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Greetings, family of Faith!
I know it’s been a long time since you received a monthly newsletter. While you have received other mailings from the
church, I decided back in mid-March that with all the fast-moving changes to our plans and with so many events can-
celled or postponed, it didn’t make sense to try to send out a typical monthly newsletter and calendar through the postal
service. It probably would have been outdated information even before it reached you, and I didn’t want to create that
confusion.
Instead, we on the church staff have relied on our website, weekly online worship services, Facebook, emails, texts, and
phone calls to and from you to get the word out. I’m sure there’s more and better I could have done, and I do sincerely
ask forgiveness from any of you who have felt overlooked, neglected, or “out of the loop” these past months. And if you
ARE feeling that way even now, please, please pick up the phone and give me a call. I want to know, I want to listen, I
want to learn, and I want to make it right.
We’re still living with the reality of COVID-19. All of us are. Every institution is, every business, every church. Even
with in-person worship at Faith having started again on June 21 (with about 150 people attending), there are still many
disruptions to what we’re doing as a congregation, many people still staying home, and countless uncertainties about
what comes next. Checking our website or calling the church office continue to be the best way to get the latest informa-
tion.
But I wanted to use this mid-summer newsletter to highlight and celebrate some of the many good things that have gone
on at Faith recently. I am very proud of the work and worship and ministry we’ve done together as a congregation, and
I’m thankful to all of you who have been involved.
Beginning on March 16, our meetings and Bible study groups quickly transitioned to being held over Zoom (which I
admit I’d never even heard of before this year). Our children’s ministries, including VBS, have been adapted to take-
home family kits with creative video supplements. With worship services being created for online participation, we have
seen the traffic on our website and Facebook page more than double. Many people who were not members of our con-
gregation, including those not even living in Nebraska, discovered those worship and study resources online and have
been fed by God’s Word over the past months. Just this week I received a very kind note and generous donation from a
woman and her family whom I’ve never met who said she watches our services each week and thanked our congregation
for “offering worship experiences that satisfy our love of Lutheran tradition, served up with creative imagination.” Praise
God!
Also, as you’ll see in the many pictures included here, our building has been a busy place even while we weren’t holding
in-person worship. We got a new roof (from last year’s hail damage), had small groups of volunteers come in to do land-
scaping, painting, and other projects. We even moved all the pews in the sanctuary out and back to do a deep clean and
rewax the floors! And the work goes on.
In the midst of strange and changing times, I am ever grateful to Jesus Christ who is the same yesterday, today, and for-
ever (Hebrews 13:8), whose promises and compassion never fail (Joshua 23:14, Lamentations 3:22), who is with us al-
ways, even to the end of all the ages (Matthew 28:20, Romans 8:38-39). Let’s keep our eyes fixed on Him, and keep
serving Him every day with glad and thankful hearts. He continues to love us, to forgive us, to bless us, to equip us…
and He will see us through.
In Him,
Pastor Paul
July’s Message from Pastor Paul Dunbar
Contact us at:
402-462-5044
Visit us at:
AFamilyofFaith.com
July 2020 Volume 43 Issue 4
Faith Lutheran Church The Parish News
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Health, Treatments,
or Hospitalization Recently included in prayers:
Marty Cobb, Stan Jaynes,
Jaunice Mullen, Ron Nissen,
Bill Petersen, Andre Sims,
John J. Uhrich, Marcia Weiss.
Births & Baptisms
We give thanks with Jamie &
Schyler Bohlen at the birth of
a daughter; and with Kelsey &
TJ Peterson also at the birth
of a daughter.
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Prayers
The July web site is spon-
sored in honor of and in
thanksgiving to God for Pas-
tor Josh’s 10th anniversary of
his installation and Deb’s 20
years of employment at Faith.
Their talents and service are a
blessing to our congregation.
The website is available for a
monthly sponsorship. If you
would like to sponsor the web-
site ($40 per month) please call
the church office.
Priscilla Circle - July 7 at 1:00pm Circle will meet at the church (Room 102-103) at 1:00pm with Marlyce Brown serving as hostess. For questions contact Wyoma, 402-469-6149
Book Group - July 9, 7:00pm at Dally’s Deli - South St. Join us to discuss Crenshaw by Katherine Applegate. All are welcome! If you have questions about book group or need a copy of the book group selections please call Amy Hafer, 402-984-8886.
The church office will be closed July 3
Marriage We give thanks with Tressa
Gloystein and Adrian Torres
on their recent marriage. God
bless this union as they grow
together in His love.
Sympathy
We pray for the family of Shirley Borrell at her recent death; for Melanie Klatt at the death
of her mother; for Kathy Schroeder at the death of her sister; and for Craig Ritterbush at
the death of his mother. May ALL who mourn find the true peace and comfort found only
through God’s promises in Jesus.
Dear church family… thank you for all of the prayers and support dur-
ing our mom and grand’s illness and at the time of her passing. We are
truly blessed to be a part of the family of Faith. Sincerely, Melanie, James, Emily & Abby Klatt
Please watch for mailings or information on our web-site for activities that are meeting in person.
Upcoming
Staff Anniversaries
We are recognizing these
anniversaries in July and the
July web site is sponsored
in their honor.
The Lay Ministers will be
presenting a gift from the
congregation in
appreciation of their hard
work and dedication. Please
extend your well wishes and
thanks to these staff members
with a card or words of
encouragement.
Deb Henkel Bookkeeper/Educ. Asst.
20 years of service
Pastor Josh Davis Director of Worship
10 years of service
Sunday, July 12th at 11:45
in the sanctuary. Join us!
