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November 2021 Mustard Seed - Announcements

11/9/2021

 
Christian Education
This year we are returning to an in-personSunday School program during the 10:30 a.m. serviceas well as continue with a “Sunday School” program on Wednesdays at 4:30pm via zoom!   
    With everyone’s busy schedules and feelings about safety, we are happy to offer more options for children to learn about the Bible and our loving Heavenly Father.   We began on Sundays in October with teachers, Gail Achilles and Anita Halpern and then on Wednesdays with teachers, Nancy Gansner, Gail Achilles and Anna Friedrich. We will be using the Whirl curriculum, following lessons that go along with the lectionary (the lessons that are read each week.)  
    Please come on Sunday morning or contact the church office at faithmont@verzion.netif you would like to be part of the Wednesday zoom class.  (Please make sure we have your email address so we can send you the zoom link. Materials will also be sent to those participating on zoom.  A Bible will be provided to your child if they do not have one.  Please let us know.) 
    The lessons for November are: 
Oct. 31 & Nov. 3:   The First Commandment      Mark 12:28-34
Nov. 7 & 10:           The Widows Offering            Mark 10:2-16
Nov. 14 & 17:        The Temple Destruction         Mark 10:17-31
Nov. 21 only:            Pilate Accuses Jesus          John 18:33-37
  There will be no Wednesday Bible Study on Wednesday, November 24, 2021.

Vacation Bible School 2022
We didn’t have Vacation Bible School this past August but are looking to resume in-person VBS in 2022.  We are considering possibly changing the time to the evenings.  We are looking for your input.  Should we have VBS in the mornings from 9am to noon (which would include a snack) or 10am to noon or 5pm to 7pm with no snack? Would you be willing to volunteer that week?  It may be only November, but we need to start planning now because August 8-12, 2022 will be here before we know it.  Please contact Melissa Prunkel or the church office with your suggestions or to volunteer to help.  Thank you, Church Family!

Adult Forum
This Bible Study for adults is studying 1 and 2 Timothy. They will continue on Zoom for the foreseeable future.  To join us, please contact Janet for the Zoom link.

The Monday Night Bible Study
This Bible Study meets at 7pm on Monday nights via zoom. They are studying “Finding I Am” by Lysa Terkeurst.  It is a 10-week study which began on September 20, 2021.   All are welcome to attend anytime.  For questions or to get the zoom link, please contact Gail Achilles.


SHARING CHRISTMAS WITH “Gabe,” “Savannah,” and “Malik” FROM MARTIN LUTHER SCHOOLMartin Luther School in Plymouth Meeting was founded as an orphanage.  It now provides a home, treatment, education and other services for boys and girls, ages 6 to 14, who have experienced past traumas, including abuse, neglect and poverty. All services are provided in a nurturing environment that promotes recovery, resilience and, where possible, families reunited.  
 
Their new name is “Gemma Services”—where hope shines. 
Your social ministry team is asking you to support the following children.  
 
      Gabe  (boy): age   11 - Basketball, basketball tights, Lego set 
                                                                                                                                
      Savannah (girl): age 8 - Stuffed dog, LOL Surprise!, Doll, Book about pets
                                                                                                                                 
      Malik (boy): age  10 - Remote control car, Rubik’s cube,  matchbox cars
 
To support this ministry with a deadline of Sunday, December 5, we are asking that you send your checks to either me at 110 Country View Lane, Chalfont, PA  18914 made out to “Faith Lutheran Church” --- or – send them directly to the Church at 615 Cowpath Road, P. O. Box 182, Montgomeryville, PA  18936.  Please mark the “Memo” line as “Martin Luther School”.   Thank You.
 
Since we are also meeting at church, there will be a collection on Sunday, December 5.  One of our children will take the collection after the service.   
 
Our goal is $150.
                                                                                                                                                       
Your Christian love for these children is most appreciated.  
 
--- In Christ, Sharon Hood

November 2021 Mustard Seed - Council Notes

11/9/2021

 
Council Notes - October 6, 2021
 
Council was called to order by President Rich Hollenbach.  Anne Hutnyk led devotions on a Church Health-Transforming Worship.  Minutes of the September regular council meeting were approved as written.
 
Treasurer’s Report: Denise Bailey was absent, so the treasurer’s report was not voted on. With year-to-date income at $118,734.43 (84%) and operating expenses at $68,611.57 (45%) we have a $50,122.86 surplus.
 
President’s Report:  We have continued worship with Pastor Bruce Davis who will continue to supply through October.  We have Pastor Maggie Ainslie scheduled to be in person on October 10.
The compensation numbers were reviewed with Pastor Tim Garman and he was accepting of them. An official Synod form has to be completed and signed by the President, Secretary and Pastor before we can schedule the congregational vote.
 
MINISTRY TEAM REPORTS: 
 
Call Committee:The Synod sent a form concerning the Pastoral duties, the compensation and benefits for a Pastor which needs to be completed and then signed by Pastor Timothy Garman, Council President Richard Hollenbach and Council Secretary Gail Achilles.  Once the form is completed and signed, the Synod can schedule a date for Pastor Tim to lead a worship service at Faith Lutheran Church and meet our Church family, and then we can hold a congregational vote.
 
