September 2025 Newsletter
We love, serve, and gather in Christ.
Pastor’s Corner
Hello Friends:
A good friend of mine died in Christ a few weeks ago. Wes, and his wife, attended King of Glory Lutheran Church in Carmel. They are the epitome of Jesus: loving others, serving in multiple ways, giving and full of faith that everyone could see!
Wes, to me, was a really good guy at his very base level. He loved the Lord, served as Lay Director of the Via de Cristo several years ago, and he cared about me and loved me. While in Chaplaincy, I was invited to stay at their home whenever I supplied King of Glory Lutheran Church. They always took me to dinner Saturday night refusing to accept my money for dinner!
He was town manager of Fishers for several years helping that city grow and develop. In 2000 when I graduated Seminary, I was looking for part time work until a church called! Wes got me a job with the Summer camp program in Fishers.
Wes reminded me of my Grandpa Ed. Both men "exuded" Jesus in everything they said and did. They both had great senses of humor, pride in their church and family and were real men of God. As I think about my Grandpa, and Wes, they literally seemed to live while they were dying! Life was theirs for the taking and they did! They lived to the fullest.
Let's do that also friends! As we enter into the "BER" months let's remember the song by Tim McGraw and let's "live like we were dying!"
God bless you,
Pastor Doug
Wednesday Night Zoom
Wednesday night zoom, 7pm Bible study meditates on and studies the Bible stories for the coming Sunday. Personally, I find there is no other way to better prepare for Sunday than to read over, study, discuss the Bible lessons that will be read and preached on this week. Just imagine as you hear the lector you are drawn in more deeply to the Scripture. Just imagine as I proclaim the Good News you are already acquainted and knowledgeable with the story to come.
Faith Formation / Sunday Evening Zoom
Sunday night Faith Formation, 7pm on zoom, offers study in a more relaxed way in group sharing and input on whatever topic/book of the Bible or resource we are studying. All of you from both churches are welcomed and invited.
Beginning September 7th, we will be studying “Anxious for Nothing” by Max Lucado.
Pastor’s Office Hours
Regular office hours will resume. Beginning September 9th, 2025, Pastor’s office hours will be Tuesdays 11-1pm. Come in and say “Hi” or schedule an appointment.
Gods work Our hands
This year God’s Work Our Hands Sunday will be held on September 7th.
No service at Faith September 7!!
Instead of Worship service, we will be at Family Promise facility. More details coming! St. Andrews will have their 11am service, and Faith folks are always welcomed.
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. If you need additional help, please let the church office know.
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 Samuel and Sara for leading the way on the Memorial Garden.
● Deep appreciation to all who donate to the Memorial Garden.
● Faith Lutheran says thank you for the many Food Pantry volunteers! We could not feed the public without your help!
● Brian Moench, thank you for your donation.
● Thanks to Vince Draper, Debbie and Steve Hacker for your help transporting food pantry supplies.
● Thank you to summer service donors and workers.
● Thank you to the many who volunteer to help with the Food Pantry.
● Pastor Doug, thank you for all you do, we appreciate you!
● Thanks to Phil for continually addressing and treating our well.
● Thank you to Ron and the property team for cutting the grass and outside work.
● Sincere thanks to the ladies who prepare fellowship snacks each Sunday!
● Thanks and praise to the Facebook “guys” who record each week: John Kofodimos and Kevin Westwick. We’d be lost without you all. 9
● Thanks to all our Council Members for your continual service, thank you!
Building Security
If you are the last person to leave the building, please check the list on the alarm, lock, alarm the building, and check the doors to protect people and property.
September 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.
BIRTHDAYS
Troy Funk 9/18
Samuel Burks 9/22
Janice Damrow 9/27
Lori Westwick Becker 9/29
Anniversaries
Leigh and Dan Schramm 9/01
Jim and Kim Orebaugh 9/08
Julie and Chuck Muncy 9/17
Pastor’s Office Hours
Regular office hours will resume. Beginning September 9th, 2025, Pastor’s office hours will be Tuesdays 11-1pm.
Come in and say “Hi” or schedule an appointment.
Worship Assistants - September 2025
Altar Guild
Asst Minister
Lector
Cantor
FB Live Tech
Usher
Greeter
Fellowship
Gifts Counter
Cleaning Ministry
September 7
No Worship
Service
God’s Work
Our Hands
September 14
Lori W. B.
Janice Damrow
Debbie Hacker
Brian K.
Kevin Westwick
Samuel Muncy
Becky Albaugh
Mona Etter
Debbie Hacker
Albaugh 9.08 - 9.14
September 21
Lori W. B.
Jay Anderson
Janice Damrow
Teresa Kofodimos
John Kofodimos
Phil Zillinger
Elaine Graff
Julie Muncy
Jim Orebaugh
Hacker 9.15 - 9.21
September 28
Lori W. B.
Brian K.
Karen Anderson
Brian K.
Kevin Westwick
Ron Graff
Jay Anderson
Sara Curry
Julie Muncy
Etter 9.23 - 9.29
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: Judy Vogel and family (ongoing support).
For special intention: Lou Ann Funk, she lost her brother in Christ last month. Gil Sams as he recovers from knee surgery at home.
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 due to the unrest in our troubled world.
Leadership and Local Organizations:
ELCA Bishop Curry , I-K Synod 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.