Week of Advent 2

From: Our Savior Lutheran Church
Sent: Monday, December 05, 2011 9:49 AM
To: Our Savior Lutheran Church
Subject: Week of Advent 2

 

For months, this is the week that we have been preparing for!  This coming Sunday, December 11 there will be only one service at 10am at which time we will dedicate our new addition and celebrate the 50^th Anniversary of Our Savior Lutheran Church here in this community.  A lunch at noon follows for all who have previously sent in their reservations.  But even if you haven’t made a reservation for lunch, still plan on coming to the service at 10am and being a part of that celebration.  (There will still be a service on Saturday evening at 6pm also.)

 

Following the dedication/celebration service, and before the luncheon, there will be places throughout the church with posters for people to sign who have been baptized, confirmed and/or married at Our Savior, plus a place to light a candle and remember a loved one who’s memorial service was held here at Our Savior.  During this “tour the sanctuary” time a pictorial walk through our 50 years will be scrolling on the wall over the hymn board in the sanctuary.  This was an Eagle Scout Project by Zac Barringer as a part of our 50^th Anniversary Celebration. 

 

In our new lobby, Swarovski Crystal Crosses will still be available, donated by the Swarovski family with 100 % of the proceeds to go to our building fund.  Plus, our commemorative 50^th Anniversary ornaments will be available, designed by Arun Wijetilleke (the designer for the ever popular “Garden Club” ornaments, and yes, Dr. Wije’s wife J ).  The crosses and ornaments both make wonderful Christmas Gifts and also help support the building project here at Our Savior. 

 

Apart from these activities, here are a couple of other items:   

 

This Wednesday we will have our “last supper” at 6pm til after the holidays.  Stuffed Cabbage is on the menu.  The suppers will resume Wednesday January 4.

 

This coming Saturday, December 10, a “Painting Party” will be held at the Big Brothers Big Sisters new home at  1860 18^th Ave., just west of the Freshman Learning Center.  Painting begins around 9am.  All equipment and paint will be provided.  Many hands make light work.  Call Allan Klotsche if you can help or if you have any questions: 234-0441.

 

If you’d like to provide a poinsettia for Christmas at Our Savior today is the deadline!  The cost is $10.  You can email us today (or tomorrow) with information re: it being in memory or in honor of someone.  We’ll just trust you to get the money in next time you’re in church.  J  The proceeds go to help support our scholarship fund.

 

For other happenings and our upcoming Christmas Schedule of services, stay tuned or check out our web site at:  www.oursaviorelca.com.  

 

Finally, in the middle of all the comings and goings of this season, remember Pastor Shelly’s sermon from yesterday and be a sign of God’s peace in the middle of the “crazies”.    That may be one of the best witnesses to the coming “Prince of Peace” that we can offer…a peaceful presence with our families, friends and out among strangers.   Come, Lord Jesus, and give us that peace, especially in these days. 

 

See you in church!    Pastor Jack Diehl +