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Pastor’s Devo… Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but
blessed is he who keeps the law. Proverbs 29:18
So now, what???
This might be just what we’re asking ourselves as it seems we’ve begun the process of returning
to some kind of “post-Pandemic” life. State administrations have begun re-opening some
businesses, people are starting to get out more, which is a very good thing, given that the warmer
weather of Mid-Spring is upon us, at least, as far as the Calendar is telling us now in this 5th
month of the year. We’re heading towards “Mother’s day” and we’d like to be able to gather
together, at least in small groups anyways, to resume this thing we call, “Community” even if it is
in smaller sizes…at least it’s not being done on a video screen, but in “real” life.
But what about Church??? Will it ever be like it was??? Will we be able to return to what many
of us had come to know as that warm, comfortable gathering of our “Church family”??? Can we,
or maybe more accurately, WILL we ever have that sense of community that gathered on the
Lord’s day, in His house, to have all the “Smells and Bells” of corporate worship, where we
enjoyed the feel of the bass notes of that wonderful pipe organ as our brother, Dale, blessed us
with his God-given talent, presenting us with sacred music chosen specifically to enhance our
gathering together in our Father’s house where we evoke the Lord’s name so as to have Him join
us and bless us with His presence as we worship Him with our sacrifice of praise, and bore our
gifts, our praise, our God-given time to thank Him for seeing us through this thing called,
“Life”???
Or will the people for whom Christ died, who have been given a time away from traditional
public gatherings find it hard to return? Will they see that they are so many other things that can
be done that are easier…simpler…quicker…more convenient than making that “Lord’s Day”
pilgrimage to that other place, where one has to prepare to meet God, rather than have Him
provided over the “Inter-web”…in a medium where one need not worry about putting on one’s
“Sunday Best”, but getting instead a “Click here to have Him served up for you to enjoy”, ala a
famous fast-food’s “Have it your way” approach, if even at all…
Praise God that even though we’ve had to make some changes to the way we’ve had to do
“Church”, He hasn’t changed…He has continued to watch over us through these times, just as He
did His beloved people when His prophet (Jeremiah, probably) wrote the words of Scripture
above. He hasn’t abandoned us…His word hasn’t lost it’s power…His Holy Spirit hasn’t left His
people, all who have held on to Him…who haven’t “Cast(ed) off (their) restraint”, but have held
fast to Him who was, is, and forever shall be…now and forever…Amen!
May 2020
NEWSLETTER
OUR SAVIOR
LUTHERAN CHURCH
HERALD
Readings for May
May 1 Ex. 39:32-40:16, Luke 8:22-39
May 2 Ex. 40:17-38, Lev. 1:1-7:38, Luke 8:40-56
May 3 Lev. 8:1-13, 30-36, Luke 9:1-17
May 4 Lev. 9:1-24, Luke 9:18-36
May 5 Lev. 10:1-20, Lev. 11:1-15:33, Luke 9:37-62
May 6 Lev. 16:1-24, Luke 10:1-22
May 7 Lev. 17:1-16, Luke 10:23-42
May 8 Lev. 18:1-7, 20, 19:8, Luke 11:1-13
May 9 Lev. 19:9-18, 26-37, Luke 11:14-36
May 10 Lev. 20:1-16, 22-27, Luke 11:37-54
May 11 Lev. 21:1-24, Luke 12:1-12
May 12 Lev. 23:1-22, Luke 12:13-34
May 13 Lev. 23:23-44, Luke 12:35-53
May 14 Lev. 24:1-23, Lev. 15:1-55, Luke 12:54-13:17
May 15 Lev. 26:1-20, Luke 13:18-35
May 16 Lev. 26:21-33, 39-44, Num. 1:1-2:34, Luke 14:1-24
May 17 Num. 3:1-16, 39-48, Num. 4:1-8:4, Luke 14:25-15:10
May 18 Num. 8:5-26, Luke 15:11-32
May 19 Num. 9:1-23, Luke 16:1-18
May 20 Num. 10:11-36, Luke 16:19-31
May 21 Num. 11:1-23, 31-35, Luke 17:1-19 (Ascension)
May 22 Num. 11:24-29; 12:1-16, Luke 17:20-37
May 23 Num. 13:1-3, 17-33, Luke 18:1-17
May 24 Num. 14:1-25, Luke 18:18-34
May 25 Num. 14:26-45, Num. 15:1-41, Luke 18:35-19:10
May 26 Num. 16:1-22, Luke 19:11-28
May 27 Num. 16:23-40, Luke 19:29-48
May 28 Num. 16:41-17:13, Num. 18:1-19:22, Luke 20:1-18
May 29 Num. 20:1-21, Luke 20:19-44
May 30 Num. 20:22-21:9, Luke 20:45-21:19 May 31 Num. 21:10-35, Luke 21:20-38
May BIRTHDAYS
May 06 Louis Scheck
May 14 Katie Smith
May 15 Janie Christ
May 23 Jennifer Estep
May 27 Pam Kujat
May 31 Gracie Shea Bunch
May 05 Duane & Nancy Hoover
May 30 Bob & Kathy Thurau
Options for Giving
In this difficult time of being together – apart. We are trying different
options to praise and worship our awesome God. The services are available
on the website and facebook page. The Pastor is offering appointments for
drive through communion. And maybe you are wondering how you can
make an offering.
