Tuesday, August 28, 2018

This Week at Worship
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
 
Sunday, September 2, 2018 
Message: Christine Wenzel, Interim Pastor 
 
9:00 am Worship in the Sanctuary      
 Special Music: Andrea Valley
 
7:30 pm AA 

Volunteers always needed to welcome worshipers,
read lessons, usher or serve communion.
 

Fall Worship Schedule Begins
 
We return to our September-May Sunday worship schedule on September 9 with one service at 8 am and the second service at 10:30 am. 

Our September-May Wednesday worship schedule begins on September 19 at 5:30 pm, with dinner preceding at 5:00 pm.
 
Announcements
  Not able to attend a Listening Session? Take this Survey!
 
For the past few weeks the Transition Team has been conducting listening sessions at various people's homes to get a sense of the congregation's feelings. While many people have been able to participate, even more have not. If you are one of those in that second category, would you please take 5 minutes to respond to the Transition Team's questions? You can find the survey here.
Sing with the Kingdom Choir
 
Calling all interested singers to join Kingdom Choir this fall. We rehearse on Wednesdays at 7pm beginning on September 5 and typically sing two Sundays per month for worship. Come be part of leading worship at Our Savior's. Please contact Michael with any questions at 651-335-1412 or by email.
Sign Up to Volunteer at the Foodshelf
 
Help us staff the Valley Outreach Foodshelf on Wednesday, Sept. 5 and Friday, Sept. 7. (We will not be assisting on Monday, Sept. 3, as the Foodshelf is closed for the Labor Day holiday.) Sign up sheet is on the Welcome Desk. Thank you for helping us fulfill our commitment to provide foodshelf volunteers to Valley Outreach.
Inspirational Yoga
 
Join us Saturday mornings from 9:00 - 10:00 am in the gathering area for Inspirational Yoga. All ages, all levels; beginners welcome! The cost is $72.00 for each 8 week session. Bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing. Questions: contact Summer Seidenkranz, 651.331.9940.
Children, Youth & Family Ministry
2018-19 Faith Formation & Confirmation Registration 
 
Registration for Fall Faith Formation & Confirmation (Sundays/Wednesdays) is open NOW! We have something available for children & youth age 3 through 12th grade. Please register by August 31, 2018.  Register Now! 
Faith Formation Teacher Training 
 
Training for Faith Formation Teachers will be held Sunday, September 9 at 11:30-12:30 and Wednesday, September 12 at 6:15-7:15pm. Teachers please RSVP to Darla.
Faith Formation Teachers & Assistants Needed! 
 
Our kids need you! Please let Darla Goble (651-308-8641) know how you can help! We need teachers and assistants for Sunday and Wednesday Faith Formation classes for preschool-6th grade. All lesson plans and supplies are prepped for you! Time commitment is about two Sundays or Wednesdays a month. Sundays are 9:00-10:15 am and Wednesdays are 6:10-6:40 pm. 
Elementary Choir Director & Large Group Leader Needed! 
 
Children's Ministry is looking for an elementary choir director AND a large group leader on Sunday mornings. Can you help with either role? If so, contact  Darla Goble  (651-308-8641) today!
NEW! Pen Pal Program
 
We are always working to find ways for our generations to come together. A new initiative this year will be the Pen Pal Program. Parents can use Sign Up Genius to sign up their child to be a pen pal. Adults from our congregation can also sign up to be a pen pal. We will connect a child and adult to be Pen Pals. Pen Pals will send a note or a card to each other once a month or more. Interested? Sign up today!  Questions? Contact  Darla Goble.
Ministry Opportunities
 
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 Christine Wenzel or Parish Nurse, Stacy Meyer, with any of your needs.
Board Updates

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Giving Opportunities

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! 
 
 
Stewardship is about love:
serving others through our time, talent, and treasure.