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“Gathered faithfully to love and serve God and all others.” |
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Faith's Friday Update
February 4, 2022
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Sunday, February 6, 2022
Fifth 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:
Isaiah 6:1-8 [9-13] - Isaiah says, Here am I; send me
Psalm 138 - I will bow down toward your holy temple. (Ps. 138:2)
1 Corinthians 15:1-11 - I am the least of the apostles
Luke 5:1-11 - Jesus calls the disciples to fish for people
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GET READY TO “SOUPER” BOWL!! |
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Faith Lutheran is again inviting you to be generous to help TACKLE HUNGER!
Vote for your favorite team while supporting
All Faiths Food Bank!!
Cincinnati Bengals VS. Los Angeles Rams
NEXT SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13, place any canned food - soup is especially appreciated – or financial donation in the EMPTY SOUP POT that represents YOUR favorite team! You'll find the decorated table in Fellowship Hall.
The SOUPER BOWL “winning team” will be announced the following Sunday.
(Note: Financial donations are welcome. Please make checks payable to Faith Lutheran and indicate “Souper Bowl” in the memo. Donations may be placed in the soup pot next Sunday, in the offering plate or mailed to the church.)
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SPECIAL "LYNSJABUFFET" THIS SUNDAY! |
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This Sunday, after the 10:15AM service, you are invited to a special “Norsk Luthersk Lynsjabuffet” (Norwegian Lutheran Lunch Buffet).
Pastor Van & Ruth Anna Miller have graciously donated all of the food and fixings and we thank them for that!
They would like you to strongly consider giving a free-will offering to All Faiths Food Pantry. Look for the free-will offering basket in Fellowship Hall.
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CONFIRMATION BEGINS FEB. 13 |
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Sunday, Feb. 13 at 9AM
Weekly Confirmation Class, led by Pastor Olsen
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.
If you have questions, please feel free to contact Pastor Olsen.
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JOIN US FOR A BRAND-NEW MINISTRY! |
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Who: Men of Faith Lutheran
What: Men of Faith Prayer Breakfast
Where: Skillets Restaurant
When: 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 by calling or emailing the church office asap. 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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Dr. Joseph Holt has announced that he will be stepping down as Music Director at Faith Lutheran Church as of the end of February, 2022. He will be assuming a position as Artist in Residence and will continue to be a member of the Faith family. He will be part of the search committee for a replacement and in the meantime, organist David Patrick will be filling in for the overall music program until the end of April.
This has been a decision that has been a year in the making and Joe was able to continue to help oversee the transition from interim pastors to fully installed pastor. Joe says, “Faith Lutheran has been our church home since we moved to Sarasota 13 years ago and it has been my privilege and pleasure to serve as Director of Music for the past ten years. Both Paco and I have been mapping out our retirement years and look forward to traveling, visiting family and becoming more active members of the community as opposed to working in the community. The Faith community has become a large part of our extended family and we will maintain our association with Faith in the coming years. We are fortunate that so many of you have embraced us and welcomed us into your family.”
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Thank you to those who donated to the recent Toy Drive! The toys were sent to Mayfield, KY this week and following is the accompanying letter. |
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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 available date, February 20!
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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4 Pray for those who lost homes and were displaced during the December wildfires in Boulder County, Colo. Give thanks for the partnership of Lutheran Disaster Response, the Rocky Mountain Synod and Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains as they work together to provide food, temporary shelter, emotional and spiritual care, and assistance with recovery work.
5 Pray that our anxieties about the future will be quieted by the assurance that the Spirit’s gifts of hope and peace are more powerful and enduring than the threats and uncertainties we face in life.
6 Pray that, just as the fishermen Simon Peter, James and John dropped everything they were doing to follow Jesus, we, too, with all our gifts and flaws, might respond to God’s call to spread the good news of Jesus Christ, serve our neighbors in need and do God’s work in the world.
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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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