Walk with Jesus – His Last Week on Earth – February 19 to April 9
Adult Sunday Morning Study at 9:15am. During Lent this year we will reconstruct the final days of our Lord among us. Eight Gospel studies will enable us to relive with him each day, from the triumphal entry to the empty tomb. En route, we’ll witness the last meal with his disciples, his trial, his suffering and crucifixion, and his resurrection. The Gospel narratives are brisk through his three year ministry but all four eye witnesses “slowed the camera down” during Holy Week to show how intentional his passion was. He knew he was going to be persecuted – smitten, stricken and afflicted – yet he walked the path to cross with confident faith and consummate love. This chronology of his last week on earth will remind us why “believing you may have life in his name.” (John 20:31)
THINKING AHEAD FOR LENT – By Rejection (Matthew 23:37)
Jesus came from humble beginnings, of low social status. In those days the Jewish people were like the world today in that they had an upper class of the rich and educated. Similarly, the religious leaders were financially well off (perhaps through corruption?) and highly educated. They had taken on a “haughty air” about them in the fashion of their Roman conquerors. One reason was because they along with their kings were just puppets who co-operated with their overlords, for their own advancement. That’s why this humble carpenter was not well received by the scribes and Pharisees when he began to teach the gospel of peace, reverently and humbly, but with authority even casting out demons and healing the sick. He was too much for them, but just right for us.
WOMENS BIBLE STUDY
Ladies please join us for a 5 week women’s bible study called “Our Bible Sisters”. This series looks at a different woman of the Bible in each lesson, highlighting God’s faithfulness in her life, with applications to the lives of all Christian women today. We will meet in the church office class room, Sunday evenings at 7:00pm. The study will start on March 5th and run through April 2nd. If you have any questions please contact Katie Raddatz at [email protected].
One-night Movie Event
A one-time showing of A Return to Grace: Luther’s Life and Legacy for members of OUR SAVIOR and our community. This new film follows the great adventure of Luther’s life, packed with political intrigue, kidnappings, secret hideouts, and life-or-death showdowns. At the same time, it’s a story about the most important questions of life. Who am I? What is my purpose? How do I get right with God? A must-see for any Lutheran and a change to share the message of your Lutheran heritage with others. Invite your friends and neighbors! IMPORTANT TICKET INFORMATION: All tickets must be purchased in advance.
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ADULT BIBLE STUDY – 1 Samuel
A Bible study on Tuesday evenings now meets at 7:00 pm in the classroom which is located near the copier room in the lower level school hallway. Come join us as we look at the kings of Israel and discover the lessons we are to learn from their life stories. A participant says, “I realized how much value there is in sharing with the class and applying what we learned from one another.” We meet from 7:00 – 8:30 each Tuesday evening. Bring your point of view because you will be able to give it during our discussions.
SENIOR ADULT BIBLE STUDY – Book of Galatians
In our study of the book of Galatians, we will see that the hope of our salvation lies in the pure gospel alone and not the law, that the gospel frees us from the demands of the law, and that the gospel provides the motivation to live lives of service to God and others. The class will be taught by Staff Minister Hering in the Church Office Classroom on Tuesdays at 10:30 am, and will meet through the winter and into the spring.
FORWARD IN CHRIST SUBSCRIPTIONS
It is time again for renewals and new subscriptions to “Forward In Christ,” the synod’s monthly news magazine. If you are a current subscriber please indicate whether you wish to renew or cancel on the renewal form located on the sign up table in the back of church. If you are a new subscriber please fill out the necessary information on the form for new subscribers. The cost this year is $13.49 for new or renewal subscriptions. Please make your checks payable to Our Savior Lutheran Church, insert in designated envelope and place in the church office mail slot. The deadline is March 5th.
EASTER FLOWERS
Please check the table in back of church for the yellow order form for Easter Flowers. Please place the order form and your payment in the church office mail slot. The cost is $14.00 per plant. Deadline to order is Sunday, April 2nd. Plants can be picked up after the second service on Easter Sunday.
Choice Dollars
Eligible Thrivent Financial members who have available Choice Dollars® have until March 31, 2017, to direct them. Don’t miss this opportunity to recommend that Thrivent Financial provide outreach funding to Our Savior Lutheran Church. Go to thrivent.com/thriventchoice to learn more. Or call 800-847-4836 and say “Thrivent Choice” after the prompt.
EASTER BREAKFAST SIGN-UP
There is a sign-up sheet in the back of church for those who wish to contribute food items to our annual Easter Breakfast. The Breakfast is held between the Worship Services on Easter Sunday. Please bring your food donations on Saturday, April 15th between 9-10 am or before Easter Sonrise Service. Also included on the sign-up is a request for help to set up on Saturday at 9:00 am and clean up after the breakfast on Sunday. Any help you can offer will be much appreciated.