Look at the nations and watch, be utterly amazed; For I am going to do something in your days that you would not believe, even if you were told. (Habakkuk 1:5; NIV)

From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible is full of accounts where our God predicted or realized the extraordinary. On every occasion people like you and me were simply amazed - astounded by the promise or the outcome. Our annual theme will help us be Rooted in Grace, Growing in Faith, and Serving with Joy with this historical and relevant mindset. At the very least, I pray that this will engender an authentic astonishment that a perfect, immortal, eternal being, would become one of us, suffer our consequences, and then give away perfection, immortality, and eternity to all who believe. When people are amazed they can't help but reveal it to others.

Consider this common occurrence. A person dines at a restaurant and then shares the experience with family, friends, neighbors, and colleagues. "I was amazed by the service, the quality, the atmosphere, etc." This kind of "testimony" produces more customers for the eatery. Now let's make the connection. If a person is genuinely astounded by what Jesus has done for him or her, how many others will become believers because of the desire to share the excitement?

Because of our human nature, this mind-set is difficult to maintain. The passing of time and the responsibilities of life combined with all that can go awry can dull our enthusiasm over the blessings of faith. So, the Lord also brings about things that we "would not believe, even if [we] were told." These real life events remind us of the enormous power and unyielding love of our God.

For example, our niece averted a debilitating injury last month. A horse kicked her in the head. She got a concussion and lacerations on her face. We were amazed that nothing was broken. Her skull, jaw, and teeth are all in tact. These real life events remind us of the enormous power and unyielding love of our God.

I'm confident there are many more stories like this among all of you. So let's turn our thankfulness and wonder into an offering of praise, giving credit to Jesus so that others will be drawn to Him. Let's also spend this year looking for all the ways His Spirit is moving among us that we may be continually amazed.

Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do amazing things among you. (Joshua 3:5 NIV)

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Last month, I began sharing some of my ideas for making the Lay Governing Board more effective at its primary job of Strategic Planning. I mentioned that it would be a good idea for the LGB to talk to some of the leading members of our local community, and to find out how they see OSLM and its mission. The first of these will be our District President, Dr. Robert Newton, whom I discussed last month. But we will also want to talk to people from outside of our own church body.

One place to look is within the wider Christian community of Livermore / Pleasanton. There are lots of churches here, and many of them are thriving and growing. The fact that we have some disagreements with them in theology and practice doesn't mean that they don't have anything to teach us. I think it would be very worthwhile for the LGB to have discussions with the pastors of one or more of these churches. We could ask them such things as: Why are they growing? What needs are they meeting? What kinds of innovative programs have they started? What challenges have they had to overcome? Are they mission and ministry centered on Biblical teaching and preaching, or on something else? What advice do they have for us? And finally, what would they like to learn from us?

The third set of discussions that the LGB will be engaging in is with the leaders of the secular community, particularly with the mayor of Livermore. In these discussions, we would tend to get an entirely different perspective. Presumably, the main focus would be on the good things that we are already doing for the community, and on the additional needs that we might be able to fill. Some of these needs we already know, but there may be others that we have been unaware of. Are there some new programs that the mayor would like us to start, and that would make a real impact on our city? The only way to know is to ask.

As the LGB conducts these discussions, we will keep you informed of what we learn from them. The overall objective, of course, is to find ways to better fulfill our mission of carrying out the Great Commission here in Livermore and throughout the world.

We give God the glory for:

• Andrea Rodriguez for donating all the Dreyers ice cream for the school's Welcome Home event prior to the start of school.
• All of our teachers, teacher aides, administrative assistants, and all other staff for their help in getting another year of school "off and running." THANKS!

Teacher Roster - We are proud to announce our teacher roster for the 2007-08 school year. They are:

Kindergarten: Tonina Dobbs & Christine Townsend
Grade One: Ceres Krohn & Arlene Synder
Grade Two: Regina Juan & Rebecca Miller
Grade Three: Thelma Grassi & Karen Poppe
Grade Four: Debbie Jalanivich & Renee Neal- Joslin
Grade Five: Linda Greenhagen & Angela Lara
Grade Six: Mickey Angerman & Lynn Dirks
Grade Seven: Sarah Handrock & Angela O'Brien
Grade Eight: Forrest Adams & Jenna Weingart
Spanish: Sarah Handrock
Music & Band: Amanda Newman
Resource: Nora Zinnel
P.E. / Athletic Director: Fred Brauer
Computer: Janet Connolly
Home School Component: Amanda Wagoner
Math (Algebra): Anna Belaustegui
Library: Shirley Breheny
Assistant Principal: Jayne Managan

Teachers in bold print are new to OSLS this year. We are pleased to have them join the OSLS faculty. Please welcome them!

