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OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH AND SCHOOL “Serving Christ—Serving Others—Changing Lives”
April 23, 2017
Weekly Newsletter
Our Savior Offers Three Services on Sunday Morning 8:00 & 11:00 a.m. Traditional Liturgical Worship Services with Holy Communion
9:30 a.m. “Shout for Joy” Contemporary Worship and Praise with Holy Communion
RECEIVING THE SACRAENT OF HOLY BAPTISM today during the 11:00 service:
BRYSON TAYLOR MILLER born February 10, 2016. Son of Albert and Kimberlee Miller. Also, ALBERT JOHN MILLER JR. born September 9, 1989 will be baptized too!
Congratulations! Daniel and Melissa (McVey) Bifield announce the birth of their second son, CHRISTIAN DANIEL BIFIELD born on April 21
st. He was
premature and weighs 4 pounds. Please keep him in prayer.
Hospitalized or Surgeries Cindy Yadgaroff, undergoing surgery 4/25 Kathryn Slyker undergoing knee surgery 4/25 Please Keep the Following Members in Prayer: David, Marianne & Michael DeMinck, Roger Detwiler, Jane Sird, Debbie Holub, Pastor Ed Nicklas, John Scerba, Luke Strang, Marilyn Gruenbaum, Pastor Rader, Linda Burkhardt, Pastor Stuehrenberg, Sue Franjione, Phil Neils, Marlene Venable, Rene Cucci, Pastor Medley, Joan LaSharr,Pearl Phillipson, Jim Kreissler, James Leone, Gloria Volz, Evelyn Boyd (Linda Root’s mom), Dallas Heine (Brad’s dad)
Nursing Home/Assisted Living/ Rehab. Assisted Living: Lillian Velez, Ted and Shirley Ray, Dorothy Hanser, Ken O’Brien (in the care center at Covenant Village)
Other Prayer Requests Pastor Moore as he leads our congregation as interim pastor, Our leadership here at Our Savior, All ministers, former pastors and vicars of Our Savior Lutheran Church, missionaries, chaplains, police, & firefighters. OSLS and Mirror Lake Elementary School, LifeNet4 Families, Food for the Poor, Mission Haiti. Our nation and its leaders, president and all people in armed services.
Members & Family in the Armed Services Anthony Valladares in Parris Island, Jorge Alberto-Peralta (son of Jorge Peralta) in Saudi-Arabia. Nicholas Mink (grandson of Allan and Jan Mink), stationed at Great Lakes Naval Station, IL, Ingrid Mink (granddaughter of Allan& Jan Mink) in South Korea. Jessica Lee (niece of Randy &Lynne Steinbeck) in Germany. Matthew Osborne (grandson of David & Marianne DeMinck) in Camp Lejeune,NC. Bryce Miranda (nephew of Susan George-Kenyon) in Kuwait. Kyle Thornton, (grandson of Susan George-Kenyon) Air Force. Members: Brian Strang and Jonathan Brown in Ft. Campbell, KY. Brandon Edelstein in Japan. Steven Morrison in Dayton, Ohio. Scott Tucek in Germany.
Special Voters Meeting TODAY at 12:15
We will be voting to adopt the “Cottage Meeting” report and charge the Call Committee to seek our new
pastor. YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT!
Get Your Car Washed
Today! See Brandon Zaske
and family outside before
or after service.
This Week at a Glance Sun. 4/23
EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT CAR WASH Services 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.
Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Confirmation Class 9:30 a.m. Adult Bible Class 9:30 a.m.
School Board Meeting 10:45 a.m. Voter’s Meeting 12:15 pm
Mon 4/24 Students Resume after Spring Break
Tues. 4/25 Wed. 4/26
Bible Brunch 10:15 a.m. Bell Choir Practice 6:30 p.m.
Parish Choir Practice 7:30 p.m. Thurs. 4/20
Church Planning Council Meeting 6:00 p.m. Fri. 4/28 Sat. 4/29 Sun. 4/30
Services 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Confirmation Class 9:30 p.m. Adult Bible Class 9:30 a.m.
Golf Raffle Baskets Will be on Display in the
Preschool Building (Bay 1)
On Easter Sunday
Raffle Tickets are also sold in the
School Office during school hours.
1 ticket for $1.00
6 tickets for $5.00
Arms length for $20.00
PICTORIAL DIRECTORIES ARE AVAILABLE TODAY!
All members, visitors, school families and staff that had their pictures taken for the directory are welcome to take a directory. Please sign your name to let us know that you have received your copy. Pick up your directory at the table in the breezeway.
A BIG Thank you to everyone that donated
filled eggs for the Easter Egg hunt on Easter
morning. There were over 1000 eggs and a
great turn out for the hunt! The children had
a great time.
Just a few of our happy hunters!
