Launch Day – August 23

August 7, 2020 by cfaulkner

Launch Day is Sunday, August 23 when our Fall 2020 schedule begins. After online worship in English at 8:30 AM, stick around for virtual family learning at 9:30 AM (streamed at live.faithbellaire.org). Following that we will gather in our virtual Fellowship Hall at 9:45 AM (using Zoom). At 10:00 AM we offer several Learning Group options for children and adults (using Zoom). There will continue to be other opportunities for gathering online throughout the week. Click the buttons below to join a group.

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Coronavirus Update – August 3

May 11, 2020 by cfaulkner

Faith Lutheran Coronavirus Update – Monday, August 3, 2020

From Pastor Kerry…

Here are some of the things to look forward to this August at Faith.

This Wednesday, August 5, marks the beginning of the next round of GriefShare sessions. GriefShare is a 13 session class that helps people support one another as they process their grief together. It is a combination of daily readings/questions, a weekly online teaching video, and a weekly online gathering via ZOOM. If you are interested in participating or if you have questions, write to me at [email protected].

We will host a Blood Drive on Sunday, August 16, from 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM, in the Faith Center. We trust that the Blood Center will be strictly following protocols that will keep our donors safe. If you want more information, or want to sign up for a time to come to the campus to give, you can contact Tim Griffith at 832-277-5592 or [email protected].

In the interests of social distancing, we will have two Confirmation Sundays this fall. Andres Baerenwald and Christian Georgi will participate in the Affirmation of Baptism liturgy on Sunday, August 16; Aaron Allen, Aidan Fidone, Elsa Becker, and Ava Cauley on September 13.

August 23 will be Launch Day at Faith. We’ll share more details as the date draws near, but you can plan on using ZOOM for virtual fellowship time and virtual learning groups. Let’s make the most of it!

And the rest of the weekly update which never changes…

1. Worship services will continue to be live streamed online. Everyone will continue to be invited to have Holy Communion AT HOME every Sunday.

As you prepare for Sunday worship, be sure to have some bread and wine or grape juice available. At the appropriate time, you will be invited to eat and drink with the words “The Body of Christ, broken for you” and “The blood of Christ, shed for you.”
Theologically, the heart of the “for you-ness” of Holy Communion is a shared, public, communal experience. But these are abnormal times, never before seen. We do well to make them as meaningful, and memorable, as possible.

2. CCSC Food Drive. During the Covid-19 crisis, CCSC food pantries have seen three times more than its normal numbers. Grocery donations from individuals and churches are very much needed since CCSC’s suppliers can’t meet the growing needs of its food pantries. Here’s a list of items that will help the most:

Bags with handles for packing groceries (paper, reusable, plastic)
Pasta
Hearty soups (with meat or beans)
Canned tuna or chicken
Boxed dry cereal
Canned vegetables (all types)
Canned fruit (all types)
Cleaning wipes
Toilet paper
Bar soap
Baby wipes/diapers (sizes 4, 5, and 6)

You may drop off nonperishable food donations at Faith – just text Pastor Kerry first (832-492-3858) to make sure that we can be ready to help you unload. Or you can bring them to CCSC at 3230 Mercer St., Monday-Friday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, or 6856 Bellaire Blvd. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays or Fridays from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

3. The Prayer Team continues to pray for the needs and concerns of our congregation and the world in the midst of the coronavirus. To submit prayer requests email Pastor Tan at [email protected].

Here is the list of gatherings for this next week, click on the title of the meeting to join.

Monday

Email update from the church

Tuesday

7:00 PM – High School Group Zoom

Wednesday

10:00 AM – Grief Share Support Group Zoom
7:00 PM – Weight God’s Way Group Zoom
7:30 PM – Adult Learning Group Zoom (Bible study/prayer with Clayton Faulkner)
8:00 PM – Faith Chinese Fellowship Group Zoom

Thursday

This Week at Faith email update from the church
7:30 PM – Faith Choir Group Zoom

Friday

6:30 PM – Women of Faith (Conversation/Discussion/Bible Study with Kathy Patrick)
8:00 PM – Faith Chinese Fellowship Group Zoom

Saturday

Email update from the church with worship information

Sunday

8:30 AM – Sunday worship in English (or playback any time after)
9:30 AM – Learning Group for Kindergarten through 2nd grade
10:00 AM – Taking Faith Home Learning Group (with Betty Becker)
10:00 AM – Learning Group for 3rd through 5th grade
10:30 AM – Learning Group for Parents
10:50 AM – Sunday worship in Chinese
1:30 PM – Faith Handbell Choir Zoom
4:00 PM – Confirmation Group Zoom for Middle Schoolers

Our pastors always have their cell phones with them (Pastor Kerry, 832-492-3858; Pastor Tan, 832-540-6802) and are always available for conversation and prayer. IF YOU NEED HELP, please let us know so we can do what we can. Stay safe and be well.

