tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-326403742024-03-07T02:58:01.377-05:00Lutheran Church of Our Savior Worship & MusicLCOS is a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. We are located in Dayton (Oakwood), Ohio. Worship is the center of our life as a congregation, and music is an important part of that worship. Join us here for news and discussion about worship and music at our church.RAFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06851113853466820366noreply@blogger.comBlogger344125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32640374.post-34516300232856447662012-05-04T18:19:00.000-04:002012-05-04T18:20:01.566-04:00Weekend News<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); font-size: small; ">Dear People of God,</span></div><blockquote type="cite"><div> <div><span class="739213714-04052012"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></span> </div> <div><span class="739213714-04052012"><font size="2" face="Arial">"Connections" is the theme of our worship lessons this weekend - our connection with God, and with one another. I'm finding some very interesting conversations about connections/relationships in light of the "virtual" world in which so many live these days through social media. I greatly appreciate the marvel of online communication - I'm doing it now! But, one can have hundreds/thousands of "friends" on Facebook and Twitter and still be alone and lonely. God created human beings as relational creatures. Relationships require time and commitment, things God is constantly lifting up in Scripture. In a world steeped in technology and marked by constant, instant change, are we still making time for those connections in our lives - not the virtual connections, but the real ones - with God and with people?</font></span></div> <div><span class="739213714-04052012"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></span> </div> <div><span class="739213714-04052012"><font size="2" face="Arial">In Christ's peace,</font></span></div> <div><span class="739213714-04052012"><font size="2" face="Arial">Gary</font></span><span class="739213714-04052012"> </span></div> <div><span class="739213714-04052012"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></span> </div> <div><span class="739213714-04052012"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></span> </div> <div><span class="739213714-04052012"><strong><u><font color="#800000" size="2" face="Arial">Rebuilding Together</font></u></strong></span></div> <div><span class="739213714-04052012"><font size="2" face="Arial">Next Saturday, May 12, is the new date set to complete the painting at the "Lutheran" house. You can contact Lee Scamp </font><font size="2" face="Arial">with your questions or to let him know you plan to attend. </font> <div> </div> <div><span class="739213714-04052012"><font color="#000080" size="2" face="Arial"><strong><u>Woodland Cemetery Walk</u></strong></font></span></div> <div><span class="739213714-04052012"><font size="2" face="Arial">Rescheduled from last Saturday because of rain, the Health Ministry Team has rescheduled the walk for tomorrow, Saturday, May 5. Meet at the church at 3:30 p.m. if you wish to carpool. The guided walk will begin at 3:45 p.m. Dinner will be at Ladder 11.</font></span></div> <div><span class="739213714-04052012"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></span> </div> <div><span class="739213714-04052012"><strong><u><font color="#ff0000" size="2" face="Arial">Punch Bowl</font></u></strong></span></div> <div><span class="739213714-04052012"><font size="2" face="Arial">It is time to sign up to host a Sunday Punch Bowl! Held after the 9:45 a.m. summer worship, the Punch Bowl is a fellowship time, and those who sign up to host prepare punch and a snack. Sign up on the poster by the chapel or in the narthex.</font></span></div> <div><span class="739213714-04052012"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></span> </div> <div><span class="739213714-04052012"><font color="#008000" size="2" face="Arial"><strong><u>Youth Service Project</u></strong></font></span></div> <div><span class="739213714-04052012"><font size="2" face="Arial">Tomorrow, the youth will plant flowers around the church yard and install new bricks in the labyrinth walkway. Work begins at 10:00 a.m.; if you wish to help, we'll put you to work!</font></span></div></span></div> </div></blockquote>RAFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06851113853466820366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32640374.post-91262212759884590122012-04-25T10:31:00.000-04:002012-04-25T11:19:08.549-04:00Weekly News<div>
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</blockquote>RAFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06851113853466820366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32640374.post-59394273709841758712012-04-05T10:33:00.001-04:002012-04-05T10:33:24.832-04:00Easter News<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); font-size: small; "><strong><font color="#ff0000">Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ</font></strong>,</span></div><blockquote type="cite"><div><div> <div><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="733423312-05042012"></span></font></div> <div><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="733423312-05042012">We gather to celebrate the <strong><font color="#008000">RESURRECTION</font></strong> this Sunday with our morning schedule as follows:</span></font></div> <div><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="733423312-05042012"></span></font></div> <div><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="733423312-05042012">8:15 a.m. Worship </span></font></div> <div><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="733423312-05042012">9:30 a.m. Sunday Church School classes</span></font></div> <div><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="733423312-05042012">10:30 a.m. Worship</span></font></div> <div><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="733423312-05042012"></span></font></div> <div><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="733423312-05042012">Our communion celebration for both services will be at the chancel steps, offering intinction and common cup.</span></font></div> <div><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="733423312-05042012"><strong><em>Easter is, by far, the easiest Sunday to invite someone to attend worship with you, so let's pack the house for God!</em></strong></span></font></div> <div><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="733423312-05042012"></span></font></div> <div><font color="#800000" size="2" face="Arial"><span class="733423312-05042012"><strong><u>EASTER SET UP HELP</u></strong></span></font></div> <div><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="733423312-05042012">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.</span></font></div> <div><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="733423312-05042012"></span></font></div> <div><font color="#800080" size="2" face="Arial"><span class="733423312-05042012"><strong><u>EASTER BASKET DELIVERY</u></strong></span></font></div> <div><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="733423312-05042012">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!</span></font></div> <div><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="733423312-05042012"></span></font></div> <div><font color="#008000" size="2" face="Arial"><span class="733423312-05042012"><strong><u>NOAH'S ARK OFFERING</u></strong></span></font></div> <div><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="733423312-05042012">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.</span></font></div> <div><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="733423312-05042012"></span></font></div> <div><font color="#808000" size="2" face="Arial"><span class="733423312-05042012"><strong><u>JLI FISH FRY</u></strong></span></font></div> <div><font size="2" face="Arial"><span class="733423312-05042012">The annual <strong><em>Fish Fry</em></strong> 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 <u>all you can eat</u> 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.</span></font></div></div> </div></blockquote>RAFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06851113853466820366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32640374.post-92097142369303326672012-04-04T23:01:00.001-04:002012-04-04T23:01:57.256-04:00Holy Week Worship<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); font-size: small; ">Dear People of God,</span></div><blockquote type="cite"><div><div> <div><span class="857584812-03042012"><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></span></div> <div><span class="857584812-03042012"><font size="2" face="Arial">Beginning tomorrow night, Thursday, we start our Holy Week Worship as we move toward the empty tomb of Easter. 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color:blue;font-weight:bold">SUNDAY, JANUARY 29,<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><font size="6" color="blue" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:26.0pt;font-family:Arial; color:blue;font-weight:bold">10:30 A.M.</span></font></b><b><font size="6" color="red" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:26.0pt;font-family:Arial; color:red;font-weight:bold">,<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><font size="6" color="red" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:26.0pt;font-family:Arial; color:red;font-weight:bold">FOLLOWED BY OUR<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><font size="6" color="red" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:26.0pt;font-family:Arial; color:red;font-weight:bold">ANNUAL MEETING<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><font size="6" color="red" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:26.0pt;font-family:Arial; color:red;font-weight:bold">AND LUNCH.<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><font size="6" color="red" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:26.0pt;font-family:Arial; color:red;font-weight:bold">HOPE YOU CAN JOIN US!<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> </div> </div></blockquote>RAFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06851113853466820366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32640374.post-90137402743609452372012-01-12T14:48:00.001-05:002012-01-12T14:48:52.632-05:00Weekly News<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><b><font size="2" color="red" face="Arial"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:red;font-weight:bold">Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ</span></font></b><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">,</span></font></span><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div><div class="Section1"> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">If Missouri's state motto is "the Show Me state", perhaps we should begin thinking of our faith in God as "show me" – because it's not just enough to talk about believing in God. The Book of James says it best – "faith without works is dead". We are called to put our faith to work in the world, to make a difference in the lives of others, not just talk about it, or sing some hymns in church. So, this weekend, when in our Gospel lesson we hear Philip wanting to show the messiah to his buddy Nathaniel, we have to look way beyond thinking about just inviting people to church. There are so many other connections we can make with people in showing them the messiah, ways that minister to their needs, ways that change their lives, ways that answer Jesus' call to feed and clothe and house and lift up people . . . ways that intimately and tangibly show them the God we worship, the One who truly cares about them. That's what Lutheran Church of Our Savior is called to be about in the Miami Valley and beyond. It is why God invites us, calls us, challenges us to share with others the blessings we have from God. Join me this weekend as we come together in worship to prayerfully, humbly, joyfully commit ourselves and our financial gifts to God in ministry in 2012. Our "Consecration Weekend" is not just about submitting our "estimate of giving" forms . . . it is about how we want to work together to let others see and experience the God we worship!