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From the Pastor ....
"Now faith, hope and love; abide these three.
But the greatest of these is love."
(1 Corinthians 13:13)
This past weekend my best friend Siri got married! I've always referred to Siri as my "pastor twin," as I am exactly one day older than her. Our lives often mirror each other as we are both: musicians, love fitness, grew up as pastor's kids, served as missionaries, and we are both ELCA pastors! Siri has a big heart and a curiosity about the world around her. As I looked at those gathered to celebrate, the room was filled with diversity of creeds, nationalities and personalities.
Love was present in that celebration. Love also empowers us to transcend differences and see the reflection of God's love in each person. Mother Teresa states, "one of the problems of humanity is that we've forgotten we belong to each other." Each person is created in the image of God. You are loved and cherished. Your neighbors and people around the globe are also loved and cherished. In a conflicted world, I remember that "love is the greatest." Love comes from God. May you trust and know that you are dearly loved. May we as a faith community also spread that love everywhere.
Eternally,
Pastor Karna
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Wednesday, January 8, 2020
5:00 pm Dinner
Menu: Italian Hotdish, Bread, Salad and Dessert
5:30 pm Worship in the CLC
Message: Pastor Karna Moskalik
6:10 pm Faith Formation
7:00 pm Confirmation
7:00 pm Kingdom Choir
Sunday, January 12, 2020
Message: Pastor Karna Moskalik
8:00 am Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary
9:15 am Adult Education
Faith Formation
Time for Parents
10:30 am Family Worship in the CLC
Special Participants: Little Friends, Joyful Ringers,
Skit Team and the Praise Team
11:45 am Jr. High Evolve Youth (Grades 7-9)
4:30 pm Sr. High Activate Youth (Grades 10-12)
7:30 pm AA
Volunteering is a work of heart.
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Adult Education Schedule
9:15 am
Sunday, Jan. 12:
Justin Kolb and his wife Pastor Kirsten Fryer recently served as missionaries through the ELCA in Cairo Egypt. Come and hear stories about their ministry to a refugee population.
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2020 Budget Update
There will be a congregational budget update meeting on Sunday January 12 at 9:15 am.
We will present final end of the 2019 budget figures and a final version of the proposed budget to be approved at the annual meeting on January 26th. Please join us.
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Care of Creation Tip
In gratitude, caring for God's Air, Water, and Land
Low-Salt Diet for Our Water
Salt has many beneficial uses, but just as too much salt in our food can cause health problems, too much salt in our lakes and streams can cause damage to the water ecology. Excess salt hurts the growth of freshwater plants, plankton, zooplankton, fish, frogs, and aquatic birds. In a system where almost every plant or creature is food for a larger organisms, saltier water can disrupt food supplies. Road salt is a big source for saltwater runoff into storm sewers which lead directly to our lakes and rivers. Highway departments are working to reduce their use of salt.
Thousands of homeowners salting steps, walks, and driveways also add to the saltwater runoff. You can go on a low-salt or no-salt diet for your walking and driving surfaces by using sand for traction. The darker sand also heats faster in sunlight, helping erode the slick surface of ice and snow. When the ice melts away, you can sweep up the sand and reuse it. If you happen to be replacing steps, walks, or driveways, you can choose darker colored materials that heat up in the winter sun, helping melt snow and ice.
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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Inspirational Yoga
Inspirational Yoga starts a new session Saturday, January 11th right here at Our Saviors! We welcome beginners and offer a variety of classes that are always different and tailored to participant requests. Join us and our instructor, Kali on Saturday mornings 8:30 - 9:30 am. Four (4) sessions $40, single session $12. Any questions please contact Summer Seidenkranz 651-331-9940.
Jan 11: Mantra Yoga
Jan 18: Yin & Yang Yoga
Jan 25: New Moon Flow Yoga
Feb 1: Salute the Sun Flow Yoga
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A Day for Making Comfort
January 25 from 9 am -3 pm is the next "Day for Making Comfort" quilting happening here at Our Savior's. Over the years hundreds of quilts have been completed and given both locally and internationally. It is a fun day where no experience is needed. Just bring yourself and enjoy the fellowship while making a difference. The day is both for those who are experienced quilters and those who know nothing about it. Come for as long as you can - for an hour or for all day. Bring your own lunch and bring a friend! See you there!
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Compassion & Renewal Retreat
When: January 11, 2020
Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Where: OSLC
Do you feel stressed and exhausted? Do you need to push the "re-set" button? Join us for a Compassion & Renewal Retreat at OSLC for worship, meditation and learning a new spiritual practice from Pastor Karna Moskalik called, "The Little Way." To register for this event, sign-up in the Gathering Area or
online!
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Picture Directory -- Sign-up online!
Reserve your professional photography session and be included in our new directory this spring. You will receive one free 8X10 standard print, a free printed church directory and as a bonus, a free shutterfly gift with any purchase of additional pictures. Photograph sessions will be scheduled for February 3-8, 2020. Click
HERE to sign-up online. Questions? Contact the
church office.
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Book of the Month Club
The Book of the Month Club will meet on Monday, January 27th at 1:00 pm to discuss "A Green Journey" by Jon Hassler.
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Girl's Night Out: Yogadevotion
Epiphany, The Light, The Dark and Everything in Between.
When: Friday, January 10, 2019
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Location: OSLC Gathering Area
Fee: $5.00 Donation
Come join us for an evening of devotion and insight as we practice the fastest growing form of yoga for everyone - chair yoga. Cindy Senarighi of White Bear Lake is an ordained ELCA pastor and founder of Yogadevotion, a company with a mission to "share God's presence and love through the practice of yoga." She will share how yoga, when properly understood, goes beyond the physical to engage all we are: body, mind and spirit. Yoga is about the breath. And, when we connect the breath with the body in our devotional time, it becomes a God breathed experience of God's Promised Presence. We will conclude our evening with time to share in fellowship with one another. RSVP to the
church office or 651-439-5704, ext. 101.
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Children, Youth & Family Ministry
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Preschool Playday
OSLC Preschool Playday is January 13 from 9-10:30 am. Join us for free play, activities and a snack! All are welcome--bring a friend!
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Family Worship
Family Worship is January 12 at 10:30 am & January 15 at 5:30 pm. Please let
Darla Goble know if your student would like to perform special music during the service.
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Artificial Christmas Trees Needed
Please let Darla Goble (651-439-5704, ext. 108) know if you have an artificial Christmas tree we can have for VBS this summer.
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5th & 6th Grade Spa Day
All 5th & 6th graders and an adult are welcome to attend the Spa Day on Saturday, February 1, from 3-5 pm at the church. Come and enjoy a chocolate fountain and punch, pamper each other and make a spa item to bring home. Feel free to bring a friend with their special adult too!
Please RSVP to Darla Goble and also let her know if you can bring strawberries, marshmallows, pound cake or pretzels for the chocolate fountain.
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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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