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OUR SAVIOUR S LUTHERAN CHURCH It is the beginning of a new year. Will you celebrate the occasion with friends, or champagne, or resolutions, or all three?

In the last book of the Bible Jesus speaks to John in a vision and says Behold, I make all things new.

Is the 1 st of January a new start? A do-over? Or do we just wish for something different?

It may be a New Years Eve party, or it may be a gathering to watch a college football game, or it may even be at church, but we gather.

What is it about the new calendar that makes us think of starting over?

In the movie Forrest Gump, staring Tom Hanks, the main character (Forrest Gump) and his friend Lt.

One of their friends says, in a forlorn sort of way, while looking off into the distance Don't you just love new year's? You can start all over.

Dan s friend Lenore, in the movie Forrest Gump, 1994) Whether we intend to or not, it seems the new year invites us to take stock of our selves and our

1 OUR SAVIOUR S LUTHERAN CHURCH It is the beginning of a new year. Will you celebrate the occasion with friends, or champagne, or resolutions, or all three? With the beginning of a new year we like to think of a new start, of a new beginning for more than just our calendar. We hope for something new. In the last book of the Bible Jesus speaks to John in a vision and says Behold, I make all things new. (Revelation 21:5) And I think this must be what we are looking for. New Year. New calendar. New start!?! Is that what it is? Is the 1 st of January a new start? A do-over? Or do we just wish for something different? When we get to the end of the year, or the beginning of the next, we usually gather. It may be a New Years Eve party, or it may be a gathering to watch a college football game, or it may even be at church, but we gather. We celebrate the changing of the calendar somehow. Do you make resolutions? If so, how long did you keep them? What is it about the new calendar that makes us think of starting over? The new year gets us thinking about doing better, being better, looking better, and etc. In the movie Forrest Gump, staring Tom Hanks, the main character (Forrest Gump) and his friend Lt. Dan are at a New Year s eve party ringing in the year One of their friends says, in a forlorn sort of way, while looking off into the distance Don't you just love new year's? You can start all over. Everybody gets a second chance. (Lt. Dan s friend Lenore, in the movie Forrest Gump, 1994) Whether we intend to or not, it seems the new year invites us to take stock of our selves and our lives. And too often that highlights the hopes, dreams, expectations and longings for last year that were unfulfilled. So we try again and resolve to do/be/live better. It is into this reality for all of us that Jesus speaks; Behold, I make all things new. (Revelation 21:5) For me, the biggest part of that reminder is the I. God says I am the one that makes things new. God does this. In the beginning of a new year, in our desire for a new start, and even our desire for another chance to do/be/live better, we need the reminder. God comes along side us and works in and through us to make things new. Not just for us, but the world. A new chance, or a fresh start, or a new resolution may be the way we talk about it. And God says Behold, I make all things new. (Revelation 21:5) THANKS BE TO GOD! Happy New Year! Peaceinallplaces,<>< Pastor Jeff

Page 2 Council Corner December, 2018 The Roadrunner Your church Council has been working hard on the budget for 2019, restructuring the financial reporting and updating our constitution.

Don t forget the annual meeting of the congregation will be Sunday, January 27, and there will be one worship gathering that day. You can expect twice the update next month. Happy New Year.

As I write this we have just finished a meaningful Advent season and we have welcomed the Christ child with beautiful music and inspiring worship.

2 Page 2 Council Corner December, 2018 The Roadrunner Your church Council has been working hard on the budget for 2019, restructuring the financial reporting and updating our constitution. This month, due to meeting schedules and the holidays, the Council met after the printing of the newsletter. So the Council Corner is a bit more vacant corner of the newsletter this month. Don t forget the annual meeting of the congregation will be Sunday, January 27, and there will be one worship gathering that day. You can expect twice the update next month. Happy New Year. Report respectfully submitted, OSLC Church Council Music Ministry Extending the hand of fellowship to each other, Tucson, and the world. As I write this we have just finished a meaningful Advent season and we have welcomed the Christ child with beautiful music and inspiring worship. Providing all of the music that we have just presented is no small task. It takes months of planning, rehearsing, teaching and practicing. It takes long hours and dedication. Thanks to all our musicians for their commitment to excellence and to their willingness to spend hours each week at church practicing. To all those who helped set up, cook, clean up, and serve at music function receptions and meals, thank you! As we rest this month and recover from the work of our labors, we do so with thankful and full hearts. Grace and Peace and Happy New Year to you and yours! Susan Wilson Minister of Music

There will be no Handbell rehearsal on January 7.

