Sunday, April 29 Sunday school - 10AM in the Lorenz Library. Men's Fellowship - 10AM in the Adult Ed. Room (Next to pastor’s office). Worship with Holy Communion - 11AM in the sanctuary. Food and fellowship in the kitchen after the service Final Sunday to order Mother’s Day Flowers. Add Comment Sunday, April 15 Sunday school - 10AM in the Lorenz Library. Men's Fellowship - 10AM in the Adult Ed. Room (Next to pastor’s office). Worship with Holy Communion - 11AM in the sanctuary. Food and fellowship in the kitchen after the service Free MOSA Concert at 5PM. - “Ensemble ACJW performs Brahms, Perle, and Francaix http://www.mosaconcerts.org/ NEXT WEEK Saturday, April 21 Confirmation at 10AM - The class will be visiting Emmaus House in Harlem Spring Cleaning- Saturdays in April 3PM – 6PM Paint preparation on the ceiling of the Gymnasium OSA followed by a potluck meal. All are welcome! Sunday, April 22 Sunday school - 10AM in the Lorenz Library. Men's Fellowship - 10AM in the Adult Ed. Room (Next to pastor’s office). Worship with Holy Communion - 11AM in the sanctuary. Food and fellowship in the kitchen after the service Giving Statements for the First Quarter will be distributed after service. Sunday school - 10AM in the Lorenz Library. Men's Fellowship - Sundays at10AM in the Adult Ed. Room (Next to pastor’s office). Christ is risen! He is risen indeed. Allelujah! "It is true! The Lord has risen." While they were still talking....Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, 'Peace be with you.' (Luke 24:34, 36) "Go, tell his disciples and Peter that [Jesus] is going ahead of you to Galilee ." (Mark 16:7) " Lo, I am with you always, to the very end of the age." (Matthew 28:20b) After their Lord's crucifixion, the disciples were left fearful, defeated, desolate. But their despair turned to joy! Their Lord was undefeated by death and the very worst that evil could do. As He offered his disciples peace that first Easter, so He offers us his peace today. As He went before them to Galilee and promised to be with them always, so He goes before us and promises to be with us always. His disciples became changed men, full of courage and authority. So may we be changed. Prayer Holy Jesus, be Lord of my life. Amen. Sunday, April 1st at 11AM: Passion of Our Lord/Palm Sunday. April 5th at 7PM: Maundy (Holy) Thursday service Join us for a traditional Seder (Jewish feast that marks the beginning of Passover) and the last night of Jesus’ life on earth. As this includes a meal, RSVPs are required. Please call 212-923-5757 or email osanyc[at]verizon.net Friday, April 7th at 7PM Good Friday meditation Saturday, April 7 at 11AM The children will have two activities: egg coloring and basket creations! Sunday, April 8th at 11AM Easter Sunday service followed by brunch and an egg hunt. "Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord." (Mark 11:9) ... "Crucify him!" they shouted. (Mark 15:13) Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak. (Mark 14:38) Two extremes within a week: Jesus acclaimed as a savior, welcomed with palm branches exuberantly waved and cheers, then only a few days later, condemned to death by the same crowd. What took place in between? On Jesus' part, cleansing of the temple, continued faithful teaching, washing his disciples' feet, sharing a last meal with them, and praying for himself, his disciples, for all believers; this was followed, on the part of others, by betrayal, desertion, ridicule, torture and death. We know though the Goodness of that Friday for us and all mankind. Prayer: Lord Jesus, for my part, help me to pray and keep watch faithfully with you this week. Amen. A series of studies on "The Major Characters of the New Testament." Led by Pastor Barrie and Minister Jacob using videos from The History Channel and various writings available to us. Each session of the Thursday series will be preceded by a simple meal served at 6:45PM and ends with a short period of prayer and worship. Each night is complete in itself, but we do invite everyone to commit to all five if possible. The study schedule is: March 1: Paul (before and after his encounter with Jesus) March 8: Peter (The Hot-head) March 15: James (Controversial to Martin Luther) March 22: Mary (What do we know of her?) March 29: Judas (Enemy or...?) This Sunday, April 1st: Worship at 11AM-- Passion of Our Lord/Palm Sunday. April Birthday coffee hour. All food, drink, and baked goods welcome for post-service refreshments and fellowship! Sunday school: 10AM in the Lorenz Library. Men's Fellowship: 10AM in the Adult Ed Room (Next to pastor’s office). Council meeting: 1PM in the Adult Ed Room (Next to pastor's office) THURSDAY'S IN LENT Lenten Study: A series of studies on “The Major Characters of the New Testament.” Lead by Pastor Barrie and Min. Jacob using videos from The History Channel and various writings available to us. Starts at 6:45PM with soup and bread. 7PM Discussion and viewing of the DVD at 8PM. Short Vespers service follows. The study schedule is: March 29th – Judas (Enemy or…?) CONFIRMATION CLASS Saturday, March 31st at 10AM MARCH MADNESS Saturdays in March: Cleaning of OSA’s gymnasium. Join us this Saturday from 3PM – 6PM followed by pizza. All are welcome! CORNERSTONE CENTER EVENT Saturday, March 31st New York 19th Century Society presents: Watch Mechanisms 101. http://nyncs.org/?ai1ec_event=watch-mechanisms-101&instance_id=513 He [Jesus] poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples' feet. "Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another's feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you." John 13:5, 14-15 God, our Saviour, washing feet - bringing refreshment and relief after a difficult day's journey. How can we "wash one another's feet" as we journey together? How can we bring refreshment and relief? Holy Lord, please keep showing me new ways to help others, remembering that in doing so, I am showing my love for You. Amen. 
Several days ago, Pastor Jake wrote a post on the issues surrounding the death of Trayvon martin and how the church can help. Today, a statement was released by ELCA presiding Bishop Mark Hanson on the subject. To read, click below.
The murder of Trayvon Martin reminds us all once again that America is still trapped in a cycle of violence that has been perpetuated against persons of color for centuries. To read more about the church's response, please click below.
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