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CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER
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Are you interested in deepening your relationship with God? Join us in the Chapel on Thursdays from 11am – noon for contemplative prayer.
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Newcomers' Luncheon
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October 26th Newcomers' Luncheon: Our final luncheon for 2008 will be held in the parish hall beginning at 11:45 am. All those who have been Newcomers less than one year are invited. If you have not received an invitation by phone or in person by the 19th, please call the church office (537-7830) to make your reservation. This is not a Potluck meal, making it essential for us to have an accurate headcount. Those of us in the Newcomer Ministry would love help from Church of Our Saviour members in planning for this event and preparing the food.
-Sherry Herring, Newcomer Leader
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Bread for the World
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Bread for the World Sunday is October 19: Let us renew our personal and community commitment to overcoming hunger and poverty. Look for the bulletin insert on Sunday, October 19, and go to www.bread.org/sunday" for more ways you can help end hunger and poverty.
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Parish Nursing
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From National Episcopal Health Ministries: This week let us pray for the growth of health ministries in: the Diocese of Northern Indiana; the Diocese of Northern Michigan. Please continue to pray for the Gulf Coast and others effected by the recent hurricanes.
O Holy One,
I hear and say so many words,
yet yours is the word I need.
Speak now,
and help me listen;
and, if what I hear is silence,
let it quiet me,
let it disturb me,
let it touch my need,
let it break my pride,
let it shrink my certainties,
let it enlarge my wonder.
-Ted Loder
Click: October 2008 Newsletter for additional information.
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GREETINGS FROM THE LIBRARY
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The library is growing and the best news is
that it is being used, however more of you
could be using the library. Do come in and
browse.
A book given to the church library - Telling
the Truth by Frederick Buechner. A very
interesting and different slant on some of the
stories in the Gospels. A special thank you to
Pastor Susan and Steve.
Another great read given to the library by
Vickie Earle is The Guernsey Literary and
Potato Peel Society by Mary Ann Shaffer.
This book was written with warmth and
humor as a series of letters. It was written as
the Second World War came to an end and
reminds one of the many experiences people
had under the German occupation.
Another great book for the library. The
Living Bible was given by Chuck Hinman. A
very unique Bible - it has an index of persons,
places, plus a concordance. Thank you
Chuck. Thank you for the gifts. See you in the
library.
Joey
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Directory update
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Directory update: Mary Rose is working to update the database and prepare a new directory as well. If there is a chance your information, including birthdays and anniversaries, that might not be on file, please contact her at the church office: 928-537-7830 or cos5147office@frontiernet.net
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Rummage Sale Funds Update
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Rummage Sale Funds Update: At the August 19th Outreach Committee meeting it was voted to disburse the majority of the rummage sale funds evenly to four charities who completed the application process for funding. Living Hope Women's Center, White Mountain Meals on Wheels, Bread of Life Mission in Holbrook, and the St. Andrew's Clinic in Nogales will each receive checks for $1,000, making a total of $4,000 in outreach donations from The Church of Our Saviour rummage sale. It was decided that the remaining $100 of proceeds from the rummage sale funds would be given to charity at a later date. Congratulations to all as you continue to make a difference in many lives by Practicing God's Graciousness!
A BIG thank you to all who worked, baked, and donated to the rummage sale. I could not have done this without all of your help and support.
Gretchen and the Outreach Committee.
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Thanks from Living Hope
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Thanks from Living Hope Women's Maternity Home for our outreach gift: "Thank you for your love and support....of Living Hope Women's Maternity Home. We appreciate your donation. You support allows us to stand in the gap for the many moms, dads and families who come to us for help. Thank you for making this possible. We also received this personal note from their executive director: "Thank you so much for your generous donation that enabled us to begin updating our Earn While You Learn Curriculum. We truly appreciate your support and help."
Love,
Kimberly Hash
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Thanks from St. Andrew's Children's Clinic
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Thanks from St. Andrew's Children's Clinic for our outreach gift: St. Andrew's Children's Clinic has received your contribution of $1000.00, which will be used towards cleft palate/lip repair surgery for the 40 infants and children.
With early treatment and intervention, the majority of children who are born with these problems can live happily with more normal facial features. Eighty percent of outpatients go home the day of surgery. Please know that because of your support, these babies and children will receive the medical care that they need.
Thank you from all the children who will be helped because of your true and kind-hearted generosity.
