MAY ?8L6 - Our Saviour Lutheran Church

WEAR RED SUNDAY....Pentecost
Sunday, Mav 15, 10:45 a.rn.
Combined Servicel
"When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one
place.,." fActs2:1) Readon. Afterthatbrief staternent,"...allheavenbreaks
loose!" [my words, not Luke's)
Phrases like "violent wind" and "tongues as of fire" simply made the
experience one for the agesl The phenomenon of people being able to talk in
the language of their ancestry [this wasn't gibberish - it was understandable
languages by many who were gathered that dayJ would be emblazoned on
[heir hearts and in their memories foreverl
'Ihe day of Pentecost had been predicted by iesus fsee Jo]in 14:15-L7 , 2a).
Could it even be that Iesus' cousin, lohn, preciicted this wonde rftri day in
Mattherar 3:11? ".,.I baptize you with water for repentance, but One
who is rnore powerful than I is coming after me. He will liaptize you
with the Holy Spirit and with fire.'."
would clarify things a little better in John 14 w'hen He i,vould assure His
friends, ",,"I wilt not Ieave you orphaned,'," [r's. 1BJ
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This moirth is a special time for OSLC. The Council has approveci suggestions
from the Worship and Music Committee - and I concur totally - that rve have
a r,veek of honor lor the vouth of OSLC. On Sunda,v, May B, we will offer first
comnrLinron tc elght chiidrel, \','e t,.'il1 have one sert'ice at 10:45 a,m. to
acknowledge this experience for them anci for their families. lt wil] also bc
"Youth Sunday" with our young people taking a major role in the liturgy of
this Holy Communion r,vorshipl Please be willing to come and celebrate.
[As is our tradition of the last few years) on Sunday, May 15, Pentecost
Sunday, we n,ill also have a one-Service Sunday to commend and acciairri the
experience of the first Pentecost, wrth Connor Hall affirming his baptism
during this service. This will be followed with the WELCA's annLtal
Pentecost Tea - a wonderful occasion for fellowsilip'
let us join togethcr especially on May B and May 15 and give thanks to
God for His goodness, and, to praise the gift of youth! 0n Pentecost, which is
also a tradition here, wear somethingred - symbolic of the fire of the day,
that which adorned the hearts and minds of so many that first Pentecost,
Gocl bless you in every good way.
So,
MAY ?8L6
Your friend in Christ,
Pastor Jim
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New /tAembers?
Pastors Ed and Jim are interested in
meeting with anyone who has an interest
in OSLC. We would love to sit down with
all potential new members and help you
get acclimated with this new family!
Speak
to
us if you would
to meet
soon
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Council Highlights + April 11, 6:30 p.m.
Pastor Ed opened the meeting with devotions
$2,0A1,.26 was raised for our Lenten project "Kathy's I3FF
[for Breast Cancer support]."
Appreciation and thanks was given to the "lligh Road Sunday School Class" for their support of this year's
Easter Egg Hunt, and "Dreamscapes" Landscaping Company for their good work on our church yard.
Approval of Monthly Reports and Minutes was given.
Council approved May B and 15 as "one-service Sundays" to highlight our youth. May B will be "Youth
Sunday" and First Communion for B children; May 15, Pentecost Sunday, wili be to recognize Connor Hall
and his "Affirmation of Baptism" [the Rite of Confirmation).
A plan has begun for a small garden just outside the office door in memory of Marjene Chapman.
Council clecided to pursue the repair of the chancel organ rnstead of pursuing the replacing of the organ'
Councilwill be offering back to the Vision Team and the Property Committee in May the "Top Three"
plans of action for the initialrenovation of the building. They are: [1) make the church total]y
handicapped; [2J do a necessary office overhaul/improvement/updates [including coniputers and phone
system); (3J make the basement/downstarrs bathrooms more "child friendly" for PD0
We will be collecting information for our ne\\: database lor the 0ne Call' messaging s1'stem that we hope
to start soon. Jay Stafford will have a card desrgn soon for us to distribute amongst the congregation'
Council chose to give $2,000 from the Stafford-tlell lvlemorial Fund [a lunci lor those pursurng theological
careers) to Mr, Daviti Holland. Pastor f im will contact him about how to appropriateiy send this to his
seminary to help with his debts. [Yes, even seminary students incur dcbtl)
Dr, Tedd Stephens, Pastors Jim and Ed willbe the voting delegates al the 2016 SE Synod Assembly, in
I3irmingham, AL, May 27 -239,201.6.
