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OSL VISION STATEMENT:
Dwelling in the Father's
love as we minister the
truth of Jesus in the
power of the Holy Spirit
Our Savior's Lutheran Church
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Sunday Morning Worship Times:

in the Sanctuary
     Traditional setting

  • 8:00am

in the Community Life Center
     Personal setting

  • 9:50am

in the Sanctuary
     Contemporary setting

  • 11:00am

Pastors:
Rev. Kenn Cobb
Rev. Paul Koehn

Pastoral Care:

John Wilson

Church Secretary:
Linda Swartz

Elders:
Jeff Schoonmaker,
Doug Donovan,
Jon Ronson,
Brian Dollard

Organist:
Pam Reynolds

Choir Director:
Heather Baird

Worship Leader:
Jim Czebiniak

Website Team:
Dwight Warrington
Dan Horning
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Outreach
Assimilation Committee PDF Print E-mail
Ministry Head:  Joan Manion
Mission:  The Assimilation Committee assists and encourages members of the congregation to use their gifts, talents, and skills to the glory of God and in service to others. The Assimilation Committee assists the pastors and elders in bringing new  members into the life and fellowship or the body, by administering Spiritual Gifts Inventories and informing new members of ministry opportunities at Our Savior’s.
 
Assisted Living Bible Study PDF Print E-mail
Ministry Head:  Morag Stauffer  
Mission:  The Assisted Living Ministry reaches out to residents of the Colonie Manor, the Atria Shaker and Artria Guilderland nursing homes.  Its purpose is to draw us together in the name of Jesus for worship, study, prayer and fellowship.  It is intended to spread the love of Jesus, increase faith and offer encouragement.
 
Food Pantry PDF Print E-mail
Ministry Head:  Bud & Linda Hoffman
Mission:  To be a known resource of OSL providing food to anyone requesting such assistance.  Ensure that pantry is well stocked.

 
Horizons International PDF Print E-mail
Ministry Head:  Morag Stauffer  
Mission:  Our Savior’s participates in this area of Christian outreach to international students at SUNY-Albany, RPI and Union College.  Members of the congregation are urged to become friendship partners to international students and participate in Horizons International welcome dinners and activities.
 
Hospitality Committee PDF Print E-mail
Ministry Head:   Cheryl Rueckert
Mission:  The Hospitality Committee is the first contact point in making plans for food and receptions at the church (e.g. Lenten suppers, funeral luncheons, pastors gatherings, suppers for new members and visitors).  This committee will oversee  the purchase of food, the set-up, serving, and clean-up for the function.
 
Local Outreach PDF Print E-mail
Ministry Head:  Pastor Paul Koehn
Mission:  Our Savior’s has been uniquely placed in the Capital District area to carry out Jesus “Great Commission” to witness to the community so that all may come to know Jesus as their personal Savior.  We recognize that each of us has been given the power of the Holy Spirit to become active participants in accomplishing this mission.  Some have been specifically gifted as evangelists; all have been empowered to play some role in leading others toward Jesus Christ.
 
Military Outreach Ministry PDF Print E-mail
Ministry Head:  Kathleen Thompson  
Mission:  To support ministry personnel linked with Our Savior’s through prayers, recognition, and cards. To provide support for families and friends of military.
 
Ministry Through Meals PDF Print E-mail
Ministry Head: Marguerite Zimmermann  
Mission:  To share Jesus’ love through meals brought to families and individuals whose lives have been temporary upset by tragedy, illness or hospitalization.
 
Ministry To The Persecuted Church PDF Print E-mail
Ministry Head:   David Gogolla
Mission:  To facilitate awareness of ongoing and special needs of persecuted Christian brothers and sisters around the world.  To provide and organize opportunities to help with those needs.