Faith's Friday Update

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“Gathered faithfully to love and serve God and all others.”

Faith's Friday Update

October 29, 2021

Sunday, October 31, 2021

Reformation Day

REMEMBER TO WEAR RED ON SUNDAY!

9:00 AM Bulletin

This Week's Readings:

Jeremiah 31:31-34

I will write my law in their hearts, says the Lord

Psalm 46

The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our stronghold. (Ps. 46:7)

Romans 3:19-28

Justified by God’s grace as a gift

John 8:31-36

Jesus says, Continue in my word and you will know the truth

UPDATED 08/26/2021 - Temporary Worship Modifications:

For contact tracing purposes, we ask those who attend in-person worship to kindly sign-in with name and phone or email address.
With love and concern for those who attend in-person worship, please note until further notice masks are required during worship services.
Communion is taken in the Pews.
Coffee and Fellowship Hour is suspended.

STOCK THE OLSEN'S PANTRY ITEMS NEEDED BY THIS SUNDAY

As we anticipate the arrival of Pastor Olsen & family here at Faith, we are asking the congregation’s help in Stocking Their Pantry. This is our way of saying, and showing, our love to the Olsen family.

If you are moved to help, please bring non-perishable food items and cleaning supplies, or gift cards (local grocery stores) to the church THIS SUNDAY. Items can be put in the Fellowship Hall.

If you have any questions, please contact Mike & Gwen Schell 402-613-1285.

INSTALLATION EVENT - RSVP BY WEDNESDAY, NOV. 3

We look forward to celebrating Pastor Eric Olsen’s Installation Service and Reception Dinner on November 14, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. If you plan to attend, kindly RSVP by Wednesday, November 3 to Tami Page at (941) 924-4664 or by email at officeadmin@faithlutheransrq.com.

Note about mailed invitations: Invitations were mailed to Faith members and friends, Conference pastors, Synod representatives, and community friends. Unfortunately, the office received several invitations back, in pieces and without envelopes. You do not need an invitation in order to RSVP/attend, however, if you did not receive one and would like one, please contact Tami in the office.

CLICK HERE to view the official invitation.

LADIES BIBLE STUDY BEGINS NOV. 2

"Women of Faith" it is time to dust off your Bible as we will be starting our Ladies Bible Study on Tuesday mornings beginning November 2, at 9:30 a.m. in the conference room. Our Lord tells us to be in the Word because if we are not continually fed with His Word, we will starve spiritually. We will get together to pray, laugh, share stories, and learn from the Bible. Bring your bible and even a friend.

ALL SAINTS DAY - NOV. 7

On Sunday, November 7, 2021, we will lift up the names of our brothers and sisters in Christ who have died since last November.

To include your loved one/s, please complete the remembrance online signup form by CLICKING HERE or call the office to provide the name/s.

Names are due by Thursday, November 4.

PASTOR APPRECIATION & COFFEE HOUR ON NOV. 7

We are grateful to Pastor Bob and Pastor Larry for their shepherding of the church throughout our transition period. On November 7 during the service the Pastoral Gifts will be presented to them. Also, following the service there will be a special Coffee Hour in their honor. (All food served will be purchased pre-wrapped.)

There is still time if you would like to contribute to the Pastoral Gifts. Please place your monetary gift in an envelope marked “Pastoral Gift". Contributions are being collected through Nov. 4.

MARY CIRCLE ON NOV. 9

MARY CIRCLE - Ladies, Mary Circle is gearing up for a great year! Please join us on Tuesday, November 9th at 12 pm in Fellowship Hall. As always bring your own lunch. To make everyone as comfortable as possible no dessert will be served. We will also be assembling school kits for Lutheran World Relief. Hope to see you there!

BUILDING WISH LIST

The Property Committee has identified needs that are not currently in the regular budget but are needed to maintain and improve our church.

Current needs:

1. Upgrade Narthex Restrooms to ADA (cost TBD)

2. Touch-Up/Repaint the Gym (cost TBD)

3. Reseal the Parking Lot

4. Electronic Sign Upgrade on Beneva (cost TBD)

Please consider supporting the church building by making a special offering. Any amount, small or large, is appreciated! To contribute by check, please indicate “Improvement Fund” in the memo. To contribute electronically, please visit our website at www.faithlutheransrq.com/online-giving or using via the Vanco Mobile app (be sure to select “Improvement Fund”).

AMAZON SMILE PROGRAM

Remember to support Faith Lutheran Church when you shop on Amazon – there is no additional cost to you! CLICK HERE to learn how!

ALTAR FLOWERS

ALTAR FLOWERS are a beautiful and meaningful way to honor/remember someone or a special occasion, while decorating our altar for worship. Next available date, November 7!

When you purchase altar flowers, your name and dedication will be published in the bulletin on your selected Sunday and the flowers are yours to keep after the service!

To make a dedication: At church, complete an 'Altar Flowers' envelope with your payment, and place it in the offering plate; By mail, send payment with a note indicating your desired date and dedication; or CLICK HERE to order online. The cost is $60, which is for 2 vases. Please make checks payable to Faith Lutheran Church and indicate ‘altar flowers’ in the memo.

Thank you for making Faith Lutheran’s altar beautiful!

EMPTY INK CARTRIDGES COLLECTION

Please consider donating your empty ink cartridges to help the church and environment! When we bring the cartridges to Staples, we receive store credit from Staples to help offset office supply costs.

The ink collection bin is on the counter in Fellowship Hall.

DAILY PRAYER

VENTURES

The ELCA offers daily Prayer Ventures, which may be found on their website, https://www.elca.org/en/Resources/Prayer-Ventures. The prayers for this weekend are below. Visit the website if you would like to follow the daily prayers!

29 “The Lord has done great things for us, and we rejoiced” (Psalm 126:3). Give joy, praise and thanksgiving to God!

30 Pray for our neighbors who are, in increasing numbers, homeless or on the verge of becoming homeless. Give thanks for communities of faith that respond with food, shelter, clothing, social services and health care, and that work diligently to end homelessness.

31 Reformation Day The impact of Martin Luther and other reformers has special significance for the global community of Lutheran Christians. Give thanks that we are set free by the grace and light of God to grow, change, confess our flaws and failings, and ground our church anew in the word and truth of God in Jesus Christ.