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"Partners in Ministry and Mission
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Dear Members & Friends of Our Savior's Lutheran Church,
I hope and pray you have had a chance to relax this holiday week with family and friends and give thanks for the country and freedom we are all blessed with as citizens. More importantly, however, I pray you may be able to give thanks and celebrate the freedom we all have in Christ as brothers and sisters in Him, who call this world our grand community of faith. As my family and I leave for a week vacation this Friday, you will have the opportunity this Sunday, July 9, to celebrate one of the partnerships in ministry we are grateful for, that with the Annuak community in Stillwater and throughout Minnesota.
This Sunday we welcome the Reverend Gilo Gora Agwa as worship leader and preacher. Rev. Gilo was recently ordained into the Presbyterian Church U.S.A. and is serving as a mission developer of the African National Ministry in the St. Paul Area Synod. This ministry is in partnership with the Presbytery of the Twin Cities Area and reaches out to refugees from the Anuak and Oromo communities.
Also, in worship this Sunday our senior high mission trip group will be blessed and sent out to do mission work in Colorado. Please keep them and their leaders in your prayers as they do God's work in our name.
Much continues to happen at Our Savior's in these summer months!
Come and See!
Pastor Dale Stiles
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Summer Worship & Music This Week
Sunday, July 9, 2017
Sermon by: Pastor Gilo Gora Agwa
Summer Worship Times 8:00 & 9:30 am
8:00 am Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary
9:30 am Worship in the CLC
Special Music at 9:30 am by the Anuak Choir
Childcare available at 9:30 am service
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Ecumen Senior Housing Update
Many of you might be wondering about the status of the Ecumen project since the congregation voted to approve the purchase agreement in May. Recall the vote was to approve the sale of OSLC property to Ecumen provided the City approved the zoning change to allow for Ecumen to build in our residential area. This has been a multi-step process. First, the City recently approved a zoning amendment that would allow senior living facilities to be built in residential areas within Stillwater through an application process (hurdle one overcome). We approach the second hurdle on July 12th when the Stillwater City Planning Commission hears our application for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) with Ecumen. I will be in attendance at that meeting and will make a statement on behalf of the congregation to the commission in support of the project. Anne Stanfield from Ecumen will also be making a statement. If we can present a convincing case to the commission, then they may recommend approval of the PUD by the City Council (hopefully on the August 15th agenda). Approval by City Council would be the third, and hopefully last hurdle to overcome before Ecumen can break ground.
I'd like to stress that approval is not a for sure thing and that the project is not supported by many of our neighbors unfortunately. We encourage residents and OSLC members who are strong supporters of the project to contact your elected city council members and voice your support. Consider also attending the Planning Commission meeting on Wednesday, July 12th at 7 pm at Stillwater City Hall. This has been a long time coming and we're almost to the top of the hill, but might need a final push to get to the peak. We're excited of the prospects that the Ecumen project could inject new life into our congregation and our community. We can all play a part in getting there.
God Speed,
Ray Valley
Church Board President
Our Savior's Lutheran Church
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Announcements from Parish Nurse
Transportation Assistance: OSLC has volunteers available if a parishioner is in need of a ride to i.e. church activities, medical appointments. Contact
Jean Pottratz, Parish Nurse for transportation assistance and/or Washington Co. resources and referrals. 651-439-5704 ext. 24.
Missing Wheelchair: OSLC has two wheelchairs available for in church use. One is missing and is needed back. Contact
Jean Pottratz, Parish Nurse at 651-439-5704, ext. 24. Resources are available if you need medical supplies.
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Children, Youth & Family Ministry!
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View Pictures from Camp Wapo!
Families can see pictures from our kids at Camp Wapo on the OSLC Facebook page under photos.
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Vacation Bible School Volunteers Needed!
We still have several volunteer openings for the week of VBS!
- Station leaders/co-leader
- Preschool crew leaders
- Elementary crew leaders
- Photographer
- Kitchen Assistance
- Misc.
Everything is organized and set up for you! Sign up here to volunteer.
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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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Altar Guild Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to join existing dedicated teams on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th Sundays of a month. Responsibilities include picking up the Altar flowers from the florist and delivering them to the church, setting up communion, refilling candles with oil, changing the paraments, and preparing the baptismal font as needed. Time commitment is minimal for this important worship service role. If interested in joining our team, please contact Mary Artig.
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OSLC Float for Lumberjack Days Parade
We are looking for members, of all ages, to ride the float and walk along side. Please sign-up at the Welcome Desk if interested in joining us! Donations are also being collected for parade candy. Please deposit wrapped candy that can be thrown along the parade route (no chocolate or anything that will melt please). Please drop off donations in the "Candy Box" located near the Welcome Desk.
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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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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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