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

November 3, 2019

Weekly Newsletter

Hospitalized or Surgery Bob Johnson is convalescing following knee replacement surgery. Please Keep the Following Members in Prayer: David and Marianne DeMinck, Roger Detwiler, Debbie Holub, Jodi Waldron, Ann Papp, Laci Vonada, Al Perry, Joe Mazzara, Bill May, Michael Aldrich, Barbara Fischer, Pastor Jeffrey Moore, James Leone, Neville Morrison.

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

Other Prayer Requests Mika Durante teaching in Japan 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.

Flowers that adorn our chancel were given by: Belinda Aguilar, in honor of Stephanie’s sweet 16 and my husband Robert. They both share the same birthday, November 3

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Members & Family in the Armed Services R.J. Warfel (nephew of Brian Warfel-undisclosed), Austin Simms (nephew of Mitch and Kim VanSant) in North Carolina, Anthony Valladares in Parris Island, Jessica Lee (niece of Randy & Lynne Steinbeck) in Germany. Jonathan Riley (Nephew of Tammy Weidner) Private First Class, Marines, training in North Carolina. Members: Brian Strang in USA West Point, US Army Garrison. Jonathan Brown has been deployed to an undisclosed base. 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”

ADULT BIBLE CLASS TODAY Adult Bible Class series which covers various topics concerning the formation of the church and its maturity and how it affects our lives. The class is led by John Strang in an interactive setting with individual participation in the discussions encouraged. Classes start at 9:20 am and last 45 minutes.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH

We would like to recognize all who

have served our country in honor of

Veteran’s Day. Please invite a Veteran

to church!

This Week at a Glance Sun. 11/3

ALL SAINTS SUNDAY Daylight Savings Time Ends Services 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study 9:20 a.m. Kids Connect 10:30 a.m.

Lay Ministry Board Meeting 12:15 p.m. Mon. 11/4 Tues. 11/5

Grief Support 6:30 p.m. Wed. 11/6

Bible Brunch 10:00a.m. Handbell Practice 6:30 p.m.

Choir Practice 7:30 p.m. Thurs. 11/7

Book Club 6:30 p.m. Praise Team Practice 7:00 p.m.

Fri. 11/8 Church Office Closed

Sat. 11/9 Alzheimer’s Walk – Nova University

Sun. 11/10 VETERAN’S DAY

Fundraiser at Buster’s Restaurant Services 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study 9:20 a.m. Kids Connect 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, November 9

Alzheimer’s Walk – Nova University

Sunday, November 10

VETERAN’S DAY RECOGNITION

Family Event at

Buster’s New England Seafood

12:30 pm till closing

Fundraiser!

See flyers in each entrance of the church.

Monday, November 11

No School/Offices Closed

In honor of Veteran’s Day

Saturday, November 16

Prayer Team Meeting 9:00 a.m.

Sunday, November 17

Confirmation Sunday

Monday, November 18

Women’s Group Meeting 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, November 24

3rd-5th Grade Students Singing at 10:30

Trash Can Turkey Lunch 12:00

Wednesday, November 27

Thanksgiving Eve Service 7:00 p.m.

A note from our decorating team…. Our visual in November will honor our Veterans. If you have any pictures of your family members in uniform and wish to loan them please contact Debi Bauer or John Waldron. Thank you

Thanksgiving Eve Service

Wednesday, November 27th

7:00 p.m.

Let us worship together and center our hearts on giving thanks to the giver of all good gifts, the almighty and ever-living God.

OUR RESPONSE TO

GOD’S LOVE IN CHRIST As measured by our church attendance: These numbers represent Jan. – Dec. Average Sunday Attendance 218 Average Last Year 209 Attendance 10/27/19 235

2019 ALZ Walk Update Thank you everyone, for sharing your photographs, stories and your donations these past weeks. Now I'd like to give you some information about Alzheimer's Disease. DEMENTIA is an umbrella term used to describe a range of symptoms associated with cognitive impairment. The breakdown in the occurrence is as follows: ALZHEIMER'S 50-70% VASCULAR 20-30% LEWY BODY 10-20% FRONTOTEMPERAL 10-15%

1 in 3 Seniors dies with Alzheimer's Disease or some other form of dementia. Since 2000, deaths from heart disease have decreased by 14%, while deaths from Alzheimer's disease have increased by 89%.

