WEEKLY WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Sunday worship at 8:00 am & 10:30 am
Monday worship at 6:30 pm
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
Monday-Thursday | 8:00 am—2:00 pm
Sunday | approx. 9:00—10:30 am
Phone numbers & emails to reach our staff:
Pastor Joshua Errer
492-9835 (cell) or 965-0795 ext. 207
JErrer@new.rr.com
Vicar David Walsh
965-0795 ext. 204
FaithVicarGB@gmail.com
Paul Heiser | Director of Music
965-0795 ext. 203
PHeiser@new.rr.com
Alex Wright | Director of Christian Education
965-0795 ext. 206 or (224) 343-1467 (cell)
FaithDCEGB@gmail.com
Angela Stiles | Administrative Assistant
435-5524
CFaithLutheran@new.rr.com
Michelle Bader | Business Manager
965-0795 ext. 205
FaithBusMgr@new.rr.com
Terry Brennan | Communications Coordinator
FaithCommunicationsGB@gmail.com
Faith Christian Preschool
965-0795 ext. 216
FaithPreschoolGB@gmail.com
Sunday School
FaithSundaySchool@wi.twcbc.com
Financial Secretary (Offerings)
FaithDonations@new.rr.com
April 2016
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ at Faith Lutheran
Church,
April showers bring May flowers is a phrase we are likely
to hear several times in the next month as we continue
to embrace the warming of winter into spring and look
forward to the summer months ahead. One of the great
parts of this month is how everything seems so fresh and
new The trees are growing their leaves, tulips are
blooming, and people are still excited to be outside to that their lawns and gardens look
the best they will all year. As the summer wears on into August and September, that
newness always wears off. All of a sudden, lawns and gardens begin to look tired as do
the people tasked with caring for them. It can be hard, even when we begin with such
fervor, to maintain the same level of enthusiasm to keep up with all of the outdoor
projects we begin this month.
This is often the pattern of our life. We begin something new with such excitement that
we can’t imagine ever setting it aside and then, one day, we find ourselves surrounded
by half-finished projects and the material needed to make a dozen more even though
they will never get done. Too often, this pattern seeps into our Christian life as well. We
decide to throw ourselves into a new devotion book, resolve to read the Bible cover to
cover, pray more often, or attend Bible Study or Church more frequently only to discover
that we are surrounded by half read books, prayers that haven’t been said, and “church
clothes” that have never been worn and we wonder why we have failed, once again, to
keep up a commitment we made with such gusto.
When you look at those half-read devotion books, unsaid prayers, and unworn “church
clothes,” I would challenge you to see them in a different light; don’t see them as your
own personal failure but as evidence that Satan has done as he has promised and
tempted (given you reasons/excuses) for not strengthening your spiritual life. He has
found ways to keep you too busy or distracted so that you would not focus more on
Christ and the blessings and promises he has given his people.
In the midst of our failures also remember that God has promised that he is by our side.
He reminds us that “thought the grass withers and the flowers fade, the Word of the
Lord endures forever.” Even when we are distracted, God remains as focused on us and
our salvation as he ever has. He is able to maintain the excitement and fervor of our faith
through his Holy Spirit so that we are able to finish our life just as strong as when we had
begun. This is the blessing of the shower of baptism; God nourishes and maintains our
faith so that we are able to remain in his grace until the end of our season and he calls us
to our winter rest.
As I close, this month, I want to do so with a thank you to everyone who helped in our
celebration of Easter. The choirs, the altar guild, ushers, elders, gardeners, decorators,
Easter breakfast participants, Sunday School teachers and students, and all who gathered
for worship helped to make our Easter celebrations as jubilant and triumphant as they
should be when celebrating the resurrection of our Savior. Christ is Risen! He is Risen
indeed! Alleluia. Amen.
God Bless,
Pastor Errer
Other Obligations?
Missing church? You can still tithe by
using your smart phone and scan the box
to the right, or by going to our website:
flcgb.com Then you just need to click on
the green “Online Giving” button, and it
Scan to Give
ALL-BOARDS & CHURCH COUNCIL MEETINGS
Tuesday, April 12
All-Boards at 6:30 pm | Church Council at 7:45 pm
The next meeting is on
Thursday, April 7 | 12:00 pm.
