Lutheran Church of Our Saviour
Summer worship through Labor Day
> Thur. 7 pm (Outdoors, weather permitting)
> Sun. One Service 9:30am
Announcements for The Time after Pentecost services: Thursday Aug 15 and Sunday Aug 18, 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 at our summer services: outdoors on Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. (please bring chairs or blankets) and on Sundays at 9:30 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.
Hearing impaired:
• Hearing Aid Loop is installed and
• 87.8 MH FM broadcasts. Ask for FM receiver, earphones or assistance from the Service Leader.
A suggested prayer upon entering church: Almighty God, who provides for our needs even though 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.
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
NEW CHURCH OFFICE HOURS—The office hours has changed to 8:00 a. m. – 1:00 p.m. This is in effect August 19. Thank you.
FIRST YEAR CONFIRMATION CLASS meeting is on August 21, at 7:00 p.m. for 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.
BOARD OF STEWARDSHIP MEETING has been moved to September 5 at 6:30 p.m.
Ann Keller’s 90th birthday (September 7)—Wouldn’t it be wonderful for Ann to receive birthday wishes in honor of her 90th birthday? If you wish to send her cards, the address in church office. Don’t forget that we have cards on the Caring and Sharing table in the church by the elevator/lift.
RALLY DAY—Sunday School resumes on September 8 at 10:15 a.m. Please join us to start another great year of Sunday School. We will have the blessing of book bags during the service. In addition, we would also like to recognize grandparents during the service and have them join us for a continental breakfast downstairs.
ADULT BIBLE STUDY RESUMES—September 15 at 10:30 a.m. in the Prayer Room. What joy and excitement await you as you delve into the Word of God and help others to discover its life-changing truths. Come and enjoy the effort and opportunity!
CHRISTIAN MOVIE MATINEE will be at church on September 21, at 2:00 p.m. The movie is ‘Breakthrough’. This is one that could be for the whole family. It is rated PG. It is a true story. When Joyce Smith’s adopted son, John, falls through an icy Missouri lake, all hope seems lost as John lies lifeless. In the face of every bleak medical case history and dire scientific prediction, Joyce’s unwavering belief inspires her community to pray for John’s recovery.
BABY PICTURE CONTEST—As part of the 75th Anniversary celebration, we will have a baby picture contest. The contest will be held during the luncheon in October. Please put your ‘baby to first grade’ picture in the box on the Narthex table. Put your name on the back of the picture and in a sealed envelope. The deadline to submit pictures is September 30. Please contact Ann Seppa if you have any questions. How wonderful and fun to guess who’s who!!
SAVE THE DATE—The 75th Anniversary Luncheon is on October 27, from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m., at Sweetbriar Lodge on Ridgeway Avenue. We will be selling tickets after Labor Day: Adult $20, Children 5 – 12 $10, Children under 5 are free. More details to come. God has blessed us with many years of our church.
CHURCH HISTORY—Also as part of the 75th Anniversary, we are interviewing some of our “older members” to share stories and events from the past. Anyone can share their “memories/stories”. We welcome any artifacts (pictures, news clippings, bulletins, etc.) for the new history booklet we are creating. These can also be placed in the box on the Narthex table or contact Ed Jarvis. What occurred at our church that was special to you? How has the church touched your life? What inspired you to remain as part of our church family?
CHRISTIAN BOOK CLUB will be at church on October 3, at 6:30 p.m. We are going to read Klem Watercrest, The Lighthouse Keeper and Seaside Journeys of Faith, both by Jay Diedreck, a former member of our church. The Lighthouse Keeper—Much of Port James has been untouched somehow from many of the hassles of our times. Klem Watercrest, the delightful yet aging lighthouse keeper and main character, brings insight to his wife, friends, and family, many times while tending to the community lighthouse. Be prepared to enjoy a delightful, religious, yet an adventuresome story of a Maine seaside village and its unforgettable residents. Seaside Journeys of Faith—This is a charming story about that fictitious and wonderful seaside community of Port James, Maine and her unforgettable characters. Commencing in 1880, author Jay Diedreck quickly transcends the reader to 1950, a mystical and enchanting time of triumphs and achievements as well as struggles for its residents of faith. Jay has brought to life much of that unique and wonderful 1950s flavor that some readers may personally recall from their childhood and younger book lovers will learn and discover.
FROM THE TRUSTEES—A reminder that the main parking lot will be closed for a time during the summer for repairing, re-sealing and re-stripping of the lot. The timing has not yet been determined, however, when it happens cones will be placed at the end of the driveway and we ask that you park in the Russell’s Ice Cream lot (in the first two rows closest to the church). Thank you to our Trustees for always helping our church!
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD—We are trying something new this year. We are collecting a list of items per month. You may see the list of items on the table in the Narthex. Each month there will be a different list of items. We appreciate all your on-going support to this program!
CREEKVIEW NURSING HOME—The nursing home has an update on the items that can be donated. The additional items that can be donated are: nail polish (bright colors or sparkles) and polish remover. Other items are also listed in the newsletter. Donna Evenson wishes to continue delivering donations to the nursing home. Your blessings, thoughtfulness and remembrances are very much appreciated by the folks at the home. The nursing home is in need of a VCR player. If you have one to donate, please bring it to the church office. Thank you so much!
2019 FLOWER CHART—We still have open dates awaiting your choice to place flowers for the Sunday services in memory of loved ones, in celebration of an anniversary, or any special occasion. Please sign up on the chart posted on the bulletin board. The cost of Altar flowers is $30.00. Thank you.
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.
PRAYER REQUEST CARDS have been placed in the pews. If you have prayer concerns please fill one out and hand it to the Ushers after the Sermon. Please put the address of your Prayer Person on the card so that we may send them a postcard letting them know that they are in our prayers.
GOT NEWS? If you wish to have something posted in the weekly announcements, please provide it to Simone on Mondays by 1:00 p.m. Your information will appear by the next upcoming service date. Please keep the announcements brief. For the monthly newsletter, please provide by the first of the month, for your news to appear in the next month’s newsletter. The preferred method to provide to Simone is via email, if possible. You are welcome to drop a note in the office as well. Thank you for your cooperation.
For his merciful kindness is great toward us, and the truth of the Lord endureth forever. Praise ye the Lord. Psalm 117:2
THIS WEEK AT LCOS
Monday August 19 – Sunday August 25
Wednesday 21st 7:00 p.m. 1st Year Confirmation, Parents Only Meeting
Thursday 22nd 7:00 p.m. Evening Service
Sunday 25th 9:30 a.m. One Service
Lutheran Church of Our Savior
