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Tuesday, February 20, 2018
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"Just Wondering, Jesus ...
What is the purpose of The Church?"
Dear Members & Friends of Our Savior's Lutheran Church,
Last Wednesday we began the season of Lent at Our Savior's by being reminded of our own mortality and need for repentance of our sins. The blunt words, "Remember you are dust and to dust you shall return" were spoken to each of us as a bold mark of the cross was drawn upon our foreheads with ashes.
Ironically, as we, and countless numbers of Christians around the nation and world, were being reminded of their impending physical death, seventeen teenagers in Parkland, Florida experienced theirs at the hand of a distraught and mentally ill gunman. This photo I referred to in my sermon last Sunday, of a grieving mother who had earlier in the day been marked with the ashes, speaks volumes. I invite you to reflect on this photo for a moment.
Tomorrow (Wednesday) we will consider the question, "Just wondering, Jesus ... what is the purpose of The Church?" The short answer to that question is simply, "To pay attention."
In light of the response to last Wednesday's senseless killings this question is all the more necessary to consider. Christs' Church on earth must respond to human suffering, pain and injustice. The Church must pay attention to what is happening everywhere and consider honestly the ways we are called to respond.
Please join us on Wednesday to ponder this important question.
In the name and spirit of Jesus,
Pastor Dale
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WORSHIP & FAITH FORMATION SCHEDULE
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
11:30 am Lenten Worship in sanctuary followed by lunch
5:15 - 6:15 pm Soup Supper
6:30 pm Lenten Worship in the sanctuary
Special Music: Michael Bloem
Confirmation Mentors & Students meet
7:30 pm Kingdom Choir
Sunday, February 25, 2018
8:00 am Worship in the Sanctuary
Special Music: Bells II
9:15 am Faith Formation
Time for Parents
Adult Education
10:30 am Worship in the CLC
5:00 pm Activate Youth Group (Grades 10-12)
7:30 pm AA
Click HERE to sign-up and volunteer
during a Sunday Worship Service!
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED DURING LENT
Lenten Soup Suppers
People with servant hearts are needed to assist with our Lenten evening meals on Wednesdays now through March 21. Please sign-up on the poster in the Gathering Area or NOW online if you can bring a crock pot of
soup, dessert or if you are willing to help clean up.
Lenten Worship Volunteers
Ushers and communion servers are needed during our evening mid-week services during Lent through March 30 (Good Friday). Please sign-up NOW online or let the church office know if you are able to help. Thank you!
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Children, Youth & Family Ministry
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First Communion Retreat
At Our Savior's, we have empowered parents to decide when their child is ready to receive instruction to receive Holy Communion.
Who:
1st - 6th graders and a parent / guardian
Date:
Monday, March 26 from 6-8 pm (eat before you come)
What to bring:
Your Bible
Sibling childcare will be available.
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Final Week for Blanket Drive!
This is our final week to drop off new or gently used blankets at OSLC. Blankets will be delivered to Bridging, an organization helping people transition from homelessness. Bridging provides a blanket to over 240 individuals each week. They are expressing an immediate need for blankets! Any size is accepted including throw blankets. Please make sure blankets are clean and not damaged. Questions? Contact
Catherine Solheim or Stacy Meyer, Parish Nurse.
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Thyme for Grace Meals
Our Savior's cooks have been busy and there are now fresh meals in the freezer in the back pantry of the kitchen. These meals are for members of Our Savior's to take to anyone who might have a special situation where a meal would be a boost, so please feel free to share them. And, many thanks to the cooks!
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Women's Time Out on March 9 at 7 pm
Please join us at church for a free educational class on the use of essential oils. Marissa Jones will take us through the safe use of the top 10 essential oils. Bring your questions and share your experiences. Samples will be offered. Sign up at the Welcome Desk so we know how many to expect!
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Join the Orchestra for Easter!
Calling all experienced woodwind, brass and string players to join us in enhancing Easter worship at the 8:00 and 9:15 am services. We will begin rehearsing March 11. Please let Michael know if you are interested by February 28. If you play an instrument, why not play for God's glory?
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Meeting Reminders!
OSLC Book Club: Will meet on Monday, February 26th at 1:00 pm to discuss The Florist's Daughter. We hope to see you there.
Check out the Property & Grounds Committee
Next meeting: Monday, March 5, from 6-7 pm at the church. Everyone welcome!
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Relay for Life Team!
PICTURE a warm, June night, star filled sky, cold beverage, chatting with old friends and making some new friends and raising money for a fabulous charity - all a part of being a member of a Relay for Life Team. Sandy Roslin is looking for members to be a part of her 'Pirates of the Cure-ibbean' Relay for Life Team. Be a team member, sponsor a team member, purchase raffle tickets or luminaries; there are many ways you can contribute. More information to come or you can talk to Sandy Roslin or Sue Ortman for further details.
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Help Feed a Family!
During the month of March, Valley Outreach sponsors the "Help Feed a Family" drive. This is the biggest, community-driven food and fund drive of the year for Valley Outreach. You can help by donating non-perishable food items or cash. Cash donations allow Valley Outreach to purchase more food from the local food banks than we can purchase at the grocery store. Look for drop off locations at OSLC beginning March 1st.
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Request for Prayers and Support
Everyday joys and sorrows...Once in a lifetime joys and sorrows. Your brothers and sisters at Our Savior's want to support you. Email or call our
Pastor Dale Stiles or Parish Nurse,
Stacy Meyer, with any of your needs.
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Simply Giving
A more convenient way to give! In a few short minutes, you can make a one-time gift or set up a donation that will process automatically on a recurring basis. Recurring donations are convenient and provide our church with much needed consistent support throughout the year.
To give online, visit our church's website and get set up!
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Stewardship is about love:
serving others through our time, talent, and treasure.
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