A Ministry Update from Pastor Tim

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​Hi Friends,

As we close out 2021, I want you to know that our church is in an incredible position to unleash the unconditional love of Jesus in our communities and with people everywhere. 

Let’s take a moment to celebrate what God has done since July 1…

• 48 faith milestones: 13 baptisms, 6 student confirmations, 11 new members, 18 bibles presented
• 333 youth and adults connected in a Life Group
• Over 500 Faith in Action hours (valued at over $14k!) given to love people
• Over $41,000 given at Novemberfest (that’s over 7,100 bags for 236 people to pack!)
• 332 gifts + groceries made 28 families’ Christmas through the Giving Tree
• 89 elementary kids discovered more about Jesus’ love at Kids Connect
• 700 people (7/1 - Present) experienced God’s presence through worship services
• 1,550 minutes of digital devotion content shared on Facebook
• Over 16,000 people reached through Facebook and Instagram
• 256 Registered Online Campus Devices at watch.oslc.com
• 1 Self-Paced OSLC Digital Bible Study released on Right Now Media

And, here’s an early Christmas present for us… 

• The Northwest Main Level Restrooms and the Chapel will be open on Christmas Eve! Praise God that all mold and asbestos in the basement and northwest corridor has been abated and remediated.
• We plan to make the basement a suitable space for a recording studio.
• And, next time you’re onsite, check out the 2nd floor classrooms and bathrooms!

Thank you to the countless volunteers, contractors, and staff who helped make these improvements happen!

All of this is the fruit of God at work in and through you and your investment of time and dollars. At the end of November, we had received 99.2% of our projected income so far this fiscal year. Meanwhile, we only spent 93.4% of what we anticipated. 

Thank you for your ongoing faithfulness to Jesus, His church, and His mission!

As we enter into a new year, we proudly “welcome home” Pierce College’s English as a Second Language (ESL) Community and other Community Groups (AA, NA, Al-Anon). 

Here are a few other dates to mark on your calendar:

• January 2 - We kick off a new sermon series, Every Day a New Day which aligns with our 2022 Devotions, Being Still with God
• January 9 - Kids Connect resumes
• January 12 - “The Prophets” Bible Study begins and Youth Life Groups resume
• January 28 - Let’s have some fun at the Midwinter Shindig
• February 13 - Let’s celebrate the Joy of Generosity (formerly, Mission Sunday)
• March 19 - Let’s serve together at Faith in Action Saturday

Who will you invite to join you as we love God, love people, and live like Jesus in 2022? I can’t wait for them to grow with you as together we experience the unconditional love of Jesus.

Merry Christmas!
Pastor Tim

P.S.: If you would like to give a year-end gift, IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution, or other tax-deductible donation to support Jesus’ mission and ministry at and through Our Savior, make sure we receive it by December 31 so that it can appear on your 2021 Giving Statement. 

Have questions or need help? Contact our Director of Operations, Nora Gass at [email protected].