OSE-news: 10/7/12 Was that fun or what!

 

 

From: Our Savior Lutheran Church
Sent: Monday, October 08, 2012 1:49 PM
To: Our Savior Lutheran Church
Subject: OSE-news: 10/7/12 Was that fun or what!

 

On Sunday afternoon at 4pm our annual “Pet Blessing” brought dogs (lots of dogs…from little tiny to great big) a few cats, and one little bunny (“Thumper”), together.    And all who were there, people and animals, were blessed.   Our thanks to Janet Winikoff from the Humane Society for her message.  That’s always a special, fun time here at Our Savior.   Pictures of the event will soon be posted on our website. 

 

This coming weekend, Oct. 13-14, worship will have a “Healing” emphasis at all 3 services.   This is always a very meaningful service, where worshipers can come to the altar for prayers for healing be it for body, mind or spirit. 

 

Looking a little farther ahead, beginning Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 6pm our Wednesday suppers will resume, by popular demand!   These are always very well received and a great time to get together in the middle of the week for some good food and fellowship.   Volunteers to help set up, serve and clean up are always welcome. 

 

Also, that evening at 6:30 anyone interested in becoming a member of Our Savior, or just learning more about Our Savior is invited to a gathering in the Quiet Room off of the narthex.  This is the first of 3 gatherings, the 2^nd to be on Sunday Oct. 21 at 9:45, and the third to be Wednesday Oct. 24 at 6:30.  

 

Looking a little beyond our neighborhood, we in Florida have a wonderful place called Luther Springs near Gainesville.  This past weekend 10 members of our confirmation class spent the weekend there for a confirmation retreat.  Many thanks to Ed Elsebough and Michael Hyde, who brought them there and back safely and who had a wonderful time there with them.  Our thanks to Chris Reed, one of our senior Youth Members who also went along to help.   

 

But, Luther Springs isn’t just for young folks!  Coming up Oct. 23-25 there will be a “Boomerang Retreat” at Luther Springs sponsored by ALOA (Adult Lutherans Organized for Action).  Click on the following for more information about a great couple days at Luther Springs:  http://www.lomfla.org/retreats/adult-retreats/index.php#Boomerang .   If you’re interested in this event, please let us know, because it would be wonderful if we could have a group from Our Savior attend.   There are RV sites if you have your own RV, or you can stay in one of the very nice rooms in the Kuehner Center.  Either way, you will be glad you went.  Check it out! 

 

Finally, welcome back to so many of our seasonal folks.   It was good to see you this past weekend (the first weekend on October…first wave of northern visitors returning!)   And we look forward to the more of our extended church family returning as the weeks unfold. 

 

And as the weeks unfold, now that we’re into October, more and more special events and festivals days will be coming along, so keep an eye on our website and join us as we live out our calling here in this place to be called children of God. 

 

Peace and Joy,     Pastor Jack Diehl +     www.oursaviorelca.com