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2012 Operating Stewardship
Campaign Potluck Dinner | | |
All are invited to the Stewardship Potluck on
Sunday, November 6 at 5:30 p.m. at Faith Church.
Following dinner, childcare will be provided for those up to age 5. Older children may choose to go to the Big Room for a video or stay with their parents at the dinner.
Please bring a main dish, salad or dessert to share.
Coffee and tea will be provided.
The stewardship newsletter has been mailed via USPS, or can be viewed by clicking here. |
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Church Survey | | |
Thank You for Participating!
by Patrick Hill
 The last day for the survey is October 30. (If you are reading this as soon as it hit your in-box you still have time!)
As of October 28, we have received 241 responses, well on our way to a hoped-for 80% response rate! Thank you to all who took the time to participate!
The transition team will provide you regular updates on the process during Sunday services and in this newsletter.
Members of the Faith Church Transition Team:
Carrie Grip, Stephan Olson, Lynsey Slojkowski, Cathy Daust,
Dan Shonkwiler, George Reidenbach and Patrick Hill
Mary Higbee has agreed to serve as a chaplain during this time of transition. She is available to assist through times of stress or concern about the transition.
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Transition Update | | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How is the financial health of Faith Church?
A: Faith Church is financially healthy. Even in these turbulent economic times, we are managing to keep our expenses in line with our income. The financial position of Faith Church is assessed at each vestry meeting. These meetings take place the third Tuesday of each month, and are open to those who attend Faith Church. The monthly reports are available for review in the church office.
Q: Could Liz have stayed on?
A: Yes, Pastor Liz could have remained in service at FEC, however she chose to answer a new calling to serve at St. Augustine in Rocklin. She will be definitely be missed at Faith.
Q: Will Pastor Liz's position be filled?
A: Once FEC has completed the transition process and a new priest has been recommended by the vestry and approved by the Bishop, the new priest will have the opportunity to make a decision about how the position will be structured and who will fill it. In the interim, Pastor Gene Jewell will assist with some of the congregation's pastoral work during the transition period. Janie Shepard will be leading the Youth Group. Both will receive a stipend for their work.
Q: How do I get involved in the Transition Process?
A: There will be many opportunities for involvement including the Search, Campaign, Goodbye and Welcome Teams. Anyone who is interested in serving in any capacity should contact the Transition Team or Vestry. The Transition Team will advertise opportunities as we progress.The Vestry is responsible for making the final decision on the Search Team that will comprise of 5-8 members.
Q: Will we have an Interim pastor?
A: At this time, we can not definitively answer this question. Typically, Episcopal churches hire an Interim, but our goal is to have the new priest in place when Father McNair leaves Faith Church at the end of 2012.
Q: What will be the role of the new rector's spouse?
A: Although we are fortunate to have a wonderfully involved spouse in Kathy, the type of candidates can vary from married, single, male, female, and have an involved or uninvolved spouse, etc. The Vestry will consider candidate characteristics and skills that best match our mission and congregation.
If you have other questions about the transition, please do not hesitate to bring them to the attention of one of the members of the Transition Team. |
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Thanksgiving Service | | |
Start your holiday off with a service of Thanks to God.
Wednesday, November 23 at 7:00 p.m. at Faith Church.
If you have family or friends visiting, bring them with you! Hearing the thanks offered by others is very inspiring and encouraging! |
| Operation Christmas Child | | |
Boxes Due 11/6
Please return filled shoeboxes, along with a $7.00 donation per box for shipping, to Faith Church by noon on Sunday, Nov. 6th, so they may be forwarded to the next collection site in time to be delivered to children in need by Christmas. Boxes and further information can be found in the church rotunda. This is an annual Christmas outreach project though Samaritan's Purse an organization which provides aid to children affected by famine, natural disaster or political turmoil.
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New for 2011 - By making your donation online using a credit or debit card you will receive a special shoe box label included in your e-mail receipt. Print or copy the label as many times as you need to attach to each of your boxes.
Your specific barcode is connected to your e-mail address, so it's important to use the same label on each of your boxes. The barcode on the label enables Samaritan's Purse to track each shoe box gift. You will receive an e-mail telling you the destination of your gift, along with information about Operation Christmas Child in that country. If your boxes go to more than one country, you will receive more than one e-mail.
Contact Adriana Findlay with questions. 530-676-5348 or click to send her an e-mail.
