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THE STEEPLE NEWS

“Knowing Jesus, we love and care for all, through the power of First Evangelical Lutheran Church

Come Home!

When I was a child, like now, I was an outdoor enthusiast. In those days it was safe for children to venture out on their bicycles, and to come home when it started getting dark outside. I always remember the glow of lights inside the house as I pedaled mother’s voice calling me, “Linda! Time to come home!”

Recently a woman of Norwegian background visited our church. She said our worship service felt like “coming home.” Many others have expressed the same thing. Whether you have been away from church for a couple of weeks of summer vacation, as I have, or for a long time, you are invited to “Come home!” Whether you have ventured near or far, our Prodigal Father/Mother God calls to you: “It is time to come home!” Come home to God. Come home to Christ. Come home to the body of Christ, your family of faith, at First Lutheran. Our Prodigal Father/Mother God doesn’t care what you have done or left undone, but only that you hear God’s voice calling you to come home. That you turn from is that has kept you away (remember, the word “repent” literally means “turn”) and come home. God’s light fills our sanctuary with a welcoming glow. Come. Come home.

Each September we at First Lutheran celebrate Homecoming Weekend. This yeSaturday and Sunday, September 15 and 16. That weekend we will have a Lutheran version of an “Altar Call.” After the sermon, you will be invited to Come Home pray at the Altar your renewed commitment to God, to Christ, weekend we will also resume our 8:00 AM worship service, so you have three opportunities to worship: Saturday at 5 PM, and Sunday at 8 or 9 AM.

Homecoming weekend is also Sunday School Rally Day. Toward the end of our 9worship service we will bless this year’s Sunday School staff and children, and kick off this year’s Sunday School.

This day God is calling you, “Come. Come home to me.” As Saint Augustine said, “The soul finds no rest until it rests in Thee, O

Come home.

In Christ, our Life,

Pastor Linda

THE STEEPLE NEWS –

SEPTEMBER 2012

“Knowing Jesus, we love and care for all, through the power of First Evangelical Lutheran Church Mission Statement

When I was a child, like now, I was an outdoor enthusiast. In those days it was safe for children to venture out on their bicycles, and to come home when it started getting dark outside. I always remember the glow of lights inside the house as I pedaled mother’s voice calling me, “Linda! Time to come home!”

Recently a woman of Norwegian background visited our church. She said our worship service felt like “coming home.” Many others have expressed the same thing. Whether you

away from church for a couple of weeks of summer vacation, as I have, or for a long time, you are invited to “Come home!” Whether you have ventured near or far, our Prodigal Father/Mother God calls to you: “It is time to come home!” Come home to God.

ome home to Christ. Come home to the body of Christ, your family of faith, at First Lutheran. Our Prodigal Father/Mother God doesn’t care what you have done or left undone, but only that you hear God’s voice calling you to come home. That you turn from is that has kept you away (remember, the word “repent” literally means “turn”) and come home. God’s light fills our sanctuary with a welcoming glow. Come. Come home.

Each September we at First Lutheran celebrate Homecoming Weekend. This yeSaturday and Sunday, September 15 and 16. That weekend we will have a Lutheran version of an “Altar Call.” After the sermon, you will be invited to Come Home – to come forward to pray at the Altar your renewed commitment to God, to Christ, to your church family. That weekend we will also resume our 8:00 AM worship service, so you have three opportunities to worship: Saturday at 5 PM, and Sunday at 8 or 9 AM.

Homecoming weekend is also Sunday School Rally Day. Toward the end of our 9worship service we will bless this year’s Sunday School staff and children, and kick off this

This day God is calling you, “Come. Come home to me.” As Saint Augustine said, “The soul finds no rest until it rests in Thee, O God.”

“Knowing Jesus, we love and care for all, through the power of Christ.”Mission Statement

When I was a child, like now, I was an outdoor enthusiast. In those days it was safe for children to venture out on their bicycles, and to come home when it started getting dark outside. I always remember the glow of lights inside the house as I pedaled home, and my

Recently a woman of Norwegian background visited our church. She said our worship service felt like “coming home.” Many others have expressed the same thing. Whether you

away from church for a couple of weeks of summer vacation, as I have, or for a long time, you are invited to “Come home!” Whether you have ventured near or far, our Prodigal Father/Mother God calls to you: “It is time to come home!” Come home to God.

ome home to Christ. Come home to the body of Christ, your family of faith, at First Lutheran. Our Prodigal Father/Mother God doesn’t care what you have done or left undone, but only that you hear God’s voice calling you to come home. That you turn from whatever it is that has kept you away (remember, the word “repent” literally means “turn”) and come home. God’s light fills our sanctuary with a welcoming glow. Come. Come home.