3 January 2019 Choir Schedule Reminders Page 3 There will be no Chancel choir rehearsal on January 3. There will be no Handbell rehearsal on January 7. There will be no children s choir or youth handbell rehearsals on January 2 or January 9.

Page 4 Community Outreach Events / Announcements The Roadrunner Alzheimer s/dementia Support Group and Arts Program.

The program will meet every 3 rd Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. This month s meeting date is January 15.

Questions about the Caregiver Support Group can be addressed by calling the Alzheimer s Association Desert Southwest Chapter at 800.272.3000.

individuals in financial crisis. Canned meals such as spaghetti and meatballs, mac and cheese are our item of the month.

Your generous donations helped ICS distribute more than one million pounds of food to more than 38,000 needy families.

As we count our blessings, please remember those in our community who are hungry and homeless. Your donation goes a long way.

4 Page 4 Community Outreach Events / Announcements The Roadrunner Alzheimer s/dementia Support Group and Arts Program. The Arts Program for persons with dementia continues to meet at Our Saviour s in the Activity Building. The program will meet every 3 rd Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. This month s meeting date is January 15. Our Alzheimer/Dementia Caregiver Support Group will continue to meet at that same time and date, also in the Activity Building. Questions about the Caregiver Support Group can be addressed by calling the Alzheimer s Association Desert Southwest Chapter at Since 1985 Interfaith Community Services has been creating connections between faith communities and volunteers to serve seniors, disabled persons and individuals in financial crisis. Canned meals such as spaghetti and meatballs, mac and cheese are our item of the month. A BIG thank you to all who generously contributed to the food drives during the past year. Your generous donations helped ICS distribute more than one million pounds of food to more than 38,000 needy families. Just one can of food or a box of cereal makes a big difference in someone s life. As we count our blessings, please remember those in our community who are hungry and homeless. Your donation goes a long way. Primavera Cooks, an OSLC men s ministry, meets January 9, at 2 p.m. to cook in the Activity Building kitchen. The cooks then go to the Primavera Men s Shelter to serve the dinner. Women from the church are asked to bake bundt cakes to be served for dessert. If you can help cook the meal or bake a bundt cake, please contact Mike Bonura at bostmike@comcast.net. Mobile Meals of Tucson: Every Friday OSLC delivers meals from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. New volunteers are always needed. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Patty Sirls at

January 2019 Page 5 Community Outreach Events / Announcements Continued Diakonia: Starts again on Saturday, January 12 & Tuesday, January 15 (Saturdays 9 a.m. in AB5)

com Faith Community Connections: Special Event With The Mayor! On January 13 at 4 to 5:30 pm in the OSLC Activity Building, members from the four Tucson congregations (Our Saviour s, Grace St.

The theme will be Successful Re-Entry Following Incarceration with Mayor Jonathan Rothschild leading the presentations about the Second Chance program that has been established in Tucson.

We will also be exploring new ways to engage with Habitat for Humanity, the Community Food Bank, and various veteran organizations/opportunities.

