Upon the death of a brother or sister in Christ, family members and friends often wish to express their gratitude to God for His grace toward the departed and for the comfort His Word gives the bereaved in their time of sorrow.
Because the expression of that gratitude is often manifested in the monetary gifts given to the Church in memory of the departed, it is incumbent upon the Church to be responsible stewards of those gifts entrusted to it. The items described here represent those that might be considered as memorial gifts. This list has been compiled and is updated regularly by the Memorial Committee in consultation with a pastor and the various boards and congregational groups of LCOS.
This page provides suggestions of possible appropriate gifts. The pictures presented here are not meant as exact requests but only illustrate of the kinds of items that might be selected. Gifts should be planned and selected with the assistance of the Memorial Committee of the Lutheran Church of Our Savior. Please contact the Church Office for more information (408-252-0345 or office@lcos.org).
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Church
Sign
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Church
Cross
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Altar Crucifix/CorpusCorpus (body) of the crucified Lord Jesus to be added to the cross currently anchored in the altar |
Processional
Cross / Crucifix & Torches
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Statuary
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Chalice
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Ciborium
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Cordless Microphone System for Parish Hall (existing item)Additional wireless units (body-packs) and lavaliere microphones, along with a receiver component capable of accommodating multiple wireless microphone units, used for presentations or dramas in the Parish Hall |
Fontanini™Magi
Figurines
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Furniture
for Pastors’ Studies
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Artistic
Carved Wooden Paneling Project
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Faceted-Glass
Windows Project
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Basin
for Baptismal Font
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VestmentsAny of the following clerical vestments, to be worn by the pastor(s) of LCOS:
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Gospel/Lectionary
Covers
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Coverings
for Communion-Rail Cushions and/or Chancel Pews
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Funeral
Casket Pall
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Ossuary Pall
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Seasonal
Banners
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Column
Banners
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Library
Book Sets
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Framed Artwork for Children’s/Mothers’ RoomAppropriate framed Biblical/Christian artwork that would hang in the Children’s/Mother’s Room ("Cry Room") at the back of the nave |
Interment
Earth Vial
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Personal
Individual Pew Cushions
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Library
Books or Videos
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Liturgical Assistants’ VestmentsAdditional (or replacement) vestments (robes) worn by the men who assist in the distribution of the Lord’s Supper, or by the men and boys who serve as crucifers, torch bearers, and acolytes |
Hymnals
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Kitchen Kitchen Serving WarmersCatering-style serving warmers, for keeping dishes hot/warm as they sit on serving tables |