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Weekly eNews
Announcements
May 25, 2016
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Our Saviour's Lutheran Church welcomes all to the love of Christ through Worshipping, Learning, and Serving."
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Saturday, 5:30 PM
Sunday, 9:00 AM & 10:30 AM
Service of Holy Communion
Memory Verse
Psalm 104
I will sing to the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have being. Bless the Lord, O my soul. Praise the Lord!
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BLUE GRASS SERVICE - SUNDAY, MAY 29
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BLUE GRASS SERVICE
Our music team has been working on a Blue Grass Service that will be this
Sunday, May 29th.
It should be an up lifting worship experience. Please plan to come and support this worship service.
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DIGGING DEEPER: MISUSED VERSES IN THE BIBLE SUMMER 2016
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SUMMER SERMON SERIES
We often hear people quoting the Bible to fit a particular argument, or to prove their faith to others. Maybe you have done that yourself. Sometimes it works, but sometimes when the quote is taken out of it's original context, it ends up far from the intended meaning. Sometimes, people even quote the Bible...only to be told or to discover that the "quote" is not actually from the Bible at all.
This summer we are going to be "digging deeper" into some of these quotes to see just what the Bible says about them. This is going to be an exciting, but also challenging theme, as it may challenge some of our assumptions of our faith. In the schedule below, can you find the problems with each of our titles, taken from popular quotes today? If not, do not fear! We intend for this theme not to tear down, but to build up and lift up the Gospel and share the good news for us and for all in Jesus Christ.
June 5
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All Scripture is Inspired By God:
2 Timothy 3:16
All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness
June 12
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Anything you ask for in my name:
John 14:13-14
I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If in my name you ask me for anything, I will do it
June 19:
Train a child in the way they should go
: Proverbs 22:6
Train children in the right way, and when old, they will not stray.
June 25
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Money is the Root of all Evil:
1 Timothy 6:10
For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, and in their eagerness to be rich some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pains.
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SPECIAL BUILING PLAN FORUM MEETING DATES
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Building Plans
Forum
Join us to discuss progress of the updated
building plans and offer your input and
feedback
on the project.
TOMORROW, Thursday,
May 26, 2016
6:00 pm
and
Sunday,
June 5, 2016
11:45 am
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BISHIP EATON'S WEBCAST TODAY
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Join a group of us to watch the latest webcast from our national synod: A Place for All. This webcast will include a conversation with panelists exploring the question of racism in our churches. As members of the ELCA, we believe that we are a church that belongs to Christ. There is a place for everyone here. Yet contentment, fear or racism - individual and institutional - can hold us back from being the diverse, welcoming church that Christ calls us to be. Look around our congregation. Do we need to discuss this?
Our presiding bishop, The Rev. Elizabeth Eaton, will join with The Rev. Ruben Duran, The Rev. Matt Stuhlmuller, and Mikka McCracken with Lutheran World Hunger, to talk about our response to racism. Join us for stimulating discussion (and a snack!) Wednesday, May 25, 6-7 p.m. in the Patience classroom at Spirit of Joy (4501 South Lemay Avenue, NW corner of Harmony and Lemay). If you are unable to come watch with us, we invite you to watch the webcast (live or recorded) at ELCA.org/webcast or at Facebook.com/Lutherans.
Call Marjorie (226-0634) if you have questions.
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MEN'S BREAKFAST, BIBLE STUDY AND DISCUSSION
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The next OSLC Men's Breakfast will be Thursday, May 26th, 7 am at the Breakfast Club, just south of Markley Motors. For more information call Peter Jacobs at (970) 988-4564.
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THEOLOGY PUB: BEER. GOD. CONVERSATION.
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Join others to enjoy the beverage of your choice and open and honest conversation about topics of faith every fourth
Thursday, 6-7:30 p.m.,
MAY 26 @ Horse and Dragon
124 Racquette Drive
Theology Pub is a partnership of CSU Lutheran Campus Ministry & OSLC
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Come to Our Saviour's Lutheran Church picnics on June 1st and June 8th at 6:00 pm for a potluck and grill. We provide the meat and the grilling, you bring sides! We will be having the picnics right here at the church. The church Jump Castle will be available for the kids on June 1st and the slip and slide on the 8th!also. Come and enjoy food, fellowship and fun.
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Leah Circle will meet at the home of Barb Slattenow on Thursday, June 2 at 6:45 p.m. Ellen Wheeling will present the lesson and Colleen Hanson/Anita Hildebrand will bring dessert.
