From the Pastor's Desk

As we head into Thanksgiving, we first need to do a little recap of this past weekend. It was really a wonderful weekend at Our Savior beginning with the Annual Holiday Bazaar and Health Fair Saturday morning. Lots of good food, crafts and health related information and activities. Many thanks to all who participated in so many ways. 

A special thanks also to those who gave blood at the Bloodmobile which was here Saturday morning. Re: the Bloodmobile, I have to pass this along. This morning I saw the man who runs the Bloodmobile and he made a point to tell me what a pleasure it was to be here at Our Savior. He told me that he takes the bloodmobile all over, to other churches and businesses and events, but that the people at Our Savior we're really extra pleasant and good to work with. And that was a totally unsoliceted comment. (Well, he did want to know who made the great lemon squares which he bought from our bake sale!) :-) But his comments really were sincere. You needed to hear that. 

If you weren't able to get your flu shot because your finances are tight, talk to our parish nurse, Bonnie Lanyi. She has some vouchers and information for those who can't afford to get a flu shot. 

This past weekend was also the last weekend of the church year, Christ the King Sunday. In her sermon, Pastor Shelly mentioned a wonderful event that happened at the Macy's store in downtown Philadelphia last month. It was inspiring, uplifting and amazing. For those of you who haven't seen it, you can check it out at the following link. Just click on, watch and listen to the words. Very fitting for Christ the King Sunday.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wp_RHnQ-jgU

With Thanksgiving around the corner, this coming Wednesday afternoon at 3pm we'll be setting up for our annual Home Alone Thanksgiving Dinner, which will be at noon on Thanksgiving Day, following our Thanksgiving Service at 11am. If you'd like to volunteer helping set up, peeling potatoes, serving or cleaning up, or if you'd just like to join us for dinner, please call the church office (567-2253). There will be a place for you!

Because of this Thanksgiving Weekend the church office will be closed on Friday and there will no Sunday School this Sunday. Worship for this first Sunday in Advent will be at the normal times: Saturday 6pm and Sunday at 8:30 and 11am.

For those of you who are traveling, may your ways be safe and your homecomings joyful, and may you all have a blessed and gratitude filled Thanksgiving. 

Most gratefully yours,
+ Pastor A.C. 'Jack' Diehl III