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Parent Room & Nursing Mom’s Room
located off the Worship Center Lobby for parents with “fussy” babies.
Our Vision: Bringing Christ to People . . . Building Christ Followers Matthew 28: 18—20
a “more than Sunday” church
Christmas Eve Services
Carols by Candlelight in All Services
Service Times: 4 pm ∎ 6 pm ∎ 8 pm ∎ 10 pm
Childcare Available at 4 pm & 6 pm for Birth – Age 5
Communion at the 8 pm and 10 pm Services
Christmas Day: 11 am (no childcare)
New Year’s Eve: 6 pm
New Year’s Day: 11 am
Winter/Spring 2012 Classes
For a complete listing and class description visit our website at
faithtroy.org/adults or pick up a copy of the schedule at the Welcome Centers.
Register online for select classes at faithtroy.org/adults or call 248.689.4713 x455.
Wednesday Night Adult Classes: 6:30—8 pm
The Smart-Step Family: Starts 1/11
Café 119: Starts 1/11
Cover to Cover: Starts 1/4
The Patriarchs Bible Study: Starts 1/11
Why Believe the Bible: Starts 2/29
3 Solas Café: Starts 4/11
Visionary Parenting: Starts 4/11
Sunday Morning Adult Classes: 9:15—10:30 am
Bring the Bible to Life:—The Gospel of the King: Starts 1/8
2=1 Preparing for Marriage: Starts 1/15
Love & Logic Parenting: Starts 1/8
Cover to Cover: Starts 1/8
Single & Parenting: Starts 2/19
Weekday Adult Classes
Book of the Bible—Acts: Mondays, 10—11:30 am, Starts 1/9
Divorce Care: Tuesdays, 7—9 pm, Starts 1/10
GriefShare: Thursdays, 7—8:30 pm, Starts 1/12
Diabetes Education: Tuesdays, 7—8:30 pm, Starts 3/13
Living with a Chronic Disease: Tuesdays, 6:30 pm, Starts 1/17
Baptism Classes for Parents
Sunday 3//18 & 25, 11 am—12:15 pm
Sunday April 29 & May 6, 9:15 —10:30 am
For Men A Man After God’s Own Heart: Thursdays, 7pm, Starts 1/19
To Our Guests
For Students Damascus St udent M inist r ies
Check us out at www. damascusministries.com
Middle School — Sunday Morning 9:15 am — Room 16
High School — Sunday Morning 9:15 am — Student Center
College & Young Adults — Sunday Nights 7 pm — Student Center
We thank you for being our guest today! Our Welcome Team, in the lobby, will assist
you with directions and answer any questions.
If you are a first time guest, be sure to stop by the Welcome Center, complete a guest
card and pick up a “welcome” gift. Let the Welcome Team know if there is a way we can
serve you. Please contact Don Hanney, 248.689.4713, x300 or [email protected] if
you have any questions.
On Sunday mornings, visit our Coffee Bar and enjoy a cup of great coffee on us after
services. The Coffee Bar is located in the carport entrance lobby (outside the Gym). On
your way, stop by our Ministry Tables (in the Gym) to get connected with various
ministries and browse our BookStore for a great selection of Bibles, books, DVDs gift
items, and greeting cards.
Today’s Service Paul Arndt, Associate Pastor
Welcome
Announcements
Worship
Offering
Message
Blessing
“more than Sunday” Resources
Weekly message outlines,
message CDs, and
“more than Sunday” Sermon Outline Binders
available in the BookStore.
CDs $3.00 / Binders $3.50
Extra Journal Pages $1.00/pack
Room numbers and location available at the Welcome Center
and in the gym lobby at the FaithKids Check-In Counter.
During Sunday Morning Worship
at 9:15 am & 11 am — Year Around
Wednesday Nights 6:30—8 pm
September through May “Fa i thKids” For Your Children
For Children Birth—Grade 5
FaithKids is a fun place where kids can be kids while learning all about Jesus!
On Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings kids discover a place that is fun,
creative, warm, nurturing, relevant, Bible based and family focused.