OUR RESPONSE TO
GOD’S LOVE IN CHRIST
As measured by our church attendance:
These numbers represent Jan. – Dec.
Average Sunday Attendance 232
Average Last Year 265
Attendance 4/16/2017 497
Maundy Thurs. 82 – Good Friday 150
Vigil approx. 25 – Sunrise Service 54
BIRTHDAYS and ANNIVERSARIES April 23
rd – 29
th
Happy Birthday!
23rd
Cheryl Moore, Val Perry, 24
th Paul Arndt, 25
th Ariel Hernandez Jr.,
Carl Williamson, 26th James Macha,
Bob Mancke, 27th
Katherine Rodriguez, Zachary Srot
Happy Anniversary 26
th Thomas and Trish Watson 37 yeRS
29th
Ismael and Marilyn Vega 30 years
Nearly 500 years ago, an unknown monk from a
backwater town in Germany, set in motion a movement that
would literally transform Western civilization.
Please join us for the several weeks in Adult Bible Study in Luther Hall
at 9:30 am for a video based study.
BOOK CLUB Book Club meets on Thursday, May 4, at
6:30 p.m. We are reading “Deadly Countdown” by Gerry and Sheila
Gewirtzman (local authors). We would love for you to join us. See Carol Tucek,
or email [email protected].
KEEPING INFORMED…..
Did you notice the broken stained glass
window in the sanctuary? On Friday
night into Saturday morning before
Easter a tire hit the Good Friday window.
Conrad Pickel Studios, the company that
designed the windows has been notified
and will contact us next week.
Once the Cottage Meetings were completed in February, the Transition Team (John Strang, Carol Tucek, Donna Swift, and Scott Simpson) began meeting to create the report that is being distributed today. Many thanks to this faithful, hard-working group, who met at least ten times, often for three hours or more per meeting, to sort through hundreds of comments from the Cottage Meetings and summarize them for us. As you can see, their report is quite insightful and will help our Call Process tremendously! According to our Constitution and ByLaws, the Church Planning Council is charged with appointing a Call Committee. The following people were approved this past week as forming the Call Committee:
Debra Beck, Tom Christensen, Bill May, Angie Rodriguez, Harold Rodriguez, Randy Steinbeck, Brian Warfel, Tammy Weidner, Jodi Whitt
Only three names were nominated by congregation members during the open nomination period. These names are: Rev. Keith Bowman, Jr, Joliet, IL Rev. Darrell Stuehrenberg, Ft. Myers, FL Rev. Billy Brath, Orlando, FL Rev. James Weist, Lake Worth, FL These names will be passed along to the Call Committee and then on to the District President. The next step is a Voters Meeting on Sunday, April 23rd, in which we will discuss, perhaps tweak, and then adopt the Cottage Meeting Report and charge the Call Committee to seek our new pastor. Please plan now to attend this meeting.
THE CALL PROCESS UPDATE
Voters Meeting, April 23 at 12:15 p.m.
Members in Action……
CONGRATULATIONS TO JESSICA
MELLOT AND TEAM FOR WINNING;
NCAA Women's Bowling: McKendree
wins National Championship
McKendree tops Nebraska, 4-0, to win the
Women's Bowling National Championship.
This is the school's first ever NCAA
championship title.
Pictured is Jessica with her proud
parents Les and Juli Mellott
CALLING ALL GRADUATES
Please let the church office know
if someone in your family is
graduating this spring. Email the
information to:
by May 7th.
OUR CHURCH, OUR SCHOOL, OUR SAVIOR
EASTER SUNDAY SUNRISE SERVICE
Do justice ~ love mercy ~ walk humbly
Next Up: CELEBRATE!
All Network Members should join us for the Justice Ministry Celebration
Tuesday, May 2nd at Little Flower Catholic Church, 1805 Pierce St., Hollywood Registration: 7:00; Call to order 7:30pm
Get updates on the issues ~ hear behind-the-scenes stories ~ invest to own our ministry
Every week we practice faith and mercy, but on
Monday, March 27th, WE DID JUSTICE at the Nehemiah Action Assembly! Over 1300 people gathered with us to ask for justice for:
Seniors ~ mentally ill ~ kids with arrest records
Seniors: Memorial Hospital, John Knox Village, and Broward County Property Appraiser Marty Kiar agreed to create a study group to identify funding and land for a high quality
Nursing Home serving low-income seniors
Juvenile Arrest: We asked you to call our state legislators to get our Civil Citation bill on the agenda- and it worked! One week after the Action, the bill passed unanimously
through it’s 4th committee. There are 2 more committees before the final vote! Stay tuned to save 9,000 kids from an arrest record!
