OSLC Calendar of Events:
Dec. 15th – 9:45AM – Holy Communion worship service– 3rd Sunday of Advent
– 5:00-8:00 PM - 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth Group
Dec. 17th – 1:00PM – Preparation of Christmas Hampers
Dec. 22nd – 9:45 AM- traditional worship services- 4th Sunday of Advent
– 5:00-8:00 PM - 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth Group
Dec. 24th – 6:00 PM – Christmas Eve – Carols and Candlelight worship service
Dec. 29th – No in-person worship service-
– 10:00AM – online worship service with Lutheran Church of the Cross in Victoria.
Jan. 5, 2025 – No in-person worship service-
– 10:00AM – online worship service with Lutheran Church of the Cross in Victoria.
Quilting Class– Monday, January 20, 2025 – 9AM-4PM -Fellowship Hall– All sewers who are interested in quilting are welcome to attend this class to learn new techniques for quilting. If you are interested, please contact Debbie at 250-613-1824.
Christmas Hampers– Hello Everyone,
If you would like to help with Christmas hampers this year or have questions about the Christmas hampers you can email me at normewen@telus.net. If you would like to contribute financially you can by electronic transfer to oslcdonation@gmail.com (indicate it is for Christmas hampers).
By cheque mailed in or brought to the church Sunday morning or Wed. 10:00-12:00.
Cash brought Sunday morning or Wed. 10:00-12:00 (indicate it is for Christmas hamper and give your address, ect. for a tax receipt. Thanks for your support of this ministry, Louise
Eternity for Today Writers’ Group– Would you like to encourage others through the scriptures? Do you enjoy theological study and discussion? We’ve been asked to write a week’s worth of short reflections for Eternity for Today by mid-April. If you’re interested in this, talk to Lauren or email oslcospika@gmail.com by January 15.
Searching for– We are in need of a 12-15ft outdoor extension cord. If you have one you would like to donate, please let us know.
Food Bank Appeal–
December 10, 2024
Thank you so much to all those who have faithfully supported our Food Bank over many years. As you know, we are no longer receiving grant money to fund the Food Bank but are 100% reliant on our generous donors. Given the rise in inflation, the need for the food bank has increased for families as well as the price at the grocery store when we replenish our stock. As of November 30, 2024, we have $2,636 remaining in our designated Food Bank fund which will help to fund Christmas hampers. However, without additional designated funds, we may need to close or alter our services moving into 2025. If you are interested in supporting the Food Bank, please consider a donation designated to the Food Bank through a cheque or e-transfer at oslcdonation@gmail.com.
With gratitude,
Joan Beek, Treasurer
2SLGBTQIA+ Youth Group
Youth Group for 2SLGBTQIA+ and allies, aged 15-29, meeting on Sundays from 5:00-8:00 PM at OSLC for dinner, art and conversation. Dr Gottschall will be co-leading the group; our warmest welcome to Bill. The group is hosted by our ELCIC RIA church but there is no religious component. Queer youth and allies of all faiths or none are welcome. Please share!
Third Sunday of Advent
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Third Sunday of Advent
December 15th, 2024 - 9:45 AM
Join us for worship! Reverend Peter Zimmer will preside at this service of Communion. All are welcome to the table. This service will be in-person only.
For those wishing to worship online, we invite you to join with Lutheran Church of the Cross (Victoria) at 10 AM.
Link - Worship Bulletin
Link - Live-Stream Worship
Second Sunday of Advent
Second Sunday of Advent
December 8th, 2024 - 9:45 AM
Join us for worship! The service will be in-person only. Lauren Aldred will be leading.
For those wishing to worship online, we invite you to join with Lutheran Church of the Cross (Victoria) at 10 AM. This will be a service of Holy Communion; you may wish to prepare your worship space prior to the service. The bulletin for online worship may be accessed at www.oursaviourslutheran.ca OR www.lutheranvictoria.ca
Link - Worship Bulletin
Link - Live-Stream Worship
ELCIC Emergency Appeal for our partners in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land (ELCJHL)
"The ELCJHL are our siblings in Christ. We have been in a long and important partnership with them, and they need our support at this desperate time," says ELCIC National Bishop Susan Johnson, in an ELCIC Emergency Appeal dated November 3. "Jesus calls us to respond to those in need. This appeal is one way we can do that. I urge you to be generous.”
The ELCIC invites members to support the ELCJHL Emergency Appeal through prayers and financial support with a goal of covering one month of expenses for the ELCJHL, totalling $263,000. Please spread the word in your congregations.
The full text of the ELCIC Emergency Appeal follows: https://elcic.ca/2023/11/03/elcic-emergency-appeal-for-our-partners-in-the-evangelical-lutheran-church-in-jordan-and-the-holy-land/
TESTIMONIALS
Lauren Aldred
Our Saviour's Lutheran Church is a loving and accepting community. The church is rooted in tradition while being progressive in thought and theology. I feel so blessed to spend time here. All are truly welcome.
Amy Stewart
I have been attending OSLC since moving to PG in Oct 1995 and became a member shortly after. My second son was baptized here along with his cousin, my 2 sons attended Sunday School here and were both confirmed by Pastor Roland Ziprick. My Mom attended and became a member when she moved in 2011 at the age of 85, until she passed away in August 2014. I have always found our congregation to be most welcoming and supportive. The outpouring of kindness and help when my Mom passed away was more than heartwarming.
I have been involved in so many aspects of our church life, from Moms and Tots to singing in choir and praise band, to serving as liturgist and on the altar guild.
I count my friends here at OSLC amongst my dearest and I count my blessings that I have such a warm, welcoming and supportive church family to be able to depend on and in turn, to give back to. I look forward to continuing to serve our Lord and our community in whatever capacity I am called to!
Joan Beek
"Our Saviour's Lutheran Church is a community that welcomes all. Come to hear God's word of Love and Grace. We have a heart for those in need."