'fhe team is: Marcy
It rvas approved to proceed setting up a "search Team" to find a ner"v 0ffice Manager.
Aaroen, Nick, Arredondo, Carolynn Bailey, Joni Cannon, Mitch King.
pastor Ed is interviewing diff-erent companies to assist us with the oflice updates that are drastically
needed. He hopes to report back to council very soon.
Recently had to replace the "daily copier" [dry copier) because parts rvere no longer available. Counci]
also approved for Pastors Jim and Ed to pursue the purchase a new ILisograph fcopier used for larger
projects like bulletin and newslettersJ when she "finally goes out" - she also is on her "last legs" where
parts are no longer available. Council was reassured that there is money in the budget to cover these
needed expenses.
We had to also pay $5,500 for new IIIAC units that were in need of replacement.
"security for Faith Based 0rganizations" Program offered at Boone's Creek Christian Church will be
attended by B-9 people from OSLC.
Tammy Crawford has requested to be off on Mother's Day [May Bth) and for Sunday, August 21' We will
be searching for volunteers for those days!
Closed the meeting
with praying the Lord's Prayer.
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The Underground Huddle, for our students in 6th -12th grades, meets on Wednesday nights.
During our Huddle times we check-in on what's going on in life, and have some in-depth
bible study/discipleship learning time. We've also been known to play
a
few games.
May 4tt' - Dinner at 5 p.m., Huddle from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
May l1tr - Dinner at 6 p.m., lluddle from 6:30 p.m, to 7:30 p.m.
May lBttt - Dinner r,vith the congregation for Feed the Souls at 6 p.m., Huddle from
7:00 p.m. to B:00 p.m.
May 25s - Dinner 6 p.m., Iluddle from 6:30 p,m. to 7:30 p.m.
Affirm (Summer Camp with students from across our Southeastern
Synod) Registration is now open, You can register via the
Southeastern Synod Youth websiie: wlnv.sesyouth,org. Everyone who
has completed 6th - 1-2th grades is eligible to gol See Pastor Ed for details.
To l-egisret- fnr',-\ffi'nr. go to \\.'r,\.a\I.sesvortth.ors.
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SfiINESE'RY
WOW, [Win Our \\'orld), is an urban mission ministry
experience in the heart of Cowntown Knoxville. It is a
mission trip - but so much more! Youth Groups from
across the region come to St. john's Lutheran Church to
participate in five days of faith formation,leadership
development activities and hands-on mission work with
the homeless and less-fortunate folks in our neighborhood. It's an incredible opportunity
for growth in our faith, our leadership, to serve others - and to have a lot of fun! To learn
more about WOW and how to get involved please contact the Ministry Team, at
865.809.2405, or info(durbanministry.org or visit their website at
www. s j Icknox. org/mini stri es/wow.aspx
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We are also only a l Yz hours away from one of the greatest Lutheran Outdoor
Camps in the world - Lutheridge. Lutheridge offers a wide variety of summer
camps for all school age youth. To Iearn more about their many summer
opportunities visit wvyw.lutheridge. com
If you are interested in goingto Affirm . WOW, or Lutheridge. contact Pastor Ed. !r:Lr
Saviour wants to help you fund your faith forming experience.
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Sundoy School yeor. Pleose join us of 9:30 in
Fellowship Holl os we recognize oll of the hordworking people who hove mode this yeor
possible. Our Sundoy school closses will
compete in our onnuol Kids vs. Grown-ups
Bible Jeopordy ond enjoy root beer floots.
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Join us Sundoy, June
Junel6, for our onnuol Vocotion Bible
School. We will be tronsforming our church
into the viltoge of Nozqreth in order to study
whol Jesus's life might hove been like os o
child. Pleose wotch the Christion Educotion
bulletin boord for sign-ups ond volunteer
opportunities. tf you hove ony questions, see
Seon Golden or Morcy Aoroen.
