February 2026 Newsletter
We love, serve, and gather in Christ.
Pastor’s Corner
Friends-
I love a Christmas hymn, whose name I can never remember, but has lyrics that go: "Oh the weather outside is frightful..." This song has been banned by many radio stations.
The lyrics portray a guy trying to talk his date into staying at his house because of bad weather! In any case, according to the song, the weather is getting bad outside!
I can't think of anything that affects our everyday lives, everywhere, than the weather! We would love to have control over the weather, wouldn't we?? I'd love to stop these winter storms from coming in on Saturday evenings... CONSISTENTLY!!! I mean, come on, Lord, there are 6 other nights!
But, this is Indiana, and no matter this cold month of February, we know it will change. In fact, I say that all the time, “just wait, it will change!"
As we head into the Lenten season and prepare our hearts, thank God for Hebrews 13:8 "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever!!" And, all God's people said Amen!"
Pastor Doug
Council Meeting Highlights
Discussion about building repairs (parking lot sealing, sign replacement and ceiling repair).
Went over Lent schedule and expectations regarding offerings giving.
Annual Congregational meeting is scheduled for Sunday, February 15, 2026, after service.
Wednesday night Zoom/Virtual Bible Study
Weekday Zoom Bible Study is led by Pastor Doug. EVERYONE IS WELCOME AND INVITED! Each week the Zoom link is sent out on Wednesday.
Bible study will stop for Lent. February 11th will be the last Bible study until after Easter.
The Wednesday night Bible study is studying the Bible lessons for the coming Sunday. Come join the conversation.
Faith Forum
Faith Formation: Currently, we are studying "Wired Word", a small group study on current trends from a Biblical perspective.
All are welcomed! We meet each Sunday evening, 7 pm, on Zoom.
This is a fun, lighthearted look at our faith journey. The Zoom link is sent out with the Sunday morning email.
Food Pantry Date
Faith Lutheran Church provided food to 481 families which included 2,178 people in 2025!
What a blessing to so many people…old and young.
Faith’s Food Pantry Program is a choice program where citizens have been able to choose as many as 30 items from a list of at least 40 items each month. Providing so many non-perishable items to each family allows them to use their own funds to purchase other basics like milk, bread, meat, etc.
None of this would be possible with so many volunteers working very hard behind the scenes.
2026 brings new opportunities to enhance Faith’s food pantry program and assist those who lack the resources to obtain the necessary food for their families.
Faith Giving Information
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 the church office know.
The Season of Lent
Ash Wednesday
St. Andrews February 18, 2026, 6PM SOUP SUPPER 7PM SERVICE
++Wednesday nights in Lent, SAME TIMES
February 25, 2026 - Faith
March 4, 2026 - St. Andrews
March 11, 2026 - Faith
March 18, 2026 - St. Andrews
March 25, 2026 - Faith
Holy Week
April 2, 2026, Agape Supper at Faith at 6pm
April 3, 2026, Good Friday @ St. Andrews at 7pm
April 5, 2026, Easter
Thank You Very Much
“Give thanks in all circumstances for this is the way of God in Christ Jesus” (1 Th. 5:16)
● Thanks to Ron Graff for always taking care of the property.
● Thanks to Lori Becker for sharing in worship with the children.
● Thank you to Pastor Doug for everything you do for us and with us.
● We appreciate new Council members: Pat Ingram and Dee Dee Kochersperger.
● We welcome back Jim Orebaugh to Council.
● Thanks to all our Council Members for your continual service, thank you!
February Celebrations
We’d like to honor and celebrate with you!
Please contact the office to make sure we have
your birthday and anniversary on file.
ANNIVERSARIES
Brian & Deanna Kochersperger 2/21/04
Worship Assistants - February 2026
Altar Guild
Asst Minister
Lector
Cantor
FB Live Tech
Usher
Greeter
Fellowship
Gifts Counter
Cleaning Ministry
February 1
Mona Etter
Karen Anderson
Lori Becker
Janice Damrow
John Kofodimos
Phil Zillinger
Elaine Graff
Janice Lee
Debbie Hacker
Etter 1.26 - 2.01
February 8
Mona Etter
Janice Damrow
Jim Orebaugh
Brian K
John Kofodimos
Julie Muncy
Nikki Lee
Julie Muncy
Janice Lee
Lee 2.02 - 2.08
February 15
Mona Etter
Jay Anderson
Janice Damrow
Teresa Kofodimos
Kevin Westwick
Ron Graff
Becky Albaugh
Ciara Krier
Becky Albaugh
Curry 2.09 - 2.15
February 22
Mona Etter
Jim Orebaugh
Brian K
N/A
John Kofodimos
Janice Lee
Julie Muncy
Nikki Lee
Jim Orebaugh
Albaugh 2.16 - 2.22
Prayer Wall
“Through Christ we can do all things”
Philippians 4:13
Join us in prayer for our brother and sisters in Christ for good health, healing, safety, strength, courage, peace, clear minds, renewed spirit, and for all their unknown needs.
Our Homebound Members: Martha Siemers, Carol Westwick, Estelle Boyd, and Judy Vogel
Continued Prayers: Janice Damrow (recovering from surgery), Sara Curry (recovering from surgery), Jim Orebaugh, Tommy Funk (recovering from back surgery), Judy Vogel and family (ongoing support), Martha Siemers.
For special intention:: Mona Etter, unknown needs to all who are troubled in mind, body, and spirit.;
Prayers of comfort and healing to those Faith Family members who aren’t able to attend due to health concerns. If you need food or anything, please let a Council member know so we can be there for YOU.
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: Prayers of comfort for those who have experienced a loss. Peace for our troubled world.
Leadership and Local Organizations:
ELCA Bishop Yehiel Curry
I-K Synod Bishop Timothy 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.