October 2026 Newsletter
We love, serve, and gather in Christ.
Pastor’s Corner
Friends:
A recent front-page article in the Indianapolis Star talked about the growing "field" of Youth athletics!
This growing need for places for youth to play makes me wonder about our property. Can we pray about youth sports using our property? Meanwhile, we are responding to this trend under the "build it, they will come" philosophy! Thanks to Ciara and the Youth and Family ministry we are planning and preparing. Just look out at the garden area near the shed and see our new playground equipment.
I hope and pray with you that we can grow our youth programs! I'd love to see more children here with us. We will take in at least 4 new families this month. I feel good energy at Faith for a wonderful fall with the fall festival coming and much more! Remember, soon to be on church signs, "Autumn leaves, Jesus stays!!"
God bless,
Pastor Doug
Worship Time
Our Worship time is 10am! This time will not change in the foreseeable future.
Don’t forget to “fall back” one hour for daylight savings time, Sunday, November 1st, at 2am.
Harvest of Faith Fall Festival
Join us for our first annual fall festival with food, games, prizes and more!
October 11, 2026
1-4p
All are welcome! Bring your family and friends.
Wednesday Night Zoom
Weekday Zoom Bible Study is led by Pastor Doug on Wednesday nights at 7 pm. Ask Pastor Doug if you have any questions. EVERYONE IS WELCOME AND INVITED! Each week the Zoom link is sent out on Wednesday. The Wednesday night Bible study is studying the Bible lessons for the coming Sunday.
Come join the conversation!
Faith Formation / Sunday Evening Zoom
Faith formation returns for Reformation Day, it’s a Lutheran review program.
A look at October:
October 4th: A Lutheran look at the 10 Commandments
October 11th: A Lutheran review of the Apostles creed and the Lord’s Prayer.
October 18th: A Lutheran look at the Sacraments of Holy Baptism and Holy Communion.
October 25th: Reformation Day
What does it mean?
Why do we celebrate the Reformation and more.
Committing to this will boost our understanding on Lutheranism.
New Members
On Sunday, October 25th, Reformation Sunday, we will welcome new fellow disciples to our family of faith at Faith.
Please pray for and welcome:
Brian and Gayla White
Mark and Denise Harrison
Lucas, Ciara and Lucille Krier
Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes
The Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes will be available on October 18. The shoeboxes need to be returned by November 15. Did you know ...
The children receive only one box in their lifetime.
This is to ensure that as many children receive a box as possible.
The shoeboxes are sent to more than 100 countries.
Each shoebox will contain a book, The Greatest Gift. Book about the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
The Greatest Gift is available in 118 languages.
You can get more information at www.samaritanspurse.org.
Please see Lori Westwick Becker if you have any questions.
Food Pantry
Faith Food Pantry has been blessed with donations from St Andrews and Ella Ingram (Pat and Joe Ingram’s daughters).
We have been able to purchase a double door commercial refrigerator AND a convertible refrig/freezer with the donated funds.
Prayers answered, people fed, and more quality food to share!
Thank you so very much, Janice L
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).
Thank you to ALL who helped assemble the playground equipment during God’s work, Our hands.
Thank you to Brian Kochersperger for providing new choir folders.
Thanks to Nikki and Janice Lee for arranging the pitch-in.
Thank you to Julie Muncy for the memorial garden benches.
Thanks to Ron Graff for mowing the grass.
Thank you to Becky Albaugh for planting the flowers in the memorial garden.
Thanks to Pastor Doug for all you do.
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.
October 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
Matthew Benning 10/04
Brian Kochersperger 10/09
Donna Teyema 10/19
Maddie Anderson 10/22
Ken Teyema 10/26
Janice Lee 10/27
Anniversaries
John & Teresa Kofodimos 10/15
Council Highlights
Our building is being used by a local Girl Scout troop, every Thursday afternoon.
Council has requested a AED unit (defibulator) for emergency treatment. It is a critical safety measure.
Worship Assistants - October 2026
Altar Guild
Asst Minister
Lector
Cantor
FB Live Tech
Usher
Greeter
Fellowship
Gifts Counter
Children’s Time
Cleaning Ministry
October 4
Mona Etter
Janice Damrow
Brian K
Jim Orebaugh
John Kofodimos
Lori Becker
Nikki Lee
Sara Curry
Debbie Hacker
Pastor Doug
Mona Etter
9.28 - 10.04
October 11
Mona Etter
Phil Zillinger
Lori W. Becker
Brian K.
Kevin Westwick
Ron Graff
Elaine Graff
Fellowship Comm
Phil Zillinger
Ciara Krier
Sara Curry
10.05 - 10.11
October 18
Mona Etter
Brian K
Phil Zillinger
Teresa Kofodimos
John Kofodimos
Julie Muncy
Janice Lee
Becky Albaugh
Julie Muncy
Lori Becker
Janice Lee
10.12 - 10.18
October 25
Mona Etter
Lori Becker
Jay Anderson
Janice Damrow
John Kofodimos
Janice Lee
Jay Anderson
Julie Muncy
Jim Orebaugh
Ciara Krier
Becky Albaugh
10.19 - 10.25
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: Estelle Boyd
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: Kaleb 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:
Prayers of comfort for those who have experienced a loss due to war. 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.