Our Savior's Lutheran Church Newsletter
October 17, 2019
This Sunday, October 20, 2019...
"Persistence in Prayer"
The Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost
Scripture Reading
Israel is God's Witness

Preach the Word

Gospel Reading
Parables on Prayer

8:45 a.m. Traditional Service*
11:00 a.m. Contemporary Service*

Childcare Available
*Communion Served
This Sunday, we will take a look at Luke as he shares a story that Jesus told regarding prayer. Among the points Jesus made was that we are to be persistent in prayer. I want to look at that and give a formula for Prayer which is ACTS, a method of Christian prayer. - PK
Reminders
Coming Soon!
  • October 27 - Reformation Sunday - One service at 10:00 a.m. followed by a Potluck in the Fireside Room
  • November 9 - Haiti Team Fundraising Dinner
  • November 27 - Thanksgiving Eve Service and Pie-fest
  • December 29 - One Service at 10:00 a.m.
Fellowship/Physical & Spiritual Wellness
Ruth Circle will meet Monday, 10/21, 10:00 a.m., in the Conference Room.
Adult Education Class on the topic: "How Lutherans Interpret the Bible". A video-based, seven-session course. The presenter is Mark Allan Powell, an ELCA pastor who is a professor of New Testament at Trinity Lutheran Seminary in Columbus, OH. Pr. Kim and Pr. Art will the be facilitators of the discussions. The group meets Sundays in the Conference Room at 10:00 a.m. All are welcome.
Here's a sample of what you'll see in the class.
50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War
In 2012, the U.S. Department of Defense formed the Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War . The program was formed to honor and thank those who served but were not recognized 50 years ago.
The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) has partnered with local governments, private organizations, and communities to participate in this commemoration. Locally, in Lake Oswego, DAR will hold a commemoration luncheon on Monday, November 4, here at Our Savior's. If you, or someone you know, served between Nov. 1, 1955 - May 15, 1975 and are interested in attending, contact Roni Skinner from OSLC at 503-329-9907, or Joleen Sharp from DAR at 503-636-6018. A friend or spouse is also welcomed. Please respond BEFORE October 25, 2019.
And because we could never say it enough - Thank You!
Reformation Sunday, October 27
Who around here doesn't love an old-fashioned church potluck at Our Savior's? Well, you're in luck! Reformation Sunday is next week and on that special Sunday we will have just one worship service at 10:00 a.m., followed by a tasty spread of your favorite dishes in the Fireside Room. An entrée of baked ham will be provided and you are invited you to bring your favorite side dish, salad, rolls or dessert. Please sign up in the narthex and don't forget to bring your appetite!
Intercessory Prayer Team Message

Jesus Heals Ten Lepers - The ‘nine’ were most willing to do what was ritually required for healing, but the sad news, they were healed in body, but sick in heart. May we always be “one who came back”. Click for the rest of the story...

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Christ in Crisis: Jim Wallis at Powell's Books - Beaverton

Join Sojourners and Powell's Books for an evening with renowned theologian, pastor, and bestselling author Jim Wallis, as he talks about his new book, Christ in Crisis: Why We Need to Reclaim Jesus. October 21, 7 p.m. Click for details.

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Mission Ministries
The annual Haiti Mission Congregation Dinner is set for Saturday, November 9, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room at Our Savior’s.
This year’s dinner will feature a Chili Cook-off with traditional cornbread, followed by ice cream sundaes for dessert. Get ready to enjoy a wide variety of delicious choices with a very mild chili, vegetarian chili, spicy chili, and more! A free will offering will be made during the dinner.
While the Haiti Team is still planning to go to Les Anglais in February, issues in Haiti compel them to refocus fundraising goals from projects, to food and fuel purchases for our friends living in a new disaster.
A new political calamity that is happening country-wide is creating a human tragedy for the residents of Haiti. You may have read how it started last year, as some day-long manifestations about corruption and rising prices of gasoline. The team saw some of the evidence of this civil upheaval on a trip to Haiti in July of 2018. In February of this year, the team was stopped from going to Haiti due to increasing unrest. In June, they once again were stopped for the same reason. Today, we know the shut down of the country has been ongoing for over a month...
To read more on the civil disaster plaguing Haiti , click here for the full report.
Haiti Civil Unrest Update

Reports from Missionaries: We haven't been able to buy fuel for more than 2 months, there has been no utility electricity given for over 3 months and school has not started yet in Haiti due to demonstrations.

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OSLC Foundation
Do you know you can provide for the care of one or more members of your immediate family from your assets without exposure to gift taxes or estate taxes? To find out how, ask the OSLC Foundation.

Contact Carol Nordahl at cnordahl@comcast.net for details.
Images from the Week
Louie & Carrie Brunner get in the "Oklahoma" spirit at Movie Night!
Kathy Ellickson is having a great time with OSLC Sunday School kids as they learn of the Wisdom of God.
Some improvements have been made to the landscape at OSLC. Debris was removed from the peripheral area, the rhododendrons were trimmed, new plantings were added in the foundation beds, and 150 daffodils were planted. 
Those who have a passion for the outdoors and or gardening, can contact Suzie Carmichael at nhsuzie@comcast.net. More projects are planned for spring of 2020. Helpers are needed. (pictured: the Carmichael's granddaughter, Lucy.)
From the Church Office
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 gathering on the OSLC master calendar. Forms are available outside the main office or by clicking here. You can also simply email your request to jeffb@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.
Our Savior's Lutheran Church
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