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We celebrate the Baptisms of Madalyn Sue Rogers and Colton Philip Rogers

children of Matthew & Dionne in our 930am service!

OUR EPIPHANY 2016 WORSHIP SERIES “Sent” Because of His love for us, God sent His Son into this sin-sick world to bring us healing and hope. In this series, we reflect upon what Jesus was sent to do during His earthly ministry, and we recognize what He has sent us to do in His name. 01/02-03 “Sent in a New Direction” 01/09-10 “Sent On a Mission” 01/16-17 “Sent to Heal” 01/23-24 “Sent Elsewhere” 01/30-31 “Sent to Rescue” 02/06-07 “Sent to Experience His Glory”

KINGDOM TOTS - NURSERY Care for children ages 6 months to 3 years during the 930am and 11am services. Please check your child(ren) in at Room 112 and fill out an information card. If you want to join our team, please email Kayla Marty at kayla.marty@gmail.com. KINGDOM KIDS CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL Classes meet Sundays 930am-1030am for all children ages 4 years old to 6th grade. Parents can register their children for the first time in their classroom. Parents must check their children in and out from class. will resume Jan 10

YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL The combined 7th-12th grade Sunday school class is from 930-1030am in the Youth Room, upstairs in the Family Life Center. Please join us for some great Bible study! will resume Jan 10 JR HIGH/SR HIGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT YOUTH GROUPS Every Wednesday evening, 6-730pm in the church gym for all 7th-12th grade students. Our next study for the Sr High group will be “What’s Your Love Language? The Jr High will begin a study called “How to Supersize the Way You Gospelize.” will resume Jan 10 ADULT BIBLE STUDIES — SUNDAY AT 930am The Mysteries of the Book of Hebrews-Conference Room-Bruce Benson Gospel of Luke - FLC Music Room - Jerry Reinertson will resume Jan 3 The Essential Bible - Meeting Room - Chuck Couchman will resume Jan 3 PORTALS OF PRAYER Start your day with faith-filled daily devotions. The newest issue is available in the basket on the glass counter in the lobby.

Welcome to Faith Community! Welcome to all of our guests. We are thankful for your presence today. As you are leaving church, please look for our Guest Center in the courtyard to the right, and pick up a thank you gift from us.

EXPANDING OUR FAITH UPDATE On Sunday, November 15, members of Faith Community gathered and voted overwhelmingly to move forward with plans for building our new church campus!

Now that the congregation has approved moving forward, following are things that will be happening: • We will be having a sign erected on our new property • We will be working with our architect and with Howard Hughes

Corporation on the construction design approval process • We will be researching financing options • We will be moving forward with receiving gifts and commitments for the

“Expanding Our Faith” campaign to fund our construction

Following are ways you can be involved:

• Please pray for God’s guidance and provision for our ministry expansion • Please begin giving towards “Expanding Our Faith” if you have made a

commitment • Please consider making a commitment towards “Expanding Our Faith” if

you haven’t done so

Building fund envelopes available in the church lobby

God has certainly blessed us! May we be a blessing to Him and to this community as we expand our faith so we can invite more people to know Jesus!

PRESCHOOL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Faith Lutheran Preschool is accepting applications for an infant teacher and substitute teachers for ages 6 weeks to 5 years. These positions could lead to part-time or full-time employment. Please send your interest to tonia.tate@faithlasvegas.org.

NEW YEAR’S EVE CHILDCARE FUNDRAISER Our youth will be offering childcare services on New Year’s Eve night, 7pm-130am to raise funds for our trip to the National Youth Gathering next summer. Registration is limited to the first 50 children - forms are to be turned in to the church office. Information and forms can be found in the church lobby. INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR CHURCH? The Doorway To Faith process will give you the opportunity to explore what a growing relationship with Jesus Christ is and what it can mean in your life. Our next session is Sunday, January 24 - Sunday, February 28. We will be meeting in the Academy Library from 9:30am - 10:30am. Please sign up on the glass counter. GROWTH GROUPS WINTER SEMESTER COMING SOON!!! From December 20 to January 10 we will be having sign-ups for our Winter Small Group Bible Study Semester. The curriculum brochure is available today. Please consider joining a group and growing in your faith! Sign up at the Growth Group table in the lobby.

FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY - FPU A new session will begin on January 24 from 1045am-1215pm in the Banquet Room with childcare and scholarships available. Plus, the 1st class is free so if you are interested but not quite ready to commit - just come by and check it out. FPU is an awesome tool that empowers families to use their money in the most effective way possible and for God’s glory! Did you know that in the last class the average family had a change in net worth of more than $7,000 in only 9 weeks? Did you know that in just 5 years FPU has helped to change 120 families net worth for a total of almost $1 million? Praise God! For more information go to www.faithlasvegas.org or call Linda 702.439.7902.

