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ALLELUIA! HE IS
RISEN JUly 25 , 2010
LWML News Thank You A special “thank you” goes out to Larry & Marcia Berkel for their generous donation of a “locked” file cabinet for the Board of Stewardship.
Charter Bus To August 14th Rays Game Charlotte County Chapter and Thrivent RFO 190 have
arranged for a charter bus to the Tampa Bay Rays baseball game at
Tropicana Field, St. Pete, on Saturday, August 14, 2010. Your cost for the
game ticket, bus ride, and some refreshments totals $28.00 per
person.
Call Lori NOW at our Thrivent office to reserve your seats for the
bus and the game (toll-free 1-866-808-5948, 9 am-1 pm). The bus leaves from the office at 2571 N.
Toledo Blade Blvd., North Port at 2:15 pm and returns to the office at approximately
8:15 pm.
The ball game is a Care in Regions fundraiser, open to
everyone.
Funds raised will go to Luther Springs Camp. Play
ball!
Apostles Build – Habitat
for Humanity Faith Lutheran has
the unique opportunity to join 11 other local churches and build a house!
Our commitment is $4200 to the cost of the home for a needy,
Christian, local family. Our time commitment is only 16 hours.
Think of the gifts that God has bestowed upon you. Here is an
opportunity to say thank you and to share your gifts with others.
Please give generously. More details and
fundraising to follow.
Forward Together Update Please note that due to the recent ending of this program, the Board of Directors has voted to apply future contributions for Forward Together to our General Fund.
Saturday Night Music From Saturday,
July 3rd through year-end, Pastor Narring
will be playing his guitar and singing at the 5:30 service. If anyone is
interested in providing support for our music ministry please contact
Pastor.
Contending for the Faith in
the 21st Century Registration is ending soon for this 3 day course at
Church of the Cross in Port Charlotte. Consider attending this program
with Pastor Narring. For more info see insert in this weekend’s
bulletin.
“Hi to all my church friends. We made it to Michigan
the Wednesday evening before the Memorial Holiday. I went to the
eye doctor here last Thursday, June 10th
and I have to go back the 22nd. I still have
some swelling in my eye and the vision needs to come thru better yet. Hope you are
all well and doing okay. God’s Blessings be with you all and
keep your love flowing.”
Maureen
Zaleski
Mission & Vision
Update The Mission & Vision Planning Group will meet in
September to discuss and review the comments received from our
congregation about the five key areas of ministry (Worship, Word,
Outreach, Fellowship/Assimilation, and Stewardship). Their
recommendations regarding the future direction of Faith’s Mission &
Vision will be shared with our congregation throughout October and will be
voted on at the Voter’s Meeting in November. Your input (and patience) as
we go forward together in the Lord is appreciated! Pastor
Hurricane/All Hazards Guide Hurricane season is upon us – with 15 named storms and 4 major hurricanes predicted. Please pick-up an All-Hazards Guide in the Narthex. It is imperative that we all address the issue of disaster preparedness long before a catastrophic event threatens our community!
Summer Bible Study Schedule Sunday – 8:15 to 9:05AM – Adult Bible Class – Pastor Narring will focus on how to apply one or more of that day’s scripture readings to our lives in Christ today! Monday – 7:30 to 7:50 AM – Morning Devotions – Start your week with God and join Pastor Narring in the Sanctuary as he leads us with a hymn, meditation, readings, and prayers!
Wednesday – 10:30 to 11:30AM (through June 16) – Woman’s Bible Study – “Lessons for Life’s Little Detours” from the book, “God Never Blinks.” Join anytime (no charge for materials). Lessons will be thought-provoking. This week’s lesson is “Life is Too Short for Long Pity Parties. Get Busy Living or Get Busy Dying!” Donuts/coffee provided. Please bring your Bible and invite someone to visit with you! Wednesday – 10:30 to 11:30 AM (June 23 through July 14) – Men’s Bible Study – Our study will be based on “What they didn’t tell you in Sunday School.” More to follow next week! Thursday – 10:00 to
11:00AM – Pastors’ Bible Studies – Pastor Clyde’s class is
finished for the summer months and will resume in the fall. Food For The Poor Now celebrating its 28th year of operation, Food For The Poor (FFP)
is an interdenominational Christian relief and development organization
working primarily in 17 countries in the Caribbean and Latin America, and
also in the United States, to assist the poorest of the poor. By working
together with pastors, missionaries and churches in these regions, aid
reaches those who need it most. Rev. Dave Hanson will be at Faith June 26 & 27.
