Announcements for The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost August 20, 2017
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 each Sunday at our Service at 9:00 AM Modern Traditional and 11:15 AM Traditional Service. Sunday School is at 10:15 AM. CHILDREN ARE WELCOME IN WORSHIP – Parents with small children may use the pews in the back of the church. Parents’ Room (equipped with sound) is available.
Hearing impaired,, and 87.8 MH FM broadcasts. Ask theusher orelder for FM receiver or assistance.
A suggested prayer upon entering church: Almighty God, who provides for our needs even through we worry and complain, strengthen our faith in your providence, that we may live in the assurance that you will care for us and meet all our needs. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
THE CHURCH SERVICES ARE RECORDED AND ARE ON YOUTUBE, TO VIEW, CLICK ON SERMONS
WELCOME AND THANK YOU TO GRACE WANG—Grace is originally from Los Angeles, California. Grace and her husband David Shih moved to Rochester, New York for her to attend The Eastman School of Music. After graduating with her Doctor of Musical Arts in organ performance, they decided to stay in Rochester because they love Rochester’s four seasons (especially the snow). In addition to serving as a substitute organist, Grace also works as a commercial real estate assistant in a law firm. Grace is filling in for Alexandra this morning while she enjoys some vacation time.
THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM is celebrated during the 9:30 AM Service on Sunday. We rejoice as Tyson Nicholas Fantauzzo becomes a member of God’s Church through the Sacrament of Baptism. Tyson’s parents are Amanda Fantauzzo and Marcus Swan; baptismal sponsors are Hannah Prescott and Nicholas Buscemmi. Let us pray for Tyson and his family.
VISTING PASTOR ARDEN STRASSER-will be filling in for Pastor Wilck on Sunday, September 3 at the 9:30 AM Service. Please come and welcome him. NO Thursday evening Service August 31, we encourage the congregation to come and hear Arden. Pastor Wilck will enjoy some vacation time.
MID-YEAR FINANCIAL GIVING STATEMENTS for 2017 are available. Please pick up your financial statement from the narthex table. They are arranged in alphabetical order.
SUMMER SERVICE HOURS—continue, one Sunday Service at 9:30 AM. and Thursday evening, at 7:00 PM.
FIRST YEAR CONFIRMATION CLASS meeting Wednesday, August 23, 7:00PM. Parents only. The letters for the first year confirmands have gone out, if you have not received one and if your child is eligible (beginning seventh grade), please call the church office (247-7824) or speak with Pastor.
SAVE THE DATE—JUBLIEES— Cruise the Colonial Belle along the Erie Canal, Wednesday October 11, from 1 to 3 PM. Afterward enjoy a late lunch at the Towpath Café very close to the dock. The sign-up sheet on the narthex table. The cost of the cruise is $14.00. Additional information on the lunch will follow.
Augsburg Roon Flooring Project Update: On this date (Aug 13) the new panel flooring installation has been completed, at least 90%.Thanks to all our working volunteers who made this project possible. Please take time toat the new Augsburg Room flooring. A full report will be in the September Newsletter.
RALLY DAY—SUNDAY SCHOOL RESUMES—SEPTEMBER 10—10:15 AM. Please join us to start another great year of Sunday School and Adult Bible Study. Pancake breakfast will be serviced following the Sunday School opening. Sign-up sheet is on the narthex table or sign-up on the tan response sheet.
MONDAY EVENING AND TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY—in recess for the summer.
Webpage—The Events Calendar, Weekly Sunday Announcements, Newsletters, and Newsletter Calendars are all available on our web-page under “News” in the menu Navigation bar.
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 so they may notify us. (Use the prayers cards in the pews to share your concerns.)
2017 FLOWER CHART awaits your choice of dates for placing flowers for the Sunday Services in memory of loved ones, in celebration of an anniversary, or any special occasion. Sign up soon! The chart is posted on the bulletin board. The cost of altar flowers is $30.00. Thank you.
THIS WEEK AT LCOS
August 21-26
Tuesday 7:00 PM Sunday School Staff Meets
Wednesday 7:00 PM First Year Confirmation Meeting (Parents only)
Thursday 7:00 PM Thursday evening Service
Lutheran Church of Our Savior
