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STIRRINGS OF FAITH
SUMMER EDITION
May. June. July. August
2017 
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Summer Scheduling Changes
SUNDAY WORSHIP TIMES
Worship Service Times
8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m.
June 4th -
August 27th
MORE SUMMER SCHEDULE NOTES
Sunday School Last Day May 28th
This will also be the final Servant Sunday.
We'll have a celebration for the end of the school year, including making "Faith on the Go" Kits.
Back to School Kick Off September 3rd
Youth Group and Confirmation
Bible Studies will not meet during the summer.
Last Meeting May 24th
Watch the weekly announcements for fall start dates.
Voices of Faith Choir
Last Day
May 21st
Fall return date
October 1st
Bible Studies
Bible Studies will not meet during the summer.
Watch the weekly announcements for fall start dates.
Book Club
Book Club will not meet this summer.
See you in September!
Why Knot?
We will continue to meet
on the 1st Monday of the month for summer.
Stitch 'n Chatter
We will continue to meet through the summer.
Summer Contact, Doris Prieur-Lucia
(941)266-8101
Mary Circle
We will be Dining Out together in
June, July, & August
Sign Up in Fellowship Hall
Visitation Team
Meeting May 31st at 10:30 a.m.
W.I.L.D. Women
May 25th at 6:30 Fellowship Hall
June 22 at 6:30 Planning Meeting Fellowship Hall
Watch weekly announcements for July and August dates.
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Haiti Mission Update
The following report comes from PJ May, chair of the Global Mission Committee,
who recently traveled to Haiti with a team.
Recently, Pastor Steve and a small team of pastors and leaders went to Haiti to strengthen relationships and have conversation about the ongoing partnership between the synod and the ELH (Evangelical Lutheran Church in Haiti). It was clear that God was present in the meetings, the conversation and sharing, the singing and prayers, and throughout the trip. There is renewed strength and vision in the ELH that was evident throughout our time together.
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Tree Planting Ceremony
Faith Lutheran Church held a Tree Planting Ceremony
in honor of the 500th Ann
iversary of Reformation and Earth Day 2017. Pastor Mel Schroeder presided. Pastor Larry Wright and Rev. Dr. Robert Mursch were in attendance. Candi Messerschmidt, W.I.L.D. Women Co-Leader, Patty McKee, Church Council Chair, Karen Berwick, Green Team & Memorial Garden Chair, and Eloise Dettmer, History Committee Coordinator, graciously volunteered to read each part of the invitation for the ceremony. Gary Claxon, Church Sexton and Linda Urgo, Faith's Remaining Founder, planted the tree, with the help of the children who attended. Dr. Joseph Holt, Music Director, lead the Voices of Faith Choir, in the well known hymn, "For the Beauty of the Earth", to conclude the ceremony.
Eloise Dettmer and Karen Berwick, selected the tree, a Dwarf Poinciana (Caesalpinia Pulcherrima) which will stand, with its delicate, yellow blooms, as a commemoration of Faith's solidarity to the church's worldwide work towards unification among all followers of Christ for future generations. The tree planting was originally planned to mark Faith's 50th Anniversary and it will later be marked with a plaque to honor all three events; Faith's 50th, Reformation's 500th Anniversary and Earth Day 2017.
Blessing of the Tree
O God of solar systems and grains of sand, elephants and infants, mountains and microbes, bless this tree to live among us as a message of hope for the future and a reminder of your call to care for all Creation. As its roots grow deep and strong, may our faith grow ever deeper and more compassionate. As its branches open wide to the sky, may our arms open wide to embrace the greatest and smallest of your creatures. As its leaves provide food and oxygen, may we provide food for the hungry and hope for the lost. Bless this tree as a living reminder of your love and grace always among us. Amen.
More about 500th Anniversary Tree Plantings:
500 Years of Reformation--500 Trees in Wittenberg
"Even if I knew that the world were to collapse tomorrow, I would still plant my apple tree today" (ascribed to Martin Luther).
In 2017, Lutheran churches will commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation (Jubilee) that had its beginnings in Lutherstadt Wittenberg.
