April 2011 TO WIN! TO BUILD! TO SEND!

The joy is in the journey!

LUTHERAN CHURCH

Renewed in Christ! Alleluia!

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, This year Easter is on Sunday, April 24th. The date of Easter is set as the first Sunday after the first full moon after the Vernal Equinox. (The date of the Vernal Equinox is March 21.) The result is that the earliest date for Easter is March 22 and the latest is April 25—so this year Easter is almost as late as it can be. When it comes to Easter, the date is not as important as the spirit of the holi-day. Easter is a celebration of new life. Renewal -new life- is what we need, what we long for, isn’t it? Even when things are going relatively well for us, we know deep down that there is need for more . . . That something more is life in God. Life in our Savior, Jesus. In the blessed and glorious season of Easter, we shout, “Alleluia!’ and pray that we, too, will experience resurrection in our own lives—the resurrection of hope, the resur-rection of meaningful and purposeful living, the resurrection of caring and lov-ing—and being loved. God promises always to be with us—the risen Christ defeats death so that we might live . . . forever! Renewal, resurrection comes not just at the end of life, but daily, in remembrance of our baptism, in the knowledge of what God has done and continues to do for us. I pray new life for you and me—for us and our loved ones, for our community, our nation, for the world. The gift is held out—remember what God does for you, and it’s yours! May you know the indescribable joy and deep peace of being renewed, day by day, in the love and grace of God in Christ. In His powerful name, Pastor Bill Mann

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Page 2: Lent and Easter information Mission/Ministry Leaders Page 3: Worship Schedule Seder Dinner Good Friday Events Music Ministry Page 4: Doing Life Together Small Group Ministry Stewardship notes Lyme Awareness Event Page 5: Christian Education VBS Page 6: Open Arms Page 7: Prayer and Care Concerns Baptisms, Births, Transfers Concerts at OSW Page 8: Youth News Page 9: Financial Updates Page 10: Fellowship Page 11: Serving our Lord: New and ongoing servant opportunities Insert: Birthdays and Anniversaries Read through the Bible April Calendar Access the most up to date Calendar online at www.oswlc.org.

OUR CONGREGATION - WIDE THEME FOR 2011

OSWLC -“ Outreach to our School/ Society With the Love of Christ” This is our mission theme for 2010 as we seek to reach out to others with the love of our Savior Jesus. One of the best and biggest mission fields we have is our school. The Open Arms Christian Child Development Center includes more than 400 children and their families. In 2011, look for more opportunities for the families of Open Arms and the families of Our Savior’s Way to meet one another and fel-

lowship together as we reach out with the love of Christ.

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Mission and Ministry Servant Leaders Group Update Throughout March, the MMSLG concentrated on nearer term planning and guidance for 2012 for church operations and budget process. We oriented our two new members Johnnie Stubbs and Todd Klopp on our constitutional charter as approved by the congregation, and our processes and policies en-acted in the year of our operations as a leadership team. We also meet for an evening of food and fellowship with the nearly totally new Open Arms Board of Governance. Later we met to discuss guidance regarding 2012 budget plan-ning guidance for Open Arms with new BOG Chair Brad Fisher. We also dis-cussed overall church fiscal planning guidance with respect to professional staff benefits, projected Open Arms revenue from increased student enroll-ments and new classes, OSWLC growth and giving projections, and projected costs of mortgage, possible big expenses. We approved establishment of a $60,000 capital improvements reserve in 2012 budget for unanticipated big expense items. MMSLG is now soliciting church members to examine the nature and duties and responsibilities of a new Associate Pastor projected to be included in 2012 budget. We also began to transition back to our more traditional charter of developing strategic long term plans and programs for the overall operations of the church, which will be reviewed and guidance will be sought from church members in our next planned congregational meeting.

NO COOK WEDNESDAYS Continue through April 13

In response to church and Open Arms families who would like a “child-oriented” Lenten devotion, there will be a short Family Devotion at 5:30 pm followed by dinner during the six Wednesdays of Lent. NO COOK WEDNES-DAY meals will be provided by local restaurants and catering services. The cost will be $6 for adults and $4 for children. Please try to pre-register for the meal so we will know how many meals to provide. You may pay at the dinner.

5:30 pm Family Devotions in the Sanctuary 6:00 pm Dinner in the Fellowship Hall 7:30 pm Lenten Worship Services in the Sanctuary Go to www.oswlc.org and click on "Wednesday Lenten Dinners and Worship" to place your reservation online.

7:30 pm LENTEN WORSHIP—Wednesdays - April 6 and 13 Christ in the Strangest Places– 7:30 pm Worship Ser vices

Two tablets of stone, a few vessels of oil, simple markings, a small army, a remote field, a solemn oath—these are some of the strangest people, places and things through which God revealed himself to his people. Leadership of the services will rotate between Pastor Mann, Pastor Wiechmann, and Pastor Peterson. Join us for dinner and worship April 6 and 13 as we continue to prepare our hearts for Easter.

REV. ART UMBACH TO BE GUEST PREACHER —APRIL 10 Rev. Art Umbach, our Mission and Ministry Facilitator for the Central Region of the Southeastern District will be at Our Savior’s Way to preach the sermon on Sunday, April 10, 2011.

Our Savior’s Way and Open Arms - Partners in Christ

Two recent events have been very successful in uniting our school fami-lies and the congregation in ministry and worship. The Family Chapel and Lenten Dinner on Ash Wednesday was attended by 180. The 11:00 am Wor-ship Service with the Open Arms chil-dren singing on March 13 was at-tended by 450. (Normal attendance for that service is 250.)

We look forward to more opportunities to join together as a community of families united by Christ.

