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This Week @ Faith
WORSHIP SERVICE INSIDE THE SANCTUARY!
The land where the tribes of Zebulun and Naphtali settled was repeatedly overrun by the armies of other nations. It was the invasion route into the Promised Land, the route for conquerors God allowed to punish errant Israel. But another “alien” would come one day on another mission: Isaiah used the land as a metaphor for our Lord’s coming to begin a new rule in our hearts. He would be as light in the darkness and joy in the harvest. His coming to save us by going to the cross was so different that it seemed to be folly. Yet, to those who came to know our Lord personally, like the disciples in today’s Gospel, there was no question but that they would follow this man. Today’s worship is an opportunity to rejoice over the light, joy, and salvation Christ brought from heaven to this dark, sad, and fallen world.
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OLD TESTAMENT READING Isaiah 9:1-4 (Light and joy will replace gloom and sadness.)
Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those who were in distress. In the past he humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future he will honor Galilee of the nations, by the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan—2 The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned. 3 You have enlarged the nation and increased their joy; they rejoice before you as people rejoice at the harvest, as warriors rejoice when dividing the plunder. 4 For as in the day of Midian’s defeat, you have shattered the yoke that burdens them, the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor.
EPISTLE READING 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 (There should not be divisions in the one Church.)
I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought. 11 My brothers and sisters, some from Chloe’s household have informed me that there are quarrels among you. 12 What I mean is this: One of you says, “I follow Paul”; another, “I follow Apollos”; another, “I follow Cephas ”; still another, “I follow Christ.” 13 Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Were you baptized in the name of Paul? 14 I thank God that I did not baptize any of you except Crispus and Gaius, 15 so no one can say that you were baptized in my name. 16 (Yes, I also baptized the household of Stephanas; beyond that, I don’t remember if I baptized anyone else.) 17 For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel—not with wisdom and eloquence, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power. 18 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
GOSPEL READING Matthew 4:12-23 (In Galilee, Jesus calls the first four disciples.)
When Jesus heard that John had been put in prison, he withdrew to Galilee. 13 Leaving Nazareth, he went and lived in Capernaum, which was by the lake in the area of Zebulun and Naphtali— 14 to fulfill what was said through the prophet Isaiah: 15 “Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles—16 the people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned.” 17 From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” 18 As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. 19 “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” 20 At once they left their nets and followed him. 21 Going on from there, he saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John. They were in a boat with their father Zebedee, preparing their nets. Jesus called them, 22 and immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him. 23 Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people.
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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 ~ January 22, 2022
“Today” Sunday
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9:00 am |
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WORSHIP SERVICE & COMMUNION |
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Approximately 12:00 pm |
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Watch today's Service on YouTube |
| 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 |
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10:00 am |
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Food Distribution |
| Thursday |
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9:30 am-2:30 pm |
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Office Open |
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10:00 am |
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Bible Study (in the Fellowship Hall |
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9:30 am-12:30 pm |
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Office Open |
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7:30 am |
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Men's Breakfast & Bible Study |
| Sunday |
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9:00 am |
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WORSHIP SERVICE & COMMUNION |
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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, Bob Thatcher, who fell & broke his ribs 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’ & family thank you for your prayers, as her Mother-in-law is now back at home.
David Perdue, for strength & healing.
Floyd Edding, friend of the Brody’s, for strength & healing after being diagnosed with prostate cancer.
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.
Stephanie and her friend Allison thank you for your prayers. They got their miracle for Allison’s unborn baby.
Stephanie’s friends' Vanessa & Jerrid Figueroa, for a good outcome on her adopting baby girl Raegan.
Raegan, Stephanie’s friends’ baby daughter they are trying to adopt, is now home from the hospital. Thanks for all the prayers.
Pastor Gene & Cindi's niece, Sonya, who had quadruple bypass on 12/1, for strength & healing.
Donna & her dear friend, Maris, thank you for all the prayers. Her cancer did not spread and she went from stage 4 to stage 1a after the surgery.
Suzanne Shaffer, for strength & healing.
Pastor Gene Smith, for strength & healing after surgery on 1/10/2023.
Neighbors of the Brody’s, Steve Brunswick, mass in lung, Gary Brunswick lung and leg problems & Keith Kleppe lung problems, for strength & healing.
Debbie Cammarota’s 3 year old niece, Riley Matthews who they think may have had a stroke, for strength & healing.
 In Celebration of: Those celebrating birthdays this week: John German 1/24, Donna Lentz 1/27, Benjamin Tito 1/28.
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 Donna's friend, Maris who's Mother, Joyce, passed away on 12/27/2022.
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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Dear Faith Family,
We are so blessed to be serving at Faith and want to thank you for your generous gifts. God’s blessings to you all on Christmas and the New Year! You are always in our prayers.
Yours in Christ’s love,
Pastor Gene & Cyndi
Dear Faith Family,
Thank you so much for your generous gift! I feel so very blessed and, am so very thankful to be a member of the “Faith Family”. May 2023 bring you all Peace, Love, Joy and Hope!
Love &Blessings,
Donna
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Dear Faith Family,
Thank you so much for all the prayers, cards and well wishes. They are such a blessing to me.
Your Sister in Christ,
Suzanne Shaffer
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Confirmation Class Will Tentatively Start Again on February 12, 2023
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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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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The Quarterly Voters’ Meeting will be held on February 5th right after Sunday Service!
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Fundraiser for Faith’s Youth Group
When: Saturday, Feb. 11th
Where: Faith Fellowship Hall
Time: 5:30 pm doors open
Price: $15 per person or 2 for $25
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Meal includes: Spaghetti, salad, bread, drink and desert
Questions? Contact Deidre @ 951-203-6873
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From the LWML
Reminder: The next LWML meeting will be held on Saturday, February 18th at 10:00 AM.
Reminder: LWML Sunday is on the first Sunday of the Month.
Bring in your mites
Sunday, February 5, 2022
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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 - 1 Corinthians 1:10-18
Gospel Reading - Matthew 4:12-23
(See 9 AM bulletin link at top of page!)
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