Archives for November 2017

“Vintage” Christmas for Kids

November 9, 2017 by Pastor Hendrix Leave a Comment

During the Saturdays in Advent, Faith will be hosting a “vintage” Christmas for Kids. Maybe not exactly like you grew up with, but even older – even more “vintage.” Each Saturday during December, we will meet at Faith to learn and rehearse a program which will be performed on Christmas Eve morning, December 24th at 9:00am. We won’t only rehearse however, we’ll also have activities and treats – kind of like an Advent VBS.

So what makes our program “vintage”?

2017 is the 500th Anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation. So, we’re taking the opportunity to celebrate a “vintage” Lutheran Christmas. Martin Luther, the German monk who began the Reformation, also had a lot to do with our modern celebration of Christmas. We’ll “join” Luther in a program that Luther himself wrote for his family to focus on what Christ’s birth meant for them – and the world. In doing so, perhaps we’ll look at Christmas through young eyes again, better appreciating this amazing holy day.

We invite non-members as well as members to join Christmas for Kids! Please register below.
Email Scott Mikkelson if you have any questions.

Christmas Program Registration

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I give permission for my child or ward to attend the Christmas for Kids program at Faith Lutheran Church. In granting this permission, I assume full responsibility for any damages to person(s) or property caused by my child or ward. I give permission for any emergency medical and surgical treatment if there is insufficient time to contact me. I understand that I will be notified in the case of a medical emergency. However, in the event that I cannot be reached, I authorize the calling of a doctor and the providing of necessary medical services in the event that my child is injured or becomes ill. I authorize the adult chaperones to act in my place to consent to all necessary and appropriate x-ray examinations, anesthetic, medical or surgical diagnosis or treatment, and hospital care. I understand that Faith Lutheran Church will not be responsible for medical expenses incurred solely on the basis of this authorization. I also understand that the designated adult chaperones reserve the right to restrict my child from any activity that they do not feel is within the physical capabilities of my child. (If this consent form is signed by one of two parents or guardians, it is with authority of the other.)
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9th Annual Military Recognition Program

November 6, 2017 by Pastor Hendrix Leave a Comment

On November 5, 2017, Faith hosted its 9th annual Military Recognition program. It was a day to learn about, honor, and commemorate God’s Two Kingdoms.

During our Divine Service, we remembered, honored, and commemorated the Kingdom of the Right, the Communion of Saints – all those Christians living and still fighting in the Church Militant on earth against temptations of the devil, the world, and our flesh, as well as all those Christians who have already attained the victory through Christ, the Church Victorious in Heaven. A bell was tolled as we remembered each person from our congregation who joined the heavenly church in the past year.

During our program afterwards downstairs, we remembered, honored, and commemorated the Kingdom of the Left, the World and all in authority – including those who serve our country currently, those who have served in the past, and those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Their service to our temporal country, as well as the uniforms they wear, help us all to keep in mind the greater spiritual battle we face, but more importantly, the uniform Jesus has given each one of us, the robe of righteousness, reminding us that it’s not about us, but about something greater: God’s Eternal Country, the Kingdom of Heaven.

Denny Behr, Master Chief (ret.), and a member of our own congregation was the featured speaker, telling about his service to our country in the Navy.

We look forward to next year’s event – the Sunday before Veteran’s Day.