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BBQ, BLUES, and BLUEGRASS
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June 4, 2016 @ 5:00pm
At Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church
4501 S. Lemay St., Fort Collins
Musical Guests: Jerusalem Road and Lost Sheep
$15 (5 and over), $50 (family), under 5 free
1)
Join us at Spirit of Joy in Fort Collins for our annual BBQ, Blues, and Bluegrass on
Saturday, June 4th
! Come meet the 2016 Sky Ranch Summer Staff, enjoy some delicious BBQ, and fun music.
Proceeds from this event will benefit Sky Ranch! We hope to see all of you there!
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Come out and meet the 2016 Sky Ranch Summer Staff! Join us at Spirit of Joy for our annual BBQ, Blues, and Bluegrass on June 4th! On Sunday, June 5th, 4 or 5 of our staff will worship with your congregation and meet your church that graciously supports Sky Ranch! We are looking for 2 families that would be willing to host 2-3 people on Saturday night, June 4th to Sunday morning, June 5th.
Thank you for your help!
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BIKE TO CHURCH WEEKEND FOR -
HABITAT HOUSES
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June 18th and 19th! Bike to church to raise funds for the Habitat Houses we will be working on July 18th and September 22. Bicyclists, record you miles to church! Donors, donate an amount per mile ridden! There will be a sign up and donation board in the narthex!
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BETTY ARAGON MOVIE NIGHT THE CHOICE CITY ... FOR WHOM?Tuesday, June 7th at 6:30 p.m. The Carmike 3636 Manhattan Avenue, FORT COLLINS.
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ckets are available in the church office through a generous donation we have many tickets available. If you wish to purchase a ticket a free will donation may be given.
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GRACE GATHERING will be August 10-13th, 2016 in NEW ORLEANS.
There will be experiential learning, worship and presentations from special guests, a unique feature of the Grace Gathering will be the variety of
workshops offered to participants to help prepare for the 500th anniversary of the Reformation in 2017.
Workshops will include but are not limited to:
- Panel discussions on ecumenical and inter-religious relations.
- Historical and theological unpacking of key Reformation documents.
- Strategic approaches to observing the 500th anniversary locally.
- Reflection on the history and continued vitality of the Lutheran witness.
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MEALS ON WHEELS SUMMER VOLUNTEERS
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As summer approaches and many people prepare to go on vacation, Meals on Wheels will be in need of summer volunteer delivery drivers. If you are looking for a fun and rewarding way to get involved in the community through volunteer work, please consider doing so with Meals on Wheels!
Our volunteers primarily deliver meals one time per week, M-F from 11:00 amuntil about 12:30 pm, depending on length of route and traffic conditions. Volunteers can deliver more than once per week - just let us know! We provide delivery bags, background checks and Meals on Wheels magnets for your vehicle. You provide the time, vehicle, and smiles! Our clients are such a delight to work with, and their gratitude is sure to touch your heart.
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Leah Circle will meet on
Thursday, June 2
instead of
May 26
at the home of Barb Slattenow at
6:45 p.m.
Ellen Wheeling will present our last lesson of the season and dessert will be provided by Carol Bisbee with Colleen Hanson and Anita Hildebrand as backups.
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Lincoln IB Middle School is the first Stewardship story from Rob Behrens. If you would like to give a donation please place in the memo line that it is for the
Lincoln Camping Trip.
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4TH ANNUAL - HAMMER 'N' ALE
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Friends of Habitat,
Don't have plans on Thursday, June 2nd? Consider Habitat for Humanity's annual signature event - great food, crazy value, variety of beverages and family friendly with interactive games!
Best of all, it is an event that builds homes and empowers local families!
Let me know if you are interested. The link to purchase tickets is below! I highly recommend the VIP party, which always sells out.
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HABITIAT FOR HUMANITY - OSLC DAY OF SERVICE
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On Saturday, June 18, which is also Father's Day weekend, we have been invited by Habitat for Humanity to participate in a special day of service involving members of our congregation working on a home with the family who will live there. This home is being built as a partnership with the Strodtman family and it is one of the new Avondale cottages located in the Ridgewood Hills neighborhood in southwest Fort Collins. While OLSC is helping with partial financial support of the construction, we have been asked to devote a hands-on day in assisting with the completion of this home. Prior construction experience is not necessary, because many tasks are available regardless of skill level. It is likely that everyone working on this build will learn some new skills, in addition to the satisfaction of helping a family in this this valuable cause. If you would like to participate, or if you would like more information, please contact Jerry Freier by phone 970-482-6163, or by email at
[email protected]
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Sign-up sheets will be available in the Narthex. please add your name if you can help us build a new home for the Strodtman family on June 18th.
