Faith's Friday Update

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“Gathered faithfully to love and serve God and all others.”

Faith's Friday Update

March 19, 2021

Sunday, March 21, 2021

Fifth Sunday in Lent

8:00 AM Bulletin

10:00 AM Bulletin

This Week's Readings:

Jeremiah 31:31-34

A new covenant written on the heart

Psalm 51:1-12

Create in me a clean heart, O God. (Ps. 51:10)

Hebrews 5:5-10

Through suffering Christ becomes the source of salvation

John 12:20-33

The grain of wheat dying in the earth

SPECIAL OFFERING THIS SUNDAY

BUILDING WISH LIST - One of our goals in 2021 is to repair and replace equipment that is rapidly aging. One area of particular concern are the air condition units which have been breaking down regularly. While a few have been replaced there are many more needed. This is just one example of the building concerns we are monitoring.

UPDATED HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE

UPDATE: The Easter Vigil on April 3 will be replaced with a Sunrise Vigil Service in the Memorial Garden on Easter Sunday at 7AM, followed by the regular 8AM and 10AM services in the sanctuary.

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE:

March 28: Palm Sunday 8AM (in-person only) & 10AM (in-person & live streamed)

April 1: Maundy Thursday 7PM (in-person & live-streamed)

April 2: Good Friday 7PM (in-person & live-streamed)

April 4: Easter Sunday:

Sunrise Vigil in the Memorial Garden: 7AM (in-person only)

Easter Services: 8AM (in-person only) & 10AM (in-person & live-streamed)

If you plan to attend services in-person, please sign up at www.faithlutheransrq.com/registration.

LIVE-STREAMING: Join us live on our website, Facebook page, or YouTube channel!

SHARE in SPREADING EASTER JOY

Last year a team of helpers delivered plants to those who could not leave their homes. Recipients were so grateful to be able to enjoy an Easter Lily and we would like to do this gesture again!

If you would like to donate a plant to this cause (or order one for your home), please order a plant/s online (CLICK HERE) or by completing an Easter Lily envelope at church. We want all our church family to know they are thought of and cared for.

If you sign up online, you may pay for your order online (instructions here), at church by placing an Easter Lilies envelope in the offering plate, or by mailing a check to Faith. Please make checks payable to Faith Lutheran Church and indicate ‘Easter Lilies' in the memo.

NOTE: Plants that are not picked up on Easter Sunday will be delivered to someone in need. (If you want your plant but forget to take it home on Easter or have a change of plans, please contact the church office for an alternate pickup time.)

Thank you for making Faith Lutheran’s altar beautiful for Easter!

"SOUPER" BOWL SUNDAY DONATION

Faith raised $538 dollars for All Faith's Food Bank on Super Bowl Sunday!! This was our BEST every amount of support in 12 years of doing the Souper Bowl.

Nationally, 839 different churches and groups gave $2,465,983.00 to non-profits of their choice. Some gave to Food Banks, like Faith did (All Faith's) and some gave to Habitat for Humanity, and other worthy causes, because every group gets to choose their nonprofit.

Thank you, Faith Lutheran, for stepping up to help end hunger in Sarasota!

ADULT BIBLE STUDY

YET ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY TO GROW THE FAITH

ADULT BIBLE STUDY

is scheduled for Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., beginning April 14 and concluding on May 19. Pastor Larry will lead six sessions covering the

SERMON ON THE MOUNT

The material is written by Dr. Amy-Jill Levine, University Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies at Vanderbilt Divinity School & College of Arts and Sciences.

A video segment, along with Bible reading and discussion, will be enhanced by each participant having his or her own study textbook, again provided by monies from a grant from Faith's Endowment Fund. What a great gift! The plan is to have textbooks available in the Narthex on Sunday, April 11 and in the office on April 12 & 13.

IMPORTANT REQUEST

In order to plan for room arrangement and the ordering of textbooks, we ask that you "sign up" for these sessions. Please CLICK HERE to register or call the church office. A cut-off date is set for March 31.

JESUS SPOKE Of A 'RIGHT-WAY OF LIVING THAT EXCEEDED THAT OF THE PHARISEES AND THE SCRIBES. LET’S EXPLORE TOGETHER JESUS’ TEACHING OF THE NEW LIFE.

SUMMER CAMPS

Are you wondering where your child can go for an amazing and affordable week of overnight summer camp? Are you trying to plan an easy family reunion or vacation where there's something for everyone? NovusWay camps are exactly what you want!

Our camps offer a variety of programs for kids, teens, adults, and families. We offer some of the most affordable overnight camp options in the Southeast, because we want kids and families to experience all of the goodness and fun of a week at camp.

Give your child or the whole family something to look forward to and register for camp today. It's going to be a fantastic summer and we can't wait to help you make the most of it at camp!

Click on the camp names below to learn about

the programs at each location and to register!

Our Efforts to Respond to Covid

As you begin making decisions about returning to camp for programs and summer, we want you to know the ways in which we are working to keep you and your family safe. You can find our Covid response resources by clicking the button below.

Our Summer Camp Covid Safety Plans

DAILY PRAYER VENTURES

The ELCA offers daily Prayer Ventures, which may be found on their website, https://www.elca.org/en/Resources/Prayer-Ventures. The prayer for today is below. Visit the website if you would like to follow the daily prayers!

19 Give thanks that God, through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, rescues us from darkness, sin, death and all that separates us from our loving and merciful Creator. Pray that we will take to heart Paul’s reminder that “by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God.”