THE GREEN SHEET

Welcome to Our Savior Lutheran Ministries

August 14, 2005

Church Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday

Christian Education

Join us today at 10:30 a.m. for --

˜ A Study of Isaiah – Part II

This class covers the second half of this great prophetic book (chapters 40 to 66). The class instructor today is Norm Back. Class meets in Room 17.

˜ Heart to Heart is a Bible study and informal Worship time held in the Sanctuary. Topic today: Who Belongs? The leader is Pastor Brewer.

● Young Adult Bible Class meets in Room 11. Anyone ages 18 - 30ish welcome. Lauren Bortnem leads the class. Topic today: Beyond Sunday – Praying.

˜ The High School Youth meet in the Youth Room.

˜ The Junior High School Class [grades 7 and 8] meets in Room 10. Jeff Greenhagen leads the class.

˜ The 5^th and 6^th graders meet in the ECDC for the summer.

˜ Summer Sunday School – God in First Place

Meet in Building D – Ages 2 through 6^th grade

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

ADULTS

Monday Morning Bible Study: This Bible Study group will meet tomorrow, August 15, at 9 a.m. in the home of Ann Brand. They will be watching the film about Martin Luther. Others are welcome to join them.

Wednesday Morning Senior Group: This Senior Adult Bible Study group is not meeting through the summer. It will resume September 7.

Women’s Bible Study Group meets on the 2^nd and 4^th Wednesday night of each month at 7 p.m. in the Christopher home. The group is doing a study entitled “Have a Mary Heart in a Martha World.” The next session will not be until September 14.

Senior Adults’ Fellowship: This Senior group meets on the second 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, September 14.

Men’s Friday Morning Breakfast Bible Study – 6:30 a.m. at Baker’s Square. This study fellowship is not meeting during the summer. Join us in September.

YOUNG ADULTS

Tuesday, August 16, meet at Starbuck’s, 1452 First Street, from 7 – 9 p.m. Bring money for a beverage.

SENIOR HIGH YOUTH

Sr. High lunch meet at church at noon Tuesday, August 23, for lunch.

Thursday High School Youth Night

Join us on Thursday, August 18, at 7:00 p.m. for games and Bible Study in the Youth Room and gym.

Monday, August 22, Volunteer Service Opportunity, Pizza, and Pool Party

JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH

Meet at church at noon on Thursday, August 18, for lunch.

Friday, August 19, Jr. High Night at the Movies at 7 p.m. in the gym.

YOUTH

K.F.C. = Kids for Christ – Youth in grades 5 & 6.

Fellowship, singing, Bible study, and games. Plan to join us next school year.

The B-Team for 3^rd and 4^th grade youth – Bible study, singing, games, snack, and fellowship. Plan to join us in the autumn.

Q. Who of the following was a King of Judah?

a] Elmira

b] Elvira

c] Zechariah

d] Hezekiah

A. Check out 2 Kings chapters 18-20

Health & Hospitality

Members of Our Savior family, please call the church office – 447-1246, ext. 259 or 230, if you would like to request:

♥ a visit

♥ prayers

♥ help

♥ inform the office about upcoming surgery or treatment

In Our Thoughts and Prayers

Comfort: for Andrew Kusske on the death of his grandmother;

for Roxanne Kusske on the death of her father

In Our Armed Forces: Joshua Basso

Matthew Kessler

The Vineyard August newsletter is currently available on line at www.oslm.net.

Beginning with the September issue, the newsletter will not be mailed, except to the homebound.For those who do not have internet access, there will be copies available in the back of the sanctuary and in the narthex.

Willing Hands tomorrow from 9 a.m. to noon for anyone who has some time available and would like to help in keeping our facility clean and neat. Your help is greatly appreciated.

Jr. High Night at the Movies

On Friday Night, August 19, we’re hosting Jr. High Night at the Movies! Come to the gym at 7 p.m. and we’ll put YOUR favorite movie up on the big screen! We’ll have snacks, couches, and beanbags so you can watch in comfort. Vote for which movie you want to see on the youth website at www.osyouth.com/jrhigh.htm and find out which one wins at movie night! Bring a friend and see you there!

Sr. High Volunteer Service Opportunity & Pool Party -- Attention High School Students!

Set aside some time on Monday, August 22, before you head back to school and we’ll meet at Our Savior at 9:30 a.m. to volunteer our time and service. Our church needs some cleanup in lots of places and they can’t wait to have us around for a half day. Please bring some work gloves with you. Sign up to attend in the Youth Room and we’ll see you at 9:30!

