Pastor’s Message 16 "To what can I compare this generaon? They are like children sing in the marketplaces and calling out to others: 17 "'We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we sang a dirge, and you did not mourn.' 18 For John came neither eang nor drinking, and they say, 'He has a demon.' 19 The Son of Man came eang and drinking, and they say, 'Here is a gluon and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and "sinners." 'But wisdom is proved right by her acons." [Mahew 11:16-19] The Lutheran Church of Our Savior August 2017 No. 8 Message from the Pastor 1-2 Announcements Seasoned Citizens 3 LCOOS Youth 4-5 LWML Minutes 6-7 Did You Know... 8 Council Meeting Minutes 9-12 Christian Symbol 12 Stephen Ministry 13 Leadership Directory & Birthdays 14 August Calendar 15 Kids Page & Church Information 16 Inside this issue: Greengs in the name of the Risen Lord! I am hoping your summer is filled with blessing from the Lord and me together with family! I hope this News- leer finds you well and rested. The text above is one oen missed within preaching and teaching; and yet I find the implicaons of the text astounding. These words were spoken by Je- sus in Mahew 11. The people have had amazing miracles happen in their midst – the dead were raised, the blind saw, the lame walked, and demons were cast out. This all happened by the power and the hand of the Christ. Yet, in the midst of this miraculous manifestaon of God’s grace many of the peo- ple sll did not believe – especially those of the religious leadership. Within this context Jesus spoke the above words. In these words He refer- ences the work of John the Bapst. For those who do not know, John the Bap- st was referenced by our Lord as the greatest prophet that ever lived. He had the highest privilege of any prophet – introducing the Messiah to the world. He was the forerunner to Jesus. Now the lifestyle of John and Jesus were different – as Jesus notes above. John wore camel’s hair and ate locusts and wild honey. He avoided alcohol and lived the life of a poor man. He was rough, he was rugged, and he was a man’s man. The religious leaders claimed he had a demon and rejected him. Jesus would eat and drink. He would fellowship with the sinners. And yet the religious leaders dismissed him as a gluon and a drunkard. Continued on Page 2...
Transcript
Pastor’s Message 16 "To what can I compare this genera�on? They are like children si�ng in the
marketplaces and calling out to others: 17 "'We played the flute for you, and
you did not dance; we sang a dirge, and you did not mourn.' 18 For John came
neither ea�ng nor drinking, and they say, 'He has a demon.' 19 The Son of Man
came ea�ng and drinking, and they say, 'Here is a glu-on and a drunkard, a
friend of tax collectors and "sinners." 'But wisdom is proved right by her
ac�ons." [Ma-hew 11:16-19]
The Lutheran Church of Our Savior August 2017 No. 8
Message from the Pastor
1-2
Announcements Seasoned Citizens
3
LCOOS Youth 4-5
LWML Minutes 6-7
Did You Know... 8
Council Meeting Minutes
9-12
Christian Symbol 12
Stephen Ministry 13
Leadership Directory &
Birthdays
14
August Calendar 15
Kids Page & Church
Information
16
Inside this issue:
Gree�ngs in the name of the Risen Lord! I am hoping your summer is filled
with blessing from the Lord and �me together with family! I hope this News-
le�er finds you well and rested.
The text above is one o#en missed within preaching and teaching; and yet I
find the implica�ons of the text astounding. These words were spoken by Je-
sus in Ma�hew 11. The people have had amazing miracles happen in their
midst – the dead were raised, the blind saw, the lame walked, and demons
were cast out. This all happened by the power and the hand of the Christ. Yet,
in the midst of this miraculous manifesta�on of God’s grace many of the peo-
ple s�ll did not believe – especially those of the religious leadership.
Within this context Jesus spoke the above words. In these words He refer-
ences the work of John the Bap�st. For those who do not know, John the Bap-
�st was referenced by our Lord as the greatest prophet that ever lived. He had
the highest privilege of any prophet – introducing the Messiah to the world.