5 January 2019 Page 5 Community Outreach Events / Announcements Continued Diakonia: Starts again on Saturday, January 12 & Tuesday, January 15 (Saturdays 9 a.m. in AB5) and (Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. in AB5). Learn more about this program of spiritual formation and theological education. Questions - Please contact Kim Kennedy at or kkennedy@4545group.com Faith Community Connections: Special Event With The Mayor! On January 13 at 4 to 5:30 pm in the OSLC Activity Building, members from the four Tucson congregations (Our Saviour s, Grace St. Paul, First Christian Church, and St. Francis in the Foothills) have organized a kick-off event for this growing ministry. The theme will be Successful Re-Entry Following Incarceration with Mayor Jonathan Rothschild leading the presentations about the Second Chance program that has been established in Tucson. There will be testimonials from returning citizens as well as an overview of the FCC goals and programs. Old Pueblo Community Services will also be participating. We will also be exploring new ways to engage with Habitat for Humanity, the Community Food Bank, and various veteran organizations/opportunities. Your input will be appreciated as we forum new goals for Please join us if you are interested in learning more about this program which is finding a unique role in our community! Women s Ministry CRAFTS IN SERVICE OF OUR COMMUNITY! Quilters will meet on Tuesday, January 15 at 9 a.m. A time-honored tradition continues! Please contact Kathie Miller, at kmmmiller@hotmail.com for further information. Knit & Crochet. Join us on Wednesday, January 2 & January 16 at 1:30 p.m. We have been making and delivering warm garments for the homeless and needy, and shawls for the Prayer Shawl Ministry. Everyone is welcome to join us. We will gladly share our skills with beginners. We meet the 1st and 3rd Wednesday each month at 1:30 p.m. in Our Saviour s Activity Building. Newcomers are always welcome, and we always need more yarn!

6 Page 6 The Roadrunner OSLC Church Calendar for January, 2019 Please find the most recent calendar events by clicking on Calendar on our main page: In the Spirit of Jesus, we grow in faith through worship and education while nurturing and serving God s Community.

January 2019 OUR STAFF OUR STAFF Pastor Pastor Jeff Jeff Kallevig Kallevig Senior Senior Pastor Pastor pastorjeff@lutherantucson.org pastorjeff@lutherantucson.

7 January 2019 OUR STAFF OUR STAFF Pastor Pastor Jeff Jeff Kallevig Kallevig Senior Senior Pastor Pastor Theresa Theresa Lehrling Lehrling Parish Administrator Parish Administrator Susan H. Wilson Minister of Music Kris Goorsky Director, Youth & Family Ministries Steve VanMeter Publications Coordinator GavinJuan Ely, Montoya Yi Qing Tang Chapel Accompanist Accompanists Elizabeth Seal Gwyn Dana Morneault Douglas Christian Giddings Dan Marino Ben Nichols Choral Scholars Peter Fischer Choral Scholars Monsoon Brass Artists in Residence Monsoon Brass Artists in Residence Tammie Anderson Nursery Coordinator Tammie Anderson Nursery Coordinator Mark Valenzuela Facilities Technician Mark Valenzuela Facilities Technician Page 7 OUR COUNCIL MEMBERS Amy Fatzinger - President fatzinge@ .arizona.edu Nilu Dorschner - Vice President ndorschner@radiology.arizona.edu Kent Pflibsen - Secretary kppflib@msn.com Karen Jonaitis kecwjona@comcast.net George Yee gdyee@yahoo.com Kim Kennedy kkennedy@4545group.com Bonnie Phelps bphelps10@cox.net Wally Vette wjvette@comcast.net Rick Kennedy - appointed Treasurer rkennedy@4545group.com OUR WORSHIP TIMES 7:30am Chapel Communion 9:00am Traditions 10:15am Education & Fellowship This newsletter is published by Our Saviour s Lutheran Church. Do you have some news you would like to share with the congregation? Don t keep it a secret! Call the office or drop us an and room-permitting, we ll try to get it in The Roadrunner for all to share! Please read this edition of The Roadrunner and pass it on to someone you think might be interested in attending one of our many activities or joining us for worship. Deadline for submission of articles or other information is the 15th of next month. For the Sunday Announcement page, the deadline is 5pm Tuesday prior to Sunday.

Page 8 Christian Education at OSLC Adult Christian Education: Sunday Forums 10:15 am in the AB Note: starting in January 2019, there will be Sunday Forums after the second service and/or in the

The Roadrunner January 13: 10:15 am Meet the Candidates for OSLC Church Council 4-5:30 pm Successful Re-Entry After Incarceration Mayor Jonathan Rothschild see FCC section January 20: 10:15 am Luther

Education: Abundant Aging Returns in January! Abundant Aging: Vocation, Values, and Vision Please join us for the next session of this series offered by the ELCA Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center.

