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

March 24, 2019

Weekly Newsletter

In Sympathy Our Christian sympathy is extended to the family and friends of JUDY BONTRAGER who died in the Lord on March 13

th at the age of 79. A

funeral service was held this past Tuesday.

Also for Carol Reynolds-Srot and her family as they mourn the death of her uncle, VINCENT CHIN, who died in Miami on Tuesday, March 19.

We ask blessings on the family and friends of DONNA OBERG who died in the Lord on March 18

th at the age of 80. Donna was a faithful

member and volunteer bookkeeper here at Our Savior for many years. Please lift up the family of MARIA ULLERY who died in the Lord on March 21

st in New Mexico.

Please Keep the Following Members in Prayer: David, Marianne & Michael DeMinck, Roger Detwiler, Debbie Holub, Luke Strang, Pastor Rader, Jodi Waldron, Jane Sird, Ann Papp, Debbie Leslie, Laci Vonada, Jenay, Barbara Fischer, Gloria Volz, Les Mellott, Al Perry, Janis Adams.

Assisted Living: Lillian Velez, Shirley Ray, Dorothy Hanser, Ken O’Brien, Al and Melba Wilkat, Marlene Venable. Rehabilitation at home: Sarah Tabor, Dolores Bethmann, Joe Mazzara, Marilyn Gruenbaum, Sandra Kauffman Hospice Care: Michael Hea, Wayne Reinhardt, Beth Wies

Flowers that adorn our chancel this morning were given by: Jodi Whitt and James Hurst in memory of Kelly Whitt’s (March 17

th) and Gaylyn Bode’s

(March 24th) birthdays in heaven.

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. OSLS and Mirror Lake Elementary School, LifeNet4 Families, Food for the Poor, Mission Haiti, Alzheimer’s Association, Bold Justice, Our nation, leaders, president and all people in armed services. Members & Family in the Armed Services Michael Sass (friend of Marilyn Gruenbaum) R.J. Warfel (nephew of Brian Warfel-undisclosed), Austin Simms (nephew of Mitch and Kim VanSant) in Germany, Anthony Valladares in Parris Island, Jorge Alberto-Peralta (son of Jorge Peralta) in Guam. Jessica Lee (niece of Randy &Lynne Steinbeck) in Germany. Kyle Thornton, (grandson of Susan George-Kenyon) Air Force . Jonathan Riley (Nephew of Tammy Weidner) In basic training Marines in San Diego. Members: Brian Strang in USA West Point, US Army Garrison. Jonathan Brown has been deployed to an undisclosed base. Steven Morrison, in South Korea. Scott Tucek in Germany, Troy MacLean in Japan.

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, Bible Classes “Unity Time”

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ADULT BIBLE STUDY

OPPORTUNITIES

Isaiah All Adults are invited to travel the Old

Testament and meet Isaiah the prophet. Sunday mornings at 9:15 a.m.

in the Lakeview Room. Our Bible class continues with Part 2 of Isaiah.

Discussions led by Jane Nicklas

Tuesday Evening Bible Study

This Week at a Glance Sun. 3/24

Sunday Morning Worship 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Adult Bible Class 9:15 a.m.

Lenten Bible Class 9:15 a.m. Kids Connect 10:30 a.m.

Mon 3/25 Tues. 3/26

Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. Wed. 3/27

LENTEN SERVICES Services 12:15 and 7:00 p.m.

Bible Brunch 10:00 a.m. Hand Bell Practice 6:00 p.m.

Men’s Group/M.O.S.T. 6:00 p.m. Adult Choir Practice following 7:00 service

Thurs. 3/28 Church Planning Council 6:00 p.m.

Praise Team Practice 7:00 p.m. Fri. 3/29

Church Office Closed Sat. 3/30

Princess for a Day Sun. 3/31

Sunday Morning Worship 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Adult Bible Class 9:15 a.m.

Lenten Bible Class 9:15 a.m. Kids Connect 10:30 a.m.

“Behold the man!” (John 19:5) proclaimed the unwitting preacher Pontius Pilate in one of the shortest yet most profound sermons ever recorded. This will be our endeavor this Lententide during the Sunday morning Bible Study Time at 9:30 a.m. and at the Wednesday morning Bible Brunch each week at 10:00 a.m.

