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OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH AND SCHOOL “Serving Christ—Serving Others—Changing Lives”
June 25, 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
Hospitalized or Surgery Judy Bontrager, has been hospitalized at Broward General since June 8 following a car accident. Please Keep the Following Members in Prayer: David, Marianne & Michael DeMinck, Roger Detwiler, Debbie Holub, Pastor Ed Nicklas, Luke Strang, Marilyn Gruenbaum, Pastor Rader, Pastor Stuehrenberg, Rene Cucci, Joan LaSharr, Jim Kreissler, James Leone, Bob Mancke, Cindy Yadgaroff, Maria Ullery, Linda Trahan, Walter and Marlene Reimer, Jodi Waldron, Jane Sird, Dolores Bethmann, Heather Merrill-Garcia, Michaela Gaffley, Kathleen Mathis, Bob Johnson, Allan Gotting, Judy Detwiler, Larry McVey. Nursing Home/Assisted Living/ Rehab. Assisted Living: Lillian Velez, Ted and Shirley Ray, Dorothy Hanser, Ken O’Brien,
Other Prayer Requests The children of our community as they go out into the world and tell others about Jesus, Pastor Moore as he leads our congregation as interim pastor, Our Call Committee, 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. Kyle Thornton, (grandson of Susan George-Kenyon) Air Force . Members: Brian Strang will be in USA West Point as of June 26, Us Army Garrison. Jonathan Brown - deployed with Special Forces. Brandon Edelstein in Japan. Steven Morrison in Dayton, Ohio. Scott Tucek in Germany.
THANK YOU
Thank you Pastor Elmer Medley and Brad Heine for assisting us in services this morning. Pastor Moore is traveling to Michigan and Baltimore before returning to us on July 1st.
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE
for bringing in plastic caps, aluminum pop-tops and receipts. We will not be collecting these items at this time! Still needed:
Box Tops for Education Campbell Soup Labels
“This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24, ESV).
Welcome!
A SPECIAL DOOR OFFERING THIS MORNING
FOR OPERATION KID-TO-KID LIVING WATER INTERNATIONAL
Did you know that many of the children in the Amazon region aren’t named until after age 2, when the mortality rate due to waterborne illnesses drops.
For just $5 we can help provide clean water for an entire year
for a child in a remote Peruvian village! Through a partnership
between our VBS Group Cares and Living Water International we can reach thousands of
thirsty kids with life-giving water.
We will be receiving new members on Sunday, July 16
th . If you are interested in
becoming a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church and hold a membership at another Lutheran Church, please fill out a Membership Application and return it to the church office and we will send for your transfer. If you have any questions please call Jan Withers at 954.473.6888
CALL UPDATE This morning Sunday, June 25, we will be presenting a running loop of all of the recorded interviews with the final candidates who may receive a call to be our permanent Pastor. On separate screens within Classroom G and the Kindergarten classroom, you will be able to view interviews of the candidates continuously playing from 7:30am until 1:00pm.
OUR RESPONSE TO
This Week at a Glance Sun. 6/25
VBS Sunday! Picnic after 11:00 Service Services 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.
Adult Bible Class 9:30 a.m. (Last Class on the Book of John Until Fall)
NO Sunday School Mon 6/26 Tues. 6/27
NO Adult Bible Class Wed. 6/28
NO Bible Brunch. Thurs. 6/29
Shout for Joy practice 7:00 p.m. Fri. 6/30
Sat. July 1st
Memorial for Janis Mink 2:00 p.m.
Sun. July 2nd
Patriotic Service
Services 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. NO Adult Bible Class
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL
Summer Sunday School resumes
again next Sunday at 9:30 a.m.
Volunteers are needed as teachers;
please consider signing up to teach
one Sunday or more this summer.
Thank you!
Contact Ellen Clark to sign-up.
IMPORTANT CONGREGATIONAL VOTERS MEETING
Sunday, July 9th
we will hold a special voters meeting at 12:15 p.m. in the sanctuary for the purpose of voting on the call committee’s recommendation to call our next pastor.
GOD’S LOVE IN CHRIST
As measured by our church attendance:
These numbers represent Jan. – Dec.