More than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's. By 2050, this number could rise as high as 16 million.

The approximate lifetime cost of care for an individual living with dementia is 2018 was $350,174.

Your prayers, your presence, and your gifts are needed and appreciated. As of this writing our donations have reached $6, 562. Thank you! In Memory of My Husband Ed, Jane Nicklas

OUR FRIENDS AT LIFENET4FAMILES NEED OUR HELP!

Each month on the second Sunday of the month our congregation is gracious and giving to our hungry friends at LifeNet4Families. We gather both food items and also monetary donations for this cause. Recently we learned that every $1 we give, they are able to buy $5 worth of food! In other words, monetary donations are worth more than our food donations. Please consider giving cash or check to LifeNet. The basket is located in the front entrance of the church.

STARS OF THE WEEK K - Augustin Buelvas (not pictured)! 1 - Jady Adriazola 2 - Gavrial Martinez 3- Landon Alexis 4/5 - Alexis Schmidt MS - Terry Pierre

Pastor Ed Nicklas and daughter, Janice.

Meet other Members of the Lay Ministry Board

JUDY WATSON I am originally from Dayton, Ohio. I came to Our Savior about ten years ago. I attend the 8:00 service with my daughter, Donna. I also have two sons, five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. I stay active in the church in many ways. I am the vice president of the Women’s Group, serve on altar guild, play in the hand bell choir, and am part of the paper crafting group. I also like to line dance and do all sorts of crafts and gardening.

RONALD J. BERCHERT Ron is originally from Chicago, Illinois and has been a Lutheran for 78 years. He has lived in Florida for the past 26 years after retiring from the U.S. Government in 1994 as a social worker. He also taught college for 16 years in the field of art. In his last three churches he served as an Elder and Head Elder, St. Marks and Trinity of Ft. Lauderdale for 15 years, and also held many church offices including Vice President in charge of Fellowship. He came to Our Savior in December of 2017. Ron attends the 8:00 service and is known for making delicious bread. Try some at the next Fellowship Breakfast. (not pictured)

What is the Lay Ministry Board? The Lay Ministry Board shall consist of at least seven members, including the Chairperson. The Lay Ministers assist the pastor in carrying out his duties in the congregation. The board will provide for the spiritual well-being of the congregation and the pastor. The Lay Ministry Board shall:

Schedule appropriate regular and special worship services to provide for the spiritual needs of the congregation.

Schedule Sunday and weekday Bible classes to gather people around God’s Word. Contact members who have been absent from worship. Advise the Pastor of members needing pastoral care. Visit hospitalized and homebound members. Provide greeters for each Sunday worship service. Pray for and encourage the Pastor, staff, other congregational leaders and members. Monitor the spiritual, emotional and physical, health and welfare of the Pastor, the staff and

their families.

Nov. 3, 2019 Prayer Letter

Prayers may be emailed to jwithers@oursaviorplantation.org

(All anonymous prayers are given to the Pastor)

WE GIVE THANKS AND PRAISE TO GOD FOR HIS BLESSINGS

“Glorify the Lord with me; let us exalt His name together.” Psalm 34

Roberta Little: Thanks be to God for His mercy

and love. James & Pam Leone give thanks to God for His

daily guidance and love. Julio & Andrea Orta pray, “Thank you Lord for all

of Your blessings. We humbly ask You to place Your healing hand on Andrea’s father, Fernando, so that he can have a speedy and full recovery. Michael & Desiree´ Gaffley, Praise, worship and

thanks to our Triune God. Thank you for protection, provision, health & eternal life. Bless us with wisdom, guidance, strength, peace and forever to know and do Your will. In Jesus name, Amen.

WE PRAY FOR GOD’S HEALING TOUCH The Johnsons pray for Bob’s knee replacement

surgery, 10/30, that all goes well and healing also goes well. Jill Keesler requests prayer for Catherine Meeks

who has breast cancer. Phyllis John seeks prayer for nephew Layne

Hampton who has cancer. Jan Withers requests prayers for her niece, Lea

Terzakis, who will undergo surgery on Nov. 5th.