Behold the man, God in human flesh, Jesus. His incarceration will provide the basis for our meditation and proclamation on His Passion. Please join us in contemplating the inescapable fact — indeed the most important fact in the course of human history — that God became man. Discussion led by Craig Chaddock Classes will meet in the Conference Room.

Bible Study on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary. Each week there will be a new topic to explore and discuss while reading supporting verses in the Bible. John Strang will be facilitating the discussions.

MEN’S GROUP AND M.O.S.T. The Military Overseas Team is getting ready to

send out Easter boxes to our military personnel

overseas. They will be meeting on Wed. March

27th

at 6:00 p.m. in the conference room. All

are welcome to come and help!!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! Pastor Tony started his ministry here at Our Savior one year ago on March 25th. Thank you Pastor Tony for a fabulous 1st year.

Looking Ahead… Saturday, March 30

th

Princess for a Day

Tuesday, April 2nd

Family Tech Talk 6-7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 3rd

Lenten Services 12:15 & 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 6th

LWML Gold Coast Zone Rally

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 8:30 a.m.

Wednesday, April 10th

Lenten Services 12:15 & 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 13th

Prayer Team Meeting 9:00 a.m.

Sunday, April 14th

PALM SUNDAY

Thursday April 18th

MAUNDY THURSDAY 7:00 p.m.

Friday, April 19th

GOOD FRIDAY

Services 12:15 & 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 21st

EASTER SUNDAY

6:30 Sunrise Service

8:00 & 10:30 Services

Easter Fellowship Breakfast

OUR RESPONSE TO

GOD’S LOVE IN CHRIST As measured by our church attendance: These numbers represent Jan. – Dec. Average Sunday Attendance 223 Attendance 3/17/19 228 Average Last Year 205 Lenten Services 3/20 65

BIRTHDAYS and ANNIVERSARIES March 24

th – March 30

th

Happy Birthday! 26

th Juliana Holub, 27

th Dolores Camillio,

Donna Watson, 28th Shawn McVey,

Jane Nicklas, 29th Ashley Doeringer

Happy Anniversary! 25

th John & Michelle Wheeler 24 years

THRIVENT CHOICE - ACT NOW! Thrivent Members! As a reminder, you can still direct 2018 Choice Dollars. Act now before March 31, 2019 when they expire. Please pray about designating them to Our Savior Lutheran Church, Plantation Florida.

THE OUTCOME OF LAST SUNDAY’S VOTERS MEETING On Sunday, March 17th the congregation was encouraged to attend a special voters meeting to determine if the congregation was willing to support taking a short term loan out to begin the first phase of the roofing project this summer. With much input by the roofing committee and our treasurer, many important points and facts were presented which cannot be ignored. The vote was in favor of taking the $75,000 short term loan. We also have to remember that the congregation voted last year to “borrow” $44,000 from our “Reserve Fund” which will need to be paid back. With all of our prayers, financial pledges and support of many fantastic events planned to help pay this debt off, we will soon be seeing the wonderful changes coming our way. If you would like a copy of the minutes taken at this meeting, you will find copies at the guest podium near the name tags.

JōB Why me, God?” is something we utter when things just aren’t going our way. It seems to be the question that a certain man from the land of Uz named Job was asking about 3,000 years ago as he suffered a series of personal tragedies. In these 40 days leading up to our celebration of Jesus’ resurrection, we will see how God responds to this question of “Why me,” as we mediate on the Book of Job. Join us March 10-April 10 for our Sunday and Wednesday worship services as we examine the various responses to suffering by Job, his friends and ultimately God that are revealed in the book: The worship times are 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. on Sundays and at 12:15 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Wednesdays.

Also during Lent you may study the entire Book of Job with us by using a booklet of daily devotions that Pastor Tony has prepared. Copies of the devotion booklet are available in the church narthex/lobby area.

SUNDAY THANKFUL FOR BEING BORN GOOD THINGS COME TO THOSE WHO… THE RIGHT TO DIE GOD’S SILENCE IS GOD ANGRY WITH ME WHO CREATED THE DINOSAURS

WEDNESDAY VICTIM BLAMING I KNOW THAT MY REDEEMER LIVES GOD’S JUSTICE WHO IS IN CHARGE? THE CREATION

THE SEASON OF LENT

“THE WELCOME” We will be have two classes for all those interested in learning more about Our Savior Lutheran Church and becoming members. On Sunday April 28th and May 5th Pastor Tony will meet with you from 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. in the bays, Room G. If you are interested in these classes please contact Pastor Tony at tdurante@oursaviorplantation.org or call the church office 954-473-6888.