LCMS Responds to Disaster in Japan

In a video message LCMS President Harrison announced that the LCMS has designated $200,000 to assist two Japanese Lutheran church bodies. Donations so far have already ex-ceeded that amount. He encourages everyone to respond with prayer and financial support for our brothers and sisters suffering from the effects of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. You may view the video at: www.lcms.org/?18463. For all the latest updates on our LCMS response to the earthquake a n d t s u n a m i , p l e a s e v i s i t : www.lcms.org/help. To donate via OSW, see article on page 3.

Easter Offerings

During the Easter season, it is en-couraging to see both new and fa-miliar faces at our worship services. Throughout the year, many of you already support the con-gregation with your time, talent and financial contributions but greater par-ticipation is always welcome. We en-courage you to enroll in our electronic giving program. Please contact the church office for details.

APRIL WORSHIP

Worship Services

6:30 am Special Sunrise Easter Worship: April 24

8:00 am Traditional/Liturgical

9:30 am Traditional/Liturgical: April 3 and 17

Praise & Worship: April 10 and 24

11:00 am Praise & Worship

Grace Place Children and Youth Classes

9:30 am every Sunday for Toddlers through grade 12

Grace Place Adult Bible Classes

9:30 and 11:00 am every Sunday

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Lenten Worship and Easter Schedule

Wednesdays In Lent - continue: Family Lenten Devotions : Wednesdays, 5:30 pm April 6 and 13

Lenten dinners: Wednesdays, 6:00 pm April 6 and 13

Lenten Worship Services : Wednesdays, 7:30 pm April 6 and 13 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ April 21: Passover Dinner (Maundy Thursday) - 6:00 pm

April 22: Good Friday Tre Ore Prayer Vigil - 12:00 Noon-3:00 pm Service of Darkness - 7:30 pm

April 24: Easter - Sunrise Service at 6:30 am Easter Worship at 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 am

SEDER MEAL PLANNED FOR MAUNDY THURSDAY

Maundy Thursday commemorates the Last Supper and the first time Jesus celebrated Communion with his disciples. This year Maundy Thursday falls on April 21st. There will be Seder Dinner at 6:00 pm. The dinner will feature traditional food from the Jew-ish Passover and emphasize the link between the Jewish Pass-over and the Christian Lord’s Supper.

Music Notes for Lent

Adult Choir - Exaltation Singers Practices for April will be: Wed. 4/6 & 4/13 —8:15 pm Thursday 4/21— 8:15 pm Wed. 4/27 —7:30 pm

D i r e c t o r S a l l y M a n n s a l -mann55@aol.com

Praise Team During April practices will be: Thursdays - 4/7 and 4/14 Wednesday - 4/27 Practices are 7:00-9:00 pm. Saturday 4/23: 9:00-11:00 am L e a d e r S a r a C a r l i n s l c a r -lin90@aol.com

GOOD FRIDAY ‘TRE ORE’ PRAYER VIGIL AND EVENING SERVICE OF DARKNESS

GOOD FRIDAY PRAYER VIGIL April 22 Noon—3:00 pm

Jesus spent 3 hours on the cross. On Good Friday, April 22, plan to stop by church for an hour of prayer and reflection. The Good Friday Prayer Vigil will begin at noon and last until 3:00

pm. From noon until 1:00 pm, we will walk through the “Stations of the Cross”. You can come for the whole time or for part of it. Each hour of prayer will be-gin by drawing attention to the sacrifice of Christ on the cross. There will be time for Scripture Reading, individual and group prayer, and silent meditation. “Be still and know that I am God.” --Psalm 46:10 GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE OF DARKNESS April 22 7:30 pm “Tenebrae” is the name given to the Good Friday Service. It is a service of darkness held on the Friday before Easter. This year the service takes place at 7:30 pm on Friday, April 22nd. The service is a moving journey as we re-member the seven last words of Jesus on the cross. The increasing gloom symbolizes the approaching death of our Savior, until finally the church is left in total darkness. If you have never attended the “service of darkness” be sure to make it a part of your Easter observance this year (And bring a friend!).

Japan Relief Donations through OSW

Through March 18th, donors have given over $250,000 from the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod to be used for relief in Japan following the earthquake and the tsunami. We at OSWLC have contributed $930.25 to be used for immediate needs such as food, water, and shelter, and then for rebuilding. We will continue to receive gifts for this needy cause; make your checks payable to OSWLC and write in "Japan relief" in the memo column.

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NEW LEADERS NEEDED For Doing Life Together

Our groups are growing! We have more and more groups and more people participating in these groups. What a great blessing! But it also presents to us a challenge to us to not let our groups get too large. The ideal group which allows everyone to fully participate is between 5-15 people and a group that has room to

invite a friend. If you have a desire to lead a small group or to learn about leading a group, I would love to help you get started. Contact me, Pastor Pe-terson, epeterson071@live.com. For your convenience a complete listing of all our groups is posted on the church website under “Doing Life Together” small groups. The website is www.OSWLC.org.

A STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT – Living the New Life Rev. Dr. Eric G. Peterson

This month we celebrate Easter and the victory of Christ over sin, death and the power of evil. All who believe in Christ are given eternal life. This is God’s promise. But what is eternal life? The Bible is intentionally vague in its description of heaven. All we know is that there will be no more sin, or death, no more pain and suffering, and no more sorrow. These things will be gone forever. We also know that we will not want for anything because our needs will be met in God’s perfect love for us. What is clear about heaven is the relationships we will share and how we will live together. Jesus said, “Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent (John 17:3).” In heaven we will experience eternal life which is life with God. Again in Revelations it says, “Now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God (Rev. 21:3).” In heaven we will not only know God and Jesus Christ and the love God has for us but our lives will focus God’s will. Are you waiting to die so you can experience eternal life? You don’t have to! Eternal life begins today through our faith in Christ and our baptism. Make the Easter choice to share your life with God now and to live with Him. You can do this by daily setting aside a time to be with God in prayer (where you can speak to God) and by spending time in meditation on God’s Word (where God can speak to you). In heaven you will be surrounded by God’s love and the love of others. Make the Easter choice to fill your spirit with God’s love by learning more and more about Christ’s love each day. As you will in heaven, surround yourself with the love of the saints now. Make a commitment to be in Christian fellowship and join a small group ministry. Make worship a priority in your life.

