Our Savior's Lutheran Church Newsletter
May 9, 2019
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Greetings!
Things are heating up fast this spring at OSLC, but don't worry. June is around the corner and it wouldn't be a Rose Festival with out some rain. Enjoy the sunshine this week and thanks for keeping up.
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This Sunday, May 12, 2019...
The Fourth Sunday of Easter
"The Pearl of the Psalms"
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Scripture Readings
Peter raises Tabitha/Dorcas from the dead
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want
The great multitude in white robes
Gospel Reading
Jesus promises eternal life to his sheep
8:45 am - Traditional Service
11:00 am - Contemporary Service
Childcare Available
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There is a saying that God couldn't be everywhere so He made mothers. That's bad theology, but it makes a solid point. With this Sunday being Mother's Day, we'll see how moms connect with the "Pearl of the Psalms".
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Notice of Annual Congregational Meeting
There will be a Congregational meeting on Sunday, May 19, at 12:15 p.m. in the sanctuary. The purpose of the meeting will be to elect Council Members, elect two OSLC Foundation Directors, approve the minutes of the September 16, 2018 Congregational Budget Meeting and receive annual reports. Among the nominees for Council will be Suzie Carmichael and Jim Brookhyser.
Copies of the September 16, 2018 minutes are available by
clicking here or may be picked up in the narthex.
The OSLC Foundation will be nominating Wayne Pederson and Joe DeBlois to serve 3-year terms on the Board of Directors. Mr. Pederson is currently serving on the board and is Treasurer of the Foundation. He also currently serves on the Church Council and is a member of the Chancel Choir. Mr. DeBlois has previously served on the Church Council and is very active with the Haiti Ministry and Property Ministry.
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Prayers for the Oregon Synod
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As many of you know Pastors and delegates from Oregon’s ELCA churches will gather this weekend for our Synod Assembly. Important this year is voting for a Bishop. Please keep the Oregon Synod in prayers and pray for God’s guidance. Attending from Our Savior’s will be Diane Dahlin and Pastor Kim. You can follow the assembly’s activities by live streaming through the link below.
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Oregon Synod ELCA 2019 Assembly by spiritborne
Watch spiritborne's Oregon Synod ELCA 2019 Assembly on Livestream.com. Watch the 2019 annual synod assembly for the Oregon Synod of the ELCA live as it happens.
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livestream.com
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Fellowship/Physical & Spiritual Wellness
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A few years ago, the congregation participated in a Vitality Survey. To better understand the results of the survey it was suggested to conduct Listening Sessions. The purpose of these Listening Sessions is for the church leadership to hear from the congregation – to give the congregation the opportunity to share their thoughts on the current opportunities, challenges, and future of OSLC.
Under the guidance of Good Samaritan Ministries Executive Director, Teresa Stroup, Listening Sessions have been scheduled for Thursdays, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30 at 6:30 p.m., and Sunday 5/19, at 10:30 a.m. All sessions will be held in the Fireside Room and are expected to last no more than one hour.
For the sessions to be effective the number of participants at each session is limited. Sign-up sheets are located in the Narthex. To allow for the free-exchange of ideas members of Council will not be participating. Ms. Stroup will be compiling the information for Council to use in discussing goals and objectives. The results will also be shared with the congregation. Please take time to sign-up for a session and let your voice be heard.
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From the Intercessory Prayer Team
"The Lord is My Shepherd" "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep." [John 10:11 NIV] "I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me - 15 just as the...
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Good Samaritan Ministries presents "LIVING IN CHRIST", a special no-fee summer class running Mondays, June 10 - August 12, 6:30 - 8 p.m. at the GSM offices, 7929 SW Cirrus Drive, Bldg. 23 Beaverton. The topic for this series is called
Reading the Red and is a look through the gospels.
Teresa Stroup, International Executive Director of Good Samaritan Ministries, offers more than 20 years of experience as a Christian counselor, trainer, and dynamic speaker. Join her on a powerful journey of faith formation and equipping to live the life of Christ!
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If you would like to sponsor a child and are new to sponsorship
click here for forms and information. You can also contact Patti Ryall for forms and details at
rypatti@hotmail.com or call 503-312-2040. Those who are renewing sponsorships can contact Patti or RMI at
rmibridge.org.
The sponsorship drive begins now as the children will need a new uniform and shoes in just a few short months and families are anxious to know if their children will be in school! Over the summer, organizers will calculate needs for staffing and facilities while determining the food allocation available to provide nutritious meals. New photos of our dear children will be available in early September. Please help transform a life with your gift of sponsorship.
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Catch up on any Sunday sermons you may have missed with OSLC Sermon Podcasts. Check out the huge library of audio recordings from Pr. Kim and other guest preachers.
Each week you'll find inspiring and positive messages that will uplift and energize you throughout the week. Click the link below or the image to be taken to the sermon library.
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Applications for the OSLC Foundation Goplerud Scholarship are now
available here or in the narthex. The John C. Goplerud Scholarship fund was established in 1997 by Margery E. Goplerud in loving memory of her husband. The fund provides for a scholarship to be awarded annually to the applying graduating high school senior with the highest grade point average who is a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. The first scholarship was given by the endowment in 1999. Applications are due June 1, 2019.
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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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OSLC members on a "Nature Walk with Faye" last week. From L-R, Suzie Carmichael, Ally Borowsky, Patti Ryall, Faye Nelson, Don Nelson, Bill Saltzman, Joy Stevenson, Carol Fuller, Linda McKnight, Mike Carmichael, and a mysterious photo bomber in the background.
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"The joy we feel at Easter" | ELCA Easter Message 2019
Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton shares a message for Easter. elca.org
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