Dwelling in the Word Lenten Bible Study
Dwelling in the Word is a 30 minute process for becoming aware of God’s presence and the Spirit’s movement by listening and reflecting on Scripture as a gathered community. Dwelling in the Word forms faith and trust within a group by sharing responses to three questions: what do I notice, what do I wonder, and where might God’s Spirit be nudging us?
The word “dwell” or “abide” is used frequently in Scripture, meaning to live or remain somewhere or with someone for a time. The practice of Dwelling in the Word invites communities to live together with a text for a period so that the reflections, wonderings, and promptings of God’s Word form and shape our faith and living. The purpose of Dwelling in the Word is not about answering questions or getting to particular results but rather allowing ourselves to be present with God’s living Word (Central/Southern Illinois Synod).
This Lent at Faith Lutheran and Jerusalem Lutheran, Pastor Ethan invites all who are interested to participate with him in “Dwelling in the Word.” Each week, Pastor Ethan and those who would like to participate will dwell In the lectionary texts for the following Sunday. This will start on the first full week of Lent. On Wednesdays (excluding Holy Week), Pastor Ethan will be leading sessions at 11:00 am at Jerusalem. Then, on Thursdays (excluding Holy Week) at 11:00am at Faith. See specific dates below:
At Jerusalem (11:00 am); 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25
At Faith (11:00am); 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26
16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
Colossians 3:16 (ESV)
The Listening Life: Embracing Attentiveness in a World of Distraction by Adam S McHugh
"Be quick to listen, slow to speak." —James 1:19
“How would our lives change if we approached every experience with the intention of listening first?
Adam McHugh places listening at the heart of our spirituality, our relationships and our mission in the world. God himself is the God who hears, and we too can learn to hear what God may be saying through creation, through Scripture, through people. By cultivating a posture of listening, we become more attentive and engaged with those around us. Listening shapes us and equips us to be more attuned to people in pain and more able to minister to those in distress.
Our lives are qualitatively different—indeed, better—when we become listeners. Heed the call to the listening life and hear what God is doing in you and the world.”
Throughout the year, our congregations will be meeting monthly to discuss the book. Each month there will be two different sessions for one to pick from.
The sessions made available for February will be;
- February 4, 2026; in person/zoom at Faith Lutheran in adult education room; 6:00pm
- February 8, 2026: in person at Jerusalem Lutheran, after worship at 12:30pm
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)
Christian Radio keeps the faith going
88.9 FM WORD -- Contemporary Christian Rock Music
107.5 FM -- Praise/Gospel Music & Bible teaching
106.9 FM -- KLOVE -- Contemporary Christian Rock
Check out bibleproject.com They provide videos, podcasts, Bible study, online classes and more, all for free. They are “helping people experience the Bible as a unified story that leads to Jesus.” Check out their website!
Through the Word Understand the Bible in ten minutes a day with plans for every book and guides for every chapter.
Through the Word is a nonprofit ministry dedicated to equipping people around the world to read the Bible, understand it, apply it, and make it a habit. They provide simple yet powerful tools via the web and mobile apps that lead users on a journey to understand the entire Bible, one chapter at a time. TTW combines clear, balanced, and relatable teaching with direct accessibility. Their purpose is God’s calling: to make disciples, equip the saints, and preach the word. (Mat. 28:19, Eph. 4:12, 2 Tim, 4:2)
TTW is the cure for broken Bible habits and lost-in-Leviticus syndrome. Easy to start, easy to keep, easy to share. Go to throughtheword.org or download the app on your phone.
Do you shop at Giant?
If you do, you can buy Giant gift cards from the church. A $50 card costs you $50. How does the church make money? Well, when Faith purchases $1,000 worth of cards from Giant, they only charge us $950 (a 5% discount.) So, when we sell those cards to you, the church makes $50. It adds up…
Please keep the stamps coming!
It’s a continuing need! Thank you for all your contributions. It really helps!
Hatfield Flowers and Gifts (215) 822-1530) provides Faith with two lovely flower arrangements to adorn our sanctuary each Sunday.
You can sign up to sponsor flowers, bulletins or a food basket. The flowers are $35, the bulletins are $10 and the food basket is $25.
