August 29. 2024

 

Weekly Letter from Our Savior’s

      I believe in Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior.  Those are fighting words, drawing the believer into a spiritual battle against the lies of the devil, the pull of the world and the sinful desires of human nature.  The apostle Paul, who daily engaged in spiritual warfare, urges the believer to put on the spiritual armor that God provides and boldly take a stand, finding strength and stability in the Lord. (see Sunday’s Epistle lesson - Ephesians 6:10-20).  Fear not, for God is with us.  The arm of flesh will fail you, ye dare not trust your own. Put on the Gospel armor. Each piece put on with prayer. Where duty calls or danger, be never wanting there.  The victory is ours in Christ Jesus!

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      This weekend:  Sight and Sound is showing Daniel live in theaters this weekend only, including at Colonie Regal Theater (Colonie Center).   Show time:  Friday, 8/30 at 7 p.m. and also Saturday, Sunday and Monday (8/31-9/2) at 2 p.m.

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Next Week

Sunday, September 1st:  One worship service at 10 a.m. Pastor Patrick Singh will lead the service and share the message. Adult Bible Class will meet in the Fellowship Room at 9 a.m. to discuss the readings chosen for this Sunday:  Deut 4:1,2, 6-9; Eph 6:10-20, Mark 7:14-23

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Wednesday, Sept 4: First Day of School, also Midweek Service & Luncheon  11 a.m.-1  

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Thursday, Sept 5th:  Men’s Bible Fellowship    7-8:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Room   

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Coming Events

Sunday, Sept 8th: Installation of Teachers/Staff - Our Savior’s Christian School during the 10 a.m. worship service.  The service will be followed by a cook-out giving the congregation an opportunity to meet and encourage our teachers.

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Sept 8th: GriefShare begins that Sunday afternoon.  GriefShare is a video based curricula that combines with guided topical discussion to help people through the loss of their loved ones.  The group meets regularly for thirteen sessions from 3-5 p.m.  in the Prayer Chapel at Our Savior’s. You may register for GriefShare at Our Savior’s by going on the website:  www.griefshare.org/findagroup and entering the zip code of 12205.  There is a small fee, payable upon registration to cover the cost of the participant workbook.

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Men’s Breakfast - Saturday, Sept 14th  8:30-10:30 in the Fellowship Room  (see More Information)

Sunday School begins on September 15th

 

More Information

FOOD PANTRY:  The following items are needed for the Food Pantry: Healthy cereals, packaged cookies, mayonnaise, cooking oil and salad dressings. Brown paper grocery bags are also needed. 

 

Women's Bible Study resumes Wednesday, September 11th in the side room.  Please note the day change.  We will meet at 10:15 to study God's Word.  (Please note the new meeting day)

 

The Men’s Breakfast on September 14th, will provide a delicious meal, good fellowship,  a inspiring worship and a stirring testimony by Pastor Patrick Singh.  There is no charge, but an offering will be taken to help defray the cost of the food.  Sign up sheets are in the narthex.  Come and bring a friend.  .

 

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. 

 

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