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This Week @ Faith
WORSHIP SERVICE INSIDE THE SANCTUARY!
As the liturgical year tells the story of Jesus’ earthly ministry, with Christmas still fresh in our memory, it may seem too soon to begin talking about the cross, that instrument of death for the rejected Christ. But as the mysterious star drew the Wise Men to the newborn King of the Jews, so a light draws us to the goal of His mission, the glory of salvation found only in the crucified King of the Jews. How strange it must sound to those who have not heard or who do not yet believe when we sing “In the Cross of Christ I Glory.” Only God the Holy Spirit can enlighten a person with the spiritual wisdom of faith. And He does give and strengthen that faith through the preached Word and the Sacraments administered according to Christ’s institution.
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OLD TESTAMENT READING Isaiah 58:3-9a (True fasting, true faith.)
‘Why have we fasted,’ they say, ‘and you have not seen it? Why have we humbled ourselves, and you have not noticed?’ “Yet on the day of your fasting, you do as you please and exploit all your workers. 4 Your fasting ends in quarreling and strife, and in striking each other with wicked fists. You cannot fast as you do today and expect your voice to be heard on high. 5 Is this the kind of fast I have chosen, only a day for people to humble themselves? Is it only for bowing one’s head like a reed and for lying in sackcloth and ashes? Is that what you call a fast, a day acceptable to the Lord? 6 “Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke? 7 Is it not to share your food with the hungry and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter—when you see the naked, to clothe them, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood? 8 Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will quickly appear; then your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the Lord will be your rear guard. 9 Then you will call, and the Lord will answer; you will cry for help, and he will say: Here am I. “If you do away with the yoke of oppression, with the pointing finger and malicious talk.”
EPISTLE READING 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 (God’s wisdom revealed by the Spirit.)
And so it was with me, brothers and sisters. When I came to you, I did not come with eloquence or human wisdom as I proclaimed to you the testimony about God. 2 For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. 3 I came to you in weakness with great fear and trembling. 4 My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power, 5 so that your faith might not rest on human wisdom, but on God’s power.
GOSPEL READING Matthew 5:13-20 (The fulfillment of the Law.)
“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. 14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. 17 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished. 19 Therefore anyone who sets aside one of the least of these commands and teaches others accordingly will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20 For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven.
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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 Mark. This is a discussion study and so will not be streamed online.
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This Week @ Faith ~ February 5, 2022
“Today” Sunday
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9:00 am |
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WORSHIP SERVICE & COMMUNION |
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Approximately 12:00pm |
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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, Pastor Available |
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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, Pastor Available |
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10:00 am |
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Bible Study (in the Fellowship Hall) |
| Friday |
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9:30 am-12:30 pm |
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Office Open |
| Saturday |
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7:30am |
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Men's Breakfast & Bible Study |
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9:00 am |
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Elders' Meeting |
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5:00 pm |
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Youth Group Sponsored Spaghetti Dinner |
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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 |
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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, Suzanne Shaffer.
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 & famly, Bob Thatcher, for strength & healing Patsy & Andy Smith & family who have Covid, 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.
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, whose back in the hospital, 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: Evie Horvath 2/7, Emilie Cross 2/11, Bob Lamb 2/11. This week’s anniversaries: Dan & Barbara Danbo 2/9.
For Those That Are Home Bound:
Chuck & 2908 Dorschester Circle, Corona CA 92879, 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: Chuck Benard & family for the passing of his beloved wife, Mary Bedard on 12/02.
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,
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, APRIL 30, 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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Faith’s Lenten Soup Suppers!
Faith hosts a “Soup Supper” for all to enjoy each Wednesday
at 6:00 pm during the Lenten season. The first one will be on
February 22nd, Ash Wednesday.
Come join us as we prepare for the Resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ!
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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 this
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 2:1-5
Gospel Reading - Matthew 5:13-20
(See 9 AM bulletin link at top of page!)
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