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OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH AND SCHOOL “Serving Christ—Serving Others—Changing Lives”
January 28, 2018
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
BAPTIZED THIS WEEK during our Baptismal Festival on Wednesday, January 24
th:
BRYAN EMANNUEL ALONSO BRUCE DAVID FAUX
LEGEND NAEEM JULMISSE GERMAN MICHAEL MARTINEZ GAVRIEL MAXIMUS MARTINEZ
GALVIN MORTEL MARTINEZ JACINTH BENITA MARTINEZ
In 2002, Barbara Fischer with the help of Pastor Ed Nicklas, began the Baptism Festival for children in our school that had not been baptized. Since then we have baptized a total of 125 students, parents, siblings, cousins and friends due to the Baptism Festival invitations.
Please Keep the Following Members in Prayer: David, Marianne & Michael DeMinck, Roger Detwiler, Debbie Holub, Pastor Ed Nicklas, Luke Strang, Marilyn Gruenbaum, Pastor Rader, Rene Cucci, Rick and Maria Ullery, Jodi Waldron, Wayne Reinhardt, Linda Burkhardt, Debra Bele, Dolores Camillio, Michael Hea, Michael Schemenauer, Val Perry, Susan Donovan.
Nursing Home/Assisted Living/ Rehab. Assisted Living: Lillian Velez, Ted and Shirley Ray, Dorothy Hanser, Ken O’Brien, Marlene Venable. Rehabilitation at home: Sarah Tabor, Dolores Bethmann,
Other Prayer Requests Pastor Moore as he leads our congregation as interim pastor, our call committee, leadership, former pastors and vicars of Our Savior, missionaries, chaplains, police, & firefighters. OSLS and Mirror Lake Elementary School, LifeNet4 Families, Food for the Poor, Mission Haiti, Alzheimer’s Association, Bold Justice, Wycliffe Bible Translators, Our nation and its leaders, president and all people in armed services.
Flowers that adorn our chancel this morning: Linda Verdi and Family in memory of Mara Levinsohn who went to the Lord on Monday, January 22, 2018 at the age of 97.
Members & Family in the Armed Services Austin Simms ( nephew of Mitch and Kim VanSant) in Germany, 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) deployed (undisclosed location), Kyle Thornton, (grandson of Susan George-Kenyon) Air Force . Members: Brian Strang in USA West Point, Us Army Garrison. Jonathan Brown in Ft. Campbell. Brandon Edelstein in Japan. Steven Morrison in Dayton, Ohio. Scott Tucek in Germany, Troy MacLean in Paris Island-Marines
I want to thank my OSL family for the outpouring of love and support following the death of my brother Jim. That love is a reflection of the love you showed him every time he came here, and it surrounded my family and me as we celebrated his life on January 14th. Your beautiful cards and words of comfort continue to uplift me as I move forward. You are the best!
Carol Tucek
Adult Bible Study
9:30 AM in the
conference room.
The Book of Daniel
We will be reading and
discussing the life, times,
dream interpretations,
visions and prophecies of
Daniel.
Sunday, Jan. 28
th
Call Meeting 12:15 School Open House 12-2
Wednesday, Jan. 31st
Spirit Night at Landlubbers Sunday, February 4
th
Say Good-bye to Pastor Moore Reception 12:15 p.m.
This Week at a Glance Sun. 1/28
National Lutheran Schools Week Sunday Services 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.
Adult Bible Class 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Confirmation Class 9:30 a.m. Call Meeting 12:15 p.m.
School Open House 12:00-2:00 p.m. Monday 1/29
Tues. 1/30
Outreach Board Meeting 6:00 p.m. Wed. 1/31
Spirit Night at Landlubbers all day Bible Brunch 10:00 a.m.
Handbell Practice 6:30 p.m. Thurs. 2/1
Book Club 6:30 p.m. Shout for Joy Practice 7 p.m.
Fri. 2/2 Sat. 2/3 Sun. 2/4
Services 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Confirmation Class 9:30 a.m. Commissioning of Anna Moore Say Good-bye to Pastor Moore
Reception 12:15 p.m.
IMPORTANT CONGREGATIONAL VOTERS MEETING
Today, Sunday, January 28
th 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.
Please see the insert in today’s bulletin for more information.
Sunday, February 4th 12:15 PM Say Good-bye to Pastor Moore
It is time to say our good byes to Pastor Moore. After faithfully leading us for over a year, it is time for our pastor to move on and answer another call from God. There will be a reception with light snacks on February 4th at 12:15 PM. Please let us know if you will be attending by signing up at the guest center today! Also on February 4th we will be commissioning Anna Moore as a missionary for Wycliffe Bible Translators. She will be working with native translators in the island nation of Vanuatu to make God's Word available to people in the language of their hearts. We will be helping Anna with her missionary work with prayers and financial support.
