July 3, 2025 OUR SAVIOR’S WEEKLY LETTER

July 3, 2025

OUR SAVIOR’S WEEKLY LETTER

     As revealed in Scripture, the first Person of the Trinity is God the Father. In our prayers, we often address God as our heavenly Father with a special focus on His provision, guidance and protection.  However, in this Sunday’s Old Testament selection (Isaiah 66:10-14) the prophet compares God with a mother who is nursing and nurturing her young, helpless child.  What a beautiful picture of God’s care and compassion for us!  It is such a comfort to know that we can rest secure in our gracious God who gives His people constant care and nourishment.  Free from fear and anxiety, we are safe in the loving arms of our Lord and Savior.  We are encouraged to readily follow this inspired directive written by the apostle Peter:  Cast all your cares upon Him, because He cares for you.  (1 Peter 5:7).   

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Next Week

Sunday, July 6: One service at 10 a.m. led by Vicar Mark.  The worship service will be preceded by a Voters Assembly beginning at 9 a.m. in the Fellowship Room

Thursday, July 10:  Atlantic District Convention at Our Savior’s.  The convention will open with a worship service in our sanctuary at 4:30 p.m.  Guests are invited.   

Friday, July 11^th:   Atlantic District Convention continues in the gym until 4 p.m.   

Coming Events

July 28-August 1:  Vacation Bible School

More Information. . 

The Voters Assembly on Sunday, July 6^th, will be held at 9 a.m. in the Fellowship Room before the 10 a.m. worship service. The main focus of this meeting will be the presentation and approval of the church operating budget for the next fiscal year beginning on August 1st.   All voting members are encouraged to come.

Atlantic District Convention:  Our Savior’s is privileged to host the triennial Atlantic District Convention on July 10-11.  Pastoral and lay delegates from the ninety District congregations will be attending this convention to worship and pray together, hear reports on District mission and ministries, vote on resolutions and elect officers.  Guests are welcome.  Of special interest will be the worship service held in our sanctuary on Thursday, July 10, beginning at 4:30 p.m.  Business sessions will be held in the gym the evening of July 10 and during the day on July 11. Mark Stuart will be representing Our Savior’s as a voting delegate.

Portals of Prayer:  Daily devotional books, containing devotions for July-September are now available in the narthex.  Help yourself and take extra books to share with others.

Vacation Bible School is scheduled for July 28-August 1.  This year’s theme is Epic Australian Adventure focused on Jesus who is the Way, the Truth and the Life. (John 14:6) Registration for children and volunteers is available through our church website or directly on:  vbsmate.com/oursaviorscolonieny.  Prayerfully consider how you can become involved in this ministry to children from our church, school and community.  More volunteers are needed, particularly as guides and assistant guides.  Register on line or contact Tom Roemke if you are interested.  Pray that Jesus’ love would permeate all involved in this summer’s VBS.

Thrivent Action Team Grants:  Members who have Thrivent Financial products (insurance policies, annuities, etc) are eligible for two Thrivent Action Team grants each year.  These grants of $250 are to be used in support of ministries of the church, school or service projects in the community.  In the past, members have used Thrivent grants to provide financial support for  Teacher Appreciation Luncheons, Night To Shine, VBS, Senior Luncheons, and other related events.  Please consider how you can use your Thrivent Action Team Grant to support ministries at Our Savior’s.  Contact Tom Roemke if you need help in preparing the grant application.

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, Kathy Hawley,  Anne Kocsis, Phyllis Lubiniecki,       Barbara MacGowan, Jennifer Noble, Patty Marshall,  Patrick O’Brien, 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, Ruth Looman, Lois O’Brien

-VBS: Pray that God’s Word would sink into the hearts of the children and volunteers involved in VBS.  Pray that more would volunteer to help with this ministry to children  

-Atlantic District Convention:  Pray that God’s will would be done as pastors and delegates from the Atlantic District meet in Convention at Our Savior’s on July 10-11.  .

Contact Tom Roemke (518-669-0790 or troemke115@gmail.com) to place announcements in the weekly letter