"My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they
follow me..."
John 10:27
February 2007
To our beloved members over 65 years old!
Our church family thanks you for all you have done and still do! To show our appreciation we are planning a special dinner for you in fellowship hall on FEBRUARY 11th following the 2nd service. You can enjoy eating and visiting accompanied by dinner music.
Following dinner, we will move upstairs for a presentation of the one act play I'm Herbert performed by Pastor Kathy and Pastor Erik. I'm Herbert is about an older husband and wife sitting on a porch and talking. Just talking—and of course they don't know how funny they are. Each is a little hazy about the details of their lives, but they love each other, and their disagreements end happily.
To reserve your spot please call Bruce at 262-5753 or the church office at 263-7422 before February 5th. If you need a ride please call one of the above numbers. (Please leave a message if you call after business hours; the answering machine is always on.)
Congregational Care & Life Committee
Pastoral Acts
There one baptism
and one funeral
performed during
January.The Concordia Choir
Under the direction of Dr. Rene Clausen, is coming to Hibbing on Saturday, February 17th for a 7:30 p.m. concert in the Hibbing High School Auditorium.
Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at the church office or at the door.
Social Action
We currently have 713 families in our congregation. If every family gave a least $ 10.50 toward World Hunger we would come close to attaining our goal of $7,500.00 for the year.
On Feb. 4th drop a dollar or so in the soup pot on Souper Bowl Sunday. Look for families after the services with the soup pot.
On Feb. 21st at 5:30 p.m. we will be having again a potato meal. This is Ash Wed. Please join us for this cross-generational event. There will be a large potato with all the fixin's. There will be a free will offering.
From Feb. 11th to April 29th Watch for our "Pink Pig.". This will be set out in the narthex every Sunday. All the quarters will be brought to the Synod Assembly May 4-6 for the Quilts and Quarters offering toward World Hunger. If you would like to donate a quilt- it can be any size including baby quilts, throws, wall hangings, and table runners. You are encouraged to put your quilt up for bid in your congregation before bringing them to the Assembly, this way the quilt can be displayed with an opening bid. Please enclose two 3x5 cards with the quilts dimensions, content, care/washing instructions, congregation's name, address, and any other pertinent information. Also this year the Synod Assembly will be having a MARKETPLACE which is any handmade item or a service you would like to donate. There will be a silent auction for these items. If you have any questions contact Suzanne or Doris.
Thank you Social Action/Hunger Committee
Missionary For a Day!
Thank you, thank you for your support of our missionary family, Dr. Steve and Bethany Friberg and children, through our Missionary-For-A-Day Calendar in 2006. Response to the calendar has grown each year since it was initiated.
The 2007 Missionary for a Day Calendar is displayed in the narthex. Thank you for your gifts in 2006.
The missionary calendar brought in over $1,600 for support of our missionary, Dr. Steven and Bethany Friberg.
Dr. Friberg and his family provide medical care and supervision of several clinics throughout Tanzania.
For $10 a day, you can honor a person and help Dr. Friberg's work.Thank you for your support, Global Mission Committee
OSLC Annual Baby Shower Brunch
Benefiting babies born at Fairview University Medical Center-Mesabi. Our luncheon will be held Our luncheon will be held Thursday, February 15th, 11:00 a.m. with Wild Rice Turkey Salad with fresh homemade muffins and fruit. Please bring an unwrapped baby item or a cash contribution. Senior Women's Health will be the topic for speaker, Dr. McCaughtry.
Fun and games will follow. Please sign up or call the church office early—deadline is February 12th. Please bring a friend.
Sunday School Key Verse
Here is the verse for February 4th & 11th:
"Let's Celebrate! I've found the coin I lost." (Luke 15:9)
"This son of mine was dead, but has now come back to life. He was lost and has now been found." And they began to celebrate. (Luke 15:24)
Here is the verse for February 18th & 25th:
"God loved the people of this world so much that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who has faith will have eternal life and never really die." (John 3:16)
Please help our children learn these verses each month, grandmas, grandpas, aunts, uncles, friends, mom, and dad can all share in helping our children grow in faith! Remember: Youth & Family Ministry begins with "adult renewal"!
Come and join us at the Fair!
Our Savior's Lutheran Church is hosting the Third annual Time and Talent Fair on Sunday, February 25th between services in the Fellowship Hall. Groups and committees will be setting up booths with fun and information on what they do and how you too can get involved and be a special part of the church. Join in the scavenger hunt. Delicious baked goods and refreshments. See you there!
The Stewardship Committee
Global Mission Update
We are pleased with the positive response for our guest mission speaker, Pastor Orin Cummings from Guyana, South America. His passion for mission at home and abroad was the main point of his sermon. His passion can be our passion. Thank you to all who welcomed him at the potluck on Saturday. Pastor Cummings was introduced to a PotLuck! He was impressed!
Thank you. Global Mission Committee
LWR Quilting
Anyone is welcome to join us every Monday at 9:00 a.m. in the fellowship hall. Supplies are available and experience is not necessary. We have completed 134 quilts since September, 122 have been packed for Lutheran World Relief and four were given to OSLC Clothes Closet. Quilts are always available for emergencies.
Church and Community Needs
Radio Broadcast Sponsors - Several dates are still available in February and March and throughout the rest of the year.
Inspiring decoration ideas - for the Multi-Purpose Room.
Bandage Rollers - Lastly, we would like to send rolled bandages to the Global Health Ministries. We still need some bandage rollers. Directions for making a roller are in the church office. All you need are scraps of wood and a coat hanger. Can you help us out?
Counselors and Kitchen Assistants - If you are interested in working for Voyageurs Lutheran Ministry this summer please call Paul Leslie at 218-780-4116.
Workday at Camp Vermilion is set for May 19th. The month of May is work month at Camp Hiawatha. Call Kevin or Paul for more information on helping at Camp Hiawatha at 218-246-8604.
Scholarship Applicants -
For the Lutheran Leadership Award are available in the church office, these renewable scholarships, ranging from $250 to $2,000, are available to students who are members in good standing of an Association Congregation and are recommended by their pastor. Priority deadline is March 1, 2007.
Words to Live By"Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray..." James 5:13a
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