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12 Living Savior Staff Pastor .......................................................... Rev. Philip Alexander [email protected] Preschool Director ........................................... Denice Hornberger [email protected] Office Manager ........................................... Roberta Rinderknecht [email protected] Treasurer .................................................... Roberta Rinderknecht [email protected] Living Logos is a publicaon of Living Savior Lutheran Church. Submissions are due the 20 th of each month in the church office or by email to newsleer editor: [email protected] or [email protected]. Sunday Morning Worship Schedule: Tradional Worship ......................................................... 8:30am Sunday School/Chrisan Educaon Classes ................... 9:45am Celebraon Worship ..................................................... 11:00am Secretarys office hours: Monday 9:00am - 12:00pm Tuesday - Friday: 9:00am - 3:00pm Office phone: (503) 692-3490 Email: [email protected] Website: www.living-savior.org Preschool Office phone: (503) 692-3303 Living Savior Lutheran Church 8740 SW Sagert Street Tualatin OR 97062-9116 Non Profit Org. US POSTAGE PAID Tualatin, OR PERMIT NO. 31 The Mission of Living Savior Lutheran Church: Alive in Christ, we share the love of Jesus—we serve, care for, support and nourish each other, our community, and the world! March 4, 11, 18, 25 Lenten Worship services 7 West Hills LWML Rally at Pilgrim Lutheran 8 Daylight Savings time starts 17 St. Patricks Day 23-27 Spring Break April 5 Palm Sunday 9 Maundy Thursday 10 Good Friday 12 Easter Sunday 17-19 Stephen Ministry Retreat 26-May 3 Family Promise at Living Savior ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Living Logos News for the members and friends of Living Savior Lutheran Church Vol. 43, Issue #3, March, 2020 A Note from Pastor Alexander . . . Pastor Phil Alexander Lent and lint are oddly similar in my odd mind. Having lint on a sweater is hard to get off. Some- mes the sweater just needs to go into the washing machine with the lint being liſted up and out by the water. More important, Lent is our me for repenng of sin that is impossible to get off on our own. Lent is wisely spent examining our personal condion and how we are covered with sin all the while longing to get rid of it once and for all. Perhaps a poor analogy, Bapsm is the washing instuted by God for ridding us of sin and giving us the confident hope of everlasng joy and com- munion with Him. The 3 rd Chapter of Mahew recounts that John (as he was bapzing others) would have prevented (Jesus from be- ing bapzed), saying, I need to be bapzed by you, and do you come to me?But Jesus answered him, Let it be so now, for thus it is fing for us to fulfill all righteousness.Then John consented.His Heavenly Fathers righteous- ness was completed by His Son coming in human flesh to live and serve in complete communion with us and sacri- ficing Himself for us. It started with Bapsm; so does our life as Children of God. We use sponges to take dirt off of filthy things; God The Father used His beloved Son. When Jesus was bapzed, immediately he went up from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened to him, and he (John) saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming to rest on Him; and behold, a voice from heaven said, This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.It was fingfor Jesus to enter into our filthy water to absorb our sin. It was fingthat the Lamb of God would suffer and die on the cross, washing away our sin with water and blood that came from His wounds. Our sin didnt flood down a drain but Was re- moved from us as far as the East is from the West. (Ps. 103:12) It was Fingaccording to the love of God. In the Large Catechism (part IV, Bapsm) we read: God Himself stakes His honor, His power and His might on it (Bapsm).” [17] For God Himself has honored Bapsm by words and deeds. Furthermore, He confirmed it with miracles from Heaven. (Rom. 6:35) Do you not know that all of us who have been bapzed into Christ Jesus were bapzed into his death? We were buried therefore with him by bapsm into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life. For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we shall certainly be united with him in a resurrecon like his. We begin Lent with Ashes and Repentance and celebrate with the climacc greeng: HE IS RISEN! HE IS RISEN, IN- DEED!I encourage us all to spend this Lenten Season meditang not only on our own and obvious sinful nature – but also Gods Gracious giſt of Holy Bapsm being reminded of our union with Him according to His Word, His Faith- fulness, His Will.

