This is Christ's Church.
There is a place for you here.

We are the church that shares a living, daring confidence in God's grace. Liberated by our faith, we embrace you as a whole person -- questions, complexities and all.  Join us as we do God's work in Christ's name for the life of the world.

 

Lutheran Church of Our Savior

A congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

12 Franklin Avenue, Port Washington, NY 11050

Phone 516-767-0603

Sunday Worship at 10:00 AM


Website lutheranchurchportwashington.com


email lcosoffice@optimum.net


Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lutheranpw/

 Church Office Hours

The Church Office will be open on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Church Office - Dorothy Schweitzer, Interim Office Manager

Pastor - Rebekah Swanson

Director of Music - Federico Teti

Custodian - Marvin Mora

Facilities Use Coordinator - Linda Murphy

 

 

Worship

   There's a place for everyone at Our Savior to be involved and make new friends through small group ministries, fellowship events, and committees for the congregation's life and mission.  Membership is voluntary and personal.

   Persons join when they express the desire to affiliate.  Adults may join formally the congregation by either a letter of membership transfer from another Christian congregation or by adult Confirmation.

   The sacrament of Holy Communion is celebrated with this understanding: that the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ are truly present in, with, and under the bread and wine; and, that the penitent receive the full forgiveness of all their sins. All baptized Christians who, in good conscience, can receive with this understanding are invited to partake.

   Baptisms and weddings are conducted as needed. A church wedding requires a couple to spend a period of time preparing for marriage in consultation with the pastor.

   Worship is at 10 a.m. every Sunday.

An elevator and access ramp are available for entering and exiting the building. Refreshments are usually served after worship on Sunday. In warmer weather, the church is air-conditioned for your comfort.

 

The Weekly Caller

Phone 516-767-0603
Website lutheranchurchportwashington.com
email lcosoffice@optimum.net
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lutheranpw

Instagram @lcospw

Reformation Sunday

October 27, 2024

 

10:00 am   Holy Communion

Rooted in the past and growing into the future, the church must always be reformed in order to live out the love of Christ in an ever-changing world. We celebrate the good news of God’s grace, that Jesus Christ sets us free every day to do this life-transforming work. Trusting in the freedom given to us in baptism, we pray for the church, that Christians will unite more fully in worship and mission.

Let us pray.

Almighty God, gracious Lord, we thank you that your Holy Spirit renews the church in every age. Pour out your Holy Spirit on your faithful people. Keep them steadfast in your word, protect and comfort them in times of trial, defend them against all enemies of the gospel, and bestow on the church your saving peace, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Amen.
 

Reformation Sunday Readings

click on the hyperlink to read the entire text

Jeremiah 31:31-34

I will write my law in their hearts, says the Lord

Romans 3:19-28

Justified by God’s grace as a gift

John 8:31-36

Jesus says, Continue in my word and you will know the truth
 

Leading Our Liturgy
Reformation Sunday

Sunday, October 27, 2024

Rebekah Swanson, Pastor

Federico Teti, Director of Music

Pia Haselbach, Assisting Minister

Roman Ertel, Acolyte

Randi Roernes, Lector

Sue & Dick Marra, Coffee Hour

Barbara Bartlett, Laura Boehm, Gladys Dello-Iacono, Fabiola Knight, Kate Laber, Carola Vera, Irene Wood, Altar Care

Luke DePalma, Charles Kietzman, Michael Liu, Jerry Lockwood, Richard Swenson, Ushers
 

In Our Daily Prayers

CHRIST’S CHURCH

our Congregation: Lutheran Church of Our Savior and our Pastor Rebekah Swanson;

our Synod, Metropolitan New York Synod and Bishop Paul Egensteiner;

our Church, the ELCA and Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton;

our Lutheran World Federation and President Bishop Henrik Stubkjær


GOD’S WORLD  especially for peace in: Afghanistan, Central African Republic, China, Ethiopia, Haiti, Iran, Israel, Libya, Morocco, Myanmar, Palestine, Russia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Taiwan, Ukraine, Yemen, and the United States.

 

We also pray for our neighbors affected by natural disasters, especially those whose lives and livelihoods have been impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Protect your children, compassionate God, and assure them of your love in the midst of danger and uncertainty.

 

HOSPITAL & REHAB    

Evelyn Schwartz,  Harborside / Tuttle Center Rehab

 

HOMEBOUND MEMBERS   Karen Spitz; Ron Starkes.

