Faithfully Yours

Membership Newsletter ~ September 2015

Faith Lutheran Church ~ Rev. David Johnson, Pastor

From Pastor Dave's Desk...

Luke 20:24 24 Show me a denarius.
Whose image and inscription are on it?
Caesars, they replied.
Its back to school time again! Let the
parents begin the struggle to wake up their kids to
get them to school on time! This is the time of
year when students put on their new back-to-school
clothes to give, comb/brush their hair, and look as
good as they can to start the year off right.
Because as we all know, its not about the classes,
the books, or the lesson; its all about the image.
Id like to say that its only students who
are obsessed with image. I would like to say that
its only for the first day of school. However, this
is not the case. I once noticed a girl standing in
line to get a corn dog catch her reflection in the
sneeze guard (you know, that piece of glass that
they put up so that when you sneeze it doesnt get
all over the food) and proceeded to check out her
hair and make sure that it still looked good.
We are a culture that is obsessed with
image. In a lot of ways we determine who we are
by our image. Just on how we look we see
ourselves as fat, skinny, average, extraordinary,
muscular, weak, fit, geeky, nerdy, cool, lame, etc.
I could go on, but I am sure you get the picture.
And all of these labels that we give ourselves and
others are usually based on image. By looking at
peoples image we have a tendency to judge
someones self-worth and the type of person that
they are.
And we have a source that tells us the type

of image that we want to have. We have

television, movies, magazines, and ads telling us
that in order to be happy we need to be
someoneand that someone is the person that
they tell us to be. We are to be made into the
image of levis, plastic surgery, flat stomachs, sixpack abs, smart geeks, sportsbasically there is
a standard that we are to measure up to; an image
that we are supposed to have for ourselves, and
every single bit of it is something we will never
attain. And thats the point. We are supposed to
be so unhappy with who we are that we will
utilize the products or services of a company or
individual in order to strive to be something that
we can never really beat least not with
dramatic medical intervention.
This is why people starve themselves,
pursue plastic surgery, and will do anything to
become someone they are not because they have
been convinced that who they are is not good
enough. Image, after all, is everything. And
people wonder why the young people today have
trouble knowing who they are. I would argue its
because they have lost sight of the reality that
image is nothing; that what really matters is
whose image that they have been created in.
This goes for you and me as well.
Knowing who you are stems from
knowing that you are loved, created, and made in
the image of God to be you. You are not made
into the image that the world would tell you that
you are because that will always be something
that you can never attain; instead you are made in
the image of God who says that you are worth
more than life itself here and nowwithout
having to change a thing. Its this kind of love

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that opens my eyes to see that I have value and so do
those around me. Its this kind of love that opens my
eyes to see that I dont have to strive to be something
that I am not but to be the kind of person that God
created me to be. Its this kind of love that opens my
eyes to see Jesus who carries all the images and
people that this world has convinced me I should be
and buries them in the holes in His hands, His feet,
and His side.
I am made not in the image of this world but in Gods
imageand so are you.
dead and gone; its for the one who has wanted
nothing to do with God all his/her life and now is
faced with overwhelming fearwhat seems to be too
late for us is never too late for God.
In all these things and more that tell us its too
late; there is no way things can be made right; there is
nothing you can do, God is there to carry it with you,
bear it with you, and bring new life in the midst of
things that seem dead and gone. Even in this world
when things seem dead and buried, we carry with us
the hope that those things died with Jesus on the cross
and that through Jesus it can and will be raised to
new life. With God, its never too late.

In Gods Peace, Pastor Dave

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

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A Place Of Grace
For all Seasons
John 3:16 ~ 16For God so loved the
world that he gave his only Son, so
that everyone who believes in him
may not perish but may have
eternal life.
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Faith Lutheran Church Council

Jeff SwansonPresident
Victor Cox Vice President
Judy SwansonSecretary
Norma Denney
Nancy Harmala
Dave Magnuson
Ross Carlson

2015

Thank You!