Each September we at First Lutheran celebrate Homecoming Weekend. This year it will be Saturday and Sunday, September 15 and 16. That weekend we will have a Lutheran version

to come forward to to your church family. That

weekend we will also resume our 8:00 AM worship service, so you have three opportunities

Homecoming weekend is also Sunday School Rally Day. Toward the end of our 9:00 AM worship service we will bless this year’s Sunday School staff and children, and kick off this

This day God is calling you, “Come. Come home to me.” As Saint Augustine said, “The soul

Steeple News – September 2012

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Story Hour for Young Children and their Parents: Homecoming Sunday, September 16th

Are you a parent of a young, pre-school-aged child or children? Did you know that we have a new group here at First Lutheran for parents with young children? This is a group for children who are still too young for Sunday School, but would benefit from stories and playtime geared toward them, as well as a group to provide some support, connections, and fellowship for the parents! We had a brainstorming session last spring, as well as a date night for parents, during which Pastor Linda, Youth Director Carrie Koslofsky, and some of our wonderful youth babysat for the kids so parents could go out on a date.

Our next event will be a Story Hour, led by Catherine Sullivan and Pastor Linda, which will follow our 9:00 AM Sunday worship service on Homecoming Weekend, September 16th. Weather permitting, we will gather under the large shade tree in the yard behind the church office building at 7 Brayton Street. We will have stories, snack, time for children to play at our playground, and a simple cookout (hot dogs and hamburgers). Join us!

In October we will have another Date Night for Parents.

Any questions? Contact Catherine Sullivan @[email protected] or 398-0297

Pops Concert Plus Great Classical Masterpieces On Sunday, October 14th @ 4 pm, Philip Martorella will entertain us on organ and piano with a collection of current pop hits, as well as some of the great, old popular standards and great, classical masterpieces. You will hear the music of Billy Joel, Elton John, Lennon & McCartney, Cole Porter, Scott Joplin, George Gershwin, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and Richard Rodgers plus, Johann Sebastian Bach, Frederic Chopin, Ludwig van Beethoven, Claude Debussy, Louis Vierne, and Charles Widor. John Faiola will be featured on vocals.

Tickets will be available in the church office and at the door. Ticket prices are $15.00 for adults; $12.00 for seniors; and $8.00 for children under 12.

Another Concert . . . .If you can’t to make it to the concert on October 14th, no problem. Philip will be performing again on October 21st @ 4 pm at the Westminster Unitarian Church. This will be a pianopops concert and will feature John Faiola on vocals.

Tickets will be available in the church office and at the door. Ticket prices are $15.00 for adults; $12.00 for seniors; and $8.00 for children under 12.


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YOUTHWelcome back!!

Two years of hard work, fundraising, and planning came to fruition this July when seven youth and three adults from FELC traveled to New Orleans to participate in the National ELCA Youth Gathering, “Citizens with the Saints.” We were the only participants from Rhode Island!

The trip was a huge success…and I mean HUGE. The Superdome was packed with over 35,000 people every night, and the entertainment and keynote speakers were world class! Afterwards, tens of thousands of youth poured onto the city streets and peacefully (yet energetically!) marched to their hotels and destinations, and the same thing every morning. You had to see it to believe it! And you WILL see it because we want to share our pictures and stories with you. Therefore, on September 23rd, we will have our youth kick-off after church, which will include pictures and conversations about our trip during coffee hour. So send me your pictures!

This weekend is New England Synod Youth Gathering in Hammonasset. We have six youth attending, and they are going to be reminiscing about the NOLA trip. Hopefully the rain will be gone by then!

September 15th is the E-Waste Recycling Drive organized by Joe Devine. I’m sure he could use some more help if anyone is interested. If you are, let me know and I will forward your information to him. Unfortunately, there is no Crop Walk this year in Goddard, so I am still looking for a new service project for October.

Confirmation orientation for parents and youth will be September 26th at 7:00, and the first classes will be October 3rd and 17th. We will be having drop-in from 3 to 5 and then dinner at 6:00 as we did last year. I will be sending out letters to all confirmation students next week, and I will have the final schedule at orientation.

