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"Volunteer Sunday"
Dear Members & Friends of Our Savior's Lutheran Church,
What a joy it was to welcome Pastor Karen Castillo from the Lutheran Church in Guatemala with us last Sunday. She felt warmly welcomed
and shared an important message with us about the importance of our partnership with San Juan Bautista Lutheran in Zacaleu. Thank you for
your warmth and hospitality while she was with us and please keep our Guatemalan partnership in your prayers.
This coming Sunday we are celebrating the volunteering that makes Our Savior's the community of faith that it is. We are so thankful for the many people who serve so faithfully in this congregation and in so many ways. Please understand that what our congregation provides for the community we worship with, serve in, and partner in mission with, would not exist without the work of your hands and feet and hearts. I look forward to this Sunday when we provide the opportunity to celebrate the gift of you and recognize the importance of your time, talents, and treasures. Thank you!
This Sunday for our adult education forum we will be welcoming the St. Paul Area Synod's "Cherish All Children" Ministry Team. They work to educate and engage congregations in action to prevent child sexual exploitation. While we all see occasional reports on the news and our hearts are moved and troubled, this issue is too often hidden from our everyday lives. We want to believe this happens "somewhere else, not in my community." But in fact, child sexual exploitation happens in cities, suburbs, out-state, and with children from all ethnicities and economic backgrounds. We are all called to advocate for all God's children through prayer, education, and increased involvement in solutions. Please join us for this important time of education and learning at 9:15 a.m. in our church sanctuary.
You are also reminded that we have a formal congregational meeting scheduled at 11:45 a.m. in the church sanctuary this coming Sunday for the purpose of voting on the sale of some of our church property to Ecumen for their proposed Senior Living Project. All active members of OSLC are encouraged to attend.
Peace be with you this week,
Pastor Dale Stiles
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Worship & Music This Week
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
Sermon by: Pastor Dale Stiles
5:00 pm Wednesday Dinner
Walking
Tacos with seasoned ground beef,
lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese
5:30 pm Contemporary Worship
6:10 pm Faith Formation
7:00 pm Confirmation
7:00 pm Kingdom Choir
8:00 pm Proclaim! & Good News!
Sunday, May 7, 2017
Sermon by: Pastor Dale Stiles
8:00 am Worship in the CLC
9:15 am Adult Education
9:15 am Faith Formation
9:15 am Time for Parents
10:30 am Worship in the CLC
11:45 am Congregational Vote (Sanctuary)
11:45 am Jr. High Evolve
5:00 pm Sr. High Activate
Special Music 8:00 am: JuBellate & Proclaim!
Special Music 10:30 am: Preschool Friends, Grades 1-6,
Good News!, Kingdom Choir & Praise Team
Childcare available at all worship services
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Congregational Vote on OSLC land sale to Ecumen
Sunday, May 7 at 11:45 am -- Sanctuary
Due to the significant nature of this vote, we are taking extra effort to follow OSLC bylaws and constitution in detail. Voting will be by ballot rather than show of hands. Per the constitution, only voting members of OSLC will receive a ballot to vote. Voting members include those baptized and received by this congregation, confirmed in the Lutheran faith and recognized by this congregation (either through affirmation of baptism or
completion of the new member class), and those who have transferred membership from another ELCA congregation.
If you have any concerns regarding your voting status, a list of our active voting members has been placed at the welcome desk for review. You can also call or email the church office to verify. If you find this list to be inaccurate regarding your status, please contact the church office before May 5
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to clarify in time for voting. In addition, anyone wishing to review the fact sheet regarding purchase details may view this in the church office,
on the bulletin board in the nursery hallway, or by contacting Joel Frost, OSLC board treasurer with questions.
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Congregation Information Meetings -- Property Sale
Congregation Information Meetings on the proposed sale of property to Ecumen
will be held on Wednesday, May 3 at 11 am and 7 pm in the Family Room. Questions? Contact Joel Frost at 651-373-5920 for more information. A Fact Sheet is available at the Welcome Desk if you are unable to attend any of these sessions. Questions? Please contact one of the following people:
Pastor Dale Stiles; Joel Frost, Board Member; Orv Johnson, OSLC Member
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OSLC Families with 2017 High School Graduates!
Please check the list of students at the Welcome Desk to make sure we have your student listed. If not, please add their name to the list. High School Seniors will be recognized by Our Savior's on Sunday, May 21!
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Summer Stretch 2017!
Hello Parents and Students! Are you getting excited for the summer? Well you should be because Summer Stretch starts again! This year three other churches in our area will participate with us in some awesome activities like Vertical Endeavors, Bunker Beach, Lake Elmo Park Reserve and Valley Fair. We serve at local community organizations in the morning and head out for activities in the afternoon. The cost is $100 before May 17th and $120 after.
