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THIS WEEK AT OSLC January 19, 2014
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3:00 p.m. / Worship Service - Traditional
New Community Worship Service
Kids Connection (Ages 3-Grade 6)
The Pulse (Grades 7-12)
Adult Education – In the Crucible
Worship Service – Contemporary
Funeral Service for Gary Bonnette
lunch to follow in Luther Loft
Confirmation Class
Missions & Outreach Committee Meeting
Prayer Day – email prayer list sent out
Staff Meeting
Handchimes
Adult Choir – new singers welcome!
New Community Band Rehearsal
Youth Leave for Winter Retreat
Worship Service - Traditional
New Community Worship Service
Kids Connection (Ages 3-Grade 6)
The Pulse (Grades 7-12)
Adult Education – In the Crucible
Worship Service – Contemporary
Youth Return from Winter Retreat /
A NEW SESSION OF DIVORCECARE will begin on Monday, January 27. The 13 sessions will take placein the church conference room from7:00 - 8:30 p.m. If you know of anyone who is in need of this ministry please take a brochure from the church andinvite them! If they would like to speak to someone about what is involved, they may contact the church at 978-887-5701 or , and someone will get back to them.
THE MISSIONS & OUTREACH MEETING will meet Tuesday, January 21, at 6:30 p.m. Join us as we begin planning for our 2014 summer mission trips. All OSLC members and friends are invited to attend.
SANCTITY OF LIFE Sunday will be Sunday, January 26. There will be various “life issues” literature in the lobby for you to take. We will be distributing baby bottles to fill with coins to benefit A Woman’s Concern Pregnancy Center in Revere.
WHERE AND WHEN ARE SMALL GROUPS MEETING THIS JANUARY? WHAT ARE THE BIBLE STUDIES? Please see today’s bulletin insert to learn all of this information. All of our Small Groups are welcoming new people this January. Please stop in the lobby at the Small Groups display to meet some of the leaders and gather more information.
SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY: Please bring cans of soup on Sunday, February 2 (Super Bowl Sunday). The soup will be distributed to local food pantries.
YOUTH IN GRADES 7-12 AND THEIR FAMILIES are invited to a Super Bowl party on February 2. Join us at 6:00 p.m. for great food, fellowship and football! For more information, contact Kerry Trunfio.
“IN THE CRUCIBLE” is a new Adult Bible Study led by Dan Schlueter. Come join us every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. in the conference room as we search the Scriptures and discover how God sustains and transforms us in hard times.
DO YOU PLAY A BRASS, WOODWIND OR STRING INSTRUMENT? Do you want to play with the 11:00 Worship Team? Please talk with Matthew Beish if you want to use your musical gifts in worship.
MUSIC NOTES: The Adult Choir meets every Wednesday, at 7 p.m. New singers are always welcome. The Handchime Ensemble meets at 6:00 p.m., and will meet every Wednesday through March 2. The ensemble will play in worship on Sundays, February 9 and 16, and Ash Wednesday, March 5. The next session of Kids Sing Praise will begin Sunday, February 2, and run through Sunday, March 2. The children will sing in the 11:00 a.m. worship service on March 9. Please lend God your energetic, joyous voices!!
BIBLE READING PLANS are available in the lobby. Plans vary from one to two year “read through the Bible” plans, a “chronological” Bible reading plan, a “5 minutes a day in the New Testament” plan and more.
WOMEN, SAVE THE DATE! On Saturday, March 22, we will journey toward the heart of God as we come together for an all-day women’s retreat. We will spend the day on campus at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary. More information will be available in coming weeks, but please set this date aside for a time of spiritual nourishment, refreshment and renewal.
FEEDING CHILDREN EVERYWHERE is partnering with The New England District of the Missouri Synod for the NED Hunger Project and they are inviting YOU to hand-package healthy meals that will be distributed in the Caribbean Basin through Food For the Poor. New England District Congregations will be packaging a total of 250,000 healthy meals at four locations. Our location is at Messiah Lutheran Church, 708 Lowell St., Lynnfield. We will be packaging 62,500 healthy meals on Saturday, January 25, from 1:00 – 4:30 p.m. Each shift lasts one hour, and there will be great music, good fun and the chance to make a tangible difference in the life of a hungry child.
THE JANUARY ITEMS needed for our military troops include tube socks, fleece blankets and snacks such as energy bars, trail mix and breakfast bars. Please place items in the troop basket in the lobby.
OSLC WINTER WEATHER CANCELLATIONS: If you are wondering whether OSLC is having worship services, please check the church website, www.oslcma.com on Sundays by 6:00 a.m. for delays and cancellation notices. You may also check Channel 5 TV or visit www.thebostonchannel.com.
IN NEED OF PRAYER? Prayer Request forms, located on the sanctuary glass doors, are available to fill out at worship services. For immediate prayer needs, please call the church office at 978-887-5701.
CHILD CARE for infants and toddlers (up to 36 months old) is available in our Nursery during all Worship Services.
Mission:
To Know Christ and To Make Christ Known
OSLC IS ON CABLE TV: Channel 10 in Newburyport, Ipswich, Topsfield, Boxford, Hamilton, Wenham, Beverly, Rockport, Gloucester, Essex, Manchester by the Sea and Danvers Please check your local listings for times.