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August 11, 2022

By the grace of God, we at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church are filled with the Holy Spirit and respond to God's love by sharing the Good News with our friends and neighbors. We go into our community and world to make a difference in the name of Jesus.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

We hope that you are enjoying and surviving this summer’s weather and it hasn’t been too hot for you. We’re approaching fall and looking forward to the great harvest with events and ideas to bring us back together, like the old days before the pandemic. Hard to believe what we’ve been through the past few years.

We started this summer with a great salmon barbecue and a successful fundraiser for CAST. Our property and management committee has been hard at work this summer, pruning trees, putting up a new sign on Harris, and keeping our building in tiptop shape. The summer community garden has been a huge success and we appreciate all the hard work put in by many volunteers. We also appreciate all the new folks stepping forward to assist in worship services. A sign-up sheet is located on the table in the Narthex if you're interested in helping out.

We will continue to enjoy the great summer and look forward to gearing up for this fall’s campaign to bring us all back to worshiping and praising our loving God, sharing the good news, sharing communion, and renewing and making new friendships. We strive to be God’s hand in our community and look forward to seeing you in church. Invite a friend!

2022 OSLC Council
Jim COZAD - President

Pastor Vacay
Pastor Joel will be out of the office and out of town until August 20. In the case of a pastoral emergency please call our back up Pastor, Marjorie Lorant, at (206) 992-0490.

Once again, a big THANK YOU! to all of the volunteers who helped at the CAST pizza slice fundraiser. Enjoy these pics!

75th Anniversary of Camp Lutherwood
Help the camp celebrate 75+ years of ministry! There will be fun for the whole family, including lunch, carnival games, and activities.

Bible Study will return on August 25

Join Pastor Joel and your OSLC community for Bible Study, Thursdays at 1pm on Zoom as we check in and explore the coming week's Gospel lesson. Pastor Joel leads us through an informative PowerPoint presentation and facilitates discussion.

Volunteering Service

We need volunteers for the month of August for all roles: reader, worship assistant, usher, or bringing refreshments for coffee hour. Please email the office if you would like to volunteer. THANK YOU!!

Lutheran Campus Ministry

Stay tuned for information about our summer programming. Pastor Joel will be on vacation until August 20.

CLC Preschool is Hiring (& enrolling!)

Christ Lutheran Church Preschool (CLCP) in Ferndale has an opening for Preschool Teacher. Visit clcferndale.org/contact-us/jobs for more information about these positions, or to apply. Questions, contact Liza Okan at preschooldirector@clcferndale.org or 360-380-2233.

Church Calendar for August 2022

READINGS FOR AUGUST

Worship Service
Sundays at 10:30 am

We meet in-person and also broadcast live on YouTube.

If joining us by live stream click here to go to our YouTube Channel. Here's the bulletin if you would like to follow along from home.

Bring a friend or neighbor and join us soon!
We look forward to connecting with you.

Please hold in prayer these members, friends and family...

~ Charlene (Cochran, sister of Merrilee Swinehart) for comfort and strength.
~ David (Hoyt, twin brother to Darlene Moore) for comfort and healing while
     recovering from a fall.
~ Karen Lyon for comfort and peace in assisted living.
~ Laurel (Leigh, friend and mentor of Sue Cross) for healing and strength
    during the immunology stage of treatment for advanced lung cancer.
~ Margie (sister of Alice Reberger) for strength and comfort.
~ Margaret Smithson for healing from emphysema.
~ Summer Trudell for healing.

And our ministries...

Please let Pastor Joel or Rebecca in the office know of changes or additions to this list.

COVID Response Information

We no longer require indoor mask use; however we encourage and support it, especially for those who are in a high risk category. We provide masks and hand-sanitizer in the narthex, and will continue to offer our live YouTube stream for the safest option.

For communion, we offer intinction in a larger chalice. For those who are not comfortable with intinction at this time, we will have individual sealed communion kits for you on a tray that you can take back to your seat.

Reminder: If you are having symptoms, or if you have contracted COVID-19, please stay home, take care of yourself, and notify the office.

Monthly Articles by our Synod Bishop & VP

Checkout the new August edition of The Spirit
or go here for previous editions.

NEWS & EVENTS

As a Reconciling in Christ congregation, we believe in a God who loves all people unconditionally. You are welcomed and affirmed here regardless of age, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion or economic status. We are a church that is committed to anti-racism. We stand by our belief that God loves us all, no matter what.

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Church Office Hours
Monday - Wednesday 10 am to 3 pm
Thursday 9 am to 12 pm
office@oursavioursbham.org | 360-733-6749

August 11, 2022

Worship Service Sundays at 10:30 am

Worship Service
Sundays at 10:30 am