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“Gathered faithfully to love and serve God and all others.” |
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Faith's Friday Update
February 11, 2022
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Sunday, February 13, 2022
Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
8AM & 10:15AM, In Person & Live-Streamed
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NOTE: The Voices of Faith Choir is on hiatus - no practice until further notice. |
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Readings:
Jeremiah 17:5-10 - Blessed are those who trust the Lord, they are like trees by water
Psalm 1 - They are like trees planted by streams of water. (Ps. 1:3)
1 Corinthians 15:12-20 - Christ has been raised, the first fruits of those who have died
Luke 6:17-26 - Jesus speaks blessings on the poor and hungry; woes on the rich and full
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SPECIAL OFFERING THIS SUNDAY |
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FELC SUPPORT - We hope you, as members of Faith, will support our Danielle Girardin Favara Scholarship Program.
As we look ahead to next school year, we need to keep this program funded and ready to meet the scholarship requests for families needing tuition assistance. You can specify that your donation goes towards our Scholarship Program and you will receive a tax-deductible letter for your monetary donation. Thank you!!
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HELP TACKLE HUNGER THIS SUNDAY |
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This Sunday Faith Lutheran invites you to be generous to help TACKLE HUNGER while voting for your favorite “SOUPER" BOWL team!
Cincinnati Bengals VS. Los Angeles Rams
IN THE NARTHEX ON SUNDAY, place any canned food - soup is especially appreciated – or financial donation* in the EMPTY SOUP POT that represents YOUR favorite team! All donations will go to All Faiths Food Bank.
The “winning team” will be announced next Sunday.
*Financial donations are welcome. Please make checks payable to Faith Lutheran and indicate “Souper Bowl” in the memo. Also, donations will be collected in the office throughout this week, 9AM-3PM.
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"An outstretched hand of kindness can transform someone's dark moment with a blaze of light”
A family, enrolled in our school, is facing major financial hardship at this time.
We would like to appeal to you for help in assisting this family through a crisis situation with your prayers and by making a donation specifically designated to help pay for the costs associated with the tuition for 2021-22 for their two children enrolled in our school.
If you are able to make a donation, please send a check to Faith Early Learning Center marked: “Family in Need 2022”.
Thank you for giving this request your consideration.
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CONFIRMATION BEGINS FEB. 13 |
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Weekly Confirmation Class, led by Pastor Olsen begins this Sunday, Feb. 13 at 9AM.
If you are interested in Confirmation Classes, please join us for the first class on Sunday, February 13 at 9AM in the old pastor’s office off Fellowship Hall. For our first week, we invite a parent to accompany each student.
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JOIN US FOR A BRAND-NEW MINISTRY - THIS TUESDAY! |
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Space is still available, RSVP today!
Who: Men of Faith Lutheran
What: Men of Faith Prayer Breakfast
Where: Skillets Restaurant
When: This Tuesday, Feb. 15th at 8:00am
Why: Because we need food, faith and fellowship.
In John 21:12 The resurrected Jesus said to his disciples, "Come and have breakfast." He wanted to nourish their bodies and souls so they could be strong witnesses of the good news in the world. Jesus wants the same for us today! Join us for the start of this ministry and help us shape it too.
We will gather at Skillets Restaurant in Oaks Plaza, 8635 S. Tamiami trail, Sarasota FL, 34238 on Tuesday, February 15th at 8:00 am sharp. The Pioneer Room will be reserved for Faith Lutheran. Space is limited to 20 disciples for this gathering, so you need to RSVP to the church office or Pastor Eric (feel free to reply to this email!).
Skillets will accommodate separate checks, but if you are experiencing financial hardship, and still want to attend, please contact pastor Eric and he will gladly take you as his guest.
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SAVE THE DATE: WOMEN'S MINI RETREAT |
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SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 8:45AM-1:00PM |
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Ladies of Faith, you are invited to a mini retreat to be held here at Faith. Experience fellowship, being in the Word, participate in a servant project, worship with Holy Communion, and luncheon served by men of Faith. This event will focus on God taking our old natures and turning us into something new and of great value.
Watch the bulletin for registration and more information.
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COMING SOON TO YOUR MAILBOX |
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"Experience the Joy That Comes from Giving, Serving, and Growing in the Lord"
Details will follow in next week's Friday Update!
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Great American Cleanup - March 26th |
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A Message from Keep Sarasota County Beautiful:
We look forward to seeing everyone at this year's Great American Cleanup event!
Sincerely,
The Keep Sarasota County Beautiful Team
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Notary Public service is now available at Faith Lutheran during office hours, Monday-Friday between 9AM-3PM. There is no charge for members, but donations to Faith are always welcome!
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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. Electronic Sign Upgrade on Beneva (cost TBD)
3. Touch-Up/Repaint the Gym (cost TBD)
4. Reseal the Parking Lot
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”).
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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. The 2022 Altar Flowers signup poster is available in Fellowship Hall.
Next Sunday, February 20, is available!
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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11 “I give you thanks, O Lord, with my whole heart” (Psalm 138:1). Pray that every aspect of our life, service and generosity will reflect our gratitude for God’s awesome, undeserved love and blessings.
12 Give thanks and praise to God for the companion-synod relationships that connect our synods and congregations with Lutheran churches around the world, blessing, nurturing and strengthening them for their ministry together.
13 Give thanks that God teaches us something new every day and equips us so well to share the good news of Jesus Christ, care for neighbors in need and reflect God’s gracious love through our words, actions and interactions with people.
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Pastor: Rev. Eric Olaf Olsen
Church Office: Tami Page, Operations Manager
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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