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Living Savior Staff

Pastor .......................................................... Rev. Philip Alexander [email protected]

Preschool Director ........................................... Denice Hornberger [email protected]

Office Manager ........................................... Roberta Rinderknecht [email protected]

Treasurer .................................................... Roberta Rinderknecht [email protected]

Living Logos is a publication of Living Savior Lutheran Church.

Submissions are due the 20th

of each month in the church office or by email to newsletter editor: [email protected] or [email protected].

Sunday Morning Worship Schedule: Traditional Worship ......................................................... 8:30am Sunday School/Christian Education Classes ................... 9:45am Celebration Worship ..................................................... 11:00am Secretary’s office hours: Monday 9:00am - 12:00pm Tuesday - Friday: 9:00am - 3:00pm Office phone: (503) 692-3490 Email: [email protected] Website: www.living-savior.org Preschool Office phone: (503) 692-3303

Living Savior Lutheran Church

8740 SW Sagert Street

Tualatin OR 97062-9116

Non Profit Org.

US POSTAGE

PAID

Tualatin, OR

PERMIT NO. 31

The Mission of Living Savior Lutheran Church: Alive in Christ, we share the love of Jesus—we serve, care for, support and nourish each other, our community, and the world!

March 4, 11, 18, 25 Lenten Worship services 7 West Hills LWML Rally at Pilgrim Lutheran 8 Daylight Savings time starts 17 St. Patrick’s Day 23-27 Spring Break

April 5 Palm Sunday 9 Maundy Thursday 10 Good Friday 12 Easter Sunday 17-19 Stephen Ministry Retreat 26-May 3 Family Promise at Living Savior

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

Living Logos News for the members and friends of

Living Savior Lutheran Church

Vol. 43, Issue #3, March, 2020

A Note from Pastor Alexander . . .

Pastor Phil Alexander

Lent and lint are oddly similar in my odd mind. Having lint on a sweater is hard to get off. Some-times the sweater just needs to go into the washing machine with the lint being lifted up and out by the water. More important, Lent is our time for repenting of sin that is impossible to get off on our own. Lent is wisely spent examining our personal condition and how we are covered with sin all the while longing to get rid of it once and for all. Perhaps a poor analogy, Baptism is the washing instituted by God for ridding us of sin and giving us the confident hope of everlasting joy and com-munion with Him.

The 3rd Chapter of Matthew recounts that “John (as he was baptizing others) would have prevented (Jesus from be-ing baptized), saying, ‘I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?’ But Jesus answered him, ‘Let it be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.’ Then John consented.” His Heavenly Father’s righteous-ness was completed by His Son coming in human flesh to live and serve in complete communion with us and sacri-ficing Himself for us. It started with Baptism; so does our life as Children of God.

We use sponges to take dirt off of filthy things; God The Father used His beloved Son. “When Jesus was baptized, immediately he went up from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened to him, and he (John) saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming to rest on Him; and behold, a voice from heaven said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” It was “fitting” for Jesus to enter into our filthy water to absorb our sin. It was “fitting” that the Lamb of God would suffer and die on the cross, washing away our sin with water and blood that came from His wounds. Our sin didn’t flood down a drain but “Was re-moved from us as far as the East is from the West. (Ps. 103:12) It was “Fitting” according to the love of God.

In the Large Catechism (part IV, Baptism) we read: “God Himself stakes His honor, His power and His might on it (Baptism).” [17] “For God Himself has honored Baptism by words and deeds. Furthermore, He confirmed it with miracles from Heaven.

(Rom. 6:3–5) Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life. For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we shall certainly be united with him in a resurrection like his.

We begin Lent with Ashes and Repentance and celebrate with the climactic greeting: “HE IS RISEN! HE IS RISEN, IN-DEED!” I encourage us all to spend this Lenten Season meditating not only on our own and obvious sinful nature – but also God’s Gracious gift of Holy Baptism being reminded of our union with Him according to His Word, His Faith-fulness, His Will.

