“Trust in him at all times, pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us.” Psalm 62:8
Our Saviour’s information and events
Sunday Services are 8:30 am and 10:30 am. 9:30 am Sunday School and Adult Discussion. Childcare is available.
"The Prodigal God" is the current topic for Adult Discussion. This powerful study, by Pastor Timothy Keller, reveals in the familiar parable of the Prodigal Son unexpected lessons about God's grace toward both the irreligious and the moralistic -- showing the very heart of the Christian faith. We meet at 9:30 am in the education wing behind Schilke Hall (just follow the signs). All are welcome, whether you are new to Bible study or a regular Bible reader, and child care is available. We will not meet on Sunday, January 29th.
Annual Congregation Meeting will be held on Sunday, January 29, 2011. There will be ONE service at 9:30 am followed by potluck brunch and annual meeting. Annual reports are available in the Narthex.
Sunday School and Confirmation Students Support Operation Hope
Two long stand traditions at Our Saviour’s have been the Souper Bowl of Caring and the Hearts Giving Hope Campaign.
The Souper Bowl of Caring began with a simple prayer from a single youth group: Lord, as we enjoy the Super Bowl football game, help us to be mindful of those without even a bowl of soup to eat. Through this mission, young people learn what it’s like to make a positive difference in the world as they collect canned food and raise money to feed the hungry locally and throughout the world.
The "Hearts Giving Hope" campaign collects personal care items for Operation Hope. Danish Woven Hearts are created and displayed to prior to Valentine's Day to connect it with God's loving heart and our hearts too!
Pastor Mark has learned that the groceries and household items on the shelves at Operation Hope have been sparse this past year. In an effort to help restock those shelves, the Souper Bowl of Caring and Hearts Giving Hope campaigns will be combined and will run from Sunday, January 15th to Sunday, February 12th. On February 12th, representatives from Operation Hope will attend one or both of the worship service for the dedication of the donations.
Please be a part of this movement that is sharing God’s love with those in need.
Inclement Weather notifications - Please tune to one of the following sources to find out if there will be a delay or cancellation of activities: Radio WICC 600 AM or WEBE 108 FM; TV cable Channel 12 or broadcast Channels 8 & 9; or on the internet: www.ctweather.com.
Serving ministry to Our Saviour’s – Times change, people move on, so we need some replacements to serve. If you can make coffee, would like to be an usher or help in the Nursery, we need you! We need children to serve as acolytes at the 8:30 am service, please help! Please see Pastor Mark or call/email Audrey in the office, 203-255-0545, office@oursaviours.net.
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Prayers of the People – weekly only
Please keep the following people in your prayers for comfort or recovery from sickness, surgery or other daily struggles …
Bob (Karen’s father), Marge (Mark’s mother), Bob R. Eileen (Katie L’s mom), Tim K. (Jamie’s husband), Liesl (friend of Mark & Sue), Megan (Nancy’s daughter), Frank (Sue’s uncle), Debbie T., Tim (Lisa’s friend), Holly (Ann V’s friend) Kevin (Dave & Peggy’s son), Pastor Andrew, Peter, Carrie (John’s daughter), Gloria (friend of Audrey S.), Scott, Bruce, Laurie, Kelly, Eva Grace (friends of Entwistles), May, Russ (Sue’s father) Vinny, Carole, Erwin (relatives of Ingrid), Bill N. Edward (Sue R’s dad), Barbara (Dave V’s mother), Joanna (Debbie T’s daughter), Janet (Dave B’s relative), Edith (Patrick’s aunt), Sandy (Christine’s sister), Jim (friend of Sue & Tony), Jim (friend of Mark & Sue).
The On the Calendar is a weekly email. The prayer list here will contain only recent weekly submissions for two weeks. The main prayer list is listed in the bulletin.
Please remember our members and friends who are unable to attend …
Edith “Gahto,” Anna, Karen, Ellie, Marge, Charles, John, Alice, Evelyn, May.
Please pray for our family and friends in the military …
Tom and Patrick, relatives of the Bauer’s, Christopher, relative of the Christoffersen’s, Richard, grandson of Betty Bjorklund, and Corey, grandson of Bobbie Trahnstrom, Zak relative of Lisa B, Nick, Chris & Adam, relatives of the Sheldon family, Earl, Sue R’s relative.
Our deepest sympathy and prayers to the family of Axel “Len” Anderson who passed away Monday, January 16th, father of Janet Greenwood. Len was a lifelong Lutheran and actively involved in Camp Calumet as well as volunteering at the Lutheran churches wherever he lived.
“God made human beings straightforward, but they have devised many schemes.”
Ecclesiastes 7:29
Bible Study meets – Thursdays, 12 pm lunch, 12:30-1:30 pm study
Confirmation Classes – Tuesdays, 4 pm & 7:15 pm
FOR THE WEEK of January 23
Hill Farm Pre-school – Mon – Fri, Jan. 23 – Jan. 270
Property Committee Meeting – Monday January 23, 6:30 pm
Worship Ministry Meeting – Monday, January 23, 7:00 pm
Confirmation Classes – Tuesday, Jan. 24, 4:00 & 7:15 pm
Noon Bible Study – Thursday, Jan. 26 – studying Hebrews
Children’s Choir – Thursday, Jan. 26, 5:30 pm
Adult Choir – Thursday, Jan. 26, 7:30 pm
AA Meeting – Friday, Jan. 27, 7:30 – 9:30 pm
BFA Lock in – Friday, Jan. 27 – Saturday, Jan. 28 9:00 am
LOOKING AHEAD...
Sunday Worship and Holy Communion
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany, January 29, 2012
9:30 am Service of Holy Communion
Pot Luck Brunch & Annual Congregation Meeting following service
No Sunday School or Adult Discussion
Hill Farm Pre-school – Mon – Fri, Jan 30 – Feb. 3
Confirmation Classes – Tuesday, Jan. 31, 4:00 & 7:15 pm
Noon Bible Study – Thursday, Feb. 2 – studying Hebrews
Children’s Choir – Thursday, Feb. 2, 5:30 pm
Adult Choir – Thursday, Feb. 2, 7:30 pm
AA Meeting – Friday, Feb. 3, 7:30 – 9:30 pm
OTHER INTERESTING INFORMATION…..
Soup & Bread Suppers/Lenten Services Schedule – 2012
Please note changes!
Trials of Jesus or Voices is our Theme.
6:30 p.m. Soup & Bread
7:30 p.m. The Service (only 3 hymns in the preprinted bulletins but room for choral anthem)
Feb. 29 The Voice of Judas - Mark Christoffersen, (Our Saviour’s, Fairfield)
Host - Salem, Bridgeport
*Mar. 7 The Voice of Annas - Marjo Anderson (Salem, Bpt.)
Host - Our Saviour's, Fairfield
Mar. 14 The Voice of Caiaphas - Cathy Rohrs (Grace, Stratford)
Host - Holy Trinity, Trumbull
Mar. 21 The Voice of Peter - Jonathan Hevita (Joesph’s Coat, Bpt.)
Host – Grace, Stratford
Mar. 28 The Voice of Herod - Linda Kraft (Holy Trinity)
Host - Joseph's Coat, Bpt.
Offerings will go to the Neighbor to Neighbor program
You are the way, the truth and the life. We gather together to share your truth with each other. Bless us and enable us to discover insights about love and faith while we are together. Amen.
ASAP Always say a prayer. AKS, 01/25/12sr
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