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"We are Grateful"
Dear Members and Friends of Our Savior's Lutheran Church,
We have much to be grateful for on this Spring-like day in late March.
Our Jamaica mission trip team returned home safely on Saturday night after a week of mission and ministry. They are excited to share with you some of their experiences and "God-sightings" THIS Sunday, April 2, during both of our morning worship services. I encourage you to attend (and bring a friend) to hear all about the work and ministry done on behalf of Our Savior's Lutheran in Jamaica. The Jamaica team will be assisting with worship and providing a "Taste of Jamaica" between services during our time of coffee and conversation.
We also celebrate with 20 of our young people this coming Sunday and next Wednesday as they receive and celebrate their First Communion! This is such an important FaithMarker in the lives of these young people and I hope you will be there to rejoice and celebrate with them as they receive this gift of grace for the first time.
We have another baptism scheduled for this coming Sunday at our 10:30 a.m. service! I hope you'll be there to help us rejoice and welcome little Brayden Lyle into our community of faith and into the Body of Christ.
And of course we are continuing our "Lent with Luther" theme on Wednesdays. This week we look closely at the Bible and how and why we are daily called to read it, study it, and apply it to the way we live.
Negotiations are continuing to be made with Ecumen as we try to finalize a purchase agreement for the sale of some of our property for the potential building of a senior housing residence. As soon as the purchase agreement is finalized, we will schedule a congregational meeting for the purpose of voting on the sale of some of our property. Stay tuned. We'll keep you updated and posted on developments.
We are also continuing our search for a new parish nurse. If you or someone you know may be interested in this position, please contact
Shelly Rock at Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater.
Like I said - we have much to be grateful for at Our Savior's! Thank you for all you do to make our church what it is!
Want to find out more? Come and see!
Pastor Dale
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Worship & Music This Week
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Lenten Wednesday Worship
11:30 am, 5:30 pm & 7:00 pm
Sermon by: Pastor Dale Stiles
11:30 am Lenten Worship followed by soup lunch
5:00 - 6:30 pm Soup Supper
Tomato Bisque with a side of grilled cheese sandwiches
5:30 pm Lenten Worship in the CLC
7:00 pm Lenten Worship in the Sanctuary
7:45 pm Kingdom Choir
Sunday, April 2, 2017
8:00 am Jamaica Sunday Worship in the Sanctuary
9:15 am Adult Education
9:15 am Faith Formation
9:15 am Time for Parents
10:30 am Jamaica Sunday Worship in the CLC
11:45 am Jr. High Evolve
5:00 pm Sr. High Activate
7:30 pm AA
Special Music at 8:00 am: Kingdom Choir
Childcare available at all worship services
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Wednesdays, March 8, 15, 22, 29 & April 5
- 11:30 am Lenten Worship followed by soup lunch
- 5:00 - 6:30 pm soup supper
- Lenten Worship at 5:30 in CLC & 7:00 pm in sanctuary
- 6:10 - 6:45 pm Family activity in the Family Room for all families
Holy Week April 9-16: No Faith Formation this week
- Sunday, April 9: Palm Sunday - Kids process with Palms beginning of worship service
- Thursday, April 13: Maundy Thursday - Worship at 11:30 am &
7:00 pm in the sanctuary
- Friday, April 14: Good Friday - Worship at 7:00 pm in the sanctuary
- Sunday, April 16: Easter Sunday - Worship services at 8:00, 9:15 & 10:30 am in the CLC
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Grades 5/6 Boys Fishing Outing
- Who: 5/6 grade boys and a parent or grandparent
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What:
Chad and Darla will lead a time of fellowship and fishing. Dinner will be provided. Please bring fishing poles and dress appropriately for the weather. Adults will need a fishing license. Chad suggests a Conservation License if you don't plan to keep the fish you catch. We will provide bait.
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When:
Saturday, April 29, 2017- 3:30 pm
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Where:
Dave and Laverna Scholz' Home in Hugo, MN
- RSVP by April 22, 2017: RSVP Now!
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Easter Breakfast Egg Bake
We are doing something extra this year for our Easter Breakfast Fundraiser! On top of fruit, donuts, and juice we are serving egg bakes! This is where we need your help. Please sign-up on the clip board located on the Welcome Desk at church to make an egg bake for our breakfast. Egg bakes should be dropped off to the kitchen no later than 9 am on Easter morning. All proceeds from the Breakfast go towards sending our High School youth to Colorado for our summer mission trip! Contact Chad with any questions!
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Register for Vacation Bible School and Camp Wapo
Registration for Vacation Bible School and Camp Wapo are taking place now!
- Register for VBS on July 31 - August 4, 2017
- Register for Camp Wapo. OSLC dates for all week long Camp Wapo programs are June 25-30 this year. Seeds weekend is June 23-25. Camp Wapo spots are going fast. Don't wait! Sign-up TODAY!
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YoungLives Fundraising Tea Party & Boutique
You are invited! Bring a friend and wear your favorite party hat!
Date: Saturday, April 22, 2017
Time: 11:30am-1:00pm (Boutique opens at 11:00)
Place: Our Savior's Church, 1616 West Olive St, Stillwater, MN
RSVP by April 8: Darla Goble
Childcare provided for infants to preschoolers. We welcome children to join us for the Tea Party! To RSVP or donate money or items for the boutique, contact Darla Goble or 651-430-1873. Donations will provide the opportunity for teen moms and their children to attend Castaway Camp and support the YoungLives teen mom program in the St Croix Valley!
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New Membership Orientation
Interested in Becoming a Member at Our Savior's Lutheran Church?
Please attend one of the New Member Orientation sessions on Tuesday, April 4, at 6:30 pm or Thursday, April 6, at 6:30 pm here at the church. Childcare will be available at both sessions. Please RSVP to the church office to let us know which session you would like to attend. New members will be received on Sunday, April 23.
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"Behind the Scenes" Ministry Opportunity
Consider joining the Greeting Card Outreach Ministry. We share joy as we send greeting cards throughout the year to our church members to honor special celebrations and share compassion during times of trial. For more information, please contact
Sue Hedlund of the Health & Caring Ministry Team.
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Upcoming Adult Education Opportunities
(All adult education sessions meet in the sanctuary at 9:15 am)
"Lent with Luther"
This year marks the 500th anniversary of the Reformation and churches around the world are providing an opportunity to celebrate and learn about Luther and the Reformation during Lent. We hope you join the conversation.
- Sunday, April 2 - "How to Read the Bible" (Romans 10:8-17)
- Sunday, April 9 - "How to Share Your Faith with Someone"
(Matthew 28:16-20)
Booklets available on the Welcome Desk in the Gathering Area to help facilitate our conversation.
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12th Annual Senior Health & Faith Day
The St. Croix Valley Parish Nurses are excited to announce the 12
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Annual Senior Health and Faith Day Event
"
Healing Through the Arts...Living Well in Mind, Body, Spirit"
on Tuesday, April 25 from 8:30 am-12:30 pm here at Our Savior's. Please see the signup sheet on the PEP bulletin board or contact the church office to register as seating is limited!
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Help adorn our altar area with flowers on Easter Sunday.
Stop by the information board in the Gathering Area to pick up an envelope in which to purchase a plant for our Easter Memorial Garden. Please put completed envelopes in the drop box on the Welcome Desk. Last day for placing orders is Sunday, April 2.
Plants may be taken home after the last Easter
Sunday worship service. 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 our Pastor with any of your needs.
Pastor Dale
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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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