Grapevine

February 4, 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 February 5 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 2nd and 4th 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 Heart.”

 

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 February 9 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 3:30 p.m. for SUPER BOWL SUNDAY!  We will enjoy fellowship and football together at the home of Dave and Karen Knapp.  You may bring your favorite party snack / beverage to share.  Also, you are welcome to bring a friend.  Contact Hanna Bronnenberg with questions.

 

 

YOUTH

Super Bowl Party today, 3 p.m., at Brandon Renker’s home.

 

NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING meeting on Monday, February 5.  To be discussed is how much money is needed, the next fundraiser, and other details.  There will be a time for questions and answers.  It is essential to have at least one parent in attendance (we encourage both to be there) with their youth.

 

C.L.I.M.B. [9th - 12th graders] High School Youth Night, Thursday, February 8, at our OSLM campus. 

 

F.I.S.H. (Forever I’m Serving Him) 7TH - 8TH 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 [5th - 6th 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, [3rd - 4th 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.

 

 

In Our Thoughts and Prayers

Health:  Linda Nelson

 

 

In Our Armed Forces:  Josh Wofford

                                    Jonathan Hambaugh

 

 

Blood Pressure monitoring in the Family Room after the service this morning.

 

ADDITIONAL MEDITATION FOR THIS WEEK

Psalm 138

1 Corinthians 14:12b-20

 

 

 

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.

 

WILLING HANDS tomorrow from 9 a.m. until noon.  Anyone who has some time available and would like to help with keeping our facility clean and neat is welcome.  Your help is greatly appreciated.

 

“STITCHES FROM THE HEART” (knitters/crocheters) will meet on Tuesday, February 6, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the home of Ada Dorn.  Come join the companionship with whatever you are working on.  Newcomers welcome!

 

 

 

Come join us in the ECDC for a PARENTING CLASS from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. on Thursdays –  February 8, February 8 and February 15.  Explore the Five Languages of Love with us.  Class is taught by Steve Christopher.

 

GOOD NEWS – The Lutheran Church Extension Fund has approved our request for a loan to finance construction of the Ministry Center.  This means that 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 on Sunday, February 11, at 12:15 p.m. in the gym.  We are working on providing childcare.  There will also be a pizza lunch provided before the meeting.  If you are a voting member of Our Savior, please plan to come and cast your vote at this extremely important meeting.

 

Concordia University presents

“A CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO ISLAM”

The Rev. Dr. Jack Preus, president of Concordia University Irvine, invites you to participate in the first President’s Forum on 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 Dr. Preus on the topic Christians and Muslims:  A Christian Approach to Islam and Rev. Greg Seltz on Confident Christian Witness When World Views Collide.  Other highlights of the day include music by Concordia students, lunch and refresments.  The event is complimentary but advance reservations are requested by February 12.  Please contact Geri Baldelli at (949) 854-8002, ext. 1854, or geri.baldelli@cui.edu; or register online at www.cui.edu/giving/events.  Sign up today.  Bring your friends.  Please refer to today’s bulletin insert.

EXCITING ADDITION TO THE FEBRUARY CALENDAR!  Our Savior will host the Women’s Ensemble from Concordia University (Irvine, CA) in a concert on Saturday evening, February 17.  Set aside 7:00 p.m. for some wonderful music – and if you have a room to spare, let Christa Even know.  We need housing for about 26 people.  Watch the Grapevine and What’s Brewing for more information.

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.

 

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 4th 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.            

 

From Ron Coen, MLCS, and the Sierra Northwest Thrivent Financial for Lutherans regional team

 

Dear Pastor and Congregation,

 

We are pleased to announce that your local Thrivent Financial for Lutherans chapter board is being recognized by Thrivent's regional leadership as a 2006 Chapter of Excellence!

 

This chapter has exhibited all the qualities of an excellent chapter - utilizing grant dollars effectively, supporting congregational volunteer activities, communicating with congregational coordinators and local members, and providing opportunities for service and fellowship to engage Lutherans and members with the surrounding communities and their needs.

                       

Therefore, it is with great appreciation that we extend these heart-felt congratulations to your local chapter and its board members.  We greatly value these chapter leaders, and it is because of their dedicated leadership that Thrivent Financial is able to multiply the good it does at the local level to help churches and communities.  Please join us as we applaud these individuals on their excellent service this year and assist us in celebrating their fine accomplishments. 

 

Congratulations to your local chapter board on this vast achievement, and we thank them for their great service and excellence!

 

Many blessings

 

 

Q: Which angel appeared to Zacharias?

 

a)  Michael

b)  Raphael

c)  Gabriel

d)  Angelina

 

A: Check out Luke 1:19

 

 

THIS WEEK at OUR SAVIOR

 

 

 

Today, February 4

  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

  3:30 p.m.   Young Adults                      Knapp home

 

Monday, February 5

  9:00 a.m.   Willing Hands                      Campus

  9:30 a.m.   Bible study                          Brand home

  3:10 p.m.   Glad Chimes                      Music Room

  6:00 p.m.   Aerobics                             Room 17

  6:30 p.m.   NYG Info. Night   ECDC

  7:00 p.m.   Our Savior Ringers            Sanctuary

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

 

Tuesday, February 6

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

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

  6:00 p.m.   School Open House           Gym, Campus

  7:00 p.m.   Board of Elders                  Family Room

 

Wednesday, February 7

  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, February 8

  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 9

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

 

Saturday, February 10

  8:00 a.m.   Aerobics                            Room 17

                                                                             

Sunday, 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

 

►LAY GOVERNING BOARD MINUTES of Jan. 9, amended Jan. 29, 2007, are available in the back of the sanctuary on the triangular table. 

 

►OUR SAVIOR Fall, 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 January 26.

 

►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.