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“Gathered faithfully to love and serve God and all others.”
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Faith's Friday Update
August 19, 2022
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Sunday, August 21, 2022
11th Sunday after Pentecost
Worship Services at 8AM & 10:15AM
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Readings and Psalm:
Do not trample the sabbath, but feed the hungry
The Lord crowns you with mercy and steadfast love.
You have come to the city of the living God and to Jesus
Jesus heals a crippled woman on the sabbath and is condemned
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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 this Sunday 8/21
at 9:15 a.m.
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Please join us this 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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Calling all Men of Faith! |
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Join us for a hearty breakfast, prayer, and fellowship at Skillets, 8635 S. Tamiami Trail this Tuesday, August 23rd at 8:30 a.m. All are welcome! Please RSVP by emailing Pastor Eric at pastor@faithlutheransrq.com or call the church office! |
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We celebrate the graduation of Kara Ashby! |
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This past Sunday the Faith congregation was excited to recognize and wish high school graduate Kara Ashby well as she prepares to begin her freshman year at Florida Polytechnic Institute. Pastor Eric offered a special blessing, and we were all overjoyed to extend good wishes as Kara continues her studies. |
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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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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. The next available Sunday is September 18.
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Did you know that you can take your flowers home or donate them to a place of your choice after the second service on Sunday? Please indicate your wish either on the flower donation board in the Fellowship Hall, or on our webpage. |
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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 this 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 for it. |
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The next possibility to help prepare is this Sunday 8/21 or on Sunday 09/ 04 again.
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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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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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 18.
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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21 Ask God for forgiveness when, intentionally or not, we have discouraged total inclusion and involvement of all people in the church or society. Pray for an open mind and a willingness to listen to the stories and needs of those who are excluded or feel unwelcome; ask the Spirit to unite us in changing our practices, traditions, facilities and institutions to remove all barriers and deterrents to full inclusion and participation.
22 Pray for the young people gathering from a variety of backgrounds, churches and geographic regions for the World Council of Churches Stewards Program assembly in Germany. Ask God to bless their time together, nurture ecumenical unity and understanding, and inspire them to bring their experiences and ecumenical enthusiasm back home to their local contexts.
23 Give thanks for the ministry of the Christian Education Network of the ELCA, which supports and encourages professional and volunteer leaders who advance lifelong faith-formation ministries through congregations and partner organizations.
24 Express awe, reverence and thanks for the new covenant God has made with humanity and sealed in Jesus Christ, an enduring covenant of unconditional love, forgiveness and restoration of our relationship with God.
25 Pray for students beginning the new school year, especially those feeling uncertain, hesitant, insecure or fearful. Ask the Spirit for opportunities to care for students with tutoring, mentoring, counseling, family support and safe programs before and after school.
26 “The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love” (Psalm 103:8). Bless the Lord and give thanks!
27 The end of summer is a time of transition for many people in seasonal jobs. Pray that they will be appreciated for their skills and service, find employment and housing, have consistent and affordable access to insurance and health care, and be welcomed and supported by communities and congregations wherever they go.
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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
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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 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
08/17 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
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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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