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Faith Lutheran Church 421 South Russell Street Grantsburg, WI 54840 (715) 463-5388 Mailing Address: PO Box 68, Grantsburg, WI 54840 |
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Faith is an ELCA Lutheran Church located in a wonderful small town in northwestern Wisconsin. We offer many opportunities to grow in faith and carry on the work of Jesus.
As a community of rich traditions and fresh ideas, our ministry focuses on worship, education and service. We invite individuals and families of all ages and in all stages of life to join us in any and all activities. |
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PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR THE ORDER OF SERVICE FOR THIS SUNDAY'S SERVICE ON THE RADIO
THIS WEEK'S OFFICE HOURS:
I will continue to check the mail, phone messages and emails...if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to give me a call, email or letter and I will get back to you as soon as I can. I will be in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday next week. Thanks...Nance 
Sunday Music:
Skonewood Musical Programs 2020. Startin:30 p.g at 6m. Skonewood Christian Camp - 2104 260th Ave - Cushing July 5 - String Smith July 12 - Roller Family July 19 - Glory Bound July 26 - Highview August 2 - Mystery Mountain Boys August 9 - Mike, Becca & Mary August 16 - John & Kate August 23 - Northern Pines August 30 - Harmonic Balance September 6 - Erin Spohn & Others 
Faith Family: Our Faith Lutheran Family would like to welcome our newest members: Matthew and Nance Keenan. We look forward to welcoming you in person when we are able to come together and worship. Welcome!
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On the Radio:
Our service is broadcast over the radio on 100.9 FM Sunday mornings at 9:30. Live Streaming: WCMP 100.9 is now also streaming the Faith Lutheran service live each week. There are mobile apps, such as tune-in that you can use to listen to the broadcast, or you can use the following link to listen: http://mgmt.irststreaming.com/listen/androidredir.php?cassign=wcmp-fm If you have any questions, please feel free to give Dennis Allaman a call at 715-463-2366, and he will answer your questions. THE CALENDAR IS NOW SUBJECT TO NEW GUIDELINES IMPLEMENTED.
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What's Happening at Church:
Thank you so much goes to Mandi and Bonnie for cleaning the Fireside room. It looks wonderful. If you are interested in helping, please let Nance know!
Thank you so much goes to Mandi and Bonnie for cleaning the Fireside room. It looks wonderful. If you are interested in helping, please let Nance know!
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Grow in Faith:
Our first harvest from the Team Garden, radishes! JoLouise brought the radishes to Terri Andersen at Big Gust Apartments. She’s in charge of the Grantsburg Area Food Shelf. She’ll find people who can use them. Gardens are looking good, soon we will be able to get some spinach from the team garden! JoLouise has Roma tomatoes on plants already :) Soon... |
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Pastor Dan: If anyone is interested in sending well wishes to Pastor Dan, he gave me the address where they could be sent:
Pastor Dan Heath c/o Trinity Lutheran Church, 106 N Del Leon Street, Victoria Texas, 77901 |
Order of Worship for July 5, 2020
Thank you to John Addison for leading us in today's service and to Terry Nordstrom for assisting with the radio broadcast.
Prayer of the Day
You are great, O God, and greatly to be praised. You have made us for yourself, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you. Grant that we may believe in you, call upon you, know you, and serve you, through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
Scriptures:
First Reading: Zechariah 9:9-12
Rejoice greatly, O daughter Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter Jerusalem! Lo, your king comes to you; triumphant and victorious is he, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. He will cut off the chariot from Ephraim and the war-horse from Jerusalem; and the battle bow shall be cut off, and he shall command peace to the nations; his dominion shall be from sea to sea, and from the River to the ends of the earth. As for you also, because of the blood of my covenant with you, I will set your prisoners free from the waterless pit. Return to your stronghold, O prisoners of hope; today I declare that I will restore to you double.
Psalm: Psalm 145:8-14
The Lord is gracious and full of compassion, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. Lord, you are good to all, and your compassion is over all your works. All your works shall praise you, O Lord, and your faithful ones shall bless you. They shall tell of the glory of your kingdom and speak of your power, that all people may know of your power and the glorious splendor of your kingdom. Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom; your dominion endures through-out all ages. You, Lord, are faithful in all your words, and loving in all your works. The Lord upholds all those who fall and lifts up those who are bowed down.
Second Reading: Romans 7:15-25
I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate. Now if I do what I do not want, I agree that the law is good. But in fact it is no longer I that do it, but sin that dwells within me. For I know that nothing good dwells within me, that is, in my flesh. I can will what is right, but I cannot do it. For I do not do the good I want, but the evil I do not want is what I do. Now if I do what I do not want, it is no longer I that do it, but sin that dwells within me. So I find it to be a law that when I want to do what is good, evil lies close at hand. For I delight in the law of God in my inmost self, but I see in my members another law at war with the law of my mind, making me captive to the law of sin that dwells in my members. Wretched man that I am! Who will rescue me from this body of death? Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord!
Gospel: Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30
[Jesus spoke to the crowd saying:] “To what will I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling to one another, ‘We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we wailed, and you did not mourn.’ For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon’; the Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look, a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ Yet wisdom is vindicated by her deeds.” At that time Jesus said, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and the intelligent and have revealed them to infants; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will. All things have been handed over to me by my Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
Offering Prayer
God of goodness and growth,
all creation is yours,
and your faithfulness is as firm as the heavens.
Water and word, wine and bread:
these are signs of your abundant grace.
Nourish us through these gifts,
that we might proclaim your steadfast love
in our communities and in the world,
through Jesus Christ, our strength and our song.
Amen.
Thank you to John Addison for leading us in today's service and to Terry Nordstrom for assisting with the radio broadcast.
Prayer of the Day
You are great, O God, and greatly to be praised. You have made us for yourself, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you. Grant that we may believe in you, call upon you, know you, and serve you, through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
Scriptures:
First Reading: Zechariah 9:9-12
Rejoice greatly, O daughter Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter Jerusalem! Lo, your king comes to you; triumphant and victorious is he, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. He will cut off the chariot from Ephraim and the war-horse from Jerusalem; and the battle bow shall be cut off, and he shall command peace to the nations; his dominion shall be from sea to sea, and from the River to the ends of the earth. As for you also, because of the blood of my covenant with you, I will set your prisoners free from the waterless pit. Return to your stronghold, O prisoners of hope; today I declare that I will restore to you double.
Psalm: Psalm 145:8-14
The Lord is gracious and full of compassion, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. Lord, you are good to all, and your compassion is over all your works. All your works shall praise you, O Lord, and your faithful ones shall bless you. They shall tell of the glory of your kingdom and speak of your power, that all people may know of your power and the glorious splendor of your kingdom. Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom; your dominion endures through-out all ages. You, Lord, are faithful in all your words, and loving in all your works. The Lord upholds all those who fall and lifts up those who are bowed down.
Second Reading: Romans 7:15-25
I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate. Now if I do what I do not want, I agree that the law is good. But in fact it is no longer I that do it, but sin that dwells within me. For I know that nothing good dwells within me, that is, in my flesh. I can will what is right, but I cannot do it. For I do not do the good I want, but the evil I do not want is what I do. Now if I do what I do not want, it is no longer I that do it, but sin that dwells within me. So I find it to be a law that when I want to do what is good, evil lies close at hand. For I delight in the law of God in my inmost self, but I see in my members another law at war with the law of my mind, making me captive to the law of sin that dwells in my members. Wretched man that I am! Who will rescue me from this body of death? Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord!
Gospel: Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30
[Jesus spoke to the crowd saying:] “To what will I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling to one another, ‘We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we wailed, and you did not mourn.’ For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon’; the Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look, a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ Yet wisdom is vindicated by her deeds.” At that time Jesus said, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and the intelligent and have revealed them to infants; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will. All things have been handed over to me by my Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
Offering Prayer
God of goodness and growth,
all creation is yours,
and your faithfulness is as firm as the heavens.
