Our Savior's Lutheran Church
January 26, 2023
Newsletter
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Coming This Sunday
January 29, 2023
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
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Service at 9:00 a.m.
IN-PERSON WORSHIP & LIVESTREAMING
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Coffee Fellowship and Filling Blessing Bags
Sunday, January 29
following worship service.
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Scripture Readings
for
Sunday, January 29
First reading
The offering of justice, kindness, humility.
Second reading
Christ crucified, the wisdom and power of God.
Gospel
The teaching of Christ: Beatitudes.
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Sunday Bible Study
Sunday Bible Study with Pastor Sue will resume on Sunday, February 5, 2023.
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Blessing Bags
Following worship service this Sunday, January 29, all are invited to help assemble Blessings Bags. The vulnerability for the unsheltered is high during the winter months. The bags will contain socks, gloves, nutritional snacks and drinks, personal care items and an information sheet with helpful phone numbers. Fill a bag for yourself or others to give to someone in need.
Questions and suggestions are encouraged. Contact Suzie Carmichael, 503-800-1212.
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Respond to Racism’s mission is to educate and empower all of us to combat racism. Please join us on Monday, February 6th from 6:30-8:00pm as RTR presents a discussion by Bob Henderson and Joycelyn Jolly. Register Today!
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St. Olaf Choir at
Trinity Episcopal Church
Thursday, February 9, at 7 pm
The St. Olaf Choir, conducted by Anton Armstrong, will perform across the West Coast during its 2023 national tour. For more than a century, the St. Olaf Choir has set the gold standard for choral singing, performing for millions around the world. Composed of 75 mixed voices, the St. Olaf Choir is hailed as one of the nation’s premier a cappella ensemble, renowned for its artistry and beauty of sound.
They will be performing in Portland on February 9th at Trinity Episcopal Church, 147 NW 19th Ave. Portland, OR 97209
For Tickets:
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Letty Owings Center
Santa's helpers wrapped over 100 presents for the Letty Owings Center last month.
Pictured: Marliegh & Kent Mathiot and Karen & Gordon Sykes.
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Inclement Weather Reminder
Nasty weather is hard to avoid this time of year, and safety is a top priority. Church services will be cancelled when weather creates unsafe traveling conditions. In case of bad weather be sure to check your email or the church web site for closure information.
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OSLC Church Events
January 26 - February 1
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Thursday, January 26
10 am McKnight/Wienk Shepherd Group - Conference Room
Friday, January 27
8 am Bull by the Horns (AA Meeting) - Conference Room
Sunday, January 29
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
9 am Sunday Worship Service - Sanctuary
10 am Coffee Fellowship - Fireside Room
6 pm Fischer Shepherd Group - Offsite
Monday, January 30
1 pm Hook Shepherd Group - Conference Room
Tuesday, January 31
9:30 am Ladies Shepherd Group - Conference Room
Wednesday, February 1
6:30 pm Missions Ministry Meeting - Fireside Room
7 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal - Sanctuary
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Fellowship Forum and Council Update
At last Sunday’s Fellowship Forum, Suzie Carmichael updated us on the past Community Outreach projects: Life Transitions Counseling, Bicycle Safety Rodeo, and Blessing Bags. An opportunity to fill more Blessing Bags will take place after worship this coming Sunday, January 29. As Suzie pointed out, this time of year is especially hard on the houseless. A couple of brief polls were taken to determine people’s interest in continuing Blood Pressure Checks the first Sunday of each month, and their preference for time of Lenten Services. Blood Pressure Checks will continue to be administered by Mary Oliva on the 1st Sunday of every month. Those in attendance were split fairly evenly between an evening or a mid-day Lenten service. Jeff Hook gave an update on Call Committee activities – they are in contact with the Bishop and still waiting for candidate names. A request was made for anyone interested in Chairing the Property Ministry as Dick Cronn is stepping down from that position after several years of dedicated service. Pastor Sue shared the progress of the Prayer Ministry. The Forum concluded with table discussions concerning Community Outreach.
The Decorating Team was recognized at last week's Council meeting for all their work in removing the Christmas decorations. A nod to the Holy Spirit was also given as several close calls of volunteers being hit with falling poles were avoided. A “Free Food Library” project was approved for a 3 month trial run. Details will be forthcoming. Property Ministry received a revised recommendation from the Roof Consultant indicating a layover roof would not be best and the roof should be torn off and replaced. Bids from 3 roofers are being solicited. The project was approved on the condition that if the cost exceeds $75,000 the congregation will need to vote on the excess cost. The congregation previously approved the roof special project up to a maximum of $75,000 at the September 2022 budget meeting. The funds will come from the OSLC Programs Fund at the Foundation. Council is continuing to verify the voting membership lists and will be reaching out to members to verify their status.
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From the Council and COVID Team
Given the current recommendations from the CDC because of the increase in rates of "influenza-like illness" and covid-19, we recommend wearing masks while in the church.
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The easiest way to watch the Livestream of upcoming services is to go to the OSLC YouTube page and click on the red SUBSCRIBE button. There's no cost, it's free! When new livestream videos begin, you'll receive a notification to click on and enjoy the live service. Recordings of the livestream will be available afterward.
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Watch a replay of the January 22, 2023, Sunday Worship Service,
From Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Lake Oswego, OR
www.youtube.com
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Our Savior's Lutheran Church
15751 Quarry Rd/PO Box 1548 Lake Oswego, OR 97035 | 503-635-4563 |
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