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FAITH UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
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The Faithful Follower is published monthly by Faith United Church of Christ. Editor: Faith Quici,
Donna Rusch created our feature page 3 of this issue
IN THIS ISSUE
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Classes
pg 1
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Pastor’s Desk
pg 2
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Faith Chat Room
pg 3
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Spiritual Exercise
pg 4
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Church Contacts
pg 5
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July Calendar
pg 6
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We Remember Orlando
pg 7
ANNUAL “ALL IN ONE” PARTY
Join us Saturday, July 16, for the
Annual Dinner & Dessert, Potluck plus
Pool party. Richard and Jimmy will host
at their home in Parrish.
For the potluck, you simply bring a side
dish, such as potato salad, deviled eggs,
baked beans, coleslaw or other. For the
dinner and dessert, Richard and Jimmy
will be supplying the hotdogs,
hamburgers (with all the fixins), kielbasa
and sauerkraut, drinks and of course the
dessert.
You are welcome to arrive in the
afternoon (2:30pm) to enjoy the pool,
where there will be snacks and drinks
available and then stay for the
combined “Dinner & Dessert and
Potluck” which will begin at 6pm. Can’t
do both? Arriving to just enjoy the pool
and socialize in the afternoon, would be
fine, or just coming later for dinner is also
fine.
The sign-up sheet is on the bulletin
board in the Narthex at church, or give
Richard and Jimmy a call at
941-776-7293.
Classes at Faith UCC
PER CAPITA
2016
Per Capita is a yearly
commitment to the
conference. The
cost is $14.50 per
member.
Our goal is to be
100% paid up this
year. Thank you for
your prompt
attention to this
conference
responsibility. Your
statement will show if
you have paid for
this year.
Judy, Financial
Secretary
We have free classes offered this summer. To sign
up for a class, please call the church office at 7468890, email us at faithchurchucc@verizon.net, or
write your information down on the sign-up board at
church.
Improving Your Relationships, is a 4 week class
presented by Dr. Gary Rosenfeld. His class starts
Thursday, July 7 at 7pm. Windows 10, is a one day
class on Tuesday, July 19 at 10am and will be taught
at Faith UCC by our friends from the library.
ONECO FLORIST
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JULY
CLASSES:
Improving
Your
Relationships
Windows 10
941.756.1556
When ordering flowers through the church, please sign up on the Flower Chart. Flowers orders
are $25 this year. You are encouraged to take your flowers home with you after service; but if
you leave them, they will be taken to a shut-in. If you want to purchase flowers on your own,
Oneco Florist is offering Church members $5 off their first arrangement. Just mention this
article.
SOCIAL ACTION & MISSIONS
I n th e mo n th o f JULY, we a r e co ll ecti n g BEANS fo r th e fo od ba n k
THE PASTOR’S DESK
Adult Study: GLBTQ 101
WORSHIP
WITH US
JULY 3, 2016
Starting Sunday, July 10 at 9am we will be looking at religious,
cultural, and scientific responses to the
G(ay)L(esbian)B(isexual)T(ransgender) and Q(ueer) community.
Flowers:
Greeters:
Scripture:
Ushers:
Nursery:
You may be asking, "Why is our church, which is very open, doing
such a study?" Well, there are 3 reasons:
JULY 10, 2016
1) Given the events in Orlando, we still live in frightening and
dangerous times for the LGBTQ community.
2) Given the ongoing conversation in the religious community, it is
good for us to be prepared to talk knowledgably with friends &
family about the Bible and the many possible responses of people
of faith.
3) This will help Jude and Brian refresh this presentation (which
they have done for many years) as they prepare to offer it to the
wider Bradenton community later.
Looking forward to a good conversation together. The class will
be 3-4 weeks long.
Mark Your Calendars
BREAKFAST BUNCH
(men and women combined)
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Flowers:
Greeters:
Scripture:
Ushers:
Nursery:
Communion Flowers
Council
Marge Hooie
Council
Amy Testa
Marge Hooie
Available
Joan Sheehan
Available
Babs Brownell
JULY 17, 2016
Flowers:
Greeters:
Scripture:
Ushers:
Nursery:
Available
Available
M.R. Lembright
Available
Linda Anderson
JULY 24, 2016
Flowers:
Greeters:
Scripture:
Ushers:
Nursery:
Available
Available
Joan Sheehan
Available
Marge Hooie
JULY 31, 2016
Flowers:
Greeters:
Scripture:
Ushers:
Nursery:
Available
Available
Available
Available
Linda Anderson
SAT. July 2
Meeting at 9am at the First Street Café (3506 1st St, Bradenton, FL
34208). Please sign up if you would like to go.
POTLUCK & Dinner and Dessert
SAT. July 16 at Richard and Jimmy’s
11117 35th Court East, Parrish, FL 34219. See the article on the front
page for more info.
Children’s Ministry Team
If you have a heart for children then consider joining the Children’s
Ministry Team. It’s so easy to sign up. Please contact Babs Brownell if you
would like more information about this purposeful and rewarding ministry.
