OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN AND SCHOOL “Serving Christ—Serving Others—Changing Lives”

September 23, 2018 Weekly Newsletter OUR SAVIOR OFFERS TWO SERVICES ON SUNDAY MORNING 8:00 a.m. Traditional Service with Holy Communion 10:30 a.m. Traditional & Contemporary Service with Holy Communion Children’s Message during 10:30 service and a “Kids Connect” 9:15 a.m. Sunday School, Classes “Unity Time”

Hospitalized or Surgery “Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them Marilyn Gruenbaum recovering from a heart procedure this past Wednesday. pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs Pearl Philipson, Jodi Whitt’s mom hospitalized of praise” (James 5:13, NIV). In this holy this past week. time and space, we express prayers for the

Please Keep the Following Members in hurting as well as songs of joy. Welcome! Prayer: David, Marianne & Michael DeMinck, Roger Detwiler, Debbie Holub, Luke Strang, Members & Family in the Armed Services Pastor Rader, Jodi Waldron, Rene Cucci, Jane R.J. Warfel (nephew of Brian Warfel- Sird, James Leone, Barbara Fischer, Sandra undisclosed), Austin Simms (nephew of Mitch Hofman, Judy Watson. and Kim VanSant) in Germany, Anthony Nursing Home/Assisted Living/ Rehab. Valladares in Parris Island, Jorge Alberto- Assisted Living: Lillian Velez, Shirley Ray, Peralta (son of Jorge Peralta) in Guam. Dorothy Hanser, Ken O’Brien, Nicholas Mink stationed in IL, Ingrid Mink in Al and Melba Wilkat, Marlene Venable. Alaska. Dustin Mink in Florida, Jessica Lee Rehabilitation at home: Sarah Tabor, Dolores (niece of Randy &Lynne Steinbeck) in Germany. Bethmann, Joe Mazzara, Dennis and Matthew Osborne (grandson of David & Pastor Stuehrenberg. Marianne DeMinck), Kyle Thornton, (grandson Hospice Care: Michael Hea, June Poertner, of Susan George-Kenyon) Air Force . Members: and Wayne Reinhardt. Brian Strang in USA West Point, Us Army

Garrison. Jonathan Brown has been deployed to an undisclosed base. Brandon Edelstein in Japan. Steven Morrison, in South Korea. Scott Tucek in Germany, Troy MacLean in Japan.

Other Prayer Requests Mika Durante teaching in Japan, Alex Rodriguez teaching in the Marshall Islands and Angela Hackney teaching in China, Church leadership, All former pastors and vicars of Our Savior, missionaries, chaplains, police, & firefighters. TOWN HALL MEETING OSLS and Mirror Lake Elementary School, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7TH LifeNet4 Families, Food for the Poor, Mission Haiti, Alzheimer’s Association, Bold Justice, FOLLOWING THE 10:30 SERVICE Wycliffe Bible Translators, Our nation, leaders, We will be discussing the future goals president and all people in armed services. and needs of the church. This Week at a Glance

Sun. 9/23

Services 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. ABRAHAM ROOF REPLACEMENT COMMITTEE Perhaps the most blessed Commissioned at 10:30 Service man who ever lived was Adult Bible Class 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Abraham. God blessed him Classes 9:15 a.m. with land, wealth and

Roof Replacement Committee children to whom he could Meeting 12:00 p.m. leave it all. What blessings LAST DAY TO ORDER COOKIE DOUGH do you want in life? Join us Mon 9/24 Sundays September 16-30 Outreach Board Meeting 6:00 p.m.

Tues. 9/25 for a 3-part series about Abraham. Each week we Wed. 9/26 Bible Brunch 10:00 a.m. will look at specific ways Handbell Practice 6:30 p.m. that he gave to God and

Choir Practice Begins 7:30 p.m. how God blesses you when Thurs. 9/27 you give. Church Planning Council 6:00 p.m.

Praise Team Practice 7:00 p.m. Fri. 9/28 Church Office Closed Sat. 9/29 Sun. 9/30 Services 8:00 & 10:30 a.m.

Adult Bible Class 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Confirmation Class 9:15 a.m.

