From the Pastor's Desk

This is a great time of the year here at Our Savior! This past weekend it was so good to have so many of our regular seasonal folks worshipping with us again, along with new visitors and new residents in the area. Welcome, and welcome back to all!

As we live out our identity as God's beloved, called to be children of the Light and of the Day, here are some settings and ways for that to happen this week. (This isn't an exhaustive list, but some of the highlights. For more info check out our website: www.oursaviorelca.com).

Our Wednesday suppers continue at 6pm, with Youth Group following at 6:30pm. This Wednesday we will start serving a little early so that whoever would like can get to the book signing at the Vero Beach Book Center at 7pm! Kent Annan, Pastor Shelly's husband will be there signing his new book," After Shock: Searching for Honest Faith When Your World is Shaken".

On Friday, there will be a Haiti Partners dinner at 6pm at the Community Church. The theme of the evening is "Focusing on Hope". There will be videos, guests from Haiti, a silent auction and great food as we hear about life in Haiti since the earthquake one year ago and the signs of hope that are springing up. Cost is $30 and tickets are available through Wednesday by calling 772-778-1070.

The "Spiritual Gifts" workshop scheduled for this coming Saturday, Jan. 22, is being rescheduled for Saturday, February 19 here at Our Savior. This will put it closer to, and connect it with, our next New Member Gatherings which will take place on Feb. 9, 13 and 16. If you're interested in becoming a member of Our Savior, or just learning more about Our Savior, mark your calendars and join us on those dates.

Looking ahead to next Sunday afternoon, at 4pm, there will be a service of prayer for Christian Unity at Christ by the Sea Methodist Church. Ten congregations, including ours, will be involved in this service. In our ever increasingly polarized world, here is a place we can affirm a unity we share in Christ and celebrate that together. All are welcome.

As this week unfolds, may you live in God's peace and let your light shine! See you in church! Pastor Jack Diehl