Call: 941.747.9643
SUNDAY
VOLUNTEERS
If you are serving for the first time
and have questions regarding your
duties, please look on the bulletin
board. Detailed duties for each
assignment are printed for you.
Please take a copy if you wish.
Thank you for volunteering.
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Faith Chat Room
Share your family photos, stories and comments with us: faithchurchucc@verizon.net
Real Church Bulletins
"Ladies, don't forget the rummage sale. It's a chance to get rid
of those things not worth keeping around the house. Don't
forget your husbands.”
“The peacemaking meeting scheduled for today has been
canceled due to a conflict."
“Next Thursday there will be tryouts for the choir. They need
all the help they can get.”
“Weight Watchers will meet at 7 PM at the First Presbyterian
Church. Please use large double door at the side entrance.”
Janie
(Brian & Jude’s Master)
Faith
UCC
prays for
Orlando
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Spiritual
Exercise
My Dear Fellow Faithians,
I am back to report the progress I have made
on my spiritual journey since last month. I still do
not eat at Wendy's restaurant nor like tomatoes.
“Hola” is the extent of the Spanish I have
learned, and I continue to be amazed by all
God’s wondrous creations.
As most of you know, I recently became a
grandma for the FIRST time. My now three
month old grandson, Branson David Kepner, is undisputedly the MOST gorgeous, talented, popular, well behaved
and intelligent child on the planet!! I am now very sensitive to baby things. Last week, I stumbled upon the following
story:
A woman got on a bus holding a baby. The bus driver said: "That's the ugliest baby I've ever seen." In a
huff, the woman slammed her fare into the fare box and took an aisle seat near the rear of the bus.
The man seated next to her sensed that she was agitated and asked her what was wrong.
"The bus driver insulted me," she fumed.
The man sympathized and said: "Why, he's a public servant and shouldn't say things to insult
passengers."
"You're right," she said. "I think I'll go back up there and give him a piece of my mind."
"That's a good idea," the man said. "Here, let me hold your monkey."
Hence, here is my disclaimer: I reserve the right to continue to show numerous baby photos and tell silly stories to
my fellow Faithians about my adorable ‘monkey,’ Branson. I beg of your
patience with me. Consider it an exercise in spiritual love.
Since first coming to Faith, everyone has been extremely patient with me.
I am the new kid on the block. Please hang in there with me a little
longer! It is comforting knowing as I walk on my spiritual journey, my Faith
family is beside me each step of the way, ups and downs. So far, this
grandparent thing is the greatest role I’m learning and I have all Faithians
as my teachers.
God bless everyone,
IN PEACE,
Donna Rusch
Branson, Donna’s grandson
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Your Staff Prayer Team
If you or someone you know is in need of prayer, call one of the following:
Pastors
Rev. Brian and
Rev. Judy
Bagley-Bonner
Cell:
941-718-3132
Janis Groth
Marge Hooie
941.779.6988 941. 447.4193
(with Janie)
Helen Nutting
941. 747.2734
PASTORS’ OFFICE HOURS
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
10 am - 1 pm
9am - noon
8:30 am - *noon
8:30 am - 9:30 am
Sheryl
Donna Rusch
Overheidt301.825.9611
Smith
941.776.5589
(winter)
269.673.6676
(summer)
Joan
Sheehan
941.748.2498
Members of the Prayer Team want to keep the prayer list current.
Please advise us when you would like a name removed from the list.
Other times by appointment
*3rd Thursday at UCC meetings
SUBMIT A PRAYER REQUEST
Office Hours
MONDAY-FRIDAY
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
746-8890
Fax 746-0670
If you, a member of your family, or someone you know is ill or
hospitalized, please let the office know as soon as possible. A member of
Faith Church would like to make a visit to bring God’s word of comfort.
