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Special update
Sorry, but the newsletter was sent a day early (it's crazy busy here and it got away from me) without one of our graduates!  Please see updated article below.
Meet our 2023 Graduates

Andrew Willmoore Adkins, son of Ric and Abby Adkins, is a 2023 graduate of The Howard School.  Drew plans to attend Gwinnett Technical College in the fall.

Justin Michael Basak, son of Mike and Carrie Basak, is a 2023 graduate of Pope High School. Justin will attend Georgia State University to study Technology.

Cecelia Eve Baker, daughter of Chris and Katrina Baker, is a 2023 graduate of Campbell High School.  Cecilia plans on attending Georgia Highlands College. She intends to become a successful artist, whose work is displayed across the globe. However, she will settle for paying the bills. Cecilia will be teaching art this summer at Scout camp.

Owen Davis Johnson, son of Jeff and Lawnie Johnson, is a 2023 graduate of Wheeler High School. Owen will attend Kennesaw State University in the fall to pursue a degree in data science.

Daniel Evan Parada, son of Gerry and Dorothy Parada, is a 2023 graduate of Mt. Paran Christian School.  Daniel will be attending Auburn University's Professional Flight Aviation Program to further his studies with the goal of becoming a Delta pilot in the future.

Chris Pellizzi, son of Frank and Julie Pellizzi, is a 2023 graduate of Eaton Academy.  Chris will attend Chattahoochee Technical College for the fall semester.
He will major in CNC Technology.

Jason Matthew Schaag, son of Greg and Janice Schaag, is a 2023 graduate of Wheeler High School. Having enjoyed his dual enrollment with Chattahoochee Technical College during his senior year at Wheeler, Jason plans to continue at Chatt Tech, studying Precision Machining and Manufacturing.  He's already (informally) been offered an internship in his field, so he's excited!
ECE Teachers needed

Faith Lutheran School (https://faithmarietta.org) is growing and we need Early Childhood Education teachers to help with our growth!  Want to be able to help bring up children in the knowledge of our Lord?  Love helping them and their families develop relationships with our wonderful God?  Learn more about the opportunities available by contacting our principal Gordon Stuckert (gordon.stuckert@faithmarietta.org) or call us at 770-973-8921.
Pastoral Call Committee Update
 
The call committee has been hard at work reviewing the list of pastor candidates received from the District President. We have selected an initial set of pastors who we feel could best fit the needs and ministries of our congregation and school. Interviews are being set up over the next several weeks.
 
This is an especially important time for us all to be praying for the Holy Spirit to guide us through these interviews and in particular, to guide and direct those pastors who we interview. We trust in His judgement and in His timing.
 
If you have any questions about this part of the call process, please contact me.
 
Blessings on your day,
Karen Cerny
Pastoral Call Committee
770-354-5125
The President’s Equip Conference is a gathering where everyone in your congregation, including volunteers, leaders, pastors, board members, educators, youth leaders and administrators can gather to work alongside each other to connect people to Jesus.
 
When: September 28–30, 2023
Where: Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace
 
Visit the event webpage to learn more! President’s Equip Conference – FLGA District 

The keynote speakers have been secured! Rev. Greg Finke, Rev. Dr. David Kim, and leadership coach Leah Abel will all bring comprehensive energy to the 'Living As Along-Siders' theme. Christian author and speaker Deb Burma will be the Pastor's Wives Gathering speaker.
Please join us on Tuesday, May 23rd, as we celebrate our graduates. All of our students, teachers, and their families have worked hard to reach these educational milestones. 

We will recognize our Kindergarten students at 10am and our Eighth Grade students at 7pm. 
Security update
 
In light of recent mass shootings, we have been implementing increased safety measures at Faith Lutheran School. Some of these measures will affect church member access to the school building. Our increased measures are listed below.
  • A school security task force has been established. The task force includes staff, board members, and law enforcement officers.
  • A Cobb County police officer is on site whenever students are present.
  • Parents' key card and key fob access to the school has been turned off.
  • Church members' key card and key fob access to the school has been turned off except for the times shown below.
  • Parents and church members must be buzzed into the school.
  • Faculty and staff will be meeting with Cobb County police officers on May 16 to further develop our emergency lockdown procedures. 
  • All staff members have been issued new walkie-talkies for immediate, emergency communication.
  • New emergency lockdown locks have been installed on classroom, office, and cafeteria/kitchen doors.
  • We are planning to add electronic communication devices allowing the Cobb County Police Department real time crime access to our security cameras during an emergency situation.
  • An upcoming security assessment will evaluate our exterior windows and doors.
Many of these improvements come with a cost for protecting our students and staff. A security find has been established to accept school family, staff and church member donations to offset the new security costs. Checks should be designated for security fund.
 
Most importantly, pray daily for God's protection of students and staff in all schools.
 
