“Return to the Lord your God, for He is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.” This refrain signals the beginning of Lent. Lent is the 40-day season of prepa-ration for Easter. It is a penitential time of the year—meaning that each Chris-tian takes inventory of his or her life, remembering that we are sinners before a holy God. This year we can observe the effects of sin, not only in our own lives, but in our society and the world. A global financial crisis continues to affect us. It is the result of unregulated greed. American soldiers are in dan-ger far from home in places like Korea, Afghanistan, and Iraq. We read regu-larly about scandals involving political leaders, Hollywood superstars, and sports personalities. All of this is evidence of the fact that we are people in need of a Savior. Lent is a time to remember that our Father God sent His Son to meet this need. Lent began on Ash Wednesday, February 25th, and will conclude on April 11th, the Saturday before Easter. The 40 days do not include the Sundays since every Sunday is considered a “mini-Easter”, celebrating the joy of the Resur-rection of Christ. In addition, each Wednesday during Lent, a special worship service is scheduled at 7:30 pm. Dinner will be served beginning at 6:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall before the Wednesday Lenten Services. Two Lenten Wednesdays will highlight music—the Tennessee Tech College Choir on March 11th, and an Organ Concert by Organist Jim Moon on March 25th. The three remaining Wednesdays will focus on three difficult faith questions: March 4th Why did Jesus have to die? -- Pastor Wiechmann

March 2009

Sunday Mornings Children and Youth Sunday School— 9:30—10:30 am

Bible Classes For Adults—

9:30 am: • Galatians—Pastor Wiechmann.

Meets old Youth Room. • 2 Corinthians/Personal Witnessing—

Bill Pfancuff . Meets in LL6. • Parenting—Meets in Library. • A Christian Perspective on

Creation VS. Evolution—Mark Anton & Mark Harding. Meets in LL9.

11:00 am: • John, The Word Became Flesh—

Pastor Peterson. Meets in Library. Week Day Study and Support Groups

Monday Night Bible Study

1st and 3 rd Monday “Hebrews” The study of this NT book will enhance your knowledge of the Old Testament also. Meets in the Great Room at 7:30 pm. March 2 and 16

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Tender Loving Care

GROUPS

TO WIN! TO BUILD! TO SEND!

The joy is in the journey!

LUTHERAN CHURCH

Lenten Worship and Easter Schedule Lenten dinners: 6:00 pm March 4, 11, 18, 25 and April 1 followed by: March 4: 7:30 pm Evening Prayer Service March 11: 7:30 pm Tennessee Tech College Choir Concert with Stone Bridge High School Choirs March 18: 7:30 pm Evening Prayer Service March 25: 7:30 pm Organ Concert with Meditative Scripture Readings & Prayers April 1: 7:30 pm Evening Prayer Service April 9: 7:00 pm Maundy Thursday - Seder Dinner April 10: 7:30 pm Good Friday - Tenebrae Service April 12: Easter Worship at 6:30 am, 8:00 am, 9:30 am, and 11:00 am

Karen Gustafson at the death of her grandmother Lisa Schumacher with leukemia, in Fairfax Hospital Mike Sullivan, suffering from diabetes Carter Mohning, recovering at home Paul Morgan, recovering from a broken hip Dorothy Agnello, in Loudoun Hospital Dawn Tranchitella, recovering from surgery Nancy Rodney (mother of Dawn Tranchitella) Bill Rodgers, in hospice care Patricia Strickland (mother of Michelle Paul), with one broken wrist and one sprained wrist Sue Clark (wife of Dave, Scouter in Troop 2970), undergoing tests Serving our Country —Colonel Michael Temme (bother of Lisa Schaub), Jason Payne, Nick Jefferson (friend of Kelsey Merkle), Drew Sauer (Kim Maycott’s second cousin), and Joshua Dryden (son of Victoria Dzsiezek), deployed to Iraq;

Jerritt Lacy (grandson of Shirley Havener), serving with the Navy; Justin Lacy (grandson of Shirley Havener) and Ryan Ball (grandson of Linda Hathaway), serving in the Coast Guard; Jill Adair serving in the Marines at Cherry Point, NC; Dan Grazier, serving in the Marines at Fort Knox, KY; David Wilkens serving in the Navy at Norfolk, VA; Reid Farmer serving in the Army in Kentucky

In need of continued prayers —Michelle Paul; Ken Gjerde (Uncle of Diane Olsen); Marlene Bond; Patty Joback; Darcy Battershell (sister-in-law of Alan and Sherrie); Nick Digirolamo (16 years old); Tracie Simmons, former Open Arms teacher; Luke Fernando; Sharon Dugo’s nephew and his family; Fa-ther of Paula Yocom; Marion Muench (Mother of Bobbie Peterson); Linda Tischer; Nick Blanco; Josie Dunnett; Bev Priehs (Mother of Carrie Waltz)

In nursing homes —Francis Fessinger in hospice care; Tina Wessell, mother of Henry Wessell; Arlene Wilson (National Lutheran Home); Connie Dunlap and Mona Buhl (Heritage); Mildred Bluhm (Sunrise); Ruth Rodgers; Sarah Lunsford (Mother of Marie Pfancuff)

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WEEKDAY STUDY AND SUPPORT GROUPS (Continued)

Monday Night Bible Study

2nd and 4 thMondays “Spiritual Growth through Prayer” Enrich your personal prayer life with as we study prayer and pray for the needs of our congregation. Meets in the Conference Room at 7:30 pm. March 9 and 23

Women’s Tuesday Morning Bible Study Discussion of the book, “The Shack”. Join us for the study and then lunch! Meets every Tuesday in the Library at 10 am. March 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31

Thursday Daytime Bible Study Meets every Thursday from 2-3 pm in the clubhouse at Leisure World. March 5, 12, 19, and 26

Crossways Bible Study 60 week study of the entire Bible. Meets every Tuesday at 7:30 pm. Led by Pastor Wiechmann. March 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31

Couples’ Small Group Meets monthly in the homes of partici-pants. Contact Martie Dunnett at 571-223-1719 for more information. March 21, 7:00 pm at Middleton’s

Dinner Out Once-A-Month This group meets once a month at a local restaurant for dinner and fellows-hip. This month is at O'Faolain's, in Sterling. Contact Roxie Sullivan for more information, 703-723-7855. March 22, 5:30 pm

Men’s Morning Groups Coffee and fellowship to start your workday with God! Mondays at 7:00 am- Meets at Panera Bakery by Ashburn Home Depot.

