T h e C o m m u n ica to r - Lutheran Church of Our Saviour
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T h e C o m m u n ica to r - Lutheran Church of Our Saviour
The Communicator The Communicator LUTHERAN CHURCH OF OUR SAVIOUR July and August 2016 Mailed June 28, 2016 As we enter the summer months there are many things happening in our congregation. We begin our summer schedule with Thursday outside worship at 7:00 PM and Sunday mornings at 9:30. Our Sunday schedule will follow the pattern of the first 2 weeks with just bulletin and the last 2 weeks of the month with bulletin and screen. Below you will find the schedule for our “VBS” which is really a family event celebration. For 4 weeks we are offering events for youth and family. There are signup sheets in the narthex so we can get an idea of how many to expect and also to plan for food. Please sign up. 1) July 10th: Nerf-a-palooza: This event is designed for the elementary and older youth. Janeen held one in the Fall and it was well attended. We would like to have a hot dog lunch following the service on Sunday. Then, the youth will take part in various activities, including a devotional, target practice, obstacle course, and water fight. *Bring: nerf guns (non-disc), protective eyewear, extra bullets, and water guns. 2) July 17th: VBS and Movie Making Sunday: This event will target both the younger elementary and older youth. The younger kids will experience a traditional day of Bible School. The theme will be "Christian Olympics." After the church service, the kids will go downstairs and have an opening ceremony, music, ice cream social, games, craft and story time. The older youth can either help the younger youth or they can take part in making a movie, perhaps based on acting out a bible story. We are hoping to show the movie on Rally Sunday in the Fall. 3) August 14th: Day at Seabreeze Following the service at church, families will go to Seabreeze and then enjoy being together at the park the rest of the day. More details will be coming. 4) August 28th: Picnic and Prayer Labyrinth at Tinker Park This will be a family event held after the service at Tinker Park, Henrietta. We have rented a pavilion and would like families to bring their lunch. Then, we will use the park (they have a maze and some walking trails) to create a prayer journey. The committee also thought it would be a good idea to combine the idea of prayer and mission. We would like to help clean up the park at the end of the event. Sign-up sheets will be on the Narthex table. Please sign up if you are interested, so we know how many people to plan for. Let me know if you have any questions, suggestions or if you would be able to help with any of these events. On a personal note I want to thank you for the wonderful celebration of my 40th anniversary as Pastor. I know there have been a lot of secret meetings to plan for the event. I am truly grateful for your care, your gifts and especially for you our members and your expression of love and care. Newsletter of the Lutheran Church of Our Saviour 2415 Chili Avenue Rochester, NY 14624 585/247-7824 E-mail:LCOSRochester@frontiernet.net The Rev. Joachim Wilck, Pastor Mrs. Mary Pleten, Editor A member congregation of the Upstate New York Synod Evangelical Lutheran Church in America SERVING The Months OF JULY AND AUGUST AT THE 9:30 am Services Ushers Lectors Communion Assts July 3 July 10 July 17 July 24 July 31 Jack Erbelding Ed Jarvis Mary Pleten Rod Potter Carol Werth Jack Erbelding Ed Jarvis Norma Snyder Rod Potter Carol Werth July 10—Jack Erbelding and Ed Jarvis August 7 August 14 August 21 August 28 Mary Pleten Rod Potter and Diane Parke-Potter Carol Ransom Ed Jarvis Tony Pleten Rod Potter Carol Ransom Ed Jarvis August 14—-Rich Yackel and Jack Erbelding Counters: July —Mary and Tony Pleten August —TBA Altar Care: ELDERS—THURSDAY SERVICES June 30 Deb Ciccone/Alice Popen July 