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W.I.L.D. Women Summer Activities
"God Colors Outside the Lines" Bible Study
May 25th -- 6:30 pm
Are we being insightful as to how God wants us to live? Come join us Thursday, May 25th at 6:30 pm in fellowship hall and see how God teaches us to "Color Outside the Lines". We will learn how to do that while having a fun time as well as eat a snack or two.
To make it more interesting, we ask you to bring a few towels of different sizes along with 2 oven mitts and a paper-covered plastic straw (such as you get at McDonald's or so). Intrigued?? Then join us to read and study the scripture while having fun!!
Sign up in fellowship hall if you will be attending. Questions? Contact Sue Rice at 955-0489 or [email protected].
2017-18 Program Planning Meeting
June 22nd - 6:30 pm
W.I.L.D. Women are always looking for new program ideas for our monthly meetings. If you would like to share your ideas and help us brainstorm program ideas at our planning meeting, please join us on June 22nd at 6:30 pm in fellowship hall. Light refreshments will be served to help us fuel our creativity and thought process.
Please sign up in fellowship hall on the bulletin board so our hostesses have an idea of how many are attending.
If you have ideas but won't be able to attend the meeting, please share them with W.I.L.D. Co-Leaders Candi Messerschmidt (926-4113 or [email protected]) or Tricia Winemiller (496-2980 or [email protected]). They will be happy to add them to the list of program ideas for upcoming meetings in 2017-18!
W.I.L.D. Spring Luncheon Pics
   
Thank you to everyone who helped with and to all those who attended this year's Spring Luncheon. It was a wonderful and informative event. Proceeds will benefit ELCA World Hunger.
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April's Living Lutheran Magazine
Interview with David Beckmann
Rev. Davi
d Beckmann has been president of Bread for the World and
Bread for the World Institute
since 1991, leading large-scale and successful
campaigns
to strengthen U.S. political commitment to overcome hunger and poverty in
the United States and around the world. Beckmann also founded and serves as president of the
Alliance to End Hunger
. A World Food Pri
z
e laureate, he appears regularly in the media and most recently authored Exodus from Hunger: We are Called to Change the Politics of Hunger. He is a Lutheran minister and has a degree from the London School of Economics.
Click Here for Full Article
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Hurricane Season Begins June 1st
Resources below are from the Red Cross &
Link from Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council and the Health Department
Prepare in Advance
Be sure you're Red Cross Ready.
That means:
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Faith's 50th Anniversary Directory
Available in the Narthex
Faith's 50th Anniversary Pictorial Directori
es are available in the Narthex. Enjoy the directory including a section dedicated to Faith's History, compiled by the Faith's History Committee.
Lifetouch provided complimentary copies for all who sat for a portrait session.
A $5 suggested donation covers the cost of additional directories.
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Summer Camps
Camp Lutheridge
July 22-29
Camp is a lasting gift to give your child.
We'll be taking a group to Lutheridge in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
We'll also provide transportation and chaperones.
Lutheridge offers camp for every age group, including parents and grandparents. Family camp is even available for those with pre-kindergarten children.
The week includes all meals and the week long program. Scholarships may be available if needed. Please inquire when registering and Faith also supplements camp expenses through our fundraising Fish Fries.
Please register online at NovusWay.com. The session you should choose is called, "Christmas in July" or "Week 8"
Please contact Pastor Steve if you
have any questions about summer camp
or the registration process.
This Year's Theme: The Water of Life
Faith Lutheran Church and Bethel CM
E Church partner with Luther Springs to bring Day Camp to Faith. The registration fee is $50 per camper. We want to provide your child with the best possible week at camp including spiritual, physical, and social growth.
Register Early, Space is Limited
Please Register by June 16, 2017
FAITH EARLY LEARNING CENTER
SUMMER CAMPS
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MEMORIAL DAY
May 29th
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Changes Coming to Faith's Coffee Corner
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End of Year Reports 2016
Group Leaders are still invited to submit year end reports, to share the highlights of your ministry and accomplishments for 2016. Thank you, Jean Black, Candi Messerschmidt /Tricia Winemiller for submitting reports for Stitch'n Chatter and WILD Women.
