Latest Announcements

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Worship Services and Upcoming Events:  

  • Blessing of The Boxes: This Sunday, we will bless all of the Operation Christmas Child boxes returned to FaithPoint. A big thank you to everyone who so generously donated and lovingly filled a box. Your kindness and generosity help spread joy, hope, and God’s love to children around the world.
  • The Giving Tree: Make Christmas brighter for many families by gifting outerwear and clothing. Our tree with tags containing clothing items will be in the Fellowship Hall beginning this Sunday, Nov. 15. This is an annual outreach partnership to families in Le Sueur Country through Adopt-A-Family. Gifts are due back November 29.
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  • Operation Christmas Child – National Collection Week: Now that our FaithPoint shoebox collection is complete, it’s time for National Collection Week! November 16–23, FaithPoint will serve as a drop-off location for shoeboxes from individuals, families, churches, and groups from surrounding communities. We are excited to be part of this larger mission, helping share God’s love with children around the world, one shoebox at a time!  Find collection times on our website at faithpointlc.org.

     

  • Loads of Love: 3rd Thursday of each month, 5-8pm at Soak Laundromat sponsored by FaithPoint. Next time is Thurs. Nov. 19, We offer assistance with laundry needs providing the cost of the machines, detergent, and softening products for anyone needing budget relief.
  • POINSETTIAS FOR CHRISTMAS: Help decorate our Sanctuary for Christmas!
    Option 1: Purchase a Poinsettia Through the NHS Fundraiser. Support our FaithPoint National Honor Society (NHS) students by purchasing a poinsettia through their fundraiser. To order, visit the Welcome Center.

    • $16 or $22 per plant
    • Orders due November 18
    • Plants will arrive December 4. Please care for your plant at home until it’s time to bring it to church on December 20, 21 or 22.

    Option 2: Bring a Poinsettia From Home
    Have a poinsettia at home you’d like to share? We’d love to use it to help decorate our Sanctuary! Please bring your plant to church on December 20, 21, or 22. Plants may be dropped off at the Welcome Center.

    Plants may be taken home after the 4:30 pm Christmas Eve service. Please write your name on the bottom of your pot! Thank you for helping make our Sanctuary beautiful for Christmas!

  • Christmas Decorating: Sunday, November 22 at 11:30am. Come help decorate our church to celebrate the Christmas Season. Many hands needed, including strong men! A sloppy joe lunch will be provided after service for all those staying to help prior to the decorating. Join us in Room 1 and hear the decorating vision, get instructions and we will divide into teams. Kristin Weindant is our decorating lead. Please sign up at the Welcome Center. For more information contact Gretchen Havlicek.
  • Prayer Ministers: Prayer Ministers are available at the front of the Sanctuary immediately following the service. If you would like prayers for yourself or a loved one, please come forward. We would love to pray for you.
  • How Can We Pray for You?  Whether it’s for yourself or someone you love, you can email us at prayer@faithpointlc.org, click “Prayer Request” on our website, or drop a note in the Welcome Center prayer box. 

Youth:

  • Nursery: Got a little one aged 6 months to 3 years? Our nursery is ready for both services with friendly helpers! Drop off your child or stay and enjoy the service together. Live-stream is available in the nursery, so even the tiniest hearts can feel connected.
  • Elevate Youth Group:(grades 9-12) Sundays, with a new time of 6-8pm. Join Pastor Wes and Anya as they tackle the big questions of life and faith (PLUS plenty of games and snacks)! For more information email wes.asheim@faithpointlc.org or anya.victoria@gmail.com 
  • Sunday School (Ages 3–Grade 5): We can’t wait to see your kids in Sunday School! Register online or at the Children’s Desk. Classes meet during both the 8:30 & 10:00am services.
  • Children’s Christmas Play: Heaven & Nature Sing! Children ages 3 through 5th grade are invited to help tell the Christmas story of the angels announcing Jesus’ birth. The play will be performed on Sunday, December 13 during both services. Sign up and find more information in the children’s hallway!  
  • JAM “Jesus and Me” (Grades 3-5): Wednesdays are for learning about Jesus, having fun & making friends! Meeting weekly from 5:30–7pm. Register online or pick up a form at the Children’s Desk. 
  • Confirmation: (Grades 6-8) meets Wednesdays from 7-8:30pm. Wednesdays are a time for faith, fellowship & fun as we learn & grow together! New students are always welcome. Find registration forms on our website or request one by emailing Michelle at Confirmation@FaithPointLC.org 
  • Student-Led Faith Groups at New Prague High School: FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) meets every other Wednesday at 7:30am in the High School Upper Media Center (@newprague.fca on Instagram). Faith Club meets every Friday (when school is in session) at 6:50am in the High School Lecture Hall (@new_prague_faith_club on Instagram). Both groups are student-led and include donuts. Donations for donuts are greatly appreciated and will be split evenly between the groups unless otherwise specified. To donate, Venmo Betsy Bahn at KevinBetsyBahn@venmo.com or call/text 612-987-8098 for other arrangements. High school students are encouraged to get involved and invite their friends! 

