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Tuesday, October 17, 2017
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Dear Members & Friends of Our Savior's Lutheran Church,
This past week two of our members, Becky Maier and Sandy Fabio, visited our partner congregation in Zacaleau, Guatemala. Pictures from their visit have been posted on our church facebook page. We look forward to hearing their stories and experiences. Next Monday, two more members of our Our Savior's, Cindy Gackel and Sue Hedlund, and I, will be traveling to visit our partner congregation in Mlafu, Tanzania. We too, look forward to the stories and experiences that await us.
At Our Savior's we are so fortunate to have opportunities like these that enable us to walk side by side, in relationship with our brothers and sisters across the globe as we strive together to make known the good news of Jesus Christ. The Body of Christ is much bigger than we are familiar with
in Stillwater and the surrounding community - it is definitely a global community that we are a part of. This coming Sunday during worship we will ask God to bless us as we travel to Tanzania and we will thank God for the visit and safe return of those who visited Guatemala. I hope you can
be present to be a part of this praise and blessing. While I am away in Mlafu, two local pastors, Janel Kuester at St. Paul's Lutheran, and Chris Bellefeuille at Trinity Lutheran, will be on-call for me in case of any pastoral care emergencies. Please contact our church office if in need.
This coming Sunday also marks the beginning of our Fall Stewardship series, "Come and See ... Go and Do!". More about this will be communicated on Sunday and in a letter and email to be sent out next week.
Today I am grateful for all that is done at Our Savior's in mission and ministry. We are making an impact locally and globally, and for that we can all give God thanks and praise!
Peace,
Pastor Dale Stiles
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WORSHIP & FAITH FORMATION SCHEDULE
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
There will be no dinner, worship, Faith Formation or Confirmation on Wednesday, October 18.
8:00 am Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary
Special Music: Liturgical Singers
9:15 am Adult Education (Sanctuary)
CAT Survey (Family Room)
10:30 am Blended Worship in the CLC
Service led by the Praise Band
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hildcare available for the 10:30 am service.
NO FAITH FORMATION OR YOUTH GROUPS
MEETING ON OCTOBER 22, 2017
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Adult Education Schedule
Sunday, October 22, at 9:15 am in the sanctuary:
Living Your Strengths -
Guest Speaker: Keri Bischoff, M. Ed. and Gallup Certified Strengths Coach. Discover Your God-Given Talents and Inspire Your Community.
Sunday, October 29:
Church History 101 - Part 2.
Guest Speaker: Dave Shaw, OSLC member. An overview of the events and personalities that formed the core doctrine of the Christian Church.
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Children, Youth & Family Ministry
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No Faith Formation on Oct. 18 or Oct. 22
Just a reminder that due to MEA break, there will be no Faith Formation, Confirmation or Youth Groups meeting on Wednesday, October 18 or Sunday, October 22.
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Yes! I can help with the Harvest Festival on October 29th!
- Set up in CLC - Carnival games 11:30-12:30 on October 29
- Clean up crew for CLC - 7:00-8:00 pm
- Clean up crew for kitchen - 7:00-8:00 pm
- Clean up Crew for Chili Cook-off - 7:00-8:00 pm
- Bake cupcakes for cake walk (Need a variety of cupcakes including Gluten Free) - Drop off on 10/28 or before 3:00 pm on 10/29. Please mark your name and if cupcakes are gluten free on your cupcakes.
- Candy donations (no hard candy) or prizes
- Food stand helpers - make hotdogs, lemonade, cider, popcorn - 3:00-7:00 pm
Please contact Darla Goble if you can assist in any of these areas. Thank you!
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Mark Your Calendar -- Harvest Festival
On Sunday, October 29th from 5-7 pm we will be having our annual Harvest Festival. Come and enjoy carnival games, chili cook-off, bingo, pumpkin carving (bring your own pumpkin & tools); judging will take place at 6:15 pm, costume parade (all ages!), free food and cake walk! Feel free to invite your friends!
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Graduate Connection
On October 25 Our Savior's will be sending care packages to our 2017 high school graduates and will be needing cookies to send in those packages. If you would be willing to bake cookies, please let Nancy Fjestad know. Cookies can be delivered to the church on Oct. 24th. Many thanks in advance!
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Women's Cluster Meeting at OSLC
Women from the East Central Cluster of the Saint Paul Area Synod will enjoy time with Katie Luther on Thursday, October 26, at 6:30 pm at Our Savior's. This year of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation is a perfect time to learn more about the woman beside the man. Pati Kachel will present a costumed introduction and tribute to this founding mother of our Lutheran faith. Registration is $5.00. A monetary offering will go to Women of the ELCA Katie's Fund and the St. Paul Area SWO. Material offerings will go to Babies Need Boxes (infant supplies for at risk families). The list of items needed is on the women's bulletin board across from the office.
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Meals from the Heart -- Just a few open spots left!
Sign-up to help pack meals at "Meals from the Heart" by Mano Amiga on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, from 4 to 6 pm at 5600 Memorial Ave which is located behind Stillwater Motors. We are looking for participants to donate 2 hours of their time and a donation of $10 per participant. People doing the meal packing event should dress in casual clothes...things that could get dirty/dusty and you
must wear close-toed shoes
. Sign-up sheet is located on the Welcome Desk in the Gathering Area. This is a great event for the entire family. Please consider giving to those in need!
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November & December Ushers and Greeters Needed
If you worship on Sundays, please consider signing up to serve as either an usher or greeter. Y
ou can view the openings and sign up from our church website or
Sign-up NOW!
Thank you!
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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).
b. City Council approval of first reading of the zoning text amendment (PASSED).
c. 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)
- Neighborhood Meeting - Informational Meeting
When: September 6, 2017
Time: 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Location: Family Room at Our Savior's Lutheran Church
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Special Use Permit, Preliminary and Final Plat, Final Planned Unit Development at Council Chambers, City Hall
a. Planning Commission holds public hearing on all of these requests at same time on October 11, 2017 at 7:00 pm
(PASSED)
b. City Council holds hearing on November 7, 2017 at 7:00 pm
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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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