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From the Pastor ....
"Whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and all the living creatures of every kind on the earth."
(Genesis 9:16)
Weather is rather unpredictable. It is amazing how a meteorologist has access to incredible tools, and yet, this profession can often be blindsided by a storm. My husband Brian and I are actually friends with a weather guy! We were part of a church fellowship small group with Ted and his wife Cara. As Brian grew up Episcopalian, I affectionately refer to this group of friends as our "Episco-pals." While Ted may not always be able to know what the weather will do, (despite being quite good at his job), his sense of humor provides a resiliency in life. Ted and Cara are both very quick-witted, that spending time with them is akin to a live comedy show.
While laughter can be great medicine, this is a time in our world where the suffering and pain feels insurmountable. Tears are much more commonplace today. The pandemic swept across the globe, causing upheaval and destruction for anyone in its path. Last week ended with such uncertainty as our President, First Lady and many leaders are now infected with this virus.
Saturday morning, I awoke to a hopeful surprise. On Wednesday, storms rushed through Stillwater, cancelling our outdoor service. Small groups for faith formation and confirmation still met. Saturday morning, I awoke to a text with this picture that reminded me of the faithfulness of God and of hope. A family captured this picture of Our Savior's with a rainbow decorating the sky above. In a moment, I recollected all of the stories of God's faithfulness throughout the Bible and history of the world. It was as if God wanted to say, "I am still here, I am always here. This storm will end one day."
This season, this time too shall pass. While we started this year thinking about "2020 vision," perhaps one day we will have "2020 hindsight," and begin to see the faithfulness of God even in times that seemed so uncertain. God is gracious. Placing our hope in Jesus is a safe location. This picture reminded me in an instant of God's love for our church and our world. May God's assurance and peace be with you this day and always!
Faithfully,
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Wednesday, October 7, 2020 LIVE Worship
at 6 pm in the West Parking lot at OSLC
Stop at Welcome Table to pick up bulletin & communion.
Leaders: Pastor Karna Moskalik, Chad Larson, Olson Family, Jane Gay
"The Story" Book Study at 10:00 am or 6:30 pm (in person)
Please register on SignUpGenius if you plan to
attend either session:
Sunday, October 11, 2020 at 9:00 am online
Message: Pastor Karna Moskalik
Special Music: Holly Newton, Jen Seckora,
Kelly Skunes, Mike & Rachel Skunes
"The Story" Book Study at 10:00 am via Zoom
Meeting ID: 836 8598 3451
Passcode: 445362
Please register on SignUpGenius if you plan to attend:
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Wednesday LIVE Announcement for October 14
Next week is MEA week. Therefore we will cancel worship on October 14 along with all Faith Formation and Confirmation small group meetings. We will resume the following week on October 21!
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Upcoming Sermon Series: "The Story"
In October, we are beginning a new sermon series that will walk us through the whole Bible. "The Story," is an NIV translation of the Bible in 31 chapters that reads like a compelling novel. In a short amount of time, you will learn the whole story of God's great love for us in the word. Worship will offer a weekly video retelling of the story of the week followed by a message from Pastor Karna Moskalik. This sermon series will last into June 2021 with breaks during Advent/Christmas and Lent.
Complementary books are available to pick up at the church:
- Monday-Thursday between 1-5 PM outside Pastor Karna's office. Please enter from the East parking lot.
- Wednesday evenings prior to the worship LIVE service at the Welcome Table.
- Contact the church office and leave a message (651-439-5704, ext. 101) or email: info@oslcstillwater.org to make other arrangements for you to receive a book.
This sermon series and Bible book study is made possible through the Carol Rosenwinkel memorial fund.
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The women of Our Savior's are going to gather on the Andiamo on Saturday, October 10, for the 11:30 am river cruise. The river boats are running at 50% capacity and following all of the COVID-19 guidelines. Please join us for our fall gathering. It will include the cruise as well as a delicious lunch. Each of us will need to purchase our own ticket by going to https://www.stillwaterriverboats.com/public-cruises/, select purchase tickets, and select book at daily lunch cruise. On the calendar select Saturday, October 10, and follow the directions from there. Indicate that you are part of the Our Savior's women group. The cost with tax is $28.26. It will be a great time for us to connect with one another while enjoying the beautifully colored leaves along the St Croix River. Be sure to wear your mask! And bring a friend!
