Faith Matters -March 2, 2025

For the week of

March 2, 2025

Faith Lutheran Church

1125 Stafford Avenue

Bristol, CT 06010

Church Office Hours:

Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.

Church Phone: 860.583.5809

Pastor: The Reverend Chris Dion

Deacon Gwynne Hopko- Minister of Music

Karen Alers, Administrative Assistant

Email address:

Office: churchoffice@FaithBristolCT.org

Pastor: Pastor@FaithBristolCT.org

WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY!

Last Sunday after Epiphany

March 2, 2025

THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR

Sunday, March 2, 2025

9:30 a.m. Service of Holy Communion (Sanctuary, You Tube, Facebook)

10:30 a.m. Congregational Conversation with Brunch

Monday, March 3, 2025

6:00 p.m. Bristol Chorale

Tuesday, March 4, 2025

9:30 a.m. Men’s Group Meeting at Parkside Diner

6:45 p.m. Handbell Choir

7:30 p.m. Voice Choir

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

7:00 Ash Wednesday Service

Thursday, March 6, 2025

6:00 p.m. Parish Life via Zoom

6:30 p.m. Confirmation Class

7:00 p.m. AA (Fellowship Hall)

7:00 p.m. Al Anon (Youth Room)

Saturday, March 8, 2025

10:00 a.m. MFN -Meals for Neighbors Meeting (Youth Room)

Sunday, March 9, 2025

9:30 a.m. Service of Holy Communion (Sanctuary, You Tube, Facebook

10:30 a.m. Coffee Hour

UPDATE FROM PASTOR CHRIS

Thank you all for your grace during my absence. Although I am not yet firing on all cylinders, I am trying to be present in the office a few days a week (while working from home other days) and presiding at worship on Sundays. There are many tasks overflowing my plate having to do with the aftermath of Dave’s death, which will take time to muddle through, but I think turning my attention to church matters will be a help. So, do reach out to me with those church matters or pastoral care needs that you may have. Thank you all again for the many gestures of love and support you have shown me these past weeks. They were greatly appreciated by my whole family.

I look forward to our Congregational Conversation and brunch on March 2nd following worship when I can check in with you on how you’re feeling about your transition to becoming Faith Lutheran of Bristol. Several groups may also offer updates on their ministries, and I’ll set the stage for our next conversation when we’ll begin to explore our new “Why” as a congregation.

I also look forward to our first Ash Wednesday on March 5th at 7:00pm and our journey through Lent together.

Peace & Blessings!

Pr. Chris

The School of Lay Ministry is now accepting applications for fall enrollment!

Interested in learning more about the teachings and life of the Lutheran Church? Would you like to gain new skills for serving your congregation? Consider enrolling in the New England Synod’s School of Lay Ministry. The School of Lay Ministry is designed to educate and equip lay people for enhanced participation in congregational and synodical life through personal spiritual development, biblical enhancement, and life-long learning.

The School consists of a two year program with one year devoted to Bible study and the other to theology and church history. This rotating curriculum allows new participants to join each fall. Each year begins and ends with a retreat at Calumet (the Synod's outdoor ministry site in Freedom, New Hampshire) in September and May. Study groups that meet over the course of the year are formed based on geographical proximity. All registrations are due by July 31 and require a signature from your pastor as well as an initial deposit toward tuition.

For more information, including registration information, please visit the website below. Questions? Email School of Lay Ministry Dean Bea Luciano at nesynodslm@gmail.com.

Website:

https://www.nelutherans.org/faithinaction/schooloflayministry

Click here to visit website

Prayer Concerns

Please contact the office to update your listing at the end of each month

Let Us Pray. . . March 2025

Please contact the office to update your listing at the end of each month.

For Our Members	Reason
Krista Rescanski	Continued Healing
Paul Rescanski	Cancer
Callum Rescanski	Liver Transplant
Jay Steeves	Leg Surgery
Doug Capsalors	Recovery from hospital stay & continued health issues
Steven Siecienski	Cancer/ Kidney Failure
Ashlynn Beharry	Left Ankle Surgery
Donna Ouellette	Kidney Dialysis
Nancy Carpenter	Health Issues
John Werner	Health Issues
Kevin Pratt	Leg Surgery
For Family and Friends	Requested By	Relation	Reason
Marge Pearson	Arlene Creswell	Sister	Nursing Home

Bob Rowe	Arlene Creswell	Brother In Law	Stage 4 Renal Disease
Kirsten Trumbull	Joyce Chmura	Friend	Panreatic Cancer
Bruce Messenger	Sharon Messenger	Family	Medical
Darlene Berg	Sharon Messenger	Family	Medical
Bernard Helm	Edie Valencis	Sister	Hurt during fall
Jennifer Dzen	Sharon Messenger	Family	Medical
Tracey Simpson	Vera Herold	Daughter	Health
Marge Wilson	Sandy Milke	Friend	Memory Care
Dan Rios	Rosemarie Tessman		Health Issues
For Those that Mourn
Patrick Ouellette	Carol Brown	Grandchildren's Uncle
David Dion
Dale Chamberlain

Click here for Prayer Request Form

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

As God calls us to pray for one another, there is solace in community. The more we understand what we’re going through, the more we can comfort one another and share experiences. Pastor Chris encourages mutual prayer and care but without being intrusive. She would also like those making additions and deletions to the list to have the loved one’s permission to do so.

Faith Lutheran Membership Form is now online

Click here for our Online Membership Form

Faith Lutheran Church | (860) 583-5809 | churchoffice@FaithBristolCT.org | www.FaithBristolCT.org

For March 2, 2025 Assembly Bulletin:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R17pmcwyAXGRoKkNL77eKZM-4Ow9NH9C/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117496263215851253942&rtpof=true&sd=true