 |
|
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
|
From the Pastor ....
"The place where you are standing is holy ground."
Exodus 3:5b
Last night after working out at the River Valley Athletic Club, I drove past OSLC. The stunning artwork blossom shined brightly in the darkness. The first time I ever drove past Our Savior's, this amazing sculpture piqued my curiosity on what this faith family would be like. No doubt, I am not the first to be drawn to its beauty. As I reflected on the strength and awe of the blossom, the phrase, "bloom where you are planted," came to mind.
Last Sunday, I was so blessed that 8 of my former members from Rochester worshipped with us! Two of them even joined OSLC as they recently moved to the area. Deep relationships and meaningful ministries are built over time. I will always love the people of Gloria Dei, but I also welcome all of you with open arms! Each day, I count my blessings to serve and live right here in Stillwater. God is so faithful! The legacy of OSLC is rich and wondrous. Our future together is also bright. May we each continue to let our lights shine in this dark world, offering hope to the wider community. As we celebrate Thanksgiving this week, each day I thank God for all of you!
Eternally,
Pastor Karna
|
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
6:30 pm Thanksgiving Eve Worship & Pie Social
Message: Pastor Karna Moskalik
Please consider bringing one of your favorite pies to share.
Sunday, December 1, 2019
Message: Pastor Karna Moskalik
8:00 am Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary
Special Music: New Life Band (Tanzania)
10:30 am Contemporary Worship in the CLC
Special Music: New Life Band (Tanzania)
Worship Leaders: Praise Team
7:30 pm AA
Volunteering is a work of heart.
or serve coffee!
|
|
Thanksgiving Eve Worship & Pie Social
We will again hold our Thanksgiving Eve service on Wednesday, November 27, at 6:30 pm in the sanctuary followed by a pie social hosted by the PEP group.
Please consider bringing one of your favorite pies to share.
|
Intent of Giving Card for 2020
Have you turned in your Intent of Giving card for 2020? If you value the ministries and programs at Our Savior's, we kindly request that you make a financial commitment to help shape our budget for 2020. Click on the links for the
Commitment Campaign Letter,
Giving "Ladder" that outlines giving guidance according to income, and
commitment card. You can print the card off, fill it out and drop in the Welcome Desk; or, simply email your commitment to
finance@oslcstillwater.org and we'll enter your information directly into our system
|
Care of Creation Tip
In gratitude, caring for God's Air, Water, and Land
Reducing Waste During the Holidays
No, this isn't about reducing your waistline after that big Thanksgiving meal. As we enter the holiday season, think about ways to put less waste in your trash. A simple step like using dishware, glasses, and silverware instead of disposable plates, cups, and forks can reduce the waste you discard (and you get to chat with Aunt Norma while you dry the dishes).
Putting gifts in reusable cloth or paper bags reduces the mountain of crumpled gift-wrap waste . . . when you multiply your pile by all the gift-giving households in the country, it is a real mountain of waste.
These steps not only make less garbage to be buried or burned, they also eliminate the harmful effects from manufacturing throwaway items, including use of natural resources, energy, and water along with pollution of our air, water, and land.
Be thankful for clean water, air, and land, and do your part to pass them forward to the future.
A lot of "just one persons" working together can accomplish mighty things. ~ A message from your OSLC Care of Creation team.
|
Decorating the Church for Christmas
Plans have been made to decorate the church for Christmas on Friday, November 29, starting at 9 am. We have a short time to decorate since Advent starts on Sunday, December 1. All are welcomed to help (even if it is for a short period of time); if enough people volunteer their time that morning, we could have the majority of the decorations up by 1:00 pm. Looking forward to seeing you on November 29!
|
Congregational Budget Update & Discussion of 2020 Budget
There will be a congregational meeting on Sunday, December 8th at
10:45 am in the Sanctuary to discuss Our Savior's current financial position and presentation of the 2020 budget proposal. This will be an opportunity for members to learn where we sit financially and providing input to inform the 2020 budget to be approved at the annual congregation meeting on Sunday, January 26th. We hope to see you there!
|
PEP Christmas Party
The PEP Christmas Party will be held on Tuesday, December 10, from 12:00-3:00 pm at the Lowell Inn. The cost is $20 per person and includes: a delicious buffet with 2 entrees, potato, seasonal vegetable, salad, roll & butter, beverage and entertainment. Sign-up on the PEP bulletin board and place checks made out to OSLC in the Welcome Desk drop box.