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Dates: Sunday, Juna 12, through Thursday, J&rm e g&
Timaz 5:00-8:&0 p.'rrb. (light di,r,'r,ar enaludad]
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'bdard inr the main halfrrap We hwcragistrailio; shccts tlrat can be frlled out and left
the onvelape. Early registration makas it easier for us to shop for our lribe meffibers.
you are planning 0n your
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Ws have soveral oppofiuttitias for vduntwxs who wouU be mlling to shara thsir tiwe as well as
thase who would ba willing to share their lreasrca
like to witmass tha faith
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- lt you hava sosns time to spars aHd would
our youngest ohwohne*trberrs, oonsider volunteeringfor the week
tru* lta wepk wifh a renewed emthusiasm far tha
We need adults to halp in tta kitoheil" or tha playgroumd, amd im our
or aven a day. You will defimitely oofie away
workimgs
of the ohr,roh.
rnarkatplaea (suparvising the kids as thay mako bod'y scrub, pot herbs, and wake
jawelry,/toys)"
of dohatiocrs if you would be willing to share your treasure [n thie outre,aeh
event" Wa are in naed of all size of EMPTY tissue boxes for d*arating purposes- Thaea aan
Wa are also im naad
bele,ft in the oolleotioh bin in the hatlway. Wa also have sign-up sheets otr the Christiam
€dueatiott bullatim boardin ths maim hallsvay for othar items wa naed.
Vaoatiom Bible Sahoolsyithouf
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tha gonerasis of oun ohuroh ffiawbors.
[f you have arly qraest[oms, plaaso oomtaot
Saam Goldam on Maney &aroem"
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My Dear OSLC Family:
Here's a little "quiz" for you regarding the hymns during Holy Communion. Ready?
Thinking caps on? Here goes. (Please check those you think apply.J
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We have hymns during communion so that the noise from people going to
and from the altar rail will be masked.
We have hymns during communion because the choir needs something to do.
We have hymns during communion so that the organist earns her pay.
4. We have hymns
during communion so that members can meditate.
5. We have hymns during communion so that we might get our minds and
hearts in sync with God's incredible love - manifested physically through the
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sharing of the Holy lr{eal.
if you checked #1-, #2, or #3 you need to schedule a time to talk with our
pastors. fHaha - I really didn't think you would check those.]
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If you checked # 4 you are getting closer to the "truth" but I offer you #5 as the
"correct" answer.
Please SING the hymns during communion. Okay
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so yolr feel alone
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everyone sings, that will not be an issue.
Now I do take reality checks occasionally so I knon, that not everyone will sing the
communion hymns. I suggest that even if you don't sing them, open your hymnal
and read the lyricsl You will find that the words have deep meaning and relevance.
Eric Routley, inspiring British churchman, lecturer, teacher, and composer, offers to
us that the hymnal stands a little lower than the Bible. When going to hospital,
Routley shares that many Brits take their hymnals for solace and comfort.
How about it? Give it a try for a few Sundays and let me know what you think.
Loving You in Christ,
PRIME TIMERS Moy 4,11 o. m. in the Church librory. Lunch ot Logon's.
Mqke reservotions with Barlq Smith (282-0508).
Gentle Reminders: If you turn a light on for a
meeting, etc., please turn it off. If you make
coffee, please turn the coffee machine offwhen
you leave. Treat your church like you do your
home and we will all benefit. Thanks!
If you are going to be out of town for an
extended period of time, please let us know and
we will hold your New Sense. We've received
many back this year and we have to pay for
them twice! Thanks!
Remember to wear red to church on
Pentecost May 15.
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WELCA NEWS
HEALTH KITSr Thanks to everyone who contributed and/or helped assemble the Health
Kits last month. Your efforts are much appreciatedl
HANNAH CIRCLE will meet on Monday, May 16 at 1:00 p.m. at the home of Trudy Blackmer,
j.60 Raven Cour! Telford TN. The next lesson from Healing: God's Forgotten Gifiby Dr'
David Stewartwill be Presented
KATIE CIRCLE will meet on Wednesday, May 25 at 10:30 a.m. in the Church library. The
next lesson from the Bible study Embraced by God will be presented.
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REMINDER!
The annual WELCA Retreat, "Garden Getatt-a\'," n'ilI be held at the Neas' Farmhouse
in Parrottsville on Saturday, Ju]1' 9,201'6' \\'atch the \\'ELCA br'rlletin board for more
information and to register for this special retreat'
WELCA is no longer collecting Campbell soup labels or
other
merchandise coupons'
cover girls meet the 2nd and 4th Monday beginning in May and through
August.
