CHURCH UPDATE FROM MINISTRY SUPPORT

Brothers and Sisters of Faith,

Wanted to provide you with an update on the water damage and the progress being done at church. As you attend service this weekend, you will notice several changes in the gathering space and sanctuary as work has already begun. Areas that tested positive for water damage have been demoed, sanitation of those areas has begun to stop any mold growth, and the restoration team is looking forward to getting work started. All work being done is being done according to what our insurance company wants and will provide the most complete and safest restoration possible for the property.

We have contracted with MidAmerican Restoration out of Volo, who is working directly with our insurance company. They are not doing any work without insurance approval. MidAmerican was also the company that did the initial cleanup work in the immediate aftermath of the burst pipe last week.

The timeline for the restoration to be completed is 6-8 weeks, so, Lord willing, everything will be completed prior to Palm Sunday and Holy Week. We trust the Lord’s timing in this project and in the work being done, so that the church is a blessing for many more years to come.

In Christ,

Jeremy Lohman

Deacon of Ministry Support

Annual offering statements are now in your member mailbox. Please pick them up by Sunday, February 9.

FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY BEGAN JANUARY 28!

Do your 2025 New Year's resolutions include getting out of debt, straightening out your finances, or working on your investments? If so, Financial Peace University is for you! Dave Ramsey's Biblically-based program has helped millions of families, including some here at Faith. Check out a preview of the class here!

We will be offering Financial Peace University on Tuesday nights at 5:30 p.m. starting January 28. The class is open to anyone: members, non-members, couples, singles, college students, young or old.

Contact Joshua Kramer to obtain a free class membership and to get signed up for the class. Space is still available and there is time to catch up. We've love for you to join us, or to share this information with someone who might need this class.

LADIES OF FAITH BOOK CLUB

Much laughter was heard at our last book club! February 10th’s selection is The Rose Code by Kate Quinn. We will meet at 7:00pm. Please use this link to register if you plan to attend.

75th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION PLANNING MEETING - FEB 12

In 2026, our congregation will have its 75^th Anniversary. How should we celebrate? On Wednesday February 12 at 6 pm, we will hold our initial planning meeting to discuss how we want to celebrate that anniversary. Bring your ideas to discuss. Sharing ideas for an event will not obligate you to oversee that event. Contact Stewardship Deacon Shawn Wietbrock with any questions.

MEN'S BREAKFAST BIBLE STUDY - SATURDAY, FEB 8 at 7:45 AM

Heroes of Faith - Hebrews 11

How were Old Testament Christians saved? In the same way we are: by faith in Jesus. This Bible study examines the faith of Old Testament men and women as mentioned in Hebrews 11 and helps participants learn and live from their examples.

Men's Breakfast Bible Study is Saturday, February 8 at 7:45 AM in the Christian Life Center. Pastor Ungemach is leading the Bible study series, Heroes of Faith - Hebrews 11.  Bible study begins at 8:15 and ends at 9 AM. Come and enjoy the food and fellowship! Young men and teens are also welcome!

Please bring a dish to pass!

ADULT BIBLE CLASS

Open to Adults

Topic: World Religions

A Study of World Religions Bible study offers a solid foundation for understanding the patterns of all non-Christian religions. Each lesson presents a basic truth of Christianity as well as the teachings of Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism. This eight-week class explores the questions: Where Do We Find God?, Who Is God?, What Is God Like?, Who Is Jesus?, What Must I Do to Be Saved?, Who Am I?, How Am I to Worship God?, What Will Happen to Us When We Die?

Click on the link below for more information on all of the Winter 2025

Sunday School and Bible Class Offerings.

I MAY ONLY BE

one person

But I can be

ONE

PERSON

Who makes

A difference

Altar guild needs volunteers.

Can you be that one person

who makes a difference?

Check us out Here

or see the information displayed in the narthex.

Faith is in need of a few more ushers. If you are interested in joining an usher team, please contact John Howell at 312-246-9233 or the Faith office at 847-395-1660.

TELLERS

Have you ever wanted to serve but it's hard to find the time? Serving as a teller happens directly after Sunday service and teams serve once every 8 weeks! The teller teams are four tellers short so please consider helping to fill this need.

If you would like to serve as a teller please call the Faith office at 847-395-1660 or email Tim Anderson at finsec@faithantioch.org if you are interested in serving in this way.

"For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve,

and to give his life as a ransom for many.” (Mark 10:45)

Central African Medical Mission - JANUARY 2025

Dear Central Africa Medical Mission Supporter,

This month’s newsletter includes a wonderful update from Lusungu Mwambeye, the CAMM Clinic Administrator in Malawi. It is great to hear from her (and to receive a photo of their staff at a Christmas celebration) and to be reminded of the impact that your prayers, parcels, and financial support have on the work they are carrying out at our clinics in Malawi. God is truly blessing our work in Malawi and Zambia! Please keep our dedicated staff at these clinics in your prayers, as they face challenges each day in providing physical and spiritual care to the patients they serve.

On behalf of the CAMM Stateside Committee, we wish you God’s blessings in 2025!

Your sister in Christ, 

Vickie Walther

Development Director

Central Africa Medical Mission

development.director.camm@gmail.com 

262.510.1845

2025-2026 SLHS SCHOOL YEAR -  APPLY NOW!

Shoreland’s admission application for new students for the 2025-2026 school year is open! If you are interested in having the opportunity for your student to attend SLHS next school year, apply as soon as possible! The application can be found on our website, slhs.us, under the Admissions tab or by visiting https://mytads.com/a/shoreland.

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRAYER OF THE WEEK

Gracious Lord Jesus, you have come that I may have life and live it to the full. In your mercy, I have pardon for sin and eternal life. I am overwhelmed by the steady shower of spiritual and materials blessings that flows to me from your great goodness. You have provided for my needs and, often, for my wants. Grant me a heart so grateful that I am not content merely to enjoy your blessings but that, as an expression of my thanks, I may share your gifts to enrich the lives of others and to help meet their needs. Amen

TREASURE

Unified Weekly Need: $14,623.19

Unified Actual: $30,140.79

, 

75th Anniversary Weekly Need: $5,760.88

75th Anniversary Actual: $10,632.44

TRUTH

203 Worshiped Saturday (44) and Sunday

"Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks.”  John 4:23

ALTAR GUILD

February 2025

Jean Glorch & Sandy Howell

CHAPEL

Lisa Jones

FLOWERS

Gisela Stetter

USHERS

Saturday, 2/1

5:30 PM - Team 3

Don Gall Jr., Tim Anderson, Todd Zeeb, Peter Schimke, Paul Boentges

Sunday, 2/2

9:30 AM - Team 4

Mark Kohl, Howard Kohlstedt, Kurt Kleisner

Saturday, 2/8

5:30 PM - Team 5

Dave Watson, Bond Mui, Al Keefer Jr., Tim Meiselwitz

Sunday, 2/9

9:30 AM - Team 6

John Howell, Eric Higgins, Bob Hupp, Chris Clausen, Ben Clausen

GREETERS

Due to the immediate efforts required for the Commons Reclamation,

Pastor Zuberbier will be greeting for the near future.

TELLERS

Sunday, 2/2

9:30 AM - Team 7

Don Gall Jr., Randall Schulmeister, Dennis DeBoer

Sunday, 2/9

9:30 AM - Team 8

Chris Clausen, Bob Hupp, Patrick Schwisow, Judy Mielke

FELLOWSHIP TIME

Sunday, February 2

Faith Fide Youth Group

Sunday, February 8

Men's Breakfast Bible Study

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