The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Our Saviour in Pompton Plains, NJ » Announcements http://oursaviourchurch.org Good news for our community and congregation Fri, 13 Jan 2012 03:51:56 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Christmas 2011 http://oursaviourchurch.org/2011/12/12/christmas-2011/ http://oursaviourchurch.org/2011/12/12/christmas-2011/#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2011 18:53:08 +0000 Dossy Shiobara http://oursaviourchurch.org/?p=278 Manger Scene (Creche) (photo credit: John Pavelka on Flickr)
(photo credit: John Pavelka on Flickr)

Our Christmas 2011 worship services will be held on Christmas Eve, Saturday, December 24th.

The first service will be held at 4:00 PM and is oriented towards children and their families.

Our candlelight services will be held at 7:00 PM and 11:00 PM.

Each of the three services will include Holy Communion.

As a reminder, there will only be one service held at 10:30 AM on Sunday, December 25th and January 1st.

Christmas Eve Services, December 24

  • 4:00 PM – Family Service
  • 7:00 PM – Candlelight Service
  • 11:00 PM – Candlelight Service

Each service includes Holy Communion

Sunday, December 25

One Service Only

  • 10:30 AM – Service of Holy Communion

Sunday, January 1

One Service Only

  • 10:30 AM – Service of Holy Communion
]]> http://oursaviourchurch.org/2011/12/12/christmas-2011/feed/ 0 National Day of Prayer 2011 http://oursaviourchurch.org/2011/04/29/national-day-of-prayer-2011/ http://oursaviourchurch.org/2011/04/29/national-day-of-prayer-2011/#comments Fri, 29 Apr 2011 17:00:14 +0000 Dossy Shiobara http://oursaviourchurch.org/?p=245 National Day of Prayer, Thursday, May 5, 2011

At 11:45 AM on Thursday, May 5, 2011, there will be a non-denominational prayer service at the church led by Pastor Rossman as part of the National Day of Prayer. There will be light snacks served and lots of good fellowship.

That same evening, a prayer meeting will be held at 7:30 PM, also with light snacks, led by congregational members.

Please contact Samantha Shiobara for more information. Hope to see you then.

]]> http://oursaviourchurch.org/2011/04/29/national-day-of-prayer-2011/feed/ 0 Come celebrate 50 years of Our Saviour Lutheran Church http://oursaviourchurch.org/2011/04/29/come-celebrate-50-years-of-our-saviour-lutheran-church/ http://oursaviourchurch.org/2011/04/29/come-celebrate-50-years-of-our-saviour-lutheran-church/#comments Fri, 29 Apr 2011 16:50:30 +0000 Dossy Shiobara http://oursaviourchurch.org/?p=242 Church

In celebration of our congregation’s 50 year anniversary, we will be holding a Lunch Buffet on Sunday, May 15th, 2011. The banquet will be held following service from noon to 4:00 PM at the Regency/Best Western on Rt. 23 North in Pompton Plains.

Ticket price is $30.00 per person and includes: a cold display of seasonal fruit, fresh vegetables, a garden salad, a choice of 4 entrees, a choice of vegetable, potato, rolls and butter, dessert, coffee, tea, decaf and soda, served buffet style.

To reserve tickets, please contact Bob Reynics or Pastor Rossman. The cut-off date for tickets is May 1st.

]]> http://oursaviourchurch.org/2011/04/29/come-celebrate-50-years-of-our-saviour-lutheran-church/feed/ 0 Lenten Season 2011 http://oursaviourchurch.org/2011/03/08/lenten-season-2011/ http://oursaviourchurch.org/2011/03/08/lenten-season-2011/#comments Tue, 08 Mar 2011 17:16:01 +0000 Dossy Shiobara http://oursaviourchurch.org/?p=236 Lenten Service Schedule
  • Ash Wendesday – 7:30pm on March 9th

Every Wednesday starting March 16th and ending April 20th:

  • Soup Supper – 6:30pm
  • Mid-week Lenten Service – 7:30pm

Holy Week Services

  • Maundy Thursday – 7:30pm on April 21st
  • Good Friday – 7:30pm on April 22nd
  • Easter Sunday – April 24th
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(photo credit: Amanda Lester)

Please join us on Christmas Eve this Friday, December 24th.

