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“I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? Make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.” (Isaiah 43:19)
In college, as an English major
and required to take writing
courses, I remember the thing I
enjoyed most of all was “stream
of consciousness” writing. It was
sort of an “e.e.cummings kind of
a way of writing” where what
was most important was what
came to your mind and not so
much about punctuation or capi-
talization. It was a free flowing
kind of expression.
While away from you all, Mary
Alice and I have been doing a
new thing – new because it is so
different from what we have
done for so many years, yet, so
important. Our days are without
punctuation or any other form or
order that we have grown ac-
customed – and yet – it is still so
good and so valuable.
Something new to me, a new
“stream of consciousness” has
come this first month away. It
has become clear to me that I
can’t talk to my Dad like I used
to (we talked every Sunday
night). I haven’t been able to
talk to my Mom since November
of 2006 and have needed to
“make a way in this new wilder-
ness of non-communication.” I
miss those conversations. But, I
have discovered something
new.
In the midst of the dryness of not
being able to see, feel, touch,
and talk to my loved ones, God
has provided me a way to con-
tinue the sacred conversation:
yes, through prayer, no doubt.
Prayer has become our constant
companion – even more now
that we are away from you all. It
really helps us in so many ways.
But I have found—in the great
amount of time we have with our
grandchildren, Lennon and Tay-
lor (the ones we haven’t had the
chance to know like all the other
precious grandchildren), I have
sensed a continuing conversa-
tion with the love of family
through them. When I look into
their beautiful blue eyes, I am
mindful of the eyes of my moth-
er, and father, father-in-law,
(Mr. Barnett had very blue eyes)
and so many others. I thought
about my grandparents as one
day recently Mary Alice and I
took a quick tour through the
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“Stream of Consciousness” Worship Schedule 9:00 am-Traditional Worship
10:00 am-Sunday School
11:00 am-Heart Song, Contemp.
Staff
Pastor Jim Nipper, Senior Pastor
Pastor Ed Myers, Associate Pastor
Carolynn Bailey, Music Director
Melissa Malenda, Parish Nurse
Cindy Watkins, Office Admin.
Tony Mowell, Heartsong Leader
Council and Officers
Mitch King, President
Sean Golden, Vice President
Patty Wessner, Secretary
Richard Koepper, Treasurer
Curtis Van Hooser, Fin. Secretary
Marcy Aaroen, Christian Ed.
Brenda Whitson, Outreach
Tedd Stephens, Property
Jay Stafford, Finance
Nancy Shilling, Social Ministry
Kathy Robinson, Worship/Music
Tom Marshall, Shepherds
Kathy Leonard, Youth Ministry
Lewis Wessner, Youth
Our Saviour Lutheran Church
212 Sunset Drive
Johnson City, TN 37604
423-282-2313
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.oslc.church
News articles are due by October 20 to appear in November’s New-Sense.
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old neighborhoods of our families and I sensed their memories and presence as we passed
down streets I had passed down so long ago when they were all alive. As my brother Skip and I
have had brief moments to reminisce, there’s a true sense of something continuing within our
presences.
Each day as I watch the grandchildren at rest and at play, I talk with them and feel the presence
of the ages soaring through us, knowing that this “stream” is still running, still flowing, even
though some important people in our lives are gone.
It’s like standing in a stream of water. As I stand in its coolness where I might have stood before,
it may not be the exact same water the last time I was there, but it is connected to it. With respect
to my old college English professors, this is my “stream of consciousness” that connects me with
life before and points me to the future. I can always have that bond by holding onto family no
matter their age or generation. I sense the love I knew so long ago, and it renews my heart.
As we have celebrated another year of ministry (OSLC’s birthday was September 22, 1957), I
hope you can make connections with our wonderful past but also use that energy to look to the
future. There are exciting things coming for us as a people of God. Stand in the stream of God’s
consciousness and know that He is love and that He is with you then, now, and tomorrow.
Be at peace. God is near. Talk to Him and hear those who have gone before you. Time really is
timeless and precious.
We are grateful for you all – those now and those who have gone before us: Betty, Truman, Bea:
bless you all!
Your friend in Christ,
"Covenant to Witness"
In the Mission Statement of our congregation, it says we will "covenant to witness" to the love of Jesus Christ
by sharing ourselves with the world.