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">In Christ's joy,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">Gary<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><font size="2" color="green" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:green;font-weight:bold">Consecration Weekend</span></font></u></b><font size="2" color="green" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:green"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">In worship this weekend we will receive our "Estimate of Giving" forms and ask God's blessing on our gifts. Extra forms will be on hand if you forget yours; and envelopes will be in the pews for you to insert your completed forms.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><font size="2" color="fuchsia" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:fuchsia;font-weight:bold">Holy Terrors Planning Lunch</span></font></u></b><font size="2" color="fuchsia" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:fuchsia"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">This Sunday, January 15, families will gather in the Parish House meeting room at noon to plan activities and service projects for the year.</span></font><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri"> </span></font><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial">Pizza, veggies, and drinks will be provided. Parents and children age 2 – grade 6 are invited and encouraged to attend. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><font size="2" color="#ff6600" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#FF6600;font-weight:bold">Comparative Religions Class<o:p></o:p></span></font></u></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">Rabbi David Sofian, the senior rabbi at Temple Israel in Dayton, will be with us next Tuesday, January 17 for our monthly Comparative Religions class. This month we meet at Lutheran Church of Our Savior; light dinner is served at 6:00 p.m., and class presentation/discussion begins at 6:45 p.m. All are welcome.</span></font><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><font size="2" color="blue" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue;font-weight:bold">5<sup>TH</sup> Sunday Worship/Congregation Meeting</span></font></u></b><font size="2" color="blue" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial; color:blue"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">January 29 is the 5<sup>th</sup> Sunday of the month, meaning that we will hold only ONE worship service that weekend, at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday. Children's Choir rehearsals and Sunday School will meet as scheduled. Following worship, we will gather in the fellowship hall for our annual meeting to review 2011 ministries and act upon the 2012 budget proposal. You are asked to bring a food dish to share. Meat and drinks will be provided. During the meeting, Rachel Lammi will work with the children in making candles.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><font size="2" color="purple" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:purple;font-weight:bold">Marriage Enrichment Workshops</span></font></u></b><font size="2" color="purple" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:purple"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">The Rev. Steven Ingram (Miami Valley Hospital Pastoral Counseling Center) will lead a 4-session Marriage Enrichment Workshop at LCOS for up to 8 couples. The workshop dates are February 19, March 4, March 18, and April 1, from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. (coincides with Confirmation Class times). Cost per couple is $40.00 for all 4 sessions. Light refreshments will be available. If you have questions, or wish to sign up, please contact <u>Rachel Lammi</u> (<a href="mailto:rachel@oursaviordayton.org" title="blocked::mailto:rachel@oursaviordayton.org">rachel@oursaviordayton.org</a>). <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><font size="2" color="#ffcc00" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#FFCC00;font-weight:bold">Reading The Gospel According to Mark<o:p></o:p></span></font></u></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">Like previous years, we are being challenged by our Christian Education Committee to read a book of the Bible during the season after the Epiphany. This year, it is <b><span style="font-weight:bold">The Gospel According to Mark</span></b>.<font color="red"><span style="color:red"> </span></font>It is the shortest of the 4 gospels, and the first written after Jesus' death, resurrection, and ascension. This year, for each chapter you read (there are only 16!), pick up a paper <b><font color="#ffcc00"><span style="color: #FFCC00;font-weight:bold">YELLOW LION</span></font></b> in the narthex or by the chapel, and write your name and the chapter number on it. The lions will be posted throughout the chapel and sanctuary. Then, on Sunday, March 4, we will hold our annual <b><i><font color="green"><span style="color:green;font-weight: bold;font-style:italic">Bible Bowl</span></font></i></b>, in which we will try to answer questions pertaining to our reading in a friendly, competitive celebration. So, start reading. If you are away during Epiphany, keep reading and email me. I will share your name and chapter numbers with Rachel Lammi, so that you can continue to participate. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><font size="2" color="#00ccff" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#00CCFF;font-weight:bold">Souper Bowl</span></font></u></b><font size="2" color="#00ccff" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#00CCFF"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">Once again, LCOS will participate in the national "Souper Bowl", held on Sunday, February 5, the same day as the NFL's Super Bowl. Souper Bowl is a national movement in churches to fight hunger by having members bring food donations to worship on the same day that our nation spends millions of dollars on entertainment. We will have two containers, one for each team in the game; place your food donations in your favorite team's container, and we'll see if the outcome of our donations mirrors the game. All food/$ donations for the Souper Bowl stay in the Miami Valley to feed the hungry. <font color="red"><span style="color:red"><o:p></o:p></span></font></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><font size="2" color="red" face="Arial"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:red;font-weight:bold">PLAN TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL ALL-CONGREGATION BIRTHDAY EXTRAVANGAZA NEXT MONTH, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12!!!<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> </div> </div></blockquote>RAFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06851113853466820366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32640374.post-58249636083003672852012-01-05T14:24:00.001-05:002012-01-05T14:24:26.223-05:00Reading Mark<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,</span><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div><div class="Section1"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">The season of Epiphany has begun, and like previous years, we are being challenged by our Christian Education Committee to read a book of the Bible. This Epiphany season, we are challenged to read </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><b><font color="red"><span style="color:red;font-weight:bold">THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MARK. </span></font></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">It is the shortest of the 4, and the first written after Jesus' death, resurrection, and ascension.</span></p></div></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div><div class="Section1"><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">This year, for each chapter you read (there are only 16!), pick up a paper <b><font color="#ffcc00"><span style="color:#FFCC00;font-weight:bold">YELLOW LION</span></font></b> in the narthex or by the chapel, and write your name and the chapter number on it. The lions will be posted throughout the chapel and sanctuary.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">Then, on Sunday, March 4, we will hold our annual <b><i><font color="green"><span style="color:green;font-weight:bold;font-style:italic">Bible Bowl</span></font></i></b>, in which we will try to answer questions pertaining to our reading in a friendly, competitive celebration.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">So, start reading. If you are away during Epiphany, keep reading and email me. I will share your name and chaprter numbers with Rachel Lammi, so that you can continue to participate.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">In Christ's joy,</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">Gary<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> </div> </div></blockquote>RAFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06851113853466820366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32640374.post-41363630601989438472012-01-04T18:57:00.001-05:002012-01-04T18:57:55.042-05:00Weekly Ministry News<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><b><font size="2" color="red" face="Arial"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:red;font-weight:bold">Dear People of God</span></font></b><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial">,</span></font></span><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div><div class="Section1"> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">I was a junior at Hanover College on April 3, 1974, when 3 tornados ripped through the college campus, the same day Xenia, Ohio was flattened. One of the college structures toppled by the high winds was the 100,000 gallon water tower. Let loose, that amount of water was powerful enough to wipe out much of what was left standing in its path; instead, it is believed that all 100,000 gallons were sucked up into the tornado, perhaps to be dispersed by the storm somewhere else. Water has amazingly destructive and wonderfully life-giving power. Coupled with God's Word, it changes the world! This weekend, we celebrate <b><font color="#ffcc00"><span style="color:#FFCC00;font-weight:bold">The Baptism of Our Lord</span></font></b>, marking the beginning of Jesus' ministry, when God's love was unleashed upon the world. It is a time for us to ponder our own "spirit-filled" encounter with water and God's Word, and to ask what we have done since being spirit-filled and unleashed upon the world. So, what have we done?</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">In Christ's peace,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">Gary<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><font size="2" color="green" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:green;font-weight:bold">Epiphany Dinner/Worship/Clean-out</span></font></u></b><font size="2" color="green" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:green"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">This Friday, January 6, is the final day of the Christmas Season. It is <b><u><font color="#ffcc00"><span style="color:#FFCC00; font-weight:bold">Epiphany Day</span></font></u></b>, marking the time when God was revealed to the non-Jewish world, initially through the visit of the Magi to the toddler Jesus and his parents. On this Epiphany night, we will gather at 6:00 p.m. for a simple meal in the Parish House Blue Room, and then move to the sanctuary for a brief Epiphany service. Afterwards, we will "reclaim the sanctuary" by dismantling the Chrismon trees. All ages are welcome to come and help!