Gratefully,
Ted R. Estrada
Executive Director
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A letter of thanks
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A letter of thanks from White Mountains Meals on Wheels: Your wonderful effort will provide over 200 meals for the elderly and disabled in September. Thank you so very much for all the work and sacrifice to attain these funds. We have suffered along with many other non-profit organizations trying to get enough support for the elderly and disabled of our community.
May God bless you and all your congregation for their support of the several worthwhile community projects, and for including White Mountain Meals and Wheels among them. We feed from 80-90 elderly and disabled each day, and many tell us it is their only warm meal for the day. If you have any brothers or sisters that would like to volunteer 3 hours per week delivering these meals or working in the kitchen preparing meals, please have them contact me at 368-4711. Again, we thank you for your generous contribution. Sincerely,
John H. Graham
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Prayer
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Prayer does not change God, but it changes him who prays.
---Søren Kierkegaard (1813-1855)
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Prayer List
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● “How do I get someone included in the intercessions?” you ask.
If you would like a person(s) named by the intercessor during the Prayers of the People write the name(s) in the Prayer List three ring binder near the organ. Or use email at cos5147office@frontiernet.net
Also other church email addresses are on the website's " CONTACT US " page. The name(s) for intersession will be included in the prayers the following week, and kept on the list for four weeks (you may add names again and again).
And you may always name the person orally or silently during the prayers. Not all the forms lend themselves to spontaneous congregational input, but your silent prayer is also, obviously, received by God.
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Newsletter editor
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●Ron and Marty LaMar have graciously stepped forward to be our newsletter editors! As a sign of our appreciation and to help them move smoothly into their new role, please get your articles to them promptly, preferably in Word format. The deadlines can be found on this website's calendar page. NOTE: To contact The LaMars', please call the church office before 1 p.m. at 928-537-7830 for contact information.
Also the church office email is: cos5147office@frontiernet.net
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Mid-Year Parish Meeting
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To see the outline of the meeting Click: Mid-yr parish meeting 8-17-08 final
Note: this large document may take a few minutes to download.
There is also a paper version of the document on the bulletin board in the parish hall.
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Truck Sale Update
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Truck Sale Update. The generous donation of a Ford F-250 truck to The Church of Our Saviour resulted in one very happy new owner and a designated gift of $6,400 for the benefit of our parish. A designated gift means that the money will not be part of our operating income, but will be used to benefit the parish in other ways. Your vestry considers where best to use these designated funds. Your vestry represents all members of this community and works for the good of our parish. That means that your suggestions are always welcome.
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Greeting Card Ministry:
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On a table in Polycarp Parish Hall, you will find a small, brightly colored box. In the box are various greeting cards addressed to our brothers and sisters for occasions such as birthdays, get well, anniversaries, etc. You are encouraged to sign your name on the cards before they are sent out so we can deliver our greetings and wishes as a congregation. These cards are a lovely way to express our love and fellowship with all of our members!!! Questions? See Deborah Velasquez.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
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NOTE: To contact a member of our church, please call the church office between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. at 928-537-7830 for contact information. The church phone also has voice mail.
Or use email at cos5147office@frontiernet.net
Also Other church's email addresses are on this website's " CONTACT US " page.
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Worshipping and Serving God!
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Worshipping and Serving God! It is possible to do both during the 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sunday services. Please speak with Lynda Klingler (contact information below) if you feel called to share your gifts of hospitality as a greeter, usher, and oblation bearer; your gift for reading and sharing God's word as a lector; or your gift for blessing this community by sharing the Cup of Salvation as a chalice bearer. Also know that our youth are particularly encouraged to become crucifers and acolytes. Remember to let us know if you would be interesting in serving and let Lynda know your preference for serving at 8 a.m. or 10 a.m, there is training available. Please contact Lynda Klingler. Call the church office before noon at 928-537-7830 for contact information. The church phone also has voice mail.
Or use email at cos5147office@frontiernet.net
And other church's email addresses are on this website's " CONTACT US " page.
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Love Kitchen
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The first Sunday of each month has been designated as First Fruits Sunday. This is a special Sunday where food collected that day or during the month will be presented at the Altar during the Offertory.
Please bring non-perishable food items and place them in the basket at the back of the church.
All food is donated to the Love Kitchen and is part of the Church of Our Saviour Community Outreach Program.
The Love Kitchen
The Love Kitchen in Pinetop is asking for your help.
We feed about 400 people a week, and give over 70 food bags each week.