Neville & Dorothy Morrison ask for prayer for their

neighbor, Roy, for speedy recovery and healing while hospitalized after blood clots & heart attack. Also bless Karina to be able to get pregnant. Tyrah and Martine Dalton seek prayer for Martine,

Thomas, Kaysia, Peetra, Dondid, Tyrah, Alyanna, and Bobshie. James & Pam Leone request prayer for better

health for their family and parents. Armida Munoz prays “peace, love and guidance

for me and my son, Robert.” The Lopez family, “Please pray for Amy Martinez.

She will start chemo on 10/29/19. We pray the chemo does what is intended and her side effects are minimal.” Ed Marshburn, “Praying for safe travels for all

through the holidays.”

Rodger and Maureen Burrows request prayer for

Cynthia Lackhansingh, Maureen’s sister in Trinidad, who is battling cancer. Denise Burke seeks prayer for all those that are

suffering and affected by cancer. Nan Bhalai asks for prayer for Ina Wiche, sister, for

healing from surgery and follow up treatments Also prayer for father-in-law Wilfred Siclair who is in hospice care. Cathy May requests prayers of healing for Bill May. Norma Miller seeks prayer for healing for Pat ,

Sandra Bobby & also sister of Olive who has pancreatic cancer. Kadyrah Payne requests prayers for healing and

accepting God’s divine timing. Taetia Phillips-Dorsett seeks prayer for all victims

of sexual and domestic abuse and help all those during their long term recovery. Andrew & Mantza Gardner ask for healing prayers

for Marielle and her sisters as they are fighting cancer. May the Lord guide them and support them during these challenging times. Janice Landers seeks continued prayer Judy &

Rose, for strength & comfort for her dear friend, Sally Olsen, her daughter, Alissa & son-in-law, Manny on the tragic loss of their son, Jonathan, in a fatal car accident, Monday, August 26. He was only 22 years old. Our hearts ache for the family. Candice Gunderlock seeks prayer for her

granddaughter, Chastity, who has Chiari malformation. Thania Williams request prayers for healing for

Camille and Keandro. Crystal Gossard seeks prayer for her sister-in-law

who was recently diagnosed with cancer. Steve & Mary Stephenson seeks prayer for David

& Ron, Brian & Eric, and Mary & Buttons. Ann Papp prays Dear God please give Beth Your

peace. Give her family Your strength to care for her. Watch over her boys and help them throught this. Jeffrey & Ashley Doeringer seek prayer for the

health of all their children. Kim & Anthony Colburn write, “Please continue to

pray for dad Mike Aldrich and my father-in-law as both are under going additional testing. Also, please pray for our family in blue w/the loss of their brother in Deerfield. Jonathan and Laci Vonada ask for continued

prayer for Laci’s mother, fighting MS and a family friend rushed to the hospital with internal bleeding.

Roberta Little seeks ongoing prayers of healing for

Barbara and strength for husband, Howard. Carol Tucek requests continued prayer for Rose.

Recovering from brain surgery and Judy and Gay being treated for breast cancer. Tiffany Fabian-Schmidt writes, “Please keep my

family and I in your prayers. We need prayers for financial, spiritual, mental, and educational healings.” Corinna Morales seeks prayer for the Shamoun

family who have family in the affected Bahamas area. Monica Samaniego who desires to conceive a baby but is struggling with her lupus. Barbara Perez fighting breast cancer and Ana Morales who was diagnosed with lung cancer. Kim & Mitch Van Sant ask for continued prayers of

healing for Joe. Wayne & Marie Shaw request that we continue to

keep them in prayer and all those who need prayer and for God’s healing. Altagracia Perdomo requests continued prayer for

her son, Gerson. Aunt Joan seeks continued prayers for Norma and

family in England, my sister, Donna and Ava in Chicago and her family, for friends Jack, Tom, John, Mary, and Steven. Beverly Embrack prays,”Thank you very much

Mrs. Judy Detwiler. She prays for healing for Alex Diamant, Camille Pinkenton, Ann Marie Thompson, and Nelville DeHoam. Thanks in the name of Jesus Christ Our Lord.” Judy Detwiler requests prayer for healing for John