Average Sunday Attendance 222
Average Last Year 254
Attendance 6/18/2017 200
“Connection Cards” The Connection Cards inserted in your bulletins are a very important tool to our church. Each week attendance is taken and the Connection Cards are an important part of this process. Another way they are used is for updating your contact information; address, phone, email etc. When our visitors fill in their information, we have an opportunity to email or call them and find out how we can better serve them. Today, please take the time and fill out your Connection Cards each week. Thank You!!!!
DID YOU NOTICE THE NEW
STAINED GLASS WINDOW!
Conrad Pickel Studios installed our new
Good Friday window on Wednesday. The
total cost will be $2900.00. If you would
like to make a donation towards the
window, please mark it as stained glass
window project. So far, gifts of $2200.00
have been received.
Christianity 101 Class Whether you're just beginning your faith walk with Jesus or have a long acquaintance with Him, This six week course is for you! Pastor Moore will start from "scratch" to lay out the basics of our faith on Tuesday nights from 6:30 to 8:45. If you're interested in becoming a member of Our Savior or are just looking for a solid Bible Study experience, join us in the Conference Room on
Tuesday’s. Last Class date: July 11.
June 25th
V.B.S. Closing at 11:00
Picnic for EVERYONE 12:00
July 1
st
Memorial Service for Janis Mink 2:00 p.m. July 2
nd
Patriotic Services July 4
th
Independence Day / Offices Closed July 9
th
Blood Drive July 14
th
LifeLine Screening at Our Savior July 16
th
New Member Sunday July 17
th
Women’s Group Meeting 7:00 p.m.
July 23rd
Annual Meeting 12:15 p.m.
Help is needed to prepare for the Annual Meeting. (set up, serve, clean-up). Please see the sign-up lists on the Guest Center or call Jan Withers in the church office. PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU WILL BE ATTENDING – SIGN-UP SO WE CAN PLAN ACCORDINGLY.
CHURCH OFFICE Monday – Thursday
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Friday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
BIRTHDAYS and ANNIVERSARIES June 25
th – July 1
st
Happy Birthday!
25th Michael Burkhardt, Katy Gallagher,
Brad Heine, 26th Bob Johnson, 27
th Sarah
Duffy, 28th
Jessica Mellott, 29th
Margie Lowe, Michael Thielen,
July 1st Donna Pleasants,
Happy Anniversary
28th Charles and Sue Hofman 48 years
29th Pastor and Jane Nicklas 43 years
1st Carl and Christine Williamson 15 years
ANNUAL MEETING Sunday, July 23rd at 12:15 p.m.
Beginning with a Pizza and
Salad Lunch, Ice Cream Dessert!
It’s time again to review our budget, our
slate of officers and enjoy time together
with a lunch. (Free will offering for lunch)
Without the incredible youth and adult volunteers who dedicate their time to help with Vacation Bible School, hosting over 110 kids would not be possible! Thank you, members of Our Savior Lutheran Church and School for not only praying for
VBS, but for donating your time and treasures. Also, Thrivent Financial Action Teams which helped fund this outreach mission into our community. Thank You to the 71 amazing volunteers who gave their time and talents: Sophie Anderson, Kayla Auguste, Katelyn Bass, Debi Bauer, Bradley Bhalai, Nicholas Burdo, Alexis Carreira, Ellen Clark, Andrew Clark, Drew Clark ,Shelley Cook, Alanis Crespo, Cody DeLaHorra, Sarah Duffy, Kai-Zoe Fellows, Anelly Fernandez, John-Paul Gonzalez, Matthew Hasselbring, Teija Haye, Betty Hea, Machaela Holden, Juliana Holifield, Mia Horton, Sofia Jahrmarkt, Danielle Jahrmarkt, Kimberley James, Danielle James, Matt Hones, Hannah Jones, Jared Khan-Bagley, Lerryn Latimer, Brooke LeBoeuf, Pat Maahs, Gracie Mannise, Renel Marcelus, Bill May, Katelyn McGillivray, Norma Miller, Christopher Montalvo, Lucius Morales, Andrea Orta, Julio Orta, Jaden Pierre, Michael Pomper, Kenya Reid, Linda Root, Isabela Samper, Ally Samper, Sofia Samper, Jordana Serrao, Grier Simpson, Shea Simpson, Edith Southerton, Lindsay Strang, Jennifer Strickman, Preston Strickman, Parker Strickman, Kayla Tapling, Craig Tapling, Isabel VandenBerg, Brock VanSant, Nancy Volz, John Waldron, Nyla Walters, Dylan Warfel, Judy Watson, Tiffany Weidner, Mike Weidner, Andrew Weidner, Jan Withers.
