ORDER OF SERVICE: .................... as printed

HYMNS: 493 (1-4); 492; 491; 493 (5-6)

CHOIR:Come, Sing Hosanna

OLD TESTAMENT LESSON: Acts 1:12-26
EPISTLE LESSON: 1 Peter 4:12-19; 5:6-11
GOSPEL LESSON: John 17:1-11

SERMON: Trouble, Trials, and the Promise of Victory - 1 Pet. 4:12-19; 5:6-11

A JOYOUS WELCOME to all who worship here this morning. May you find forgiveness and strengthening through God's Word and promise. If you are visiting, please honour us by signing our guest book at the back of the church. If there is any way we can be of service to you, please speak to the pastor or one of the elders. If you have no church home of your own, please consider making Faith your church.

NURSERY FACILITIES are available downstairs for children up to the age of 4. Supervising today are Ann Turner and Kim Wilker. Next week:Brenda Gates and Rachael Holden.

THE FLOWERS which beautify our altar today are given to the glory of God by Dave and Beth Wilker in celebration of Dave's birthday.

IN OUR PRAYERS THIS WEEK:
Special Needs: John Crowther, Melvin and Geraldine Dale, Robert Hanson; Ron Kendall, John and Joan Lancaster, Girmai Maiel, Yoseph Mebrahtu, John and Maria Paal, Pat Phillips, Del Roy, Shirley Scott, Grace Woolner, Eden Zeru. For those seeking employment or going through employment changes. Drew and Lisa Cossey on their wedding day.
Home-bound: Becky Ames, Margaret Beardshaw (Strathmere), Paul and Ana Greksa, Jean Mountenay (Maple Manor, Tillsonburg)
Remember those in need: Please visit them, call, or send a card to let them know you care about them.
Our Family Focus: Nelson, Judy and Brad Highfield; Brian, Laura and Amanda Highfield, David, Sharon, Sarah, Matt, Rachael Holden, Drew and Lisa Cossey.

SERVING IN GOD'S HOUSE TODAY:
USHERS: Ken Curtis; Alec Bildy; Jack Geurkink; Brian Pierce; John and Michael Obeda
FINANCE STEWARDS: Darcy Kahle & John Obeda Jr.
STEWARDS NEXT WEEK: Dan & Rosemary Johnson & Carol Pierce
ELDERS OF THE MONTH: Rob Dieterle and Henry Balasch
ALTAR GUILD: Marion Rutledge
ACOLYTE: Nikki Tremblay Next Week: Damon Scott
SANCTUARY CLEANERS: Vacant - May 10^th

THE NEXT 'KATHY KAPS' workday will be held at Redeemer Lutheran Church on Wellington St. On Wednesday, May 7^th beginning at 9:00 am. We will have our work time; share in lunch and be finished by 1:30 pm.

LEND A HAND! As the weather gets nice, it is time to sign up for lawn care. Your help makes this job much easier for all! We hope to have two people working together. Sign up at the back of the church.

OUR MAY ADULT FELLOWSHIP will be held Friday, May 9^th at the Parsonage. We will have a Pot Blessing dinner beginning at 7:00 pm. Please bring a main course; and either a salad and dessert to share.

ATTENDANCE LAST WEEK: 137+26=163 ('07: 155) Bible Study: 25; Sunday School: 29; Youth & College and Careers 20.

Our Stewardship of God's Gifts	Current	Missions	Building
	$4,736.48	$375.00	$355.00
Needed Weekly	$4,160.14	$500.00	$384.62
+/- Our Goal to Date	($-8,688.23)	$219.25	($-345.85)

NON-BUDGET/MISCELLANEOUS GIFTS: CLWR 25.00; Strathroy Mission 71.00; Seminary 10.00; Love Fund 5.00; Books 32.50; Haiti 5.00; Harvest Fund 35.00; Sunday School 35.50; Special Gifts 10.00; Loose 25.00 PTL!

