OSLC Weekly Announcements

1. OOuurr SSaavviioorr’’ss
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CChhuurrcchh
SSeepptteemmbbeerr 2211,, 22001144

2. 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

3. Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
Fall/Winter Worship Hours
Beginning September 6-7, 2014
•5:00 pm – Saturday
•8:30 am – Traditional
•10:00 am – Sunday School
•10:15 am - Worship

4. 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.

5. 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

6. Friendly Reminder: A
parent or guardian
must be present when
children are checking
in for Sunday School.
Thank you for your
cooperation in this
matter.

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

8. Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
Mosquito Net Fundraiser
· The next few weeks we will be collecting money to purchase mosquito
nets.
· Our goal as a congregation is $1000, but we don’t have to stop there.
· Every $10 raised a net can be purchased for a family in Africa to help
prevent malaria.
· Vacation Bible School has already raised $480. (That is 48 Nets)
· Place your donation in the designated container located in the
Commons.
OSLC lets do our part in
helping prevent Malaria

9. As of this morning
OSLC has raised
enough money to
purchase
111100
mosquito nets.
Great Job OSLC
Keep up the good work

10. Hands of Faith
will be here September 21st
– 28th
Look for the sign-up sheet in the
Commons and consider
volunteering your time to help
those in need.

11. First-ever OSLC Tailgate Party,
Sept. 28, starting at 11:30 a.m.
We'll tailgate in the parking lot, then watch the
Packers/Bears game together. Please bring your favorite
tailgate food to share. Prizes will be awarded for best
tailgate food and for best-decorated tailgate.

12. 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.

13. Sunday, October 5 at 4:00 pm at Leeson Park
bring your pet or a picture of them to be blessed and
to celebrate all of God’s creatures together

14. Fall Harvest Festival
November 8, 2014
Raffle tickets will be sold
September 20-21, 2014
$1.00 each or 6 for $5.00

15. Items still needed for
Baby Care and Health
Care Packages
• Socks or booties
• Mild or scent-free soap
• Sweaters
• Sweatshirts
• Wide-tooth combs
Items can be placed in the bin in the Commons

16. Annual Mission Support
Meeting
Sunday, October 19th at
9:30am
We will be voting on the
Spending Forecast for 2015
and
be presented with a proposal for a
sanctuary renovation.

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19. October 25th : Trivia Night at 6:30pm
Come as a single player or put a team together.
There will be snacks, silent auction and lots of
fun
Costs $10 per person with proceeds going
to the youth gathering in Detroit 2015
More details to come

20. 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

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22. Beginning September 10, 2014 and every
Wednesday through October 22, 2014,
Pastor Erik will be hosting an
Adult Bible Study from 6pm-7pm.
Animate: Bible
Any questions contact
Pastor Erik or Kelly Erdmann

23. BBrreeaakkffaasstt BBiibbllee SSttuuddyy
Every Wednesday
at 6:45 am
Beloit Family Restaurant
on Prairie Avenue
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Sold in the commons
between Worship services
~~Courtesy of W/ELCA

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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 $$4400

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. FFLLOOWWEERR
DDEELLIIVVEERRYY
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. MMaaggaazziinnee EExxcchhaannggee
Participate in our Magazine
Exchange in the Commons.
Please make sure they are
recent and church
appropriate.
Lets go 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. Lutherans on the Move-2014
This year’s trip (Oct. 6-11) will take us to
Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
•Learning the ways of the Amish & Mennonites
•Kitchen Kettle Village
•Musical Production of “Moses”
•Gettysburg Museum and Visitor’s Center
If you are interested in traveling with us,
please complete a registration form found in
the commons, and return to Jean Lincoln.
Any questions, please contact Jean Lincoln or
Mark Lindsey. Only a few seats left

33. 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.

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

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36. Hospitality Ministry
Needs you!!!.
Please consider signing up for Coffee Hour
Sign up sheet is in the commons
Summer Hours
9:00 to 10:30

37. OOnnlliinnee GGiivviinngg
Check out the online ggiivviinngg ooppttiioonn nnooww oonn tthhee
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