Our pantry is low, and we need all the help we can get.
Any donation is accepted, and needed.
Canned goods, dry good, cash, Wal-mart gift cards, etc.
Thank you!!!
Cathy at 928/367-6505
A blue plastic food bin is at the entrance to the Church.
An especially good time to donate food items in the church is the first Sunday of each month (First Fruits Sunday).
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A Special Gift for Pastor Susan
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Begin getting in the habit now of wearing your name tag. It will help her sort us out much faster if we all practice hospitality in this way.
● If you do not yet have a name tag, please write your name as you would like it to appear on the green paper on top of the name tag board. Wearing a name tag helps everyone – including the Pastor – and communicates that we are a welcoming parish.
● We have a number of newbies with us. Let’s redouble our effort to wear our name tags to help them out. And newbies: so that you might also have a name tag, please write your name as you would like it to appear on the green paper on top of the name tag board. You will have a name tag next week!
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Do You Have an announcement?
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Please get bulletin announcements to Donna Rehman by Wednesday for the following Sunday's bulletin. To contact Donna, please call the church office before noon at 928-537-7830 for contact information. The church phone also has voice mail.
Or use email at cos5147office@frontiernet.net
If any of you are willing to fill in for future times when I must be away, please contact me. It would be for announcements only, as the service bulletins can be done in advance. We use Microsoft Word. You can do this from home and email it to Pastor Sue!
***NOTICE*** For the next two weeks, please send announcements by Wednesday to cos5147office@frontiernet.net or phone them
in to the church office by noon Wednesday. Donna Rehman will be out of town.
Thanks- Donna
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eScrip Program
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Do you know how easy it is to make a donation to the church -- and it doesn't cost you a thing!
If you sign up for eScrip, a percentage of your Safeway grocery purchases can go to help the church.
It's easy to do. It's simple and quick.
Go to http://www.escrip.com/ and use our Group ID: 9608552 for "Church of Our Savior."
If you do not have internet access, please contact Joe Stone or Peter Bish and we'll help you get signed up.
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Earn money for the church
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Would you like to help earn the church money while you are online? Simply click:Goodsearch.com" to do all your internet searches and choose 'Church of Our Saviour, Lakeside, AZ' as your charity of choice and we will earn money with each search. So search away, and earn money for Church of Our Saviour!
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Read Sunday’s lessons before you come
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● Would you like to read Sunday’s lessons before you come? Click on: Liturgical Calendar for Upcoming Weeks
With Links to the Bible Lessons.
Choose the Revised Common Lectionary (RCL)
Scroll to the date desired. Then click on RCL (not BCP). That’s because at the last General Convention, the Revised Common Lectionary (RCL) was chosen as the official lectionary of the church. It is not hugely different than the Book of Common Prayer (BCP) lectionary, but using it puts us in sync with most Protestant churches. One additional bonus is that it gives us an option, in the Sundays following Pentecost and continuing to Advent, to read Old Testament lessons in sequence. That’s the option we are using this summer. So when you get the lessons off the web, always select the first OT reading. The change of Sunday lectionaries does not affect the Daily Office lectionary in the prayer book.
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Arrangements for burial
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● Have you made arrangements for your burial? Making such arrangements is a wonderful gift to those you leave behind. Are you familiar with the option of the columbarium at Church of Our Saviour? You'll see it at the front of the sanctuary, to the left of the altar. Niches can be reserved at any time for a one-time fee of $400. For more information contact Nikki Nansen.
NOTE: To contact Nikki Nansen, please call the church office before 1 p.m. at 928-537-7830 for contact information.
Also the church office email is: cos5147office@frontiernet.net
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Headphone sets for the hearing impaired
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● Four headphone sets for the hearing impaired are now available. Those wishing to try out the system may retrieve the wireless unit from the piano at the back of the church. Simply turn on the unit, fasten it to your belt (or whatever) and put on the headphones. If you find that you would prefer a headphone set from home, you are welcome to bring it next time and plug it into the remote receiver unit. Let’s see how they work and order a few more if necessary. Please provide your feedback to Cliff Spencer, Junior Warden.
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Humor
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Put THE and IRS together and you get THEIRS.
--- Allen Peterson, Rockford, Illinois
Click here for more
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Safeguarding God's Children
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"Safeguarding God's Children" online program is
the sexual misconduct awareness training program that our Diocese requires for officers of the Church and for all volunteers who have any contact with children. All members of the parish who have not completed this training are strongly encouraged to do so ASAP. Questions? Contact Mary Rose at the church office.