He was the forerunner to Jesus.
Now the lifestyle of John and Jesus were different – as Jesus notes above. John
wore camel’s hair and ate locusts and wild honey. He avoided alcohol and
lived the life of a poor man. He was rough, he was rugged, and he was a man’s
man. The religious leaders claimed he had a demon and rejected him.
Jesus would eat and drink. He would fellowship with the sinners. And yet the
religious leaders dismissed him as a glu�on and a drunkard.
Continued on Page 2...
The point is that it seems that no ma�er what John did or no ma�er
what Jesus did – they were going to be rejected by some.
And Jesus gives us the answer as to what the real problem of the
masses were – both John and Jesus did not give the masses what
they expected and wanted. The example He uses above is children
in the marketplace. If children play the flute for you they expect
you to dance. If they play a dirge they expect you to mourn. But
John and Jesus did not do what the masses wanted them to do –
they did what the Father called them to do. They defied expecta-
�ons; and because of this they were rejected.
The lesson here is this – simply trust in Jesus. Some of what the
Lord will do in our life we will not expect – trust Him. Some of what He does is perplexing to us – simply
trust Him. He has proven who He is – He is our Savior and He is our Lord. The disciples didn’t expect the
cross of Christ – they did not expect His death – they would have chosen another path for their beloved
Messiah; and if Jesus did what they expected they would have died in their sins.
We must come to terms with this one fact – God knows be�er than us – even when it pertains to us….well
actually especially when it pertains to us. Our vision about ourselves is o�en clouded with self-
aggrandizement and jus�fica�ons. Therefore, we need to simply trust that He knows what is best for us at
all �mes and in all places.
We cannot play the flute and expect Jesus to dance. He does not dance to our tune – we are called to
dance to His.
This is great comfort – for we must remember that the Lord of the heavens and the earth has us in His
loving and comfortable hands – always loving, always working for our good. Amen.
Your pastor and friend,
Pastor Christopher Ogne
Pastor’s Message Continued...
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Attention Married Couples
Seasoned Citizens Social Schedule
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!
• Sunday, July 9th, the Seasoned Citizens attended Sister Act at the Port Tobacco
Players Theater in La Plata. Lunch was at Hunan Star in La Plata in lieu of the
July dinner get together.
• Friday, August 25, 2017: Seasoned Citizens were scheduled to travel to Lan-
caster, PA to see the production of Jonah at the Sight and Sound Theater. Un-
fortunately this event has been cancelled. They will try to reschedule a trip to
Sight and Sound Theater at a future date.
• Thursday, September 14, 2017: The Seasoned Citizens will meet for dinner
at the Port Tobacco Marina Restaurant. Remember to sign up!
Don’t forget to save your aluminum cans and all metals! Drop them off at the top
of the hill on the right as you enter into the church parking lots. If you need a
“pick-up” of larger items, please speak with Steve Holton. Steve and Michael Ellis
take them to the recycling center for cash. They collected over a THOUSAND
dollars last year which helps with church expenses!
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A note from Bryan…… Hello Everybody, As the youth leader at LCOOS for the past eight years, I have seen with my own eyes how God works in the lives of the young adults within our congregation. Not only on a spiritual level, but mentally, physically and a complete change in meaning, even as far as an honest overhaul of someone's spiritual nature that can only be brought on by a soul searching change through the Holy Spirt. I asked Ashley to share some of her testimony and what she has experienced at Fuge mission camps not only as a youth, but also what she experienced this past year at camp, where I felt lead to have her take on a role as a group leader. Seeing how she had graduated from our youth group/high school and was no longer eligible to be a youth, I wanted to challenge her to take the next step of becoming a leader. I've always seen an honest thirst for more of our Lord in her and it's evident by her walk and how she has stayed rooted in the word. I thought that this would be a great opportunity for her to share with us what she has learned and encourage others to grow in Christ. Thanks to all of you for always supporting our youth and I give you.....Ashley Groves
LCOOS Youth Happenings:
Ashley………..The experience of being a student vs a group leader has brought me to gather that they aren’t
much different in the impact but in viewpoint. The Fuge experience can show individuals how Christ has im-
pacted their life; a person can become humbler a#er this journey. The thing I took back every �me I went to
Fuge as a student was that I was not alone physically and emo�onally. Physically, I learned that every stu-
dent has a struggle and we were all ba�ling it together. Emo�onally, I realized that I could cry in front of my
peers talking about what obstacles I have
ba�led and not be judged for who I was.