Following is a brief glimpse of our new teachers:

• Thelma Grassi - (Teaching Grade 3) - Mrs. Grassi comes to us with nine years of teaching experience in grades 2 and 3 at several Christian schools. She also has experience serving as a Director of an Early Childhood Development program and as a music instructor. She graduated from Christian Heritage College.
• Angela Lara - (Teaching Grade 5) - Mrs. Lara comes with two years of teaching experience and numerous years experience in the business world as a human resource clerk, payroll assistant and accountant. She also has experience as a Day care facility provider. She holds a BS degree from Trinity College.
• Arlene Snyder - (Teaching Grade 1) - Mrs. Snyder was a substitute teacher at OSLS last year and a parent of a preschooler last year. She holds a BS degree from Cal State Hayward. She has three years of teaching experience in second grade with an additional three years as a substitute teacher.
• Angela O'Brien - (Teaching 6-8 Science) - For the past two years, Ms. O'Brien has served as OSL HomeSchool Component teacher and 7th grade Saxon math teacher. She holds a BA degree in Chemistry from Iowa State.
• Amanda Wagoner - (Home School Component / Math) - As a Livermore resident who attended OSLS preschool, Amanda completed her multiple subject teaching credential with her BA from Point Loma Nazarene University . Her favorite subjects are science, social studies, and art. She will be teaching a 6th grade math course, K-1 grade Spanish as well as Home School Component science, math, and Spanish classes.
• Jenna Weingart - (Teaching 7-8 English / Literature) - Ms. Weingart is a graduate of Concordia- Mequon with a degree in English education and youth ministry. She taught one year at a school in Ft. Myers, FL as a 4th grade teacher, but decided Jr. High English was much more her calling.

School Chapel - We again invite you to our chapel every Thursday at 8:40 a.m. in the church sanctuary. Each month a different grade level will present one of the chapel messages. Following is a chart of our monthly themes (under our overall theme of "Amazed . . ." ) and the date when the grade levels will present the chapel:

August: "Amazed"
September: "Ta Da! God Reveals Himself" (September 20, Grade 5)
October: "Amazed by Our King of Creation" (October 18, Grade 6)
November: "Amazed by Our Provider" (November 15, Grade 4)
December: "Our Amazing God Miraculously Comes to Our Rescue" (Advent Services)
January: "Amazed by Our Healer" (January 24, Grade 3)
February: "Amazed by Our Teacher and Friend" (February 21, Grade 7)
March: "Amazed by Our Strong Hero" (March 13, Grade 8)
April: "Amazed by Our Guide and Protector" (April 17, Grade 2)
May: "Amazed by Our Winning Coach" (May 15, Grade 1 & May 29, Kindergarten)
June: "Absolutely Amazed!" (Closing Chapel)

Back-to-School Nights are scheduled for:

• Grades 6 - 8: Tuesday, September 4 at 7:00 p.m. beginning in the Sanctuary.
• Grades K - 5: Thursday, September 11 at 7:00 p.m. beginning in the Sanctuary (Preschool parents will also be invited to a preschool "Open House" earlier on this same evening.)

Classroom/Recess Aides
We are often in need of recess supervisor / classroom aides. The hours of coverage are from approximately 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. If interested in applying for any future openings, please contact Jayne Managan at 447-2082, ext. 262.

Substitute Teachers
We are in need of increasing our available substitutes. In you are interested or know of someone who may be interested, please contact Sherry Mullins at 447-2082, ext. 226.

September is here again - it's time to put a little more structure back into our lives. Sure, in California we'll have many more "hazy" days of summer, but maybe the "lazy, crazy"ones are done until next summer! As we get back into more of a routine, it might be good to reflect on how we are spending our time. I would encourage you to make music a part of your life, especially music here at Our Savior. Take an hour or two to relieve some of the stress in your life by making music together with others to praise God! Singing or playing music with others might just help put a little bounce in your step throughout the week - ask any choir member how many great songs go through his or her head during the choir season! Even better, those songs will have an uplifting message of praise or prayer to God, and might speak to your heart just when you need it.

Musical opportunities abound at Our Savior for people of all ages; as you look through these possibilities, feel free to give Christa Even a call at 447-1246, ext. 231 for more information on any group.

• To find out about choirs for young people in 1st through 8th grade, please click here. For information on student handbell groups that meet after school, click here.
• Youth Ensemble (High School choir)
  Rehearsals on Sundays, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
  First Rehearsal: September 9
  Sing for worship services about once a month.
• Our Savior Choir (Adults, Young Adults)
  Rehearsals on Thursdays, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
  First Rehearsal: September 6
  Sing for worship services three times a month.
• Women's Ensemble
  Rehearsals on Wednesdays from 9:00 - 9:50 in the music room.
  First Rehearsal: September 5
  Sing for worship services about once a month.
• Our Savior Ringers (High School through adult)
  Rehearsals on Mondays, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
  First Rehearsal: September 10
  Play for worship services about once a month.
• Handbell Small Ensembles (High school through adult)
  Rehearsals set by each group - call Christa Even (447-1246, ext. 231) if interested. Play for worship as often as desired.
• Brass Ensemble
  Rehearsals several Tuesdays or Wednesdays each month.
  Play for festival and holiday worship services (other times as we are ready). Call Christa Even if you have not played with us before and would like to join!
• Guitar, Bass, Percussion & Keyboard Players, Singers
  Join us at 9:00 a.m. the Saturday before the 3rd Sunday of each month as we prepare for our worship service using this instrumentation. We'd love to have some additional players.
• Sequel Rehearsals: Guitar, Bass, Percussion & Keyboard Players, Singers
  Several groups rehearse for our 11:30 a.m. Sunday Sequel worship services. If you would like to get involved, call Amanda Newman (447-1246, ext. 263) for rehearsal times.
• Other Intstrumentalists
  Call Christa Even (447-1246, ext. 231) if you would like to add your music to a worship service.

F.I.S.H. (Junior High Youth)
Do you like the beach? How about rides? September 15 is the day the Junior High Youth will be going to the Santa Cruz Beach Board Walk. The cost is $20 for an unlimited ride bracelet. Please bring extra money to cover the costs of food for lunch, dinner, and snacks. We will leave OSLM at 10 a.m., and leave the Board Walk to return back to OSLM at 7:00 p.m. If you have questions about the trip, or if your parents could drive, please contact Timothy Potthoff at 447-1246, ext. 261. Please RSVP to Timothy by September 9.

C.L.I.M.B. (Senior High Youth)
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to bounce off a wall, or to have a gym floor made out of trampolines? You can stop wondering because on Saturday, September 29 from 9-11 p.m., we will be going to Sky High Sports, located at 2880 Mead Avenue in Santa Clara, CA. Their facility has trampolines all over the floor and walls! There is a foam pit for doing flips and an arena for trampoline dodge ball. The cost is $20-please RSVP to Timothy by Wednesday, September 26. Your parents need to sign a waiver and it can be found on their website at www.jumpskyhigh .com. For more information or questions, call Timothy Potthoff at 447-1246, ext. 261.

Oktoberfest and Golf Tournament will be held on October 7. Sign-ups for the Golf Tournament and tickets for the Oktoberfest are being sold in the gym during fellowship time on Sundays. They can also be purchased from Timothy Potthoff during the week in his office. Please click here for the golf registration form.

"See you at the pole" will be held September 26. It is a time to come together with other Christians at your school to pray. If you would like more information, check out their website www.syatp.com. Your school will be announcing the start time.

Calling all High School Girls - Please join Mrs. Connolly at her home every Tuesday evening from 7:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. for a girls-only Bible study beginning September 11. We will be starting a new study called "Girls." Come see what it is all about. Look in the church directory or call the office for the address.

God said . . . and it was so. And God saw that it was good. Genesis 1:9b and 10b

God was there in the beginning when the world began. He said and it was so, and as you know, it was good. I have complete faith that God is there at all our beginnings. As we begin our 41st year of Our Savior Preschool, God's presence surrounds us.

Due to the high number of four-year-olds enrolled this year, we are adding an afternoon four-year-old class and pray that God blesses this new adventure.

As we begin our new year, we have been blessed with a wonderful and supportive P.T.O. who has purchased a shade structure which has been placed over our sand box. The P.T.O. also purchased a sandbox car and diggerator. (Our Savior Preschool would not be complete without a diggerator!)