How have you done this in the past? As a Sunday School teacher or student? As a property com-
mittee worker painting, cleaning windows, or working with landscaping? Maybe you have been
a "Cover Girl" making quilts, or attend one of our WELCA Circles? Or, maybe you sang in the
choir or played in the Heartsong band? Maybe you attend fellowship gatherings or cooked
meals for those who have been recently sick?
If you haven't yet, take a moment to find your place in the family of Our Saviour by filling out
your Time and Talent form you received in the mail.
Have you misplaced yours? There's plenty at church in the narthex or in the fellowship hall.
When you fill one out and return it to us, it will be processed and given to the proper council rep
who will contact you personally about the coming year!
As you agree to serve, please know we are so grateful for your sharing of you time, talents, and
treasures!
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Council Highlights from September 12, 2016
Attendance for August–September:
Date 9:30 a.m. 10:45 a.m. Total
August 28 79 43 122
September 4 93 42 135
September 11, 10am Unity service 115
September 18 9:00 am 11:00 am
97 58 155
September 25 85 37 122
Average-129 for the last week of August and all of Sep-
tember.
Here is a brief synopsis of the council meeting. Pastor Ed opened with a Prayerful Discussion of “Why? Why do we do what we do?” UPCOMING EVENTS
September 18th – Sunday School Kickoff Rally Day @ 10 am
September 18th – Congregational Picnic held at Lions Park @ 4 pm September 25th – W E L C A Sunday @ 9 am and 11 am
October 10th - Next Council Meeting @ 6:30 pm October 28th – Trunk or Treat @ 6 pm-8 pm October 30th – Reformation Sunday One Service @ 11 am
NEWSLETTER ARTICLES DUE September 20th
Review of the property committee recommendation for the renovation.
Discussion of the Emergency Preparedness Plan who we should reach out to for ad-vising in the following different areas. Fire, Medical and Safety also discussing with property committee on how this will need to be physically implemented.
Pictorial Directory has been initiated.
Dear All,
Grace and Peace an yours in abundance! Amen.
God bless you in every good way on this 59th anniversary of OSLC! We miss you all very much!
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Thinking of you on our anniversary and will-ing you the best of everything—always.
Love you all!
Pastor Jim and Mary Alice
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August YTD 2016
Actual Budget Difference Actual Budget Difference
Offerings $ 33,436 $ 34,100 $ (664) $ 285,793 $ 298,100 $ (12,307)
Operating Expenses $ (34,137) $ (34,950) $ 813 $ (289,191) $ (302,920) $ 13,729
Surplus/(Deficit) $ (701) $ (850) $ 149 $ (3,398) $ (4,820) $ 1,422
Total Cash on hand, end of month $ 364,864
Less: Liabilities and restricted funds $ (333,931)
Unrestricted cash $ 30,933
Notes:
Unrestricted offerings were $664 below budget for August
Through August, our unrestricted offerings are $12,300 below budget or $351 short per Sunday
YTD operating expenses are $13,700 under budget and we have a net operating loss of $3,400
vs. a budgeted loss of $4,800
Expenses are below budget mainly due to lower than expected utility costs
and Marjene's position being open
Year-to-date offerings are down $700 below last year
There were capital asset purchases of $11,000 that were not included in the monthly expense.
These were to replace our risograph copier and partial payment towards replacing our
phone system.
Budget $ 298,100
Last year $ 286,494 $ 9,549.80
Actual 2016 $ 285,793 $ 9,219.13
$ (701.00) $ (330.67)
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$280,000
$282,000
$284,000
$286,000
$288,000
$290,000
$292,000
$294,000
$296,000
$298,000
$300,000
Budget Last year Actual 2016
YTD Offerings
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Music News from Carolynn
Musings from the Organ Bench
It is reputed that on October 31, 1517 Martin Luther nailed his grievances to the door of the Wittenberg Castle Church. With that action (and the 95 Theses), the Reformation was born!
Throughout this next year, there will be celebrations and tours and re-membrances of the defiant and bold stance Dr. Luther took when nailing those theses. His action changed the face of the Church and Christianity. It is important to remember that Dr. Luther did not want to leave the church but to clean it within. We can imagine that with 95 ticks against it, the church fathers were irate and publically humiliated and Martin es-caped with his life and a new calling. His followers received the name of
“Lutherans” and an improved brand of the Holy Roman church was born.
