The document contains announcements for Our Savior's Lutheran Church. It announces that the Sunday School Christmas Program will be on December 21st and that there will be no Sunday School on December 28th or January 4th. It also provides details about worship services on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day and reminds that all year-end contributions must be received by December 28th. It encourages volunteering for the Friday lunch ministry and Meals on Wheels and notes various church group meetings and activities.

1. December 21, 2014December 21, 2014
Our Savior’sOur Savior’s
LutheranLutheran
ChurchChurch

2. The Sunday
School
Christmas
Program will
be
December
21st
during

3. Reminder:
There will be
No Sunday School
December 28th
or
January 4th
.
Classes will resume
January 11, 2015 at
10:00am
Have a Very Merry
Christmas
From: Kelly, Melisa and
Amy

4. 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

5. To all who helped with Hands
of Faith the week of December
7-14.
You are all a blessing to this
congregation, and your help was
greatly appreciated.

6. Our Savior’sLutheran Church
Worship Hours
•5:00 pm – Saturday
•8:30 am – Traditional
•10:00 am – Sunday School
•10:15 am - Worship

7. 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

8. ChristmasWorship
December 24th
– ChristmasEve
5:00pm and 10:30pm
December 25th – Christmas
Worship10:00am

9. 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.

10. Meals on Wheels Needs
YOU!
Help bring the gift of a balanced meal to
someone in need.
Call Pat Brogan at 362-2668
Or
Deb Jensen-DeHart at 362-3683
at Meals on Wheels
to volunteer

11. 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.

13. 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.

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

15. All year-end contributions must be
received by the OSLC office no later than
Sunday, December 28th
.

16. 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.

17. 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

18. 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

19. SUMMER 2015!!!DETROIT= NATIONAL ELCA YOUTH
GATHERING
July 14-20, 2015 35,000 ELCA youth gathering in one city
• worshipping together
• community service
• creating a stronger bond with their faith
PARENTS AND YOUTH have to commit by December 1, 2014 with a $125
commitment fee and committing to fundraisers throughout the year.
For more information please contact Amy Smith

20. Youth Group:
If you will be completing 8th grade at the end of this
school year or in HS, you can go on our summer trip to
the
ELCA NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING in
DETROIT!
Amy needs to know commitment by November 15th
with the $150.00 deposit that is non-refundable.
Church fundraising will be required to help fund the trip.
If you have any questions, please let Amy Smith know.

21. 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

22. Breakfast BibleStudyBreakfast BibleStudy
Every Wednesday
at 6:45 am
BeloitFamilyRestaurant
on Prairie Avenue
Join us foreggs, bacon, pancakes, coffee, juice and God’s WordJoin us foreggs, bacon, pancakes, coffee, juice and God’s Word
No Breakfast Bible Study the next
two Wednesdays, Dec. 24th
and
Dec. 31st
. Due to the holidays.

23. 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

24. 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

25. 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

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

27. 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

28. 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

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

30. 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.

31. 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.

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

33. 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

34. 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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