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Pastoral Call Committee

Since Rev. Browning declined our Divine Call in late January, the Pastoral Call Committee has met twice and is intent on identifying the minister that our Lord has chosen to be the future Pastor of Living Savior. The congregation has given us the names of 12 ministers both locally and across the country; these have been submitted to the NW District Office for review by President Linnemann. After his evaluation of these and hopefully the generation of a few more candidates, we will assess the individuals deemed most suitable and contact them. We entreat you to continue your prayers for Committee guidance

and enlivened congregational spirit. Be sure to fill out more paper sheets for the origa-mi doves as we continue to let the Holy Spirit know that we anxiously await His disclo-sure to us. Jon Hoppert PCC Chair

STEWARDSHIP UPDATE Contributions through February 12 are as follows:

General Fund:

Received: $ 60,256

Budget: $ 67,500

Variance: $ - 7,244

Building Fund Contributions: $5,255

Thank you for your faithful giving!

• On behalf of the Stewardship Board, we are pleased to an-nounce that our mortgage balance is below $1 million! This has been accomplished through steady giving to the Building Fund and the use of Excess Funds. Congratulations!!!

• One giving option that may help you reduce your tax burden is a “Qualified Charitable Distribution”. For those that are over age 70 ½ and have an IRA with a Required Minimum Distribu-tion (RMD), you can bypass paying taxes on any proceeds that are gifted to a charity/religious organization/501c3. Instead of receiving the RMD, paying the full tax, and then making your regular offering contribution, you can instead have some por-tion of your RMD transfer directly from your IRA to a 501c3 organization (like Living Savior) and avoid paying taxes on that income. If you would like more general information about this, please contact Adam Wilkie. For anything more specific or detailed, please consult your tax advisor.

If you have questions, please contact me at [email protected]

Thank you. Adam Wilkie

The Amazing Grays meet Thursday March 5th at 1:00pm at the Church. Elise Laubach is our special guest from Metro HomeShare. Elise was previously with Fam-ily Promise helping homeless children and their families with housing. Family Promise has been at our Church several times. Met-ro HomeShare tries to match people with unused rooms in their homes into rent-als. This group creates a profile that will be used to help introduce the home owner with a potential housemate. Maybe you or a friend could benefit from this pro-gram. See You there! -Dave Carlson

Lenten Devotionals Lenten devotion booklets are available on display in the nar-thex, near the SCRIP counter. There are a variety to choose from, one that fits you and your Lenten devotion book-lets are available on display in

the narthex, near the SCRIP counter. There are a variety to choose from, one that fits you and your family and they are FREE! Families will find ideas in these pamphlets that will create excitement and reverence for the Holy Season.

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MARCH DEVOTION

Acts 7:42 But God turned away and gave them over to worship the host of heaven….

Acts 10:28 And he said to them, “You yourselves know how unlawful it is for a Jew to associate with or to visit any one of another nation, but God has shown me that I should not call any person common or unclean.

Philippians 2:27

Indeed he was ill, near to death. But God had mercy on him, and not only on him but on me also….

From these selected scriptures we see that God inter-cedes in the lives of His people. It is very comforting to know when we are experiencing disappointment, pain, fear, even disbelief, that God is in control of our cir-cumstances. We may feel unable to cope with or un-derstand what is going on in our lives. At these times we can remember the “but God” phrase. We don’t know, but God does. We don’t understand, but God does. We are sinners, but God offers his grace to all who repent and believe. We may be trapped in an ad-diction, but God is greater than our addictions. During the Lenten season we have the opportunity to reflect on the great news of God sending His Son to be our Savior. We were lost, but God found us through His Holy Spirit. A little Lenten history: Though the date of Easter varies, the majority of the Lenten season occurs during March. In fact, the word Lent comes from the Anglo-Saxon words lenctentid (meaning “March”) and lencten (meaning “spring”). The first reference to Lent dates back to 325 AD, in one of the 20 canons decreed at the council of Nicaea. By the eighth century, Christians started observing Lent, and a 10th-century monk named Aelfric connected the use of ashes and “the Lenten fast” to the pre-Easter period.