Christian Education: Melissa Prunkel reported that Faith Lutheran kicked off their first week of Sunday school on Oct 3 in person and via zoom on Oct 6, Wednesday.  We hope and pray now that Children’s Bible School has officially begun, we will see a continual increase in the number of children seeking Christian education. Missy also will be contacting church members to see who is interested in helping out with a one week summer 2022 Vacation Bible School (VBS).  Then a meeting time will be scheduled to go over the VBS program and all the details of implementing an effective and fun program will be discussed.  Missy is looking by November to hold this meeting to allow her to order the VBS program at a discounted price by January 2022. It is never too early to begin planning such an important outreach program in our community for the children’s spiritual growth. 
 
Finance:Adam Feldman will confirm with Denise that the 3rdand final payment was made for the furnaces. In addition, Rich confirmed that the $300 a month donation given by the Cross Church is put into General Funds account.  We continually pray for their congregation and our continual bond of our love of Jesus Christ.
The Finance Ministry Team will meet again on Thursday, October 28 at 7:00PM to marry the pledges with the proposed budget and send their recommendations to the Faith Congregational Council on Wednesday, November 3, 2021.
 
Health: Anne Hutnyk is working with Parish Nurse, Nancy Allegrezza to set up Blood Pressure checks outdoors/indoors.  Praying for healthy and good outcome.
 
Property Team: Vince Hill reported that we need our drains and downspouts cleaned out.  Very expensive to have this professionally done, therefore Vince and Adam are volunteering to do the work.  They can rent a drain camera for $250.00 a day to help locate the blockage (expense was approved in a previous council meeting) and believe this will save the church money in the long run.  Thank you, Vince and Adam, for stepping up to get this necessary work accomplished!
 
Social Ministry: Sharon Hood reported that our very generous congregation contributed a total of 337 afternoon snacks to Manna.  We have a generous, loving church family!  For October, Barley and Quinoa products are being requested.
 
Stewardship: Jack Walls could not be present for this meeting, but you can be certain Jack will keep us posted during announcements at Worship Service regarding stewardship.
 
Transportation: Dale Foster continues to deliver Wawa donated foods and offer transportation to anyone in need.
 
Worship & Music:Pastor Maggie Ainslie will be at church in person for our October 10 worship service.  Pastor Bruce Davis will be available for the remaining Sundays in October.
 
OLD BUSINESS: 
  • Budget discussion for funding new pastor compensation.  
  • Rich informed us that Pastor Tim (if he should get the Pastor position) requested to have part of his compensation be designated as housing for tax purposes.  Also, Rich let us know that Pastor Penman noted the correct value for pastoral benefits which will be updated in the budget. 
 
NEW BUSINESS
  • Faith Membership updates- 
Removal Requests (3):
      Michael Oscar-Loretti, Melody Oscar and Michael           Oscar.  All council members voted in favor of this           removal request.
New Member Requests (4):
      Sis (Dorothy) Rankel, Carmela LaRocco, Margaret           O’Neill and John Siebold.  All council members voted in favor of this new member request.  Welcome new            members to Faith Lutheran’s Church Family.
  • Coffee hour in Fellowship Hall-- Now permitting coffee hour in Fellowship Hall, with the following protocols to follow: There will be standing, table, and seating distancing, and masks must be worn at all times unless sitting to drink/eat. Our friends from Cross Church will also have use of fellowship hall following the same covid safety requirements. Outside fellowship may continue on fair weather days.  All council members voted in favor of holding coffee hour in Fellowship Hall following the before mentioned guidelines.
 
Next Meeting:  Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at 7pm.  
Will be a hybrid meeting.  Devotions will be led by Melissa.
 
Coffee with Council: Sunday,October 10, 2021, after worship.

November 2021 Mustard Seed - Note from Council Secretary

11/9/2021

 
Hello Church Family, straight from the Word of God and my Jesus loving heart.  
​Your Sister in Christ, Gail Achilles.  

HAPPY THANKSGIVING
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he Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me.  My heart leaps for joy,and with my song I praise him. (Psalm 28:7, NIV)
Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed, save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise.  (Jeremiah 17:14, NIV)
And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body. And be thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ[a] dwell in you richly; teach and admonish one another in all wisdom; and with gratitude in your hearts sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God.[b] 17 And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. (Colossians 3:15-17, NRSV}
Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. (2 Corinthians 9:10, NIV)
Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking forward to the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to eternal life. (Jude 1:21, NASB)
Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth.2 Worship the Lord with gladness;come before him with joyful songs.3 Know that the Lord is God.  It is he who made us, and we are his;we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.5 For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations. (Psalm 100:1-5, NIV)
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. (1Chronicles16:34, NIV)
I will praise the name of God with a song; I will magnify him with thanksgiving.  (Psalm 69:30, ESV)
     I am the true….
Vine and, my Father is the gardener. (John 15:1, NIV) 5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. 6 If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. 7 If you remain in me and my words remain inyou, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. 8 This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples. (John 15:5-8, NIV)
Iwill sing of your steadfast love, O Lord forever;with my mouth I will proclaim your faithfulness to all generations.   2 I declare that your steadfast love is established forever;your faithfulness is as firm as the heavens.(Psalm 89:1-2, NRSV)
   6Do…..
Not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.  (Philippians 4:6-7, NIV)
Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

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