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Announcements FOUNTAIN OF LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
CONNECTING PEOPLE TO JESUS, FOR ETERNITY!
Headlines Sundays
Angel Tree
Call Committee Update
Voter’s Meeting
ERT/ Property
Life Groups
TwentyThirty
Choir
Visitation
Community Outreach
Preschool
Families with Children
Youth
Ministry Updates
Elder Spotlight
Celebrations, Service
Assistants, Calendar
Honoring our Veterans November 11 We invite all Veteran Servicemen and women to attend worship
November 11, at either service as we recognize their service and
dedication to our Country. We will also be taking a collection to
support reaching our troops with the Word of God. $25 places a
Military BibleStick in the hands of someone in the field.
Memo checks: BibleSticks.
You can also give online through November 11.
From our homepage, click on Give.
Then in the giving form select Mission > Military Biblesticks
If we are not aware you have served in the armed forces,
please update Deb Hayward.
Opioid Crisis
“It can Happen to Anyone”
November 4 at 9:50am in the Fellowship Hall
Building Awareness and Support
within the Faith Community to the Opioid Crisis.
Sunday School 9:50am
Because of Bethlehem Led by Michelle Moss &
Dinene Crater
November 11 & 18
December 9 & 23
in the Fellowship Hall
Max Lucado loves Christmas.
The carols and cookies, the
decorations and favorite films,
the warmth and generosity of
the season. But most of all, he
loves it because it's during this
time of year that people will
wonder and inquire about the
baby born in the manger. This
little baby became the King on
the cross. Christmas proclaims
the truth of Easter to come.
Join with Max in this lively,
heartwarming celebration of all
things Christmas. Because of
Bethlehem features stories both
insightful and whimsical. On
every page, Max's words will
encourage, captivate and inspire
you, but most importantly, they'll
point you towards the One
worth celebrating.
Worship on Sundays
November 4 Gossip
Pastor Reckling
November 11 Anxiety
Pastor Kuppler
November 18 Thankfulness
Pastor Poulson
November 25 Heaven
Pastor Schroeder
Quemadmodum desiderat cervus ad fontes aquarum ita
desiderat anima mea ad te Deus.
In the same way that the stag is drawn unto the
sources of water, so is my soul drawn unto you, God.
Psalm 42:1
As a child growing up in Indiana, my grandparents lived on
a spring-fed lake. We would pack up laundry baskets with
clothes and stay with Grandma and Grandfather for a
whole month. Summers were filled with frog catching,
paddle-boating, swimming, sunsets, s’mores and croquet.
Still to this day, going to the water refreshes my soul. Wa-
ter is a source of life! It is what makes our planet livable!
As we continue in our series “To the Source,” will be us-
ing Scripture as the source for finding answers to the
challenges we encounter on our daily walk with Jesus.
Join us in worship each week and refresh your soul with
the life-sustaining Word of God.
Faith Marks
Worship Arts Director
Angel Tree
The tradition of the Fountain of Life Angel Tree began many years ago! It is through the grace of
God and the congregation’s generous giving that we are able give literally hundreds to gifts to
those in our community.
How do we pick who to help?
Most of the families that become our angels are families that local school counselors have picked
as the need-iest. We currently take 3 families, of any size, from each of 6 different schools. Some of
our Angels are members of our church. Some of our Angels are families of our community that are
sponsored by church members. Each person under the age of 18 is allowed 3 gifts – two things
they need and one that they want. Angels over the age of 18 are given one gift card.
How can you help? First of all please cover the Angel Tree in prayer. It is through God’s grace that we have always met
the needs of those represented on the tree.
I will need people to help shop this year. Please contact me if you can help!
Three additional ways that you can help:
1. Pick one or more Angels from the tree (available November 18). IMPORTANT: Each Angel has a
code on it. Sign out the Angel in the Angel Tree book. Please put your name and phone number or
email. This helps me track missing Angels. Shop for your Angel and then return it back to FOL by
Sunday, December 9. If your gift is a gift card, there is a box at the Information Center or you may drop
it off in the Church office.