- Judy Chase

But God, being rich in mercy, because of his great love with which he loved us, even when we

were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved. Ephesians 2:4

A good friend recently said to me that every time you read the word or use the word “but” in a sentence, it totally negates what has come before. For the most part this may be true. It seems that maybe not so much as negating what was said, there is a change of direction in attitude or intent. It got me thinking about the “but God” statements in the Bible. I went to Biblegateway.com and entered the phrase “but God” into the keyword search and it came up with 656 results. Unfortunately, the search includes every time the words “but” and “God” appeared in the same passage, but not necessarily together. However, there are many passages which do say, “but God.” Consider Genesis 8:1

But God remembered Noah and all the beasts and all the livestock that were with him in the ark.

The things that were in the past are changed because God remembers. He is active in His creation. Genesis 21:12

But God said to Abraham, “Be not displeased because of the boy and because of you save woman…”

God was negating Abraham’s attitude toward Hagar and giving him a new instruction. Genesis 50:20 - Joseph to his brothers

As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today.

Joseph points out that God had a plan that negated the evil intent of the brothers. Luke 16:15

And he said to them, “You are those who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is exalted among men is an abomination in the sight of God.

Acts 7:9

“And the patriarchs, jealous of Joseph, sold him into Egypt; but God was with him.

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Each Wednesday before Lenten Worship.

We again invite people to bring soup, rolls or bread, and cookies or desserts to share with others. Volun-teers to help with setup and cleanup are needed. Sign up on the poster in the Narthex. We truly look forward to this time of fellowship with friends and members of Living Savior before each Worship Ser-vice.

Lent/Easter Worship Schedule Wed. March 4, 11, 18, 25 April 5 — Holden Vespers -

7:15pm

Palm Sunday April 5 - Regular Worship Schedule

Maundy Thurs. April 9 at 7:15pm

Good Friday April 10 at 7:15pm

Easter Sunday April 12 - Regular Worship Schedule

EASTER EGG HUNT –The Witness Board of

Living Savior will again be hosting an Easter Egg Hunt for children of the congregation on Easter Morn-ing, Sunday, April 12, at 10:15pm between Breakfast and second service. All children, Pre-K through 6th grade, are invited to attend. There will be bags of empty eggs in the Narthex that can be taken home, filled and then brought back to the Church by April. We are asking that the eggs are only filled with small toys or wrapped candy. If you are interested in giving money, please place it in the offering plate and mark it “Easter Egg Hunt”. Thank you for your help in sup-porting this event for the kids.

Easter Egg Hunt Preparation In preparation of the Annual LSLC Easter Egg Hunt we will be sorting eggs to be taken home to be filled at the March 4th and March 11th Soup Sup-pers. No special training is needed. We will be ask-ing for the congregation’s assistance in filling the eggs. Thank you in advance for helping us make this event successful.

From Living Savior to Uganda!

A note from Sandra Pedersen and the Altar Guild.

On behalf of Rae Puhl and the Spiritual Life Board, I was asked to gather any altar guild items that hadn’t been used in the 5+ years since we dedicated the new sanctuary. The main reason for nonuse was that items are no longer the appropriate style or fit with the new altar/lectern and/or new items have been purchased or donated. After adver-tising throughout LCMS, several congregations requested one or two of the items but in a phone call, Pastor Tim Davis requested ALL items for 16 Lutheran Mission congregations in Uganda which he regularly visits in a clean-well building project. He knows these congregations personally and knows of their need. Since he was soon leading a group to Uganda, we made prompt arrangements for someone local to take all items to Colorado for shipping to Uganda. Here is a transcription of his phone call to me upon his return from Uganda.

We just returned from Uganda on Tuesday evening, Feb. 4, 2020. I wanted to say Thank You! We were able to take everything given to us by your congregation, the altar cloths, altar paraments, banners, communion ware, etc. The Ugandan churches were overjoyed. They were humbled, excited, and very grateful. There was enough there to distribute to about five churches. The pastor Dean of the district there, (like our District President), was elated because having these items means more churches can now celebrate the sacrament, more churches could have paraments, and pastors could now have stoles. I again want to say “Thank You” for making this happen! It is all to the glory of God and spread of His Gospel. God’s peace!

To God be the glory in being able to support these congregations in Uganda!

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As March is quickly approaching, we are reminded that spring is coming soon. The weather is chang-ing, the days are slowly growing longer, the birds are singing, the flowers and plants are starting to bloom, and color returns. With the return of spring we are reminded of new life. God has promised us new life through Jesus’ death and resurrection.

