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There's something refreshing and renewing about the change of seasons. For us here in Vero Beach, the seasons aren't exactly like those "up north", but there still are different seasons, and like all seasons, the change offers a nice rhythm to life. In worship, this past Sunday marked the beginning of the longest liturgical season of the church year, the season of Pentecost. After the seven weeks of Easter, we celebrated the coming of the Holy Spirit on to the disciples, in a sense marking the birthday of the church. It was a wonderful celebration as the church was filled with red; the children led us into worship with streamers reflective of the wind and fire of that first Pentecost; we heard the Pentecost story from Acts in different languages and a wonderful sermon about what that all meant (and what this e-mails special picture means for Pastor Shelly and you). You can visit our website to hear the sermon by clicking here. The changing of the season also means a change in our worship schedule beginning this upcoming weekend, Memorial Day weekend, and running through Labor Day weekend. Our Saturday service continues at 6pm, but Sunday worship is at 9:30am. This time was arrived at through a poll taken a couple of years ago when we were determining a time for one Sunday service. For some it's their favorite worship time all year! But if it's too early or too late for others, the Saturday service is a good option. In fact, many come to the Saturday service instead of Sunday for one of those reasons. The main reason for having two instead of three services is that it makes for a fuller and more meaningful worship experience, and you get to know people whom you might not otherwise see very often! Also, on this Memorial Day weekend, following the 9:30 service, there will be a brief congregational meeting to elect some new Council members and give a little "state of the congregation" update, re: some upcoming plans, etc. If you're in town, we hope you can join us for that. Also, please consider summer ushering, you can sign up below. I know the staff would be grateful if you signed up for even one service! But whether you are here or away at this time of year, may the change of the season be for you refreshing, renewing and another opportunity for you to appreciate and bask in God's grace in a new way. For more information about life at Our Savior, please visit our website at: www.oursaviorelca.com. See you in church! Pastor Jack Diehl + ___________________________________________________________ Our Savior is now collecting Old Cell Phones and Used Ink Jet Cartridge The funds raised will be used to benefit the Fine Arts and Music programs. Please drop your items off in the office! | 
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