Thursdays at 6:45 am- Meets at IHOP in Ashburn. Contact Pastor Peterson for information. Men’s Breakfast at OSW Can’t make it to our weekly morning groups? Come on the 3rd Saturday of each month at 8:00 am at Our Savior’s Way for food and Christian fellowship! March 21 , 8:00 am

Would you like to be included in the Prayer Chain? Contact Jean Kayden at Prayer.Chain@oswlc.org

March 18th Was Jesus’ death more important than his life? -- Pastor Mann April 1st Did God abandon Jesus on the cross? -- Pastor Peterson

Join us this Lent as we seek a deeper spirituality and a closer walk with our Lord Jesus Christ. Peace, Power and Purpose,

WEDNESDAYS IN LENT

Join us each Wednesday for a meal and a worship service. The meal be-gins at 6:00 pm. Worship begins at 7:30 pm.

NEWSLETTER VIA EMAIL

If you would prefer to receive your copy of the church newsletter via email, please indicate that in an email sent to office@oswlc.org.

Speak kind words and you will hear kind echoes.

-- Bahn

Sunday Worship Services 8:00 am Liturgical 9:30 am Liturgical/Traditional: March 1 and 15 Praise & Worship: March 8 and 22 11:00 am Praise & Worship

Sunday School /Bible Study

9:30 am—Ages 3 - Senior High

Adult Bible Classes

9:30 and 11:00 am

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WEEKDAY STUDY AND SUPPORT GROUPS (Continued)

Kids Play Group Play Group now meets on Thursdays from 3:30 to 5:30 pm in the homes of the participants. Contact Eva Stubbs, 703-729-5957.

Alcoholic’s Anonymous Meets every Wednesday at 7:30 pm in the old Youth Room March 4, 11, 18, and 25

CHURCH ASSISTANCE GROUPS:

Faithful Folders and Fellowship Bulletin Folders Volunteers fold Sunday’s bulletin every Friday morning at 10:30 am. March 6, 13, 20, and 27

Newsletter Folders Volunteers fold the monthly newsletter. Date varies, usually during the last week of the month. Thursday, March 26, 10:30 am

Garden Club/Work Day Meets the 3rd Saturday of the month at church from 8:00 am until noon to garden and work around the church. Meets March 21

Altar Guild Preparation of the altar for Sunday Worship. Groups of three serve to-

Lenten Choral Concert Tennessee Tech University Chorale

Directed by Craig Zamer, Ph. D.

On Wednesday, March 11, at 7:30 p.m. there will be a wonderful Lenten Choral Concert at Our Savior's Way. Seventy-four singers will be involved from Tennessee Tech University and Stone Bridge High School. The Tech Chorale is the premiere auditioned choir at Tennessee Technological Uni-versity and has a long tradition of cho-ral excellence with performances re-gionally and internationally. The con-cert will include of a wide range of mu-sic divided into three sections opening with a set of sacred music from the Medieval, Renaissance and Romantic periods. Please invite your friends and neighbors to this free concert!

Access Church Directory and Calendar Online You can now access your member information and the church calendar online by clicking on the Access ACS link under News and Announcements. The church website is: www.oswlc.org .

The first time you go to the site, follow the instructions under New User Login. When you log in using the information emailed back to you, you will be asked to create your own password. Your password should not contain your user name or email address or any of the following: < > & / \ ; % [space], ‘ “. Your password should contain two or more numbers, both lower and uppercase letters, and be more than eight characters. If we do not have your email ad-dress in the church’s database, you will not be able to complete the login process. To remedy this, call or email the church office at 703-858-9254/office@oswlc.org.

Once you are able to log into the site, you can check and edit your member information (subject to Administrator approval), view the church calendar and use the congregational directory feature. If you want to view just the calendar, try clicking on the new Calendar drop down menu at the top of the Our Sav-ior’s Way home page.

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS BEGINS ON MARCH 8TH—SPRING FORWARD

Don’t forget to change your clocks, or you might show up late for church!

Green isn’t Just for St. Patrick!

We want you to take your Sunday bulletins home for the latest informa-tion. But you may leave your extra family copies here for recycling.

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING MARCH 29 AT 12:30 PM

On the agenda at this congregational meeting: • Our Savior’s Way Annual Report

• Update from the Constitutional Review Committee (we are looking at changing the organizational structure of Our Savior’s Way from a Council/ Committee model to a Policy Board Based Governance model • Financial Update

• Information on New Small Group Ministry Become involved with the decisions and ministry of Our Savior’s Way, by at-tending our Congregational meetings.

NEW MEMBER SUNDAY

MARCH 1st On Sunday, March 1, we will welcome new families who have recently transferred member-ships or joined Our Savior’s Way through profession of faith.

Members will be installed at each service. Please look for them and welcome them warmly into the fel-lowship of Our Savior’s Way!

