Camp Kids-
The Bible Camp families would like to thank the congregation for supporting us in our annual Easter Breakfast and Bake Sale fundraiser. Special thanks to Jack Smith and Nolan Eggers for all your help and to all who brought items for our bake sale. We made a profit of $371.95, which will be used to help defray the cost of Bible Camp for our youth. We currently have thirteen youth planning to attend camp this summer.
If anyone else is interested, please inform Pastor Judy, Chuck/Barb Corr, or Kim Hess as soon as possible. Registration materials for EWALU and Camp Shalom are available at the church.
Clown Ministry- (click to see picture)
Our Clown Ministry includes Kristen, Chuck , Ashley, Derek, Kat, Joelle, Kayla , and Allison . They share Christian messages through their clown skits.
College Outreach-
Faith Lutheran has 30 college students that the committee reaches out to 4 times a year. If you have a college or service person from Faith Lutheran that you would like to send fun messages to, call Roseanne Smith at 1-563-687-2225, Denise Schroeder at 1-563-682-7765, or Ruby Mattke at 1-563-682-7774.
Congratulations to our 2002 College graduates : Bonnie Harmsen, Matt Harmsen, Nadene Kelly, Ben Luckrtiz, Erica Peters, Jessica Randolph, and Jay Tietjens
Evangelism Outreach-
Faith Lutheran's Evangelism Team welcomes new people to the community with a welcome bag. If anyone knows a new member of the community, please call Faith Lutheran at 1-563-682-7629. Our welcome bag includes a Community Newsletter, a Kinderfest T-Shirt, a Faith Lutheran Cookbook, and some of Faith Lutheran famous cookies.
The Evangelism Team plans to develop a "Worship Treasure Chest" for small children at worship. Do you have a just like new used stuffed toy? Simply, leave it in our "Tote Chest" in the church entry way.
Christmas Workshop (December 7, 2002) - Get ready for Faith's Christmas Workshop. This community event is planned as an all day workshop for small children in grades 1-6 to hear the Christmas story. Parents can take the opportunity to catch up on Christmas preparations at home or relax and enjoy the quiet time at home. Registration begins at 10:00 a.m. Activities for the children include drama, music, crafts, baking and decorating cookies, games and recreation, lunch and snacks, and a Grandma, read to me room. Finally, at 4:00 p.m. Faith will host a closing and family time for all ages. Registration cards are available in the entry room at Faith or by calling 563-682-7629.
Jr./Sr. High LYO- (click to see picture of Youth Conference)
The Jr./Sr. High Luther Youth Organization participated in many activities last year that included the following events:
2003 ELCA Youth Gathering - July 16 -20 or July 23-27, 2003
The Faith Lutheran Group will decide together which week they prefer. On-line registration begins on September 16. The theme for the event is "Do Life! Ubuntu"
The students at Faith Lutheran (currently in grades 8 - 11) have begun planning for the 2003 ELCA Youth Gathering in Atlanta! A variety of fund raiser have already taken place. When the youth organize fund raisers, a percentage of the money is used for Special Giving such as the Christmas Giving Projects, some is used for youth events, and some is put on account for the Youth Gathering. Most recently the LYO (Lutheran Youth Organization) sponsored an Ash Wednesday soup supper which earned about $300. A special thank you to the adult organizers : Marcia Naeve, Wilma Klus, and Kathy Christensen, and all who generously supported this event.
Support the Faith Lutheran's LYO's food stand at Clinton's Art in the Park on Saturday, June 15.
Samaritan Purse-
Faith Lutheran members fill gift boxes, and send them to the appropriate places of need. For more information on this seasonal project, contact Verana Johnson at 563-682-1559.
Tanzanian Connection-
During a winter the People of Faith received a request from Pastor Anna on behalf of the medical staff at the local dispensary. It was a simple request of a monetary gift for $380.50 in order to put roofs on the "pit toilets" outside the hospital. Today, Faith Lutheran continues to support the Tanzanian Connection.
Music-
Faith Lutheran encourages people to share their musical talents. Join us with your talent and call 1-563-682-7629.
If you have a special hymn request, we have a sign-up sheet on the back table in the church narthex. Please include your name so that we can let you know when we will be singing the hymn you selected. Pastor Wolf will use these requests to prepare special musicical worship services for Saturday and Sunday, July 6 & 7.
Captive Free, a "worship through music" group, based out of a program call "Youth Encounter", has came to Faith many times. Last summer, Captive Free led our Vacation Bible School Camp. They sing inspiring songs that are energetic. Here is a Thank You from Captive Free: We just wanna say THANKS for having us here in Andover. What a cool community you got out here and what an awesome turn out for our program. May God bless you all as you continue to grow in Christ! In Him, Captive Free South Central.
King Kids Event was a musical and youth event from the Kings Kids of Overland Park Christian Church. Following the service, the group enjoyed a bash at the YWCA with Faith youth. Here is a Thank You from their director Mrs. Elliott: "To our new friends at Faith Lutheran- How can we begin to thank you? We had a wonderful trip. We are so blessed to be able to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with fellow believers. The Kids had a wonderful time getting to know your young people. The food and the hospitality was outstanding. We will forever be thankful to you as our children take wonderful memories of King's Kids with them as they grow an mature in their faith. Bless you all. Sue Elliot, Director Here is another Thank You from one of the Overland Park youth: "Thank you for letting us perform at Faith Lutheran! It was a blast at the YWCA! The meal after the performance was the best! Once again thank you." Julia
Worship
Faith Lutheran offers emphasis on the "Call To Discipleship." During the next months, Faith asks everyone to consider our spiritual lives and our relationship with God and each other-- members together of the body of Christ. During the next months, these "Call to Discipleship" practices will be highlighted and kept in prayer. Those faith practices include:
We welcome all members of the community to join us at Faith Lutheran Church of Andover as we worship and consider what does it mean to you to be called a Christian.
Nursery care is available downstairs during the 10 a.m. service on Sundays. Anyone who would like to help with child care in the nursery during worship can sign up in the nursery for a Sunday. Thank you for your ministry in the nursery.
Faith Lutheran offers 2 services each week to fit every scheduling need, so that all may worship each week:
Faith Lutheran welcomes any help during worship. We have several areas where we encourage involvement from all ages that include: