Faithfully Yours

Membership Newsletter ~ June 2015

Faith Lutheran Church ~ Rev. David Johnson, Pastor
John 11:33-37 33 When Jesus saw her
weeping, and the Jews who had come along with
her also weeping, he was deeply moved in spirit
and troubled. 34 Where have you laid him? he
asked. Come and see, Lord, they replied.
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Jesus wept. 36 Then the Jews said, See how he
loved him! 37 But some of them said, Could not
he who opened the eyes of the blind man have
kept this man from dying?

Come and see! The first time we hear

these words in John it is Phillip trying to
explain to his brother Nathanael that they
have found the Messiah. The one who was
going to show the world who God is and
restore Israel was finally here! The blind will
see, the deaf will hear, and the dead will live
again! And in these few words we hear from
Phillip to his brother an invitation to
experience the impossible becoming possible.
However, this time around these
words cut. Lazarus is dead, and now there is
nothing that anyone can do about it. Jesus is
too late, and the people invite Jesus to come
and see that death has the final answer. Their
loved one and friend is gonehes been dead
four days; there is no chance that hes getting
up. Couldnt Jesus have done something to
save his friend?! Why did he wait two days
to venture out? Why didnt he rush to his
friends side and heal him before it was too
late?! Sure, he didnt cause Lazarus to die,
but isnt he still at fault since he could do
something about it? If I saw someone who
was in need, and I could do something about
it but didnt, I would be held responsible for
not doing anything.

Yet, Jesus had something else in mind.

He was about to raise Lazarus from the grave
and show the world that He even has power
over death itself; that He is able to restore life
even when its stolen from us. And even
though He has told Mary and Martha what He
is about to do; their only response is Jesus,
come and see; it is too late. Jesus looks
around and sees everyone missing out on
what He can do; so overcome by what they
know to be true that they are unable to see
what God can do. And so Jesus looks on the
crowd and weeps. Not because Lazarus had
died, but because these people were unable to
believe that God could do anything.
How often do you go through life
believing this? You know, that idea that God
is capable of doing some things but not all
things. Sure He can do miracles and all, but
there are obviously some things that are
outside of His abilities. Or maybe you are in
a situation, and the stresses of the moment or
the realities of life blind you from seeing all
that God can do. Sure God can do all things,
but I need to deal with this first!
I truly believe that God still weeps in
those moments where we miss out on all that
God can and will do in our lives because we
are unable to believe that it can be done.
When God tells you that He has something
amazing planned for you, that He gives you
all that you need, and that He will go with you
wherever you go, how often do you and I
have trouble believing it? How often do you
wonder when things will change for the

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better, how often do you live like you have
enough, how often do you avoid sharing the things
that God has done for you with others?
The good news is that Jesus still raises
Lazarus from the dead. Even when we have
trouble believing that God can and will do things
in our lives, He still works miracles. Whether or
not you believe it God will still heal the sick, open
the eyes of the blind, give people the ability to
walk on their own two feet, and yes, bring new
life, even to the dead. Whether or not you can
believe it right now is the thing that will make all
the difference between inviting people to Come
and see what God can do, and inviting them to
Come and see where they have laid the body.

HUGE
Thank YOU! to all those listed
below who taught and/or volunteered to teach
Sunday School this year 2014-15! Many
blessings were bestowed upon the students by
having so many members share their faith
with the next generation. Gods work is never
done. Thanks again!
Ken Blau
Katelyn Harrington
Mary Hewitt
Alice Johnson
Katie Johnson
Sara Johnson
Donna Kroon Harris
Emily Kaare
Irene Kindstrand
Marilee Koval
Pat Kroon

In Gods Peace, Pastor Dave

Celebrate 85 Years of Ministry at

Fortune Lake Lutheran Camp
Driving Faith Forward
Sunday, June 7

AND ANOTHER

BIG
THANK YOU
goes out to
Ralph Keto for
shoveling and doing odd
jobs!

