Faith Community Lutheran Church
Zimmerman MN

We are a church that is happy to pray specifically and boldly for needs all around Zimmerman, across the region, and to the ends of the earth. It is our privilege to see God answer prayer on a regular basis. Our prayer list is quite long. It often contains sensitive information that is suitable to share internally but not externally or on the internet. Those who are a part of our Faith community receive prayer updates from the church office at the end of every week via email and on Sunday mornings in the worship folder.

 

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FAITH PANTRY

This unique food shelf is different than most. There are no questions asked, no screening, and no forms to fill out. ALL ARE WELCOME! We encourage those who need assistance or have been turned away from other agencie
s to please stop by.

This is how one lady describes how our Distribution works in her eyes (and it is right on):

"Distribution at Faith Pantry is open to ANYONE (there are NO distance limits.....the door is open to EVERYONE) and starts at 9 a.m. every Thursday morning. You will mainly find fresh produce, a variety of breads and bakery items. There is a NON-FOOD donation table where people can find clothes, and who knows what else, that have been donated. There is a number system in place (1 of each number) which keeps everything orderly. Numbers are drawn randomly, also, so there's no need to try to be the first one there. The rule of thumb is take ONLY what you and your family need for the week. Please remember that there are people waiting to go through the line, that need food just as much as you do. The doors are open at 7:45 a.m. and they have coffee for everyone to enjoy. If you have items to donate they can be delivered to the church at 8 a.m. Thursday morning or you can contact Lisa Brix, 763-772-5288, who is the Pantry's Director. Bring your own laundry basket/box/tote/bags to bring your food home in. The distribution is usually done AND put away by 9:30, so if you are coming on a Thursday morning, its best to be there before 9:00 am. The team will go through some announcements (and a little fun!!) and inform you of any other food distributions coming up promptly at 9:00."

We also serve Coffee 7:45 to 9:00.

Faith Pantry is open on Thursdays from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 am. Distribution does not start till 9:00 am. We are located at Faith Community Lutheran Church, 12266 255th Avenue Zimmerman, MN. (3/4 mile south of the Zimmerman stoplight on HWY 169.)

To learn more, contact Lisa L. Brix (763) 772-5288 at any time.

Mission Statement

FAITH HOPE LOVE
Serving our Lord Jesus by Feeding His People With Love  

 

 

A BRIEF HISTORY OF FAITH COMMUNITY LUTHERAN CHURCH ZIMMERMAN, MINNESOTA

October 1993 – October 2013

It was October 17, 1993, when the first service of the newly organized Faith Community Lutheran Church was held at the Zimmerman Elementary School Cafeteria. From there the church has continued to grow.

Pastor James Pape was the pastor of the new mission church, and he had been at work in the community for nearly a year prior to this first service. The decision by the Minnesota North District of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod to start this church was based on the fact that the Zimmerman area was growing at a very rapid rate in the early 1990s. The church’s mission was begun with the goal to reach out to the unchurched and de-churched people in our growing community.

After three years of services in the school cafeteria, the congregation was blessed to dedicate a new building on October 20, 1996. The land and funds to build were received as a very generous gift from Lawrence and Merlyn Kreger.

Shortly after the building was completed, Pastor Pape retired. Rev. Lynn Machula served the congregation as vacancy pastor from January 1 through May 17, 1997. Rev. James Walburg was called to serve the congregation and was installed as pastor on May 18, 1997, Pentecost Sunday. The church continues to thrive under his leader- ship as we celebrate this 20th anniversary.

One person who had a big effect on the formation of Faith Community Lutheran Church was Doris Dols. Doris organized our church’s Sunday School program. She also established Women of Faith which is affiliated with the national Lutheran Women’s Missionary League of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. Our church’s bell tower (designed and built by Len Palek) was dedicated in her memory on September 11, 2011.

Bible studies/fellowship groups (also called “small groups”) have been an important part of the growth of this congregation, both spiritually and numerically. Groups specific to men, women and also couples have developed and provided faith growing opportunities.

Music has always been an important part of Faith Community. With a blended style of worship our Worship Team leads the congregation in the praise of God with the use of both traditional hymns and contemporary songs. Our many talented musicians and singers help us lift our adoration to God each and every worship service.

The youth group, now called Faithbound Youth, is one of our best assets. It is made up of youth during their confirmation years and as they continue through high school. From this group a youth choir, called New Direction, has evolved and has become an outreach arm of our Faith Community. A favorite activity is attending Planet Wisdom with other youth groups every year in December. It has been an opportunity to develop relationships with each other to grow in worship and faith.

One community event that we have become known for is a Wild Game Dinner & Fish Fry. Curt Hedtke, with the assistance of several others who love to hunt and fish, started this and the Lord has blessed it. Proceeds have mostly been used to support the children and youth of the congregation, believing that they are the future of the church. The number of people attending this dinner has increased each year; anyone who has game or fish they would like to contribute is welcome to do so.

Another way our congregation has reached out into the Zimmerman community is by having a weekly food giveaway called “Faith Pantry”. Under the leadership of Lisa Brix food is gathered from area grocery stores, and other donors, and is distributed every Thursday morning at our church.

God has led our community of faith into an emphasis on prayer. This emphasis has developed into having an annual day of prayer on a Saturday in November at which time we seek God's will for our church for the coming year. We have witnessed a growth in the work of God's Spirit among us as a result of this emphasis.

A symbol of our church from the very beginning has been wooded crosses given to all first time visitors. Bob and Jan Rolfe have personally crafted hundreds of these crosses over the past twenty years. All of us as members have our cross displayed in our homes. Visiting missionaries, and our own members on mission trips, have brought a cross from our congregation to various countries around the world including: Africa, Jamaica, China and Israel

It is our constant goal to be a church where all people will feel welcome and will know that we seek to be in unity with God and with each other.

We are: “Growing Together through Prayer and Praise”!

 

Question: Where is Faith Community Lutheran Church located?
Answer: Faith Community Lutheran Church is located at 12266 255th Ave, Zimmerman, Minnesota.

Question: Who is Faith Community Lutheran Church's pastor?
Answer: Faith Community Lutheran Church's pastor is Jake Gillard.

Question: What time is service at Faith Community Lutheran Church?
Answer: SUNDAY WORSHIP TIME WORSHIP - 10:00 AM ADULT BIBLE CLASS 8:45 AM You will still be able to Join us Online on Zoom! if you need a Bulletin/Order of Service contact the church office and we can Email one to you! Thursday Faith Pantry starting at 9am.

Question: What is Faith Community Lutheran Church's Facebook page?
Answer: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Faith-Community-Lutheran-Church-LCMS/133956293307788?ref=hl

Question: What is Faith Community Lutheran Church's website?
Answer: https://faithclc.com/

Question: What denominaiton is Faith Community Lutheran Church?
Answer: Faith Community Lutheran Church belongs to Lutheran Church denomination and is affiliated with The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod.