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Sunday, October 25, 2026

Reformation Sunday

Worship Services at 8 am, 10:15 am, and 5 pm

Lectors:

8 am: Ron Walter

10:15 am: Jonelle Lutz


Communion Assistants:

Paula Morris



Readings and Psalm

Jeremiah 31:31-34

I will write my law in their hearts,

says the Lord

Psalm 46

The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our stronghold. (Ps. 46:7)

Romans 3:19-28

Justified by God’s grace as a gift

John 8:31-36

Jesus says, Continue in my word and you will know the truth

Women of Faith Lunch



We are meeting on Monday,

October 26th at 12 noon

@ Triple Tail

MEN'S BREAKFAST

@ MAX'S TABLE 
 115 S. Tamiami Trail, Osprey

TUESDAY MORNINGS at 8:30 JOIN US!

FLC Women’s Bible Study

The FLC women's bible study resumed on September 22nd at 9:30 am in the library. We will be doing a 10-week study on the Old Testament Book of Ecclesiastes by Lydia Brownback. The author presents the material in a pracrical, relatable manner that encourages group discussion and personal growth.

Pleae join us for a relaxing time of faith and friendship building. We look forward to meeting you!
Questions? Call Peggy Ragan, 941-302-7722 


Book Club
 The Faith book club meets next on Monday, October 26 to discuss The View from Lake Cuomo by Adriana Trigi. If you are not a regular attendee but have read this book please consider joining us at 2pm.

This story follows Jess, a woman living in New Jersey who works in her family’s marble business designing monuments. She makes a live changing decision to travel to Italy to explore her grandfather’s birthplace and his work in marble there.



Our selections for the next month includes:
Monday, November 30th. The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett.

Book Club always meets last Monday of the month at 2 pm. 
*If you have any questions, please contact Janet Petersen @
 luvstitches55@gmail.com

Pastor's Humanitarian

Benevolence Fund

As the weather gets cooler and Fall begins many of our low-income neighbors face eviction as landlords seek to capitalize on season rentals. Our Pastor’s Benevolent Fund exists to offer relief in these difficult moments, providing real help and hope to families in crisis. However, without sufficient funds, we risk being unable to support those who come to us in need. We never want to turn away a neighbor who is seeking help. Please consider making a special donation to the Benevolent Fund. Your generosity can ease the burden for local families and remind them that they are not alone

Sunday School

Meets every Sunday at 9:10 am!

All children from kindergarten-5th grade are welcome. Parents and children are to meet with teachers in the gym.

YOUTH GROUP


Youth Group continues every Sunday at 3:30-4:45 pm.


 Please join us! Friends are welcome!!

Confirmation Instruction

Will meet every Sunday from

9:15-9:45 am in the Fellowship Hall.

Pastor Eric will give an orientation and overview.

 All young people 6^th grade and above that desire to be Confirmed in the faith and are encouraged to attend.

Voices of Faith

Rehearsals are every Thursday 
from 6:30-8:00 pm.

If you would like to join the choir, please show up at the rehearsal or contact the music director,

Andi Zdrava at: musicdirector@faithlutheransrq.com

ADULT BIBLE STUDY

Join us on Wednesday, October 28th. Our one-hour sessions begin at 9:30am and we gather in our new location: Classroom 116 on the first floor, the one nearest the elevator.

ZOOM LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84049070178?pwd=eHRafi6agvStZ8rqrLG2TzPncm7hON.1

Adult Forum

We meet every Sunday between the two

worship services for approximately 40 minutes,

from 9:10 to 9:50 am in the Conference Room. 

Voting: Part of a Christian Life

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), of which Faith Lutheran is a part, calls for members “to participate in and advocate for civic life in the United States,” including “supporting efforts to increase voter registration and access to polling places, and to help dismantle structural barriers to the ballot box and to civic participation, all of part of the church’s faithful civic witness.”In response, the Faith and Justice team offers the following nonpartisan info about the upcoming election.



*Click the button below for detailed voting information

Cuban Humanitarian Crisis

Please pray for our lay missionary Jeny Calderon who is currently sharing the good news and much needed food and medicine and hygiene products with some of the most impoverished children and families in Cuba. 

Video Decription:

Jeny Calderone is starting a second children’s

Church in Ciudad Calderón, Managua in the

Havana Province of Cuba.

Please continue to pray for our lay missionary,

Jeny Calderone

Pray For Our Troops

We Pray for those who Serve

Worship Assistants Needed

For 10:15 Service in October

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Sunday, October 18, 2026

Online Views - 145

8 am in person - 45

10:15 am in person - 84

5 pm - 25

Paper copies of the Monthly Financial Report will be available in the Narthex each month for anyone who would like to take one.

Upcoming Events at Faith Lutheran

Saturday, October 24

8:00 am - Jazzercise, Community Center

Sunday, October 25

8 am - Traditional Worship Service

9:10 am - Sunday School
9:10 am - Adult Forum, Conference Room

9:15 am - Confirmation Class

10:15 am - Traditional Worship Service
3:30 pm - Youth Group

5 pm- Contemporary Worship Service

Monday, October 26

9 am - Garden Team, Memorial Garden

10:30 am - Balletone with Jane, Upstairs Classroom

12:00 pm - Women of Faith Lunch @ Triple Tail

2:00 pm - Book Club, Conference Room

6 pm - Zumba with Quyen, Gym

Tuesday, October 27

8:30 am - Men of Faith Breakfast, MAX'S TABLE
9:30am - FLC Women's Bible Study, Library

10:00 am - Worship To Go Prep

10:45 am - Worship To Go at The Barclay

3:00 pm - Feed the hungry at St. Paul's Downtown

4:00 pm - Council Meeting, Conference Room

Wednesday, October 28

9:30 am - Pastor Larry's Bible Study

10:30 am - Balletone with Jane, Upstairs Classroom

10:45 am - Prayer Support Group, Chapel

Thursday, October 29

9:00 am - Food Pantry Truck Unloading

4:30 pm - Food Pantry Prep, Fellowship Hall

5:00 pm - Food Pantry Distribution

6:30 pm - Voices of Faith, Choir Room

Friday, October 30

8 am - Jazzercize, Community Center

Jackie Balcerak, friend of Adele Smith

Aunt Pat & Uncle Mel Bigger, requested by Michele

Terry Boylan, friend of Tricia Thomsen
Erica Brinker

John Bryan
Laurel & George, relative of Merle & John Cusmano

Brooks Carson, friend of Quyen Dang and Chu Lee
Vicky Claypool

Alan and Nancy Dandino

Charlie Durland, friend of Lillian Lapenckas

Marcia Durland, friend of Lillian Lapenckas
Riley & Pam Enright
Beth & Maggie Farmer, daughter & grandaughter of Lynn & Jerry Clancy

Frank & Sabina

Marty & Carolyn Friedman, friend of Marlene Radesk

James Gerhardt, friend of Adele Smith

Jeff Hansen, nephew of Joan Searles

Alison Hartill, friend of Marlene Radesk

Becky Heeps, friend of Lisa Olsen

Maureen Hendrix, friend of Adele Smith

Merlin Herserberger

Pastor John Hilficker & Jean Gomoll requested by Michele

Fran Hotchkinson, friend of Nancy Flanagan

Cliff Hornsby

Pete Inkrott

Pastor Marty Jacobson, friend of Pastor Marianne Powrie

Joe

Rajiv Kapur, godfather of Madeline Mangas

Alf Kerkeeng

Ruth Levy, sister of Joan Hirsch

Robert Lloyd

Family of Matt Lowery
Doris Anne Prieur-Lucia, friend of Lillian Lapenckas

Lenny Longo, brother of Tricia Thomsen

Madeline Mangus

Eli & Julie Maresch, family of Patty McKee

Jim Mason, friend of Pastor Eric

Joanne Mitrenga, friend of Nancy Flanagan

Sutton Murphy, friend of Nancy Breen

Claudette O'Connell, friend of Marlene Radesk
Olaf Olsen, father of Pastor Eric Olaf Osen
Jeri Pitra

Bradley Thomas Rheude, friend of Michele

Daniel Rivera

Kathy Schillio

Vincent Serritella, friend of Quyen Dang and Chu Lee

Leigh Ann Tarantino, friend of Marlene Radesk

Craig Thomsen, son of John and Tricia Thomsen
Tricia Thomsen
Butchy Toms
AJ Velichko

Joe Warmoth

Allison, Kelly, Aby 

Carol Wambold

Family & Friends of Judy Weinstein

Joan Worth

Ann Wright

Jetty Zarfos

Mike Zuba, friend of Marlene Radesk

The Family and friends of Paul B. “Joe” Connor II

The Family and friends of Pat Faubel

The Family and friends of Jesus Jimenez

The Family and friends of Pat Liedel

PRAYER LIST UPDATE

If you would like to keep your request active,

PLEASE LET US KNOW!

officeadmin@faithlutheransrq.com

October 23   Give thanks for the Resourceful Servants initiative of the ELCA, which encourages habits that strengthen the financial wellness of congregations, seminarians and rostered ministers

October 24 Give thanks for the faith, gifts and wisdom that your synod staff shares with congregations, ministries and leaders, strengthening faith communities, serving neighbors in need, nurturing new ways to share the gospel, and doing God’s work in the world with joy and enthusiasm.