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ADULT DINNER OUT

Join us for food and fellow-ship Sunday, March 22nd at 5:30 pm at O'Faolain's, 20921 Davenport Dr. in

Countryside. It will be but a few wee days after St Patrick’s day, so don your Tam-o’shanter, and enjoy some Irish cuisine with your friends! Sign-up in the Narthex Annex. For details, contact Roxie Sullivan at 703 723-7855 or roxiesullivan@verizon.net.

Stitched in Faith - LWML Spring Rally March 14 th 9:30 am– 1:00 pm

At Grace Lutheran Church

Calling all Ladies – Plan to join us a the LWML Spring Rally, March 14th 9:30 am – 1:00 pm. Registration begins at 9:00 am A $5 suggested registration fee includes lunch.

Our theme will be Stitched in Faith “so faith without works is also dead” James 2:26b. Speaker Lisa Ellis will share with us about Faith Quilts. We will also have Bible Study and time for fellowship! Join us at Grace Lutheran Church, 1602 Prince William Parkway, Woodbridge, VA 22191. Our ingathering will be a monetary collection to purchase Spanish language Bibles. Please RSVP to your local LWML coordinator or Martha Ator 703-680-1105 or mmator2@comcast.net by March 9th.

New Faces in the Nursery

The nursery is available each Sunday from 8 am until noon. Joining Chris-tina Bailey in the nursery are Porin Ruangrangseerat and Narisa Phatja-reesakul, both from Thailand. These young women are university graduates and are trained in First Aid and CPR. In addition, Narisa has received 400 hours of hospital training in child care. During the week, they serve as nan-nies for two families in the Ashburn area. Please give Porin and Narisa a friendly welcome when you see them on Sunday.

Building Use Etiquette

Be good stewards of the gifts God has blessed us with:

Help us save on janitorial costs by not bringing food and drinks into the sanctuary.

Please do not remove furniture or furnishings from our campus without first getting the permission of the church council or our senior pastor.

WHY DO WE CELEBRATE A SEDER DINNER? Our Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday, April 5th, as we remember Jesus triumphant entry into Jerusalem on the back of a donkey. In order to understand the significance of Palm Sunday, think about buying every advertisement aired during the Super Bowl and sending the message: “I am here!” This simple act created such fervor in Jerusalem that Jesus’ enemies were afraid to touch him. On the next Thursday, Jesus again slipped into the city. His movements were betrayed by one of his disciples—Judas. Jesus understood what was to come as he tells us: “How fervently I have desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer” (Luke 22:15). The Passover was the Seder Dinner. This ceremony had been commanded by God and had been an annual event ever since the Exodus from Egypt. Somehow, during the hustle and bustle of that week, Jesus and his disciples found a place to have this dinner. This Passover Dinner was the turning point between his Triumphant Entry and his Death on the Cross. The Passover Din-ner, with all of its symbolism, was used by Jesus to explain His ministry one last time. And, at the end of this dinner, Jesus asked His disciples to "Do this in remembrance of Me.” The early Church took this request seriously. The Seder Dinner became the basis of the Sunday worship service for the next 300 years. If you would like to rediscover the meaning of the Seder and the significance this meal has for our Christian faith, sign up to come to the Chris-tian Seder Dinner on Maundy Thursday, April 9th, at 7:00 pm. This event will take place in the Fellowship Hall. Bring the entire family. This is a perfect opportunity to invite your friends and neighbors to Our Savior’s Way.

Congregational Christian Seder Dinner April 9, 2009 7:00 pm

Everyone is invited to participate, and your friends and neighbors are also welcome!! Watch for sign ups for the meal at church. With a large number of participants anticipated, much help will be needed to prepare and carry out the Seder Dinner. There will a sign up sheet for food preparation for the meal, setting up the fellowship hall, and everyone's favorite, clean-ing up after the service. Please call Beth Anton at 703-470-8821 with any questions.

I DO!

If you enjoy weddings, why not join OSW’s Wed-ding Committee? As Our Savior’s Way is blessed with continued growth, our wedding schedule, likewise, continues to grow. More wedding coordi-nators are needed to assist the pastors. Your willingness to serve our Lord in this capacity will

be very much appreciated by the brides. Please contact Carol Nyberg at 703-239-0899 or via e-mail at carol.nyberg@fairfaxcounty.gov for further information.

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On Going Community Servant Opportunities at Our Sav ior’s Way

Grace Ministries at Crossroads United Methodist: Help those in need in Loudoun County. Winter clothing as well as coats can be donated to Grace Ministries. February collection dates are Sunday, March 15 through Friday, March 20 at NOON. Collection bins will be located at Open Arms entrance, atrium entrance, and coat closet off the narthex. Help with sorting and distri-bution at Crossroads UMC Friday, March 20, 5:00 pm—7:00 pm and Satur-day, March 21, 8:00 am—10:00 am. Questions can be directed to Mary Miller (703-729-1308/ mikemary79@comcast.net). Project Linus at the Loudoun County Juvenile Detent ion Center: Ministry to at-risk teens by making blankets with them monthly on 2nd and 4th Thurs-days, March 12th and 26th . Meet at church at 6:30 pm. Contact Mary Miller at 703-729-1308 OR Penny Payne at 703-723-3259 for information or to vol-unteer. Operation Dough-nation : Pick up breads at the Panera Bakery just before closing for distribution to those in need. Contact Pastor Wiechmann or Mary Miller(mikemary79@comcast.net or 703-729-1308)for a time to pick up bread. Loudoun Interfaith Relief Food Pantry : Year-round we collect food at the church to donate to the facility located at 750 Miller Dr. A-1, Leesburg, VA 20176. Donations are collected in baskets in the Narthex on an ongoing basis. Food is delivered to the Food Pantry near Leesburg airport for distribution to those in need.

