This document contains announcements for various upcoming events at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, including Vacation Bible School in August, a pastor's birthday party in May, Pentecost celebrations the following weekend, and a Memorial Day parade. It also lists volunteer opportunities, fundraising needs, and ministry updates.

1. May 17, 2015
Our Savior’s Lutheran
Church

2. Don’t forget to mark it on your
calendar
Vacation Bible School
August 10-13th
5:15pm-7:30pm
All Ages Welcome
May 17th
is the last
Sunday School untilthe fall.

3. 80’s Party
(Pastor Erik’s
Birthday
Celebration)
Saturday, May 16th
at 6:30 (after 5:00 worship)
Bring your favorite 80’s
treat or dish.
Hot dogs and beverages
will be served.

6. Pentecost is Next
Weekend May 23-24,
Join us as we celebrate
the coming of the Holy
Spirit at the birthday of
the Christian Church.
Help us celebrate by wearing RED to worship

7. Sanctuary Leak Project
We are looking to
fundraise $7,500
Please consider donating over and above your regular
pledge to help with this important project.
Find envelopes attached to the “Goal Thermometer”
located in the Commons
or
contact the church office

8. Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 25th
Meet at the church at 7:30am
to decorate the hay wagon and ride to our line-up
spot. Coffee and Donuts will be provided
All ages are Welcome to ride along

9. Check out OSLC
New & Improved Website
www.oursaviorsbeloit.org

10. Thank you to all the
volunteers who helped
with
Hands of Faith the week
of April 26-May 3, 2015.
You are all a blessing to
this congregation, and
your help was greatly
appreciated.

11. The OSLC Sewing Bee is asking for your
Help.
After spending an amount of $525.00 on diapers to make
layettes for Lutheran World Relief Baby Kits.
They are hoping for monetary donations to defer some of this
cost.
Any amount would be greatly appreciated.
Just indicate on an pew envelope, your name and that it is for Sewing Bee.
Either place it in an offering tray or give it directly to the church office.

12. Scholarship Applications are now available on
the OSLC website
for
Full-time college students:
www.oursaviorsbeloit.org

13. 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

14. 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.

15. Lutheran World Relief
Baby Care Kits:
Each kit requires
•2 lightweight t-shirts (not onesies)
•2 long or short sleeved gowns/sleepers (without feet)
•2 receiving blankets
•2 pairs socks/booties
•1 jacket / sweater / sweatshirt with a hood (or a baby
cap)
•1 hand towel (dark color preferred)
•2 bath size bars of gentle soap
•2 diaper or large safety pins
Any donations for this are welcome

16. Help bring the gift 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.

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

18. Diner’s Delight
The next round of Diner’s Delight will be starting
soon.
If you like to eat, and enjoy great company this
might be for you.
Please contact Jean Lincoln ASAP if you are
interested in participating in this round of
Diner’s Delight.
jlincoln@ticon.net or
(608)362-4507

19. 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.

20. 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

21. Biltmore Estate & Asheville,
North Carolina Oct. 11th
– 16th
Flyers can be found in the Commons or ask Mark
Lindsey or Jean Lincoln for more details
make your deposit ASAP, as seats are filling up
Lutheran’s
On The
Move

22. 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

23. 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

24. 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

25. 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

26. 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

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

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. 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

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

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

34. 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

35. 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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