Waldron, Barbara & Howard Fischer, Ken O’Brien, Bill May, Michael Aldridge, Kim Demagio, Beverly Rubinstein, Wayne Reinhart and Keith Ellie Sohmdt, Janice Adams, Pamela Leome, Pastor Medley and Barbara, Beth Weiss, Laci Vonada , Ann Papp, Christian Bifield, Sandy Kauffman, Dennis Adams, James Leone, Tom Christensen, Sandy Heine, Marilyn Gruenbaum, Duane Srot, Dolores Bethmann, Barbara Fischer, Val & Al Perry, Esther Mastrullo, Ken O’Brien, Gloria Volz, Peter Geisler, Jim Kreissler, Mary Hackney, Aunt Joan, Mike &Betty Hea, Kathleen Mathis, Louise Acton, Pastor Rader, Luke Strang, Dawn Schaffner, Tyler DrePaul, Nancy Volz, Ruth McVey, Amy Bontrager, Lillian Velez, Sheila Dix, Marie Shaw, Arlene Kleimeier, Shirley Ray, Dorothy Hanser, Edna Wesley, Marianne, Dave & Michael DeMinck, Larry & Kristen McVey, Ellie & Amy Mathis, Glenda Strang, Sarah Tabor, Sue & Joe Franjione, Marie

Wood, Lollie Sollanek, and Jane Sird. Less pain for Roger Detwiler. John and Glenda Strang request prayer for our

great-nephew Nico, Glenda’s brother Charles, Bill May, Glenda’s brother, Billy, Barbara S. dear friend. Glenda’s cousin April on waiting list for a liver and kidney transplant. Baby Jaycee has kidney cancer. Brenda, Jesse and Leslie, Pastor and Gloria Volz, Barbara and Howard Fischer, Roger and Judy Detwiler, Pastor and Barbara Medley, Marilyn Gruenbaum, Ellie and Amy Mathis, Wayne Reinhardt, Al and Val Perry, Hank, Debbie Leslie, prayers for our Church, our country, military and our police officers . Please pray for the Bahamas. WE PRAY FOR GOD’S COMFORT, GUIDANCE,

AND BLESSINGS “He gives strength to the weary and increases the

power of the weak.” Isaiah 40:29 The Family of OSLC pray for the lost to return to

the Lord, for continued prayers for the Nicklas family, for OSLC/S as we remain open for all the Lord has for us to do, and healing for our nation. Karen Walbridge asks for prayers for the safety of

all law enforcement officers, firefighters, and for our military that the Lord will wrap His loving arms around them and keep them safe from harm. Roberta Little prays that the Holy Spirit will set our

hearts ablaze! Gerry Gruenbaum requests continued prayer for

“Hope Women’s Center and their work to save the lives of unborn babies from the holocaust of abortion, the leading cause of death in America, & prayer for the care for the mothers of these children.” Al & Val Perry ask for continued prayers for their

granddaughter, Courtney, and her two precious little girls, Laila and Ariana, to have the God of hope in their lives. Our prayers are bearing fruit and for that we are thankful!

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

Companion Elaine Bennett 954-424-4373

Care Giver 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 Kadyrah Payne Portrait Photography contact number 646-504-9589 email dreamyourphotos@gmail.com website dreamcreativestudios.com

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.

BIRTHDAYS and ANNIVERSARIES November 3

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th

Happy Birthday! 3

rd Stephanie Aguilar, Robert Aguilar,

4th Isabella Keelan, 5

th Shawna Cartwright,

Ruth Mencl, 6th Howard Strickman,

7th Jeff Arndt, Beth Ann Brown, Jill Kaplan,

8th Rodger Burrows

Happy Anniversary! 7

th Craig and Erine Cala 21 years

Thrivent Celebration at Mai-Kai

Join Thrivent for lunch and a show along with a

Thrivent update, a gathering of non-profit

organizations, and an expression of generosity.

Date: Saturday, November 9, 2019

Where: Mai-Kai, 3599 N. Federal Hwy,

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Cost: $10 per person

Registration: on Eventbrite at

www.maikai.eventbrite.com

Space is limited so register today

Come in style - either in your favorite tropical or

Hawaiian shirt! We're looking forward to seeing

you there! You may register up to 3 guests!