The Grapevine

Please look in the 9:00 a.m. Worship Guide for today’s schedule

Join us for weekday and evening Bible studies, devotionals, and fellowship

ADULTS

Monday Morning Bible Study

This Bible Study group meets on February 12 at 9:30 a.m. in the home of Ann Brand. The study is Lutheran Spirituality Series “Word - God Speaks to Us.”

Women’s Bible Study Group meets on the 2^nd and 4^th Tuesday night of each month at 7 p.m. in the Christopher home. The next session is on February 13. The study is “Having a Mary Spirit.”

Senior Adults’ Fellowship

This Senior group meets on the 2^nd Wednesday of each month in the Recreation Hall, 1685 Portola, from noon to 2 p.m. For information contact Lorraine Stamer or Edna Carpenter. The next get-together is Wednesday, February 14.

Friday Morning Men’s Bible Study –

6:30 a.m. on February 16 at Baker’s Square, 1116 Stanley Blvd. in Livermore. All men of Our Savior are invited to attend! We continue our study on “Men of God,” focusing on David. Remember to bring your Bible!

YOUNG ADULTS ages 18 – 35.

Come join us tonight at 7:15 p.m. in the home of Dave and Karen Knapp. You are welcome to bring a friend. Contact Hanna Bronnenberg at 519-0602 with questions.

YOUTH

C.L.I.M.B. [9^th - 12^th graders] High School Youth Night, Thursday, February 15, at our OSLM campus.

F.I.S.H. (Forever I’m Serving Him) 7^TH - 8^TH graders. Ice Skating on Friday, February 23, from 8-10 p.m. at Dublin Iceland. Cost is $7,

which includes skate rental.

K.F.C. = Kids for Christ [5^th - 6^th graders] Friday, March 2, from 7 – 9 p.m. for fellowship, singing, Bible study and games. Invite your friends. Wear comfortable shoes and bring your Bible.

The B-Team, [3^rd - 4^th graders] Friday, February 16, from 7 – 9 p.m. in the gym. Bible study, singing, games, snack, and fellowship. Friends are welcome. Wear comfortable shoes and bring your Bible.

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“SPECIAL GOODIES”

during Coffee Time to celebrate Valentine’s Day and for your generous contribution toward our coffee kitty. Jim and Minnie

ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS

If you celebrated in 2006 or will be celebrating in 2007 a wedding anniversary divisible by five, please let the church office know by February 15. These anniversaries will be listed in the worship guide on February 18 and we will be recognizing these couples during the worship service.

ADDITIONAL MEDITATION FOR THIS WEEK

Psalm 1

1 Corinthians 15: (1-11) 12-20

In Our Thoughts and Prayers

Health: Linda Nelson

In Our Armed Forces: Joshua Basso

Matthew Kessler

GOOD NEWS – The Lutheran Church Extension Fund has approved our request for a loan to finance construction of the Ministry Center. The next significant decision is for the Stewards of the congregation (any confirmed member 18 years old or older) to give their approval. Therefore, there will be a Special Stewards’ Meeting today at 12:15 p.m. in the gym. Childcare will be provided in Room 3. Pizza lunch will be provided before the meeting.

GIVING PLUS PROGRAM

There are now new Giving Plus gift forms for donations to the school or Early Childhood Development Center to receive additional funds from Thrivent. Please destroy any forms that you have and obtain new ones from Joe Ryno in the office.

Due to the school open house on Tuesday, February 13, Give Glory Gang Choir (1^st and 2^nd grades) will NOT meet. The 6^th – 8^th grade choir WILL meet.

. . . in the ECDC from 6:30 – 8 p.m. on Thursdays – Feb. 15 (Acts of Service), Mar. 1 (Physical Touch) and Mar. 8 (Summary). Explore the Five Languages of Love with us. Class is taught by Steve Christopher.

Tomorrow, February 12, is the last day to register for Concordia University’s President’s Forum next Saturday, February 17, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 50 Woodsworth Lane in Pleasant Hill. This informative program will include a team presentation by Concordia President the Rev. Dr. Jack Preus on the topic CHRISTIANS AND MUSLIMS: A CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO ISLAM AND Rev. Greg Seltz on CONFIDENT CHRISTIAN WITNESS WHEN WORLD VIEWS COLLIDE. The event is complimentary but advance reservations are required by February 12 by contacting Geri Baldelli at (949) 854-8002, ext. 1854 or geri.baldelli@cui.edu; or register online at http://www.cui.edu/giving/events. Event includes lunch and refreshments.

GUEST CHOIR CONCERT The Concordia University Women’s Ensemble from Irvine, CA, will present a concert of sacred music at Our Savior on Saturday evening, February 17, at 7 p.m. Join us in the church sanctuary for an hour of delightful music. The group is under the direction of Joshua Chai, music minister at Abiding Savior Lutheran Church in Lake Forest. Singing with the group is LeAnna Christopher, daughter of Steve and Dee Christopher. Join us! If you have a spare room and can house two students for the evening of the 17^th, please call Christa Even. Thanks!

MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER

Marriage Encounter is for ALL married couples who want to experience greater levels of communication and intimacy. We have experienced this first hand, and are excited to answer any questions you may have. Call us!

· The next Lutheran Marriage Encounter Weekend is February 16-18.

· Have you already been “Encountered”?

If so, we want to meet you too!

· Contact Larry & Carla Gomes

THE CHRISTIAN READING CLUB meets on Tuesday, February 20, at 7 p.m. in Room 8. The book to be discussed will be “Original Sin” by Brandt Dodson, ISBN 0-7369-1809-4.