“Fireproof”

T h e n e w m o v i e “Fireproof” is now on DVD and is available in our church library for you to borrow. “Fireproof” is a movie made to inspire the strength of marriage and to offer hope to those who may be struggling or know someone else who is strug-gling. Check out is anonymous, please bring it back within the week so others may have a chance to view it also. Every couple should see it! The

accompanying book, “Love Dare” is also available in the library. Corner

Blood Drive News Our next blood drive won’t be until May 31st. If you would like to do-nate blood in March,

please visit the Inova Blood Donor Services at 45745 Nokes Blvd. in Ster-ling. Those who donated at our Janu-ary drive are eligible to donate after March 15th. If you would like to do-nate at our May 31 blood drive, please donate at the blood bank before April 5th. Our account number at the blood bank is #7212 – give them this number and your donation counts towards the total units given by Our Savior’s Way.

THE NEED GROWS—WITH GOD’S HELP YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Benevolence Fund Contributions at Work We continue to receive calls in the Church office from people needing help with rent, utilities, food, etc. Many are out of

work. Last month, as a result of your gifts, we helped several people with their utility bills to prevent electric, gas and water being turned off; we gave a used car to a family whose car was beyond repair; we provided food cards to families who were hungry; and gas cards to a person who couldn’t get to work; we were even able to help a family to make a mortgage payment, after the breadwinner had been temporarily hospitalized. THANK YOU! Your gifts to the BENEVOLENCE FUND are making a difference in our community.

“Weekend to Remember” Marriage Conferences

A weekend away from home and kids to learn about what can harm a marriage and how to protect yourselves from worldly influ-ences. Keeping Christ at the center of your marriage will make a life changing difference. Conferences are offered in our area throughout the spring. Contact Rich & Diane Olsen: 703-729-1228. For more information or to register go to the Family Life website—www.familylife.com/weekend.

Share this information with your friends and family. Everyone can benefit from building a Godly marriage, home and family. Brochures are available at the coffee window and on the tables in the narthex.

GriefShare Ministry Mondays 7:00 to 9:00 pm

GriefShare Ministry continues in March. In GriefShare groups, you will find encouragement, comfort and help in grieving the death of a loved one. It is an opportunity to share with others who understand what you are feel-ing. GriefShare is biblical, Christ-centered teaching on grief topics. Con-fidentiality is a part of the program, which utilizes DVD’s featuring nation-ally respected grief experts and real-life stories of people, followed by a small group discussion. Contact Beth Anton at 703-737-6881 for more infor-mation on on the GriefShare program.

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New Bible Study!

Hebrews 1st and 3rd Mondays 7:30 pm

Come join the 1st and 3rd Monday Bible study group in the Great Room as we discuss this fascinating Biblical book that is full of references to the Old Testament and the sacrificial system of the Jerusalem Temple. Led by Pastor Mann. March 2 Hebrews 10 Staying the Race March 16 Hebrews 11 Models of Faith March 30 Hebrews 12 The Runner’s Discipline April 6 No Class during Holy Week April 20 Hebrews 13 Running by the Rules

Spiritual Growth through Prayer 2nd and 4th Mondays 7:30 pm

On the 2nd and 4th Mondays of every month a small group of members of OSW have been gathering to pray and to study about prayer. Come and pray with us for the members of the congregation and for the needs of our community. Come if you have a need for prayer and or desire prayers someone you know. We meet at 7:30 PM in the conference room next to Pastor Mann’s office. You can also request prayers by writing a brief note describing your prayer concern and putting it in the Prayer Request Box in the narthex. Do not sign your note if you want to remain anonymous. All conversation and prayers will be kept confidential. For more information: call Pastor Peterson 301-755-7468. For March: 9 and 23.

The Shack: by William P Young Tuesdays at 10:00 am

Over the past year, William P. Young's book The Shack has been a runaway bestseller. The story about redemption in the wake of tragedy has elicited strong reaction. The bulk of The Shack consists of conversations between a beaten-down, middle-aged adult male named Mack(enzie) and three figures who represent the Trinity: a large African American woman named Papa, a Jewish laborer named Jesus, and an ethereal Asian woman named Sarayu (Sanskrit for "wind"). The conversations take place in a remote shack in eastern Oregon, the exact spot of the greatest tragedy in Mack's life. The "great sadness" brought on by this event still blankets Mack's existence when he receives a mysterious invitation to return there. Join Pastor Mann and the Tuesday morning Ladies Bible study in the Conference Room at Church as we discuss this book. Afterwards, if you have time, you are invited to join us for lunch at a nearby restaurant. For March: 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31.

Crossways Tuesdays at 7:30 pm

Crossways, is an in depth Bible Study from Genesis to Revelation. We are now studying the New Testament, so come and join in this great Bible Study. For March: 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31.

Leisure World Bible Study Thursdays from 2:00—3:00 pm

This group meets in the clubhouse at Leisure World and is open to all. The current study is the book of Luke. For March: 5, 12, 19, and 26 .

4-1-1 Men’s Ministry Mondays 7:00 am—8:00 am and/or

Thursdays 6:45 am –7:30 am

Looking for a small group of Christian men who share a desire to journey with you in Christ? 4-1-1 is men supporting men in their life journey with Christ. 4 men-I hour-I Day/Week. Currently, the Monday group, which meets at the Panera Bread on Shellhorn Rd. in Ashburn, is discussing the book, The Best Is Yet to Come, 7 Doors of Spiritual Growth. The other men’s group meets Thursday mornings from 6:45 -7:30 am at the IHOP on Ashburn Village Blvd. For more infor-mation contact: Todd Klopp, 703-724-7899, or Pastor Peterson, 571-223-2483]

Saturday Couples’ Small Group

March 21, 7:00 pm Our group meets in the homes of participants. This month we meet at Dave and Polly Middleton’s. Contact Martie Dun-nett at 571-223-1719 for more information. Current Study: Be Resolute, a study of the Old Testament book of Daniel.