This year, God has blessed us with wonderful teachers to shepherd the little lambs He has sent us:

Three-Year-Old Teachers
Sarah Gonzales
Mary Jo Rittmann

Three-Year-Old Assistant Teachers
Anna Buyer
Jann Cheim
Jeaniece James

Four-Year-Old Teachers
Kathy Barrera
Sarah Gonzales
Donna Martin

Four-Year-Old Assistant Teachers
Gina Chavez
Jann Cheim
Susana Guzman

Pre-K Plus Teacher
Tina Silva

Pre-K PLUS Assistant Teacher
Gina Chavez

We will begin our year getting to know each other, exploring colors and learning how God created our world. As you have new beginnings, whether it is the beginning of the school year or simply the beginning of a new day, know that God is right there with you from the start, waiting to Amaze you!

The new ground floor (nineteen inches above the original floor, to meet the narthex floor) has been poured. Work has begun on the framing for the new roof, the supporting columns for the second floor, and the decorative brickwork at the windows. We continue to meet the schedule.

Please offer your prayers that God will continue blessing us with good weather and a safe operation.

The transformation of Our Savior Lutheran Ministries continues as the Elders prayerfully develop a method for helping people employ their gifts and talents. After participating in a Spiritual Gifts assessment, this group of leaders divided itself into various categories of ministry:

Leadership (i.e. Administration)
· Chairman: Bob Edmeyer
· Vice-Chairmen: Jeff Greenhagen, Bob Greenwalt, Don Young
Worship
· Facilitator: Larry Gomes
· Core Member: Herb Street
Nurture
· Facilitator: Ken Gong
· Core Members: Matt Dillon, Larry Gomes, Don Young
Care
· Facilitator: Dave Dorn
· Core Members: Chris Nelson, Herb Street
Encouragement
· Facilitator: Mike Marchini
· Core Members: Bob Greenwalt, Roger Kinter
Outreach
· Facilitator: Roger Kinter
· Core Members: Dave Dorn, Bob Edmeyer
Assimilation
· Facilitator: Matt Dillon
· Core Members: Ken Gong, Jeff Greenhagen, Mike Marchini

The biblical basis for this approach is two-fold. First, the Elder position is a humanly instituted office, which most Missouri-Synod Lutherans use as an "extension" of the Pastor (Acts 6:1-4). From one congregation to another, the number, responsibilities, and structure vary, based on local tradition and need. Second, Moses' father-in-law (Jethro) advised him to divide up responsibility among capable, God-fearing, trustworthy men (Exodus 18:13-26). This wisdom was implemented and blessed by the Lord (Deuteronomy 1:9-18).

As the congregation continues to grow, this new approach enables the Elders to remain a "small group" without becoming overwhelmed by the amount of mission and ministry it generates. Each one is a facilitator, and/or a core group member, and/or a willing servant.

As "facilitators" or "core members," they are knowledgeable about what is happening in their area, what the priorities are, and where people can get involved. Meanwhile, as willing servants, they also participate in worship assistance, visitation, teaching, etc, based on their spiritual gifts and availability.

Finally, this will also improve communication with stewards, and implementation of lay-led ministry. For example, if a person has a passion for outreach and a great idea, he or she can be "plugged in" through the Outreach Facilitator. At the same time, if someone has a concern about the care of the workers, he or she can contact the Care Facilitator for help.

As with many other things at Our Savior, it will take time to get accustomed to this mode of operation. Ultimately, let's plan to be amazed by what the Holy Spirit will accomplish with it.

Please click here for the Financial Report for July.

The mission pledge is current and all expenses have been paid.

General Giving for July was up 15.7% from budget. What a great start to the new fiscal year!

The church, school and early childhood center all had positive net incomes for July. We should see some fluctuation in that as curriculum bills and other start up costs are paid in August. Expenses were better than the plan mainly due to losing a number of teachers who were paid out in June and recognized on last year's budget.

Balances in our checking and savings accounts total $282,841 which includes $10,605 in the Building Up - Reaching Out fund. The Church's portion of the mortgage as well as architectural fees are being paid out of this fund. Monthly pledges needed to make the mortgage payment are $22,000. In July, we received $24,077; however, funds normally set aside for this account were contributed to the Thrivent GivingPlus campaign in the additional amount of $3100 for a total of $27,177. We are running above target.

The Thrivent GivingPlus program has generated $113,815 for the benefit of the Ministry Center. This includes $33,859 matching funds received from Thrivent through June.

