Weekly News

Dear People of God,

In our ONE worship service this weekend (Sunday, April 29, 10:30 a.m.), the Gospel lesson for the 4th Sunday of Easter is part of Jesus' "Good Shepherd" discourse: Jesus is our shepherd, the one who cares for us, leads us, encourages us, protects us, lays down his life for us. It is that model of ministry into which all of us are called in Baptism - to use our God-given gifts to care for, lead, encourage, protect, even lay down life for others. How fitting that this Sunday we remember and celebrate one of Lutheran Church of Our Savior's shepherds - the Rev. J. Alfred Updegraff. As we prepare for this weekend, a question to ponder: how has God led you to serve as shepherd in someone's life?

In Christ's joy,

Gary

MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES THIS SATURDAY:

Rebuilding Together

Volunteers are needed for Rebuilding Together on Sat., April 28, half day, beginning at 8 AM or Noon, or all day, for painting, light carpentry, etc. Please sign up on line at: http://fwdev.civicore.com/rtdayton/index.php?section=volunteerApplication&action=new

(preferable) or call/email Terri in the church office. Please note: volunteers under age 18 must bring a waiver signed by the parent or guardian on April 28. Waiver forms can be obtained from any of the above sources. Lunch, T-shirts, and tools will be provided.

Easter News

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

We gather to celebrate the RESURRECTION this Sunday with our morning schedule as follows:

8:15 a.m. Worship

9:30 a.m. Sunday Church School classes

10:30 a.m. Worship

Our communion celebration for both services will be at the chancel steps, offering intinction and common cup.

Easter is, by far, the easiest Sunday to invite someone to attend worship with you, so let's pack the house for God!

EASTER SET UP HELP

Following our Good Friday worship (6:30 p.m.), we will dismantle the Lent decorations and set up for our Easter morning worship. We can use as many volunteers as are willing to help to remove wood, rocks, grasses (Lent), and set up flower stands, music stands, and aisle candles. This work should begin around 7:15 p.m. Friday night.

EASTER BASKET DELIVERY

Youth and adults will be delivering Easter baskets and food gift cards to the families in our Adopt-A-Family program on Saturday morning. Meet at the church at 9:00 a.m. if you wish to help!

NOAH'S ARK OFFERING

We will receive a special offering on Easter Sunday to help purchase 60 cubic yards of mulch for the playground at Noah's Ark Preschool (NAP). Our goal is $1500. NAP is a cooperative ministry between St. Paul's Lutheran Church and LCOS, and our own Linda Petersen is the director of the preschool, which is located at St. Paul's. Please generously share your financial blessings for this special children's ministry! Then, on Saturday, April 14, volunteers are invited to gather at St. Paul's (Wayne Ave.) to spread the mulch. A pizza lunch will be provided.

JLI FISH FRY

The annual Fish Fry at Faith Lutheran Church to benefit Jeremiah's Letter, Inc., will be held on Friday, April 13, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased from Suzanne Bruns or you can call Faith Lutheran (253-2156) to reserve tickets. Prices are: adults - $10 (advance)/$11 (at the door); children (10 and under) - $4.50. This is an all you can eat event! Matching funds are provided by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. You are asked to bring in-kind donations of cleaning products (dish and laundry detergent, bleach, etc.). Faith Lutheran Church is located at 3315 Martel Drive, off Patterson Road.

Holy Week Worship

Dear People of God,

Beginning tomorrow night, Thursday, we start our Holy Week Worship as we move toward the empty tomb of Easter. Below is the schedule:

Maundy Thursday (April 5) - 6:30 p.m. @ St. Paul's Lutheran Church

Confession and Forgiveness, Communion

Good Friday (April 6) - 6:30 p.m. @ Lutheran Church of Our Savior

Tenebrae Drama: "Trilogy"

Easter Eve (Saturday, April 7) - 5:30 p.m. LCOS chapel

Sung/Spoken/Silent Prayers and Readings

Join us in worship this week!

In Christ's peace,

Gary