Operation Christmas Child

 

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

It is that time again!

Supplies are NEEDED to help us fill at least 200 boxes.

¨ Everything School supply related: pencils, colors, notebooks, colored pencils, erasers, scissors, chalkboards with chalk, glue sticks (liquid kind cannot be sent).

¨ Non-liquid Hygiene supplies: bar soap, toothbrush, hair brush, comb, hair ties (cannot send toothpaste or Elmer's glue).

¨ Clothing accessories: tops, shoes (sandals), socks.

¨ Toys: Plush animals, Beanie Babies, soccer ball with pump, doll. 

¨ A small sewing kit - this can actually become an income for a family. Clothesline and Clothespins.

¨ Playing cards or other small brain games.

¨ A personal note from you - if you include your name and address it’s possible that the child could write you back!

NO LIQUIDS OF ANY KIND!

Bring your contributions to 

Faith Lutheran Church
there will be a collection table in the entryway.

Packing of the boxes will be on Wednesday November 4th
at a time to be announced.  We would love to have you come and help.

 

February Events

 

Lake Hanska: No meeting
Faith:Thursday, February 12th, 7:00 PM

Ruth Bible Study

Monday, February 16th
9:00 AM
Lake Crystal American Legion

Men’s Morning Out

Saturday, February 15th & 28th
8:30 AM
Dean Neumann’s

 

Thrivent Choice Dollars
need to be directed by March 31st

Happenings in the Parish last month

Funerals
12/6 Rachel Ann Paulson (LH)

Baptisms
12/14 Grayson William Blanchard (F)
1/18 Vera Marie Goblirsch (LH)

Closing Out 2025

Our Saints who have died this past year:

† Susan Uhde
† LindaMarie Feder
† Lloyd Skarphol
† Virgil Monson
† Robert “Bob” Young
† Lois Hopkins
† Gary Loudin
† Harvey Petrick
† Arnie Smesmo, Jr
† Ric Piepgras

 

***Time Change

January will begin our next 4 month rotation.
Faith will have services at 9:00 AM.
Lake Hanska will have services at 10:30 AM. 

 Lake Hanska
Sunday, December 7th, 10:10 AM

Faith
Thursday, December 11th, 7:00 PM

Vital Statistics

	Attendance	Offering
Faith
October 19	58	$2,430.00
October 26	38	$ 626.00
November 2	65	$2,274.82
November 9	60	$1,199.00
November 16	51	$1,939.00
Lake Hanska
October 19	19	$ 700.00
October 26	21	$ 490.00
November 2	37	$1,756.31
November 9	27	$1,510.00
November 16	20	$1,086.49

Happenings in the Parish last month
Funerals (F) Ric Piepgras 10/28
Baptisms (F) Maddox Halvorson 11/2
Weddings (F) Miah Krebs/Ramon Jetke 11/1

Happenings in & Around the Parish

Wednesday J.A.M.
Christmas program at First Presbyterian Church
Wednesday, December 10th @ 5:30 PM, followed by a light meal.
Start your holidays by attending and enjoying this Christmas Season with your Church Family & Friends.

Christmas in the Barn
Sunday, December 24th @ 4:30 PM
Joe & Missy Wagner’s
21385 494th Ave
Lake Crystal, MN

 

Christmas Eve
Lake Hanska 5:00 PM / Faith 8:00 PM
Christmas is God’s gift to us.
May its blessings
bring you joy and peace
the whole year through.

 

Christmas for Children
Christmas for Children is sponsored by the Madelia Ministerial Association and participating churches.

Many thanks to Bethel, Faith Lutheran, First Presbyterian, Salem Lutheran, St. Mary’s Catholic, Church of Christ, Trinity Lutheran, and United Methodist for your continued support to provide a Christian response to the families of Madelia during the holiday season.

Tags are now available at church, Alliance Bank, Pioneer Bank, and City Hall for anyone who would like to purchase a gift for an area child.  Gifts need to be wrapped, with tag securely attached, and returned to the church or City Hall BEFORE December 14th 

Thank you for your continued support!

Time to start thinking about Annual Meeting Reports! Dates to be announced after December Council meetings.

Join Us For Worship!
If you are searching for a church home or are currently a member, we want to extend a warm welcome to you.

Faith and Lake Hanska observe the “Open” communion policy.  For all people in Christ are welcome at our Lord’s Table.