Our Saviour Lutheran Church

05/24/2026

Pentecost 2026
We celebrated the gift of the Holy Spirit by wearing red, with singing and procession into the church. Pentecost was also the day four young people were confirmed.

Special thanks to Pastor Jim DuMond. These young people started their confirmation journey with him and then finished with Pastor Chris.

And thank you to all those who helped with the Pentecost Tea reception after worship.

05/21/2026

05/21/2026

Augustus Pennell was baptized in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit on Sunday, May 17, 2026.

Affectionately known as Auggie, this young man was ready to be baptized. Auggie kept reaching for the water in the font! Auggie is the son of Travis & Janeen Pennell and is the little brother to his sister, Sophia. Serving as sponsors were Nicole Odom & Jay W. Pennell.

Children from the congregation came forward to fill the baptismal font with cups of water signifying that out of the many, we are made one in Jesus.

Thanks be to God for the gift of Holy Baptism!

05/08/2026

Mother’s Day Tea ☕️

Pastor Chris & Gemayel were invited by Lu Mattson to an elegant Mother’s Day Tea at Independence Village in Johnson City. There were finger sandwiches and raspberry tarts…

Even Pastor Chris had his pinky raised drinking tea from real china!

Blessing to all the women who have shown us motherly love and strength.

05/06/2026

“That’s the best story I ever heard!”

One of the Parent’s Day Out students was excited to hear the story of the Prophet Daniel from the Old Testament, learning how God protected Daniel through many parts of his life, even among the lions! 🦁

Pastor Chris & Gemayel share a biblical story each Wednesday morning for the Parents Day Out program.

Special thanks to Cat Hopper, the PDO director who provided this picture.

04/27/2026

We want to thank everyone that helped out with our church clean up date. People got busy cleaning closets, organizing the library, clearing out the attic space, and clearing brush outside.

One more spring cleaning event will be happening later in May, we'll keep you posted. P.S.: If you have any photos from inside on clean up day post them in the comments!

04/17/2026

This weekend Walter Schuppan and Gemayel Heinold will be in retreat at the Tennessee Lutheran Via de Cristo. Please keep them and their families in prayer. They return home on Sunday evening.

Let us pray.
Almighty God, support these pilgrims, Walter and Gemayel, as they walk with you this weekend. Open their hearts to your love and to the guidance of your Holy Spirit. In Jesus’ name. Amen

04/16/2026

Azariah Lee Fernando-Schuppan and Ahleigha Vivien Fernando-Schuppan were baptized in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit on Sunday, April 12, 2026.

Affectionately known as Ezi & Ali, these young ladies were claimed as beloved children of God. Ezi & Ali are the daughters of Walter Schuppan & Michael Fernando. Serving as sponsors were Austin & Anika Burnett.

Children from the congregation came forward to fill the baptismal font with individual cups of water signifying that out of the many, we are made one in Christ Jesus. Ezi & Ali received gifts from the congregation showing them the joy we have in the Lord.

Thanks be to God!

04/04/2026

Alleluia! Christ is risen.
He has risen indeed. Alleluia!

Happy Easter to you and your family from all of us at Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Johnson City, Tennessee. Join us at 10:00AM tomorrow morning in giving thanks to God that Christ has risen from the dead. Death, O death, where is your sting?

Christ is risen. Alleluia!