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><font size="2" color="#993300" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#993300;font-weight:bold">Football Challenge Tailgating Celebration</span></font></u></b><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial"><br> The first annual Football Challenge has concluded and we raised $3544 for local ministries – just by watching high school, college and pro football games! To celebrate, we will hold a "tailgating" party on Sunday, January 8, 11:45 a.m. in the fellowship hall. Representatives of the various ministry organizations will be on hand to receive the money we raised for them. You are invited to bring your favorite tailgating food to share, as well as your own soft drinks (this is a correction from last week's email). In the spirit of American tailgating, the congregation council has voted to permit adults to bring beer and wine to this event. Coffee and punch will be provided.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><font size="2" color="fuchsia" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:fuchsia;font-weight:bold">Altar Flowers</span></font></u></b><font size="2" color="fuchsia" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:fuchsia"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">We are still seeking donors for worship Altar Flowers in 2012. Altar flowers are $30/vase. Sign up this weekend, or call the church office. For those who already signed up for flowers – Thank You!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><font size="2" color="blue" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue;font-weight:bold">5<sup>TH</sup> Sunday Worship/Congregation Meeting</span></font></u></b><font size="2" color="blue" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial; color:blue"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">January 29 is the 5<sup>th</sup> Sunday of the month, meaning that we will hold only ONE worship service that weekend, at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday. Children's Choir rehearsals and Sunday School will meet as scheduled. Following worship, we will gather in the fellowship hall for our annual meeting to review 2011 ministries and act upon the 2012 budget proposal. You are asked to bring a food dish to share. Meat and drinks will be provided.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><font size="2" color="purple" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:purple;font-weight:bold">Marriage Enrichment Workshops</span></font></u></b><font size="2" color="purple" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:purple"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">The Rev. Steven Ingram (Miami Valley Hospital Pastoral Counseling Center) will lead a 4 session Marriage Enrichment Workshop at LCOS for up to 8 couples. The workshop dates are February 19, March 4, March 18, and April 1, from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. (coincides with Confirmation Class times). Cost per couple is $40.00 for all 4 sessions. Light refreshments will be available. If you have questions, or wish to sign up, please contact <u>Rachel Lammi</u> (<a href="mailto:rachel@oursaviordayton.org">rachel@oursaviordayton.org</a>). <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> </div> </div></blockquote>RAFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06851113853466820366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32640374.post-1835065151337511022011-12-30T10:52:00.001-05:002011-12-30T10:52:57.710-05:00New Year's Worship<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; ">Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,</span><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div><div class="Section1"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; ">Just a reminder of our worship schedule this New Year's weekend:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; ">Saturday, 5:30 p.m., in the chapel – a service of sung/spoken/silent prayers and Holy Communion.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">Sunday, 10:30 a.m., in the parish house foyer – Responsive Prayer, with lessons, carols, and Holy Communion to </span></font><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; ">usher in the new year. <b><i><font color="blue"><span style="color:blue;font-weight:bold; font-style:italic">There is NO 8:15 a.m. worship or Sunday School.</span></font></i></b></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; ">Blessings for the new year!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">Gary<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> </div> </div></blockquote>RAFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06851113853466820366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32640374.post-61913092985047513012011-11-23T13:07:00.001-05:002011-11-23T13:07:33.446-05:00Weekly News<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; ">Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,</span></div><blockquote type="cite"><div><div class="Section1"> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">And, so it begins all over again! God has led us through the doorway from one church year to another, and this weekend we mark that new beginning in worship as <b><i><font color="blue"><span style="color:blue; font-weight:bold;font-style:italic">The First Sunday in Advent</span></font></i></b>. Historically, Advent has very little to do with Christmas; it is a season designed to help us remember our mortality and God's promise of coming to make all things right in the world. Remembering our mortality is a very apt way to begin a new church year, for it helps to set the tone for the year: God is God, and we are God's people, but we aren't God (it's good to be reminded of that from time to time!). The liturgical color of this first season is <b><font color="blue"><span style="color:blue;font-weight:bold">BLUE</span></font></b>, a symbol of hope, both for now and the age to come. The wreath with four candles is a visual aid to help us mark the time in this four week season. Our worship lessons for this weekend call us to stay alert and watch – watch for the daily and final coming of Christ, all the while remaining alert to the needs of those around us. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">In Christ's hope-filled joy,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">Gary<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><font size="2" color="red" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:red;font-weight:bold">THE REAL LUTHER REVEALED!</span></font></u></b><font size="2" color="red" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:red"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">This Sunday, November 27 – 9:30 a.m. in the parish house blue room: watch clips from the movie <b><span style="font-weight:bold">Luther</span></b>, and play a game of "Lutheran Jeopardy". No previous Sunday School experience necessary!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold"><o:p><span style="text-decoration:none"> </span></o:p></span></font></u></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><font size="2" color="blue" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue;font-weight:bold">ADVENTURE AWAITING</span></font></u></b><font size="2" color="blue" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">Join us this Sunday for our annual "Adventure Awaiting" celebration! Food, music, holiday craft activities, and our Silent Auction. The auction is a major fundraiser for our year-long Adopt-A-Family program. This year, we have adopted 19 families. Come and enjoy the start of a new year!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><font size="2" color="#ff6600" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#FF6600;font-weight:bold">THEOLOGY ON TAP</span></font></u></b><font size="2" color="#ff6600" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#FF6600"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">Our public faith discussion at Chappy's Tap Room and Grille will be held on Monday, November 28, 6:30 p.m. This month, our discussion topic is the theology of St. Paul's "for the common good" and partisan politics. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><font size="2" color="green" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:green;font-weight:bold">CALLING ALL LUMBERJACKS</span></font></u></b><font size="2" color="green" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:green"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">"I'm a lumberjack, and I'm OK . . ." With apologies to Monty Python, we are out of firewood, and we will be harvesting some of the dead trees on the north hillside on Saturday, December 3. Arrive at 8:30 a.m. (or whenever you can), and bring chainsaws, woodsplitters, gloves, goggles. If you don't want to cut wood, we can still use people to haul wood. And, if you burn wood at home, you are welcome to take some home.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><font size="2" color="red" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:red;font-weight:bold">HOLY TERRORS</span></font></u></b><b><u><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold"> <font color="green"><span style="color:green">CHRISTMAS PARTY</span></font></span></font></u></b><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">Come make a gingerbread house and join in reindeer games on Sunday, December 4, 2:00 p.m. at the church. Parents can share in a cookie exchange (bring 60 of one type of cookie). Please RSVP to Rachel Lammi by December 1 (293-1147 or <a href="mailto:rachel@oursaviordayton.org" title="blocked::mailto:rachel@oursaviordayton.org"><a href="mailto:rachel@oursaviordayton.org">rachel@oursaviordayton.org</a></a>). <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><font size="2" color="#993366" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#993366;font-weight:bold">ST. OLAF CHOIR SIMULCAST</span></font></u></b><font size="2" color="#993366" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#993366"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">The St. Olaf University Choir Christmas Fest simulcast is playing at the Hollywood 20 Cinemas at the Fairfield Commons on Sunday, December 4, at 3:00 p.m. Our own Kira Fenstermacher is a member of the choir. This event features 5 choirs and the St. Olaf Orchestra. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><font size="2" color="fuchsia" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:fuchsia;font-weight:bold">CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS</span></font></u></b><font size="2" color="fuchsia" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:fuchsia"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">It's time! Order forms for Christmas Eve poinsettias can be picked up in the narthex, cloister hallway, and by the chapel. Cost is still $7/plant. This year we have ordered the marbled variety (red and white). Deadline is Monday December 12 for your completed form and $7 to be in the church office. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><font size="2" color="olive" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:olive;font-weight:bold">COUNCIL NOMINEES SOUGHT</span></font></u></b><font size="2" color="olive" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:olive"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">We are seeking 4 members to serve on the congregation council, term running 2012-2014. If you are interested in serving with an energetic, faithfully committed and fun-loving group of church leaders, contact Wendy Halverson or Jim Worley. The congregational meeting to elect new council members will be held on Sunday, December 18, 11:45 a.m.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" color="#008000" face="Arial" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><b><u><br></u></b></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> </div> </div></blockquote>RAFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06851113853466820366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32640374.post-50831937478319704642011-11-03T15:15:00.001-04:002011-11-03T15:15:17.375-04:00Weekly News - Festival of All Saints<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; ">Dear People of God,</span></div><blockquote type="cite"><div><div class="Section1"> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">This weekend, we have two different themes to our worship. On Saturday night, and the two Sunday morning services, our focus will be on the need to pay attention to staying connected with God, as we hear Jesus' parable of the 5 wise and 5 foolish maidens. Every one of us needs to have our spiritual tanks refilled from time to time, because they do run dry. A healthy relationship with God is the only way to replenish our wearied souls. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">And then, at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, we will hold our annual <b><font color="purple"><span style="color:purple;font-weight:bold">Service of Hope and Remembrance</span></font></b>, as we gather to celebrate the Festival of All Saints, remembering loved ones who died, and praising God for their presence in our lives. Following the service, everyone is invited to the fellowship hall for dinner and sharing of memories of those who have died. </span></font><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; ">I hope you will be able to join us for this important annual event for the congregation and community.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">In Christ's hope,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">Gary<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><font size="2" color="#ff6600" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#FF6600;font-weight:bold">THANKSGIVING FOOD COLLECTION</span></font></u></b><font size="2" color="#ff6600" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#FF6600"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">It is time to collect Thanksgiving meal items for the New Hope Food Pantry. Pick up your grocery bag at church this weekend, and return it to the church on November 5/6 with the following items:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"> + 2 boxes stuffing mix<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"> + 2 pkgs/boxes mashed potatoes<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"> + 1 can sweet potatoes<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"> + 1 box cornbread mix<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"> + 1 can green beans<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"> + 1 pkg noodles<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"> + 1 can/pkg gravy<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"> + 1 cake mix and frosting<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><b><i><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold;font-style:italic">NO turkey or cranberries are needed</span></font></i></b><i><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-style:italic"><o:p></o:p></span></font></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">Thank you for your generosity!!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><font size="2" color="red" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:red;font-weight:bold">VETERANS'</span></font></u></b><b><u><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight: bold"> <font color="blue"><span style="color:blue">RECOGNITION<o:p></o:p></span></font></span></font></u></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">Veterans' Day is Friday, November 11, and we are inviting the community to join us for a special service on Sunday, November 13, at 10:30 a.m. The morning will be dedicated, in part, to honoring service people of all branches of the military. Our Fellowship/Evangelsim Team, which is sponsoring this event, invites everyone to bring items for a care package to be sent to those who are currently serving. Items for the care package include: Chapstick, small tubes of sunscreen, baby wipes, nail clippers, word or number puzzles, decks of cards, envelopes, paper, pens, stamps, bandannas, small footballs, small travel sized board games, packages of USDA beef jerky, and hard candy. Coffee will be available prior to 10:30AM and a reception will follow the service. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">Service men, women and their families give so much and we believe it important to show our appreciation and gratitude. We are inviting veterans, and the families and friends of those who are currently serving, to join us for the morning</span></font><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><b><u><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold"><o:p><span style="text-decoration:none"> </span></o:p></span></font></u></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" color="#800000" face="Arial" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><b><u>CARE OF CREATION</u></b></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">On Sunday, November 13, 4:00 p.m., we will host a special "care of creation" program for the community. Mr. Peter Rushton, of Confirmation Camp fame, will be with us, bringing his "family" of reptiles, including snakes. His program is designed to help us learn to care for those parts of God's creation we usually don't like. Invite your friends!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><font size="2" color="#ff6600" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#FF6600;font-weight:bold">SOUP MAKERS NEEDED</span></font></u></b><font size="2" color="#ff6600" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#FF6600"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">It is our turn to host the annual Thanksgiving Eve service with St. Paul Lutheran (Wayne Ave.) on <u>Wednesday, November 23</u>. Prior to the 7:00 p.m. service, we will have a soup dinner, and we invite any and all soup makers to share a pot of homemade soup with us. Please respond to this email if you wish to make soup.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><font size="2" color="fuchsia" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:fuchsia;font-weight:bold">2012 FLOWER/CANDLE CALENDARS</span></font></u></b><font size="2" color="fuchsia" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:fuchsia"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">It is time to begin signing up to place flowers on the altar during worship next year, as well as underwriting the eternal candle each month. Both "sign up" calendars are in the narthex. Cost of a vase of altar flowers is $30; cost for the eternal candle each month is $15. Sign up this weekend. </span></font></p></div></div></blockquote>RAFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06851113853466820366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32640374.post-53299520684677703712011-11-01T22:59:00.001-04:002011-11-01T22:59:54.848-04:00All Saints Sunday - Service of Remembrance<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; ">Dear People of God,</span></div><blockquote type="cite"><div><div class="Section1"> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">In observance of the Festival of All Saints, the Chancel Choir of the Lutheran Church of Our Savior will present <b><i><span style="font-weight:bold;font-style:italic">Home, A Service of Hope and Remembrance</span></i></b> on Sunday, November 6 at 4:00 pm. The service will incorporate music and inspiring readings, as well as a time to remember family members and friends who have died over the years. This year, we will also remember the 13 LCOS members who died since last year's All Saint's service. This year's music will include classics such as <i><span style="font-style:italic">Selig sind die Toten </span></i> by Heinrich Sch<i><span style="font-style:italic">ü</span></i>tz, the Virgil Thomson arrangement of the beloved southern hymn, <i><span style="font-style:italic">My Shepherd Will Supply My Need,</span></i> along with some wonderful contemporary pieces by composers such as Gyneth Walker and Stephen Paulus. At this time of year when nature reminds us of the eventuality of death, we hope that this service will serve as a reminder of the hope that is ours in Christ. We invite you to join us for this special event. Immediately following the service, dinner will be served in the fellowship hall, during which time we will share memories of those who are no longer living. We hope you can join us.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">In Christ's peace,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">Gary <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> </div> </div></blockquote>RAFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06851113853466820366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32640374.post-60809539639696592062011-06-02T09:33:00.000-04:002011-06-02T09:34:07.691-04:00Worship Time Change<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><b><font size="6" color="red" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:22.0pt;font-family:Arial; color:red;font-weight:bold">IT'S TIME TO MOVE TO OUR SUMMER WORSHIP SCHEDULE!</span></font></b></span></div><blockquote type="cite"><div><div class="Section1"> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><font size="6" color="red" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:22.0pt;font-family:Arial; color:red;font-weight:bold"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><font size="6" color="green" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:22.0pt;font-family:Arial; color:green;font-weight:bold">BEGINNING THIS WEEKEND, JUNE 4/5,<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><font size="6" color="green" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:22.0pt;font-family:Arial; color:green;font-weight:bold">OUR WORSHIP SCHEDULE LOOKS LIKE THIS:<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><font size="6" color="green" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:22.0pt;font-family:Arial; color:green;font-weight:bold"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><font size="6" color="blue" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:22.0pt;font-family:Arial; color:blue;font-weight:bold">SATURDAY – 5:30 P.M.<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><font size="6" color="blue" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:22.0pt;font-family:Arial; color:blue;font-weight:bold"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><font size="6" color="blue" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:22.0pt;font-family:Arial; color:blue;font-weight:bold">SUNDAY – 8:15 AND 9:45 A.M.