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| April 13, 2008 Bulletin |
LESSONS FOR NEXT WEEKActs 6:1-9; 7:2a, 51-60 ATTENDANCE (Previous Week)Those in Worship PRAYERS ARE REQUESTEDFor the sick and those recovering from illness: Judy O’Neil, Sherry Meland, Wendy Hilton, Shirley Gregory, Barbara Haller, Emma Oberdieck, Heidi Schultz, Logan and Reagan Rye, Karen Gardner, Darleen Hutto, Sue Sexton, Michael Berger, Jana Maher, Warren Mounts, Mike Tinsley, Brock Douglas, Virginia Alexander, Linda Dixon, Nick Zimmer, Robert Hiegel, Mark Hayden, Karen Jackson, Joann Leeming, Joey Eckler, Mary McKenize, Brenda Rogers, Pam Stich, Erin Worsham, Susan DavisFor those who are homebound with illness: Mary Rose Crask, Dorothy Ordel, James Hardin, Vera Orsini, Erna Kelley, Dorothy Wolter, Yvonne Detroy, Edith Braun, Mary Boston, Dolly Martin, Elsie Stanard, Elvera Weltzin, David Hardin, Jerry and Marge Tauscher, John R. Smith, Faith Hempel For those in the military: Mark Ratterman, Tyler Bohn, Joshua Burkett, Zachary Holland, Roy Oberhaus, Matthew Kuecker, Don Wheeler, Lori Alix, James Marshburn, Tony Crespo, Donnie Tyler, Michael Costello, Jerome Rowan, Michael Alexander, Jonathan and Julian Heinze ANNOUNCEMENTSGOLF LEAGUE AT OUR SAVIOR: Anyone (male or female) interested in participating in an Our Savior golf league, please attend an organizational meeting on Wednesday, April 23rd at 6:30 PM in the Choir Room. This is a handicap league in a 2 person team format so players of all skill levels are welcome. If you cannot attend or if you have questions about the league, please contact John Kuecker at 222-1048.CONGREGATIONAL MEETING: A Congregational Meeting has been set for April 20 following the 11 AM service. Please plan to attend. A copy of the budget has been placed in your narthex mailboxes. Also please bring a side dish to feed 10-12 people for the potluck meal. SIPMLY…LISTENING TO GOD: Mark your calendars now for April 15 for a SMP follow up meeting. We begin the evening with a meal at 5:30 PM and a presentation by Jon Lorenz at 6:30 PM. Childcare will be provided. WOMEN’S MINISTRY COLLECTING FOR MILITARY: The Women’s Ministry group is collecting supplies to send to the soldiers currently serving in Iraq at the request of a troop chaplain who runs a supply closet for soldiers. Items needed are: deodorant, shaving gel, lotion, multi-blade razors, Floss picks, liquid body wash (place in zip lock bags), baby wipes, AA and AAA batteries. NOT NEEDED are toothbrushes and paste, and bar soap. Please place your donations in the designated box in the church lobby. If you would like to also send a card/letter of thanks and appreciation to our troops, please place them in Emily Hayes’ or Carole Terkula’s narthex mailbox. Thank you for sharing the love of Christ with our soldiers. SUNDAY SCHOOL: Jesus identified Himself as the “Good Shepherd” and the “Door of the Sheep”. We learn how we entered that door and were made His sheep through Baptism. Talk with your child about how Jesus continues to feed and care for us with His Word and Sacraments. Talk about how other voices, sinful voices, in this world try to draw us away from our shepherd, Jesus. NEW MEMBER CLASS: Pastor Fausel will be leading a “New Member Class” for those who want to learn more about our church and its teachings on Saturday, April 26, from 9:30 AM until 3:30 PM with lunch included. This class will cover the study of the basic tenents of the Christian Faith and introduce the participants to our practice of the faith here at Our Savior. Please contact the church office, 426-1130, if you plan to attend so that we can reserve a space for you. CHILDCARE PROVIDER NEEDED: A volunteer is needed for Saturday, April 26, from 9:30 – 3:30 to provide childcare for the New Member class. If God has placed this area of service on your heart please contact the church office, 426-1130. SUNDAY SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT: We are in need of a person or persons to fill the position of Sunday School Superintendent. Is God calling and inviting you to serve the children of this congregation in this capacity? Please prayerfully consider filling this need. If you are interested please contact Paul Nickel. BLANKETS: The blankets displayed in the narthex were made by a few women at Our Savior. To all who assisted in making the blankets and to those who furnished material, thank you. Your efforts have enabled us to complete 52 blankets for those in third world countries. DEPARTMENT OF PARISH EDUCATION NEEDS A CHAIRPERSON: This is a great opportunity to serve the Lord and the members of Our Savior. Please contact Paul Nickel or Jim Snyder if you are interested in serving. GOD CHOSE YOU!: Watch for more information on Stewardship Month, May 4, 11, and 18. SPRING SING: OSLS Spring Sing is “The Big Bad Musical: A Howling Courtroom Comedy, scheduled for April 24 at 7 PM. There will be performances by the Hosanna and Gloria Choirs also. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: VBS at Our Savior will be July 28- August 1, mark your calendars now. If you would like to volunteer to help please contact Tracy Hannon. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY: Our Savior Lutheran Church is once again helping in association with other area Lutheran churches and Thrivent to build a Habitat House. Sign – up in the church lobby on the bulletin board. You may sign up for work shifts (8 – 12 or 1 – 4) or stay all day. Lunch is provided each day. Next day to work is April 15. A NOTE REGARDING GIFTS AND MEMORIALS: Great News: New Pew bibles, Radio Ministry, and replacement albs for the pastors, liturgists, and acolytes have been completed or are underway through special contributions (memorials) from the friends and members of Our Savior. Additional Memorials are now being sought to install two high-power video projectors with computer controls including an upgrade to the sound system used in our 11 AM service and to enhance our worship in the sanctuary for all services. A memorial of $7,500 for this has already been received along with $5,000 from “The Taste of Our Savior” toward the total project cost of about $25,000. We’re half way there! If you are considering a special gift or memorial in addition to your normal giving, please consider designating the gift to the: Church Projection Project. Thank You! REDEEMER BENEFIT: On April 27, Redeemer will be hosting a concert of Choirs to benefit New Beginnings, a place for transition for women leaving prison. This concert will be held at 3 PM at Redeemer, 3640 Rive Park Drive. LUTHERAN FAMILY SERVICES: On Saturday, May 10, Lutheran Family Services will be hosting its 10th Annual golf Scramble at Tanglewood Golf Course, in Taylorsville, beginning at 12:15 PM with lunch. For registration and more information please contact Lutheran Family Services at 899-5991. |