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“Gathered faithfully to love and serve God and all others.” |
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Faith's Friday Update
March 18, 2022
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Sunday, March 20, 2022
Third Sunday in Lent
8AM & 10:15AM, In Person & Live-Streamed
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Readings:
Isaiah 55:1-9 - Everyone who thirsts, come to the water; seek the Lord
Psalm 63:1-8 - O God, eagerly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you. (Ps. 63:1)
1 Corinthians 10:1-13 - Israel, baptized in cloud and seas, ate the same spiritual food as Christians
Luke 13:1-9 - Unless you repent, you will perish: parable of the fig tree
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SPECIAL OFFERING THIS SUNDAY |
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ANGEL PATRON FUND - Please remember to support our singers and music program by giving to the Angel Patron Fund.
Feel free to use the Angel Patron envelopes in the narthex. If giving by check, please make it payable to Faith Lutheran Church and indicate “Angel Patron Fund” in the memo.
You may also give online via our website or by using the Vanco Mobile app and selecting “Angel Patron Fund”.
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PEACE FORUM WITH LUNCHEON |
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Faith Lutheran Church is sponsoring a Forum this Sunday, March 20, 2022 at 11:45am followed by a special luncheon at 12:45pm.
If you pre-registered, please visit the check-in table in the narthex just prior to the start of the Forum.
Space is limited. If you did not pre-register and would like to attend in person, we will do our best to accommodate you. On Sunday, just prior to the Forum, please stop at the check-in table in the narthex for availability.
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LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF
GIFT MATCHING FOR UKRAINE
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Thanks to a generous Lutheran parish in Wisconsin, your congregation's gifts will be matched — up to $258,000 — for our neighbors suffering in the Ukraine crisis.
IMPORTANT: Please give by April 25 so your gift can be rushed to the aid of families in desperate need.
Also, the giving match is through Lutheran World Relief, (different from Lutheran Disaster Relief). You may give online by CLICKING HERE - be sure to select LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF.
If giving by check, please make it payable to Faith Lutheran Church and indicate “Lutheran World Relief” in the memo.
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USHERS & COMMUNION HELPERS NEEDED |
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We are GROWING and in need of additional ushers and communion helpers! If you would like to serve in this way, please see Joan Searles or contact the church office. |
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LADIES RETREAT REGISTRATION DEADLINE THIS SUNDAY! |
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SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 8:45AM-1:00PM
AT FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH
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SUNDAY IS THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE! We would love to see you there for a day of fellowship, bible study and helping with our pillowcase dresses. A donation of $10 will help to cover costs.
A reminder that you will need to bring your Bible, scissors, and if you are able, new or gently used pillowcases.
Please see Gwen Schell, Peggy Ragan, or Carole Inkrott to register.
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LENT SERVICES WITH SOUP & SANDWICH SUPPERS |
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CALLING ALL SOUP MAKERS & SANDWICH BUILDERS! The following spots are still available for the Wednesday Soup & Sandwich Suppers during Lent:
Wed., March 23: 1 person for soup, 1 person for sandwiches
Wed., March 30: 2 people for soup, 3 people for sandwiches
Wed., April 6: 2 people for soup, 2 people for sandwiches
Sign up today by CLICKING HERE or on the signup sheet in the church narthex!
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LENT SERVICES will be offered Wednesdays, March 23, March 30, and April 6:
12PM - Prayers at Midday
6PM - Soup & Sandwich Supper
7PM Evening Holden Prayer Service
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The Men of Faith Bible Study, led by Pastor Eric, begins Tuesday, March 22 at 9:30 a.m. in the Chapel. All Men of Faith are invited and encouraged to join us!
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The psalmist declares to God, “You have turned my mourning into dancing” (Psalm 30:11).
If you are experiencing a period of mourning in your life, please know you are not alone. Consider joining Pastor Eric and Pastor Bob for a new Bereavement Group.
The next meeting is on Wednesday, March 23 at 1:00 p.m. The group meets in the old Pastor’s office off Fellowship Hall.
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Thank you to all who have pledged for the 2022/2023 financial year!
If you haven't had a chance to submit your Pledge Card, please know there is still time! Pick up a pledge card in the narthex, fill it out, and place it in the offering plate. OR, you may submit your pledge online at https://forms.gle/eNWNeJHcZpFxsqAa6.
Our Stewardship Team thanks you!
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April 10 – Palm Sunday 8 a.m. and 10:15 a.m.
April 14 – Maundy Thursday:
12:00 p.m. Spoken Service
7:00 p.m. Eucharist Service
April 15 – Good Friday:
2:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross
7:00 p.m. Tenebrae Service
April 16 – Easter Vigil Part One:
7:30 p.m. Meet at the Fire in the Parking Lot
April 17 – Easter:
7 a.m. Easter Vigil Part Two in Memorial Garden
8:30 a.m. Easter Breakfast
10:15 a.m. Worship Service in the Sanctuary
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Help decorate our Sanctuary for Easter while honoring a loved one or special occasion by dedicating one or more Easter Lilies!
The lilies will decorate the church on Easter Sunday and dedications will be listed in the bulletin. After the service, we invite you to take your plant/s home with you.
Order yours now by completing an Easter Lily envelope at church or online by CLICKING HERE. The cost of each plant is $12. Please make checks payable to Faith Lutheran Church and indicate ‘Easter Lilies' in the memo.
Thank you for making Faith Lutheran’s altar beautiful for Easter!
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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 date is Sunday, April 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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After a long hiatus we are happy to announce the return of the Voices of Faith Choir to the 10:15 a.m. Sunday Worship Service! Please make note of the following schedule:
Sunday, March 27, 2022, Rehearsal, only, at 9:15 a.m.
Sunday, April 3, 2022, Rehearsal, only, at 9:15 a.m.
Sunday, April 10, 2022, Palm Sunday, Rehearsal at 9:15, Worship at 10:15 a.m.
Sunday, April 17, 2022, Easter Sunday, Rehearsal at 9:15, Worship at 10:15 a.m.
All are welcome!
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We've received one soup so far for the Joan's Soup freezer! We would like to fill the freezer with soups to share.
Please share soup you’ve made by placing a container of it in Joan’s Soup freezer in the kitchen. Please label containers with the type of soup and the date it was made. Feel free to take some soup for yourself or a friend who is in need.
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2022 GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP |
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Don't miss your opportunity to register for the
2022 Great American Cleanup!
Registration closes Wednesday, March 24 at noon.
Registration links are below.
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Notary Public service is now available at Faith Lutheran during office hours, Monday-Friday between 9AM-3PM. There is no charge for members, but donations to Faith are always welcome!
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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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18 Ask God to remind us that we accomplish far more of God’s work in the world by embracing relationships and partnerships with our siblings in Christ and others.
19 Pray for ELCA Global Mission personnel, Young Adults in Global Mission and seminary interns who accompany and support the work of our companion churches around the world, especially as they adapt to the changing needs, circumstances and opportunities in their respective countries during the lingering pandemic.
20 First day of spring Praise God for the wonders of creation and the signs of hope, life and renewal that emerge with spring.
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Pastor: Rev. Eric Olaf Olsen
Church Office: Tami Page, Operations Manager
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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