Check us out at www.faithtroy.org/children.
Please turn off your cell phone or put it on vibrate during the worship service. Thank you.
Visit www.faithtroy.org for a complete listing of all events.
Our Weekly Event Schedule E-News is e-mailed every Thursday.
Visit our website @ faithroy.org/resources to subscribe.
For Women Moms Café: 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 9:15—11:15 am, Starts 1/10
Praying Mothers, Mondays, 9:30—11 am or 7—8:30 pm, Starts 1/30
Crafting to Serve Others: 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7 pm, Starts 1/12
Radiant 4 Him: 2nd Thursday of each month: Starts 1/12
Rebuilding Trust After Infidelity: Tuesdays, 7—8:30 pm, Starts 1/10
Time Out for Women: Every other Monday Night., 7—8:30 pm, Starts 1/9
HisVoice.calm: Wednesdays, 9:15—11:30 am, Starts 2/1
Infant Insight: Meets monthly on Wednesdays, 6:30—8 pm, 1/25, 2/29, 3/28, 4/25, 5/9
Parenting Teens with Love & Logic: Thursdays, 7—8:30 p, Starts 1/26
Smart & Simple Living: Tuesdays, 9:15—11:15 am, on 1/17, 1/31 & 2/7
Mugs, Muffins & Moms: 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 9:15—11:15 am, Starts 3/6
Volunteers needed for GFAGC in the following areas:
For Charity Lutheran party on 12/18. Carpools leave Faith 11 am,
contact Tracy Gottschalk, 248.652.1114 or [email protected]. Party
Noon—2pm.
For Redemption Lutheran party on 12/18. Leave Faith at 10 am, party
11am—2pm. Contact Michelle Vermeulen, 586.446.8509 or
On 12/17, 12:30—2:30 pm, help deliver party supplies and for set-up, contact Michelle
Vermeulen, 586.446.8509 or [email protected].
Bakers Needed! We’d like to provide each family receiving gifts this year with Homemade
Cookies. If you are willing to bake, contact Jaye Hartman at [email protected] or
248.647-4028.
Each family receiving gifts this year will also receive the Jesus Storybook Bible. If you would
like to make a donation to help cover the cost of the Bibles, place your donation in the pew offering
envelopes, mark the envelope or your check “GFAGC”.
Special thanks to Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Southeast Oakland Chapter #30015
and North Oakland Chapter #30010 for their support.
Give the Gift of Life Blood Drive December 19, 1—7 pm
To schedule an appointment go to www.givelife.org. Password: faithtroy or call the church office.
Registration
Register on line at faithtroy.org January 28 to February 27
or sign up in the Gym after all weekend
worship services between January 28th and February 26th.
Cost: $300 per couple due at registration. Registration fee includes lodging,
Saturday breakfast and lunch, Sunday breakfast and all retreat materials.
No other costs due at the resort.
Accommodations
Maumee Bay Resort is the ultimate year-round getaway. Guest rooms with
private balconies on the shores of Lake Erie.
Annual Couples’
Retreat
March 23—25, 2012
For Students Middle School
Sundays: 9:15 am, Room 16: Music, videos, games, skits, teaching on relevant topics and
issues facing middle school students. Leader: RJ Grunewald, 248.689.4713 x246 or
[email protected]. More info at faithtroy.org/students.
Wednesday Nights: 6:30—8 pm, Room 16: Hang out, get to know others, participate in small
group games, Bible study and introductory teaching. Doors open at 3 pm if you want to hang
out with friends before the class stars, video games, pizza or just do your homework..
Castaway Bay Winter Retreat—January 14-16, 2012: Join us as we head to Castaway Bay
indoor waterpark for a weekend filled with great activities, an awesome water park, great
teaching and music! Open to any student grades 6—8. A $30 deposit will hold you spot. Total
cost: $115 includes transportation, park admission, rooming, food and fun!
High School
The Road: Sundays, 9:15 am—10:30 am, Student Center: A relaxed and fun environment
where students can interact with others, be introduced to the person and expectations of Jesus
Christ, and learn more about upcoming events. Leader: Dave Frank, 248.689.4713 x250 or
[email protected]. More info at faithtroy.org/students.