Thanks to a generous donor, Faith members who have a
child who will attend Zion Classical Academy (Kindergarten
through 8th grade) can apply for a tuition grant. Call the church
office to find out more, 402-462-5044.
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Youth Education
*The last few weeks of WOW classes were recorded and available
on the church website.
*A Birthday Banner was made to
take to Faith’s children during this
pandemic time to replace the Sun-
day School birthday box where each
look forward to picking a surprise.
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Summer Sunday School Offerings will go to support
Freddy Victorio Sanchez Sanchez, our Compassion Interna-
tional Child. VBS Offerings were given to the HOPE fund.
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has been canceled.
Captain Leah & Lifeguard Wade lead the way...
THANKS to everyone who helped to make this
year’s VBS fun in a whole new way!
Get your “move” a-going!
Creative Bible Stories!
Musical melodies!
My first day of VBS!
Love our
crafts!
Reporting the News!
Ready, Set, Go!
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Sundays
THE SUNDAY LESSONS [E-100] - - Offered on ZOOM.
This class takes an in-depth look at the Sunday morning scripture lessons.
WE THE PEOPLE [C-301] - Offered on ZOOM– with leader Wade Johnson.
We have all heard there are two things you cannot talk about and that’s church and
politics. We are challenging this notion by doing both in this class. We’ll be taking a
look at what the Bible, the Constitution, and words of America’s founding fathers
have to say on the subject. In true Lutheran fashion we will be asking” what does this
mean?” Check your email or contact DCE Wade Johnson for a current ZOOM link.
BIBLE JOURNALING [P-300] - Offered on Facebook– with leader Lisa Mertens.
Artwork based on readings from the lectionary done on your own, then meeting on
Facebook to share and discuss. Call Lisa Mertens or Leah Werling for more info.
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Adult Education Classes in July
Even though for the past several months we have not been able to be physically present
for with our faith family we have offered a variety of ways to stay connected.
Information was posted on our website: afamilyoffaith.com or on
Faith’s Facebook page
Worship services were recorded each week. DVD’s were hand delivered or mailed to all who re-quested them, when Public Access broadcasts or
internet were not available to them.
Communication through letters and by way of emails...
Just a few of the many volunteers
willing to help with over 15
recorded services. Thanks to
new technology many recorded
their segment right at home!
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All enter through the west
doors where masks & hand
sanitizer are available.
Pews are clearly marked for
seating and an usher will help
you get seated.
Recommended
ways of prevent-
ing virus spread.
Holy communion will be offered at each
service using social distancing practices and
spacing of communion ware.
Sharing of the Peace!
Following the service everyone is
ushered out using the south doors.
Please continue to sign up weekly to attend a worship service. Thank you!
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Thanks to our volunteer
seamstresses ! Nearly 200 masks have been
donated by a handful of ladies. Bless you!
Thanks to everyone for their generosity in
giving to our Food
Pantry ministry. To
date we have given
1,585 pounds of food
& other nonperishable
items to the Hastings
area Food Pantry. A
special thank you to the
Reinke family for your
weekly donation of fresh
eggs over the past sev-
eral months. Thank you
Over 33 people
called the church to volunteer to do shop-
ping, provide a meal, or run errands for
those with special
needs or in high risk categories.
1,267 pounds in 3
months...you heard the call and came through!
Thank-you!
The Trustees, along with many talented and willing Faith family members & community professionals have taken these
past few months to complete some projects in and around the church. Thanks to all who donated their time and talents to keep our building and grounds safe and beautiful!
▪ The church and the parsonage were re-shingled.
▪ The pews were removed, the floor in the sanctuary was repaired, professionally waxed, and the pews once again placed and secured.
▪ The outside landscaping has been refreshed with new plants and several old bushes are being replaced, and inside plants now have a new caretaker.
▪ The windows in the south classrooms have been caulked and a couple of class-
room walls sanded and repainted. ▪ The carpets have been professionally cleaned.
Devotionals were put in the entryway
to allow for easy pick-up!
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Faith Lutheran Church
837 Chestnut
Hastings, NE 68901
2020 Church Council Chairman: Bill Henkel Vice Chairman: Cole Bulas
Treasurer: Adam Jacobitz Recording Secretary: Deb Bunde
Board of Education: Dave Johnson, Jason Weseman, Christine Schenk
Board of Evangelism: Jade Bartunek, Denise Koch, Judy Bosier
Board of Family Life: Jocelyn Rundle, Deanna Haase, Kathy Nelson
Board of Finance: Ron & Linda Hemberger, David Bierman, Jody Davis,
Victor & Teresa Bockerman, Brian & LeAnn Hawes, Gayle Kuhlman
Board of Lay Ministry: Phil Nelson, Trisha Shafer, Regina Anderson,
Larry Kuehn, Steve Ocker, Ray Brandt
Board of Trustees: Kathy Johnson, Tyler McCartney, Donna Buss, Patti Hinrikus
Larry Ochsner, Bill Henrichs
Board of Stewardship: Sandy Frerichs, Deanna Dirks, Kendra Bargen
Our Mission Statement: Faith Lutheran Church is the body of Christ, called to be the caring hands and loving voice of Christ in this world.
Faith Lutheran Church
Office – 402-462-5044
www.aFamilyofFaith.com
-includes all email addresses
STAFF
Paul T. Dunbar, Pastor
462-9551 (Home)
Josh Davis, Pastor
402-705-0874 (Cell)
Wade Johnson, D.C.E.
463-8670 (Home)
Leah Werling, D.C.E. Intern
Support Staff
Cindy O’Donnell, Secretary
Deb Henkel, Bookkeeper
Angie Nissen, Custodian
Non Profit Organization
US POSTAGE PAID
Hastings, NE
Permit No. 309
Return Service Requested
2020