WELCOME IN THE NAME OF OUR LIVING SAVIOR!
March 7, 2010
We are glad you are with us and pray a blessing on your worship today! Visitors are asked to sign the Guest Register on the table in the Narthex (entrance) and sign the Welcome Book giving your address and phone number.
Living Savior’s MISSION is to know the love of Christ and serve God so that the Holy Spirit may work through us to bring others to Christ.
Nursery is provided for small children ages 4 and younger during the worship services and Sunday School from 8:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in room #2 in the Educational Wing. Susanna Honeycutt is the attendant. Please register your children in the nursery so she can get to know them.
Due to the large number of children using the nursery during the 11 a.m. service, we are asking parents to consider volunteering to stay occasionally to help Susanna. Please contact the church office at 703-352-1421 sign-up.
Average Church Attendance
| Worship | Sunday School | |
| Dec | 184 | 67 |
| Jan | 195 | 47 |
| Feb | 212 | 53 |
| Last Sunday | 204 | 74 |
Our Stewardship Weekly average for Aug/Sep/Oct
General Fund Living Stones
Oct $7336 $2043
Nov $7829 $2,063
Dec $9503 $12,166
Chancel Choir Rehearsal is on Wednesday evenings at 8:15 during Lent. The choir supports the singing of the hymns and liturgy as well as singing an anthem each Sunday at the 11:00 or once a month at the 8:30 service. We welcome new members at any time and need voices for all parts. If you cannot join the choir on a regular basis, but have a musical talent, please consider sharing it, by providing special music for a service of your choosing. A sign-up sheet is posted on the bulletin board in the hallway. We are also seeking brass instrumentalist (Trumpet, Trombone, French horn, Baritone, and Tuba) to form a brass ensemble for our Easter Sunday services. Please contact Lois Finnern at 703-913-1728 or llfinnern@aol.com with question or to volunteer.
Women in Prayer meets on Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. at the home of Nancy Klein. We are studying “Daniel: Spiritual Living in a Secular World” by Douglas Connelly. Contact Nancy, 703-425-5928 or Kara Tobaben, 703-802-4798 for more info.
Lifelight is an in-depth bible study that meets on Wednesdays in the church library and are studying “The Gospel of Mark.” We begin at 12:30 p.m. with an optional social time of dessert and coffee, followed by the study, led by Donna Dietz, from 1:00-2:30 p.m. Questions? Contact Terri Beam at terribeam@gmail.com or 703-239-0782. Both men and women are encouraged to attend. We'd love to see you!
Home Small Group Fellowship invites you to join them this Sunday for Bible study, songs, prayer, and dinner, beginning at 5:00 p.m. They are studying“Spiritual Warfare” by Jack Kuhatschek. Contact Bron Davis at 703-774-4188 or Gillian Elliott at 703-830-9081.
Adult Bible Study, 9:45 a.m. in the sanctuary, led by Rev. Karl Schuler“Christology, Part 1”
This study is designed for people who haven’t studied the Bible in awhile. If you've made a new year's resolution to learn more about Jesus, but aren't too sure where to begin, this class is for you. We'll be using the Gospel of John to learn about: who Jesus is, what are some of His key teachings, and what He has done for us. Hope to see you there and feel free to bring a friend along to check it out.
Junior Church and Kids Club takes place at the 11 a.m. service. Children ages 5 - 11 are invited to dismiss from the sanctuary following the Children’s Lesson for devotions and songs. The children return to their parents following the sermon and prayers.
Lenten Worship Schedule
“Wonderful Water”
Lent 3
March 107:30 P.M.
“Washed By Water” Matthew 3:13-17
Lent 4
March 17 7:30 P.M.
“Stormy Waters” Matthew 14:22-33
Lent 5
March 24 7:30 P.M.
“Water to Wine” John 2:1-11
Maundy Thursday
April 1 7:30 P.M.
Good Friday
April 2 7:30 P.M.
Easter
April 4 8:30 & 11:00 A.M.
Spring Clean Up Day, Saturday, March 27th, 9 a.m. - noon or so. Everyone is welcome and very much encouraged to come help. Outside, we will do our seasonal replacement of the mulch and sand in the playground and, as part of an Eagle Scout project, some much needed structural improvements will also be made. Inside the church, general cleaning, especially in the kitchen and the long over-due steam cleaning of the folding chairs. Items needed that would be useful and welcomed: wheelbarrows, work gloves, shovels, rakes, pitchforks and muscles for outside; gloves, sponges, mops, rags, etc. for inside. Also, if you have or could bring a small steam cleaner for upholstery, please contact Doug Engelke, 703-335-1563.
Living Savior would like to expand our prayer life by
increasing the number of people on our prayer chain.
“And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.” (Ephesians 6:18)
Paul helped the early church see how important prayer was. We would like to expand our prayer life by increasing the number of people on our prayer chain. If you would like to be included on the email prayer chain, please call the church office, 703-352-1421, with your name and preferred email address. You will receive weekly emails with individual prayer requests that are collected in the church office.
