Faith Lutheran Preschool has just announced a brand new program that will expand their already incredible preschool to include 2-yr-olds! The 2s classroom will continue FLP’s tradition of bringing the Reggio Emilia philosophy to students in a safe, supportive, creative and enriching environment.
Applications are available now. Apply early, as only 10 children will be accepted into the inaugural class.
Sunday, March 6: Seed Blessing
This morning the seeds that will be planted in the community garden, as well as the hands that will do the planting, will receive a blessing. This year, the Sunday School will be planting and growing the seedlings. Stay tuned for a schedule of garden events and a sign-up for garden work in the coming weeks.
Lenten Mid-Week Dinner Church
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 PM
February 17-March 16
Children welcome!
This year for our mid-week services during the season of Lent, we’re trying something a bit different: “dinner church.” We’ll have a meal together, hear from our speaker, then pray and share communion, all around tables in the fellowship hall. Each week we’ll hear a member or friend of Faith share how they live out their faith in their daily lives. To sign up to help with the dinners, please visit www.flcva.org/signup.
Confirmation Service Event
This weekend, confirmation students and mentors will be volunteering at Lifeline Partnership’s annual Easter Egg Hunt and Decorating Party! For details, check with Pastor Yvette.
Sunday, March 13: Guest Preacher
Our guest preacher next week is Deb Haynes, a recent graduate of Gettysburg Seminary and a Diaconal Minister awaiting first call in the Metro DC Synod. Deb is a member of Holy Trinity in Falls Church and first heard her call to ministry there as a volunteer in an emergency hypothermia shelter for the homeless in Fairfax County.
Mission of the Month: ELCA World Hunger
Working with and through Lutheran congregations all over the world, and with other partners, ELCA World Hunger responds to communities in need through their support of food pantries, homeless shelters, feeding programs, development and health projects, and education programs. More information about ELCA World Hunger can be found at www.elca.org/hunger.
Mission Quilters
The Mission Quilters will be meeting twice a month to make quilts for Lutheran World Relief. No quilting or sewing experience is required – someone will show you how! The next meeting will be Sunday, March 13,1:00 – 3:00 p.m. in the undercroft (below the sanctuary). Feel free to bring a brown bag lunch at noon for food and fellowship before the work begins. To be added to the email list, or if you have questions, please email Rachel Miller-Bleich at r.miller.bleich@gmail.com.
Upcoming XYZ Event
Tuesday, March 15, 11:00 a.m. – We will have lunch at Normandie Farm. The van leaves at 11:00 a.m.
Moms with Babies Bible Study
The moms with babies Bible Study will now be meeting on the third Thursday of each month. The next Bible Study will be Thursday, March 17, at 9:45 a.m.
Holy Week and Easter at Faith
It’s hard to believe that Holy Week is almost here! Here’s a handy schedule of events to help you stay organized. Don’t forget to dedication your Easter lilies – you can do that online, at www.flcva.org/lilies.
Sunday, March 20 – Palm/Passion Sunday
The southern gospel group, PromisedLand Quartet, will return on Palm Sunday to share music at all three services.
Thursday, March 24 – Maundy Thursday Worship at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, March 25 – Good Friday Worship at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 26 – Families of Faith Easter Egg Hunt and Breakfast, 9:00 am.
Sunday, March 27 – Easter
Traditional worship services at 8, 9:30 and 11. Easter breakfast starting at 9 a.m.
Save the Date: VBS – July 11 – 15
Vacation Bible School has been scheduled! Please mark your calendars. Registration will open April 1. We are already looking for volunteers to help with planning, and especially with teaching, Vacation Bible School. Contact Mary Quattlebaum at maryqbaum@gmail.com
Lenten Mid-Week Dinner Church
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 PM
February 17-March 16
Children welcome!
This year for our mid-week services during the season of Lent, we’re trying something a bit different: “dinner church.” We’ll have a meal together, hear from our speaker, then pray and share communion, all around tables in the fellowship hall. Each week we’ll hear a member or friend of Faith share how they live out their faith in their daily lives. Learn more and sign up to help with dinner.
Mary Beth Allen Memorial Service
The memorial service will take place Saturday, February 27 at 2:00 p.m. at Faith and will be followed by a reception.
Mental Health and Wellness Breakfast
Saturday, February 27, 10:00 a.m.
Save the date for a very special informational breakfast open to everyone in the congregation and hosted by the Men of Faith. Our presenter will be a licensed clinical social worker from Arlington County, who will share information about Arlington County’s mental health resources. Faith’s own Liz Talley, author of More Than Bipolar: A Memoir of Acceptance and Hope, will also share her own experiences. Please register online so that we know how much food to prepare! Thanks!
Change to Moms with Babies Bible Study
The moms with babies Bible Study will now be meeting on the third Thursday of each month. The next Bible Study will be Thursday, March 17, at 9:45 a.m.