Long before Luther, the Church had taken the music away from the people (during the reign of Gregory I, pa-pacy 590-604. Only the priests and appointed choirs sang in the Mass. The only role of participation that the common people had was to receive the host (bread) during the Communion distribution. The Mass was deliv-ered in Latin and the people of Germany (and I suspect wherever the Roman church was located) were purely out of luck because they were unable to read or write – not even their native language. Worship for the non-clergy was reduced to a spectator event with visual and sound cues.
One of Luther’s big “reforms” was to give the music BACK to the people. Being an accomplished singer and lutenist, Luther understood the need for singing and involving people in worship. Now in 1517, there were lim-ited resources for anthems, hymns, etc. (We are so very blessed with all the resources available to us – I could go on about that – maybe another time.) BUT can you imagine what Luther needed to do to have appropriate lyrics and music for his congregation? He had to write them!
Recently I ordered/received a copy of The Hymns of Martin Luther edited by Peter Reske (Concordia Publish-ing House), pub. June 3, 2016. For the first time, all of Luther’s hymns are in one publication in English in a form that is readable/singable (as in our hymnal). This is a real blessing for finding Luther’s musical offerings. While I love doing research, it can be most time-consuming. Thank you Dr. Reske for this compendium!
Just a few thoughts from Reske regarding Luther and this volume. “Luther’s hymn texts are probably not the best examples of refined poetry. His language is common (but not vulgar) and he paints such vivid and memo-rable pictures! The melodies are quite varied: from flowing chant to muscular, rugged congregational hymns.” (Think “A Mighty Fortress” – comment by CB).
Reske goes on to make the point that in Luther’s time, congregations generally sang in unison (the melody). Part singing would be done by a choir.
The most interesting things that Reske says he learned while doing his research was that in 1524 a man was arrested for selling copies of two of Luther’s hymns. “Makes publishing today seem pretty tame!”
What does this mean for us worshippers here at OSLC? We’ll be inserting a Lu-ther hymn from time-to-time (of course the “Lutheran national anthem” is always on the ready. It may be interesting to note that “Luther’s Cradle Hymn” is proba-bly not really Luther’s writing – but don’t tell anyone.) Luther’s tunes may be a bit foreign but look for the theology of Love as we celebrate 500 years of Refor-mation!
Blessings and love,
Carolynn Bailey
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Ministry
Volunteers for October
Lector Schedule for the Month of October October—Martha Montgomery
Ushers for October 2nd Duane Williams, Mike Kirkland, the Fetterolfs 9th Duane Williams, Mike Kirkland, the Fetterolfs 16th Duane Williams, Mike Kirkland, the Pennells 23rd Duane Williams, Mike Kirkland, the Pennells 30th Duane Williams, Mike Kirkland, the Pennells
Financial Tellers 1st week–Debbie Seifert, Berla Smith
2nd week-Jean Loveday, David Chalkley
3rd week–Christy Huff, Ken Diehl
4th week-Joe & Lu Mattson
Lay Eucharistic Ministers for October
2, 16th—Mitch King 9th, 23rd—Richard Koepper
30th—Pat Wolf
Communion Assistants for October
2nd-Marcia Peters, Patty Neas 9h-Marcia Peters, Patty Neas 16th-Marcia Peters, Michael Leonard 23th-Marcia Peters, Ken Diehl 30th-Marcia Peters, Patty Neas
Altar Guild for the month of October Marilyn Keys
October Families of the Week 2nd Erin, Christopher, Rebecca Rudd; Berla Smith
9th Marilyn and Orville Proffitt; Martha Montgomery
16th Amber, Aaron, and Emmy Ebarb; Peg Pickens
23rd Tom and Patricia Petti; Eleanor and Adam Crouch 30th Terry, Ann, Jacob, and Chloie Ottinger; Claire Diehl
Altar Flowers for October Traditional Heartsong 2nd-Tom & Susan Marshall 16th-Kasey Sorenson 16th Maggie Flint 23rd Doug & Christy Huff
Hospital Visitor List for October 2nd Alexander 9th Holland 16th Rye 23rd Gugliotta 30th Blackmer
Library Committee All of October Phyllis Farst
Prayer Shawl Team for October 1st wk-Beverly Gugliotta, Nancy Shilling, Patty Neas 2nd wk-Phyllis Farst, Lu Mattson, Berla Smith, Jan Ecklund 3rd wk-Cheryl Milliken, Trudy Blackmer, Betty Chalkley 4th wk-Mary Ann McGaughey, Judi Boebal, Marilyn Proffitt
Nursery—we need volunteers every week, please sign up!
