Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, · 2018-04-25 · On Pentecost, Christians commemorate the...
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Transcript of Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, · 2018-04-25 · On Pentecost, Christians commemorate the...
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Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,May is upon us! This month will mark the Festival of Pentecost and the Season after Pentecost. The Church has traditionally celebrated the Festival of Pentecost as the fulfillment and conclusion of the Easter season. The name Pentecost, meaning “the fiftieth day,” originally referred to the Jewish Festival of Weeks, the time of thanksgiving for first-fruits and the gathering of the harvest (Ex. 34:22). The Christian Church kept the name to mark the completion of the 50-day period after Easter, and when the first believers were gathered into the Church.
On Pentecost, Christians commemorate the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on to His people. We remember how God used an ordinary man, Peter, who was filled with the Holy Spirit, to confidently preach Jesus Christ crucified and risen from the dead. (Acts 2:14-41). We give thanks that the Spirit, working through the Word, brought a crowd of hearers to faith and repentance. Three thousand people, from all over the world, were baptized and received the gift of the Spirit on that day. Sent by God the Father, and by His Son, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit came to continue the Father’s work on earth.
And the Spirit continues to be active even today. That’s why our celebration of Pentecost is such a joyful one, and so vital for the Church to remember. Through the preaching of the Gospel and the Sacrament of Holy Baptism, the Holy Spirit calls and gathers believers, like you, to Christ and His Church. The Spirit works among people of every tribe and tongue, among all to whom the Church is sent to proclaim the Gospel. For this reason, we pray for the continued outpouring of the Holy Spirit and for the fulfillment of His sanctifying work.
We need the Holy Spirit and what He gives to us, because without Him, we are not able to know Jesus as our Savior. As Scripture tells us, “The natural person does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are folly to him, and he is not able to understand them because they are spiritually discerned.” (1 Cor. 2:14) The Holy Spirit calls us to faith through the Gospel and delivers to us God’s Means of Grace. This is what we celebrate on Pentecost and every day of the year!
In Christ’s Service and Yours,Pastor Krieg
Back To The Basics! A new Adult Information Class will begin on Monday, April 30, at 7:00 PM. The class will cover the most important teachings of the Bible as they are believed, taught and confessed in this Lutheran Congregation. The class is designed for anyone considering membership in Our Savior Lutheran Church and for members of the congregation who would like a great review of basic Bible doctrine. It should be particularly interesting for both member and non-member school parents to familiarize you with what your kids are learning in class every day. The class will meet from 7:00 - 8:30 PM, on Monday evenings, and continue for twelve weeks. Babysitting and refreshments will be provided.
Join us on Mondays to go “BACK TO THE BASICS.” You will be glad you did.
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Baptized into Christ Adam Clark Dilley and Reagan Alexandra Dilley were baptized on Sunday, April 8, after Bible Class by Pastor White. Then on Monday, April 16, Maxon Chase Dilley was baptized since he was sick on the 8th.
Adam, Max and Reagan’s parents are Craig and M’Lissa Dilley, and their sponsor is Cathy Byers.
Adam and Max are in first grade at OSL, and Reagan is in Kindergarten!
Mother’s Day is May 13th- Bring Mom to church for our special service at 9:30am!It’s that time again! Members of Houston Lutherans for Life will be in the Narthex on April 29th and May 6th, taking orders for corsages for Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13th. Plan to stop by and honor your mother, grandmother, wife, aunt, teacher, tutor, nannie - or any other lovely lady whom you hold dear. If you are out of town or unable to catch us before or after church, please call Cindy Blake at 832-398-5303. Remember: It’s all about choosing life and we appreciate your support.
Game Night - Saturday, May 5
The Fellowship Crew invites you and the family out for FUN & GAMES, on Saturday, May 5, at 6:00 PM, in the Bible Class Room!
Got a game you would like to share with other friends? Bring it! Since it’s Cinco de Mayo, we’ll definitely be playing Mexican Train!
We will also have a Mexican Pot-Luck, so bring your favorite dish to add to our chips & queso! Drinks are provided.