Reports may be sent to
[email protected]
W.I.L.D. Women
2016 Annual Report
The Women in Lutheran/Loving Devotion were blessed with many ministry opportunities this year. We are a group of busy women of all ages who meet for a great variety of activities that include faith-filled fellowship, heartfelt devotions, meaningful service and delightful fun.
We give thanks for the following activities we undertook, guided by the Holy Spirit and powered by God's great love.
--Hosted a "Valentines for Vets" card-crafting event, in which over 50 valentine cards were handmade and then delivered to a local veterans clinic.
-We hand-tied fleece lap robes as our spring service project for Faith's shut-ins.
--Prepared and presented our historical items to be placed in the 50th Anniversary Time Capsule.
--Hosted our annual Spring Luncheon and Raffle Basket Sale, with raffle proceeds donated to the Make a Wish Foundation. Attendees also donated towels for Lutheran World Relief personal care kits.
--Hosted a "Christmas in July" Chrismon crafting workshop.
--Provided a fall wreath making workshop that was very popular.
--Joined together for fellowship meals together at local restaurants.
--Held fall meeting open to congregation, with speaker Kay Kipling, Arts Editor of the Sarasota Magazine.
--Provided a nature printing class led by professional artist, using Thrivent Action Grant funds. The class attendees created beautiful prints, which were then matted and packaged for sale. Proceeds from the sale of these items were given to Novus Way Ministries for Lutheridge camper scholarships.
--Three representatives attended the Florida Synodical Women's Organization Fall Gathering in November, and took donations of monetary and in-kind gifts for the FLSWO's designated charity.
--Participated and assisted in Faith's annual Cookie Walk.
--Hosted a Christmas potluck meal and party, inviting all women of Faith.
During our events, we include devotional time and share news of members' needs. We also maintain active e-mail communication among our members, and are ready to provide meals and offer prayer for those in need.
We continue to espouse the mission & purpose statement of the Women of the ELCA:
"As a community of women created in the image of God, called to discipleship in Jesus Christ, and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves to grow in faith, affirm our gifts, support one another in our callings, engage in ministry and action, and promote healing and wholeness in the church, the society, and the world."
We give thanks to be part of the ministry at Faith Lutheran and of the Greater Church.
To God Be the Glory!
Respectfully submitted,
Candi Messerschmidt and Tricia Winemiller, WILD Co-Chairs
Stitch 'n Chatter
2016 Annual Report
Stitch 'n Chatter continues its outreach to Mothers Helping Mothers.
-In December we contributed 29 baby blankets and assorted caps and booties.
-In April we contributed 10 crib throws, 23 blankets and assorted caps.
-In January, we contributed 9 lap robes to The Springs.
We have changed course and have decided to provide lap robes and prayer shawls to our own congregation at Faith, to use in church or to pass along to someone in need. So far we have donated 7 with more on the way.
Submitted by,
Jean Black
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Thank you to Pat Faubel for sponsoring the
April Upper Room!
Thank you to Debbie Leslie for sponsoring the
June Upper Room!
We all enjoy the inspirational devotions and opportunities to meditate on the daily scriptures.
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30th Anniversary of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
(ELCA)
April 30, 2017, is considered the 30th anniversary of the ELCA, as that is the date of the opening of the Constituting Convention and adoption of the ELCA Constitution. The first session opened with the three bishops from the predecessor bodies pouring water from three separate containers into one baptismal font. The ELCA was formed from a merger of three Lutheran churches - the American Lutheran Church, the Association of Evangelical Lutheran Churches and the Lutheran Church in America.
During the convention, rosters were presented from the secretaries of those three churches; rules of procedure were adopted; the first ballot of presiding bishop was held; and the constitution, constitution for synods and constitution for congregations were adopted. The Rev. Herbert W. Chilstrom was elected first presiding bishop of the ELCA.
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Pentecost
I will pour out my spirit on all people
June 4th
Remember to wear red!
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ALL FAITHS FOOD BANK
Match Dollar-for-Dollar
School Ends, Hunger Begins - Part 4
There are 40,000 kids in Sarasota and Desoto Counties who will need our help finding nutritious food this summer. No one can tell by looking at a child that he or she is hungry. Because smiles mask it and laughter muffles it, child hunger is deceptive, and it exists everywhere. Please join the Campaign Against Summer Hunger. Every dollar donated is matched, from now until May 15.
