Weekly announcements for Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Green Bay, Wisconsin

1. OUR SAVIOUR LUTHERAN CHURCH–Weekend of May 17, 2009
120 S Henry St., Green Bay, Wisconsin 54302
Web: www.oslc-gb.org
OUR SAVIOUR CONTACT INFORMATION
Michelle Burhite, Church Office 468-4065/Fax: 468-5757 info@oslc-gb.org
Dave Hatch, Sr Pastor 465-8118/Emergency cell: 609-0248 dave@oslc-gb.org
Greg Hovland, Assoc Pastor Cell: 609-0917 greg@oslc-gb.org
Christina Scholz, Preschool Director 468-3590 christina@oslc-gb.org
GIVING REPORT – MAY 10, 2009
WE ALWAYS PRAISE THE LORD!
(Our current approved budget calls for $10,545.77 per week)
Total gifts last week $11,089.00
WHO’S ON DECK THIS WEEK
Altar Guild for May: Gay Pivonka
The Eternal Flame for May is provided by Mary Zirbel in memory of her husband, Allen, and her sons,
Gerald and Thomas.
DAY DATE TIME ORGANIST USHER ELDER ACOLYTE READER
Thu May 14 12:15 pm n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Thu May 14 7:00 pm Loren T P Kuehl Prescher M Biebel n/a
Sun May 17 7:45 am Judy O J Kielpikowski McLeod T Chamberlain A Breitlow
Sun May 17 9:15 am Band W Chamberlain Chamberlain B Guns B Cole
Sun May 17 10:45 am Judy O M Charles Siech M Hoffman M Charles
WHAT’S UP THIS WEEK AT OUR SAVIOUR
Monday (5/18) 6:30 pm Board of Education, Conference Room
7:30 pm Trinity School Board, Conference Room
Tuesday (5/19) 7:00 am Bible Study, Parlor
9:00 am Bible Study, Classroom #1
6:00 pm Choir Party, The River Room/Holiday Inn
Wednesday (5/20) All Day Michelle on Vacation; Office Open
9:00 am MWF Preschool & 4/5K Closing and Picnic
6:00 pm Praise Band Practice, Sanctuary
Thursday (5/21) All Day Michelle on Vacation; Office Open
9:00 am T-Th Preschool Closing and Picnic
12:15 pm Brown Bag Worship, Parlor
7:00 pm Traditional Worship, Sanctuary
Friday (5/22) All Day Michelle on Vacation
11:30 am Trinity Dismisses Early
Sunday (5/24) 7:45 am Traditional Worship w/Holy Communion, Sanctuary
8:45 am Revelation Bible Study, Conference Room
9:15 am Praise Worship w/Holy Communion, Sanctuary
9:35 am Coffee Talk w/Pastor Greg, Parlor
10:25 am Youth Bible Study, Youth Room
10:35 am Coffee Talk w/Pastor Greg, Parlor
10:45 am Traditional Worship w/Holy Communion, Sanctuary
Monday (5/25) All Day Memorial Day, Office Closed
NO ONE IS A STRANGER HERE – We welcome all visitors for our regular worship services on Thursday (12:15 pm
and 7 pm, Traditional) and Sunday (7:45 am and 10:45 am Traditional; 9:15 am Praise). These service times will
continue through the summer. Please let us know you were here; fill out the Fellowship Pad (it’s in the pew rack)
with today’s date, name, address, phone #, etc.
WHAT ABOUT THE CHILDREN? – Today is the last day for Sunday School and the nursery. During the 9:15 am
service, 2nd graders will receive Bibles and 3rd graders will receive Small Catechisms in church. Children’s Worship
bulletins will continue to be available in the Narthex during the summer months. The cry room is just off the
Narthex behind the sound board; please ask an usher if you need assistance.
STILL THINKING OF ENROLLING? – Thanks and praise to God…our 3- and 4-year-old PS morning programs are
filled; a waiting list has been started. We are considering an afternoon Preschool class, so please call the office to
get on the waiting list and/or let us know if you are interested in a PM class. We can also accept more children in
our afternoon 4/5K program. Call 468-3596 for more information or enrollment forms.
WALKING WITH THE SAVIOUR – Join us again today for the study on the book, Pilgrims Progress. We will be
meeting in the Parlor at both 9:35 and 10:35am. Come to either session. No book needed! Maybe we can get more
cookies because we are closer to the coffee bar? Come and join us as we learn about our walk with the Saviour
through some of life's struggles.