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Memorials The following memorials were given to the glory of God to Forward Faithfully, unless otherwise noted, in loving memory of...Marion Charles Cholak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lois Cholak NewBauer (Memorial Garden)Pastor Andrew Simcak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kurby & Doris HackemackWallace & Evelyn Kleb
James & Thelma OberndorferOlga O’Connor
Lyle & Karen SchmidtDeanie Stephens (Africa)
Arlene WottrichBarbara & Gene Zoch
Dawn Kenward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ethelene Marshall
Deanie Stephens (Africa)Rob & Loretta Supercinski (Africa)
Earline Wachsmann . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bob & Pat Wottrich
Judy Noack Vandever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kathy Noack Leslie
Clarence Mitschke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Barbara Alvarez
Sharon Brown & FamilySharon Edwards
Alvin & Cheryl FritscheKurby & Doris Hackemack
Peter & Brenda HayesBeverly & Gary Hintz
Monroe & Dorothy Kasper Clifton & Carol MossBarbara & Gene Zoch
Circle of Grace (Piano Fund)Delton Weber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kurby & Doris HackemackHONORARIUMS:Dominican Republic Fritsche Family . . . . . . . . .Norman & Debbie Adams Laura BoydMildred Holeman Carol Marx
Lyle & Karen Schmidt
Stephens Family in Africa Mission . . . . . . . . . . . .Norman & Debbie Adams Laura BoydMildred Holeman Mr. & Mrs. Lon HuseLyle & Karen Schmidt Diana StachowiakDeanie Stephens Rob & Loretta Supercinski
Circle of GracePiano Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Linda Friedrich Mildred HolemanCircle of Grace LWML Cheerful Helpers
Thank You!Many heartfelt thanks for the outpouring of love our family received during this difficult time. The cards, calls, visits, memorials and most importantly, the uplifting in prayers for Pastor were greatly appreciated. We acknowledge the ladies for all their efforts they put into providing a luncheon after the service. Thanks again, Pastor White and Pastor Krieg, for the words of inspiration and encouragement during our time of grief. With sincere thanks and blessings to all. The Simcak Family
Calling All Graduates! Any graduates in your household? In our June newsletter it is tradition to celebrate our high school and college graduates. Send your information to Barbara in the church office at: [email protected]. Deadline is Tuesday, May 15.
Information to include would be: graduate’s name, school’s name, type of college degree, awards, special accomplishments, and future plans (accepted to a college, joining the military, hired by a company, etc.)
Membership Changes As of the Elder’s Meeting April 19, 2018
Profession of Faith:
Charles W. Ganze
Baptisms:
Adam and Reagan Dilley – April 8, 2018 Max Dilley – April 16, 2018
Transfer Out:Donna Wallingsford to Trinity Lutheran Church Woodway, TX
Deaths:
Clarence M. Mitschke – March 31, 2018
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OSL School News —Serving Families for Jesus ChristThanks to the PTL and our generous OSL parents, our new playground is complete!
Science Fair Winners: Congratulations to our 2018 Science Fair Winners!
1st Place - Olivia Lucas “What Wood Would You Use?”
2nd Place - Jade Jao “Time to Test - What Does It Matter?”
3rd Place - Anna Bordas “Smile”
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To My Church Family:“Thank you” is sometimes hard and sometimes just not enough. For all the love and prayers you have sent my way during my recent illness and hospitalizations, a “thank you” seems inadequate. I want to throw my arms around all of you and hug you well! The cards, letters, flowers, good wishes, and especially the prayers, have meant more to me than you know, and I think they are the reason I came through it so well. I am feeling pretty good and looking forward to seeing everybody again soon.
When it comes to Pastor White, I know a “thank you” is woefully lacking. He has been my spiritual guidance for decades. He has been with me and my family during the illnesses and deaths of my son and my husband. He is the rock that has made Jesus Christ so much more powerful in my life, and that has sustained me in terrible times.