7 Deb Ciccone/W. Forrest July 14 Deb Ciccone July 21 Deb Ciccone/B. Spencer July 28 Deb Ciccone August 4 Frank Johnson August 11 Frank Johnson August 18 Frank Johnson August 25 Frank Johnson Sept 1 Alice Popen July 24—Janeen Oliver and Ann Marie MacBride August 28—Brian and Pam Spencer July —Joan Plowe and Patty Stich August—Colleen Forsey and Donna Miller ELDERS—SUNDAY SERVICES July 3 Mary Ellen Saur July 10 Brian Spencer/C. Werth July 17 Hans Witt July 24 Alice Popen/ C. Werth July 31 Wendy Forrest/ C. Werth August 7 Diane Parke-Potter August 14 Hans Witt August 21 Diane Parke-Potter August 28 Carol Werth Sept 4 Paul Hamblin The Church office will be working on a New Directory this Summer. If there are any changes to your information please fill out the tan response. WEDDING THIS SUMMER The new directory will be available in September. Congratulations to the following couples who unite in marriage during the month of July. Ellen Provost and Daniel Baker will marry at Our Saviour on Saturday, July 30 at 2:00 PM. OUR SAVIOUR LUTHERAN CHURCH Please include Ellen and Daniel in your prayers during the coming month. T H E C O MM U NI C AT OR J U LY A ND A U GUS T 2 01 6 Page 2 July and August Birthdays JULY BIRTHDAYS . . . HAPPY BIRTHDAY and BEST WISHES to all these members of Our Saviour who celebrate birthdays during the month of July. We pray for your continued growth in God's grace. 1-Morgan Reese 1-Janine Lyons 2-Alison Kendall 2-Jenny Emerson 3-Jill Evans 4-Jan Carmichael 4-Ann Seppa 8-Tiffany Francisco 8-Charles Gates, Jr. 8-Cynthia Blank 9-John Crombe 9-Brad Morningstar 10-Alexis Knapp 10-Zachary Blank 11-Rebecca Sovereign 12-Tamara Mochrie AUGUST BIRTHDAYS . . . HAPPY BIRTHDAY and BEST WISHES to all these members of Our Saviour who celebrate birthdays during the month of August. We pray for your continued growth in God's grace. 1-Desi Voorhies 1-Jennifer Kelly 1-Serena Forest 2- Andrew Pond 3-Sally Shannon 3-Emma Bryce 3-Jennifer Kipybida 5-Pamela Ford 5-Virginia McMullen 6-Jakob Witt 6-Hunter Earle 8-Jaime Walberger 9-Skip Kipybida 9-Jennifer Guiles 9-Birgit Hafner 9-Evan Palmer 10-Mary Pleten T H E C O MM U NI C AT OR 12-Teri Vogel 13-Michael Palumbo 13-Emma Grace Bonanno 13-Kristina Saucke 13-Jennifer Meli 14-Joseph Randall 14-Miles Sovereign 14-Jacob Carpino 14-Cameron Derleth 15-Jacob Dewyea 15-Melana Willard 16-Caitlyn Reinecker 16-Norma Muolo 17-Olivia Kuter 17-Bailee Evans 17-Justin Follett 18-Colleen Forsey 18-Emma Girvin 19-Kendall Gielski 19-Laura Crombe 20-Michael Gabriel Panzer 21-Alberta Carlson 22-Danielle Graupman 22-Vera Scuderi 22-Meshia Eggert 22-Ayden Plowe 10-Allen Peters 11-Michael Perkins 11-Debra Reinecker 12-Amanda Stevens 15-Brian O'Connor 15-Joyce Perkins 15-Nancy Albano 15-Madelaine Heid 16-Christine Gear 16-Connor Shannon 16-Aiden Shannon 20-Gunter Berndl 21-Jackson Balonek 21-Michele McDonough 22-Keely Lyons 22-Carl Kowalski 23-Sharon Castrichini 23-Linda Guida 24-Linda Christensen 24-Sharon Neal 24-Alice Wanzenried 25-Kaitlyn Dietrick 26-Alexandra (Pleten) Pond 26-Frances Cranston 26-Alexander Sovereign 27-Thomas Dougherty J U LY A ND A U GUS T 2 01 6 23-Nancy McCall 24-Ava Bonanno 25-Darlene Lee 25-Jeffrey Reese 25-Katie Crnkovich 26-Peter Glanville 26-Norma Chapin 27-Richard Albano 27-John Oldfield 28-Martin Maas 28-Hans Strasser 28-Barbara Rauber 29-Hans Witt 30-John Erbelding 31-Jayden Walker 28-Kimberly (Klein) Giancursio 30-Damon Carpenter 31-Paul Edwards 31-Randi Mousaw 31-Stacey Hamblin Page 3 SAVE THESE DATES; We, the members of the Lutheran Church of Our Saviour, as baptized followers of Jesus Christ will foster a living, expressive relationship with our Lord and our neighbors. We will do this in a way that seeks to serve all segments of our congregation and community by: ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Providing a welcoming environment for youth and young adults. Strengthening the family