 

DEATH   Beverly E. Hopkins, mother of Beth Boehm.    + October 9, 2024

 

SICK and RECOVERING   Liam Carlton, son of Kevin and Gina Carlton; James Dello-Iacono, son of Gladys Dello-Iacono; Kaylee Dello-Iacono, daughter of James Dello-Iacono; Mikey Ferro, son of Barbara; Rosa Kietzman, wife of Charles; Monta Ozols; Shaleen Shivdasani; Steve Signorile, husband of Sheri Golub.

 

FAMILY AND FRIENDS  Jessica Adam, Jennifer Bezy, Tom Carretta, Gene Comella, Rosa Contreras, Marie Corrado, Thomas Delmastro, Gilbert Ferro, Scott Huibregtse, Desmarie Hyatt, Kayla Kearney, Donald Kurz, Michele Lockwood, Ann Martin, Brigitte Mueller, James Nicholson, Nicole O’Donnell, Claude Pardi, Lucca Pulley, Morag Rollins, Greg Sandbichler, Lynn Scott, Shaan Shivdasani, Judith Smith, Tracy Smith, Della Rose Stephens, Jeanne Sunday, William Tripodo.
 

Reformation Day commemorates Martin Luther’s bold action that (unintentionally) changed the course of history. On October 31, 1517,Luther challenged the Roman Catholic Church’s authority by nailing his Ninety-Five Theses to the door of the Wittenberg church, sparking the Protestant Reformation. He emphasized sola Scriptura (Scripture alone) as the ultimate authority and taught that salvation comes through faith, not indulgences or good works.

Here are some other Reformation tidbits to chew on:

1. This religious reformation brought reforms to the way that children were educated. It emphasized literacy and critical thinking skills. Later, in 1529, the Small Catechism became a vital educational tool for parents to use at home with their children and discuss “What does this mean?” about the commandments and the creeds.

2.Martin Luther didn’t intend to start a new church. He truly wanted to reform the Roman Catholic Church and get it to turn away from its sinfulness within. After many years of challenging the church, he realized it would always place tradition and authority above Scripture, leading to his famous line, “Here I stand, I can do no other,” at the Diet of Worms in 1523.  He had no choice but to leave the church he had loved for so long.
 
 

Help us acknowledge our church family’s milestones - complete a Membership Form for your family. Forms are in the narthex - complete and return to the office.
 
 

The Centerpiece is given in Honor of the Wedding of Christina Carrington & Everett Priddy from Mom, Dad & Eliza.

The Vases are given in Loving Memory of our mother, Carol B. Kietzman from Rosa, Charles, William & Caroline.

The Baptismal Flowers are given in Loving Memory of Bo Leider and my cousin, Janine Kuhner from Kate Laber.
 
 
 

We are collecting donations for the Thanksgiving Holiday Food Basket until November 10th. Donations may be placed in the shopping cart in the Narthex.
 

    Our hearts are heavy as we think of the many lives upended by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Families have lost homes, possessions, and even loved ones. In this moment of hardship, we join many voices in praying for our neighbors affected by the historic storm. If you are able to offer additional help through financial donations, please click the link below. Lutheran Disaster Response ensures that 100% of your donation goes directly to those affected, providing immediate help where it’s needed most. Together, through prayer and generosity, we can bring hope and healing to those in the midst of devastation.
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This is Christ's Church.
There is a place for you here.

We are the church that shares a living, daring confidence in God's grace. Liberated by our faith, we embrace you as a whole person

-- questions, complexities and all.

Join us as we do God's work in Christ's name for the life of the world.

                            
Announcements

  • Update from Pastor-Elect Rebekah Swanson

     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

    Meet the Parsonage Cats: Petunia and Peregrin

    Greetings members and friends of LCOS!

    Phil and I are officially in unpacking mode here at the parsonage. We are so grateful for the warm welcome and the support we've received from Leslie, Martha, Linda, and Noreen, which has made our landing in Port Washington so comfortable. I thought I might take a couple of moments to introduce you to the two other occupants of the parsonage– our cats Petunia and Peregrin.

