May 2026 Newsletter
We love, serve, and gather in Christ.
Pastor’s Corner
Friends -
The month of May brings many beautiful things for all of us! (Especially if you live or Worship in Speedway!!). May flowers, Memorial Day weekend, worship time change May 3, and Mother's Day!
I believe we will once again give out a carnation to all the women of the congregations. I hope you can all join me in sharing loving memories of the grace and love of your own mother.
My mom passed in 2014, and I miss her every day! I go to her grave site every year on 3 occasions: Mother’s Day (May 10th), Memorial day and her July birthday! I take out a silk flower arrangement to place on her tombstone!! I love doing this and it brings me joy celebrating!
Seeing her tombstone reminds me of all of our tombstone! There will be two years we have no control over...our birth year and death year. What we do have control over is the dash that goes in between those two dates of our birth and death.
I believe my mom had a "full" dash.... I'm working on my dash/life and hope and pray you are as well! If it is to be, it is up to me!! (10 most important two letter words!)
God bless you,
Pastor Doug
Worship Time Change:
Per the Shared Ministry Agreement, we switch worship times every four months! Starting May 3rd:
Faith Lutheran Church 9am
St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church 11am
Thank you, one and all, for your flexibility and understanding. As always, I remind you that if the other time slot works for you on a “given” day, you may certainly worship at the other church as many of you have done.
It’s the same God!
Council Meeting Highlights
Congregational Meeting
May 3rd Options:
Call Pastor Doug
Add an Intern
Search for another Shared Ministry
Service times – after St. Andrews Holy Closure
St. Andrews Holy Closure – August last Worship, Saturday, August 29th Discussion
Church Maintenance
Crack in the ceiling - (Ron, Jay and Becky) working on it
Parking lot paving – waiting on call back from company
Sign replacement - unknown
Garage Sale – See article
Joint council meeting with St. Andrews is set for 6/8/26, at 7pm with Faith hosting via Zoom.
Church Garage Sale
Faith is having a garage sale!
All proceeds will benefit the Faith Lutheran Church food pantry.
With the need for food increasing, what a great way to clean out your house and support our food pantry.
What: Indoor - large Multi-Family Garage Sale with household goods, small appliances, yard maintenance equipment, furniture, clothing and much more. Items are added each day.
When:
Thursday April 30th 8am – 4pm
Friday May 1st 8am – 4pm
Saturday May 2nd 8am – Noon
If you are unable to participate, you always welcome to donate financially.
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: We meet each Sunday evening, 7pm, on Zoom.
Faith Formation invites members of both churches who have never joined in, to come and see what's happening!
This is a fun, lighthearted look at our faith journey. The Zoom link is sent out with the Sunday morning email.
Castlewood Singers Concert
Dive into vibrant harmonies and colorful voices at A Choral Kaleidoscope—where music paints glorious pictures!
Don't Miss A Choral Kaleidoscope!
Get ready to be swept away by an in-person event bursting with vibrant voices and colorful harmonies.
A Choral Kaleidoscope brings together talented singers for a night packed with energy, emotion, and unforgettable music.
Whether you're a choir lover or just looking for a fun outing, this is the perfect way to experience the magic of live choral performances.
Grab your friends and come join the fun!
Saturday May 16th, 7pm
Tabernacle Presbyterian Church, 418 East 34th Street
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 envelopes, please contact church.
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 who participated in the garage sale. The amount of product that was donated is amazing.
Thank you to Janice Damrow and Worship planning team.
Special thanks to Becky Albaugh for her work preparing our Agape Meal Thursday of Holy Week. Thank you Becky!
Thank you to Kaleb Durfee and the choir for an excellent year of music. Well done!
Thank you to Nikki Lee, Janice Lee and others for arranging the meal on Easter Sunday.
Thanks to: Phil Zillinger for continually addressing and treating our well issues.
Thank you to Ron Graff and the property team for cutting the grass and outside work.
Thanks and praise to the Facebook “guys” who record each week: John and Kevin
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.
May 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
Phil Zillinger May 10
Vi Hughes May 17
Karen Anderson May 27
Lou Ann Funk May 31
ANNIVERSARIES
David & Janice Lee May 07
Kevin & Lynnette Westwick May 21
Ron & Elaine Graff May 23
Worship Assistants - May 2025
Altar Guild
Asst Minister
Lector
Cantor
FB Live Tech
Usher
Greeter
Fellowship
Gifts Counter
Children’s Time
Cleaning Ministry
May 3
Lori W Becker
Phil Zillinger
Debbie Hacker
Karen Anderson
Kevin Westwick
Lori W Becker
Elaine Graff
Karen Anderson
Kevin Westwick
Pastor Doug
Becky Albaugh
4.27-5.3
May 10
Lori W. Becker
Brian K
Jim Orebaugh
Teresa Kofodimos
John Kofodimos
Nikki Lee
Joyce Sams
Janice Lee
Becky Albaugh
Ciara Krier
Debbie Hacker
5.04-5.10
May 17
Lori W. Becker
Jim Orebaugh
Teresa Kofodimos
Brian K
John Kofodimos
Jay Anderson
Mona Etter
Becky Albaugh
Debbie Hacker
Kevin Westwick
Mona Etter
5.11-5.17
May 24
Lori W. Becker
Janice Damrow
Jim Orebaugh
Jay Anderson
Jim Orebaugh
Ron Graff
Janice Lee
Sara Curry
Jim Orebaugh
Janice Lee
5.18-5.24
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: Steve Becker, Karen Anderson’s brother-in-law, who was put in Hospice, LouAnn Funk (potential move to New Castle to be closer to her son Tommy.), Tommy Funk (back recovery).
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.
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..