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<span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">Broken & Whole: All have a blessed purpose through God<br />2 Corinthians 4:7-9</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">But this beautiful treasure is contained in us - </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">so that the transcendent character of this power will be </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">clearly </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">seen as coming from God and not from us.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">We are bewildered at times, but we do not give in to despair.</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">We are persecuted, but we have not been abandoned.<br />We have been knocked down, but we are not destroyed.</span><br />
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First Coast WELCAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07674257942727279901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5585930968065273614.post-47989046947619951822015-08-28T11:52:00.002-07:002015-08-28T12:27:13.197-07:00Register now for the DIAKONIA program<br />
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<b>Experience, Encouragement, Empowerment</b></h2>
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<em style="font-family: 'Open sans', sans-serif; position: relative; text-align: center;"> Friday 7:00 p.m. on September 25th - </em><em style="font-family: 'Open sans', sans-serif; position: relative; text-align: center;">Sunday </em><em style="font-family: 'Open sans', sans-serif; position: relative; text-align: center;">27th after lunch</em></h3>
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Registration Fee: $65</div>
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First Coast WELCAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07674257942727279901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5585930968065273614.post-45807771681913527292015-06-16T19:07:00.004-07:002015-06-16T19:07:53.626-07:00Everest VBS at Spirit of Life Lutheran Church July 6-10, 2015<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Everyone is welcome to come to the service </div>
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2636 New Berlin Road</div>
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Jacksonville, FL 32226</div>
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In Hawaiian that means hello family! </div>
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We are very excited about the upcoming Fall Gathering </div>
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at the Lake Yale Baptist Retreat Center November 13 - 15, 2015. </div>
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On Friday night, we are going to have a Hawaiian service including a hula dancer. </div>
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The Bible verse is <b>Romans 12:5 </b><b>"So we being many are one body </b></div>
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Dig out your muumuus, Hawaiian shirts, and your grass skirts! </div>
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Join us for a weekend full of workshops, fellowship, worship, and friends.</div>
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Mahalo (Thank You),</div>
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Marilyn Dial and Lisa Klima</div>
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2015 Fall Gathering Co-Chairs</div>
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Support anti-trafficking efforts </h2>
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Jacksonville, FL 32207</div>
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904-744-5333 </div>
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Tea Party</div>
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6801 Merrill Road</div>
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Jacksonville, FL 32207</div>
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904-744-5333 </div>
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Detroit, Michigan in July. Please bring your unwanted items to the
church and place them on the stage. For larger items, call Gary Hautau
(904-625-1684) to make arrangements to get your items there. Then plan to
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<span style="font-family: 'TimesNewRoman'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"><a href="http://trinity4jax.org/">Trinity Lutheran Church</a></span></div>
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1415 South McDuff Avenue</div>
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Jacksonville, FL 32205</div>
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Triennial Gathering in Minneapolis, MN </div>
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Start saving now, so you can attend this event. </div>
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The year 2017 is also the year of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation!<br />
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<i>We hope to see a representative from each church on the First Coast attending this event.</i></div>
First Coast WELCAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07674257942727279901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5585930968065273614.post-27343543487606808392015-01-13T07:16:00.000-08:002015-01-13T07:16:01.609-08:00Lake Sumter Children's Advocacy Center<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This center has a child protection team offering counseling, child abuse education and prevention along with victim support and advocacy.<br />
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<a href="http://cac4kids.org/">Link to Lake Sumter Children's Advocacy Center</a>First Coast WELCAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07674257942727279901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5585930968065273614.post-29647944754493156042015-01-13T07:10:00.003-08:002015-01-13T07:10:57.114-08:00God's Spa for Women<div style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;">
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This relaxing weekend getaway for women ages 18 - 108 to gather together, grow in their faith, and build lasting authentic relationships with one another and with God. <strong style="color: #333333; font-family: myriad-pro, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">Getaway Garden</strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: myriad-pro, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"> is more than a short rest from everyday responsibilities, it's a weekend of: focusing on concepts of seasonality and timing; connecting with other women and with God in order to better understand ourselves and the authentic relationships we seek in life; growing through laughter and fun, through quiet medication and reflection; serving others in need through small seeds of grace and love; worshipping, praying, singing, and celebrating God's blessings as sisters in Christ; enjoying being pampered in a relaxing atmosphere; and so much more.</span></div>
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Massages are available for an additional fee (contact Anna Allen at <a href="mailto:anna@bodymindspiritconnected.com" style="color: #0088cc; text-decoration: none;">anna@bodymindspiritconnected.com</a> to schedule yours - include God’s Spa Spring 2015 in the subject line).</div>
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<li><strong>Kuehner Center:</strong> $143.00 per person</li>
<li><strong>Morgan Village:</strong> $120.00 per person</li>
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<a href="http://www.novusway.com/cms-assets/documents/177470-362278.godsspaapril2015.pdf" style="color: #0088cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Download the Participant Packet</a> containing all program information. For online registration: <a href="http://www.novusway.com/our-programs/registration-information">http://www.novusway.com/our-programs/registration-information/</a>. For more information, contact Luther Springs at 352-546-5554.</div>
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<br />First Coast WELCAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07674257942727279901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5585930968065273614.post-64549157072417508872014-10-14T11:16:00.002-07:002014-10-14T11:16:07.586-07:00Tenth Triennial Gathering Reminder<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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First Coast WELCAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07674257942727279901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5585930968065273614.post-48774799357376455322014-10-14T11:04:00.002-07:002015-08-28T12:13:45.964-07:00St. Andrew's Craft, Bake, & Yard Sale Reminder<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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First Coast WELCAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07674257942727279901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5585930968065273614.post-8995824580705913012014-10-14T10:48:00.001-07:002014-10-14T11:17:23.236-07:00Dress in your Favorite Decade 60's, 70's, 80's Dance<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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St. Matthew's Lutheran Church</div>
