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From the Pastor ....
"Faith, hope and love abide these three;
but the greatest of these is love."
(1 Corinthians 13:13)
One of the most meaningful parts of weekly worship is the prayers of the people. I love how we are a caring community that uplifts each other in intercessory prayer. I especially love the birthday and anniversary prayers. This is a community building moment as we recognize great joys and milestones. This Friday, August 7th, Brian and I will celebrate 5 years of marriage! Time sure flies when you are having fun! Brian is a great miracle in my life. We were 38 years old when we got married (almost 39!). We truly worship a God of miracles. August 7th was also my Grandma Hagen's birthday. She was born in 1912, the year the Titanic sank. I can only imagine what it must have been like for her to live through the Spanish Influenza of 1918, the Great Depression, two World Wars, and many other historical moments. Grandma Hagen was a church organist and a very devoted Christian. When she was 42 years of age, her husband, my grandpa, died unexpectedly of encephalitis. Grandma always inspired me with her enthusiasm and resiliency. The joy of the Lord was truly her strength. That is key-her strength came from Jesus. She knew that she was never alone. God was with her always. Grandma Hagen reminds me that especially in adversity, Jesus reassures us of his faithful presence. We always have God walking alongside us. There are many in our OSLC family that have anniversaries and birthdays this week. As we highlight both struggles and joys in life, may you trust and know that you are not alone. Your OSLC friends walk with you. God is with you and will never leave you. We worship a God of great love who hears your prayers. God celebrates with you in times of joy and holds you ever close in times of sorrow. I do know of many celebrations this week. Please let me know if you'd ever like a birthday or anniversary mentioned in worship. God is with you on your journey!
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Wednesday, August 5, 2020 LIVE Worship at 6:30 pm in the West Parking lot at OSLC
Leaders: Pastor Karna Moskalik, Maggie Spain,
Mira Torzewski, Jane Gay
Sunday, August 9, 2020 at 9:00 am (Communion) online
Message: Pastor Karna Moskalik
Special Music: Jess Ulrich & Travis Peterson
Coffee with Pastor Karna at 10:00 am
Book Study "Waking Up White" at 4:00 pm at Pioneer Park
Bring your own chair, mask and snack.
In case of inclement weather, we will meet on zoom.
Online services found on Facebook or at
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OSLC Worship Service on Valley Access
Our Savior's will now be on Valley Access Television on Channel 18 at these times each week: Saturdays at 4 PM & 10 PM and Sundays at 3 AM & 7 PM. The television broadcast will show the previous Sunday's worship experience. Praise God for this opportunity to spread the Gospel to the
St. Croix Valley.
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Care of Creation Tip
In gratitude, caring for God's Air, Water, and Land
Walk-Back Range
When the Apollo astronauts use a rover to explore the moon, they never drove beyond the distance where they could walk back to the lunar lander if the rover broke down. You can do your own version with a Walk-To-And-Back range. Draw a circle at a one or two-mile range around your house on a map. You may be surprised how many places you go are within this walking range. Take along a rolling cart or wagon, and you can carry items or kids to and from those locations . . . while you help keep our air clean and reduce the use of fuel that adds to climate change.
A lot of "just one persons" working together can accomplish mighty things. ~ A message from your OSLC Care of Creation team.
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Expanding OSLC's Core Values Statement - Care for God's Creation
The Mission, Vision and Values statements of the church are principles that are meant to change and grow with the congregation over time so they can continue to be relevant and meaningful to members. Based on congregational support for and participation in Care for Creation initiatives, preserving and protecting the environment is important to many OSLC members.
At the Board's request, the Care for Creation team drafted a statement and the Board unanimously approved it to be added to the church's published Values statement. It reads:
- Protecting and nurturing God's creation so that all forms of life might find healing and restoration.
We've added this new statement to the Values section of the church's core principles, which are used to make decisions about how best to deliver our Mission and Vision to the community and the world. Thank you to the Care for Creation Committee for helping our congregation understand how important it is for Our Savior's to demonstrate God's love to all by caring for our environment.
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Women in Ministry
On Sunday, July 19, the women of Our Savior's shared flowers on the altar for that Sunday service to honor the 50th anniversary of the ordination of women in the Lutheran Church. Since that time, many good and capable women have been pastors in the Lutheran Church, including here at Our Savior's. We are grateful for the gifts of leadership they have brought to not only our church but our world.
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Morning Prayer and Praise
Starting the day with a moment of prayer and pausing to focus on God can set us on a good trajectory. Life can be overwhelming during a pandemic. As an additional resource, Pastor Karna is now offering a daily Facebook Livestream moment Monday-Fridays around 8:30 AM called, "Prayer and Praise." Each day she will sing a hymn or a praise song and follow it up with a prayer. These 3-5 minute videos will also be located on our new Morning Prayer and Praise page found on our website. May you trust and know that God is with you always.
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Sunday Virtual Worship Volunteer Opportunities
Vocalists and Instrumentalists
Thank you to the many musicians who have blessed OSLC's Online Worship. If you are a Vocalist or Instrumentalist who might sing or play for the Sunday Worship, please contact Jane Gay. Blessings and Thanks!
Readers
If you would be willing to read the Gospel text for our Online Worship on Sundays, please contact Pastor Karna. Thank you.
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Children & Family Ministry
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Park Day Gathering
We will meet to connect and play at a variety of parks in the coming weeks. We will meet from 9:30-11, weather permitting, on August 10, 17, and 24. Please bring your own chair, snack or lunch, beverage and sand toys. Watch the eblast and your email for information on the location where we will meet each week. On Monday, August 10, we will meet at Lakeside Park. Please see the link below for our meeting guidelines. Questions? Contact Darla Goble.
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Mom's Night Out (New Date)
Join us for Mom's Night Out:
Date: August 21, 2020 (weather permitting)
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: 3677 White Pine Way, Stillwater
Hostess: Jackie Munson
Bring your own lawn chair, beverage and snack. Masks are strongly encouraged. Questions? Contact Darla Goble.
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Don't be. God doesn't want us to be all alone. He wants us to turn to others when things are bothering us. Stephen Ministers will walk with you through your troubles and be there for you when you need them.
OSLC has had Stephen Ministry since 2018. Since the beginning of this ministry, 15 trained Stephen Ministers have walked with 22 members and friends of our congregation during life's challenges. Perhaps you or someone you know could benefit from having a caring, listening and nonjudgmental ear. In addition, the Stephen Leaders at OSLC are looking ahead to training a second group of Stephen Ministers. If you might be interested in becoming a Stephen Minister or if you know of someone who could benefit from having a Stephen Minister, please contact Stephen Leaders Becky Maier or Andrea Valley or reach out to Pastor Karna. Any of our current Stephen Ministers can also answer questions and share their experience.
"Encourage one another and build each other up,
just as in fact you are doing."
(1 Thessalonians 5:11)
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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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