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From the Pastor ....
"The light shines in the darkness,
but the darkness has not overcome it."
(John 1:5)
Last night I had a great opportunity to reconnect with pastor colleagues via zoom. It was an alumni gathering of a leadership cohort called "Shape." We spent an intense year learning and growing alongside each other. Since pastors have the gift of "gab," one of our friends said, "tell us how you are doing today in five words or less." I paused and admitted, "five words is not enough." In that particular moment, I was flooded with joy, hope and optimism. Last week, I felt the overwhelm of grim and dark news due to the pandemic.
It's easy and natural to find ourselves in waves
of emotion
s. One day can be filled with immense joy followed by fear or sorrow. As I look at my home for inspiration, I'm reminded of how the beautiful sunflowers on my kitchen table are constantly drawn to sunlight. In fact, the morning sunrise beams through our kitchen and living room providing brilliance and warmth. Our cats are also drawn to basking in the glow of sun rays. While we do live in a challenging time, I also find comfort that Jesus is the light of the world. God's light holds greater power than any darkness. May we too be drawn to the light of Jesus that offers joy, resiliency, hope and peace. On the dark days, know too that Jesus meets us in our sorrows and uncertainties. God is with us always.
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Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at 6:30 pm
Message: Pastor Karna Moskalik
Sunday, May 17, 2020 at 9:00 am
Message: Pastor Karna Moskalik
Special Music: David Plante
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In Remembrance...
Thursday, May 14, will be the 1 year anniversary of the death of Ray Ross. Please remember this anniversary in prayer as we ask for personal strength for his family.
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Care of Creation Tip
In gratitude, caring for God's Air, Water, and Land
Be Kind to Your Bees
As you are outdoors in your yard planting flowers or wondering what you could do instead of mowing grass, consider helping the pollinating insects that are essential to our food crops. You can grow flowering plants that help these pollinators thrive. Check out the University of Minnesota's pollinator web pages for a list of plants.
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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Coffee with Pastor Karna
Do you miss coffee hour at church?
If so, join Pastor Karna on Sundays at 10 am through a
"zoom coffee hour." Enjoy coffee and goodies in the comfort of your home while re-connecting with church friends online. To join us, simply e-mail karna@oslcstillwater.org for the zoom link or call in number.
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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 from our beginning in March! If you are a Vocalist or Instrumentalist who might sing or play for the Sunday Worship, please contact
Jane Gay
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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, Youth & Family Ministry
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Family Resources
Please see videos and resources for children at our website under
Online Worship and Resources and then under
For Kids. Also, contact
Darla if your child would like to write to an elderly friend from our congregation.
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Time for Parents
Time for Parents is a group dedicated to moms and dads sharing their highs, lows, concerns, and triumphs in parenting within the context of our Christian beliefs. We focus on various topics related to parenting and work to support each other in our journey as parents. We are currently connecting through Zoom every Sunday at 10 am. If you are interested in participating and need the link to join us, please contact
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Update from Pastor Mpesa at Mlafu
Hi,
I greet you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. I and my family are doing good. Pastor Karna how are you doing in this difficulty season? How do your members worship? I am writing to let you know that we are praying for you and all members at Our Savior's.
Thank you for your letter which was written in January 2nd 2020. Congratulation for completing your studies.
Here at Mlafu everybody is aware with this pandemic. So we are trying to distance from one another. No hand shaking, Members are still coming to church but there are so many restrictions like everybody has to wash her/his hands with soap at the church door before and after worship service. Social distancing even in the church no touching each other. No holy communion no baptism until when it will be announced different.
My whole family is doing well and I am continuing with my pastoral duty. We thank God who is protecting us. This is my twelfth year at Mlafu, thanks be to God and my wife who has been of good help. In my family we have seven children. Three boys and four girls. Our first born is a teacher, second born is married, Third born is an entrepreneur, fourth born is done with form four studies, she would like to study cooking and decorations. The fifth is a tailor, The sixth is still form four in the secondary school, and the seventh is in primary school, he is in standard five.
My family deals with animal keeping, farming of beans and corn. This year we have more than enough rain. It is good for trees but not very good for corn and beans.
Let us keep on praying for each other. Flp. 4:21 We promise to keep you all in our prayers.
Its me Pastor Daison Mpesa and my wife Tulla.
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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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