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Dear Members & Friends of Our Savior's Lutheran Church,
After over 3 years of discussions, meetings, reviews of legal documents, approvals, delays, we finally hit a major milestone with our partnership with Ecumen. On June 28, 2018, I signed the closing documents approving the sale of a portion of Our Savior's property to Ecumen to build independent senior living cooperative housing (Zvago Stillwater). On the same day, Ecumen closed with the Smith's who own the radio station next door to acquire their property. Before the ink was even to the paper, Ecumen held a pre-sales meeting on the morning of June 28 at Our Savior's and several of our members put down their deposit to secure their spot at Zvago!
Although we expected a check for $300,000 to be in hand on June 28, we were surprised to learn the revised plat needs to go through two additional administrative approvals and signed off by the City of Stillwater and Washington County. These are formalities and we expect no difficulties getting these approvals. Still, this delays the actual date the sale can officially close and money be delivered to Our Savior's by up to 90 days. Everything is currently in escrow awaiting approval. A little anticlimactic, but I think it's safe to call this a Done Deal!
There were many members who helped the project along the way notably Keith Anderson, Mark Lambert, Steve Russell, Paul Johnson, Doug Smith, Shelly Hill, Gloria Guinee, Pastor Dale Stiles. Orv Johnson and Joel Frost deserve special thanks for their attention to detail and efforts to engage the congregation along the way. What an amazing display of teamwork coming together to achieve a goal. This effort has timely lessons for us during transition!
This is also the time where we can start having discussions on what to do with the $300,000. Soon after the sale officially closes, the board will present the congregation a proposal and you will be given an opportunity to weigh in. Although we feel blessed to have the issue of how to spend surplus money, in the grand scheme of things, $300,000 is not a lot. It will not address our operational budget that has been declining for the past few years. We are behind again this year. We still need members and friends to give generously so we can realize the hopes and dreams we all have for our church, its critical ministries, and the community we serve through the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The future is looking bright and there's a lot to be excited about!
In Christ,
Ray Valley
Board President
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Message: Christine Wenzel, Interim Pastor
7:55 am Hymn Pick Prelude
8:00 am Worship in the Sanctuary
9:30 am Worship in the Sanctuary
Led by the Praise Band
Special Music at 8:00 & 9:30 am: Elly Blair, Violinist
Volunteers always needed to welcome worshipers,
read lessons, usher or serve communion.
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Summer Holiday Schedule
Single worship service at 9:00 am in the Sanctuary
- Labor Day Weekend: Sunday, September 2
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Transition Team Listening Sessions
Get ready to take the next important steps toward preparing our congregation to call our next pastor! The Transition Team will be hosting a series of Transition Listening Sessions, which will be held at the church and in people's homes over the next several weeks. The goal of these listening sessions is to hear perspectives from as many people as possible across the congregation. The Transition Team will consolidate responses and incorporate member perspectives into the work on OSLC mission, vision and value statements later this summer.
Up to 8 people can sign-up for each listening session. This is a great opportunity for you to shape the future of OSLC and help identify the direction of the church and our next pastor leader!
Please take time to sign up for a Transition Listening Session on
the sign-up sheets located in the Gathering Area or send an email to the church office with your desired preference for one of the sessions listed below:
- Sunday, July 15, at 10:30 am in the church Family Room
- Wednesday, July 18, at 6:30 pm at Don & Charlotte Schuld's home
- Wednesday, July 25, at 7:00 pm at Ray & Andrea Valley's home
- Thursday, July 26, at 2:00 pm at Dave & Barb Shaw's home
- Sunday, July 29, at 10:30 am in the church Family Room
- Wednesday, August 1, at 7:00 pm at Dave & Sandy Fabio's home
- Thursday, August 2, at 2:00 pm at Jan Leppla's home
- Thursday, August 9, at 7:00 pm at Steve & Susan Russell's home
- Friday, August 10, at 6:30 am with the Friday Guys at Joseph's Restaurant
In addition to the listening sessions, we'll be setting up other opportunities to hear directly from our members. The team will share news about other venues and further progress in the coming weeks.
If you have questions, send an email to the Transition Team and we will follow-up with you.
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Children, Youth & Family Ministry
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Park Day -- Join Darla for some Fun in the Sun!
Date: July 25, 2018
Where: Pioneer Park in Stillwater
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 am
Who: Children and a parent/guardian -- All ages invited
A snack and water will be provided. Feel free to bring a friend.
Hope to see you there!
Note: In case of rain, event will be cancelled. Call Darla at 651-308-8641 if you have questions.
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Shipwrecked Vacation Bible School -- 2 Weeks Left to Sign-up!
Dates: August 6 - 10, 2018
Time: 9 am - 12 pm
Ages: 3 yrs. (by 6/1/18) to Grade 6
(2017-18 school year)
Cost: $35 per participant
Online registration closes July 26, 2018.
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Lumberjack Parade -- June 22!
Join us and RIDE or WALK with our Float on June 22!
Donations for parade give-aways are needed now! Drop off candy, water or freezee pops - collection bin in the Gathering Area (no chocolate please)!
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Mid-Year Financial Review
There will be a financial review on Sunday, July 22, at 9:00 am in the Family Room for anyone interested in attending.
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Cancer Care Kits -- Donations Needed!
We are partnering with the McKesson Foundation to distribute "Cancer Care Kits" to people in our community. Our goal is to provide support and encouragement to children and adults who are facing cancer treatment. We will be collecting unused items during July so we can start distributing the kits in August. Please bring any of the items listed below to the Gathering Area:
- Freewill $5 cash donations
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Small books (children's books, notebooks, coloring)
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Note cards (4" by 6" or smaller)
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Games (cards, handheld toys, crayons, markers)
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Handwritten notes offering caring and supportive messages for children and/or adults.
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Open Hands Midway Fundraiser -- Applewood Hills Golf
Come enjoy a round of golf and stay for dinner to hear the story of Open Hands Midway ministry.
Date:
Sunday, July 29, 2018
Time:
1:00 pm -- shotgun Tee Off and 5:30 pm -- Dinner
Cost:
$45.00 Golf and $15.00 Dinner
RSVP:
Registration and payment due July 19. Forms available on the Welcome Desk at the church.
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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 Christine Wenzel or Parish Nurse,
Stacy Meyer, 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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