    Petunia, the Tabby, moved with us from Vancouver, British Columbia, in March 2023. Driving across the country in the winter with two cats (Agatha, our older cat, passed away in January of this year) is not for the faint of heart! However, through high winds, ice storms, snow, and seemingly endless highways, Petunia was an excellent travel cat thanks to some prescription help from her veterinarian.

    Peregrin, the Ragdoll, came to live with us after our older cat passed away earlier this year. Despite being almost 12 pounds in size, “Pip” is just nine months old. The breeder mentioned that he might be big, but we had no idea he would be this big! He and Petunia get along well, and we are thankful for that.

    The cats have been a delightful addition to our unpacking process, often 'helping' us by inspecting boxes and taking breaks to stare at the birds and squirrels in the backyard. They seem to be enjoying the new home and we're sure they'll love the fireplace once the weather turns cold. Here are a couple of photos of them in action, exploring and taking in the scenery from the den.

    See you all on September 15th!

     

    Pastor Rebekah Swanson+
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

  • Interim Office Manager

    Please welcome Dorothy Schweitzer as our Interim Office Manager! Ms. Schweitzer joined the staff on July 15, following the departure of Sue Waiter, who has served our church diligently since January 2022. Ms. Waiter had been dividing her time between the church and a graduate program at the Parsons School of Design and will now focus full-time on completing her master's degree. Ms. Schweitzer grew up in the church and is looking forward to helping us welcome our new Pastor. Thanks be to God for these women of faith!

  • Pray for the Peace of Israel and Palestine

    Pray for the Peace of Israel and Palestine

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    The Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in Jerusalem was built between 1893 and 1898. It houses Lutheran congregations that worship in Arabic, German, Danish, and English.  It serves as the headquarters of the Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land, the Arabic-speaking (Palestinian) Church of Jordan, Palestine, and Israel.  The LCOR has a congregation of around 3,000 members.

    Sally Ibrahim Azar was ordained as the first female Pastor in the Holy Land on January 22, 2023. She is now the Pastor of the Church’s English-speaking congregation.

    The church was built on land given by Sultan Abdülhamid of the Ottoman Empire.  In 1898, Kaiser Wilhelm II made a trip to Jerusalem to personally dedicate the new church.  For the dedication of the church, the Kaiser entered the city on horseback through two specially made ceremonial arches, one a gift of the Ottoman Empire and one a gift from the local Jewish community.  The church was dedicated on Reformation Day, 1898.  The church tower (one of the tallest structures in the Old City) is open to the public and offers a spectacular view of the city.

     

     

    Augusta Victoria Hospital began its ministry in East Jerusalem, which was part of the Kingdom of Jordan, to serve the medical needs of Palestinian refugees in 1950.  Operating from the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem, the Augusta Victoria Hospital (AVH) is a health care institution of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) primarily serving the Palestinian population.

    AVH is one of six specialized hospitals in the East Jerusalem Hospital Network, which has contributed to the development of the Palestinian health care system and the education of healthcare workers and specialists. The hospital provides specialty care for Palestinians from across the West Bank and the Gaza Strip with services including a cancer center, a dialysis unit, a pediatric center, and a bone marrow transplant unit.  It is the sole remaining specialized-care hospital located in the West Bank or Gaza Strip.  With 120 in-patient beds, it is the only radiation therapy facility serving 4.5 million Palestinians.

  • Lutheran World Relief

    Faithful Lutherans have a long history of rushing aid to the frontlines when crisis strikes.

    From sending emergency health care supplies to delivering LWR Mission Quilts, your love has been reaching children, women and families in the direst situations. With your support, together, we will not abandon these neighbors now.

    Your gift will deliver critically needed resources like medical care, food, water and essential supplies where they are needed most.  

    Thank you for putting your faith in action and sharing God’s love with your neighbors.  

     

    Send your gift: click the box below;
    or by calling 1-800-597-5972;

    or by check to: Lutheran World Relief, PO Box 17061, Baltimore, MD 21297-1061.

    Lutheran World Relief is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization.  
    Your gift is tax deductible.
    CLICK TO GIVE TO LWR

  • Complexities of Forgiveness

    The Complexities of Forgiveness

    I forgive you. Is forgiveness as simple as saying those three words? Occasionally, it might be. Other times, it’s much more complicated. While the benefits of forgiveness seem straightforward enough, forgiveness itself can actually be quite complex. Let’s explore some of the reasons why!

     

    In this week's blog post, we're talking about the complexities of forgiveness.
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