Bible Study Class—“Living Together Outside of Marriage” will be the study of the Adult Sunday School Class that meets in the multi-purpose room. This class starts January 8 at 9:30 a.m. All are invited. Come see what the Bible teaches us on this “current” topic and how we can be God’s witnesses. This is a 2-week study.

Habakkuk—Today, we begin a multi-week study of the book of Habakkuk in Bible Class. Come hear how the prophet Habakkuk waited for a vision the Lord promised him. As he waited, he received God's encouragement and patience. As we study Habakkuk, we will see steadfast faith, even in the face of persistent evil.

Interested in becoming a member of Faith?—Our next new member class is on Saturday, January 14. The class runs from 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided. The new member class presents the basics of the Christian faith, and explains what it means to be a Lutheran. To register, call the church office.

Workcamp Meeting—High school youth and parents are invited to a workcamp meeting on January 15th, right after Sunday School in the multi-purpose room, lower level of the education building. We have initial information about this summer’s workcamp in Joplin to share with you.

Senior Youth—Movie Night is planned for Sunday, January 15th, in the youth room from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Popcorn and drinks provided.

Mom’s Bible Study—This Bible study group will be resuming on Friday, January 13, from 9:00-10:30 a.m. Any women who are interested are welcome to attend. We will be looking at Stepping Up–A Journey Through the Psalms of Ascent by Beth Moore. The cost of the study guide is $7.00. If you are interested or have questions, please contact Trina Lieb at 634-0027.

Valentine Dinner—Show your love for Lutheran education by marking your calendar for February 12, and make plans to attend the Board of Parish Education’s 2nd Annual Valentine Dinner to raise funds for needs-based scholarships. Good food...great friends...wonderful cause. See you there!

Pro-Life Dinner—The Pro-Life Benefit Dinner/Speaker Event is planned for Wednesday, January 18, at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Pro-Life speaker, Dr. Allan Keyes, will be the special guest with proceeds going to 40 Days For Life. For reservations call Brenda at 496-3493. This will be a very interesting event. Plan to come!

News & Notes

Faith’s Pandamania VBS—This year is the perfect place and time to show just how wild you are about God. It will be held on July 11-15, from 8:45-11:45. We are still in need of volunteers so stop by the display table in the entryway to pick up your volunteer forms or registration forms.

Faith Guild—The June 9^th meeting of Faith Guild will begin this Thursday at 6:30 p.m., at Jan Sonnenberg’s home, 4007 Terra Bella. The program will be “Herbs from the Bible,” presented by Jan Sonnenberg and Debbie Alter. Bring your Mites and bring a friend. We hope to see you there. Please note this is a change from the information printed in the handbook.

The Christian Book Discussion Group will meet Tuesday, June 7, at 6:30 p.m., at the home of Caryl Collier, 727 Hobbs Road, to discuss The Hiding Place. All women of Faith are invited to attend.

Diapers—Lutherans for Life is collecting diapers (any size) between Mothers’ Day and Fathers’ Day. These diapers will be given to Birthright for mothers in need. Help us out by putting them in the playpen in the narthex, thanks.

Softball—Come cheer for Faith Men’s Softball Team on Monday, 6:15 p.m., on Williams Field, at Binder Complex.

Teens Encounter Christ—“TEC” will be held this year at Faith Lutheran Church this Saturday, June 11, at 10 a.m., through Monday, June 13, at 7 p.m. TEC is for teens and adults 16 years and older. The retreat is led by Lutheran lay persons, youth, and clergy who have already attended a TEC weekend as they share themselves through talks, worship, prayer, fellowship, recreation, and prayer. TEC retreat gives participants an opportunity to experience the Risen Lord is a personal and refreshing way, apart from the business of life. Applications and more information are available online at faithinjeffcity.org.

Needed: TEC Supply Donations—We are in need of the following items for the upcoming TEC weekend: Six 24 pack canned soda any kind, six 24 count water bottles any size, 100 candy bars or M&M type candies, 100 granola or snack bars, 1 bag of Dum Dum suckers, pencils and pens. Thank you for considering a donation from this list. Please bring items to the church office and label them TEC WEEKEND. You are welcome to make a ash donation for items to be purchased. Please give to Barb in the church office. Thank you very much for your support and prayers as we prepare for this retreat!

P.A.T.Ch.. at the Felger farm! Please join us for a picnic lunch and fun on the farm, Thursday, June 23^rd, at 10:30 a.m. Wear old clothes/shoes, pack a lunch and plan to have fun seeing the animals and playing in the creek! Directions: from Hwy 50 west exit D/Lohman and take a left on D; after 2.5 miles take a right on West Lohman; after 2 miles take a left on Fischer Road, and after 0.5 mile you will see it, the first house on the right (call Dawn at 782-3737, if you get lost). Call Joanna at 584-0160 with any questions, and we hope to see you there!

Open House—Please join the family of Jack and Bethel (Michael) Johnson at an Open House celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary. A cake and punch reception will be held in the fellowship hall at Trinity Lutheran Church, on June 12, from 2-4 p.m. Come by anytime and join the celebration. No gifts please. The gift of your presence is present enough.

