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This Week @ Faith
WORSHIP SERVICE INSIDE THE SANCTUARY!
In our Confessions, we say that we remember the saints so we may give thanks for them and their witness, so we might be strengthened by their example, and so we might be moved to follow them as they followed Christ. This is not about hero worship, but it is about recognizing the faithful who went before us, who trusted in Christ, and who were received into His mercy. It is about being encouraged as we fight the good fight here and now. It is also about looking to the great reunion when finally all the faithful will be together forever in the marriage supper of the Lamb without end.
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FIRST READING Revelation 7:9-17 (The Lamb will be their shepherd; He will guide them to springs of living water and wipe every tear from their eyes.)
After this I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands. 10 And they cried out in a loud voice: “Salvation belongs to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb.” 11 All the angels were standing around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures. They fell down on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, 12 saying: “Amen! Praise and glory and wisdom and thanks and honor and power and strength be to our God for ever and ever. Amen!” 13 Then one of the elders asked me, “These in white robes—who are they, and where did they come from?” 14 I answered, “Sir, you know.” And he said, “These are they who have come out of the great tribulation; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. 15 Therefore, “they are before the throne of God and serve him day and night in his temple; and he who sits on the throne will shelter them with his presence. 16 ‘Never again will they hunger; never again will they thirst. The sun will not beat down on them,’ nor any scorching heat. 17 For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; ‘he will lead them to springs of living water.’ ‘And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’”
EPISTLE READING 1 John 3:1-3 (Beloved, we are God’s children now.)
See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 2 Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when Christ appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is. 3 All who have this hope in him purify themselves, just as he is pure.
GOSPEL READING Matthew 5:1-12 (Rejoice and be glad, for great is your reward in heaven..)
Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them. The Beatitudes He said: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. 7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. 8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. 10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
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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 ~ October 30, 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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LWML Bake Sale & Gift Basket Drawing |
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After 9:00 am Service |
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Confirmation Class for all (in the Fellowship Hall) |
| 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) |
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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 |
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9:00 am |
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Elders' Meeting |
| Sunday |
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9:00 am |
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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 dental 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.
Delilah Dooley’s friend, Yemi for strength & healing after cancer surgery and post-op treatment.
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: Carold Wold 11/7, Tom Horvath 11/8.
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: Francis Remus-Williams & family, as her sister, Shirley, passed away.
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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Faithful Brothers & Sisters in Christ,
Cyndi and I would like to thank the Congregation for the kind gifts on “Pastor Appreciation Day”.
Blessings,
Pastor Gene & Cyndi
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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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Faith’s Operation Christmas Child
It's Shoebox Season! Don't Wait To Pack Your Shoebox For Operation Christmas Child. Pack A Shoebox To Help Bring Great News & Great Joy To Children Around The World. Pick yours up in the narthex before or after Services on Sunday. Collection week is Nov. 14-17.
An LWML project!
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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 this
Sunday, November 6, 2022
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From the LWML
The LWML is hosting a raffle for a beautiful Fall Gift Basket. Come check it out in the Narthex before and after Sunday services @ 9:00am. Drawing will be held this Sunday, November 6th. See an LWML representative for tickets.
Tickets on sale now
$2 for one ticket
$5 for three tickets
LWML Bake Sale!
(Proceeds to go towards Mission Projects)
Date: Sunday, November 6, 2022
Where: Faith Lutheran Church
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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 John 3:1-3
Gospel Reading - Matthew 5:1-12
(See 9 AM bulletin link at top of page!)
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