Holy Communion: We celebrate an open communion table at Our Savior’s with an understanding that Christ is present in the sacrament of bread and wine. Wine is .05% alcohol content; grape juice is offered in individual glasses. Gluten-free bread is also available. You are invited to join in the feast!
Summer Worship Schedule Begins May 30
Worship 9:00 a.m.
Coffee & Fellowship 10:00 a.m.
Midweek Worship Service Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.
July 8 and 22 - Jazz Service
August 12 and 26 - Holden Evening Prayer
MARK YOUR CALENDAR! August 8
IT’S PICNIC TIME AT OUR SAVIOR'S
August 8 after worship in the Fellowship Hall and on the patio.
Potluck – Picnic
- Please bring two food dishes to share (and please bring plates and utensils for you and your family)
- Ice cream bars and beverages will be provided by your Hospitality Committee.
What a wonderful opportunity this annual event gives us to deepen our connections to those in our church community!
New Church Office Hours Beginning August 1st Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
July Benevolence - DenUM
Denver Urban Ministries (DenUM) inspires hope as an advocate and trusted provider of needed services.
August Benevolence - Lutheran Peace Fellowship
Lutheran Peace Fellowship (LPF) is a community of Lutherans across the U.S. and around the globe, responding to the gospel call to be peacemakers and justice seekers.
Donor Dash Set for July 18
This year’s Donor Dash will be held on Sunday, July 18 at 8 a.m. in Washington Park. If you are interested in joining my team (and getting a free blue Jill Connett/Turtle t-shirt!) please see Melody (or call 303-761-7241).This event is a 5K walk or run, but if you are more comfortable just showing up and being counted and enjoying some good company with fellow teammates, there are plenty of others to chat with. The event raises awareness of the need for registered organ and tissue donors and will also have speakers who can attest to the good that comes from this cause. If you’d rather not miss church, since the event is on a Sunday, but would like to wear the team t-shirt to church that day (or any day), I can help you with that too!
Help Needed!
The American Diabetes Association will hold its annual 5K fundraising walk on Saturday, October 23. It seems early, but we need volunteers! Please contact Nancy Bair 303-722-1519 or njbair@q.com or Judi Hubersberger at 720-855-1102 or jhubersberger@diabetes.org Thank you!
Kids, Kids, Kids!!
Our Children's Ministry is expanding rapidly! We are ready to help you get involved with Sunday School teaching, VBS and our other programs. Some of the ways in which you can help:
•Sign up to help out VBS this summer.
•Teach Sunday School in the fall, at 9 a.m. or 10 a.m.
•Be a substitute teacher.
•Serve on our Children's Ministry committee (May meeting date TBA).
•Substitute as a nursery attendant when Eleanor can't be here.
•Serve on our Nursery Advisory Committee.
•Help with Children's Music.
•Help with our Christmas Program.
We welcome your ideas on how you would like to help out, too!
Thank you! Get in touch with us – Deb Wangerin, Allison Moody, Judith Lamb, Dan Tisdel
St. Luke's Ministry is looking for a later model hospital bed. If you know of one or have access to one that might be donated or available at a reasonable cost, please contact St. Luke's at 303-937-7023 or the church office at 303-831-7023.
Celebrate Earth Day Every Day
Buy organic and keep pesticides out of our land and bodies!
To make that easy, we sell organic, Fair Trade coffee, tea, chocolate, and cocoa mix, from Equal Exchange. These products financially benefit the farmers, OSLC, and Lutheran World Relief. And we now have organic, Fair Trade olive oil and herbs olive oil and herbs olive oil and herbs olive oil and herbs from Palestine. Ask about special orders and products that you want, but don't see - we may be able to add them.
Our Savior’s Semi-Annual Congregational Meeting July 18 after worship.
 Our Savior's is collecting Mac and cheese for the month of July. For the month of August we will be collecting rice. You are encouraged to bring what you are able each week, to share with Metro CareRing.
"Warming Ways of Winter" Benefit
Interfaith Hospitality Network of Greater Denver (IHN) is gathering items for the Warming Ways for Winter silent auction to be held this year on October 21. Warming Ways for Winter is an annual dinner and auction that benefits IHN. We need your help to make this silent auction the best yet! If your business would be willing to donate a product or service, or if you would consider donating a short stay at your vacation home, airline miles, sporting event tickets, or something else, please contact Jill Schmidt at 303-507-3898. If you would like to help with the auction, please also call Jill. Thank you!
Interfaith Hospitality Network @ Our Savior’s
Our next host week is September 19-26, 2010
If you have not volunteered in the past and would like more information, please see Pat Bjerke.
IHN Wish list
Bath tub for babies, Toothbrushes – adults & children
Toothpaste, Mouthwash, Floss
Deodorant –men & women
Shaving cream, razors
Feminine hygiene products
Soap, Shampoo & Conditioner
Thank you for your support in prayers
Pat Bjerke, Coordinator
Church Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m.
July 12 – John Harrison’s home
August 10 – Madsen Hall
Garage Sale
Donate your items today!
Jill Schmidt is having a garage sale July 24th to benefit Interfaith Hospitality Network of Greater Denver and she needs your used treasures to make this a successful event. If you have any items, large or small, you would like to drop off for the sale please contact Jill at 303-507-3898.
Group Activities
Check out all the group activities that Our Savior's has to offer like book club, birding, theater and theology , Bible studies, community outreach (OSCOM), and from time to time outdoor activities like hiking, biking and golf.
July and August Unsung Lutherans
Those who fold, seal, and address the Messenger for mailing each month:
Jan Tapy, Kristi Olson, Elaine Nassen, Judith Lamb, Grace Halmi, and Linda Carlson.
Our sincere gratitude!
"Holy Hammers" Needs Your Help
Our Savior's is looking to get more involved with Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver by partnering with other Lutheran Churches to sponsor Habitat homes. Scott Glaser and Frank Tapy have been receiving information about this partnership, called the "Holy Hammers," but have been unable to attend the planning meetings that take place on one Tuesday each month due to other meetings they attend. We are looking for a volunteer to work with Scott and Frank to attend these monthly meetings and to help represent Our Savior's. If you can assist, please talk to Scott (303) 752-8812 or Frank. 303-377-8215.
The Lutheran
For those of you who currently receive The Lutheran magazine, you should have gotten a letter in your box recently asking to cover the cost of the subscription ($8 for a year). For those of you who don’t currently receive it, there are copies of the magazine in Madsen Hall. Please take a look at it, and if you are interested in starting to get The Lutheran please give a check or cash to Kathy and make sure your address is current.
Mugwash
The Mugwash Team has been at its ‘behind the scenes’ work for almost three years! Due to some personnel changes, you now have the opportunity to volunteer for this valuable task! Due to the number of people on the Team, your responsibility to wash the mugs in the automatic dishwasher would be one Sunday every other month. Please contact Linda Carlson at 303-423-9651 or leave a note in her mailbox at church. |
