From the Pastor ....
“Lord, it is good for us to be here.”
(Matthew 17:4)
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Sunday was such a joyful day! We had a wonderful gathering for online and in-person worship. Afterwards, Brian and I traveled to Rochester to spend time with family and friends. We had a picnic with our parents. We enjoyed watching a parade and fireworks with our little nephews. We also saw some of our dearest friends. Today, July 6th, also happens to be our nephew Declan’s golden birthday. On the 4th of July, he was beaming with joy! He kept hugging us and saying, “it is so good to spend time with you!” What a gift to hear such spontaneous affirmation from our little nephew. |
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I couldn’t agree with our nephews more. Quality time with friends and family is so very precious. When we invest in time with others, it can truly uplift our spirits and encourage us in our journeys of life. Peter, James and John also discovered the gift of spending time with Jesus. They literally had a mountain top spiritual experience as Jesus shared with them his glory. Peter wanted to stay and linger in that moment as long as possible. The experience of being in the presence of God prepared the disciples to go and share this love of Jesus with others. Just as it fills us with delight to spend time with people near and dear to our hearts, spending time with Jesus each day also fills up our cups and prepares us for whatever we face that day. May you find time each day to hear the affirmation from God, “how good it is to spend time with you!” May this uplift your burdens and fill you with assurance that God is with you. Peace and joy to you. |
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WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Sunday Worship
July 11, 2021
Message: Pastor Karna Moskalik
8:00 AM (sanctuary)
Traditional Worship
Special Music: Good News!
9:00 AM (online)
Blended Worship
Special Music: Holly Newton
10:30 AM (CLC)
Contemporary Worship
Leaders: Praise Team
Online services found on Facebook at
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Sunday Morning Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to read, usher, make/serve coffee & provide treats. If interested, please sign-up from the church website under "What's Happening" or just click HERE. |
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July Challenge!
Our Saviors Care of Creation Team is asking our congregation to join other Stillwater congregations in making July plastic free. Certainly we cannot avoid using anything plastic for a month because plastic is so prevalent. However, efforts to reduce our use of plastic are increasingly important to our environment and our health. Only 10-15% of plastics are recycled and the rest ends up in landfills and in our waters where they typically last for hundreds and even thousands of years. But for the month of July, here are a number of things you can do to reduce or eliminate your purchase of plastic items and hopefully, continue that practice beyond July.
- Bring a reusable coffee cup or dine in versus using a single use paper or Styrofoam cup
- Find plastic-free alternatives when buying fruit and vegetables
- Bring your own reusable shopping bags instead of using a plastic disposable shopping bag
- Refuse plastic drinking straws or bring your own reusable alternative
- Bring your own reusable water bottle instead of buying a single use plastic bottle
- Avoid pre-packaged foods by choosing bulk or loose food
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Check out our Care of Creation Webpage for additional resources
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Thyme for Grace -- Cookies Needed!
Plans are in the works to prepare new Thyme for Grace meals to be placed in the church freezer so members and staff can give them to members and friends who might benefit from having a meal brought to them. A part of those meals are cookies. If you would be able to make cookies and have them to church the morning of July 13, please let Becky Maier or the church office know. And, remember that nuts of any kind should not be a part of the cookies. Thank you so much! |
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Bible Study in the Park
Bible Study in the Park will take place on July 15 at 9:30 am at Valley View Park. Pastor Amy will be leading this study and the topic will be “Just Truth.” It will take us with Paul on the road to Damascus and experience his life-changing transformation. We will also take a closer look at how our Savior chose to share difficult truths with God’s people, and we will witness his boldness in speaking truth to power. There will also be a continental breakfast. Invite a friend and join with other women for learning and fellowship.
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Walking Group
Join us on Fridays to walk. All ages are welcome, Friday mornings from 9-10:15 am. We will plan to walk for 30-45 minutes and have some time for prayer and chatting as well. Please RSVP for details. nurse@oslcstillwater.org.