Finally, in heaven we will joyfully do God’s will because it is life. Make the Easter choice to experience the joy of heaven by seeking God’s will to be in your life today. ”He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” then he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true (Rev.21:5).”

Learn About Lyme Disease!! Thursday May 5, 7:00 - 9:30 PM May is Lyme Awareness Month. Did you know that Loudoun County has the highest rate of Lyme disease in Virginia and third highest in the United States? According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 200,000 people may be infected with Lyme disease annually. The Parish Nurses of Our Savior Way are presenting a free Lyme Disease Aware-ness program for the county on Thursday, May 5, 2011 from 7:00 - 9:30 PM. The program features local expert Samuel Shor, MD, FACP, plus a special screening of the award-winning documentary Under Our Skin. Given the descriptive nature of the movie we ask that only adults attend.

Dr. Shor is a member of Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell 's Lyme Disease Task Force. Kathy Meyer, another Task Force member said, "It's critical to learn what Lyme Disease can look like in later stages. Many people, too often chil-dren, never see the tick or notice a rash. Later on, when they become ill, doctors may not think of Lyme, or tests may be misleading.” Meyer will join Dr. Shor, the Parish Nurse Ministry, and representatives of the National Capital Lyme Dis-ease Association to answer questions and provide reference information. Details are available at: http://oswlc.org/events/lyme .

Small Group Leader’s Huddle Our next small group leader’s huddle is Sunday April 11th from noon to 2:00 pm. During the huddle we will have the chance to share with each other how our groups are doing, as well as share thoughts and ideas about how to make our groups stronger. In addition we will spend some time reflecting on growing our small group ministry and our next steps. As always, lunch will be served.

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Midweek Opportunities for Adult Bible Study

Monday Evening Adult Bible Study 1st & 3rd Mondays at 7:30 pm. Led by Pastor Man n. Place: Great Room ACTS—Journey of Faith. Join us as we continue our study of the early years of the Apostles, as they spread the Gospel news of salvation through Christ’s grace. Continues through May.

Ladies Tuesday Morning Bible Study Every Tuesday at 10:00 am. Led by Pastor Mann. Place: Church Library April 5 & 12--Read and discuss “Heaven Is for Real”, the best-selling book about a young boy’s near-death experience. Get a copy at a bookstore. April 19th--Easter Break--No Class! April 26th--NEW STUDY! "A Woman of Confidence--1 Peter" Learn how to walk as a Christian woman through these weekly lessons that feature daily studies, Scripture, prayer and practical, life-changing, action assignments.

Crossways Every Tuesday at 4:30-6:00 pm. Led by Pastor Wiech mann. Place: Library. Course Description: Crossways Bible Study is an in depth 60 week study of the entire Bible. Currently studying the New Testament.

Leisure World Bible Study Every Thursday from 2:00—3:00 pm. Led by Pastor W iechmann

Current study: The book of Hebrews. This group meets in the clubhouse at Leisure World and is open to all.

Sunday Morning Adult Bible Studies 9:30 am Classes

The Ancient Jews and Modern Israel Library Led by Pastor Frohm

Join us for a Biblical perspective on questions such as: Who are God's cho-sen people in our day? Israel? Church? Both? Do contemporary Jews have a God-given right to the Holy Land? Is the modern State of Israel the fulfill-ment of biblical prophecy? Ought the Church to support Zionism? Ought the United States to support the State of Israel?

Pastor’s Class Great Room Led by Pastor Wiechmann

‘The Odyssey of Paul’ -DVD based study of Acts with Dr. Paul Maier Aside from Jesus, no one has had a greater influence on the founding of Christianity than Paul of Tarsas. He was a powerful, tireless missionary, spreading the faith to Asia Minor, Greece, and Italy. His New Testament let-ters present a basic theology for Christianity. He brought Gentiles into the early church, not only Jews, thus "universalizing" the faith.

In His Steps Small Group Room LL6 Led by Bill Pfancuff

Study of Philippians (4 weeks) Join us for a study on Paul's letter to the Philippians For questions please contact Bill@oswlc.org.

11:00 am Class Study of Genesis Library Led by Pastor Peterson No Class April 3

VBS!!

Get Ready for some

Where God is WILD about YOU! July 24 –28

Mark your Calendar’s for some Summer Fun in our Bamboo Jungle!

Join our VBS Ministry team to get our program ready for our church, school and community. We need Program Directors, Activity Leaders, Volunteer recruiters, Crew leaders, Dinner plan-ners, decorators and MORE! You won’t want to miss out! Grab your Panda ears and

let the Pandamania begin!

Contact Barb Yarbrough at barb@oswlc.org to join the FUN!

Grace Place Grace Place Grace Place Grace Place

Helping Families Keep Christ at the

Heart of their Home

First Communion Class

Offered for children, usually in fourth grade or higher, if you have a child who would be interested in taking this six session class, contact the church off ice at 703-858-9254 or of-fice@oswlc.org.

A Lenten Challenge

Fast from criticism…feast on praise. Fast from sadness…feast on joy. Fast from impatience…feast on

patience. Fast from pride…feast on humility. Fast from envy…feast on kindness

Fast from hate…feast on love. Fast from pride…feast on meekness.

Fast from competition…feast on harmony.