Anyone who knits or crochets is
welcome to come and learn about this
ministry. For more information please
contact Sandi Engebose at 469-6723.
SCRIP
Fundraising
made Easy
You purchase gift cards for
places where you already shop
(or someplace new to you),
and a percentage of the gift card’s value (2-13%) is given
back to Faith. Stop by the Scrip table today. A variety of gift
cards are readily available, or you can place an order.
Are you looking for some
daytime fun and fellowship?
Join us on Wednesday, April 13
at 2:00 pm in Fellowship Hall.
Everyone is welcome.
If you have any questions,
please call Donna Koehler at 339-9229
Tuesday Morning Class
When: Tuesdays
Time: 9:30—11:00 am
Where: Church Lounge
The current topic being studied is
called “The Purpose of Life—
God’s Design for His People.”
SUNDAY
BIBLE STUDY
Sunday|9:20 am
Bible study with
Pastor Errer in
Fellowship Hall
is studying the
book of Esther.
Breakfast Bible Study
When: Wednesdays
Time: 8:00—9:00 am
Where: Village Grille | Located
on Hoffman Road (across from
Ziggy’s)
The current topic being studied is
Stewardship. Lead by Pastor
Book Club
in the Church Lounge
Wed., April 1 | 6:45 pm
“Killing Lincoln”
by Bill O’Reilly
Wed., May 6| 6:45 pm
“Bel Canto”
by Ann Patchett
Questions contact:
New Member
Class!
Please see
Pastor Errer if
you are
interested in
becoming a
member of
Faith, or if you
know someone
who is.
The Feast
For you and your friends to come together for a devotion and meal. Each
month, adults in their 20’s and early 30’s will meet at a different
restaurant at 6:00 pm for dinner and fellowship followed by a devotion.
The topic of study and location will change monthly, allowing us to
explore the Word of God and the local cuisine. We will conclude each
evening by 8:00, but do not worry if you come late or leave early; we will
be happy to have you with us.
Tuesday, April 5| 6:00 pm
Vintage Cantina | 119 S. Washington St. | Green Bay
THE FAITHFULS
Monday, April 11 | 11:30 am
Rock Garden—1951 West
1951 Bond St. | Green Bay
RSVP to Ginny Fleck at 336-3766 or Birgit
Harms at 822-8850.
We will no longer have door prizes,
but candy treats will still be available.
Sun
Mon
Tue
April 2016
3
4
Service 8:00 am
Sunday School 9:15 am
Bible Studies 9:20 am
Service 10:30 am
10
Service 8:00 am
Sunday School 9:15 am
Bible Studies 9:20 am
Service 10:30 am
17
12
18
19
Pancake & Porkie Breakfast
8:00 am—12:00 pm
Bible Study 9:30 am
Handbells 5:45 pm
All Boards’ Meeting 6:30 pm
Adult Choir 6:45 pm
Church Council 7:45 pm
Service 6:30 pm
Bible Study 9:30 am
Handbells 5:45 pm
Adult Choir 6:45 pm
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24
Service 8:00 am
Sunday School 9:15 am
Bible Studies 9:20 am
Service 10:30 am
Bible Study 9:30 am
Handbells 5:45 pm
The Feast 6:00 pm
Adult Choir 6:45 pm
11
The Faithfuls 11:30 am
Service 6:30 pm
Service 8:00 am
Sunday School 9:15 am
Bible Studies 9:20 am
Service 10:30 am
24
5
Service 6:30 pm
Service 6:30 pm
Bible Study 9:30 am
Handbells 5:45 pm
Adult Choir 6:45 pm
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
8
9
13
14
Breakfast Bible Study 8:00 am
Catechism 6:00 pm
Youth Night 7:00 pm
15
16
20
21
Breakfast Bible Study 8:00 am
Catechism 6:00 pm
Youth Night 7:00 pm
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23
27
28
Breakfast Bible Study 8:00 am
Catechism 6:00 pm
Youth Night 7:00 pm
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30
6
7
Breakfast Bible Study 8:00 am
Catechism 6:00 pm
Book Group 6:45 pm
Youth Night 7:00 pm
Prayer Shawl
Meeting
12:00 pm
May 4—7 & May 31—June 3
Visit our website at
www.FLCGB.com or
call the church office at
4335-5524 to schedule
your photography
session today!