8 Page 8 Christian Education at OSLC Adult Christian Education: Sunday Forums 10:15 am in the AB Note: starting in January 2019, there will be Sunday Forums after the second service and/or in the afternoon! The Roadrunner January 13: 10:15 am Meet the Candidates for OSLC Church Council 4-5:30 pm Successful Re-Entry After Incarceration Mayor Jonathan Rothschild see FCC section January 20: 10:15 am Luther s Understanding of Vocation Pastor Richard Andersen see workshop announcement ( Abundant Aging workshop start 11:30 am; end 5 pm) January 27: 10:15 am Annual Congregational Meeting Adult Christian Education: Abundant Aging Returns in January! Abundant Aging: Vocation, Values, and Vision Please join us for the next session of this series offered by the ELCA Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center. ELCA Pastor Richard Andersen, Executive Director of Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center in Carefree AZ, will again guide us through an exploration of what God is calling us to do in our lives. This session will focus on our purposeful, value-based intent to follow our vocational path which may change over as we approach our third chapters. A special session on Luther s understanding of vocation will be presented during the Sunday Forum at 10:15 am before the workshop begins at 11:30 am (all activities are in the Activity Building). A light lunch will be provided. We will end with a Vespers service so as to conclude by 5 pm. More details will appear in the Sunday bulletins. See Glenn Schrader [glschraderdc@aol.com or ] to register by January 15. This retreat is open to all you do NOT have to have attended the previous retreat! EX Libris OSLC by Glenn Schrader In preparation for the January Abundant Aging retreat, you might want to check out several of the excellent books that have been written in recent years about vocational calls. A short but excellent introduction to Luther s thoughts is Listen! God is Calling: Luther Speaks of Vocation, Faith, and Work (part of the Lutheran Voices series by Augsburg Press, 2003) by D. Michael Bennethum. A more recent and longer related book is Martin Luther and the Called Life by Mark Tranvik (Fortress Press, 2016) which was part of our Reformation Book Store purchase last year. Finally, for a deeper perspective, see Edward Hahnenberg s Awakening Vocation (Liturgical Press, 2010) which addresses many challenging questions such as: Does God have a plan for each of us, or is it more like general guidelines for all of us? How do my gifts and abilities, my personality and particular circumstances, impact my vocation? What is the role of the church in this process? What are the needs of the world that call us to respond? (Note that there are no books required for the workshop.)

January 2019 Page 9 We Need Volunteers Saints among us!

Sunday bulletins, make copies and assist with various office duties.

6521 Ext 1005 or email at parishadministrator@lutherantucson.org.

PM starting January 8 in the AB, the class is weekly through May, 2019, led by

Please contact the church office for any questions: 520-327-6521.

Activity Building, Room AB4. Call Kevin 520-290-6949 for more information. Namaste.

to donate directly to Our Saviour s. Thank you!

9 January 2019 Page 9 We Need Volunteers Saints among us! Volunteers are needed weekdays in the church office to answer phones, assemble Sunday bulletins, make copies and assist with various office duties. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Theresa at Ext 1005 or at parishadministrator@lutherantucson.org. For Life-Long Learning Experiences and Fellowship Fun SPANISH CLASS - Tuesdays, 6:30 PM starting January 8 in the AB, the class is weekly through May, 2019, led by Pastor Mateo Chavez. Please contact the church office for any questions: MINDFULNESS MEDITATION Probing Paul s Peace - the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding (Phil 4:7 NRSV). Join us in seeking both inner and world peacefulness every Monday at 1:30 PM in the Activity Building, Room AB4. Call Kevin for more information. Namaste. Donation option: Please scan the image you see here using your smart phone or tablet to donate directly to Our Saviour s. Thank you! Additional Opportunities 7 AM - Tuesday Men s Bible Study meets weekly in the Patio Room. All men of Our Saviour s - please come join us for a spiritual lift! Please contact Dean Bell at for more information and any questions you may have. 10:30 AM - Wednesday Bible Study meets weekly in the Activity Building Pocket Room.