2. Donate money for the Angel Tree – you can put cash or a check in the offering plate for the An-
gel tree. Please put it in an envelope or write ANGEL TREE in the memo line a check. By donating
through the church your donation is tax deductible. I will then take the donated money and shop
for Angels left on the tree. You may also donate online!
3. Don’t Want to Shop? You can pick an Angel, give money and leave the shopping and wrapping to
volunteers!
Can we give gently used items?
Yes for some items – Bikes, Game Systems, Electronic
Games, Infant items, For other items please contact me
and we can discuss it.
Important Dates
to Remember
Nov. 18 - Angels are on the tree!
Dec. 9 - Gifts Due Back to the
church
Dec. 11 - Wrapping and Sorting
of Gifts at 6:30pm!
Please come & help!
Dec. 12-21 - Schools pick up
Contacts:
Jill Lindstrom, [email protected], 336-416-9341
Robyn Clark, [email protected], 336-420-1471
Call Committee
The Call Committee has received the list of pastoral candidates from the district. We are
currently working with Pastor McDaniels to determine which candidates are open to receiving a
call. The following is a timeline of the call process and displays where we are at:
We want to give thanks for the prayer service and to those who made it possible. It was a great
opportunity to dedicate an extra moment of prayer over the call process. We also would like to
give thanks for those who answered the call and helped beautify God’s house as we prepare for
our next pastor.
In the coming days and weeks we will begin the process of reviewing candidate profiles and ar-
ranging for phone discussions with candidates. During this time we hope to summarize what we
learn in a meaningful way, in order to present it to the congregation during future town hall
meetings. We look forward to continuing this process and serving the congregation as God
works to unite us with the next pastor of Fountain of Life.
Sincerely,
The FoL Call Committee Carl Langefeld, Michelle Moss, Ken Foody, Kevin Crater, Karen Armour-Hoke,
Mark Winterhoff, Terry Griffin, Olivia Plyler & Matt Gorris
Carl Langefeld
336.764.3960
Michelle Moss
336.207.4399
Note: See binder in the narthex for list of Call Committee Members and minutes.
If you are not receiving enewsletters, contact Deb Hayward.
December 2
at 9:50am in the Sanctuary
Agenda:
2017 Budget
Financial Update
Pastor Call Committee
Thanks to everyone that came to work on the
property October 6th. The outside looked won-
derful and the inside had paint touched up. A few
more things need refurbished then we should be
ready for our new pastor. Thanks again to all who
participated!
If you see anything that needs attention, please
email me at: [email protected] or call me at
336-930-4586.
Contact: Johnn Marie Kruse
[email protected] 336-930-4586
Property ERTeam Always Be Vigilant
If you see something or someone acting
suspicious, please notify a member of the
ERTeam or an Usher. We can always use
an extra set of eyes when it comes to
safety.
Help Wanted:
The ERTeam is looking for volunteers
over 18 years old to help out with securi-
ty duties on Sunday mornings and
special Seasonal Services. You will also be
helping to develop and implement future
security measures and policies. Your help
will be greatly appreciated by all our
members and guests! Please contact an
ERTeam Member or Deb Hayward if you
are interested in helping out.
Jim Artzner Steve Ashburn
Dan Hayward Matt Kollmeyer
Ray Korn Marlin Stoltz
Jeff & Joanne Verriest Mitzi Vance
Voter’s Meeting Estimate of Giving Its not too late to submit your
estimate of giving for 2019.
Find it on our website:
www.cometothefountain.com/stewardship
As we are preparing for our Pastor to arrive, (NO, we don't have any inside info', just praying
for it to happen in God's time) we thought it would be a good time to get back to basics.
The early Church had no mega buildings, TV coverage, Bibles for everyone, hymnals,
workbooks, etc. "The Way" did have Jesus' teachings and a few good leaders and Christians
meeting in homes and where ever they could to safely gather to become closer to Jesus in
relationship.
