 Our
Savior's Lutheran
Church: Who We Are
1529
Southwest
Boulevard Jefferson
City, Missouri
65109
(573) 636-2609
Email: oslcjcmo@socket.net
Growing
Together in
Christ...Reaching Out in Love
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Our Savior’s –As a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in
America, we
find our mission through the saving
grace of God as expressed in the life, death and resurrection of
Christ. This is summed up for us in three ministry values.
- Grace
is our foundational understanding of
God's salvation. Ephesians 2:8-9
reads: "For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not
your own doing; it is the gift of God--not the result of works, so that
no one may boast."
- Inclusion
indicates our understanding that
God's grace touches
all people of all ages. As a result, the coming into the family of God
through Baptism is open to people of any age, and Communion is open to
any baptized Christian (including guests). People who would like to
join OSLC, be Baptized or begin receiving Communion should speak with
Pastor Musselman.
- Diversity is an integral part
of life at OSLC. Our congregation offers a variety of worship
experiences, many musical and dramatic opportunities and relational
groups for spiritual growth.
Worship –
Sunday begins with a traditional
Lutheran worship experience at 9:00
a.m. It offers Christian liturgy and hymns. Hymns are played on the
organ and the choir sings at most services. The 11:00 a.m. praise
worship has a community outreach focus and features the OPT for Jesus
Worship Team leading a variety of upbeat, contemporary songs of praise.
This service is held in the outdoor worship area between April and
September.
Baptism – We love God because
he first loved and chose us. As a means of God’s grace, then, we
encourage people of any age to claim our eternal inheritance as members
of the family of God through baptism.
Communion – Since Jesus
welcomed all who came to him in faith, we welcome all believers in
Christ to come to his supper. Baptized children who would like
First Communion should meet with Pastor Musselman for an orientation.
Sunday School – During the
announcements at the end of the 9:00 a.m. service, children through
Fifth Grade are invited to go upstairs for the Sunday School opening at
10:00 a.m. Youth in Ninth Grade through adults are invited to go
upstairs for Christian education at 10:15 a.m.
Confirmation – Confirmation
instruction is for youth in Grades Six through Eight. This is a
vital spiritual and educational moment to celebrate the promises of God
for our lives. Classes are at 10:10 a.m. on Sundays in the
adjacent house and on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary.
Brunch – Studies have shown
that people will have a positive experience in a congregation if they
believe they have friends in that faith community. The Sunday
brunch at 10:00 a.m. is a wonderful time to gather together in
fellowship to become friends in Christ.
Membership – People are
received into membership at various worship services throughout the
year. Being a member of Our Savior’s implies that one desires to
be “Growing Together in Christ; Reaching Out in Love” through faithful
stewardship of time, abilities and finances. Speak with Pastor
Musselman for more information on spiritual gifts development, ministry
teams and relational small groups.