Grapevine

March 11, 2007

 

Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday

 

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 March 12 at 9:30 a.m. in the home of Ann Brand.  The study is “Praying the Psalms.”

 

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

 

Senior Adults’ Fellowship

This Senior group meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month in the Recreation Hall, 1685 Portola, from noon to 2 p.m.  For information contact Lorraine Stamer, 606-1425, or Edna Carpenter, 447-6460.  The next get-together is Wednesday, March 14.

 

Friday Morning Men’s Bible Study –  

6:30 a.m. on March 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 with questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

YOUTH

 

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

Movie Night on Friday, March 23, 8:00-11:00 p.m. in the gym. 

 

F.I.S.H. (Forever I’m Serving Him) 7TH - 8TH graders.  Movie Night on Friday, March 30, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. in the gym.

 

K.F.C. = Kids for Christ [5th - 6th graders] Friday, April 20, 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, [3rd - 4th graders] Friday,

March 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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LENTEN DEVOTIONS, “Time for Renewal,” are available in the back of the sanctuary.  If you prefer, you can listen to these devotions by going to our website, www.oslm.net and click on the Oak Barrel.

 

 

 

In Our Thoughts and Prayers

 

 

In Our Armed Forces:  Jason Munoz

                                     Paul Killian

 

 

 

 

ADDITIONAL MEDITATION FOR THIS WEEK

Psalm 4; Philippians 3:17 – 4:1

 

 

Celebrate Lutheran School's Week with BORDERS DISCOUNT COUPON! Sponsored by New Light Group:

  • The New Light Group is honored to sponsor a promotional event by Borders in celebration of National Lutheran School's Week
  • Coupons are to be used today.
  • The coupons will offer each participant a 10% discount on purchases and 10% of the sale will also be donated to the SLED program
  • The SLED program is designed to discover, encourage, and train future leaders and administrators in our Lutheran schools

 

Coupons are available on the triangular table in the back of the sanctuary.

 

The High School Youth will be hosting a SERVANT AUCTION today and March 18th after church during the fellowship time. This event is to raise funds for those who will be attending the National Youth Gathering in Orlando in July.  There will be 21 youth who will be auctioned to do different activities.  Along with physical labor, some of the items auctioned are:

  • A basketball clinic
  • Enchilada dinner
  • Cleaning out and organizing of your kitchen
  • A time of arts and crafts for two or three kids
  • Other things

Support our youth on Sunday!

 

 

Reaching Out with Helping Hands – LWML ZONE 7 SPRING RALLY, March 17, Benicia Lutheran Church, 201 Raymond Drive, Benicia  CA  94510.  Guest speaker is Earl Miller, founder of Reach Out in Benicia, a grass roots non-profit organizaton founded as a community effort to eliminate alcohol and drug abuse among youth and young adults to be accomplished by educaton, counseling, training, employment preparedness and job referrals.

Registration and Continental Breakfast begins at 9 a.m.  Salad luncheon at 12 noon.  Five-dollar donation requested.  RSVP 707-745-4111 or bizilizi@pacbell.net.

 

THE CHRISTIAN READING CLUB meets on Tuesday, March 20, at 7 p.m. in Room 8.  The book to be discussed will be “Living Faith” by Jimmy Carter.

The book for the April 17 discussion is “The Last Sin Eater,” a novel, by Francine Rivers.

 

WOMEN’S CRAFT, HOBBY, AND CATCH-ALL NIGHT – March 25, at 6:30-8:30 p.m.  This is an opportunity for women to gather socially and accomplish something at the same time!  Bring a craft, hobby, or anything you would like to work on with you.  If you need child care you must contact us to arrange for this in advance.   This will be a great opportunity for us to connect as sisters in Christ!  Bring a snack to share, if you’d like, and call us if you have any questions or need child care – Linda Futral, Rene Moyer,  or Karen Buntjer.

