December 2025 Newsletter
We love, serve, and gather in Christ.
A note from Pastor Doug
Friends:
A blessed Holiday season to you and yours! In the midst of the business, or "busyness" of this month, don't forget Jesus! The true "Reason for the Season" is being born again into our lives. This is Good News and Christmas is another season to say thank you to God for God's protection and love thru this year.
Years ago, I read about a survey that showed it takes 4 ways, or methods to get information across to you the church members! Everyone is busy with all kinds of information coming at us. The survey said: verbally/oral, handwritten like a newsletter, email (electric), and maybe flyers or items posted within the church building.
Similar with Christmas, it takes "work" to get information out to you. Christmas gets challenged because of the busy-ness of the Holiday season! But Jesus comes to us fresh and new this Christmas!
We get it today: new birth, new life, and anew season with love and grace! Thank you, Jesus!
Pastor Doug
Holiday Schedule
Christmas Caroling: The FLC Christmas Carolers will be making their rounds on Sunday December 14th. We plan to have brunch after service and then head out to visit some of our Faith Family and Friends. Please plan to participate in this great annual Christmas event!! If you have any questions, please contact Julie Muncy at Jmuncy@cvrindy.com or call 317/374-6638.
Worship Together: Sunday, December 28, 2025, combined worship service at Faith, 10am. What a great way to end the year, worshiping together with our friends from St. Andrews. 2
New Office Hours
Pastor’s office hours will resume after the New Year.
Faith: Tuesdays 12-3p (new hours)
St. Andrews: Thursdays 12-3p (new hours)
Stop by to say hi, have a conversation and maybe some laughs. An appointment can also be made.
Congregational Meeting
Sunday, December 14th, Faith will be holding our congregational meeting after Worship. The meeting agenda will be sent out via email as well as the proposed 2026 budget.
Food Pantry
Faith Food Pantry was busy in November getting ready for pantry day. We serve 58 families and approximately 250 people including:105 of those were 17 and under. Multiple people donated food and funds and volunteers were fantastic.
We continue to research our options for a free new commercial refrigerator.
Thanks to all for being such a great community food pantry team!
The next food pantry will be held on Saturday, December 20th, from 9-11am. We ask you to please prayerfully consider joining us as we serve our neighbors. All volunteers are welcome and needed!
Faith Financial Givings
Faithful Faith Members...with the various giving options (traditional envelopes, direct deposit, Vanco Mobile or Vanco On-line via link from Faith’s website), we have reduced the number of offering envelopes for the congregation. Please let either the church office know or send email to bkochersperger@foxcontractors.com.
**Don’t forget your extra giving for Advent. Please use Vanco app or through website.**
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December
Celebrations
We’d like to honor and celebrate with you!
Please contact Dee Dee to make sure we have
your birthday and anniversary on file.
Birthdays
Jacob Benning 12-04
Samuel Muncy 12-07
Anniversaries
Gil & Joyce Sams 12-27
Vince & Jodi Draper 12-28
Prayer Wall
It is written in Philippians 4:6, that we are not to be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving we are to present our requests to God. You don’t have to be a “Prayer Warrior” to pray. Would you pray for your brothers and sisters in Christ?
Our Homebound Members: Martha Siemers, Carol Westwick, Judy Vogel, and Estelle Boyd.
Continued Prayers: Judy Vogel and family (ongoing support), Martha Siemers, LouAnn Funk, Becky Albaugh.
For special intention: Jay and Karen Anderson, Mona Etter. Unknown needs to all who are troubled in mind, body, and spirit.
Unknown needs to all who are troubled in mind, body, and spirit. Prayers of comfort and healing to those Faith Family members who can’t attend due to health concerns.
Higher Education Students: Kaleb Durfee, Maddie Anderson, Jacob Benning, Karissa Draper, Scott Brunton, Lily Brunton and all students in Hendricks County!
Military Service Members: All Service Men and Women fighting for our freedoms and their families who have also sacrificed
Current Events: Peace for our troubled world
Leadership and Local Organizations:
ELCA Bishop Yehiel Curry
I-K Synod Bishop Tim Graham
Lutheran Child and Family Services
Family Promise
Sheltering Wings
Faith’s Food Pantry
As a family of Faith, we want to pray and celebrate WITH you. Please submit your requests to the office by phone 317.272.1022 or by email at flc.avon@att.net.
If you would like to add details to your petitions, you are welcome to do so but you do NOT have to.