Reaching Out and Looking Ahead

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First Lutheran E-News:
Reaching Out and Looking Ahead

First Evangelical Lutheran Church
118 Division St.
East Greenwich, Rhode Island
firstlutheraneg1@gmail.com

Quilts from the Heart
is suspended
until further notice.

Gentle Yoga
with
Tedessa Doff

suspended.

Grateful Hearts
is a
12-Step Program
for Women.

Wednesdays
6:30-7:30pm
Oceans of Grace

Pastor Linda’s blog:
lifeasspiritualadventure.org

Oceans of Grace
Spiritual Life Center
oceansofgraceri.org
Linda Hughes, Director
oceansofgrace@yahoo.com

Healing Prayer Ministry
3rd Saturday @
5:00 pm worship, or by appointment.
Call Matt Tierney
401.487.5706

July 29th - August 5th

"Kids Music Time" via ZOOM...
July 30th at 9:30am.

Our Christian Ed. Director, Meg Carnaroli is going to do a ZOOM gathering for kids...
sort of like Vacation Bible School.

There will be a short bible message for the week, followed by some fun and silly Kids Camp songs.

Meg 487-5200
mjcarnaroli@gmail.com

Sunday, August 2nd at 9:00am
in the grove behind the church

Worship during Quarantine:

During quarantine, your safety is our top priority.
Therefore;

Please bring your own chair to worship each week.
Please wear a mask.
Please maintain 6 feet of social distancing at all times.

We have four (4) restrooms. Each has been sanitized.

Blessings to Levi James Fiorenzano,

Baptized July 31, 2020;
to his parents, Jordan and Louis Fiorenzano Jr.;
and to his Godparents, Ashley Bruni and Kyle Poland

Blessings to Isaac Adam Charbonneau
baptized August 2, 2020;

to his parents, Crystal and Adam Charbonneau

to his Godparents,
Mark "Dustin" Leonard and Anna Charbonneau
and to his Grandparents
David and April Leonard
Daniel and Maryse Charbonneau

Good News

Kathy Rosum - "Although I cannot walk without crutches, I have started driving and returned to work this week. Thank you to all who sent me cards and for all of your prayers for my recovery."

Maverick Boutin -- Kelly's update: Maverick is up to 6lbs 6.5oz as of last night and is getting better at eating by mouth and his cheeks are no joke! Please keep him in your prayers.

Special Prayers
for

Hillary Gibbs and Family. Hillary is mourning the loss of her mother, Joyce Phipps. Condolences can be sent to: 171 West Shore Dr., Exeter, RI 02822.

Lisa, Connie Slick's other sister in Wisconsin, just tested positive for the corona virus. Please keep her in your prayers.

Lionel, Connie slick's brother-in-law (Amy's husband) has tested positive for the corona virus. Please keep him in your prayers.

Bruno and June Garganese, Heather Ryan's great uncle and great aunt recently moved to the Avalon Nursing Home.

Alicia Seavey, a good friend of Sande Horan and a former member of First Lutheran, passed away on June 30th. Sande has requested that we send condolences to Alicia's husband, George L. Seavey, P.O. Box 1514, E Greenwich, RI 02818.

Steve Matthews and Bill Halloran – friends of Patti Otrando

Thomas Valenti: Prayers are urgently needed for Thomas, who is Paul Valenti's brother. Please keep him in your prayers.

The Family of Janet Joyce, who passed away on May 23rd. Please keep Tom and the family in your prayers.

Scott Lambert & Family Scott's mother, Barbara, passed away on May 20th. Condolences can be sent to the family at 54 Briarwood Hill Rd., Exeter, RI 02822.

Diane Benson and her son, Shane both work in close proximity to the virus. Please keep them in your prayers.

Special Thanks

Scott and Kim Corwin,
Diane Benson, and Erin Fazio

for doing food shopping and other errands for those who are staying home.

Get-well Wishes Requested
for
Henry Monti, Jon Monti's father. Get-well cards and notes may be sent to 1384 Main Street, West Warwick, RI 02893.

Very Special Thanks
from
Fredericka Athanas, Evelyn's sister, continues to improve. Thank you to everyone who sent her a card or a note.
Her address is 105 Newman Ave.
Apt. S 204,
Rumford, RI 02916.

Amy Remillard, Connie Slick's sister, who has been fighting organ rejection for months, has also been cheered up by the cards and notes of encouragement from people at First Lutheran. It's a small act to us but a huge blessing to her.
Amy's address is:

Amy Remillard, 120 W Wabash Ave,
Waukesha, WI 53186.

Bible Study will meet IN PERSON and by ZOOM throughout the summer. Please let Pastor Linda know if you need a ZOOM invite.
We “meet” Wednesdays from 11:00 am – 12:15 pm.

Confirmation Classes
are being conducted remotely.

The ReJOYce Thrift Shop
is open by appointment only.
Contact Linda Hughes: 401-573-4340 or
oceansofgrace@yahoo.com

I hope to see you at Bible study, or on Sunday, or both!

Pastor Linda Forsberg

All Are Welcome in God's House.

Our mailing address is:
118 Division St.
E Greenwich, RI 02818

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