Week of March 13, 2022 SUNDAY WORSHIP - GOSPEL & SERMON CHILDREN'S MESSAGE - WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

Hello Everyone.  We had beautiful music to go with our Week 2 in the Lent Sermon Series. Join us next week for our contemporary Praise Team service and Week 3 of the series - Peter Praise God! FLC Administration

Click on the links below to enjoy. Worship Gospel and Sermon with Pastor John Children's Message with Miss Stephanie

If you would like a copy of the Prayer Request list, please contact the office at 352-376-2062 or email your request to office@flcgainesville.org

THIS WEEK AT FIRST LUTHERAN

Monday 3/14/2022 Praise Team rehearsal – 5:15pm   Tuesday 3/15/2022 LSF Bible Study – 7:00pm Campus House Open Arms CDC Meeting – 6:00pm Zoom Wednesday 3/16/2022 Bell Choir – No rehearsal Lent Evening Worship – 7:00pm Praise Team rehearsal – 7:30pm Adult Choir – No rehearsal   Thursday 3/17/2022 St. Paul Lutheran High School Concert –                             7:00pm at Abiding Savior Readings – Mar 20th Ezekiel 33:7-20 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 John 18:12-27

Newsletter from Central Asia

For security reasons we need to take some precautions so please; if you wish to read the rest of Kelly's newsletter and see the beautiful photos that she shares contact the church office. The newsletter is also available on the FLC website. Contact the office for permission to access the page on the website. Apologies for the steps but we must do what we can to keep Kelly and her students safe. It is worth the steps.

"Witnesses to Christ" sermon series continues this Sunday March 20th with....

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2022 LENT VIDEO LIBRARY

Abiding Savior has invited First Lutheran to join the St. Paul Lutheran High School Choir Concert on March 17th.  Event is at 7pm and is free and open to the public.

March Baseball & Softball This March the entire congregation is invited to join in on FLC & Abiding Savior Youth Spring Break Events! We have reserved seating for a UF Baseball & UF Softball Game. Join in the fun on March 25 & 26. FLC members can order their tickets online at https://offer.fevo.com/abiding-savior-baseball-softball-54f5ff4?fevoUri=abiding-savior-baseball-softball-54f5ff4%2F . Youth & their families can fill out the attached permission form and return to DCE Stephanie with payment by March 20.   If you have any questions, please contact DCE Stephanie at dce@flcgainesville.org

March 2022 Softball & Baseball Permission Form

Vacation Bible School registration is now open!  VBS is for children entering VPK – 5th Grade. This year children will be learning about how we Grow in Friendship with Jesus. VBS will be held: June 24 – 6:00pm - 8:00pm June 25 – 9:30am – 12:00pm This year dinner will not be provided on Friday night, we will be providing snack on Saturday morning. On Sunday, June 26 we will be having a special VBS celebration, with a meal and special treat after church. To register for VBS please go to: https://flcgainesville.org/vbs

Want to teach kids more about Jesus and His love for them Volunteer for VBS! We have volunteers opportunities for everyone! Those who like technology, like to make snacks, and much more! VBS will be held on June 24 & 25, with a special celebration on June 26.  VBS times: June 24 – 6:00pm – 8:00pm  June 25 – 9:30am – 12:00pm Click the link below to see all the opportunities for VBS this summer! If you have questions, please reach out to DCE Stephanie.  https://flcgainesville.org/vbs

Check out this month's Family Newsletter. Lots of great information, articles and links. If you would like to receive please contact Stephanie at dce@flcgainesville.org  https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/7EzA0PO

By now, I’m sure you have seen the exciting news, RightNowMedia launched with First Lutheran this month! This means you now have access to thousands of videos for personal Bible Study & Devotion! You also have access to thousands of videos for kids to watch! If you haven’t registered yet, please click the following link to get access to all these amazing resources to help your family in their walk with Christ! https://app.rightnowmedia.org/join/flcgainesville If you have any questions, please reach out to Stephanie Karolus – dce@flcgainesville.org Stephanie’s Recommended RightNowMedia Resource for Parents & Grandparents! “Worship in the Word” is a brand-new worship resource for parents and grandparents to share with their kids and grandkids! “Worship in the Word” in a 10-15 minute video that includes worship music, questions for kids to think about & discuss, and a short message that kids can relate to. This is a great resource for to start faith discussions at home with your family. Click the link below to watch the trailer for this resource. Make sure you sign-up for RightNowMedia today! Click the link to get started: https://app.rightnowmedia.org/en/join/flcgainesville . You can watch RightNowMedia resources on your phone, computer, and Smart TV Device! If you need help getting started, please reach out to DCE Stephanie at dce@flcgainesville.org Worship in the Word

Family Devotions Join DCE Stephanie Karolus for weekly devotions on our Facebook Page! Join us this November as we begin a new book for Family Devotions! Devotions will be posted on Wednesdays mornings at 10am. Check out our Facebook page to view all the Family Devotions. This month we will be taking our devotions from "The Cross & Me: Daily Devotions for Lent".

Want Easter Eggs hidden in your yard for your kids or grandkids to find? FLC and Abiding Savior Youth will stuff & hide the Easter Eggs for you! Eggs can be filled either with candy or non-candy prizes. You can either have the eggs delivered and hidden in your yard on the Saturday (4/16) before Easter or you can pick them up on Friday (4/15) at Abiding Savior Lutheran. Order your Easter Eggs here: https://abiding-savior-lutheran.square.site/ . Please make sure that Easter Eggs are ordered by April 9.

Important Links on the FLC website. Live Worship Sermon Library Worship Library Children's Message Library Open Arms FLC Weekly Newsletter FLC Family Newsletter FLC Ministries

B.A.S.I.C. Nicaragua Check out the pictures and the lovely note from the Wharton's about all the good works being done to help families in need. If you want to learn more or support this program visit there website at this link https://www.basicnicaragua.com

Sign up to be put on the list of folks who will provide food for the train. When we know of a family that can use the help, Leeann/Katherine will contact folks on the train to schedule. Information on food allergies and such will be found out and passed along. If you cannot or don't have time to cook but want to contribute you may order food and have it delivered on your scheduled night.

Anna Broling 3/2 Jared Partridge 3/2 Emily Simpson 3/3 Terry Nabet 3/7 Kevin Nickel 3/7 Patty Holloway 3/7 Elizabeth Albertin 3/12 Anthony Caridi 3/12 Fabian Acosta 3/21 Rachel Ghulamani 3/22 Caleb Ghulamani 3/23 Claudia Reynolds 3/25 Scott Nickel 3/26 Carol Kem 3/27 Linda Wendling 3/27 The Price's 3/1 The Simpson's 3/18 The Burr's 3/25 The Kramer's 3/27 The Gorske's 3/30

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