This document provides announcements and information for members of Our Savior's Lutheran Church. It includes details about volunteer opportunities, worship services, community outreach programs, and upcoming events at the church. Key points mentioned are a free Friday lunch ministry needing volunteers, fall/winter worship hours beginning in September, and a mosquito net fundraising campaign reaching its goal of purchasing over 500 nets for families in Africa.

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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 Laura Anastasia at 362-3683
at Meals on Wheels
to volunteer

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

7. 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

8. As of this morning
OSLC has raised
enough money to
purchase
5577
mosquito nets.
Great Job OSLC
Keep up the good work

9. 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.

10. 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.

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

12. 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

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15. Sunday School begins
September 7, 2014
at 10:00am.
Please Note: Children must be dropped off downstairs in the
Youth Room by an adult for sign in every Sunday.
Just a little hint of what fun is in
store for you this year!

16. 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

17. 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

18. Saturday, September 13, 2014
Enjoy a day filled with shopping and dinner in
Cedarburg.
Free transportation will be provided by W/ELCA.
Look for signup sheet and more information to
come for this
W/ELCA Retreat.

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20. 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

21. Wine, Women and the Word
Monday, September 8, 2014 at 6:00p.m. in the
Martin Luther Room to view the movie "Heaven is for Real".
We are inviting everyone who would like the opportunity to see this wonderful
movie that will touch your heart, capture your mind and ultimately impact your
life forever.
Bring your favorite appetizer to share and beverage of your choice.
If you have any questions please call Jean Lincoln at 346-0370.

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Every Wednesday
at 6:45 am
Beloit Family Restaurant
on Prairie Avenue
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24. Opportunity to celebrate who we are as the Evangelical
Lutheran Church in America — one church, freed in Christ to
serve and love our neighbor.
September 7, 2014
OSLC will be participating in this great cause, to serve our community.
Sign up sheet will be in the Commons starting July 12th.
If you have any questions please contact Vicar Rebecca or Kelly Erdmann

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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
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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
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