There are a couple of options available.
1) You can mail in your offering to the church at:
Our Savior Lutheran Church
2717 Buffalo Trail
Morristown, TN 37814
2) You can send your offering electronically through the Zelle app. This
was made available to the Church through our bank, Regions. I have
used it and the funds are transferred immediately from my account to
the bank’s account.
First Download the Zelle app, set up your login information and enter
a debit card for the account you want the contribution to be sent from.
When making a contribution through Zelle, log into the app
This will pull up a purple screen with the option SEND or REQUEST
Select SEND. This will pull up a screen where you select who to send
to.
In the SEARCH field (right under the word SEND) type in this email
address [email protected]
On the next screen enter the dollar amount you want to send as your
contribution.
Select Review. You can enter a note if you want.
Select SEND.
You will receive a text confirming the transaction and the church will
receive an email.
If you have any questions about this process, please let me know.
Sincerely, Brenda Siemsen
Church Treasurer
Elder Update for the Church Newsletter.
“I see a light at the end of the tunnel.”
Isn’t this a really strange time for not only Our Savior, but the whole World.
Who would have even given a thought to a disease like the Corona Virus
would have taken to eternity over 60,000 of our citizens?
Who would have thought the ripple effect would extend to over 180
Countries and who would think the virus could settle in our Morristown
area? BUT it has and thank God we have an answer and “YES I do see the
light at the end of this tunnel.”
So what are we “Your Elders” doing to see us through this Pandemic?
As your Head Elder, it was imperative we choose and develop a team of
willing talented Elders. So including myself our Congregation has Elders
Jim Kesick, Greg Skinner and John Weiss, each of us are dedicated to
serving you with God’s loving word.
So to best serve you during this pandemic, each Elder has what I term “A
Flock,” that is a group of Church Members and Friends of our Church. We
try to contact (phone) you on a weekly routine to determine if all is all right.
Are you well? Is your tummy full? How is your PMA? (Positive Mental
Attitude), do you need a visit from one of us or Pastor?
Our goal is “Even though we are apart, we are always together.”
Do you feel the need for the Lord’s Supper? Then choose “Drive By
Communion” just call Pastor, set up an appointment, drive by and lo you are
communed. Phones: Church 423-586-8818, Pastor’s Cell 423-293-4251.
I want to talk to you about definite need for many members who are unable
to attend worship with us. We needed a way to communicate with them.
Our Elders question? Who within our Congregation had the talent to
undertake this project and bring it to each of us as needed? Answer: Kirby
Timm. So we invited Kirby to sit in at our Elder meetings and lo within a
short time we had CD’s going to our shut ins. NEXT LOGICAL STEP –
RECORD OUR SERVICE FOR BROADCAST. And lo Kirby made it
happen.
So guess what? When the Corona Virus happened, we were ready.
Now we are able to both see and hear Pastor’s weekly service thanks to your
Elders preplanning and the recruitment of qualified talent within our
Congregation.
Not only do we have the honor of broadcasting of our Service, but we have
the honor of having Organ Music played by our own talented Dale Stanton.
(Just a side comment, we are truly blessed to have our wonderful Church
Organ. Ask this question—how many churches our size have a Randall
Dyer designed and installed Church Organ like ours? Answer: Hardly
any!).
So that brings us full circle and here we are today ready for the word to
come: “Start again your Church services.”
Are you ready?
I Am! Your Elders Are, Our Pastor also!
Don Baldus, your Head Elder
PORTALS OF PRAYER I encourage everyone to read the devotions in
the May section of Portals of Prayer. Each daily message takes us through
the Lutheran Divine Service and its biblical roots. This will help us better
understand and appreciate what we are saying and singing when we gather
for worship. These messages are written by Roberta Hilgendorf, who is a
retired Lutheran school music teacher and church musician.
-- Dale Stanton
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Dear OSLC family members,
Please review your information in the enclosed directory as we are updating
our records and have noticed some missing/incorrect data.