CDT

1:00pm Vehicle Registration for the Fortune Lake 500

Parade, Mass Choir Rehearsal, and Camp Tours
2:00

Fortune Lake 500 Parade

3:00

Festive Worship Service in Chapel with Special

Music, and Dedication of New Pavilion

4:30

Picnic Dinner Served from the Pavilion

Purchase tickets in advance:
Adults $12;
Kids 5-12, $5; kids under 5, Free

Kay Maddock
Dave Magnuson
Kathy Magnuson
Harmony Michaud
Rita Miller
Shannon MillerYakovich
Kelly Penrose
Kathy Richards
Kathy Swanson

atie and I would like to thank everyone who

supported us with the diaper and wiper shower. Also,
thank you to everyone who was able to come and
celebrate Natalees birth with us! We are so
appreciative of the love and support that you all have
shown. I also wanted to thank everyone who has been
able to share this joy with us whether or not you could
have made it to the diaper and wiper shower. We are
so thankful for the church family that we are a part of!
In Gods Peace, Pastor Dave and Katie

All are Welcome!!

Call the camp office at (906) 875-3697 or visit
www.fortunelake.org for details.

A Place Of Grace
For all Seasons
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Mission Statement
It shall be the mission of Faith Lutheran Church of Ishpeming to
develop, strengthen, and share witness to the message of the Gospel;
through an increased understanding of our ministry, and our daily
living, both individually and as a congregation.
Faith Lutheran Church
Council 2015
Jeff SwansonPresident
Victor Cox Vice President
Judy SwansonSecretary
Norma Denney
Nancy Harmala
Dave Magnuson
Ross Carlson

JOIN US FOR THE

FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH
RUMMAGE & BAKE SALE

Committee Liaisons

JUNE 19 & 20
RAIN OR SHINE

The Church Council members serving as

Committee Liaisons for 2015:

Mutual Ministry - Dave Magnuson

We are asking for the

members of the
congregation to bring
items in for the sale.

Finance - Ross Carlson

Worship / Music & Altar Guild - Victor Cox
Property Furnishings - Jeff Swanson/Vic Cox
Fellowship / Evangelism - Nancy Harmala
Share & Care - Judy Swanson
Thrivent - None at this time
Youth & Christian Education - None at this
time

ALL
PROCEEDS
WILL
BENEFIT
THE
CHURCH

The Council is looking for a few new council

members. If interested, please talk with one
of the current council members or Pastor
Dave.
Date of Next Council Meeting:
Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at 6:30pm in the
Pine Room.

Questions?
Contact Pastor
Dave

McKaela Guth
Bailey Peterson
Kurtis Millimaki
Kathy Swanson
Tammy Irish
Charles A. Kroon
Michael Maddock
Daniel Dobson
Jacqueline Pauls
Irene Kindstrand
Simeon Richards
Camery Magnuson
Jodi Ouellette
Dawn Raisanen
Griffin Helsten
Robyn Stille
Marcia Anderson
James Marshall III

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Shawn Helsten
David A. Keto
Scott Sr. Kautz
Terry Alderton
Joan Magnuson
Hannah Syrjala
Colleen Aho
Nathen Nelson
Kelsey Szymanski
Cheryl Salmer
Michel Boone
Julie Honkala
Aria Attalai Kaare
Jesse LaPin
Connor Anderson
William Anderson
Laura Korte

Ronald and Joellyn Maddock

Francis and Cynthia Armitage
Frank and Deanna Caplett
Gerald and Beverly Kippola
Thomas and Marcy Watters
David and Kathyrn Magnuson
John and Lisa LaCombe
Tony and Holly Slawinski

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READINGS FOR JUNE

Psalm 130
Psalm 92:1-4, 12-15

Psalm 107:1-3, 23-32

Psalm 30

I wait for the LORD, my whole being waits,

and in his word I put my hope.
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I wait for the Lord
more than watchmen wait for the morning,
more than watchmen wait for the morning.
~ Psalm 130
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Keep in our
Prayers
Our home-bound and
nursing home residents.