HOPE & HEALING CONCERT CANCELLED We are sorry to announce that Jennifer Lier has a chest infection and Jacquelyn Holland-Wright has a broken ankle. Therefore, due to these circumstances the Hope and Healing Concert has been cancelled. The performers and the mission team are currently working on another date in the spring or beyond. Linda Kurtz will be contacting everyone who purchased a ticket to provide reimbursements. For more information contact: linda.kurtz@faithlasvegas.org or 702.439.7902. LIBERIAN UPDATE

The Liberian “Hope for Children Orphanage” has broken ground for the new orphanage home on 3 acres of land. The trenches are dug, cornerstones have been placed and the foundation is being raised. Since the Hope kids are on Christmas break they have begged to go to the land daily so they can help in whatever possible way. We should have the walls raised by the end of January.

Please go to www.faithlasvegas.org/missions/Liberia to see all of the photos, stories and timelines. Thank you to everyone for your support and prayers!! MISSIONS FUNDRAISING EVENT - SATURDAY EVENING MARCH 5 Would you love to be involved in the transformation of children’s lives around the world? Here is a wonderfully fun way to do so! Enjoy a wine and Trappist beer tasting paired with delectable cuisines followed by a program featuring Peggy Micco and Michael Dubay. The program will be held here at Faith Community and will also feature videos celebrating God’s work in our 3 global mission partnerships: Cambodia, Dominican Republic and Liberia. Life, love and hope are being shared in Jesus’ Name through these types of events so we pray you can be a part of it. Tickets will go on sale soon - please save the date!! ALTAR FLOWERS Flowers today are given in celebration of Marilyn and Jim Van Tatenhove’s 65th wedding anniversary. You may provide flowers for the altar by signing up on the flower calendar in the lobby. Each arrangement is $20. Please make your checks payable to: FCLC and note in the memo that it’s for altar flowers.

CODE READER Faith Community Lutheran Church now offers a mobile version of our online giving page to make it easy for you to give anytime from your smart phone. Simply scan the image you see here using your phone’s Quick Response (QR) code reader!

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Sun Dec 27

8am 930am 11am

Traditional Worship Service Contemporary Worship/Kingdom Tots Contemporary Worship Service/ Kingdom Tots

Mon Dec 28

Tues Dec 29 930am 7pm 7pm

Threads of Faith - Banquet Room Men’s Basketball Fellowship Choir Practice - Sanctuary

Wed Dec 30

6pm

GriefShare - Conference Room

Thur Dec 31

Fri Jan 1

Office closed

Sat Jan 2

230pm 519pm

Mercy 519 Rehearsal Mercy 519 Worship Service

Sun Jan 3

8am 930am

11am

Traditional Worship Service Contemporary Worship/Kingdom Tots/Adult Bible Studies Contemporary Worship Service/ Kingdom Tots

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Through the Lord’s Supper, Jesus comes to us and grants us His eternal gifts! As we prepare to receive the Lord’s Supper, God’s Word encourages us to examine ourselves. The following questions can help you as you prepare to receive the Lord and His gifts: 1) Do you believe that you are a sinner whose hope for eternal life comes from

Christ alone? Romans 3:23-24 2) Do you believe that Jesus Christ is God’s Son and your Savior? Matt. 16:15-17 3) Do you believe that Jesus is present in this sacred meal to grant His forgiveness?

Matthew 26:26-28

4) Do you, by the power of the Holy Spirit, desire to live a godly life in response to

the Lord’s grace and goodness? Romans 12:1-2

Prepare for the Lord’s Supper

Driving the Word Home

Exodus 13:1-2; 11-15 Colossians 3:12-14 Luke 2:21-40

December 26 December 26 and and December 27, 2015December 27, 2015

Pastor Bo Brink

Monday – v21 – On the 8th day, Jesus is both circumcised and named. What importance do you see here? Tuesday – vs22-24 – On the 40th day, Jesus is presented to God by Mary and Joseph. What importance do you see here? Wednesday – v32a – Simeon calls Jesus “a light for revelation to the Gentiles.” In what sense? Thursday – v32b – Simeon calls Jesus “a glory to your people Israel.” In what sense? Friday – v29 – Simeon says he is now ready to die, and to do so in peace. How so? Could that be true for you and me also? How? Saturday – v38 – After meeting the Baby Jesus, old Anna “spoke about the child to all . . .” How do you apply Anna’s action to your life?

In some ways, the Baby Jesus seemed too Jewish to be the Savior for the whole world. Yet the Bible teaches that He is God’s one and only Savior from sin for all people of all time. So while there is urgency to share Him will all people, it remains crucial to live your life knowing that He is “your” Savior.