Fast from anger…feast on peace

Congregational Support Sought for Open Arms Ministr y Silent Auction

The Open Arms ministry is seeking your support for a Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction on Saturday, May 21, 2011 . We are in the initial stages of collecting Silent Auction items and we would love your help! Do you, or does your com-pany, have a service, product, or any type of donation that you could offer? Large and small auction items are wel-comed. Please remember that your donated items are tax deductable contributions.

The funds will be used to further develop our school ministry – with growth will come an expanded outreach to the com-munity we serve! Please contact Barb Jones, barb.jones@openarms-ccdc.org, for more information.

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OPEN ARMS SUMMER CAMPS ENROLLMENT UNDERWAY

Limited Openings Available in Select Classes for the Fall of 2011!

Call 703-729-9144 if you or someone you know is interested. TWO YEAR OLD PROGRAM (FULL DAY & AM HALF DAY) Your two year old will enjoy using their senses and motor skills to explore the world around them. They will learn about unfamiliar objects and events, and solve simple problems with the "trial and error" method. Our teachers offer a safe, secure environment for your developing child to learn through play, interactions and planned learning centers and experience. This is a time of discovery and we listen and respond to the why, what and how questions necessary for the development of language skills at this age. Our twos start to learn their A-B-Cs through song and rhythmic activities. Their de-sire to read is fed with the sharing of purposeful literature. Math skills and Science exploration are introduced through centers and activities. PRESCHOOL & PRE K PROGRAMS – (FULL DAY & PM HALF DAY) Preschoolers are extremely physical and love environments that encourage them to experi-ment. Our classroom teachers allow expression through pretend play, drawings and words in a rich language environment that allows great lan-guage gains. Sensory exploration is provided to support varying learning styles. Gross and fine motor development is supported with varying physical activities inside and outside of their classroom. Our large and well-groomed facility and campus allows for various activities that help your child gain a sense physical confi-dence. Social skills and emotional development are main focuses of our preschool programs, helping to prepare your child for a success edu-cational future.

Camp Displays & Information

Available in Narthex

703-729-9144 www.openarms-ccdc.org

School Aged Summer Camp Themes

Soccer Camp |Olympic Sports | Young Artist’s Club Young Chef’s Club | Music & Movement

Performance Palace Scientific Adventures | Marvelous Math

All God’s Creatures and the Great Outdoors Young Writer’s Club

Education that inspires young learners!

Our school has designed a camp program to serve the children of our community. If you would like your child in a safe, stimulating, Christian environment for the summer, Open Arms is the place for your child’s sum-mer enjoyment and learning. The summer program is designed in sessions, allowing for family vacation time.

Half-Day Preschool Summer Camp Themes

America the Beautiful | Soccer| Our Country

Creative Thinking |The Art of Things

Music & Movement

Science & Bugs | Scientific Thinking

Water & Science

That’s Entertainment | Magic/Drama/Puppets

Putting on a Show

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Prayer Requests

• To include your re-quest in the Sunday bulletin insert and the serv ice prayers , please contact the church office.

• To place your prayer request on the Prayer Chain, email: Prayer.Chain@oswlc.org.

• Prayer requests made on the sheets provided in the Sunday at-tendance books may be included in the service prayers that Sunday unless you specify otherwise.

All prayer requests will be included in the prayers of the pastors during the week.

Melissa Heenan, Prayer Chain Coordi-nator, 703-554-3957.

Baptisms

Adam Craig Gordon Nicholas Zachary Gordon

March 6, 2011

Caroline Megan Bruso Ryan Michael Bruso

March 12, 2011

Thatcher William Hoplin March 20, 2011

Rachel Miller Matthew Miller March 27, 2011

Grace Lyndsey Scaggs March 27, 2011

We pray for one another: The Sims Family, at the death of Kitty Chris Oynes, at the death of his mother, Lorraine Scott Novak, at the death of his Aunt Victoria Gary and Jill James and family, at the death of their son, Scott Larry & Leigh Adair at the death of Larry’s father, Gary The family of Stacie Steinhauer, at the death of her father, Steve Sisson

The Father of Marilyn Tousley, battling cancer Betsy Gotwals, recovering from brain surgery Husband of Kitty Sims, battling cancer Steve King, preparing for a kidney transplant Bob Pownall, recently hospitalized for blood clots Barry Gorodnick, undergoing chemotherapy Aidan Woo Dana Heidelberger

Special Prayer Requests: For the nation and people of Japan; For the people of Libya; For world leaders to exercise wisdom and restraint;

In the Military: Neal Leavitt (friend of Rachel Merkle), Alex Rhoads (friend of Traci Benedict),

deployed to Afghanistan. Daniel Meisinger (grandson of Jack and Ivy Meisinger), deployed to Korea. Chris Isakson and Tyson McAllister (brother of Traci Benedict) deployed to Iraq. Jerritt Lacy (grandson of Shirley Havener) and David Wilkens, serving in the

Navy. Justin Lacy (grandson of Shirley Havener) and Ryan Ball (grandson of Linda

Hathaway) serving in the Coast Guard. Jason Payne, Jill Adair and Dan Grazier serving in the Marines. Reid Farmer, Kevin Kumke (brother of Joe), Marky Derus (cousin of Caitlyn

Biggs), David Schneider (son of Verne and Donna) and Steven Stowell, serving in the Army.

Mariah Worrell, serving in the Air Force.

In nursing homes —Arlene Wilson (National Lutheran Home); Mona Buhl (Heritage); Mildred Bluhm (Sunrise); Lillian Troxell (in NJ); Janet Miller

Births

Harper Emaline Muich March 18, 2011

Weddings

Ashley Gwaltney & Steven Powers March 12

Membership Transfers In

John & Marilyn Mangels Good Shepherd, Herndon, VA

David & Megan Frohm Zac and Luke

Good Shepherd, Herndon, VA

Jessica Richardson Holy Cross Lutheran, North Miami, FL

Welcome!