Mental Health: Broward County Sheriff’s Office agreed to propose $100,000 in their 2018
budget to expand training for officers on how to deal with the mentally ill
Dear Friends,
It's time to start compiling our COOKBOOK. We anticipate a great demand as it is
certain to become a treasured keepsake. We would love for you to be a part of this
wonderful project. We are asking that as a contributor you share up to two recipes with
us. These should fit into one of the following categories:
Appetizers & Beverages Bread & Rolls
Soups & Salads Desserts
Vegetables & Side Dishes Cookies & Candy
Main Dishes This & That
There are two methods to submit your recipes. 1. You may enter your recipe or recipes on the RECIPE COLLECTION SHEETS attached,
and turn them in at the church or school office, or give them to one of the committee
members listed below.
2. You can also enter your recipes on line 24/7 at www.typensave.com. You will need to
use the USER NAME: oslcook and the PASSWORD: whisk198.
For either method please include your phone number, so we will be able to contact you if
we have any questions. Only your name will appear in the cookbook.
We are collecting recipes until June 1, 2017. This will allow us time to have our beautiful
cookbook ready in the fall, just in time for Christmas gifting to family and friends. You
will be proud to see your recipe published along with your name as a contributor.
We are looking forward to receiving your recipes, and
are assured that with everyone's help, this will be one of
our greatest endeavors here at Our Savior Lutheran
Church and School.
Thank you,
Judy Watson 954-547-1007
Lerryn Latimer 954-882-6370
Karen Walbridge 954-856-4854
Please pick up a recipe form on the tables as
you exit the church.
April 23, 2017 Prayer Letter Prayers may be emailed to [email protected]
(All anonymous prayers are given to the Pastor)
WE GIVE THANKS AND PRAISE TO GOD FOR HIS BLESSINGS “Praise the Lord for the glory of his name; worship the Lord because He is holy.” Psalm 29:2
“Glorify the Lord with me; let us exalt His name together.” Psalm 34 Roberta Little offers thanksgiving for the Joyous celebration of Easter. He is Risen indeed!! Alleluia! Christine Khan offers praise and thanks for God’s many blessings. James & Pam Leone offer a prayer of thanks to God for allowing them time to spend time with their parents from Gainesville. “We wish joy to all.” Debra Beck & Mary Hackney praise God for all that they had, all that they have, and all that is yet to be. Desiree Gaffley prays, “Praise & thanks and worship to our King and Father. Thank you for eternal life, Jesus. Amen.
WE PRAY FOR GOD’S HEALING TOUCH Synthia Seusarran seeks prayer for the entire world to come to peace. Stacy Ming requests prayer for her family: Stacey, Hankia, & Sage. John Scerba prays for peace in the world as Jesus taught us to be kind to one another and help our brothers & sisters in church. Bob & Sandi Rogger know our Father knows their needs and they pray to be able to be in agreement. Roberta Little prays successful treatment for Bev Kovach’s recently diagnosed breast caner, for baby Elijah, and for full recovery for Joey Broome. The Morrisons request prayer for Emmie as she starts schooling for the firefighter part of the program; also pray for protection for Steven in the Air Force and guidance for Lauren. Bella Reid requests prayer for safety, protection and peace for her family; that all plans to hurt/separate us will fail. Mary Hackney seeks prayer all the children of the world. May peace & joy fill their minds & hearts. Thanksgiving for Angela’s happiness in China. Doloris Camillio asks for prayer for her sister, Eunice, who has cancer. Olga Gotting requests prayer for the peace and unison of America and its people. Ed Marshburn asks for prayers for safe travels for friends and family coming to So. Florida for spring break. Michelle Moore requests prayers for Dylan, Ed’s grandson as he adjusts to his situation and matures in his new environment. Krissy and her newborn who is in NICU as he is having epileptic seizures. Cindy Davis requests prayer for the health of my dear friend Monique Sawa, who has been repeatedly hospitalized for congestive heart failure. Susan George-Kenyon requests prayer for her sister, Marilyn Cox, who is in the final stage of colon cancer with hospice. Carol Tucek seeks continued prayer for Rene, who is now recovering from her fractured pelvis at Carol’s home. Altagracie Perdmeo seeks prayer for the people of the world. Karen Walbridge requests prayers for return to health of Philip Neils and Allan and Janis Mink.