Many of our senior youth (those who have been confirmed) are interested in continuing to meet to discuss issues and life as a Christian. Therefore, we are starting a new meet-up one Wednesday evening a month where we will watch films and documentaries that inspire and challenge us to discuss moral/ethical dilemmas and issues from the perspective of Christians in the modern world. This may involve watching movies that require permission from parents, but all films and topics would be evaluated for appropriateness and discussion purposes. My plan is that we could have this get together at my house in Warwick (just up the street!) and cook dinner together before the film. Let me know who is interested!

I have lots of ideas for fellowship for the upcoming year, including movie nights and more outdoor activities. However, I want to hear all your thoughts and ideas, so I look forward to our kick-off on September 23rd! See you all there!!

Peace,

Carrie

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Electronics Recycling Drive

4th Electronics Recycling Drive to Benefit “Oceans of Grace”

Saturday September 15th from 9am until 12 noon is collection day for old electronic devicesat the Texas Roadhouse parking lot on Division Road in Warwick, RI.

Bridge Technical Solutions is hosting a computer and electronics collection event on Saturday September 15th to benefit “Oceans of Grace.” If you have old or unwanted electronics that you wish to dispose of, take them to the Texas Roadhouse parking lot in Warwick anytime between 9am and 12 noon. There will be trucks set up in the parking lot to receive your e-waste. This simple action will keep electronics out of the regular trash, cut communities’ dumping costs and raise money for a good cause! A minimum $1 fee per small item is highly encouraged with a higher fee of $5 or $10 for larger items. Bridge Technical Solutions will cover the fee for those unable to make a donation.

Most electronic products used in our workplaces and homes contain hazardous substances such as lead and mercury. When these products reach the end of their useful lives or become obsolete, some are considered hazardous waste. Hazardous waste cannot be discarded in the regular trash. However, current figures compiled by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency indicate that more than 2 million tons of electronic waste end up in landfills each year! A great option for disposal of this waste is to bring these items to our collection day.

This event will be the fourth e-recycling drive to benefit First Lutheran Church that BRIDGE has sponsored since 2009. This spring we raised over $1,900 for “Oceans of Grace”.

What can you drop off?CPUs/computers & monitors Telephones, cell phonesLaptops TVsSpare computer parts DVD players & VCRsKeyboards, mice CamerasServers, routers, UPSs, Radios, MP3 playersNetwork equipment Home audio – receivers, speakers

Laser printers; Car audio – decks, speakersLaser & ink cartridges Cables, cords, wires

Scanners, fax machines Aluminum & copper

Plus: A shredder will be available for document shredding at$.50/pound

Sorry, no alkaline batteries or white goods will be accepted.

Call to Action!

Spread the news to your family and friends.Ask about old unwanted electronics where you work or go to school –

many organizations still don’t dispose of electronics correctly!If you can’t bring your items to the drive, BRIDGE will pick them up.

Just let us know how we can help.Most importantly, join us on Saturday September 15 from 9am-12 noon

and bring your e-recyclables!

When:Saturday September 15th

9am - 12 noonWhere:

Texas Roadhouse, Warwick parking lot


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The Installation of our New Bishop, Pastor Jim Hazelwood, will take place on Saturday, September 29th at Trinity Lutheran Church in Worcester, MA. Bus transportation will be available at a cost of $25.00 per person. Pick up at First Lutheran will be around noon. A sign-up sheet will be circulated during our worship services.

Registration for Sunday School will take place on Sunday, September 9th following the 9 am service. We also have a Sunday School Staff meeting in the library following our 9 am worship. One Sunday School teacher is still needed for the 2012-2013 school year. Please contact Claire Dolan 667-7776 or the church office if you are interested.

Panera Book Club will meet on Thursday, September 5th at noon. The first book is “In an Instant” by Bob and Lee Woodruff.

SIS will on Friday, September 15th at noon in Fellowship Hall. Our project will be making beaded bracelets. Please bring a bag lunch; coffee and dessert will be provided. All women are welcome.

SOS Hello Sisters, We will be meeting for SOS on Thursday, September 13th at 7 pm at the home of Kathy Perkins. We will begin our evening with a shared meal, bring your favorite dish or dessert. We will follow with Bible study and fellowship at 8 pm until 9 pm.All women are welcome BRING A FRIEND! Children are also welcomed.

Directions to Kathy's190 Massachusetts Ave., Warwick telephone # 738-3828 cell # 529-6789

Take Rte. 95 to Exit 13 Airport exit Take Post Road north , pass Ann & Hope Massachusetts Ave is 4 streets after Ann& Hope on the right 190 is the 6th house on the left

Hope to see you there. Peace to all, Kathy

Men's Saturday Bible Fellowship meets on the second and fourth Saturday of the month.

