Weekly Updates | 10.12.26

Trunk or Treat at Faith Lutheran Church!

Join us for a fun, family-friendly evening of Halloween fun!

Come dressed in your favorite costume and enjoy creatively decorated trunks, candy and treats, games, activities, and plenty of smiles.

• Saturday, October 17, 2026
• 5:30–7:30 PM
• Faith Lutheran Church, 207 S Cherry Ave, Marshfield, WI
• FREE & OPEN TO EVERYONE!

Bring your family, invite your friends, and come celebrate Halloween with us!

All students (Pre-K thru 8th) will have their regularly scheduled Sunday School classes.

Schedule: (Pre-K thru 5th Grade)

• 10:00 AM – Class begins
• 10:05 AM – Music
• 10:30 AM – Class lessons
• 11:00 AM – Student pickup

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First Communion Classes – 2026

Who: All 2nd graders and any students (new or returning) who have not yet received First Communion
What: Two instructional classes leading up to the First Communion Service

Dates & Times:
Class 1: October 18 | 4:30–6:00 PM
Class 2: October 25 | 4:30–6:00 PM
First Communion Service: November 1

Please mark your calendars! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.

Christmas Program Practices Are Underway!
Our Christmas Program practices began and we are excited about the wonderful group of students who are helping bring this year’s program to life! We have already started assigning speaking parts and are continuing to work on stage crew, behind-the-scenes roles, and other parts of the program.

Practices are held Sundays from 6:00–7:00 PM.

Speaking Parts & Other Opportunities
Speaking parts have been assigned, and we are continuing to work with students to determine how everyone can be involved. There are many ways to participate, including speaking roles, stage crew, and other behind-the-scenes opportunities. We want to give our students opportunities to share their gifts and be part of this special Christmas celebration!

Additional practices may be scheduled as we get closer to the program. Families will receive more information about any additional practices as plans are finalized.

Christmas Program & Potluck
Saturday, December 19

• Christmas Program: 4:00 PM
• Potluck Dinner: Following the program

Thank you to our students and families for your enthusiasm, time, and support as we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus together. We look forward to seeing everything come together over the next several weeks!

Parent interested in helping provide a light snack please sign up on signup genius - Sign up HERE

If families do not sign up we will provide a light supper for Confirmation students, including items such as cheese, crackers, sausage, vegetables, and other snacks.

If you would like to contribute something, please sign up and let me know what you are planning to bring so we can make sure we have a good variety and don't end up with too much of one item.

We also understand that sports schedules can make arrival difficult. If your student will be arriving late, that's okay—just let us know ahead of time.

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RISE – 8th Grade Confirmation Class

Our RISE 8th grade students will begin their church visits on Sunday, October 25. For their first visit, students are invited to worship with Immanuel Lutheran Church in Marshfield.

The worship service begins at 9:00 AM.

Parents: Renee Kilty has volunteered to help with this church visit. We would like to say thank you for doing this for us.  

GLOW Kids Halloween Party! 

Before you head out for trick-or-treating, come spend the afternoon with us! Put on your favorite costume, enjoy some candy, play some games, laugh with friends, and have LOTS of fun! We’re throwing a Halloween party just for GLOW Kids, and you won’t want to miss it!

Come dressed in your favorite Halloween costume and get ready for an afternoon packed with:

• Fun Halloween games
• Candy & treats
• Spooky (but not too spooky!) activities
• Lots of laughs
• Time with friends
• A whole lot of FUN!

Who: GLOW Kids — Pre-K through 6th Grade (Bring a friend)
Date: October 31
Time: 2:30–4:30 PM
Location: Faith Lutheran Church — Fellowship Hall
Address: 207 S Cherry Ave, Marshfield, WI 54449

So grab your costume, bring your best Halloween spirit, and get ready for an afternoon of GLOWing Halloween fun!

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Help make Sunday mornings welcoming and run smoothly!
We are looking for volunteers to serve as a GLOW Host of the Day throughout the upcoming year. This is a simple but important way to support our GLOW families, teachers, and volunteers each Sunday.

As a GLOW Host, you may:

• Welcome students and families as they arrive.
• Assist with student check-in and check-out.
• Help teachers with printing, copying, or gathering materials.
• Help gather supplies teachers may need during the morning.
• Provide general support in the Education Office.

The commitment is flexible! You can sign up for just one Sunday or choose to help on multiple Sundays throughout the year.

We're looking for friendly, organized individuals who enjoy helping others and creating a welcoming environment for children, families, and volunteers.

A small role that makes a big difference in helping our Sunday mornings run smoothly!

Interested in helping? Sign Up Now or reach out to Justin with questions. 

Family Spotlight Sunday
We are continuing our Family Spotlight Sundays this year!

Over the past couple of years, we have invited our students and their classrooms to participate in worship together. This year, we are building on that idea by inviting families to serve together during Sunday worship!

And don't let the word spotlight worry you! Even though we're calling it Family Spotlight, you won't be put on the spot or expected to stand in front of everyone. Our goal is simply to create opportunities for families to participate in worship, serve together, and continue building connections within our church family.

Families can participate in several different ways, including:

• Greeting
• Ushering
• Communion Assistant
• Scripture Reading

This is a wonderful opportunity for parents and children to serve side by side and for our kids to see firsthand that they have an important place in the life of our church.

I am happy to participate alongside your family, walk you through any of the roles, or answer questions to help everyone feel comfortable. You don't have to know exactly what to do ahead of time!

We have one family done so far, and I would love to get more families involved. Please let me know when your family would like to participate, or feel free to sign up on the clipboard on Sundays.

Thank you for considering being part of this! I look forward to helping more of our families find ways to serve together at Faith.