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Teachers Needed

Our Sunday School contin-ues to grow! We are in need of additional teach-ers to join our teaching

teams in our Jesus & Me, 3 year old, 2nd Grade, and 3rd/4th Grade class-rooms. Classrooms each have a team of teachers for a good child to teacher ratio, mutual support, and flexibility for your family schedule. Not sure about signing up to teach? Try it out as a Substitute. Substitutes for Sunday School are always welcome.

Please contact Sunday-School@oswlc.org

or call Rea Crain – 703-378-0153 or Heather Novak – 703-724-7594

Our Savior’s Way Sunday School

Helping Families Keep Christ at the Heart of their Home

Classes are held every Sunday for Preschool 3-year-olds through grade 12, as well as Adult classes. Most classes meet in the education wing to the right of the sanctuary. Our new Jesus and Me class for children ages 1—3 and a parent meets in the Great Room. Children begin gathering at 9:15 am for 9:30 am start. Classes end at approximately 10:30 am.

Sunday Morning Adult Small Group Studies

2nd Corinthians Class - 9:30 am The Personal Witnessing Adult Bible Class is studying Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians. The series incorporates videos and study guides to explore Paul's encouragement of the believers in Corinth. Meets in LL 6. Led by Bill Pfancuff. Contact: WPfancuff@aol.com or 703-241-2949. Class syllabus is posted on www.oswlc.org.

Galatians Class - 9:30 am An in depth study of the New Testament book of Galatians continues! Meets in old youth room in original building. Led by Pastor Wiechmann

A Christian Perspective on Creation VS. Evolution - 9:30 am

This course explores the worldview of the evolutionist, contrasting the philoso-phy and beliefs of those who believe in evolution with the biblical teaching of creation. You will learn helpful suggestions for responding to evolutionists and the influence they bring to the classroom, the media, and society in general through a faithful witness to our faith and to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Parenting Class - 9:30 am Meets in the library. Led by Lou and Susan Bean

The Gospel of John - 11:00 am

This study provides an in depth exploration of one of the insightful books in the Bible. The study of John’s Gospel will help each of us grow in our assur-ance that Jesus is the Son of God and find life in His name. Meets in the li-brary across from the coffee bar. Led by Pastor Peterson

Sunday School Teachers Meeting Thursday March 19 at 7:00 pm

Sunday Schoo l teachers meet every 3rd Thursday for fellowship, adult study of the next month’s lessons,

and support for your work of bring Christ to our children and youth. Be sure not to miss this time of enrich-ment especially for you. We meet in the Library.

Journey to the Cross Sunday - April 5th Tours beginning at 10:45 am

We have spent the winter logging in miles to Jerusalem. Now it’s time to “really” walk in Jesus’ footsteps there! Join us after services on Palm Sunday and follow Jesus from his triumphal entry to Jerusalem, to the Last Supper, the Cross, the Empty tomb and more!

Watch for details, and sign up for a “tour time”. Sign up as a family and get your “passports’ stamped as you tour through about a dozen interactive sta-tions. Your tour will take about an hour to complete.

Actors, travel agents, tour guides, site planners and more will be needed to make our tour come to life. Help make this Journey to the Cross a memora-ble experience for our travelers. Jobs available for either before, during or af-ter the event. Contact Barb Yarbrough, 703-724-1064 or Barb@oswlc.org

Special Easter Sunday School Program

On Easter Sunday Our Savior’s Way and Open Arms children from 3 years old through grade 4 are invited to a special Easter lesson and celebration, including an EASTER EGG HUNT on the play-grounds! We will meet in the Great Room at 9:30 am on Easter morning for an opening message. Then we will have the Easter egg hunt! Come back in to the great room to finish our Easter celebration! Grades 5 and up will meet in their regular classrooms or youth can sign up to help with the younger children.

If you would like to help with the egg hunt or can help with skits or ’crowd con-trol’, please contact Jamie Wagner at Jamie.wagner@openarms-ccdc.org. Jamie is especially interested in older youth participation!

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‘Walk to Jerusalem’ A Stewardship Focus for Winter

As a congregation, we have been par-ticipating in a "Walk to Jerusalem". That is a 5,927 mile imaginary journey that has taken us through various northern cities, across the Atlantic and into North Africa to our final destination in the Holy Land. The goal was to reach Jerusalem by Easter, April 12. Due to the excellent physical fitness efforts of OSW’s congregation, we reached our goal after only 6 weeks! Congratulations! All of that hard work and dedication really paid off. We will spend a week or so touring Jerusalem, and then make the trip back home. With warmer weather and pleasant walking conditions approaching, our goal is to make it back home by Easter. Keep setting goals, walking or exercis-ing, and recording your mileage each week. It is not too late to join the jour-ney. Just pick up your passport at church on Sunday and start walking. If you are unable to walk distances, you can exercise at home for 20 minutes (even in a chair) and that will count as one mile. Children and adults are wel-come to participate. Feel free to contact us for more infor-mation: Michelle Scherbenske, 571-333-0251; Karen Gustafson, 571-333-8136; Diane Olsen, 703-729-1228.

Thoughts about Stewardship – Pastor Peterson

The 40 days of Lent remind us of the ultimate purpose of Jesus’ life to serve His Father and to save us from our sins. Jesus was a living sacrifice for us. Stewardship is often thought to be about money, but a steward is a manager of life and all of life’s resources for God’s purposes. St. Paul writes in Ro-mans 12:1: “Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God this is your spiritual act of worship.” Here is a stewardship question for your Lenten reflection: If you met God today and He asked you, “What are you doing with your life?” What would you say? Is anyone better off because you passed their way?

