February 2013 - Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church of DeLand

Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church DeLand, Florida January 2013

The history of Valentine's Day--and the story of its patron saint--isshrouded in mystery. We do know that February has long beencelebrated as a month of romance, and that St. Valentine's Day,as we know it today, contains vestiges of both Christian andancient Roman tradition. But who was Saint Valentine, andhow did he become associated with this ancient rite?The Catholic Church recognizes at least three different saintsnamed Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred. Onelegend contends that Valentine was a priest who served duringthe third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decidedthat single men made better soldiers than those with wives andlies, he outlawed marriage for young men. Valentine, realizinginjustice of the decree, defied Claudius and continued to per-marriages for young lovers in secret. When Valentine's actionsdiscovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to death.famithformwereOtherstories suggest that Valentine may have been killed for attemptingto help Christians escape harsh Roman prisons,where they were often beaten and tortured. According to onelegend, an imprisoned Valentine actually sent the first"valentine" greeting himself after he fell in love with ayoung girl--possibly his jailor's daughter--who visited himduring his confinement. Before his death, it is allegedthat he wrote her a letter signed "From your Valentine,"an expression that is still in use today. Althoughthe truth behind the Valentine legends is murky, thestories all emphasize his appeal as a sympathetic, heroicand--most importantly--romantic figure. By the MiddleAges, perhaps thanks to this reputation, Valentine wouldbecome one of the most popular saints in Englandand France.To the Annual Congregational Meeting Part 2.Items on the agenda include many issues that affectall members of the congregation.Please don’t miss this chance to be part of the decision-makingprocess for our church in the comingyear. There will be only one worship service (9:30) onthe day of the meeting, and the meeting will be heldimmediately following the service.Fellowship and coffee will be held after the meeting.4

February 3February 10Feb 13February 17Feb 24Altar guild:Jean CornwellRuth EricksonSonia NievesUSHERS:8:00 ____________&_____________9:30 ____________ & _____________11:00 ____________&_____________8:00 Wayne Struble9:30 Sonia Nieves11:00 Becky Hodges8:00 Cornelia Policke9:30 Dorothy CaldwellLectors Communion Assistants Acolytes11:00 ______________________8:00 Pam Swanto9:30 Debbie WuertzDorothy Caldwell_________________________11:00 Helen MartinDebbie Wuertz8:00 Bob Bebee9:30 Sonia NievesDorothy Caldwell_________________________11:00 Debbie WuertzJanice Cornwell6:30 Dorothy Caldwell 6:30 Dorothy Caldwell__________________________________________________8:00 Alfred Policke9:30 Dorothy Caldwell11:00 Doris Candalino8:00 Pam Swanto9:30 Dorothy Caldwell__________________________________________________11:00 Helen MartinJanice Cornwell9:30 Dorothy Caldwell 9:30 Sonia NievesDorothy CaldwellWayne Struble8:00 Brayden Dailey9:30 ______________________11:00 _____________________8:00 Wilma Ross9:30 ______________________11:00 _____________________6:30 ______________________8:00 Wilma Ross9:30 ______________________11:00 _____________________9:30 Debbie WuertzBecoming a worship assistant is a great wayto get involved with the church! We are alwayslooking for Lectors, Communion Assistants,Acolytes, Ushers, and even people forthe A/V Crew. If you are interested in helpingwith any of these areas, please contact thechurch office today!No experience is necessary!5

6Answer: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.”

Dennis and Jessie Hanson,1001 Trellis Ave., DeltonaThe Hansons are transferring their membershipfrom Emmaus. They know the Morris family well.They were both pharmacists for Eckerd’s. Dennisis a life-long Lutheran, and plays saxophone.They attend 9:30 worship.Al Mallory,44929 3 rd St., DeLand 32720Al lives off of SR 42 in Lake Co. He is an 81 year-old widower rom Michigan. He was a“snowbird”, and still returns to MI. He desiresAssociate Membership for that reason. Al is a life-long Lutheran, and has attended each of ourservices. He likes to hunt and play golf.Diane-Marie Phillips,921 Hunter’s Creek, DeLandDiane has a very eclectic background. She hasbeen an actor, producer, and public speaker. Inchurch, she has been involved in Stephen’s Ministry,small group ministry, and some teaching.Diane recently moved here from Rochester, NY.She attends 11:00 and has brought a friend everytime she has worshipped with us. She has alreadysigned up to be a lector, and is looking foreven more opportunities to serve the church, especiallywith outreach programs.Feb 4: Betty SperlingFeb 5: Dee Dee WilliamsFeb 11: Betty BoorwsJon ConradDoris PaskewitzFeb 2: Richard HoelFeb 11: Carole ShellhorseFeb 13: Gerald DanielsFeb 14: Sharon TonjesFeb 23: Mike & Pam SwantoFeb 14: Michelle HermannThomas Wheeler IVFeb 17: Rebekah GroverFeb 18: David HickmanFeb 20: Bob BebeeFeb 21: Cornelia PolickeFeb 22: Jennifer CampbellFeb 26: Heide Cirullo-CoeFeb 29: Courtney FolsomThanks to all who served on January 8:Florida Hospital of DeLandWe serve on the second Tuesday of each month. This is a great opportunityfor a group, club, or family to serve the community. There is nofinancial commitment necessary; simply a gift of time and service. Theentrees for these meals are provided, but salads, side dishes, and dessertsare always appreciated.Our next turn is Tuesday, February 12 at 5:45pm.If you would like to serve, please call Craig Parrillo at 717-4321.7Located in the basement of theFirst United Methodist Churchof DeLand

