OUR SAVIOR’S WEEKLY LETTER

       Two of the readings chosen for this coming Sunday focus on two widows.  Both demonstrate trust and obedience.  In the Old Testament selection (1 Kings 17:8-16), a widow who was preparing a last meal for herself and for her son, is interrupted by the prophet Elijah asking for food.  Although she has virtually nothing, the widow trusts that God will somehow provide. And He does - day after day for the duration of the drought.  In Sunday’s Gospel (Mk 12:38-44), a widow brings her offering to the temple.  It’s not very much, but it’s all that she has.  She gives from a heart of gratitude, trusting that God will provide for her future needs.  Neither widow is named in Scripture.  Perhaps that’s so we can put our own names in their place and follow their example:  Trust and obey for there’s no other way to be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey.   

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This Week:  Dick Levesque - dear brother in Christ and long time member of Our Savior’s, went home to be with Jesus, on October 30th.  The viewing will be at NewComer Funeral Home, New Karner Rd, Colonie, from  3-6 on Friday, Nov 8th and the funeral will be at Our Savior’s this Saturday, Nov 9th, beginning at 9:30 a.m.

Our Savior’s Thrive Youth Group will be attending an Encounter Conference in Utica this Thursday, Friday and Saturday.  Pray that they would encounter Christ and be filled with His joy, peace and love.  Pray also for safe travels.

 

Next Week

Sunday, Nov 10:  Worship at 8:30 and 11  Pastor Singh will lead both services and share the message.  Sunday School for preschool-6th graders at 9:45-10:45. Two Adult Bible Classes will be held between services:  in the Fellowship Room - studying the book of 1 Peter and in the conference room (in church office area) discussing a RightNow Media teaching “In the Gap”                                            

Wednesday, Nov 13: Women’s Bible Class - 10-11 a.m. in the Fellowship Room also Our Savior’s Singers at Promenade   10-11 a.m.   (see “More Information”)                                                                                            also Choir  6:30-8 p.m. in the sanctuary                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

Thursday, Nov 14th   Operation Christmas Child - packing shoe boxes:  6:30-8 p.m. in the  also Men’s Bible Fellowship    7-8:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Room  

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Coming Events

Nov 27 - Thanksgiving Eve Service  7 p.m.

Nov 30  - Outdoor Clean Up in the morning & Decorate the Church  in the afternoon  also Christmas Craft -Christmas Ornament in the Cafeteria beginning at 9:00AM

                              

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More Information.

Our Savior’s Singers will be ministering through songs to residents at the Promenade Assisted Living Center at 1228 Western Ave, Albany on Wednesday, Nov 13, 10-11 a.m. We will be singing familiar songs about the importance of prayer and the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.  All are invited to come and sing.  Please arrive by 9:50.  Contact Al Walck for more information.

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Operation Christmas Child.  Members of Our Savior’s are invited to join families from Our Savior’s Christian School in packing  a variety of items in shoe boxes to send to children living in underdeveloped countries.  Packing night is Thursday, Nov 14th  beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the school gym.  

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Barbara Johnson a long time member of Our Savior’s went home to be with Jesus, on October 16th.  There will be a Memorial Service in celebration of Barbara’s life in Christ on Saturday, December 7th, at Our Savior’s beginning at 10:30.  The service will be followed by a luncheon also at Our Savior’s.  Please RSVP to Linda in the church office if you intend to come to the luncheon.  This will help with the planning.

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Food Pantry Needs:  canned fruit, cake mix & frosting, shelf stable milk, cereal, crackers, canned tomatoes, pasta sauce, paper products, personal hygiene items: shampoo, laundry detergent.   Place these items in the box in the breezeway.

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Vicar Mark Chaffee’s office hours are 9 a.m.-noon, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.  You may also reach him by cell phone: 518/763-1085 or via email:  mark.chaffee@oursaviors.com

Pastor Patrick Singh is serving as part time vacancy pastor at Our Savior’s, providing pastoral care and leadership in cooperation with Vicar Mark.  You may contact Pastor Singh by email (patrick204642003@yahoo.com or by cell phone (917/254-2597) if you wish to talk or schedule a time to meet with him. 

 

PRAYER NEEDS

-Healing: Barbara Bruso, Linda Flynn, Phyllis Lubiniecki, Barbara MacGowan, Harper Noble, Patty Marshall, Olivia Nason, Lori Smith, George Swint, Eric Unright, Joan & Walter Weis,              Lori & Peter Whitehouse, Dave Wolcott, Tim Zuelsdorf, Tony Zuelsdorf                             

-Homebound:  Inge Glidden

 -in Assisted Living: Christine Baird, Hazel Gutkoska, Marga Hildenbrandt, Ruth Looman, Lois O’Brien, Jon Ronson

-for Jennifer Cassel  Spanish Teacher in Our Savior’s Middle School and also librarian for Our Savior’s Christian School.  Thanksgiving for Jennifer’s ministry as she consistently points her students to Jesus, the Word made flesh for us.  

-Messiah Lutheran Church, Setauket    Prayer for God’s guidance and provision as this church faces a pastoral vacancy.

 Announcements for this weekly letter may be sent to Tom Roemke  (troemke115@gmail.com                        or 518/669-0790)