unit. Involving the elderly and recognizing their special needs. Making Christ visible through worship. Recommended by the Long Range Planning committee on October 27, 2010 JULY 10 NERF-A-PALOOZA JULY 17 VBS AND MOVIE MAKING SUNDAY AUGUST 14 DAY AT SEBREEZE AUGUST 28 PICNIC AND PRAYER LABRINTH AT TINKER PARK A PRAYER FOR AN INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION Lord God Almighty, in whose name the founders of this country won liberty for themselves and for us, and lit the torch of freedom for nations then unborn: Grant, we beseech thee, that we and all the people of this land may have the grace to maintain these liberties in righteousness and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Reprinted from The Newsletter, Volume 22 T H E C O MM U NI C AT OR J U LY A ND A U GUS T 2 01 6 Page 4 JULY ANNIVERSARIES . . . Congratulations and Best Wishes to these members of Our Saviour who celebrate Wedding anniversaries during the month of July. May God continue to bless you and increase your love for one another! AUGUST ANNIVERSARIES . . . Congratulations and Best Wishes to these members of Our Saviour who celebrate Wedding anniversaries during the month of August. May God continue to bless you and increase your love for one another! 2—James and Linda Flick Happy 45th Anniversary 3—Rodney Potter and Diane Parke-Potter 4—Anton and Bronislava Suk Happy 40th Anniversary 6—Emil and Christa Witt 9—Carl and Marjorie Kowalski Happy 56th Anniversary 10—Leon and Becky Duthoy Happy 35th Anniversary 11—Bill and Sharon Neal 16—Deb and Ed Housel 19—Michael and Janine Lyons 20—David and Karen Bryce Happy 20th Anniversary 20—Robert and Amy Priestley 21—Thomas and Yvonne Dougherty 21—Nicole and Mark Lee 22—Jan and Pam Carmichael 25—Eugene and Ann Northrop 26—Stephen and Karen Nash 28—Andrew and Julie Lowe 29—Brian and Laurie Forest 30—Joseph and Vera Scuderi Happy 45th Anniversary 2—Peter and Jacqueline Sitter 2—Michael and Kimberly Giancursio 3—Gerald and Patricia Stich 3—Drew and Jenny Emerson 5—Richard and Carole Chapin 7—Richard and Sharon Yackel Happy 56th Anniversary 7—Al and Lisa Schroff 8—Michael and April O’Connor 8—Jeremy and Erin Noll 10—Edward and Patricia Duignan 11—Stephanie and Jacob Martin 11—George and Shelly Borrelli 12—Elena and Rob Marvin Happy 10th Anniversary 14—Donald and Desi Voorhies Happy 40th Anniversary 14—Glen and Simone Harter 15—James and Jacqueline Greene 18—John and Linda Loughlin 19—Richard and Tina Sihto Happy 10th Anniversary 20—Charles and Cynthia Borzilleri 20—David and Linda Guida 21—Kevin and Wendy Forrest Happy 45th Anniversary 22—Jeff and Katie Doherty 25—Tony and Mary Pleten 25—Nicklos and Kathleen Carpino 28—Karl and Nancy Schwach 31—Richard and Colleen Forsey 31—John and Susan Dietrick THE CHURCH SERVICES ARE RECORDED AND ARE ON YOUTUBE GO TO WWW.OURSAVIOURROCHESTER.ORG AND CLICK ON SERMONS T H E C O MM U NI C AT OR Bring a lawn chair or blanket to Thursday evening outdoor worship service this summer! J U LY A ND A U GUS T 2 01 6 Thursday, 7:00 PM June 30 to Sept 1 Page 5 Women of the ELCA The ladies of LCOS had their kick off session on June 5th for the Operation Christmas Child (OCC) fundraiser. We had a wonderful response with 35 boxes already taken. If you do not wish to fill a whole box we will gladly accept donations of items that are on a list that is on our table in the Narthex. There are large boxes under the OCC table to put your items into. Thank you for any help you wish to give. Completed boxes may be brought to the church at any time, please leave them on the table in the narthex. Thank you! Another exciting year has ended. Our end of the year picnic was at the home of Ann Seppa on June 14th. Twelve women enjoyed yummy food and as always, wonderful fellowship. Thank you to Ann for hosting. At this meeting, the ladies planned for the upcoming 2016/2017 year of events. We look forward to another