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“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.” ~ the Gospel of John

     Our thriving faith community depends on each of us loving, learning, sharing and growing together. Our spiritual lives flourish through our relationship with God in Christ Jesus and with one another, through prayer, through the study of Holy Scripture, through worship and outreach, and in building up the Body of Christ by sharing our gifts and resources!

May 15- Evening Prayer w. Holy Eucharist and Healing
May 16- Contemplative Prayer at 11:00 am.
May 17- Men’s Bible Study at 6 am Darbi’s, Pinetop.
May 19- Pentecost! All Parish Mtg w. Shavu’ot Lunch at 11:30.
May 20- NEWSLETTER DEADLINE!!!
May 27- Memorial Day, Office closed.
May 29 – Taize’ Service 5: 30 pm

NEWS on: Our Saviour's Voice Newsletters
     You have something to share with our community, then please e-mail your newsletter submissions to cos5147office@frontiernet.net or call the church office at 537-7830.

A prayer for the calling of a new rector (BCP 818) Almighty God, giver of every good gift: Look graciously on your Church, and so guide the minds of those who shall choose a new rector for this parish, that we may receive a faithful pastor, who will care for your people and equip us for our ministries; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Please note: Our choir practices from 9 am to 9:45 am before our worship; please feel free to quietly sit and listen until they are finished. Then as we gather for worship, 10 minutes before the service begins the gong will sound three times. This is our time for silent reflection, prayer and meditation. Please respect this time of silence so that we may each prepare to meet the Lord.

Mid-Week Blues? Come for healing, Holy Communion and a midweek pick-me-up on Wednesday evenings at 5:30pm. We begin with evening prayer, gather round the altar for Holy Communion, and offer prayers for healing. Take a time out from the busy-ness of the world to worship the Lord!

Bible Study news! There will be no Women’s Bible Study on May 10th or 17th . The Women’s Bible Study will resume at Coffee Mania in Show Low on the Deuce of Clubs Drive at the Thunderbird Motel beginning on May 23rd for the summer!

Please help us provide the materials for a sewing project for the women in Cibeque! Donate your old, but in good condition, sweaters to our Community Chest. The sweaters will be used to make baby blankets, mittens, and hats. For more information please contact Marty LaMar at mlamar@cableone.net or 928-369-1944.

     Christian Community Outreach, Inc. is an ecumenical effort by a group of White Mountain churches, including Church of Our Saviour, to pool our resources in order to better assist those in need in our community.  If you are interested in becoming a member ($50/month dues) or making a one-time donation, please make checks payable to COS with CCO in the memo line, or send your donation directly to CCO, PO Box 1502, Show Low, AZ 85902. Be assured that 100% of your gifts go to help the needy in our own community, and your donation is tax deductible. The need is great. Thank you for your help.

YeeHa!! SonWest Roundup is coming!!! Calling all cowgirls and cowboys to sign up to wrangle all VBS ranch hand kiddos June 10-14 from 8:30 am to noon. Y’all come on out to the SonWest Roundup! And our SonWest Roundup will have a craft decorating day Wednesday, May 29 from 1pm to 5pm. Just cutting and gluing and we will even furnish the chair to rest your bones while you work! Our regular decorating Days for SonWest Roundup will be Friday, June 7th from noon til 4pm. Pizza and drinks will be furnished! We will finish up Saturday if necessary.

If you’ve considered dedicating your life to Christ, now may be the time to do so, right here among your parish family of COS! Bishop Smith will be offering the Sacrament of Confirmation to those who feel so called, as well as an opportunity to officially affiliate with the Episcopal Church through being received into it or to publically rededicate your life to Christ. If you’ve thought and prayed about it, and would like to be confirmed, received or reaffirmed in faith, or would just like to talk more about it, please get in touch with Rev. Deb+ ASAP: cos5147rector@frontiernet.net, 928-537-7830 or 360-489-5606.

Bishop Kirk Smith will be visiting us on Sunday, June 9! If you are interested in being Confirmed, Received or Reaffirmed in the Episcopal Church, or maybe are just curious, we are offering Inquirers’ Classes with Pastor Deb+ on Sundays beginning on April 21 through May 26 at 11:30 am. Join us!

