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“Gathered faithfully to love and serve God and all others.” |
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Faith's Friday Update
December 31, 2021
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Sunday, January 2, 2022
Epiphany of Our Lord
8AM & 10:15AM, In Person & Live-Streamed
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Readings:
Isaiah 60:1-6
Nations come to the light
Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14
All kings shall bow down before him. (Ps. 72:11)
Ephesians 3:1-12
The gospel’s promise extends to all
Matthew 2:1-12
Revelation of Christ to the nations of the earth
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STITCH 'n CHATTER RETURNS JAN. 6! |
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This lively group will meet weekly on Thursdays at 1-2:30 pm in Room 212. We mainly work on baby items and donate the items to Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
All are welcome to join us! (We chat more than we stich!)
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ADULT BIBLE STUDY TO RESUME ITS PRE-LENT SESSIONS |
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“ENTERING THE PASSION OF JESUS”
A Beginners Guide to Holy Week
Once again, Dr. Amy-Jill Levine, University Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies at Vanderbilt Divinity School and College of Arts and Sciences provides our material for this study. It includes six short DVD lectures featuring each of the six sessions in the Participant’s Book. Each person will receive his or her own student book, thanks to a grant from our congregation’s Mission Endowment Fund.
Jesus’ final days were full of risk. Every move he made was filled with anticipation, danger, and the potential for great loss or great reward. Jesus risked his reputation when he entered Jerusalem in a victory parade. He risked his life when he dared to teach in the Temple. His followers risked everything when they left behind their homes, or anointed him with costly perfume. We take risks as we read and re-read these stories, finding new meanings and new challenges.
This Six-Week study will begin on Wednesday, January 19th, and conclude the 23rd of February. Each session is from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. We will gather in the Community Center, in an upstairs room with good acoustics. Pastor Larry will lead our group study.
IMPORTANT: In order to know how many books to order, please register by CLICKING HERE, or calling the church office (941-924-4664) and inform Tami of your intention to join the study.
The registration deadline is Monday, Jan. 10. Participant books will be available in the narthex on Sunday, Jan. 16 and in the office on Jan. 17 & 18 for pickup.
Coffee + Tea + Donuts + Laughter + Fellowship
Prayer + Lively Discussion
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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 new 2022 Altar Flowers signup poster is available in Fellowship Hall. Next available date, January 23!
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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31 New Year’s Eve Give thanks that we are new creations in Jesus Christ and that we can begin each day of every year with hope, renewed faith and restored vision for the work that God calls us to do in the world.
1 New Year’s Day Ask God to ground our aspirational resolutions and ventures in the promise that, through Christ, we will live in grace and freedom, knowing we are not alone in our endeavors.
2 Give thanks that, through Jesus Christ, we perceive God’s grace, truth, creative might and will for humankind.
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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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