Worship and Music Committee will meet on Wednesday, September 12th at 6 pm.

Pastor’s Bible Study will resume on Wednesday, September 19th at 10:30 am

Hand Bells will meet on Wednesday, September 12th at 6:30 pm.

Adult Choir will meet on Wednesday, September 12th at 7:15 pm.

Children’s Choir will resume on Wednesday, October 10th @ 6 pm.

Kids’ Karate will resume on Thursday, September 20th. Beginners from 4 – 4:45 pmIntermediate and advanced belts from 4:45 – 5:30 pm.

Church Council meeting will take place on Thursday, September, 20th @ 7 pm.

Confirmation Orientation for Parents and Youth will be on Wednesday, Sept. 26th @ 7 pm.

Thank you from Christ’s Cupboard for all your generous donations of snacks, drinks, and fruit throughout the summer for our free lunch program. We were able to feed approximately a dozen or so people weekly, distributing about 15+ lunches a week. We were also blessed with


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a bounty of fresh produce from our church gardens, thanks to the tireless efforts of the garden committee, and also some church members with gardens.

Changes are afoot! Starting the week of September 10th, Christ's Cupboard and our free lunch distribution will change hours to reflect more of a 'lunch' time to encourage more in need to stay and enjoy their sandwich or soup in Fellowship Hall instead of leaving with their lunches.Hours will change from 10-12 to 11-1. If anyone is interested in coming to help make and distribute lunches and enjoy the fellowship, please call Christine Kellerman 738-4353. Soup making will resume as the weather gets cooler, perhaps mid to late October.

Prayer + Knit three + Purl three = Prayer Shawl Ministry

Symbolizing God’s care and comfort, the Prayer Shawl Ministry is a unique way of ministering to God’s people. Your hands are needed to accomplish God’s work. Shawls can be used for:

Comfort - after a loss, in times of stress, grief; during an illness and recovery

Celebration – bridal shower or wedding / commitment; birthing gifts

Contact Donna for more information / instructions: 885-1474 or [email protected]

Garden Committee meets on Wednesday @ 3pm unless it’s raining or hotter than 90º.

Christ Church Furniture Exchange – 1025 Main Street – is in desperate need of furniture.Call 884-8632 ext. 151 to set up deliveries and pick-up.

Property Chair needed Joe Devine has served faithfully as our Property Committee Chair for several years. Although he will stay involved with the property committee, he is looking for someone else to chair it. Normally we meet the first Friday of every month at 7:30AM, but if you are willing to serve as Chair, our meeting time can be set by you, on a different day and time. Is God calling you to this important ministry? Please let Joe or Pastor Linda know.

Grief RecoveryGrieving is a part of life. At some point each of us will face the challenge of not only saying goodbye, but will also learn how to go on. If you need help/support, please contact Connie Slick by phone at call 401-480-1738 or send an email to [email protected].

Yoga Classes will begin in October. More detailed information will follow.

New Email Addresses


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As a precursor to signing up with “Constant Contact,” a service that will allow First Lutheran to broaden its reach throughout East Greenwich and into neighboring communities, we have changed our email addresses as follows:

Pastor Linda [email protected] Martorella [email protected] Koslofsky [email protected] Deschane [email protected] Athanas [email protected]

Please update your address books to reflect this change. Although you may continue to use the Juno account, it is being phased out.

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East Greenwich Human Services Announces…

Social Caseworker - @ 886-8638Office Hours: Monday through FridayCall for an appointment!

Food Pantry - St. Luke’s Church99 Peirce Street

Hours: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Furniture Exchange - Christ Church1025 Main Street

Call 884-8632 ext. 151 to set up deliveries and pick-up.

Clothing Thrift Shop - First Lutheran Church111 Division Street / 884-5572

Hours: Tuesday, Friday & Saturday 9:00 am-12:00 pm*We welcome donations of good, quality clean clothing!

The Sharing Locker - Westminster Unitarian Church 119 Kenyon Avenue

Hours: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm on the third Saturday of each month

Bread Distribution ProgramMonday – Swift Community Center, 121 Peirce St.

Tuesday – First Lutheran Church, 118 Division St.

Wednesday – Swift Community Center, 121 Peirce St.

For more information, please call the Department of Human Services at 886-8638 or 886-8669.


