September 2026 Newsletter
We love, serve, and gather in Christ.
Pastor’s Corner
Friends:
As we launch this new era in our church, may it be based on LOVE! HAPPY SEPTEMBER AND NEW MINISTRY!
Over the last four weeks, I reflected on LOVE.
Legacy - how shall we be known?
Opportunities are all around us, what's our call??
Victory in Jesus! A freed soul is active and moving!
Encourage! "Let us Encourage one another.
We will uplift our brothers and sisters no matter race, creed, or color! Jesus taught us in the Gospel of John 13: "A new command I give you, let us love one another..." Just as YOU have done for 80 years, we shall carry on in the love of God!
Thank God, 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.
Harvest of Faith Festival:
We will be hosting a fall festival this year on October 11th from 1-4 pm. There will be free food, activities, and prizes open to the public. We hope everyone can come out and enjoy! We will be putting out a volunteer list shortly after Labor Day. Anyone who is interested, please contact Ciara.
Gods work Our hands
God's Work, Our Hands: This year we will be joining together to build the play equipment in the garden. There will also be other tasks for those who are not construction inclined. For those who plan to help with construction, there is a list of required tools for construction on the bulletin board. We are hoping to have multiple sets of the required tools so that teams can work on different sections of the playground at once.
It will also be a wonderful opportunity to add plants to the Memorial Garden, so anyone who has plants, please bring them in as well on September 13!
There will be NO service on this Sunday.
Food Pantry Blessings
Thanks be to God for all of Faith’s Food Pantry blessings!
In August, the Faith Food Pantry received two BIG blessings!
Our first blessing was a wonderful donation from the people of St.Andrew’s for a new commercial refrigerator, which we have been desperately needing. It is in the process of being ordered.
Ella Ingram, one of Joe and Pat’s daughters, gifted the Faith Food Pantry $1,000 toward a new refrig/freezer which was purchased and is working in the shed. It is a convertible type so we can change it to what is needed, which is fantastic! These gifts came at a perfect time to fix our refrigeration / freezer challenges. Thanks just doesn’t seem enough. These gifts will open up a lot more ways Faith’s Food Pantry can help the community.
Thanks be to God! Thankful for all,
Janice Lee
Thank You Very Much
“Give thanks in all circumstances for this is the way of God in Christ Jesus” (1 Th. 5:16)
Thank you to everyone that helped St. Andrews prepare for their Holy Closure service and catered luncheon.
Thanks to Becky Albaugh for providing the fellowship refreshments after the double baptisms.
We appreciate Ciara Krier for her focus and passion with the playground and Fall Festival.
Thanks to Julie Muncy for arranging the sale of Faith T-shirts.
We give thanks to Janice Lee and the whole food pantry team. You are making a difference for many in our community.
Thank you to Ron Graff for hauling chairs.
Thanks to our church council members for your continued service.
We appreciate Pastor Doug for everything you do for us!
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
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
Pastor’s office hours Wednesdays 11a to 2p.
Come in and say “Hi” or schedule an appointment.
Worship Assistants - September 2026
Altar Guild
Asst Minister
Lector
Cantor
FB Live Tech
Usher
Greeter
Fellowship
Gifts Counter
Children’s Time
Cleaning Ministry
September 6
Lori Becker
Karen Anderson
Jim Orebaugh
Teresa Kofodimos
John Kofodimos
Gil Sams
Mona Etter
Joyce Sams
Janice Damrow
Pastor Doug
Becky Albaugh
8.31 - 9.06
September 13
God’s Work
Our Hands
No Service
September 21
Lori Becker
Jay Anderson
Sara Curry
Brian K.
Kevin Westwick
Phil Zillinger
Julie Muncy
Karen Anderson
Kevin Westwick
Lori Becker
Janice Lee
9.07 - 9.20
September 28
Lori Becker
Jim Orebaugh
Kim Orebaugh
Karen Anderson
John Kofodimos
Jay Anderson
Becky Albaugh
Nikki Lee
Becky Albaugh
Ciara Krier
Debbie Hacker
9.21 - 9.27
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: The Seitz family after loss of Jack Seitz. Support for St. Andrews as they continue thru their transition.
For special intention: 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: KKaleb Durfee, Maddie Anderson, Amy Westwick, 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:
Kaleb Durfee, Maddie Anderson, Amy Westwick, Jacob Benning, Karissa Draper, Scott Brunton, Lily Brunton and all students in Hendricks County!
Leadership and Local Organizations:
ELCA Bishop Yehiel Curry
I-K Synod Bishop Tim Graham L
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.