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...
It was an event to remember! On Wednesday, February 22, Faith hosted a family friendly Mardi Gras celebration where we learned how Mardi Gras relates to our faith. Over 150 people enjoyed fantastic jambalaya and kingcake. Carnival games, a bouncy house and Mardi Gras mask crafts...
Now that the flu season is here I thought I’d just write about a few things that might help us to avoid getting reinfected again. Can you reinfect yourself by using the same toothbrush after you have been sick? The answer is, yes, it is very possible. The best thing you can do is...
One year ago, during the January 2016 annual meeting, Faith Lutheran extended me a call to be your new senior pastor! What a year it has been and what a wonderful congregation you are for my family and me. You have welcomed us in so many ways. In January of 2017, I spent a few weeks talking...
I wondered if I was suited to serve on the Church Council three years ago when I was asked to run for the position. What gifts did I have that would contribute to the Council? That first year the Church Council consisted of ten men, Bev Larson, a most dedicated, creative and knowledgeable...
Faith Lutheran was recently featured on the Souper Bowl of Caring website. Link to #SouperStars: Faith Lutheran Church in Forest Lake, MN
Respiratory Synctial Virus Respiratory Syncytial Virus RSV is a common virus that causes infections of the respiratory system. Infections caused by RSV include upper respiratory tract infections (colds), bronchiolitis (infection of lung passages), and pneumonia. RSV is spread from person to...
Financial Peace University at Faith Lutheran A new year always brings resolutions and a fresh start. For six Forest Lake area families, the resolutions and fresh start revolve around their personal finance. Like the name implies, Financial Peace University, created by Dave Ramsey, is a...