Welcome to Faith Lutheran Church! We warmly greet all who have come to worship God this day. Your presence enhances our worship experience and our fellowship together. May God continue to bless you in the week ahead!

Remember in your prayers:

In Healing & Strength:  Bill Miller Jr. (son of Bill & Sandy Miller),  David Blaeser (friend of Bill Miller), Russ Flora (friend of Wendy Harings), Chelsea Whelan (granddaughter of Rich & Jan Wirth)

Congregational: Michael & his wife, Andrea Kipp as they transition here and as Mike begins his call to serve as Director of Christian Education for Youth & Family Ministry here at Faith Lutheran Church. 

Wednesday 6pm                                        

Worship Assistant: Ken Schimmel            

Usher: Steve Missfeldt                               

Greeters: Dale & Sharon Volrath                

Acolyte:  Gillian Schaller                             

Lay Reader: Randy Knapp                            

Altar Guild: Sharon Volrath                         

Pianist: Barb Sandford                                 

Sunday 7:45am                                           

Worship Assistant: Roy Borseth          

Usher: Dale Ojibway, Bob & Sandra Lulloff, Jody Wennerberg

Acolyte:  Lauren Wikan

Greeters: Bob & Sandra Lulloff

Lay Readers: Garnet Mathwig

Altar Guild: Bea Newman

Organist: Judy Brist

Sunday  10:15am

Worship Assistant: Wally Smith

Usher: Len Langteau

Greeters: Shirley Gormley, Sharon & Crystal Bluedorn

Acolyte: Steven Jake

Lay Reader: Crystal Moore

Altar Guild: Lynn Musser

Organist:  Judy Brist

Bulletin Assembly: Charlotte Kern

Auditors: Ilene Zien, Cindy Carlson

Sunday School  Classes for kids in Nursery – Grade 8 are held Sunday’s at 9am.  Come and seek His word!

High School Bible class Come Sunday’s at 9am to Bible class with leader, Sue Smith. Seek answers to some tough questions on current issues…through the study of His word.                 

Monday Aft Bible Class  Consider joining this group on Monday’s at 2:30pm as they  “Weave Christ” into their life, through study of His word.  Leader: Sue Smith

Tuesday Morn Study  Class meets Tuesday’s at 6:30am at the Chippewa Family Restaurant. Bring your Bible and your appetite (cost of the meal is on your own). Topic: Romans Led by Pastor Plautz.                

Junior Instruction  (gr. 7 & 8)  Class resumes on February 1 at 7pm and class is finished at 8:15pm. 

Thursday Morn Bible Class  We’ve started up this class that meets at 9:30am.  Topic: Book of Psalms Leaders: Pastor & Mr. Kipp

Thursday Eve Women’s Bible class  Would you like to get into the “heart of Jesus”? Study women in the gospel of Luke on Thursday’s at 6pm and find your way!  Leader: Laura Hills 

Couples Bible Study  Do you feel overscheduled and under-connected? Do you wish there was a surefire way to create more meaningful time together each day? Reclaim your time together and all the relational benefits that go with it.  Your “Time-Starved Marriage” isn't about being more productive - it's about being more connected.  Join our couples group on Sunday, Feb. 12th, at 6 pm, at the home of Todd & Jen Dreger as we continue this study - it will be time well spent - and spent together! For questions, contact Lynn Musser at 726-1148.

Monday, February 6                                            

2:30pm Faith Weavers                                           

Tuesday, February 7                                           

6:30am Bible class at Chip.Fam.Rest.                    

Wednesday, February 8                                      

6pm Worship & Installation                                     

7pm Junior Instruction class                                   

7:15 Youth group                                                   

Thursday, Feb. 9

9:30am Bible study

6pm Women’s Bible study

Saturday, Feb. 11

12:30pm Youth event – Ice Fishing/Chetek

Sunday, Feb. 12

7:45am Worship & Installation

9am Sunday School & High School Bible class

10:15am Contemporary worship & Installation

11:30am Reception & Congregational dinner

Installation of Michael Kipp  The installation of Michael Kipp as our DCE of Youth & Family Ministry is planned for Sunday, Feb. 12 at 10:15am. A reception and celebration dinner will follow in the fellowship hall.  Michael and his wife, Andrea have moved here from Norfolk, Nebraska. We are excited to have them start this new venture with us at Faith Lutheran. Join us for this festive time of welcoming them.

Lent begins on February 22  Worship services for Lent will be offered on February 22, 29, March 7, 14, 21 & 28 at 6pm. Lenten suppers will be served from 5-6pm. We are avidly seeking groups or individuals who would like to sponsor an evening of serving up this meal. Contact Bea Newman at 715.723.3900 for further details.

Choir Rehearsal  With Lenten season coming soon, now is an excellent time to join Choir. Come February 1 or February 15 at 7pm and share your singing talents!

2011 O.E. Statements  Your 2011 Offering Envelope statements have been mailed. Thank you for your support of our ministry here at Faith Lutheran Church. 

Youth Group  Come to youth activities on Wednesday’s at 7:15pm in the youth room. Whether you are in grades 3-6 or 9-12 we’d love to have you join us.

Youth Event   Saturday, Feb. 11th at 12:30pm Ice Fishing with Dale Volrath in Chetek. Potluck Dinner at 12:30pm—a parent or guardian needs to accompany their Youth.  It is open to Middle and High School students. For more information and directions RSVP to Dale by Feb 6th at 715-438-2234

Upcoming youth events: Feb. 25—YMCA Lock-In

Preschool Registration  Registration for the 2012-2013 school year has begun! You may register by stopping by the church office weekdays from 8am-4pm. If you would like a brochure with information call 715.723.7754.

Mary Jane Peterson (friends of Pat & Harold Saxon), Brian Leciejewski (brother-in-law of Bryon Petz) , Claudia Kressin (mother of Nick Kressin), Cole Hedrington (great grandson of Donna Schoch), Grant Ojibway (nephew of Dale Ojibway), Maggie Buttenhoff, Jim Gessner (disciples of Faith Lutheran), Ashley Boley, Garrett Mathwig, Alex Dietze, Robert Varwig (serving in military), Ethan Zuber (grandson of Linda Ahlen). Please be sure to keep these people in your prayers.

Attendance                                   207              

Sunday School Attendance            29           

General                                  3048.00            

Designated                                 76.00

Mission                                     195.00                        

Weekly Budgetary Need        4,915.25         

Loan                                         250.00             

Loan Balance   1/12/12        83,630.70        

Preschool: M/M Jim Isaacson  Agnes Table : M/M Greg Musser

Youth: M/M Greg Musser,  M/M Dale Volrath

Mission: M/M Len Langteau in memory of Lamoine Jaquish

Loan: Elaine Geissler in memory of Emma McElroy

Furnace: Ruby Schumacher in memory of Lamoine Jaquish 

Faith exists so that each disciple will KNOW Jesus,

GROW in His word, and SHARE His love with all.