Faith Lutheran Church eNews - Aug. 28, 2025 | | |
A Note From Pastor Kevin
Dear Friends of Faith,
Our hearts are heavy and broken in the wake of the tragic school shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in south Minneapolis.
What was meant to be a place of learning, friendship and safety has been pierced by violence, and we grieve deeply for the children whose lives were cut short; for those wounded in body and spirit; and for every family, teacher and neighbor whose world has been shattered.
Like the psalmist, we cry out, "How long, O Lord?" For there are no easy words when confronted with such sorrow. Yet even in the valley of the shadows, we cling to the promise that God is with us. In Jesus, we know a Savior who bore grief, injustice and death itself – and who assures us that suffering and evil will not have the last word.
When I heard the news Wednesday on the radio, I felt anger, numbness, confusion and a deep sense of sadness after yet another tragic event. I was reminded by a friend that in these moments, our call as followers of Christ is clear: to grieve with those who grieve, to comfort those who are afraid, to uphold one another in prayer, and to stand together for peace and the safety of every child. God comforts us so that we may comfort others, and so we will surround one another with compassion, hope and the assurance of God's abiding presence.
We ask you to hold the families, students, teachers, first responders and all affected in prayer. And let us also hold fast to the words of the Apostle Paul, that nothing – neither death, nor life, nor things present, nor things to come – will ever separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
May Christ's light shine in this darkness, bringing peace to the brokenhearted and courage to us all as we walk together in faith, hope and love.
In Christ,
Pastor Kevin Doely
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Faith Apparel
We expect our order of Faith apparel will be delivered Friday, Aug. 29, and should be available for pick-up starting Sunday, Aug. 31. If you aren't able to be here Sunday and ordered items, you can pick those up in the office beginning Tuesday, Sept. 2. Wear your new shirts with us on Rally Day, Sept. 7!
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New Vertical Garden at Faith
Cambry Klemm, who will be confirmed at Faith this fall, has graciously created vertical garden beds for the Nourish Hope Garden as part of her Eagle Scout project! This was no small endeavor: Cambry planned and coordinated the project, designed the beds, raised funds for materials, recruited a build team and installed the finished beds. We are so lucky to have these beautiful and functional additions to our church garden that will benefit the community for many years to come. Please join us in celebrating Cambry for her leadership, vision, hard work and dedication to serving the community!
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Faith Lutheran Church
11115 Hanson Blvd. NW
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
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