September 9, 2007 will be a big day at Our Savior Lutheran Ministries! This is the Sunday that we will be "launching" our new theme for the year, "Amazed," based on Habakkuk 1:5 and Joshua 3:5. Join us at the 9 a.m. service as we will be installing and commissioning workers in every ministry. After the service, there will be food, fellowship, and sign-ups (in the gym) for Sunday School, Diners' Club, and information about other ministries going on at Our Savior. You will also be able to get a copy of the new pictorial directory.

Come and see everything that's going on this year and be AMAZED!

The Ministries has created a new position in an effort do a better job at meeting and greeting anyone who comes onto our campus or places a phone call to Our Savior. Traci Sprayberry has taken on the role of receptionist, so you will see her smiling face as you enter the school office, and you will hear her cheery voice when you place a call to the Ministries. Traci's job will be to direct your call to the correct individual, or if you come to the campus, she will make sure that you have your questions answered or direct you to the person you came to see.

Prior to taking on this role, Traci was the Director of the Extended Child Care for OSLM for four years, so she is very familiar with the Ministries. Traci is also very busy at home, as she and her husband Tom have two children, Cadence (two-years-old) and Layla (6- months-old). The Sprayberry family attends Cornerstone Fellowship.

Welcome, Traci, and may God bless you in your new role!

The 2007-2008 Diners' Club is taking sign-ups on Sundays at fellowship time during August and September followed by a kick-off potluck on Saturday, September 22 at 6 p.m. in the ECDC.

What is Diners' Club? It is a fellowship opportunity to get to know other members of Our Savior through occasional dinners in each other's homes. It's very simple - six people meet and dine together in one of their homes (the host). Hosts prepare the meal, while guests bring salad or dessert. Dinners are held on approximately a monthly basis (October, then after Christmas through the spring) at dates and times mutually agreed by the diners. Dinner assignments are made to ensure that dinner groups change each time.

Diners' Club is for both couples and singles - and no one is required to host.

What's the Kick-off Potluck? This year, it's a special meal based on foods that people of the Bible might have eaten. God's people had a marvelously varied cuisine - including desert nomad, Egyptian, Canaanite, Babylonian, Assyrian, Persian, Syrian, Greek, and Roman meals. They include foods prepared for common families as well as those prepared in palaces of the Pharaohs, Kings David and Solomon, Nebuchadnezzar, Xerxes, Herod, and Caesar Augustus.

After research, a large collection of appropriate recipes have been developed using commonly available ingredients that fall in categories of appetizers, main dishes, side dishes, salads, and desserts. Sign-up includes selecting recipes to bring to the potluck. (This is a time to experiment and be adventurous - no one knows what Biblical-age recipes should taste like, so whatever turns out is right!)

For more information contact:
JoAnn Swift at (925) 443-4366
Judi Greenwalt at (209) 836-2312

Pastor Phil will be starting another session of the "Bible Basic Seminar," which is an interactive discussion of the main teaching of Scripture. This is a great unit for anyone considering membership at Our Savior, or someone who is curious about what we believe, or even someone who wants to "refresh" their memory.

Come to Room 18 at 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. on Sundays, beginning September 16 through November 18. Please RSVP to the church office, 447-1246.

Attention recently received members of OSLM: Did you know that OSLM has our very own prayer chain?

If you have a need for prayer or a prayer of praise, you may submit it on Sunday mornings or email it to the Yows at yow@comcast.net. Requests will be sent out to you by email about once a day for your private prayer time.

The directories are expected to arrive and be available for each family (not just those photographed) to pick up after the 9 a..m. service on September 9, which is our ministry "Launch Sunday." Get your copy and use it to get to know your "Faith Family" better. Then make it a goal to meet one new person each Sunday!

After September 9, the directories will be available in the church office. If you missed the professional photograph sessions, are new to OSLM, or at any time wish to update your photo, please contact the church office to arrange for a volunteer to take a "snapshot" for future directory updates.

Also, we are looking for a volunteer with some computer experience to coordinate annual updates to incorporate all new photos and data together and a possible on-line directory. Please contact the church office if you are interested.

A speical thank you to Debbie Marchini and Dave Dorn for planning and designing the activity pages of our new directory!

We had a wonderful time at Vacation Bible Camp this summer. We hung out with old friends and made some new ones. We had over 100 kids each day (10 new families from the community!) joined us on our "Quest for Truth."

