Christopher Manohar, Norma Gesso, Beatriz Scott, Tod Nalley (Clemmons), Jean Schieber, Colleen Isaacs, Veda Connor’s daughter, Shirley Stager, Veda Connor, Mark, nephew of Karen Deichmann, Arcele Thompson, Cindy Neilson, Donnie White, Martha Baker, Yvonne Wagner, Simona, Trevor Blake (Carole Cook), Gloria Sierra (Beatriz Scott) Fernando Sierra (Beatriz Scott), Johnny Walters (Carole Cook) Coleen Isaacs (Veda Connor)

Our members celebrating a birthday this week:

10/27 Arren Torres

10/31 Norma Gesso

Our members celebrating an anniversary this week:

10/31/87 Francis and Beatriz Scott 

Prayers for God’s hand on these ministries:

Lutheran Church of Our Savior • C.O.M.E.• FILC Elders • All those who are struggling, are homeless, are suffering from depression or mental illness 

The Gospel is shared with children when they open their shoebox gifts.

Every shoebox gift is an excellent resource for evangelism and discipleship which leads to the multiplication of new believers and churches around the world.

 From the shoebox packers who pray for the boys and girls who will receive their gifts to the local teachers who pray for the children who attend The Greatest Journey discipleship classes, prayer is the key to the work of Operation Christmas Child.

 Last year we did 150 boxes and all of them had shipping labels.  Shoeboxes went to The Philippines, Vanuatu, Thailand, Cook Island, Madagascar, Mongolia, and Papua New Guinea.

This year we started out with a goal of 150 boxes.  We’re still crocheting, sewing and crafting.  The cost of filling a shoebox and shipping fee is approx. $30.  We’re in need of underwear (for all age groups and gender), toothbrushes/holders and chap sticks.  We will be packing the boxes during the month of October.  There was a pencil bag packing party (school supplies) on Friday.  There will be more to come – be on the lookout for the next packing party.

 If making a cash or check donation (make it out to First Immanuel), please mark it “shoebox” fund – it could be put in the collection plate or mailed to the church.

 For more information, please contact Beth Braun at (408-892-9790) or bethimar@yahoo.com