Cheryl Binkley for strength & healing after dental surgery, & friends, John Mason, Rod Carra, Torry & family, Jason, Kala, Rodrigo Parra, Kelby Knapp, Ann Martin, Yvonne Para, Stephanie, Alvin Hader, & Jeff Saarela’s sister-in-law, Ivy Antilla, who’s going in for surgery, & Tom Doyle , Levi, Rodrigo Parra, Air Force Vet, & Celia Parra & family for strength & healing.
Caroline Schroeder’s friend, Mary Banks, with stage 4 cancer, for healing.
Ann Rowan's friend, Julie Bennet, strength and healing from Lupus.
Carlos Alarcon, for thanksgiving after successful heart surgery.
Lynette Bodiford’s Mom, Kiki, for strength & healing.
Joellyn Nelson, for healing of her feet.
Francis Remus-Williams’ son, Jason Remus, for comfort & faith while waiting for his other hip replacement surgery.
Sherry Llamas’ Mother-in-law, Maria Carmen, for strength & healing while recuperating at home.
David Perdue, for strength & healing.
Floyd Edding, friend of the Brody’s, for strength & healing after being diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Melissa Danieley, who had ankle surgery on August 3rd, for strength & healing.
Sabrea Adam’s son, who has leg pain and is to have surgery soon, for strength & healing.
Pastor Gene's & Cindy's Son, Jacob, for strength & healing.
Dan & Barbara Danbo & family, for strength & healing.
Norma Mae Burton’s brother, Ted, who is very sick from a heart attack, for strength & healing.
David Tito’s cousin, Bernie, who was in a serious car accident, & her husband, Donald, for strength & healing.
Andy & Suzanne’s Grandson-in-law, Richard Gonzalez, is back safe from Poland, praise the Lord.
Andy Shaffer, for strength & healing after eye surgery.
 In Celebration of: Those celebrating birthdays this week: Marcus Mauldin 11/16, Naomi Dooley 11/17. This week’s anniversaries: Jamie & Missy Creacy 11/14, Andy & Suzanne Shaffer 11/15
For Those That Are Home Bound:
Chuck & Mary Bedard, Norma Mae Burton, Ruby Doucette, Marilyn Lukkowen, Joellyn Nelson.
Those in the Military:
Josh Creacy, Devin Danbo, Caitlin & Richard Gonzalez, & Garrett & Minzhi Smith
For our Adopted Missionary: Delwyn Campbell.
Comfort for: Delilah Dooley’s friend, Yemi’s family as Yemi recently went to be with the Lord.
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.
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Confirmation Class Now Meeting!
We can all grow in our faith, join us on Sundays after 9:00 AM Service in the Fellowship Hall!
This class is open to all:
· Who want to learn what Faith believes and teaches
· Who want to become members of Faith
· Who want to renew their faith walk
· Who want to study the basic teachings of Christianity
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Youth Bake Sale!
(All proceeds go to Faith's Youth projects)
Date: Sunday, November 20, 2022
Where: Faith Lutheran Church
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Faith’s Annual Thanksgiving Dinner
Sunday, November 20th at 4:00 P.M.
Sign-Up in the Lamb’s Court after services
with your number of guests and items to bring!
Please contact Diane Brody
@ (951) 312-4347
by November 13th
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Faith’s Advent Soup Suppers are about to begin!
Faith hosts a "Soup Supper for all to enjoy each Wednesday at 6:00 pm during the Advent season. The first one is on November 30th.
Come join us as we celebrate the preparation of the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ!
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NEXT FELLOWSHIP BRUNCH, SUNDAY, JANUARY 29, 2023!
Join us for our Sunday Fellowship Brunches and Visitor Welcome (after Sunday service). We hold these on the last Sunday of the month. We want to encourage fellowship for our whole congregation, as well as encouraging you to bring a guest with you that week! Bring them to our 9:00 am service and stay later for Brunch! The church will supply some of the brunch food, but we ask each family to bring a brunch item to share (muffins, egg casseroles, quiche, etc.), so we will have enough for our guests.
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ORDER YOUR POINSETTIAS TODAY!
All orders due by November 20, 2022
Poinsettias are $12.50
Please fill out the form in the Narthex and include with offering.
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Faith’s Operation Christmas Child
It's Shoebox Season! Don't Wait To Pack Your Shoebox For Operation Christmas Child. Pack A Shoebox To Help Bring Great News & Great Joy To Children Around The World. Pick yours up in the narthex before or after Services on Sunday. Collection week is Nov. 14-17.
An LWML project!
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From the LWML
Reminder: The next LWML meeting will be held on Saturday, November 19th at 10:00 AM.
Reminder: LWML Sunday is on the first Sunday of the Month.
Bring in your mites
Sunday, December 4, 2022
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THANKSGIVING EVE WORSHIP SERVICE
November 24, 2022 at 5:00 PM
“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.”
Psalm 107:1
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Advent/Christmas Worship Schedule 2022
Nov. 30 at 1:00 & 7:00 p.m.—Mid-week Advent Services
Dec. 7 at 1:00 & 7:00 p.m.—Mid-week Advent Services
Dec. 14 at 1:00 & 7:00 p.m.—Mid-week Advent Services
Dec. 21 at 1:00 & 7:00 p.m.—Mid-week Advent Services
Dec. 24 at 5:00 pm—Family Christmas Eve Sunday Service
Dec. 25 at 9:00 a.m.—Christmas Day Worship Service
Soup Supper @ 6 pm Wednesdays during Advent
"Arise and Shine. At this time of the year we focus on the light of Christ and how we are enlightened by Him to give light to others."
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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.
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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
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(See new 9 AM bulletin link at top of page!)
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9:00 AM Contemporary Service
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 - 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5
Gospel Reading - Luke 21:17-25
(See 9 AM bulletin link at top of page!)
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