 

 

 

A SPRING SPRUCE-UP is planned for Saturday, March 31, from 8 a.m. until noon.  This is a family affair!  We’ll be primarily pruning the grounds and picking up other litter.  Two large dumpsters will be available for all of the prunings.  Please bring pruning shears, clippers, lawn rakes, shovel, trowels, and most of all ….wheelbarrows.  Coffee, soft drinks and other refreshments will be available in the gym kitchen.  Let’s make our grounds ship-shape for Easter!  If you have any questions, please call Barbara or Bill Wills.

 

We are happy to announce that we are creating a NEW PICTORIAL CHURCH DIRECTORY.  The photo dates are from Thursday, April 12, through Monday, April 16. 

Each participating household will receive a FREE 8x10 portrait and a directory – no purchase necessary.  You will have the opportunity to view and purchase additional portraits at reasonable prices.

You may schedule your own appointment on-line at the Lifetouch link on our website www.oslm.net or make your appointment in person after church beginning on March 18.

 

Women’s Bible Study Opportunity:   Join us (Michele Scharnitzke and Janet Connolly) in a nine-week Bible study starting Sunday, April 15, from 3 - 5 p.m. in the Narthex.  This study, “Believing God,” is presented in DVD form by Beth Moore.  Beth Moore is a well known dynamic leader in women’s bible studies.  This study is defined in Christianbooks.com as follows:

(Drawing from the "Heroes of the Faith" in Hebrews 11, this study examines the lives of Abraham, Moses and others who believed God.  Through their examples, Beth explores what it means to know and truly believe God as described in Isaiah 43:10 and encourages women to deepen their own trust in God and receive a fresh word from Him.)  Please call the Church office to sign up as an individual or as a Group leader.  A donation of $20 to cover costs would be appreciated.  For any questions please call Michele or Janet.

 

Come and spend “An Evening in the Vineyard”.  Join us on Saturday, April 28th for this year’s PTO (parent/teacher organization) ANNUAL SCHOOL AUCTION.  This is a wonderful fellowship and fundraising opportunity.  The evening’s festivities will include a silent auction, full dinner and wine bar, with the highlight of a live auction.  Tickets for this event will go on sale in early April.  More details to follow!

 

The Teacher Appreciation Committee needs your help!  Do you have any extra FLORAL VASES?  If so, please drop them off in the kitchen during fellowship time.  Thank you for helping praise our teachers.

 

Have you thought about the possibility of serving on the LGB (Lay Governing Board)? The Stewards of OSLM will be voting to fill two positions this May. If you, or someone you know, would be a good candidate for the LGB, please submit that name to John Honig, Sylvette Phillips, Laura Gong, or Bill Even.

 

 

 

 

Q: “The fool spurns his _________ discipline.”

a)  father’s         c)  exercise

b)  bosses’        d)  financial

 

A: Check out Proverbs 15:5

 

 

THIS WEEK at OUR SAVIOR

 

Today March 11

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS

  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

12:30 p.m.   Musical rehearsal              Sanctuary

  7:15 p.m.   Young Adults                      Knapp home

 

Monday, March 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, March 13

  3:15 p.m.   Give Glory Gang (gr.1-2)   Music Room

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

  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, March 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

  7:00 p.m.   Lenten Worship               Sanctuary

  7:45 p.m.   First Communion class      Room 17

 

Thursday, March 15

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE

  8:40 a.m.   School Chapel Sanctuary

  3:20 p.m.   Alleluia Ringers                   Sanctuary

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

  7:00 p.m.   CLIMB Youth Night            Campus

 

Friday, March 16

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

  7:00 p.m.   B-Team                              Gym

 

Saturday, March 17

  8:00 a.m.   Aerobics                            Room 17

  2:00 p.m.   Musical rehearsal              Sanctuary

 

Sunday, March 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

 12:30 p.m.   Musical rehearsal             Sanctuary

 

►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 Mar 6.

 

►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.