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This Week @ Faith
WORSHIP SERVICE INSIDE THE SANCTUARY!
There are many things that can define who we are: our relationships, our jobs, our language, our socioeconomic status, our location, or many others. Today, we focus on our identity in Jesus. Who are we because of Jesus? We will find that ultimately, we are not defined by what we do but by what Jesus does for us. Because of Jesus and His work and His ways, we are delivered and set free from sin and the assaults of Satan. You are a forgiven child of God!
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OLD TESTAMENT READING Malachi 3:17-18 (God’s treasured possession.)
“On the day when I act,” says the Lord Almighty, “they will be my treasured possession. I will spare them, just as a father has compassion and spares his son who serves him. 18 And you will again see the distinction between the righteous and the wicked, between those who serve God and those who do not.
EPISTLE READING Colossians 1:13-20 (Christ makes peace by the blood of His cross.)
For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, 14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. 15 The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. 17 He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. 18 And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy. 19 For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, 20 and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.
GOSPEL READING John 18:29-40 (Jesus is King.)
So Pilate came out to them and asked, “What charges are you bringing against this man?” 30 “If he were not a criminal,” they replied, “we would not have handed him over to you.” 31 Pilate said, “Take him yourselves and judge him by your own law.” “But we have no right to execute anyone,” they objected. 32 This took place to fulfill what Jesus had said about the kind of death he was going to die. 33 Pilate then went back inside the palace, summoned Jesus and asked him, “Are you the king of the Jews?” 34 “Is that your own idea,” Jesus asked, “or did others talk to you about me?” 35 “Am I a Jew?” Pilate replied. “Your own people and chief priests handed you over to me. What is it you have done?” 36 Jesus said, “My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jewish leaders. But now my kingdom is from another place.” 37 “You are a king, then!” said Pilate. Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. In fact, the reason I was born and came into the world is to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.” 38 “What is truth?” retorted Pilate. With this he went out again to the Jews gathered there and said, “I find no basis for a charge against him. 39 But it is your custom for me to release to you one prisoner at the time of the Passover. Do you want me to release ‘the king of the Jews’?” 40 They shouted back, “No, not him! Give us Barabbas!” Now Barabbas had taken part in an uprising.
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Please watch our Online worship services on Faith's Facebook page live Sundays at 9 AM and posted afterwards on our YouTube channel!
NEW SERVICES ADDED WEEKLY!
Click here for Faith's new YouTube channel:
You can also access past audio Sermons, Devotions and Bible Studies from Click here for Pastor Wenz's YouTube channel:
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Come join us for our Thursday Bible Study in the Fellowship Hall at 10:00 AM!
We are currently studying Galatians. This is a discussion study and so will not be streamed online. However, you can listen to Pastor Wenz' previous study on Galations here.
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This Week @ Faith ~ November 20, 2022
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9:00 am |
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WORSHIP SERVICE & COMMUNION |
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9:00: am |
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(ONLINE WORSHIP—either 9AM or after) |
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After 9:00 am Service |
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Confirmation Class for all (in the Fellowship Hall) |
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Faith's Youth Bake Sale |
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4:00 pm |
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Thanksgiving Dinner |
| Monday |
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Office Closed |
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7:00 pm |
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Narcotics Anonymous |
| Tuesday |
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9:30 am-2:30 pm |
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Office Open |
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9:15 am |
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Food Set-up |
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7:00 pm |
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Narcotics Anonymous |
| Wednesday |
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9:30 am-2:30 pm |
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Office Open, Pastor Available |
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10:00 am |
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Food Distribution |
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5:00 pm |
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Thanksgiving Eve Service |
| Thursday |
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Happy Thanksgiving (Office Closed) |
| Friday |
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9:30 am-12:30 pm |
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Office open |
| Saturday |
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7:30 am |
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Men's Breakfast & Bible Study |
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10:00 am |
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LWML Meeting |
| Sunday |
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9:00 am |
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WORSHIP SERVICE & COMMUNION |
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(ONLINE WORSHIP - either 9:00 am or after) |
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Confirmation Class for all (in the Fellowship Hall) |
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Prayers for Our Faith Family
Prayers for strength and healing:
Sabrea Adam, Dorel Antim, Jennine Burrows, Norma Mae Burton, Katherine Cross, Cailee Falkenberg, Louise Jackson, Josh Juengel, Debbie Kraimer, Susan Mason, Marcus Mauldin, Sophie McAdams, Ann Rowan, Jeff Saarela, Amanda Salgado.