Easter Lilies
Lilies to decorate the altar on Easter Sunday are available from the Altar Guild. Please make your check out to Living Savior, earmarked “Easter Lilies.” The cost is $14 and payment must accompany the order. Orders may be mailed to the church or placed in the offering plate with your check. The flowers may be taken home after the 11:00 a.m. service or left to be planted on the church grounds. Thanks for helping beautify the church for Easter.
I wish to order _______ Easter lily plants at $14 each. Deadline March 21st.
Please fill in the appropriate line below (please write clearly):
___ To the Glory of God _________________________________
___ In Memory of ______________________________________
___ In Honor of ________________________________________
Given by ______________________________________________
Telephone _________________________________________
Progressive Dinner
Saturday, March 20, 2010
6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Once again the Fellowship Committee will be hosting the Progressive Dinner on Saturday, March 20th. This has always been a popular activity in the past and this year's promises to be a great time for all who attend. We will travel from church to home to church for appetizers, dinner, and dessert. We will be looking for volunteers to host dinner for 4-6 people and co-hosts to assist. The idea is for the host to be near the church to make the driving easier. For those who do not wish to host or co-host we ask you bring an appetizer or a dessert to share.
Event Details:
This is an adult event and the first part (appetizers) and the last part (dessert) will be held at the church. There is no charge for the event. We ask that you either host, co-host, bring an appetizer or a dessert.
Any questions or to register please contact Aasgeir and Catherine Gangsaas at 703 690-0846 and cagangsaas@yahoo.com.
Our NOVACO client is in need of a sitter for children ages 5 & 7 on Thurs. nights and every other Tues. night, 6:30 - 10 p.m. from now to mid-June. Also both children are growing and will be in need of summer shorts, shirts, skirts, socks, and a lighter jacket for cooler days. The mother also appreciates donates clothes. Keep these sizes in mind: Boy size 6, Girl size 8 or medium, ladies petite or small shirts, petite pants size 4 or 6, shoe size 7. You many leave items in the coat room in the bin marked “NOVACO Family.” Our family is so appreciative and thankful to LSLC. Contact Julie Guy, 703-895-1976 to discuss the need for a sitter or questions about items to donate.
Northern Virginia Zone LWML Spring Rally, March 20, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Living Savior. Cost $5. Lunch is included and childcare will be provided. The emphasis is on missions and the In-Gathering is Mother’s Day baskets for NOVACO women. Sign up in the narthex or call Louise Kratzert, 703-250-4052.
YOUTH NEWS
Today, Mar 7 Beth Anton’s Going Away Party in the Youth Room during the Sunday School hour
Mar 14 Youth Council (for all youth currently planning events) 4:30 - 5:30 PM
Murder Mystery!
Cruising for Murder
Next Sunday, March 14, 2010
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
RSVP by March 12 to: The Gangsaas Family
703 690 0846 or cagangsaas@yahoo.com
Dinner provided, bring a snack or
dessert to share
Mar 21 Youth Gathering Participants breakfast and meeting during the Sunday School Hour
Looking Ahead
Apr 11 Youth Council 4:30 – 5:30 PM
Youth Group with dinner, 5:30 -7:30 PM
Apr 17 Bowling in Burke, 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Apr 24 Mardi Gras Babysitting, 6:00 – 10:00 PM
THIS WEEK AT LIVING SAVIOR
| Today | 5:00 PM Home Bible Study |
| Monday | 7:30 PM Board of Servant Leaders |
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM Women in Prayer |
| Wednesday | 12:30 PM Lifelight Bible Study |
| 7:30 PM Lenten Worship | |
| 8:15 PM Choir Rehearsal | |
| Friday | 5:00 PM Newsletter Deadline |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM Men’s Christian Fellowship Breakfast |
| Next Sunday | 8:30 AM Divine Worship |
| 9:45 AM Sunday School and Confirmation | |
| 11:00 AM Holy Communion |
Serving today
| Organist | Lois Finnern |
| Lay Readers | 8:30 Melinda Redman |
| 11:00 Scott Bielicki | |
| Acolytes | 8:30 Turner Peterson |
| 11:00 Paulina Heetland | |
| Ushers | 8:30 Mark and Nancy Wagner |
| 11:00 Karl and Diana Schuler | |
| Welcome Team | 8:30 Ric Weyrick |
| 11:00 Jim Neuburger | |
| Greeters | 8:30 Nick and Kerri Haynes |
| 11:00 Jeff and Susan Topoleski | |
| Altar Guild for March | Louise Kratzert, Henni Froemke, & Lisa Morgan |
COMMUNION POLICY: Everyone who is a baptized Christian, repents of sin, believes in the real presence of Christ's body and blood in, with, under the bread and wine of the Holy Communion is cordially invited to receive the Lord's Supper at Living Savior. To receive wine by individual cup, take a cup from the serving tray and wait for Pastor to say "The Blood of Christ", then return the cup to server that follows Pastor. To receive wine by the common cup (chalice), take the base & tilt to receive the amount you wish. If you wish to receive white grape juice, there are individual cups in the center of the tray.