Our Savior's Lutheran Church - Beloit Weekly Announcements

1. March 15, 2015
Our Savior’s Lutheran
Church

2. Galilee!
Lenten Worship Services
Each Wednesday during Lent, worship services will feature
Holden Evening Prayer and an original drama series called,
Join us for a Soup Supper at 6:15pm each Wednesday during Lent, prior to our
worship services.

3. Due to rescheduling at
the T.V. Station
OSLC Worship will now
be airing at different
times.
New Schedule
Wednesdays at 5-6 pm
And
Sundays at 1-2 pm
Channel 98, & Digital 992

4. Weekend of Whys
and Wonderings
Pastor Jennifer, Pastor Erik
and
Vicar Rebecca
will join in a conversation at all
the worship services this
weekend to answer your
questions.

5. Envelopes are
now available
for anyone
wishing to
donate money for
Easter Flowers

6. Kringles are Back!!
Please look for the sign up sheet
in the Commons on the Coffee Counter
Kringles $9.00 each
Order by Palm Sunday, March 29th
Pick Up on Good Friday, April 3rd
12pm – 2pm
All proceeds go towards the National Youth Gathering
in Detroit this summer

7. Did you Know?
OSLC Lunch Ministry
offers a free lunch every
Friday, from Labor Day
through Memorial Day.
We are looking for more people to help
cook and serve for this amazing
Ministry.
For more information or if you would like to volunteer to be on a
Team please talk to one of the Pastors or call Kelly Erdmann in
the Church Office

8. Anna Circle will be making the
“Little Dresses for Africa” again.
Thank you to everyone who has donated the hundreds of
pillow cases and other accessories.
We are still in need of the following items:
Bias tape and ½” elastic tape

9. Adult Confirmation
Class
This Lent, we’re offering a class to anyone who
would like to learn more about:
•Luther’s Small Catechism –
•the 10 Commandments
•Lord’s Prayer
•Apostles’ Creed
•Baptism,
•CommunionThis class will meet on Tuesday evenings from
6:30-7:30 from February 24th-March 31st.
Please bring your bible.
All are welcome.

10. OSLC’s
Lost and Found
is full
Take a moment to look in the bin located in
the Commons and see if any of these
treasures belong to you. Also, there are a
few coats and jackets hanging in the entry
way that need to go home with their owner.
Please Note: Spring cleaning is right
around the corner and any item left during
this time will be donated to Caritas.

11. Wine, Women,
and the Word ...
Everyone is invited to view this very interesting movie.
Bring an appetizer of your choice & we hope to see you there.
Call Jean if you have any questions 346-0370.
Will be meeting on March 23rd
@ 6:00 p.m. at the home of Jean
Lincoln.
We will be viewing the movie
“God’s Not Dead”

12. “Men Who Cook”
Sunday, March 15th
,
after the 10:15 service.
For just $5.00 per person, you can sample
the delicious offerings of our chefs and vote
for your favorite.
All proceeds
Go to Caritas.

13. Reasons the Church Offers
Electronic Giving:
• Convenient and automated
• Much-needed financial consistency for
the church.
Anyone wanting to change to electronic giving
please speak to Polly in the bookkeeping office.

14. Help bring the gift of a balanced
meal to someone in need.
Call Pat Brogan at 362-2668
If you are interested in
volunteering.
OSLC delivers the first week in
every month.

15. If you move or are going to be
temporarily away, please
let the office know your
forwarding address and if you
would like us to send mailings
(newsletter, special mailings)
while you are away.

16. Hand Bell Choir
What is involved?
•Practice on Thursdays @ 5:45 pm for one hour.
•Play on Sunday once a month.
•What do I play? 2 notes, 1 bell.
•What if I cannot read music? Not necessary.
•All that is required is to be able to count.
•If Interested, please contact Richard Larson at (608)289-6182.

17. Church Office
Hours
8:30 am - 12:00 pm
1:00 pm - 4:30 pm

18. In the Hospital?
If you are hospitalized or know someone from church who is
hospitalized and would like a visit, please call the church
office. Because of privacy laws, we don’t always hear when
members of our church are hospitalized.

