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“Gathered faithfully to love and serve God and all others.” |
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Faith's Friday Update
July 08, 2022
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Sunday, July 10, 2022
5th Sunday after Pentecost
Worship Services at 8AM & 10:15AM
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Readings and Psalm:
The Lord will take delight in your fruitfulness
Show me your ways, O Lord, and teach me your paths. (Ps. 25:4)
The gospel is growing, bearing fruit in the whole world
The parable of the merciful Samaritan
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Minutes from the June 16, 2022 Congregation Council meeting are now available. |
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Mary Circle meets on July 12 at 11:30 am |
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Mary Circle invites all ladies of the church to join us for our summer luncheon at Pop’s Sunset Grill, 112 Circuit Rd., Nokomis, FL, on Tuesday, July 12. For those wishing to carpool we will meet at church at 11:30.
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Join our work party tomorrow! |
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We start at 9 a.m. on Saturday, July 9th!
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Please join us and help to clean up the maintenance storage room back in the corner of the gym. |
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Calling all Men of Faith! |
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Join us this Tuesday, July 12th at 10 a.m. in the chapel for an engaging Bible study, as Pastor Eric continues his series on the shortest books of the bible. Don't let their size fool you, they pack a big spiritual punch! |
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Please consider donating Altar Flowers in honor of a special occasion or in memory of a loved one, or just to glorify God. The price for one vase is $ 30 and
$ 60 for two vases.
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We are looking for some talented and motivated members to help develop a new Senior Ministry, and
a new Ministry for Children & Youth. Please pray about it and talk with Pastor Eric if you are interested. Planning meetings will begin in August.
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A Family that Prays together stays together!
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Looking for a time to pray with members of our Faith family? Join every Wednesday at 11:00 am in the chapel for a time apart. We will pray for ourselves, our loved ones, those in need, our church community, the larger community that we serve, our nation and the world. We will conclude our time with Holy Communion. Come and bring your concerns and your desire to connect with our loving heavenly father!
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Joan’s Soup Freezer is filling up! Please feel free to bring some home for yourself or a friend. All donations are also welcome! Please be sure to label soup donations with type of soup (ingredients) and date created. Thank you! |
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VBS Opportunity
- July 25-29 9A - Noon
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JULY 25-29 • 9A-NOON
At St. Paul Lutheran Church we are excited to offer VBS again! This year will be an exciting time for your child(ren) to participate in songs, science, crafts, games, and learning all about God's Love and how "Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread" applies to them.
Sign up NOW to reserve your child's spot(s). All the details are attached as well as the Registration Form. A $5 donation helps with VBS expenses. Hope to see you this year!
St. Paul Lutheran Church • 2256 Bahia Vista St.
941.955.6479 Fax 941.955.8600
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Faith’s Bereavement Group will meet each Wednesday at 1 p.m. (unless notified) in the prayer chapel. All are welcome. If you or a friend can use some help bearing the burden of grief this group is for you! There is strength in the community! Help spread the word of hope! |
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Would you consider serving as an Usher, a Lector, or as a Communion assistant? It is a wonderful way to serve and to feed your faith! No experience necessary! If you are interested in serving please call Joan Searles, Worship Committee Chairperson at (941)921-9896 or call the church office. Thank you for your prayerful consideration! |
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SPECIAL GIVING OPPORTUNITY |
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This month’s special giving envelope is for Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary |
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Adult Forum continues this Sunday at Faith Lutheran Church using “That the World May Know” video series. We will meet in the conference room starting this Sunday June 19th between the two morning worship services from 9:10 – 9:50am.
Pack your bags! We're going on a journey with Ray Vander Laan, a Biblical scholar. A quest to uncover Scripture and its meaning across history. Filmed on location in Israel and throughout the Middle East, the Faith Lessons Digital series is an adventure in biblical learning. You will discover why Jesus turned the world upside down with his compelling call to follow Him. The insights you gain will transform your reading of the Gospels and inspire a deeper faith commitment.
If you are wondering what the title of this series is based on, it comes from last Sunday’s Gospel message in John 17:23, “...May they be brought to complete unity that the world may know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me.”
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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.
The next available sponsorship date is July 17.
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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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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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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10 “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself” (Luke 10:27). Pray that our love for God will be mirrored daily by our acts of love and concern for our neighbor, especially those who are needy, suffering and passed over.
11 Give thanks that through the work and witness of our global companions and ELCA Global Mission, we might proclaim God’s love and presence in the world, build relationships, renew and transform lives, stir hope and respond to the needs of our most vulnerable neighbors.
12 Pray that the Spirit will instill in us appreciation and concern for ELCA congregations and ministries across the country as well as the other faith communities of our siblings in Christ. Ask God to help us affirm one another, encourage one another, and share generously our assets and wisdom for doing God’s work in the world.
13 Thank God for our special relationship with The United Methodist Church, a full communion partner with the ELCA since 2009. Pray for the church’s members and leaders, that together they will find strength and resources for the work of sharing the gospel and serving our neighbor, especially in these challenging times.
14 Pray for musicians and worship leaders participating in Augsburg Fortress Summer Music Clinics. Give thanks for their unique gifts that enrich our worship life, inspire faith, facilitate opportunities for using our own gifts and help us express ourselves to God.
15 Pray that the Spirit will soften our hardness and self-reliance and create in us a receptive and eager spirit as we study God’s ways, seek wisdom and truth, and learn from one another how to be faithful disciples of Jesus Christ.
16 Pray for the ELCA Interim Ministry Association and Lutheran Transitional Ministry Association, which train and support pastors and interim leaders for serving congregations in times of transition, vacancy, and discernment.
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07/02 Kirkeeng, Denise & Alf
07/11 Ballweg, Karen & Keith
07/16 Huggins, Darrel & Mary Lou
07/18 Kolschowsky, Karen & Jerry
07/22 Capilla, Richard & Ileana
07/25 Inkrott, Paul & Carole
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07/01 Searles, Joan
07/01 Weaverling, Lois
07/02 Conlon, Evelyn
07/02 Hosler, Sue
07/03 Thornbloom, Colette
07/04 Bright, Thomas
07/05 Brown, William
07/06 Larson, Joey
07/07 Wilborn, Olivia
07/09 Rappold, Elsa
07/10 Wallace, Eleanor
07/11 White, Karen
07/12 Petersen, Carl
07/13 Schuhman, Heidi
07/14 Knatz, Sharon
07/16 Philips, Rhonna
07/18 England, Rita
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07/20 Cox, Amanda
07/20 Stelmahsenko,
Lauma Brass
07/21 DeZutter, Brian
07/21 Greenwood, Ann
07/21 Kinney, Doris
07/22 Moreland, Robert
07/24 Puebla, Jonathan
07/25 Holt, Joseph
07/27 Romano, Denver
07/28 Millard, Judy
07/30 Lehman, Suzie
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Pastor: Rev. Eric Olaf Olsen
Church Office
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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