The church office telephone number is 746-8890 or email at
faithchurchucc@verizon.net
2016 Church Council
Secretary
Faith Quici
Moderator:
Marge Hooie 447-4193
Building & Grounds:
Denny Wetter 755-4583
Faith UCC Email:
faithchurchucc@verizon.net
Deputy Moderator:
Barbara Brownell 747-9643
Community Outreach:
Deb D’Angelo 610-704-4049
Faith Website:
faithchurchucc.com
Secretary:
Linda Anderson 704-8772
Social Action & Missions:
Robin Wentz 758-6575
Treasurer:
Jim Williard 531-4559
Worship Team Leader:
Richard Dilts 776-7293
OPEN POSITIONS:
Christian Education: OPEN
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Fellowship & Events: OPEN
Faith Care Team: OPEN
Financial Secretary:
Judy Wetter 755-4583
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July 2016
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
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WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
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10:30am Service
Communion
1:30pm BAC
NA 7:15pm
2 9am Breakfast
Bunch – First
Street Cafe
10am NA & NarAnon
7 7pm Improving 8 7:15pm NA
Relationship
7:30pm BAC
Class
9 10am NA & NarAnon
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9am Adult Study
10:30am Service
1:30pm BAC
NA 7:15pm
17 9am Adult Study
10:30am Service
1:30pm BAC
NA 7:15pm
7/5
7/16
7/30
4 Independence 5 Church office 6 7:00pm BAC
Day
hours resume
SATURDAY
1 7:15pm NA
7:30pm BAC
2
Marjorie Steele
Earleen Nutting
Marge Hooie
FRIDAY
7pm Choir
7:15pm NA
7:15pm NarAnon
Church office
is closed for
the holiday
11 7pm Church
Council Mtg
12 Building and
Grounds
Work Day
4pm
13 7:00pm BAC
14 7pm Improving 15 7:15pm NA
Relationship
7:30pm BAC
Class
Follower
Reminder
7:15pm NA
7:15pm NarAnon
16 10am NA & NarAnon
2:30pm pool party
and 6pm Potluck
with Dinner and
Dessert at Richard
and Jimmy’s
Home in Parrish
20 7:00pm BAC
21 7pm Improving 22 7:30pm BAC
Relationship
7:15pm NA
Class
23 10am NA & NarAnon
7pm Choir
18 7pm BR HOA 19 10am
Windows 10
Follower
Class
Deadline
11:30am
Prayer Mtg
7:15pm NA
7:15pm NarAnon
7pm Choir
24 9am Adult Study
10:30am Service
1:30pm BAC
NA 7:15pm
31 9am Adult Study
10:30am Service
1:30pm BAC
NA 7:15pm
25 7pm INT HOA 26
27 7:00pm BAC
7pm Choir
28 7pm Improving 29 7:30pm BAC
Relationship
7:15pm NA
Class
7:15pm NA
7:15pm NarAnon
NA- Narcotics Anonymous
Nar-Anon- For family members of those in NA
BAC- Bradenton Apostolic Church
HOA- Home Owners Association, (BR – Braden River, INT- Inlets)
30 10am NA & NarAnon
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We
Remember
Th o se Wh o Di ed in
Orl a n d o
Brenda Lee Marquez McCool, 49
Gilberto Ramon Silva Menendez, 25
Kimberly Morris, 37
Akyra Monet Murray, 18
Luis Omar Ocasio-Capo, 20
Geraldo A. Ortiz-Jimenez, 25
Eric Ivan Ortiz-Rivera, 36
Joel Rayon Paniagua, 32
Jean Carlos Mendez Perez, 35
Enrique L. Rios, Jr., 25
Stanley Almodovar III, 23
Amanda Alvear, 25
Oscar A Aracena-Montero, 26
Rodolfo Ayala-Ayala, 33
Antonio Davon Brown, 29
Darryl Roman Burt II, 29
Angel L. Candelario-Padro, 28
Juan Chevez-Martinez, 25
Luis Daniel Conde, 39
Cory James Connell, 21
Tevin Eugene Crosby, 25
Deonka Deidra Drayton, 32
Simon Adrian Carrillo Fernandez, 31
Leroy Valentin Fernandez, 25
Mercedez Marisol Flores, 26
Peter O. Gonzalez-Cruz, 22
Juan Ramon Guerrero, 22
Paul Terrell Henry, 41
Frank Hernandez, 27
Miguel Angel Honorato, 30
Javier Jorge-Reyes, 40
Jason Benjamin Josaphat, 19
Eddie Jamroy Justice, 30
Anthony Luis Laureanodisla, 25
Christopher Andrew Leinonen, 32
Alejandro Barrios Martinez, 21
Jean C. Nives Rodriguez, 27
Xavier Emmanuel Serrano Rosado, 35
Christopher Joseph Sanfeliz, 24
Yilmary Rodriguez Solivan, 24
Edward Sotomayor Jr., 34
Shane Evan Tomlinson, 33
Martin Benitez Torres, 33
Jonathan Antonio Camuy Vega, 24
Juan P. Rivera Velazquez, 37
Luis S. Vielma, 22
Franky Jimmy Dejesus Velazquez, 50
Luis Daniel Wilson-Leon, 37
Jerald Arthur Wright, 31
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FAITHFUL FOLLOWER
Faith United Church of Christ
4850 SR 64E
Bradenton, FL 34208-5527
The Vision of Faith United Church of Christ
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In our worship, we are an inclusive community, a family of faith, which through
prayer, song, the sacraments and liturgy seeks to feel closer to God, to praise God,
to give thanks to God, and to seek forgiveness from God in order to grow in
discipleship.
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In our Christian Education, we seek to develop a community of people with a
mature Christian faith; meaning a faith which leads us to care for others, that opens
our hearts to service, an evolving faith that is the product of critical thinking and
questioning. Our education is for all ages and is conducted in places inside the
church and out.
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In our missions, we seek to share the excitement of our Christian faith without judging
others. In our missions, we seek to take our faith and beliefs from the inside out, and
know that our missions require that we must also bring the outside in. We take
Christ’s admonition—to go forth and share the good news—as our own, which we
strive to do in word and deed both locally and globally.
Visit Faith’s website at www.faithchurchucc.com