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Birthdays 02/20 Joanne Walsh 02/26 Laura Snyder 02/21 Jayne Salomone 02/26 Brittany Ditch 02/22 Veronica Rogers 02/26 Tanner Mackay
If you are a guest here today at FEL, welcome. Please sign our visitor’s book at the front of the church.
WATER AND SODA BOTTLES: We are still collecting clean water and soda bottles to assist in funding FEL’s youth activities. Last Treasurer’s report the total collected so far is $127.00 that will help finance their activities. A container to deposit your cans and bottles is outside Amos Lounge every Sunday. Thank you to all of you who have helped out so far. Your generosity is greatly appreciated by the members of Da Kaw Pa. (our youth group).
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HAVE GIVEN TO OUR “RAISE THE ROOF” CAMPAIGN SO FAR!!!! You have helped us raise over $10,000.00! We are keeping the campaign going through 2012 to raise funds to finance further repairs. May God bless all of you in every area of your lives! Thank you!
WOMEN OF THE ELCA Visitors are welcome at all of our monthly meetings the first Thursday of each month at 6:00 pm Feel free to invite friends. In February, we had a return visitor from St. Paul's Liverpool - Marge Schroder. The regular monthly meeting of the FEL Women of the ELCA will take place on Thursday, March 1st . They will be hosting a baby shower for Lehto.
"Angels Among Us" Keynote Speaker Bishop Marie Jerge Region 7 Spiritual Retreat - April 27-29, 2012 - “Camp of the Woods” in Speculator, NY A Resort and Conference Center in the Adirondacks Registration $35 - Meals/Lodging 2 nights & 6 meals Single $215, Double $175, Triple/Quad $160 For more information contact Peggy Klophaus @ 201-225-1743 or marsueklo@yahoo.com
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SAVE THE DATE!!! MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW!!! Annual Central Crossroads Conference – Festival of Music and Basket Auction to benefit Lutheran Campus Ministry - Sunday, April 29 - 2-5pm - St. Paul’s Lutheran, Liverpool FEL’s is looking for Basket Ideas! Share any ideas with Pastor and Paula.
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NEWS FOR THE PEWS __________ ______ February 19, 2012
TODAY Sunday School 9:30 am Bible Study 9:30 am Worship 10:30 am Genesis 9:8–17, Psalm 25:1–10, 1 Peter 3:18–22, Mark 1:9–15 MONDAY Office Closed President’s Day
TUESDAY Food Pantry 9 – 11:45 am Clothing Closet 9 – 11:00 am Bible Study 10:30 am FEL Council 7:00 pm
WEDNESDAY
Ash Wednesday Service Noon Soup Lunch after Service Evening Ash Wednesday Service 7:00 pm
THURSDAY Food Pantry 9 – 11:45 am
FRIDAY Hot Dogs in the Kingdom 5:30 pm Fourth Anniversary Celebration of this Outreach
NEXT SUNDAY Bible Study 9:30 am Worship 10:30 am Genesis 17:1–7, 15–16, Psalm 22:23–31, Romans 4:13–25, Mark 8:31–38
* * * * * The Rev. Dr. Lee Miller Arts and Music Festival Series… MAGICAL JOHN: The Magic Man TODAY… February 19th - 4:00 pm - St Stephens Lutheran, 873 Dewitt St., Syracuse This will be a “family affair” for ALL ages. More Info: 315-479-9912
Keep in Our Prayers Bishop Marie Jerge and the Synod staff The work of the Synod Council, our Dean and the Conference Cabinet President Obama and his family. Bishop Dube and the people of the ELCZ (Zimbabwe, and the ELCA (Zambia) Faithful stewards who’ve gifted our Food Pantry Our folks in the Armed Forces in and returning to Iraq and their families Those in the military in Afghanistan All our terrific volunteers A lasting peace with justice in the Middle East and in so many nations in Africa Pastor Gail Riina and LCM at SU All those who live in poverty, All people with chronic pain, physical disabilities and mental illness. An end to anti-Semitism Families in mourning today. The Neighborhood Computer Project, its director Janet Whelpley, its volunteers. All those unemployed and underemployed All the members of groups who meet at FEL including the Congolese Community Our Most Senior Members, Jean, Reggie, Norma, Gerda, Ruth and Thelma Our New Mayors, Elected Officials and our Judges and those elected to their positions. Jeffrey Smith at Candy’s school Andrew O’Bryan battling cancer Little three year old Janice Prayers for Carolyn Blanke and her family For the family of Joseph Kai, who feel his loss Prayers for the parents of Doris Plochko, Doris and Bill Woods Colin and Aude as they begin their married life together Barbara Johnson as she heals; Jim and his back pain; Ted Rulf’s who has had hip surgery; Peg as she mourns Bruce’s passing; and Hazel’s family Special love goes out to Paula Hughson as she mourns the loss of her mother; to Janet Whelpley as she grieves the passing of her father and to Jim Jerge as he mourns the loss of his brother. Paul and Peggy Joslyn upon the tragic death of their granddaughter, Emily Anderson Pat, Jim, Alisa, Mark, Janet, Jeff, Ieva, Jim, Marie, Marge, John, Vivian, Dan, Jackie and Sara Richard, Tim and Myron. Doug’s daughter in Rochester.