OUR 'EVERY PENNY COUNTS' JAR is available for your gifts of small change, all of which goes to support the efforts of our Outreach Committee. That committee is trying to do great things to make Faith's presence known in the community, and to encourage our efforts at sharing our hope in Christ. You can also be part of the work they do - the next meeting will be May 8^th at 7:30 pm.

ATTENTION ALL COUNTING TEAMS! We will hold a training session tomorrow, May 5^th at 7:00 pm. Please make every effort to attend, as we will be reviewing the procedure for using the computer program. Anyone interested in assisting with this is also invited to attend.

THE LWML MOTHER/DAUGHTER/FRIEND BANQUET is Tuesday, May 13^th, beginning at 6:15 pm. This year, we will be celebrating the 15^th anniversary of LWML–C, and have a bit of a birthday party! Ladies, we hope you will be with us. The meal is a pot-blessing supper, followed by a time of sharing, entertainment and fellowship. Please help out by bringing a main course and either a salad or a dessert. There is also a sign up list for those who would like to help with the entertainment. The list is posted at the library stairs. You can do something on your own, or in a group; the more the merrier.

COFFEE HOSTS ARE NEEDED to help us have that time for coffee and conversation on non-Communion Sundays. Beth Wilker, our coordinator, has posted several notices around the church. Let her know you will help. Much of the necessary supplies are provided - we just need you to make sure the coffee is on, the juice is made, and the kitchen tidied up. Lend a hand, as we share together in our fellowship as brothers and sister in Christ.

FLY News: Faith Lutheran Youth May 24 7:00 p.m. Forest Glen Mini Golf June 14 9:30 a.m. Car Wash

PARENTAL LEADERS are needed to help with the youth car wash. Please see Deaconess if you are willing to help in this way.

OUR CONGREGATIONAL MEETING will be held on Sunday, May 25^th at 1:15 pm. We'll start with a light lunch following the service. As we continue to plan and work for the good of our congregation and for our mission as God's people, we can truly benefit from your help, advice and encouragement.

MISSION OF THE MONTH: Ark Aid Mission
Reaching out in Christian love to hurting hearts, Ark Aid is a non-profit Christian organization, dedicated to helping anyone in their time of need, regardless of colour, race or creed. They are a 'street mission', working with those often forgotten by others, and helping them to discover or re-discover for themselves values for their life. Your gift aids in this work.

THANK YOU to all who came out yesterday to help with the Spring clean-up. We truly are blessed through the service of those who keep God's house looking clean, neat and inviting.

UNITED IN MARRIAGE YESTERDAY were Drew Cossey and Lisa Holden. We pray God would bless this young couple as they begin their lives together, and keep them faithful to the vows they made before Him.

THIS WEEK AT FAITH Today 1:00 pm Call Meeting at Redeemer, St.Thomas 1:00 pm Youth Leaders Meeting Mon. 9:30 am Pastor at Circuit Council- Kitchener . 7:00 am Counter's Training Meeting Tues. 12:00 am Ringing Link Practise 6:30 pm Confirmation 7:30 pm Trustees 8:00 pm Church Council Wed. 9:00 am Kathy Kaps@ Redeemer, London 6:15 pm Chimers 7:30 pm Choir Thurs. 7:00 pm One Way 7:00 pm Telecare 7:30 pm Outreach Fri. 7:00 pm Adult Fellowship - Pot Blessing Sat. 10:00 am Flower Order Pickup Sun. 9:00 am Grace, Strathroy Worship & Sunday School 9:30 am Sunday School & Bible Class 11:00 am Morning Worship w/ Holy Communion

"SOARING HIGH" is the theme for our VBS, and our students will go on a spiritual 'balloon ride' to some exciting locales, and learn lessons about the Lord who raises us up. Please keep our efforts in your prayers, and especially the staff who will be sharing God's good news. Use the form below and be involved with our efforts!

God is so good to us! In grateful thanksgiving, I offer to serve Him in VBS as:

[] Teacher
[] Helper
[] Kitchen Staff
[] Crafts
[] I will bring cookies (nut free)
[] I will sponsor a child ($7.00 each)

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