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Gift for the Youth of the Parish
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Our grateful thanks go to an anonymous donor who has purchased several beautiful bean bags for our youth to enjoy their newly refurbished space off Polycarp Hall. Check out these great bean bag chairs, which will make class time way more fun and comfortable. See you in the youth room for class on Sunday at 9 a.m. and don't forget to bring your friends!
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Baptisms
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Upcoming classes: Baptism Preparation Class on October 12th & 19th at 11:15 am. Confirmation Class is held the 2nd Sunday of the month, 3:30 pm. The next class will be on October 12th.
Baptisms: Four Sundays are especially appropriate for the celebration of Holy Baptism. These are the Easter Vigil, on the Day of Pentecost, on All Saints' Day, and on the First Sunday after the Epiphany (or the Feast of the Baptism of our Lord). All Saints' Day will be celebrated on Sunday, November 2nd with a service of Holy Baptism at the 10am service. Come and welcome the newest members of the Body of Christ on this joyful day!
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PLEDGES FOR 2009
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Have you let the Treasurers have your PLEDGE yet? It is NOT too late to do so. So far almost 60 pledges have been received, of which 16 are "first timers". There are still about 20% of last year's pledge contributors who have yet to pledge for 2009. If you need a replacement pledge card please let the treasurers know. An accurate estimate is a tremendous help for Budget preparation. Again, let me stress that ONLY the Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer know the amount of your Pledge. We need your input.
-Peter Bish, Treasurer
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Adult Christian Formation
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Lynda Klingler will be leading the Adult Bible Study at 9 a.m. in the parish hall, throughout the winter while Chuck Hannan is away.
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St. Francis Day
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Blessing of the animals. Thanks to all who brought their pets to church October 4th for the annual blessing of the animals in honor of St. Francis. It was a lot of fun for all. In case you missed Tuesday's Independent, where our animal blessing received a full page spread of pictures, please check out the Diocesan website slide show at this link for pictures from our's and other animal blessings around the Diocese: http://www.azdiocese.org/index.html. Just scroll down a little and press the "play" symbol.
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Educational opportunity
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Educational opportunity: 'Business of God', a program of the Church Divinity School of the Pacific, features the Rt. Rev. Claude E. Payne, retired Bishop of the Diocese of Texas. It will be held Tuesday October 28, 2008 at All Saints Episcopal Parish, 6300 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix. The cost is $18 per person. Please see reservation forms located on the table in Polycarp.
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Wonderful WEH update
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Please pray for Ruth, Carol and People of Women, Environment and Health.
Wonderful WEH update: Congratulations and thank you! Go to Women, Environment and Health to see the truck that you helped to buy for Women, Environment and Health in Cameroon. Contact Barbara Stone for more information.
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Found
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Found: A pair of reading glasses were left in church last Sunday. Yours? Please contact the church office.
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Durable Magnetic Name Badges
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Durable Magnetic Name Badges. If you would like a magnetic name badge ordering, please complete the information on the sign up sheet at the back of the church, including how you would like your name to appear on the badge. The cost is $5, payable by check when you sign up. Please make your check out to The Church of Our Saviour, with "name badge" in the memo line and drop it into the offering plate, so we have a record of badges
requested and paid for.
Thank you!
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Service note - Reminder:
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On the last Sunday in each month, we will be holding a Lutheran style Holy Eucharist at the 10am service. Please come and enjoy the richness of this liturgy, and notice how similar it is to the Episcopal liturgy. The 8am service will remain as a Book of Common Prayer Rite 1 service. --- Pastor Susan+
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Space for Our Youth Program
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Through a generous gift from an anonymous donor in our parish family, your Vestry approved the removal of the wall between the Chapel and the former boutique room. This expanded space has provided a much more versatile location for our children and youth Christian formation program and other youth activities, while the Chapel will still be used each weekday morning (M-Th) for morning prayer. With grateful thanks to our donor for blessing our children and youth with their own comfortable space for Sunday classes and other activities.
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Calling All Children and Youth!
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Children’s, Youth and Adult Christian formation continues each Sunday at 9 am in Polycarp Hall and the Chapel. Come join us!
