Greetings!
Fall is definitely in the air this week and with football in full swing, school back in session, Oktoberfest celebrations starting this week, and the first pumpkins arriving outside the grocery stores. We had a bustling Rally Sunday last week (see the pics below) and an important Congregational Meeting this Sunday.
Check out the newsletter for all the details!
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The Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost
September 16, 2018
"The Wonder of Touch"
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Traditional Worship Service - 8:45 a.m. *
Contemporary Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.*
Scripture Readings
Click the links to read the passage.
Gospel Reading
*Communion Served
Childcare Available
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Important dates coming up...

- Sunday, September 16 - Sunday School Resumes 10:00 am
- Sunday, September 16 - Congregational Meeting at 12:15 pm
- Week of September 23 - Shepherd Groups resume
- October 7 - Blessing of the Animals
- Sunday October 14 & 21 - New Member Orientation
- October 28 - Reformation Sunday - One Service at 10:00 a.m. followed by a potluck in the Fireside Room.
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There will be a meeting of the congregation in the Sanctuary on Sunday, September 16, 2018 following 2nd service. The purpose of the meeting is to approve the budget for fiscal year September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2019, and the minutes of the May 20, 2018 Congregational Annual Meeting. Copies of the minutes are available in the narthex or by
clicking here.
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Fellowship/Physical & Spiritual Wellness
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The OSLC Foundation Board of Directors extend their congratulations to 2014 Goplerud recipient, Jeff Knees, on his recent graduation from the University of Oregon. Jeff received a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and is now employed at SheerID Verification Solutions in Eugene. We wish him all the best in his career.
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Ruth Circle will meet Monday, September 17th, at 10:00 a.m., in the Conference Room. All are welcome for fellowship and Bible Study. For more information, contact Jackie Wischmeyer at
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Fall Women's Group Studay
Join us for our fall Women's Group Study beginning on October 9, from 6:30-8:30 pm. This ten week study will focus on how the Psalms can help us understand and communicate the very human need to be...
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This year on Veteran's Day, we would like to acknowledge and honor all our military personnel, both active and retired. If you are serving or have served, or have immediate family (son, daughter, mother, father) we would like to share a photo at Our Savior's. The photo can be of you/them in uniform or not. Please list your name and branch of service on the back of the photo. 3x5 images are preferred, but we can work with other sizes as well. There will be a special box in the Fireside Room to drop your photos. All pictures will be returned. Please bring them by October 28.
Thank you,
The Military Appreciation Group
Susan Hook, Suzie Carmichael, Nancy Klein, Patti Ryall, Roni Skinner
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Col. William Saltzman, 5th Marine Div., WWII
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COME JOIN US IN CREATING
A MUSICAL CELEBRATION
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You are invited to join the OSLC Chancel Choir, Worship Team, Instrumentalists, Teens, and Children as we present COME AND SEE, GO AND TELL! If you would like to sing, play an instrument, sew costumes or bring food, please email our coordinator, Lynne Shaffer at
lynne.shaffer60@yahoo.com for details.
Performance Date: Sunday, December 9, 2018
Time: 8:45 and 11:00 a.m. services
Place: Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
These are some of the most highly anticipated and cherished services of the year. We would love to have you join in!
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From the Intercessory Prayer Team
A Prayer - A Pause, "along the way" Remembrances This week has been particularly significant in several ways. School has begun, new studies as well. It's also a week where we remember...
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Ann Tomita received the Gopelrud Scholarship Award from the OSLC Foundation.
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Jackie Wischmeyer was enjoying a coffee while checking out the Fellowship display table being worked by Joy Stevenson.
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During the Children's Message at the second service last Sunday, Pastor Kim Frenz handed out "What Would Jesus Do?" bracelets to the kids and performed the "Blessing of the Backpacks".
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Click the images to see more photos from Rally Sunday.
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Sermon podcasts are a great way stay in touch with Our Savior's if you are busy or out of town. Enjoy the audio replays on your tablet, laptop, or phone.
Each week you'll find inspiring and positive messages that will uplift and energize you throughout the week. Click the links or the image to be taken to the sermon library.
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Announcements - Send announcements or information for the bulletin or weekly newsletter to our communications specialist, Jeff Brosy, at
jeffb@oursaviors.net.
Submission deadline for publications is Wednesdays by noon.
Event Reservation Forms - Attention Shepherd Group leaders, Ministries, and all others organizing church activities. If you plan to host a Bible study, Shepherd Group, Circle, Ministry meeting or any other gathering it is important that you fill out an Event Request Form to put your event on the OSLC master calendar. If your event will take place on church property, please indicate what room you wish to reserve. If your event will take place off-site, we still need you to fill out a form. Gatherings that take place on a recurring basis may be scheduled all at once. Please indicate on the form if it is to be a recurring event. Forms are available outside the main office or by
clicking here. Remember, room reservations are on a first come first served basis.
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Our Savior's Lutheran Church
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