exciting year to begin in September with our annual potluck dinner and sing-along with Alexandra Pond, Music Director. Refreshments for the September Fellowship will be provided by Debbie Frey Cheryl Stone Donna Miller. At our October meeting, we will be having Marlies Adams DiFante, a resident of Rochester as our guest speaker. Mrs. DiFante wrote a book titled, “The Queen of the Breman”. In this book, Mrs. DiFante shares the tragic, yet inspirational story of how she endured seven years of her childhood trapped in Germany during World War II. This meeting will be open for everyone. Mrs. DiFante will be bringing copies of her book for sale at this meeting for $20. The Women of the ELCA is sponsoring the Christmas Box church wide project and I am happy to say that everyone is very excited to be participating in this project. Daryl Jarvis is chairing this project and if anyone has any questions, please feel free to contact Daryl. In recognition of the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation, the Upstate SYNOD Board approved all the Upstate churches to make and donate a total of 500 blankets/quilts. Churches are asked to take a photo of their blankets so it can be included in a collage to be displayed at the 2017 SYNOD Conference. Each church can choose where they want to donate their blankets/quilts. More details to follow. Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable summer. Ann Seppa, Secretary J U LY A ND A U GUS T 20 16 T H E C O MM U NI C AT OR Page 6 THANK YOU Jim Flick, and Ed Jarvis for cleaning our plugged gutters. Rick Chapin and Ed Jarvis for repairs to the boilers SEE TRUSTEE ARTICLE FOR MORE THANKS YOUS…… Gordon and Ann Seppa, Mary Ellen Saur, Cheryl Stone, Jean Lombard, Linda Loughlin and Daryl Jarvis, for collating, stapling, addressing and mailing the June newsletter. Ayden Plowe continuing to fill the oil candles Marielies Renke for continuing to care for the plants in the narthex. Mary Ellen Saur for updating the church sign on the front lawn Mary Ellen Saur, Sharon and Rich Yackel for assembling the Sunday bulletins. Mary Ellen Saur, for sprucing up the rose garden. Jakob Witt for continuing to put the 9:30 Am Service on YouTube. The commitment and dedication of all members of Our Saviour are important to the congregation's mission and ministry. We want to recognize the tasks done by members. Committee/Board Chairs and others are asked to share these names with Office Manager, Mary Pleten for inclusion in future issues of the Communicator. THE CHURCH SERVICES ARE RECORDED AND ARE ON YOUTUBE GO TO WWW.OURSAVIOURROCHESTER.ORG AND CLICK ON SERMONS INSTALLATION OF CONGREGATIONAL LEADERS—New Congregational leaders were installed, Sunday, June 5, members of the Church Council, officers of the Women of the E.L.C.A., Sunday School Superintendent and the Altar Guild Chairperson were installed into office. Those installed include…. Church Council President, Ed Jarvis Vice President, Ann Seppa Secretary, Cheryl Stone Treasurer, Linda Loughlin Assistant Financial Secretary, Rod Potter Board for Christian Education-Chairperson, Sheila Foltz Board for Church & Community-Chairperson, Barb King Board for Stewardship-Chairperson, Cindy Borzilleri Board for Trustees-Chairperson, Jim Flick Board for Evangelism-Chairperson, Pam Spencer Board of Elders -Chairperson, Carol Werth Board of Elders: Paul Hamblin Alice Popen Diane Parke-Potter Hans Witt Frank Johnson Wendy Forrest Brian Spencer Deb Ciccone Jeff Blank Carol Werth Mary Ellen Saur Women of the ELCA-Co-Presidents, Ann Marie MacBride and Barb King Secretary, Ann Seppa, Treasurer, Cheryl Stone. Altar Guild Chairperson-Marielies Renke Sunday School Superintendent-Michelle Coval T H E C O M M U NI C A T O R J U LY A ND A U GUS T 20 16 Page 7 Page 8 T H E C O MM U NI C AT OR J U LY A ND A U GUS T 2 01 6 MONDAY July 4 SUMMER WORSHIP SCHEDULE BEGINS June 26 Sunday—9:30 AM Thursday—7:00 