October 25 “[The lawyer asked,] ‘Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?’ [Jesus] said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the greatest and first commandment. And a second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself’” (Matthew 22:36-39). Love is at the core of who we are as children of God and followers of Christ. Offer each morning a prayer of commitment to express your love for God and your neighbor through words and actions 

October 26 As of Sept. 8, there have been approximately 8,963 murders, 16,620 injuries and 327 mass shootings related to gun violence. Remember in prayer those impacted by gun violence, especially the families and friends of victims. Ask the Spirit to help us provide long-term care and support for those impacted and to guide and sustain our efforts to prevent gun violence in our nation. 

October 27 “Give me strength to face my ill, to trust in skill and care, to bless the hands that help me heal and find your spirit there” (ACS 1021). Praise God for being present with us in times of need through those who care for us — spiritually, physically and emotionally. Ask the Spirit to help us attend to the needs of those around us and to respond with respect, sensitivity, compassion and support.

October 28  Remember in prayer students of all ages, abilities and backgrounds who study at our seminaries, that their faith, knowledge and skills will be strengthened and sharpened for a life of proclaiming God’s love and mercy, nurturing faith and caring for neighbors and siblings in Christ. 

October 29  Pray for those who lack consistent safe shelter, especially parents with children. Give thanks for congregations and community organizations that provide temporary and long-term shelter along with housing, meals and social services. Pray that their ministries will grow, expand and inspire others to join in the work of providing shelter

Jean Peters 10/01

Keith Ballweg 10/02

Michael Leonhardt 10/02

Carolyn DeZutter 10/05

William Riedel 10/07

Carole Inkrott 10/09

Deborah Masser 10/09

Sergio Gamboa 10/10

Carolyn Winemiller 10/10

Troy Ashby 10/11

Alix Giannini 10/11

William Little 10/13

Jere Stiglitz 10/13

Catherine Olsen 10/14

Jean Gomoll 10/15

Gene Wulf 10/15

Howl Davis 10/17

Connor Molella 10/17

Kimberly MacDonald 10/18

Kristy Knutson 10/19

Sandra Dawson 10/20

Ken Knatz 10/20

George Liedel 10/21

Karen Naulty 10/21

Luke Olsen 10/21

Fred Rappold 10/22

Jason Thornbloom 10/22

Kelly Clark 10/24

Alf Kirkeeng 10/24

Ann Wick 10/25

Jennifer Verwey 10/26

Stefaniia Krochak 10/27

Andrea Gamboa 10/28

Jennifer Morris 10/28

Scott Rice 10/29


 10/01 ~ Jonathan & Rhonna Phillips

10/10 ~ Joan & Conrad Zabor

10/12 ~ Max & Marianne Powrie

10/16 ~ John & Jean Gomoll Hilficker

10/19 ~ Jim & Kay Lauritsen

10/23 ~ Fritz & Elsa Rappold

10/29 ~ John & Merle Cusmano



If a birthday or anniversary is missing or listed incorrectly, kindly notify officeadmin@faithlutheransrq.com.

Pastor: Rev. Eric Olaf Olsen

pastor@faithlutheransrq.com

Assistants to the Pastor:

Rev. Marianne Powrie, pastorp2.0@gmail.com

Rev. Larry Wright, larannw@comcast.net

Retired Pastor in Residence: Rev. John Hilficker

Director of Music: Andi Zdrava

musicdirector@faithlutheransrq.com

Office Administrator: Nick Masiello

officeadmin@faithlutheransrq.com

Congregation Council: Jane Sanks, president; Ann Greenwood, vice president; Scott Rice, secretary; Anita Wooton, treasurer; 
Jerry Cooper; Quyen Dang; Julianne Geyser; Peggy Ragan; 
Wayne Head, Nancy Flanagan, Linda Burton

941-924-4664 | www.faithlutheransrq.com

Office hours: 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday

Mission – Gathered faithfully to love and serve God and all others

Values – Mutual Respect, Honesty, Kindness, Service, Forgiveness, Commitment, Perseverance, Faithfulness, Compassion, Flexibility