Week of April 3, 2022 SUNDAY WORSHIP - GOSPEL & SERMON CHILDREN'S MESSAGE - WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

Hello Everyone, Don't miss the Children's Message and Susan Bolch's "hot potato" lesson about Pontius Pilate. Holy Week information in this weeks Newsletter. Make sure to contact the office and sign up for Easter Breakfast. Praise God! FLC Administration

Click on the links below to enjoy. Worship Gospel and Sermon with Pastor John Children's Message with Miss Stephanie

If you would like a copy of the Prayer Request list, please contact the office at 352-376-2062 or email your request to office@flcgainesville.org

THIS WEEK AT FIRST LUTHERAN

Monday 4/4/2022 Card Ministry – 1:00pm in FLC Library Tuesday 4/5/2022 Grief Share Support Group – 1:00pm Fellowship Hall LSF Bible Study – 7:00pm Campus House Wednesday 4/6/2022 Bell Choir – Rehearsal 5:30pm Lent Evening Worship – 7:00pm Adult Choir – Rehearsal 7:30pm   Readings – Apr 10th – update from bulletin Deuteronomy 32:36-39 Philippians 2:5-11 The Passion of Luke

Your generous donations added up to 97 pounds of food being delivered to Bread of the Mighty last week. Wow - what a great start - Godwink will continue to collect for the Senior Center Pantry and Bread of the Mighty through April.

2022 LENT VIDEO LIBRARY

Vacation Bible School registration is now open!  VBS is for children entering VPK – 5th Grade. This year children will be learning about how we Grow in Friendship with Jesus. VBS will be held: June 24 – 6:00pm - 8:00pm June 25 – 9:30am – 12:00pm This year dinner will not be provided on Friday night, we will be providing snack on Saturday morning. On Sunday, June 26 we will be having a special VBS celebration, with a meal and special treat after church. To register for VBS please go to: https://flcgainesville.org/vbs

VBS Registration

Want to teach kids more about Jesus and His love for them Volunteer for VBS! We have volunteers opportunities for everyone! Those who like technology, like to make snacks, and much more! VBS will be held on June 24 & 25, with a special celebration on June 26.  VBS times: June 24 – 6:00pm – 8:00pm  June 25 – 9:30am – 12:00pm Click the link below to see all the opportunities for VBS this summer! If you have questions, please reach out to DCE Stephanie.  https://flcgainesville.org/vbs

VBS Volunteer

Check out this month's Family Newsletter. Lots of great information, articles and links. If you would like to receive please contact Stephanie at dce@flcgainesville.org  https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/7EzA0PO

By now, I’m sure you have seen the exciting news, RightNowMedia launched with First Lutheran this month! This means you now have access to thousands of videos for personal Bible Study & Devotion! You also have access to thousands of videos for kids to watch! If you haven’t registered yet, please click the following link to get access to all these amazing resources to help your family in their walk with Christ! https://app.rightnowmedia.org/join/flcgainesville If you have any questions, please reach out to Stephanie Karolus – dce@flcgainesville.org. Stephanie’s Recommended RightNowMedia Resource for Parents & Grandparents! The Creators (2022) tells the story of a group of friends who join forces to create films that are “meaningful, virtuous, and good.” Both clever and creative, The Creators weaves biblical truths into engaging stories with humor and the right dose of seriousness. Enjoy this light-hearted children’s series that will make your kids laugh and leave them with important truths to consider. Click the link below to watch the trailer for this resource. Make sure your family is signed-up for RightNowMedia! Click the link to get started: https://app.rightnowmedia.org/en/join/flcgainesville . You can watch RightNowMedia resources on your phone, computer, and Smart TV Device! If you need help getting started, please reach out to DCE Stephanie at dce@flcgainesville.org Link for trailer: https://app.rightnowmedia.org/en/player/video/720429?session=718899 The Creators

Family Devotions Join DCE Stephanie Karolus for weekly devotions on our Facebook Page! Join us this November as we begin a new book for Family Devotions! Devotions will be posted on Wednesdays mornings at 10am. Check out our Facebook page to view all the Family Devotions. This month we will be taking our devotions from "The Cross & Me: Daily Devotions for Lent".

Miriam Circle will meet at 10:00 on Tuesday morning, April 12th in the church library. Our study will be "Balancing Life's Challenges" from the Spring Lutheran Woman's Quarterly. We are always finished by noon. Come and join us for fellowship as we study God's Word together.

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Maundy Thursday Worship is April 14th at Noon & 7:00pm with Holy Communion  Good Friday Worship is April 15th at Noon & 7:00pm

Want Easter Eggs hidden in your yard for your kids or grandkids to find? FLC and Abiding Savior Youth will stuff & hide the Easter Eggs for you! Eggs can be filled either with candy or non-candy prizes. You can either have the eggs delivered and hidden in your yard on the Saturday (4/16) before Easter or you can pick them up on Friday (4/15) at Abiding Savior Lutheran. Order your Easter Eggs here: https://abiding-savior-lutheran.square.site/ . Please make sure that Easter Eggs are ordered by April 9.

Important Links on the FLC website. Live Worship Sermon Library Worship Library Children's Message Library Open Arms FLC Weekly Newsletter FLC Family Newsletter FLC Ministries

B.A.S.I.C. Nicaragua Check out the pictures and the lovely note from the Wharton's about all the good works being done to help families in need. If you want to learn more or support this program visit there website at this link https://www.basicnicaragua.com

Sign up to be put on the list of folks who will provide food for the train. When we know of a family that can use the help, Leeann/Katherine will contact folks on the train to schedule. Information on food allergies and such will be found out and passed along. If you cannot or don't have time to cook but want to contribute you may order food and have it delivered on your scheduled night.

Abigail Vlasak 4/1 Jon Stewart 4/6 Molly Estok 4/7 Jack Halabrin 4/8 Jon Visscher 4/8 June Nesheim 4/13 Matt Dudeck 4/14 Eleanor Scott 4/15 Richard Vlasak 4/15 Brett Higginbotham 4/19 Ryland Brown 4/20 Chuck Meyer 4/21 Cole Rabe 4/22 Fritz Kaufman 4/22 Jonathan Albertin 4/23 John Gums 4/25 Laura Trippensee 4/29 Norm Nesheim 4/29 The Rabe's 4/5

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