There are people in our church who shun the
limelight and quietly carry out their ministries. BUT if
they were not doing them, there would be a big and
terrible gap in service. This month we highlight Patty
Sorenson and her fine crew, who each month serve
many people at the Melting Pot. If you are ever here
when Patty is cooking, you will salivate' The food she
serves is top quality, yummy good! Blessings Patty
and all who helP her!
May Products of the Month: Family Promise
For the next tv/o months, we have designated Family Promise (formerly Interfaith
Hospitality Network) as our agency to receive donations. Family Promise sponsors a
network of churches, volunteers and community members to assist homeless families with
children. Through Family Promise, families can remain together while addressing the
challenges confronting them to obtain housing. Families receive counseling and assistance
to address their particular needs. Visit their website at: wvvw.familypromise.org.
When a family leaves the program and goes to an apartment or a house, they need products
to clean and "fix up" their new home. They also need personal items such as deodorant,
soap, tooth paste, toilet paper, etc. As the 0SLC family, let's put together 3 laundry baskets
filled with items to start therr homes. Tr,vo baskets lvill be in the narthex and one in the
fellowshiphail. Let'sseeifwecangivethreefamillesaboostandlovewithagiftfrom
OSLC.
Food Fantny
Always needed items are:
Crockers
Mocoroni & cheese
Peonut butter
Cereol
Spoghetti souce
Spoghetti
Soup
Conned
Dry beons
Jello
Roisins
Cornbreod
Cookies
Apple squce
Conned veggies
Conned meot
fruit
Rice
Blood Drive for April was cancelled due to stckness antoilg the Marsh staff. The next bicod
drive will be on F'amily Night [Feed the Souls) in ]une. Watch the June newsietter for
detaiis.
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Melting Pot
Wednesday April 13
153 meals served
Farish Nurse Happenings in May
Psalm LlB:24- This is the daythe Lord has made. We will reioice and be glad in
it!!l
in the fellow,ship hall. IIeart healthy snacks will be provided. Speaker: Janey Owens
MSN,CCRN,NP-C; Heart Valve CIinic coordinator at JCMC.
checked. Very important and encouraged to do soll!
Ministries in Motion:
4pm in fellowship hall.
with you.
fellor,r,ship hall.
loving care from 0SLC, Please
Lrse
this ouireach rr,risii"''
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Heart Disease is a leading cause of death in both men and \\'omen, johnson Cin. Iledical Center provides
services to our comnrunities to prevent or help controlthis catastrophrc life-changing disease.
aney Owens MSN, CCRN, NP-C has graciously offered of her time to come educate our
congregation on procedures provided at the Heart Valve Clinic at JCMC. She is the Valve Clinic
Coordinator at this facility. Heart healthy snacks will be provided. OSLC Fellowship Hall; Tuesday,
May 10,20L6 @ 6:30 pm.
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Hesid EHd Ufiluss
Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a
condition in which the heart's function
as a pump is inadequate to meet the
body's needs. Many diseases can
impair the pumping efficiency of the
heart.
Aortic stenosis is abnormal
narrowing of the aortic valve caused
by many conditions. When the
narrowing impedes blood flow from
the Ieft ventricle to the arteries, heart
problems develop.
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You Take the High Road and..'
fun events
The "High Road" sunday school class [5m grade and up) have some
your
planned fusually on the evenings of the third SundaysJ' Please mark
calendars.
|uneL2-16
Assist with Vacation Bible School
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Swim/cookout at the Soikes
fuly 17:
August
To be decided
21-:
september
l-B:
Drive-ln Movie night outside at the church
October 16:
Fender's Farm
November:
Second Harvest holiday sen'ice project
December 1B:
Cap the Gap stocking stuffers and Christmas Party
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May 1-: Ivlarcy & Mark Aaron fJake & Gabe]
Heidi Sutphin [Aubrey, Erik JulianneJ
May
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Joan & Mark Blackmer
Christa Dison
N'lay
15: Ella & Mike English
Faith Akin
May 22: Judi & Tim Boebel
Lisa & Eddie Jones
May 29: f oni & Dale Cannon
Linda & Gene Maddox
HOCRAYJ/
Library News
This month's focus is on Christian Life. Our Iibrary has
many books on this subiect, You can find them under the
D ewey numb er 2 48, includ ing 248.4 through Z 48.8.