If the information herein is incorrect, please send the amended info to the
church e-mail.
If we do not see any notice of change I will assume your information is
correct and publish it as such.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter and stay safe!
Cathy
Communicant Members
ALLEN, Carroll & Sally Neas
4645 Fowler Drive
Morristown, TN 37813
Phone: (423) 586-2039
Sally CELL: (423) 327-2789
ANDERSON, Stene
1302 Urban Drive
Morristown, TN 37813
Cell (423) 621-1115
ANSETH, Sharon
340 Lochmere Dr.
Morristown, TN 37814
Cell Phone: (423) 258-4385/6
EMAIL: [email protected]
BALDUS, Don & Sue
264 Tomahawk Hill Road
Bean Station, TN 37708
Sue at Blossom Shop 586-0733
Phone: home (865) 993-4444
Sue Cell Phone: (423) 312-8298
Don Cell Phone: (423) 312-8484
Don’s Email: [email protected]
BELLEW, Mary
3728 Halifax Circle
Morristown, TN 37813
Phone: (423) 587-0276
Cell: (423) 327-2707
BUCHMEIER, Earl & Vivian
460 Peninsula Pointe,
Rutledge, TN 37861.
Phone: (865) 828-8353
CHRIST, Al & Janie
1429 Echota Lane
Mooresburg, TN 37811
Al (419) 205-0251
Janie (419) 345-6495
COURTNEY, Thomas, Ally
253 Country Club Estates
Mooresburg, TN 37811
PHONE (727)458-8723
COSTELLO, Dave & Jackie
3084 Sherm Mtn. Rd.
Sneedville, TN 37869
Phone: (423) 733-2105
EMAIL: [email protected]
CRAIN, Dusti *
427 Coile ROAD
JEFFERSON CITY, TN 37760
Phone: (618) 267-3567
ESTEP, Jennifer
409 White Avenue
Morristown, TN 37814
Cell: (423) 231-1022
FISHER, Jim
554 Butcher Valley Road
Rogersville, TN 37857
Phone: (423) 272-6093
FREITAG, Rev. John P. & Rita
355 Lauderback Gap Trail
Rogersville, TN 37857
Phone: (423) 272-3767
Cell: (714) 270-5555
Rita’s Cell: (714) 872-6351
John’s e-mail:[email protected]
GALLAGHER, Faye
1287 Ned Clark Road
Bean Station, TN 37708
Phone: (865) 993-4827
GRONDIN, Kathleen
806 Panorama Drive
Morristown, TN 37814
Phone (423) 839-3745
HARE, Mike & Lory
128 Choptack Rd.
Rogersville, TN 37857
Mike’s Cell (717)779-6270
Lory’s Cell: (717) 779-6271
HANENKRATH, Skip & Sue
2615 Hanover Road
Jefferson City, TN 37760
Phone: (865) 475-2604
Skip’s cell (865) 438-0174
Sue’s cell (865) 438-0064
HOLT, Susan & Dewayne
707 Cherokee Drive
Bean Station, TN 37708
Phone: (423) 312-8448
HOOVER, Nancy & Duane
5005 Old Kentucky Rd.
Morristown, TN 37814
Phone: (423) 289-3537
JONES, Robert Russell & Mary
Richard Russell, Rebecca
2838 Tanasi Trail
Morristown, TN 37814
Phone: (423) 586-5386
Cell: (865) 742-5455
Mary Ann Cell: (865) 742-1644
Russ: [email protected]
Mary Ann: [email protected]
KALAGIAN, Ted & Gwen
1128 Eric Drive
Russellville, TN 37860
Phone: (423) 312- 2259
KESICK, Jim & Sue
8016 Mountain Ridge Road
Mooresburg, TN 37811
Phone (423) 293-0554
Sue cell (630) 404-2515
Ketner, Thomas B.
4720 Horseshoe Trail
Morristown, TN 37814
Phone: (423) 839-7697
KUJAT, Pam
427 Christie Lane
Jefferson City, TN 37760
Phone: (865) 397-3614
LARSON, Ted & Cathy
P.O. Box 356
Mooresburg, TN 37811
Phone : (423) 736-7015
CATHY’S CELL (702) 809-5682
LICHAC, Gerald (Jerry) & Virginia
128 Eagle Drive
Mooresburg, TN 37811-5639
Jerry’s Cell: (361) 746-4543
Ginny’s Cell: (361) 746-4544
LONEY, John & Mary
168 Dixon Avenue
Harrogate, TN 37752
Phone : (423) 869-5633
LONGMIRE, Ethel
8175 e. Andrew Johnson Hwy.
