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March 8, 2015
- 1. March 8, 2015 OurSavior’s Lutheran Church
- 2. Galilee! Lenten Worship Services EachWednesday 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. Weekend of Whysand Wonderings Do you have questions about God, the Bible, or faith? Now is the time to ask those questions. Pastor Jennifer, Pastor Erik and Vicar Rebecca will join in a conversation at all the worship services to answer your questions. Bring your questions in writing, by March 8th and deposit them in the box located in the sanctuary.
- 4. Our Loose Offeringthis week goes to: Please give generously to this worthwhile community program.
- 5. Did you Know? OSLCLunch 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
- 6. Thank you to ALL whohelped with Hands of Faith the week of February 15-22. You are all a blessing to this congregation, and your help was greatly appreciated.
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- 8. Anna Circle willbe 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 isfull 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.
- 11. Wine, Women, and theWord ... 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”– Nominate a man or men can sign up themselves by March 1, 2015 Event: Sunday, March 15th , after the 10:15 service. See the Poster for more details and the sign-up sheet in the Commons.
- 13. Reasons the ChurchOffers 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 thegift 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 moveor 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 Whatis 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. Thank You toall the people who donated blankets, food and money to support the Hands of Faith ministry. Your generosity and kindness was overwhelming. Thank you!
- 18. Church Office Hours 8:30 am- 12:00 pm 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
- 19. In the Hospital? If you are hospitalizedor 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.
- 20. Church BlogsChurch Blogs Comeand 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
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- 23. SHEETS! Sewing Bee isSewingBee 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
- 24. Ink CartridgeInk Cartridge RecyclingRecycling Gotempty 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
- 25. MEN’S GROUPMEN’S GROUP Meetsthe 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
- 26. GreetingGreeting CardsCards Buy your GreetingBuyyour 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
- 27. PRAYER ROOMPRAYER ROOM VisittheVisit 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
- 28. FLOWER Sponsors Have aspecial occasion to honor or commemorate? Sign up now in the Commons $40$40
- 29. Radio Sponsor Have aspecial occasion to honor or commemorate? Consider sponsoring a radio broadcast $80 or $40 for a portion Sign up sheet is in the Commons
- 30. FLOWERFLOWER DELIVERYDELIVERY Caring Ministry isin need of people to help with flower delivery to our Shut-In community. Contact Kelly or Leesa MacGowan if you are interested
- 31. Magazine ExchangeMagazine Exchange Participatein our Magazine Exchange in the Commons. Please make sure they are recent and church appropriate. Letsgo green
- 32. OOSLC Member Reminder : Please startgetting 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.
- 33. Our Savior’s LutheranChurch-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 allthe ways you can “Follow Us” on the OSLC Website
- 35. If you aredonating 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
- 36. Check out theonline 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 CONTACT US
- 37. Whoever is praying forsnow Please Stop!