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"Celebrate Community
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Dear Members & Friends of Our Savior's Lutheran Church,
I will miss you this coming Sunday as I have been invited back to the congregation I previously served as pastor for nearly 12 years - Fish Lake Lutheran Church in Stark, MN. That congregation is celebrating their 150th year of mission, ministry, and community. I and two other pastors who have previously served at Fish Lake Lutheran will be participating in their anniversary worship service. It will be an honor and joy to be back among that community of faith for a day. Not many congregations in the state of MN can boast of being around for 150 years. However, Our Savior's can!
Our Savior's Lutheran celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2008. Pr. Steve Molin, at the time communicated this, "Some churches are known for their multi-rank pipe organs. Others are notorious for their stained glass windows, or fancy altars, or their spectacular chancel art. Still others are famous for their infamous preachers! I have been reminded time and again that this congregation is known by its members ... known by their kindness, generosity, faith, laughter and love. We may not have a pipe-organ, but we have each other, and this is a remarkable gift."
I echo Pr. Steve's words still today. What Steve was communicating was how he perceived community in this place. As I look forward to celebrating the community my family and I knew and loved at Fish Lake Lutheran for many years - and that they have demonstrated for many years before me - I give thanks for the community that Our Savior's is to its members. I hear it all the time as members are sick or grieving, that OSLC members are always there to help, to love, to pray for and with, and to encourage.
Thank you for being that kind of community to one another!
In my absence this Sunday, Linda Molitor will be with you to lead worship and to preach. Linda served as the pastoral intern at St. Paul's Lutheran in Stillwater, has graduated now from Luther Seminary, and is awaiting her first call. Please extend your warm welcome to Linda and show her the community that you are here at Our Savior's.
Come and See!
Pastor Dale Stiles
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Summer Worship & Music This Week
Summer Worship Times 8:00 & 9:30 am
8:00 am Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary
(7:50 am Hymn Sing Prelude)
9:30 am Worship in the CLC
Childcare available at 9:30 am service
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Summer Music Opportunities
Might you share your musical gifts at Summer Worship? Special music opportunities available on Sundays at 8:00 and/or 9:30 am through September 3. Sign up at the Music Room Bulletin Board or email Jane Gay.
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Sunday July 2 -- Single Worship Service at 9:00 am
Because it's the Sunday closest to Fourth of July, we will be having only one worship service July 2 at 9:00 am in the Sanctuary.
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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: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cost: $35.00
Eligible Participants: Age 3 - 6th Grade
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Inspirational Yoga
There is a new 8 week session of Inspirational Yoga
on June 24 through August 12, 2017 from 9:00 to 10:00 am. We usually meet in the Gathering Area but will need to relocate to the Children's Gathering Area or the Youth Room (which ever is available) when necessary. Cost is $72.00, payable to Lyne Seppala at our first practice. All ages, guys, gals, no experience needed, come and bring a friend and a yoga mat. For questions or to sign up for the new session email Heidi Puckett or call 651-439-9196
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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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Bible Study in the Park
The first Bible Study in the Park will be held at Valley View Park in Oak Park Heights on July 6 at 9:30 am. Pastor Dale will lead the study "Stand with the Least of These." God requires of those who live in privilege and comfort to recognize what God is up to and join in. God is on a mission to love, bless and save the world. If we are going to be a part of that mission, here is where it begins: Among the poor and those who have been displaced and disenfranchised. Everyone is welcome to attend this study. Bring a friend and enjoy not only the study but the fellowship and the continental breakfast.
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In-Kind Gifts
Eight women from Our Savior's will be attending the Triennial Gathering of Women of the ELCA July 13-16 in Minneapolis. They will be joining 3000 other women from across the country and the world. Several items are being collected at the gathering that will then be given to agencies across the Twin Cities Metro Area.
Our Savior's is invited to participate with any of the following items:
- Gift cards ($10 min) from Target, Walmart, T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, Home Depot, Ace Hardware, Lowes, Cub foods or gas cards. Gift cards should be placed in the slot on the welcome desk.
- Hygiene products: ethnic hair products, shampoo, conditioners, body wash, soap, razors, skin lotions, hand soap, toothbrushes, feminine hygiene items, baby wipes and diapers, new socks and underwear and white t-shirts. These items can be placed in the box in the gathering area labeled "In-Kind Gifts."
A full list of In-Kind Gifts can be found on the Women's bulletin board across from the office. The women of Our Savior's thank you in advance for your generosity!
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Open Hands Midway
Open Hands Midway is
having a fundraising golf outing and dinner at Applewood Hills Golf Course on July 30 (a Sunday) with tee off at 1:00 pm. Come enjoy a round of golf (or just a ride/walk) and stay for dinner (or just come for dinner) to hear the story of Open Hands Midway ministry. Open Hands Midway does so much with so little-Our Savior's has supported Open Hands Midway for many years with many giving volunteers and this is a chance to add some financial support. The story is a great one to hear, but an even greater one to be a part of. Registration forms are available in the gathering area. If you have any questions, please ask Pastor Keith or Larry Puckett.
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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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Summer Worship Volunteers Needed
Ushers and greeters are needed for the July - August summer services. Please sign-up on "Sign-up Genius" if you can help out this summer. 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 or our Parish Nurse, Jean Pottratz, with any of your needs.
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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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