Exercise Opportunities for OSWLC Congregation

Member Julie Hayden has offered the opportunities below to build upon our Walk to Jerusalem and our winter emphasis on the stewardship of our bodies,

Vari*FIT at OSWLC - Evening Class 6 week session- Monday, March 9 - April 13; 6:30-7: 30pm.

Kick the week off well with a fun workout on Monday nights at church. Ladies, we'll tone and glow. Guys you can work and sweat! We will work together to improve all aspects of fitness to enhance our daily lives. The class is open to adults of all ages and fitness levels. The class is led by certified and experi-enced instructor Julie Hayden. (OSWLC member since 1997.) Cost: $45. Drop in fee $10 per class. Two family members special $80. Minimum of six required for class to run at this rate. (Pricing for smaller sized classes avail-able.) A percentage of class fee will be donated to the church. Sign up in the Narthex Annex by Friday March 6.

Fitness Information Session Monday March 9, 8:00 p.m

Join Personal Trainer and 40+ Track & Field World Record Holder, Terri Rath for a brief, free seminar and Q & A session on fitness goal setting and estab-lishing an effective personal exercise program. Free light refreshments pro-vided. Open to all church members.

If the OSW classes do not fit your schedule, Julie and Terri also conduct Vari*FIT classes at Belmont Country Club Fitness Center, combining a variety of exercises to help you get fit, including cardio, core, balance, and strength training to help you successfully achieve your fitness goals. For questions on these programs and other fitness related ideas, call Julie Hayden at 703-501-7144, 703- 729- 3074, or email her at jahayden@aol.com.

CLAIM YOUR 2009 THRIVENT MATCH EARLY THIS YEAR!

Yearly, gifts from $50 to a cumulative total of $600 can be made by each THRIVENT family member 16-years-of-age and older. THRIVENT will match 50% of your total gift.

To claim your Thrivent Match: 1) Make your Sunday offering out to Open Arms and mark “Thrivent Match” in the memo line; 2) Fill out one of the dona-tion forms from the bulletin board across from the kitchen; 3) Place your offer-ing in the offering plate, or mail it to the Church office. To become a THRIVENT member call David Stach (703-631-3898). Call the church office for more information. 703-858-9254

Faith Aflame The church council and many of OSW’s leaders have begun a learning experience called, “Faith Aflame.” They have committed them-selves to meet monthly in small groups to study God’s Word and to reflect upon God’s will for their lives and for our life together.

Stewardship Board Chairman Appointed

The stewardship team welcomes Marshall Scott, to the position of chairperson for our stewardship team. Welcome Marshall.

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JOYFUL RESPONSE PROGRAM ELECTRONIC GIVING

Electronic giving is an easier, more secure way to make your regular con-tributions to our church through auto-mated giving. It makes life easier for the offering counters too! Why sign up for Electronic Giving? • No need to write checks or bring

cash to church • Peace of mind knowing that the

church is receiving your contribu-tion, even if you are unable to at-tend

• More secure than checks • All contributions are recorded for

you on your bank statement with date of settlement

IT COSTS YOU NOTHING

To sign up for Joyful Response, call the church office at 703-858-9254.

Direct payment Simple Safe Secure

CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE

IN CHRISTIAN CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

Dave Ramsey- Peace Financial University

Beginning Monday, March 2nd from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Our Savior’s Way is hosting a financial planning program hosted by Dave Ramsey called Peace Financial University. This is a 13 week course that walks you through savings, dumping debt, credit sharks, and financial growth. Registration for this class is available at www.daveramsey.com. Have questions? Contact Paul Anderson at 703-629-6100.

Family Movie Night! -- Friday March 6th, 7:00 pm Come have fun with your friends

from Open Arms and Our Savior’s Way!

In conjunction with the Scholastic Book Fair, and National Read Across America Day and the birthday of Dr. Suess

(March 2) Open Arms proudly presents a FREE viewing of "Horton Hears a Who". Wear your PJ's and bring a blanket and pillow, and head for the Big Room! Movie starts at 7:00 pm. The Book Fair will be open during the event.

If you would like to help with this event, contact Christine at Chris-tine.Favreaux@openarms-ccdc.org

USHER AND COMMUNION ASSISTANT UPDATE

If you missed our training session on Feb 21, don't worry! You can still help with usher and communion duties! The Elders have prepared a summary sheet of the basic duties and timeline for each job. It can be emailed to you or picked up at church. Just add some on the job training! Help is welcome at all services, especially the 11:00 am worship time. We need YOU! Ushers will be added to an usher team or placed as a substitute to a service time. Teams of four ushers serve in one month blocks. Communion assis-tants are emailed monthly to sign up for a time to serve, or you may select a time and week(s) of the month to serve on a regular basis. Contact Barb Yarbrough at barb@oswlc.org to be added to the list of those willing to serve.

New Class at Open Arms

Enrollment in a new, full day class of three and four year olds is now

available.

Call 703-729-9144 for more infor-mation or other class availability

ABLAZE! MIRACLE SUNDAY March 29, 2009

Ablaze! Miracle Sunday is coming! When the Ablaze! program began, the $6 million mission dollar goal of the Southeastern District of the Lutheran Church seemed unattainable. On Sunday, March 29, 2009, if individuals would make a one time gift of $20.00, multiplied throughout the District membership, we can raise the last $200,000 in a special mission offer-ing ! Together, the congregations of the Southeastern District can reach this goal to support 23 District missions, numerous local circuit missions, and global outreach efforts.

