May 15, 2025 OUR SAVIOR’S WEEKLY LETTER

He is my all in all. Taken from a popular worship song, these words about Jesus echo one of the readings for this Sunday. (Jesus said) I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. (Rev 21:6). This basic truth about Jesus is also found in Paul’s letter to the Colossians: He is before all things and in Him all things hold together (Col 1:17). The flip side of that verse would be: without Christ, everything falls apart. May we gather in community around Jesus Christ, the One who unites us and continues to hold us together. In the midst of disaster, fear, anxiety and despair; be assured that He will never leave us nor forsake us.

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Next Week

Sunday, May 18th Two services: 8:30 and 11 a.m. led by Pastor Patrick Singh. Sunday School and Bible Class will be held between services (9:45-10:45)

Monday, May 19th: Church Council - 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Room

Wednesday, May 21st : Women’s Bible Class - 10-11 a.m. in the Fellowship Room -Prayer Gathering - 7-8 p.m. in the Prayer Chapel also - Choir - 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 22nd : Men’s Bible Fellowship: 7-8:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Room

Coming Events

Outdoor Worship Service: Sunday, May 25th 10 p.m.

School Musical: May 30 (7 p.m. ) and May 31 (2 & 7 p.m.) in Our Savior’s gym

Gathering in Community will be the topic for this Sunday’s Bible Class held between services. Come and discuss the Biblical basis for this first part of Our Savior’s Mission Statement. The class will be led by Tom Roemke.

Outdoor Worship Service: On Sunday, May 25th, we will hold a combined worship service outdoors in the newly completed patio area beginning at 10 a.m. This service will be followed by a picnic. Bring a dish to pass. The church will provide the meat (hotdogs or hamburgers) and beverages. Come for spiritual and physical nourishment and invite others to join you.

School Musical: The middle school students from Our Savior’s Christian School will be presenting the musical Alice in Wonderland on Friday, May 30th at 7 p.m. and on Saturday, May 31st at 2 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. in the gym. Tickets may be purchased through the school website (oursaviors.com)

Financial Report: Income for April: $40, 711 Year to Date Expense (Aug-April) $366.973 Expenses for April: $50,413 YTD Expenses (Aug-April) $372,669 Balance: -($9,702) YTD Balance -($5,696)

Assigned Elders: Our elders have divided the congregation into four sections alphabetically, and each elder is assigned one of those four groups to provide support, prayer and visitation when needed. Please note your “assigned” elder: Tom Aery-assigned families whose last names begin with A-D, Tom’s phone number is: 518/229-6397; Brian Dollard: E-J, Brian’s phone number is 518/888-2930; Mark Stuart: K-P, Mark’s phone number is: 518/836-9608; Ike Wallace: Q-Z, Ike’s phone number is 518/598-2208

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) On line 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.

Church Newsletter: We plan to send out a quarterly church newsletter beginning in June. This newsletter will include articles about current ministry and coming events. If you have an article to submit for June’s church newsletter, please send it to Linda in the church office no later than May 23rd .

Call for Ushers: There is a need for additional ushers to serve in our worship services. If you are interested in serving the Lord and His people in this way, please contact Mark Stuart.

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.