You can dedicate any one of these things to someone special, to celebrate a birthday or in memory of a loved one. You may take the flowers home or they will be given to an ill or homebound member. The $10 for the bulletins is to help cover the cost of making the bulletins and the $25 for the food basket is money donated to “Manna on Main Street” to help feed those in the North Penn area.
To sign up for a particular Sunday either sign up on the chart on the Foyer bulletin board or call Janet in the church office (215) 368-0240.
“Golden Girls of Faith” (Golden Men are welcome too!) will be meeting once a month for lunch, fellowship and prayer at a local restaurant. The Golden Girls will be taking a break for the winter. They will resume on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. For more information or if you need a ride, please talk to Anna Friedrich. All are welcome!
10 He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalm 46:10 New International Version (NIV)
Faith’s Transportation Initiative
If you need a ride to church on Sunday or you are interested in providing a ride to church to someone, please contact Dale Foster.
We currently receive donations of WAWA Food through the Food Donation Connection. We may receive anything from sizzlies, to breakfast burritos, to lunch sandwiches, to muffins, to sweet treats, to hot dogs...anything they didn’t sell the day before and have now frozen. If you are in need of some supplemental food or know of someone who is, please let either Janet Hill in the church office or Dale Foster know and we will make sure you receive some Wawa food.
[16] Always be joyful. [17] Never stop praying. [18] Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NLT
AUDIT – THANK YOU’S
A great big “THANK YOU” to Mark Murset, Adam Feldman, Bonnie Staller, and Barb Sladek for assisting with our Audit of the church’s 2024 books. Kudos for such an excellent group of “financial experts”. We were able to finish in three and a half hours. Another successful Audit.
Denise Bailey, our Treasurer, successfully answered the audit team’s questions with finance team members, Carol Taylor, Debbie Hollenbach and Gary Apgar. Thank you.
Sharon Hood, Audit Team Leader
23 Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. 24 Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life.
Psalm 139:23-24, New Living Translation
Coming in March: A Scrapbook/Craft Yard Sale on Friday, March 20, 2026, from 9am – 6pm. More information in the March Mustard Seed!
Greetings! You are all invited to our Faith Education Dinner. At this dinner, we will be discussing the books of the Bible. This dinner will be held on the second Sunday of the month, this month, Sunday, February 8, 2026, at 2:30-4pm. (note time change because of the Super Bowl!) This dinner is geared toward teens and adults. However, activities will be provided for all ages. Come eat and learn!
Sunday School: Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church’s Sunday School hours are at 9:30am during the worship service.
The children will leave worship service after the Pastor-led children’s sermon with one of our teachers, Nancy Gansner,
Anna Friedrich, Gail Achilles or Kate Waldman and return to worship service before the rite of Holy Communion.
Please call the Church office 215-368-0240 or email [email protected] to register your child for Sunday School. Any questions or comments, contact Gail Achilles, Christian Education Chair
We are looking forward in sharing Jesus’ love and word with your Child(ren).
Proverbs 22:6 ESV Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.
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Our Monday Night Bible Study group meets on Zoom on Monday nights from 7-9pm. If you would like to grow in your relationship with Jesus and fortify your Faith in fellowship, please join us.
Here is the zoom link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86578593792?pwd=1JbbWGoLOKFMtoE53qpqkD13CjF4cX.1
Meeting ID: 865 7859 3792 Passcode: 077581
All are welcome to join, please contact Gail Achilles by email [email protected] or text at 267-664-3328 if interested.
Parents’ Night Out (PNO) – Youth Fellowship (YF)
Looking for a night out and a fun, safe place to bring the kids? Well, look no further! We here at Faith Lutheran Church are ready to care for your child(ren) in a safe environment, provide food and fun activities, and share the love of Jesus.
The children will have dinner when they arrive then enjoy music, games, crafts, stories, & end the evening with popcorn & a movie!
PNO-YF is held on a Friday from 6 pm to 9 pm. The schedule for 2026 is: Feb 13, Mar 27, Apr 17, May 8, Jun 12, (off for July and August due to summer vacations),
Sep 18, Oct 23, Nov 20, Dec 11
If interested, please register at www.faithmontgomeryville.org and click on the PNO – YF tab or call 215-368-0240.
