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This Week @ Faith

WORSHIP SERVICE INSIDE THE SANCTUARY!
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Today you are in a most important waiting room—every church sanctuary or other holy space in which God’s people gather is, in its way, a waiting room. Together we are waiting for the greatest of all events—the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. This is the mountain of the house of the Lord, where two or three are gathered in His name. Here God dwells and is enthroned and reveals Himself to His people. Here we keep alert, joyfully anticipating the advent of our King.

 
 
 
OLD TESTAMENT READING    Isaiah 7:10-14        (The birth of Immanuel is prophesied.)
Again the Lord spoke to Ahaz, 11 “Ask the Lord your God for a sign, whether in the deepest depths or in the highest heights.”  12 But Ahaz said, “I will not ask; I will not put the Lord to the test.”  13 Then Isaiah said, “Hear now, you house of David! Is it not enough to try the patience of humans? Will you try the patience of my God also? 14 Therefore the Lord himself will give you  a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel. 
 
 
EPISTLE READING  Romans 1:1-7   (We are loved by God and called to be His people.)
Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God— the gospel he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures regarding his Son, who as to his earthly life was a descendant of David, and who through the Spirit of holiness was appointed the Son of God in power by his resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord. Through him we received grace and apostleship to call all the Gentiles to the obedience that comes from faith for his name’s sake. And you also are among those Gentiles who are called to belong to Jesus Christ.  To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be his holy people:  Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
 
GOSPEL READING    Matthew 1:18-25  (Joseph is instructed to name Mary’s son Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.)
This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. 19 Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law, and yet did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly.  20 But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. 21 She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” 22 All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: 23 “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”). 24 When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. 25 But he did not consummate their marriage until she gave birth to a son. And he gave him the name Jesus.
 
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!
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You can also access past audio Sermons, Devotions and Bible Studies from Click here for Pastor Wenz's YouTube channel:

 
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.
    This Week @ Faith ~ December 18, 2022 
“Today” Sunday   9:00 am   WORSHIP SERVICE & COMMUNION
    Approximately 12:00 pm   Watch today's Service on YouTube
Monday       Office Closed
    7:00 pm   Narcotics Anonymous
Tuesday   9:30 am-2:30 pm   Office Open
    7:00 pm   Narcotics Anonymous
Wednesday   9:30 am-2:30 pm   Office Open, Pastor Available
    1:00 pm & 7:00 pm   Advent Services
    6:00 pm   Soup Supper
Thursday   9:30 am-2:30 pm   Office Open, Pastor Available
    10:00 am   Bible Study (in the Fellowship Hall)
Friday   9:30 am-12:30 pm   Office Open
Saturday   7:30 am   Men's Breakfast & Bible Study
    5:00 pm   Christmas Eve Candlelight Service & Communion
Sunday   9:00 am   CHRISTMAS DAY WORSHIP SERVICE & COMMUNION
    Approximately 12:00 pm   Watch today's Service on YouTube
       
         
         
         
         
         
         
 
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 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: Ann Rowan 12/19, Alexis Lopez1 2/21, Lori Brody 12/23.
 


 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.

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
 
Faith’s Advent Soup Suppers! 
 
     Faith hosts a "Soup Supper for all to enjoy each Wednesday at 6:00 pm during the Advent season. The next, and last one for this year is on December 21st. 
 
     Come join us as we celebrate the preparation of the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ!
 
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.

 
From the LWML
 
Reminder: The next LWML meeting will be held on Saturday, December 17th at 10:00 AM at Rachel Timmons home.  Christmas Luncheon to follow.

Reminder:   LWML Sunday is on the first Sunday of the Month.
Bring in your mites
 this Sunday, January 1, 2022



 
 

 
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."
 
 
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
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Hymns
9:00 AM Contemporary Service
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Epistle Reading - Romans 1:1-7

Gospel Reading - Matthew 1:18-25

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