A mid-week opportunity to share our lifetogether as a family of Faith.5:30-6:15 Dinner (continuous serving)6:15 Devotions and Prayers6:30 Lutheringers in SanctuaryApples to Apples7:30 Adult ChoirSign up to be a worship assistant! Call the churchoffice for details, or look for the sign-up sheet in theFellowship Hall. Be part of the worship service as a lector,Communion assistant, acolyte, or usher!Donations of disposable kitchen utensilsand paper goods (plates, napkins, cups,forks, knives, spoons, etc.) are beingrequested by the Congregational Life Ministry.Your help is appreciated!Located justinside theFellowship Hall,it is another opportunityto communicateto the Pastor, Congregation President, Choir Director,whoever. Please be constructive with your suggestion,criticism (complaint?) and put your name sowe know who to respond to. Let’s keep our communicationhonest, truthful and Christ-like. Thank you!Sells Fair Trade items on Sundays in the FellowshipHall during Fellowship Time. We have EqualExchange items such as Regular or Decaf. coffee, Cocoa mix,Earl Grey Tea, and new milk chocolate candy bars. This longtermchurch project is a great way to help small farmersfinancially by eliminating the ‘middle man’. Please see Faithor Doris Candalino for more information.Visit us on the web!FaithLutheranDeland.org8Save the planet andhelp Faith Lutheran atthe same time! Recycleyour paper atFaith, and help raisemoney for yourchurch. Look for thelarge recycling bin inthe church parkinglot, and add your paper.Faith receives money every time the bin getsemptied, so fill ‘er up! Bring your paper, shreddedor intact, as often as you wish. The bin is open fordrop-offs all day, every day. You can deposit alltypes of paper, even if it has staples. This is a greatway to raise money for Faith while saving the planet!Please deposit paper only; no plastic, tin, orother metal. Also, please do not deposit cardboardor phone books. Thank you!

SundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday1 2Faith LutheranDay at33 WorshipServices:8:00 Traditional9:30 Contemporary11:00 Traditional4 5 6 7 PastorArt’sDevotions atGS-FL 9:00am8 91011 12 13 14 15 163 WorshipServices:8:00 Traditional9:30 Contemporary11:00 Traditional5:45Faith LutheranNight at4-9pm1718 19 20 21 22 233 WorshipServices:8:00 Traditional9:30 Contemporary11:00 Traditional249:30 WorshipOnly25 26 27 289

Intercessory prayer is one of the Christian’s most powerful tools. By lifting up those in need,we bring them to the Lord for His healing hand, strength and comfort.We pray for those who are chronically ill, thatGod would be their daily companion andstrength:Laura CoeAndrew Delio (E. Romberg nephew)Donna Doroban (friend of Eriksen’s)Nina Eriksen (daughter of Eriksen’s)Linda FeilerGwen MazurJD Perkins (cousin of JV Hays)Jane Piper (13 yr. old, friend of Hazel B.)Selena (Helen Martin’s niece)Paul StroudGary StoudtJohn Zammit (E. Romberg brother)Lloyd Zeller (Jackie Hays’ brother)For those who are fighting cancer, that they willknow they are not alone in the battle:Gary RidolphPeter VrionidesGary CherwinCurtis Cunningham (friend of Sue T.)Curt Doroban (friend of Eriksen’s)Joni of “Joni & Friends”Bob Jordan (brother-in-law Laurie Dare)Robert KnightNatalia MogarAlfred Mueller (Ingrid brother)Ruth O’Bryan (Dan E. sister)Isabelle Lee PritchettEmily Snyder (sister of Helen Martin)Dan Wilcox (neighbor of Dan Eriksen)Connie ZadylakChristine M.JudyCathyFor those who are shut in, that they will feel theLord’s constant presence:Pastor Chuck Burkey (Olds Hall-Daytona)Pastor Gerald Daniels (FLHC)Lucille Eaton (FLHC)Jerry KimmelIrma Milward (FLHC)Doris Paskewitz (Cloisters)We rejoice with those who are recovering frominjury or illness:Joyce ParrilloMillie GloverJazmin Steeprock (child – auto accident)Robert Knight (friend of Hazel B.)Rose Bower (Grandmother of Amy Jecks)Ruth GoransonFor those in mourning, that God will comfort them:The family of Violet ThomasThe family of Phyllis SimmonsThe families of John and Mavis BrattThe family of Doris SmithThe family of Blanche KrummertWe pray for those whose needs are known only tothe Lord:Cathy BuchnerMarilyn SnowHeather and Preston KinneyGage Thomas KoenigDick WoodringCarolyn StevensPastor Jerry DanielsWe pray for the special concerns of our neighbors,our community, our nation and our world:Our men and women in the militaryHabitat for HumanityAll people in war-torn nationsStorm victimsRain for areas that need itFor our local, state and national leadersFor those in the grip of addiction to drugs and alcoholand for their familiesEmail your prayer requests toprayerrequests@faithlutherandeland.orgor contact Faith Eriksen at 736-1799.10