Children and Youth Meeting 8:15 a.m. NEW INFORMATION Lay Ministry Board Meeting 12:00 p.m. ADULT BIBLE STUDY

Please join us for Bible Study at 9:30 am in Luther Hall’s conference room on Sunday BIRTHDAYS and ANNIVERSARIES rd th September 23rd (one session only). We will September 23 – 29 be discussing the “Five Crowns” also known as Happy Birthday! the “Five Heavenly Crowns”. These Crowns 23rd Harry Haeseker, Kathleen Shoemaker, are a concept in that 25th Lauren Bhalai, Francisco Nieves, pertains to the five Crowns that individuals can Malcolm Sears, receive after the . This one th study will be led by Craig Chaddock and 26 Anne Chiaro, Elsa Patterson, th th participation is encouraged so that we all may 27 Nancy Volz, 28 John Scerba, achieve a better understanding of God’s Word. th 29 Jere Creed, Craig Tapling John Strang will return with the next Sunday’s Happy Anniversary! study. 23rd Allen and Candy Powell 14 years

WAYS TO GIVE AT OUR RESPONSE TO OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH GOD’S LOVE IN CHRIST  Place offering envelope in basket. As measured by our church attendance: These numbers represent Jan. – Dec. Envelopes are available in each pew.

Average Sunday Attendance 211 Please put your name on the Average Last Year 212 envelope. Attendance 9/16/18 200  Give online at:

www.oslplantation.church scroll down to the bottom of the

home page and there is a maroon tab

with an option marked “Giving.”

Sunday 7th  Download the GIVE + Church app

LWML Sunday for your smart phone. (Search

Bake Sale “GivePlus Church” to quickly find

Blood Drive 9:30 -1:00 and download the app today!) TOWN HALL MEETING  Text giving to 954-280-1671 Saturday 13th  Connect to wifi = churchguest Alzheimer’s Walk – Nova Campus  Automate through your bank Saturday 20th  Mail your offering to: Work Day 9-noon Our Savior Lutheran Church Sunday 21st 8001 NW 5th Street Fellowship Breakfast th Plantation, FL 33324 Friday 26

Outdoor Movie Night For more information contact

Sunday 28th Angie Rodriguez at:

Reformation Sunday [email protected]

1st Communion 10:30 Together, we make a difference through Thrivent Choice®. WEAR PURPLE SUNDAY -- A heartfelt thanks to all of you who ® OCTOBER 7, 2018 directed Thrivent Choice Dollars to Our Savior Lutheran Church. Thrivent Financial Come learn about and celebrate Women's and its members once again showed us Ministries here at Our Savior and with our Lutheran Church-Missouri church how, together, we can make a difference by helping to strengthen communities and body. Stay tuned for more to come... change lives.

If you are a Thrivent Member and would like to learn more about Choice Dollars please call Jan Withers in the church office.

IN MEMORY OF PASTOR ED NICKLAS ROOF REPLACEMENT COMMITTEE This past Wednesday, Jane Nicklas was (The RRC ) honored to receive a Spirit Shirt from Our Savior Lutheran School. These t-shirts This morning at the 10:30 service this were designed this year in memory of committee will be commissioned to begin working on the project of replacing our Pastor Nicklas. Notice the Virginia Tech colors of maroon and orange and the roof. Please keep them in prayer as they give of their time and talents to keep a sleeve has a Hokie bird. roof over our head.

CHAIR Dorothy Schawk FINANCE Brian Warfel, Finance manager Howard Fischer Scott Simpson ROOF CONTRACTORS John Strang, manager Ellen Clark Duane Srot Brian Schafer Mitch VanSant Tom Christensen Joe Franjione (Mike Koontz) FUND RAISING Dorothy Schawk, manager Sandy Huff Jeff Huff Linda Root Rita Watters ADMINISTRATION Ron Berchert Laci Vonada Carol Srot

ALZHEIMER’S WALK Please consider participating in our local Alzheimer's Walk by joining the “Never Give Up Nicklas Team” or by making a donation to honor Pastor Ed Nicklas’ memory.

The walk is October 13 at Nova Southeastern University Donations or registration at: http://act.alz.org/goto/NeverGiveUpNicklas

th The 8 graders presented a chapel on “ Rescues” and the entire class earned student(s) of the week status.

