Grace Notes

Synod Authorized Minister - Arlin Scott

For the week ending November 23, 2025

Grace Notes

Friday Devotional:

Psalm 46

Psalm 46 was the inspiration for Martin Luther's great hymn " A Mighty Fortress Is Our God," which many Lutherans love to sing on Reformation Sunday with full organ and brass or guitars and drums. The psalmist proclaims God's mighty, sustaining presence in Jerusalem, and we know it is with us today. In verse 10, God's voice breaks through as if to announce, "Listen up! I am your refuge and strength in times of trouble."

Have you ever lost your voice? Not being able to talk can be very isolating. My husband has Parkinson's disease, and one of his symptoms is a softer voice. For a retired pastor whose profession involved preaching, teaching, and visiting with members, it is humbling to not be heard. Often, he is relegated to being still and listening. I remind him that most people love to talk, and good listeners are rare.

Listening to God's voice through daily devotions, prayer, and mutual conversation and consolation is a habit to nurture.

Help me be still, O Lord, and listen to you and to others. In Jesus' name. Amen.

An excerpt from Christ in Our Home

If you would like a copy of Christ in Our Home

Please contact the church office at 805-983-0612

View Sunday's Bulletin here

New Zoom ID

See's Candy Winter Fundraiser

November 10th -December 1st, paper order forms are located in the Narthex. If you would like to place an order online and have your candy shipped anywhere in the US, click on the button below.

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Preschool & Kindergarten Supply Wish List:

From now until December, we are collecting items from our wish list.

Items from Costco:

Kirkland Paper towels, Kirkland Toilet paper, Kirkland Napkins, Kirkland Baby wipes, Sanitizing wipes, Marathon 2 ply multifold paper towels, Kleenex tissues, Ziploc bags-(Gallon, Quart, Sandwich), Heavyweight Forks & Spoons.

Items from Smart & Final:

First street 5 oz. paper cups, Simply Value paper plates 9in. & 6in., First Street coated paper bowls 12oz. Any monetary donation will be used to purchase these items.

Please leave any donations at the Church office. Any questions, please call 805-983-0612.

Ladies Ensemble:

Women's ensemble rehearsal Sunday, directly after our morning service (@ 11:30 a.m.) I look forward to rehearsing with you!

If you are still interested....

We have short rehearsals after the 10:30 Sunday service. Please let Jayne Pompey know if you are interested in participating. She can be reached at 805.983.0612. Let's make a joyful noise unto the Lord!

Quilting and Fellowship

Every Wednesday at 9:00 am

The quilting group "Operation LOVE" at Our Redeemer has been creating quilts for the Lutheran World Relief quilt ministry for many years. About 100 quilts are sent annually to Lutheran World Relief for distribution to those in need around the world.

Operation LOVE meets every Wednesday at 9:00 am in the coffee room. Anyone interested in participating in this ongoing project is encouraged to join the group at any time.

Sewing/quilting experience is not essential since there are many different ways to give assistance as needed.

November Birthdays

✝Health Concerns:

Susan Rosewasser is hospitalized (Julie’s friend); Alex Callahan, Larry, Shirley & Scott Godwin are dealing with Larry’s Parkinson’s diagnosis; Dale and Lupe Dean; Darcy Ludwig is fighting cancer; Sharon is dealing with MS.

✝ All those who do not have shelter, and food insecurities.

✝ Nation and World: the end of war; for an end to gun violence.

† We are restarting our prayer list each quarter. This helps us to remove prayer concerns that are no longer needed.

If you want to add a name to our prayer list, don't hesitate to get in touch with the church office or

Synod Authorized Minister - Arlin Scott

For any questions:

(805) 983-0612 | secretary@lcoor.org-website: Lcoor.org