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO TAMMY WEIDNER Tammy Weidner is the chair person on the Children and Youth Ministry Board for Our Savior Lutheran Church. She “heard the call” when asked who could organize Vacation Bible School this year. She basically said, “here I am.” The amazing part is that Tammy has never helped with VBS in the past and had to learn, research, attend meetings and observe another church to even know what to do. Tammy is a full time nurse manager at Broward General Hospital; she is married and has an active high school student and a college student. Where she found the time, only God knows! We are so grateful for Tammy’s attention to detail and organizational skills. Our Savior Lutheran Church thanks you, Tammy, for “Serving Christ – Serving Others – Changing Lives!”
This is a letter that was recently sent along with the check from the “Cards for Goats”
project: Dear Helen,
With thanks and praise to our Lord our Greeting Card making group has reached its immediate
goal that totaled $3600 to obtain 48 Goats for Haiti. Actually, it's 48 goats plus. A month or so
ago we sent $2046. Today we are sending $1597, which is a total of $3643. The Lord has blessed us with very talented and dedicated workers.
I am happy to announce we will resume our activities for Haiti Goat project again on July 11. We
are taking the month of June off. During the summer we will be doing Christmas cards.
The picture you sent of the family receiving their goats was so encouraging to our group. It's not
often that we see the fruits of our efforts when working for a charity. But you always come through. We hope and pray that this program helps these families develop good herds and they
learn and earn a solid livelihood.
Any more pictures you can provide are always welcome and appreciated. We wish you
God's blessings and pray for your mission.
In Christ, Dorothy Schawk, Barbara Fischer and
The Bzzy Bees of Bible Brunch of Our Savior Lutheran Church.
A Sunrise Butterfly Hero shares the Benefits of Gardening I recently had the opportunity to visit with Mr. Steve Withers who has been a Sunrise resident for almost three decades. As we toured his beautiful backyard garden, we saw two types of butterflies dancing amongst the diverse plants and trees. The plants of varying heights: trees such as Plumeria and Chenille, shrubs and smaller plants such as Milkweed and Heather made his yard feel like an oasis. His yard is indeed an oasis for relaxing and entertaining friends and family. His yard is also an oasis for wildlife with the a few cute bird houses and a small bird bath, and a diverse array of plants, his yard provides food, water and shelter for pollinators such as hummingbirds and butterflies. Providing food, water and shelter for wildlife are the main criteria to qualify National Wildlife Federation certification. In one area of the yard, Mr. Withers has a simple yet effective bucket container vegetable garden that he picks from all year! Using organic gardening techniques, he grows kale, collard greens, lettuce, tomatoes and more. “People don’t know what greens taste like until they taste fresh picked. There is nothing better.” Asked why he gardens, Mr. Withers listed a number of benefits including that he finds gardening stress relieving, that gardening is a great activity to share with kids and family, and that by certifying his yard with the National Wildlife Federation’s program, he is proud to be connecting to something larger.
Chelsea Albucher, Sustainability Officer
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.
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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
House Cleaning, Transportation Ivone
954-263-3042. References upon request.
MOBILITY
SCOOTER
AVAILABLE
If you know someone in
need of a mobility
scooter please call the
church office. 954-473-6888 (The picture shown is not the actual scooter.)
Ipad cases
Two cases for iPad available,(free) one with
keyboard. 954-430-3740
VISIT OUR WEBSITE at www.oslplantation.church Watch Sermons, Events Calendar, Weekly Newsletter, a Link to our Facebook Page. You can even make your donations through the website.