On December 30th, we will hold a special Lessons and Carols Service of Holy Communion; the Rev. Joanne Engquist, University Lutheran Church, Cambridge, MA, presiding.

The Pastors will be away from Dec. 26 - Jan. 1.

Office Closed

4:30 p.m. – Family Christmas Eve Service with Holy Communion
5:45-7:15 p.m. – “Supper in the Stable” – a potluck Christmas Eve meal in Cana Hall between services. Bring a special family treat to share with others!
7:30 p.m. – Christmas Candlelight Service with Holy Communion

Holy Communion - 10:30 a.m.
(no Catechism or Sunday School)

The Evangelical Lutheran Church
in Jordan and the Holy Land (ELCJHL)

Do You Hear What I Hear?
A Voice Cries Out in the Desert: Prepare the Way of the Lord (Is 40:3)

CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FROM JERUSALEM 2007
Bishop Dr. Munib Younan
administration@elcjhl.org

Christmas is the time to sing […]

We gather for soup, an activity, and Vespers on Wednesdays during Advent from 6-7:30 p.m. Sunday School pageant rehearsal also takes place during this time.
The theme for this year’s Advent Vespers is “Keeping Watch in the Night”. These Advent Wednesdays are wonderful times to gather for simple nourishment of body and soul during the busy […]

The Women of the ECLA will host the fellowship hour after worship (service begins at 10:30), collecting contributions for Calumet Camperships and the Community Dinners, funds to be matched by Thrivent.

Education & Choir, Open 2008 Budget Meeting - 9:15 a.m.
Holy Communion and Pageant - 10:30 a.m.

Men’s Breakfast – 8:00 a.m., Cana Hall. Yankee Swap ($5 - $10), House Rules. Menu: Scrambled eggs with cheese, bagels and cream cheese, fruit, coffee, juice, etc. For more information, contact Richard Scheuer.
Pageant Dress Rehearsal - 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

We gather for soup, an activity, and Vespers on Wednesdays during Advent from 6-7:30 p.m.  Sunday School pageant rehearsal also takes place during this time.
The theme for this year’s Advent Vespers is “Keeping Watch in the Night”. These Advent Wednesdays are wonderful times to gather for simple nourishment of body and soul during […]

Worship Committee Meeting - 3:30 p.m.
Church Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m.

Education Hour, Catechism & Choir Rehearsal - 9:15 a.m.
Holy Eucharist - 10:30 a.m.
Cana Hall Conversation - 12:00 p.m.- 1:05 p.m.
“Stillness Amidst the Christmastide Busyness”
We will gather in silence to partake in a hearty, simple meal and engage in contemplation. Pauses in the silence include reciting Bible verses, poems, and prayers. All are invited […]

Dec. 9, 12:00 p.m.- 1:05 p.m.We will gather in silence to partake in a hearty, simple meal and engage in contemplation. Pauses in the silence include reciting Bible verses, poems, and prayers. All are invited to bring a beloved text to share.
Everyone is welcomed - do come and invite friends and family! Childcare will be […]

We gather for soup, an activity, and Vespers on Wednesdays during Advent from 6-7:30 p.m.  Sunday School pageant rehearsal also takes place during this time.

The theme for this year’s Advent Vespers is “Keeping Watch in the Night”. These Advent Wednesdays are wonderful times to gather for simple nourishment of body and soul during […]

Our Savior Lutheran Church and Student Center
Minutes of the Council Meeting
11/19/07
approved and amended 12/10/07

Opening: 7:10 P.M.
In-attendance: Rosemary Affeldt, Chip Baldwin, Susan, Bloomfield, Randy Budner, Deb Cofell, Karen Geiling, Dale Penny, Matt Peterson, Ken Shewmaker, Pastor Susan Thomas, and Pastor Michael Thomas
Absent: Karen Geiling
Devotions
Review of meeting agenda

Audience and Communication:
UVIP Update and Its Listening Campaign: Gisela […]

The Social Ministry Committee will meet at 7:00. The meeting is often preceded with pizza and conversation at 6:30. Join us! For more information please contact Pr. Michael Thomas at 643-3703. Meetings are normally the first Tuesday of the month.

The Dartmouth Chamber Orchestra presents An All-Beethoven Fall Concert
Symphony No. 1 and the Coriolan Overture
at 7pm in COLLIS COMMON GROUND, Monday, December 3rd.

9:15 a.m. – Education Hour, Catechism & Choir Rehearsal
10:30 a.m. – Holy Eucharist
Noon – Student & YA Luncheon at The Parsonage

Originally of Highland, Maryland, Laura Zimmerman, our new Administrative Secretary, attended Our Savior Lutheran Church of Laurel, MD, until her acceptance to Oberlin College. She graduated in 2004 with a degree in Religion, moving to Vermont shortly thereafter.    She lives in nearby White River Junction, along with her partner Molly Mitchell.  Laura is delighted to […]

COVER reaches out to congregations for home repair volunteers. The Social Ministry Committee has arranged for a DAY OF SERVICE with COVER on weatherization. Volunteers can work the full day from 9:00am to 5:00pm or a half day, either 9:00am to 1:00pm or 1:00pm to 5:00pm.
Please contact Rosemary Affeldt if you need additional information.