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Gathered faithfully to love and serve
God and all others
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Faith Friday Update
June 2, 2023
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Sunday, June 4, 2023
The Holy Trinity
Worship Services at 8 a.m. & 10:15 a.m.
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Readings and Psalm
Genesis 1:1 -- 2:4a
The creation of the heavens and the earth
Psalm 8
How majestic is your name in all the earth. (Ps. 8:1)
2 Corinthians 13:11-13
Paul's farewell to the church at Corinth
Matthew 28:16-20
Living in the community of the Trinity
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June Stewardship Message
Time is given equally to everyone,
but how we use it determines its true value.
"Teach us to number our days aright,
that we may gain a heart of wisdom."
(Psalm 90:12)
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Men of Faith Meet for Fellowship, Breakfast |
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Men of Faith will meet at 8:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 6, for fellowship, prayer and breakfast at Skillets, 8635 S. Tamiami Trail. Contact Pastor Eric to let him know if you can be there. All men are welcome.
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Bereavement Group Meets Wednesdays |
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Faith’s Bereavement Group meets at 1 p.m. Wednesdays in the chapel.
If you or a friend can use help bearing the burden of grief, this group is for you. There is strength in community. Help spread the word of hope.
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Looking for a time to pray with members of our Faith family? Join us at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays in the chapel. We begin with brief conversation and sharing, and prayer begins at 10:45 a.m. We pray for ourselves, loved ones, those in need, our church community, the larger community that we serve, our nation and the world. We conclude with Holy Communion.
If you can’t attend in person, please join via Zoom: Meeting ID 871 4720 3661, Passcode 041291
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Food Pantry Still Needs Paper Goods
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Food pantry attendance remains strong, so please consider donating paper goods (toilet paper, paper towels, facial tissues, napkins). Those items remain in high demand. Place donations in the barrel in fellowship hall. Thank you!
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View April Congregation Council Minutes |
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Click the button below to read minutes from the April 26 meeting of the Congregation Council.
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Faith Annual Meetings:
View Minutes and More
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Click the buttons below to view:
- Minutes and related documents from the 2023 Faith Lutheran Annual Meeting, which took place Feb. 12 in person and via Zoom.
- Minutes and related documents from the 2022 Annual Meeting, which had not been published previously.
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Faith Sends Representatives to Florida-Bahamas Synod Assembly |
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Rev. Eric Olsen, Scott Rice and Lauren Wardach will represent our congregation during the 2023 Florida-Bahamas Synod Assembly, June 8-10 in Orlando. Rev. John Spittal also will attend as a clergy member.
Renewed in Christ is the theme of the assembly, during which our representatives will meet, listen and share with others about how to boldly share Christ, passionately make disciples and faithfully do justice in our communities.
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Endowment Committee Plans Donor Celebration |
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Watch for news about the first-ever fall celebration luncheon honoring donors who have contributed to the Faith Endowment Fund. That fund is the perpetual fund for ministry growth at Faith Lutheran Church. Through it, Faith awards grants to support new and developing ministries.
We want to appreciate and include all past donors in the celebration luncheon, and we do have a list of generous donations ... but some seem to be missing.
If you have donated to the Endowment Fund or would like to, please check with or contact Ann Greenwood, agreenwood3@comcast.net or 262-490-9917; or Scott Rice, scottwrice@live.com or 412-551-4549, so we can ensure that you are invited to the fall event.
Please remember that no donation is too small. Everyone can be part of funding ministry growth through grant awards.
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Consider Donating Altar Flowers |
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Please consider donating altar flowers in honor of a special occasion, in memory of a loved one, or to glorify God. The cost is $30 for one vase or $60 for two vases. For each week, we can have either one donor for both vases, or two donors for one vase each. Make checks payable to Faith Lutheran Church, and indicate ‘altar flowers’ in the memo line.
Check the altar flowers donation board in fellowship hall to see if your desired date is available. If both vases for a date already are sponsored, please choose an alternate date.
When you purchase altar flowers, your name and dedication will be published in the bulletin on your selected Sunday. To make a dedication:
- At church, complete an Altar Flowers envelope with your payment, and place it in the offering plate. Indicate your wish to keep or donate the flowers on the donation board in fellowship hall. You also can include a note in the envelope with your donation or call the church office.
- By mail, send payment with a note indicating your desired date and dedication, and if you want to keep the flowers or donate them.
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By email or phone, contact the church office with your desired date and dedication, and whether you want to keep or donate the flowers. Pay through the Faith website, www.faithlutheransrq.com.
