Christ the King

Pilate said, "So you are a king?"   Jesus responded, "You say I am a king..." (John 18:37)

It was written (much to the chagrin of the Sanhedrin) upon a sign and hung over Jesus' head at the top of his cross.  It said, "This is the King of the Jews."  Even though it was the very thing that got the Lord there to Golgotha, they still didn't like it penned above this waywar

The Pharisees and Sadducees had tried other ways to get Pilate to hear their pleas and put this guy out of their misery.  They finally found a way by allowing Him to bear the moniker of "King."  That put Pilate in a bad place because according to Roman law, there was no king but Caesar.  To not respond might cost Pilate his job.  These mean scribes had painted the Pontius into a corner - one he could not escape except to give into their wishes.

One of my favorite hymns, "Beautiful Savior," contains the image:  "...king of creation..."  This Sunday we will sing, "Crown Him with Many Crowns," a hymn appropriate for the final Sunday of the Church Year.  The cross that hangs above the altar at Our Saviour Lutheran Church is NOT a crucifix but rather a "Christus Rex."  Jesus is decked out in all his finery, in all his priestly garb, signifying not a dying king but one who now was alive and ministering to all who come to worship him.  If you look closely the Lord's hands are outward and alongside the crossbeam of the cross but they are no longer bound there by ropes and nails.  He is set free, and, as I have often said to the children who gather for their little sermon-that Jesus is holding out his arms and is about to reach down and scoop them all up in his arms!

As the first season of the church year quickly approaches (Advent), take a moment to think, pray, and give thanks that the Son of God - the Savior of the Nations - the King of all glory, seen and unseen - did suffer, he did die, but he was raised to life by his father to proclaim his priestly and compassionate victory over all things, even death!  In this we have hope.  In this we should live each day with boldness and no fear.  God is alive, and like the children, he is ready to reach down and scoop all of us into his loving arms!

Christ is the King.  Alleluia!  Celebrate and praise God!

And remember that God loves you and so do we!

Pastor Jim

Time and Talent Survey

Carefully consider your talents and skills, and think about ways you can contribute to the activities of the church. Please complete the Time and Talent survey on line or pick up a paper copy at the church. Let us know what you would like to share with the church in the new year.

The online version can be found on the web site: www.oslc2.cc .

Click on the Time and Talent announcement to go to the link.

The password will be DuncanIdaho with both D and I uppercase.  

When you reach the last page of the survey, it will be automatically saved.  

Note for those using Internet Explorer

 

Remember!  Blood pressure checks are available every third Sunday after worship services in the north narthex.

WEEKDAY BIBLE STUDY:  

Pastor Jim is planning to start a study in November.  There is a sheet for your suggestions of a book of the Bible you would like to study on the board in the library hallway. 

ADULT SUNDAY CLASS:  

BLESSED are we when you join us for Sunday School.  We will begin a new course next week based on J. Ellsworth Kalas' take on "Beatitudes from the Back Side".  It all begins at 9:30 AM in the library.

COVER GIRLS:

Monday, November 25, 10:00 AM in the fellowship hall. 

NEXT SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1, 4:00 PM AT OSLC:  

Advent Service of Lessons, Carols, and Communion  (Our Saviour Lutheran Church and St. John's Episcopal Church).  A covered dish meal will follow in the fellowship hall.

                                 UPCOMING EVENTS

ANNUAL THANKSGIVING COVERED DISH MEAL AND WORSHIP: 

Next Sunday, November 24, 6:00
PM, in the fellowship hall. We are asking each family to bring one main dish and either a vegetable,
salad, or dessert. Drinks will be provided. Worship will follow in the fellowship hall.

CHRISTMAS BRUNCH: 

"Deck the Halls" Christmas Brunch, Saturday, December I, 9:00 AM, OSLC fellowship hall. Bring a favorite brunch dish to share. Coffee, juice, egg casseroles, and pancakes
will be provided. 

ACOLYTES:  

A sign-up list for September/October is posted on the bulletin board near the nursery. Please sign up!

NURSERY ATTENDANTS NEEDED:  

A sign-up list for September is posted on the bulletin board.  Please sign up!  We need your help!

FLOWER CHART:  

The flower chart for 2013 is posted on the bulletin board near the fellowship hall. 

Two families may sign for any Sunday, if mutually agreed (PLEASE REMEMBER TO CHECK WITH THE PREVIOUS SIGNERS.  They may be celebrating a special occasion and want to give both flower arrangements on that day).

There is a new password for getting into the Member Directory and other protected areas on the OSLC web site (oslc.cc). The password is: os123321 (lower-case letters 'o' and 's' followed by the digits 123321).  

PRODUCTS OF THE MONTH :

Alice Sulkowski; Jason Rakel; Nancy Bollinger; Rosemary Beier  Doug Beier; Anita Jones; Linda Wright; Betty Essmann; Nina Winger; Julianne Sneckenberger; Mark Mullinex; Zane Williams; Byrum O'Guin; Esther Hasselbeck; Rev. Reece Harris; Rebecca Smith; Sarah Brandt, Dick Firth; Pat Morgan; Melissa Hager; Janet Harvey; Kristen Stanford; Barbara Franklin;  Gary and Kim Townsend;  Rev. Willis Bowers;  Donna and Jeff Stout; Arlene Toft;  George and Beth Abel;  Steve Smith; Angie, Bailey, and Eric Moore; Carey Outen; Taylor Moore; Kara Tippetts; Bob Sutton; Pam Reed; Virginia Creasy; Haley and Cody Grissin; Dennis Bird; Don Newland.  SPECIAL PRAYERS for the people of the Philippines.

SPECIAL PRAYERS 

for the people of the Philippines. 

Military Service - Members: