Living Faith Weekly News (Week of November 1, 2026)
Updated: Nov 4
Living Faith observed All Saints' Day on Sunday, November 1st. Recognized were those loved ones who passed away and who we have been praying for during the year as well as the baptism we celebrated this year.
Those Who Have Gone Before Us:
Baptized:
Thank you to those who led worship: Mark Catton, Kim Lang, and Kay Michaelson. Thank you to Tim Kass for ushering, Gail Kass for accompanying us on the piano, and Angela Catton for live streaming our service.
Thank you as well to those who helped after the service: Yvonne Law, Sharon Utesch, Tim and Gail Kass, Angela and Mark Catton, and Todd and Kim Lang.
Next Sunday - Harvest Worship and Meal with the PUCC
On November 8, Living Faith will join with the Presbyterian United Church of Christ in worship at 10:00 AM in the sanctuary of the PUCC (858 7th Ave. SE). The Presbyterian Women will lead worship and Pastor Paige Quanbeck will preside over Holy Communion. Pixie Balt will accompany us and Peg and John McAllister will prepare the elements for communion.
Following worship, there will be a harvest meal in the Fellowship Hall and a freewill offering will be taken for this meal. If you would like to come to the meal, please email or text Kay Michaelson by Tuesday afternoon so that those preparing the food can know how to plan.
Because of the 10:00 AM worship on Sunday, Living Faith's 9:30 AM Bible Study is canceled as well as the weekly Fellowship Hour. Both will resume on November 15th.
Students will meet for Confirmation on Wednesday, November 4th at 7:00 PM in Room 105. The Church Council will meet with the students at this session to share their faith stories and answer student questions.
Boxed Cereal Domino Drive!
During the month of November, Living Faith is collecting boxed cereal for the Le Mars Backpack Program. These boxes will be sent home over holiday breaks during the school year with needy students. The Church Council has put out a challenge to try to collect 365 boxes by the end of the month. A Thrivent grant of $250 has been secured to purchase boxes towards this goal! (Let Kay know if you'd like to go shopping with her to use this grant!) You can bring in the boxes to the Living Faith table in the narthex or if you would like to drop off a monetary donation and have the Council do the shopping, you can put those donations in the labeled box on the table.
At the end of the month, we will line the boxes all up domino style and knock hunger out of Le Mars!
Rejoice! Church is once again hosting a Community Thanksgiving meal on Thanksgiving Day and they need help with the preparations for that day. On Saturday, November 21, they will be pulling turkey meat off the bones from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM at Rejoice! Church. If you are free during part or all of this time, sign up on the sheet on the Living Faith table in the narthex! Thank you and thank you to those who have already volunteered!
Church Council will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 10 at 6:00 PM in Room 105. The Council will also hold a lunch meeting on Sunday, November 22 after services to work on a proposed budget for 2027.
Salus Vocal Ensemble Concert
Salus Vocal Ensemble will hold a concert on Sunday, November 15th, 2:00 PM, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 121 E 4th St. in Remsen, Iowa. If you would like to attend at a time later in the day, they are holding an additional concert at 5:00 PM in the Cathedral of the Ephiphany, 1000 Douglas St. in Sioux City. A freewill offering will be taken.
An additional date for your calendar, Salus is hosting another concert, Heaven and Nature Sing, on Sunday, December 20 at the Cathedral of the Epiphany.
Saturday, December 5th
If you'd like to go on the Tour of Steeples in Sioux City on Saturday, December 5th, please sign up on the sheet on the Living Faith table in the narthex. Indicate if you can drive or if you'd like a ride!
In this season of thankfulness, stop by the Living Faith table and pick up a tag to let someone know you are thankful for them!
Thank you from Kortney Kopperud
Last week, Living Faith's care package to Kortney was sent off to Iowa City. Here is Kortney's reply: "I got the care package from Living Faith! Thank you so much! That was the best surprise!!"
Monday, November 2 - Sunday, November 29 - Living Faith Boxed Cereal Drive
Tuesday, November 3 - VOTE in person
Tuesday, November 3 - Deadline to sign up for the Harvest Meal on Sunday - email or text Kay
Wednesday, November 4 - 7:00 PM - Confirmation with Church Council Panel
Thursday, November 5 - All day - Pastor Paige attends mandatory Boundaries Training in Sioux City
Sunday, November 8 - 10:00 AM - Harvest worship with the PUCC; Holy Communion celebrated
Sunday, November 8 - 11:00 AM - Harvest meal in the Fellowship Hall
Please keep in prayer:
Kay Allen
Casey Mack
Sue Moller and Family
The Family of Craig Wulf
Pastor Paige
Trish Underberg
Jolene Odens and Family
The Harold Parker Family
Kathy Deery
Dennis Renes
Jenna
Randy Stream
Paula - Paula is a friend of the Cattons. She has had her third recurrence of leukemia and is beginning treatment.
Sherry Jo Wittkop and Family
Rod Hallberg
Ali
Marilynn
Our Nation
Living Faith
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