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This Week @ Faith
WORSHIP SERVICE INSIDE THE SANCTUARY!
Today you are in a most important waiting room—every church sanctuary or other holy space in which God’s people gather is, in its way, a waiting room. Together we are waiting for the greatest of all events—the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. This is the mountain of the house of the Lord, where two or three are gathered in His name. Here God dwells and is enthroned and reveals Himself to His people. Here we keep alert, joyfully anticipating the advent of our King.
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OLD TESTAMENT READING Judges 13:1-5 (The birth of Samson)
Again the Israelites did evil in the eyes of the Lord, so the Lord delivered them into the hands of the Philistines for forty years. 2 A certain man of Zorah, named Manoah, from the clan of the Danites, had a wife who was childless, unable to give birth. 3 The angel of the Lord appeared to her and said, “You are barren and childless, but you are going to become pregnant and give birth to a son. 4 Now see to it that you drink no wine or other fermented drink and that you do not eat anything unclean. 5 You will become pregnant and have a son whose head is never to be touched by a razor because the boy is to be a Nazirite, dedicated to God from the womb. He will take the lead in delivering Israel from the hands of the Philistines.”
EPISTLE READING Philippians 1:12-14 (Paul’s chains advance the Gospel.)
Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel. 13 As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. 14 And because of my chains, most of the brothers and sisters have become confident in the Lord and dare all the more to proclaim the gospel without fear.
GOSPEL READING Luke 1:5-20 (The birth of John the Baptist foretold.)
In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah; his wife Elizabeth was also a descendant of Aaron. 6 Both of them were righteous in the sight of God, observing all the Lord’s commands and decrees blamelessly. 7 But they were childless because Elizabeth was not able to conceive, and they were both very old. 8 Once when Zechariah’s division was on duty and he was serving as priest before God, 9 he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to go into the temple of the Lord and burn incense. 10 And when the time for the burning of incense came, all the assembled worshipers were praying outside. 11 Then an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing at the right side of the altar of incense. 12 When Zechariah saw him, he was startled and was gripped with fear. 13 But the angel said to him: “Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to call him John. 14 He will be a joy and delight to you, and many will rejoice because of his birth, 15 for he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He is never to take wine or other fermented drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit even before he is born. 16 He will bring back many of the people of Israel to the Lord their God. 17 And he will go on before the Lord, in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the parents to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous—to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.” 18 Zechariah asked the angel, “How can I be sure of this? I am an old man and my wife is well along in years.” 19 The angel said to him, “I am Gabriel. I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to tell you this good news. 20 And now you will be silent and not able to speak until the day this happens, because you did not believe my words, which will come true at their appointed time.”
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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) |
| 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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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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1:00 pm & 7:00 pm |
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Advent Services |
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6:00 pm |
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Soup Supper |
| 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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Altar Guild |
| Sunday |
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9:00 am |
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WORSHIP SERVICE & COMMUNION |
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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.
Stephanie and her friend Allison thank you for your prayers. They got their miracle for Allison’s unborn baby.
Stephanie’s friend Vanessa Figueroa, for a good outcome on her adopting baby girl Raegan.
 In Celebration of: Those celebrating birthdays this week: Brad Brody 12/1, Jonah Llamas 12/3, Stephanie Michaud 12/3.
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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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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From the LWML
Reminder: The next LWML meeting will be held on Saturday, December 17th 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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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 - Philippians 1:12-14
Gospel Reading - Luke 1:5-20
(See 9 AM bulletin link at top of page!)
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