Those We Prayed
for in May
Jackie
Bill
Judy
Kim
Donna
Lorraine
David
Melissa
Lois
Susan
Bev
Jackie
Bill
Judy
David
Jennifer
Judy
Kathy
Cathy

Lois T
Bev
Donna
Lorraine
Joyce
Non-Religious
Donna
Lorraine
Danielle
Kathy
Karen
Jackie
Beverly
Shirley &
Elmer
Joyce & Sue
LuAnn
Our Military

All Those Who Died in Service to

Our Country

A Prayer for Courage

Lord God, you have called your
servants to ventures of which
we cannot see the ending, by
paths as yet untrodden, through
perils unknown. Give us faith to
go out with good courage, not
knowing where we go, but only
that your hand is leading us and
your love supporting us;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen - Lutheran Book of Worship (Augsburg, 1978)
reprinted 2012 pg. 28

Faith Lutheran Church Congregation News

Graduation 2015
Westwood High School
Katie Rankinen
Annie Kerkela
Northern Michigan University
Danielle Perreault
Kelly Poirier
Taylor Watters
University of Michigan Pharmacy
Darren Irish

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!

Online Devotional Resource

Our Northern Great Lakes Synod offers
a wonderful online prayer resource,
including a daily devotional thought.
Check it out at www.nglsynod.org/
prayfaithfully/daily-devotions.html

Sunday Worship Schedule

Worship Service 9:30am - 10:30am
Communion 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays
Coffee Fellowship follows Service each
Sunday
Sunday School will resume in the Fall.

Quilts & Such

For Sale
The Quilters have set up a table
in the fellowship hall with
items they have made and are
for sale. Please stop by & take
a look.
SATURDAY MORNINGS
Come join us every Saturday
morning this summer to walk
along the Beagle Club Road. We
will meet at church at 9:00 am.
Bring your walking
shoes and one of your
favorite Bible verses to
share. You can walk
as far as you wish.
Please join us for
some exercise and
fellowship.

Church Office Hours

Pastor Rev. Dave Johnson
From 10am6pm, Monday thru Thursday; if Pastor Dave is out of the office, he is still
on the clock. Please call him on his cell phone during this time. And if you have an
EMERGENCYCALL ANYTIME: 651-769-3365. Join him on Mondays from
9:30am1pm for a cup of coffee, locations to be announced in the Sunday bulletin.
Church Secretary, Barb Grisham Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 6:008:00 pm,
Saturday: 8:00noon. Email: faithlutheran@faithinishpeming.com
Schedule will vary somewhat during the Summer months.
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With Thanks to Those Who Serve

Lectors
06/07 Irene Kindstrand
06/14
Pat Kroon
06/21
Donna Kroon-Harris
06/28

Coffee Servers
06/07 Marilee
06/14 tba in bulletin
06/21 Fathers DayIrene and Marilee
06/28 tba in bulletin

Communion Servers
June Kathy Magnuson
If you are unable to serve on your scheduled day,
please switch with someone or contact:
Irene KindstrandLectors
Cheryl SalmerCounters
Kathy MagnusonCommunion Servers

Counters
06/07 Ross Carlson and Dave Magnuson
06/14 Lois Ombrello and Norma Denney
06/21 Irene Kindstrand and Lee Irish
06/28 Debbie Kroon and Kathy Richards
07/05 Rita Miller and Helen Frederickson

SUMMER SCHEDULE begins Sunday, June 7, 2015,

with worship service at 9:30am, and Coffee
Fellowship to be held immediately following
service. Sunday School will resume in the Fall.

Have a safe Summer!

June 2015
Sun

Mon
1

FLLC 85th
Anniversary

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21

15

HAPPY
FATHERS
DAY

Tue
2
Finance Committee
6:30pm

Mutual
Ministry
630pm

Wed

Fri

Sat

9
Council Meeting
6:30pm

10

11

12

13

16

17

18

19

20

FAITH RUMMAGE &

BAKE SALE
22

23

29

30

24

25

SUMMER BEGINS
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Thu

26

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