WELCOME! We are delighted you have joined us for worship. We pray your time here is a blessing. We ask both members and visitors to sign the registration book as it is passed. After signing, please place the book at the end of the pew. If you are searching for a church home, we also have a visitor s kit for you that list more of Our Savior s ministries. PRESCHOOL NEWS Did you know our preschool is accredited through the National Lutheran School Association? Have you seen the preschool's new accreditation sign on the back outside wall? A special thank you to Bill Xander and Don Curry for their time hanging it for us! Our school goes through the accreditation process every five years and we are currently working on our Ongoing School Improvement Plan. We had a team of educators with us March 20-22 to review our documentation, see our program in action, review our goals, and give insight into areas of improvement to make our preschool the best ever. The team has recommended Our Savior Early Childhood Center receive full accreditation status for another 5 years! All glory goes to Him above! THANK YOU! A very heartfelt thank you to all my friends and family at Our Savior for your prayers, cards, phone calls, and well wishes during my illness. You love and support has meant the world to me! Thank you, Jenny Harris. SEDER FOR KIDS Today during the JAM hour the kids will experience a Seder Meal. Terry Wynn works her heart out each year to provide the children with this memorable experience. Thank you Terry and her assistants for all the love, time, and dedication you give to bring the Passover to life for our children! Quarterlife Young Adults Apr 14 Rock Climbing @ Upper Limits @ 4pm Apr 19 Bible Study @ Crooked Tree Apr 24 Summer Planning Dinner @ Native Wings *Events start at 7pm unless noted above. Children of young adults are welcome to join! QuarterLF@gmail.com Facebook/QuarterLifeFellowship LOOKING FOR SOME FURNITURE? As you know we are getting ready for the big move. In the process we will be getting rid of some office furniture. If you are interested in purchasing anything, contact Mark Engelhardt in the church office.
MINISTRY IN MOTION The infant and preschool expansion is only a few weeks away and many of you have asked how you can help. Whether you choose to make a gift now or at various intervals, please be sure to indicate "Legacy of Love" on the check. We have a dedicated account specifically for this wonderful purpose. Thank you for your continued prayers, support, and encouragement in ministry to God be the glory!! SPONSOR A CHILD IS BACK! $10 is all it takes to share Jesus with a child for an entire week of activities, games, songs, snacks, and more! If you would like to sponsor a child for the 2018 VBS week, you can pick up a form and envelope at the KidMin booth in the lobby. THANK YOU for helping reveal Jesus to our community. FAMILY SAFETY DAY! Mark your calendars and bring the family on Saturday April 21 for the 2018 Trike-A-Thon/Family Safety Day! Bring your bikes, big wheels, tricycles, and more. Learn about bike safety, summer safety, and so much more! Watch for more details, the festivities begin at 10 am! CHURCH RUMMAGE SALE Saturday, May 12 the youth will be hosting the annual Rummage Sale. We are collecting donations including clothing! Please make sure clothing is clean and in good condition (no undergarments please). Donation can be dropped off the week before. All proceeds will go support the 2018 Youth Mission Trip to Colorado this summer. LEADERSHIP BOARD CANDIDATES FOR MAY ELECTION The nominating committee is accepting names for candidates for the Leadership Board slate to fill 4 positions to be voted on at the May Congregational Assembly meeting. Please submit the candidates names by the end of day Sunday, April 15 to the Nominating Committee chairperson, Ken Scherer, k_scherer@sbcglobal.net or 636-947- 5908. LEADERSHIP BOARD MEETING The Leadership Board will meet on Tuesday, April 17 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Fellowship Hall. This meeting is open to the congregation. HOW IS MUSLIM THINKING DIFFERENT THAN CHRISTIAN THINKING? Learn this and more at the workshop "Muslim Outreach, Saturday, April 14th from 1:30-4PM at Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church, 11645 Benham Rd, Saint Louis County, MO.