A#er Fuge you realize you are wanted,
loved, and cared for at home as much as at
Fuge by the peers you are si=ng with. Fuge
gives the students a chance to go out as a
server for Christ while growing in their faith
for Christ together.
The experience of being a Fuge leader is an
honor because you receive the life changing
experience like the students and you get to
be a guide for them. Being a Fuge leader
gave me a chance to tell the students about
how God had made a change in my life and how much stronger of a person I am today because of the jour-
ney I embarked at Fuge. When going to high school and being a teenager, you feel judged which makes you
build walls up around every person in your life; the wall suffocates you. Being alone was my biggest anxiety
and figh�ng to fit everyone standards was �ring. I got the chance to make my life for Christ and not about
myself. As a student, sharing my internal fight with my peers helped me knock down my walls. As a leader,
sharing my chao�c high school struggles with the students helped me to build bridges between them. I
wrote a poem below to explain the way Fuge had changed me the first �me I went and how Fuge impacted
me. I hope you enjoy my poem and I thank you all for reading it.
I have Jesus in me but loneliness in my heart.
I was bullied, harassed, and absolutely torn apart.
I had Christ with me so why was I so depressed?
I knew what I was blessed with but that didn’t make my burdens weigh any less.
I built up walls all around and pretended that I was okay.
I needed a friend to help me that day and every day.
I went to Fuge with an angry heart and a bunch of fears.
I spent day after day not wanting to be rejected by my peers.
I talked with them and realized I was not alone.
Some felt there wasn’t no point of living and wanted to end it all on their own.
I had realized I had a purpose and that was to befriend those who may push me away.
I picked up a sledge hammer that day.
I walked up to my walls and knocked them down.
I picked that lonely person off the ground.
It wasn’t me who saved that person but Christ who used me.
I finally knew who I was going to be.
I knew God gave me the key to the chained door would break open eyes.
I didn’t know how God was conquering all my lies.
I was never alone and on my own.
Jesus Christ became my best friend and I didn’t see that then.
Fuge will always be important to my past and what lies ahead.
I thank all of you that helped me raise my head.
I thank Jesus Christ for changing me to be of service to him.
By Ashley Groves
LCOOS Youth Happenings Continued….
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Minutes of the LCOOS Lutheran Women’s Missionary League
Minutes of the LCOOS Lutheran Women’s Missionary League July 10, 2017
Attendees: President: Rosa Ammons __x__ V. Pres: Beth Ogne ____ Secretary: Shea Gronau __x__ Betty Ellis __x__ Doris Simmons __x__ Eudora Deen __x__ Isatu Deen ____ Jennifer Lester __x__ Nancy Love __x__ Patty Sammons __x__
The meeting was called to order at 7:08pm. Opening Prayer and devotion by: Rosa Ammons – A reading from “Faith for a Lifetime” Galatians 2:20 Old Business to Discuss: None
Reports: LWML - Zone Rep Doris Simmons
No report
Altar Guild: Rhonda Piegols
Pat Sammons volunteered to clean the brass candles and cross in the education wing
Angel’s Watch Women’s Shelter: Rhonda Piegols
Need to fill the spot for the next meal
Shut-ins/Memorial Ministry: Saifu Deen
No Report- Needs are being met
Lutheran Mission Society Compassion Center of So. MD: Donna Ellis
Next date- Aug 3,4,5
Still need a CDL driver to help move the truck around
Bethesda Lutheran Home: Isatu Deen
No report - collection of labels is on-going. The collection box is in the narthex.
