Pastor Tutwiler’s Bible Study

Join Pastor Tutwiler in the choir room on Sunday from 9:45 – 10:45 am for a Bible study series during Lent in conjunction with current sermon series on “Worship: a Divine Perspective”.

Parenting is Heart Work! Bible Study

Join Pastor Nathan for a parenting study from the National Center for Biblical Parenting. No matter how old or how young your kids or youth are, you will discover how “Everyday Parents Can Raise Extraordinary Kids!” Join us for coffee, discussion, videos, and helpful parenting strategies from 10:00-10:45 in room B-109 (School Library).

Today’s Light Bible Discussion

This Bible study meets in the church library on Sunday from 9:45 – 10:45 am to discuss weekly readings from the Bible. Daily personal enrichment guides are available to assist in the reading of God’s Word. Stop by the library to learn more information about this opportunity and study.

Lent Worship Sunday Mornings

Lent is a special time in the church calendar when we draw near to God through repentance, prayer, and preparation as we look ahead to Christ’s death and ultimate resurrection on Easter Sunday. In the weekend services we will conduct a series entitled “Worship: a Divine Perspective” where we will focus upon six core values of biblical worship (Christ-Centered, Authenticity, Passion, Excellence, Submission and Sacrifice). A daily Lenten Devotional is also available to aid you in drawing nearer to God during this very significant time. Pick one up today or download it from the church website oslmckinney.org

Lent Worship Wednesday Evenings

During Lent we will also offer our midweek services series, “Re-Lent: Time to Go Back and Do It Again,” focusing on the topics of Redeem, Return, Remember, Renew, Refuse, and Restore. These midweek services will take place at 7 pm each week on Wednesday through March 24^th.

Palm Sunday Children’s & Youth Choir Rehearsals Begin Today

All Elementary age students and older are invited to participate in a special choir being formed for Palm Sunday. The choir will begin rehearsals today at 4pm in the church choir room and continue on March 14 & 21 with dress rehearsal on Saturday March 27th.  For more information contact Alison at kids@oslmckinney.org or Gail Wasson.

Concordia University Kapelle to Perform Today

The Concordia University Chicago Concert Choir, Kapelle, will perform at Zion Lutheran Church, 6121 East Lovers Lane, in Dallas this evening at 6:00 pm.  The concert program will center on the Passion of Our Lord including a variety of pieces programmed for wide audience appeal.  Admission is free; however, a free will offering will be received.  For more information please contact Sam Eatherton at (214)363-1639.

Men’s Spring Softball

The Our Savior Men’s Softball team is forming up for this Spring. Games are on Tuesday evenings and practices will begin in early March. Any men interested in being a part of the team can contact Scott Stockwell at stockwel@sbcglobal.net or 469-734-0377.

Health Kits for Lutheran World Relief

Thank you to everyone who helped by donating health kit supplies for the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League’s project. The goal of 250 will be easily reached and with the help of some more hand towels we can exceed that goal and possibly reach 300. You may leave additional donations of hand towels in the church office this week or drop them off on Sunday morning. Thank you for helping to make a difference in the world! Contact Helen Whalen, Win Christiansen or Debbie Lammert for more info.

Wisconsin High School Choirs Performance March 21

On Sunday, March 21, at 7:00 pm, the Concert Choir and Troubadours of Martin Luther High School, Greendale, Wisconsin, will be performing a concert of sacred music at Lamb of God Lutheran Church, 1401 Cross Timbers Road, Flower Mound, TX.  The public is cordially invited to attend this performance.  A free-will offering will be received to help the students defray the cost of the tour.

The 2010 Census: Your Responses Are Safe

You have likely received your 2010 Census form. One of the shortest census forms in history, the 2010 Census form asks 10 questions and takes about 10 minutes to complete. It’s easy, important and safe, and your participation is vital. By law, the U.S. Census Bureau cannot share an individual’s personal information with anyone, including other federal agencies and law enforcement entities. Please complete and mail back your form and encourage your family, friends and neighbors to do the same. For more information, visit 2010census.gov.

Adult Mission Trip to New Orleans Update June 27-July 3

Camp Restore in New Orleans has reserved 8 openings for our members – only 4 remain.  Please pray about joining us as we travel to continue God’s work with those that are still in need from Hurricane Katrina.  Travel dates are Sunday, July 27, through Friday, July 3.  No specific skills are required, as assistance is needed in all areas.   Watch for further information or call Mike & Kathi Sanguedolce at 972-678-0803 for more info.

Adult Missions

Interested in doing God’s work through a mission trip?  Don’t know how to get started?  We are planning trips both near and far, right here in McKinney and around the world.  Watch for more information coming soon, or if you want to be a part of the planning phase or have skills with travel details, please call Mike Sanguedolce at 972-678-0803

2010 Altar Flowers

The flower chart for 2010 is in the church office.  Please consider stopping by or calling the church office to sign up for one or both of the arrangements.  The cost of each arrangement is $30.

Spring Forward

Next Sunday is the beginning of Daylight Savings Time so don’t forget to Spring forward by turning your clocks ahead one hour before you go to sleep on March 13^th.