Volunteer at the Homeless Services Center
Once a month, Faith covers an evening shift at the Homeless Services Center near the Courthouse in Arlington. Two to three volunteers are needed to serve the meal and help out in the clothing room. The shift starts at 5:30 p.m. and last until about 7 p.m. Our next service date is next Today, February 21. To sign up contact Ginny or Cindy.
Save the Date: VBS – July 11 – 15
Vacation Bible School has been scheduled! Please mark your calendars. Registration will open April 1. We are already looking for volunteers to help with planning, and especially with teaching, Vacation Bible School. Contact Mary for more information.
Mission of the Month: AFAC
Please consider helping the Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) by:
Donating Food: Items requested below can be placed in the bins marked AFAC in the Fellowship Hall. 40% of the food AFAC distributes is donated to them.
• Low sodium canned soup
• Low sodium tomato products (diced, paste, & sauce)
• Low sodium canned tuna
• Low sodium canned beans
• Low sugar cereal
Donating Funds: Please use the designated envelopes in the pews to contribute as you are able. You may also contribute online by clicking the “Give” button at www.flcva.org, or by scanning the QR code on the back of this bulletin. All designated funds collected in February will support AFAC’s Back Pack Buddy Program described below.
AFAC Backpack Buddies
The Backpack Buddies program runs year-round. AFAC coordinates with all of the Arlington Public Schools as well as several community centers, after-care programs, and summer camps to make sure all children in our community have the food they need after school, and over weekends and holidays by sending them home with backpacks filled with food. The children then return the backpacks on Monday morning, so that they can be filled and redistributed the following Friday.
The food for the Backpack Buddies program is more expensive than other food AFAC purchases for the families in our care because it is pre-packaged and prepared. AFAC estimates that the Backpack Buddies program costs approximately $7.50 per child, per week.
Giving Envelopes Are In
Unless you’ve been giving to Faith electronically, you should have received your giving envelopes for the first quarter in your mailbox at home. If you have not yet received envelopes, and think you should be receiving them, please email the finance team, or call the office at 703-525-9283. We may need to update your address!
Thrivent, Thanks for the Memories
The Arlington County of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans will be hosting a dinner for all Thrivent members and their families on Saturday, March 5 from 5 – 7 p.m. The dinner will be held at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 825 S. Taylor Street, Arlington, VA. In addition to a catered dinner, we will share memories of the Arlington County Chapter before it closes on March 31. We will also have door prizes and giveaways. Children are welcome.
Please RSVP no later than Sunday, February 21 to Christopher Johnston, Chapter President, at 703-256-7646 or chris1223966@yahoo.com.
God can bring new life out of those situations in which it appears that all is lost. However, that seldom happens without our participation.
Accompanying scripture references:
Isaiah 43:1 – 7
Luke 3:15-17, 21-22
As with Mary, God chooses to look upon each of us with favor, with grace. However, that does not mean we are God’s favorites.
Accompanying scripture references:
Micah 5:2 – 5
Luke 1:39 – 55
Hope is not the end of the spiritual journey. If there is to be a journey at all, hope comes at the beginning, carrying us through even when all seems lost.
Accompanying scripture references:
Malachi 3:1 – 4
Luke 1:68 – 79
Luke 3:1 – 6
Angel Trees are here! You’ve probably noticed that the Fellowship Hall is decorated with four very special trees. Instead of the traditional ornaments, the Angel Trees are adorned with tags that detail a special need for the following organizations:
Choose one or more tags, purchase the item(s) and place them unwrapped under the matching tree. We’ll gather up the donations and deliver them to the correct organization. This year we are collecting items right up to Christmas for three out of four organizations, which are Good News Prison Ministry, Offender Aid Restoration (OAR) and Arlington Street People’s Assistance Network (A-SPAN). The items are useful throughout the year as these organizations serve our community. Please note, for Arlington Foster Care we have a December 11 hard date as their annual party is December 12, thus we will gather their donations through December 11th to meet their deadline for their annual party.
You may also make monetary gifts using the Special Mission Offering envelopes in the pews or the online giving portal. Designate Angel Trees and we will use the donations to purchase any unclaimed gifts. Thank you for your generosity!
Questions? Contact Becky Thomas.
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Is it possible that we already saints, made so by God?
Sermon (November 1, 2015): You Are Blessed
Accompanying scripture:
Isaiah 25:6 – 9
Revelation 21:1-6a
Matthew 5:1 – 12
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We run into many roadblocks as we attempt to follow Jesus, and most of them are of the mind and of the will.
Sermon (October 11, 2015): Roadblocks to the Kingdom
Accompanying scripture references:
Amos 5:6 – 7, 10 – 15
Mark 10:17 – 31
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The visit of Pope Francis shows how deeply people long to be touched by God. Testimony offered by David Bleich.
Sermon (September 27, 2015): Touched by God
Accompanying scripture readings:
James 5:13-20
Luke 8:43 – 48
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We invite you to join us this Sunday.
