Faithfully Yours

Membership Newsletter November 2014

Faith Lutheran Church
180 County Road PPO, Ishpeming, MI 49849 / Rev. David Johnson, Pastor
Church (906) 486-9083, Parsonage (906) 204-2401, faithlutheran@faithinishpeming.com

Psalm 118
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good;
his love endures forever.
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Let those who fear the LORD say:
His love endures forever.
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When hard pressed, I cried to the LORD;
he brought me into a spacious place.
6
The LORD is with me; I will not be afraid.
What can mere mortals do to me?
7
The LORD is with me; he is my helper.
I look in triumph on my enemies.
Can I take a moment to complain? I
really want to complain about complainers. You
know, those people who complain about
absolutely everything. If its raining they
complain that its too wet. If its cloudy they
complain that theres never enough sunlight. If
its warm and sunny they complain that its too
hot and too bright. These are the people that
complain about everything they receive, good or
bad, and seem to never be happy about it.
People who complain can drive me nuts! I dont
like to listen to complainers.
Now if you go back and reread that first
paragraph there are two points that I am making.
The first is that there are times that we become
so focused on the bad or the negative that we
often miss out on the things that we should be
thankful for. The other one is that there is a bit
of irony tied into that first paragraph. Having

me complain about complainers makes me a

complainer also. Its almost like the time that my
friends and I, who were going to NMU at the
time, wanted to go out and picket against
picketing.
God has given us all so much, and there is
a lot to be thankful for, and yet we become
unaware or even blinded to those things so often.
God tells us that we have enough. Our sinful,
selfish self tells us that I need more; that theres
not enough to go around. So we horde what we
do have to keep it all to ourselves. Instead of
being thankful with what weve been given, we
all fall too easily into the trap of complaining that
we simply dont have enough.
Listen to the conversations going on
around you. I havent seen a Psychological study
done on this yet (maybe somewhere in the
future), but it appears that conversations that
involve complaining or controversial issues seem
to appear to go on longer than those that dont
(this may not always be the case, however, there
may be something to this). Think about some of
the conversations you have had and how long
they last. When we talk to others, how often do
we carry on conversation after conversation
focusing on the things we can complain about
other and how short are our conversations usually
around the things we are thankful for?
It is so east to become lost and blinded by
the struggles that we all face in this life that we

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God has given us. As I said at the start, sin blinds
us from seeing what weve been given and instead
reminds us of what we dont have. This world
and everything in it screams, There is not
enough, and yet Jesus from the cross is crying
out, Im giving you everything that I have.
We will have struggles, we will have
trials, and there are times, that for some of us, this
world will give us more than we can bear,
however, through what Jesus gave up for you on
the cross, through your faith, you will always
have all you will ever need. So may you find in
your faith and in everything that God has done for
you a life to be thankful for.

In Gods Peace, Pastor Dave Johnson

NEW SOFTWARE
Robyn, your financial secretary and Laura,
your treasurer, have been researching new
computer software to streamline their jobs of

Dear Pie Ladies of Faith Lutheran,

tracking the church finances. The Council has

given them authority to purchase this

Thank you so much for providing the Room At The Inn

shelter church with your lovely pies. That particular
evening the guests had a dessert of fruits, and the pie was
so appreciated.
God Bless You,
Darlene Dreisbach
Board President
Room At The Inn

software. We would like to thank Janet Wiley

for generously donating the cost of this
software with funds from the Bob Wiley
Memorial Fund. We look forward to being able
to do our jobs more efficiently with this
software.

