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!
Fall/Winter Worship Schedule:
Worship 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
Coffee & Fellowship after the 10:00 a.m. service
Church Office Hours – Friday 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
T-SHIRTS with the OSLC logo may be ordered!!
See Linda Carlson for more information and to order, or let Kathy know that you want to buy one. Different styles and colors available: tank, short sleeve crew neck, long sleeve crew neck, short sleeve polo with collar. Costs will vary by style, but range from $12 to $18
The Our Savior's Family/Community
An important goal in building community is to be aware of and offer support to members and friends whenever there is illness, hospitalization, a death or other loss, or any circumstances where we might be helpful. And, of course, there are many celebratory moments of which we also wish to be made aware.
There is a problem, however. We don't seem to be clairvoyant, so we really do depend on all of you to share important information with us. It would be great if you would call Pr. Paul or the church office (303-831-7023), send an email to oslc915@juno.com or tell someone else who can relay the details. A visit can be arranged, or you can request that your concerns go to the Prayer Chain, or a note can be placed in the Messenger. We're waiting to hear from you!
February's Unsung Lutherans
Diana Seals and Robert Schrader
for many hours of challenging computer time to create original greeting cards that go to Our Savior's members throughout the year. We hope you like the cards!
Church Council Meeting
6:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 14 in St. Luke’s Classroom
OSL Housing Corp Board Meeting
5:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 15 at Emerson Gardens
OSLC Needs You! Back in August, OSLC members voted to begin a long-range planning process. This plan will provide the vision and guidance for our church, its ministries, and its facilities for the next 20 years. This plan will be completed by a core planning team with significant guidance and input from the congregation. We need volunteers from all backgrounds and with diverse skill sets to serve on the planning team and help guide the process. If you're interested in serving on the team, please contact Jordan Hoaglund by email or phone (952-250-4700).
Buy. Shop. Save
We now have $25 & $50 Gift Cards for Tony’s Market, located at 950 Broadway. Combined with King Soopers, Safeway and Sunflower Market gift cards, you can do all of your food shopping , give a few to friends and family while saving money and contributing to Our Saviors. A percentage of the gift card is donated back to the church for each dollar spent. Don't forget your cloth bags. Every little bit helps in our efforts to heal and protect the earth.
Sunday School
Our Sunday School is growing and we plan to be active in worship. Pastor Paul will give a children’s sermon most weeks and the kids will sing, read the lessons and collect the offering once a month. Anyone interested in helping with our children’s ministry is welcome to join us as often as you can - weekly, monthly or once-a-year, we appreciate your contributions of time and love! See Mr. Thor, Ms Kristi, Ms Allison, Ms Kim or Ms Judith to discuss your interests.
Kids, Kids, Kids !!!
We have started off our year with a bang! And it’s time to begin confirmation Classes for our older students. Pastor Paul will lead this important series in Spiritual Growth. Parents and interested adults are welcome to join us in learning about faith formation and church history.
Please click on the “Children’s Program” in the left sidebar to see the marvelous story of VBS from Kim Zietz, complete with pictures. Willie Hobbs has worked on our page a lot to update and enhance it, including adding the main page category for children. Thank you, Kim and Willie!
February Benevolence – Lutheran Advocacy-CO
What We Do
+ Speak with and on behalf of people living in poverty and those with little or no voice in the political process.
+ Advocate for just, sound and compassionate public policies which protect human rights and promote the responsible care of creation.
+ Work in coalition with other faith-based, secular, and service organizations with common commitments.
+ Support ELCA members, congregations and agencies in the ministry of public-policy advocacy
St. Luke's Ministry news
St. Luke's Ministry Nurse Aide Training Program has a new Urban Servant Corps Volunteer on staff. Get the details.
To All Chocoholics!
Organic Fair Trade Chocolate will be back in October :)
Let me know your favorites, so that I can order them. Allison Moody
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 is collecting canned fruit for the month of February. You are encouraged to bring a box or bag to share with Metro CareRing.
FAIR TRADE COFFEE, TEA, COCOA AND CHOCOLATE (while it lasts)
FOR SALE HERE - part of the Lutheran World Relief Coffee Project
The LWR Coffee Project ensures that more of the money you spend on coffee reaches the farmers who actually grow it. Fair Trade coffee is a simple solution that means the difference—quite literally—between surviving and not surviving for small-scale coffee farmers.
What is the LWR Coffee Project?
Micah 6:8 calls us, as Christians, to do justice, love mercy and walk humbly with our God. The LWR Coffee Project helps Lutherans answer that call by improving the lives of small-scale farmers around the world.
Why is Fair Trade important?
Proverbs 13:23 says, “A poor man's field may produce abundant food, but injustice sweeps it away.” Lutherans enjoy coffee as a regular part of their fellowship, unaware that the farmers who grew that coffee are probably struggling to make ends meet.
Is it okay to sell coffee at church?
I thought Jesus overturned the tables of the merchants in the temple.
In the Bible, the moneychangers outside the Temple were extorting the people who were coming to the Temple to worship. They were taking advantage of others’ plights and hindering their ability to worship God.
Today, we, Christians and non-Christians alike who live in the USA and other economically prosperous nations, are the moneychangers. Whether we know it or not, we are taking advantage of others in this world, hindering their ability to worship God because we hinder their ability to live. It calls into question who we actually worship: God or money?
We need to look into our cups when we drink and ask, “Are the few pennies I am saving by purchasing conventional coffee a faithful choice? Who is it helping? Who is it hurting?” And most importantly, “Who am I really worshipping?” Asking questions like these about coffee “filter” into other areas in our lives, raising awareness, and making us more wise and faithful consumers.
This information came from LWR's website to read more about it, go to www.lwr.org
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.
“Good Grief”
A new grief support group is forming, which will meet weekly in the MARCH (Senior) Center on the ground floor in the back of the Our Savior’s Lutheran Church building, on Wednesday afternoons at 1 p.m. If you are grieving about someone or something, please join us for comfort, help in coping, and hope. This is a support group, not a class. The group will determine what topics will be discussed, and whether speakers will be asked. To begin, discussion will center on the small book “Good Grief,” which offers spiritual thoughts for walking the path of healing. Gretchen Fortner will facilitate the group.
The Denver Rescue Mission’s rehabilitation facility, The Crossing is looking for mentors for youth, families and adults of all ages who can encourage them through friendship and spiritual support as they embark upon a difficult but rewarding journey.
Requirements are basic:
- depending on the placement age, requirements range from 18 and older to 25 and older,
- a brief, one-time training session, and
- a minimum 6 month commitment to bi-weekly, 1-2 hr. one on one mentor/mentee meetings
If you have any questions please feel free to e-mail Alexandra or give her a call at 303-297-1815. To learn more and apply online, please visit www.DenverRescueMission.org . Under the “Volunteer” menu button click on “As an individual” and complete the long term volunteer application. Applicants will be contacted shortly after application.
The Lutheran Magazine
It’s that time again to send in your renewal for the Lutheran. As you know, through Our Savior’s you receive a subscription to The Lutheran Magazine. It is a monthly magazine that keeps you up to date with issues and topics within the Lutheran Church. The magazine cost $8 per member to the congregation for your subscription.
Please send in your renewal to the church office or place it in the offering plate on Sunday morning. If you do not wish to receive The Lutheran any more please let us know. If you are not receiving it and would like to, also let us know. Please have your renewal in by the end of March. Thank you.
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. |
