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February 2018


Ash Wednesday is February 14
Services at 12 noon at 7 p.m.


WEDNESDAY EVENING LENTEN SOUP & SERVICE
"IT'S IN THE BAG"

Wednesdays at 6 p.m.
February 21 - March 21
 
Join us each week for a Lenten journey to deepen our faith.  We will share a light meal in the fellowship hall followed by an inspirational faith talk, reminding us that even though the journey to become Christ-like doesn't come without costs, the victory was already "In the Bag" for Jesus.  As a physical reminder you are encouraged to bring personal-care items or a gently used hand-bag to share with the homeless women and children supported by our church through Family Promise. Lenten giving this year will be directed to our community partner Family Promise.


Family Lenten Devotions from  Sparkhouse Family

"T he cross is a symbol of our faith. Wherever you see it, think of it as an invitation from your friend, Jesus. Jesus invites us to follow and live like him, notice his love in action in the world, and welcome God's love and grace into our lives."




We still have a few spots in our 4-year-old and PreK class. 
If you know of anyone with a three or four year old, tell them about our preschool!

Chick-fil-A Spirit Nights
Monday, February 26 anytime between 5 and 7 p.m.
Monday, March 26 anytime between 5 and 7 p.m.

Enjoy dinner at Chick-fil-A on one of these evenings to support Our Saviours' kiddos. Chick-fil-A gives the preschool a portion of the proceeds from that night...all you have to do is eat!







Youth Spring Semester Plans

High School Youth
This spring, our high school youth will continue to get together with Evan Clayton and  Rachel Drew on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month.  We are also going to the LYO Assembly retreat in  Greensboro on February  23 - 25.  Stay tuned for the exciting things we have planned!

Please save the following Sunday dates for our youth group gatherings: 
  • February 4 and 18
  • *LYO Retreat (Feb. 23-25)
  • March 4 and 18
  • April 15
  • May 6 and 20

Confirmation
For our spring semester we will be tackling some of the tougher questions about our
life of faith.  Some of these questions include: "Why should I pray when God doesn't answer all my prayers? Can I be a  Christian without going to church? Why does God let bad things happen? and What if my friends aren't  Christian?" We will continue to meet twice a month at the church - please check your confirmation calendar for  our gathering dates.


Kids on Fire (3rd-5th grade youth)
During the second half of the year, our 3rd-5th graders will continue to meet with Lynn Antil and Karen Margolis on the second Sunday of the month from 2 - 4pm for service projects, fellowship and devotions.  

Please save these dates for our get togethers: 
  • February 11
  • March 11
  • April 8



Do you have pictures or information to share in the next newsletter? 
Please email your items to oslcsp@oslcsp.org
by the 20th of the month.


Prayers & Cares

FRIENDS AND FAMILY All Military Flood, Earthquake and Fire Victims, Ruth Adkin, Bonnie Bischof, Jim Constantino, Tami Gonzalez, Mary Lou Kenna, Diane Lewis, Shawn Plotz, Shawn Quigley, Jeff Santos, Sandy Scholl's son-in-law, Jim Seibold,Dorothy Smith, Fran Starke, Pat Streicker, Holly Wohlfert

HOSPITAL- First Health: Reid Heart Center: Al Wiggins

AT HOME- Eloise Anderson, Pat Bock, Shirley Braisted, Bill Bradley, Cris Crisafulli, Dorothy Cullen, Jack and Sue Diffily, Leatha Ferebee, Marilyn Flemming, Dianne Forsberg, Ed and Nadine Garrett, Joyce Ellen Klingener, Grau, Florence McCormick, Joan Nelson, Marian Oswalt, Marilyn Quintana, Barbara Reid, Jean Sherrill, Bonnie Springer, Lynn Stalls, Dale Streicker, Rosanne Thein