Our generous free-will offering is appreciated. Mah Jong: Weekly sessions will be held every Monday at 1:00 PM in Zalman Hall. All are welcome. Thank You! Thanks to all who donated supplies and funds for the FL/GA District Region 3 Mission:Haiti and Work Day! Susanna Thompson, Virginia Kadansky, Pastor Narring, and his son, Kyle, traveled last Saturday to Largo to support members of more than 40 congregations – visiting people at the local VA Care Center, serving at the Soup Kitchen, packing supplies for Haiti, and painting park benches. Thank you for sharing your gift of love for others! Lot Clearing Update! Thank you to all who participated in supporting the Lord. The lot next door and the one near our parsonage have been cleared and the wild growth and pepper trees have been removed! The excess funds raised will be used to help remove debris left from Hurricane Charley, improve access, and beautify our church grounds. Thank You To the Faith
Lutheran Church Family: Food For The Poor
wishes to thank you for the welcome you extended to Pastor Hansen on his
recent visit to your parish. On behalf of our less fortunate brothers and
sisters of Latin America and the Caribbean, we thank you for having shared
in their lives. They, and you, are blessed by your generosity. In Christ, The Food For The
Poor Family Thank you so much
for the warm welcome you extended to us when we visited Faith Lutheran
recently. It was great to meet everyone and share about God's mission in
Guinea, West Africa. Thanks also for the offering you collected to support
our work and for your prayers - you are a blessing to us! Living in the Love of Jesus, Jack,
Cathy, Raymond, & Hannah Carlos Update on Beach Party A great time was had by all of the 45 people who
attended the party last Sunday. Special thanks to Bob W., Bob P.
Larry B. and Jim C. for grilling all the burgers and dogs. Thanks
also to Betty and Kay for all their help. The other church group
helped us out by taking all our left over cooked burgers, hot dogs and
chips. Those kids just devoured them ALL! It was wonderful to
see all the people in the water and one sleeping on the beach! After
taking out the costs of the barbeque, we now have an additional $315.00 to
add towards our summer bills. It seems small, but every bit helps and it certainly
was a fun way to raise money! Hope we can do it again. Lenore and Jim Conenello Evangelism Help If you would like
to help with projects such as packing and mailing boxes to our troops in
Iraq and Afghanistan, gather and deliver school supplies for our local
needy school children, call visitors with a welcoming follow-up phone
call, input attendance information into the church’s computer (Shepherd’s
Staff) or take a turn at the Welcome Center, please call Pat Walther (941)
639-7536 or Kathy Page (941) 505-0920. These are just a
few of the things you can do if you join the Evangelism Committee.
Pat Walther,
Chairman, Evangelism Committee Thrivent News: REMINDER FOR ALL THRIVENT MEMBERS
Address Changes & Keys If you’re headed north
for the summer please notify the office so I can make the changes to your
record. If you have a different email address up
north, that can be changed so you’ll stay in the loop. Also, if anyone has
a key to Zalman Hall that you won’t be needing for the summer, please turn
it in to either Carol or Pastor. We’re running short of keys. Thank you.
Carol Memorial Donations The following have
generously donated to Faith’s Building Fund in memory of Bob Shutter: Bob & Kathy Page Bill & Beverlee
Winslow George & Sherri
Marks Quilters: We are in need of clean used sheets used for the backing of our quilts. We are also collecting used blankets to be given to the homeless. Please put them on the table in the Ladies Guild room in Zalman Hall. If you have any questions, please call me @ 766-1365. Thank you. Laura Meyer. Month #3 Mission &
Vision Planning We continue to
gather information for our planning process this fall. I would like
your input regarding the third of five key areas: “In Outreach”. Please share
your views via email to FaithLutheranPG@gmail.com (or in a short
letter) regarding any and all parts related to us being “In Outreach”: 1) What things we do best 2) What you feel we can do better 3) Ways to improve Your comments must
be signed in order to be considered, however, your name will be kept
confidential. Comments will be shared with our
planning group. Thank you. Pastor ‘Woman In The Word’ Bible Study Begins THIS
WEEK! Wednesday morning’s at 10:30 (thru June 15th) Pastor Narring will lead an hour discussion of, ‘Lessons for Life’s Little Detours’ from the book, “God Never Blinks.” You may join us at any point (no charge for materials). Lessons will be thought-provoking! Our first lesson is: ‘Life is Too Short to Waste Time Hating Anyone.’ Donuts/coffee will be provided. Please bring your Bible.
Oberammergau
Passion Play 2010, The Alps, Germany, Venice, Florence, and Rome! You can see it with
your own eyes. Departing September 7, 2010. Tour host for
this unforgettable journey is Dr. Eugene L. Krentz. Pick up a
descriptive brochure in the church entry. For further information please
call:
(941) 639-8396 or cell # (847) 254-1463 Visitors . . . Welcome! We’re glad you joined with us today to worship! Please stop by our Welcome Center for a nice gift and info about our stained-glass windows. Also, to discover opportunities to: Grow in God’s Word, Meet new friends, Learn about the LCMS, or to become an Associate Member at Faith, please speak with an Elder, with Pastor Narring, or call our office during the week. as "The Prince of Life" and "The King." The "friendly group" meets around cookies and coffee this coming Thursday at 10 a.m. |
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