This month our Bible stories will show us how God was faithful to his followers and how He loves all people. We start March with the story of Daniel who was faithful to God even when faced with death. God protected Daniel by shutting the mouths of the lions and showing the king that the God Daniel worshipped was true God. We then talk about Zacchaeus who, as a tax collector, was not an hon-est man. God still loved him and showed him grace and for-

giveness. When Jesus visited with his friends Mary and Martha, He saw how hard Martha was working and how Mary sat and spent time with Him. There is a great lesson for us all in this story. After spring break, we dive into the Easter story with hearing about Palm Sunday. This is the event that started the week before Easter when Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey. Secular topics this month include water, air, and wind. The drama corner will in-clude toy store and school. Children will be able to shop for toys at the store where other friends will be working as cashiers. A favorite drama transfor-mation will happen at the end of the month. The children love to play school and will get the opportunity to be the teacher and the students, lead group time, sing songs, tell Bible stories, and do classroom jobs.

Do you know any families in need of a preschool? We have just finished up Feb-ruary enrollment for the 2020-2021 year. We are full in the morning classes but have room available in the afternoon 3 & 4’s classes and Pre-k. Children need to be 3- or 4-years-old on or by September 1 to attend preschool. And for Pre-k you must be five or turning five by Dec. 31, 2020. Please pass the word along and have them call for more information and a tour. Denice 503-692-3303.

Right after March’s chapel time (March 3 & 4) the Preschool will be holding our spring fundraiser: the HOOP-A-THON. Parents/Preschoolers are seeking sponsors who make pledges to each child. The day of the event we “hoop it up” and all become basketball stars! The spectators (parents) will fill the fellow-ship hall; our stars (preschoolers) are pumped up and have lots of fun shooting baskets.

Denice Hornberger and the Preschool Staff

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Italy and Oberammergau Questions have been raised concerning the Tour of Italy and Oberammergau led by Pastor Nathan and Charlotte Brandt in September of 2020 and the answer is, “Yes, this trip is happening.”

The dates are September 22 – October 2.

Brochures and applications are available in the narthex.

BOOK CLUB

Please join us for book club discussions. We meet the second Saturday of each month, 10:00-11:30am, September-May. A lively discussion of the book occurs, there is fellowship and we are

refreshed with morning goodies, coffee and tea. Consider joining the group when you can and invite a friend! There is no obligation to attend every month and no pressure to have the right answers because there are NO right an-swers. The following is a listing of the books that will be read and discussed: MARCH 14 Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand by Helen Simonson APRIL 11 Carnegie’s Maid by Marie Benedict MAY 9 The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh We will be choosing the selections for discussion beginning next September at our May 9 meeting. People can send suggestions to Karen Hoppert by email from March 1 to April 1.

Dinners of Eight Our last of three dinners will be Sunday, March 8, 5:00-7:00pm. You may sign up on the “chef” in the poster in the narthex until Sunday, March 1. You will be contacted the week of the dinner by the host with the host’s address and a request for a side dish.

WHAT: What are Dinners of Eight? They are dinners for about eight participants, to be held at a host’s home. Multiple suppers will be going on at various locations on the same day. The host will generally provide the main entrée with other diners bringing a side dish, salad or dessert.

WHY: This is an opportunity to spend more time getting to know each other, renewing friendships, and just having time to talk and enjoy each other’s company.

HOSTS NEEDED: Please check the host column on the sign-up sheets in the narthex or contact Karen Hoppert at 503-936-3661 (cell), 503-694-8773 (home) or email: [email protected]

FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN: There has also been interest in full family participation in the Dinners of Eight. Families who would like their children to participate in these events at the church in the Fellowship Hall or in a home, please sign the sheet labeled “Families with Children” and indicate if you would be willing to host. A host will call/email oth-ers to participate in the potluck. Also indicate the number of children.

DINNER DATE: Sunday March 8, 5:00-7:00 pm.

This is for you, even if this is your first Dinners of Eight!

Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity!

From the Witness Board

Save the Date!

Friday, May 8

5:00 - 9:00pm

We will be hosting a game night in the fellowship hall with a potluck Taco Bar, Dessert Bar, and Bring Your Our Beverage. Sign ups and more details will be forth-coming.

