EVENTS & FELLOWSHIP NOTICES

Computer Club: The Computer Club meets the 2^nd Monday of each month at 7 PM in Zalman Hall. All are welcome. 

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Bridge:  The Bridge Club meets on Thursdays, at noon.  All are welcome.  

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Mah Jong:  Weekly sessions will be held every Monday at 1:00 PM in Zalman Hall.   All are welcome.

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Elder’s Breakfast: The Elders will be hosting a breakfast on the 2^nd Sunday of each month.  The next one is schedule for March 14^th. The cost is $6 in advance or $7 at the door. All are welcome.

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Stone Crabs Baseball Game:  Make your reservations soon to attend the Opening Game of the Charlotte Stone Crabs on Thursday, April 8^th. Price is $22 which includes admission, program, all you care to eat picnic buffet, free baseball cap (different than last year’s), fireworks, and other surprises. The menu includes hamburgers, hot dogs, pasta salad, baked beans, potato chips, soda, water, lemonade and tea. Reservations are going fast so get your soon. No reservations will be taken after March 21^st. Call Ralph or Doris Hinze @ 627-3790.

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Lions Club Pancake Breakfast March 7^th:  The Lions Club will hold their annual pancake breakfast (pancakes, sausage, OJ & coffee) this morning from 8:00 AM ~ 1:00 PM in the fellowship hall. Proceeds from this drive provide the needy in our community with essential eye care.  Tickets go on sale at the door... $5.00 adults & $2.00 children 12 and under.

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“Our Pastors Have Talent”: On March 12^th at 7 PM an inter-denominational talent show will be held at First United Methodist Church, located at 507 W. Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda. Several Pastors will come together to share their “other” talents for an evening of fun and fellowship. This event is open to the public without charge. A love offering will be received to benefit the Charlotte County Homeless Coalition Safe House Emergency Shelter.  Our own Pastor Narring will be showing off his musical abilities.  Come join us to cheer him on.

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Vintage Fashions and Tea: You are invited to join with the Ladies of Faith Lutheran on Friday, March 19^th at 1 PM for a tea and fashion show. Charlotte Todd’s collection of fashions of the past century are fun and amazing, and will be worn by women of the congregation. We will be selling tickets in the narthex for a donation of $10 on March 6-7 and 13-14. Thrivent for Lutherans will be supplementing proceeds, which will be going to the Salvation Army Food Bank, in part. Come for a relaxing, fun afternoon! Sponsored by Faith Ladies Guild.

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 Volunteers Needed: If you completed the Health Care Advocacy Training this past week and would like to be on a list to be available to any of our members needs, as time permits, please call Marcia Berkel @ 637-5879.

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Installation/Potluck:  Installation Service for Pastor Narring is scheduled on Sunday, March 21^st at 4 PM. District President Walton will preach. Immediately following will be a potluck dinner in Zalman Hall. There will be a sign-up sheet in the church narthex indicating what we’ll need. Ham will be provided.

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Communion Statement

 Holy Communion

The Lord's Supper is celebrated in the confession and glad confidence that, as He says, our Lord gives into our mouths not only bread and wine, but His very body and blood to eat and to drink for the forgiveness of our sins and to strengthen our union with Him and with one another!  Our Lord invites to His table those who trust His words, repent of all sin, and set aside any refusal to forgive and love as He forgives and loves us.  If you are in doubt, have questions, or have a different confession than above, please speak with the pastor or an elder before the worship service.

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Website

The church’s weekly announcements and calendar are now on our website. Please visit www.faithlutheranpg.com

Also note the church’s office email address is:faithadmin88@embarqmail.com

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Bulletin Announcements

Bulletin announcement information is due no later than Tuesday @ 9 A.M. Please submit your announcement via EMAIL to: faithadmin88@embarqmail.com

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Lenten Service & Soup Suppers

Beginning Ash Wednesday, February 17, we will be holding Wednesday evening services every week during Lent at 5:30 PM. Immediately following the service there will be a soup supper in Zalman Hall.  Please join us.

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Thank You

“Ted and I would like to thank all of you for your prayers and good wishes. It means so much to be blessed with your love and encouragement. Thanks to the Ladies Guild for the beautiful lap quilt. He uses it often. And a special thank you to Pastor Narring for his unending love, compassion and prayers. May God Bless You All”.  Nancy and Ted Vernon

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 Voter’s Assembly

The Spring Voters' Assembly Meeting will be March 21st after church. (Our by-laws state

that it must be before Easter). We shall try to move it along in an efficient manner unless some

 unforseen topic arises.  We don't want you to be late for Brunch!

 A combination of an agenda, previous minutes, board reports and new business recom-

mendations will be packaged and placed on the "glass table" in the Narthex on March 13 and

14th with "one" for each family.  This way you can read it before the meeting and be prepared for business.  There will be only one plot, the adjournment!          Rich Meyer, President

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VISITING???

We are glad you joined us in worship today!  Please stop by the Visitor’s Center (located in our narthex) to receive a gift and share fellowship with us over coffee after church in Zalman Hall.

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COME JOIN US!!!

- Are you thinking about becoming an Associate Member of Faith Lutheran Church?
Are you a winter resident basking in our incredible warm weather (most of the time)?
- Are you looking for a church home away from home, one that has a sense of fellowship and belonging?

 Then, think about us!  Please speak with Pastor Narring or one of our Elders for more information.

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