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Donations for Bethel + Faith Day Camp
(Estimated 35-40 Campers and 6 Counselors)
Please place food donations in the collection bin at the
information table in fellowship hall by June 19.
Checks and financial donations may be placed in the offering plate
or given at the church office or
CLICK HERE TO DONATE ONLINE
(please note: Day Camp)
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Honey Nut Cheerios
-Plain Cheerios
-Apple Jacks Cereal
-Pretzel Sticks or Bite Size Pretzels
-Animal Crackers
-Gold Fish Crackers
-Teddy Grahams Crackers
-Lemonade Mix
-Apple Juice
-Zip Lock Snack Bags
Or if desired, gift cards to: Cost, Publix, Walmart etc.
ASSISTING DONATIONS
-Sponsor a Child to Camp- $50 per camper
-Financial Donations for Food, Supplies, Activities
(Note "Day Camp" on Checks)
-Volunteer to serve & clean up a.m. snack and lunch
-Volunteer to host dinner for Camp Counselors one
evening in your home or at the church.
(Except Tuesday 6/27, Fellowship Hall is Reserved For Another Activity)
For More Information or to Volunteer Contact Andrea Gamboa at (941)926-0845 via Email at [email protected]
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Faith Early Learning Center Fundraiser
Please join us for sunset and an evening of food, fun, and our annual auction to benefit Faith Early Learning Center.
May 6th
6:00-10:00 p.m.
Evies Tiki Bar at Spanish Point
Tickets $50
Includes clambake, beer and wine
Tickets available a the preschool office or by phone at 941-923-2509.
#felcpreschool
www.felcpreschoolsrq.com
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New Home
Luther and Joyce Jungemann
7900 North La Canada Dr.
Unit 2149
Tucson, AZ 85704-2080
Joyce and Luther Jungemann send thei
r l
ove from Arizona, where they are settling in to their new home.
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Happy Father's is June 18th
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May Birthdays and Anniversaries
May Anniversaries
| 5/14/60 |
Masters, Edward & Arnie |
| 5/16/87 |
Koster, Brenda & Erwin |
| 5/16/09 |
Thornbloom, Jason & Cecilia |
| 5/20/61 |
Larson, Greg & Joey |
5/27
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Thomsen, John & Tricia |
May Birthdays
| Sandra |
Bentley |
05/28 |
| Judith |
Carlsen |
05/23 |
| Vivia |
Chipley |
05/05 |
| Carolyn |
Christoffersen |
05/24 |
| Lynn |
Clancy |
05/13 |
| Courtney |
Clark |
05/22 |
| Shirley |
Dabringhaus |
05/03 |
| Patricia |
Faubel |
05/25 |
| LaVerne |
Gill |
05/01 |
| Mark |
Greenwood |
05/11 |
| Jesus |
Jimenez |
05/11 |
| Lyna |
Jiminez-Ruiz |
05/13 |
| Corrine |
Jones |
05/29 |
| Karen |
Knatz |
05/26 |
| Lee |
Korn |
05/26 |
| Julia |
Leissner |
05/21 |
| Richard |
Melander |
05/05 |
| Chloe |
Millard Jr. |
05/02 |
| Ryan |
Millspaugh |
05/24 |
| Lillian |
Moore |
05/14 |
| Jeffry |
Olesen |
05/19 |
| David |
Owen |
05/14 |
| Mary |
Owen |
05/19 |
| Doris |
Prieur-Lucia |
05/07 |
| Kristina |
Prozzo |
05/09 |
| Kirsten |
Ragan |
05/01 |
| Shirley |
Rahn Sr. |
05/27 |
| Griffin |
Rans |
05/26 |
| Lindsey |
Reinstrom |
05/23 |
| Kenneth |
Rice |
05/02 |