On March 20 the book “Living Faith” by Jimmy Carter will be discussed, ISBN 0-8129-3034-7.

FIRST COMMUNION CLASS STARTS FEBRUARY 21 We will offer a “First Communion” Class for children. The purpose of this course is to offer some basic teachings on the topic of Holy Communion to youth (and their parents) in grades 5 – 8. This time of instruction will help both students and parents determine whether a young person is ready to begin communing at our Lord’s Table. Classes will be on Wednesdays – Feb. 21 and 28, March 7, 14, 21 and 28, in Room 17, 7:45 to 8:30 p.m. (following Lenten services). The class’ first communion will be at Maundy Thursday worship. Please RSVP to the church office if you plan to attend.

COME TO A SQUARE…AND OTHER SHAPES… DANCE! Saturday, March 10, in the gym of Our Savior. The time is 7 – 10 p.m. for people of all ages. $4 for adults, $2 for K-8 students and seniors. Bring a canned food item for Livermore’s Open Heart Kitchen and get $1 off admission price. The Square Dance teacher is Barbara Wills; DJ is teacher Darren Hill. Sponsored by the OSLS Parent Teacher Organization.

FREE TAX HELP

AARP Tax-Aide Foundation

Livermore Library (Walk-in)

Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Livermore Senior Center

By appointment – call the Senior Center at 925-373-5760. Mondays 12 noon to 4 p.m.

SCRIP NEWS

Thank you to everyone who supports our Building Fund through the SCRIP program. The Building Fund recently received a check from the SCRIP program in the amount of $1,303.73 based on 4^th quarter SCRIP and escrip purchases, bringing the 2006 Building Fund SCRIP profit to $4,518.91.

YOU can make these numbers even bigger in 2007. If you shop at Safeway, Albertson’s, Long’s, Home Depot, Lowe’s, ARCO or Starbucks (just to name a few) you can earn money for the Building Fund by visiting the SCRIP table during coffee hour and purchasing SCRIP for your everyday purchases. Use SCRIP and support OSLM.

Q: Who was attended to by angels after he fasted in the desert?

a) Jesus

b) John the Baptist

c) Peter

d) Barry Bonds following the 2002 World Series

A: Check out Matthew 4:11

THIS WEEK at OUR SAVIOR

Today February 11

9:00 a.m. Worship Sanctuary

10:30 a.m. Exodus Bible study Room 17

10:30 a.m. Family Workshop Room 19

10:30 a.m. Worship Workshop Sanctuary

10:30 a.m. Sunday School

11:30 a.m. Youth Ensemble Music Room

12:15 p.m. Stewards’ meeting Gym

Monday, February 12

9:30 a.m. Bible study Brand home

3:10 p.m. Glad Chimes Music Room

6:00 p.m. Aerobics Room 17

7:00 p.m. Our Savior Ringers Sanctuary

7:30 p.m. Men’s Open-Gym BB Gym

Tuesday, February 13

3:30 p.m. In His Name (gr. 6-8) Sanctuary

6:30 p.m. Liturgical Arts mtg. Sanctuary

7:00 p.m. Sun. Sch. teacher mtg. Room 19

7:00 p.m. Women’s Bible study Christopher’s

7:00 p.m. Lay Governing Board Music Room

7:00 p.m. Pinochle Club Room 18

Wednesday, February 14

9:00 a.m. Women’s Ensemble Music Room

12:00 p.m. Senior Adult Fellowship 1685 Portola

3:15 p.m. Joyful Noise (gr. 3-5) Music Room

6:45 p.m. Confirmation Gym

7:30 p.m. Confirmation Rooms 8 & 9

Thursday, February 15

8:40 a.m. School Chapel Sanctuary

3:20 p.m. Alleluia Ringers Sanctuary

6:30 p.m. Parenting Class ECDC

7:00 p.m. Our Savior Choir Music Room

7:00 p.m. CLIMB Youth Night Campus

Friday, February 16

6:30 a.m. Men’s Brkfst. Bible study Baker’s Square

7:00 p.m. B-Team Gym

Saturday, February 17

8:00 a.m. Aerobics Room 17

7:00 p.m. Irvine Women’s

Ensemble Concert Sanctuary

Sunday, February 18

9:00 a.m. Worship Sanctuary

10:30 a.m. Exodus Bible study Room 17

10:30 a.m. Family Workshop Room 19

10:30 a.m. Worship Workshop Sanctuary

10:30 a.m. Sunday School

11:30 a.m. Youth Ensemble Music Room

►LAY GOVERNING BOARD MINUTES of Jan. 9, amended Jan. 29, are available in the back of the sanctuary on the triangular table.

►OUR SAVIOR 2006 MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORIES are available in the church office.

►UPDATES to the current Directory are listed on sheets located on the triangular shelf in the back of the sanctuary. Please pick one up to add to your Directory. Updated February 5.

►Check out Our Savior Newsletter, THE VINEYARD, online at www.oslm.net.

If you would like to receive the church newsletter via email, please call the church office to give us your email address or go to our website, www.oslm.net, click on church, click on Current Events, and click on “The Vineyard Newsletter.” On that screen you can sign up for the email newsletter.

For those who do not have access to the internet, there are copies available in the back of the sanctuary on the triangular shelf and also on the table in the narthex.

►Copies of our School Newsletter, THE MANE EVENTS, are available in the back of the sanctuary on the triangular shelf.

EARLY-BIRD COFFEE now available Sunday mornings from 8:15 – 8:45 a.m.