Project Help Needed

Meet You at the Rock Vacation Bible School

2015 at National Mine Playground was a hit! Over
50 different kids attended the Thursday night
sessions over seven weeks; over two-thirds from
the community. Praise God!

We have two projects here at the church

that we need assistance with
(1) Sand and vanish the south doors by the
Bell Tower

With the theme, Meet You at the Rock, activities

were related to bible lessons that involve rocks in
some form; Moses and the Ten Commandments,
Moses commanding water from a rock, Joshua and
the fall of Jericho. The kids got to praise God with
songs like Build Your House upon a Rock; make
crafts like clear blue stone and angel necklaces; and
played games like Capture the Flag and launched
water balloons with a giant sling shot.

(2) Fix and/or replace the landscape

timbers by the east entrance
downstairs. If you can lead or assist
with one or both of these projects
please contact with Jeff Swanson.
Committee Liaisons

On the last Thursday, hot dogs and smores were

served and each child received a Bible.

The Church Council members serving as

Committee Liaisons for 2015:

Thank you all who helped plan, set up, participated

in the program, brought snacks, lead the crafts,
played the games, and cleaned up! It was amazing
how much help was provided to make this event
possible to the kids. Even the weather cooperated
with only the last session being a little cool. A
$250 Community Action Team grant was received
from Thrivent to pay for advertising, craft
materials, supplies, etc. Also Tilden Township
allowed the use of the playground facilities for no
charge.

Mutual Ministry - Dave Magnuson

Finance - Ross Carlson
Worship / Music & Altar Guild - Victor Cox
Property Furnishings - Jeff Swanson/Vic Cox
Fellowship / Evangelism - Nancy Harmala
Share & Care - Judy Swanson
Thrivent - None at this time
Youth & Christian Education - None

Date of Next Council Meeting:

Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at 6:30pm in
the Pine Room. No meeting for July due to

We are so appreciative of all the help we received

and the kindness shown. The kids and adults had a
great time and learned that Jesus is our Rock!
Thank you again to all those who helped with this
ministry and thank you to all the kids who attended!
Hope to see you at Sunday School.
By Kathy Richards

Summer schedules.
Interested in joining the newly forming Stewardship
Committee? Please contact Dave Magnuson at
(906) 485-1642.
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Alan T Anderson
Lois E Poirier
Tanner M Sirtola
Jeff M Swanson
Marjorie M. Sanchez
Chase Henry
Douglas Kroon
Kimberly Racine
Todd Racine
Brandon Michaud
Thomas Skrenes
Sara M Johnson
Derek A Langson
Holly Slawinski
Jacob A Carlson
Pam Evans
Linda Michalski
David W. Keto
David L. Magnuson
John D Tyynismaa
Carter R Helsten
Peggy K LaForge
Diane Houseman
Amber L Harmala
Ilene Mattson

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Karen M Perreault
Andrew L Johnston
Deanna Caplett
Katie M Rankinen
John M Korpi
Patricia L Kautz
Amanda Morse
Paul Ombrello
James Jr. Laakso
Leeann Pellow
Kali A Saari
Erik Anderson
Clarence Johnson
Shannon Magnuson
Thomas J Ahola
April M Lawer
Michael J. Salmer
Jaelynn Watters
Ruth Dobson
Gregory Pietro
Laura Frederickson
Gerald Luokkala
Sue Syrjala
Bruce Manty

Robyn & Cory Stille

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Jason and Emily Kaare
6-Sep
Sue Ellen and Tim Stowe
7-Sep
Simeon and Lois Richards
15-Sep
Jodi and Mark Ouellette
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Terry Jr and Amy Alderton
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Alan and Lori Anderson
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Thomas and Luanne Skrenes 17-Sep
David and Justine Helsten
21-Sep
Lassandra and Jesse Martin
22-Sep
John and Beverly Korpi
24-Sep
Clarence and Alice Johnson
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Donna and Howard Kroon-Harris 26-Sep