We carry on that tradition today at Fountain of Life with our Life Groups. Pat Shaw and I
would like for you to consider prayerfully to be a Life Group Leader or Member this fall.
May the Holy Spirit move you to make the call or text to Pat or Larry.
Larry Scott 317-3371
Pat Shaw 817-7801
Life Groups
A place for people in their 20s and 30s to get connected to Jesus! Friends are always
welcome. We welcome singles, married couples, and families. We do our best to provide
events for people in their twenties and thirties in any season of life!
We have some events coming up this fall, so mark your calendars and plan to attend:
November 3 5:00pm: Gorris Life Group
November 11 4:00pm: Girls Night Painting at Wine and Design
December 1 12:00pm: Wine Tasting and Family Christmas Party
January 4 6:30pm: Gorris Life Group
Stay connected by joining our Facebook group for more detailed info about our
events and for updates! www.facebook.com/groups/foltwentythirty
Matt & Carissa Gorris
TwentyThirty Leaders
Faith Marks
Worship Arts Director, [email protected]
Circles Are Better Than Rows
Choir As I write this article, we have started busily prepar-
ing the music for the combined worship service on
October 28. I would like to again encourage more
people to become part of our choir. I have been
reading a book that is a “guide for adult choral sing-
ers”. The author, Victoria Meredith, lists some obser-
vations accredited to people in her workshops:
• When I sing, I feel good. (age 67)
• To me, choral singing is an emotional and spir-
itual experience of self -expression. (age 74)
• Singing refreshes my mind, body and soul. It is
joyful to be with others who enjoy as I do and
learn from each other. (age 62)
• Choral singing feeds my soul. (age 35)
Those are just four comments pulled from a long list.
I continue in prayer, hoping that more of the church
members will be joining with our faithful and talented
group. If you enjoy singing His praises, please come
and give choir a try!
Weekly choir rehearsals begin at
6:45 pm on Wednesdays.
If you have questions or would like further infor-
mation, please feel free to talk with me or any choir
member.
Chris Fair
Organist and Choir Director
Visitation Thanksgiving is almost upon us.
“What do you give thanks for?” is
a question asked around our
Thanksgiving table. Usually my an-
swer is “FOL, family, friends, food,
good health” and other positive
things God has provided in my
life However, yesterday it came to
me, that I should also be thankful
for some of the negative things
that have happened over the year.
As some ended up being positive
in the end, either a learning expe-
rience, or bringing me closer to
Jesus. Jesus wants us to lean on
him in good times and in bad, and
to be thankful for ALL he gives us.
Even if at the time it appears to be
an uncomfortable or traumatic
situation.
What do you give God thanks for
this Holiday ? I give thanks for the
life God has given me, for my fami-
ly, my FOL Family, friends, good
health, and the Ministry he has led
me to, which is to come and visit
YOU. Please contact me when
you need or would like a visit. I
DO look forward to visiting YOU!
Your sister in Christ,
Jan
Jan Lonnecker
Visitation Ministry
336-993-5520 [email protected]
Monthly Bible Verse
“I will praise you, O Lord,
with all my heart”
Psalm 9:1
Community Outreach Samaritan Soup Kitchen Sign up online or
in the narthex or contact Pat Metzler
405-757-5768, [email protected]
Friday, November 16, 9am-1:30pm
Wednesday, November 28, 9am-1:30pm
Crisis Control November’s gift of the Month
is Cooking Oil. Drop off is in the fellowship
hall.
Traditional Thanksgiving Feast
with all the Trimmings!
Monday, Nov. 19 & Tuesday, Nov. 20
Please feel free to join the Preschool in our annual
traditional Thanksgiving Feast. Lunch is provided by the
Preschool and you are served by the staff. Our
preschoolers look so cute in their costumes (pilgrims or
Indians) that they have made to wear to lunch. We
always have plenty.