Thank you for adding beauty to Faith Lutheran’s altar.
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Please leave the liner pots at church. The florist picks these up every week to reuse them. |
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Donations to Pastor's Discretionary Fund Enable Emergency Assistance |
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Pastor Eric often speaks with members of the congregation or community about aid they might require. The Pastor's Discretionary Fund allows him to help financially, when necessary. If you are able, please consider a donation so vulnerable people can continue to receive emergency assistance.
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Cornhole Tourney Supports
Lutheran Services Florida
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June 10 is the date for Cornhole for a Cause in support of Lutheran Services Florida (LSF). Check-in begins at 11 a.m., and tournament play begins at noon at Hot Sands Tiki Bar and Grill, 600 N. Beneva Road, Sarasota, FL, 34232. The event is for people 21 or older and is dog friendly. No cornhole experience required!
A registration fee of $35 per team includes two drink tickets, $20 per individual includes one drink ticket, or $10 per team-sub or spectator includes one drink ticket. Food and drink will be available for purchase, and there will be a 50/50 raffle, music, and prize drawings.
The work of LSF supports thousands of needy people, including at-risk children, refugee families, indigent adults, and unaccompanied migrant children.
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Faith Hosts Hurricane-Relief Workers |
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Beginning June 11, Faith will host groups of young, energetic volunteers who will work to help repair damage sustained in the area during Hurricane Ian.
The groups come from throughout the United States and will sleep in our second-floor rooms. During their stay, they also will help in the Faith Food Pantry.
Pastor Roger from NovusWay Ministries will lead the young volunteers in their work. Faith member Karen Naulty will prepare breakfast and the evening meal for them each day in the Faith kitchen. Contact the church office to volunteer to help with those meals, and we’ll connect you with Karen. Pastor Eric plans to lead Thursday-evening worship for the workers and Faith members. Stay tuned for details.
It is a privilege for us to host the groups as part of our service to God and to our neighbors in need. If you see them, please welcome the young people and their leaders. Thanks be to God!
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Be There For the Week Ahead at Faith |
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Today, Friday, June 2
8:30 a.m., Jazzercize, gym
Saturday, June 3
8:30 a.m., Jazzercize, gym
9 a.m., Diakonia, conference room
Sunday, June 4
8 a.m., Worship, sanctuary
9 a.m., Congregational Meeting, fellowship hall
10:15 a.m., Worship, sanctuary
Monday, June 5
Tuesday, June 6
9:30 a.m., Men of Faith Breakfast, Skillets, 8635 S. Tamiami Trail
Wednesday, June 7
10:30 a.m., Prayer Group, chapel
1 p.m., Bereavement Group, chapel
Thursday, June 8
9 a.m., Food Pantry delivery
1 p.m., Stitch 'n' Chatter, upstairs classroom
2 p.m., Food Pantry pre-packing, fellowship hall
4:30 p.m., Food Pantry distribution prep, pantry
5 p.m., Food Pantry open, pantry
6 p.m., Jazzercise, gym
6:30 p.m., Food Pantry closing operations, pantry
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ELCA Offers Prayers for the Upcoming Week |
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6/2 Pray for the leaders, voting members and others gathering for the assemblies of the South Dakota, Nebraska, Greater Milwaukee, Upstate New York, Lower Susquehanna, North Carolina, Western North Dakota and Southeastern synods, that the Spirit will strengthen, guide and inspire them as they reflect on the mission of the church, choose leaders and encourage one another to proclaim the gospel and serve our neighbors in need.
6/3 Pray for the leaders, voting members and others gathering for the assemblies of the Eastern North Dakota, Northwestern Minnesota, Central States, Metropolitan Chicago, Southern Ohio and Metropolitan Washington, D.C. synods, that the Spirit will strengthen, guide and inspire them as they reflect on the mission of the church, choose leaders and encourage one another to proclaim the gospel and serve our neighbors in need.
6/4 “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with all of you.” (2 Corinthians 13:13). Pray that we will be quick to share with others the blessings and certainty of God’s love and forgiveness.
6/5 LGBTQ+ Pride Month: Give thanks and praise to God for the rich diversity of humankind, especially for our LGBTQIA+ neighbors and siblings in Christ. Pray for our church and society to exercise total inclusion, hospitality without bias or fear, and respect and advocacy for the LGBTQIA+ community.