The Underground Huddle (6th -12th grades)
We meet on Wednesday nights. Dinner is at 6, Huddle time starts at 6:30. During Un-derground Huddle times we check-in on what’s going on in life and have some in-depth study and discipleship learn-ing time. Put the dates below on your calendars.
October 5, 12, 19, 26 - Dinner at 6 pm, Huddle from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
Also, we send out group text reminders through the Group Me app. If you are not receiving youth group updates, please let Pastor Ed know.
2016 All Tennessee Lutheran
Youth Gathering
Trinity Lutheran Church, Tulllahoma, TN
November 12 and 13, 2016
This year’s theme is “Here We Stand”
Please see Pastor Ed Myers if you are interested
in going to give him you name and t-shirt size.
Tennessee
Lutherans
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Coming Soon
It is October and that means it’s almost time for Trunk or Treat. It will be on October 28 at 6 PM. There will be lots of good food, fun, and of course trick or treating. We are hoping to have more trunks than last year. We will need extra candy to give out. If you would like to donate candy, please leave it on the counter in the kitchen. Last year we spread out the decorating and food preparations over two days. We are going to have a similar schedule:
Decorate the Fellowship Hall: Thursday, October 27 at 1 PM
If you are decorating a trunk, please be in the parking lot by 5:30 PM.
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News
Colossians 1: 11being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great en-durance and patience,
12 and giving joyful thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of his holy people in the kingdom of light.
No doubt that God loves His children. That would be you and me! I don’t know about you but that is very encouraging to me. Let’s take a few minutes each day to read God’s Holy word and listen quiet-ly as we allow Him to speak to us. In His word, we find answers that no man has. We find true peace, joy, strength and healing for both our bodies and souls. We are to look to God with thankfulness be-cause He loves us and calls us His children, we can trust Him with all our needs!!! GO GOD!
It is also with GREAT joy that I share with you what is happening in the month of October. My daughter, Emily & her husband Brent, are expect-ing a baby girl around or on Oct. 30, 2016. I will not be in Johnson City for a short time after my grandbaby’s arrival. I plan to go back to Virginia and help Emily for a few weeks. I am so excited to do so. I will miss all of you! I will be available on-ly by phone if you need me. I am not scheduling any events for October after the second week. Should baby Selah decide to come early, what is scheduled will be cancelled or supervised by some-one other than myself. You will be notified of any and all changes. Also, You will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers, every day!
Dear Lord, I pray to you with a humbled heart and with thanksgiving for the pastors of OSLC, the congregation, and all who are involved within this parish. I especially lift up to you family members and friends of Betty Marshall and Truman Billings. We
miss them but thank you that they are for-ever with you without worries, hurts, aches or pains.
Lord, you are the great physician. I pray to you as the healer of our bodies, souls, & minds. I pray for each member of OSLC that you will supply their every need both physi-cally and spiritually. Father, it is with a grateful heart that I serve this parish. Em-brace them with your loving arms and let them feel your presence as they travel this journey. I love you God and thank you for watching over them and keeping them in your care. God bless, Go God!!!
Melissa Malenda, RN-parish nurse
Happenings at OSLC for October:
-October 9, Blood pressures- will be taken free for anyone who wishes to have their blood pressure checked. Very important and encouraged to do so!!!
October 11th-Friends in Grief- OSLC library. 10:00am-11:00am. If you or someone you know has lost a loved one, please join us as we share, en-courage, and support each other through this grief time.
Ministries in Motion:
Thursday’s-6:30pm- YOGA. We meet in the OSLC youth room. Please bring your own yoga mat.
Friday’s-Walk/talk (Chair Yoga) 10am-11am in the fellowship hall.