STARS OF THE WEEK K-Makaila Igualada st 1 – Skylar Hodge 2nd- Jacob Cisneros 3rd-4th – Raffaella Corona 5th – Vivian Kilcoyne MS – Entire 8th Grade Sean-Paul Asgedom, Kayla Auguste, Mikayla Becker, Aubrey Fealy, Leiloni Ferreira, Frazier, Teija Haye, Machaela Holden, Katelyn McGillivray, Luciana Olea (NP), Francesco Ribaudo, Carly Wehby

September 23, 2018 Prayer Letter Ed Marshburn requests prayer for a quick Prayers may be emailed to recovery for Barbara Fischer and help all of us [email protected] old folks to watch our steps more closely. (All anonymous prayers are Wayne & Marie Shaw request to be kept in given to the Pastor) prayer. Thanks Lord. Anne Chiaro requests prayer for daughter WE GIVE THANKS AND PRAISE TO GOD FOR Virginia with brain cancer. HIS BLESSINGS Altagracia Perdomo requests continued prayer “Glorify the Lord with me; let us exalt His name for her husband, Arismendi, and for her son, together.” Psalm 34 Gerson. Roberta Little sings “To God Be the Glory For The Srot Family seeks prayer for Rosie Taylor the Things He has Done” who is battling brain cancer. Julio & Andrea Orta pray, “Thank you God for Aunt Joan seeks prayers for Norma, Ann, Mavis all Your blessings. Please continue to guide us in England. Prayers also for my sister, Donna, in in making right decisions.” Chicago., Susan , Ana Williams . Also prayer for Desiree Gaffley prays, Praise and thanks to Tom, Mary, Catherine, and Steven who are God our King, Jesus our Redeemer, and the friends. Holy Spirit, our helper. Praying for traveling Judy Detwiler prays for an easy transition for mercies for family. Prayers for OSLC/S and all June Poertner and healing for Christian Bifield, our staff. In Jesus name, Amen. Sandy Kauffman, Dennis Adams, James Leone, Tom Christiansen, Sandi Heine, Marilyn WE PRAY FOR GOD’S HEALING TOUCH Gruenbaum, Pearl Phillipson, Michael Hea, Roberta Little prays for those in the Carolinas Duane Srot, Dolores Bethmann, Maria Ullery, and elsewhere who have been so horrifically Barbara Fischer, Marlene Venable, Val & Al affected by Hurricane Florence. Perry, Judy Bontrager, Esther Mastrullo, Ken Susan George-Kenyon thanks everyone for O’Brien, Gloria Volz, Peter Geisler, Jim Kreissler, their prayers for her sister-in-law, Carolyn Veal Philip Neils, Mary Hackney, Aunt Joan, Betty who was called home this week. Hea, Kathleen Mathis, Louise Acton, Pastor The Weidner’s ask for prayers for those going Rader, Luke Strang, Dawn Schaffner, Al King, thru big changes. It is tough but always Tyler DrePaul, Richie & Marilyn Cannezzarro, remember you have support and love. Nancy Volz, Ruth McVey, Amy Bontrager, Jan Withers requests prayer for her sister, Ava Lillian Velez, Sheila Dix, Marie Shaw, Arlene & family. Cody had surgery on a cyst on Monday Kleimeier, June Portner, Shirley Ray, Dorothy and Luke continues to suffer from depression. Hanser, Edna Wesley, Marianne, Dave & James & Pam Leone pray for better health for Michael DeMinck, Larry & Kristen McVey, Ellie & their parents and thank God for Jimmy’s Amy Mathis, Glenda Strang, Sarah Tabor, Sue & recovery from spinal surgery. Joe Franjione, Marie Wood, Lollie Sollanek, and Also,thanking God for blessing us with a caring & Jane Sird. Less pain for Roger Detwiler. loving son, Julio. John and Glenda Strang request prayer for Laci Vonada requests prayer for troubling issues Glenda’s brother, Charles, Janell our daughter- at work, for her mother with health issues as well in-law Brenda our sister-in-law, Jesse and Lena as her father-in-law. who need prayers for healing; prayers for Jane Christine Khan asks for God’s blessing and Nicklas, Pastor Medley, Gloria Volz, Nancy Volz, guidance for Jared and God’s comfort for Saxon Roger and Judy Detwiler, Marilyn Gruenbaum, Bowen whose mother is in hospice care. Amy Mathis, Jim Kreissler, Barbara Fischer, Neville & Dorothy Morrison seek prayer for Wayne and Nadine Reinhardt. Prayers for our Lori for speedy healing after complications from church our country and military. knee surgery.

