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Dear Members & Friends of Our Savior's Lutheran Church,
I've just returned from a two-week vacation. My family and I spent our time camping in two state parks and at a friend's cabin near the Iron Range of Northern MN. As always, my perspective on ministry and priorities and life, in general, was renewed. Vacation, or any sort of purposeful time away, usually helps me in this way. It helps me see things more clearly. It helps answer the questions of what's most important, what really matters, how effectively do I use my time, and for what purposes is some of my time spent. I come back from my time away every August with a renewed sense of perspective and purpose for mission and ministry. I believe this is likely why Jesus was so intentional about getting away by himself and going off to the other side of the lake throughout his three short years of ministry and mission. It's important, and good for the soul.
Congregations need this as well. I think Summer schedules in churches are good opportunities for members and staff alike to re-evaluate and assess again what our priorities might be within our congregation. I know for Our Savior's staff we have been intentional this Summer at looking ahead to fall and evaluating again what works and what might not work best for our members as a whole, programmatically speaking. This is refreshing and allows for creativity and new ideas. I think you'll be excited to see and experience some of what we have planned new this fall.
As dear friends and family members are experiencing illness, grief, pain, or suffering, we are also aware of our own priorities and how we might be able to live and view life differently. As our nation and world is experiencing violence, hatred, bigotry and moral decline, an evaluation of our own priorities is necessary. Are we contributing to unrest through any direct action or even in-action? How might a re-alignment of our priorities change the way we seek to make a positive difference in our world - in the name of love and Jesus Christ?
So, as the cool breezes and crisp mornings of Autumn seem to have already arrived, I invite you to pay attention to your life and the things for which have the highest priority. Our days are a gift to us. Our family members and friends are a gift to us. Our community of faith is a gift to us. Our freedom is a gift to us. How can we enjoy and make the most of each of them every single day?
Let's move into this fall program year excited and renewed for what God has planned for our world, our nation, and our community of faith.
Peace and blessing,
Pastor Dale Stiles
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Summer Worship & Music This Week
Sunday, August 27, 2017
Sermon by: Pastor Dale Stiles
Summer Worship Times 8:00 & 9:30 am
8:00 am Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary
(7:50 am Hymn Pick Prelude)
Special Music: Don & Charlotte Schuld, singing
Levi Gregg, flute
9:30 am Worship on the Lawn!
(Bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on!)
Blessing of the Backpacks & Briefcases
Childcare available at 9:30 am service
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Worship on the Lawn August 27 at 9:30 am
Next Sunday will be our final worship on the lawn for this summer. We will meet behind the Community Life Center for the service. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair to sit on. (If too hot or wet, we'll be in the CLC).
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Blessing of the Backpacks & Briefcases!
Bring your backpacks & briefcases to 9:30 am worship on August 27 and receive a special blessing as you head to school or work.
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Mission Trip to Zaculeu, Guatemala
Would you like to visit our companion congregation in Zaculeu, Guatemala?
There is room to join those of us going from October 8 - 16, 2017. Perhaps things in your life have opened up that could make this possible! Let the church office know you are interested or talk with Becky Maier. We'll be in touch and make it happen! It will be a most valuable experience for you!
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Children, Youth & Family Ministry
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Faith Formation Supply Donations!
We are in need of a few key supplies. To donate, take a heart off one of
the crosses in the Gathering Area and return it with the donated item by September 10. Your gracious donations help keep the Faith Formation programs alive and thriving! Questions? Contact Darla Goble or 651-439-5704, ext. 32.
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2017-18 Faith Formation & Confirmation Registration
Registration for Fall Faith Formation & Confirmation (Sundays/Wednesdays) is happening NOW! We have something available for children & youth age 3 through 12th grade. Please register by August 31, 2017. Register Now!
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Faith Formation Teachers & Assistants Needed!
Our kids need you! We are in need of teachers and assistant teachers for Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings. We will have Faith Formation Classes 12 times throughout the coming year. Lessons are prepared and all supplies provided. Please contact
Darla Goble to volunteer.
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Faith Formation All Worship Sundays
Interested in providing special music or would you like to participate in our skits for our All Worship Sundays at the 10:30 am service? We need people of all ages to participate! Please contact
Darla Goble with questions or to volunteer.
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Looking for Experience in Human Resources
The Church Board is in the process of forming a personnel committee to advise the board on important human resource related matters and how to best manage for the welfare of OSLC staff. If you have professional training and/or experience in Human Resource Administration and would be willing to apply your talents to help us get this committee up and running, we'd love to hear from you. Please contact OSLC President
Ray Valley or any board member.
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Willing to Serve at Worship?
View Usher/Greeter slots for September and October
(Sundays at 8:00 or 10:30 am).
Those with last names beginning
P, Q, R and S
are called to help during September and October, though anyone can sign up who enjoys serving in these capacities. Thank you for helping us to share hospitality with all who enter our doors!
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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 Pastor Dale Stiles with any of your needs.
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Updates on the Ecumen Project.
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Zoning Text Amendment
a.
Planning Commission public hearing on zoning text amendment that allows Senior Living Facilities by Special Use Permit in the RA Zoning District (PASSED).
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City Council approval of first reading of the zoning text amendment (PASSED).
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City Council approval of second reading and adoption of zoning text amendment (PASSED).
- Concept Planned Unit Development
a. Planning Commission public hearing on the Concept Planned Unit Development (PASSED)
b. City Council hearing/vote on Concept Planned Unit Development. (8/2/2017 - City Council Voted to Approve Concept PUD)
- Special Use Permit, Preliminary and Final Plat, Final Planned Unit Development
a. Planning Commission holds public hearing on all of these requests at same time (Tentative 10/11/17).
b. Park Commission considers this application.
c. City Council holds hearing.
- Building permit
a. The building permit application
- Development Agreement
a.City Council considers agreement.
- Preconstruction meeting
a. As soon as development agreement is approved by City Council, the Ecumen engineers and development team could meet with the City Engineer.
- Site work
a.Site work can begin after preconstruction meeting and payment of fees described in the Development Agreement.
b.Work on the building itself has to wait until the building permit is issued
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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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