. . . because we’re thirsty for the TRUTH! I believe in one God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, begotten of the Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God begotten not made, being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made. Who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven, and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the Virgin Mary, and was made man and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and was buried and the third day He rose again according to the Scriptures. And ascended into heaven and sitteth on the right hand of the Father, and He shall come again with glory to judge the living and the dead whose kingdom shall have no end. And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of life, Who proceedeth from the Father and the Son, Who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified, Who spoke by the prophets. And I believe one holy catholic and apostolic Church. I acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins. And I look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come, and the life of the world to come. AMEN! (As sung by the children of our Credo Vacation Bible School 2015)

Get the full description, see all the photos, and watch the music video at https://credovbs.wordpress.com

St. Augustine Meet & Greet

Credo Dance

John Chrysostom Golden Tongue “Beware of Wet Dogs”

Kids vs Parents “Not in My Backyard” Voice

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Join Us for Fellowship BINGO Night —­ Saturday, July 11th! Don’t miss a family fun night of BINGO on Saturday, July 11, at 6:00 pm in the Bible Class Room. Bring a “white elephant” gift to be used as prizes. We will also have CASH prizes! Finger sandwiches, popcorn, and drinks will be provided, and if you would like to bring some special snacks or a dessert to share – it will be most welcome!

Pictorial Directories

Baptized in Christ

If you or your family had your picture taken for the directory and you have not yet picked up your book, please find the box in the Narthex to get your copy, which is labeled for you. New members who have come after the pictures were taken may see an Elder to get your copy.

Brooks Owen McClellan was baptized on Sunday, June 7th. His parents are Michael & Jamie (Wernli) McClellan, grandparents are Russ & Joni Wernli, and his sponsors are Christi Herring, Stacy Ellis, and Matthew McClellan.

College Bound Are you College Bound? If so, then you already know about the challenges that lie ahead. What will you study? Where will you live? How will you pay for it? If you are a Christian, you will have additional challenges. Where will you go to Church? Will you go to Church? How will this experience affect your faith? College Bound is a 2.5 hour seminar to help prepare Christian students for life on campus. The seminar will be led by Pastor Ian Pacey of Memorial Lutheran Church, and held at Our Savior on August 9 at 1pm. Please contact Pastor Vandercook ([email protected]) or Pastor Pacey ([email protected]) for more details. Voice

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Memorials

The following memorials were given to the glory of God to Forward Faithfully, unless otherwise noted, in loving memory of... Abbie Lamberson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hector & Fatima Chavez Marvin & Virginia Evers Alan & Sandy Fritsche Alvin & Cheryl Fritsche Kurby & Doris Hackemack (Music Ministry) Monroe & Dorothy Kasper Wallace & Evelyn Kleb Glenda Wilcox Bob & Pat Wottrich

Lois Nitsch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James Lee Cruse J.T. & Loretta Davis (LWML / Bible Classes) Engle Families Marvin & Virginia Evers Kurby & Doris Hackemack (Music Ministry) Marci, Betty, Rick, Cathy, Jeremy & Melissa Hamm Robert & Lucille Hauck FTC/John Hector Ray & Viola Hobratsch Steve & Alana Issalks Monroe & Dorothy Kasper Howard & Mildred Kuecker Linda Makowsky Della Markert Helen McPhail Rod & Darin Neal Gene & Patti Nitsch Paige Nitsch Mr. & Mrs. Hans Olavson A Henry Pearson Albert & LaVerne Pivonka Doris Polansky Blake & Paige Schaufele Terry & Victoria Sebek Lillie Stovall Nick & Betty Streater Audrey Suchicki Roger & Susan Synnott Glenda Wilcox Bob & Pat Wottrich Eugene & Barbara Zoch (Joseph’s Guild) Voice

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Martin Jochen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ray & Viola Hobratsch Jim Marshall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nicholas & Jane Wargetz Jim Petree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joan Bach Verda Lee Fisher Brent & Tami Inman Lynch & Associates MAA Mechanical Services B.G. & C.J. Orr Scott & Lisa Schaefer Martha Schoolfield Juanita Spillars (Joni Wernli’s mother) . . . . . . . . . . . Jim & Helen Herring

Thank You! We give thanks and praise to our Lord Jesus for the outpouring of Christian love during the time of our grieving, as demonstrated by the pastors, musicians, volunteers and many congregants by our respective congregations, Our Savior and Memorial Lutheran Churches. We thank you each and all. The Lamberson Family Dear Friends, Words cannot express our appreciation for the love and prayers from this congregation for Lois during her recent illness. Lois often said, “I feel your love and prayers.” We also want to thank Pastor White for his visits and the beautiful celebration of life service. God bless, The Jim Nitsch Family

Our Savior Lutheran Church + 5000 W Tidwell Rd + Houston, TX 77091-4633 + 713.290.9087 + www.osl.cc

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5 6 8:15 AM Bible Class 6:15 PM 9:30 AM Matins Evangelism 10:45 AM Sunday 6:30 PM Potter’s School Vessel 12:00 PM SS Teachers 7:00 PM Young Mtg-A101 Adults Bible Study 4:00PM Jr Youth-A101 6:30 PM Financial Peace University

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13 9:00 AM Joseph’s Guild of Color LWML 6:15 PM Evangelism

14 8:30 AM Braille 6:30 PM Trustees 7:00 PM Evang Mtg-BC 7:00 PM Parish ed Mtg-YR