Adults:

  • Prayer Team: You are welcome to join us in person at 10am on Mondays at FaithPoint. Please let us know how we can pray for you.
  • Agape: Singles and couples are warmly invited to connect, share a meal, and grow in faith with our 50+ group! The November meeting will be held Saturday, December 5 from 6-8pm at the church. For more information, contact Joan Witty at 952-758-9743.
  • Moms with Littles Bible Study: Every other Tuesday, 9:15-10:30am at FaithPoint. Childcare provided. Next meeting: Nov. 17.
  • Women’s Book Club: The book  for November/December is “The 13th Gift” by Joanne Hunt Smith. Book discussion will be Saturday, December 5 at 9am. 
  • Women’s Bible Study: Attend either Wednesdays at 10am or Thursdays at 10am. No homework or book needed. Come when you can! 
  • Women’s Sunday Evening Bible Study – we meet at 6:30pm. Current study is “Biblical Eschatology”. All ages welcome!
  • Men’s Monthly Bible Study: Thursdays at 7 pm. No homework or book needed. Come when you can.
  • Men’s Monthly Bible Study: (2nd Saturday of each month) Next meeting is Saturday, Nov. 14 at 8am at the church. Donuts, rolls, juice, and coffee provided. No sign-up needed—just show up!

Thank you

  • Thank you, Ann Niedermayer, for taking the photos for our New Member insert. We appreciate your time and help! 

Volunteer Opportunities! (Register online if interested):

    • FaithPoint has a Kitchen Team that helps in the kitchen and/or brings food for special events (including funerals). There is another team, the Special Event Setup Team that helps set up and take down tables and chairs for special events. It’s great if we have some men on this team to help with the lifting and moving of tables and chairs. If you are interested in serving on either of these teams, please stop by the Welcome Center.
    • FaithPoint’s “First Impressions Team” are those who serve as Greeters, Ushers, host at the Welcome Center, and manage Sunday Fellowship. We need people to serve as Ushers, to be at the Welcome Center, and manage Sunday Fellowship (coffee/pastries after services). If you can help in any of these areas, please sign up at the Welcome Center.
    • Each Sunday, members of the Altar Guild carry out the meaningful ministry of preparing our place of worship. Members are responsible for setting the altar each Sunday, preparing for baptisms, weddings, and funerals, and making sure the linens, silver, and brass are in tip-top shape. One of the responsibilities of the Altar Guild is to serve communion. We serve communion one Sunday per month and that requires eight servers. Would you like to help serve the wine and bread? You will be joining other individuals who make a valuable offering to our community’s worship life. Contact Lynn Heinzig, 612-616-5687. She will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
    • The beautiful FaithPoint Lutheran Church is our faith home. Did you know that over the years, several people have shared their time cleaning the church? This is a great way to help our community worship in a clean and safe environment. We need more people to serve on this team. For more information contact Shirley Stella: 952-297-7013
    • KidsPoint: We are looking for help with KidsPoint. Adults, high school leaders, and confirmation helpers needed.
    • Nursery: We offer Nursery for infants – 3 years of age. If you are interested in helping in the nursery, please call the church office, 952-758-6297.

FYI:

  • FaithPoint has a secure “Member Portal” and “Online Directory” available for its members. The Member Portal is where only you can see all your information and make changes if necessary. From the Member Portal you can navigate to the Online Directory which allows you to see all the current members of FaithPoint and only their contact information. If you would like access to the Member Portal and Online Directory, please call the church office and speak to Shirley (952-758-6297) or email Shirley@FaithPointLC.org.
  • RightNow Media! Our church has access to an extensive, video library called RightNow Media! Contact Pastor Steve with your email address and he will send you a link.
  • Our Daily Bread Devotionals: Available at the Information Desk.
  • FaithPoint Sunday Worship services can be viewed on TV.  If you have Bevcomm as your cable/TV provider, you can view the previous FaithPoint Worship service on Wednesday night at 7:30 pm or Sunday at 1 pm on Channel 6.