Pastor Brandon Martin is a mission pastor working in the Hispanic community. Your Ablaze! dollars will continue to support this mission. He writes:

“I had visited Sergio and Angélica expecting to talk about soccer. But when I entered, another topic was troubling the minds of this Mexican couple preg-nant with their first child. They were sorting through the truth and lies of super-stitions they grew up with in Mexico. Concerned about their child’s safety, they wanted to know if any of these fears might be true. These doubts are common among Hispanics who grew up in a culture where faith and supersti-tion are difficult to distinguish. They talked about different remedies to ward off evil. Curious, they asked my opinion. The door was flung wide open for me to share that neither special objects nor superstitious practices protect us from the evil of Satan and this world - but we have God himself as our refuge and strength. The God who gave this couple their baby is the same God who gave his own Son to save their child from the powers of evil!”

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QuestQuestQuestQuest Sunday Ministry Sunday Ministry Sunday Ministry Sunday Ministry Sundays at 9:30 am See you every Sunday at 9:30 in the Youth room!

Youth Band: Sundays at 12:30 pm

March 1, 15, 22, and 29 See you at Practice @ 12:30 pm. Note there is NO PRACTICE March 8th. “Man-Storm” Tuesdays at 9:00 pm Our young men’s Bible study will continue to meet EVERY Tuesday night at 9:00 pm at McDonald’s located near Harris Teeter in the Broadlands near church. Come and get fed with some o.k. food and great discussion.

VA BEACH ZONE VA BEACH ZONE VA BEACH ZONE VA BEACH ZONE Event: March 6 - 8,2009 Quest High school Youth will be heading to Virginia Beach for Youth Encounter’s Zone. This weekend will be a chance for us to grow together in God’s Word, learn what it means to live out our faith, explore the theme of being “One” with Christ, and have a little fun on the beach. We will be leaving at 12:00 pm on Friday, March 6th and returning Sunday, March 8th at 5:00 pm.

Tyler Tollefson Director of Youth Ministry (703)858-9254

Senior High Youth Ques

Confirmation Schedule March 4: Lesson 17 March 11: Lesson 18 March 18: Lesson 19 March 25: Lesson 20 April 1: Test on Lessons 11-20 No confirmation class during Holy Week WILD Bunch activities

March 22nd: Ice skating . Ashburn Ice House 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm. Meet at church for pizza lunch, then skate from 1:00-3:00 pm. Return to church by 3:30 pm. Cost is $10 per person.

April 24th & 25th: 30 Hour Famine Weekend!

For information on WILD Bunch activities, contact: Corinne Odenheimer, (703) 858-2965, sodenheime@aol.com Sharon Dugo, (703) 724-1122, mdo_42@verizon.net

W.I.L.D

BUNCH

Walking In Loving Discipleship Grades 7 & 8 Youth

JC’s Kids Choir Grades 1-5 Teen Choir

Grades 6 And Up

March 1 & 15 JC Kids at 5:00 pm

Teen Choir at 6:00 pm

Youth Band

March 1, 15, 22 and 29 Band Practice 12:30 pm

"Show me your ways O Lord, teach me your paths; guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, my hope is you all day long"

—Psalm 25

SAVE THE DATES! April 24-25

Quest and WILD Bunch youth! Watch for sign ups

This will be our THIRD Famine Event! Prepare to make a localand global difference in the lives of kids!

Parents Update Our High school Sunday class would like to invite you, as their parents to join us for Sunday class. We will re-cap what we have discussed and learned over the last few months and look at the future of the High School Ministry and see ways you can get involved. Join us March 22nd from 9:30am- 10:30am in the Fellowship Hall.

Piano Lessons at OSW

If you or someone you know would be inter-ested in taking piano lessons on Tuesday or Friday here at OSW, please contact the church of-fice at 703-858-9254.

Private music lessons Private music lessons are offered here at church for violin, cello, harp, guitar, & voice. If you are interested, please contact the church office at 703-858-9254/office@oswlc.org for more information.

IRISH BLESSING

May you have walls to keep out the wind, a roof to keep out the rain, warm drinks by the fire, laughter to cheer you, those you love near you, and all that your heart may desire, including the love of God within.

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Read Through The Bible

We challenge you to continue to read your Bible every day! You will be as-tounded by the spiritual strength you will receive from the Word of God. MARCH 1 Isaiah 64:1-9 Numbers 16—18 2 Ps. 85; Numbers 19—21 3 Ps. 86; Numbers 22—24 4 Ps. 87; Numbers 25—27 5 Ps. 88; Numbers 28—30 6 Ps. 89; Numbers 31—33 7 Ps. 90; Numbers 34—36 8 Ps. 91; Deuteronomy 1—3 9 Ps. 92; Deuteronomy 4—6 10 Ps. 93; Deuteronomy 7—9 11 Ps. 94; Deuteronomy 10—12 12 Ps. 95; Deuteronomy 13—15 13 Ps. 96; Deuteronomy 16—18 14 Ps. 97; Deuteronomy 19—21 15 Ps. 98; Deuteronomy 22—24 16 Ps. 99; Deuteronomy 25—27 17 Ps. 100; Deuteronomy 28—30 18 Ps. 101; Deuteronomy 31—34 19 Ps. 102; Luke 1 20 Ps. 103; Luke 2—3 21 Ps. 104; Luke 4—5 22 Ps. 105; Luke 6—7 23 Ps. 106; Luke 8—9 24 Ps. 107; Luke 10—11 25 Ps. 108; Luke 12—13 26 Ps. 109; Luke 14—15 27 Ps. 110; Luke 16—17 28 Ps. 111; Luke 18—19 29 Ps. 112; Luke 20—21 30 Ps. 113; Luke 22 31 Isaiah 64: 1-9; Luke 23—24

Call the church office at 703-858-9254 if your special date is missing from the birthday/anniversary lists. Members, please make sure that your Member Information Forms have been completed and sent to the church office. Thank you.

