July 31, 2025
OUR SAVIOR’S WEEKLY LETTER
What really matters? Jesus addressed this critical question in the parable of the Foolish Rich Man found in this Sunday’s Gospel (Luke 12:13-21). Driven by the god of materialism, this man decided to tear down his existing barns and build bigger barns to accommodate his bumper crop. His mantra was “more, more, more.” Yet, he left all behind when he died that night. In Sunday’s epistle, Paul challenges us to set our minds on things above, not on earthly things. (Col 3:2). It’s all about our relationship with Jesus. That’s what matters!
Only one life, ‘twill soon be past; only what’s done for Christ will last. C.T. Studd, British missionary .
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Christian Concert this Friday, August 1st, Brunswick Church in Troy, featuring Allison Eide, a youth athlete and Christian artist from Minnesota. Check out Allison’s music on Spotify. The concert begins at 7, but doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are normally $25, but Our Savior’s has been provided a coupon code to purchase tickets at half price. Use the coupon code OSL Check with Vicar Mark for more details.
Next Week
Sunday, August 3: One service at 10 a.m. John Richardson, principal of Our Savior’s Christian School, will share a message. An Adult Bible Class will be offered at 9 a.m. in the Fellowship Room. The class will discuss the key lessons taught at our Vacation Bible School.
Wednesday, August 6: Midweek Communion Service at 11 a.m. followed by a Luncheon also a Prayer Gathering, 7-8 p.m., led by the Elders in the Prayer Chapel
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Vacation Bible School, Over 140 children along with 70 volunteers participated in Our Savior’s Vacation Bible School that was held July 28-August 1. Thank God for bringing in these children to hear that Jesus calls, leads, teaches, saves and sends. Twenty-five of the families who sent children to VBS listed no church connection. This is a mission field that has come to us. If you are willing to follow up with some of these families, please contact Vicar Mark.
Food and Fellowship will be offered after Sunday’s service. On most Sundays this summer, we will be grilling hot dogs and providing an opportunity for food and fellowship on our patio following the 10 a.m. worship service. Consider joining us and invite others to come also.
Our condolences to the family of Ruth Looman, a long time member of Our Savior’s, who departed this life on July 28th to receive her eternal inheritance. The viewing will be at Cannon Funeral Home this Saturday, August 2, 9-11 followed by a service at the funeral home. May God comfort all who mourn.
Vicar Mark Chaffee’s office hours are 9 a.m.-noon, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. You may also reach him by cell phone: 518/763-1085 or via email: mark.chaffee@oursaviors.com Pastor Patrick Singh is serving as part time vacancy pastor at Our Savior’s, providing pastoral care and leadership in cooperation with Vicar Mark. You may contact Pastor Singh by email (patrick204642003@yahoo.com or by cell phone (917/254-2597) if you wish to talk or schedule a time to meet with him.
PRAYER NEEDS
Healing: Christine Baird, Barbara Bruso, Fred Dignon, Kathy Hawley, Anne Kocsis, Phyllis Lubiniecki, Barbara MacGowan, Jennifer Noble, Patty Marshall, Nora Schoonmaker, George Swint, Eric Unright, Joan & Walter Weis, Lori & Peter Whitehouse, Dave Wolcott, Tim Zuelsdorf,
-Homebound: Inge Glidden
-in Assisted Living: Christine Baird, Hazel Gutkoska, Marga Hildenbrandt, Lois O’Brien
-VBS: May the seeds of God’s love planted in this week’s VBS take root and bear fruit in the lives of the volunteers and children who participated.
-Trinity Lutheran Church, New Hyde Park NY (a sister congregation in the Atlantic District). Pray for Pastor Jimmy Lallijie and members of Trinity as they seek to reach the unchurched in their part of Nassau County.
Contact Tom Roemke (518-669-0790 or troemke115@gmail.com) to place announcements in the weekly letter