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COMMEMORATIONS FOR THE WEEK MEMORIAL…..
The James Street window is lit in February by Hallie K. Bowser in loving memory of Paul Kartluke, Brett Kartluke and Aaron Bowser. Many thanks Hallie, for your loving and generous memorial gift. * * * * * * * * * *
LEARNING AT THE CROSSROADS…. Workshops, Retreats, and Other Events for the Lutheran Community of Central New York All workshops are held on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
#4. The Blessings and Challenges of Religious Diversity, by Pastor Jim Bresnahan Saturday, March 24, 2012, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
What do I know about the faiths of my neighbors? How has my mind or attitude changed from relationships with those of other faiths? What do our Scriptures say about other faiths? Is Christianity the way? Join us in this time of sharing, probing, and learning about our own faith through others’ faiths. All registrants are encouraged to participate beforehand in one of the many interfaith dinner conversations to be held in the greater Syracuse area on the evening of Tuesday, March 20. During the months of January and February, look for the dinner conversation registration form at http://interfaithworkscny.org. (See today’s insert) Since there will be an early cut-off, please check months before to see when registrations end for dinner conversations.
TRANSFIGURATION Not infrequently in our spiritual quests, we Christians try to find life in the reading of scripture and meditative prayer, only to discover the practice lacks vitality and that life eludes us. Numerous observers of this phenomenon have said that a reason for this lack of life and vitality in meditative prayer is that we separate it from action (cf. John 5:39). But these must not be separated.
How well we care about our neighbor is as vital to the spiritual quest as what we do when we are turning inward, in our quiet time. Prayer that does not make a difference in the character or our outward life loses its vigor. A pious life may flourish for a brief time, but unless it leads to a more caring and responsible relationship with other human beings and to efforts to change conditions that cause human need and suffering, it will most likely not endure. Author Unknown 2012 Dinner DialoguesInterFaith Works invites you to participate in the 2012 Interfaith Dinner Dialogues on Tuesday, March 20, from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Gathering in homes of volunteer hosts who offer a meal and hospitality, participants of many and different faiths engage in groups of eight to ten in relaxed, friendly, and facilitated conversation. People of any faith or spiritual tradition – and also those who do not identify with any particular tradition – are encouraged to participate, as each person in conversation respects the dignity of others and seeks understanding. Rajinder Bains, Dinner Dialogues Planning Committee Chair, characterizes the program this way: “The Dinner Dialogues are not a way of promoting our faith, or defending our faith, or even about comparing faiths, but an opportunity to deepen respect for others as we learn how each of our faiths has been a source of guidance and inspiration.” There is no cost to take part in a Dinner Dialogue. Shortly before the event registrants will be contacted by the host with directions to their home. Local area travelling preferences or restrictions, and any special meal needs, will be accommodated. For more information, or to register by phone, please contact Kim Wolfe at (315) 449-3552, Ext. 106, or by email at kwolfe@interfaithworkscny.org. Registration deadline closes March 9. Visit: www.interfaithworkscny.org Lower left hand Feature on the Home page……. |
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