PM (June 30) Remember to bring your lawn chairs or blankets to Thursday evening service EVANGELISM The Evangelism Committee would like to thank everyone for donating baskets, buying raffle tickets, and helping with the church picnic. We had a record number of baskets donated and the picnic was well attended. A lot of fun was had by all. Christian Book Club will meet October 6, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. The book to be determined. Our Saviour extends congratulations and best wishes to the following members of the congregation who graduated from high school, college or received advances degrees: Benjamin Morningstar will graduate from Churchville-Chili High School. Johannes Witt graduates from Gates-Chili High School and will attend UB, majoring in Bio Chemist and PharmD. Bradley Potter: May, 2016 MS in Materials Engineering University of Dayton. Bradley attended graduate school as part of the Edison Scholars Program. He has been employed by GE Aviation in Cincinnati since May of 2013. Harrison Potter: January 2016 (ceremonies May, 2016). PhD in Mathematics Duke University. Harrison is Associate Professor of Mathematics at Marietta College. Jakob Wiesmore will be graduating from Churchville-Chili High School and attending RIT this fall to study Software Engineering. He is also looking forward to remaining active in First Robotics as a programming mentor. Kevin Dougherty graduated from Canisius College with a Masters Degree in Sports Administration Patrick Dougherty graduated from Monroe Community College will now attend SUNY Brockport. Cameron Ransom graduated Gate-Chili High School will attend Fredonia State in the Fall. Abby Modeen graduated Rush-Henrietta High School Samantha Stone graduated Gates– Chili High School Bailey Evans Joseph Greene T H E C O MM U NI C AT OR J U LY A ND A U GUS T 2 01 6 Page 9 STEWARDSHIP LETTER ENCLOSED As you step into summer and times of relaxation we know many of you will be traveling and will not be at church. We remind you that our financial needs continue through the summer months and ask that you do not forget your church before you go. Enclosed in this newsletter you will discover the letter and “Before you Go” envelope reminding you to send your offering to your church before you leave town. Your gifts are always appreciated and we thank you in advance for remembering our ministry at Our Saviour. THANK YOU TO OUR SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS: Becky Wiesmore and Jessica Denz: Pre-school and Kindergarten We need your help!!! We are trying to get a volunteer group to provide nursery care for the 9:00 AM services. We hope to begin this in the fall, with Rally Sunday. If you can help please use the tan response sheet to indicate your willingness or call the church office. If you are a parent or grandparent or someone who cares for children, your help is needed. Teenagers can also be made available as helpers. This is an important ministry for families and you are encouraged to be a part of it. Michelle Coval: 1st, 2nd and 3rd grades Sheila Foltz: 4th, 5th, 6th grades Wendy Forrest and Dick Ransom; High School Class Special thanks to Michelle Coval, our SS Superintendent And Sheila Foltz, Chairperson for Christian Education. EVENTS AND MEETINGS SCHEDULED SUMMER WORSHIP SCHEDULE BEGINS Sunday, June 26 Sunday 9:30 AM Thursday evening 7:00 PM (June 30) SUNDAY SCHOOL MEETING The staff for Sunday School will meet Tuesday, August 23 at 7:00 PM. BOARD OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Tuesday, July 26, 7:00 PM FIRST YEAR CONFIRMATION CLASS PARENTS ONLY MEETING Wednesday, August 24, 7:00 PM EVANGELISM COMMITTEE TBA WORSHIP COMMITTEE Worship meeting is Thursday August 18 at 8:00 PM BOARD FOR STEWARDSHIP Meeting Thursday, August 11 at 8:00 PM. CURCH COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, August 8 at 6:30 PM VBS Meeting Thursday, July 14, 