When I think of the difference between a pastor and a preacher, I think of Pastor White. A pastor is more than a preacher; a pastor is a shepherd who guides as well as feeds his flock. A pastor cares, tends, guides, feeds, and watches over. When members of his flock are hurting, there is no hour too early or too late, and no problem too small that he does not come to aid even one of his sheep. Ephesians 4:11 says, “And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers.” Pastor White is all those things, and I thank God every day for him and for all of you.
Even though it is not adequate: “Thank You” from the bottom of my heart.
Mildred Holeman
Lutheran World Relief Ingathering Report 2018Quilts and Kits are tangible reminders to people around the world that you care. In 2016, Lutheran World Relief delivered more than $13.3 million worth of Quilts and Kits for just $1.5 million in operating costs. A neighbor in need receives $9 worth of items for every $1 given to just the shipping fund.
We thank all of you who helped with donations, organization, packing, transportation, and shipping of all our quilts and kits that we sent to Lutheran World Relief. A very special thank you to Alex Payne and his sons for all their hard work in lifting, carrying, and loading. Your efforts are greatly appreciated!
Here is what OSL’s Cheerful Helpers LWML collected for Lutheran World Relief:
Quilts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70School Kits . . . . . . . . 200Personal Care Kits . . . . 5Baby Care Kits . . . . . . 59
Dear OSL Family,Debbie and I would like to thank you for your kindness and generosity towards the repairs of our house due to hurricane damage. Without your support, we wouldn’t have been able to make the necessary repairs. We are blessed to be part of such a caring group of God’s people.
Blessings,Jeff Armstrong
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EVENTS CALENDAR
Sunday—April 22nd - HLFL General Chapter Meeting & Video contest winners presentation. 12:30 PM
Sunday April 29th - Mothers Day Cor-sage Pre-sell
Sunday - May 6th - Mothers Day Cor-sage Pre-sell
Sunday—May 13th - Mothers Day Corsages Distribution
Sunday - Sept.16th - HLFL General Chapter Meeting
Spring 2018
NEXT CHAPTER MEETING:
APRIL 22nd. - Our Savior Lu-
theran Church. If your congrega-
tion would like to host a meeting,
please call Russ Wernli. We will
help you set it up. 713-202-2727
NOT A MEMBER OF LFL? Please con-sider joining or renewing your mem-bership.
http://www.lutheransforlife.org/give/
Please reference the Houston Chapter #132 so we can get credit for your membership.
As a member, you will help us spread the Gospel message. FOR LIFE
Chapter 132
.www.houstonlfl.org
Equipping Lutherans to be Gospel-motivated voices For Life
MOTHERS DAY CORSAGE SALE
Say thank you to your mom for choosing life.
All proceeds go to fund the HLFL ministry— Pro-life presentations, Crisis Pregnancy Centers , The Blue Bus
If your congregation does not participate in the sale, find out how you can set one up. An HLFL representative would be glad to be there to help you sell and distribute the flowers.
2018 Texas Rally for Life
Thanks to all who gave their Saturday to help us make a stand for LIFE. Great weather & bus ride to Austin. To see the video of the event:
https://youtu.be/e7oGCAFDFtY
40 Days for LIFE
A special thank you to all those who gave their time to man one or more two hour shifts at the prayer vigil. Please consider adding your partici-pation to the Fall campaign.
2018 Youth Video Contest
We have a winner. Video will be posted on our web-site shortly.
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Christ has risen… He has risen indeed! Alleluia!! We pray you had a blessed Easter Sunday. We worshiped with our small congregation in Nairobi and all the student pastors & evangelists from the Lutheran School of Theology (LST) joined us. What a beautiful day it was celebrating our resurrected Savior, Jesus Christ, and what He did for us on the cross!
The LST remains a center of busy activity, as the school semester continues. Visiting pastors from Finland, the US, and Australia have been instructing the most recent classes and the focus has been kept on training pastors and evangelists in the Word of God. Jason continues to help with the logistics of every day life at the LST, along with helping coordinate travel for all the visitors and volunteers. At the beginning of April, the LST was the site of the week long Annual General Meeting for LIA & the Lutheran Heritage Foundation - Africa. Many board members were present from various African countries, along with Finland, the US, and Australia.