| Claire |
Roessner |
05/03 |
| Griffin |
Rose |
05/29 |
| Susan |
Swank |
05/25 |
| Ginger |
Thomas |
05/24 |
| Linda |
Urgo |
05/25 |
| Ronald |
Walter |
05/27 |
| Dave |
Windish |
05/19 |
| Christopher |
Wolfe |
05/21 |
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June Birthdays and Anniversaries
June Anniversaries
| 6/6/71 |
Petersen, Carl & Janet |
| 6/7/58 |
Chauncey, Charles & Ginny
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| 6/8/68 |
Hosler, Mike & Sue |
| 6/9/56 |
Dongarra, Joan & Joseph
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| 6/10/72 |
Ragan, Steven & Peggy |
| 6/12/65 |
Deming, Wayne & Kay |
| 6/13/09 |
Winemiller, Jim & Carolyn
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| 6/14/58 |
Bacon, Marilyn & Kent |
| 6/14/58 |
Meeks, Wayne & Cherry |
| 6/20/64 |
Bentley, Sandra & Gary |
| 6/21/78 |
Wallace, Edward & Eleanor |
| 6/22/74 |
Giannini, Ray & Alix |
| 6/23/12 |
Potter, Chris & Evan |
| 6/24/61 |
Wambold, Carol & Ed |
| 6/24/62 |
Stelmahsenko, Stan & Lauma Brass |
| 6/24/72 |
Donoghue, Richard & Jane |
| 6/29/58 |
White, John & Karen |
6/30
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Hechler, Jim & Dorothy |
June Birthdays
| Robert |
Bevan |
06/19 |
| Kenneth |
Brinker |
06/18 |
| Sandra |
Brinker |
06/30 |
| Gary |
Claxon |
06/26 |
| Joan |
Dongarra |
06/04 |
| Michael |
Flatt |
06/05 |
| Rodrigo |
Gamboa |
06/15 |
| Anna |
Kirk |
06/12 |
| Henry "Hank" |
Korn |
06/21 |
| Judith |
Melander |
06/29 |
| Ruth |
Miller |
06/25 |
| Kristina |
Moreland |
06/27 |
| Ausma |
Mursch |
06/22 |
| Olaf |
Olsen |
06/10 |
| Christopher |
Preston |
06/26 |
| George |
Prozzo |
06/23 |
| Erica |
Ragan |
06/01 |
| Gary |
Reinstrom |
06/26 |
| Lindsay |
Scully |
06/30 |
| Nancy |
Slobodnik |
06/28 |
| Adele |
Smith |
06/16 |
| John |
Thronbloom |
06/05 |
| Carol |
Victor |
06/28 |
| Charlotte |
Winemiller |
06/11 |
| James |
Winemiller |
06/16 |
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July Birthdays and Anniversaries
July Anniversaries
| 7/2/77 |
Kirkeeng, Alf & Denise |
| 7/13/68 |
Rice, Ken & Sue |
| 7/18/64 |
Kolschowsky, Jerry & Karen |
| 7/19/80 |
McKee, Donald & Pat |
| 7/22/89 |
Capilla, Ileana & Richard |
| 7/25/64 |
Rouillard, Thierry & Christy
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| 7/25/64 |
Inkrott, Carole & Paul |
| 7/29/72 |
Messerschmidt, Jack & Candi |
July Birthdays
| Matthew |
Archer |
07/01 |
| Thomas |
Bright |
07/04 |
| Catherine |
Brown |
07/19 |
| Evelyn |
Conlon |
07/02 |
| Amanda |
Cox |
07/20 |
| Kayly |
Dennis |
07/22 |
| Brian |
DeZutter |
07/21 |
| Christine |
Earp |
07/25 |
| Rita |
England |
07/18 |
| Karen |
Ferguson |
07/04 |
| Ann |
Greenwood |
07/21 |
| Donald |
Hanson |
07/12 |
| Matthew |
Hardy |
07/17 |
| Lauren |
Hawthorne |
07/30 |
| Susan |
Hosler |
07/02 |
| Doris |
Kinney |
07/21 |
| Sharon |
Knatz |
07/14 |
| Josephine |
Larson |
07/06 |
| Susan |
Lehman |
07/30 |
| Judy |
Millard |
07/28 |
| Amy |
Millspaugh |
07/11 |
| Derrick |
Millspaugh |
07/25 |
| Robert |
Moreland |
07/22 |
| Carl |
Petersen |
07/12 |
| Jonathan |
Puebla |
07/24 |
| Marilyn |
Radesk |
07/07 |
