June 5, 2025
OUR SAVIOR’S WEEKLY LETTER
As we celebrate the renewing work of the Holy Spirit this Pentecost Sunday, we join Martin Luther in this prayer:
Come, holy Fire, comfort true. Grant us the will Your work to do
And in Your service to abide, let trials turn us not aside.
Lord, by Your power prepare each heart, and to our weakness, strength impart.
That bravely here we may contend, through life and death to You, our Lord, ascend.
Alleluia. Alleluia. (LSB #497, stanza 3)
May the Holy Spirit equip, energize and empower us to go out in our Savior’s name, sharing His love with others.
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Next Week
Pentecost Sunday, June 8thst: Two worship services at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. led by Vicar Mark. Sunday School and Bible Class will be held between services.
Wednesday, June 11th: Women’s Bible Class: 10-11 a.m. in the Fellowship Room also Choir at 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 12th: Men’s Bible Fellowship: 7-8:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Room
Saturday, June 14: VBS Volunteer Training Meeting: 9:30 a.m. in the Cafeteria
Coming Events
Father’s Day Celebration: June 15th between worship services
Men’s Breakfast: June 21st, beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the school cafeteria
Outdoor Service and Cook-Out - Sunday, June 29th
Voters Assembly: July 6th: at 9 a.m. before the single worship service at 10 a.m.
More Information.
This Sunday’s Bible Class will focus on the third part of Our Savior’s Mission Statement: Going out to share His love. All are encouraged to come and see how we can apply this missional outreach statement to our own lives and together as the Body of Christ.
Men’s Breakfast: Our guest speaker for the June 21st Men’s Breakfast is Dave Bigler, the head of Iron Sheep ministries for men based in Saratoga. All are encouraged to come for a delicious breakfast, good fellowship, inspiring worship and a challenging teaching by Dave. There is no charge for the breakfast, but an offering will be taken. Sign up in the narthex or contact Tom Roemke if you plan on coming.
A Voters Assembly on Sunday, July 6th, beginning at 9 a.m. before the single worship service that Sunday (Please note the changed date). The main purpose of this meeting will be the presentation and approval of the church operating budget for the next fiscal year (August 1, 2025-July 31, 2026).
Vacation Bible School will be held on 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 now 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. Two more training meetings have been scheduled for volunteers: Saturday, June 14th beginning at 9:30 a.m. in the school cafeteria and Tuesday, July 15th, beginning at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria.
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, 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
-Thanksgiving for the seeds of God’s truth and love planted in the hearts of students at Our Savior’s Christian School this 24-25 school year. May those seeds take root and bear fruit to the glory of God!
-Pentecost Prayer for a fresh out pouring of the Holy Spirit to renew God’s church, bringing light and hope to a world shrouded in sin.
Contact Tom Roemke (518-669-0790 or troemke115@gmail.com) to place announcements in the weekly letter