Greetings!
This Sunday musicians, actors, singers and host of volunteers from Our Savior's will present the annual Christmas music program at both the 8:45 and 11:00 a.m. services. "Come and See, Go and Tell" is directed by Kim Kroeger and tells us the good news of Jesus' birth. Enjoy the children's choir, a chance to sing along, and a reception in the Fireside Room after service. Bring a friend for this treasured annual event.
Activities, special services, gatherings, all ramp up and the OSLC Newsletter will help you stay informed along the way.
Thanks for reading and keeping up!
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Poinsettias Deadline Tomorrow!
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Poinsettias for the OSLC Christmas Memory/Honor Garden in the sanctuary are on sale but hurry! Cost is $12 and the deadline to order is tomorrow, December 7.
Order now by clicking here. In the memo field, note the name(s) you want listed for the dedication. You can also call the church office at 503-635-4563.
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NOTE FROM THE PROPERTY COMMITTEE –
New pendant lights will be installed in our sanctuary starting on December 10 and will be completed before Sunday, December 16.
This will give us much better light throughout the entire room. During the electrical project the area will not be available for our use.
We would like to have a few volunteers to help stack chairs following the second service Christmas Program this Sunday. Thank you.
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Make a Difference With
The Giving Tree
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The Giving Tree is up in the Narthex! Giving Tree donations will go to Good Samaritan Ministries' Family Camp, House of Zion, Royal Family Kids Camp, Letty Owings Center, and Backpack Snacks. Some ministries will be requesting cash donations, and others will be requesting specific items.
Instructions will be in the envelopes on the tree. If you have any questions, please contact Marleigh Mathiot at 503-880-4170, or
marleigh.mathiot@gmail.com.
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Advent and Christmas Brochure
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Didn't get an Advent/Christmas brochure with your bulletin last Sunday? No worries!
Click on the image or
here to take a peak at what's in store this season!
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Fellowship/Physical & Spiritual Wellness
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Are You Ready for Pancakes?
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Thursdays, December 6 & 13, 8:30 a.m.
Come enjoy a full hot breakfast and brief devotional from Pr. Kim. Take time out of the bustling activity of Advent to reflect and prepare the way for Jesus. It's a warm and lovely fellowship time as well. Nurture your body, heart and spirit!
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Following the Footsteps of Paul
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Join Pastor Kim on a trip to Greece for a "Following the Footsteps of Paul" tour next fall, September 11-21, 2019.
This is a religious travel tour focusing on sites in Greece where Paul traveled. It includes a 3 day cruise to Ephaseus, Turkey, Santorini, Mykonos, Crete, and Patmos. This is not an exclusive tour for Our Savior's and there will be other participants along from a variety of places. If you wish to join in this fascinating journey, contact Patti Ryall at
503-312-2040 for details.
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Grace Circle Goes for
Never-ending Pasta
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Grace Circle will meet at the Olive Garden on Monday, December 10, at 5:30 p.m. For more information contact Judy Stafford at 971-221-5057 or Lene Leslie at 503-704-6926.
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Kristen Hanson played a violin solo during the second service last week with Marcia Fischer accompanying on piano.
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Kristen played "Nearer My God to Thee".
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From the Intercessory Prayer Team
Waiting -- Trusting - Hoping- Thankful [2 of 4] "So let us know and become personally acquainted with Him; let us press on to know and understand fully the [greatness of the] LORD [to honor, heed,...
Read more
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Note of Appreciation:
Lynette and I wish to express our profound appreciation for the outpouring of prayers and support we have received from the congregation. From the prayer shawl to the many messages of support to the provision of meals, we have been richly blessed by your heartening encouragement. My surgery was an unexpected event, but one in which I saw God’s hands at work. My recovery is proceeding apace, but it will take some time. I look forward to being back among you soon. We wish God’s richest blessings on each and every one of you.
Wayne Pederson
Lynette Pederson
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I want to thank everyone for all the wonderful good wishes and cards I received for my birthday. It was so great I might have another 90th birthday next year!
Love ,
Ginny Michel
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House of Zion Christmas Program
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Bless a family this Christmas with your Gift of Love and Generosity.
For over 37 years, OSLC mission partner, House of Zion, has been helping and serving the poor, homeless, migrant workers, and battered women and children by providing shelter, on-site meals, food boxes to families in migrant camps and other local communities, clothing & blankets, back to school supplies, and more.
This holiday season HOZ requests non-perishable food items, unwrapped new toys, new and gently used blankets, jackets and other warm clothing, and financial contributions to serve over 1000 people, including 600 children. Donations can be left in the Fireside Room in the area marked for House of Zion. Deadline is 12/12.
Thank you!
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Kathy and Art Ellickson prepare donations to be distributed at the 2015 HOZ Christmas program.
Marta Garcia, the House of Zion director writes, "Our gratitude cannot ever be expressed solely with words, only the success of our program, the satisfaction of providing for everyone, and the relief and joy on people's faces can truly represent how thankful we are."
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Many of your children have sent you a gift of a personalized thank you note for your sponsorship! It is such a treasure when your child can color or draw you a picture to say thank you.
- First Service folks - the letters are available for pick up after church on Sunday.
- Second service folks - letters are available before church.
If you would like to send a Christmas note with your photo to your child, Patti Ryall has the forms to insure it gets to your child. You may also pick these up on anytime in the Conference Room "Hope for Kidz" mailbox.
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ELCA Good Gifts
Shop ELCA Good Gifts for 50 different gifts that grow the church, fight hunger and transform lives.
Read more
community.elca.org
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Have You Made Your Year-end Giving Plan?
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December 31 is fast approaching. Now is the time to think about making a contribution to the OSLC Foundation. Perhaps you've made gains in the market this year. A gift of appreciated stock will save you from paying capital gains tax. Ask us how to accomplish this. Have you taken your required distribution from your IRA? If not, how about making it a gift to the Foundation to create a lasting legacy. For those making a contribution from an IRA account please have your financial institution send it directly to the church. Be sure to indicate if it is for OSLC or OSLC Foundation.
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Sermon podcasts are a great way to stay in touch with Our Savior's if you are busy or out of town. Enjoy the audio replays on your tablet, laptop, or smart phone.
Pr. Kim begins the Advent Season with
"Awaiting the King", a message from 12/2/2018. Click on the image to listen!
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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2019 Contribution Envelopes - New envelopes will be available in December. If you have not used envelopes in the past and would like them, please sign up in the narthex. If you have envelopes but no longer need them please indicate so on the sheet in the narthex. Thank you.
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. Forms are available outside the main office or by
clicking here. You can also simply email your request to
slobodanp@oursaviors.net. Remember, room reservations are on a first come first served basis.
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.
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