Construction at the LST continues… Jason has been working on finishing the floors, designing windows, installing doors, etc. at the library, Pastor May’s office and the cottage. We are excited that in the next couple of weeks, we will again have volunteers from Minnesota joining him to help with some of the interior finish work on the buildings.
As some of you already know, we will be moving back to Houston this summer. After lots of prayers, tears, discussion, and more prayers, we feel that it is time for us to go home. We will continue to support and help LIA anyway we can from Texas. Please keep our family in your prayers as we begin to say goodbye to Kenya, Jason’s work, the kids’ school & our friends here and as we transition back to life in the United States.
Thank you for all of your continued love, prayers, & support!! God’s Blessings to you… We love & miss y’all!! —- The Stephens Family
Lutherans IN AfricaFORMING AFRICAN LUTHERANS TO BE TEACHERS OF THE FAITH
www.lutheransinafrica.com | April 15, 2018
Greetings from Kenya in the name of Jesus Christ!Stephens Family Newsle��
Student pastors & evangelists in class
Library
SpeciÞc Prayer Requests:
- Continued blessings on the construction of the LST
- That the rainy season does not bring ßooding, especially to the poor - Bless the studies of the pastors and the evangelists - Safe Travels for all the volunteers & pastors that are coming & going
- For our family, as we begin to transition back to life in the US
Easter Sunday
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May 2018
A=Gym/Cafeteria • B=Early Childhood Ctr • C=Classrooms • BC=Church Of f ice Level • Italics=not @ OSL
May 2018
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday298:15 AM Bible Class 9:30 AM Matins10:45 AM Sunday School 3:00 PM Jr Youth-A101
308:20 AM School Chapel - K -8th 7:00 PM Adult Information Class - BC
110:00 AM Attendance Card Duty 10:00 AM Circle of Grace6:30 PM School Spring Musical 8:00 PM Ladies Bible Study - Family Room
26:30 AM Men's Bible Study-BC8:15 AM Ladies Bible Study - Family Room 10:00 AM Bible Class-BC10:00 AM School Chapel PS & PK 12:00 PM Bulletin Deadline 3:15 PM Cascade Group-YR 7:00 PM Church Council-BC
33:00 PM Prayer Request printing deadline 3:15 PM Cascade Group - YR 6:15 PM Carillon Ringers 7:00 PM Lutheran Confessions Bible Study Group 7:15 PM Jubilate Choir
45th-8th Grade Field Day
57:00 AM Men Alive-A101
6:00 PMGame Night-BC
68:15 AM Bible Class 9:30 AM Matins10:45 AM Sunday School 3:00 PM Jr Youth-A101
78:20 AM School Chapel - K -8th 6:30 PM Potter's Vessel7:00 PM Adult Information Class - BC
88:30 AM Braille7:00 PM Parish Ed mtg-canceled 7:00 PM School Band & Choir Concert
96:30 AM Men's Bible Study-BC10:00 AM Bible Class-BC10:00 AM School Chapel PS & PK 12:00 PM Bulletin Deadline 3:15 PM Cascade Group-YR 6:15 PM Carillon Ringers 7:15 PM Jubilate Choir
103:00 PM Prayer Request printing deadline 3:15 PM Cascade Group - YR 7:00 PM Ascension Day-Communion Service
119:00 AM Joseph's Guild of Colors-LWML
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138:15 AM Bible Class 9:30 AM Communion10:45 AM Sunday School 12:00 PM Laudate Choir - School Music Rm 3:00 PM Jr Youth-A101