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MARSH BLOOD
BANK On Wednesday, October 19th, everyone will have a
chance to change, or even save a life. From 4-8 pm
Marsh Blood Services will be at OSLC to collect
blood. Sign-up sheets will be placed on the hallway
bulletin boards, but walk-ins are always wel-
come! Please invite friends, family and co-workers
to join us. We promise to have some of the best
snacks ever. If you can provide a snack, (fruits,
vegetables, cookies, cheese and crackers, etc.), but
can't donate blood, just leave it in the kitchen clear-
ly marked 'Blood Drive'.
We hope our donation numbers can continue to
grow. Remember, it only takes a little to help so
many!
Food Pantry Monetary donations are always welcomed. Your generous
donations to our food pantry have made a difference in
many lives. Food items needed:
Crackers Soup Dry beans Cornbread Cookies Spaghetti
Remember to check product dates for expiration.
Grocery bags given in September-11 bags
Macaroni & cheese Canned veggies Peanut Butter Canned fruit Spaghetti sauce Canned meat
Rice Raisins Jello/Jello pudding Apple sauce Cereal Cake mix
News from Social Ministry
Melting Pot
We will prepare and serve a meal at the Melting Pot
on October 12. Volunteers may sign up on the list lo-
cated on the bulletin board near the library.
Melting Pot served 207 meals on August 31 and 197
on September 14, 2016.
Charity of the Month
Haven of Mercy
During the months of October and November, our focus will be Haven of Mercy of Johnson City. They offer nutritious meals, hot showers, and a warm, safe place to sleep for men who come to their doors dur-ing their most desperate points of life. Heaven of Mercy seeks to minister to the spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional needs of their clients. It is their goal to foster an atmosphere of trust, accounta-bility, and responsibility according to the Gospel. They also have a thrift store on Broadway for dona-tions of clothing and furniture.
Their needs are:
Deodorant Shaving cream Paper towels Brushes Shampoo Razors Toilet paper
Donation boxes are in the hallway and the fellowship
hall.
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Primetimers On Wednesday, October 5 at 11:00 am, Primetimers will
meet at the church. From there they will travel to the Moun-
tain View Restaurant for lunch. Mountain View Restaurant is
located at 3241 Hwy. 11 E, Telford, TN. Call Lu Mattson at 928
-4386 if you plan to attend.
Soap Toothpaste Toothbrush Combs Kleenex Pillows Twin bed sheets
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Women’s Grief Group
meets at 6:00 pm on Friday, October 28 at Faith Akin’s home, 2907 West Walnut Street, JC. All wom-en are welcome! Please call for more information to Faith at 737-2434.
19-Kenneth Farst Hallie Rose Wilcox 20-Eleanor Crouch
22-Peg Pickens 23-Ken Diehl 24-Linda Schutt Otto Zinser Madison Sullins 25-Becky Hamilos 26-Gracie Huff Mary Ann McGaughey Lewis Wessner Richard Koepper 28-Graham Estep Jason Green 29-Pastor Ed Myers 31-Lily McAllister
Prayer Shawl Group will meet on Monday, October 10 at 2:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall.
The Cover Girls The Cover Girls meet the second and fourth Monday of each month at 10:00 am in Fellowship Hall.
The “Men’s Prayer Break-fast” meets on the first Sat-urday of each month at Golden Corral at 8 am. Hope to see you on October 1.
WELCA News
How many burdens are you carrying? Do you feel overwhelmed with what you have to bear? Would you like to release those burdens and “travel lighter”? Both the Hannah and Katie Circles are doing that this fall. We are using Max Lucado’s book Traveling Light to “release the burdens we were never intended to bear” and use the 23rd Psalm as our guide. Please join us at one of our circle meetings.
Hannah Circle will meet on October 17 at 1pm with Judi Boebel leading the discus-sion of chapters 3 and 4 of the book. Please watch for location in an upcoming Sunday bulletin.
Katie Circle will meet on October26 at 10:30 am in the Church Library. Marilyn Proffitt will lead the discussion of chapters 3 and 4.
Our WELCA Annual Meeting is scheduled
for November 16. Mark your calendars
now so you won’t miss this important
meeting to review 2016 accomplishments
and plan for 2017!
