`THE GRAPEVINE Our Savior Lutheran Church, 13611 Laurel-Bowie Rd, Laurel, MD 20708

Office: (301) 776-7670; Fax: (240) 568-9189; www.oslclaurel.org

Sunday, February 5th, 2017

PRAYERS:

*Thanksgiving for all the volunteers who made the Winter Shelter for Men happen last week! *Richard Norris, husband of Joan Norris – in the hospital with heart issues.

*Mark McDonald & Family – Mark’s mother, Betty Ann McDonald (a former member of OSLC), went to her eternal home on January 26th, 2017.

PLEASE PRAY FOR THESE MEMBERS:

Debbie Berger Samuel Birk Tracy Bowman Arlene Braun Jack Brock Rachel Clark Heneks Family Kirk Jackson

Jacqueline Jenkins

Darlene Jensen Keepers family Peggy Killeen Marge Knell’s Family Jeannine L'Heureux Mark McDonald & Family Tim Mann & Family Shannon Majzstrik & Fam. Mark McDonald & Fam.

Barbara Myers Kathie Peterson Rick Rau Amy & David Ridenour Robinson Family Tal and Beth Seaman Donna Sheaffer Leslie Shields Justine Smith

Don Smythe Carol Ann Snyder Hannah Tucker George Walter Eunice Wallerson Pete Walsh & Family The Walter Family Liz Werlwas

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR MEMBERS’ FAMILIES & FRIENDS:

Darin Borger (cousin of Derrick and Robin Miliner) Lauren Burns (Diane Bicjan’s cousin) Danielle Castro (friend of Brenda Petito) Nick Coleman (son of Nancy Love’s friend) Christopher Critchlow (son of Chevez Hawkins) Larry Dawes (father of Deb Kilpe) Michael Flagg (co-worker of Lynn Shampo) Amy Grappin (Gabriell Walsh’s sister) Noelle Gray (friend of the Miliners) Ericka Fearbry (sister of Michael Meadows) Reno Gogel (Robin Miliner’s mother) Rose Gonzales (Jacob McCurry’s aunt) Bennett Hotomah (friend of the Bowlds family) Heneke Family (Bob Heneke, cousin of Nancy Malinowski, died) Rose Henry’s family (Kim Griffith’s neighbors) Herron family (friends of Susan Louthen) Gary Lee (cousin of Lynn Shampo) Lovell family Kathy Maconachy (sister of Vic Maconachy) Ana Guillen Mareyra (Open Arms teacher) Carol Molloy (friend of Pam Mann) Angella Moorehead (family, friends & seniors) Richard Norris (husband of Joan Norris) Richards Family (Kim Griffith’s neighbors) Marcy Rindone (friend of Kathie Peterson)

Eva Roesler (sister-in-law of Kathie Peterson) Tracy Roundtree (Shirley Hill’s granddaughter) Rita Sayles (acquaintance of Jeannine L’Heureux) Dolores Schigur (mother of Gabriell Walsh) Gary Schmidt (former OSLC member) Doris Scott (friend of Angela Moorhead) Darrel Sellers (nephew of Tryshanda Moton) Khaliah Sellers (sister of Tryshanda Moton) A.J. Smith (son of Helen Kasemeyer) Rich Soeken (Don Soeken’s brother – Alzheimer’s) Keisha Taylor (Open Arms teacher) & Family Jerry & Gary Thomas (sons of Justine Smith) Akeem Thrasher (brother of Tryshanda Moton) Toney Family Patti Tuttle (friend of Tina McGuffey) Katy Tzamaras (friend of Nancy Love) Jennifer Weathers (friend of Turners) Gertrude Winters (mother of Diane Bicjan) Anita Zehner (mother of Cindy Zehner) Lawrence (uncle of Tammy Bowley)

IN HARM’S WAY: Ken Rukenbrod, Steven Stanton, Philip Stewart, Jeffery Toney.

PRAISE: “I am doing so well that you may remove my name [from this Prayer List]. Prayers answered!” - Colleen Kinloch

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SUNDAY BIBLE STUDIES: In conjunction with our Sunday sermon series on the Biblical narrative. The Crossways Interna-tional See through the Scripture DVD study

with Rev. Dr. Harry Wendt will be facilitated at 9:40 am in the Fellowship Hall. See Through the Scriptures makes the Bible more accessible by moving through the entire biblical narrative from Genesis to Revelation, putting everything in clear context.