  • Children focused Family Service at 4:00 PM
  • Traditional Christmas Eve Service at 7:00 PM
  • Candlelight Christmas Eve Service at 11:00 PM
]]> http://oursaviourchurch.org/2010/12/20/christmas-2010/feed/ 0 Sunday School resumes on September 12th http://oursaviourchurch.org/2010/08/31/sunday-school-resumes-on-september-12th/ http://oursaviourchurch.org/2010/08/31/sunday-school-resumes-on-september-12th/#comments Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:44:32 +0000 Dossy Shiobara http://oursaviourchurch.org/?p=216 Classes for 3 Year Olds through 9th Grade

Sunday, September 12, 2010

Welcome to Sunday school. For the first twenty minutes of each week the children and their teachers meet in the Sanctuary for a worship experience. The worship consists of liturgy, prayer, and music. Then each class will meet in their rooms for bible stories and crafts. Thank you in advance for joining us. We look forward to having you join us for a wonderful Sunday school year.

  • Children’s Choir
  • Activities & Crafts
  • Meet Bible Characters
  • Learn Bible Stories
  • Opening Worship
  • Make a Difference
  • Helping Children around the World
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AUGUST 9th–13th
9am-12 noon

Download the registration form (PDF)

Please return the completed form to the church office no later than July 31st.

]]> http://oursaviourchurch.org/2010/06/13/vacation-bible-school-2010-high-seas-expedition/feed/ 0 Upcoming Events for June 2010 http://oursaviourchurch.org/2010/06/11/upcoming-events-for-june-2010/ http://oursaviourchurch.org/2010/06/11/upcoming-events-for-june-2010/#comments Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:04:06 +0000 Dossy Shiobara http://oursaviourchurch.org/?p=204 Here are the events planned for June at Our Saviour. If you have questions or would like to volunteer, contact Parish Life:

  • Sunday, June 13 – Bosnian Campership Bake Sale/Fundraiser (9:30-10:30 AM)
  • Sunday, June 27 – 2nd Annual Start-of-Summer Picnic (Noon-6:30 PM)
]]> http://oursaviourchurch.org/2010/06/11/upcoming-events-for-june-2010/feed/ 0 Upcoming Events for May 2010 http://oursaviourchurch.org/2010/04/27/upcoming-events-for-may-2010/ http://oursaviourchurch.org/2010/04/27/upcoming-events-for-may-2010/#comments Tue, 27 Apr 2010 15:25:53 +0000 Dossy Shiobara http://oursaviourchurch.org/?p=192 Here are the events planned for May at Our Saviour. If you have questions or would like to volunteer, contact Parish Life:

  • Sunday, 5/2 – 2nd Annual International Luncheon (12:00 PM)
  • Thursday, 5/6 – National Day of Prayer Service (12:30 PM, 7:30 PM)
  • Saturday 5/8 – Youth Mother’s Day Plant Sale (9 – 4 PM)
  • Friday 5/21 – Friday Folk Fellowship (7:30 PM)
]]> http://oursaviourchurch.org/2010/04/27/upcoming-events-for-may-2010/feed/ 0 Lenten services 2010 http://oursaviourchurch.org/2010/02/20/lenten-services-2010/ http://oursaviourchurch.org/2010/02/20/lenten-services-2010/#comments Sat, 20 Feb 2010 17:49:30 +0000 Dossy Shiobara http://oursaviourchurch.org/?p=180 Please join us for a simple meal of soup and fellowship every Wednesday evening during this Lenten season as we prepare for Easter.

Dates: 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24

  • Soup – 6:30 PM
  • Worship – 7:30 PM

Holy Week

  • 4/1 – Maundy Thursday – 7:30 PM
  • 4/2 – Good Friday – 7:30 PM

Easter Sunday, April 4th

  • 8:00 AM – Service of Holy Communion
  • 10:30 AM – Service of Holy Communion
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