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Using the Church Outdoor Mailbox for Offering Drop Off
To safely use the mailbox for dropping off your offering or other giving, please place your envelope on the pull out door and then close the door, making sure that your envelope drops all the way to the bottom of the box. Do not use the top shelf within the mailbox as that is for outgoing mail to be picked up by the postal carrier. Thank you!
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Children & Family Ministry
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Faith Formation Reminder
No Faith Formation Small Group meetings or Time For Parents the week of MEA: October 14 & 18.
Questions? Contact Darla Goble, Children & Family Ministry Director.
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Trunk or Treat Trick or Treaters
Hey friends, plan to come to the church on Sunday, October 25 between 3:30-5:00 pm (new time), weather permitting, for trick or treating and a fun Halloween craft! Wear your costume and come for this pre-Halloween event! Please bring your own trick or treat bag. The craft involves painting so come to the craft table first so that your craft can dry while you trick or treat!
Questions? Contact Darla Goble, Children & Family Ministry Director.
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Trunk or Treat Volunteers
Join in the Halloween fun on Sunday, October 25 from 3:30-5:00 pm
We need members of the congregation of all ages who are willing to park in the big West lot with the blossom sculpture and hand out candy or prizes from their trunks. Those who would like to, can decorate their car or trunk for Halloween. (no scary decorations please)
Please sign up by October 18th if you plan to participate in handing out candy. (no hard candy or candy with peanuts please) We request that you wear gloves when handing out candy and masks are strongly urged. We will have gloves available at the church if needed. Any leftover candy can be donated to our Children and Youth ministry. Please arrive before 3:15 pm to get your spot in the parking lot. To sign up to volunteer, please click HERE.
Please contact Darla if you have questions.
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Volunteer needed with a Human Resources Background!
Our Savior's is currently searching for Human Resources Professionals to join our Human Resources Committee. Whether you are new in the field of HR or a seasoned professional, we would love to connect with you. Our small group of volunteers meet once / month in the evening for approximately 1.5 - 2 hours. We work on a wide variety of projects covering all facets of Human Resources. Although we are a business group, we like to have fun as well. If you have an interest, please contact either Pastor Karna or our Committee Chair, Mellisa Urban at 651-247-0185.
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Part-Time Maintenance Technician
Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Stillwater, MN is currently seeking a Part-Time Maintenance Technician for our church community to work approximately 25 hours/week.
The Maintenance Technician will:
- Maintain and improve the church building and grounds.
- Ensure the facility and grounds are clean, safe, ready and in presentable condition at all times and in all weather conditions.
- Monitor all church systems and equipment to extend their lifespan / efficiency and alert leaders of upcoming or potential repair or replacement.
- Collaborate with the Property and Grounds Committee.
- Complete regular maintenance, and cleaning, as well as additional tasks, resolution of safety issues as identified by the Property and Grounds Committee.
Requirements include:
- Ability to pass agency and background checks.
- Demonstrated high level of ethics and core values.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated team leadership and engagement with team members.
- Ability to manage the resources necessary for all oversight areas.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Interested candidates should forward their resume to:
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Faith Community Nurse
We are now hiring a Faith Community Nurse for 15 hours per week. If you or someone you know is interested, the job application is available at www.lakeview.org -- find the "Careers" tab, then pick "Lakeview Hospital." For more information, Please contact Pastor Karna Moskalik at karna@oslcstillwater.org or the St. Croix Valley Faith Community Nursing Program Director, Jennifer Agen, at 651-430-8734 or jennifer.y.agen@lakeview.org
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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 Karna Moskalik with any of your needs.
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Hassle Free, Secure Online Giving
By registering on the Our Savior's Giving Page, downloading the GivePlus+ mobile app, or texting 833-970-0714, you can make a one-time gift or set up a donation that will process automatically on a recurring basis. Recurring donations are convenient for you and provide our church with much needed consistent support throughout the year. We work with Vanco Payment Solutions to provide you a secure platform to manage your giving.
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"Giving is not a debt you owe; it is a seed you sow." -Unknown
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