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This Week @ Faith
WORSHIP SERVICE INSIDE THE SANCTUARY!
Jesus Christ is born this day! The Word has become flesh and dwelt among us. We recall the good news of great joy that the angels delivered to the shepherds, and we consider how we can spread the joy of Jesus to our communities.
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OLD TESTAMENT READING Isaiah 52:7-10 (Behold, your salvation comes.)
How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!” 8 Listen! Your watchmen lift up their voices; together they shout for joy. When the Lord returns to Zion, they will see it with their own eyes. 9 Burst into songs of joy together, you ruins of Jerusalem, for the Lord has comforted his people, he has redeemed Jerusalem. 10 The Lord will lay bare his holy arm in the sight of all the nations, and all the ends of the earth will see the salvation of our God.
EPISTLE READING Hebrews 1:1-12 (God’s final word: His Son.)
In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe. 3 The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven. 4 So he became as much superior to the angels as the name he has inherited is superior to theirs. 5 For to which of the angels did God ever say, “You are my Son; today I have become your Father”? Or again, “I will be his Father, and he will be my Son”? 6 And again, when God brings his firstborn into the world, he says, “Let all God’s angels worship him.” 7 In speaking of the angels he says, “He makes his angels spirits, and his servants flames of file.” 8 But about the Son he says, “Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever; a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom. 9 You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy.” 10 He also says, “In the beginning, Lord, you laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands. 11 They will perish, but you remain; they will all wear out like a garment. 12 You will roll them up like a robe; like a garment they will be changed. But you remain the same, and your years will never end.”
HOLY GOSPEL Luke 2:1-20 (The shepherds come and behold baby Jesus.)
In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 And everyone went to their own town to register. 4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them. 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” 13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, 14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” 15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.” 16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 17 When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, 18 and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. 20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.
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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 ~ December 25, 2022
“Today” Sunday
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CHRISTMAS DAY WORSHIP SERVICE & COMMUNION |
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Approximately 12:00 pm |
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Watch today's Service on YouTube |
| 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 |
| Wednesday |
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9:30 am-2:30 pm |
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Office Open, Pastor Available |
| Thursday |
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9:30 am-2:30 pm |
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Office Open, Pastor Available |
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No Bible Study (Resumes on Jan. 5th 2023) |
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10:00 am |
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Verna Vogt Funeral Services |
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9:30 am-12:30 pm |
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Office Open |
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No Bible Study (Resumes on Jan. 7th 2023) |
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9:00 am |
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Altar Guild |
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9:00 am |
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WORSHIP SERVICE & COMMUNION |
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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 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, Bob Thatcher, who fell & broke his ribs 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’ & family thank you for your prayers, as her Mother-in-law is now back at home.
David Perdue, for strength & healing.
Floyd Edding, friend of the Brody’s, for strength & healing after being diagnosed with prostate cancer.
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.
Stephanie and her friend Allison thank you for your prayers. They got their miracle for Allison’s unborn baby.
Stephanie’s friends' Vanessa & Jerrid Figueroa, for a good outcome on her adopting baby girl Raegan.
Raegan, Stephanie’s friends' baby daughter they are trying to adopt, who is in St Jude hospital fighting for her life.
Pastor Gene & Cindi's niece, Sonya, who had quadruple bypass on 12/1, for strength & healing.
Donna’s dear friend, Maris, who just found out she has uterine cancer, for strength & healing.
Suzanne Shaffer, for strength & healing.
 In Celebration of: Those celebrating birthdays this week: Frances Remus-Williams 12/27.
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: The family of Verna Vogt who passed away on 12/5/2022.
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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Dear Faith Family,
We are so blessed to be serving at Faith and want to thank you for all your cards & gifts. God’s blessings to you all on Christmas and the New Year! You are always in our prayers.
Yours in Christ’s love,
Pastor Gene & Cyndi
Dear Faith Family,
Thank you so much for all the cards & gifts! I feel so very blessed and, am so very thankful to be a member of the “Faith Family”. May 2023 bring you all Peace, Love, Joy and Hope!
Love &Blessings,
Donna
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Dear Faith Family,
Thank you so much for all the prayers and well wishes. They are such a blessing to me.
Your Sister in Christ,
Suzanne Shaffer
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Confirmation Class Will Tentatively Start Again on January 29, 2023
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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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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From the LWML
Reminder: The next LWML meeting will be held on Saturday, January 21st at 10:00 AM.
Reminder: LWML Sunday is on the first Sunday of the Month.
Bring in your mites
Next Sunday, January 1, 2022
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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 - Hebrews 1:1-12
Gospel Reading - Luke 2:1-20
(See 9 AM bulletin link at top of page!)
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