8:00 PM T H E C O MM U NI C AT OR J U LY A ND A U GUS T 2 01 6 Page 10 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Another minor flooding of the Augsburg Room occurred in early June again due to a clogged gutter and a plugged drain. The carpet in the immediate area of the exit door is badly stained due to the repeated flooding and does not smell very nice. We are gathering quotes to have the carpet removed and replaced with linoleum tile. Some form of gutter protection will be installed to keep the tree debris from clogging the gutter and the exit door will be reworked for better sealing. New mulch has been spread in most of the planting beds, the lawn cutting crew is doing a great job with keeping the grass cut, Mary Ellen is tending the roses and planting beds. Flowers have been planted by the memorial cross and church entrance, thank you Daryl and Ed Jarvis. Rick Chapin has completed some boiler system repairs that were deferred until summer as the system needed to be shut down to accomplish those. Jim Flick - Trustees Chairperson VETERAN’S MEMORIAL BRICKS Our Memorial Day Service on May 29th with the dedication of Richard Mitchell's flag and the laying of our first five veteran bricks was very inspiring and we had a beautiful morning for it. We are now in the process of receiving requests for additional veteran engraved bricks. Our first attempt is to have bricks for our many deceased military veterans who were members of Our Saviour, recognizing that we also have many living veterans it would behoove us to also have engraved bricks for them too, if they wish. We will be accepting requests from our living veterans, current and former church members, from now until the end of September. At our Veteran Day service in early November we will recognize and honor all the veteran engraved bricks that are laid in our brick garden beneath the flag pole. A NOTE FROM ED JARVIS—RED WINGS GAME I am arranging for a group from Our Saviour to attend a Red Wings baseball game on Saturday, Aug 13th, I reserved 30 tickets in section 219 in a safe area behind the home plate screen for this game. The Zooperstars will be there and there will be fireworks after the game. Ticket cost is $9.50 each for all, no charge for children under 3 years. Please contact Ed Jarvis at 233-7867 if you are interest in attending this game. FROM THE CHUCH COUNCIL: A recommendation from the Elders with Council approval has set our service times beginning in September at 9:00AM and 11:15AM with Sunday School from 10:15A to 11:00A. Council will meet again on August 8th to finalize the 9:00AM service format. We are asking for any additional feedback about this service format preference, input can be done on the back of the tan sheet or by any note to the office. President Ed Jarvis is looking for two representatives to attend a special service at St John's Lutheran Church in Penn Yan on Sunday, August 7th, they are celebrating their 175th birthday, that's a church that started in the year 1841, this was the western frontier of New York State at that time. Pleased contact Ed if you are interest in attending. Page 11 T H E C O MM U NI C AT OR J U LY A ND A U GUS T 2 01 6 synod T H E C O MM U NI C AT OR J U LY A ND A U GUS T 2 01 6 Page 12 synods T H E C O MM U NI C AT OR J U LY A ND A U GUS T 2 01 6 Page 13 June 28, 2016 Dear Members of Our Saviour: “What use is it, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but he has no works?” (James 2:14) Does one person make a difference? Let me ask you, did Christ? God so loved the world that he did something. He didn’t select a committee. He didn’t theorize how great it would be for someone to come to our rescue. He didn’t simply grieve over our waywardness and wring His hands in sorrow. He did something! And, in turn, the Son of God said to God the Father, “I will go.” He did something about it. And that’s why we can be saved. We don’t