Just a reminder, adult Christian formation will also continue at that time. Look for the announcements in the Sunday bulletin. ---Susan+
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Daily Morning Prayer Service and Mid-Week Holy Eucharist
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* Daily Morning Prayer Service and Mid-Week Holy Eucharist. Morning Prayer is held at 8 a.m., Monday through Thursday. If early evening is for you, continuing Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. there will be a service of Evening Prayer and Holy Eucharist, with prayers and anointing for healing in body, mind and spirit. This is a beautiful, more intimate mid-week service.
For changes in scheduling check the calendar .
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Ride to Church Ministry
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Ride to Church Ministry. If you are interested in being part of a regular ministry of giving some of our homebound parishioners a ride to and from Church each week, please let Mary Rose know of your availability. If you know someone who could use a ride to church, please also let Mary Rose know (537-7830) so we can match volunteer drivers with those who need a ride. Thank you!
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Providing for the poor
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● There are many people of all ages in the White Mountains who cannot afford winter clothing. Please gather all your unused coats, jackets and heavy sweaters and take them to any of the used clothing outlets on the mountain: Grace Thrift Shop, Dog House, Love Kitchen, etc. Upon request, all the charities will gladly issue you a receipt for tax purposes.
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Join The Office Volunteers
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● Volunteers for the office are needed. Please consider giving a few hours a week or month for this ministry. Volunteers have been serving the church each weekday morning since 12 March 2007. Let's keep up this great start of being open for our members and community. Contact the office at the church – 537-7830 – for information.
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What's In a Name?
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What's In a Name? Many of you have asked what I would prefer to be called. Susan or Sue are both fine, and you will probably see that I use them both in email correspondence. If you would prefer to use a title as well, then please call me Pastor Sue or Pastor Susan. Thank you and God bless!
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Be Hospitable
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● Won’t you please help support the hospitality efforts of the Church of Our Saviour? Welcoming is something we say we do well – but we could do it better. We need a variety of faces fulfilling this ministry. Ask Electra Brooks for further information, then add your name to the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in Polycarp Hall.
● Have you signed up for the family rotation of coffee hour hosts? Please consider doing so today so that a calendar of rotation may be developed. Our hospitality should never be a burden on any one person!
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Lay Eucharist Visitor needed
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Lay Eucharistic Visitor needed: anyone trained and authorized in this ministry who wants to serve as a Lay Eucharistic Visitor at The Church of Our Saviour, please contact Chuck Hannan or Pastor Sue. Please call the church office before noon at 928-537-7830 for contact information. The church phone also has voice mail. Or use email at cos5147office@frontiernet.net
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Altar Flowers
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● Donating a gift of altar flowers to the glory of God is a beautiful way to remember a loved one who has died, or give thanks for a birthday, anniversary, or something else in your life. Simply sign up on the bulletin board in the parish hall or complete the details on a flower request envelope found in the pew. Please include your check with “flowers” in the memo line.
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Lost and Found Box
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A LOST AND FOUND BOX is located at the back of the church, to the left of the door, as you are leaving. Please note: items left for one month will be donated to the rummage sale. Thank you!
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Landscaping committee
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The Garden and Outdoor Worship Space Committee has money and needs to meet. If you are interested in participating with this group, please contact the church office before 1 p.m. at 928-537-7830 for contact information. The church phone also has voice mail. Or use email at cos5147office@frontiernet.net
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Special Offering
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● When you come to the front for birthday or anniversary prayers, you have the option of making an offering of thanksgiving to the church. Simply place your offering in the “church bank” held by the acolyte. Some people give a dollar for every year of their life.
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Historical stories of our church
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Do you have a short story or a long story or some photos that we can copy into our
"history"
collection? Contact: Jean Zagar (church office: 928-537-7830)
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IT'S NOT TOO EARLY
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IT'S NOT TOO EARLY......to think about Angel Tree. Angel Tree is a ministry sponsored by Prison Fellowship to assure that children with one or both parents in jail are remembered at Christmas. Last year Church of Our Saviour provided gifts for 30 children and holiday food boxes for the 12 families represented.
Your help and participation are needed! If you can make a cash donation, it will help buy the food for the food boxes or gift items. If you see turkeys on sale, you could buy a 10 to 12 pound turkey and put it in the church freezer. If you know someone who might be a corporate sponsor, ask for their donation. If you can pick one or more names from the Angel Tree, you will help brighten a child's Christmas.
The Angel Tree with the children's names will be in Polycarp Hall Sunday, November 23. All gifts must be returned by Sunday, December 6. The party for the children will be Saturday, December 13.
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