<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><i><font size="6" color="purple" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:22.0pt;font-family:Arial; color:purple;font-weight:bold;font-style:italic">(with Kid's Church during the late service)<o:p></o:p></span></font></i></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><i><font size="6" color="purple" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:22.0pt;font-family:Arial; color:purple;font-weight:bold;font-style:italic"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></i></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><font size="6" color="lime" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:22.0pt;font-family:Arial; color:lime;font-weight:bold">THERE WILL BE A COOKOUT FOLLOWING THE 9:45 A.M. SERVICE<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><font size="6" color="lime" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:22.0pt;font-family:Arial; color:lime;font-weight:bold">TO HONOR OUR CONFIRMANDS <o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><font size="6" color="lime" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:22.0pt;font-family:Arial; color:lime;font-weight:bold">AND OUR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES!<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p> </div> </div></blockquote>RAFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06851113853466820366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32640374.post-27058503695132906232011-06-02T09:32:00.000-04:002011-06-02T09:33:08.330-04:00Church News - A Message From Our Pastor<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><b><font size="2" color="#3366ff" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#3366FF;font-weight:bold">Dear People of God</span></font></b><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:Arial">,</span></font></span></div><blockquote type="cite"><div><div class="Section1"> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">In our first worship lesson this weekend from the Acts of the Apostles, Luke describes the disciples looking up, watching Jesus ascend into heaven. After a time, two heavenly messengers appear and ask why they are just standing there, gazing up in the sky – the implication being that they need to go home and be about the work that Jesus trained them to carry out, leaving Jesus to worry about when he is going to return. And yet, throughout the history of Christianity, the Church has forgotten that angelic admonition, obsessing over the end times, even if it is just our own, worrying about where we will end up instead of focusing on what Jesus has trained us to carry out – in the here and now. This Sunday, 5 of our young ladies will affirm their baptismal faith in a service of confirmation (during the 9:45 a.m. service). They will be vowing to use their faith in their daily lives to serve God, to strive to make a positive difference in this world, in the here and now. I invite you, I encourage you, I implore you, to support them in this new chapter in their faith journeys – help them to remain focused on the here and now. Let Jesus take care of what happens at the end time.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">In Christ's joy,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">Gary<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><font size="2" color="red" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:red;font-weight:bold">Volunteers Needed for Kingdom Kids Children's Church </span></font></u></b><font size="2" color="red" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial; color:red"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">This summer, instead of holding Summer Sunday School classes concurrent with worship, the Christian Education Team is extending Children's Church through the summer. Volunteers are needed to help lead the children in this special worship/learning time, which is held during the 9:45 a.m. worship (after the Children's Moment through the offering time). <b><u><span style="font-weight:bold">NO prep work is involved!</span></u></b> If you would like to help out one or more Sundays this summer, please respond to this email, or contact Rachel Lammi with questions (<a href="mailto:rachel@oursaviordayton.org" title="blocked::mailto:rachel@oursaviordayton.org"><a href="mailto:rachel@oursaviordayton.org">rachel@oursaviordayton.org</a></a>).<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><font size="2" color="#ff6600" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#FF6600;font-weight:bold">Vacation Bible School Supplies Needed</span></font></u></b><font size="2" color="#ff6600" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#FF6600"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">For the games at VBS this month (June 20-24), we need 40 plastic half-gallon milk/juice containers. Please start saving your containers and bring them to the church. <b><u><span style="font-weight:bold">PLEASE RINSE OUT THE CONTAINERS <i><span style="font-style:italic">BEFORE</span></i> BRINGING THEM TO CHURCH!!!</span></u></b> Thank you.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><font size="2" color="blue" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue;font-weight:bold">Lutheran Disaster Relief</span></font></u></b><font size="2" color="blue" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">As tornadoes and other natural disasters continue to disrupt/destroy lives and property around our nation, Lutheran Disaster Relief is helping. You can help by making a monetary donation to LCOS, designating it for LDR; you can also designate your gift for domestic assistance if you want it to remain in this country. <u>If you are interested in volunteering to help clean up in Joplin, please respond to this email</u>. A group is forming from our church, and will be joined by Lutherans from area congregations. LDR will contact us when they are ready for volunteers to begin working in Joplin, and then we will start planning details. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><font size="2" color="green" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:green;font-weight:bold">Youth Sale</span></font></u></b><font size="2" color="green" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:green"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">No, we're not selling youth . . . instead, our youth are participating in the Oakwood Rotary Garage Sale, hosted by LCOS this Saturday, June 4. The youth will be selling food items, and a variety of craft items, with the proceeds going to our Confirmation Camp ministry. If you have any craft/food items you would like to donate to the cause (you don't have to staff the sale table), please bring all items to the small conference room next to the church office. And, of course, you are welcome to wander through the sales tables to find that special treasure.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><font size="2" color="#993300" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#993300;font-weight:bold">Mac and Cheese Weekend</span></font></u></b><font size="2" color="#993300" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#993300"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">The Social Ministry Committee invites all of us to bring to the church food donations of Macaroni and Cheese for the food pantry this weekend. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><font size="2" color="#666699" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#666699; font-weight:bold">THE CHURCH AND THE ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT: WORKING FOR PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><font size="2" color="#292526" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#292526">On Sunday, June 12, 3:00 – 5:30 p.m., LCOS will host a special event for the Dayton Conference and the Dayton community, featuring a presentation by Skip Cornett, Director of Continuing Education and Life-Long Learning at Trinity Lutheran Seminary. Skip is the Ohio-Indiana coordinator for "Churches for Middle East Peace", and the chair of the Southern Ohio Synod Middle East Task Force. Sponsored by three Lutheran congregations (North Riverdale, St. Paul, Wayne Ave., and LCOS), this event is a great opportunity to learn more about the history of the on-going Israeli-Palestinians conflict, as well as the current issues and various lobby groups that offer resolution to this conflict (or keep it alive). Please RSVP to this email<i><span style="font-style:italic"> </span></i>if you plan to attend so that materials can be prepared.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> </div></blockquote>RAFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06851113853466820366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32640374.post-51573367597558017682011-04-21T14:56:00.001-04:002011-04-21T14:56:49.697-04:00Holy Week News<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><b><font size="2" color="red" face="Arial"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:red;font-weight:bold">Dear People of God</span></font></b><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial">,</span></font></span></div><blockquote type="cite"><div><div class="Section1"> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">The mysteries and powerful wonders of God that we mark and celebrate over these next four days changed the world forever. We offer worship on all four days in the hopes that as you participate in worship – in the prayers, and singing, and Sacrament of Holy Communion, and in the retelling of these sacred stories – your lives may be changed forever as well. As you read over the schedule below, plan to join us!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">In Christ's joy,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">Gary<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"> <b><u><font color="purple"><span style="color:purple;font-weight:bold">Maundy Thursday</span></font></u></b> (6:30 p.m., @ Our Savior)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"> We celebrate God's gift of the Sacrament of Holy Communion, along with offering prayers and <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"> anointing for healing.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><font size="2" color="gray" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:gray;font-weight:bold">Good Friday</span></font></u></b><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:Arial"> (6:30 p.m., @ St. Paul's, Wayne Ave.)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">We hear the story of Jesus' Passion – arrest, trial, torture, crucifixion and burial – as recorded in Scripture, through the "Stations of the Cross".<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"> <b><u><font color="#333333"><span style="color:#333333;font-weight:bold">Holy Saturday</span></font></u></b> (5:30 p.m., @ Our Savior)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"> We gather in the chapel for prayer (sung, spoken and silent), asking God to send peace and <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"> healing to the world. We will also celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Communion.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><font size="2" color="#ffcc00" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#FFCC00;font-weight:bold">Celebration of the Resurrection!</span></font></u></b><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial"> (8:15 and 10:30 a.m., @ Our Savior)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">Let our "alleluias" lift to the skies as we praise God for new life! This day is why our lives have meaning; it is the source of all hope and new life in the world. <b><span style="font-weight:bold">Kid's Church </span></b>will take a break this day so that our families can be together.