The Encounter: Wednesdays, 6:30—8 pm, Student Center: Large and small group
discussion, regular servant events, and occasional worship.
Painting Night: Wednesday, December 28, 7—9 pm, Student Center: Bring you love of art
or stick figures! Cost $5.00 to cover paint and canvas. Life Hurts God Heals: Mondays, November 21—February 20, 6—8 pm, Student Center
If you’re dealing with hurt and pain, including trouble with relationships, parents’ divorce,
addictions, eating disorders, making bad choices, or depression issues etc., this 13 week class is
for you. You’ll develop life long tools to deal with unresolved hurt and pain. To register,
contact Mari Green, [email protected] or 248.689.4713 x247.
College & Young Adults College Age Bible Study: Sunday Nights, 7 pm, Student Center
Weekly teachings and discussions designed to encourage and challenge you in your walk with
the Lord for those age 18—29. Leader: Eric Ferrell, 248.689.4713 x230 or [email protected].
More info @ faithtroy.org/students. College Age Christmas Party: Wednesday, December 28, 7pm
A fun night of games with amazing desserts and drinks provided! Hang out with friends over
the Christmas break at the home of Tom and Linda Majeske. No charge, contact Eric for more
information. Annual College-Age Mission Trip: Joplin, Missouri—June 2—9, 2012
Mark your calendar and watch for more information!
We need qualified individuals who have a desire to
invest in the lives of kids in the following areas:
Sundays: 9:15 or 11am
Teacher for kids age 2. Contact Deb Cristoforo,
248.689.4713 x222 or [email protected].
Volunteers in Tendercare (kids age Birth—24 months).
Experience not necessary, training provided! Contact
Keri Elliott, [email protected].
4th Sunday of the month @ 9:15
Volunteer at the FaithKids Check-in Station: Contact Vivien
Phillips, 248.689.4713 x244 or [email protected].
ARE YOU WILL ING TO SERVE?
Food Pantry Open Tuesdays, 5—6:30 pm, Room 2: Temporary food assistance to members/friends of
Faith. Drop off donations at “Food Pantry” bin. Financial donations: label “Food Pantry” and place
in the offering basket. Contact: Jim and Roxanne Priest, 248.379.2639.
Outreach Volunteers Needed: We partner with Family of God, a Lutheran Mission Church in Detroit, that
feeds the homeless and hungry. We need volunteers to help cook casseroles (twice a year, we
provide the recipes) or deliver the casseroles to Family of God (four times a year). For more
information or to volunteer, contact Chris Ray, [email protected] or 586.918.2353.
Prayers for Our Nation Join us each Sunday, 10:30 to 10:50 am, Room 12, as we pray for our nation.
Senior Adults Bible Study & Luncheon: 1st Wednesday of Every Month
Next date: January 4, Noon—2 pm, Gym. Roast beef and mashed potatoes will be served. Call
Arlene Kolb for tickets or more information at 248.689.4713 x218.
Tuesday Bible Study: 1—3 pm, Starts 1/10: Contact John Bellomo, 586.751.2764 for more
information.
FaithFiresiders January Jaunt: Game night at the Rourke’s on 1/28; February Frolic: Dinner at area restaurant and
trip to view the Ice Sculptures on 2/25. Call the Jackson’s for more information at 586.979.5432.
2012 Contribution Envelopes Available for Pick-up
Envelopes are on tables in the Worship Center North Hallway. One box per giving unit. If you do
not find yours and would like a set (members and regular attenders above confirmation age), please
sign the sheet on the clipboard at the end of the table. They will be available for pickup the
following weekend. Contributions received up to and including 12/31/11 worship service or
postmarked in 2011 will be shown on your 2011 Contribution Statement. Donations received after
12/31/11 will be included on 201`2 Statements.
MOTOWN SOUPS On sale in the Gym
after services.