15 Newsletter Deadline 6:30 AM Men's Bible Study-BC 10:00 AM Bible ClassBC 12:00 PM Bulletin Deadline

16 3:00 PM Prayer Request printing deadline 7:00 PM Lutheran Confessions GroupBC

17 18 12:00 PM Young at Heart-BC

20 6:15 PM Evangelism

21 6:30 PM Trustees 7:00 PM Elders Mtg-BC 7:00 PM Night Circle

22 6:30 AM Men's Bible Study-BC 10:00 AM Bible ClassBC 12:00 PM Bulletin Deadline

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10:00 AM Circle of Grace 7:00 PM Church Council Mtg-BC

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9:00 AM Joseph’s 6:00 PM FellowGuild of Colorsship BINGO Night LWML

A=Gym/Cafeteria; B=Early Childhood Ctr; C=Classrooms; BC/ER=Church office level; Italic=not @ OSL

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Those To Serve – July 2015 Acolytes Carts Elders Greeters Sound Ushers Evangelism Acolytes Altar Guild Carts Comm Asst. Elders Greeters Sound Ushers Evangelism Acolytes Carts Elders Greeters Sound Ushers Evangelism Acolytes Altar Guild Carts Comm Asst. Elders Greeters Sound Ushers Evangelism

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Ethan Morton / Aaron Tannert Stephens Team Ed Eckert / Alan Fritsche / Don Kaiser / Mel Derong Lyle & Karen Schmidt Witt Oberndorfer Team Don Kaiser / Ed Eckert Peyton Payne / Hayden Payne Barbara Mushinski Team Kriegel Team Don Kaiser / Mel Derong / James Kriegel / Dennis Muller / Ken Wright Ed Eckert / Alan Fritsche / Don Kaiser / Mel Derong Bob & Carol Fehrenkamp Wilbanks Schoppe Team Paul Stringer Madison Bukenya / Mikayla Buykenya Gerard Team Ed Eckert / Alan Fritsche / Don Kaiser / Mel Derong Victor & Miriam Riewe Greenwood Worthing Team Alan Fritsche / Victor Riewe Emily Cherington / Sarah Cherington Pat Smithson Team Gavin Team Don Kaiser / Mel Derong / James Kriegel / Dennis Muller / Ken Wright Ed Eckert / Alan Fritsche / Don Kaiser / Mel Derong Herb & Ellie Peterson Whiting Hall Team Alvin Fritsche / John Hoffmeyer

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July Birthdays Melvin Miller Bobby Nichols Kevin Smith Jr. Matthew Wells Greyson Williams

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Giuliana Bush Mary Cone Joshua Jones Marijn Lawyer Allie Synnott

2 Stephen Gbur Eloise Hunt Zachary Padalino

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Greg Biehle Raye-Lynn Brown Dawn Bruzewski Sharon Petree

3 Eli Fischer Grace Fischer Jimmy Synnott 4 Gilda Candella Blake Hambleton 5 Nancy Boddicker Steven Moerbe 6

Blake Crabtree Clarence Mitschke Alex Pollock Sal Salinas

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Steve Caka Vanessa Cook Margret Klar Tess Long

8 Mikayla Eifert Mandy Temple Sonya Whiting 9 Samuel Gerard Kristie Mc Donald Everett Tannert 10

Audrey Cooper Erich Eifert Andrew Manriquez Gloria Noack

11 Samantha Cox Katherine Curry Ted Reyes Sr

14 Samuel Leaton Benjamin Witt 15

Kyle Aisenbrey Brenda Jones James Kriegel Paul Proske

16 Shannon Miller 17 Rebecca Cormier Garrett Gerard Grant Klug 18 Carmina Contreras Jill Gerard Abraham Priddy 19 Ashlee Chisum Olivia Lucas Lisa Petree 20 Leesha Christensen Julie Hester Roger Synnott 21

Kimberly Eifert Shirley Hipp Rocky Noack Lorie Priddy Suzanne Rice

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Donna Ginn Kellie Henson Thelma Oberndorfer Luke Schoppe Gene Zoch

23 Mikayla Bukenya Jordan Jones Erik Whiting 24

Carol Bowers Patrick Downie Sandy Fritsche Brooke Homfeld Jeff Skweres

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Joyce Butts Jack Gobrogge Joy Lunsford Ramona Overstreet

26 Malynda Fischer Ruby Jochen Clayton Wilbanks 27

Mike Copp Charles Hernandez Alice Maki Carol Marx Bianca Williams

Church Staff Directory Dr Laurence L White, Senior Pastor [email protected] Rev David Vandercook, Assistant Pastor [email protected] Rev Andrew Simcak Jr, Visitation Pastor 281.477.6194 Jeff Armstrong, Minister of Music [email protected] Lance Gerard, Principal [email protected] Clare Bell, Office Manager [email protected] Barbara Mushinski, Publicist [email protected] Lauren Boyles, Office Associate [email protected] Christy McKinzie, Accountant [email protected]

28 Brianna Worthing

Cheryl Straker, School Secretary [email protected]

29 Lucas Downie Doris Hackemack

Lynette Cherington, ECE Director [email protected]

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Edward Almaraz James Cruse Brenna DeMoss Garrett Lawson Edward Witt

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Sandra El-Gamil Tina Hernandez Kelley Sebesta Mallory Wakefield

Dawn Kenward, Gabriel Project 281.889.8493

Worship Sundays at 9:30am Sunday School at 8:15 & 10:45am Church: 713.290.9087 Fax: 713.290.0224 Web: www.OSL.cc 5000 W Tidwell Rd, Houston, TX 77091

School: 713.290.8277 School Fax: 713.290.0850 Summer Office Hours: 9:00 am-4:00 pm, Monday-Friday Voice

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Our Savior Lutheran Church & School

5000 W. Tidwell Rd Houston TX 77091-4633

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