148:20 AM School Chapel - K -8th 9:00 AM Joseph's Guild of Colors-LWML 7:00 PM Adult Information Class - BC
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Newsletter Deadline6:30 PM School ECC Program & Kindergarten Graduation 6:30 PM Trustees 7:00 PM Night Circle
166:30 AM Men's Bible Study-BC10:00 AM Bible Class-BC10:00 AM School Chapel PS & PK 12:00 PM Bulletin Deadline 3:15 PM Cascade Group-YR 7:00 PM Elders mtg-BC
173:00 PM Prayer Request printing deadline 3:15 PM Cascade Group - YR 6:00 PM Evangelism Meeting - BC6:15 PM Carillon Ringers 7:00 PM Lutheran Confessions Bible Study Group 7:15 PM Jubilate Choir
1812:00 PM Young at Heart-BC
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8:15 AM Bible Class 9:30 AM Matins10:45 AM Sunday School 3:00 PM Jr Youth-A101
217:00 PM Adult Information Class - BC
227:00 PM Parochial Ed-A102E
236:30 AM Men's Bible Study-BC10:00 AM Bible Class-BC12:00 PM Bulletin Deadline 6:15 PM Carillon Ringers 7:15 PM Jubilate Choir
243:00 PM Prayer Request printing deadline
7:00 PM 8th Grade Graduation
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8:20 AM All School Chapel 11:15 AM Last Day of School - Early Dismissal
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278:15 AM Bible Class 9:30 AM Communion10:45 AM Sunday School 12:00 PM Laudate Choir - School Music Rm 3:00 PM Jr Youth-A101
28Memorial Holiday / Campus Closed
297:00 PM Parochial Ed-A102E
306:30 AM Men's Bible Study-BC10:00 AM Bible Class-BC12:00 PM Bulletin Deadline
313:00 PM Prayer Request printing deadline 6:15 PM Carillon Ringers 7:15 PM Jubilate Choir
1 27:00 AM Men Alive-A101
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1 Acelynn Akhtar Janan Biehle Andrew Cook Lona Reeves Jim Worthing
2 Natalie Turney Meagan Zorn
4 Nancy Carter Martha Markert
5 Paul Bohls Gunnar Nitsch
6 Debbie Armstrong Paul Crabtree, III Margie Green
7 Justin Thomas
8 Ava Symcox Michelle Wright
9 Patrick Cochran, Jr. Micah Eckert Brianna MacDonald
10 Shavonne Lucas Toni Willis
13 Brandon Armstrong Diana DeForest Darcy Skweres Roger Worthing
14 Madison Lehr Matthew Schlanser
Those To Serve – May 2018Acolytes 05/06/18 9:30 AM Ainsley Horn / Avery LaNasa Carts 05/06/18 9:30 AM Kemnitz Team Elders 05/06/18 9:30 AM Ed Eckert / Alan Fritsche / Brian Nitsch / Mel Derong / Channing Wood Evangelism 05/06/18 9:30 AM Team 1 Lee Greeters 05/06/18 9:30 AM Jim & Dorothy Worthing Sound 05/06/18 9:30 AM Greenwood Ushers 05/06/18 9:30 AM Oberndorfer Team Acolytes 05/10/18 7:00 PM Hannah Pampell / Joanna Savoie / Scarlett Heefner Altar Guild 05/10/18 7:00 PM Pat Smithson Team Comm Asst. 05/10/18 7:00 PM Alan Fritsche / Mel Derong / James Kriegel / Brian Nitsch / Channing Wood Elders 05/10/18 7:00 PM Ed Eckert / Alan Fritsche / Brian Nitsch / Mel Derong / Channing Wood Evangelism 05/10/18 7:00 PM Team 1 Lee Sound 05/10/18 7:00 PM Tannert Ushers 05/10/18 7:00 PM Oberndorfer Team Acolytes 05/13/18 9:30 AM Savannah Williams / Haley Wood Altar Guild 05/13/18 9:30 AM Ann Putman Team Carts 05/13/18 9:30 AM Pampell Team Comm Asst. 05/13/18 9:30 AM Alan Fritsche / Mel Derong / James Kriegel / Brian Nitsch / Channing Wood Elders 05/13/18 9:30 AM Ed Eckert / Alan Fritsche / Brian