You are receiving this email because you have a child at home. This newsletter contains activities and events that are happening for both families and students, as well as articles for parents on various topics. Included each month is a list of upcoming events. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to me.

Stephanie Karolus

352-376-2062

dce@flcgainesville.org

The School Year is practically on our doorstep, which means it is time to get back into the school year routine. In the morning that might might include trying to catch the bus, car pool, or finding the best route to school to avoid the most traffic. In the afternoons, that might be homework, after school activities, and trying to find time to play with friends. In the midst of getting back into the school routine, I want to encourage you to find time to do devotions together as a family. Maybe that looks like listening to a podcast devotion on the way to school, doing a devotion after breakfast, or waiting until the end of the day to do a family devotion. Below I've listed different devotions that I would recommend for the different age groups (if your child's age group isn't listed, don't worry, I'll be sharing Devotion Recommendations in future newsletters). I've even shared one of my favorite Family Devotions. Take a look at the ones you think your family might enjoy the most in your routine of being in God's Word.

So put away all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander. Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation—if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good.

1 Peter 2:1-3

I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.

Psalm 119:11

Blessed is the man

    who walks not in the counsel of the wicked,

nor stands in the way of sinners,

    nor sits in the seat of scoffers;

but his delight is in the law of the Lord,

    and on his law he meditates day and night.

Psalm 1:1-2

All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work.

2 Timothy 3:16-17



Please feel free to pass this newsletter on to other parents you feel would benefit from the information.

God's Peace,

Stephanie Karolus

Director of Christian Education

First Lutheran Church

August 2021

August 1 - Coffee Hour - 9:30am

August 1 - Sunday Worship - 10am

August 8 - Coffee Hour - 9:30am

August 8 - Sunday Worship - 10am

August 15 - Coffee Hour - 9:30

August 15 - Sunday Worship - 10am

August 15 - Youth/Parent Meeting Meeting

August 22 - Adult Bible Study - 8:45am

August 22 - Sunday Worship - 10am

August 29 - Sunday Worship - 10am

August 29 - Welcome Back BBQ

September 2021

September 4 - Football Parking - 3:00pm

September 5 - Education Hour - 8:45am September 5 - Sunday Worship - 10am

September 12 - Education Hour - 8:45am

September 12 - Sunday Worship - 10am

September 18 - Football Parking - 11am

September 19 - Education Hour - 10am

September 19 - Sunday Worship - 10am

September 19 - Family Fellowship

September 25 - Football Parking -TBD

September 26 - Education Hour - 8:45am

September 26 - Sunday Worship - 10am

Join us on Sunday, August 29, for our annual Welcome Back BBQ Celebration! Church begins at 10:00am with a Blessing of the Backpacks and Presentation of the Bibles to our Third Grade Students.

Food, Fun, and Games will be after church in the fellowship hall and church courtyard.

If you plan on attending please email Leeann in the church office at office@flcgainesville.org

Call all students and teachers! Join us for a very special Backpack Blessing on Sunday, August 29 during the worship service. Students and teachers will receive a special backpack tag and lunch box Bible Verses to remind them love God and to love others! Be sure to bring your backpack or book bag to church that Sunday. If you are unable to make it, we will be sure to set aside a backpack tag for you!

On August 29, 2021, during out 10:00am Worship Service, we will be giving out Bibles to students at First Lutheran who are in Third Grade. We ask that families with students in Third Grade join us for worship! If you are unable, please talk to DCE Stephanie and a Bible will be set aside for your child.

Calling all Households! That means families with kids, those that don't have kids, those that have grandkids, and those young at heart! We are gathering together for a fellowship event at Sweet Berries on September 19 after church! Come gather together for a scoop of custard or some lunch and some great fellowship! If you have any questions, talk with Stephanie Karolus!

The Focus on the Family Minute shares a brief tip each day taken from the Focus on the Family Broadcast to help strengthen marriages, raise kids on the right path and build a thriving family – in one meaningful minute. 





The Center for Parent and Youth Understanding (CPYU) have made available a one minute tip shared by Walt Mueller, the founder and president of CPYU.



Family TableTalks are here for you! Access over 80 TableTalks that you can use with your family at home! Each TableTalk includes a scripture reading, a reflection, application questions, and a prayer. This is a great resource for faith discussions at home! This resources is provided by the Center for Parent and Youth Understanding. New Family TableTalks are released weekly.