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> </div> </div></blockquote>RAFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06851113853466820366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32640374.post-89214323200685660832011-04-14T23:43:00.001-04:002011-04-14T23:43:22.408-04:00Palm Sunday and Holy Week<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><b><font size="2" color="red" face="Arial"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:red;font-weight:bold">Dear People of God</span></font></b><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial">,</span></font></span></div><blockquote type="cite"><div><div class="Section1"> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"> This weekend the church marks the start of the holiest week in the church year with the commemoration of "Palm Sunday". And as much as history has tried to romanticize Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, Scripture reveals that it was a calculated, well-planned public demonstration designed to unveil the true King: not Caesar, not Herod, but God, the champion of justice and mercy. In his actions during the last week of his earthly life, Jesus acts and speaks out of a sense of calling – he can do no other – without obsessing over the consequences. In his writings, Paul calls us to be imitators of the one who enters Jerusalem – not to die on a cross, but to have the courage to pursue justice and mercy in the face of pain and evil, regardless of the consequences. Are you up to it? I hope and pray that you are!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"> In Christ's peace,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"> Gary<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><font size="2" color="blue" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue;font-weight:bold">New Members</span></font></u></b><font size="2" color="blue" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">We will receive new members into our fellowship this weekend during worship on Saturday evening and at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. A reception will follow both services for you to greet our newest members.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><font size="2" color="green" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:green;font-weight:bold">Palms</span></font></u></b><font size="2" color="green" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial; color:green"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">Palm fronds will be handed out at all three services, and a special processional will begin the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. Children are asked to gather in the narthex immediately after Sunday School, at 10:15 a.m.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><font size="2" color="purple" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:purple;font-weight:bold">Holy Week Schedule</span></font></u></b><font size="2" color="purple" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:purple"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><u><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p><span style="text-decoration:none"> </span></o:p></span></font></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><u><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial">Tuesday, April 19</span></font></u><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial">, 6:00 p.m. – <b><font color="#ff6600"><span style="color:#FF6600;font-weight:bold">The Lutheran Course</span></font></b>, at St. Paul (Wayne Ave.). Dinner is served at 6:00 p.m., followed by our discussion at 6:45 p.m. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><u><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial">Thursday, April 21</span></font></u><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial">, 6:30 p.m. – <b><font color="#993366"><span style="color:#993366;font-weight:bold">Maundy Thursday Worship</span></font></b>, at</span></font><font size="2"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt"> </span></font><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">Our Savior, featuring prayers and anointing for healing, and the celebration of Holy Communion.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><u><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial">Friday, April 22</span></font></u><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial">, 6:30 p.m. – <b><font color="#999999"><span style="color:#999999;font-weight:bold">Good Friday Worship</span></font></b>, at St. Paul (Wayne Ave.), featuring the "stations of the cross".<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><u><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial">Saturday, April 23</span></font></u><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial">, 5:30 p.m. – <b><font color="#993300"><span style="color:#993300;font-weight:bold">Prayer Service</span></font></b> in the chapel, featuring spoken, sung and silent prayers, and the celebration of Holy Communion.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><u><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial">Sunday, April 24</span></font></u><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial">, 8:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. – <b><font color="#ffcc00"><span style="color:#FFCC00; font-weight:bold">Celebration of the Resurrection!</span></font> </b>Let your "Alleluias" rise to the rafters!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><font size="2" color="fuchsia" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:fuchsia;font-weight:bold">Easter Egg Hunt</span></font></u></b><font size="2" color="fuchsia" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:fuchsia"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">Saturday, April 16, 2:00 p.m. at the church, featuring The Hunt, along with games, face painting, activities and crafts, and CANDY!!!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> </div> </div></blockquote>RAFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06851113853466820366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32640374.post-78016051877773527672011-04-12T13:05:00.001-04:002011-04-12T13:05:50.804-04:00Mid-week Lenten Opportunities<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; ">Dear People of God,</span></div><blockquote type="cite"><div><div class="Section1"> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">Tomorrow, Wednesday, April 13, we have more opportunities for learning and worship during this season of Lent:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"> 1. Bible Study – "The Psalms of Lent", 12:00 noon in the parish house meeting room. This week </span></font><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; ">we will look at Psalm 31:9-16. Bring your lunch.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"> 2. Lenten Dinner/Worship – St. Paul Lutheran Church (Wayne Ave.):<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"> 5:45 p.m. – light dinner in the upstairs fellowship hall<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"> 6:30 p.m. – worship in the sanctuary<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"> We conclude our thematic discussion of the values of Jesus, drawn from Philip Gulley's book,</span></font><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; "> <u>If the Church Were Christian</u>; this week, the discussion topic is: <i><span style="font-style:italic">"paying more attention to </span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><i><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial;font-style:italic">this life than the afterlife"</span></font></i><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial">.</span></font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">I hope you can make time in your schedule to participate in one or both of these ministry opportunities.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">In Christ's joy,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">Gary<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> </div></blockquote>RAFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06851113853466820366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32640374.post-86329964062254337472011-03-08T19:09:00.001-05:002011-03-08T19:09:41.417-05:00Ash Wednesday Schedule<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; ">Dear People of God,</span></div><blockquote type="cite"><div><div class="Section1"> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"> We begin the season of Lent tomorrow, Wednesday, March 9, with the observance of <b><span style="font-weight:bold">Ash Wednesday</span></b>. Our schedule for the day is as follows:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"> <b><span style="font-weight:bold">Bible Study</span></b> – noon to 1:00 p.m. in the parish house meeting room (blue room). <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:.5in"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial">Bring your own lunch and join in the study of "The Psalms of Lent". Tomorrow, we will look at this Sunday's psalm, which is #32, King David's song of repentance after the Bathsheba debacle</span></font><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; ">; it is a companion song to #51. Coffee will be provided.</span></p></div></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div><div class="Section1"> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"> <b><span style="font-weight:bold">Evening Soup and Worship</span></b> – we kick-off our joint mid-week Lenten services with St. Paul Lutheran Church (Wayne Ave.), with the first service at LCOS tomorrow. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"> Soup dinner is at 5:45 p.m. in the parish house meeting room.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"> Worship in the sanctuary at 6:30 p.m., with imposition of ashes and the celebration of Holy Communion<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">I hope you will make time in your schedules to participate in one or both of these mid-week Lenten events.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">In Christ's peace,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">Gary<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> </div></blockquote>RAFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06851113853466820366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32640374.post-73097418580806100132011-03-03T12:58:00.001-05:002011-03-03T12:58:30.231-05:00Transfiguration, Schedule for Lent, and Other Matters<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><b><font size="2" color="green" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:green;font-weight:bold">Dear People of God,</span></font></b></span></div><blockquote type="cite"><div><div class="Section1"> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">We close out the Epiphany season this weekend with the celebration of the <b><span style="font-weight:bold">Transfiguration of our Lord</span></b>. The title is a reference to Jesus' experience on the mountaintop with his friends/disciples Peter, James and John, wherein Jesus' appearance is momentarily changed (transfigured) to dazzling white and he is joined by Moses and Elijah. More importantly, Jesus' ministry is validated by God as the disciples hear the divine voice instruct them to listen to Jesus. How easy it could have been for Peter, James and John to completely miss that God-moment, had they been joking around on the mountain, enjoying the view, taking a nap, or making a sled run. How easy it is for us to miss out on the God-moments in our lives as well, for the Lord comes to us each day in and through so many people and events. Have there been times in your life when you have been aware that God has been with you? Are you aware that God is with you as you read this? Or when you are at school, driving to work, at the grocery store, in a meeting, on the playground, in a restaurant, as you work in your yard? How might your life be different if you were more aware of God's presence? I invite you to pay attention to these questions as we enter the season of Lent next week. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">I hope we can be together in worship this weekend!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">In Christ's joy,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">Gary <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><font size="2" color="navy" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy;font-weight:bold">RECEPTION FOR U.S. MARINE CORPORAL BRYAN GRIFFIN</span></font></u></b><font size="2" color="navy" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial; color:navy"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">Bryan arrived in Dayton last night, much to the joy of his family! He will be with us in worship on Sunday, and a reception is being held in his honor at 11:45 a.m. in the parish house <b><font color="blue"><span style="color:blue;font-weight:bold">BLUE ROOM</span></font></b><font color="blue"><span style="color:blue">. </span></font>You are invited to welcome home Bryan from his tour of duty in Afghanistan.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><font size="2" color="red" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:red;font-weight:bold">BIBLE BOWL</span></font></u></b><font size="2" color="red" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:red"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">Following the reception for Corporal Griffin, we will move to the fellowship hall for lunch and the hilarity of our second annual <b><span style="font-weight:bold">Bible Bowl</span></b>. Below are two examples what you can expect in the competition:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial">What will the two witnesses wear who prophesy?<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"> a. Calvin Klein<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"> b. Gap<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"> c. Sackcloth<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"> d. Old Navy<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"> What did the writer see between the throne and the four living creatures and among the elders?<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"> a. a Lamb<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"> b. a Lion<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"> c. a Witch<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"> d. a Wardrobe<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">If you can join us for lunch, please respond to this email.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><font size="2" color="green" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:green;font-weight:bold">OPEN HOUSE @ NOAH'S ARK PRESCHOOL</span></font></u></b><font size="2" color="green" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial; color:green"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">This Sunday, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., the congregation is invited to stop in at the Noah's Ark Preschool Open House, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, on Wayne Ave. This is one of our joint ministry projects with St. Paul, and our own <b><span style="font-weight:bold">Linda Petersen</span></b> is the school director. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><font size="2" color="#993300" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#993300;font-weight:bold">GROCERY BAG FOOD COLLECTION</span></font></u></b><font size="2" color="#993300" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#993300"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">Remember to bring your food donations to church this weekend to help stock the New Hope Food Pantry. Items on the "shopping list" are:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"> 1 pouch/can of meat or fish (spam, tuna, chicken, salmon, etc.)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"> 1 pasta or potato side dish<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"> 1 can of veggies<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"> 1 fruit (canned or dried)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"> 1 box cereal<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"> 1 jello or pudding<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"> 1 box of Bisquick or 1 cake mix and frosting<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"> 1 juice, coffee, or tea<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><font size="2" color="purple" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:purple;font-weight:bold">LENTEN MID-WEEK ACTIVITIES</span></font></u></b><font size="2" color="purple" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:purple"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">The season of Lent begins with our observance of Ash Wednesday on March 9. This year, on Wednesdays, we will offer both a noon Bible Study and an evening worship service. Below are the details:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">The <u>noon Bible Study</u> will look at the <b><span style="font-weight:bold">"Psalms of Lent"</span></b> will meet in the parish house Meeting Room, and will include a brown bag lunch (bring your own). We will conclude around 1:00 p.m. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">The <u>evening worship</u> will again be a joint ministry with St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wayne Ave. A simple soup dinner will be held at 5:45 p.m., and worship will begin at 6:30 p.m. Our worship theme this year will be <b><span style="font-weight:bold">"Reclaiming the Values of Jesus"</span></b>. Special thanks to everyone who has volunteered to make soup for the three Wednesdays we are hosting dinner/worship. We are still seeking people to make one pot of soup for March 23, and one pot for April 6 (any kind). If you would like to make a pot of soup, please respond to this email, and indicate which date you are cooking for. The Ash Wednesday dinner and worship will be held at Our Savior. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> </div> </div></blockquote>RAFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06851113853466820366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32640374.post-27807498760501115992011-01-20T11:57:00.000-05:002011-01-20T11:56:59.155-05:00Wintry Church News<div><br><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><b><font size="2" color="blue" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue;font-weight:bold">Dear People of God</span></font></b><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:Arial">,</span></font></span></div><blockquote type="cite"><div><div class="Section1"> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"> As I write this, I am able to see the grass in my backyard for perhaps only the second or third time in over a month, and by tomorrow, my backyard is supposed to be covered with snow again. I am well aware that not everyone is giddy with delight at the prospect of more snow. In fact, after the first flakes made an appearance in early December, some of you were telling me that you couldn't wait for the arrival of Spring! A dear friend and ministry mentor from Wilmington, North Carolina, helped me to understand the importance of "being in the moment", and celebrating life as it came each day. While on my internship "at the beach", I shared with John that I could not wait to receive my first call to parish ministry (1.5 years from then), and he gently accused me of trying to wish my life away. Over the years I have come to appreciate that gift of being in the moment, because despite all my planning and hoping, the present is all I have each day. The Gospel lesson for this weekend is about following Jesus, answering our baptismal calling to become disciples of our Lord. Discipleship, living out our faith, happens in the moment, because God is in the moment. Planning for tomorrow is certainly important, but if we wish away today, we not only miss opportunities for ministry, we also miss God in our lives. I would never wish that for you.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"> So, for those of you who are <u>not</u> giddy with delight about more snow, here's my invitation: Spring will get here soon enough, so have fun with the life God gives you NOW – this Saturday and Sunday, bring a snow ball into worship and aim for me! <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">Seriously!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">In Christ's snowy joy,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">Gary<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font class="Apple-style-span" color="#FF0000" face="Arial" size="4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><b><u><br></u></b></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><font size="2" color="#003366" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#003366;font-weight:bold">STEWARDSHIP LUNCHEON<o:p></o:p></span></font></u></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">The Confirmation youth, with help from youth, parents and council members, are preparing our meal this Sunday for the Stewardship Luncheon, which will be held in the fellowship hall, 11:45 a.m. Please RSVP by this Friday if you plan to attend. The event will include a discussion about our congregational stewardship, ministry plans and dreams for 2011, and an opportunity for you to prayerfully discern how you wish to participate in our 2011 ministries. Your participation will assist the council in finalizing the 2011 budget proposal.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><font size="2" color="#ff6600" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#FF6600;font-weight:bold">HOLY TERRORS PLANNING MEETING</span></font></u></b><font size="2" color="#ff6600" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#FF6600"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">This Sunday, 9:00 a.m., the parents of the Holy Terrors will meet in the parish house blue room to create the activity schedule for this year. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" color="green" face="Arial"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:green"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><font size="2" color="green" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:green;font-weight:bold">SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6 EVENTS</span></font></u></b><font size="2" color="green" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:green"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">Surely, there is something for you on this day:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"> - It's Super Bowl Sunday, so everyone is invited to wear clothing to worship with the name or mascot of your favorite school or team – any sport - high school, college, pro <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"> - It's also Souper Bowl Sunday, the national food collection day to help fight hunger in our country – so bring canned soups or other canned food items to church<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"> - It's Lutheran Outdoor Ministry "Camp Sunday", in which we begin collecting money for scholarships to assist children and youth in our congregation to attend summer church camp<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"> - and it's Annual Meeting Sunday, 11:45 a.m., in the fellowship hall, with covered dish lunch; we will act on the proposed budget for 2011 and hear ministry news from various ministry teams/committees<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><font size="2" color="purple" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:purple;font-weight:bold; font-style:italic">Have you started reading <u>The Book of Revelation</u> in Scripture? Remember to write your name and chapter number on the little yellow angels provided in the narthex and chapel areas (one angel for every chapter you read).