We began our adventure each day with Dakota Joe and Digger in our morning rally, and traveled together with our quest group as we searched for clues that were able to "Tell us the Truth." We visited faraway lands as we saw the birth of Jesus, witnessed him being baptized in the Jordan River, watched him heal the sick, and learned that he rose from the dead to be our Savior.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this camp a success!

The Bay Area Lutheran Men's Retreat will again be held at Redwood Christian Park in the Santa Cruz Mountains. It will be the weekend of September 21 - 23. The cost is $139 for cabin accommodations (bring your own sleeping bag/pillow) or $179 for deluxe accommodations (linens provided). Registration fee includes a t-shirt, five meals, and program. The theme for the weekend is "For What?" As a husband - for what? As a father - for what? As a church - for what? As a worker - for what? Men like you from area chuches will be gathering in Jesus' name, to give Him honor and praise, and to draw closer to Him and His people.

Register soon! Call Steve Christopher at 447-1246, ext. 228 if you have any questions, for more details, and carpooling information.

Do things in your life sometimes get chaotic and out of hand? Do you ever feel frightened and alone? Even though things seem out of hand, they are not; you are in God's Caring Hands. That is the theme of a women's conference to be held on Saturday, November 3, 2007 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Fremont, CA. Elaine Bickel, a nationally known humorous and inspirational speaker and author, will be the special presenter.

Elaine, of Millington, Michigan, is a noted author of CPH curriculum materials for Sunday Schools, Vacation Bible Schools, and Lutheran day schools. She is also experienced as a youth and family life director and a trained coordinator for "Rainbows for All God's Children," a support group for children who are experiencing loss due to death or divorce.

She is the author of three Bible study books: Living with Compulsive Behavior, Growing as a Christian Mother, and Roots and Wings: A Parent's Challenge, published by CPH. She has written for the Lutheran Woman's Quarterly, Guideposts, and My Devotions. She serves as principal at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Millington, and is a member of the Board of Regents of Concordia University, Ann Arbor. In 1994 she was the recipient of the Saginaw News Crystal Apple Award for teaching excellence. Elaine and her husband, Jim, have two children.

Under the theme Women in HIS Caring Hands, Elaine will use her trademark hilarious stories and touching personal experiences to assure women that God's hands guide and uphold them in all circumstances. Take advantage of this unique opportunity!

The conference will begin at 9:30 a.m. and end at 3:00 p.m. The registration cost is $20.00, and includes coffee with morning refreshments, and lunch. All women are invited to come for a very special day of inspiration, laughter, music and fellowship. The registration deadline is October 1, 2007. Registration forms are available in the church office, or online at www.cnhlwml.org/cnhlwml/regional_events. The conference is being presented by LWML/Lutheran Women in Mission.

Our Savior Lutheran Ministries is a Christian Community--

• Rooted in Grace
• Growing in Faith
• Serving with Joy

Worship Schedule

• Sunday Worship and Communion: 9:00 a.m.
• Sunday School for all ages: 10:30 a.m.
• Sequel Workshop: 11:30 a.m.

Critical Targets and Goals

To accomplish our mission and ministry here at Our Savior:

• STAFFING LEVEL: The staff of OSLM (both professional and volunteer) has the size, the combination of skills, and the organizational structure that are needed to achieve the Desired Outcomes.
• REFRESHING THE VISION: The Stewards understand the Vision and Mission of OSLM, and they are actively engaged in defining and carrying out the Mission.
• NUMERICAL AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH: OSLM is experiencing continual year-by-year growth in (1) communicant membership, (2) worship attendance, and (3) number of people engaged in ministry activities.
• HOME AND FOREIGN OUTREACH: The staff and the Stewards of OSLM are carrying out a variety of mission activities here in the Livermore area, in the northern California region, and in foreign countries.
• PHYSICAL PLANT: The physical facilities of OSLM, both on and off the main campus, are being used effectively to achieve the Desired Outcomes.
• MINISTRY TO YOUNG ADULTS: The number of active communicant members in the 18-40 age group is growing year-by-year. OSLM is carrying out a variety of ministries aimed at the different sub-groups within this age group, including un-churched families of OSLS students.

Mission Statement

Our Savior Lutheran Ministries' Mission is to carry out the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 1:8) by:

• Proclaiming salvation through God's grace in word and song;
• Building Christian relationships;
• Caring for the people of the community; and
• Equipping God's people for Life in Christ.