Piano Upgrade Project
For more than twenty years, our grand
piano in the sanctuary, a generous gift
of the Radtke family, has filled our
worship with beautiful music. Other
than regular tunings the piano has
received very little maintenance work.
Over that time and heavy use the felt
hammers that strike the strings wear
and harden, the wooden parts of the
playing action move out of alignment
with changes in humidity and the steel
strings which are under constant
tension stretch and in some cases even break. And just like in your
house, after many years, dust finds its way into the most remote
corners. We have a proposal to refurbish the piano with a thorough
cleaning and a complete replacement of the strings, hammers,
sound block pins and other parts to bring the piano back into a
"better than new" condition. Many of you have expressed an
interest in supporting such a project, and you can now do so by
marking any special offerings as PIANO IMPROVEMENTS ACCT. #381.
Thank you for any contribution that will keep the beautiful tones
sounding for many more years.
Paul Heiser | Director of Music
Faith Christian Preschool
Check out our new website:
www.FaithPreschoolGB.com
Faith Christian Preschool offers a Christian experience by
providing for a child's spiritual, intellectual, emotional, physical
and social development. These are the building blocks to a solid
foundation for a preschooler's development. Our teachers are very
nurturing, compassionate and make learning fun! We have
openings for the upcoming 2016-2017 school year in the
Tuesday/Thursday three-year-old class and in the
Monday/Wednesday/Friday four-year-old class.
Share the news about our website and preschool with friends,
coworkers or neighbors! Share our info on Facebook or shout it
from your roof top! Faith is blessed to have a quality preschool and
we want to remind families that the opportunity exists right here!
2016 UNIFIED OFFERINGS
YTD—$131,552.66*
Required—$162,060.47
DEBT REDUCTION FUNDS
$10,098.50*
SCRIP
$2,003.06**
*YTD as of March 29, 2016
**YTD as of March 20, 2016
Mortgage Information
Principal Remaining as of March 31, 2016
$842,485.96
APRIL BIRTHDAYS
2 Perry Welnetz
3 Jeff Wettstein
4 Dan Briski
Tiffany Hoffman
5 Anna Baeb
Jack Ristow
6 Evelyn Bonk
Theodore McGee
Cheri Mitchell
Jameson Boersma
Chase Nguyen
7 Dennis Dewsnap
Aubrey Bushkie
8 Ginny Gleck
Miles Koldeway
9 Angeline Dobratz
Marilyn Ebert
David Helpap
Jessica Janssen
Britney Kulow
10 Robin Petasek
Alex Wright
11 Steve Gatewood
Roland LaPlante
Paul Barkow
11 Mathew Zellner
Leah Grygleski
Brayden Mongin
Connor Nissen
12 Sandy Gage
Mia Crowell
13 Shirley Mitchell
14 Eleanor Mohr
Daniel Potts
16 Nancy Krueger
Marian Kovach
Jordan Adrians
Ben McKeag
Hailey VohwinkelBoivin
17 Zachary Wendt
Hayden Wilke
Amanda Baneck
Zachary Lorbeck
18 Lawrence Hoffman
Kathy Cornell
Mark Zehren
Irelynne Paul
19 Erica Larsen
20 Bernard Murray
20 Aleah Butterbrodt
Adrea Butterbrodt
22 Samantha Blackman
23 Linda Just
Scott Bushkie
Joe Brozek
24 Reg Muhl
Kayla Baneck
25 Steve Beylon
Maxwell Hanna
Ryan Wettstein
26 Dennis VanGruensven
David Cornell
27 Jim Schantz
Nancy Hauswirth
Gregg Marweg
Garrett Boeck
29 Trever Kulow
Ethan Marach
Hailey Huget
30 J. Robert Koch
Elain Hendricks
Cindy Volz
APRIL WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
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4
6
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Jenifer & Mark Tillmann
Michelle & Lance Laabs
Tara & Jason O’Leary
Jeanette & William Jenkel
Marilyn & John Ebert
Frances & Eugene Feldhausen
Nancy & Scott Behnke
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26
27
28
29
Ann & Jason Koldeway
Sandy & Gary Engebose
Phillis & Ronald Rhoads
Carolyn & Tim Boeck
Paulette & James VandeHey, Jr.
Carol & Terry Krieser
Sandy & David Stirdivant
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