May 28, 2026
OUR SAVIOR’S WEEKLY LETTER
In the beginning God . Those first four words in the Bible are life-shaping. As expressed in a familiar hymn: With the Lord begin your task, Jesus will perfect it. For His aid and counsel ask, Jesus will direct it (LSB 869) Our relationship with God is foundational to our Christian walk, but this is easier said than done. God continues to exhort us in His Word to put first things first by turning to the Lord for His direction, equipping and empowering. He is faithful and will lead us as our Good Shepherd when we heed His voice and follow. Thus, Lord Jesus, every task be to You commended. May Your will be done, I ask, until life is ended. Jesus, in Your name begun be the day’s endeavor. Grant that it may well be done to Your praise forever. (LSB 869)
Next Week
Sunday, May 31st Worship Service at 10 a.m. led by Pastor Mark also Sunday School and Adult Bible Class at 9a.m. also Cook-Out following Sunday’s worship service. Stay after the service for a time of food and fellowship as we say good-bye to Mark Stuart and Connor Dunn. Both men will be moving out of the area in June. Let’s gather and send them off with the Lord’s blessing
Wednesday, June 3rd Midweek Communion Service - 10 a.m. followed by a Luncheon in the Fellowship Room. All are welcome also Choir 6:30-8 p.m. in the Sanctuary Prayer Gathering 7-8 p.m. in the Prayer Chapel
Thursday, June 4th Men’s Bible Fellowship 7-8:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Room
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Note these special events this coming weekend:
Friday, May 29nd School Musical 7 p.m. in the gym also Albany Worships: 24 Hours of Prayer and Worship in the sanctuary, beginning at 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 30th: School Musical 7 p.m. in the gym also Albany Worships continues until 7 p.m.
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Coming Events
June 27th Ladies Brunch Save the date! More information to follow
June 28th Voters Assembly Approval of the operating budget for the next fiscal year
July 27-31 Vacation Bible School at Our Savior’s
More Information
School Musical: Middle School students from Our Savior’s Christian School will be presenting a musical, Lion King, Jr on Friday evening, May 29th beginning at 7 p.m. and again on Saturday, afternoon, May 30th beginning at 2 p.m. in the school gym. Tickets may be purchased through the school office or at the door. ($12/adults, $8/seniors and children)
Food and Fellowship before the Musical Consider coming to the Crossings of Colonie at 5:30 p.m. this Friday, May 29th, before the “Lion King, Jr” musical for an appetizer potluck. We will gather at the South Pavilion. Bring a very simple finger food to share and your own beverage. A folding chair and blanket may also be helpful. At 6:30 we will caravan to Our Savior’s and see the musical, supporting our hard-working faculty and cheering on the students. Let’s be there together to bless and be blessed. Contact Lori Dollard for more information.
Albany Worships: Our Savior’s will again host a 24 hour time of worship and praise led by worship leaders from our area, beginning at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 29th and concluding at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 30th All are invited to come and draw near to God during this special time of worship in our sanctuary,
Take and Read: A wide selection of books that have been donated to our church library are now available for the taking. These books are on several tables in the Fellowship Room. Check them out and help yourself. New books will be added each week. The books are free, but cash donations are gratefully accepted and will be used to purchase Bibles for the ministry at Conifer Park.
The Ruth Scholarship was established over sixty years ago by a deceased OSL member, Walter Ruth. The annual interest from this fund is awarded to a selected member of Our Savior’s, providing financial assistance for college expenses. Application forms for the Ruth Scholarship are available in the tract rack (in the breezeway). Applications are due by June 30th. For more information, contact Tom Roemke.
LERT Disaster Training: Lutheran Church Charities (LCC) provides LCMS disaster response training for Lutheran Early Response Teams (LERT). Should a disaster strike, these teams would be put on call and may be asked to deploy in 72 hours or less to the disaster site. This training will prepare team members for credentialing and will focus on the safety, work and ministry of Lutherans as early responders. We anticipate bringing this training to Our Savior’s in the weeks ahead. If you are interested in receiving this training, contact Pastor Mark at mark.chaffee@oursaviors.com
Vacation Bible School: Our Savior’s will again be holding Vacation Bible School on July 27-31. The theme for this summer’s VBS is Tropical Trek - Jesus comes to Seek and to Save. Registration for children and for volunteers can be done on the church website (oslalbany.org), under “Join Us” in the menu bar. Prayerfully consider volunteering, register your children and invite others to come.
Pastor 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 email: mark.chaffee@oursaviors.com
Our Church Secretary, Linda Swartz, may be contacted by using the following email: oslsecretary@oursaviors.com. Please use that email address when sending Linda information relating to the church.
PRAYER NEEDS
Healing: Fred Dignon, Klara Gogolla, Kathy Hawley, Phyllis Lubiniecki, Barbara MacGowan, Patty Marshall, Jennifer Noble, Eric Unright, Tim Zuelsdorf Homebound: Inge Glidden, Joan & Walter Weis in Assisted Living: Marga Hildenbrandt, Al & Helen Walck .
Prayer for Our Savior’s Musical: Bless the middle school students and the teachers who have worked hard to produce the musical, Lion King, Jr.that will be presented this weekend. May the performance be a blessing to all who participate and also to all who come to enjoy this demonstration of the students’ many talents.
Prayer for Village Lutheran Church, Bronxville May God guide this faithful congregation as they share the Good News of God’s love with their community through a variety of means, including their Christian school, their coffee house, Bible studies and a many music programs.
-Contact Tom Roemke (518-669-0790 or troemke115@gmail.com) to place announcements in the weekly letter