Whitesburg, TN 37891
Phone (423) 393-4099
MILLER, LeeFee
1422 Talbott-Kansas Road
Talbott, TN 37877
Phone: (865) 674-0878
Cell PHONE: (865) 951-8739
NOREN, Ruth
1606 Wilderness Drive
Talbott, TN 37877
Phone: (865) 475-5555
PHILLIPS, Pat, Brian
1630 Canterbury Drive
Morristown, TN 37814
Phone: (423) 581-2826
PRICE, Dale
1629 Country Club Drive
Morristown, TN 37814
Phone: (423) 581-8100
Cell PHONE: (423) 312-1406
SACHS, Kathleen
113 Sand Piper Lane
Bean Station, TN 37708
PHONE: (865) 345-1085
SCHEICK, Louis & Eyvonne
240 Coffman Road
Bean Station, TN 37708
Phone : (865) 993-2544
Louis’ Cell : (423) 300-4128
SIEMSEN, Craig & Cathy
1446 Echota Lane
Mooresburg, TN 37811
Craig Cell: (423) 258-3159
Cathy Cell: (423) 748-7338
SIEMSEN, Scott & Brenda
110 Walnut Bend Drive
Whitesburg, TN 37891
Phone: Scott (785) 820-1015
Brenda (785) 493-5154
Skinner, Greg
578 Housley Street Apt. 215
Morristown, TN 37814
Phone: (423) 585-0305
SMITH, Pastor Gordon & Laurie Alicia
2717 Buffalo Trail (Parsonage)
Morristown, TN 37814
Pastor’s Cell (423) 293-4251
Laurie’s Cell (423) 358-9757
SMITH, Larry & Beverly
8164 Hulls Mill Rd,
Talbott TN 37877
Larry’s cell (209 )256-4999
Cell: Bev (209) 304-0763
SNYDER, Georgia (Ben Leonard)
595 Cross Road
Bean Station, TN 37708
Phone: (865) 993-4641
SPENCER, Gary & Terry
926 Cantwell Valley Road
Sneedville, TN 37869
Phone: (423)724-7240
Gary’s Cell (321)960-9373
Terry’s Cell (321)368-4564
STANTON, Dale & Beth
2623 Northbrook Drive
Morristown, TN 37814
Phone: (423) 318-7997
Dale’s Cell: (423) 364-0911
Beth’s Cell: (423) 355-4588
TIMM, Kirby & Anna
723 Chestnut Grove Road
Dandridge, TN 37725
Kirby’s cell: (262) 994-6325
Anna’s cell: (414) 803-9008
THURAU, Bob & Kathy
229 Lake Cove RD
Mooresburg, TN 37811
Bob’s Cell: (423) 754-6016
Kathy’s Cell: (423) 754-4473
Veenstra, Darryl, Pam, Michael
969 Old Jefferson City Hwy
Dandridge, TN 37725
Phone (219) 678-3635
Weiss, John & Michele
538 Mount Horeb Road
Jefferson City, TN 37760
John’s Cell (517)404-2300
Michele’s Cell (734)323-1775
WILKERSON, Dennis & Alta Mae
3240 Landmark Drive
Morristown, TN 37814
Phone: (423) 581-3476
Cell: Dennis (423) 748-9200
Alta (423) 748-2912
WILKERSON, Matt & Karen, Abigail
1010 Mountain Laurel Rd.
Morristown, TN 37814
Phone: (423) 317-8997
Cell (423) 312-4695
WISECARVER, Shelia*
217 Bluegrass Drive
Morristown, TN 37814
Cell phone: (423)-748-8027
WOELKE, Phil & Yvonne *
309 Scenic Drive
Rogersville, TN 37857
Phone: (423) 258-5493
* Last attempt to contact by mail was returned to sender
Frequent Visitors and Friends
BUNCH, Ashli (Mike) Gracie Shea, Jake Michael
1442 Darbee Drive
Morristown, TN 37814
Phone: (423) 581-0531
Cell Phone: (865) 384-8505
COBB, Barbara
2542 Mt. View Drive
Morristown, TN 37814
PHONE (423) 586-9529
FANCHER, Isaac, Crystal, Aiden, & Grayson Robert
5081 Copper Ridge Rd.
Morristown, TN 37814
Phone (618) 267-8272
Crystal_02_84.yahoo.com
LOWERY, Earl and Linda
4454 Brights Pike
Morristown, TN 37814
Phillips, Taylor & Dusty
1150 McFarland Street Apt M-12
Morristown, TN 37814
Taylor’s Phone: (423) 736-4677
Dusty’s Phone (865) 617-4485
Traughber, Rex& Judy
1812 Beech Grove Road
Thornhill, TN 37881
Phone (865) 202-5386
THANK YOU!