We’ll provide pizza, at noon, for all of those who helped out!

When we’re done sweating the morning away, cool off at a refreshing pool party starting at 1 p.m. at the Young’s home. Questions? Contact Brett at the church office – 447-1246, ext. 261 or brett@osyouth.com.

Please join Tri-Valley Haven, Open Heart Kitchen and the Faithful Fools Street Ministry on Saturday, August 27, at 6:30 p.m. in the First Presbyterian Fellowship Hall, 451 K Street, for a one act play called “The Witness.”

Cost is $35 per person and proceeds benefit Tri-Valley Haven, Open Heart Kitchen and the Faithful Fools Ministries. Please see flyer on bulletin board.

Those who like to sing! Come to the music room at 8:15 a.m. on Sunday, August 28, to sing for the 9 a.m. service. Let’s put our best foot forward (maybe our best voice?) that day as Pastor John Denninger and his wife Connie visit.

After the 9 a.m. service on August 28 we will have a reception to thank Dee Christopher for her long and faithful service as our Director of Family Ministries. A basket will be available in which to put your cards, good wishes and remembrances.

The congregation is invited at 10:45 a.m. on August 28, after the reception for Dee, for conversation with Pastor Denninger. This time should serve us well as a time to get to know the Denningers and for them to learn to know us a little better. There will be no classes that day.

The Church Office is in the process of updating the Church Directory. If you have had any changes to your address, phone number, or email address, please let the office know as soon as possible – 447-1246, ext. 259 or 230, or at oslc@pacbell.net. Thanks!

Time for the Men’s Retreat! – at Redwood Christian Park in the Santa Cruz Mountains on the weekend of September 16-18. This event attracts over 125 men from Prince of Peace, Fremont; St. Paul’s, Tracy; Mt. Olive, Milpitas; and Resurrection in Brentwood.

This year’s theme is “The Ministry of Encouragement,” based on Hebrews 10:23-25. Our main speaker is Pete Feigal, a Lutheran brother from Minnesota, who is a walking miracle of God’s sustaining power. He has battled MS for 17 years as well as clinical depression. He will share his story with us of how God and fellow Christians have been a vital force of support in his life. You will be inspired!

Cost is $135 for “cabin” accommodations. This includes five meals and all related program costs. We will make car pool arrangements for all men attending from Our Savior.

There will also be an optional Golf Tournament held on Friday morning if you would like to participate. Golfing cost is $65 and we can even make up our own foursomes from Our Savior.

To sign up, please pick up a registration form from the church office, the table on Sunday morning, or see Steve Christopher. Questions? Give Steve a call in the church office.

eScrip Families Renew today!

Safeway is proud to partner with eScrip to support the education of youth.

If you participated last year, don’t forget to renew your commitment to the program, to continue receiving Safeway contributions.

If you are not enrolled in the program, sign-up today at escrip.com.

Two easy ways to renew: [have your Safeway Club Card number available]

● call 800-801-4973

● visit escrip.com and click on

YES! RENEW

You must renew by November 1, 2005

Start your holiday shopping early at the Craft Boutique on November 12 at Our Savior. The time is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you would like to reserve a table, registration forms are available in the Church office.

This Week At Our Savior

Today, August 14

9:00 a.m. Worship Service Sanctuary

10:30 a.m. Heart to Heart Sanctuary

10:30 a.m. Adult Bible studies Rooms 17, 18

10:30 a.m. Young Adults Room 11

10:30 a.m. High School Youth Room

10:30 a.m. Junior High Room 10

10:30 a.m. Sunday Sch. 2 yrs.–6^th gr. ECDC

Monday, August 15 NEWSLETTER DEADLINE

9:00 a.m. Willing Hands Campus

9:30 a.m. Bible Study Brand Home

6:15 p.m. Aerobics Room 17

7:30 p.m. Men’s Basketball Gym

Tuesday, August 16

8:30 a.m. All-staff meeting ECDC

7:00 p.m. Young Adults Starbuck’s

7:00 p.m. Lay Governing Board Room 8

Wednesday, August 17

Nothing scheduled

Thursday, August 18

8:00 a.m. CPR/First Aid Training ECDC

12:00 p.m. Jr. High Youth Lunch Youth Room

7:00 p.m. High School Youth night Youth Room/Gym

Friday, August 19

8 a.m. – 3 p.m. School Work Day Campus

7:00 p.m. Jr. Hi Youth Movie Night Gym

Saturday, August 20

8:00 a.m. Aerobics Room 17

9:00 a.m. Contemporary rehearsal Sanctuary