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HABITIAT FOR HUMANITY - GLOBAL VILLAGE
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Sky Ranch Lutheran Camp Summer 2016
Sky Ranch is looking for volunteer nurses for the 2016 summer season. We are currently looking to fill the following weeks:
Week 3: June 26- July 1
Week 5: July 10-15
½ of Week 6: July 20-22
Week 7: July 24-29
The week commitment begins up at camp on Sunday at 12 pm and ends around 1 pm on Friday. Throughout the week you will be responsible for the campers medications as well as first aid or Emergency response.
Our nurses are an invaluable piece of our community during the week to help keep our campers safe so they can experience the way Christ is moving in and throughout their lives while at camp. We can't thank you enough for considering this opportunity! If you are interested, please contact Kathryn our Program Director at
[email protected]. From there she can answer any questions and provide details about the week!
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LUTHERAN FAMILY SERVICES EVENTS
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A Great Game of Golf for a Great Cause! will be on Monday, June 6th, 2016. The event will be held at Eaton Country Club, 37661 county Road 39, Eaton, Colorado 80615
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Registration: 7:30 - 8:00 am
Shotgun Start Four person Scrambler: 8:00 am
Luncheon & Awards: 1:00 pm
For those interested please contact the church office we plan to register together as teams.There is a sign-up sheet in the office.
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FAITH, FAMILY, HOSPITALITY
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THANKS
so much to all of the FFH volunteers who made this last week of hosting successful. It is amazing to see the warmth, love and caring shown to our guest families during their stay at OS. A special thanks to Nancy Haboush and committee for organizing the most fabulous Mother's Day Party for our guest moms on Monday night. They were so appreciative. Please consider getting involved with the Homeless Family Ministry at OS. The next hosting rotation is August 7-15. Contact Rosie Goetz at 556-1923 or
[email protected]
with any questions. Blessings and have a great summer.
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Bible in a Year In Person Get Together
For those who have embarking on the journey to read the Bible in a year and are interested in meeting and talking with others the next in person meeting will be June 9th at Dungeons & Drafts at 5:30 pm. Mark your calendar, July 14th, August 11th and September 8th for the next couple of in person meetings.
Contact Pastor Leta with questions!
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Our next OSLC Book Club will meet with Hostess Diana Hutchinson on June 6th from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The book is:
'Father's Day: Across America with an Unusual Dad and his Extraordinary Son' by Buzz Bissinger. Please watch for upcoming books and dates in the newsletter, the announcement sheet and the weekly eNews.
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PARENTING WITH LOVE AND LOGIC!
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Parenting the Love and Logic Way class opportunity at OSLC -- we are looking at dates for this summer or fall. Use this Parenting with Love and Logic Interest form to indicate your interest and preferred time frame. Contact Diana Hutchinson, 970-672-4749 or you can send an email to [email protected] for information.
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL UP & COMING EVENT
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Vacation Bible School--Join us for
CAVE QUEST!
Following Jesus The light of the World
June 13-17, 2016
Join us for a spectacular week of learning, growing, singing playing, and knowing all about God's love! It is time to start planning for our VBS Week. The plans have started and there are opportunities for everyone! We will need help with many areas such as games, music, crafts, decorations, set-up, and clean up. Please watch for more information. Registration is open on the website or sign up below. For more questions or information contact Pastor Leta at [email protected] or call 484-3133.
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Joseph Brauch
Lynne Clouser
Alicia Kay Guler
Andrew Hanson
Benjamin Holzworth
Matthew Menten
Matthew Williams
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Did you know there is Sunday School for all ages at each congregation? Please join us!
OSLC
9:45-10:45am
SOJ 9:30-10:30am
TLC 9:00-10:00
SOTH - 9:30-10:20
June
June 13 - 17th VBS at OSLC this week is just around the corner. See the information above and be sure to get registered.
June 26th - Sending Service with commissioning
June 26- July 1st - Senior High Mission Trip to Crow Reservation Montana
There are still a few spaces available for our Mission Trip to Crow reservation in Montana next June 26 - July 1st, 2016. this is available to all youth currently in 8th - 12th grades. If you have not yet signed up lease send and email letting Kevin know you are interested in attending.
This is an opportunity for you, our youth, to be the hands and feet (and ears and eyes) of Jesus through serving others, building relationships, gaining new understanding of multiculturalism and poverty, all while growing in faith through small group devotion, fellowship and worship. Mission trips provide you with powerful life shaping experiences, and strengthen your relationship with Christ and the larger Church. Mission trips happen locally, internationally and everything in between over a three year period.
July
July 17-23th - Confirmation Camp at Rainbow Trail with Pastor Michael
August
August 5-7th - Our Saviour's Family Camp at Sky Ranch
August 7-12th - Mountaineers Camp at sky Ranch with Pastor Leta
High rendezvous at sky Ranch with Pastor Leta
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