Bell Choir

To prepare for Easter, the Bell Choir will have a special rehearsal on Saturday, March 22, at 11:30 a.m. after the Chancel Choir rehearsal.

Holy Week Worship

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

Before we move too far into this special week, I want to remind you of the worship opportunities before us as we observe and celebrate the holiest of weeks:

MAUNDY THURSDAY (March 20) – St. Paul Lutheran Church (Wayne Ave.)

6:00 p.m. – dinner in the fellowship hall (upstairs)

7:00 p.m. – service of Holy Communion, the sharing of our last "faith story" (mine), and music from the combined chancel choirs of St. Paul and Our Savior

GOOD FRIDAY (March 21) – Lutheran Church of Our Savior

7:00 p.m. – Good Friday liturgy with reading of the Passion Narrative

HOLY SATURDAY (March 22) – Lutheran Church of Our Savior (in the chapel)

5:30 p.m. – Taize' Prayer Service for Peace and Healing of the nations

EASTER SUNDAY – March 23 – Lutheran Church of Our Savior

9:30 a.m. – Easter Egg Hunt (those hiding eggs are to gather in the parish house meeting room at 9:00 a.m.)

10:30 a.m. – Festival Celebration of the Resurrection, with special musicians, celebration of Holy Communion, and reading of the Easter story

Following worship, those who ordered lilies are invited to take them home.

May God bless you and your family with the faith, courage and wisdom to reserve and spend some of your time in worship and prayer this week. May the Lord of Easter new life breathe new life and joy into you! And, remember – someone you know may be waiting to be invited to attend church on Easter, so invite them to come with you!

In Christ's peace,

Gary

News From Our Pastor

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

Last Sunday morning, after the "big snow", I walked outside before the start of our 10:30 a.m. (and only) worship service, and listened: the birds were singing as if it were the end of April, and a woodpecker could be heard digging for breakfast on the side of a tree. Spring is really coming! Special thanks to everyone who helped to make sure that we were able to hold worship last Sunday, especially Alan and Scott Nandrasy who are responsible for clearing our walkways and doorways! You guys did a great job – thank you!

This weekend marks the beginning of Holy Week, as we celebrate Palm Sunday. On Saturday, the Sonshine Childrens' Choir will help to lead us in worship at 5:30 p.m. During the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service, we will offer prayers and anointing for healing.

On Sunday, at 11:30 a.m., the Youth will hold an early St. Patrick's Day Brunch in the fellowship hall for all. This is a fund raising activity for the summer mission trip to the Dominican Republic.

HOLY WEEK WORSHIP SCHEDULE

Maundy Thursday (March 20) – St. Paul's Lutheran Church, downtown Dayton on Wayne Ave.

6:00 p.m. salad and sandwich dinner in the fellowship hall

7:00 p.m. Service of Holy Communion and healing; the faith story shared this night will be mine

Good Friday (March 21) – Lutheran Church of Our Savior

7:00 P.M. Service will include the reading of the Passion Narrative, and participation in the ancient "Bidding Prayer"

Holy Saturday (March 22) – LCOS Chapel

5:30 P.M. Taize' Prayer Service with Holy Communion

Easter Sunday (March 23) – Lutheran Church of Our Savior

9:30 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt

10:30 a.m. Festival Celebration of the Resurrection Faith

There is no 8:15 a.m. worship on Easter

The God who turned Good Friday into Easter morning is still the God who provides for us each day – let's gather in worship this weekend to praise our God who turns our Good Fridays into Easter!

In Christ's peace,

Gary

A Message From Our Pastor: Lenten Worship

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

 

This Wednesday, March 12, is the final Wednesday in our Lenten mid-week worship schedule. At noon, we will gather in the chapel to hear the story of the Old Testament prophet Jeremiah, and then we will move to the fellowship hall for lunch. Special thanks to Judy and Carl Ault for preparing lunch for us throughout this Lenten season.

 

Our 6:30 evening service will be held at St. Paul's Lutheran Church (Wayne Ave.), and will feature our own John Buechele sharing his faith story. John is part of the year-round staff at Lutheran Memorial Camp. Come early to share fellowship time at 6:00 p.m.

 

In Christ's peace,

Gary

 

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Sunday, March 9 - 10:30 AM Service WILL Be Held; 8:15 AM Service Will NOT Be Held

A message from our Pastor:

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

There will be no 8:15 worship Sunday morning, due to the additional drifting that is to occur tonight as the winds pick up again.  However, we are going ahead with Sunday School and our 10:30 worship service as planned.  If you know of folks who normally worship downtown, please invite them to worship with us - we understand that downtown Dayton is closed, and churches have been asked to cancel their worship services.

Remember to change your clocks tonight - ahead.

In Christ's peace

Gary

No Saturday Services Due to Snow Emergency; Funeral Postponed - March 8

Due to the snow emergency and continuing blizzard conditions our Saturday service has been cancelled. Also, the funeral for Ted Pace which was to take place this morning has been postponed.  

If the weather remains severe enough that our services tomorrow are cancelled, I will post more information when I hear it.

Don't forget the time change tonight.

Stay warm and safe!

A Message From Our Pastor: Worship This Weekend; Time Change; Holy Week

Dear sisters and brothers in the Lord,

CHANGE YOUR CLOCKS THIS SATURDAY NIGHT – MOVE AHEAD ONE HOUR – IT'S DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!

Our worship theme this weekend is HOPE and WAITING in the Lord, and is grounded in the Old Testament lesson of Ezekiel's vision of the valley of dry bones, and the Gospel account of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. The Sonshine Children's Choir will be singing special music for those worshiping on Saturday night, and the Joyful Noise Children's Choir will be singing at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. Great sources of hope for us all! The Health Ministries Team will be offering free blood pressure screenings after all three services this weekend.

Holy Week Schedule

MAUNDY THURSDAY (March 20), 7:00 p.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Dinner will precede the service at 6:00 p.m., served upstairs in the fellowship hall.

GOOD FRIDAY (March 21), 7:00 p.m. at Lutheran Church of Our Savior (no food)

HOLY SATURDAY (March 22), 5:30 p.m. – Taize' prayer service with Holy Communion in the LCOS Chapel

EASTER SUNDAY (March 23) – ONE WORSHIP SERVICE AT 10:30 A.M. The Holy Terrors will hold their annual Easter Egg Hunt at 9:15 a.m.

So, change your clocks, and join us for worship this weekend as we praise the God who is always "on time"!

In Christ's peace,

Gary

A Message From Our Pastor: Lenten Worship; Time Change

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

Just a reminder that we will hold noon Lenten worship in our chapel this Wednesday, and we will be hearing the faith story of Samson from the Old Testament. Lunch will be served in the fellowship hall following worship. The evening Lenten service will be held in our sanctuary at 6:30 p.m., preceded by fellowship and refreshments in the narthex at 6:00 p.m. This week, a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church will share a faith story. Next week’s evening service will be at St. Paul’s downtown.

Reminder: It's early this year – Daylight Savings Time begins Saturday night, March 9, so move your clocks up an hour in order to arrive on time for worship and Sunday School!

In Christ's peace,

Gary