MASTER SINGERS SPRING CONCERT -

Great Choral Music With Organ May 7 - 8:00 pm -- Our Savior’s Way

The 16th season concludes in May 2011, with Great Choral Music with Organ . For this special concert, the ensemble performs Durufle's sublime Requiem, Britten's Rejoice in the Lamb, and Dorchester Canticles by one of the most exciting new voices in choral music, young Irish composer Tarik O'Regan. Visit www.msva.org for more details and to order tickets.

VIENNA BREEZE CONCERT

Featuring Pianist Andy Nguyen

and Baritone Jose Sacin

Friday May 13, 7:30 pm at Our Savior’s Way

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God and Country Program Recognition

On March 27, sixteen students received recognition for completing the requirements for the God and Country program. God and Me – Grades 1-3 Avery Benhart Nick Crabb Gabriel Lapole Carl Leitert Jacob Leitert Jason Marceau In this program, developed by P.R.A.Y. (Programs of Religious Activities with Youth), youth grow in their faith through a series of age appropriate classes and projects. A recognized award in Scouting programs, this program is available to any child or youth to earn the recognition through the church. An award can be earned also for Grades 6-8 and High School. If you are interested in any level of the God and Country program, contact Barb Yarbrough at 703-858-9254

Manstorm and Girls’ Night Out Manstorm meets now on WEDNESDAY nights at 9:00 pm at McDonalds in the Broadlands and is a time for guys to be guys. The Girls’ Night Out is Wednesday night and is from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at church.

Sunday Morning Panorama Bible Study: We will start a new series called “Made to Make a Difference” by Max Lucado. We will together ask the question. “Can really change the world?” We know we want to make a difference in the world, but our own problems, issues, and dis-tractions get in the way. We will look at how God has uniquely created us with certain passions, talents, and interests to impact the world for Christ. All of this will lead into the 30 hour famine in April.

Summer 2011 Mission Trip: Group Workcamp - Roches ter, NY July 3-9th We need to meet to fill out forms, get signatures, go over details and have a Q & A session. Watch for date and time.

Be Our friend on Facebook: Join our Facebook group to find out what the coming events are and to hear all the latest news. Search for Quest Youth - OSW

Senior High Youth Ques

W.I.L.D. Bunch—7th and 8th Graders

Our April Fellowship Events will be paired up with the Senior High for the Lenten dinner, Easter Breakfast, and

30 Hour Famine. See the information below.

W.I.L.D

BUNCH

Walking In Loving Discipleship Grades 7 & 8 Youth

God and Me – Grades 1-3 Carson Foley Brett Milne Justin Rogers Luke Rounds

God and Family—Grades 4-5 Samantha Alto Aimee Marceau Austin White

Programs of Religious Activities with Youth

EVENTS FOR BOTH WILD BUNCH and QUEST It’s Feast or Famine!

Youth Sponsored Lenten Dinner Pasta Night. Wednesday April 6

Youth families are being asked to help provide food as well as set up, serve, and clean up. Dinner is at 6 and church is at 7:30 pm. Watch for emails from Nikki or Ray on what we need famileis to bring and then sign up when asked. Questions? Email Raymond@oswlc,org or Nikki@oswlc.org.

30 Hour Famine Friday 4/29-6 am to Saturday 4/30-12:30 pm

Lock in hours at OSW : 4-29 at 8 pm to 12:30 pm on 4-30

A program of World Vision, this will be our 5th Famine. The Fam-ine is open to all kids in grades 7-12. It is a time of fellowship, fun,

and world hunger awareness. Most people can go safely without food for 30 hours, but you should carefully consider any medical condi-tions, and parents must sign consent forms allowing fasting. Kids may participate without fasting. The youth set a goal of $6000, a portion of which will aid victims in Japan. Volunteers are needed for the event. Email Ray at Raymond@oswlc,org.

EASTER BREAKFAST

April 24 7 am—11:00 am

The youth fund will benefit from the monetary dona-tions made to the

Easter Breakfast, so we need all fami-lies to help out by bringing egg casse-roles-your recipe or ours. We will also need fruit and bagels. The congrega-tion will also be asked to provide food. A coordinator is needed to lead a team to plan the food and logistics for the event and to organize the family par-ticipation. The kids always have a good time helping with these events. Please contact Ray to lead the event or to be part of the team.

Logan Schnelzer Lauren White

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STATISTICS FOR FEBRUARY

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Faith Forward Contributions Collected Top $500,000!

Any monies designated for Faith For-ward should be noted on the offering envelope or “Faith Forward” noted in the check memo line.

Faith Forward & Bridge Loan Statistics as of March 13, 2011 Campaign Goal: $1,500,000 Total Pledges: $1,166,860 (77.8% of goal) from 100 individuals/families.

Total Contributions to date: $547,636.46 Annual amount of reduced General Fund interest payments saved thus far by paying down Bridge Loan: $28,560.00

Additional funds through Brick Sales Thanks to Debbie Justice for coordinat-ing the sale of 45 bricks with funds total-ing $3,700 as of 3/13/11. (Not included in totals to the left.)

