The document contains announcements for Our Savior's Lutheran Church regarding upcoming events and activities in January and February, including an annual congregational meeting, Super Bowl sub fundraiser, volunteer opportunities, worship services, and small groups.

1. January 25, 2015January 25, 2015
Our Savior’sOur Savior’s
LutheranLutheran
ChurchChurch

2. Our Annual Congregational Meeting will
be held on
Sunday, January 25th
at 11:45am
beginning with a
potluck at 11:15am.

3. Super Bowl Subs!!!!
Order your Super Bow Subs now.
Pick up is February 1st
between services.
$6.00
to design you own Super Bowl Sub!
Proceeds go to the National Youth
Gathering.

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. OSLC will be
hosting Hands of
Faith the week of
February 15th
– 22nd
.
Please consider volunteering your time for this
worthy cause.
Look for the sign up sheet in the Commons.

6. 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

7. Illuminating Humor of the
Bible
Join us on Wednesdays at 6 pm
in the
Martin Luther Room.
We will take a look at the humor we
see throughout the Scriptures.
All are welcome to join us.

8. 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.

9. 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

10. 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.

11. 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.

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

13. 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.

14. 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

15. Wednesday, March 25th -
• W/ELCA Salad Luncheon
Lutheran’s On The Move
• 2015 European visit to Austria, Hungary and the
Czech Republic slated for June 23rd
– July 2nd
• Biltmore Estate & Asheville, North Carolina
Oct. 11th
– 16th
Watch the bulletin and Messenger newsletter for more details on
these two events!
Mark your calendars for
the following two events
coming up:

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

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

22. 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

23. 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

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

25. 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.

26. 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.

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

28. 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

29. 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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