Check out (puu intended) these
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booktitles:
If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get Out of the Boat
How to Hear from God, Learn to Know His voice and Make Right Decisions
seven Things That steal Your Joy, overcoming obstacles to your Happiness
From This Day Forward by Cokie & Steve Roberts
For Everything e Seeson, Simple Musings on Living Well
Have a Little Faith, a true story by Mitch Albom
Here am I, Lord; Send Somebody Elsel
Unlocking Your Legacy,25 Keys for Success
Victory in Jesus, Running the Race You are Meantto Win
standing on the Promises, Keeping Hope Alive for a Tomorrow we cannot
Control
Women of Honor, God's Incredible Plan for Fulfillment
Sound interesting? These books rvill be on the table under the library bulletin board. please
peruse them and others in the librarr', Thank vou to those of you rvho have checked out
books, Please remember to return thsm so other.s can enjoy.
Happy Readingl
MaryAnn McGaughey
Meet Marcy Aaroen: Council Person of the Month
- Christian Education
born and raised in a small-town farming community in central Wisconsin. My
parents instiiled in my sisters and me the importance of family, education and hard work
[as well as a love of the Green Bay Packers and Wisconsin BadgersJ. To this day, these are
stiil some of my core values. Mark and I have been married for 27 years and have three
boys [Drew, Jake, and Gabe), Raising the boys led me to develop other core va]ues - faith
and Christian education. Just as I had to rely on my faith when raising them, I knew my
children were going to need a solid faith foundation to become young men who cared about
others and would be able to stand in the storms that life rvould bring. Helping them
establish this foundation eventually grew to include their friends and other young people
in our church. As Lutherans, we promise to support and nurture each child baptized in our
church; and I believe this promise always needs to be at the root of our Christian Education
programming.
I was
In Service This Month:
Ushers:
B:15
a.m. 5/1:
L0:45
Bill Ewing, Carmen Paulson
5 /22: Bill Ewing, Brian Patteson,
5l29: Bill Ewing, Ronda Keffer
a.m. 5/1: Ken Diehl, David Chalkley, Tedd Stephens,
Dale Cannon
5/B: Ronda Keffer, Martha Montgomery, ]aneen and
Travis Pennell
511,5: Mark Blackmer, Trudy Blackmer, Tom Marshall,
Dale Cannon
5
/22: Tedd
Stephens, Tom Marshall, Mark BIackmer,
Dale Cannon
5129'. Janeen Penneli, Dale Cannon, Patricia & Tom Petti
8:15
Lectors:
Library
\anc'" Shilling
10:45 Donia \\-:ri:re-''
Volunteer:
Mary Ann it'lcGaughey'
511: Alexander
Hospital:
5/B:
Holland
511,5: Farst
5122: Gugliotta
5/29: Blackmer
Altar
Guild:
Financial
Tellers:
communion
Marilyn Keys, Maggie Flint
Ist Sunday: Debbie Seifert & Berla Smith
Znd Sunday: |ean Loveday & Davrd Chalkley
3rd SundaY: ChristY Huff & Ken Diehl
4th SundaY: |oe & Lu Mattson
5t'Sunday: David Challder'& Jear-r Loveday [May 29J
Phyllis Farst, Marcia Peters (B:15J
SYlvia & Fred Beckelhimer [10:45J
5/B: Fred & SYlvia Beckelhimer
5115: PhYIlis Farst, Marcia Peters
5122: Phyllis Farst, Marcia Peters [B:15)
Fred & SYlvia Beckelhimer (10:45J
Assistants: 5 /L:
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AltarFlowers: Heartsong
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Carolyn & Randy Parrish honoring family April birthdays
/B: Combined service in sanctuary
5/15: Maggie Flint to honor Harmoni's birthday
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5/22: Denise and
Traditional
Jim Montag to honor Emma on her birthday
5/L:
Marilyn & Bob Keys to the glory of God
5/B: Kasey Sorenson to honor Patty on their 26tn anniversary [5/5]
5/15: Maggie Flint to honor Harmoni's birthday MaryAlice & pastor
Jim to honor Connor Hall
5 /22: lanet & Larry Ecklund on their 64th anniversary
5/29: Stepl-ranie & Bnan Patteson on their 44th anniversary
When no flo\\rers are given for a Sunday, designated live plants
will
grace the altar.