Sign-up and payment due by Tuesday, December 3.
|
Giving Tree
Christmas is the time of year to share our gifts. The Giving Tree offers many options to help those in our community who welcome the generosity of others. Please take an ornament or two and provide a gift or gifts to help create a blessed and merry Christmas for our friends. "For it is in giving that we receive."
|
Attention OSLC "POE" Group (People over 80)
December 1, (next Sunday)
is the start of the Advent season and we again have gifts for you! Please see us in the gathering area at the end of the service for your special advent gift. We pray your Advent season is filled with blessings and love.
|
Property & Ground Meeting
The next Property & Grounds meeting will be Monday, December 2, at
6:00 pm in the Fireside Room. All are welcome.
|
Poinsettias for Christmas Eve Services
Orders are now being taken for poinsettias to be placed in the worship areas for the Christmas Eve services. Please use the envelopes provided by the information poster in the Gathering Area if you are interested in adorning our altar area in celebration of Christ's birth.
Final orders due Sunday, December 8
. The cost is $9.50 and the plants may be taken home following the last Christmas Eve service.
|
Faith Community Nurse Posting
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.lakeviewhealth.org
. For more information, you can talk to Pastor Karna or contact the St. Croix Valley Faith Community Nursing Program Director, Jennifer Agen, or 651-430-8734.
|
Gratitude Containers
If you were not able to be in church when the gratitude containers were received or if you just plain forgot about it, it's not too late. You can leave your container/check in the church office and it will get to the right place. Be sure to write "gratitude" on any checks!
|
|
Children, Youth & Family Ministry
|
|
Faith Formation Schedule
No Faith Formation November 27 & December 1 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
|
Christmas Program Celebration!
Families please bring cookies to share after the Children's Christmas Program on December 15. Cookies can be put on the serving counter in the kitchen the morning of the program. Please note if your cookies are peanut free.
|
Mom's Night Out
Our next Mom's Night Out will be Friday, December 6, at 6:00 pm at the home of Terri Rose Anderson. Bring an appetizer to share. All are welcome! Contact
Darla Goble if you have questions.
|
VBS need -- Artificial Christmas Trees
As you are preparing for Christmas decorating, please let Darla Goble know if you have an artificial Christmas tree we can have for VBS this summer.
|
Mlafu Scholarship Payments
We are quickly approaching December 15 when Mlafu Scholarship payments are due. Please remember to turn your payments into the church office. Thank you!
|
Tanzania Sponsorship Thank You Letter!
Bomalang'ombe Secondary School
P.O. Box 1538
Iringa, Tanzania
Dear My Sponsor:
I believe that you so good and fine and I have reason to greet in the name of Jesus who live at the heaven. I believe that you continue well with your daily activities and myself I continue well with my studies.
The aim of writing this letter is to say thanks for your contribution and for your sacrifice in order to help me. I have nothing to pay you but God only can give long life and also give you twice of something which you given me. I said that thanks so much. My dream is that to perform well in my last exams of Form Four and to join with advance and to reach of university also to get good employment and also I want one day to be a pastor. I have seven subjects which are physics, chemistry, biology, history, geography, civics and agriculture. So I need for you when you are praying don't forget me for my subjects.
Greet all people who are near with you and also greet those who are contributing money in order to help us.
Your sincerely,
Jokeline Msamba
Mlafu
|
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.
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
|
|