OUR RESPONSE TO
GOD’S LOVE IN CHRIST
As measured by our church attendance:
These numbers represent Jan. – Dec.
Average Sunday Attendance - 199
Average Last Year 203
Attendance 1/21/2018 185
BIRTHDAYS and ANNIVERSARIES January 28
th – Feb. 3
rd
Happy Birthday! 29
th Ella Martinez, 30
th Annette Burn,
James Gonzalez, Josie Rivera-Abdo, 31
st Michael Swift, Brock Van Sant,
2nd
Janice Evans, Phoebe Thomas Happy Anniversary!
31st Garnet and Nan Bhalai 26 years
Al and Val Perry 62 years David and Marianne DeMinck 55 years
THRIVENT COMMUNITY EVENT
Glades Associates is excited to invite you
to a Thrivent Community event. It
provides you with a unique opportunity to
live generously, give back, and help those
in need. We invite you and up to three
guests to lend us a hand in packing diaper
bags with baby essentials, flood buckets
with cleaning items and a food snack
basket.
The filled diaper bags, flood buckets and
snack basket will be given to 4KIDS of
South Florida to distribute to their
residences, the 4KIDS His Caring Place
and SafePlace 4KIDS.
Refreshments will be served.
Saturday, February 17, 2018 9:00 a.m.
St. Paul Lutheran Church
500 Indian Trace, Weston, FL
Please RSVP by Feb. 7, 2018. Call Susan
DePasquale at 954-659-1384 or email
For anyone wishing to donate supplies we gratefully accept them. The troops are so
appreciative of all we do for them. They love snacks (here are a few suggestions) as well
as other items that are useful to them.
Nuts - Pistachios are a particular favorite
Small Boxes of Dried Fruit - Craisins or Raisins
Pringle Potato Chips – There are two sizes of canisters….the smaller size packs better.
Small Boxes of Tuna Salad or Chicken Salad with Crackers
These can be found at Big Lots (best price), Wal Mart or Publix
Small Boxes of Powdered Water Additive - Gatorade brand, Propel, Crystal Light
Bags of M & M’s - non-meltable candy
Twizzlers
Sports Magazines or Comic Books - Recycled magazines or comics are fine
Pack of Playing Cards
Small Game Books - Sudoku, Crosswords, Brain Teasers
Toothpaste and Toothbrush
Package of Flossers
Package of AA Batteries
Pair of Men’s Size – White Cotton Socks
Thank you for your wonderful support of our soldiers
who are working hard for us so far from home.
Karen Walbridge, and the Military Overseas Support Team!
“Super Sunday for Armed Services!” As you know, Sunday, February 4th is Super Bowl Sunday. The uniforms we will cheer for will be our favorite team, The United States Military! So if you would like to donate any of the items listed below for our Military Overseas Support Team, please bring them on Sunday, February 4th or 11th
A door offering will be accepted
on Sunday, February 11th for
our Military Overseas Support
Team
Getting to Know our Teachers
KIMBERLY KOGON I was born in Bay City, Michigan. When I was 7, we (my parents, brother and I) moved to Florida. I attended school at Our Savior Lutheran. I also attended church, Sunday School, and youth groups here at OSL. I graduated Plantation High School in 1999. I then went to Cosmetology school. I worked as a hair dresser for about 10 years. I then got the wonderful opportunity to be a nanny for my brother’s 3 beautiful children. During this time I met my husband, Jody. We have an adorable, vibrant 4 year old named Lylah Rose. She is a student here in our Pre-k 3 class. When my brother’s children started school, I started working part time in the 18 month class. The next 2 years I was an assistant in VPK, 4 year olds and worked preschool after care. During this time I worked on getting my CDA (Child Development Associates), and I am now a lead VPK teacher.
School Spelling Bee Champions
Jr. Bee Runner-Up - Stephen Singh Champion - Reign Jacobs
Elementary Bee
Runner-Up - Jayden Rassi Champion - Madison Jones
Middle School Bee
Runner-Up - Max Williamson Champion - Trinity Frazier
Jan. 28, 2018 Prayer Letter Prayers may be emailed to
[email protected] (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 praise to Our Lord God Almighty with a grateful heart. Julio & Andrea Orta pray, “Lord thank you for Your unconditional love and all your blessings. Thank you for the new opportunity Julio has at His job. We humbly ask You to please continue to guide our steps. Lynda Kyse writes, “Thanks to everyone for your prayers. Healing well on its way. So thankful to be home.”