Proceeds benefit homeless & hungry
in Detroit
Sports Sampler Classes with Coach John
For Ages 3—6 Start January 19
Register now at faithtroy.org/children
Crafts • Games • Chalk Art
Puppet Show • Trains
Face Painting • Balloon Animals
Cookie Decorating • Inflatables Family Pictures and More!
For all families with children Ages birth—Grade 5.
Pizza @ $1 per slice 5:30-6:30 pm
Admission free: We will accept new gloves
and mittens for Detroit Rescue Mission and
canned/boxed goods for our food pantry.
Faith Lutheran Church December 10/11, 2011
Prayer Requests & Praise Reports 1 Thessalonians 5:16—18
Need Prayer? Our Prayer Ministry welcomes the opportunity to pray for you. You may pray with a
prayer team member after each service at either end of the prayer railing, or you may submit your
prayer in writing using the forms available at the Welcome Center, or by email to
[email protected], or you may contact one the elders listed on our website at www.faithtroy.org.
Prayers of Healing:
Heal Ethan and Will from leukemia, strength during chemo.
Continued progress for Evan as he receives treatment for Pompe disease.
Lord, give Kim support, healing and strength as she deals with her MS.
Strength and healing for Harold as he battles pancreatic cancer.
Strength and healing for Jim from cancer.
Strength and healing for Paul diagnosed with Amyloidosis. Peace for the family.
Healing for Carol from severe back pain. Peace and encouragement.
Healing for Tazzie from her many issues with arthritis and gout.
Heal Laura’s double vision, speech problems and walking.
Strength and encouragement for Earle.
Successful surgery on Evelyn’s heart and peripheral artery disease on 12/16.
Healing for my friend, Charlyn, from her health issues.
Strength for my daughter-in-law and son as they deal with her Alzheimer's.
Strength and healing for Jack from bladder cancer.
Strength, healing and good test results for Jim.
Hope and healing for our mothers and sisters.
Heal Bryan’s kidney stones and other health issues.
Continued healing for my friend from her injuries and now a blood clot.
Lord, help Laura with her recovery.
Lord heal Midge from the flu.
Heal Dale and Marcia from cancer. Let them come to know Jesus as their Savior.
Continue to heal Doug from cancer. Let him come to know Jesus as his Savior.
Successful cataract surgery for mom.
Peace and comfort for Dana as she battles bone cancer.
Total healing for Bill from a car accident.
Lord, help Jim recover from back pain and hernia.
Strength and healing for Steve. May he see the Lord.
Strength and hope for Tracy, hospitalized with lymphoma. Strength and peace for her family.
Strength and healing for Jon after jaw surgery.
Ease the pain in my friend, Barb’s, back, relieve the pain and swelling in her legs.
Peace during the pregnancy and birth, Marissa & Devin know their baby has serious health problems.
Heal my aunt and sister from their pain and immobility. Continue to heal and work in my brother's heart.
Lord, be with those who are fighting cancer, especially Craig, Daniel and Roy.
Good recovery from cataract surgery for Dody.
Lord, be with the Paschen family.
Lord, be with Tony as he heals from his rotor cuff tear.
Let Linda’s stomach tumor be benign.
Heal Elena’s stage 4 cancer.
Strength for Suzanne, good health and recovery.
Healing for Barb, Joyce, Earl, Tracy, and Sue.
Prayers for Employment/Financial Issues:
Lord, show me Your way for my life and work.
Jobs for Judy and Bryan.
Our son gets a job in his field to support his family.
Good employment for Tara and to see the Lord is with her and He cares.
Lord, be with me and my work situation, allow me to get along with all my co-workers. May I find a
healthy work environment.
Lead me in the right direction for choosing a Christian college and open employment opportunities
to relocate in this area.
A new job for Karl in St. Louis, Mo.