19. Church BlogsChurch Blogs
Come and read the faith stories of theCome and read the faith stories of the
congregation at our Church Blogscongregation at our Church Blogs
•oursaviorsbeloit.wordpress.comoursaviorsbeloit.wordpress.com
•patorefaithsteps.blogspot.compatorefaithsteps.blogspot.com
•shoetheran.blogspot.comshoetheran.blogspot.com

20. Lutheran’s
On The
Move

22. SHEETS!
Sewing Bee isSewing Bee is
looking for old bedlooking for old bed
sheets for theirsheets for their
quiltsquilts
Any sizes andAny sizes and
patterns welcomepatterns welcome
If you have anyIf you have any
questions, pleasequestions, please
contact Corrinecontact Corrine
DavisDavis
Thank you for your donationsThank you for your donations

23. Ink CartridgeInk Cartridge
RecyclingRecycling
Got empty ink cartridges?Got empty ink cartridges?
Don’t throw them away!Don’t throw them away!
Bring them in to be recycled for StaplesBring them in to be recycled for Staples
rebates toward church paper purchasesrebates toward church paper purchases
-See the container in the Commons-See the container in the Commons

24. MEN’S GROUPMEN’S GROUP
Meets the 1Meets the 1stst
and 3and 3rdrd
Wednesday of theWednesday of the
month atmonth at
9 a.m. in the Commons9 a.m. in the Commons
Join the men for coffee and conversationJoin the men for coffee and conversation

25. GreetingGreeting
CardsCards
Buy your GreetingBuy your Greeting
CardsCards
right here at OSLC!right here at OSLC!
33rdrd
Sunday of theSunday of the
monthmonth
Sold in the commons
between Worship services
~~Courtesy of W/ELCA

26. PRAYER ROOMPRAYER ROOM
Visit theVisit the
Prayer RoomPrayer Room
-for-for
continuingcontinuing
prayer timeprayer time
and spiritualand spiritual
renewalrenewal
Rejoice in hope,
be patient in suffering,
persevere in prayer.
Romans 12:12

27. FLOWER Sponsors
Have a special
occasion to honor or
commemorate?
Sign up now in
the Commons $40$40

28. Radio Sponsor
Have a special occasion to
honor or commemorate?
Consider sponsoring a radio broadcast
$80 or
$40 for a portion
Sign up sheet is in the Commons

29. FLOWERFLOWER
DELIVERYDELIVERY
Caring Ministry is in
need
of people to help with
flower delivery to our
Shut-In community.
Contact Kelly or
Leesa MacGowan
if you are interested

30. Magazine ExchangeMagazine Exchange
Participate in our Magazine
Exchange in the Commons.
Please make sure they are
recent and church
appropriate.
Letsgo green

31. OOSLC
Member
Reminder :
Please start getting into the habit of wearing your
Name tags.
If you do not have a name tag a sign up sheet is located on
the Name tag board and we will have one
printed for you.
Let’s make it easier on Vicar Rebecca to get to know us,
and maybe learn some new names ourselves.

32. Our Savior’s Lutheran Church-Beloit
Has a new Fan Page on Facebook
•Like Us
•Invite your friends to Like Us
A great way to stay connected with church
activities, fun facts, inspirational quotes and
much more.

33. Look at all the ways you can
“Follow Us” on the OSLC
Website

34. If you are donating to the Church through ThriventIf you are donating to the Church through Thrivent
Choice, and you have questions, please callChoice, and you have questions, please call
Thrivent at 800-THRIVENT.Thrivent at 800-THRIVENT.
We have been directed to send questions to theWe have been directed to send questions to the
company.company.
Contact ThriventContact Thrivent

35. Check out the online giving option now on theCheck out the online giving option now on the
OSLC “Contact Us” pageOSLC “Contact Us” page
Just click Donate to make an instant, secure giftJust click Donate to make an instant, secure gift
Online GivingOnline Giving
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