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Women's Retreat
The women of Our Savior’s will be enjoying a retreat come September 24 and 25, 2021. WonderFull World is the theme and participants will travel to all 7 continents and discover God’s love for us. It will begin at 6:00 pm on Friday evening with a meal together. Those attending will go home to their own beds (at 9:00 unless you want to hang out with the ladies for some extra fun) and return for a continental breakfast on Saturday morning. Lunch will also be shared and the retreat will be finished around 3:00 pm on Saturday.
It will all be happening at OSLC and the cost will be $55 with a $20 deposit now. The full amount or just the deposit can be paid now. This includes all meals and retreat materials. The women have missed two retreats because of COVID so are ready to gather with one another again. All women and friends are invited and welcome! We hope you will join us. Registration forms are on the bulletin board across from the office work room.
Retreat Summary
Dates: September 24 & 25, 2021
Time: 6:00 pm September 24 & 9:00 am September 25
Location: Our Savior's Lutheran Church
Cost: $55.00
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Children & Family Ministry |
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Final Days to Register for VBS!
Join us for VBS Rocky Railway: Jesus' Power Pulls Us Through.
At Rocky Railway VBS, kids discover Jesus' power can pull them through life's ups and downs. Creative activities, team-building games and cool Bible songs are just a few of the standout activities that help faith flow into real life.
• When: Monday-Thursday, August 2 - 5, from 9 am - 12 pm
• Who: Elementary spots still open
• Deadline: Registration closes July 11!
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Park Days
The July Park Days will be on Wednesday, July 7, and Monday, July 19, from 9:30-11:00 am at Lakeside Park in Bayport. Bring beach stuff if you want to swim. Pack a lunch if you would like to stay for a picnic. All are welcome! Bring a friend!
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VBS Donations Needed!
The supply donation area is located in the Gathering Area! Pick up a donation tag and return the needed item when you come for worship or during the week. Cash donations to buy supplies are also welcome--just place it in the container by the display in the Gathering Area. Questions? Contact Darla at darla@oslcstillwater.org
NOTE: Donations should be brought to the church no later than July 13 so we know what items still need to be purchased. Thank you!
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VBS Prep Days
We have had so many awesome volunteers already helping with VBS prep! Please let Darla know if you can help with decorating or VBS preparation on Tuesday July 13 or 20 from 9:00 am-7 pm. Come when you can! Every little bit helps! darla@oslcstillwater.org or 651-308-8641. |
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Community Thread/United Way "Stuff the Bus" Campaign
Community Thread partners with United Way of Washington County East each year to provide supplies for local students in the Stillwater Area School District. This year they expect the need for school supplies to be even greater!
There are multiple ways our congregation can help:
DONATE – Drop off new school supplies at Community Thread, July 6 – August 12. Click HERE to view school supply list.
VOLUNTEER – Stuff the Bus allows volunteers to make a difference in many ways. School supplies will need to be sorted and counted, each family’s list for each child needs to be assembled and bagged, and lastly, we will need volunteers to run bags, check in and monitor traffic on pick-up days.
Volunteers must be 8 years of age or older for counting and sorting, and 18 years of age or older for supply list shopping & assembling and curbside pick-up.
Volunteers are needed August 12 - 20.
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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 or Rachel Sass with any of your needs.
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Sign up for a New Member Class
Interested in learning more about Our Savior’s and/or membership? You may choose a personalized class either on zoom or in person. Contact Pastor Karna at karna@oslcstillwater.org to learn more.
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Valley Access Schedule for OSLC Services
The time for Our Savior's Lutheran worship services to be shown on Valley Access are:
- Friday -- 3pm, 9pm
- Saturday -- 3am, 9am
- Sunday -- 7pm
- Monday -- 7am
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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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Our Savior's Lutheran Church | 1616 W Olive St Stillwater, MN 55082
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