After hearing some pretty tough, fire and brimstone readings this morning (especially that one from Zephaniah), it was great to also hear St. Paul’s words in the second reading, “But you, beloved, are not in darkness, for that day to surprise you like a thief; for you are all children of light and children of the day.” When that new identity takes root in us, it changes everything….how we live, how we see God, ourselves and each other, and ultimately how we die. “Therefore encourage one another (in this new God given identity) and build up each other, as indeed you are doing.”
Now, as children of the Light, it’s getting into that time of year when a lot is going on around Our Savior where we live out, celebrate and encourage one another in that new identity. In that light, this email will be a walk through the next few weeks around here.
This Wednesday, Nov. 16, will be our last Wednesday night supper before Thanksgiving! (There is no supper the night before Thanksgiving, but the suppers will resume the following week.) This week will have a “Tailgate Party” theme. The Lutheran Men in Mission will be grilling burgers and hot dogs. Beans and coleslaw will also be on the menu. So wear your favorite team’s colors and come “tailgate” with us in the Fellowship Hall. Supper is served at 6pm.
If you’d like to hear some great handbell music, “The Atlantic Ringers”, a community handbell choir, with experienced ringers from area churches (including Our Savior), will be in concert Friday at 7:30pm at the Community Church. A donation will be accepted at the door.
Saturday, Nov. 19 is Our Savior’s annual Bazaar (9am til 1pm) and Health Fair (9am til 11am). The bazaar will have baked goods (you can bring some to sell anytime on Friday or Saturday morning), lunch, and very nice crafts for sale. This is a great way to start to ease into the holiday season. The Health Fair will have the Blood Mobile on site, flu shots, balance screening, “ask a pharmacist”, child safety kits, a registered dietician, blood pressure and blood sugar screenings! Wow! Lots of good stuff! Besides these things, Our Savior’s 50th Anniversary ornaments, designed by the same artist who does the ever so popular annual Garden Club ornaments, will be available for $20 each. Swarovski crystal crosses will also be available. The proceeds for both the ornaments and crosses all go to the Building Fund. So, be sure to come by Saturday morning. There will be something for everybody.
On Sunday afternoon at 3pm, Nov. 20, a favorite annual event takes place…the making of Advent wreaths. These are beautiful wreaths made with live greenery. There are only a limited number of spots left, so call the church office (567-2253) to reserve your place. Cost of materials is $15 per wreath.
Then looking ahead a little farther, our annual Home Alone Thanksgiving Dinner will be held at noon on Thanksgiving Day. A Thanksgiving service is held in the church at 11am followed by dinner in the Fellowship Hall. Volunteers are needed to help peel potatoes on Wednesday at 2pm, and pies are needed also. If you can provide a pie, please bring it by the church anytime Wednesday between 9am and 3pm the day before Thanksgiving. Call the church office to make a reservation (772-567-2253). There is no cost and no offering received. This is our gift to the community. Don’t be home alone, come celebrate Thanksgiving with us. If you know of someone who will be home alone on Thanksgiving, tell them about our dinner also.
Finally, be sure to mark your calendars for our Anniversary Celebration and Building Dedication at our one service that Sunday at 10am. An anniversary luncheon will follow at noon. Tickets ($15 per person or $25 per household) are required and need to be purchased by November 30 to reserve a place.
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