St. Jude’s Hospital/Ranch: Isatu Deen
No Report – Continue to cut the fronts of your old greeting cards and put them in the bas-ket in the outer narthex. Collection of fronts of cards begins in November and ends in February.
Cradle Role: JoAnn Garber
No report Continued next page….
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Post Card Ministry: - Shea Gronau
85 Post cards for VBS were mailed on Tuesday, July 11
Cradle Role: JoAnn Garber
No report
Prayer Breakfast:
Lynn Wells asked if she can take over prayer breakfast devotionals Next date October 21st
New business to discuss:
* Fundraiser – Sept 8th Spaghetti Dinner. Check on getting this approved. * Fall Workshop- Doris * September 16, 2017 at LCOOS 9am. Continental breakfast and lunch is provided.
Saifu will be preparing.
* Beth will check with women’s shelter to see what they need so we can collect for the in gathering.
* Any offerings go to Mites unless otherwise decided. * Women’s Retreat- October 20-22 in Ocean City Stay in the Carousel Hotel (reserve by Sept 20)
Newsletter items need to be submitted by July 18th. The next meeting is scheduled for Sept 11 at 7:00p.m. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned with the Lord’s Prayer at 8:34 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Shea Gronau
Secretary
Prayer of Thanks….. Lord we thank you for caring for and watching over
Adrienne, Isatu and Jackie on their mission trip to
Guatemala. Thank you for their servant’s heart and
their spirit of love.. We thank you for leading them and
guiding them along the way. May the time they spent in Guatemala, preaching the good news,
give honor and glory to your name and bring others closer to you. Amen
LWML Minutes Continued…..…….
Did You Know…… Mite Explanation and History Based on the Biblical account of the widow's mite (Luke 21:1–4), the Mite Box is intended for regular contributions of "mites" — offerings above and beyond the support given to congregations and the LCMS. Mite Box contributions amount to millions of dollars that fund district and national mission grants and implement the LWML program.
Mite Boxes, available from the district, zone, or LWML office, are dis-tributed to every woman in a society, and often to each member of the congregation. Local groups submit Mite Box offerings to the appointed district officer.
The Widow's Mite Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and
watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury.
Many rich people threw in large amounts. But a poor widow came
and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a fraction of a
penny. Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, "I tell you the truth,
this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others.
They all gave out of their wealth, but she, out of her poverty, put in
everything — all she had to live on" (Mark 12:41-43).
Mite Boxes — How They Began
Perhaps inspired by the various "cent" or "mite" socie�es of the early 1800s, the Woman's Mission to Woman (Bap�st) urged members in its first circular le�er in 1871 to use their new Mite Box to raise funds. The en�re family was encouraged to contribute. The garnet-colored paper box had an opening on the top and the words, "Woman's Mission to Woman," in gold le�ers on the side. LWML Mite Boxes
Over the years, many Lutheran Ladies Aid socie�es used a box to gather funds in support of local and syn-od ministries. Under the original 1928 Lutheran Women's Missionary Endeavor organiza�onal plan, each woman in every congrega�on would receive a Mite Box if she par�cipated in the Ladies Aid. Receipts from the 92 Ladies Aid socie�es totaled $6651.31 in 1930.