6/6 Remember in prayer camp staff who are training to serve in our summer outdoor ministry programs across the country; pray that they will use their unique gifts to care for, affirm and stir the faith of campers of all ages, backgrounds and abilities.
6/7 Pray for communities recovering from severe weather and disasters here and around the world. Ask God to surround them with hope, strength and caring neighbors throughout their recovery, and give thanks for the generous support and volunteer assistance offered through Lutheran Disaster Response and ELCA World Hunger in partnership with companion churches and other relief organizations and ministries, which provide relief and build resiliency.
6/8 Pray for the leaders, voting members and others gathering for the assemblies of the Grand Canyon, South Carolina, and Virginia synods, as well as our own Florida-Bahamas synods, that the Spirit will strengthen, guide and inspire them as they reflect on the mission of the church, choose leaders and encourage one another to proclaim the gospel and serve our neighbors in need.
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Please remember in your prayers this week:
Judith Adams, sister of Rev. Larry Wright
Rev. Steve Anderson, pastor at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Jeff & Nancy Arntsen
Anna Bancroft, 6 years old, friend of Alyene Weave
Chuck Banta
Family & Friends of Kevin Beard
Sean Brett, son of Alyene Weaver
Tommy Bright
Sandra Brinker
Charles Budreau
Dee Burlingame
Ray Collins, friend of Joan Zabor
Evelyn Conlon
Joan Cotton
Eloise Dettmer
Ryan Donahue
Valerie Donahue
Elizabeth Farmer
John Gallo, friend of April Shettler
Andrea Gamboa
Paula Haas, friend of Eloise Dettmer
Elaine Graham
Alyssa Hansen, cousin of Lisa Olsen
Jeff Hansen, nephew of Joan Searles
Christiana Holmes
Mary Janice Holt
Kevin Hooks, son-in-law of Anita and Jon Wooton
Jesus & Rita Jimenez
Katie Kjellberg, niece of Scott Rice
Karen Kolschowsky
Paul & Debby Maresch
Alexis Martincek, 13 years old, friend of Heather Stuebe
Bill Masser
Judi Melander
Jeremy & Yvonne Mullins
Wally Pina
Doris Anne Prieur-Lucia
Fritz Rappold
Gabriel Rockwell
Floyd Ryder
Rev. John Spittal
Isolde "Issy" Smirnow
Dianne Stoll, friend of Dorothy Gustavson
Cathy Stubenvoll
Colette Thornbloom
David Turnbull
Scotty Walters, cousin of Jerry Cooper
Jon Wooton
Joan Zabor
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If you have an addition to or would like to remove a name from the prayer list, send an email with the person's name to officeadmin@faithlutheransrq.com. |
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Links Provide Helpful Info |
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Faith continues updating its records. If your anniversary or the anniversary of a friend or family member is missing from this list or is listed incorrectly, kindly notify the church office. |
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06/06 Carl and Janet Petersen
06/06 Terry and Gerri Copper
06/08 Susan and Michael Hosler
06/09 Joseph and Joan Dongarra
06/10 Peggy and Steven Ragan
06/13 Carolyn and James Winemiller
06/22 Raymond and Alix Giannini
06/24 Carol and Edward Wambold
06/24 Lauma Brass and Stan Stelmahsenko
06/27 Alyene Brett-Weaver and Doug Weaver
06/29 Karen and John White
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If your birthday or a friend's or family member's birthday is missing from this list or is listed incorrectly, kindly notify the church office. |
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06/01 Erica Ragan
06/02 Terry Copper
06/04 Joan Dongarra
06/08 Mason Moreland
06/10 Olaf Olsen
06/11 Charlotte Winemiller
06/15 Rodrigo Gamboa
06/16 Adele Smith
06/16 Jim Winemiller
06/17 Gerri Copper
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06/18 Kenneth Brinker
06/24 Donna Conlon
06/26 Gail Schmeling
06/26 Gary Claxon
06/26 Gary Reinstrom
06/27 Kristina Moreland
06/28 Carol Victor
06/28 Nancy Slobodnik
06/29 Judi Melander
06/30 Sandra Brinker
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Pastor: Rev. Eric Olaf Olsen
Assistant to the Pastor: Rev. Larry Wright
Director of Music/Organist: David V. Patrick
Lead Cantor/Music Librarian: Tom Tryon
Artist in Residence: Dr. Joseph Holt
Interim Church Office Administrator: Linda Fewell
Weekly office hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday
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Mission – Gathered faithfully to love and serve God and all others.
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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