Vendor Day
November 7, 8:45am-12:15pm If interested in participating in this event contact
Rebecca Guerrero at: [email protected] (please put
Vendor Day in the subject line of email) Vendors will
be on a first come first serve basis as space is limited.
Preschool
Thank You!
“Ad Fontes: To the Source” followed by the Chili Luncheon & Cook
-off was a success! We thank all those who participated in all the
different areas using their gifts, time and resources! A special thanks
to Bob Kuhl, Will Blanchard and Jan Lonnecker who cooked the chili
for the luncheon as well as all those who entered their chili best in
the Cook-off.
Samaritan Soup Kitchen
Penny Campaign It takes just 210 pennies to provide a warm meal for
someone in need. It takes 2,582 pennies to provide
a night of shelter to a homeless neighbor. Every do-
nation makes a difference.
Bring coins, dollars or check and drop in the jar
in the narthex now through November 25 to
support feeding the needy.
Storybook Theatre
“Tiny Turkey”
November 13 & 14
10:00am in the Fellowship Hall
If you have a little one,
come join us either day!
Families with Children 9 weeks until "It's the Most Wonderful Time
of the Year!" My family and I just returned
from a trip to the Philippines and their
shopping malls were already decorated red
and green with trees and twinkling lights and
Christmas music playing through the speakers-
-so we are officially ready for the season a bit
earlier than usual!
It is my joy to be coordinating this year's
Children's Christmas Program, which will be
held on Sunday, December 16th at 9:50am.
The beautiful story of Jesus' birth is so full of
wonder, hope, commitment, and love. Having
your child experience the Scripture this way
provides such a special learning moment (and
cute, memorable photos for parents and
grandparents!)
We will begin to practice parts and scenes for
a few minutes during Sunday School starting in
November and a short rehearsal in
December. More information to come!
With great excitement and anticipation of
celebrating the Christmas Story,
Diane Stoltz
Youth
Youth Leaders
6th-8th Grade Youth Nick Allison, 970-231-2529
9th-12th Grade Youth
Karen Armour-Hoke, 336.880-0146,
Kevin Crater, 771-9213
Confirmation
Wednesdays, November 7, 14 & 28
No Class November 21
6:00– 7:30pm, Youth Room
Nick Allison, Lead Teacher
Sunday School, Sundays at 9:50am 6–8th Grade, Room 7
Nick Allison
9-12th Grade, Youth Room
Karen Armour-Hoke & Kevin Crater
Service & Fun Events Sunday, November 11, 12pm
Yard work to assist a member
Check emails for information on Fun Event!
National Youth Gathering July 11 – 15, 2019 Minneapolis, MN
Must be entering High School in Fall of 2019 – June
2019 HS graduates, For information: check website,
Information packets in Youth Room, Ask Karen Ar-
mour-Hoke or Kevin Crater for details,
Application deadline November 30
God’s Blessings!
Carrie Winterhoff,
Children's Sunday
School Coordinator
2697
carriewinter-
Being a Mom is hard! It helps to have support
from other moms... Come spend an hour con-
necting with other moms and with Christ! This
group will meet once a month. Childcare is not
provided but little ones are welcome. Share a
cup of coffee, laugh, and pray through the strug-
gles with us!
Wednesday,
November 14 at 9:15am
Join Our Facebook Page:
www.facebook.com/groups/FOLMomsConnect
Christmas Party
at Paul Ciener Botanical Gardens on
Friday, December 14 from 6:00PM till
10:00PM. Tickets are on sale NOW in
the narthex. Prices are $18.00 per
person and $35.00 per couple.
With only 120 tickets being available.
We again expect to sell out!
Ladies Worship by Candlelight
December 9th 7pm
A special opportunity for women of all
ages to gather together in worship and
fellowship, as we reflect during this
special season of advent.
Invites will be in the Narthex later this
month for any guests you would like to
invite! Come and bring a friend, your
sister, or your mother! All the
refreshments and delicious treats will be
prepared by Kimberly Fischvogt this
year!