| Tristan |
Rans |
07/26 |
| Denver |
Romano |
07/27 |
| Annetta |
Ross |
07/21 |
| Thierry |
Rouillard |
07/25 |
| Heidi |
Schuhman |
07/13 |
| Charles |
Schwiekert |
07/30 |
| Karen |
Scully |
07/15 |
| Neil |
Scully |
07/21 |
| Joan |
Searles |
07/01 |
| Lauma Brass |
Stelmahsenko |
07/20 |
| Nancy |
Taylor |
07/25 |
| Colette |
Thornbloom |
07/03 |
| Eleanor |
Wallace |
07/10 |
| Karen |
White |
07/11 |
| Irene |
Wilkinson |
07/08 |
| Logan |
Wolfe |
07/17 |
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August Birthdays and Anniversaries
August Anniversaries
6/22
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Mursch, Ausma & Robert |
| 8/6/66 |
Bruning, Kay & Dick
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| 8/6/15 |
Egeland, Andy & Valerie |
| 8/8/64 |
Millard, Sr., John & Judy Millard |
8/11
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Flatt, Dave & Phyllis |
| 8/11/62 |
Wright, Larry & Ann |
| 8/11/73 |
Olesen, Jeffry & Linda |
| 8/16/08 |
Dornemann, Deborah & Rainer
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| 8/21/71 |
Pethick, Gordon & Dorothy |
| 8/21/82 |
Arntsen, Nancy & Jeff |
| 8/27/96 |
Earp, Christine & James |
August Birthdays
| Connie |
Ahlquist |
08/09 |
| Judith |
Ammerman |
08/07 |
| Susan |
Archer |
08/26 |
| Isaac |
Armstrong |
08/29 |
| Steve |
Ashby |
08/04 |
| Fay |
Brooks |
08/29 |
| Al |
Campbell |
08/02 |
| Luke |
Carlson |
08/09 |
| Charles |
Chauncey |
08/05 |
| Merle |
Cusmano |
08/11 |
| Janet |
Falk |
08/14 |
| Jazmin |
Gamboa |
08/04 |
| Lola |
Geske |
08/17 |
| Barton |
Gifford Sr. |
08/01 |
| Wanda |
Greenaway |
08/28 |
| Jim |
Hechler |
08/20 |
| W. Brad |
Hindall |
08/24 |
| Grace |
Kaarre |
08/22 |
| Daniel |
Knatz |
08/20 |
| Dimitri |
Leissner |
08/07 |
| Deborah |
Leslie |
08/13 |
| Florence |
Marer |
08/22 |
| Donald |
McKee |
08/21 |
| Michael |
Messerschmidt |
08/30 |
| John |
Millard, Sr. |
08/01 |
| Susan L. |
Miller |
08/29 |
| Earl |
Moreland |
08/05 |
| Ariane |
Rouillard |
08/18 |
| Janet |
Smith |
08/06 |
| Carrolyn |
Sommerfelt |
08/28 |
| Christy |
Stickney (Rouillard) |
08/07 |
| Edward |
Wallace |
08/03 |
| Grace |
Ward |
08/04 |
| Ayu |
Wilborn |
08/15 |
| Samuel |
Winemiller |
08/06 |
| Diane |
Wold |
08/17 |
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COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS
2017 Faith Lutheran Church Council
Rev. Stephen Winemiller - President
Janet Petersen - Vice President
Sandra Brinker - Secretary
Alf Kirkeeng - Treasurer
Patty McKee - Chairperson
Linda Urgo
Karla Howell
Joan Zabor
La
dd Skelly
Gail Gaddis
Karen Berwick
Mark Greenwood
1st Quarter Highlights of Council Actions and Activity
January:
* Staffing Compensation Task Force Formed
* Accounting System Update Implemented (Natherson Accounting Consult)
* Kitchen/Fellowship Committee Reappointed
February:
* Facility Usage Task Force Study completed
* Narthex restroom re-tiling completed
* Building Security System upgrade approved
March:
* Memorial Garden water feature replaced and improvements made
* FELC Expansion of Additional Classroom Approved w adjusted Mission Share
of $2750/month.