May Birthdays
Beth Abel
Ken Loveday
Lisa Rye Jones
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Marianne Simonson
Aubrey Golden
Kathleen Gray
Kaitlyn Flynn
John Paul Neas lV
Brenda Whitson
Linda Brooks
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16
Fred Hossler
Fred Beckelhimer
Ben Garrison
Ralph Keffer
Katie Harris Stacy
Nolan Hopper
Carl Snyder
May Moore
17
Brandi Flint
18
Laura Arredondo
Emma Montag
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Ray Efrain Oseio
retired, age 60 of Knoxville' died
KNOXVILLE - Ray Efrain Oseio, sergeant First Class,
Medical Center' Ray was a member
Saturday, Aprii 2, 201,6 atthe University of Tennessee
Honor Guard' Via de Cristo'
of Messiah Lutheran Church, East Tennessee Veterans
River Association'
Appalachian Paddling Enthusiast and Tennessee Scenic
by his
in death by his parents, Nina and Albert Osejo' Ray is survived
Bell
stephanie
Luchtefield,
ioving children, Ryan and Naomi 0seio, Daniel 0sejo, Samantha
partner, Larent Gregg'
and c-hantell Osejo; brother, Dean 0sejo; friend and
He was preceded
April 6' at Messiah Lutheran
A celebration of Ray's life will be held 5:00 PM Wednesday,
pastor Eric Murray and Pastor Pauline Farrington-Pezzino
church, Knoxville, with
in the fellowship
officiating, The farnily'u'ill recejve friends following the service
cemetery, ]ohnson city' TN'
hall. Interment $.rll take place al )'loLrntain Hon.ie National
jlll'l:':.S -:= :'.:';e :; East Tennessee Veterans
The family requests that ln iieu ci i-.':','.'e:s :l
3-t--'r :: :' l=::essee scenic Riyers
Honor Guard, 7508 I-edgerrvoo,.l Rc.c l'';'..r..".-.. lli
Association.
Fsalm 23 (Klv)
me tc lie dor"'n in green pastures; he
The LOnO is rny shepherd; l shail notwant. He maketh
soul: he leadeth me in the paths of
Ieadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my
through the iralley cf the shadow of
righteousness for his name's sake" Yea, though I walk
rod anC thy staff they comfort me'
death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy
enemies: thou anointest my head
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of.mine
shail follow me all the days of
with oil; my cup runneth over. surely goodness anci mercy
rny life: ,na t *itt dwell in the house of the LoRo forever'
Gale ReVilla
passed away on
former members of OSLC'
April 1g,Z016in Morganton, NC' Gale and Ruth were
Then I sow o new heoven and a new earth,
for the first heoven and the first
the seo wos no more' And t saw the holy city, new Jerusolem,
earth hod possed oway, ond
coming down out of heoven from God,
prepored os a bride odorned for her husbond. And I
heord o loud voice from the throne soying, ,,Behold,
the dwelling ploce of God is with ntan. He witt dwelt with
them, and they will be his people, ond God
himself will be with them os their God. He will wipe owott every
teor
their
from
no more, neither sholl there be mourning, nor crying,
nor pain onymare,
possed owoy." Revelation Z1.:l-4
for
eyes,
ond
the former
A huge thank you to our 0sLC family for allyour prayers, love,
and
support poured out on our familv throughout Gary's battle with ALS
deoth shat! be
things have
and
after his passin g. Gary and I often commented that the only gift of ALS
was experiencing the love and encouragement shown to us through
countless cards, emails and Facebool< messages, visits to our house,
and
meals you provided. 0n top of that, many of you showed your
love and
support by walking with Gary at the Tri-cities walk to Defeat ALS or
sharing a donation to the local ALS Association or the Gary shealy
clemson Scholarship in memory of him. you shared God's grace with
us
again and again and lifted our spirits in thc midst of a verv difficult
f
o,-trne1r,
After Gary's passing, your prayers and kindness provided much
needed
comfort to our family, and we're grateful, A very speciai thank you
to
all who helped with the memoriar service: especially carolynn
Bailey and
the Heartsong Band, all who herped with the fcod and reception
after the
service, and all who brought food for our famil,r,
God's peace to you,
Faith, ]ennifer, and Coie
Thanks to everyone for all the visits, cards, and phone
calls during my recent
hospitalization. Thank you to Pastor Nipper, Pastor Ed and Melissa
Malenda for
your help and understanding, We have a very loving church
family. May the peace
of the Lord be with you all.
Kathy Robinson