April 24, 2025
OUR SAVIOR’S WEEKLY LETTER
“I have to see and touch Jesus before I can believe that He is risen from the dead.” These skeptical words expressed by Thomas in this Sunday’s Gospel (John 20:19-31) are echoed by many (including us?) today. We need visible, tangible evidence beyond verbal assertions. Christ does indeed reveal Himself through the Word and the Sacraments, but many still want to see Jesus “with skin on.” That’s what we Christ-followers are called to be: visible expression of His love in and through our lives. Jesus said earlier in John’s Gospel: “By this will all men know that you are my disciples. That you love one another.” (Jn 13:35). As expressed in Our Savior’s mission statement: We have been sent by our Lord and Savior to go out and share His love.
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Spring Concert this Friday, April 25th presented by 3rd-8th grade students from Our Savior’s Christian School. Concert will be held in the gym beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Next Week
Sunday, April 27th Two services: 8:30 and 11 a.m. led by Vicar Mark. Sunday School and Bible Class will be held between the services. Marlow Olson will be teaching the final session of the study of Beginnings drawn from the book of Genesis.
Wednesday, April 30h: Women’s Bible Study: 10-11 a.m. in the Fellowship Room and Choir - 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Thursday, May 1st: Thrive Youth: 6:30 p.m. and Men’s Bible Fellowship: 7-8:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Room
Coming Events
Voters Assembly: Sunday, May 4th (between services)
Midweek Service: Wednesday, May 7th - 11 a.m. (followed by a luncheon)
Prayer Gathering: Wednesday, May 7th 7-8 p.m. in the Prayer Chapel
More Information
A Voters Assembly is scheduled for Sunday, May 4th, in the Fellowship Room between services. All members are encouraged to come and hear reports from the Vicar and Elders, the school and financial reports. The annual Ministry Plan for August 1, 2025-July 31, 2026 will also be presented at this meeting, based on newly adopted Mission Statement: Gathering, Growing and Going - all in Our Savior’s name. ,
Teacher Appreciation Week is the week of May 4th. Our church family will be partnering with the school families in providing a lunch for the teachers and staff of Our Savior’s Christian School on Friday, May 9th. Contact Arletta Finger if you are able to help with desserts, set up or serving.
Vacation Bible School will be held on July 28-August 1. The theme this year is Epic Australian Adventure focused on Jesus who is the Way, the Truth and the Life. (John 14:6) Registration for children and for volunteers will soon be available on line through the church website. Prayerfully consider how you can become involved in this ministry to children from our church, school and community.
Church Newsletter: We plan to send out a quarterly church newsletter beginning in June. This newsletter would include longer articles about current ministry and coming events. If you have an article to submit for June’s church newsletter, please send it to Linda in the church office no later than May 23rd.
Call for Ushers: There is a need for additional ushers to serve in our worship services. If you are interested in serving the Lord and His people in this way, please contact Mark Stuart.
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: Christine Baird, Barbara Bruso, Kathy Hawley, Phyllis Lubiniecki, Barbara MacGowan, Jennifer Noble, Patty Marshall, Patrick O’Brien, George Swint, Eric Unright, Amelia Unright, Joan & Walter Weis, Dave Wolcott, Tim Zuelsdorf
Homebound: Inge Glidden and -in Assisted Living: Christine Baird, Hazel Gutkoska, Marga Hildenbrandt, Ruth Looman, Lois O’Brien, Jon Ronson
-John Richardson, principal of Our Savior’s Christian School. Thanksgiving for John’s strong, Christ-centered leadership. Continue to grant him wisdom and guidance as this school year concludes and preparations are made for the coming school year, including student enrollment, staffing and finances.
Contact Tom Roemke (518-669-0790 or troemke115@gmail.com) to place announcements in the weekly letter