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REGULAR WORSHIP SCHEDULE:

Sunday Regular Worship Service	9:30 am
Sunday Adult Bible Class	8:15 am
Monday Morning Devotions	7:30 a.m. to 7:45 a.m.
Saturday Contemporary Worship Service	5:30 pm
Thursday Adult Bible Class	10:00 am

ALLELUIA! HE IS RISEN

August 29 , 2010

The flowers in the chancel area are given to the Glory of by

The Galinsky Family

In memory of William Galinsky

Our flower chart located in the church narthex still has some openings for donations for flowers throughout the year. Please consider signing up for a weekend “in honor of, in memory of, or in celebration of” someone or something important in your life. Cost is $22.50 per vase.

Serving the Lord Today

Elder:      Richard Fasnacht

Ushers:    Dave & Shelly Cope

                  Cody & David Cope

Reader:   David Cope

Worshipping at Faith

Saturday                        8/21/10 - 42 Sunday                         8/22/10 - 102

Offerings 8 /22/10

General Offerings                      $3,069.00

Building Fund                                185.00

Lot Clearing                                        5.00

Apostle Build                                1,042.00

Total                                            $4,301.00

Our Sunday Worship begins with “Surely The Presence” found on the inside cover of the Lutheran Worship Hymnal.

We continue our service with page 158 in the hymnal. God bless your worship today!

Hymns

#250

#365

#513

Monday 8/30/10

7:30 a.m. Morning Devotions

Tuesday 8/31/10

9-4:00 p.m. Peace River Quilters

Wednesday 9/01/10

Thursday 9/02/10

9:00 a.m. Elder’s Meeting

Friday 9/03/10

9-4:00 p.m. Peace River Quilters

Saturday 9/04/10

5:30 p.m. Praise & Worship Service

Food For The Poor Collection

Please welcome our guest Pastor, Rev. David Hanson from Food For The Poor, an interdenominational Christian ministry working to end the suffering of the poor in the Caribbean and Latin America. There is an envelope in your bulletin this weekend for your contribution.

5 Months Ended 5/31/10

                        Budget     Actual    Difference

Income                      $137,090 $121,390     ($15,700)

Expenses          120,023   126,444      (6,421)

Cash flow deficit through 5/31/10    ( 22,121)

Mortgage Balance:   $938,187.00

EVENTS & FELLOWSHIP NOTICES

LWML News

Attention all ladies attending the FL-GA District LWML Convention October 1-3. All early registrations are due with a postmark of July 30th. Please send them in as soon as possible. Also, two rooms are currently reserved for the six ladies going so far. If anyone else would like to go please let me know so I can arrange for more rooms. If you have any questions, please call Sherrie Marks at 627-9810.

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.

Men’s Glee Club

We are currently looking to fill a volunteer position as director of the Glee Club. The person must be proficient in music and capable of leading the men.

If you are interested in doing this please contact Bob Ritter @ 743-5100.

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 3^rd 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.

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.

Computer Club: The Computer Club will suspend their meetings for the summer. We will resume in the fall.

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

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

Month #4 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: “Fellowship/Assimilation”. 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

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

Also, to discover opportunities to: grow in God’s Word, sing God’s praises, meet new friends in Christ-centered fellowship, learn about the LCMS and becoming an Associate Member, or to transfer your membership, then please speak with an Elder or with Pastor Narring today! We look forward to getting-to-know-you in the days ahead!
“Associate Members. These are seasonal residents who are communicant members in good standing of another Lutheran Church. Associate Members shall have all rights and privileges of Communicant Members while in our midst, including voting at meetings and serving on Boards or Committees, excepting elected offices of the church. New members shall be added upon application and acceptance by the Board of Directors.” ( From Faith Lutheran Church By-laws.)
Start Your Week With God! Monday from 7:30-7:50 AM everyone is invited to join Pastor Narring in the Sanctuary for Morning Devotion including scripture readings, prayers, and a hymn!
Bible Study Schedules Please join us each Sunday morning from 8:15 – 9:05 for Pastor’s Bible Class. We will discuss God’s Word and focus on its application for our lives today. Bring a friend!