Grapevine

January 14, 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 January 22 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 will meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday night of each month at 7 p.m. in the Christopher home.  The next study session is on January 23.

 

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 or Edna Carpenter.  The next get-together is Wednesday, February 14.

 

Friday Morning Men’s Bible Study –  

6:30 a.m. on January 19 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:  looking for a weekly study group and friends to support you in your walk with God?  Come join us!  Contact Hanna Bronnenberg at 519-0602 to

be added to the young adult email list and find out the details.

 

 

YOUTH

C.L.I.M.B. [9th - 12th graders] High School Youth Night, Thursday, January 18, at our OSLM campus.

 

Video Bowl on Friday, January 19, 11:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. at Granada Bowl in Livermore.  Music, bowling, and crazy fun.  Cost is $11, which includes bowling and shoes.  RSVP with Timothy by today.

 

F.I.S.H. (Forever I’m Serving Him) 7TH - 8TH graders. 

 

K.F.C. = Kids for Christ [5th - 6th graders] Friday, February 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, [3rd - 4th graders] Friday, January 19, 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.

 

 

 

 

 

In Our Thoughts and Prayers

Health:  Linda Nelson

 

 

In Our Armed Forces:  Daniel MacIntyre

                                     John Coddington

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There will be a STEWARDS’ MEETING two weeks from today, January 28, at 11:45 a.m. in the Sanctuary.  This is one of the two regular meetings we have each year, and its main purpose is to bring us up to date on our progress toward meeting our 2006/07 Critical Targets.  We will also be choosing two members for this year’s Nominating Committee and a representative for Lutheran Care for the Aging, and we have the opportunity to nominate candidates for Synod President and Vice Presidents.  If you are a voting member of Our Savior, please plan to attend this important meeting.  Childcare will be provided.

 

Between now and the Stewards’ Meeting on January 28, be thinking about people you would like to see on the Nominating Committee and be prepared to nominate them at the meeting (preferably with their consent).  This is the committee that will put together the slate of candidates for election to the Lay Governing Board at the May Stewards’ Meeting.  Also, if you have some favorite candidates for Synod President and Vice Presidents, bring their names to the meeting.  We, as a congregation, have the right to nominate up to two clergymen each for President and First Vice-President, and up to four for the other four Vice-Presidential offices.

 

 

Come join THE CHRISTIAN READING CLUB.  It meets on Tuesday, January 16, at 7 p.m. in Room 8.  The book to be discussed will be “Facing Your Giants” by Max Lucado. 

ISBN #0849901812. 

 

 

Men of Our Savior – it will soon be time to gather again at the home of Mark McDonald. 

Sunday, January 21, is the MEAT BOWL, when we watch the last round of the NFL Play-offs.  We’ll meet in the early afternoon (time to be determined later) for the two conference championship football games where the winners go to the Super Bowl.  There will be plenty of meat and some “team specific” dishes.

There will be things for the uninterested football fan, too.

It will be a time of fellowship and some planning for the Easter Breakfast. 

Cost will be your free-will donation to help cover expenses.  RSVP to Steve Christopher in the church office at 447-1246, ext. 228, or email him at schristopher@oslm.net no later than Tuesday, January 16.

 

Women's Monthly Social Gathering January 28, 6:30-8:30 p.m.  Just a reminder that the 4th Sunday of the month is our Women's social gathering with the consistent theme of "Catch-All Night". This gathering provides an opportunity for women to gather socially while accomplishing tasks along the way. You might feel like us and want the opportunity to get to know other women in the congregation but have no spare time to do it. This forum allows you to bring something to work on like a craft, mending, pay bills, or whatever you need to accomplish, while you connect with other women. We've found it to be a real blessing and hope you will join us. This will be the only chance for two months since we will not meet during the month of February since the Women's Retreat falls on that weekend (don't forget to sign up for the Women's Retreat -- that's lots of fun, too). Go girl power!  If you need child care contact us in advance so we can arrange for it. Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to connect as sisters in Christ! Bring a snack to share if you'd like (no pressure to bring one). Call us if you have any questions. Linda Futral, Rene Moyer, Karen Buntjer.

 

CRAB FEED

Enjoy All-You-Can-Eat crab, Caesar salad, pasta, garlic bread, and dessert.

Saturday, February 3, from 5 – 9 p.m. in the gym.  Tickets are available in the church office during the week and on Sundays in January during fellowship time.  The cost is $20 for adults, $10 for children ages 5 – 10, and children age 4 and under are free.  Everyone attending will need a ticket, even the children who get in free.  Buy your tickets early – seating is limited! 

 

 

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!

·         Coming Soon - 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

 

 

February 23 – 25, 2007, is RETREAT WEEKEND, a time when the women of Our Savior will travel to Santa Cruz to unwind, enjoy the peace and beauty of the ocean, have fun and fellowship with other women of faith, and spend some time in worship and prayer.  If you’re looking for a break from the demands of a hectic personal and / or professional life, perhaps a weekend away is just what you need!

Connie Schramm from St. John’s Lutheran School in Orange, California, will be our guest speaker. 

This year we’ll be staying at the Villa Maria del Mar retreat center.  You may view the retreat center online at www.villamariadelmar.org.  Most of the accommodations will house 2 women per room, but there are a limited number of single rooms available that will be given out on a first come, first served basis.  The cost of the weekend is $215 which pays for 2 nights lodging and 6 meals.

To reserve your spot, look for the reservation table after the service today or call Kathy Newman. 

The Deadline is approaching.

 

SCHOOL CHAPEL  CrossRoads – Come and Journey.  You are all invited  to join us for our weekly chapel worship on Thursdays at 8:40 a.m. in the sanctuary. 

 

The FLOWER CHART for 2007 is in the church office.  If you would like to donate altar flowers to celebrate an occasion, to honor someone, or in memory of a loved one, please come to the office or give us a call.  Most Sundays are available.

Q: Who saw bread and meat consumed by fire as a sign that God was in fact speaking to him?

 

a)  Isaiah         

b)  Gideon

c)  Jonathan

    d)  Jerrod from Subway

 

A: Check out Judges 6:17

 

 

 

THIS WEEK at OUR SAVIOR

 

 

 

Today, January 14

  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

  6:00 p.m.   Youth Ensemble Music Room

 

Monday, January 15

 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

 No School; Offices Closed

  6:00 p.m.   Aerobics                             Room 17

  7:30 p.m.   Men’s Open-Gym BB       Gym

 

Tuesday, January 16

  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.   Christian Reading Club       Room 8

 

Wednesday, January 17

  9:00 a.m.   Women’s Ensemble          Music Room

  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, January 18

  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, January 19

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

  7:00 p.m.   B-Team                              Gym                      

                                                                                                                                             

Saturday, January 20

    8:00 a.m.   Aerobics          Room 17

 

Sunday, January 21

  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

  6:00 p.m.   Youth Ensemble Music Room

 

 

►LAY GOVERNING BOARD MINUTES of Nov. 14, amended Dec. 12, 2006, 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 December 11.

 

►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.