Sincere condolences ~
To Tom and Susan Marshall and family for the death of their mother, Betty Marshall.
To family and friends of Truman Billings who died on September, 13th.
To the family of Bea Barron, whose memorial service will be held in October.
Birthdays
4-Cameron Wilcox
5-Brenda Snyder
6- Shirley Stafford Wendy Whitmore
7-Jim Quillin
11-Chance Johnson
12-Martha Herting John Paul Neas, lll
14-Lucy Rye Phyllis Farst
15-Jennifer Stafford Diana Duncan
16-Deborah Ketner
18-Patty Sorenson Kathy Leonard
Around the Parish
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Hal lowee n Recipes
Trash Mix
Ingredients
1 (16-ounce) package candy corn
1 (15-ounce) package pretzel nibblers
1 (12-ounce) package caramel popcorn and peanuts
1 (15-ounce) package banana chips
1 (15-ounce) package candy-coated chocolate pieces
1 (15-ounce) package dried mango
1 (15-ounce) package dried pineapple
Preparation Stir together all ingredients. Store in an airtight container.
NOTE: For testing purposes only, we used pretzel Nuggets, Crunch 'n Munch, M&M's, and Craisins.
Create the ultimate salty-sweet combo with little pretzel pieces, chocolate-covered candy pieces, and candy corn. Stir in a mixture of dried fruits and banana chips for snack that your kids will love.
DIRECTIONS
1. Heat oven to 325°F.
2. Heat taco shells in oven as directed on box, usually just a couple of minutes.
3. In a 10-inch skillet, cook ground beef over me-dium-high heat, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain.
4. Stir in taco seasoning mix and water.
5. Reduce heat to medium and cook uncovered about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until water has evaporated. Remove from heat.
6. Spoon beef mixture into heated tostada or taco shells. Top with cheese, lettuce and tomato.
7. Spoon sour cream into small resealable food-storage plastic bag. Seal bag; cut VERY tiny hole in corner of bag. Pipe sour cream over top of each taco to resemble spider web.
For each spider, top taco with 1 olive, pitted end down. Cut second olive lengthwise into 8 pieces; place around whole olive for legs. For eyes, squeeze 2 dots of sour cream onto top of olive.
Black Olive Spider Taco Salad
4 taco shells (Old El Paso Stand 'n Stuff shells)
1lb lean ground beef (at least 80%)
1(1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix 2⁄3cup water
1cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 oz)
1 1⁄2cups shredded lettuce
1medium tomatoes, chopped (3/4 cup) 1⁄4cup sour cream
20 extra-large pitted black olives
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Thank you to Pastor Ed, Carolyn Baily, Tony Love and Heartsong participants for the 9/11
service. Beautiful!
Thank you and compliments to Glen Ross for the cardboard model of the new renova-
tions. Appreciation for Barry Fetterolf in his diligence in keeping the architectural draw-
ings of the new changes and relaying these drawings to the council to share with the congre-
gation.
Gratitude would like to be expressed to the Property committee coming together to make the
wishes of our congregation come to life.
Appreciation would like to be shared for Maggie Flint and her hard work in tabulating the
Time and Talent sheets.
Compliments and gratitude would like to be shared with Richard Koepper in his spearhead-
ing the Time and Talent gathering of information and mailing out the contact forms.
Thank You to Ken Loveday, Gene Maddox and Bob Hembre for getting the information to-
gether for the Pictorial Directory.
Everyone who helped plan and organize the annual Church Picnic on September 18.
Marcy Aaroen and her crew for their great work on Rally Day on September 18.
Everyone who had their hand in the “Unity Service” on 9-11.
Everyone who helped with the reception after Betty Marshall’s funeral.
Our Cover Girls for their continued work on the quilts for LWR.
Collation Team who puts the newsletter together each month.
Chancel Choir and Heartsong Band who provide inspiring music for us each Sunday!
Parish and Staff
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DID YOU KNOW?...that our synodical bishop,
The Rev. Julian Gordy, will be at OSLC on
Reformation Sunday to help kick off the “500th
Year of the Reformation”? Mark your calendars
for a special worship on October 30, 2016!
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Our Saviour Lutheran Church
212 Sunset Drive
Johnson City, TN 37604
Purpose statement: “Make disciples, and grow in grace.”