"My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they
follow me..."
John 10:27
June / July 2007
Day Camp / Vacation Bible School
June 18-22 at Our Savior's Lutheran!
Who:
- Three to Five Year Olds 9 a.m.-12 noon, Monday-Friday
- Completed Kindergarten-Sixth Grade 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.- 12 noon Friday
- Closing program 11 a.m. to 12 noon on Friday
How much does it cost?
- There is no charge for VBS or Day Camp, however donations are welcome. The approximate cost is $37 per camper.
How do I sign up?
- Call the church office (263-7422) or stop by to pick up a registration form.
This is a week you don't want to miss! Invite a friend!
Summer Outdoor Worship & Ice Cream!
June 20th and July 25th at 6:30 p.m. Save the date for these two special Wednesday evenings. We will gather in the courtyard for a time of worship, followed by ice cream, games and fun! This is a great opportunity to be together as a church family over the summer months. Just bring a lawn chair or blanket. We hope to see YOU there! Also, save the date of August 15th for the annual BBQ at Bennett Park!
Scandinavian Music at OSLC!
Norwegian Glee Club of Minneapolis Saturday, June 2nd at 7 p.m. This outstanding group will also share their music with us at worship on June 3rd at 9 a.m.
The Swedish Gospel and Jazz Orchestra Thursday, July 13th at 7 p.m. This is an exciting group of 35 young people from Sweden on their first US tour! Come for an evening of jazz, gospel and big band music that is certain to be entertaining.
Family Summer Pilgrimage!
Are you planning a family summer vacation? Would you like to take it to the next level to a journey of the heart of faith? We have devotion booklet guides to help. Feel free to pick one up in the Narthex or on the Sunday School superintendent's desk. There is information on Packing Preparation and Journey Activities for each day. Enjoy!
News from Global Mission
The 2007 ELC A Global Mission Event is coming to the Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio on July 19-22.
If you've never been to a GME you are in for a surprise. Lutherans of all ages from all over the world meet to celebrate God's mission and equip themselves for more effective ministry. You will enjoy global music, stories of survival, and Christian fellowship, visit www.elca.org/gme for more information/registration
Do you want to remember, celebrate, or memorialize someone's life. Consider giving a gift to Missionary for a Day, Just $10.00 will fulfill our commitment in support of Dr. Stephen Friberg, our missionary, for one day. Sign -up board and envelopes are in the narthex. Thank you!
Report on Hunger Offering at the Assembly
The Northeastern MN Synod Assembly was held at the DECC the end of April and I was privileged to be a delegate for Our Saviors. The DECC was alive with the colors of beautiful quilts made and donated by church women from all over the synod. The Market Place displayed a wonderful variety of hand made articles. Add to that the quarters each congregation collected. Donations for quilts - $16,350.00; quarters - $30,004.32; and the Market Place - $4,141.25 made a grand total of $51,485.57 for ELCA World Hunger. Praise the Lord!
The Holy Cow Award was given to St. John's Lutheran Church in Cedarbrook. Their per confirmed member giving is $25.56.
OSLC's Hunger Committee -A Minnesota Without Poverty
There were many resolutions passed at the assembly but as a member of Our Savior's Hunger Committee I would like to report on Resolution 07-5. It is a ck poverty with acts of direst service, advocacy, and with alliances within the faith community and others in society who share the commitment to overcome poverty.
Therefore, on June 10th, our Hunger Committee will present a petition for signatures acted upon during the assembly. This petition will be available in the narthex if you would like to join in with hunger advocates from Minnesota. It will be presented to Minnesota's governor and legislators along with petitions from the other 5 ELCA MN Synods and other faith communities in MN.
Have you visited BOTH of your camps yet?
On Wednesday, July 25th a bus will leave Zion Lutheran in Grand Rapids and spend the morning at Camp Hiawatha
with campers, take a "Stockholders Camp Inspection Tour!" and have lunch before heading to Camp Vermilion. Enjoy a tour and have supper at Camp Vermilion and be back in Grand Rapids around 8:30 p.m.Simply Giving
June, July, and August are our months for being outdoors, vacationing, entertaining visiting friends and relatives, and moving kids in and out. God be with you as you enjoy this family time. When you spend a weekend at home this summer, we hope you'll join us for worship and fellowship on Sunday mornings and bring your guests.
If you are a guest at someone else's church, we invite you to continue your commitment to Our Savior's by using the Simply Giving Program or dropping off your offering envelope in the church office. Simply Giving continues to allow members to make their contributions via electronic funds transfer without cost to the participant. By providing this convenient means of making payments, your church can enjoy steadier cash flow and greater financial stability. The church office can assist you in implementing this process. This is a message from the Stewardship Committee.
Social Action/Hunger Committee
Look around and what do you see? I see buds on trees, white fluff flying through the air. The earth is beginning to bud and quack grass is overtaking my flower beds. At this moment it is raining and warm. What a great land we have given to us through God's creation.
Have you planted your garden yet? I do pots and have fresh lettuce, onions, tomatoes, cukes, and herbs. It is so nice to taste the freshness of the produce. Also, the farmers' market will be opening soon. We can have an impact on the farming industry by buying locally. And I also thank God for the people who are willing to share their garden abundance. Last year I used rhubarb and zucchini given in quantities I couldn't handle. Pass it on is my motto.
In July, there is a conference scheduled concerning Lake Superior. The water will be the issue as some of the water shed is in jeopardy. More will be in your up-coming bulletins concerning the conference. LCPPM will be a part of that meeting.
Great is the Lord and we have been appointed to be good stewards of the world's resources. After all, we're here for so short a time and a difference can be made one by one. Please read Psalm 33 and realize we are important in God's world.
Church and Community Needs
HELP! We need to find housing for the members of The Swedish Gospel and Jazz Orchestra for the night of July 12th. If you are willing to host 2-4 people, please call the church office at 263-7422.
Sharik - Farseth Scholarship Applications - College Students who are a member of OSLC and have completed at least one year (a minimum of 30 credits) of post secondary education within the past three years may apply for the Sharik/Farseth Scholarship. Applications are available in the church office. Application deadline is July 31st.
Global Health Ministry Needs - $10 is needed to complete each Hospice Kit. We hope to complete 10 kits, if you can help with any amount, please indicate "Hospice Kits" on your envelope and place it in the offering plate or drop it off in the office.
Family Table Prayers - Do you have table graces that your family knows by heart? Do you have bedtime prayers that you say at your house at the end of the day? Please send Donna the table graces and bedtimes prayers that your family uses. I would like to compile a little pamphlet to share with everyone! Rather than share recipes, I thought it would be fun to share our family prayers. Don't forget the ones you learned at camp!
Sponsors for radio broadcasts. Sponsor a broadcast in memory of a loved one or in honor of a special event, call the church office to reserve a date.
Nursery volunteers. we need your kind hearts and hands to keep the Nursery open with volunteer help! If we all took one turn per year, the nursery would be fully staffed each Sunday! Please call Donna Hoag at 263-7422 or 263-8103 to volunteer your time! This can be a great family volunteer activity.
Softball players - softball season is just around the corner! Anyone interested in playing on the Men's Church Softball Team should please contact the church office.
Words to Live By"Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray..." James 5:13a
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