Prayers for Family & Friends:
Tony Dunn, for strength & healing after being diagnosed with cancer.
Ron Binkley, who is going in for a stress test & his sister, Cheryl Binkley for strength & healing after surgery, & friends, John Mason, Rod Carra, Torry & family, Jason, Kala, Rodrigo Parra, Kelby Knapp, Ann Martin, Yvonne Para, Stephanie, Alvin Hader, & Jeff Saarela’s sister-in-law, Ivy Antilla, who’s going in for surgery, & Tom Doyle , Levi, Rodrigo Parra, Air Force Vet, & Celia Parra & family for strength & healing.
Caroline Schroeder’s friend, Mary Banks, with stage 4 cancer, for healing.
Ann Rowan's friend, Julie Bennet, strength and healing from Lupus.
Carlos Alarcon, for thanksgiving after successful heart surgery.
Lynette Bodiford’s Mom, Kiki, for strength & healing.
Joellyn Nelson, for healing of her feet.
Francis Remus-Williams’ son, Jason Remus, for comfort & faith while waiting for his other hip replacement surgery.
Sherry Llamas’ Mother-in-law, Maria Carmen, for strength & healing while recuperating at home.
David Perdue, for strength & healing.
Floyd Edding, friend of the Brody’s, for strength & healing after being diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Melissa Danieley, who had ankle surgery on August 3rd, for strength & healing.
Sabrea Adam’s son, who has leg pain and is to have surgery soon, for strength & healing.
Pastor Gene's & Cindy's Son, Jacob, for strength & healing.
Dan & Barbara Danbo & family, for strength & healing.
Norma Mae Burton’s brother, Ted, who is very sick from a heart attack, for strength & healing.
David Tito’s cousin, Bernie, who was in a serious car accident, & her husband, Donald, for strength & healing.
Andy & Suzanne’s Grandson-in-law, Richard Gonzalez, is back safe from Poland, praise the Lord.
Andy Shaffer, for strength & healing after eye surgery.
 In Celebration of: Those celebrating birthdays this week: Delilah Dooley 11/21, Jeremy Tito 11/21, Mary Bedard 11/22, Brian Michaud 11/25. This week’s anniversaries: Ken & Diane Brody 11/25
For Those That Are Home Bound:
Chuck & Mary Bedard, Norma Mae Burton, Ruby Doucette, Marilyn Lukkowen, Joellyn Nelson.
Those in the Military:
Josh Creacy, Devin Danbo, Caitlin & Richard Gonzalez, & Garrett & Minzhi Smith
For our Adopted Missionary: Delwyn Campbell.
Comfort for: The family of Joey Nelson, who just passed away from an overdose (the Howell’s & Nelson’s). (Stephanie’s Granddaughter’s nephew).
If you are in need of prayers please contact the office or Heather Svika (951) 660-7212 so we can add your prayers to our prayer chain and be aware of your needs.
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Confirmation Class Now Meeting!
We can all grow in our faith, join us on Sundays after 9:00 AM Service in the Fellowship Hall!
This class is open to all:
· Who want to learn what Faith believes and teaches
· Who want to become members of Faith
· Who want to renew their faith walk
· Who want to study the basic teachings of Christianity
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Youth Bake Sale!
(All proceeds go to Faith's Youth projects)
Date: Sunday, November 20, 2022
Where: Faith Lutheran Church
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Faith’s Annual Thanksgiving Dinner
Sunday, November 20th at 4:00 P.M.
