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“Gathered faithfully to love and serve God and all others.”
Faith's Friday Update
October 1, 2021
Sunday, October 3, 2021
Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
This Week's Readings:
Genesis 2:18-24
Created for relationship

Psalm 8
You crown us with glory and honor. (Ps. 8:5)

Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12
God has spoken by a Son

Mark 10:2-16
Teaching on marriage
UPDATED 08/26/2021 - Temporary Worship Modifications:
  • For contact tracing purposes, we ask those who attend in-person worship to kindly sign-in with name and phone or email address. There will be a table outside of the narthex.
  • With love and concern for those who attend in-person worship, please note until further notice masks are required during worship services.
  • The return of Communion in the Pews.
  • The suspension of the Coffee and Fellowship Hour.
WORSHIP & MUSIC NEWS
Starting this Sunday, our music program will include a four-person quartet to lead us in worship each week!

Join us in-person or live at https://www.faithlutheransrq.com/live-service.
ADULT BIBLE STUDY STARTS OCT. 13
ADULT BIBLE STUDY
TO RESUME ITS FALL SESSION
 
“THE DIFFICULT WORDS OF JESUS”    
A Beginners Guide to His Most Perplexing Teachings
 
Dr. Amy-Jill Levine, University Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies at Vanderbilt Divinity School and College of Arts and Sciences provides us with a Participant’s Study Book and Six DVD lectures. We will provide the discussion and personal opportunity to further develop our Christian faith. Pastor Larry will lead the class. Our Mission Endowment Fund makes these materials available for our use.

Sometimes Jesus spoke words that followers then and now have found difficult. He instructs disciples to hate members of their own families, to act as if they were slaves, and to sell their belongings and give to the poor. He speaks of damnation and calls Jews the devil’s children. How might we interpret them in the context of the Gospel of love and reconciliation?

This six-week study will begin on Wednesday, October 13th and conclude Wednesday, November 17th. Each session is from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
 
IMPORTANT REQUEST
To help us order the correct number of books, please sign up by CLICKING HERE or by calling Tami in the church office at 941-924-4664.
             
FIRST-TIMER? There are no expectations of a participant other than to read the assigned chapter. No one will know if you did or didn’t. Coffee and tea will be available. Please give it a go. Welcome all!
SUPPORT FELC BY EATING AT CHICK-FIL-A ON OCT. 13!
MARK YOUR CALENDAR:
On Wednesday, October 13 you can support our FELC by eating at Chick-Fil-A. ALL DAY LONG - breakfast, lunch and dinner!
 
For FELC to receive credit, you MUST say “I’m here for Spirit Day”!

This is only for the location at 8420 S Tamiami Trail (nearest one to church).
CANDY DONATIONS FOR THE FELC TRICK-OR-TREAT DRIVE-THRU PARADE
FELC is now accepting candy/treat donations for the upcoming drive-thru trick-or-treat event on October 29 at 5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

We appreciate any candy/snack/goodie donations to help fill our treat stations! Donations will be accepted through October 15th. Thank you!
 
Preschool Friendly Treat Ideas
When looking for treats for our upcoming drive-thru trick-or-treat event, it is important to remember that our preschool starts at the age of 16 months. Please stay away from any choking hazards: hard candies, chewy candies and small toys. For example, tootsie rolls, caramels and butterscotch discs are not appropriate for this age group.
Preschool approved candies:
  • M & M's
  • Nerds
  • Skittles
  • Hershey kisses/bars
  • Kit Kat
  • Gummy Bears
  • Lollipops
 
Other Halloween themed snacks in individual servings:
  • Pretzels
  • Oreos
  • Cheese Balls
  • Goldfish
  • Fruit Snacks
 
Other treat ideas could include:
  • Bubbles
  • Tattoos/Stickers
  • Stampers
  • Pencils
  • Spider rings
  • Other Halloween themed novelties
2022 OFFERING ENVELOPES
It's time to order 2022 Offering Envelopes!  
 
Please take a moment to let us know whether or not to order your envelopes. Click on "Take My Survey" below. It will take less than 2 minutes to complete.
Faith Lutheran Church - 2022 Offering Envelopes
AMAZON SMILE PROGRAM
We’ve received our first donation from the Amazon Smile Foundation Program! Thank you to everyone who has supported Faith Lutheran by designating our church to benefit from this program!
 
Support Faith Lutheran Church when you shop on Amazon – there is no additional cost to you! CLICK HERE to learn how!
ALTAR FLOWERS
ALTAR FLOWERS are a beautiful and meaningful way to honor/remember someone or a special occasion, while decorating our altar for worship. Next available date, October 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!
EMPTY INK CARTRIDGES COLLECTION
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.
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 prayers for this weekend are below. Visit the website if you would like to follow the daily prayers!

1 Remember in prayer countries or regions where there is conflict, civil unrest or violence, especially Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Myanmar and the Middle East. Pray that God will protect and care for people who endure conflict; have been displaced from their homes and nations; suffer loss, despair, persecution or trauma; and long for peace, healing and stability. Give thanks for the work we do together through Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service, Lutheran Disaster Response, ELCA Witness in Society, ELCA World Hunger and our partner organizations.
 
2 Continue praying for people and communities impacted by recent hurricanes, flooding, severe weather and wildfires, and for those working to recover from natural disasters. Pray that all will find comfort, strength and hope in God’s loving presence and in the response and support of caring neighbors, faith communities, disaster response volunteers, Lutheran Disaster Response, and the global community of siblings in Christ.

3 Give thanks for the teachings of Jesus that clarify God’s desire for us to value, respect and accept people of all ages, genders and circumstances.
HELPFUL LINKS
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Interim Pastors: Rev. Dr. Robert Mursch and Rev. Larry Wright
Operations Manager: Tami Page
Office Tel: 941-924-4664
Weekly office hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Faith Lutheran Values – Mutual Respect, Honesty, Kindness, Service, Forgiveness, Commitment,
Perseverance, Faithfulness, Compassion, Flexibility
CLICK HERE to view the current Constitution of Faith Lutheran Church.