* Endowment Plan Revision initiated; Ana Lugo consult from synod in April
* 11:11 Service Support by John Ferreira initiated
* Replacement of Flat Roofs Approved @ $9,185
* New Member Welcome Event March 27 (9 new member since January)
* FLC Employee System and Handbook Drafted
Future
* Council Retreat - May 20
* Special Congregational Meeting - 2nd Qtr.
* Appraisal/Implementation(if approved): Staffing/Compensation TF Report
* Capital Campaign/Endowment Program
* Stewardship Drive - October-November
* Completion of building enhancements
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Graduates will be recognized at church on May 21!
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Finance Team Report for 1st Quarter 2017
Below is a financial table that reflects our current status at the end of the 1st quarter.
- Our weekly offerings are down about 13% or approximately $12,000 from this same time period in 2016.
- Our building rentals are up by $7,000 so this helps to offset some of this deficit.
- Our cash flow should sustain us through the end of April, but we will soon be facing the lean months of summer.
- Our operating expenses remain fairly constant throughout the year so that is not expected to change much over the summer.
- We are behind in revenue now (at 23% of budget) and expenses are over (at 27% of budget).
Thank you for your continued support through your talents and treasures. Your commitment to the work of Jesus Christ through our church, allows our mission and ministries to grow.
1st Quarter 2017 Financials
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Offering (envelopes/electronic/loose)
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$85,276.00
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Other Revenue
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$52,575.00
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Total Revenue
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$138,301.00
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Total Expenses
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$161,615.00
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Difference
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-$23,314.00
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Explore Ministries and Groups at Faith
Religious Education & Bible Studies
Watch the weekly announcements for fall Bible study and religious education opportunities. In September we will resume our study group on Mondays at 1:00 pm, and another on Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.
Alzheimer's and Dementia Education
We meet on the third Wednesday of each month from 3:30-5:00 p.m. This group is for anyone who would like to learn more about Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia.
There is no charge. New topics will be covered each month.
Provided by the Alzheimer's Association.
Summer Meetings: May 17, June 15, July 20, August 16
For more informaiton contact the church office.
(Check with the Weekly Announcements for any schedule changes)
If you're interested in environmental stewardship and working
to create environmentally friendly practices at Faith, please join us.
We meet quarterly, in the Conference Room.
Don't want to go to meetings but have some ideas to share?
Please email or call the church office.
All who are interested are invited.
Jazzercise Classes
We meet on Monday and Thursday evenings at 6:00 p.m.
Contact Julie Rush (650-4207) for info.
Yoga Classes
Yoga will take a summer break. Check weekly announcements for next start date.
Monday and Friday classes meet from 1-2 pm. Drop in rate is- $10; $30- 1 class a week for one month; $40- 2 classes a week for one month. Please contact Lisa Griffis Davis at 716-462-9695 or
[email protected]
WHY KNOT?
We meet on the first Monday of each month at 9:30 am in room 212 to tie quilts for Lutheran World Relief.
For more information contact Janet Petersen at
[email protected]
Stitch 'n Chatter
Join us on Thursdays at 1:00-2:30, Rm. 212. We make layette items for the needy. We also make lap robes and prayer shawls. Your only cost is your own supplies. Can't knit or crochet? We'll teach you!! Sometimes it's more chatter than stitch, but it's always lively. Call Jean Black with questions at 941-349-6424.
W.I.L.D. Women (Women in Lutheran Devotion)
WILD Women is a group of busy women of all ages (from 22 to 72+) who meet for fun, faith-filled fellowship, and specific service projects. Meetings are held at 6:30 pm on the fourth Thursday of the month at church.
We always welcome new members.
Mary Circle
We will dine out together during summer. Sign up in Fellowship Hall.
Regular meetings of the Mary Circle are held at the church, at noon, on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. Please bring a bag lunch. Dessert and beverages are provided.
