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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
Pastor Linda’s blog:
lifeasspiritualadventure.org
Oceans of Grace
Spiritual Life Center

oceansofgraceri.org 
Linda Hughes, Director
oceansofgrace@yahoo.com
Healing Prayer Ministry
by appointment.
Call Matt Tierney

401.487.5706
 
October 21st- October 31st
October 25, 2020

REMEMBER  TO WEAR RED!

Sunday Worship is now at

11:00am!

Sunday, October 25th at 11:00am
in the grove behind the church
 
Worship during Quarantine:
During quarantine, your safety is our top priority. 
Therefore;
  1. Please bring your own chair to worship each week.
  2. Please wear a mask.
  3. Please maintain 6 feet of social distancing at all times.
We have four (4) restrooms.  Each has been sanitized.
Oceans of Grace Team Meeting
Thursday, October 22, @ 6:00pm.
 
 Church Council Meeting 
Thursday, October 22 @ 7:00pm.
Help First Lutheran Grow
Through EGiving

 
Electronic giving is a convenient, easy solution when you don’t have cash or a checkbook.
  1. Give in the moment with a fast, one-  time donation.
     
  2. Schedule and manage recurring donations.
     
  3. Pay or give using your debit/credit card or banking information.
If you would like to give electronically, visit our website:  www.firstlutheraneg.org.

Sunday School via ZOOM
11:15 - Noon*
 
For more information, contact;
vimar.rodriguez2@gmail.co

*Please note the new time.
Confirmation Class via ZOOM
 Wednesdays @ 3:00 pm
This year, Confirmation will be taught by
Pastor Linda and Vimar Rodriguez.
Bible Study meets IN PERSON and via ZOOM. This week, we began our study of the New Testament.   
Bible study is open to everyone.

If you would like to join the group,
please let Pastor Linda know:

pastorlindaforsberg@gmail.com
or 401.330.8511.

We “meet” Wednesdays from 11:00 am – 12:15 pm.
Evening Bible Study takes place on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month.  The next class is on October 21st. This is offered by ZOOM only and is open to everyone.   The class will run from 
6:30-7:45pm.
 
If you would like to join this study group, please let Pastor Linda know so that she can send you an invite. The contact information is: text: 401-330-8511,
or email: 
pastorlindaforsberg@gmail.com
Special Prayers
for

 
Kelly Powers and Family are mourning the loss of Kelly's mother, Kathy Perkins, who passed away on October 10th.  Condolences can be sent to 44 Law St., Warwick, RI 02889.

Philip and Stephen Martorella are mourning the loss of their mother, Jean. Condolences can be sent to: 1384 Main St. West Warwick, RI 02893.

Paul and Eileen Valenti and Family are mourning the loss of Paul’s brother, Tom, who passed away on Tuesday, September 29th.   Condolences can be mailed to: 8 Whisper Ct., West Warwick, RI 02893.


JoAnn Steere, a breast cancer survivor, is now battling colorectal cancer.  With chemo and radiation already completed, she has met with a surgeon at Mass General to discuss the next step.  Please keep her in your prayers.  Get-well cards and notes of encouragement can be sent to 115 Spring St., E Greenwich, RI 02818.

Pamella Jeffrey and Family are mourning the loss of her husband, William Jeffrey. Pamella is Kelly Boutin's mother, and William was Kelly's step-father.  Please keep the family in your prayers.  Condolences can be sent to Kelly at 181 Vera St., Warwick, RI 02886.


Karen and Tom Manning:  Tom will receive a new kidney, and Karen will donate one of hers. The surgery was postponed.  Please keep them in your prayers.

Michael Tonry, is off the ventilator and breathing on his own, but he is back in the ICU because he contracted pneumonia. His mom asks for continued prayers.
 
Larry Wipprecht, Karen Petrarca's brother and Barbara Wipprecht's son, is recovering from surgery.  He needs to undergo another round of radiation and chemo.  Please keep him in your prayers.
 
Our deepest sympathy to Roy Ringman for the loss of his wife, Inga, and to their daughter, Debbie Gliottone and husband Gary, and daughters, Anika and Ingrid. Condolences can be sent to: 283 Blue Ridge Rd, Warwick, RI 02886.

Tom Joyce is mourning the loss of his beloved wife, Janet. Please keep Tom and his family in your prayers.

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

ReJOYce Thrift Shop has been reorganized to meet COVID 19 regulations. It is open Saturdays 10 to 2.  In 2 days we made $100! It would be nice to also have it open Fridays 10 to 2.  Volunteers welcomed!  
The Thrift Shop also welcomes young adult students from Trudeau’s Pathways Program Monday through Thursday. They work on basic skills such as putting clothes on hangers and sorting items according to size. In addition to wearing masks and using hand sanitizer, they practice COVID Recommendations such as sanitizing hangers, doorknobs and other items touched by human hands. As during sale days, the windows are open and fans are used to maximize airflow along with the use of a air purifier.
After a few weeks of practice, they will staff one day to open the Thrift Shop during the week.
 
Oceans of Grace News

Bonnie Donahue will resume yoga classes in November. They will be person at Oceans of Grace and also recorded on Zoom for viewing pleasure anytime.

Oceans of Grace has been renovated a bit to make it more comfortable for small meetings. To schedule a time, please contact Linda Hughes at oceansofgrace@yahoo.com. Masks and social distancing are still required. 

Twice monthly Saturday supportive art groups will be sponsored by Elaine Arts for children ages six through ten. To register, please e-mail Linda Hughes at 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.
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Our mailing address is:
118 Division St.
E Greenwich, RI 02818

 






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