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Youth Group: And the Beat Goes On... | | |
by Pastor Liz Armstrong
Faith Youth Group is busy, busy, busy as usual...the Confirmation Retreat is happening and several Sunday evening meetings, too...and gearing up for the Mandarin Orange fundraiser for the annual Gift Buying Outreach in December...all kinds of events for the kids...so don't miss out...and bring a friend!
INTRODUCING...your new Youth Coordinator, Janie Shepard...Janie, and her husband, Ken, have been active volunteers for many years with the Youth Group (even after their kids left and went off to college!)...know that they will be a big part of carrying forward the healthy and vital youth programs here at Faith Church...keep them in your prayers!
HONORING all of the adult volunteers who support our Youth Group...MC Abajian, Kim Furnari, Pat Hill, Steve Katzakian, Caroline Olson, Ken & Janie Shepard, James Torpey and our Foodies...Cathy Daust, Michelle & Jocelyn Katzakian, Kirstin Mattos, and Tina Pilcher.
UPCOMING EVENTS
November 6 No Meeting (Parish Stewardship Potluck)
November 10-11 Confirmation Preparation Retreat
November 13 Meeting 5 to 7 PM
November 20 Meeting 5 to 7 PM
November 27 No Meeting
December 3 Bagging Mandarins on Saturday
December 4 Mandarin Fundraiser
CONFIRMATION Update: our Confirmation Preparation Retreat will be held Thursday 11/10 - Friday 11/11 beginning with dinner together on Thursday and ending after lunch on Friday (it's a school holiday for Veterans' Day!). The Bishop will be at Faith Church on Sunday, January 29 for Confirmations.
SSP Reminder: deposits are due by November 6th to reserve a spot on the 2012 SSP Team. Our Team will be going to the Los Angeles site in 2012 and all who will be in high school in the fall of 2012 may sign up. |
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Annual Event:
Advent Wreaths for Families | | |
by Adriana Findlay
 On November 27th, the first Sunday in Advent, the children's Sunday school classes pre-K through 8th grade will be making Advent wreaths to take home in anticipation of Christmas. A new candle is lit weekly as the season of Advent progresses, as a symbol of our waiting for Christ's appearance in the world. This is a traditional activity of the Sunday school program, and the children enjoy creating the beautiful centerpieces.
To cover expenses, a $5.00 donation per wreath would be very much appreciated!
CAN YOU DONATE SUPPLIES? Please contact Adriana in the church office if you can:
- donate live greenery (bay leaves, incense cedar, redwood, toyon)
- donate seed pods (acorns, eucalyptus, liquidamber)
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Children's Christmas Choir | | |
by MC Abajian
All children age 4 through high school are invited to participate in the Children's Christmas Eve service (4:30p.m.) We will be rehearsing on the following Sundays: Nov. 13, Dec. 11, and Dec. 18 at 11:30 a.m. A dress rehearsal will take place on Dec. 23 at 3:30 p.m.
Please contact me for more information. My contact information is available in our on-line directory. |
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Christmas Choir | | |
by Rhonda Nelson
The Christmas Choir is looking for all voices! For those who are too self-conscious to sing directly into a microphone, this choir is for you! We will rehearse on Thursday evenings starting Nov. 17 through Dec. 22 starting at 7:15 p.m. The regular 10:00 worship choir will meet from 6:30 to 7:15 starting Nov. 17. We will perform at the 6:30 p.m. service on Dec. 24 and at the 10:00 service on Sunday, Dec. 25. If you have questions, please don't hesitate to contact me! |
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Food Drive for SHARE | | |
Sunday, November 13
Our Altar Guild invites you to bring non-perishable foods to Faith Church on Sunday, November 13.
We will have a truck in the parking lot where we will collect all donated non-perishable food items. The truck will be at the church from 8:45 to 11:45 a.m. We will transport the donations to SHARE on Monday, November 14th.
Please remember that with the condition of our current economy all food pantries/closets are suffering from fewer donations and a significant increase in the number of families in need of their services. Please be generous and help ensure no families go hungry.
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A New Life for Your Wardrobe Misfits | | |
Sunday, November 13
by Alicia Reidenbach
Once again, Faith Church will be having a clothing drive for local homeless families. Due to limited storage space at Faith Church, the collection will be on Sunday, Nov. 13th only.