The Lutheran Women's Missionary League, formally recognized by the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod in 1942, required by the newly adopted cons�tu�on and bylaws, that 25% of all missionary contribu�ons be given to the na�onal organiza�on, shared from the districts. At the 1953 conven�on, delegates reaffirmed the policy of raising funds only through voluntary offerings. Instead of "mite boxes" some socie�es called their ingathering devices "blessing boxes" or "mission box-es" or "thank offering boxes." The first Mite Box design had space for districts to imprint local messages. In publica�ons and speeches, Leaguers were reminded not to just tuck their Mite Box away out of sight and then on the day of the mee�ng take out a dollar bill, put it in an envelope and hand it to the secre-tary. Among the sugges�ons offered were: * Put your pennies in the box at the end of each day * Say "thank you" with an appropriate amount whenever calamity or misfortune has been averted * Empty all your loose change from your kitchen coin bowl into the box on meeting day
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LCOOS Church Council Meeting Minutes—July 18, 2017 Congregational Meeting Minutes
Lutheran Church of Our Savior
Bryans Road, MD
Date July 18, 2017
Council Attendees: President: Andrei Sapsai V. Pres.: Hansen Kannie x Secretary: Patty Davis x Treasurer: Lynn Wells x Worship: Pastor Ogne x
Head Elder: Michael Ellis x Discipleship: Sean Donaldson x
Outreach: Shea Gronau x Member at Large: Steve Holton x
The meeting was called to order at 7:00pm and opened with prayer by Hanson Kannie. Devotions were led by Pastor Ogne from John 8:12. Secretary: The minutes were approved electronically by the council on July 21, 2017. Treasurer's Report: As of June 30, 2017 Revised Cash Accounts Operating Fund 1: $53,956.47 Operating Fund 2: $65,738.07 SAV – Bldg: $27,981.92 Savings: $70,471.15 Memorial Fund: $3,535.92 Budget and Revenue Estimates for 2017 2017 Yearly Operating Budget: $357,758.40 2017 Yearly Revenue Estimate: $357,800.00 (.5% increase over actual 2016 income of $355,962.48) Operating Offering (1&2) thru week 26: $167,831.55 Other income (3) thru week 26: $7,640.18 Operating Revenue thru week 26: $175,471.73 Operating Expenditures thru week 26: $166,326.66 Net Operating Income (Loss) thru 6/30/17: $9,145.07 Operating – Averages Average giving per wk thru week 26: $6,455.06 Average Expenditures per wk thru week 26: $6,397.18 Average Budget per wk: $6,879.96 LCEF Mortgage – Outstanding (12/14/2037) $892,323.02 LWML - Balance $884.32 Balance carried over from 2016: $373.23 Income Mites thru week 26: $ 158.24 Other income thru week 26: $ 424.17 Memorial Fund Donations thru week 26: ◦ Undesignated $ 4,121.02
Treasurers Report Continued… Expense Memorial Fund thru week 26: $ 4,401.12 Youth (budget $7,500 for 2017) Balance: $ 4,661.44 Balance carried over from 2016: $ 1,151.59 Income Fundraisers thru week 26: $ 6,427.18 Expenses Misc thru week 26: $ 10,417.33 ============ ($3,990.15) + 7,500.00 (budget amt) = $4,661.44 Worship:
* I want to say thank you to all who have covered pastoral duties while I was on the mission trip and vacation. Thank you! * Choir resumes practice the first Tuesday after Labor Day – 7pm – as we begin work on Christmas ser-vices. * Cameron Kruse has been working on electric guitar during our services – thank you Cameron for fill-ing this role! Cameron has also expressed desire and is filling out paperwork for going through the Lay Deacon program. Please pray for him on this endeavor!
Discipleship: No report. Outreach: E72: All are welcomed to join in these evangelism efforts. We go out in the community twice a month and pray for people and their families. Dates: August 12th and 26th Sept 9th and 23rd Upcoming Events:
* VBS - July 31- August 4 9am-12pm
* Charles County Fair - September 14-17 Property Report: Storm Management drainage ponds Work was completed by Andrei Sapsai and Kevin Murphy on Saturday July 15th and Steve Holton on Tues-day July 18. Drainage ponds are ready to be inspected by the county. Old Business:
* Education Wing – LED Lighting way ahead – Shea Gronau
1. 95% completed – small issue in the old Narthex that needs to be resolved. Tim Obarr is working to fix the ceiling wallboard. – Completed fix in entrance to Fellowship hall
LCOOS Council Meeting Minutes Continued...
