Serve Pancakes at Grace Sept 16
Every Sunday morning, Grace Lutheran Church in downtown Phoenix serves breakfast to more than 200 people living on the streets. Several times a year, Our Saviour's sends a group of people to help cook and serve the pancakes and sausages. The next opportunity to serve in this capacity will be on Sunday, Sept 16. The Our Saviour's crew needs to arrive by 6:30 am at Grace wearing closed-toed shoes and a hat. If you would like to be part of this important ministry, please sign up in the Peterson Fellowship Hall. If transportation is an issue or if you have more questions, please contact the church office or Ross Orr.
Good news, Grace is now officially certified by Maricopa County to serve food to the public! This means they are wanting as many helpers as possible to get a Food Employee Certificate (formerly a Food Handlers Card).The card can be obtained for only $8.00 and it is good for 3 years (for an extra $2.00 you can choose an option to be able to print out your card anytime during the 3 year period.) To take a simple test and receive your Food Employee Certificate go to http://www.azfoodhandlers.com/Register3.aspx. Our remaining 2018 date is November 1. Crop Walk 2018
Sunday, Nov 4
Register at 1:30 pm Walk begins at 2 pm Location: Primera Iglesia UMC 701 S 1st Street Phoenix, AZ 85004 Join the original Walk event in the United States! Fight hunger globally and in your local community. OSLC has a great tradition of participating in the CROP Hunger Walk, last year raising over $2200! We always have a great group of participants and invite you to join our team! There will be both 1 mile and 3 mile routes, depending on your level of physical activity (and the heat!). Prayer Shawl Ministry
Do you knit or crochet? Then come to an informational meeting about the Prayer Shawl Ministry. Prayer shawls to be given to people who need to feel wrapped up in the love of Christ and find out how you can help. Want to know more? Speak with Lennie Andrews or contact the church office.
Feed the Hungry
Please help feed the hungry by contributing to the local food shelf housed at our sister congregation, Trinity Lutheran. There is a collection grocery cart in the lobby of the sanctuary, or feel free to drop of food in the office during the week.
In addition, ready to eat food is distributed to people experiencing homeless who come to our church. |
Fall Work Day Oct 6
Saturday, October 6
7 am- 11 am Many hands make light the work! All members and friends of OSLC are invited to invest some of their time taking care of our beautiful property. Inside and outside work will be available. The works starts at 7 am to beat the heat, but come when you can. We will be done around 11 am. Questions? Speak with Pastor Karn or Steve Grunow. Join the Piecemakers!
Join with others to make quilts for the Crisis Nursery.
No sewing experience requires...all are welcome! Contact the church office or Dianne for more information. Share Your Musical TalentsIf you play an instrument or sing, we would love for you to share your musical talent! Music enhances our worship experience. If you are interested in solo or small ensemble participation, please contact our Choir Director, Terry Williams.
Grand Canyon Synod Global Engagement TeamIf you are interested in helping congregations in our synod connect more globally, particularly in the areas of hunger relief and the Senegal partnership, consider joining the Global Engagement team. Led by Pastor Karn, this synod team meets regularly at the synod offices (1819 East Morten Ave., #100A, Phoenix, AZ 85020).
Help with WorshipMany people share their gifts each Sunday morning to make our worship flow smoothly. If you would like to help out as an usher, reader, to set up communion, or even greet people who attend, please contact the church office or Pastor Karn and let us know.
Lutheran Disaster Relief - How to Help
Lutheran Disaster Response – even as the fires persist in California – is responding to needs. Recovery will take years, and Lutheran Disaster Response will be there to accompany those affected through every phase of this disaster.
Go to Lutheran Disaster Relief to donate. |