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"Happy Birthday Church!
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Dear Members & Friends of Our Savior's Lutheran Church,
This coming Sunday is the celebration of Pentecost - the birthday of The Church. One of the songs we will sing this Sunday is "Spirit of Gentleness". The chorus of the song is:
Spirit, Spirit of gentleness, blow through the wilderness, calling and free.
Spirit, Spirit of restlessness, stir me from placidness, wind, wind on the sea. (ELW 396)
On this day we will recall in the second chapter of Acts how "tongues of fire" came from the sky and touched God's people in the midst of "a mighty wind" that was the Holy Spirit. In John's gospel (chapter 20) we will be reminded of how Jesus "breathed" on his disciples the Holy Spirit.
The Holy Spirit came into our world in both a violent and gentle way to challenge and to comfort, to equip and to prepare. The Church of Christ in this world continues to grow, to be challenged, to comfort, and to prepare as the Holy Spirit moves it. Many, in their own restlessness, have been asking about or acknowledging the changing state of The Church in recent years. It's true. The Church is changing. However, Pentecost offers hope in the midst of the changes. Pentecost offers perspective in the midst of the changes. Pentecost offers continuity in the midst of the changes. The Holy Spirit continues to "blow through the wilderness" every day of our lives - calling and free.
This Sunday, we give thanks for God's Holy Spirit and how It continues to call us to be The Church in our world. Please continue to pray for Our Savior's Lutheran, for the ELCA, and for Christ's Church in our world, that as the final verse of the song ends, "with bold new decisions, God's people will rise."
A reminder that also this Sunday we will begin our Summer Worship Schedule with Sunday worship at both 8:00 am and 9:30 am with coffee being served between services. If you and/or your spouse or family would like to sign up to serve coffee one Sunday this summer, please contact the church office or sign up on the sign-up sheet on the church kitchen door.
It will be a great Sunday!
Come and see!
Pastor Dale Stiles
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Summer Worship & Music This Week
Sunday, June 4, 2017
Sermon by: Pastor Dale Stiles
Summer Worship Times 8:00 & 9:30 am
8:00 am Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary
9:30 am Blended Worship in the CLC
Childcare available at 9:30 am service
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Welcome to Our New Parish Nurse
We wish to welcome Jean Pottratz to the staff at Our Savior's Lutheran Church. Jean is our new Parish Nurse and began her first day at OSLC on
Tuesday, May 23. Please join us in welcoming her to our church family. Jean can be reached at 651-439-5704, ext. 24 or you can email her.
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Congratulations to Pastor Dale
On Sunday, June 4, we will congratulate Pastor Dale Stiles on earning his "Doctor of Ministry in Congregation & Family Care" degree on May 27 from Bethel Seminary. Cake will be served between services (9:00 - 9:30 am). Please join us for this celebration.
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Children, Youth & Family Ministry!
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Vacation Bible School (VBS)
At Maker Fun Factory VBS, kids discover that God made them--and for a purpose! Kids participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, make and devour yummy treats, experience one-of-a-kind Bible adventures, collect Bible Memory Buddies to remind them of God's love, and test out Sciency-Fun Gizmos they'll take home with them.
When: July 31 - August 4
Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cost: $35.00
Eligible Participants: Age 3 - 6th Grade
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OSLC Float for Lumberjack Days Parade
Join us at the Lumberjack Days Parade - Our Saviors will participate with a float in the 2017 Lumberjack Days Parade which will be held on Sunday, July 23! We are looking for members, of all ages, to ride the float and walk along side. If you are available, please sign up at the Welcome Desk. Be sure to list your t-shirt size and email so we can follow up with details. Even if you can't be there on parade day, you can participate by donating candy! We are looking for "parade candy" ... hard wrapped candy that can be thrown out along the parade route. Please drop off your donation in the "Candy Box" located near the Welcome Desk.
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Summer Worship Volunteers Needed
Ushers and greeters are needed for the June - August summer services. Please sign-up on "Sign-up Genius" if you can help out this summer. Thank you!
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Legacy Fund Committee
We are looking for volunteers to join the Legacy Fund Committee at OSLC. If you are interested in joining our team or just wanting to finding out more about this committee, please contact Mark Fjestad or the church office. Thank you!
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2018 Mission Jamaica
It is time to sign up for 2018 Mission Jamaica. We will be going the week of March 17-24, Stillwater's school spring break. We need a minimum of 10 people. A refundable deposit of $100 will be due by June 1 to hold your spot for this fantastic opportunity for a vacation with a purpose in sunny Jamaica. Please pray about being a part of this wonderful team. Contact Mary Anderson for further information.
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Sunday Morning Coffee Volunteers
Enjoying a good cup of coffee while chatting with other OSLC members is a focal point of the hospitality time during worship services. Volunteers are needed to prepare coffee for this hospitality time. Please consider volunteering to help with this important ministry via the sign-up sheet on the Kitchen Door or online. Thank you!
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Habitat for Humanity
Please mark your calendars for this year's Habitat for Humanity build
July 24th through 28th. This build will again be at 14932 Generation Acres, Hugo, MN. Look for details and sign-up information at the Kiosk in the SE corner of the Gathering Area or contact Don Schuld at 651-491-2078 or donschuld@gmail.com.
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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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Retirement - Julie Honebrink
We will be celebrating Julie Honebrink's service to LADC as she retires. There will be an open house/reception on Thursday, June 1 from
6:00-7:00 pm at Our Savior's Lutheran Church. We invite both past
and present friends of LADC to join us for cake and refreshments.
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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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