Holy Faith Weekly Update 9/10/2024 | |
Welcome Back from Sabbatical, Pastor Andrea! | | |
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This week we welcome Pastor Andrea back to Holy Faith after her summer sabbatical.
If you have an immediate pastoral need, please contact her at (571) 282-5449 to arrange a home or hospital visit.
Also, join us during coffee hour on September 15th for a special variety show to reconnect with our pastor. Joy Morin promises a wide range of entertainment from the serious to the hilarious. For information/questions, contact Joy at joymorinpiano@gmail.com..
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Adult Education Class Returns September 17th | | |
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Our adult education class starts again, same place, same time (10:30 in the Social Hall). Instead of just one subject, this year we are going to study a variety of different topics. The list isn't finalized yet, but we will probably be looking at Dead Sea Scrolls (review and updates!), Walking Along with Jesus (DVD), So You Think You Know The Bible (arcane and little known facts). Reviewing how the Bible was created and books that didn't make it. In December we will take our usual break and this year will look at Italian Christmas and TBA topics. | |
The Chosen Watch Parties Reconvene on September 19th | | |
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If you have heard about this wonderful series and/or our lively discussions and would like to be a part of it, you still have time this summer to binge watch the first 13 episodes, and join us when we reconvene on Thursday, September 19th, with episode 6 of Season 2.
There are plenty of ways to watch:
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Free The Chosen app on your smart TV or device.
- Streaming services like Netflix, Prime Video, Peacock, FreeVee, The CW, Crackle, etc.
- DVDs (contact Lori Venable if you’d like to borrow Season 1 and/or 2 DVDs)
If you would like more information or have any questions, please contact Lori Venable (ltvenable@att.net) or Chris Martin (cmartin127@gmail.com).
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New Sunday Forum Focusing on the Sacred Ground Curriculum | | |
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Sister Veronica Dunbar (Sister Vee - click here for bio) from the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan has offered to come to Holy Faith to conduct a series of Sunday forums that will focus on the Sacred Ground curriculum.
This faith-based dialogue about race is rooted in scripture and the baptismal covenant, and we will be learning more about the ongoing impact of slavery and Jim Crow laws.
Though the series is usually 11 weeks long, Sister Vee will create a mini version, tailored for us, which she will present on four Sundays beginning September 22, 2024.
Holy Faith will look at the Lectionary Gospel readings through the lens of what it means to seek community and build relationships outside of our normal comfort zones. What is God’s vision for us as embodied in the community of disciples living with and learning from Jesus? This will be a conversation-based series giving us the opportunity to ask questions and learn together.
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This Summer – Join Holy Faith’s Efforts to Forgive Medical Debt for Our Neighbors & Root Out an Underlying Cause of Hunger | | |
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WOW!!!!
We blew through our goal of $10,000 and in doing so blew up our gauge! As of August 22nd, donations plus the church match ($5,000), comes to a total of $18,961.
This equates to nearly $1,900,000 of medical debt to be erased and we still have to the end of September left in this campaign. Let's keep it going to help even more of our neighbors. To donate, click here.
If you have any questions, or need additional information, please contact Outreach Coordinator, Janet Cook at: janet.cook114@gmail.com
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Bring Food for Saline Area Social Service Food Pantry | | |
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Priorities for this week:
Canned peas and carrots
Salad dressing
Tomato sauce
Pizza sauce
Place food in collection baskets located inside entry door when you come to church. For more information on donations, click here.
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Food Garden Continues to Provide Fresh Produce to SASS Food Pantry | | |
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The Garden Buddies have been busy harvesting over 150 pounds of produce for the SASS food pantry including squash, carrots, potatoes, tomatoes, and green beans.
Completely volunteer-driven, the Garden Buddies are a team of parishioners as well as family and friends who have an interest in gardening. All ages are invited to help, and no prior experience is required! Activities include plant maintenance, watering, weeding, harvesting, and delivery of produce. They meet Mondays at 6:00 pm.
The Garden Buddies also planted flowers like marigolds and sunflowers that invite bees, butterflies, and other useful insects.
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First Presbyterian of Saline is collecting new or gently used shoes of all types, styles, and even single shoes for the Soles4Souls (S4S) organization. No smells, no holes - shoes you'd wear today. If you'd wear them, they can use them! S4S provided over 5.5 million shoes to children and families in 2023. First Presbyterian has asked us to join them in this endeavor now through September 30 and will be delivering a box for collections this week. Their goal is to collect 10,000 shoes. | |
Prayer Shawl Ministry Thank You | | |
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Laura O'Malley and Diane Jacobs thank everyone who has answered the call to revive the prayer shawl ministry. It is exciting that several folks have stepped up to make this ministry a great one. If you have been hesitating -- please join us!
You can get the directions in church on the bulletin board, by emailing Laura (curtiso.lauraj@gmail.com) or Diane (docsjacobs@yahoo.com), by clicking here, or find them on the Holy Faith website by clicking here.
We invite everyone who is participating to our first "blessing of the prayer shawls" on September 22nd. Diane is fairly slow at making them, but should have one by then. Laura has a couple. Please consider bringing yours to church that Sunday if you have had a chance to finish one. We hope to eventually ask Pastor Andrea to bless prayer shawls three or four times a year.
