The Reverend Owen Griffiths, Pastor
Faith Lutheran Church
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4150 Woodhaven Road
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215)-637-4210
flcphiladelphia@verizon.net
Welcome
Thank you for visiting Faith Lutheran Church online!
We are a small, family-friendly church in NE Philadelphia.
Whoever you are and wherever you are on life's journey--married or single, old or young, black or white, native-born or immigrant, gay or straight, bisexual or transgender, parent or childless, rich or poor--you are always welcome here at Faith Lutheran.
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Help us out: If you missed your weekly offering, or if you just want to support the ministry of Faith or the ELCA, you can make an online donation by clicking the "GIVE!" button on the menu bar.
Our Mission
Our mission is to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all people through worship, education, service to our community and world, fellowship, caring, and prayer.
We would love to have you join us!
Baptisms & Weddings
Call the Pastor at (215)-637-4210
for information on how to schedule baptisms and weddings; he will be glad to work with you.
SUNDAY WORSHIP
You can enjoy VIRTUAL worship on Facebook Live every Sunday.
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Worship Schedule
Sunday Worship
10 AM
Children's Time
during worship
every Sunday
WELCOME! VIRTUAL WORSHIP NEWS:
If you can't make it to church on Sunday morning, we're bringing church to you. We are livestreaming Sunday morning worship at 10 AM on the Faith Luther Facebook page. You can also read the texts of Pastor's sermons by clicking on the "Pastor's Blog" tab on the toolbar. Please remember, too that you can make online donations by clicking on the "GIVE!" button above.
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You can also check out videos from our national church body, the ELCA, our Synod, or our congregation below. We usually start our livestream about 10 minutes BEFORE the worship begins, so you can fast forward through the video to hear this week's announcements and experience the previous Sunday's service.
Sunday, September 29, 2024
Pentecost 18
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Gospel: Luke 10: 17-20
17 The seventy-two[a] returned with joy, saying, “Lord, in your name even the demons submit to us!” 18 He said to them, “I watched Satan fall from heaven like a flash of lightning. 19 Indeed, I have given you authority to tread on snakes and scorpions and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing will hurt you. 20 Nevertheless, do not rejoice at this, that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”
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First Lesson; Daniel 10:10-14, 12:1-3
10 But then a hand touched me and roused me to my hands and knees. 11 He said to me, “Daniel, greatly beloved, pay attention to the words that I am going to speak to you. Stand on your feet, for I have now been sent to you.” So while he was speaking this word to me, I stood up trembling. 12 He said to me, “Do not fear, Daniel, for from the first day that you set your mind to gain understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your words have been heard, and I have come because of your words. 13 But the prince of the kingdom of Persia opposed me twenty-one days. So Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, and I left him there with the prince of the kingdom of Persia 14 and have come to help you understand what is to happen to your people at the end of days. For there is a further vision for those days.”
12 “At that time Michael, the great prince, the protector of your people, shall arise. There shall be a time of anguish such as has never occurred since nations first came into existence. But at that time your people shall be delivered, everyone who is found written in the book. 2 Many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth[a] shall awake, some to everlasting life and some to shame and everlasting contempt. 3 Those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the sky, and those who lead the many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever.
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Second Lesson: Revelation 12:7-12
7 And war broke out in heaven; Michael and his angels fought against the dragon. The dragon and his angels fought back, 8 but they were defeated, and there was no longer any place for them in heaven. 9 The great dragon was thrown down, that ancient serpent, who is called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world—he was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him.
10 Then I heard a loud voice in heaven proclaiming,
“Now have come the salvation and the power
and the kingdom of our God
and the authority of his Messiah,[a]
for the accuser of our brothers and sisters has been thrown down,
who accuses them day and night before our God.
11 But they have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb
and by the word of their testimony,
for they did not cling to life even in the face of death.
12 Rejoice then, you heavens
and those who dwell in them!
But woe to the earth and the sea,
for the devil has come down to you
with great wrath
because he knows that his time is short!”
News
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Last Sunday of the Month Donation
Our last Sunday offering for September will be to Heifer International. A small donation will help families in the developing world move to financial sustainability. Just $30, for example, can purchase a hive of honeybees, a bee box, and beekeeper training which can double the yield of small farms. $20 can purchase a flock of baby chicks which can grow up to lay eggs and provide an additional source of revenue to struggling rural families. Please plan on giving whatever you can to support this worthy organization when we take our collection on September 29th.
Faith’s Veggie Garden
In spite of bad weather, Faith’s veggie garden is producing a good crop of organically grown produce for our brothers and sisters here in Northeast Philadelphia. Faithful sexton and chief harvester Wayne Radlach reports that this past week faith has donated 47 pounhds of groceries and 27.5 pounds of produce to the food bank at Feast of Justice. Jesus told us, “I was hungry and you fed me.” (Matthew 25:35) When we feed our hungry neighbors we give glory to God. Keep up the good work, Church!
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Volunteers Needed
Feast of Justice is looking for teams of volunteers for their weekly PEP Packing Nights. Volunteer teams will help out in the food pantry by packing boxes of dry goods and giving out fresh produce, meat, and dairy products to families in our neighborhood. This is a real opportunity to do some “hands-on” ministry and share Christ’s love for those who are currently at a disadvantage. There will be a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board soon. When we have a team assembled, we can choose a date to serve. Packing Nights are from 5 – 8 PM on Thursdays. Please pray about joining this ministry.
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Kids’ Time & Children’s Sermon
Just a reminder that Faith has something for our younger members every Sunday. Pastor Owen will give a brief lesson for children during worship time, and then our young ones will be excused to the nursery room for an age-appropriate lesson. The kids will then be invited back to be blessed at the altar during Holy Communion.
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Bereavement Support
Lambie Funeral Home at 8000 Rowland Avenue at Rhawn Street is sponsoring an eight-session support group for those who are experiencing bereavement. The Group will be facilitated by Diane Dooley, M.Ed, m.S.S. and will begin October 9. Sessions are from 6:30 to 8:00 PM. Topics will include processing grief, dealing with grief during the holidays, and adjusting to life without your deceased loved one.For more information, contact the funeral home at (215) 332-6110 or email at lambiefh@gmail.com.
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