Gordon Stuckert
Principal

Members' key cards/fobs will allow access to the church building 6am - 10pm, 7 d/w.  For the security of the school children and staff, "general" access to the school, gym, and admin buildings is limited to 6:20-8:30pm, Mon-Fri, and 6am - 10pm Sat/Sun.  If access is needed during the school day, please come to the front desk and let us know.
Click for more information and to register
VBS NEEDS Volunteers
 
We are trying something new, Family Night VBS. We will serve a meal and have fellowship from 5:00pm-5:30pm. We need group leaders that would be willing to donate 2 hours an evening from 5:30pm-7:30pm to work with our children, getting them from activity to activity. We have amazing leaders that have stepped for Bible Study, Science and Crafts, and Games, but they need support. Please use the Signup Genius to help make VBS run smoothly.
 
Mission of the Month - March, April & May
First Care Women’s Clinic

Thank you for your prayers and support of this organization that is saving babies and helping these young women and men!   

First Care Women’s Clinic is an evangelical Christian non-profit organization that was established to reduce abortion by giving the support and information that people need to choose life.

We will be collecting items for the Baby Boutique. There is a basket in the school lobby for donations as well as the church narthex.

The Baby Boutique supports women who have chosen life by providing practical assistance. Clients who attend our Parenting and Prenatal Classes are able to participate in a class baby-shower where they receive new items to help with the first months of motherhood. Through a variety of ongoing classes, mothers earn “points” and are able to use them to shop the boutique. All items provided are free.


Current Needs
  • Maternity clothes – new or gently used
  • Newborn Pacifiers (Need to be good quality, some are cheaply
    made and could be dangerous)
  • Teethers, burp clothes, bibs
  • Breast pads
  • 4oz to 8oz baby bottles
  • New girl receiving blankets
  • Boys pjs (0-3 mos – 2T)
  • Boys outfits (0-3 mos – 2T)
  • Girls outfits (0-3 mos – 2T)
  • Socks 0 – 2T
  • Boy and girl cotton hats (0-3 mos)
  • Receiving blankets and larger crib blankets
If you prefer to make a monetary donation those will go with any chapel donations to support other parts of this ministry.  This is a local non-profit located in Marietta.
Faith's Food Pantry

Brumby served between 275 to 300 families on May 16th. Our next delivery will be May 23rd.
 
Below are advertised grocery prices for Publix, Kroger, Aldi, Lidl, and Walmart. The sales ads run from 
May 17th through May 23rd.

 
The pantry needs 1-lb bags of
white rice, peanut butter, jellycorn bread mix (Jiffy, etc.), Tuna Helper,  pasta and pasta sauce,  canned meats,  canned chili and pasta,  cereal, 2nd breakfast items like breakfast bars and pop-tarts, and pudding cups as our shelves need to be restocked to make more bags. Toiletry items are always needed - bath wash, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant. We are hoping to make and deliver our next toiletry bags the end of July for back to school. Also, we are collecting re-useable grocery bags for our Senior bags so we can keep them separated from the other food bags. If you have any bags you are not using, please put them in the basket in the narthex or the blue bin under the mailboxes. Thank you.
 
PUBLIX 
Bertolli Pasta Sauce 24 oz jar - BOGO 
Kellogg's Pop-Tarts 8 ct. 13.5 oz box - 5 for $10.00 
Cap'N Crunch Cereal 13.8 to 18 oz box - check signage - BOGO

Jiffy Cornbread - not listed in ad but has been running 64¢ a box  
 
KROGER - Must have Kroger Card - specials vary using digital coupons which you add to your card, or buying 5 or more specials, (this can be a combination of buy 5 or more items as marked in the store) etc. Please see flyer at store.  Kroger is running their ads now for basically 2 weeks with a few changes - so if you used the digital coupon the first week you cannot use it again.


Cap’n Crunch Cereal 10.3  to 13 oz box - $1.99 when you buy 5 or more - can Mix and Match with Card
Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad 1.9 to 7.75 oz box - $1.49 when you buy 5 or more - can Mix and Match with Card - try to avoid the one with bacon, please 
Kellogg's Pop-Tarts 8 ct. box - $1.99 when you buy 5 or more - can Mix and Match with Card
Hunt's Pasta Sauce 24 oz can - $1.19 with card
Kroger Dry Pasta 16 oz box - 4 for $5.00
Hunt's Tomatoes 14.5 oz can - 4 for $5.00

 
ALDI
Peanut Delight
Creamy Peanut Butter 18 oz - $1.79
Pudding Cups 4 pk - 99¢

LIDL
 
Yellow Mustard 20 oz bottle - 79¢, Limit 4


WALMART - the below is normal pricing
Walmart brand Pasta - 98¢ box
White rice - 1 lb bag - 88¢
Hunts
Pasta Sauce can - $1.18
Walmart brand
Pasta Sauce 24 oz jar - $1.48
Grape Jelly - $2.62
Jiffy Cornbread - 60¢
Walmart brand
Peanut Butter - $1.84

 
Sweets/Treats and canned fruit are always appreciated, if you run into any deals on these items.
 
Have a great day. Thanks for your support.
May 20 - Jamie Bass
May 22 - Ethan Schaag
May 22 - Kadien Whyte (G6)
May 23 - Angela Hartley
May 24 - Melissa Brecilo (E4)
May 24 - Candice Davis (Stf)
May 25 - Sarah Vieira (G6)
May 26 - Kyle Lambert
May 28 - Emily Brenner
May 28 - Ava Jane Anderson (E2)
May 24 - Jake & Jess Gaines
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