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2. Identify where a possible leak may be in the youth room – Lynn Wells can identify
•Steve Holton to work with Tim Obarr to inspect for issues regarding the leak in the youth room.
* Thank you for taking care of the LED Lighting Shea!
* Upgrade for Blues stage
* Completed
New Business:
Reports review
* Fellowship Hall use: Jane & Richard Woody – would like to renew their wedding vows at LCOOS – after celebrating 50 years of marriage. Saturday January 6th 2018.
* Motion presented by Pastor to allow the use of the Fellowship Hall by Jane & Richard Woody for the renewal of their vows and it was unanimously agreed upon by the council.
* Finish Storm Management Pond clean up
1. Reinspection is 05AUG17
2. Issues are:
* Access Road Remove vegetation – complete
* Crest Repair all erosion issues – I made a dent in it but not fully complete – 15JUL17
* Remove all vegetation from gravel and rip rap areas. ??? I do not understand what a rip rap area is
* Melody Elmo 301-645-0510 is POC for questions
** Work was completed by Andrei Sapsai and Kevin Murphy on Saturday July 15th and Steve Holton on Tuesday July 18. Drainage ponds are ready to be inspected by the county. AUG Calendar Review
1.There will not be a regularly scheduled council meeting 2. 13th August @ 2PM – LCOOS Summer picnic at Brian Witzotsky’s house – directions to follow
Prayer – Each meeting will conclude at the altar in prayer and supplication for the members and ministry of the church. Notes: *** Newsletter articles are due to Pam Mays, on 25JUL17*** +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
We are collecting new backpacks and school supplies for Neighbors Eager
To Serve. They will be distributed to needy children in the area. We were
asked to help Pre K children (4 girls and 4 boys). If you would like to
bless a child and receive a blessing yourself, a signup sheet is in the nar-
thex. If you are unable to shop I will gladly accept a donation and shop
for you. All supplies/donations are due no later than August 13, 2017.
Thank you so much for your kindness. B Blessed. Pam
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Christian Symbol—The Scales
In biblical context, scales symbolize judgment, particularly
divine judgment. In Daniel 5:27, the king is told he has been
“weighed on the scales [by God] and found wanting.” Job
also uses scales as a metaphor
for judgment: “Let God weigh me in honest scales and he
will know that I am blameless” (Job 31:6, NIV). Scales may
represent the archangel Michael, who is sometimes consid-
ered responsible for “weighing” the souls of the dead.
Sunday August 13th, 2017
2:00 pm
Brian & Kelly Wisotzkey have graciously offered their home again this year for our
Church Picnic. Everyone is invited… Hamburgers and Hot Dogs will be provided. Please bring a dish to share. The youth will be supplying Desserts so bring your sweet tooth and don’t forget your bathing suit and a towel! See you there!.
Great Idea from The Southeastern District, LCMS
Today we found a pre�y painted rock in our garden
at the District office. It was a kindness rock.
“Kindness Rocks” is a movement that encourages people to deco-
rate rocks with inspira�onal messages and leave them in random
public places for people to find. What a lovely idea, right? These
rocks with messages of kindness are le# where people may see
and TAKE ONE FOR INSPIRATION or SHARE ONE FOR MOTIVATION.
This is an easy way to not just share kind words but also scripture.
This summer Concordia Lutheran Church in Conover is pain�ng
rocks during their Summer Sunday School and placing the rocks
around the church and school campus. This is a great project for
your neighborhood. We look forward to seeing pictures of rocks at
Stephen Ministry What is Stephen Ministry? The Stephen Ministry is a system for training and or-ganizing lay members of our congregation to provide one-to-one Christian care to hurting people in and around our congregation. There are people who are hurting and who would benefit from one-to-one, Christ-centered care--more people than pastors alone can care for.