Sarah Alsip
Nicholas Anderson
Brian Blumline
Eric Bozich
Ronald Chapman II
Andrew Cline
Scott Cortese
Jim Croyle
Mark Daniels
Brian Davis
Adam Einhardt
Thomas Fahey
Scott Gross
Chad Harris
Jonathan Hella
Dr. Andrew Hoppe
Matthew Horning
Dave Krzycki
Brian Marquette
Adam Maslowsky
Evan Newcomer
Stephen O’Hara
Eric Onkalo
Mark PierAgostini
Daniel Polsgrove
Kelly Polsgrove
Rob Schewe
Chad Schuette
Tyler Smith
Nick Spicer
Evan Tatge
Paul Taylor
Jim Wyss
Sam Wyss
Serv ing in the Mi l i tary
Faith Lutheran Church December 10/11, 2011
Comfort and peace:
For the Barr family as they remember the 3rd anniversary of Jerry’s passing.
For the Francis family, friends and school staff as they grieve the loss of the mother and her newborn daughter.
Comfort Jessica and staff of Troy Union School from the loss of their colleague to cancer.
Prayers for Family Relationships/Concerns:
Lord, for our daughter’s return, family healing and strength.
Protect Chad and Nick as they serve their country. Bless their families.
Lord, guide Timothy, Destinee and their mom, Deborah. May they know You.
Lord, may my sister grow in her relationship with You.
A healthy pregnancy and baby.
Lord, watch over and heal my daughter. Peace during this difficult time.
My brother, Paul, to settle into his community, to find good things to fill his time.
Lord, may my children have a relationship with You.
Comfort, peace and assurance for Mike and Linda.
Help my mother-in-law to see how she is putting others in danger. Help my husband and me to
appropriately handle the situation.
May my granddaughter continue to do well in school.
Our daughter to have more feelings and respect for us.
Lord, lead my son and his family to You.
Wisdom and patience for Katherine and the ability to see Jesus’ presence.
Lord, be with my husband and his melancholy...help me to stop complaining.
My brother and his family, may they listen and respect him.
Heal my son, Michael’s, relationship with the family. I miss and love him and so does his sister.
Bring him back to Jesus.
Healthy pregnancy for my daughter.
May my spouse forgive me, just as God has. May he reconsider working on our marriage than getting a divorce.
Grace and mercy upon my marriage. Lead my wife towards reconciliation.
For my husband and friends.
Protect Nancy and her marriage. Peace for mother.
Other:
Continued prayers for Your protection and blessings on our servicemen/women.
Now that Ashley has left, protect her and remind her that returning will always be an option.
Lord, help a dear friend see she has a drinking problem.
Peace and protection of Israel.
Healing of a friendship with someone at work and a better work environment.
For my best friend to get pregnant.
Lord, be by my side during finals. Strength and guidance through this difficult journey of nursing school. (Alan)
For the children that are suffering due to bullying.
Lord, help me get through this last week of school and to get everything done.
Lord, help me keep my eyes on You and watch for Your perfect timing for the closing of my home.
Safe trip to Florida and good visit with parents and brother.
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can;
wisdom to know the difference.
Everyone receives Christ for Christmas.
--For the Children: May this child grow in grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Prayers of Thanksgiving: Thank You, Lord, for...
Jackie is on new meds for her severe asthma attack and is now back home.
the Gift of Light in the message from Elise and the Women’s Ministry.
the safe delivery of our granddaughter, Charlotte Lily. (the Rohdes)
all the volunteers that made Gifts for All God’s Children go so smoothly last Sunday.
the comfort, peace and healing You are bringing Ray.
my granddaughter, Kendall Grace. She is a true blessing to our families.
how You love me.
Megan passed all her classes. Encouragement as she retakes her science test.
surrounding me with new and loving friends. May I be a blessing in their lives.
for our new grandson, Flynn Matthew Edward born 12/1/11. (Sharon and Randy Jackson)
Life Events Nursing Home/Rehab: Kim Fuller, Bea Hill, Marjorie Hoemke, Katy Kade, Linda Kevorkian, Karen
Pierce, Roy Pouliot; Hospitalized: Jack Englar (Troy Beaumont), Carl Paschen (Home, hospice)
Baptisms: During the 11am service: Kendall Grace Barnett, daughter of Lucas and Kristine Barnett