Faith
Being sure of what we hope for and certain of
what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1 4

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Keep in our
Prayers
Those We Prayed
for in August
Our home-bound and
nursing home residents.
Paisley
Judy
Geraldine
Carolyn
Peter
Joyce
Alison
Adam
John
Amy
Morgan
Kathy
Donna
Lorraine
Jackie
Bill
Dave
Carol
Dean
Karen
Bob
Lila
Roy
Lynn

Shirley
Elmer
Simeon
Tammy
Jennifer
Kim
Mike
Pam
Doris
Kevin
Linda
Steve
Debbie
Marcia
Our Military
Tim & Family
Family of Bill
Tonge
Family of Joyce
Gardner

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 - Lutheran Book of
Worship (Augsburg, 1978) reprinted 2012 pg. 28

Congregation News and Information

We
From the Quilters
We will be quilting
starting September 8th.
Starting about 930am, usually until
about 2:00pm; anyone who wants to
join up please come. If you can sew,
tie, use a pair of scissors or rip or just
sit and talk, join us. We have a good
time. We also have time for coffee or
tea.
We are in need of some old sheets,
slightly used, flat, twin or any size,
flannel also. Also needed: Coffee
Mugs - please clean out your cabinets
and donate! There will be a box under
the Quilters sale table.
If you have questions, please contact
Cheryl Salmer, Marilee Koval or
Marlene Kautz, 486-9445.
Reminderthe Quilters have a table
set up in the basement with craft items
for sale. All proceeds go to the church.
Please support them. Thank you.
Church Office Hours
Pastor Rev. Dave Johnson
From 10am6pm, Monday thru Thursday; if
Pastor Dave is out of the office, he is still on the
clock. Please call him on his cell phone during
this time. And if you have an EMERGENCY
CALL ANYTIME: 651-769-3365. Join him on
Mondays from 9:30am1pm for a cup of
coffee, locations to be announced in the Sunday
bulletin.
Church Secretary, Barb Grisham
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 6pm8pm
Saturday: 8amnoon.
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Email: faithlutheran@faithinishpeming.com

With Thanks to Those Who Serve

Lectors

Communion
SeptemberPat Kroon
Coffee Servers To be Announced

SeptemberIrene Kindstrand

Ushers
To be announced, if needed

Counters
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If you are unable to serve on your scheduled day,

please switch with someone or contact:
Irene KindstrandLectors
Cheryl SalmerCounters
Kathy MagnusonCommunion Servers

Kathy Richards & Debbie Kroon

Nancy Harmala & Lorraine Wheeler
Lois Ombrello& Norma Denney
Lee Irish & Cheryl Salmer
Ross Carlson & Dave Magnuson

Thank you to my friends for your visits,

cards, thoughts and prayers. I am
doing better every day and recovering at
home. I truly feel blessed.
Yours in Christ,
Lois Toy

PSALM READINGS
for September
Psalm 130
Psalm 92:1-4, 12-15
Psalm 107:1-3, 23-32
Psalm 30

(Missed in the July/August Newsletters)

Sunday Schedule for September

Sept 6
Sept 13
Sept 20
Sept 27

Summer Worship schedule continues with Worship Service at 9:00am / No Communion

Rally Sunday, Children & their Families join together at from 10:00am11:30am.
Worship service will begin at 10:00am.
Children's Sunday School begins at 9:45am / Worship Service begins at 10:00am.
Confirmation classes begin at 5:30pm
Children's Sunday School begins at 9:45am / Worship Service begins at 10:00am.
Confirmation classes begin at 5:30pm

September 2015
Sun

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Finance
Committee 6:30pm

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Council Meeting
6:30pm

LABOR DAY
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Rally Sunday
10-11:30am
Worship Service 10am

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Sunday School
9:45am / Worship
Service 10am
Confirmation 5:30
Sunday School
9:45am / Worship
Service 10am
Confirmation 5:30

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Mutual
Ministry
6:30pm