There are laypeople with the gifts and potential to provide that care--if they are trained and empowered
to do so. Stephen Ministry brings these two groups of people together in a powerful way. The Lutheran Church of Our Savior has 5 trained ministers who are willing and anxious to help. But 5 is not enough to adequately care for our congregation. We plan to start a new training class. There will be more infor-mation about when this will happen as well as more information about Stephen Ministry and how you can be involved. Please feel free to ask questions about the ministry. We will try to be available after the services in the narthex to answer your questions. Jim Ammons, Bev Linde, Adrienne Norwood, Billy Donaldson, and Johnny Miller
Compelled Compelled Compelled Compelled
to shareto shareto shareto share In 2 Kings 7, a great siege is lifted when In 2 Kings 7, a great siege is lifted when In 2 Kings 7, a great siege is lifted when In 2 Kings 7, a great siege is lifted when God causes the Arameans, Israel’s ene-God causes the Arameans, Israel’s ene-God causes the Arameans, Israel’s ene-God causes the Arameans, Israel’s ene-mies, to flee. Initially, some lepers at the mies, to flee. Initially, some lepers at the mies, to flee. Initially, some lepers at the mies, to flee. Initially, some lepers at the city gate keep the victory quiet, hiding the city gate keep the victory quiet, hiding the city gate keep the victory quiet, hiding the city gate keep the victory quiet, hiding the spoils of war. Then they realize, “What spoils of war. Then they realize, “What spoils of war. Then they realize, “What spoils of war. Then they realize, “What we’re doing is not right. This is a day of we’re doing is not right. This is a day of we’re doing is not right. This is a day of we’re doing is not right. This is a day of good news and we are keeping it to our-good news and we are keeping it to our-good news and we are keeping it to our-good news and we are keeping it to our-selves” (verse 9, NIV). selves” (verse 9, NIV). selves” (verse 9, NIV). selves” (verse 9, NIV). How often we keep the good news of How often we keep the good news of How often we keep the good news of How often we keep the good news of God’s grace and salvation to ourselves! God’s grace and salvation to ourselves! God’s grace and salvation to ourselves! God’s grace and salvation to ourselves! Yet it’s intended for everyone, and there’s Yet it’s intended for everyone, and there’s Yet it’s intended for everyone, and there’s Yet it’s intended for everyone, and there’s plenty to go around. In fact, it never ends.plenty to go around. In fact, it never ends.plenty to go around. In fact, it never ends.plenty to go around. In fact, it never ends. Who in your life needs to hear that news Who in your life needs to hear that news Who in your life needs to hear that news Who in your life needs to hear that news today?today?today?today?
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Position Name Phone Number
Pastor Christopher Ogne (H) (301) 655-0264
(O) (301) 375-7507
Lay Deacons Jim Ammons
Saifu Deen
Gary Pomrenke
(301) 743-3931 (240) 413-2259
(240) 424-2451
Head Elder Michael Ellis (301) 743-3688
President Andrei Sapsai (301) 645-3237
Vice President Hansen Kannie (301) 645-8678
Treasurer Lynn Wells (301) 883-1173
Financial Sec. Crystal OBarr (240) 585-0882
Secretary Patty Davis (240) 346-7203
Member at Large/Prop. Steve Holton (301) 375-6036
Discipleship Sean Donaldson (301) 283-2008
Outreach Shea Gronau (301) 375-9125
Education Diane Bicknell (301) 653-9154
LWML Rosa Ammons (301) 861-7872
Altar Guild Rhonda Piegols (301) 934-8242
Youth Group Leader Bryan Mays (301) 848-5659
Seasoned Citizens Bev Linde (301) 283-3248
Praise & Worship Leader Scott Wells (301) 883-1173