IN EXTENDED CARE- Elmcroft Care: Lou Howard, Penick Village Skilled Care: Ken
Sparke; Pinehurst Rehab, Peggy Smith, Quail Haven Rehab: Mary McNabb, Florence Ward, St. Joseph's Rehab: Carol Marsh

IN SERVIC E TO OUR COUNTRY- Sean Barnes, Jon Drew, Luke Erickson, Pastor Linn Fisher, Mark Jennings, Michael Karlowicz, Ian Lilyquist, Jon Kempenich, Mark Ochoa, Matt Prairie, Amy Ramirez and Sean Ramirez

OUR MISSION PARTNER - Water of Life Lutheran, Wilmington

OUR MISSIONARY IN COSTA RICA - Pastor Stephen Deal

EXPECTING PARENTS- Amy and Sean Ramirez ; Eric and Pastor Meghan Richter

Please note any prayer requests you have on your Welcome Card at Sunday morning worship or email the 


February Worship Assistant Schedule
Thank you for serving this month!


 
Financial Update




Anniversaries & Birthdays

February Birthdays
Happy Birthday to....


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06
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09
10
12
12
16
16
17
17
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Riley Merchant
Ed Garrett
Phyllis Kinney
Janet Baumeister
Rita Cioppi
Kim McCarty
Jeffrey Masar Jr.
Barbara Reid
Shawn Davis
Sharon Odom
Carol Linthicum
Harlow Ramirez
Andrea Ernst
Ann Leib
Jullian O'Brien
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23
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24
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25
26
28
Jan Carey
Carolyn Gordon
Anika Gulovich
Nicholas Kempenich
Jack Quick
Matthew Hinds
Tracy Metcalf
Louise Crum
Devin Fee
Ted Mataxis
Lynn Mussetter
Joey Ransdell
Lynn Stalls
Amy Hill

February Anniversaries
Happy Anniversary to....

04
06

 Lynn & Karen Mussetter
Bill & Almira Weber		 57 years
58 years


Gifts in Honorarium

To the Cindy Gass Nursery Fund
Karyn Molnar
Lynn and Michael Antil
Laura and Stephen Urie
Veda and Michelle Yunck


Thank you for supporting the many ministries of Our Saviour through your financial contributions!




Agape Day Camp Registration is OPEN!


Agape Day Camp is coming back to Our Saviour Lutheran Church this summer! Your kids will enjoy a fun-filled week with the trained counselors from Agape Kure Beach Ministries, right here at OSLC. There will be a separate camp for preschoolers the same week. Here's what you need to know:
 
WHO: Ages 3 through 8th grade
 
WHEN:  July 9-13, 2018
Agape Day Camp is from  9 - 3 p.m. each day
The preschool camp is from  9 - 1 p.m. each day
 
WHERE: Our Saviour Lutheran Church
 
COST: Rising 1st-8th graders are $130 for the week. 
If you register your kids by  March 31, 2018, you receive a $30 discount!
Ages 3-rising kindergartners are $75 for the week. 
If you register your kids by  March 31, 2018, you receive a $25 discount!
You must put down your payment by  March 31 to receive the discount.
 
BONUS: No family/household will pay more than $250 if you register by  March 31!
 
Space is limited, so register today!
 
Parents of rising 1st-8th graders need to fill out the registration form here , and return the form as well as a check for the required amount made out to Our Saviour Lutheran Church. Forms can be returned to Kerry Alfrey or placed in her church mailbox.
 
Preschool families can sign up here and pay via PayPal or check.


A Word of Thanks

The quilts arrived at The Woodlands, Texas Lutheran Church.  The quilting group is so pleased with the quality of the quilts that we sent. Many thanks to all who quilted and tied quilts for us in September. 

Your work is greatly appreciated! What a thrill to know that these quilts will be distributed to victims of the hurricane Harvey.



The Rev. Linn Fisher, Pastor
The Rev. Meghan Richter, Associate Pastor
Pastor David R. Keck, Pastor Emeritus

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