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Christmas week at OSELC
Our Saviour’s is celebrating the Saviour’s birth this week with services and activities to mark the Christmas season.
On Wednesday, Dec. 21, OSELC will observe a “Blue Christmas” ceremony with other churches to provide encouragement for those who have experienced loss or discouragement. The service is at 6 p.m. in the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Chapel, 327 E. Edison Ave.
On Saturday, Dec. 24, Our Saviour’s Evangelical Lutheran Church will host a Christmas Eve candlelight ceremony at 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 24 also marks the deadline to drop off new or gently used socks that will be donated to homeless adults and children in Yakima County.
The week culminates with an exumenical Christmas Day service on Sunday, Dec. 25, at 9:30 a.m. at Sunnyside Presbyterian Church, 737 S. 16th St.
All events are open to the public and all are welcome!
See you in September
Our Saviour’s has plenty in store for September.
The church’s annual yard sale is Saturday, Sept. 10. The fellowship hall will again be filled with household goods and clothing for sale.
The next day, Sunday, Sept. 11, OSELC is planning to host a meal for the Sunnyside Fire Department during a soecial “God’s Work, Our Hands” emphasis.
Also in September, OSELC will have an end of summer barbecue on Sunday, Sept. 18. During thr BBQ, the winners of this year’s quilt raffle will be announced. The quilts are handmade and donated by church members.
Raffle tickets are $2 each or 7 for $10.
Join us as we wind down summer….and we hope to see you in September!
National Night Out
Our Saviour’s will again be participating in National Night Out from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 2.
The church will host one of the block parties in Sunnyside that night, with a focus on encouraging neighbors to get better acquainted. Food and prizes will be provided. Police and fire personnel will also visit during the festivities.
Join us for an opportunity to get better acquainted as we celebrate National Night Out together.
Summer of service
July 4 heralds the start of summer and this July is no different.
OSELC is plunging into summer with a host of activities.
It all starts Sunday, July 10, with a summer barbecue right after the 10 a.m. Worship service.
The fun then picks up with Vacation Bible School Tuesday through Thursday, July 12-14. VBS is 9 a.m. to noon each day at Sunnyside United Methodist Church, 906 E. Edison Ave.
Our Saviour’s will also offer its regular outreach efforts such as a quilting group at 9 a.m. on July 16 and family game night at 5:30 p.m. on July 22.
So, join us for a summer of sun, a summer of service!
Lenten season
During the season leading up to Easter Sunday on March 27, Our Saviour’s is meeting 7 p.m. each Wednesday for Lenten services at Sunnyside United Methodist Church, 906 E. Edison Ave. There is a potluck supper at 6 p.m. right before the service.
This time of remembrance and commitment culminates with special plans for Easter Sunday, March 27. OSELC will offer an early SonRise service, followed by breakfast and the traditional Easter service at 10 a.m.
Red Wine and Chocolate
Feb. 14 is on a Sunday this year and in keeping with Valentine’s Day, Our Saviour’s is once again hosting a Red Wine and Chocolate event. After the 10 a.m. Worship service on Feb. 14, OSELC will have red wine and chocolate accompanied by hors d’oeuvres provided by members.
A minimum donation of $5 per person is requuested, with all proceeds benefitting the church’s ministries in the community.
During the celebration a raffle drawing for a homemade quilt is also planned.
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