We enjoy fellowship and as we are made aware of the needs of our church, our community, and our world, we work side by side to help meet those needs, in His name.
A warm invitation is extended to those who wish to be part of a circle.
The doors are open - all are welcome!
For more information contact
We'll begin our summer break May 21st.
If you are interested in joining our Voices of Faith choir for the 9 am service, contact Dr. Joseph Holt. Rehearsals are every other Wednesday at 7pm.
Musicians and singers are also invited to participate with the Joyful Noise group at the 11:11 service. Rehearsals are at 10:15 am every Sunday.
Visitation Team
Pastor Steve coordinates the visitation team in sharing communion with those who are home-bound. Please contact the church office if you are interested in becoming part of the Visitation Team.
Women's Book Club (no meetings June-August)
We meet on the last Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm in the library. See the note in the Weekly Announcements for the complete book list. Please join us any time you wish. For
info, contact Janet Petersen,
[email protected]
S.U.R.E
Sarasota United for Responsibility and Equity! Please join us as a network member and get involved with doing justice for your local community. We work alongside other congregations and meet with leaders in our community to bring about positive change.
Please contact Evan Potter ([email protected]) for more details.
Memorial Garden Team
If you like gardening please consider helping in the garden on Fridays.
Prayer Ministry
We invite you to become a prayer partner in Faith's Prayer Ministry. We respond to the immediate prayer needs of all members, when illness or tragedy strikes. A monthly prayer calendar is available to suggest a daily prayer focus - join our email list to receive it electronically, or pick up a copy in the narthex. We began a program to support each household of Faith with a month of prayer. To join the Prayer Ministry, email Nancy Taylor,
Coffee Hour Volunteers
Each Sunday at 10 am, in Fellowship Hall enjoy coffee and fellowship.
Individuals and/or groups are invited to bring finger foods and light breakfast items to share during coffee hour. Please sign up in fellowship hall if you plan to host Coffee Hour.
Contact Joan Zabor at, [email protected] for more informaiton.
Sunday Worship Service Teams
Please contact one of the coordinators, listed below
if you would like to be involved in these opportunities.
Assisting Minister Coordinator-Pastor Stephen Winemiller-924-4664
Usher Team Coordinator-Ed Masters-966-2893
Greeter Coordinator-Patty McKee- 921-3709
Communion Assistant Coordinator- Nancy Wilborn- 966-7204
Coffee Hour-Church Office 924-4664
Presenter of Gifts Coordinator-Sue Rice- 955-0489
Altar Guild Coordinator-Wayne Meeks- 685-3062
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Church Staff, Council, & Volunteer Contact
Church Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 941-924-4664
Church Council and Officers
Patty McKee, Chairperson-821-3709, Janet Petersen Vice Chair- 923-7382, Sandra Brinker, Secretary -966-3209, Karla Howell - 806-9113, Alf Kirkeeng (Treas.) - 468-7753, Linda Urgo - 921-8683,
Joan Zabor - 586-243-9985, , Gail Gaddis-9269460, Mark Greenwood-262-490-9917, Ladd Skelly-924-5192, Karen Berwick-228-5316
Volunteer Coordinators
Usher Team Coordinator- Ed Masters-966-2893, Greeter Coordinator Patty McKee- 921-3709, Communion Assistant Coordinator- Nancy Wilborn- 966-7204, Coffee Hour Coordinator-Church Office 924-4664, Presenter of Gifts Coordinator-Sue Rice- 955-0489
Faith Lutheran Church
MISSION STATEMENT:
Faith Lutheran Church, people of God by grace alone, come together to give praise to our Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer. To proclaim the Good News in word and deed, to the World and our community. To expand our loving church family, using technology and progress with God's Word still holding us solid. And to nurture God's Children as we respond in Faith to God's Love.
VISION STATEMENT:
To be an ELCA Lutheran Church that displays the true, unending love of Christ. To promote peace, social justice, and grace throughout all we do
Faith Early Learning Center
MISSION STATEMENT:
Enhancing the development of the whole child to reach his/her highest potential.
VISION STATEMENT:
Our vision is to provide an early childhood learning experience in a Christian environment by creating a safe setting to nurture, love, teach, and inspire children.
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