OUR 5TH GRADE STUDENTS GRADUATED FROM THE G.R.A.D.E. PROGRAM

G.R.A.D.E. (Gang Resistance and Drug Education) is a 10-week program taught

by School Resource Officers (SRO) to elementary schools in Plantation about

gang and drug awareness, leaders and followers, internet dangers/safety, self-

respect and conflict resolution. In attendance were Mayor Stoner, Councilwoman

Horland, Chief Harrison, School Resource Officer Brath and Captain Juskiewicz.

Are you looking for a way to help out in the school? We are looking for volunteers to help judge this year’s Academic Fair projects. The teachers have already created the rubrics for you to use, we just need your unbiased opinions. The judging will take place on Monday, April 29

th starting at 3:30. Depending on the

grade level you are judging and the number of projects, it could take anywhere from 1 to 2 hours. If you are interested, please contact Carisa Meier by Monday, April 8th. cmeier@oursaviorplantation.org Cell 954-249-2259

FAMILY TECH TALK NIGHT Tuesday, April 2 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Pizza 6 pm RSVP appreciated 954-370-2161 or school@oursaviorplantation.org Childcare provided with Kindermusik Tech Talk in the Sanctuary 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Please see the insert for more information about this event.

A few highlights from our annual Fun Walk March 14

th. It was a beautiful day for a walk in the

park. Thanks to all of our wonderful volunteers who helped make this annual fundraiser a success and to the officers from the Plantation Police Department who ensured that our students made it safely to the park and back.

FUN WALK

Thank You

Thrivent Financial

for supporting

our

FUN WALK

Contact Us at:

Our Savior Lutheran Church 8001 Northwest 5th Street Plantation, Florida 33324

Office - 954.473.6888 Fax – 954-473-6895

e-mail: church@oursaviorplantation.org

Web site: www.oslplantation.church

Tony Durante, Pastor tdurante@oursaviorplantation.org

Jan Withers, Admin. Assist.

jwithers@oursaviorplantation.org

Facebook.com/olsPlantation

DO YOU NEED HELP AT HOME? All Projects:

Ivan Swartsfigure 954-865-2206

Windows and Screens:

Todd Zenchak 954.801.4226

Swim Lessons: Cheryl Moore –

954.562.1695

Real Estate Agents: Jennifer Cislo Keller

Williams Properties 954-560-2141.

Mortgages and Consumer Loans

Brian Warfel 954-538-6210

Mary Kay Consultant: Desiree´ Gaffley

954.614.5683 dgaffley@marykay.com

Caregivers- Lisa Ali, certified caregiver.

954-328-7574.

Fincetta Levy 954-864-5338.

Insurance (Auto, home etc):

Tania Mcgann 954-424-4140 x2224

Pharmacy (free delivery): Avia-Ann Lezeau 954-990-5145 Licensed Massage Therapist: Julia Gusmao 954-654-3018

VISIT OUR WEBSITE at www.oslplantation.church Watch Sermons, Events Calendar, Weekly Newsletter, a Link to our Facebook Page. You can even make your donations through the website.

THE FISHING TRIPS AND DINNER: The Fishing Trips scheduled for March had to be cancelled due to bad weather. We regret that this is occurring, but weather, at this time apparently, is too unpredictable. Because this will affect our Dinner scheduled for April 13th, both events are cancelled for now. Money is being returned for the fishing reservations Fishing trips will be offered at a later date when the weather is more stable. Captain Tim still wishes to take our people fishing. When enough fish are caught, then we will schedule the dinner.

“It's better to bite your tongue than to eat your words.” —Frank Sonnenberg “You do not need to wallow in guilt. Wallow in the mercy of God.” —St. John Vianney “Never look down on anybody unless you’re helping him up.” —Jesse Jackson “There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature — the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after winter.” —Rachel Carson “We are all so sunk in sin, and so wedded to the world, that we would never turn to God and seek salvation, unless he first called us by his grace.”

—J.C. Ryle