2. READY, SET, ROLLING! – Do you have a bike (or two or three) in your garage or shed that your kids have
outgrown or no longer use? The youth are currently collecting used bikes to restore and sell to help raise funds for
the National Youth Gathering next summer. You may be able to claim the value of your donation(s) on your 2009
taxes! Call Michelle at 468-4065 with questions.
IT’S FINALLY GAME TIME! – The OSLC Softball team opens their season tonight at 6:45 pm at John Muir Field
(top). Come to cheer them on. Bring a chair and your voice! All ages welcome!! 
JUST FOR YUTES – The Youth Bible Study group will meet today in the Youth Room after the 9:15 am worship
service (approximately 10:25am) to discuss common questions that people have about Creation and the Flood of
Genesis. For more info, contact Pastor Greg (contact information is above). Snacks are provided!
LISTEN UP! – The church’s new website will soon have sermons online, accessible from anywhere in the world, 24-7
thanks to YOU!! A DVR will soon be set up and the first sermon recorded and downloaded to the website.
RUN, JEFF, RUN – OSLC member and Trinity parent, Jeff Luepke, is running in the 26.2-mile Cellcom Green Bay
Marathon TODAY to raise funds to support the families and the mission of Green Bay Trinity Lutheran School. To
make a tax-deductible donation towards his goal of raising $5,000 for Trinity, please call 265-3192 or e-mail
kluepke@new.rr.com.
Don't let your worries get the best of you; remember,
Moses started out as a basket case.
LOST BOOKS – Have you seen them in your house? Mixed up with school books or DVD's? Under the couch?
In the fridge? Please bring back to OSLC Library so others can read them, too; they’ve been gone more than
3 months after being checked out just once! Author Melody Carlson: DARK BLUE, TORCH RED, DEEP GREEN,
PITCH BLACK and TASTE BERRIES FOR TEENS. Please return, no questions asked! The Librarians
ARE YOU READY FOR VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL? – VBS at Our Saviour this year will be led by Camp Luther.
Come and join the fun…June 29-July 2 from 9am to noon. Registration forms and a basket for completed forms
can be found by the Welcome Center. To volunteer, please contact Donna Biebel at 468-5547.
JOIN US TWICE ON SUNDAY! – Attend your favorite Sunday service and Bible study, too! How? Classes will
meet at 9:35 am and 10:35 am on Sundays allowing you to worship before or after class. Watch each week’s
bulletin to find out which will be held that week and the following week. Pilgrim’s Progress will include five sessions
ending on June 21; Coffee Talk is an in depth discussion of the readings for the day and how to apply them to your
lives. TODAY IS PILGRIM’S PROGRESS; NEXT WEEK IS COFFEE TALK W/PASTOR GREG.
SCHEDULE CHANGE – Due to scheduling issues, there will be no Pastor-led Adult Bible Class next week Sunday,
May 31. The Revelation and Youth Bible studies will be held as usual.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW! – Saturday, July 11, 2009 from 9-2pm @ In Competition Sports Parking Lot -
Tent sale galore! Bike gear (new and gently used for your whole family). You'll find clothing bargains for running,
biking, trik-ing and x-c skiing. We'll grill the brats and burgers, come out and enjoy the picnic and find the steals
and deals!
MICHELLE’S ABSENCE – While Michelle is out of the office May 20-22, four wonderful and dedicated volunteers
will fill her chair to answer phones and direct visitors. SCRIP, however, cannot be purchased from the volunteers
so please plan accordingly. Also note the office will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.
CELEBRATE DEPERE – This festival will be held next weekend (May 23 – 25). If you attend, please stop by the
Hope Lutheran Booth (Michelle might even be working). We’re easy to find… just look for the 6-foot ice cream
cone! Check out www.celebratedepere.com for details of the fun, food and musical entertainment you’ll find in
these 3 days. $5 admission fee; veterans get in free all weekend with proof of service. See you there!! 
DISTRICT FAMILY DAY AT NOAH’S ARK! – On June 22, join North Wisconsin District members of all ages for
fun, food and, WATER at Noah’s Ark. The price includes a Noah’s Ark unlimited pass, lunch, soda all day and a
chance to win great prizes. $26 for Adults and youth ages 13 and up; $23 for ages 3-12. Download your
registration forms at www.campluther.com or contact the Camp Luther office at 1.877.264.CAMP for more info!
LIFE QUOTE – “When crushed by life’s problems – an unplanned pregnancy in our family or caring for elderly
parents – we trust in God’s promises knowing that He is the God of life and life is in His hands, not outs.” Diane E.
Schroeder, president of Lutherans For Life This “Life Quote” is from Lutherans for Life –
www.lutheransforlife.org.
Help Wanted: We have part-time/full-time openings in Praise Band.
DRUMMER, ELECTRIC / ACOUSTIC GUITARIST, MALE VOCALIST
Convenient hours! Great benefits! Some musical experience required.

3. Call Kathy West at 465-0704 to learn how to join our exciting music worship team!