Breakfast in the park
As a part of our effort to blunt the sting of hunger in Sunnyside, we got together on Friday the 18th of July and made around 50 breakfast burritos, with eggs, sausage, potatoes, onions, and cheese, most ingredients donated by either members from their gardens and chicken coops, donated by our partners at Sunnyside Grocery Outlet, or purchased locally.
We gathered, cooked, and then brought the whole assembly down to Centennial Square where we gave out almost all of the food, quite a lot of coffee, and a fair bit of juice and maybe a little hope. Out of concern for privacy, we do not have pictures of the folks who came to us to talk, and share some food, but the crew from up at Our Saviour’s was Wendy Casas, Dawn Martin, Pastor Tim Carnahan, Paul Brooks, Terri Kennedy, Debbie Mendoza (behind the camera), and Allan Schritter.
We gained a lot of insight into the situation in Sunnyside. We gathered a larger group than we had anticipated, and had long, fruitful conversations about where the needs lie, how these things happen to people, and how we might, as a community in faith, address these issues.
We will most certainly be back, and perhaps we will add an evening meal a couple of times a year, gathering the wider community, and showing God’s love.
Christmas Time at Our Saviour’s
We will be gathering on Christmas Eve for a candlelight service to celebrate the birth of Christ into our hearts once again. Friends and family will gather together, sing Christmas Carols together, and in the glow of our candles, recapture the spirit of the season – Family – Faith – Fellowship – Hope (yeah, I know, a failure of alliteration, but what can you do?).
All are welcome so join us as we welcome the savior!
“God’s work. Our hands.”
During the month of September, OSELC and Faith Lutheran of Toppenish are collecting new and gently used blankets for the homeless. The goal is to provide 80 blankets to the homeless who gather for a meal weekly in Toppenish. The blankets will be distributed the first Wednesday in October during the meal.
Summer of service
OSELC has plenty planned for Summer 2018, starting with a full slate of activities during the month of June.
Our Saviour’s will hold its annual yard sale from 7:30 am to 1 pm on Saturday, June 9th. Proceeds from the yard sale will benefit the church’s ministry in the community.
On Sunday, June 17th, OSELC will host a Father’s Day Brunch immediately after tthe 9 am worship service.
We’ll wrap up the month of June with Vacation Bible School at United Methodist Church, located at 9th Street and Edison Avenue in Sunnyside. VBS is 9 am to noon on June 25, 26, and 27.
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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