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CHURCH DIRECTORYWORSHIP SCHEDULE

Saturday – 5 PM WorshipSunday – 9 AM Worship with Choirs and Children’s Sermon

Sunday – 8 AM will resume on September 16th

All services with Holy Communion

SERVINGPastor: Rev. Dr. Linda R. Forsberg

Secretary: Evelyn AthanasMinister of Music: Philip Martorella

Choir Director: Brad LoganYouth Director: Carrie Koslofsky

Sunday School Superintendent: Claire DolanWeb Designer: Dan Kellerman

CHURCH COUNCIL ( ) INDICATES LIAISONChurch officers:

President: Matthew Dolan Vice President:

Secretary: David Kulm

Members at largeJosh Hendrickson

Nicole Ericson (Personnel)Joe Rodgers Jack Bullock

Kathy Perkins Diane Amaral Kara HoopisPatti Reslow

Appointed by CouncilTreasurer: Paul Swanson

Assistant Treasurer: Joe RochiraFinancial Secretary: Nicole Ericson

Assistant Financial Secretary: David DiepholzRecording Financial Secretary: Donna Horan

PERSONNEL COMMITTEESally Bennett, Co-Chairperson

Nicole Ericson, Co-Chairperson, Council LiaisonRussell Johnson

Lou Sansone Maura McKone


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Nancy Primeau, Mike, Mia, and Rob on the loss of Nancy’s mother, Mary. Please send prayers of comfort to the family. The address is 347 Delano Dr. N. Kingstown, RI 02852.Carol Deignan is recovering from surgery at Rhode Island Hospital. Please pray for comfort, strength and healing.Sue Brown was recently re-hospitalized and is now back home. Please pray for comfort, strength, and healing.Eileen Valenti, on the loss of her mother, Dorothy. Please send prayers of comfort and peace to Eileen and her family. Her address is: 940 Quaker Lane, Bldg. 1, Apt. 106, E. Greenwich, 02818.Robert W., friend of the office staff, is awaiting a lung transplant. Please send prayers of strength and courage to him while he waits.Mary Ellen Malloy, a friend of the Amarals, is experiencing medical problems. Please pray for strength and healing.Brittany Beliveau, Sue Burns’s daughter is having thyroid issues. Please pray for healing and restored good health.Makenna Mossman, Brad Sacha’s 15-yr-old niece, hospitalized in Seattle, with a very aggressive infection that has already required 4 surgeries. Please pray for healing and complete recovery.Mitra, a friend of Mary Scotti, on the recent loss of her father. Please pray for strength and comfort.Phil Gibbs and Family on the death of Phil’s father, Paul, who passed away on Sunday, July 15th. Please send prayers of comfort to the Gibbs family.Family and Friends of Fran Prior who passed away on July 6th. Fran leaves behind her husband, Paul, and many dear friends.Chris, friend of the Poulos family, was in a serious motorcycle accident. After being med-flighted to Tufts in Boston, he underwent numerous surgeries, included a leg amputation. Please pray for strength and healing for Chris and send prayers of strength and comfort to his wife, Courtney and their 3 boysMaxwell Nungesser, Paul Bayne’s 2-month-old son of Paul’s cousin Richard, is recovering from his bout with RSV (respiratory syncytial virus). Thank you for your prayers.Brandi LaPorte is recovering at home. Please pray for strength, comfort, and a full recovery. Lillian Rebella, Sue Dantone’s mother, dealing with health problems. Please keep her in your prayers.The Kunzmann family on the loss of Natalie, loving mother and grandmother. Please send prayers of comfort and healing to Karl, Linda, Christopher, Andrew, and the entire Kunzmann family. Karl’s address is: 45 Tower Rd., West Warwick, RI 02893. Karen, Connie Slick’s foster mom, is recovering from two blood clots in her lung after flying home from Kenny’s wedding. Thanks be to God she survived and please pray for healing.

John and Irma Larsen, on the loss of their 13-year-old granddaughter, Taylor Manning, who passed away on May 19th. Please send prayers of comfort, strength, and healing. John and Irma’s address is:6 Highbank Trail, Plymouth, MA 02360.


