Grief Share
GriefShare support groups and seminars are led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help. If you are or someone you know is grieving the loss of a loved one, a GriefShare Support Group offers help and encouragement.
GriefShare is a video seminar series that features some of the nation’s foremost Christian experts on grief and recovery topics as seen from a biblical perspective. The video seminars are combined with support group discussion of the materials presented during the video and exercises in the participant workbook. Registration Fee: $25.00 (includes the personal workbook, From Mourning to Joy, and all expenses for the entire session) A limited number of scholarships are available based on need.
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For more information or to register, contact Trish High: pahigh@att.net or 440-734-4566. You will also find detailed information on www.griefshare.org to find a group go to www.griefshare.org/findagroup (to locate Faith Avon GriefShare Support Group, enter city: “Avon” or zipcode: “44011” in the search box).
GriefShare is a video seminar series that features some of the nation’s foremost Christian experts on grief and recovery topics as seen from a biblical perspective. The video seminars are combined with support group discussion of the materials presented during the video and exercises in the participant workbook. Registration Fee: $25.00 (includes the personal workbook, From Mourning to Joy, and all expenses for the entire session) A limited number of scholarships are available based on need.
Watch this Video for More information
Or
For more information or to register, contact Trish High: pahigh@att.net or 440-734-4566. You will also find detailed information on www.griefshare.org to find a group go to www.griefshare.org/findagroup (to locate Faith Avon GriefShare Support Group, enter city: “Avon” or zipcode: “44011” in the search box).
Love inc
Love In The Name of Christ
Love INC. is a non-profit organization that partners with churches to serve families in the local community by meeting verifiable and manageable needs. Love INC. acts as a screening agent and clearinghouse for goods and services provided by its network of churches. They review requests for help, assess and verify needs, refer or request assistance, and follow up to ensure that needs have been met and to offer prayer and spiritual support to recipients.
Love INC. provides a secure avenue for our church to not only provide for the physical needs of the community, but it gives us the chance to make a relational connection. Because Love INC. does all the background work to verify the validity of the request, we as a church can focus on what we can do best, sharing our faith and showing Christ’s love in our community.
Currently, Faith Lutheran Church supports 2 major efforts through the Love INC. network.
Please contact Jennifer Tucker for more information.
Love INC. is a non-profit organization that partners with churches to serve families in the local community by meeting verifiable and manageable needs. Love INC. acts as a screening agent and clearinghouse for goods and services provided by its network of churches. They review requests for help, assess and verify needs, refer or request assistance, and follow up to ensure that needs have been met and to offer prayer and spiritual support to recipients.
Love INC. provides a secure avenue for our church to not only provide for the physical needs of the community, but it gives us the chance to make a relational connection. Because Love INC. does all the background work to verify the validity of the request, we as a church can focus on what we can do best, sharing our faith and showing Christ’s love in our community.
Currently, Faith Lutheran Church supports 2 major efforts through the Love INC. network.
- Clothe a Kid program:
- Personal Care Pantry Partnership at Zion Lutheran Church:
Please contact Jennifer Tucker for more information.
Pastoral Care
The Pastoral Care Ministry Team is a volunteer group of Faith members that have come forward to assist the Pastor in ministering to our members in need. The Pastor is the primary giver of spiritual care to our Faith family with the Ministry Team assisting.
The Pastoral Care Ministry Team visits and contacts those in hospitals, long term care and rehab facilities, homebound, etc. During these visits, we provide spiritual support in sharing scripture readings, prayers, communion, sending religious cards of caring and for special occasions, etc.
If the Holy Spirit moves you to serve in this meaningful ministry, please contact the church office for details. You can make a difference in the lives of others here at Faith, especially during their time of need.
The Pastoral Care Ministry Team visits and contacts those in hospitals, long term care and rehab facilities, homebound, etc. During these visits, we provide spiritual support in sharing scripture readings, prayers, communion, sending religious cards of caring and for special occasions, etc.
If the Holy Spirit moves you to serve in this meaningful ministry, please contact the church office for details. You can make a difference in the lives of others here at Faith, especially during their time of need.
Prayer Group
Prayer Group
The prayer team meets weekly on Sundays at 2 pm in the sanctuary. Judy Jamison leads the Prayer Team. If you would like to submit a prayer request, please do that below...
Prayer includes the following:
- Praying for the pastor, governing board, and other staff and leaders of the congregation and its ministries.
- Praying for specific needs of individuals as indicated on prayer request cards, etc.
- Praying for the body of Christ throughout the world.
The prayer team is also involved in:
- Holding congregational prayer vigil and prayer services.
- Providing encouragement and opportunities for the congregation to grow in their personal prayer life.
- Conducting prayer seminars and workshops.
- Providing and encouraging the use of prayer resources.
- Forming topical focus prayer groups.
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayers and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God" - Philippians 4:6
Kids of Faith
Kids of Faith is always looking for assistance with Sunday Morning classes. If you are interested in helping please contact the church office
VBS (Vacation Bible School)
Every Summer, Faith offers a weeknight VBS. If you enjoy working with kids and seeing them learn about the love of the Lord, we would love to have you as a volunteer. If interested please contact the church office to be connected with the VBS Director.
Fellowship
The Fellowship Team, led by Melissa Watkins, creates events where members of the congregation can gather with their family in Christ. This team also partners with other ministries to create a friendly and caring environment in the church and community. To make these events successful, we rely on volunteers in our congregation to generously donate their time and talents.
Examples of these events include:
If you have an event idea, we would love to hear about it! All are welcome to serve!