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STEPHEN MINISTRY

A SIMPLE, POWERFUL WAY TO CARE

FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE GRIEVING

Journeying through Grief is a set of four short books to send to people at four cru-cial times during the first year after the loss of a loved one. Author Kenneth C. Haugk writes in a warm, caring style, with short, easy-to-read chapters. He walks alongside the reader through the grief journey, sharing helpful insights about grief, biblical truths, and stories that provide comfort and reassurance. The set includes the four books, four envelopes and a tracking card as to when to send them.

We are making them available to you to share with others. They are $8 for the set and can be purchased in the church office during regular office hours or on Sunday from a Stephen Minster leader.

Four Complete

Stephen Ministry Training

The Stephen Ministry trainees have completed fifty hours of training. Congratulations to Marc Thomp-son, Stephanie Spath, Brent Blake, and Brad Alster-berg.

Our trainees have worked extremely hard and their dedication is paying off. Training includes pre-class reading assignments and in-class lecture, discussion, and skills practice

A recurring emphasis of Stephen Minister training has been confidentiality. What a care receiver says to his or her Stephen Minister is held strictly confidential. Even the identity of the care receiver is kept confiden-tial from other Stephen Ministers.

The trainees will be commissioned as Stephen Minis-ters on Sunday, March 8, at both services. They will be available to receive their first caregiving assign-ments. But even then, their training is far from over.

Continuing education is an important component of Stephen Ministry training. Stephen Ministers meet for continuing education twice a month, even after they begin meeting with their care receivers. The goal is for Stephen Ministers to continually enhance their skills and learn new ways to care. We want them to provide the best care possible for their care receivers.

These newly trained Stephen Ministers will be a true blessing to our program. Please congratulate them when you see them.

It’s Okay to Be Human

An important theme of the Lenten season is the hu-manity of Christ. In Jesus, God became human and fully experienced the wide range of emotions we all encounter in life. Jesus experienced times of grief, anger, hurt, loneliness, disappointment, and aban-donment. That is part of being human. Another part of being human is needing help from each other. God never intended us to be completely self-sufficient. Part of God’s plan is for each of us to turn to others for help when we need it.

So, when you are experiencing difficult times, don’t struggle alone. Our Stephen Ministers will walk with you, listen to you, encourage you, pray with you, and provide confidential one-to-one care to help you through tough times. Stephen Ministers can bring the love of Jesus back into your life.

To learn more about Stephen Ministry or to discuss having a Stephen Minister, please contact one of our Stephen Leaders listed below.

Our Stephen Ministers are ready to care for you!

Karen Hoppert 503-694-8773

Andrew Westlund 503-593-4613

Valorie Westlund 503-740-6734

Pastor Philip 978-514-3231

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Poison Prevention Week Mar. 15-21,2020

This week reminds us that some of the deadliest and most dangerous items in our homes are hiding in plain site. Just take a peek under your sink, in your laundry room and don't forget your medicine cabinet. Household cleaning agents, prescription medications, pesticides and overlooked items such as art supplies,

plants and food can pose serious hazards to health and well-being of our families and even our pets.

Never assume a child can’t open a pill bottle.

The poison control number is 1-800-222-1222

Survey Coming

A Mission & Service Survey will be coming out in March so watch the Parish Notes for the availability.

The goal is to get your input on what's important to you to support missions inside and outside our Living Savior projects.

Bethesda Auxiliary

Bethesda Annual Supporter Renewal is now under-way. The funds for 2019-2020 for a total of $133,000 raised from the supporters will be used in the Bethes-da Auxiliary Projects. These are some of the projects: $30,000 for Scholarships; $10,000 for God's Word Booklets; $10,000 for Digital Outreach Equipment; $10,000 for Leadership Project; $9,000 Operational Technology; and $10,000 for Podcast Series Develop-ment.

See Kathye Greene or Shari Remmick to renew or begin as a new supporter for 2020.

