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“Gathered faithfully to love and serve God and all others.” |
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Faith's Friday Update
March 26, 2021
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Sunday, March 28, 2021
Passion / Palm Sunday
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This Week's Readings:
Isaiah 50:4-9a
The servant of the Lord submits to suffering
Psalm 31:9-16
Into your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit. (Ps. 31:5)
Philippians 2:5-11
Humbled to the point of death on a cross
Gospel: The Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ According to Mark
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HOLY WEEK & EASTER AT FAITH - FROM PASTOR GEOFF |
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It is my hope that many will avail themselves of our Holy Week and Easter offerings.
The rites of Holy Week are ancient and by nature different from the liturgical celebrations of the rest of the Church Year.
Due to Covid-19 we have had to make some adjustments to the rites this year.
Palm Sunday
On Palm Sunday there will not be a Palm Procession. We will pick up our palms as we enter the nave. They will be blessed by raising them at the appropriate time and we will sing two verses of All Glory, Laud and Honor at both services.
Maundy Thursday
The Liturgy will begin at 7 pm. It is the beginning of the sacred three days of the celebration of the Passion and Death of our Lord Jesus Christ. The gift of love in the Sacrament of Christ’s Body and Blood is the focus. For safety reasons there will be no foot washing this year.
Good Friday
The Office of Tenebrae will begin at 7 pm. Tenebrae is a moving descent into the darkest days of the church year symbolized by the gradual extinguishing of candles as we recite relevant psalms. It is a service of shadows. It is beautiful and powerful in its message. It requires much less movement than the traditional Good Friday liturgy and again is safer for all attending.
Easter Day
We begin with a Daybreak Vigil in the garden beginning at 7am. We begin with Service of Light where we kindle the New Fire, inscribe the Paschal Candle, light the Paschal Candle, spread the light and sing the Exsultet. We then proceed to the liturgy of the Word where we listen to 4 lessons from the Old Testament, recite psalms and pray.
We will then move into the Church for the 8 am service with the renewal of Baptismal vows and the First Eucharist of Easter. Please remember to bring a noise maker for use during the singing of the Easter Gloria with the Organ thundering for the first time since we began our Lenten journey to this moment of victory for our God.
Of Course, we will have our second and principal liturgy at 10 am.
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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:
Daybreak Vigil in the Memorial Garden: 7AM (in-person only)
Easter Services: 8AM (in-person only) & 10AM (in-person & live-streamed)
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Congratulations to Andrea Gamboa, our 2021 BOLD Woman!
Bold Women’s Day—observed annually on the fourth Sunday of February—celebrates all Lutheran women who have acted or are acting boldly on their faith in Jesus Christ. Some women are bold in their unceasing prayers. Other women are bold in their service to those in need. Still other women are bold in their advocacy or through their hospitality. Whether we live out our bold story of faith in the workplace, family home or community, our faith compels us to make a difference in the lives of others. It’s all about living out our baptismal call, about being a disciple of Christ.
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Spring is in the Air at FELC
This week, the children were so happy to be back at school after being on Spring Break last week. All of the classrooms learned about the new season of Spring and enjoyed a lot of fun in the sun this week on the playground. The children are looking forward to replanting their class gardens and planting some flowers on the playground in the weeks ahead.
Play. Grow. Learn. #felcpreschool
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SHARE in SPREADING EASTER JOY |
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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.
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26 We see humility, sacrifice and unconditional love in the suffering Jesus endured for our redemption. Pray that the Spirit will make us humble, loving servants willing to sacrifice convenience, reward and emotional comfort for the sake of sharing the gospel and caring for our neighbors in need.
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Office Tel: 941-924-4664
Weekly office hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Pastor Geoff Coupland
Tel: 941-924-4664, ext 306
Pastor office hours: 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. on
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
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Faith Lutheran Values – Mutual Respect, Honesty, Kindness, Service, Forgiveness, Commitment,
Perseverance, Faithfulness, Compassion, Flexibility
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