10 Page 10 The Roadrunner GOING TO A U of A GAME? Park at church and help our youth get to workcamp this summer! Thanks to all of our many volunteers who made Breakfast With Santa and the Advent Fair a great success!

11 January 2019 Page SUNDAY SCHOOL classes for one year olds (accompanied with an adult) thru high school! Everyone (but high school which meets in the Youth Center) will meet in the Activity Building! 10:10-11 a.m. Please pick up your child from their classroom. Classes will resume January 6. WEDNESDAY NIGHTS begins January 9th. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m., games & Faith Development classes: 6:45-7:30 p.m. LITTLE LEAGUE Kindergarteners-5th graders Zoo! Sun. Jan. 13th, 11:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. $6.50 admission. Meet in front of the nursery to go. JR. & SR. LEAGUES ~ 6th-12th graders WINTER RETREAT! Fri. Jan. 4 (meet at church)- Sun. Jan. 6, 11-ish. We ll be going to the Triangle Y for this great retreat! Everyone is welcome but workcampers NEED to attend! YOUTH SERVE~ Jan. 12th, time TBA, we ll be serving at the Veteran s Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Center WORKCAMPERS! Monthly workcamp meetings will begin this month! It is essential all workcampers attend these meetings! Sr. League workcampers will meet after lunch on Jan. 20th, 1-2 p.m. Jr. League workcampers will meet after Sunday School on Jan. 27th, 11:30 a.m. HOW DO I SIGN UP FOR EVENTS? Kris at youth@lutherantucson.org Call Find us on Facebook: Our Saviour s Kids

Our Saviour s Lutheran Church 1200 N. Campbell Ave. Tucson, AZ 85719 Phone: 520-327-6521, E-mail: parishadministrator@lutherantucson.

By Theresa Lehrling, Parish Administrator HAPPY NEW YEAR and Welcome to 2019! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday filled with laughter, love, and family.

For those of you that will be submitting something for the Annual Report, please do so immediately if you have not already.

12 Our Saviour s Lutheran Church 1200 N. Campbell Ave. Tucson, AZ Phone: , parishadministrator@lutherantucson.org Website: NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION US Postage PAID Tucson, AZ PERMIT NO. 259 News From the Office. By Theresa Lehrling, Parish Administrator HAPPY NEW YEAR and Welcome to 2019! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday filled with laughter, love, and family. The office will be busy working on the Annual Report and prepping for the Annual Meeting this month. For those of you that will be submitting something for the Annual Report, please do so immediately if you have not already. As some of you may have already noticed, Stucco work has begun on the OSLC campus. It will be great to see the amazing improvements and I look forward to much more throughout the year. The office is currently in need of a volunteer for Thursday afternoons. Duties would include answering phones, stuffing bulletins, making copies, and assisting OSLC staff with small projects. If you are interested in volunteering in the church office, please contact me for more information. If you know someone that may be interested in volunteering, please encourage them to contact me or feel free to provide me with their contact information so that I may reach out to them. I am absolutely grateful for ALL of our volunteers and hopefully I hear from you soon. I want to take a moment to recognize Donna and Jim Lounsbury for the beautiful Poinsettia arrangements that they graciously donated and decorated Koch Chapel with during the month of December. The arrangements were beautiful and I thank you for your generosity. I also want to thank our volunteers that assist with stuffing Sunday bulletins in the church office on select Thursday mornings. You are all greatly appreciated and thank you for your support in the OSLC office. I wish everyone a wonderful month of January. May this new year bring you lots of joy, love, and happiness. God Bless and Take Care of you all now and always! - Theresa January 2019

OUR SAVIOUR S LUTHERAN CHURCH

OUR SAVIOUR S LUTHERAN CHURCH It has been an incredible summer. As I reflect on some of the many highlights I am grateful. I give thanks to God for the experiences and the opportunity to have them. As