MISSION AND SERVICE -SHARI REMMICK

Group Home News

Spring is in the air! Save the Date: May 3, 2020

Annual Spring Fling. This event is always lots of fun. More information next month. Bible lessons and dinners are going well. We have stud-ied the first three commandments. In March we will study the fourth commandment and celebrate Easter with an Easter lesson, craft and ham dinner. It is so much fun to see the faith and knowledge of our group home friends as “JOY” is the feeling and wonder ex-pressed. Jesus’ love is so powerful and we are so blessed to share it. -Kathye Greene

Lutheran World Relief A Season of Hope in the season of Lent

Pin Pals are spearheading a project to provide Personal Care Kits to be included in our Mission Quilt shipment in May. These are the contents of the care kits:

• (1) dark colored light-weight bath sized towel (between 20x40 or 52x27),

• (2) bath size bars of soap in original wrapping (8-9 oz),

• (1) adult toothbrush in original wrapping,

• (1) sturdy comb,

• (1) metal nail clipper (attached file optional).

This would be a great project to use your Thrivent Action Team support funds. If you have any questions please contact Shari Remmick 503-789-4789.

Community Partners for Affordable Housing

HomeWord Bound 2020

CPAH’s 22nd Annual HomeWord Bound Literary Fund Raiser is to be held on Friday, April 3, 2020 , 6-9pm at the Oregon Zoo. The featured author will be Orgon's Poet Laureate Kim Stafford, along with a dozen other Oregon authors. Tickets are now available https://cpahinc.ejoinme.org/HWB2020

Witnessing to the Nonchurched

People in Your Life

EVERYONE HIS WITNESS

Saturday March 14th 9:00am - 2:00pm

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Cornelius.

This workshop is for those with children or grandchil-dren who were raised in the church but, for whatever reason, have left the church. You’ll learn how to use the LASSIE approach to address the special challenges of witnessing to family members.

The workshop includes refreshments and lunch. The workbook, Every One His Witness, is $15. For more in-formation call 503-357-3863 or email [email protected]

RSVP by Friday, March 6.

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Saturday, March 7, 2019 11:00am—3:00pm West Hills Zone Rally - Project Linus

Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Beaverton

Sing! Tell! Declare!

The rally will begin at 11:00am with a Bible study led by Andrea Gehrke. Lunch will be served and then we will join together for an afternoon of blanket making in conjunction with the Project Linus Portland chapter. Their mission is to provide love, a sense of security, warmth, and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need through the gifts of new handmade blankets and quilts. The chapter has donated over 60,000 blankets since organizing in 2001.

The only items that you need to bring are a length of fleece 1 and ½ yards in length and a sharp pair of scissors. The fleece should be a design for either a boy or girl. They won’t accept team, military, or reli-gious designs. These blankets only require one thickness of fleece and they must be the 1 and ½ yard length measurement. These are the requirements from Project Linus. We will show participants how to cut and tie the blanket. Questions? Contact Judy Chase, 503-841-2703.

LWML Mission Grant Update: Restoring Hope for Detroit Children and Families

2019-2021 – Mission Grant 7 — $100,000

Detroit has experienced economic disaster and leads the nation with 57.3% of their children living in poverty without food or opportunity. Camp Re-store Detroit provides a safe nurturing Christ-centered place for these chil-dren, their families, and other adults. This camp provides a place for the children to come and learn about God’s love as they participate in art, thea-tre, and music classes and receive homework help while receiving assis-tance with basic educational and developmental skills. Additionally, adults are offered parenting, finance, and resume building classes. This grant will fund the renovation of two previously abandoned houses into community outreach centers, along with the house furnishings and outreach materials.

Looking Ahead . . . Oregon District 32nd Biennial Convention

June 26 - 28, 2020 + Macleay Convention & Retreat Center + Salem, Oregon

Opening Communion Service, Friday, June 26, at 7:00pm Guest Speakers, Servant Events, Department Displays, Exhibitors and *Missionaries.

A special treat for Living Savior members. Pastor Mark Rabe who is a missionary with his family in Ethiopia will be one of the guest speakers at convention. Pastor Rabe will also be at Living Savior on June 7.

LUTHERAN WOMEN IN MISSION

Registration forms will be available in the Spring edition of the Oregon Leaguer.

Declare God’s glory among the nations. His marvelous

works among all the peoples! 1 Chronicles 16:24