I drive past a sign every day that says “Your Story Matters.” It’s for a church. Maybe I’m a bit sensitive, but when I read it, I think it’s an odd way to talk about God’s presence in the world. It’s a strong emphasis on ME—and honestly, I feel...
The following is an update from Julia Hubbard, St. Paul Area Synod Bega Kwa Bega Coordinator. Greetings from an overcast Iringa! I hope this finds you well. I wanted to share with you news from our most recent visit out to Kidabaga on the way back from visiting Lutangilo. ...
Rob & Pastor Kerrie Holschboch are new Faith members passionate about missions. They are active in Food for His Children (FFHC), a holistic community development ministry serving the materially poor in rural Tanzania, Africa. Thank you, Kerrie, for sharing your story of Faith in...
Our Confirmation Small Groups are encouraged to do a service project in the community. Belinda Larson’s 9th Grade Group made blankets and donated them to the Forest Lake Police Department! It was very special that Chief Rick Peterson came personally to pick up the blankets and meet the...
Now that spring is just around the corner, we will be spending much more time outside in the sun. The main risk factor for skin cancer is ultraviolet light which can come from sunlight or tanning beds. There are several kinds of skin cancer: Basal Cell – the most common; Squamous Cell...
Ash Wednesday was a powerful day. We had a mini-chapel with the kids from the Lakes Area Discovery Center daycare. Then a wonderful homemade lunch before a 1 pm service and then a packed sanctuary for the 6:30 service. I had everyone write their name on a sheet of paper, then leave the...
Ash Wednesday at Faith started in the morning with mini-chapel. Thirty five pre-preschoolers heard a message from Pastor John, learning about the tradition of using ashes and about the season of lent. The message closed with a blessing with water – rather than ashes &ndash...
We held our February Council meeting on the 21st and spent some time getting to know each other as we had four new people who were attending for the first time. We also talked about things that were going on at Faith, including the Annual Meeting. We had people come up after the meeting and...
We were at the mall taking care of some shopping. Our friend of many years lives near-by. She is in the early stages of dementia and lives alone. “Let’s call and see if she is home, we could swing by for a visit.” No phone number in my contact list. ...
Father Daughter Ball HUGE Success! The annual Father-Daughter Ball saw the Faith Life Center and North Lobby transformed into a Hollywood setting for the theme “Hooray for Hollywood” on Feb. 4. Fathers, grandfathers, and other father figures and daughters of all ages enjoyed...