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September 22, 2021

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.

Salty

I remember at some point hearing my dad say that, “people are the spice of life”. He loved people because we are so interesting. This week's Gospel has Jesus instructing his disciples about what it means to be a servant of God. He says, “Salt is good; but if salt has lost its saltiness, how can you season it? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another.” It is an interesting use of metaphor (Jesus has a way of doing that) and brings up the question as to what it means to be “salt”? I like to think that each of us has our unique spice and when we share that with the world, possibilities begin to emerge. When we come together with our saltiness we can lift others up and bring joy into the lives of others. In what ways are you “salt” for others”? In what ways have you been seasoned by others?

Along with our two Student Coordinators, I attended the annual WWU Activities Fair. It was fun to see a diverse group of students milling around and learning about the various clubs available to join. A diverse group of students who are seeking other students to be in relationship with and navigate school together. This week, let us lift up the saltiness of our community and the beauty of diversity among us.

See you in Worship,

Pastor Joel

A new directory is in the works! I'd like to hear from you if any of the following applies:

you weren't in the last directory but want to be in the new one,
you were in the last directory, but DO NOT want to be in the new one,
you're not sure if you were in the directory and you'd like to be in the new one,
you've had an update to your contact information since the last directory was published.

If you were in the directory last time, and nothing has changed, you don't need to do anything. Please send me an email and let me know if you have updates. Thank you!

Blessings,
Rebecca

READINGS FOR SEPTEMBER

Download as PDF

Every Thursday at 1 pm

Join Pastor Joel and your OSLC community as we check in and explore the coming weeks Gospel lesson. Pastor Joel leads us through an informative PowerPoint presentation and facilitates discussion.

Download this week's Discussion Questions Here

Join the Zoom Meeting Here

Readers Wanted

We're starting to put together a schedule of readers for the Advent Season. Never been a reader before, but want to give it a try? We supply the readings in advance so you can familiarize yourself with the texts before Sunday. Please let Pastor Joel or Rebecca know the dates you're available. Thank you for your service!

https://www.lcmwwu.com/

BBQ Sunday 9/26 at 6pm at OSLC, 1720 Harris Ave. LCM-WWU is excited to welcome new and returning students with food and fun!

We are currently meeting on Wednesdays in Bond Hall (Rm 111) at 6pm for weekly Bible Study and worship. Ask Pastor Joel for more information or to be added to our email list.

This Sunday from 2-4, come out and root for "The Holy Rollers". The team consists of Christ Lutheran's Rev.'s Dr. Jana Schofield and Dave Schlack, United Church of Ferndale's Rev. Joel Aosved and our own office manager Rebecca Hobbs, along with Interfaith's Deanna Wildermuth. This is going to be hilarious! Can't make it out? Use the Donate button below to offer financial support to the Interfaith Coalition. Your gift can be dedicated to our team.

Donate to the Bed Race

September Events and Celebrations!

Saturday, October 2, 11:00am–12noon
Nooksack Tribe Land and History
Pre-register: wcls.org/readandshare
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Wednesday, November 3, 7:00–8:00pm
Traditional Places of the Lummi Nation
Pre-register: wcls.org/readandshare

We are currently following the Governor's guidance, and we strongly encourage both un-vaccinated and vaccinated alike to wear a mask in worship. This will help us to ensure that we can continue to worship in person and we will continue to adjust based upon any new information we receive.

Sunday Worship Service

Join us at 10:30 am

We meet in person and also live stream to YouTube.

If joining us by live stream click here to go to our YouTube Channel and click here to download a printer-friendly version of the bulletin for home.

We are singing!

You are welcome to sing while wearing a mask.
You can take communion!
We have individual communion kits available on your way into the sanctuary.
We are social distancing!
We require masks and 6 feet of social distancing at all times. We have disposable masks available for anyone who needs one. There is also a contact trace sign-in sheet to keep track of people in attendance, just in case someone is exposed to the COVID virus.
Bring a friend or neighbor and join us soon!

Please hold in prayer...

Members
~ Larry Jackson (and his wife and caregiver Marlene) for comfort and strength
~ Darlene Moore for comfort and healing after eye surgery
~ Friends and family of Gary Pettigrew as they grieve his passing
~ Margaret Smithson for comfort and strength
~ Summer Trudell for healing

Friends and Family
~ Ann (friend of Elin Valtyrson) for comfort and healing following surgery
~ Charlene (Cochran, sister of Merrilee) for comfort and strength
~ Jenny (Daughter-in-law of Elin Valtyrson) for strength and healing
~ Karen Lyon for comfort and peace in assisted living
~ Kristi (wife of William Warnekros) for comfort and strength following surgery
~ Laurel (Leigh, friend and mentor of Sue Cross) for healing and strength
    during treatment for advanced lung cancer
~ Linda (Earl, sister-in-law of Elin Valtyrson) for strength and healing
~ Lydia (Barren, daughter of the Jacksons) for strength and healing
~ Margie (sister of Alice Reberger) for strength and comfort
~ Rev. Dr. Ray Bakke (former interim pastor) for comfort and strength as he
    lives with cancer
~ Sarah (daughter of Larry & Bonnie Larson) for strength fighting cancer
~ Rev. Shannyn Fuerst (friend of Pastor Joel) for comfort following the death of
     her husband Rev. Jeremy Fuerst
~ Ukranian Evangelical Church for strength after sustaining fire damage to their church.

As a Reconciling in Christ congregation, we believe in a God who loves all people unconditionally. You are welcome here regardless of age, race, sexual orientation, religion, economic status or gender identity. We stand by our belief that God loves us all, no matter what.

Church Office Hours
Mon & Wed 9–12; Tues, Thurs-Fri 1–5
office@oursavioursbham.org | 360-733-6749