November Children's Sunday School Teachers

Date

PreK-Kindergarten

1st-2nd Grade

3rd-4th Grade

5th-6th Grade

Nov. 2

Harmony Michaud

Kay Maddock

Kelly Penrose

Kathy Richards

Nov. 9

Harmony Michaud

Nov. 16

Emily Kaare

Kay Maddock

Rita Miller

Nov. 23

Katie Johnson

Kathy Swanson

Kathy Richards

Nov. 30

Emily Kaare

Kay Maddock

Ken Blau

Kathy & Dave Magnuson

Shannon Miller

Irene Kindstrand

Faith Lutheran Church Council

2014 Council

Committee Liaisons

Norma Denney, President

Worship & Music/Altar Guild Carole Watson

485-6156

Judy Swanson, Vice President

Evangelism / Fellowship

Judy Helsten

486-8603

Carole Watson, Secretary

Long Range Planning

Norma Denney

485-1941

Judy Helsten

Finance Committee

Ross Carlson

486-9040

Dave Magnuson

Thrivent

Judy Helsten

486-8603

Ross Carlson

Mutual Ministry

Dave Magnuson

485-1642

Victor Cox

Property

Vic Cox

485-1922

Jeff Swanson

Faith Lutheran Church Mission Statement

It shall be the mission of Faith Lutheran Church of Ishpeming to develop,
strengthen, and share witness to the message of the Gospel; through an
increased understanding of our ministry, and our daily living, both
individually and as a congregation.

Keep in our Prayers

Our home-bound and nursing home residents:

Signe Carter and Red Hytinen.

In Our Prayers in October

Jackie
Bill
Pearl
Judy
Rita
Donna
Lorraine
Mike
Kathy

Tim
Bard
Pat
Jennifer
Ronnie
Hunter
Amber
Kathy F.
Mike H.

Carole
Ilene
Lois
Karen
Pat K.
Kim
Jesse
Lynn
Ashley

Jackson
Danielle
Karen
Jill
Our Veterans
Our Military
Family of Bill Maki
Family of Don Schuster

A Prayer for Courage

Lord God, you have called your servants to ventures of which we cannot see the ending, by paths
as yet untrodden, through perils unknown. Give us faith to go out with good courage, not
knowing where we go, but only that your hand is leading us and your love supporting us;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
- This prayer comes from the Lutheran Book of Worship (Augsburg, 1978) reprinted 2012 pg. 28

Marvin Evans
Victor Tyynismaa
Kaylin Marshall
Brenda Johnston
Griffin Pepin
Brandi Kautz
Gail Kurin
Katelyn Slawinski
Allyssa Tebby
Angela Vidlund
Denise Bannon
Troy Anderson

11/1
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11/3
11/4
11/6
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11/7
11/8
11/10
11/12

Danielle Pellow
Casey Juntila
Sofie Cox
Susan Bovan
Barbara Racine
Anna Johnson
James Racine
Marlene Kautz
Denise Epper
Joseph Richards
Jack Juntila
Gerald Anderson

Marvin and Ruth Dobson

Brenda and Craig Johnston
Kathleen and Robert Waters
Donald and Kathryn Ruokalainen
George and Mary Corkin
Danielle and Mark Helenius
Christine and Andrew Attalai

11/13
11/17
11/18
11/19
11/20
11/21
11/21
11/22
11/23
11/23
11/24
11/27

Nov 6
Nov 6
Nov 7
Nov 11
Nov 12
Nov 18
Nov 27

Take delight in the LORD,

and he will give you the desires
of your heart.
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Commit your way to the LORD;

Matthew Armitage 11/27

Brian Raisanen
11/27
Jeffry Michalski 11/28
Richard Watson 11/29
Trevor Hanson
11/30
Marshall Loven 11/30

Psalm
Readings
Nov 2, All Saints Sunday
Ps 34:1-10, 22
Nov 9, Pentecost 22
Ps 70
Nov 16, Pentecost 23
Ps 90:1-8[9-11]12
Nov 23, Christ the King
Ps 95:1-7a
Nov 27, Thanksgiving
Ps 65
Dec 1, 1 Advent
Ps 122

Kassy Carlson
Jacob Kerkela

trust in him, and he will act.

Psalm 37:45

Faith Lutheran Church News

Scheduled Meetings / Activities

Saturday, Nov 1, Mens Bible Study, 10am

Sunday, Nov 2, Choir Practice

Daylight Savings Time Ends

Monday, Nov 3, Mutual Ministry, 6:30pm

Tuesday, Nov 4, Finance Committee, 6:30pm

Election Day
Nov 5, Fall Bazaar, Wesley United, 11:30-1:00pm

Sunday, Nov 9, Choir Practice

BaptismLivi Jo LaMere
Long Range Planning Committee Meeting after service
FLLC 2nd Sunday Folk Dance, 4:00pm

Tuesday, Nov 11, Council Meeting, 6:30pm

Thursday, Nov 20, Last day to donate shoe boxes.