MARCH ANNIVERSARIES

3/1 Tim & Carrie Waltz 3/6 Bob & Bonnie Stith 3/8 Tony & Sharon Iglesias 3/8 Joel & Allison Tsiumis 3/16 Leonard & Rea Crain 3/20 Bruce & Holly Berry 3/24 Steve & Alison Barley 3/24 Perry & Shannan Ply 3/26 Henry & Andie Wessell 3/31 Tom & Nikki Deacon

MARCH BIRTHDAYS

3/1 Ben Scarboro 3/2 Olivia Hicks 3/2 Beth Shutler 3/2 Matthew Wiechmann 3/3 Kaleb Edwards 3/3 Mike Gruntz 3/3 Mary Miller 3/3 Ethan Phillips 3/3 Lisa Schumacher 3/4 Marlene Bonds 3/4 Kyla Jenkins 3/4 Myla Lyons 3/4 Julia Scholten 3/5 Brett Griffis 3/5 Tim Meier 3/7 Art Frey 3/7 Tiffany Hunt 3/7 Irene Knowles 3/7 Michael Sullivan 3/8 Christina Burbage 3/8 Jean Kayden 3/9 Lynda Braun 3/9 Peyton Sullivan 3/10 Jenny Crabb 3/10 Glenn Hancox 3/11 Mark Anton 3/11 Alison Barley 3/11 Steve Barley 3/11 Tyler Wyks 3/12 Daven Arney 3/12 Ian Davila 3/12 Kaoru Diamond 3/13 Dave Maddens 3/14 Sara Carlin 3/14 Edel Frank 3/14 Jean Hergenroeder 3/14 Joe Kumke

3/15 Melissa Krzysik 3/15 Bob Wilkens 3/16 Diane Olsen 3/17 Nicholas Burke 3/17 Jacqueline Marriott 3/17 Karen Van Bremen 3/18 Paige Andersen 3/18 Nicole Fazekas 3/18 Janice Lupia 3/19 Jodie Anderson 3/19 Nick Hergenroeder 3/19 Randy May 3/20 Kelley Cuthbert 3/21 Peyton Benedict 3/21 Virginia Elliott 3/21 Chip Hart 3/21 Lauren Hawthorne 3/21 Gina Lair 3/21 Taylor van der Biezen 3/22 Megan Parmele 3/22 Orion Stubbs 3/23 Alyson Hoffman 3/23 Kelley O’Dell 3/24 Harrison Scarboro 3/24 Jackie Scholten 3/25 Kari Craig 3/25 Charles Payne 3/25 Shannon Ply 3/25 Barb Yarbrough 3/26 Melissa Morales 3/26 Ed Yarbrough 3/27 Alex Ferrier 3/27 Robyn Griffis 3/28 Juliana Borchert 3/28 Martie Dunnett 3/28 Joe Fitzgerald 3/28 Matt Miller 3/29 Scott Tousley 3/30 Dave Middleton

Baptisms

Cameryn Grace Denhup February1, 2009

Avary Madeline Lamme

February 15,2009

Loudoun Academy of Arts to offer Summer Camps at Ou r Savior’s Way During the weeks of July 20 - 24 and July 27 - 31, Loudoun Academy of Arts will offer 8 different camp sessions for various age groups from 5 yr to 16 yr. Several of the classes are taught by former member Christy Slone, who now attends Christ Community Lutheran. You may pick up a Summer Art Camps listing at the church or log onto www.loudounacademy.org for full information on the camps.

Pastors Bill Mann, Ralph Wiechmann and Eric Peterson

Open Arms Executive Director Jamie Wagner

Director of Youth Ministry Tyler Tollefson

Church Administrator Carol Stowell

Open Arms Center Administrator Christine Favréaux

Bookkeeper— Carrianne Joback

Elders— Head Elder: Mike Miller Mark Anton Alan Battershell Todd Craig Jeff Davis Mike Germinario Paul Hawthorne Phil Jones Phil Kuhn Krista Kumke Greg Lynch Sean Noble David Odom Jerry Sappington Doug Stowell Johnnie Stubbs Scott Tousley Henry Wessell

Open Arms Board of Governance Joe Carlin, Chairman Jenny Crabb Corrado Dugo Wendy Huth Carrianne Joback Joe Kumke Mary Miller Peter Oswald Betsy Stegbauer

Our Savior's Way LUTHERAN CHURCH 43115 Waxpool Road Ashburn VA 20148-4400 Website: oswlc.org Email: oswlc@aol.com 703-858-9254

Come Worship with us Sundays at 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 am

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PAID Ashburn, VA Permit No. 51

How to Become a Member of Our Savior’s Way Lutheran Church

1) Worship with the people of Our

Savior’s Way on Sundays at 8:00, 9:30 or 11:00 am.

2) Participate in one of the Sunday School classes at 9:30 am on Sunday.

3) Transfer from another Lutheran Church by having a transfer letter sent from your former church.

4) If you are a new Christian, please speak to one of the Pastors about the Sacrament of Holy Baptism.

5) If you have questions about the life and ministry of Our Savior’s Way, please phone the church office at 703-858-9254.

Properties Manager —Scott Novak

Volunteer Coordinator Barb Yarbrough

Grief Share— Beth Anton

Parish Nursing— Diane Olsen

Prayer Chain— Jean Kayden

Sunday School Rea Crain and Heather Novak

Music Director — Sally Mann

Praise Team/Children’s Music Dir. Sara Carlin

Christian Education Board Barb Yarbrough

Fellowship Board David and Polly Middleton

Finance Board— Rich Olsen

Missions Board— Terry Ramey

Outreach Board— Open

Properties Board— Stuart Dunnett

Social Ministries Board Andie Wessell

Stewardship Board— Marshall Scott

Worship Board— Beth Anton

Youth Board— Christa Leman

Address Correction Requested

Worship Times: 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00

Wednesdays in March:

Lenten Dinners: 6:00 pm Lenten Services 7:30 pm Join us for Worship!