Beverly Embrack prays,”Thank you very much Mrs. Judy Detwiler. She prays for healing for Roberta Little prays that the Holy Spirit will set Roger Detwiler, Bridget Archer, Melville DeHoan, our hearts ablaze! Gail Cummings-Day, and Ann Marie Thompson. Gerry Gruenbaum requests continued prayer Thanks in the name of Jesus Christ Our Lord.” for “Hope Women’s Center and their work to save the lives of unborn babies from the WE PRAY FOR GOD’S COMFORT, holocaust of abortion, the leading cause of death GUIDANCE, AND BLESSINGS in America, & prayer for the care for the mothers “He gives strength to the weary and increases of these children.” the power of the weak.” Isaiah 40:29 Al & Val Perry ask for continued prayers for their The Family of OSLC pray for the lost to return to granddaughter, Courtney, and her two precious the Lord, for continued prayers for the Nicklas little girls, Laila and Ariana, to have the God of family, for OSLC/S as we remain open for all the hope in their lives. Our prayers are bearing fruit Lord has for us to do, and healing for our nation. and for that we are thankful! Karen Walbridge asks for prayers for the safety Rhoda Monaco writes, “Pray continually for all of all law enforcement officers, firefighter, and for the sheep that have gone astray that they will our military that the Lord will wrap His loving respond to God’s call to bring them home. arms around them and keep them safe from harm.

CARING FOR OTHERS

Prayer Circle Start your day with prayer. Prayer Circle meets before school, Thursday mornings at 8:20 a.m. in the Our Savior Lutheran church entrance breezeway. We gather briefly each week to give thanks and pray for each

other's individual needs. When you arrive the pastor or a prayer leader will receive any requests from participants that they would like to have

said. Call Tony at 954-473- 6888 ext. 101 for information.

Thanksgiving Meal Delivery Thanksgiving can be a difficult time for some families in our community. Perhaps you can help. Monday, November 19 at 5:30 p.m. Our Savior Lutheran will be delivering baskets filled with Thanksgiving meal items to households in need. If you would like to deliver a meal to a family that day and or donate a basket of food to be delivered please call Tony at 954-473-6888 ext. 101 for information.

Christmas Caroling Bring a little holiday cheer to the hurting. All ages are invited to join us for Christmas caroling Saturday, 12/1 at 3:30 PM. Caravans of carolers will

depart from Our Savior for a short tour of local residences and eldercare facilities where we will sing Christmas songs to those in need of some

holiday joy. The outing will conclude with pizza and refreshments back at Our Savior.

Conntact Us at: DO YOU NEED HELP AT HOME? All Projects: Our Savior Lutheran Church 8001 Northwest 5th Street Ivan Swartsfigure 954-865-2206 Plantation, Florida 33324 Windows and Screens: Office - 954.473.6888 Todd Zenchak 954.801.4226 Fax – 954-473-6895 Swim Lessons: Cheryl Moore – e-mail: 954.562.1695 [email protected] Real Estate Agents: Jennifer Cislo Keller Web site: www.oslplantation.church Williams Properties 954-560-2141. Mortgages and Consumer Loans Tony Durante, Pastor Brian Warfel 954-538-6210 [email protected] Mary Kay Consultant: Desiree´ Gaffley

Jan Withers, Admin. Assist. 954.614.5683 [email protected] [email protected] Caregivers- Lisa Ali, certified caregiver. 954-328-7574. Fincetta Levy 954-864-5338. VISIT OUR WEBSITE at www.oslplantation.church Watch Sermons, Events Calendar, Weekly Insurance (Auto, home etc): Newsletter , a Link to our Facebook Page. You can Tania Mcgann 954-424-4140 x2224 even make your donations through the website. Pharmacy (free delivery): Facebook.com/olsPlantation Avia-Ann Lezeau 954-990-5145

WHAT’S YOUR CALLING?

When you have a sense of calling —

whether it’s to be a musician, soloist, artist, in one of the technical fields or a plumber — there is something deep and enriching when you realize it isn’t just a casual choice; it’s a divine

calling. [That’s] not limited to vocational Christian service, by any means.

—Charles R. Swindoll

RECYCLE – RECYCLE - RECYCLE

The Men’s Group will be recycling your aluminum cans and aluminum bottles. The money earned will go to support M.O.S.T. (Military overseas support team) Look for the recycle bin marked MOST next to the dumpster and sheds on the NE side of the Property. Show your support for our military and drop off your aluminum cans and aluminum bottles.