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Serve as a Sunday Morning Usher | | |
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We currently need trained ushers for our services. Please sign up on the usher sign-up sheet on the website under the Members tab. | |
You Can Help Make Holy Faith More Welcoming to Families. Volunteer 90 Minutes of Your Time in the Nursery | | |
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Volunteers are needed once a month to provide an extra set of eyes, assisting our paid caregiver, Erica.
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NEW From Saline Cooperative Preschool - Toddler Time | | |
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Toddler Time, a parent-child class for ages 1.5 to 3.5 to introduce them to a preschool environment with art exploration, singing, group circle time, and free choice play. Taught by our new certified early childhood teacher, Susan Bellisario (MA in Teaching, specializing in Elementary Ed and Special Ed). Meets Thursdays from 9:30-11am starting September 19. Five-week sessions or drop-in rates available. The preschool class (MWF 9-noon) is also accepting enrollments for ages 3.5+ at this time. Details available at salinecoop.org. Please help spread the word! | |
Dementia Friendly Saline's Best Life Chorus Rehearsal Thursday, September 4th, 2:00-4:00 pm in the Parish Hall | | |
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The Best Life Chorus includes people with all forms of dementia, as well as their care partners, family, and community members who are interested in singing. No prior musical experience is necessary and people of all abilities are welcome. Visit dfsaline.org or contact dementiafriendlysaline@gmail.com for more information. | |
Memory Cafe Meets on Wednesday, September 18th | | |
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Meeting on September 18 in the parish hall from 2-4 pm, Sundance DiDomenico and his drum circle is the activity, and Mary and the Huz Band perform.
RSVPs are not required, but if you think you might be attending the event, please let Lori Venable (ltvenable@att.net) know, so the team can adequately plan for room setup, supplies, and refreshments.
If you would like to participate via Zoom, please RSVP early so that Lori can send you the Zoom link.
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Notice Anything in the Building or on the Grounds that Needs Fixing? | | |
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For non-emergency issues, record your concern in the white Buildings & Grounds 3-ring binder on the shelf below the bulletin board. For emergencies, please call the Church Office: 734-429-2991. | | |
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The Holy Faith office is staffed by Office Manager Laurie Tikkanen or Office Volunteer Ann Mayers on Thursdays, 12- 2 PM, or by appointment with Laurie.
Laurie is available to assist you Monday-Friday by phone at (734) 429-2991 or by email at office@holy-faith-church.org.
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For your convenience, Holy Faith's website now has links to multiple information sources. These include:
Because of personal contact information, the Members Only section is password protected. Only Holy Faith members can access this page. Please contact the office for the password.
We invite all parishioners and friends to keep us aware of changes and/or updates they may need.
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Please pray for:
Those Who Are Sick, In Need, or Grieving:
Tish, Marlyne, Randy, Fern, Tom, Rudy, Charlotte, Joan, Kathleen, Hussein, Davina, Mayvis, Cathy, Harry, Antoinette, John, Kathy, Josh, Deacon Don, Katie, Sam, Bob, Margaret, Karen, Mary Jo N., Sandy, Marlana, Jordan, Jim, Pamela, Piotr, Kristen, Lori, Jeni, Lexi, Janice, Randy, Mackenzie, Barry, David, Midge, Gail, Craig, Susan, John G, Georgine, Margaret, David, Kirsten, Janisse, Trevor, Steffen, Joe, Cristina, Robert, Kevin, Jackie, Charlie, June, Skip, Patty, Charles, Angela, Larry, Susan H, Teri, and Bruce A that God’s love enfold them.
Those Who Have Died:
Clarke Flewelling, that he rest in peace and rise with Christ, and for the consolation of the Holy Spirit for his family who mourn, especially his husband Dan McCraw. Arrangements are pending and will be announced soon.
Those Serving in the Armed Forces:
Olivia, Joey, Adam, and Paul.
Prayer requests may be submitted to the clergy or to Laurie Tikkanen at office@holy-faith-church.org. Names will remain on the prayer list for three weeks unless otherwise requested.
Those Celebrating September Birthdays:
Anne Beaubien-Berry, Betsey Hubbard, Steve Jolliffe, Pastor Andrea Martin, Pastor Barry Osterbur, Carol Preston, Beverley Rentschler, and Tom Venable, that they may grow in grace and wisdom.
If we have missed your birthday, please let Holy Faith’s Office Manager, Laurie Tikkanen, know: office@holy-faith-church.org
For the People of Israel and the People of Gaza:
That they no longer need to bear the burden of an endless cycle of violence. Let us pray for peace.
For the People in Ukraine:
Precious Lord, Prince of Peace, may all the people
of Ukraine feel our prayers and be bathed in your protection; that war and suffering may cease; that aggression and violence may be no more; and that a season of hope and relief will arise in your new day and with the love which heals all brokenness. Amen.
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Holy Faith Church
6299 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd
Saline, Michigan 48176
(734) 429-2991
www.holyfaithsaline.org
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