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6801 Merrill Road</div>
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Jacksonville, FL 32277</div>
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Adults Only</div>
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Live DJ and Snacks</div>
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$10.00 per person</div>
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<br />First Coast WELCAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07674257942727279901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5585930968065273614.post-25016882912918947582014-09-04T07:11:00.002-07:002014-09-04T07:11:46.411-07:00September Cafe on-line magazine issue is available<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The September issue of the Cafe on-line magazine is available. Please click on the links to the articles below to read more about what Scripture teaches us about our attachment to other people and material possessions and if our attachment to friends, partners, careers, or kids affect our attachment to God?<br />
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<a href="http://www.boldcafe.org/blog/faith-reflection-holding-letting">Faith Reflection: Holding on and letting go</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.boldcafe.org/blog/attachment-god">Attachment to God</a>First Coast WELCAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07674257942727279901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5585930968065273614.post-82302865690405019762014-08-18T11:57:00.002-07:002014-08-20T06:43:55.245-07:00Girl Talk - Women Empowering Women Potluck on the First Saturday of each month!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://stjohnsjax.wordpress.com/" style="font-size: 20px; letter-spacing: 0px;">St. John's Lutheran Church</a></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">1950 Silver Street</span></div>
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First Coast WELCAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07674257942727279901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5585930968065273614.post-76283793635135338692014-08-18T11:25:00.002-07:002014-08-18T11:25:51.230-07:00Come to the Well Fall Retreat October 3 - 5 at Luther Springs<h2>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Are you a woman that has spent so much time taking care of everyone else whether it be at your job, your spouse, your children or your friends to the point you are too exhausted to think at the end of the day? Can you recall the last time you felt loved? Was it today, yesterday, last week? What examples of love do you remember from your childhood? Were there few or many? As the caregivers for the universe we take on all of the burdens with the joy. During this retreat we will explore what "Love is…." and put into action some ways to receive love and take care of ourselves. Let's take the time to share our stories, heal from the hurt, celebrate the joy, support each other and most of all show LOVE to the most important people in our lives, ourselves. If this sounds like something you want to experience while in a relaxed setting at a beautiful retreat center. <a href="http://cometothewelljax.weebly.com/register-here.html">Register now</a>!</span></div>
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<em style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Open sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; position: relative;"><b>Costs: </b></em><em style="background-color: white; position: relative;"><strong><span style="font-family: Open sans, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">$65 non refundable registration fee required </span></span><span style="font-family: Open sans, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">and</span></span><span style="font-family: Open sans, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"> $120 per person which includes accommodations in a hotel style cabin and meals.</span></span></strong></em><br />
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Contact Pastor Vicki at 904-238-1714<br />
Email: <a href="mailto:pastorvicki@live.com">pastorvicki@live.com</a><br />
<a href="http://cometothewelljax.weebly.com/">Link to Come to the Well Fall Retreat</a>First Coast WELCAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07674257942727279901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5585930968065273614.post-20873325199681780792014-08-18T11:04:00.000-07:002014-08-18T12:03:00.372-07:00Knitting as a Spiritual Practice<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Pastor Vicki from <a href="http://stjohnsjax.wordpress.com/">St. John's Lutheran church</a> showed us some beautiful scarves at our summer bible study this past Saturday that Lutheran women knitted in New Orleans and sent to her to give to homeless families as part of her community outreach programs. Our bible study asked each of us to think about which gifts we would like to pass on to the next generation? Pastor Vicki mentioned the Knitting as a Spiritual Practice resource on the Women of the ELCA website on the link below for more information.<br />
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<a href="http://www.womenoftheelca.org/filebin/pdf/resources/Knitting.pdf">Knitting as a Spiritual Practice</a><br />
<a href="http://cyberseams.com/article/104877/all_things_knitting/how_to_knit_the_basics.html">Link to Knitting Basics</a><br />
<a href="http://www.knittingforcharity.org/">Link to Knitting for Charity</a>First Coast WELCAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07674257942727279901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5585930968065273614.post-19831858785858519882014-08-18T08:20:00.000-07:002014-08-18T08:23:09.007-07:00<span id="goog_1756941477"></span><span id="goog_1756941478"></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a><br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">CRAFTS! </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"> </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">FOOD! </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"> </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">FUN! </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"> </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">RAFFLE!</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Please consider being a part of this event by bringing your crafts to sell at our bazaar.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Tell your friends and invite them also. </span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">The ladies of the church will hold a bake sale and sell food from the kitchen.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Please also donate one of your items for our raffle, </span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">by checking that line on the Craft Show Form and describe the raffle item </span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">so it can be </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">included on our list of contributors.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">YOUR PARTICIPATION MAKES THIS EVENT A SUCCESS.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Prices are as follows for Craft Vendors:</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">$15.00 for outside space (the $15.00 is for space only)</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">$20.00 for indoor space (we provide the table)</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><u>PLEASE REPLY BY SEPTEMBER 15, 2014 to reserve your space as a vendor!</u></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Indoor spaces are limited and available to those who respond first.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">NOTE: Crafters are expected to stay from 8:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. </span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">(No crafters should </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">leave before 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, November 08, 2014.)</span></div>
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the Craft Show Form and call Kathy Clifford at (<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0px;">904) 221-1763</span></div>
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<a href="https://docs.google.com/uc?export=download&id=0BwiMPGCm4aWKSmFIeGR1c3RjSmM" target="_blank">Download Craft Show Form</a><br />
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