BRUNCH WITH SANTA and CHRISTMAS HALL Dec. 14 at 11:30 am: Brunch Reservations are a must!
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM December 15 the 9:00 a.m. service
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE December 24 at 5:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
DECEMBER 29 THERE IS ONE SERVICE AT 10:00 AM.
Announcements for the Second Sunday of Advent December 8, 2019
WELCOME to worship in the church of Our Saviour. May you find strength for Christian living in this new week through your worship today!
VISITORS AND NEWCOMERS . . . please introduce yourself to the Pastor and other members of the congregation and sign our Guest Book in the Narthex. We cordially invite you to worship with us on Sundays for either our Modern Traditional Service at 9:00 a.m. or our Traditional Service at 11:15 a.m. CHILDREN ARE WELCOME IN WORSHIP – Parents with small children may use the pews in the back of the church. The Parents’ Room (equipped with sound) is available.
A suggested prayer upon entering church: Eternal God, you who are true to your promises recorded in the Scriptures: Instill in our hearts a greater desire to read and study your Word; that by the power of the Holy Spirit, hope may strengthen our faith. We pray through Christ, the hope of the world. Amen.
Hearing impaired:
• Hearing Aid Loop is installed and
• 87.8 MH FM broadcasts. Ask for FM receiver, earphones or assistance from the Service Leader.
LARGE PRINT BULLETINS for the Service are available from the ushers.
THE CHURCH SERVICES ARE RECORDED AND ARE ON YOUTUBE, TO VIEW, CLICK ON SERMONS
Webpage—The Events Calendar, Weekly Sunday Announcements, Newsletters, and Newsletter Calendars are all available on our web-page under “News” in the menu
THE LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH during our worship calls attention to Jesus’coming and the Advent hope which fills God’s people. Thank you to Daryl and Ed Jarvis for leading this portion of our worship at the 9:00 a.m. service, and Michelle and family at the 11:15 a.m. service.
RESCHEDULED ADVENT WORKSHOP IS TODAY—Sunday School will still have their pageant rehearsal at 10:15 a.m. The workshop will start at 11:15 a.m. for the youth who went to early service and Sunday School. The youth from the later service can join after the 11:15 a.m. service. Pizza will be served at 1:00 p.m.
RESCHEDULED YOUTH CHRISTMAST CAROLING will take place on December 18 along with their Christmas party that night at 6:00 p.m. (notice the time change). Please see Janeen Oliver with any questions.
ELCA UPSTATE NY SYNOD—We are requesting donations from the congregation for a gift to the Synod. We will collect from December 1 – 31. Coin envelopes are available on the Narthex table. Please place them in the office or offering plate.
CONFIRMATION CLASS is today at 10:15 a.m. It is important that we teach our children about the sacrament, their faith and Christian responsibilities. Let’s support our children to live as a follower of Christ.
SUNDAY SCHOOL continues their Christmas pageant rehearsal today at 10:15 a.m. A church inPasadena said “embodying the characters helps…’burn the story’ into the children’s brans” and“ Remarkably enough it comes together…there are times when it’s been a greater miracle than others, but it’s always a miracle…that somehow, wow, they told the story again.” Thank you to our Sunday School for their dedication in putting the pageant together!
(SUNDAY) ADULT BIBLE STUDY is today at 10:30 a.m. in the Prayer Room. What joy andexcitement await you as you delve into the Word of God and help others to discover its life-changing truths.
Jubilee’s Christmas Luncheon is once again at beautiful Brook-Lea Country Club at12:00 p.m. on December 12. Please join us for delicious food, great fellowship, wonderful Christmasmusic performed by our own Alexandra Pond and Christmas Carol singing following the luncheon.The menu choices, pricing and sign-up sheet are on the Narthex table. Sign up today as space is limited to 48 people. Payment of $15 must be received today (given to the office.) Please make checks to LCOS.
CHRISTMAS SING-ALONG AT CREEKVIEW MANOR NURSING AND REHAB CENTER –We are organizing a group of men and women to participate in a Christmas sing-along onDecember 11at 2:00 p.m. Donna Evenson will provide piano accompaniment.We will meet at the church parking lot no later than 1:45 p.m. to car pool.We have visited in the past and the residents always look forward to our visit.We would like to make this a special Christmas event for them by singing.Won’t you join us?Please call Sharon Yackel at 585-594-2496 bytodayso we can givetheman accurate count for seating purposes.
BOY SCOUTS meet on December 9 at 6:30 p.m. Note: No scouts on December 23 or 30.
