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Dear OSLM family,
I want to thank you all for the love, prayers, and support you shared with Ed and me over these past several months. His celebration of life service last Saturday was wonderful. It meant the world to me and my family to have you there. God’s love was definitely present……Ed would have loved it all!
From the very first time Ed and I visited Our Savior, we felt like we were part of your loving and caring church community. We knew we were “home”.
God’s richest blessings to you all!
- Holly Heuer and family
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Bible Study Option 1
The book of Hebrews is unique in the New Testament in that we do not know for certain who the author is. However, we can learn from this unknown author how God's plan of salvation from the old covenant to the new connects all who follow and trust in the long-promised Messiah is as secure today for us as it was for God's chosen people so many centuries ago. Join Norm Back for a deep dive into this very Jewish New Testament book. This study meets in the Fireside Room from 10:30-11:30 AM.
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Bible Study Option 2
How do we know Jesus existed? Are Christians less intelligent than atheists? How can a loving God send people to hell? In a culture of secularism and skepticism, your kids are bound to encounter questions like these and many more. Adapted from the book by Natasha Crain, this class will explore these kinds of questions, equipping parents to be ready to respond as their kids begin to ask. Dave Rueter will lead this class in the Conference Room at 10:30 AM through May, other than when Confirmation class is meeting (1/26, 2/16, 3/16, 4/6, & 5/4).
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Sunday School
Sunday school resumes this week from 10:30 - 11:10 AM.
Room Assignments are:
Preschool & TK - Room 2
Kindergarten - 2nd - Room 1
3rd - 5th - Room 3
Middle School and High School - Youth Room
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Youth Group
Middle School and High School Youth Group meets this Sunday at 7:00 PM in the Youth Room. We will be playing Bingo for prizes. Pick up is at 8:30 PM.
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New Year, New Church
Management System
As we transition to Realm as a congregation, more and more features will be set-up and utilized. Ultimately, we will be able to do the following as a ministry:
- Join volunteer teams and sign up to volunteer (see detailed note below)
- Create, find, and join affinity groups (hiking, music, youth, etc.)
- Register for special events
- Communicate with members based on the groups and teams through the app
- Keep our personal information up to date
- Track giving and download year-end statements
Email invitations to sign in to Realm are being sent. If you would like to know if your invitation has been sent, contact Dave Rueter. For more information on the features of Realm, or to learn how to download the Realm Connect app at: https://oslm.net/church/connect/realm/
Sunday Volunteer Scheduling:
Beginning on January 12, all Sunday morning volunteer scheduling will be run through Realm. Current volunteers have already been added to their volunteer roles. Volunteers will be able to sign up for times when they are available to serve on the Realm Connect app on their smartphones. To learn more about serving opportunities select More at the bottom of the app, then click Serving. There you will be able to browse by role or by team. If you would like to be added to a new serving role, simply request to be added. Some roles may require additional training. If you have questions contact Dave Rueter.
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Let's Go Hiking!
The OSLM Hiking Group will meet this Saturday, January 11 at 8 AM at Morgan Territory Regional Preserve. This should be an easy to moderate hike. Please email John Webb, or call him at (510) 396-8751 with any questions.
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Adult Luncheon
The next luncheon will be on January 15 at noon in the Fireside Room. Don Swanson from the Livermore Police Department is coming to do a presentation on current scams and how to avoid them. Bring your brown bag lunch, coffee will be provided.
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New Women’s Bible Study
Last call: starting Friday, January 24, 2025, we will study the growth of the early church as documented in the Book of Acts. Using the curriculum of biblical cultural expert Kristi McLelland, we’ll look at Christ’s call to His disciples to spread hope and truth then and today. Email Beth Young or call her at (925) 344-1011 if you're interested in joining this study. The Friday women’s group meets weekly from 9:30 - 11 AM in the Conference Room.
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Sharing Your Gifts
We appreciate you sharing your gifts of time, talent, and treasure to support God’s work in our community and worldwide! We couldn't do what we do without you. If you feel called to serve, please email the church office so we can get you connected. You may also call us at 925.447.1246.
Financially, you can support our ministry in the following ways:
- In-Person: Whether at worship or just stopping by the church during the week, you can drop off your tithes and offerings.
- By Mail: If you cannot drop off your giving in person, feel free to put it in the mail.
- Online: Don't have a checkbook? Not a problem! We are ready to receive your giving online, simply click the link below.
May the Lord richly bless you and your family.
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