Feb 2010 Actual

Feb 2011 Actual

Feb 2011 Budget

% o f Budget

Fiscal 2010-11 Year-to-Date

Average Attendance 441* 534

Offering Income $ 69,168.78 $ 93.039.13 $ 90,522.00 102.78 % $ 638,433.00 OA Income $186,188.12 $215,369.06 $238,787.00 90.19 % $1,263,414.51

Total Income $257,514.90 $312,604,30 $331,142.33 94.4% $1,970,788.14

OA Expenses** $182,595.96 $178,711.06

Total Expenses $237,825.91 $307,928.95 $351,360.67 87.64% $1,612,054.04

NET GAIN/(LOSS) $ 19,688.99 $ 4,675.35 (-$20,218.34) $ 51,016.40

Potential Tax Break for Persons Who Must Take a “Required Minimum Distribution” (RMD) from Retirement Plans

The federal tax law enacted in December 2010 reinstated a potential income tax break for taxpayers who, during 2011 : (a) Must take a “Required Minimum Distributions” (RMD) from their individual retirement plans because they are retired and 70 ½ or older, and (b) Wish to use all or a part of their RMD as a contribution to a qualified charity (e.g., Our Saviors Way Lutheran Church).

Additional information on this matter is provided on the table in the Narthex annex. The matter can be complicated so you may want to consult your tax or financial adviser as well as check information on the IRS web site.

Thrivent Choice —Help Choose Where Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Gives Back. Thrivent members can direct their Choice Dollars online at Thrivent.com/thriventchoice. 1-Log in with or create a new MyThrivent user ID and password. 2-Find your designated Choice Dollars on the right side of the screen. 3-Click on “Direct Choice Dollars”. 4-Search the catalog of organizations, including OSW and Open Arms. 5-Click on “Direct Choice Dollars Now” to direct funds to your selected organization.

By Phone: Call 1-800-847-4836 and when prompted say, “Thrivent Choice”. 2-Say or enter your Social Security num-ber. 3-Press 1 to direct Choice Dollars or Press 2 to hear about the programs terms and conditions. 4-A representative will work with you to help direct your Choice Dollars.

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Women's Ministry

Be on the look out for SPICE our woman's ministry newsletter. If you aren't currently on the list that gets it through email contact Nikki Deacon to get on that list. Otherwise, it can be found in the narthex annex on the in-formation table. Contact Nikki Deacon at laughingnikki@gmail.com

Men’s ‘Home Improvement” Breakfast Saturday, April 9th — 8:00 am – 9:00 am

Come spend an hour connecting with other Christian men over breakfast while sharing home improvement advice and a devotion,

Contact Greg Lynch : lynchgr@gmail.com or (540) 554-2428.

Book Club!

2nd Saturdays beginning May 14

Our first meeting w a s w o n d e r -ful! The next two books have been

selected, "Still Alice," by Lisa Genova and "Unbroken," by Laura Hillen-brand. "Still Alice" will be discussed on May 14th and "Unbroken" will be discussed on June 11th. Our meet-ings will be on the second Saturdays of the month, we will have lunch and discussion. If you are interested in joining us and have a book suggestion for the summer please contact Nikki Deacon at Nikki@oswlc.org.

New Worship Experience

Designed for

OSW & Open Arms Families

with Young Children!

Come worship with us and stay for dinner!

• Your family will enjoy a chapel worship experience together • No cooking that night—just enjoy dinner together • Tasty dinner • Have quality family

time • Fellowship with

other families and friends of Open Arms and Our Savior’s Way Lutheran Church

Family Service 5:30pm

Fellowship Dinner

6:00 pm

Final 2 Family Lenten Devotions:

April 6 and April 13

A TASTY WAY TO HELP SUPPORT NOVACO! FREE CONE DAY! April 12 - Serving Noon—8 pm

On April 12, Ben & Jerry's is hosting a Free Cone Day. Volun-teers are needed at the Dulles Town Center and Old Town Alexan-dria locations to scoop ice cream and collect donations. Limited spaces are avai lab le; Reserve your shif t to-day! Available shifts include: Free All You Can Eat Ice Cream for all volunteers! To volunteer, email Renee Eder, volunteer@novaco.org, indicating your preferred shift and location. If you cannot volunteer, be sure to go have a cone and support NOVACO! One Scoop is FREE and you can make a donation to NOVACO. NOVACO helps homeless victims of domestic abuse become healthy, secure and self-sufficient through community collaboration to provide housing, education, childcare, counseling, and mentoring.

• 11AM-3PM • 2PM-6PM

EASTER BREAKFAST 7:00 am—11:00 am

EASTER is April 24th and once again we will have an Easter Breakfast during the morning worship hours. The Youth will be helping with the event, but we will need many volunteers to bring in breakfast food and for clean up. Look for a sign up sheet on April 3rd.

Julie Hayden featured in the News

World-class runner and World Masters Indoor Championship Gold medal champion, OSW member Julie Hayden was featured in the Ashburn Patch online news in February for her commitment to health and fitness. Hayden founded the Athena Track Club, a nationwide club for women masters. Mem-bers of the women’s-only club understand the demands of being a mom and a wife, while working and pursuing dreams. Julie is a fitness instructor, an as-sistant cross country coach at Broad Run HS, works with youth for Loudoun County Parks Julie has also taught fitness classes at OSW. More about Julie: http://ashburn.patch.com/articles/ashburns-masters-gold-medal-runner#c

LWML Spring Rally – Just Go! May 7, 2011 Our Savior, 825 S. Taylor Street, Arlington, VA 22204

9:00 am - 1:00 pm - $5.00 (includes lunch) Theme Verse: Colossians 3:17a

Liz DeMik will share her experiences as part of the Lazarus Pro-ject in Haiti. There will be a Bible study and a service project, as well as an ingathering of Fabric kits to be sent overseas to teach

sewing. Bring: 2 pieces of cotton or cotton blend fabric (no knits or 100% poly-ester) 2 ¼ yards 60” wide each with a matching spool of thread 250-300 yds. Fold thread and one piece of fabric inside second piece of fabric and tie with yarn, sturdy string or ribbon. Do NOT enclose in a plastic bag. Monetary do-nations are also welcome and will be sent to LWR to defray shipping costs. R.S.V.P: Lori Bodling 703-892-4846 or osloffice@comcast.net , by May 2nd.