There will be no registrations accepted after June 1st. There are registration sheets on the welcome desk so if you are interested, sign up now and get it into the office ASAP. We are going to have a blast so make sure to sign up! If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Chad at 425-281-8315. Get pumped!
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End of Year Faith Formation, Youth & Mid-week Schedule!
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Sunday, May 7, last day of Faith Formation classes, Time for Parents, Jr. High Evolve and Sr. High Activate
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lease Note that Sunday, May 7, is Volunteer Appreciation Day. We would like all the children preschool-6th grade to attend the 10:30 am service as they will be singing in the service.
- Wednesday, May 10, last day of Evening Dinners, Midweek Worship Service, Faith Formation Classes and Confirmation
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Parent's Night Out!
The OSLC Mission Trip Youth will be sponsoring an evening of childcare from 5-9 pm on Friday, May 5 as a fundraiser for their trip to Colorado Springs, CO this summer. Cost is $20 for first child and $15 for each additional child. Enrollment Forms can be picked up at church. Questions? Contact Chad Larson, Youth Director.
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6th Grade Lock-In FaithMarker
- Who: All 6th graders and parents! Parents will come for the opening time from 7-8 pm. Childcare will be provided for younger siblings. Please RSVP for parent, student and if childcare is needed.
- What: We will have an information time with Chad and Darla for students and parents from 7-8 pm. Then students will enjoy an evening of fellowship, service learning and fun to celebrate their 6th grade Faithmarker. Students will also learn about the Jr High Evolve program.
- When: May 12 at 7 pm (eat dinner before you come) Parents pick up students by 8 am on May 13.
What to Bring:
- Snack to share * Air mattress (optional)
- Sleeping bag * Any personal items needed
- Pillow
Questions:
Please contact Darla or (church) 651-439-5704 ext 32
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Rummage Sale -- Save Your Stuff!
Do you have items in your house that you are no longer using? Well we have a solution for you. Save them to donate to our Youth Fundraiser Rummage Sale taking place May 20. Please make sure the items you are looking to donate have the potential for resale. Items may be dropped off at the church beginning May 17. Questions? Please contact Chad Larson, Youth Director.
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Adult Education Opportunity -- Sunday 9:15 am in the Sanctuary
Sunday, May 7
- A representative from Cherish All Children will be leading Adult forum this day. The St. Paul Area Synod Cherish All Children Ministry Team works to educate and engage congregations in action to prevent child sexual exploitation. Child sexual exploitation happens in cities, suburbs, out-state, and with children from all ethnicities and economic backgrounds. We are all called to advocate for all God's children through prayer, education, and increased involvement in solutions. We hope you can join us!
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Rachel's Day
This Sunday is Rachel's Day - a day to remember the children who are harmed due to violence. Rachel's Day is observed every year on the first Sunday in May. Violence is embedded into many a child's life. Drugs, abuse, neglect, poor education, health and hunger all contribute to the death of children. On Sunday we will place a single white rose on the altar, offer a special prayer for the children and ask that we all keep children in our prayers daily.
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What do I have to offer that God needs at Our Savior's?
Glad you asked!
For May, we still need ushers at all 10:30 services and greeters at 10:15 on May 21. For June, we need ushers for both 8:00 am and 9:30 am services and greeters at 9:15 throughout the month. There's plenty of room to join us!
Members and friends with last names beginning I - L are especially called upon for help during these 2 months, though anyone can sign up who enjoys serving in these capacities. We are trying very hard to involve as many people as we can to deepen Our Savior's hospitality ministry.
To view slots that are still open and to choose one, go to Sign-Up Genius. If you would prefer to contact me with the dates you are interested in, please email Kathy Frost. If you are signing up for the first time as a greeter or an usher, on-the-job training can be provided. Thank you for helping us to share hospitality with all who enter our doors!
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Mission Trip to Africa!
Join Pastor Dale, Cindy Gackle and Sue Hedlund on a trip to Tanzania, October 23 -- November 3, 2017. The trip will include visiting the various mission work that the Lutheran Church is doing in the Iringa Diocese, worshiping with our companion congregation in Mlafu and going on a safari. The estimated cost of the trip is $4,000. We need to know as soon as possible if you wish to join us. Please contact
Pastor Dale if interested.
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Guatemala Trip!
In addition to traveling to Africa, Our Savior's will also be traveling to Guatemala, where we will visit our companion congregation in Zaculeu. The congregation in Zaculeu will be excited to see us and share their lives with us. For more information or questions, please contact Becky Maier or Corinne Colburn.
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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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