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The office will be closed on Nov. 25 & 26 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Blessings to you and Happy Thanksgiving!
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“Gathered faithfully to love and serve God and all others.” |
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Faith's Friday Update
November 19, 2021
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Sunday, November 21, 2021
Christ the King
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This Week's Readings:
Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14
The one coming with the clouds rules over all
Psalm 93
Ever since the world began, your throne has been established. (Ps. 93:2)
Revelation 1:4b-8
Glory to the one who made us a kingdom
John 18:33-37
The kingdom of Christ
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SPECIAL OFFERING THIS SUNDAY |
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ELCA WORLD HUNGER - More than 820 million people - that's about 11 percent of people in our world today - are hungry. Working with and through our congregations, in the United States, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands Lutheran churches overseas and other partners, ELCA World Hunger is uniquely positioned to reach communities in need. From health clinics to microloans, water wells to animal husbandry, community meals to advocacy, your gifts to ELCA World Hunger make it possible for the ELCA to respond, supporting sustainable solutions that get at the root causes of hunger and poverty.
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JOIN US AFTER THE SERVICE THIS SUNDAY! A new Coffee Hour Organizing Team is forming. There will a limited coffee hour (still delicious!), immediately following the service.
Come and sign up to host a future Coffee Hour. You can team up with friends and meet new ones too. Let’s all support this special time of fellowship.
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If you are interested, please join us for rehearsal on Sundays at 8:15AM.
All singers are welcome, whether you were previously in the Choir or if you want to join!
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A NOTE FROM SUE RICE, DEACON |
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I want to take this time to thank everybody for all they did for Pastor Eric's installation. It was beautiful, everyone did soooo much and it was perfect not only for the congregation, visiting clergy, other visitors, and faithful members, the Bishop and his staff (cannot forget them!!)! Plus the music was beautiful! The Olsen’s were treated very welcomingly, and I am glad they are on board, as well as glad to be a member of Faith Lutheran Church! I have to add a personal note and say that I was very honored to be included in the actual program--plus a special thank you to both Pastor Larry and Pastor Bob for making it much easier and special like them--they definitely went out of their way for me, and I appreciate it more than I could tell them (I tried but started tearing up!!) All in all--it was a beautiful day!! Love, Sue Rice |
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SANCTUARY DECORATING PARTY - DEC. 5 (with refreshments!) |
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Get into the spirit early by helping to decorate our sanctuary for Christmas while enjoying pizza, wine, and eggnog!
Come JOIN THE FESTIVITIES on Sunday, December 5 after the service. All hands are needed, regardless of talents and abilities!
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MARY CIRCLE "CHARMED TEA"
DECEMBER 11
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MARY CIRCLE - In the heart of historic Ellenton, you will find Charms of Leffingwell, an enchanting Victorian home built in 1905 and lovingly restored to its original splendor. Join us on Saturday, Dec. 11 for tea in the relaxing atmosphere from a simpler time. We will enjoy the "Charmed Tea" of a pot of freshly brewed hot tea selected from many choices (or another beverage), homemade scone, pastries, and savories (finger sandwiches) delightfully served in the manner of the British Tea. We will carpool at 10:00 a.m. for our 11:00 a.m. reservation as parking at Charms is very limited. Make your reservation with Janet Petersen soon. We are limited to a maximum of 10 people. Please pay when you make your reservation. The cost is $23 including tax and tip. Cash or check made out to WELCA are acceptable.
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Thursday was the 8th annual Classroom Feast Day at FELC. Each classroom had its own individual feast with menu items selected by the children.
A special thank you to the dedicated Board of Education volunteers for giving of their time to help prepare all of the foods for each classroom. 8 different classroom feasts were completed within 2 hours!!! That is quite an accomplishment! 90 children went home with big smiles and full bellies.
Happy Thanksgiving from FELC!
Play. Grow. Learn.
#felcpreschool
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The ladies Tuesday morning bible study will take a break for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. We will resume on Tuesday, January 3rd at 9:30 a.m. We look forward to the new year and a new study.
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TICKETS AVAILABLE THROUGH DEC. 1 |
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Support Faith Lutheran Church when you shop on Amazon – there is no additional cost to you! CLICK HERE to learn how!
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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, December 19!
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!
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EMPTY INK CARTRIDGES COLLECTION |
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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.
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19 Lift up prayers of joy and thanksgiving for the presence of God, who gives us hope, comfort, guidance and refuge.
20 Pray for the children, youth and family ministry leaders of our church. Give thanks for their vital, dynamic and creative service and for the work of ELCA Youth Ministry, ELCA Young Adult Ministry, ELCA Youth Ministry Network and related ministries of faith formation.
21 Join other congregations today in celebrating and praying for Lutheran Summer Music, a faith-forming ministry that educates and inspires young musicians to use their gifts in the church, now and in the future.
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Pastor: Rev. Eric Olaf Olsen
Operations Manager: Tami Page
Office Tel: 941-924-4664
Weekly office hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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Faith Lutheran Values – Mutual Respect, Honesty, Kindness, Service, Forgiveness, Commitment,
Perseverance, Faithfulness, Compassion, Flexibility
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CLICK HERE to view the current Constitution of Faith Lutheran Church.
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