Examples of these events include:
- Annual Church Picnic
- Themed Potlucks
- Christmas Decorating/Undecoration
- Family Game Nights
- Church Holidays/Celebrations
- New Member Welcome
If you have an event idea, we would love to hear about it! All are welcome to serve!
LWML
Lutheran Women in Mission supports mission outreach and personal spiritual development. Members help with various LWML outreach projects at Faith, in the community and in the world at large via personal service and mite offerings.
LWML celebrated 75 years! Our logo has changed to better represent our organization, its women and mission.
Leader: Carla Russell (440-963-0023)
Check the "Upcoming" page for information about LWML-sponsored events happening soon.
Pick up your mite box today and help support the mission of the LWML.
Based on the Biblical account of the widow's mite (Luke 21:1-4), the mite box is intended for regular contributions of "mites" - offerings above and beyond the support given to congregations and the LCMS. Mite Box contributions amount to millions of dollars that fund district and national mission grants and implement the LWML program.
There are abundant downloadable resources available at www.lwml.org. (Lutheran Women in Mission website) even including podcasts.
LWML celebrated 75 years! Our logo has changed to better represent our organization, its women and mission.
Leader: Carla Russell (440-963-0023)
Check the "Upcoming" page for information about LWML-sponsored events happening soon.
Pick up your mite box today and help support the mission of the LWML.
Based on the Biblical account of the widow's mite (Luke 21:1-4), the mite box is intended for regular contributions of "mites" - offerings above and beyond the support given to congregations and the LCMS. Mite Box contributions amount to millions of dollars that fund district and national mission grants and implement the LWML program.
There are abundant downloadable resources available at www.lwml.org. (Lutheran Women in Mission website) even including podcasts.
Quilters
Quilting
The Quilting Ministry makes quilts for local cancer patients. Anyone of any age and church is welcome to participate!
Quilters currently meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesday 9:00am-12:00pm in Faith's Fellowship Hall.
Interested?
Contact the church office.
The Quilting Ministry makes quilts for local cancer patients. Anyone of any age and church is welcome to participate!
Quilters currently meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesday 9:00am-12:00pm in Faith's Fellowship Hall.
Interested?
Contact the church office.
Music
Traditional Service
The traditional service choir at Faith Lutheran sings during the 8:00 on most Sunday mornings plus during special services.
Following in the steps of Luther, traditional worship services at Faith feature hymns and liturgies reflecting Biblical thought and practice. Some traditional Lutheran hymns relate to the many seasons of the church year such as Advent, Epiphany, Lent, and Pentecost while others embrace themes such as Holy Baptism, the Lord’s Supper, Missions, Praise, Hope and Comfort. The Lutheran Service Book, copyright by Concordia Publishing House in 2006, forms the basis for Faith’s worship services and hymns.
Following in the steps of Luther, traditional worship services at Faith feature hymns and liturgies reflecting Biblical thought and practice. Some traditional Lutheran hymns relate to the many seasons of the church year such as Advent, Epiphany, Lent, and Pentecost while others embrace themes such as Holy Baptism, the Lord’s Supper, Missions, Praise, Hope and Comfort. The Lutheran Service Book, copyright by Concordia Publishing House in 2006, forms the basis for Faith’s worship services and hymns.
The choir is open to all and welcomes new singers. Special instrumental music is often added to various services to enhance the worship encounter. Capable musicians such as pianists, soloists, brass, wind and string players are always welcome.
If you are interested in joining the choir, please contact the church office.
If you are interested in joining the choir, please contact the church office.
MONTHLY HYMN SING
The 1st Sunday of the month, there will be a “Hymn Sing” prior to the traditional worship service.
Contemporary Service
Music is a central expression of worship. Whether the expression is traditional or contemporary, our hymns, anthems and praise music are lifted to God as we join together in praise. The Praise Band ministry leads worship at the 10:30am contemporary service.
Our primary function is to lead the congregation in true worship through songs under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Contemporary worship service consists of modern praise hymns and popular songs from Christian music charts.
If you are interested in joining the Praise Band in a full-time capacity or would like to be a sub as a vocalist/instrumentalist please contact the church office
"Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation." Psalm 95:1
Altar Guild
The Altar Guild serves the Lord by helping make the sanctuary a worship space that is respectful to God.
Some of the things for which the Altar Guild is responsible include:
The Altar Guild works in teams on a monthly basis and the schedule is tailored to the church service that you prefer to attend.
Some of the things for which the Altar Guild is responsible include:
- Ensuring that the altar paraments and banners correspond to the current season of the church year
- Preparing for worship services and cleaning up afterwards
- Arranging flowers in the sanctuary on Sundays and holiday seasons
The Altar Guild works in teams on a monthly basis and the schedule is tailored to the church service that you prefer to attend.
Kids' Corner
Kids' Corner provides Children's Bulletins, coloring sheets and various other activities for our young church members. These items emphasize the readings and message for the day as well as the seasons of the church year.
"Happy Times" (for preschoolers) and "My Devotions" (for pre-teens) are also available to take home and use with your family.
Help is needed to keep the Kids' Corner current and organized; resources are available for your use and new ideas are welcome!
"Happy Times" (for preschoolers) and "My Devotions" (for pre-teens) are also available to take home and use with your family.
Help is needed to keep the Kids' Corner current and organized; resources are available for your use and new ideas are welcome!
Women In Action
"Women in Action" usually meets the first Saturday morning of each month.
The primary purpose of the group is a Card Ministry; however the group also hold other activities throughout the year.
For more information or to become involved please reach out to the church office.
The primary purpose of the group is a Card Ministry; however the group also hold other activities throughout the year.
For more information or to become involved please reach out to the church office.
