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EVENTS & FELLOWSHIP NOTICES  

 Mahjong Classes: For those that enjoy or would like to learn and play this fascinating game please join us Monday November 3^rd at 1:00 PM in Zalman Hall.  Beginner and intermediate level secessions will get us all on the same page. Invite your friends and neighbors to join this fun time.  A sign-up sheet is in the Narthex.

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Bridge Classes: Faith Lutheran Church is offering Bridge Lessons-Beginner and Intermediate starting November 13th @ 12:00 noon in the Fellowship Hall. Please contact Dee Buono (575-4287)

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 Yoga Classes: Yoga classes are on-going starting Monday October 13^th at Noon. This relaxing exercise program will consist of a series of eight (8) consecutive Monday classes, all for a cost of $7.00 per class ($56.00 for series).  Space in this program is limited so invite your friends and neighbors to sign-up now.  A sign-up sheet is in the Narthex.

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 Coffee & Baked Goods Fellowship:  Recently we introduced a family sponsored coffee and goodies in Zalman hall following non-communion Sunday services.   It’s been very well received.  We want these events will earn your continued support and ask that you let us know (Barb Drew or Flo Norsell) of ways you might contribute to improve this refreshing fellowship.  

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 We have only two (2) opening for sponsors for the remainder of the year, so get in on the action by filling-up the reservation sheet in the Narthex.  It works best when we have more than one family sponsor per event.

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 Christmas Dinner:  December 7^th beginning at 4:00 PM in Zalman Hall… Sign-up for this catered event starts November 9^th in the Narthex.  Stay tuned for more information on this great event.

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Christmas Decorating: We need your support and help!  Come one come all and join in this really rewarding activity. Remember to sign up in the narthex so we can prepare the goodies. 

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- Friday November 28^th @ 1:00 PM, Tree trimming of Zalman Hall. 
  -Saturday November 29^th @ 9:30 AM, hang the Garland in the sanctuary and trim the Narthex tree.  -Tuesday December 2^nd @ 1:30 PM we’ll raise and decorate the sanctuary trees

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Pastor Mark Steinke has been assigned as our Vacancy Pastor during the “Calling Process” and would like you to know that he would be happy to call or visit you for any reason.  His phone # is (941)876-4596 and email is masteinke@comcast.net.  Also, if you have an emergency and cannot get in touch with Pastor Steinke please call Bob Page @ 505-0920.

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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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Office Visits & Meetings

If you need to come into the church office during working hours for copies or special projects please call ahead so Carol can make appropriate plans for your visit. If you just need copies run you can leave the original in the Office slot in the Board Room in Zalman Hall.  Carol will call you when your package is ready.

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Cookbooks

“Feeding the Flock” will be on sale in the narthex on Sundays. These are great hostess or Christmas gifts. Price is $9. Get yours now while they are still available.

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Quilters

We are in need of sheets to use for backing. If you have some you can spare please drop them off in the church narthex or bring to the hall during normal working hours.

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Thursday Morning Bible Class to Resume

Beginning this Thursday, November 20, Pastor Clyde will teach the 11 AM to noon Thursday morning Bible Class in Zalman Hall. Since Thanksgiving is the next Thursday, the 27th, this class will be a one-topic study: "What Does God Say About Government?" It will also give the students an opportunity to suggest topics they would like to study. So bring your Bibles and a pen, and we'll see what more we can learn from God's Word.

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Adult Information Classes

If you are interested in joining Faith Lutheran Church, or learning something about being a Lutheran, or if you are already a member and would like a refresher course, please contact Pastor Steinke with a list of your available evenings. Thank you.

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Special Communion Needs

If anyone has any special Communion requests, e.g., grape juice instead of wine, gluten-free wafers, etc., please notify the Elder prior to the beginning of the service.

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Fall Voter’s Assembly

Our Fall Voter's Assembly is scheduled for Sunday November, 30^th immediately following our worship service.  During this informative and important meeting you will vote on Elder and Officer Nominees.  Packets of meeting material will be available in the Narthex November 22, 2008.  

Please mark your calendar.

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Ladies Guild

- We have a table set up in the Narthex designed to honor and support our military. Please take a list of the items the troops are looking forward to receiving. Also, we are looking for pictures of your soldier in uniform so that we can display it on our table or bulletin board. We will post any thank you notes or letters from our troops; I know our soldiers will be honored that we are thinking of them as they defend our freedom. Thank you for your support.

Please call Joyce Scott @639-0703 or Pat Walther @639-7536 if you have any questions.

 - General meeting will be 9:30 on Wednesday, November 19^th.

Devotions: Shirley Cyr, 
Hostesses: Marilyn Bredvik & 
Muriel Pederson, 
Guest Speaker: Larry Berkel.  

HOLIDAY COOKING WITH LARRY  Larry Berkel will share ways to make professional holiday food presentations without the last minute stress & hassle.  There will be a short business meeting following the presentation.  We encourage all ladies of our congregation to join us and learn some cooking tips from our “resident” chef.

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 On December 7^th the Ladies Guild will hold their Christmas Bake Sale in the narthex before and after Sunday service. Choose your homemade goodies and let someone else do the baking for you. 

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Lois Haberkamp Memorial Fund

A Memorial Fund for Faith’s Building Fund has been established in honor of Lois Haberkamp. 
Lois’ memorial service will be held Saturday, November 22^nd at 1:30 PM.

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Christmas Bags for Migrant Ministry

Please bring your bags to the narthex on November 30^th or before. Attach receipts to bag. If using gift cards please put amount on the envelope along with the receipt. Please call Carol Boehm if you have questions @ 268-0024.

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Choir Robe Fund

The choir robe fund is still in need of some help.  We have raised about one-half of the amount required, with donations mostly from choir members.  If you enjoy the choir or appreciate our music-making, please consider contributing to this very noble cause. All contributions will be greatly appreciated.

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Help Raise Funds for Habitat
During the month of November, Bob Evans will donate 15% of your entire guest check to Habitat for Humanity any Monday or Tuesday.  Coupons are available online at charlottecountyhfh.org or on our bulletin board in the narthex in the brown envelope.
You need to present the coupon at the time of purchase.  Why not enjoy a meal out and help this wonderful organization at the same time?

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