CHRISTMAS HALL—Set up for the hall is December 9 – 12 at 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. This is always a joyful time to share in Jesus’ love. All are welcome to come help and have fun! Clean up for the hall will be
December 16 and 17
The ANGEL TREE is set up in the Narthex for Christmas gifts of nTeedy child identified by the Rochester Family Mission (www.rfmission.org ), our church, and the Coldwater House Open Door Mission (https://opendoormission.com/doves2 ). The gifts are required by Mon. Dec 9 for RFMission, and Sun. Dec. 15 for LCOS (our church & CW House). For more information see instructions attached to the ID tag, or Jerry Stich.
WELCA CHRISTMAS PARTY is on December 10 at 12;00 p.m., hosted by Ann Marie MacBride. All are welcome, just bring your favorite party snack. A sign-up sheet is on the table in the Narthex.
(WEDNESDAY) BIBLE STUDY is on December 11 at 10:00 a.m. We were meant to bathe in the Word, to soak in it. Come join our lively group! It’s beyond just studying and reading.
CHRISTMAS DECORATING—Please join us for decorating our church for Christmas onDecember 13, starting at 6:30 pm. A sign-up sheet is on the Narthex table with more information.Sunday School will join the same night and also decorate their tree in the Augsburg Room. In addition, they will have crafts, games, Christmas caroling and pizza. All youth are welcome!
ALTAR GUILD—On December 14 at 9:00 a.m. there will be a Christmas preparation working bee. All are invited. Many hands make light work.
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM—Save the date and join our worship on December 15 when Our Saviour’s children perform their Christmas Program at the 9:00 a.m. service. Sunday School will have a cookie reception downstairs to celebrate Jesus’ Birthday where we will also be showing the movie The Star (around 10:30 a.m., finish up by 12:00 p.m.) Adults are welcome to stay with the children.Note: The pageant dress rehearsal is on December 14 promptly at 10:00 a.m.Additionally, we will also have the 11:15 a.m. service.
BRUNCH WITH SANTA is on December 14 at 11:30 a.m. A light lunch will be provided. Pictures with Santa following lunch. A free will offering to cover expenses will be collected. Reservations are a must! Please sign-up on the sheet in the Narthex or call the office 247-7824. Volunteers needed to set up, cook, and clean up. ( Brunch with Santa Rochester NY, Breakfast with Santa Rochester NY & Lunch with Santa Rochester NY)
CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS—We are taking orders for Christmas Poinsettias. The cost is $10. Please make payment in the envelopes provided on the Narthex table. Please place it in the office or
offering plate. The order and payment must by made by December 15.
Calling all youth! We will be having a Christmas party on December 18 at 6:30 p.m.. Please mark your calendars!
NEWSLETTER ASSEMBLY—A reminder that Team A will help with the newsletter on December 23 at 9:30 a.m. We are grateful for your continued assistance!
WINTER HELP—Here is an opportunity for high school kids to earn a few bucks by shoveling/removing snow this Winter. We could use the help! Please contact Ed Jarvis if you would like to help.
2020 OFFERING ENVELOPES are arranged alphabetically in the Narthex. We appreciate your help by picking up your envelopes today. Should you not find a set with your name, please check with the office and a set will be made for you. Please do not use 2020 Offering Envelopes until the first of the year.
2020 FLOWER CHART—A new flower chart for 2020 will be posted on the Narthex bulletin board. The Altar Guild invites you to indicate the date on which you wish to place flowers on the Altar asexpression of devotion of the Lord, in memory of a loved one, as an expression of joy and thanksgiving on an anniversary or birthday, or other special occasions in life. The cost for the flowers is $30. We
encourage and appreciate your participation.
IF YOU ARE ADMITTED TO THE HOSPITAL—Please let Pastor or the church office know.
Also let the hospital know you are a member of Our Saviour.
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE—Our evening services are on December 24 at 5:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED on December 25 and 26.
THERE IS ONE SERVICE ON DECEMBER 29 AT 10:00 AM.
THIS WEEK AT LCOS
Monday December 9 – Sunday December 15
Monday 9th 6:00 p.m. Youth Christmas Hall Set Up
6:30 p.m. Boy Scouts
Tuesday 10th 12:00 p.m. WELCA Christmas Party6:00 p.m. Youth Christmas Hall Set Up
Wednesday 11th 10:00 a.m. Bible Study6:00 p.m. Youth Christmas Hall Set Up
Thursday 12th 12:00 p.m. Jubilees Christmas Luncheon6:00 p.m. Youth Christmas Hall Set Up
Friday 13th 6:30 p.m. Congregation Church Decorating Party
Sunday School will also join & have their party in the
Augsburg Room.
Saturday 14th 9:00 a.m. Altar Guild Christmas Preparation
9:30 a.m. Bell Choir Rehearsal
10:00 a.m. Christmas Program Dress Rehearsal
11:30 a.m. Brunch with Santa
Sunday 15th Third Sunday of Advent
9:00 a.m. Christmas Program Service
10:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study
11:15 a.m. Traditional Servic
Lutheran Church of Our Savior