<o:p></o:p></span></font></i></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold;font-style:italic"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></i></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><font size="2" color="#993300" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#993300;font-weight:bold">A LITTLE HELP</span></font></u></b><b><font size="2" color="#993300" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#993300;font-weight:bold">?</span></font></b><b><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight: bold"><br> </span></font></b><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">We are planning to construct a game show buzzer board for the March 6 Bible Bowl. Instructions have been secured on-line, but I could use some electrical help/assistance with the wiring. If interested, please let me know. Thanks!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><u><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p><span style="text-decoration:none"> </span></o:p></span></font></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><u><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p><span style="text-decoration:none"> </span></o:p></span></font></u></p> </div> </div></blockquote>RAFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06851113853466820366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32640374.post-55290588183255607452011-01-04T09:51:00.000-05:002011-01-04T09:51:10.482-05:00Bell ChoirThe Bell Choir will resume its rehearsals this coming Sunday, January 9, after the 10:30 service.RAFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06851113853466820366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32640374.post-38485999312667659152010-12-30T13:34:00.000-05:002010-12-30T13:35:14.749-05:00News for a New Year<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; ">Dear People of God,</span></div><blockquote type="cite"><div><div class="Section1"> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">There is an old, old joke about finding evidence of the existence of baseball in the Bible, in Genesis 1:1 – "In the big inning . . ." It is interesting that those words – the real ones – "In the beginning" show up a couple times in Scripture, and one place is in our Gospel lesson for this weekend. It is truly fitting, I believe, that as we read the prologue to the Gospel According to John ("In the beginning was the Word"), we will be walking through the doorway that leads us into a new year, experiencing another "beginning". But, with all of the hype placed on the start of a new year, we tend to forget that every day God blesses us with another beginning. And the questions that swirl around the start of a new year are the same questions that we should be answering as we start each day, each new beginning: How does God want me to live my life today? How can I use the gifts God has given me to make a positive difference in someone else's life? What opportunities for ministry will God place in my path this day? What can I shed from my life this day that gets in the way of my relationship with God, with my relationships? As those opening words of the Gospel According the John are read this weekend in worship, I invite you to praise God for the beginnings the Lord gives us each day, and to prayerfully consider how you will use those beginnings.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">In Christ's peace,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">Gary<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><font size="2" color="fuchsia" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:fuchsia;font-weight:bold">NEW YEAR'S DAY WORSHIP</span></font></u></b><font size="2" color="fuchsia" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:fuchsia"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">As 23 of us did last Saturday on Christmas evening, you are invited to gather at the fireplace this Saturday at 5:30 p.m. for worship. The service will contain sung and spoken prayers for God's guidance, healing and peace for all in the new year, lessons, and the celebration of Holy Communion. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><font size="2" color="#ffcc00" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#FFCC00;font-weight:bold">SUNDAY WORSHIP</span></font></u></b><font size="2" color="#ffcc00" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#FFCC00"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">Our worship schedule for this Sunday: <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"> Worship – 8:15 and 10:30 a.m., with Kid's Church resuming during the late service<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"> Sunday School and Children's Choirs – between services<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><font size="2" color="green" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:green;font-weight:bold">TREES AND CHRISMONS COMING DOWN</span></font></u></b><font size="2" color="green" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:green"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">Following the 10:30 a.m. service on Sunday, you are invited to stay and help remove the Chrismons and lights from the 4 chancel trees, and dismantle the trees. The season of Epiphany begins on January 6.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><font size="2" color="blue" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue;font-weight:bold">YEAR-END DONATIONS</span></font></u></b><font size="2" color="blue" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">You have one more day if you wish to make a year-end donation to the church. Donations will need to be at the church by 11:00 a.m. tomorrow (Friday, Dec. 31)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><font size="2" color="red" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:red;font-weight:bold">CHRISTMAS THANKS!</span></font></u></b><font size="2" color="red" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:red"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">Many, many thanks to everyone who worked hard to make our Christmas Eve worship celebrations so joyous:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial"> pageant actors/actresses, costume makers, directors and coordinators, encouraging parents, worship assistants, Children/Hand Bell/Chancel Choir members, candle lighters, communion assistants, readers, ushers, musicians, and vocalists. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> </div></blockquote>RAFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06851113853466820366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32640374.post-4044850186914350852010-12-23T07:59:00.002-05:002010-12-23T08:04:38.655-05:00Christmas Schedule<div></div><br />
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<div class="Section1"><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;">Dear People of God</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;">If you are in town this weekend, I hope you will join us for worship, as we gather to celebrate the birth of Hope into the world. May that Hope be manifest in your lives all year long!</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><strong><b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;">CHRISTMAS WEEKEND WORSHIP SCHEDULE</span></span></b></strong><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;"></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;">Friday: 4:00 p.m. - Family Service w/ Pageant (nursery care provided)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;"> 10:00 p.m. - Traditional Candlelight Service (nursery care provided)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;">Saturday: 5:30 p.m. - Prayers, singing and Holy Communion at the fireplace in the Parish House foyer</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;">Sunday: 8:15 and 10:30 a.m. - Service of Holy Communion</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;"> 9:30 a.m. - <place w:st="on"><placename w:st="on">All-grade</placename> <placename w:st="on">Sunday</placename> <placetype w:st="on">Church</placetype> <placetype w:st="on">School</placetype></place> with Christmas Trivia, Wise Men Tales, and homemade Star cookies</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;">There will be no "Kingdom Kids Children's Church" during the 10:30 a.m. service this Sunday. Families are encouraged to worship together and enjoy a message which includes Children's poems. Children's Church will resume on January 2.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><strong><b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;">YEAR-END DONATIONS</span></span></b></strong><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;"></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;">If you normally make donations at the end of the year, or wish to do so, please make sure your donation is in to the church office by Friday morning, December 31. Thank you!</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><strong><b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;">2011 OFFEERING ENVELOPES</span></span></b></strong><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;"></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;">If you have not yet picked up your set of offering envelopes for the new year, they are on a table in the church narthex. Please pick up your set this weekend!</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><strong><b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;">2011 FLOWER CALENDAR</span></span></b></strong><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;"></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;">Please remember to sign up for altar flowers for worship in the new year. The calendar is in the narthex.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;">May God bless you with the joys and hopes of the Christ in your life!</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;">In Christ's loving hope,</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><city w:st="on"><place w:st="on"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;">Gary</span></span></place></city><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;"></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"></span></span></div></div></smarttagtype></smarttagtype></smarttagtype></smarttagtype></div></blockquote>RAFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06851113853466820366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32640374.post-51409749327958549532010-12-15T14:02:00.001-05:002010-12-15T14:03:35.226-05:00Chance Choir Special RehearsalJust a reminder that the Chancel Choir will have a special rehearsal on Saturday, December 18 at 11:00 a.m. to prepare for the Christmas Eve service.RAFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06851113853466820366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32640374.post-72052096043666434692010-12-15T13:57:00.001-05:002010-12-15T14:04:03.449-05:00Bell Choir ScheduleJust a reminder. The Bell Choir will rehearse after the 10:30 a.m. service this coming Sunday, Dec. 19. We are playing at both the late evening Christmas Eve service on at the 10:30 a.m. service on December 26.RAFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06851113853466820366noreply@blogger.com0