Note: A minimum donation of $5.00 per child is suggested so we can provide future youth events.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Email: [email protected]
Where the Word of Jesus is spoken, heard and lived!
Youth Ministry (ages 12-17)
Looking for somewhere to learn about Jesus with others your age? Join us at Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church in Montgomeryville every third Sunday* in 2024-25 from 6:00-7:30pm!
Expect to have fun while learning about the Word of God by joining in prayer, devotions and readings at the church. We will also have occasional outings around the area such as mini golf, bowling and more! Our adult support team will provide snacks and beverages during meetings. We hope to see you soon!
Where? Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, 615 Cowpath Rd. Montgomeryville, PA 18036 (215-368-0240 Pastor Ethan Doan/Janet Hill, Administrative Assistant) or (267-664-3328 Gail Achilles, Chair, Christian Education)
When? Third Sunday of the month from 6:00-7:30pm
Dates for 2026: Feb 15, Mar 15, Apr 19, May 17, Jun 28*(Father’s Day is 3d Sunday), (No meeting in July and August due to summer vacations), Sep 20, Oct 18, Nov 15, Dec 20.
Please don't hesitate to contact us at the number above, we hope to see you soon!
Romans 8:28 (NASB)"And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose."
If you shop at Redner’s, please save your receipts. Anna Friedrich turns them in and the church receives a monetary donation from Redner’s. All you need to do is to put your receipts in the labeled basket outside of the sanctuary. Thank you to those who bring in their receipts and to Anna who does the paperwork to receive this donation! Please note that when bringing in your receipts we need the entire receipt. Please do not tear off the bottom. Redner’s will not accept the receipt if the bottom is torn off.
33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. 34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble. Matthew 6:33-34, NKJV
Lord, when did we see you...?
The purpose of the Social Ministry Team is to follow Jesus' commandment to love one another as he loved us. To offer opportunities to our congregation to be good and faithful servants. To share the love and truth of Jesus Christ and to offer hope to all God's children by giving of our time, our money and ourselves to our church, our community, and the world.
SOCIAL MINISTRY PROJECT FOR FEBRUARY & MARCH – WOMEN, BABY & HOUSEHOLD ITEMS FOR LAUREL HOUSE
Laurel House, located in Norristown, incorporated in 1981, is dedicated to the vision of ending domestic violence in individuals (both women & men), families and communities throughout Montgomery County. They are an advocate for those impacted by providing a safe haven, supportive programs and resources, as well as advancing social change through preventive education, community training and collaboration to create a coordinated response to domestic violence.
The name was selected because of the beauty of the laurel, Pennsylvania’s state flower. It represents a victory for people who have taken the courageous first step of reaching out to Laurel House in their efforts to build a violence-free life for themselves and their children.
We have decided to support this ministry by answering their “wish list” and providing in New and Original Packaging:
Paper Towels, Toilet Paper, New Pillows, Lysol Disinfectant Spray, Pine Sol (Lemon Scent), Nitrile/Latex Free Gloves (M/L), Scrubbing Bubbles Bath Cleaner, Fabuloso Floor Cleaner, Windex, Journals, Fruit Cups/Canned Fruit, Juice Boxes, Lunch Snacks/Cookies/Chips/Crackers/Fruit Snacks, Baby Wipes, Size 4 Diapers.
Please put these items in the purple Barney bin.
Just a reminder for another way you can support this ministry. Laurel’s Loft is a thrift shop on North Broad Street & Cowpath Road, Lansdale. They have a wide selection of clothing for the whole family, as well as jewelry and small household items. They are also in constant need of donations in gently-used condition.
Thank you for supporting this ministry by listening to God’s directive …. love & serve others.
For more information see Mary Lou Foster
“For when you saw me hungry, you fed me. When you found me thirsty, you gave me drink…” Matthew 25:35-45.
2026 Phone Directories will be coming out at the end of February.
Please make sure we have your updated information. Look at your contact information in the current directory and let Janet know if there are any changes. Thank you!
We are in need of Lectors (reading the lessons and psalm) and Worship Assistants (reading the prayers and few other passages) for our Zoom and in-person worship. If you would like to volunteer or would like more information, please call Anna Friedrich.
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7