“SonWest Roundup” will be here before you know it! Vacation Bible School will take place right here at COS June 10-14. Stay tuned for more “SonWest Roundup” news from Sheriff Sharon!

Plans are in the works for the 5th Annual Charlene Frey Auction! The auction will be held on July 13, 6pm @ the Hampton Inn. If you have items to donate, please contact Jerry Howell @ 242-7979. Stay tuned for more information.

Please pick one up by the church entrance on your way out of church today!

If you are interested in being a reader, an usher, an acolyte, or a chalice bearer for either our 8:00am or 10:00am services, please talk to Lynda Klingler or Susan + , or simply let the office know to add you to the schedule. Training is provided for this rewarding ministry of service. All are welcome to participate!

Nursery care is now available during the 10am service. To continue to make this possible, we are looking for two volunteers per week to rotate as caregivers. Please sign up in Polycarp Hall if you would like to share your love by serving the youngest members of our community in this way!

Love Kitchen -- please remember the hungry. Don’t forget that we collect non-perishable food items each week to benefit the Love Kitchen in Pinetop. Your donations can be brought in any time and dropped in the baskets at the back of the church. We celebrate this ministry of First Fruits Sunday on the first Sunday of each month! Helping to feed the hungry is grace in action!

All 26 boxes shipped in April have been safely received in Afghanistan. Two letters have been received, signed by several of the Service personnel expressing their tremendous appreciation for the “goodies.” The home-made items and the devil’s food cup cakes received great praise! The cup cakes had been purchased at the Mia Piachi Bistro in Pinetop, and this was only the second time that cup cakes from there had been sent. The next shipment is planned for the second week of June and we look forward to being able to send many home made items; these are the great morale boosters which our troops so richly deserve. Please bring your contributions to Polycarp Hall at the church, to be placed in freezers so that freshness is retained. Thank you one and all! ~ Mary Jane & Peter Bish

     The new directory is available, but still contains some errors or omissions. Please check your personal details carefully. If there is anything to correct, or if you are not listed and want to be in the parish directory, please call or emais the office at 928-537-7830 or at cos5147office@frontiernet.net with all corrections or additions. Thanks for your patience while we get the corrections done. An updated 2013 directory will be issued by the end of March, so please don't wait to send in your corrections!

Did You Know? Along with our parish officers and vestry, and formal ministry teams such as hospitality and welcoming, worship and altar guild, Christian formation, children & youth, outreach, and pastoral care, there are several members of our parish quietly volunteer their time to help out around the church. We have office angels who fold bulletins, our newsletter crew who fold and mail Our Saviour’s Voice. We have facility angels who stop by and tidy up in the sanctuary and the kitchen, who organize the notice board announcements, and work in our yard. Others see stuff that needs taking care of and just do it! Thanks to all our officers, vestry, team members, and our angels. You are truly appreciated! If you want to participate more fully in a ministry team or as one of our angels, please don’t hesitate to get involved!

Did You Know? We’d love to celebrate with you! In order to receive a birthday or anniversary card, please call the office at 537-7830, or by email cos5147office@frontiernet.net. We just need your name, the correct mailing address, plus the day and month of your birthday and anniversary. Thanks!

COS Also Recycles printer cartridges. Please drop them off in the office between 9 am & noon any weekday or on Sunday morning!

Click: 2012 Annual parish meeting 1-27-13
Click: 2011 Annual parish meeting 1-29-12
Click: 2011 Mid-yr parish meeting 8-14-11
Click: 2010 Annual parish meeting 1-31-10
Click: 2009 Annual Meeting Report
Click: 2009 Mid-yr parish meeting 8-30-09
Click: 2008 Annual Meeting 18 January 2009
Click: 2008 Mid-yr parish meeting 8-30-09
Click: 2007 Annual Report
Click: 2007 Annual Report Minutes

A group of folks is stopping by periodically (morning, noon, or early evening) for an hour or so to dig up the weeds that love these sunny and wet days, or do a little planting out front. You are welcome to donate a tray of annuals or plant a hardy perennial or two. If you like gardening or just want some quiet "grounding" time in the fresh air, please feel free to join in any time you like -- remember, many hands, make light work. Bless you, and thank you!

Parish By-Laws: The Parish By-laws have been amended by your Vestry. Copies are available in the office and by request.