At 11:00 am in the Fellowship Hall, Art Marshall facilitates an in-depth study of Genesis chapters 1-15.

WEDNESDAY EVENING ADULT STUDY: In John 15:5 Jesus compares the Christian life to a grape-

vine. He is the vine; we are the branches. If we are part of the vine of Christ, over time we will produce amaz-ing fruit for all to see and taste. Join Vicar Derrick as

he facilitates a study on The Fruits of the Spirit: Love, Joy, Peace, Self-Control, Hope, Patience, Kindness/Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness and Humility at 6:15 pm in the Prayer Room.

THE GOVERNANCE BOARD needs a qualified church member to serve in a vacated short-term

position. If you are interested, call Frances Sweet at 443–506–0955, or contact any Govern-ance Board Member. – Frances Sweet, Chair

ARE YOU OR IS SOMEONE YOU KNOW GRIEVING THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE? Please consider com-

ing to our GriefShare support group and seminar. A new 14-

week cycle begins tomorrow night, Monday, Feb. 6th from 7-9pm in the Prayer Room. Participants may join at any time. For more information about GriefShare, contact Tina McGuffey at 301-776-7670 x 512 in the Church Office, or visit www.griefshare.org.

GOD, WHY DO I (MY SPOUSE, CHILD, FRIEND) HAVE CANCER? GOD, WHY ARE YOU MAKING ME

(HIM, HER) SUFFER? You want answers, but you don’t know where to start. Cancer Com-panions can help.

We'll see a video, Is It Okay to Ask God Questions? this Tuesday evening. Join us by attending our Cancer Companion Ministry meetings at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays in the Church Library. Please call Tracy

301-741-0321 if you’d like more information.

HAITI MISSION TRIP BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER - On Sunday, February 12th, 2017, breakfast will be served from 9:00 until 11:00am in the Fellowship Hall.

Please join us for food and fellowship before or after you attend worship service. A Thrivent grant will cover the cost of the food so all donations will help send the mission team to Haiti. Please email Nancy Olsen at nancy.l.olsen@gmail.com if you have any questions.

SUITCASES FOR HAITI - As in the past, the Haiti

Mission Team will be taking supplies to Haiti using suitcases that are no longer in use. We need 8 large suitcases with wheels, each capable of holding 50 pounds. Your

donated suitcases can be placed by the desk in the Ministry Center. (A list of needed supplies will be provided next month.)

1st COMMUNION - Parents of 5th Graders: A six-week class of instruction will begin on Sunday,

Feb. 26th from 9:30-10:45am to prepare children to receive their 1st Communion on Palm Sunday, April 9th, 2017. We are asking that one parent or other adult attend with their child so the instruction can continue at home. If you would like to enroll your child, please contact Tina McGuffey at 301-776-7670, ext 512 or tina@oslclaurel.org.

THE NURSERY IS MOVING! Plans are

underway to move the nursery to the current Conference Room. If you would like to voice your opinions about how to make this new space a warm and inviting place for children and families, now is

the time! Please contact Michelle DeMik at 240-568-6487 or pmdemik@verizon.net.

LINE DANCING! Saturday, February 25th, 2017

TIME: 5:00-7:00 pm WHERE? OSLC Multi-purpose room

WHO? ALL are welcome, regardless of age or experience

February’s theme is Mardi Gras Wear your mask and/or beads! (optional) POC: donna sheaffer at 301-839-1824 /

donna_donald@ymail.com

Dance throughout 2017 to the glory of

the Lord!

