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Christmas:
The Rejoicing of the Angels
The Wonder of the Shepherds
The Faith of the Wise Men

 

"You must be ready!"
That is Christ's word of warning to us.

"You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect Him."

Luke 12:40

Pastor Randy Schultz

Dear Members and Friends of Our Savior,

Ready for what? Ready for his coming now "Because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect Him."

Advent is the season of the church year to make ready for Christ's coming. Preparations for His birthday celebration are evident, but the real preparation is focused on His second coming.

It will be a day of terror for those who are unprepared. They will dread to see the King who comes, because they have no share in His Kingdom. This world and its riches and pleasures are gone They have nothing. They are lost forever.

For those who are ready, watching, prepared, it will be a day of bliss and joy. The Lord Jesus says that He Himself will come and serve them. The best part of all for those who love Him will be to see Him face to face, and to be in His holy presence.

So be ready, the time to prepare is now. To assist your preparation, Our Savior is offering extra midweek worship services during Advent on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. under the theme "Songs for Our Coming Savior." These songs from Isaiah 40:1-11 have, for centuries, been preparing God's people for the coming of Christ.

  • November 30 - "Comfort, Comfort These My People" Isaiah 40:12
  • December 7 - "Prepare the Royal Highway" Isaiah 40:3-5
  • December 14 - "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" Isaiah 40:6-8
  • December 21 - "Lift Up Your Heads, You Mighty Gates" Isaiah 40:9
  • Christmas Worship - Christmas Eve at 7:00 p.m.
  • Christmas Day (Sunday) at 10:30 a.m.
  • New Year's Eve at 7:00 p.m.
  • New Year's Day (Sunday) at 10:30 a.m.


    • Come and let Christ prepare you for His coming. He has promised to be there. (Matthew 28:20)
    How about you?

    Your servant, waiting on the Lord and His people,
    Pastor Randy Schultz
    Pastor Randy Schultz


    P.S. For a fun and informative presentation on the meaning of Advent,
    Click Here: "Advent in 2 Minutes" and Enjoy.

    If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose. (Philippians 2:1-2)

    These words recorded by St. Paul summarize and empower the theme of our spiritual growth and faith renewal effort now known as Connect to Christ: experience MORE.

    At our Leadership Retreat, each director prayerfully shared his/her goal(s) for this campaign. Two themes were repeated and amplified around the table: “more” of the good things (i.e. God things) going on at Our Savior Lutheran; and “unity” of people and purpose.

    Truly, we are blessed by knowing Christ and being united (connected) to Him. St. Paul names some of these blessings in the Scripture above: encouragement, comfort, fellowship, tenderness, compassion. Connected to Christ, we experience these blessings and MORE. Look around our website and check out what MORE Christ has to give.

    Spiritual renewal is the work of the Holy Spirit who connects us to Christ and thereby restores the joy of salvation (Psalm 51:12).

    Because we are “united with Christ,” we also have a connection to each other in Christ. St. Paul records that as we are “like-minded” in Christ and as we show the “same love” as Christ, and we function as “one spirit and purpose,” then our joy is made complete.

    May the Holy Spirit restore and complete our joy as we worship, serve, and grow together at Our Savior Lutheran. Let’s Connect to Christ: Experience MORE!

     
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    Questions?

    Do you have a biblical question you're having a hard time finding the answer to?

    Why not ask the Pastor?

    Any questions can be placed anonymously in the oak the wall to the left as you enter the sanctuary from the hall. Pastor will review the questions and answer one each month in the Newsletter.

     

    Altar Flowers
    Altar Flowers are placed to the glory of God for the beautification of our altar in thanksgiving for all His wonderful blessings on our congregation.

    A flower chart is posted on the bulletin board. Please sign up now to commemorate a birthday, anniversary, special occasion or blessing to honor the memory of a loved one.

    The cost for Alter Flowers is $30 for both vases, or $15 for just one vase.

    Please sign the chart for the Sunday you wish and fill out the Altar Flowers Information Sheet beside the flower chart. Prior to the Sunday designated, a copy will be mailed to you to assure that the correct information is placed in the bulletin.

    Please use the special envelope that will be included with the information sheet and place it in the collection plate or turn it in to the church office.Make checks payable to Our Savior Lutheran Church.

    Special Note
    The Alter Guild is looking for volunteers to learn what they do and help out. Anyone who is interested in learning how to become an Alter Guild please contact Bert Roof or call the church office.

     
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