Saturday, Nov 22, Quilt and Craft Sale, 123:00pm

Wednesday, Nov 26, Thanksgiving Eve Service, 7pm

BAPTISM
Baby Livi Jo LaMere
Sunday, November 9, 2014

Join us during worship

service for a Celebration
Lunch and Cake after!

We are
continuing our
annual
collection of
Shoe Boxes
through
November 20.

FALL BAZAAR
Wesley United Methodist Church,
Ishpeming
Wednesday, Nov 5, 11:30 am1:00pm
Saffron, currant cookies, sandwiches, coffee and tea.
Crafts, knives, white elephant table, baked goods.
Come and enjoy the fun!
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Fortune Lake
Lutheran Camp
Nov 7-9
UFO Crafting Retreat
Dec 5-7
A Long December:
Room to Grieve
Jan 16-18
Winter Wonderland
Retreat
Feb 20-22
Family Retreat
For full details and other
scheduled retreats see the
FLLC flyer posted in the
narthex or call
(906) 875-3697.

Faith Lutheran
Quilt and Craft Sale
Saturday,
November 22,
12:003:00pm
Lite luncheon will be
offered.
All are welcome.
Invite your
friends.
If you have
questions or
need more
information
please contact:
Marie Keto 486-8853 or
Marilee Koval 485-4349.

With Thanks to Those Who

Serve in November
Ushers
11/02 Brenda Keto and Jessica Keto
11/09 Karen and Ken Blau
11/16 Helen Frederickson and Irene Kindstrand
11/23 Barb and Ross Carlson
11/30 Marie and Ralph Keto
12/07 Debbie Kroon and Judy Helsten
Lectors
11/02 Ilene Mattson
11/09 Marilee Koval
11/16 Alice Johnson
11/23 Marilee Koval
11/30 Kathy Richards
12/07 Irene Kindstrand
Counters
11/02 Lois Ombrello and Norma Denney
11/09 Irene Kindstrand and Lee Irish
11/16 Judy Swanson and Cheryl Salmer
11/23 Rita Miller and Helen Frederickson
11/30 Ross Carlson and Barb Carlson
12/07 Debbie Kroon and Kathy Richards

Coffee Servers
11/02 Linda Michalski and Sheila Wilson
11/09 Marilee Koval and Amy LaMere
11/16 Volunteers needed*
11/23 Volunteers needed*
11/30 Volunteers needed*
*Please sign up on the white board in
the kitchen.
Communion Servers
November: Dave Magnuson
December: Ken Blau
If you are unable to serve on your scheduled day,
please switch with someone or contact the following:
Irene Kindstrand, Lectors and Ushers
Cheryl Salmer, Counters
Kathy Magnuson, Communion Servers

Worship Schedule
Adult Sunday School 9:15 a.m.
Childrens Sunday School 10:15 a.m.
Worship Service 10:30 a.m.
Coffee fellowship to follow service.

November 2014
Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri
1

Operation Christmas Child - Now through November 20.

Get your supplies in the Fellowship Hall

Choir
Practice

-Choir Practice
-Baptism Livi Jo
LaMere
Long Range
Planning Committee

16

3
10

Mutual
Ministry
6:30pm

VOTE

Finance
Committee 6:30pm

FALL
BAZAAR
Wesley United
11:30 1:00pm

11 Book Study 3pm 12

Sat

13

14

15

21

22

Mens Bible
Study
10:00am

Council Meeting
6:30pm

17

18

19

20

Last Day to
donate

Faith Quilt &

Craft Sale
11:30 1:00pm
Fellowship Hall

23

24

25 Book Study 3pm 26

30

Faith Lutheran Church Office Hours: Pastor Dave: Mon., Wed., Thurs. 10:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.;
Church Secretary: Tues., Wed., Thurs. 6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m., Sat. 8:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.

Thanksgiving
Eve Service
7:00pm

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28

29

Dont
forget to
set your
clocks
back.
Daylight
savings
time
ends
Nov 2