Attendance & offerings for the month of January 2013Date Attendance General &Ministry OfferingsAverage:Memorial & OtherPass-Thru OfferingsBuilding FundOfferingsTotal Monthly Offerings:Weekly TotalsJan 6 121 $7,798.89 $0 $50.00 $7,848.89Jan 13 162 $2,153.13 $59.00 $25.00 $2,237.13Jan 20 119 $1,972.00 $22.00 $60.00 $2,054.00Jan 27General & Ministry Offerings includes Regular and Loose Tithe offerings,Benevolences, Stewardship, and Sunday School offerings.Capital Fund Offerings are included with Memorial and other Pass-ThruOfferingsYou put your two cents into the collection basket, now put them in the ballot box!Join us after 9:30 Worship on Sunday, February 24 for the Congregational Meeting, andbe part of the decision-making process! Meeting agenda includes many items thataffect every member of the congregation, so don’t miss out! Make your voice heard!Thank you to these members for allotting theirThrivent Choice Dollars to Faith Lutheran Church!Richard WoodringIf you would like to make any changes to yourSimply Givingautomated tithe, such as address or account changes,or to increase your giving amount, please stop by theoffice and fill out a new Simply Giving form.This quarter we are collecting the following items: Four 70-sheet notebooks of wide- or college-ruled paper approximately8” X 10½”; no loose-leaf paper One 30-centimeter ruler, or a ruler with centimeters on one sideand inches on the other One pencil sharpener One blunt scissors (safety scissors with embedded steel bladeswork well) Five unsharpened #2 pencils with erasers; secure together witha rubber band Five black or blue ballpoint pens (no gel ink); secure togetherwith a rubber band One box of 16 or 24 crayons One 2½” eraser One sturdy drawstring backpack-style cloth bag approximately14” X 17” with shoulder straps (no standard backpacks)Thank you! Please bring these items to the churchoffice or mark them for LWR kits and leave in thechurch kitchen11

OUR MISSION STATEMENT:Sharing Christ’s love, our mission is to extend hospitality, serve our community,and spread the Good News of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.CONGREGATION COUNCIL MEMBERS:President: Dorothy CaldwellVice President: Bob DeGaetanoCouncil Secretary: Helen MartinJulia BeckwithJanice CornwellNancy DascherJustin FolsomRichard HoelCraig ParrilloCornelia PolickePam SwantoSue ThurmondADDITIONAL COUNCIL OFFICERS:Treasurer: John HermanFinancial Secretary: Dorothy PomeroyCHURCH OFFICE:Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9:00am—5:00pmPhone: (386) 734-2791Fax: (386) 943-8758Email:mission@faithlutherandeland.orgWebsite:faithlutherandeland.orgfacebook.com/faithlutherandelandChildren’s House Montessori School:Administrator: Dora MalletSchool Phone: (386) 736-3632CHURCH STAFF:Pastor:The Rev. Arthur WuertzOffice Manager:Julie SaylorMusic Director:Deborah DeGaetanoChurch Sexton:Rock R. AllardNursery Attendant:Ruth EricksonCommemorate it by giving the weekly Worship Folders(bulletins) or the monthly Sanctuary Candle. Call thechurch office at (386)734-2791 to find out how.These local businesses hold “Give-Back Nights,” where aportion of sales gets donated to Faith Lutheran:YOUR AD HEREAd space will be offered for a suggested donationin upcoming Faith Footprints Newsletters. If youhave a business to advertise, a special event topromote, or a message to convey, please call thechurch office at 386-734-2791 for details!* Some restrictions apply, and the church reservesthe right to decline any unsuitable or inappropriatesubmissions.Faith Lutheran is on Facebook! Find us at:12