Lone Star Night: May 8th

Mark your calendars to come out for an evening of Dinner, Dancing and Auction Benefiting Our Savior Lutheran Church & Concordia Christian Academy on May 8, 2010 from 6-10pm at Bill Bates Ranch. Sponsorships and ticket reservations are now being accepted. Stop by the church or school offices to pick up more information or visit oslmckinney.org and download the information from the home page.

Maundy Thursday: Seder Dinner

Mark your calendars for April 1^st for a special Maundy Thursday experience with a Seder Dinner followed by a time of communion. A Seder Meal is centered on a Christian celebration of the Passover and a remembrance of the Last Supper shared by Jesus and his disciples. This we will be a great event for children, youth and adults to experience at a deeper level the beauty of this important event in the life of Jesus. Seating times for the experience will begin at 5:30 & 7pm and reservations are requested to allow us to prepare properly for the dinner. Additional information will be available next week at the Welcome Center and online.

Library News

During the weeks of Lent you might consider borrowing an appropriate book from our church library across the hall from the office.  The following titles have been selected for your reading.  And the Angels Were Silent, by Max Lucado (232.96); Six Hours One Friday by Max Lucado (232.96); Intense Moments With the Savior by Ken Gire (232) and The Name by Franklin Graham (232).

Global Links

OSL is linked to Cambodia, where Rev. Fungchatou and Kalia Lo serve as missionaries. They write, “Upon returning to Phnom Penh, Fungchatou and Jesse, a national co-worker, went to Ratanakiri to start another theological training program with the Khmer and Jarai church leaders. Nineteen participants attended this first training session. More people wanted to attend the program, but because of limited funding, we could not accept everyone. Fungchatou and Jesse also visited the Jarai people at their villages with Rev. Chhim Vanarith, chairman of Evangelical Lutheran Church of Cambodia. The Jarai are ethnic minority living in the Ratanakiri province. They are substance farmers and many of them are Christians, but no well-trained pastors are available to minister to them. Their coming to attend our theological training program will help them to be knowledgeable about their Christian faith and able to minister to their own people with the truth. They also needed a lot of help with nutrition and health care. Many children were sick and needed medical attentions, which could have been prevented if they learn about personal hygiene. Our Concordia Welfare and Education Foundation-Cambodia (CWEF) staff will be visiting and providing community health education to the Jarai people.”

FAMILY MINISTRY

Family Ministry Resources Online

Check out the OSL Family Ministry webpage at www.oslmckinney.org.  This site provides general information as well as devotional & discussion resources for families to use at home each week.

Ministry for Infants, Toddlers, & Preschoolers

From 8:30am to 9:45am, childcare is available for all children age 0-5 (pre-K) in the nursery by the sanctuary. From 9:45am until 12:00pm, childcare is available in the nursery by the sanctuary for children 0 – 2 years old.  Also starting at 9:45am, children ages 3-5 (pre-K) can attend preschool Sunday School in Room C107 which continues with a preschool nursery from 11:00am-12:00pm.  In February, preschoolers will be hearing how Jesus showed us how to love God with all our hearts.  A cry room is available during both services for parents with infants and young children.  A private nursing station is available in the women’s restroom (accessible through the nursery).

Family Life Live / Ministry for Elementary Children, Families, & Friends

Family Life Live starts every Sunday at 9:45 with an opening program for kids and parents.  Parents are invited to attend Pastor Nathan’s Bible study at 10:00 while kids continue with Sunday School.  In February, we are talking about honor, letting someone know you see how valuable they really are. We will spend time with the Biblical stories of David & Goliath, David & Jonathan, and David & Absalom. During the 11:00 service, there is also a Power Up children’s worship program with a special message geared for kindergarten-3^rd graders.

Cub Scouts

OSL has a Cub Scout Pack for boys in 1^st through 5^th grade.  Please contact Alison Kieschnick at kids@oslmckinney.org for more information and how to join.

OSL MOM’s Group

All OSL moms are invited to meet in the church library the first Friday of every month at 9:15am for breakfast, devotions, and fellowship.  Childcare is provided in the nursery.  Please e-mail Jill Stevens at jlstevens@gmail.com for more information.

Middle School Bible Study

Every Sunday from 9:45-10:45 all middle school age students are invited to join Carren Fasolino for Bible study. We are currently meeting in the upper level of the grade school building and using a fun and exciting curriculum called Grapple. New students are invited to join us at any time.

Middle School Family Ministry Sunday Evenings

Confirmation and Middle School meet from 5-6:30pm on Sunday Nights in the Woodlands Rooms & North Parking Lot. We are currently studying the Sacraments, God’s gifts to His Children. All middle school resources and handouts are available on the church website at oslmckinney.org in the family ministry middle school tab. Contact Pastor Nathan for more info at nathan.wendorf@oslmckinney.org .

High School Sunday Morning Bible Study

High School age students are invited to join Mike Neumann for bible study and fellowship from 9:45-10:45 in the youth building located on the north side of the campus by the basketball pole.

High School Sunday Evening Youth

All High Schoolers are invited to join us for dinner, games, worship and Bible Study every Sunday evening from 6:30-8:30pm in the Woodlands Room. For more information contact Mike Neumann or Pastor Nathan at nathan.wendorf@oslmckinney.org