Water and word, wine and bread:
these are signs of your abundant grace.
Nourish us through these gifts,
that we might proclaim your steadfast love
in our communities and in the world,
through Jesus Christ, our strength and our song.
Amen.
ADRC: TIPS FOR THRIVING DURING COVID-19 ISOLATION
The coronavirus pandemic has complicated many lives, especially those who are most susceptible to COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus. It has added fear, anxiety, and isolation to an already stressful situation. Here are some tips to help everyone cope:
Form a team. Develop a list of family, friends, and neighbors to check in with. Consider coordinating doing outside errands with someone. Get outside if you can, a walk in the fresh air can lift your spirits.
Identify local services. In response to the virus, many grocery stores, restaurants and pharmacies have added or increased their delivery services. Additional resource information is available on the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) website https://adrcnwwi.org/. If you do not have internet access, please call us at 1-877-485-2372 for it to be mailed to you.
Inventory essential items. Determine how much food, medication, and basic supplies you need on hand. Try for a two-week supply of food, water, household cleaning supplies, medications, and medical materials.
Get prescriptions in order. Make sure you have a list of medications, medical contacts, and important information. The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) recommends having an extra 30-day supply of essential medications on hand.
Stay Connected. Isolation can be a big issue as we all follow the social distancing guidance from the CDC. Develop a communication plan and identify times when members of your team will check in on you and your loved one. Skype, Zoom, and FaceTime are useful digital apps that can help, but so are lower-tech options like email and phone calls. You can also send cards, letters, magazines, puzzles, pictures, or other items to keep in touch.
Limit constant news. While it is important to learn what is happening in this changing situation, constantly checking for new developments can cause stress and anxiety.
Protect yourself. Follow the CDC guidelines of washing hands frequently, avoiding crowds, practice social distancing, and if you feel sick, stay home. Now more than ever, it is important to take care of yourself.
Plan some new activities. To keep from getting bored or frustrated, try some new activities, or maybe even some old activities you have not tried for a while – checkers, puzzles, even some adult coloring, or write a letter to a loved one.
The coronavirus pandemic has complicated many lives, especially those who are most susceptible to COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus. It has added fear, anxiety, and isolation to an already stressful situation. Here are some tips to help everyone cope:
Form a team. Develop a list of family, friends, and neighbors to check in with. Consider coordinating doing outside errands with someone. Get outside if you can, a walk in the fresh air can lift your spirits.
Identify local services. In response to the virus, many grocery stores, restaurants and pharmacies have added or increased their delivery services. Additional resource information is available on the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) website https://adrcnwwi.org/. If you do not have internet access, please call us at 1-877-485-2372 for it to be mailed to you.
Inventory essential items. Determine how much food, medication, and basic supplies you need on hand. Try for a two-week supply of food, water, household cleaning supplies, medications, and medical materials.
Get prescriptions in order. Make sure you have a list of medications, medical contacts, and important information. The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) recommends having an extra 30-day supply of essential medications on hand.
Stay Connected. Isolation can be a big issue as we all follow the social distancing guidance from the CDC. Develop a communication plan and identify times when members of your team will check in on you and your loved one. Skype, Zoom, and FaceTime are useful digital apps that can help, but so are lower-tech options like email and phone calls. You can also send cards, letters, magazines, puzzles, pictures, or other items to keep in touch.
Limit constant news. While it is important to learn what is happening in this changing situation, constantly checking for new developments can cause stress and anxiety.
Protect yourself. Follow the CDC guidelines of washing hands frequently, avoiding crowds, practice social distancing, and if you feel sick, stay home. Now more than ever, it is important to take care of yourself.
Plan some new activities. To keep from getting bored or frustrated, try some new activities, or maybe even some old activities you have not tried for a while – checkers, puzzles, even some adult coloring, or write a letter to a loved one.
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