Every year, Faith Lutheran Church sets aside a sum of money to use to support our Synod missions at home and abroad. We call this our “Congregational Mission Offering” or CMO. Last year, we designated $18,500 for this important work. We’re thrilled to announce that the congregation superseded this amount by 60%! The congregation gave $29,546 to support our mission work. To God be the glory!
Faith Alive Bible Study Groups meet this week! These Bible study groups are designed to promote vibrant life in Christ, all from the comfort of your own home! The Brooks and Wockenfuss families are our hosts for the first series of studies called “Gifted” based on 1 Corinthians 12 to 15.
Faith Alive at Brooks: Wednesday at 6:30pm
Faith Alive at Wockenfusses: Wednesday at 7:00pm
Who’s ready for spring break? A group of high schoolers from MLHS is! Michigan Lutheran High School is sending up a team of 6-8 students over spring break to help us reach out to our community for Easter. They will be arriving at the end of March and staying through the first week of April. If you are able to help with hosting, please contact us at office@faithalaska.com.
To my brothers and sisters in the faith at Faith-
On Sunday, January 27, I received a divine Call to serve as pastor at Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. A Call is a job opportunity, but more than that; it is the Lord of the Church speaking through His people to proclaim the Good News of Jesus’ Gospel. I now have the opportunity to accept the Call to serve in Menomonee Falls or to decline the Call and stay in Alaska. Either way, the Gospel will be proclaimed for God’s greatest glory.
As I deliberate the two Calls which I hold—one to continue to serve as pastor of Faith Lutheran Church and Iglesia Luterana de Fe en Cristo in Anchorage, Alaska and now another that has been extended to me to serve as pastor in Menomonee Falls—I ask for your prayers. I welcome your wisdom and insight as well, and I look forward to speaking with you about the ministry the Lord has entrusted to our care. As you pray for me, I want you to know that I will likewise bring my prayers before the throne of our God in Heaven, asking Christ Jesus to bless His Church. I know that the Lord will provide for His people as He has promised. May the Lord richly bless all we do for Him and for His glory!
In Christ, Whom we serve-
Continuing on Monday, February 11th at 6:00pm, our pastors will be offering a class entitled “Making Life Better.” In this class, you will see how God has made your life better by reviewing your past, changing your present and transforming your future. This course covers the basic truths of the Christian faith and is offered to newcomers and long-time Christians alike. There is a brochure in your pew that you can hand out to invite your family, friends, co-workers and neighbors. Please take one with you! Contact Pastor Chris at 792-9788 or Pastor Nate at 817-428-2356 for more info.
Tuesday Teen Night is an opportunity for the youth of our congregation to gather together for worship and fellowship. We invite anyone who is currently enrolled in Catechism class or has been confirmed to a special worship service at 6:00pm on Tuesdays. Youth from Faith, Faith Hmong and Iglesia Luterana and their friends are enjoying this gathering—we hope you can make it, too!
Join us for Toddler Time on Wednesdays at 10:00am! Toddler Time is an hour of multi-sensory play, stories, and snacks for children ages 0 to 5 years and their parents. Contact Cara Ewings at (907) 792-9388 for more information.
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