WE PRAY FOR GOD’S HEALING TOUCH Colin & Ginette Orrett seek prayer for a safe delivery. Libby Martino asks for prayer for Kathy having twins and one is half the size of the other. Debra Beck seeks prayers for her dad, James, for health, strength, and hope. Jan Withers requests prayers of healing for Ali Choker who had a serious fall from a ladder and for Aunt Donna for peace and healing. Jared Khan asks for prayers for God’s guidance for OSLS class of 2018 as they begin the last 6 months of high school. James & Pam Leone request prayer for Jimmy as he is having a lot of pain in his right knee. “He needs God’s blessings to help him at work, commuting and in regular daily activities. Steve & Ellen Hornacek seek prayers for Emily, Ellen’s mom and Helen, Steve’s sister.
Olga Gotting seeks prayers for the people of America to find peace together. Roberta Little asks for prayer for her neighbor, Elly, diagnosed with the flu and not responding to treatment. The Clarks request prayers of peace for everyone. Karen Walbridge asks for prayers of healing and encouragement for her Uncle Wayne in Michigan, Phil Neils, Allan Mink, Michael Hea, Val Perry, Barbara Fischer and Warren Hussey. Marcia Mesaros, (former member) asks us to pray for her husband, Paul, who recently had a heart attack. Ed Marshburn prays for continued healing of hearts and bodies of family & friends. Lisa Moore seeks continued prayer for her parents, Walter & Marlene Reimer. Aunt Joan seeks prayers for all victims of hurricane Harvey, Irma and Maria- continued prayers for her friends/family in England and for Norma. Prayers also for Jackie, my niece in Colorado and all other family in Colorado, and her sister, Donna, hospitalized in Chicago. Carol Tucek seeks continued prayer for her sister-in-law, Rene. Beverly Embrack prays, “Thank God For many blessings. Thanks Mrs. Judy Detwiler, She prays for healing for Roger Detwiler, Bridget Archer, Gail Cummings-Day, and Ann Marie Thompson. Also prayers of sympathy for Carol Tucek and family. Thanks in the name of Jesus Christ Our Lord.” Judy Detwiler prays for healing for Michael Hea, Duane Srot, Dolores Bethmann, Maria & Rick Ullery, Barbara Fischer, Marlene Venable, Val & Al Perry, Judy Bontrager, Esther Mastrullo, Ken O’Brien, Gloria Volz, Peter Geisler, Amy Mathis, Jim Kreissler, Philip Neils, Mary Hackney, Aunt Joan, Betty Hea, Kathleen Mathis, Louise Acton, Pastor Rader, Luke Strang, Dawn Schaffner, Marie Shanahan, Al King, Tyler DrePaul, Richie & Marilyn Cannezzarro, 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, Sue & Joe Franjione, Marie Wood, Lollie Sollanek, Harriette Leslie and Jane Sird. Less pain for Roger Detwiler. John and Glenda Strang request prayer for Glenda’s brother, Charles, Jesse Slankas and Lena who have cancer and need prayers for healing; prayers for Pastor Ed and Jane Nicklas, Pastor Medley, our sister-in-law Brenda Salter having liver issues, Gloria Volz, Nancy Volz, Roger and Judy Detwiler, Marilyn Gruenbaum, Amy Mathis, Jim Kreissler, Barbara Fischer. Prayers for our church and our country. 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 the Holy Spirit’s support on our Pastoral call process 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, & prayer for 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 Shaw writes, “Please keep Tyler in prayer. Please pray for Wayne & Marie as they are starting a new life together. Also, all those who need 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 asks for prayers 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.
A PRAYER FOR WAITING PATIENTLY God can do anything, you know--far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams! He does it not by pushing us around but by working within us, his Spirit deeply and gently within us (Ephesians 3:20, MSG).
Father in Heaven, we are starting to learn that You make us wait because You're making us ready. Thank you for taking Your time with us. You are a protective, invested Father, and You know what's best for us. Awaken fresh and bold faith in
us! Help us to trust You in the meantime. When it's all said and done, we know we’ll be glad we trusted You, so let us declare with our whole heart: We trust You now. Our soul waits for You, O Lord.
Contact Us at:
Our Savior Lutheran Church 8001 Northwest 5th Street Plantation, Florida 33324
Office - 954.473.6888 Fax – 954-473-6895
e-mail: [email protected]
Web site: www.oslplantation.church
Jeffery Moore, Interim Pastor [email protected]
Jan Withers, Admin. Assist. [email protected]
Facebook.com/olsPlantation
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:
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
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.
Our Varsity boys basketball team will play in the following:
Feb 2/3 South Regional Tournament (beginning at 9am - Shepherd of the Coast Lutheran School, 1901 E. Commercial Blvd, Ft. Lauderdale) If they win.... Feb 9/10 North and South Regional Tournament (beginning at 9am - Shepherd of the Coast Lutheran School, 1901 E. Commercial Blvd, Ft. Lauderdale) If they win.... Feb 16/17 State Tournament (In Boca Raton this year) Our girls varsity and JV boys and girls combined will play in the South Regional tournament Feb 2/3. (Beginning at 9am - Shepherd of the Coast Lutheran School)