Nitsch / Mel Derong / Channing Wood Evangelism 05/13/18 9:30 AM Team 2 Ken Greeters 05/13/18 9:30 AM Ken & Terry Tomchesson Sound 05/13/18 9:30 AM Whiting Ushers 05/13/18 9:30 AM Schoppe Team Acolytes 05/20/18 9:30 AM Naomi Waiser / Ben Adams / Andrew Cook / Grace Schoppe-Fischer / Bella Jewell Carts 05/20/18 9:30 AM Downie Team Elders 05/20/18 9:30 AM Ed Eckert / Alan Fritsche / Brian Nitsch / Mel Derong / Channing Wood Evangelism 05/20/18 9:30 AM Team 3 James Greeters 05/20/18 9:30 AM Stacy, Lynette, Katie, Emily & Sarah Cherington Sound 05/20/18 9:30 AM Witt Ushers 05/20/18 9:30 AM Lehr Team Acolytes 05/27/18 9:30 AM Zoe Holman / Jackson Lehr / Abraham Priddy / Liam Arri / Benjamin Witt Altar Guild 05/27/18 9:30 AM Glenda Cochran Team Carts 05/27/18 9:30 AM Kriegel Team Comm Asst. 05/27/18 9:30 AM Alan Fritsche / Mel Derong / James Kriegel / Brian Nitsch / Channing Wood Elders 05/27/18 9:30 AM Ed Eckert / Alan Fritsche / Brian Nitsch / Mel Derong / Channing Wood Evangelism 05/27/18 9:30 AM Team 4 Dalton Greeters 05/27/18 9:30 AM Bob & Carol Fehrenkamp Sound 05/27/18 9:30 AM Wilbanks Ushers 05/27/18 9:30 AM Hall Team
May Birthdays
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ChurchStaff
Directory
ChurchStaff
Directory
1 Acelynn Akhtar Janan Biehle Andrew Cook Lona Reeves Jim Worthing
2 Natalie Turney Meagan Zorn
4 Nancy Carter Martha Markert
5 Paul Bohls Gunnar Nitsch
6 Debbie Armstrong Paul Crabtree, III Margie Green
7 Justin Thomas
8 Ava Symcox Michelle Wright
9 Patrick Cochran, Jr. Micah Eckert Brianna MacDonald
10 Shavonne Lucas Toni Willis
13 Brandon Armstrong Diana DeForest Darcy Skweres Roger Worthing
14 Madison Lehr Matthew Schlanser
15 Tamara Aisenbrey Kimberly Leaton Samantha Tannert
16 Liam Arri Kay Kazmierski Nicki Pampell Herb Peterson
17 William LaNasa Kelsi Moore Jeff Musgrove
18 Hope Edmondson Alexia Gonzales Daniel Horstman Waverly Ward
19 William Lierbo Jessica Shem
20 Lynette Cherington Isabelle Frazier Dalton Noack
21 Gladys Bobo Trevor Holman
22 Amanda Curtin Melanija Jokic
23 William Garcia
24 Conrad Kleb Emily Lankford Allison Symcox
25 Janis Hervey
26 Peyton Payne Jeannine Petree Lillie Ripple
27 Elyssa Mushinski Stephanie Pollock Kathy Temple
29 Trinity Easter Prynce Willis
30 Alison Cook Trey Davis Bill Lierbo Craig Valka
31 Art Vasquez, Jr. Maria White Caitlin Worthing
Dr Laurence L White, Senior Pastor
Rev Kelly Krieg, Assistant Pastor
Jeff Armstrong, Minister of Music
Lance Gerard, Principal
Debbie Lazarine, Office Manager
Barbara Mushinski, Publicist
Christy McKinzie, Accountant
Cheryl Straker, School Secretary
Lynette Cherington, ECE Director
Worship Sundays at 9:30am Bible Classes at 8:15 & 10:45am
Church: 713-290-9087 Fax: 713-290-0224 Web: www.OSL.cc
5000 W Tidwell Rd, Houston, TX 77091
School: 713-290-8277 School Fax: 713-290-0850
Church Office Hours: 8:00 am-5:00 pm, Monday-Thursday
8:00 am-4:00 pm, FridayMay Birthdays
Our Savior Lutheran Church & School
5000 W. Tidwell Rd Houston TX 77091-4633
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Serving Families for Jesus Christ
Ascension Day Thursday, May 10
Service at 7:00 pm, with Holy Communion
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