OSW Inova Blood Drive

Sunday, April 10 7:30 am-1:00 pm

The Inova Blood Services Bloodmobile will be located in the parking lot. Make your lifesaving appointment to-day! Vis i t inova.org/donateblood and use spon-sor code 7212 or contact Debbie Jus-tice at 443.255.3324 or donate-blood@oswlc.org

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On Going Community Servant Opportunities at Our Sav ior’s Way Project Linus at the Loudoun County Juvenile Detent ion Center: Ministry to at-risk teens by making blankets with them monthly on 2nd and 4th Thursdays. For this month: April 14 and 28. Meet at church at 6:30 pm. Contact Mary Miller at 703-729-1308 OR Penny Payne at 703-723-3259 for information.

Wingler House Ice Cream Social: Help serve up an Ice Cream Social on April 17, 1:00—2:00 pm. The Sen-iors there really enjoy this event! Contact Penny Payne for more information at 703-723-3259.

Operation Dough-nation : Pick up breads at the Panera Bak-ery just before closing for distribution to those in need. Con-t a c t P a s t o r W i e c h m a n n o r M a r y M i l l e r (mikemary79@comcast.net or 703-729-1308) for a time to

pick up bread. Breads left after donations are available for you each Sunday. Your donation for the “free” bread goes to the Benevolence Fund to help more families meet basic needs.

Food Pantry Collections : Hunger knows no season. Dona-tions are collected year-round in baskets in the Narthex closet area for Interfaith Relief or other local food pantries. Items in need continue to be: canned meats (tuna, chicken, turkey), pasta, spaghetti sauce (w/meat), cereal, peanut butter, canned fruit, stews and soups. Food cards and cash are also much appreciated.

COUPONS for our MILITARY: Bring in your current and ex-pired (no more than 2 months ) manufacturer coupons you are not able to use. Please bring them in already clipped! Military

families can use the coupons at the commissary for up to 6 months after their expiration date through the Overseas Coupon Program. Collection boxes are in the Narthex Kitchen area. To help sort coupons, call Penny Payne, 703-723-3259

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Teen Service Hours Opportunity with PROJECT LINUS In February, Social Ministries began working with teens in making blankets for Project Linus to fulfill community service hours. We meet the 2nd Saturday of each month (9:30 am - 11:30am) in the OSW Fellowship Hall. The next meet-ing is Saturday, April 9th. All youth who need community service hours for clubs/school, etc. or would just like to help make the blankets are invited to join us. Contact: Mary Miller (703) 729-1308 mikemary79@comcast.net and Penny Payne (703) 723-3259 paynepk@yahoo.com.

Stop Hunger Now Program — Labor Day Weekend

This will be a large undertaking as we will be raising money to purchase the ingredients and members of the congregation will be scheduled in shifts to package 20,000 meals. Each meal is designed to contain proper nutrition to feed a family of six. Meals are distributed to Haiti and other areas around the globe. Watch for more information to come. Contact Andie Wessell for more info awandie@verizon.net. Website: www.Stophungernow.org

Organ & Tissue Transplant Awareness Day

April is National Donate Life Month. Our Savior’s Way Lutheran Church will host the Washington Regional Trans-plant Center on Sunday April 3, 2011 from 8 am to 1 pm. Representatives will be on hand to answer any ques-tions, distribute materials and tell many heartfelt accounts of how organ and tissue donation has changed lives.

Each year hundreds of families around the Washington, DC area are touched by organ and tissue transplantation, either on the donor or recipient side. We have a number of members from our own congregation that have re-ceived organ transplants or are waiting to do so. Please take the time to learn more about how you and your loved ones can give the gift of life. Everyone has the power to Donate Life.

APRIL BIRTHDAYS

4/1 Laura Worrell 4/2 Jared Lupia 4/3 Keegan Bragg 4/4 Faye Luther, Dominic Ozereko, Lance Sitter 4/5 Paula Biggs, Amanda Mailloux, Cailey Oswald, Laura Zanardi 4/6 Terry Peter, Briana Scott 4/9 Sydney Huth, Ethan Leeper, Marilyn Tousely, 4/11 Quincey Cuthbert, Stacie Steinhauer 4/12 BB Butler 4/13 Philip Hartmann, Jill Jordan, Debbie Linn, Jordan Pohl, Jessica Schaub 4/14 Sherri Battershell, Justin Fadgen, Lauren Germinario, Becky Mohning, Holly Peterson 4/15 Carolyn Shuster, Kevin Tatum 4/16 Connie Craig, Bryan Fortier, Trevor Niermann 4/17 Shezana Alam 4/18 Jake Buck, Avary Lamme, Gabriel Lapole, Yvonne McAteer, Rachel Schneider 4/19 Cameron George, Amy Hart, Nick Lamme, Andrea Lawson, Joe Lupia, Verne Schneider, Kristin Tufan 4/20 Lynn Kruelle, Bill Pfancuff 4/21 Mellissa Alto, Jeff Nulf 4/22 Kyle May, Philip Niermann, Trevor Thomas 4/23 Harrison Childs, Bailey Looney, Heather Novak, Danny Vincent 4/24 Jenna Marriott 4/25 Colin Gray, Shawn McAteer, Meredith Scarboro, Peter Tufan 4/26 Christopher Isakson, Amy May, Doug Stowell, Laura VanDyke 4/28 Anna Hurst, William Niermann, Chris Oynes 4/29 Alison Barley, Brett Kreyer

Call the church office at 703-858-9254 if your special date is missing from the birthday/anniversary lists. Members, please make sure that your Member Informa-tion Forms have been completed and sent to the church office. You may request an information form, or log onto Access ACS via the church website to update your family profiles online.

