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“Gathered faithfully to love and serve God and all others.”
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Faith's Friday Update
August 12, 2022
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Sunday, August 14, 2022
10th Sunday after Pentecost
Worship Services at 8AM & 10:15AM
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Readings and Psalm:
God’s word is like fire, like a hammer that breaks rocks
Arise, O God, and rule the earth. (Ps. 82:8)
The faith of the Hebrew people, a great cloud of witnesses
Jesus brings fire on earth and has a baptism with which to be baptized
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Minutes from the July 21, 2022 Congregation Council meeting are now available. |
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A snapshot of Faith's Finances |
Please click the green button to find the snapshot of the Finance Committee meeting. |
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Please join us next Sunday 8/21
at 9:15 a.m.
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Please join us next Sunday 8/21 at 9:15 a.m. for a special discussion with our confirmation students in the Fellowship Hall. Hear about their Lutheran Camp Experience which was supported by our church's endowment fund. Feel free to share your own church camp experiences too! Maybe we will even sing a campfire song together! |
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Mary Circle meets 8/16 at 12 p.m. |
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Please join us on Tuesday August 16 at Connor's Restaurant (in Siesta Key Mall) on Tamiami Trail at 12 p.m. We need to make reservations, please email Janet Petersen luvstitches55@gmail.
Or sign up in the church narthex.
If you want to carpool please meet at the church at 11:30 a.m.
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Please help to collect school supplies for Lutheran World Relief. |
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Please be aware the ladies need your help! It is time to collect school supplies for Lutheran World Relief. Please consider donating any of the following items by placing them in the bin at the church in the narthex.
It is not too late to bring in school supplies!
Mary Circle is still collecting supplies to complete school kits for Lutheran World Relief. We especially need: 70-page spiral notebooks, blue or black pens ( not gel), rulers, crayons, 2 1/2 inch erasers, and blunt edge scissors. If you would prefer us to do the shopping just donate cash or check in the offering plate earmarked for LWR.
A special thanks to Thrivent who provided us with an action grant of $250.00 to purchase the bags to hold all the supplies!
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Women's Prayer Breakfast 8/25 at 9:30 a.m. |
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The monthly women's prayer breakfast begins again on Thursday, August 25 at 9:30 a.m. |
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We meet at Skillets on Tamiami Trail - at the corner of Sarasota Central Parkway. Plan to meet at 9:30 a.m. for a fortifying meal and insightful discussion. This month be prepared to discussion your first memories of attending church. A sign-up sheet is available in the narthex. |
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Please enjoy with us our Coffee Hour and help prepare, especially for for 8/21. |
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The next possibility to help prepare is 8/21.
One of the joys we experience at Faith Lutheran church is the beautiful fellowship and caring that we share together. If you would like to help us enjoy that time together as we enjoy Coffee Hour, please sign up to help with goodies on Sunday! They can be homemade, or store bought, and do not need to entail a lot of work. Or better yet, grab one or two other members and share in bringing items together for one Sunday! Cleanup is easy too! There is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex, on the Greeting Table.
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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.
(Next available Sunday is Sept 11)
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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 soon.
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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 on 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!
If you cannot attend in person, we invite you cordially to join us via Zoom Meeting. Please click the green button below.
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We are collecting items for the
Food Pantry.
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Bring in any nonperishables, that can be gifted to others who may need them. There is a large barrel, in the narthex, just waiting for your items. |
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Faith’s Bereavement Group will meet every 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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Adult Forum - Christian Education - |
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Adult Forum will Finish up with the final Old Testament Faith Lesson
“God With Us” this Sunday Aug 14th. We will take a short Break and begin again on Sept 11th with the "Life and Ministry of the Messiah". “That the World May Know” video series. We
will meet in the conference room 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 September 11.
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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14 Followers of Christ can suffer criticism and opposition. Ask God for courage, boldness and patience to share the gospel and serve our neighbors in need; pray that, when people oppose or criticize us, the Spirit will give us the confidence to respond with respect, love and humility.
15 Give thanks to God that, following a two-year pause due to COVID-19, Young Adults in Global Mission will send 25 new volunteers into the world to serve alongside our global companions and churches.
16 Ask God to help us discern between those who speak and teach God’s word faithfully and those who deceive others by preaching and prophesying for personal gain, recognition or power.
17 Give thanks for the chance to enjoy the awe and beauty of God’s creation in wilderness areas and city, state and national parks. Pray that, working together, we will make these treasures more accessible to people of all ages, abilities and economic circumstances.
18 Remember and give thanks for people now and throughout history who have inspired and strengthened our faith, helped us to understand God’s word and ways, encouraged our service and witness in the world, and influenced our lives and actions through their fearless pursuit of justice and healing for all people.
19 Give thanks for the gifts, leadership, service and generosity of the laity of our church, who respond to God’s call to serve our communities of faith, our society and our world.
20 Pray for companions and care providers who help people deal with illness, disability or the demands of aging. Ask that they will find the spiritual, physical and emotional strength necessary for their work, and that they will be renewed by rest, sabbath, self-care and the support they receive from others.
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08/05 Dawson, Sandra & David
08/06 Bruning, Dick & Kay
08/08 Millard, Judy &
John Millard, Sr.
08/11 Wright, Ann & Larry
08/11 Olesen, Linda & Jeffry
08/19 Shoup, Sally & James
08/21 Arntsen, Jeff & Nancy
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08/01 Gifford Sr., Barton
08/01 Millard, Sr., John
08/02 Campbell, Al
08/04 Ashby, Steve
08/04 Gamboa, Jazmin
08/04 McLean, Nicole
08/04 Ward, Grace
08/05 Chauncey, Charles
08/05 Faubel, Kurt
08/05 Moreland, Earl
08/06 Cook, David
08/06 Gerhardt, Courtney
08/06 Smith, Janet
08/07 Ammerman, Judith
08/07 Brogan, Dunila (dee)
08/07 Lauritsen, Kay
08/09 Ahlquist, Connie
08/09 Carlson, Luke
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08/11 Cusmano, Merle
08/12 Siefke, Duane
08/13 Leslie, Deborah
08/14 Falk, Janet
08/15 Smith, Elizabeth
08/15 Wilborn, Ayu
08/17 Geske, Lola
08/17 Wold, Diane
08/19 Marer, Thomas
08/20 Knatz, Daniel
08/22 Kaarre, Grace
08/22 Marer, Florence
08/26 Ahlquist, Richard
08/28 Miller, Alex
08/29 Armstrong, Isaac
08/29 Shoup, Sally
08/30 Messerschmidt, Michael
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Pastor: Rev. Eric Olaf Olsen
Church Office Administrator:
Brigitte Porwol
Weekly office hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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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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