believe in a theory; we believe in the person of Christ, who died and rose again that we might live and make a difference. The question is not simply, what do you think of Christ? The question is, what have you done about what you think? Christians respond to the grace of God by living lives of faithful service and stewardship. We respond by sharing time, talent and treasure. We live lives of gratitude. How blessed are we as a congregation in your faithfulness. Summertime is here! For many of us, summer offers the opportunity for some long awaited traveling, vacations of family time. For Our Saviour Church, summer brings a challenge of a different sort: cash flow. Because members are often away from home and vacationing, it is common for the congregation’s offerings and envelope contributions to “dip.” Then, after summer is over, members “catch up” on their offerings in the fall. Unfortunately, many of our bills and expenses do not take the summer off. This underscores our need for your faithful response. Some of us need to catch up now. We are asking you to look again at your giving and remember your church before you take that summer break. Enclosed in this newsletter is an envelope, which can be used to mail part or all of your summer offerings to Our Saviour. We are blessed in so many ways in our congregation. Our program, our worship, our fellowship sustain our life and encourage our faith. With faith we can see that Christ has indeed made a difference. We ask you to help us to continue to make that difference a reality in our community. Your gifts make it possible for the gospel to be heard and our Lord Jesus to be proclaimed. As you have faithfully responded to the needs of our church in the past we ask you to continue to help us and contribute to our present and future. In His grip, Pastor Wilck Page 14 T H E C O MM U NI C AT OR J U LY A ND A U GUS T 2 01 6 Campbell lables Page 15 T H E C O MM U NI C AT OR J U LY A ND A U GUS T 2 01 6 LUTHERAN CHURCH OF OUR SAVIOUR 2415 Chili Avenue Rochester, NY 14624 Phone: 585-247-7824 Fax: 585-247-7849 Email: LCOSRochester@frontiernet.net Www:OurSaviourRochester.org Church Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00-1:00PM Pastor Wilck is normally in his church study Monday thru Thursday 9:00 AM-12:00 PM. He is available to meet you at church or at other mutually arranged times. You may also contact him or leave a message on 269-9086. On Friday Pastor’s day off, he is available for pastoral emergencies. When calling the church after hours, and wishing to leave a message for Pastor Wilck, when prompted dial Extension 311 for his personal voice mail. SUMMER WORSHIP SERVICES Sundays and Thursdays The Lutheran Church of Our Saviour holds worship services during the summer on Sunday mornings at 9:30 AM and on Thursday evenings at 7:00 PM. This schedule begins Sunday, June 26 and Thursday, June 30. It is in effect until Sunday, September 11. During the summer, Holy Communion is celebrated, as usual, on the second and fourth Sundays and the Thursday evenings prior to them. The Thursday evening services, which anticipate the coming Sundays, will again be held outside as much as possible. This year members and friends are asked to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets for the service. Please mark your calendars and tell your friends… worship during the summer at Our Saviour is at 9:30 AM on Sunday mornings and 7:00 PM on Thursday evenings. Please inform Pastor Wilck whenever there is an illness or hospitalization in your family. He appreciates your help. When you are admitted to a hospital, please list your religious preference as “Lutheran Church of Our Saviour” and contact Pastor or the church office. CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED THE LUTHERAN CHURCH OF OUR SAVIOUR 2415 CHILI AVENUE ROCHESTER, NY 14624 Rochester, NY Permit No. 1559 PAID Non-Profit Org. U.S. POSTAGE