WE ARE BOWLED OVER! Last bowling results: First place went to the team of June Pillatsch, Gary Burwell, and Larry Crume. The team of Nancy Crume, Ken Scherer and Virgil Petrich came in second. Women's high series: June Pillatsch (512) and Audrey Burwell (407). Women's high game: June Pillatsch (183) and Audrey Burwell (153). Men's high series: Virgil Petrich (550) and Larry Crume (469). Men's high game: Virgil Petrich (192) and Larry Crume (162). We will bowl again TODAY. THANK YOU OSLC Thanks to all who purchased Easter flowers! Your donations helped to make the sanctuary even more beautiful for Easter Sunday worship! DO YOU HAVE SOMETHING SPECIAL COMING UP? If you would like to donate the flowers under the cross on Sunday morning you can sign up in the hallway by the office. Just leave your name and a contact phone number. You will be contacted the week before for your preferences and the announcement in the bulletin. They are a lovely addition to our sanctuary! LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL NEWS Lutheran High School exists to provide a Christian education to all. We have been "sent" on the mission to help our students Grow in Grace in all areas of their lives: spiritual, educational and physical. In this Easter season, we encourage you to reflect on the blessings God has given you and how you can share them with others. Please help us build God s kingdom here at Lutheran High School one child at a time. Through God s grace, and with your support of the Reach Up, Reach In, Reach Out Capital Campaign, our mission will be fulfilled. Thank you for sharing your gifts of time, talent and treasure. To learn more about the Reach campaign, view the video on our website at lutheranhighstcharles.com. Lutheran High School is currently seeking applicants for a full-time teaching position in the subject areas of Social Studies and Practical Arts. Interested individuals should send a letter of application and resume to Lutheran High School, 5100 Mexico Road, St. Peters, MO 63376 by April 18, 2018. Signups are now taking place for the Lutheran Junior Cougar Football Program! Visit jrcougarsfootball.com to sign up! For more information about the program or to volunteer in any way, please contact the LJCFB Director, Jeff Propst: (314) 471-6512 and lhsjrcougars@gmai l.com. Cheer & Dance Clinic: Anyone who is interested in trying out for the LHS Sapphire cheer & dance squad, should plan to attend the pre-tryout clinic scheduled for Sat, April 14 from 1:00-5:00. Questions? Contact Kathy Sperlo, Director of Events, at sperlo@lhssc.org.
Altar Guild: Coffee & Donuts: Bonnie Petrich, Ada Craig, Mary Tuerck, & Jan Sunder The Hannon Family 8:15 Worship Service Board of Spiritual Life: Lector: Acolyte: Church Nursery: Kid s Connection Sound: Projection Tech: Ushers: Greeter: 11:00 Worship Service Board of Spiritual Life: Lector: Acolyte: Church Nursery: Kid s Connection Sound: Projection Tech: Ushers: Jim Ford, Allen Fox Joe Nehring Isabel Maldanado Ashley Long Connie Kipp Bob Pickering Laura Jenkins Ken Scherer, Glenn Mahnken, Michael Kaufman, Ollie Gosejohan, Ron Buck Jenny Harris Allen Fox, Jim Ford Joe Nehring Andrew McCoy Casey Thompson Terry Wynn Greg Farmer Jack Ford Mark Huning, Don Mack, Lisa Mack, Debbie Thelen Don & Lisa Mack Lee Bowers, Sean Furman, Bill Hesskamp, Greeter: Praise Team: Matt Thomas RESPOND SPIRITUALLY THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY: ADULT BIBLE STUDIES: Pastor Mike continues his Bible Study in the Fellowship Hall. Wendy s Class meets in Room 1 for discussion and a look at today s sermon text. Simply Scriptures meets in the Library. YOUNG ADULT - Sylvan Finger is leading a young adult Bible Study based on John 20:31 in Room #2 YOUTH BIBLE STUDY - Senior High Bible Study meets in the Youth Room. CONFIRMATION CLASS - 7th & 8th Grade Confirmation class meets in Room #3. JAM SUNDAY SCHOOL - Children 3yrs old 6th Grade meet in the upper level of the Fellowship Hall.
ANOINT WITH PRAYER Our Junior High Youth are attending the District Retreat this weekend at Camp Windermere. Lift prayers for these youth and their leaders as they grow in faith and their safe return this afternoon. Justin Ryman is the brother-in-law of Mark Engelhardt. Justin is suffering debilitating migraines that are keeping him almost immobile. Pray for relief and healing for Justin from this terrible pain. Martha Ferguson is that aunt of Kendra McCormick. Martha is hospitalized due to congestive heart failure related problems. Prayers of healing and strength for Martha and her family. A cheerful look brings joy to the heart and good news gives health to the bones. Proverbs 15:30 In addition to your prayers, please consider sending a card to let someone on the prayer list know you are concerned for them.. As we focus on Christ, our chief steward, we will find joy in our service.... Jesus... for the joy set before Him endured the cross... (Hebrews 12:2)
Today, Apr. 8 Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Sunday: 8:15 am 9:00 am 9:15 am 9:45 am 10:00 am 11:00 am 8:00 am 10:00 am 7:00 pm 9:30 am 6:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:30 am 8:00 am 12:30 pm 7:00 am 9:00 am 8:15 am 9:00 am 9:15 am 9:45 am 10:00 am 11:00 am Traditional Worship Coffee & Donuts Children s Choir Rehearsal Room 2 Bible Study and JAM Hour Praise Team Rehearsal Contemporary Worship w/ Holy Communion Exercise Class Ladies Bibles Study Room 3 Scout Committee Meeting Pastor Mike s Bible Study Co-Ed Bible Study Youth Group Choir Rehearsal Ladies Bible Study in Room #2 Ladies Exercise Group in the gym Ladies Bible Study in Room #3 Men s Early Bible Study in Room #2 LWML Traditional Worship Coffee & Donuts Children s Choir Rehearsal Room 2 Bible Study and JAM Hour Praise Team Rehearsal Contemporary Worship w/ Holy Communion