November 18, 2007 Bulletin

LESSONS FOR NEXT WEEK

Malachi 3:13-18
Colossians 1:13-20
Luke 23: 27-43

ATTENDANCE (Previous Week)

Those in Worship:
Members: 258
Visitors: 20
Oxmoor: 23

PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED

For the sick and those recovering from illness: Emily Hayes, Dorothy Ordel, Marilyn Lose, Darleen Hutto, Tina Reed, Sue Sexton, Tom Deuth, Anita Head, Michael Berger, Marianne Shelbon, Juanita Sundal, Jana Maher, Warren Mounts, Mike Tinsley, Martha Harnish, Brock Douglas, Virginia Alexander, Linda Dixon, Nick Zimmer, Robert Hiegel, Robert Hunt, Claire Edwards, Mark Hayden, Karen Jackson, Caelyn, Joann Leeming, Joey Eckler, Mary McKenize, Brenda Rogers, Elizabeth Edwards, Pam Stich, Erin Worsham, Susan Davis

For those who are homebound with illness: James Hardin, Vera Orsini, Erna Kelley, Dorothy Wolter, Yvonne Detroy, Harriett Conder, Edith Braun, Thelma Behrmann, Mary Cusick, Mary Boston, Dolly Martin, Elsie Stanard, Elvera Weltzin, David Hardin, Howard Harnish, Jerry and  Marge Tauscher, John R. Smith

For those in the military: Zachary Holland, Roy Oberhaus, Matthew Kuecker, Mike Hildebrandt, Don Wheeler, Lori Alix, James Marshburn, Tony Crespo, Donnie Tyler, Michael Costello, Jerome Rowan, Michael Alexander, Johnathon and Julie Heinze

ANNOUNCEMENTS

THANKSGIVING FOOD BASKETS: “Now thank we all our God, With hearts and hands and voices, who wondrous things has done, In whom His world rejoices;..” LSB Hymn 895. Thanks be to our God for the generosity in His people at Our Savior. The members of Our Savior donated 20 Thanksgiving baskets and $285 in gift cards to assist EACM to provide Thanksgiving Baskets for those less fortunate in our area. Mr. Larkin’s Swim team collected enough non-perishable food items to fill the back of a van that accompanied the baskets and gifts cards to the Food Pantry. “God our Maker, doth provide, For our wants to be supplied.” LSB Hymn 892.

TODAY IN SUNDAY SCHOOL: Just as God provided manna, water and quail (Exodus 16-17) for the hungry and complaining Israelites to preserve them, in Christ, God feeds us with the manna of His Word and the water of forgiveness, satisfying our eternal hunger and quenching our eternal thirst. Talk to your children about how sin causes us to be lost and hungry and thirsty for what we cannot have.  Speak of Jesus, the bread of life and the living water, how He satisfies our spiritual hunger and thirst.  Review together the fourth Petition of the Lord’s Prayer.

THANKSGIVING SERVICE: There will only be one Thanksgiving Service this year and it will be held on Wednesday Evening at 7 PM.  Please join us that evening as we give thanks to God for His many blessings.

OSLS OPEN HOUSE THANK YOU: Thank you to all those who spent time sprucing up the school and grounds the Saturday prior to the Open House.  Also a special thank you, to all who participated in the Open House from greeting visitors at the door, giving tours, and bringing friends. Your support of the school is wonderful and truly appreciated.

GOLDEN OLDIES: On Nov. 9, at 12 PM,   Mark Schultz will talk and show slides about his stay in Fuzhou, China.  Join us for this exciting presentation and lunch.

TAGGED AS AN USHER?: Bob Tancula is working on ushering teams for the 2008 calendar year.  Be careful if he comes up and tags you for a team.  But don’t worry, you will only have to serve about once a month and the more people he tags the less often you will have to serve. You receive free on-the-job training by professionals and the best benefit of all you are serving the Lord and the members of Our Savior.  If you would like to usher for the 8:30 or 11 AM service you may also contact the church office.

ANGEL TREE: Take an Angel from the tree and when you are shopping for your family pick up an item or two on the list and bring them to the church lobby to us.  Christmas is a time to share that love with others, those we know and strangers.  Thank you for remembering those less fortunate at this special time of year by shopping with an angel.

THE 18TH ANNUAL MESSIAH SING-A-LONG: will be held at Our Savior on December 4, at 7:30 PM. There will be gifted soloists and musicians.  Come and be a part of this event by singing along with the chorus part or simply come and listen to the sanctuary filled with the wonderful sound of Handel’s Messiah.  This event is free and open to the public, so invite a friend to join you for this unique opportunity to prepare your heart and mind for the coming our Lord.

VALPO PECANS FOR SALE: Just in time for baking.  The Valparaiso Guild is selling wonderful pecans for $7.25/pound. You may purchase them between services.

ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS FOR 2007-2008 are available from LWML for $20 in the church office and school office.  Make your checks payable to LWML. This book has discount coupons for local restaurants, entertainment activities, services, and other discounts. If you have questions please contact Billie Detroy.

CRAFT NIGHT AT KCIW: On December 10, the Kentuckiana Zone will make its semi-annual visit to the Kentucky Correctional Institution for Women in Pee Wee Valley.  We need ten ladies to help with the craft.  It is a fun way to minister to those in prison.  No experience is necessary.  If you'd like to go you must register with Dolly Jenkins, 923-8719 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ), by November 15.  

LUTHERAN EDUCATION ANNUAL FUND (LEAF): this annual campaign is an important part of the Department of Day School’s budget and helps subsidize the cost of educating the students.  There are tables set up in the church and elevator lobbies to assist our members in the collection of donations.  Your participation in LEAF helps maintain a quality learning environment OSLS.

LUTHERAN CHURCH EXTENSION FUND: Special Offer: Continues through Nov. 30, 2007.  LCEF is offering a 6% (6.136% APY) 2-Year Term Investment. You can obtain investment applications and learn more about this special opportunity or other investment opportunities by visiting www.lcef.org. or calling 1-800-843-5233.
 
2008 CHURCH COUNCIL:
President-Jim Snyder
Vice President-Dave Jahnke
Treasurer-Mike Chinberg
Elders- Mike Hayes
Day School Board-Eric Hannon
Evangelism-Karen Osborne
Worship and Music-Luther Oberhaus
Building and Grounds-Doug Netherton
Stewardship-Larry Ashley
Missional Planning-Norm Kendt
Parish Education remains an open seat.  If you feel God calling you to serve in the area of Parish Education please contact Jim Snyder or Paul Nickel. 

We thank all those who served on the 2007 council and pray that God will continue to guide the 2008 council as to the direction He has for Our Savior.
 

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