CCSC Food Pantry Drive

May 4, 2020 by cfaulkner

Christian Community Service Center is on the front lines of feeding people and meeting their basic needs. During this national COVID-19 crisis, CCSC is experiencing difficulty obtaining groceries from its distributors, so your food donations will help keep the shelves stocked.

You can drop off food donations at any of the following three locations:

1. West University Methodist Church. They have a tent in front of their church on University Blvd. every Monday from 1:00 – 3:00 PM, where they collect food from anyone who has food to donate; drive in front of the tent, open your trunk or SUV hatch, they take the food, and you are on your way without leaving your car. WU Methodist has committed to holding these drives for the next 2 Mondays — May 4 and May 11.

2. Food Pantry at 3230 Mercer St. (77027) Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM and Saturdays 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

3. Food Pantry at 6856 Bellaire Blvd (77074) Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. CCSC’s Bellaire food pantry is located in the church’s Canterbury Hall on the east side of the church campus (the same side as KIPP Connect school). Go to the blue double doors of the building closest to the athletic field.

Here’s a list of items that will help the most:

Bags with handles for packing groceries (paper, reusable, plastic)

Pasta

Hearty soups (with meat or beans)

Canned tuna or chicken

Boxed dry cereal

Canned vegetables (all types)

Canned fruit (all types)

Cleaning wipes

Toilet paper

Bar soap

Baby Wipes/Diapers (sizes 4, 5 and 6)

Faith Camp 2020 ONLINE

April 15, 2020 by cfaulkner

Faith Camp 2020 has been cancelled out of an abundance of caution in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

There will be digital resources available to families in the month of July free of charge, which will be found on the Faith Camp Facebook Page or on Youtube.

FAITH CAMP 2021
WEEK 1 – JULY 12-16
WEEK 2 – JULY 19-23
WEEK 3 – JULY 26-30

Wednesday Lenten Worship

March 2, 2020 by cfaulkner

Wednesdays during Lent
11:45 AM in the Sanctuary
7:00 PM in the Sanctuary

Join us for worship services on Wednesdays during Lent at 11:45 AM or 7:00 PM. We will gather for prayers, hearing from God’s word, and singing. Lunch (12:30 PM) and dinner (6:15 PM) will be served in the Faith Center gym.

The focus for Lent this year will be on revisiting how we read, understand, interpret, and use the Bible in our faith lives. We will be using a book by Marcus Borg, “Reading the Bible Again for the First Time.” The messages each week, on Sunday and Wednesday, will follow the chapters of the book.

Special Congregational Vote – May 3

March 1, 2020 by cfaulkner

Virtual Congregational Meeting – Sunday, May 3

We have applied for the Payroll Protection Program under the CARES Act for non-profits.

The Church Council considered and voted on this resolution:

Resolved that the Staff of Faith Lutheran Church is authorized to take all actions necessary and proper to complete an application and receive funding for the Church under the CARES loan program. The Congregation hereby ratifies all actions taken for that purpose up to the date of this resolution.
Further, the Council is calling for an electronic congregational meeting on Sunday, May 3, which will open at 9:30 AM and close at 7:00 PM. During that time, members will vote on this resolution by responding as invited through an email distribution or by phone.

Church members will receive instruction on how to vote via email in the coming weeks.

Parent’s Night Out – March 20

March 1, 2020 by cfaulkner

Friday, March 20
6:00-10:00 PM – Faith Center

Parent’s Night Out is here to give you a break! The cost is $15 per child with a $45 household max. RSVP at [email protected]!

Drop off your kids at Faith from 6:00-10:00 PM for fun childcare. You can enjoy your kid-free evening with a movie, romantic dinner, grocery shopping, or even doing the laundry.

Pay online with a credit/debit card on our Donation Page (look for the “Parent’s Night Out” option under Donations). CASH ONLY at the door. RSVP via email to [email protected] to insure that we have a spot for you.

Download the new PNO Registration Form..