Sign-Up in the Lamb’s Court after services
with your number of guests and items to bring!
Please contact Diane Brody
@ (951) 312-4347
by November 13th
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Faith’s Advent Soup Suppers are about to begin!
Faith hosts a "Soup Supper for all to enjoy each Wednesday at 6:00 pm during the Advent season. The first one is on November 30th.
Come join us as we celebrate the preparation of the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ!
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NEXT FELLOWSHIP BRUNCH, SUNDAY, JANUARY 29, 2023!
Join us for our Sunday Fellowship Brunches and Visitor Welcome (after Sunday service). We hold these on the last Sunday of the month. We want to encourage fellowship for our whole congregation, as well as encouraging you to bring a guest with you that week! Bring them to our 9:00 am service and stay later for Brunch! The church will supply some of the brunch food, but we ask each family to bring a brunch item to share (muffins, egg casseroles, quiche, etc.), so we will have enough for our guests.
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ORDER YOUR POINSETTIAS TODAY!
All orders due by November 20, 2022
Poinsettias are $12.50
Please fill out the form in the Narthex and include with offering.
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From the LWML
Reminder: The next LWML meeting will be held on Saturday, November 19th at 10:00 AM.
Reminder: LWML Sunday is on the first Sunday of the Month.
Bring in your mites
Sunday, December 4, 2022
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THANKSGIVING EVE WORSHIP SERVICE
November 23, 2022 at 5:00 PM
“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.”
Psalm 107:1
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Advent/Christmas Worship Schedule 2022
Nov. 30 at 1:00 & 7:00 p.m.—Mid-week Advent Services
Dec. 7 at 1:00 & 7:00 p.m.—Mid-week Advent Services
Dec. 14 at 1:00 & 7:00 p.m.—Mid-week Advent Services
Dec. 21 at 1:00 & 7:00 p.m.—Mid-week Advent Services
Dec. 24 at 5:00 pm—Family Christmas Eve Sunday Service
Dec. 25 at 9:00 a.m.—Christmas Day Worship Service
Soup Supper @ 6 pm Wednesdays during Advent
"Arise and Shine. At this time of the year we focus on the light of Christ and how we are enlightened by Him to give light to others."
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Faith Lutheran Church's Social Ministries needs volunteers to help with the "Food Set-up" and" Food Distribution" for the homeless and less fortunate. This only occurs on the second and fourth Tuesday and Wednesday of each month.
If you are interested, please contact Stephanie Michaud, Theresa Rockwell, or Faith at 951-689-2626.
DONATIONS NEEDED: CONDIMENTS (little packets of mustard, mayo, ketchup, syrup, jelly, BBQ and soy sauce, etc,). Reusable grocery bags.
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The worldwide pandemic is causing major disruptions unlike anything the modern world has experienced. We are all struggling with major disruptions and changes to our lives. The church, just like our personal situations, continues to have fixed operating expenses that need to be paid. We depend heavily on the Easter season's higher attendance and extra services to build a cushion to cover the lower offering months. Also, we are missing income from the groups that utilize the church's facilities. Without regular services and the offering plate, it will be a challenge to meet expenses. Although our services have been canceled, please remember to support Faith with your offerings. Please consider:
- Mailing your gift to the church using the offering envelope.
- Consider signing up for automatic offerings. You can transfer your stewardship donations directly from your bank safely and conveniently. This helps you plan and fulfill your stewardship commitments in a timely manner and eliminate the time and cost of writing checks. Many of your fellow church members have used this method for 10 years and there have never been any problems.
- Click here to download the form.
Sincerely,
Bruce Duerfeldt
Faith's Treasurer
951-268-4320
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(See new 9 AM bulletin link at top of page!)
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9:00 AM Contemporary Service
Join us on Facebook live Sundays, 9 AM (if the live stream does not work, it will be posted later)
(click link below).
Faith Lutheran Riverside Facebook Page
Epistle Reading - Colossians 1:13-20
Gospel Reading - John 18:29-40
(See 9 AM bulletin link at top of page!)
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