APRIL ANNIVERSARIES

4/1 Steven & Nicole Yarbrough 4/5 Tate & Kathryn Hicks 4/8 Craig & Stephanie Buckley 4/12 Ralph & Eunice Wiechmann 4/13 Dave & Debi Lair 4/20 Tony & Deanna DiGiovanna (15 yrs) 4/22 David & Elisha Gorder (5 yrs) 4/22 Peter & Kristin Tufan (5 yrs) 4/29 Wally & Jane Davis

Read Through The Bible

We challenge you to continue to read your Bible every day! You will be astounded by the spiritual strength you will receive from the Word of God.

APRIL 1 Isaiah 25:1-9; Romans 1—3 2 Ps. 114; Romans 4—6 3 Ps. 115; Romans 7—9 4 Ps. 116; Romans 10—13 5 Ps. 117; Romans 14—16 6 Ps. 118; 1 Corinthians 1—3 7 Ps. 119:1-8; 1 Corinthians 4—6 8 Ps. 119:9-16; 1 Corinthians 7—9 9 Ps. 119:17-24; 1 Cor. 10—11 10 Ps. 119:25-32; 1 Cor. 12—14 11 Ps. 119:33-40; 1 Cor. 15—16 12 Ps. 119:41-48; 2 Cor. 1—4 13 Ps. 119:49-56; 2 Cor. 5—7 14 Ps. 119:57-64; 2 Cor. 8—10 15 Ps. 119:65-72; 2 Cor. 11—13 16 Ps. 119:73-80; Galatians 1—3 17 Ps. 119:81-88; Galatians 4—6 18 Ps. 119:89-96; Ephesians 1—3 19 Ps. 119:97-104; Ephesians 4—6 20 Ps. 119:105-112; Phil. 1—2 21 Ps. 119:113-120; Phil. 3—4 22 Ps. 119:121-128; Col. 1—2 23 Ps. 119:129-136; Col 3—4 24 Ps. 119:137-144; 1 Thes. 1—3 25 Ps. 119:145-152; 1 Thes. 4—5 26 Ps. 119:153-160; 2 Thes. 1—3 27 Ps. 119:161-168; 1 Timothy 1—3 28 Ps. 119:169-176; 1 Timothy 4—6 29 Ps. 120; 2 Timothy 1—2 30 Isaiah 25:1-9; 2 Timothy 3—4

Our Savior’s Way

American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life, June 11 and 12

OSW teen, Lauren Hancox, will be in the Relay for Life event this June to be held on the AOL campus. Lauren is part of the Briar Woods HS Cheer squad and their team goal is to raise $1100 so that cancer doesn’t steal another year of someone’s life. Lauren will be running for her grand-father, William Hancox and uncle, Roger Hancox who both died of cancer, as well as for the members of OSW who are fight-ing this disease. Donations can be made online at: http://main.acsevents.org/site/T R / R e l a y F o r L i f e / R F L F Y 1 1 S A ?pg=teamlist&fr_id=33319. Select Briar Woods Cheer and then Lauren Hancox.

They Wouldn’t Blow their Own Horn….

...but Ed and Elaine Senft were featured in a special edition of the Civitan Hornblower newsletter for their contributions to this civic organization. At the District level, Ed was honored as an outstanding Committee Chairman, Webmaster and photographer for the Fairfax Chapter. Elaine was honored as Outstanding Club President and the Civitan of the Year, as well as the Honor Key Recipient for the Fairfax Club, which was also named the out-standing club for the Chesapeake District.. Congratulations Elaine and Ed!

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OSWLC: ‘Outreach to our School/Society With the Love of Christ’

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Our Savior's Way LUTHERAN CHURCH 43115 Waxpool Road Ashburn VA 20148-4400 Website: oswlc.org Email: oswlc@aol.com 703-858-9254

Come Worship with us Sundays! 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 am

Non Profit Org. U.S. Postage

PAID Ashburn, VA Permit No. 51

How to Become a Member of Our Savior’s Way Lutheran Church

• Worship with the people of Our Savior’s Way on Sundays at 8:00, 9:30 or 11:00 am.

• Attend a FIRSTConnect Class. • Transfer from another Lutheran

Church by having a transfer letter sent from your former church.

• Attend the Christianity 101 class on Sunday morning.

• Join a ‘Doing Life Together’ small group.

• If you are a new Christian, please speak to one of the Pastors about the Sacrament of Holy Baptism.

• If you have questions please phone the church office at 703-858-9254.

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Worship Times: 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00

Our Savior’s Way Lutheran Church

Pastor

Bill Mann

Associate Pastor Ralph Wiechmann

Assistant Pastor Eric Peterson

Open Arms Executive Director

Ellen Mattheus

Dir. Education, Family Life & Youth

Raymond Dubert

Business Administrato r

Caroline Broemmer

Church Administrator Carol Stowell

Church: 703-858-9254

www.oswlc.org School: 703-729-9144 www.openarms-ccdc.org

FAX: 703-729-9149

Lenten Worship and Easter Schedule

See Details on Page 3

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‘No Cook’ Wednesdays In Lent

Family Lenten Devotions : Wednesdays, 5:30 pm April 6 and 13

Lenten dinners: Wednesdays, 6:00 pm April 6 and 13

Lenten Worship Services : Wednesdays, 7:30 pm April 6 and 13

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April 21: Passover Seder Dinner - Maundy Thursday - 6:00 pm

April 22: Good Friday Tre Ore Prayer Vigil - 12:00 Noon-3:00 pm Good Friday Service of Darkness - 7:30 pm

April 24: Easter 6:30 am Sunrise Service 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 am Easter Worship