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Lee, Julie Donatelli’s cousin, recently diagnosed with cancer and beginning chemotherapy. Please pray for strength and healing.Heidi Singer and Kristen, friends of Kristi Tesler, on the sudden loss of Kristen’s sister, Angel, who was killed in a car accident. In addition to Kristen, Angel leaves a husband, hospitalized in critical condition, and 4 children. Please send prayers of strength, comfort, and healing.Karen Bayne. Paul’s sister-in-law, has completed her chemotherapy treatment and thankfully will not need radiation treatment. Despite some side effects, she is getting better. Thanks to everyone who prayed for her.Rosalie Valenti, Paul’s mother, will undergo surgery, then a 1-month recovery. Please pray for strength, comfort and healing.Clarence and Sandra Amaral, John Amaral’s brother and sister-in-law; please pray for healing and strength.Karina Hammond is home. Please keep her in your prayers. The Family of Isabelle Wohlrab young child who lost her battle with cancer in March. She is survived by her parents, two brothers, and a sister. Please pray for strength and comfort for her family.Bil for strength and healingBonnie Anderson on the loss of her twin brother, John Anderson, on April 5, 2012. Please pray for comfort, strength, and closure. Bonnie’s address is: 312 Main St., Apt #1, E. Greenwich, RI 02818.David Sansone, Jr. is home with his family. Thank you for your prayers. Please continue to pray for improving health and continued vitality.Meg, friend of the Gibbs family, has started her battle with nodular melanoma, stage 3. Prayers welcome for arresting the cancer’s growthKen Wieberg, friend of Art and Ruth Murray; fighting cancer. Pray for healing, comfort, and strength.Matthew Hill is doing very well following kidney surgery last month. The family wishes to thank you for all your prayers.Al LeBlanc, friend of Philip Martorella, struggling with cancer. Please pray for strength, comfort, and healingJoan Stevens Kidney, former member of First Lutheran, receiving cancer treatment. Please pray for healing, comfort, and strength. Her address is: 201 Sweet Allen Farm Rd., South Kingstown, RI 02879.PAR prayers for healingJuliana, a 10-yr old girl from W. Warwick whose mother was killed several months ago; prayers for comfort and strengthJanis, suffering from fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis. Prayers for comfort and healingJudy prayers for healingMike P., 20-yr-old friend of Patti Otrando; undergoing stem cell transplant surgery for lymphoma; prayers for comfort, strength, and continued healingFaye Masterson is undergoing testing.Amy Remillard, foster sister of Connie Slick, awaiting a kidney transplant; prayers for comfort and strength

Danielle DeCesare, friend of Patti Otrando, is a young mother dealing with many medical issues. Please pray for strength and healing.Johnna and Claudia, both on dialysis and awaiting kidney transplantsCathi for strength and peaceDebby


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New England Synod and our new bishop, Pastor Jim HazelwoodOur pastor, council president, church staff, church officers & leaders

Our nation & our leaders and all those serving in the armed forcesOur children & grandchildren

Our confirmation youth & mentorsELCA Bishop, Rev. Mark Hanson,

OUR SENIOR AND SHUT-IN MEMBERS: PLEASE SEND CARDS OF CHEER OR TAKE TIME TO VISIT

Ursula Mouradjian & Tony DeFraia 35 Elberta Street, Warwick RI 02889Mildred McCord aunt of Nancy Swanson; St. Elizabeth’s 213, 1 St. Elizabeth’s Way,E. Greenwich, RI 02818

Betty Chappelle West Bay Manor 2783 West Shore Rd. # 28 Warwick, RI 02889Karina Hammond South County Hospital, 100 Kenyon Ave, Wakefield, RI 02879Margaret Widyn Please send cards of cheer to: 9 Coleridge Place, Greenlawn, NY 11740.Alice Kettelle friend of Ernie Anderson, continuing health issues. Please pray for strength and healingJean Martorella Philip’s mom, at Harbor Hill Manor


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Brad Sacha, VolunteerDonna Horan, Jon DalyBarbara and Barry IrishNicole Ericson, Bob Nelson,Gus and Mary PagelCameron St. Germain, Patti McGrathJoan and Lou SansoneKathy Perkins, Ted GibbonsDon Wright, Janet JoyceMel Cambio, Ann McQueeney,Maia Grandy, Jon DalyBarbara and Barry IrishJoe Rodgers, Maura McKone,Kathy Perkins, Nikki Ericson

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Closed – Labor Day WeekendMaura McKoneJoan SpainTBATBA

Jon Daly

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Tom and Janet JoyceJohn and Diane AmaralBarbara and Barry IrishCameron St. Germain, Patti McGrathTom and Janet Joyce

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Joan and Lou SansoneHeather and Patrick BristolGus and Mary PagelDavid and Nicole EricsonKathy Wilkinson, Bob Nelson


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