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Tuesday, October 15, 2019
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From the Pastor ....
"Two are better than one because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up."
(Ecclesiastes 4:9-11)
Recently, I was asked to join a weekly Bible study with other pastors. It's a time of collaborating, connecting and preparing for our sermons. As we enjoyed delicious coffee, one of my new friends vulnerably shared tough struggles in her life. As she shared her pain, tears flowed. We could all recount moments in life that are not easy, and surrounded her with compassion and prayer.
Church is a place where we can be authentic and trust we are not alone. Just as new colleagues shared joys, struggles and the mundane, so we at OSLC also walk with each other. No matter what season you find yourself in, we walk together. You are not alone. What a gift that we navigate through life surrounded by loving siblings in Christ. Praise be to God!
Eternally,
Pastor Karna
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Help us get caught up and make our end of year budget goal!
We're excited for the future at Our Savior's living into our Mission as a caring community called by Christ to live and serve in faith. You have been hearing about and been a part of the numerous programs and ministries in this place that are bringing joy and God's love to our community inside and outside our door. We value Our Savior's. We want to see our church thrive and be a part of that. To be energized, engaged, and equipped to share God's love for all requires your time, talent, and treasure.
Now is the time we need to focus on the treasure part. Recall the congregation approved a 4.3% budget increase to stretch ourselves to go after our vision. At this point, we are modestly behind meeting our budget. We are about 15% down from where we need to be at this time. As such, the Giving Team has put together a giving "Thermometer" that you will see in the church Gathering Area as a reminder of where we are at financially and how we are progressing toward our goal. Every year, our church comes through and we meet our budget. Let's rise to this challenge and do it again this year!
You can easily and securely donate online by clicking
here
. This will take you to our online donation portal where you can log in with your email and manage your giving.
Contact
the church office or 651.439.5704 if you would like help. Thank you for helping us meet our goal!
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Wednesday, October 16, 2019
5:00 pm Dinner
Menu: Baked Spaghetti, Bread, Salad and Dessert
5:30 pm Worship
(No Faith Formation or Confirmation)
Sunday, October 20, 2019
Message: Pastor Karna Moskalik
8:00 am Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary
Special Music: Men's Quartet
10:30 am Contemporary Worship in the CLC
Led by the Praise Team
Volunteering is a work of heart.
or serve coffee!
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Important Worship Notice!
On Sunday, October 27, Pastor Karna Hagen Moskalik will be installed as head pastor at OSLC. There will be a single worship service that Sunday at 9:30 am followed by a reception.
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Inspirational Yoga
Join us at OSLC Saturday mornings from 8:30 - 9:30 am for Inspirational Yoga. All ages, all levels; beginners welcome! The cost is $36.00 for each
4 week session or $11.00 for each drop-in class. Our next session includes:
- October 19 ~ Yoga for Digestive Health
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October 26 ~ Lymphatic Yoga
- November 2 ~ Joint-Freeing Flow
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November 9 ~ Yoga for Balance
Bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing. Questions: contact Summer Seidenkranz, 651.331.9940.
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Meals from the Heart Event!
You're invited to OSLC's fifth annual meal packing event:
Date: Saturday, November 2
Time: 5-7 pm
Cost: $10.00 per person
Location:
Meals From The Heart, 5600 Memorial Ave N, Oak Park Heights 55082
We are looking for 80 volunteers this year. Children are welcome to participate. Any child under age 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
Sign up and drop your payment in the Drop Box at the Welcome Desk by Sunday, October 20.
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Graduate Connection -- Cookies Needed!
It's time for care packages to be sent to Our Savior's most recent high school graduates. Cookies are a big part of that package. If you are willing to make some cookies please let
Nancy Fjestad know. (No peanuts please.) There are 20 graduates who will receive a care package and they will go in the mail on October 28. Cookies can be packaged 3 to a bag so they each get a variety. If leaving cookies before that Monday, please leave them in the office work room rather than in the kitchen and mark them "HS Care Packages." Thank you!
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Advent Teas -- Leaders & Hostesses Needed
It seems early but Advent will be here before we know it. The women of OSLC will once again be holding 6 Advent Teas and are in need of 6 women to host a tea and 6 women to serve as leaders at a tea, which will be held the first week of December. If you are able/willing to host or lead, please let
Susan Fredricksen or the
church office know so the teas will be set up in November. Thank you so much!
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Children, Youth & Family Ministry
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Faith Formation Schedule Update
- No Faith Formation on October 16, 20 & 27.
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Join us for
Family Worship on November 3 at 10:30.
The "Little Friends Choir" (Pre-k and kindergarten) will be singing during the service. The Joyful Ringers and the skit team will also perform. Please
sign up online if you would like to serve communion or usher.
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Harvest Festival
Harvest Festival -
Sunday,
October 27 from 5:00-7:00 pm
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Come and enjoy carnival games, chili cook-off, bingo, pumpkin carving contest (
bring them already carved
); judging will take place at 6:15 pm, costume parade (all ages!), free food and cake walk! This is an event for ALL ages. Feel free to invite your friends!
Due to lack of sign ups, we will not be doing the Salsa contest for Harvest Festival. Also, we still need more Chili contestants!
Harvest Festival Donations
We are in need of:
- Candy (no nut candy or hard candy) -- place in bin in gathering area
- Hot dog buns (please contact Darla if you can donate this item)
- chips -- packages of single size servings -- place in bin in gathering area
- cupcakes for cake walk (need a variety of cupcakes including Gluten Free & peanut free) - Drop off on 10/26 or before 3:00 pm on 10/27. Please mark your name and if cupcakes are gluten or peanut free.
Harvest Festival Volunteers: Yes! I can help on October 27th!
- Set up in CLC - Carnival games 11:30 am-1:00 pm on October 27
- Clean up crew for CLC - 7:00-8:00 pm
- Clean up crew for kitchen - 7:00-8:00 pm
- Clean up Crew for Chili Cook-off - 7:00-8:00 pm
- Food stand helpers - make hotdogs, lemonade, cider, popcorn - 3:00-7:00 pm
Please contact
Darla Goble
if you can assist in any of these areas. Thank you!
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Benefit Concert for Anuak Community
When:
Sunday, November 3
at 5:00 pm
Location:
Trinity Lutheran Church
in Stillwater
A beautiful evening of music, community and fellowship. A dessert
reception following the concert. Special African music performed by the Anuak Choir. Also featuring:
- Sanctuary Choir of First Presbyterian Church
- Kingdom Choir of Our Savior's Lutheran Church
- Trinity Choir of Trinity Lutheran Church
- Trinity Children's Choir
- Valley Chamber Chorale
A free-will offering will be taken to benefit the Anuak Refugee Community in the Twin Cities area. Please make donation checks out to "First Presbyterian Church" for administration of proceeds.
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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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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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