Calvary’s Gift—Calvary’s Gift continues to be a blessing to the community, the volunteers, and the high school. A volunteer meeting will be held at Calvary, on June 13^th, beginning at 9:00 a.m. If you have thought about volunteering, but haven’t made the call yet, attending the meeting would be an excellent time to find out more about Calvary’s Gift, its mission, and how you can help.

Calvary Recruitment—Applications for the 2011-12 school year are now being accepted. At the current time we have 16 students whose families who have made the decision to send their child to Calvary.

We thank God that he continues to graciously provide families

who are seeking a Lutheran, Christ-centered education.

News & Notes

Parents of Trinity Students—For the school year parents are asked to check their TLS FastDirect account for a message from the Board of Parish Education. We have modified the process for payment of tuition assistance for member students. A fully completed and signed application form for each student and a covenant of compliance form for each family must be submitted by Friday, May 20 in order to begin tuition assistance payments to TLS in June. Application and covenant forms, as well as Board of Parish Education policies for tuition assistance are also available on the information table in the narthex. Completed application forms may be turned in to the church office, the Board of Parish Education mailbox in the hall outside the church office, or to any board member. Please contact Andrew Sporleder (395-9905), Dean Hopkins (636-2804), or Sara Hartman (635-8633) with questions. Thank you for your assistance. It is a joy to help provide a Christian education to our member children.

Diapers—Lutherans for Life is collecting diapers (any size) between Mothers’ Day and Fathers’ Day. These diapers will be given to Birthright for mothers in need. Help us out by putting them in the playpen in the narthex, thanks.

Teens Encounter Christ—“TEC” will be held this year at Faith Lutheran Church on Saturday, June 11, at 10 a.m., through Monday, June 13, at 7 p.m. TEC is for teens and adults 16 years and older. The retreat is led by Lutheran lay persons, youth, and clergy who have already attended a TEC weekend as they share themselves through talks, worship, prayer, fellowship, recreation, and prayer. TEC retreat gives participants an opportunity to experience the Risen Lord is a personal and refreshing way, apart from the business of life. Applications and more information are available online at faithinjeffcity.org.

Needed: TEC Supply Donations—We are in need of the following items for the upcoming TEC weekend: Six 24 pack canned soda any kind, six 24 count water bottles any size, 100 candy bars or M&M type candies, 100 granola or snack bars, 1 bag of Dum Dum suckers, pencils and pens. Thank you for considering a donation from this list. Please bring items to the church office and label them TEC WEEKEND. You are welcome to make a cash donation for items to be purchased. Please give to Barb in the church office. Thank you very much for your support and prayers as we prepare for this retreat!!

Calvary Golf Outing—Fulton’s Tanglewood Golf Course will host the 7^th Annual Calvary Lutheran High School Golf Outing on June 10^th. The four person scramble format provides a great afternoon of golf. The event begins with lunch at noon, a shot-gun start at 1 p.m., and ends with dinner and drawings. Please consider joining us for a wonderful afternoon of fun and fellowship. More information and entry forms are available on Calvary’s website, www.calvarylhs.org.

Calvary Barbeque—Come to Calvary High School and enjoy some delicious barbeque while shopping for your plants on Friday and Saturday. The Golf Tournament team will be serving pork steaks, hamburgers, and brats on Friday evening from 4-7 p.m. and again on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come and enjoy some

wonderful food!

Calvary High School’s Spring Concert—Calvary’s choir will present their annual Spring Concert this Tuesday evening, May 10^th, 7 p.m., at Calvary Lutheran High School. Come and enjoy a wide selection

of music including a small group and several special choreographed selections.

Calvary’s Graduation—Everyone is invited to attend Calvary’s third commencement service. This service will be held on May 28^th, 1 p.m., at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Honey Creek,

Girls Softball, Boys Baseball, and Boys Basketball Coaches — Calvary is accepting coaching applications for the positions of junior varsity girls softball, varsity boys baseball, and varsity boys basketball. If you have an interest in any of these positions, please contact AD Kevin Dusheke, clhsad1973 "at" aol.com, or the school office

at 638-0228.

Calvary’s Thank you to everyone who worked on committees, donated items, attended the event, and financially supported our Spring Fling. Your assistance made this event a wonderful success.

Calvary’s Recruitment—Applications for the 2011-12 school year are now being accepted. We thank God that he has already graciously provided 14 families who are seeking a Lutheran, Christ-centered education.

Camping/Canoe Trip—For the last 11 summers, a group of families from here at Faith have gone together on a camping/canoe trip. This year we’re trying a new place but reservations are needed and soon as it’s a popular place. The dates are June 22-26. Some families stay the whole time, some just come for a few nights. If camping isn’t your thing, we can let you know about nearby hotels. If you’re interested in more details, contact Holly Oberkrom at 893-6307 or glohao "at" aol.com. So far we have four families going! Fun!

Husbands! The greatest gift you can give to your wife this Mother’s Day is to commit to attend the Lutheran Marriage Encounter Weekend on June 10-12, at the Holiday Inn, South Lindbergh Boulevard. You will learn how to communicate with her more on a deeper level, rekindle your love and romance and renew your commitment to

each other. For more information or to register contact Tom & Kathy Von Behren, 636-343-9453 or vonbeh@sbcglobal.net. Registrations are due this Thursday, May 12.