Ann Papp Please Dear God wrap your arms around Beth and family. Beverly Embrack prays, “Thank you Mrs. Judy Detwiler . She prays for healing for Bridget, Ann Marie, Gail, Sherry, and Roger D. Thanks in the name of Jesus Christ Our Lord.” Judy Detwiler prays for healing for Ken O’Brien, Gloria Volz, Dolores Bethman, Peter Geisler, Amy Mathis, Jim Kreissler, Philip Neils, Mary Hackney, for Trafzer-Hill, who suffered a stroke and is in hospice, Lee Brinson, Julie Mellott, Aunt Joan, Betty Hea, Kathleen Mathis, Louise Acton, Pastor Rader, Luke Strang, Dawn Schaffner, Marie Shanahan, Al King, Tyler DrePaul, Richie & Marilyn Cannezzaro, Nancy Volz, Ruth McVey, Amy Bontrager, Lillian Velez, Sheila Dix, Marie DrePaul, Arlene Kleimeier, June Portner, Shirley and Ted Ray, Dorothy Hanser, Edna Wesley, Marianne, Dave & Michael DeMinck, Larry & Kristen McVey, Ellie & Amy Mathis, Glenda Strang, Sarah Tabor, Gloria Volz, Sue & Joe Franjione, Marie Wood, Lollie Sollanek, Harriette Leslie, Janet Endsley,and Jane Sird. Less pain for Roger Detwiler. Aunt Joan seeks continued prayers for Ben & Ann in England, Prayers for cancer friends Norma, Nancy, and Sally. Prayers for daughter for health & wisdom. John and Glenda Strang request prayer for Glenda’s brother, Charles who has cancer, Jesse Slankas who has cancer. Gloria Volz, Nancy Volz, Roger and Judy Detwiler, Marilyn Gruenbaum, Pastor Ed Nicklas and family, our sister-in-law Brenda Salter having liver issues, Pastor Medley, Amy Mathis, grandson Luke, our church and our military. Mary Ginchereau requests continued prayer for Belinda Ottwell, great nephew, Liam Blackwell, and Judy & Frank Stanzack as both have severe medical issues. Also please pray Sylvie Monot, and Guy Saint Bennet. Kristin McVey Please pray for my family, friends and all who need prayer WE PRAY FOR GOD’S COMFORT, GUIDANCE, AND BLESSINGS
“He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.” Isaiah 40:29 The Family of OSLC pray for the lost to return to the Lord, for continued prayers for the Nicklas family, for OSLC/S as we remain open for all the Lord has for us to do, for guidance as we seek a new pastor and healing for our nation. Roberta Little prays that the Holy Spirit will set our hearts ablaze!. And prays for the pastor God is preparing for us. Debra Beck asks for prayers for OSLS and its staff. Gerry Gruenbaum requests continued prayer for “Hope Women’s Center and their work to save the lives of unborn babies from the holocaust of abortion, the leading cause of death in America & the care for the mothers of these children.” Al & Val Perry ask for continued prayers for their granddaughter, Courtney, and her two precious little girls, Laila and Ariana, to have the God of hope in their lives. Our prayers are bearing fruit and for that we are thankful! Marie DrePaul writes Please pray for Marie and family to have a smooth and speedy closing on the new home they are buying. Please, Lord, help the transition to go quickly. Please keep Tyler and Marie in prayer. She also prays for everyone who needs God’s healing touch. Thanks Lord. Rhoda Monaco writes, “Pray continually for all the sheep that have gone astray that they will respond to God’s call to bring them home. Karen Walbridge prays for the safety of all law enforcement officers, firefighters and for our military that the Lord will wrap his loving arms around them and keep them safe from harm.
Contact Us at:
Our Savior Lutheran Church 8001 Northwest 5th Street Plantation, Florida 33324
Office - 954.473.6888 Fax.– Temporary 954-440-2904
e-mail: [email protected]
Web site: www.oslplantation.church
Jeffery Moore, Interim Pastor [email protected]
Jan Withers, Admin. Assist.
COUPONS NEEDED
We are in need of Dunkin Donut coupons. Please give them to Tammy Weidner (youth) or Jan Withers. Thank you!
DO YOU NEED HELP AT HOME? All Projects: Ivan Swartsfigure 954-865-2206
Windows and Screens:
Todd Zenchak 954.801.4226
Swim Lessons: Jeff Watson 954.704.9565
Cheryl Moore – 954.562.1695
Hurricane Shutters, Impact Windows &
Fencing: Craig Cala 954.548.6807
Real Estate Agents: Jennifer Cislo
Keller Williams Properties 954-560-2141.
Christine Rodriguez United Realty Group
954.495.0665
Mortgages and Consumer Loans
Brian Warfel 954-538-6210
Mary Kay Consultant: Desiree´ Gaffley
954.614.5683 email: [email protected]
Caregivers- Lisa Ali, certified caregiver.
954-328-7574. Fincetta Levy 954-864-5338.
Caregiver/Companion – Anne Millman, RN
954-778-0164
Plumber: Nolan Plumbing 954-661-7013
Insurance (Auto, home etc): Tania Mcgann
954-424-4140 x2224 AAA Insurance Agent
15TH ANNUAL “SWING FOR SCHOLARS” GOLF
TOURNAMENT
Friday, May 5, 2017 Jacaranda Golf Club
Visit the school web-site for more information:
www.oslplantation.school
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