Prayer
The Prayer Group meets in the sanctuary
on Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30am to
pray for members, the church, community
and world. An email is sent weekly to
those who would like to pray at home or
work and not at church. Contact Johnn
M a r i e K r u s e , 8 8 5 - 5 2 0 9 o r
[email protected] to be included.
ReFIT
Join us in the fellowship hall in October,
Tuesday evenings for ReFit at 6pm or Rev
& Flow at 7pm. and Saturdays at 9am.
Keep updated with classes on fb
ReFitofWalkertown
Ladies Book Club All ladies are invited to a weekly Women's Bible
Study on Wednesday evenings, from 6:00-7:30/
The 6 week study is "The Jesus I Never Knew" by
Philip Yancey. Each week we watch a short video
clip and then dive into the Bible to cover Topics
such as "The Beatitudes" and "The Difference
Jesus Makes". We meet in Room 7. Come join us
for an opportunity to build a deeper relationship
with Jesus and other Christian Women. All ages
are welcome!
For questions, contact
Dinene Crater
[email protected], 336-341-2319
Barb Gibbons
[email protected], 610-392-9735
Come join the Fountain of Books Club when we meet
again on Friday, November 9 to discuss The Immor-
tal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot.
We will meet at the Kernersville Chamber of Com-
merce, 136 East Mountain Street, beginning at 6 PM.
The book selection for December is Christmas Jars by
Jason F. Wright . After journalist Holly Jensen's apartment
is robbed on Christmas Eve, someone leaves her a jar full
of money labeled "Christmas jar," and she sets out on a
quest to discover the origins of these mysterious jars.
Come read with us and then join us in December to dis-
cuss the book.
For more information, please contact
Mary Kay Csanyi, 336-993-2260
Ladies Bible Study
Elder Spotlight
Stuart Hofman
Describe your childhood: school, play, sports,
church As a pastor’s kid, church every Sunday was just
as common as school during the week. I truly feel that
has had a significant impact today with my own children
as church on Sundays now is as common to them as
school on weekdays. I was really involved in soccer as a
young kid and as I got older, I played various sports
throughout middle school and high school. I attended
St. Stephen’s Lutheran Day School in Hickory until we
moved to Kansas in 1988, then attended public school
through high school. I remember helping local farmers
bale hay and cut cane out of milo fields until I was 15
and old enough to have a “real” job at Sonic and
Hardees.
How did you decide on a profession? I have
recently changed professions so I’m not sure I am done
making decisions about my profession. I have left
corporate America to become a small business owner. I
feel I can do more for my family and community in this
capacity.
Tell us about your family and how you met your
wife. I met my wife Lauren through a mutual friend
when I lived in Catawba County. She was a teacher at
Claremont Elementary school at the time. We now
have two children, Graham who is 4, and Madison who
is 7 and is a first grader at Cash Elementary where
Lauren is currently a 3rd grade teacher also.
What are your prayers for Fountain of Life
Lutheran Church? My prayers for FOL is that we
continue to grow. I strive to be aware of visitors in
church and make it a point to introduce myself and
my family and thank them for worshiping with us. I
look for some way to connect with them quickly so
they feel welcome and want to come back.
I also pray that current members look to
strengthen their relationship with Jesus. Sometimes
it is easy to become complacent and just come to
church because it is Sunday and go through the
motions. There are so many opportunities to grow
and be fed with the Word of God.
Where do you want to retire?
My wife would love to retire at the beach. I would
prefer the mountains. They are more peaceful in my
opinion. Both places have great golf courses.
What about you would we be surprised at?
Oh wow, I really enjoy acapella music. I was in a
barbershop group and quartet in high school. I
played the tuba in the Kansas State Marching Band
and got to go to 4 bowl games while in college.
Stuart is one of the 3 newly elected elders.
Thanks Stuart for sharing with us.
