NEWSLETTER
JUNE 19, 2022
Upcoming Events

June 24 – VBS at 6:00pm in Fellowship Hall
June 25 – VBS at 9:30am in Fellowship Hall
June 26 – VBS Celebration at 11:00am in Courtyard

July 3 – LCMS Youth Gathering Sending – 8:00am at Abiding and 10:00am at FLC  and 
    meeting at 11:00am
July 8 through 14 – LCMS Youth Gathering in Houston TX
July 17 – DCE Stephanie’s last Sunday at FLC
Recommended Book Resources
Indescribable:  100 Devotions about God and Science - These 100 devotions encourage awe at God's creativity. 
Indescribable for Little Ones - 100 Devotions About God and Science, 
The One Year: Choose Your Own Ending Devotions - is an interactive and engaging devotional for elementary-age kids and their families. It’s the perfect devotion for dinner time or family time discussions. 
A copy of each of these books are in the
FLC Cry Room available for your enjoyment.

Links, Podcasts and Videos
Kids Bible Stories – engaging podcast for children to hear the Word.
RightNow Media Recommendation:  Households of Faith –transform households into more open and engaging places.
Focus on the Family Minute – daily tips to help strengthen marriages, raise kids on the right path and build a thriving family.
Center for Parent and Youth Understanding – tips by Walt Mueller to reach today’s youth culture
Lutheran Counseling Services – Monthly School Newsletter from LCS – this month focus is on building perseverance.

STEPHANIE'S RECOMMENDATION

NUA: Influencers
NUA: Influencers is a three-episode series aimed for teenagers. 
 
Who influences you the most? What would life look like if Jesus was your greatest influence? What do you think of the fact that Jesus was voted the number one greatest influencer of all time?
Godwink is collecting for the homeless in June.  Please give water bottles, sunscreen, bug repellent and magazines.  Monetary donations and pet food are also welcome.

Also collecting women and girls panties age 10 and above for Days for Girls.  This program enables women and girls to function normally during they menstrual cycle. Monetary donations are also welcome.

FLC Card Ministry meets the first Monday of the month at 1:00pm.

Miriam Circle Not meeting until September.

FLC Food Train is available for members of our church who need just a little love and help
Open Arms is looking for black sharpies, highlighters, Post It Notes, Lysol Wipes, tissues, paper towels and paper plates


Ways to Give to FLC – In person on Sunday mornings, via check in the mail or on the FLC website.  www.flcgainesville.org at Donate Now
Birthdays this month
Arlene Stewart 6/2
John Helling 6/4
Sherri Higginbotham 6/7
Walt Nickel 6/10
Erik Higginbotham 6/15
Roger Natzke 6/15
Stephanie Karolus 6/15
Alicia Kramer 6/23
Lily Spillane 6/24
Linda Kann 6/26
Mary Caruthers 6/26
Maggie Stuebe 6/27
Barbara Hughes 6/29
Anniversaries this month
The Mounts 6/9
The Brabhams 6/14
The Besalskis 6/16
The Hellings 6/16
The Gregalots 6/17
The Meyers 6/20
The Dietrichs 6/21
The Natzkes 6/27
The Brolings 6/28