Donated clothing will be taken to Green Valley Community Church which serves as a support center for the homeless in our county. Green Valley Church gives away about 5,000 articles of clothing weekly, so the need is great, especially as we approach our rainy winter season. The center welcomes all clothing (any season) for men, women, and children, but is especially in need of warm clothing for winter months. To aid in sorting, it would be helpful if bags or boxes are labeled as men's, women's, or children's clothing.
Now's the time to dig deep into your closets and help those in need of clothing. Last year we collected 140 bags of clothing. Let's help those in need again! If you have questions, contact Marc Cattapan or Alicia Reidenbach, who are both listed in our online directory.
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DivorceCare Offers Help to Navigate the Holidays | | |
by Carolyn Flood
DivorceCare: Surviving the Holidays is a special evening of guidance and encouragement for getting through the holiday seasons for those who are divorced or separated. This seminar, on Wednesday, November 16 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., features practical suggestions, guidance and reassurance through video interviews with counselors, experts in divorce-related care and people who have experienced the holidays after separation or divorce. Attendees will receive a Holiday Survival Guide with daily messages providing strength, comfort and helpful ideas. You will discover:
- what emotions to expect during the coming days,
- what to do about family traditions
- how to handle awkward moments at holiday events,
- how to help children,
- where to find comfort, strength and hope in a seemingly hopeless time.
Invite your friends and family to participate. Child care is available. Please contact the Faith Church office at (530) 676-5348 or e-mail faithec@faithec.orgif you plan to attend so we will have materials on hand for you. When you call, indicate if you will require child care, for how many children and their ages. A $10 materials donation is requested; scholarships are available. Additional information is available at www.divorcecare.org/holidays. |
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Outreach Focus | | |
Kellermann Foundation
by Carrie Grip
Faith Church has been a long-time supporter of the Kellermann Foundation, a ministry that supports the Bwindi Community Hospital in Uganda. 
Like many countries worldwide, Uganda is still grappling with the HIV pandemic that has lasted almost three decades now. The Bwindi Community Hospital (BCH) has actively addressed the problem, resulting in a decrease of positive HIV cases from 14% to 4% in the past four years. This drop is due to both a decrease in HIV prevalence and an increase in the hospital's outreach efforts allowing more people to receive testing. BCH was the first hospital to bring routine voluntary HIV counseling and testing to the Bwindi area.
They are also experiencing success with Tuberculosis detection and access to treatment. They continue to help all HIV positive pregnant women to give birth to HIV negative babies (PMTCT). An audit of children born at the hospital in 2010 indicates that 91% of babies who were discharged during the audit period tested negative for HIV after 18 months.
For more information about the Kellermann Foundation, click here.
For more information about the hospital, click here. |
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Senior Lunch Bunch | | |
Tuesday, November 15 noon
Big Room at Faith Church
Carl Bessent and his Guide Dog, Nerice, will be our featured guests.
Learn about Guide Dogs for the Blind and the added independence Nerice provides Carl. Discover why Carl decided this was the perfect time to depend upon a Guide Dog. Carl and his wife as well as Nerice recently traveled to Ireland.
Come equipped with your questions. Carl will take Nerice's harness off during the meeting so you can experience the transformation in her behavior. While Nerice is in her harness, Carl is the only one who should pet her, but when the harness is off, anyone interested will have the opportunity to pet Nerice. |
| Gardeners Tour Japanese Garden | | |
The Faith Chuch Gardening Group will be taking a tour of Myo-Wa-En, a private Japanese garden in Granite Bay on November 17. This beautiful garden was designed in 1985 to convey a message of peace and unity. We will leave the church parking lot at 10:30am. for lunch at Akebono near the garden. If you can't make it for lunch, you can meet us at the garden at 1:15pm. RSVP to Rosemary Crowley, who is listed in our on-line directory.
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Daily Devotionals Available | | |
Many find spiritual growth and comfort in the use of a brief daily devtional guide. Faith Church has two available:
- Forward Day by Day, which includes a meditation as well as references to the scriptures in the Episcopal Daily Office Lectionary. Each booklet features3 months at a time, published in November, February, May and August.
- The Upper Room contains a brief scripture passage, meditation, thought for the day and prayer. Each book covers two months, and starts in an odd-numbered month.
For each booklet a $1 contribution to the offering plate is requested. The booklets are on the rack to your right as you enter the worship area. |
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