Faith Matters for the week of January 5, 2025

THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR

Sunday, January 5, 2025 Epiphaby

9:30 a.m. Service of Holy Communion with candlelight

(Sanctuary, You Tube, Facebook)

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/faithlutheranbristol

YouTube: @FaithLutheranBristol

10:30 a.m. Coffee Hour

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

9:30 a.m. Men's Group Meeting at Parkside Diner

6:45 Handbell Choir

7:30 Voice Choir

Thursday, January 9, 2025

6:00 p.m. Parish Life Meeting via Zoom

6:30 p.m. Confirmation Class

7:00 p.m. AA (Fellowship Hall)

7:00 p.m. Al Anon (Youth Room)

Sunday, January 12, 2025  

9:30 a.m. Service of Holy Communion

(Sanctuary, You Tube, Facebook)

10:30 a.m. Coffee Hour

10:30 a.m. Game Day, Sign up sheet on bulletin board

NEW FAITH TEAM NEEDED

For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink,

I was a stranger and you welcomed me. Mt. 25:35

We all know that having food and drink at any occasion refreshes us and builds relationships. Jesus’ ministry often involved food. Now it’s time to empower a Faith team to brainstorm and oversee when events include food and drink, so there is an efficient means to feed the masses from small groups to large.

If you have gifts for: “helping with food/drink selection”; establishing a list of stores, bakeries, restaurants that can be ordered from; making purchases from a budget; overseeing volunteers (if necessary) who would set-up, serve, bake/cook, and clean up, please contact Pr. Chris.

We need a team of at least 6 people who especially enjoy food and enjoy providing hospitality. Details on the parameters of this team will be determined based on team member ideas and opinions.

NEW PRAYER LIST FORM

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

In an effort to build care for one another as our Prayer List continues to grow, please provide the following information to Karen as you request prayers for yourself or others:

Their name; your name, your relation to them (ie. daughter, friend), and reason (ie. cancer, recovery from surgery, health issues, mourning; homebound, military service/where stationed; pet issue; etc.

As God calls us to pray for one another, there is solace in community. The more we understand what we’re going through, the more we can comfort one another and share experiences. Pastor Chris encourages mutual prayer and care but without being intrusive. She would also like those making additions and deletions to the list to have the loved one’s permission to do so.

  Prayer Concerns     

Please contact the office to update your listing

at the end of each month

Let Us Pray. . . January 2025

For Our Members:

Pray for: Reason:

For Those that Mourn:

Pray for the family & friends of: Relation:

For Family and Friends:

Pray for: Requested by: Relation: Reason:

For Those in Military Service:

Pray for: Requested by: Relation: Where:

For Homebound Senior Members:

Pray for:

For Pet Owners:

Pray for: Pet's Name: Reason:

Please contact the office to update your listing

at the end of each month.

PRAYERS- Week of January 5, 2025

This is the last week names will be listed this way.

(See article above).

Freda Ahl, Janice Becker, Lance Becker, Patricia Becker, Darlene Berg, Barbara Bowers, Nancy Carpenter, Dale Chamberlain, Rusty Cunningham, Nancy Denehy, Jennifer Dzen,Patti Kelley, Bob Lagasse, Joan Lagasse,

Robin Landrette, Amanda LaValley, Jim Lemming, Julie Lemming,

Bruce Messenger, Nick Miano, Rich Milke, Lil Milbrandt, Norma Jean Murano, Donna Ouellette, Karlene Pearson, Marge Pearson, Callum Rescsanski,

Krista Rescsanski, Paul Rescsanski, Allen Riley, Dan Rios, Bob Rowe,

Dave Schroeder, Steven Siecienski, Tracey Simpson, Jay Steeves, Johanna Tessman, Kirsten Trumbull, Danna Vough, Carole Wedler, Marge Wilson



PASTOR CHRIS’ REQUEST

I am still learning names and family relationships, so please continue to wear your name tags – especially into Coffee Hour – even if we’ve had numerous conversations. Thank you so much!

The invitation to have one-to-one meetings is still offered too. Perhaps in the New Year, we can learn more about each other.

Meals for Neighbors

Hours

Soup Kitchen: Mon-Wed 4:30-5:15 p.m.

(FYI there is no evening meal served on Thursday)

Food Pantry (In person shopping): Tuesday-Thursday 10-10:30 a.m.

Clothing Closet: Monday-Thursday 9:30 a.m.-12:30

MFN Office Hours Monday-Thursday 9:00-12:30 p.m.

Faith Lutheran Church | (860) 583-5809 | churchoffice@FaithBristolCT.org | www.FaithBristolCT.org

For January 5, 2025 Assembly Bulletin:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gSkYLySD9LME4ZXzwLdKzCltemcwj5Na/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117496263215851253942&rtpof=true&sd=true