Mark Winterhoff-Head Elder [email protected] (336)279-0754
Cristina Gale [email protected] (336)816-2719
Terry Mink [email protected] (336)817-7154
Jay Moss [email protected] (336)905-5563
Jim Reed [email protected] (205)601-6975
Kristy Pavel [email protected] (336)926-1440
Mike Shaw [email protected] (336)817-2719
Stuart Hofman [email protected] (704)794-4006 Terry Griffin [email protected] (919)610-8196
Elders
Baptism Birthdays
Office Directory 336.993-4447
FAX: 336-993-0941 www.cometothefountain.com
Jan Lonnecker [email protected]
Faith Marks [email protected]
Deb Hayward [email protected]
Karen Wolfe [email protected]
Sarah Speaks [email protected]
Chris Fair [email protected]
Kimberly Fischvogt [email protected]
Preschool Office 336.993-4447 x14
Debbie Travis [email protected]
Wedding Anniversaries
1/1 Rhonda Korn
11/2 Kevin Crater
11/5 Bruce Boyer
11/6 Jon Gromatzky
11/10 Lisa Flores
Andrew Rikard
11/11 Sue Johnson
11/14 Al Mahaley
11/17 Samantha Plyler
11/20 Adam Bonagura
Brighton Donaldson
11/21 Taylor Kaczmarek
Shannon Wolfe
11/22 Steve Ashburn
Patricia Smith
Teri Tryba
11/23 Beth Toepfer
11/24 Robert Langefeld
11/26 Max Vibbert
11/27 Monica Smith
11/28 Emma Williams
11/29 Robert Gale
Brenda Stuart
11/30 Thomas Virost
Sarah White
Birthdays 11/1 Dan Hayward
Faith Marks
Bob Saunders
11/3 Toby Gromatzky
Parker Sobota
11/5 Colleen Prevette
11/9 James Williams
11/13 Eva Ashburn
Madison Hofman
Carl Langefeld
11/15 Karen Robins
11/16 Delia Branham
11/22 Teri Tryba
11/23 Walter Voelkle
11/27 Knox Branham
11/28 Ibe Easton
Lynn Smith
Joshua Stuart
11/3 Sean and April Sigmon
11/7 Bill and Jan Lonnecker
11/11 Jim and Elizabeth Deterding
11/15 Bob and Barb Gibbons
11/18 Ben and Lynn Barker
11/19 Wayne and Debbie Travis
Jim and Judy Reed– 35 years
11/21 Marshall and Chris Richardson
11/29 Pieter and Jan Van Iderstine
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November 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 AV Setup -FH
6pm Praise Team
2
3 9:00a Refit –FH
5p 2030 LifeGroup
4 5 10.3a Staff
6
6:00p Refit –FH
7 9a Preschool Vendor
Day –FH
9:3a Prayer Groups –S
6:00p Confirm. –YR
6:00p Ladies Bible –7
6:45p Choir –MM
8
6pm Praise Team
9
6p Ladies Book Club
–Chamber
10
9:00a Refit –FH
11
Youth Service Event
Noon
4p 2030 Girls Night
12 10.3a Staff
6pm BoSL –7
13
6:00p Refit –FH
14 9:3a Prayer Groups –S
6:00p Confirm. –YR
6:00p Ladies Bible –7
6:30p LifeGroup –1
6:30pm HOA –FH
6:45p Choir –MM
15
6pm Praise Team
16
9am Soup Kitchen –
WS
17 Angel Tree up
9:00a Refit –FH
18 New Member Sunday
19 10.3a Staff
20
6:00p Refit –FH
7:00p La Leche –N
21 9:3a Prayer Groups –S
6:00p Ladies Bible –7
6:45p Choir –MM
22
Thanksgiving Day
23 24
9:00a Refit –FH
25
26 10.3a Staff
27
6:00p Refit –FH
28 9am Soup Kitchen –
WS
9:3a Prayer Groups –S
6:00p Confirm. –YR
6:00p Ladies Bible –7
6:45p Choir –MM
29
6pm Praise Team
30
Preschool Thanksgiving Feast –FH
Brunswick Stew –Kitchen
