From the Pastor's Desk

Last February, Lent came so quickly that we almost missed the season of Epiphany. But this year, Ash Wednesday isn't until near the end of February, so we get to bask in the Light of Epiphany a little longer.

This is the season when in worship we walk through those days when Jesus revealed God's mercy and grace through his teaching, healing, and calling his disciples. But, this isn't just something we remember from way back then. God still makes himself known to us and calls us to follow as Christ is present among us in the Word, the Sacraments and the gatherings of God's people.

Along with worship there will be other gatherings of God's people this month:

• A special lunch will be provided on Feb. 8 for all who have remembered Our Savior in their wills or might consider doing that. Pastor Paul Summer, the ELCA Foundation Regional Gift Planner for our synod will be our special guest that day.
• For anyone who would like to know more about Our Savior and what it means to be a member of Our Savior, there will be three gatherings from 6:30- 7:30 PM following our mid week dinners. New members will be received into our congregation on Transfiguration Sunday,
  February 22.
• The Lenten season begins Ash Wednesday, February 25, as we begin another part of our journey together, to the cross, and then to the open tomb.

As we walk these walks together, may we all continue to grow in God's grace that we may better let God's light shine on us, in us and through
us.

God’s Work, Our Hands,

Pastor Jack Diehl