Come celebrate 75 Years of LWML with thousands of your closest friends at the LWML CONVENTION, JUNE 22nd-25th, 2017 in Albuquer-que, New Mexico! We already have four women

flying to the "Land of Enchantment" for the Con-vention! Printed Convention Registration Forms, along with hotel & travel information, are in a purple folder on the Ministry Center Desk in the

Way. Any questions? Visit the website at www.lwml.org/2017-convention, or contact Christine Maconachy at clmacon@aol.com

LWML MISSION MITES – Please bring your loose change to Our Savior and as usual bring it in a baggie or envelope and put it in one of the follow-ing: LWML Mailbox, mailbox for Christine Maconachy, or in the LWML box in the Narthex. No donation is too small – every penny is valued and treasured. All "MITES" (donations) go directly to the Mission Grants. Thank you for your prayers and support in spreading the Love and the Word of Jesus Christ, near and far!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR ELIZABETH HOUSE - Volunteers from Our Savior prepare and serve a

meal to people in need at Elizabeth House, 308 Gorman Rd., on the first Tuesday of each month. The first shift starts at

4:00 p.m. and involves heating food previously prepared, making salads and lunches for the next day. The second shift starts at 6:00 and this involves serving the food and cleaning up. We need people willing to commit to helping on a regular basis, and also people who can substitute when needed. Please contact Ellie Ramsay at 301-646-8939 or elframsay@gmail.com if you have questions or wish to volunteer.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Mark your calendar and save the dates! VBS will be held this summer the week of July 24-28, daily from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. If you would like to help plan or serve in any capacity, please contact Michelle DeMik at 240-568-6487 or pmdemik@verizon.net.

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD’S LOVE – On Sunday, January 29th, 2017, we worshipped the Lord with 275 people in attendance; offerings received totaled $1,231.52 to Designated Funds and $13,768.83 to the General Fund.

THIS COMING WEEK AT OUR SAVIOR Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9-5

Send submission of 100-130 words for the Grapevine to office@oslclaurel.org by WEDNESDAY 4:00 pm.

SUNDAY – February 5th *Super/Souper Bowl Sunday! 7am Men’s Winter Shelter Week ends 815am Traditional Worship (S) 930am Contemporary Worship (S) 930am Christian Education Hour 11am Traditional Worship (S) 11am Adult Bible Study (F) 1pm New Hope Worship (S) MONDAY – February 6th 7pm Griefshare (P) 7pm *ESOL (MPA, LB, F2, L)

*ESOL = English for Speakers of Other Languages

TUESDAY – February 7th 7am Men’s Prayer Breakfast (away) 930am Manna in the Morning (L) 945am Staff Meeting (C) 1230pm Manna for Moms (F) 6pm Tutoring (F) 630pm Cancer Companions (L) 7pm Prayer Warriors (P) 7pm Praise Team Practice (S)

WEDNESDAY – February 8th 5-745pm Discipleship Wednesday 730pm Sanctuary Choir Practice (CR) THURSDAY – February 9th 645pm Bell Choir Rehearsal (S, P)

730pm Elders’ Meeting (F)

FRIDAY – February 10th

4pm Food Bank Set-up (M)

5pm African Prayer Group (P)

7pm Narcotics Anonymous (M)

SATURDAY – February 11th

9am Food Bank (M, Outside)

9am New Hope Prayer Breakfast (L)

10am Prayer Shawls (C)

10am Book Club (W)

LOOKING AHEAD: Please Save the Dates!

Feb. 12: Scout Sunday Feb. 12: Haiti Mission Trip Breakfast Fundraiser Feb. 25: Line Dancing, 5-7pm Feb. 26: 1st Communion Instruction Class begins Mar. 1: Ash Wednesday – Lent begins Mar. 15-22: Haiti Mission Trip Mar. 18: Easter Prep Workday Mar. 24-25: Youth Retreat Mar. 31 & Apr. 1-2: Youth Event

Apr. 9: Palm Sunday – Holy Week begins Apr. 16: Easter/Resurrection Sunday May 4: National Day of Prayer May 5-7: Confirmation Retreat May 20: Confirmation Dinner May 21: Confirmation Jun. 4: Pentecost Sunday Jun. 22-25: LWML Convention - Albuquerque, NM Jul. 24-28: Vacation Bible School, 9am-12pm

C=Conference Room; CMR=Children’s Music Room; CR=Choir Room; F=Fellowship Hall; F1=Fellowship Hall 1; F2=Fellowship Hall 2; K=Kitchen; L=Library; LB=Lobby; M=Multi-Purpose Room; MPA=Multi-Purpose Room Annex; N=Nursery; OL=Old Library;

P=Prayer Room; S=Sanctuary; V=Vicar office; W=The Way; Y=Youth Room