OSLC Publications
The Happenings - Weekly Publication
February 5, 2012
This week's calendar of events at OSLC
Children and Youth Ministry
Preschool Registration—for the 2012-13 school year has begun. The class selections are: M/W/F a.m. (4s and 5s) and T/TH a.m. (3s) from 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.; T/TH p.m. (4s and 5s) from 1:00-3:30 p.m. Contact Terry Fischer for more information, 763-434-6117 ext. 123 or e-mail tfischer@oursaviourslc.org. Registration forms are available at the Children/Youth board.
Chicago Multi-age Trip aka: CHI-town 2012—first meeting is Feb. 5, 12:00-1:00 p.m., in the Youth Room. See trip manual at the Children/Youth board for all meeting dates. The cost for the trip: $350 per person (based on 30 participants—price will change if we have fewer than 30 participants).
Guys Only Retreat: Featuring Lazer Tag—Feb. 10-11, for 6th-12th grade. Adults welcome, too! Event Cost: $25. There will be a time for bonfires, video games, ice fishing, lazer tag, and good food. This year we will be playing two rounds of lazer tag at Brunzwick on Friday, sleep at OSLC, and get up early to fish at Skogman and Fanny Lakes. Event cost is $25. Registration brochure and sign up at the Youth/Children board by FEB. 3.
The next Baptism Class will be Sat., Feb. 11, at 10:00 a.m. Our Saviour's requires that all families wishing to bring a small child or infant to be baptized, attend a one-hour baptism class. Please register for this class by contacting Brice Bloxham, 763-434-6117, ext. 116.
Big Miracle Movie Day—Sat., March 3, 9:30 a.m., at the East Bethel Theater. People of all ages are invited; families are encouraged to attend. The cost is $7.50 which includes ticket, pop, and popcorn. From imdb.com: "In small town Alaska, a news reporter recruits his ex-girlfriend - a Greenpeace volunteer - on a campaign to save a family of gray whales trapped by rapidly forming ice in the Arctic Circle." (Rated PG) The deadline to sign up is March 1.
First Communion Instruction—Sat., March 10, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.—This class is open to any age, including adults. Parents/guardians please plan to attend the class with your child. The materials cost is $12, due with registration. First Communion is celebrated on Sunday, March 18. Contact Brice Bloxham with questions, 763-434-6117 #116.
Taste of Confirmation - Wed., Feb. 8, 6:30-8:15 p.m. All 4th graders and families will have the opportunity to get a Taste of Confirmation through Power UP worship, 6:30-7:15 p.m., large group time, 7:15-7:45 p.m., and chat with Jodi, 7:45-8:15 p.m. You are also invited to join the fun and grab a meal at the MarketPlace, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Questions? Contact Jodi Blowers, director of confirmation, jblowers@oursaviourslc.org or 763-434-6117 x 131 .
Small Group Ministry
Confirmation Action Team (CAT) meets today, 10:15-10:45 a.m., in the Gathering Space library. Anyone, any age, is invited to join the group to help plan confirmation events and activities.
Seasoned Adult Ministry (SAM) meets on the 2nd Thurs. of the month at 9:00 a.m. This is our time to plan events, share treats, and have a time of devotion.
Stamping Ministry meets on the second Sat. of the month at 9:00 a.m. You are welcome to join this group making cards for the pastors, as well as the all-occasion card rack available at the Reception Desk. Cards are available at a suggested donation of $2/card. All proceeds go directly to the General Fund at OSLC.
Faith and Fiction Book Group—Tues., Feb. 14, at 1:30 p.m. This afternoon book group will meet in the home of Myrt Anderson. Maps are available in the F&F box in the main office. The February book is The Very Thought of You by Rosie Alison. There’s no need to sign up—walk-ins are welcome! Questions? Call F&F Coordinator Donna Nelson at 763-434-3423.
Seasoned Adult Ministry (SAM) Food Basket & Lunch—Feb. 23, 9:30 a.m. Seasoned, spicy, sassy adults will shop together from 10:00-11:15 a.m., purchasing items for a basket to give to a family in need. Lunch stop will be at Pappy's Café in Andover at 11:30 a.m. The cost is $15 for bus and shopping at Rainbow Foods; lunch expense is on your own. The deadline to sign up is Feb. 19.
Take Note
Game On: It's time to tackle hunger! Today, as the New York Giants and New England Patriots meet on the field for Super Bowl XLVI, participants like you will be tackling hunger across the nation through Souper Bowl of Caring. Help us keep the momentum going for the 17.2 million people in America who lack the resources to feed their families, by dropping a dollar in the soup kettle on your way out of worship today.
Fair Trade coffee, tea, and chocolate—1st Sunday—Fair Trade products are available between services in the Gathering Space. The Lutheran World Relief (LWR) Fair Trade coffee is a simple solution that means the difference—quite literally—between surviving and not surviving for small-scale coffee farmers.
Prayers for Wholeness and Healing—two prayer stations will be available during communion today at all services in the front and back of the Worship Space.
AARP Free Income Tax Assistance—Tuesdays, Feb.7-April 10, 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m., at Ham Lake Senior Center, 15544 Central Ave. This program is for taxpayers with low and middle income, persons with disabilities with special attention to those 60years and older. Flyers are available at the Reception Desk with more information and locations. First come, first served.
Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace—91 Days to Beat Debt and Build Wealth! Learn to better manage your money and your life through this 13-week class, beginning Tues., Feb. 7, at 7:00 p.m. The class will show you how to really live like never before with lessons on saving, debt elimination, investing, and real estate, to name a few. The cost is $79 (note price reduction) for materials. Registration deadline is Feb. 6.
Taste of Mission for All Ages—Mon., Feb. 20, 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. We are joining our friends at Ebenezer Senior Apartments in Mpls. for a day of service. The time after the holiday season can be very lonely for some of the residents, so we are coming to visit and do activities together. There will be Wii Bowling, wheelchair washing, visits, board games, bingo, and more! If you have ever wondered about mission trips, or wanted to go on a mission trip, this day is for you. Deadline to sign up Wed., Feb. 15. Bring $5 for gas and a bag lunch.
Believe in Miracles! Sat., Feb. 11, 6:00 p.m., at St. Francis High School Auditorium or Sun., Feb. 12, 9:00 a.m., at New Life! Lutheran in Oak Grove. Hear the miraculous story of Bruce Van Natta. Sponsored by New Life!
In the Immortal Words of the Beatles…HELP! A Women's Retreat—Sat., Feb. 25, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Women are great at taking on too much, trying to do it all, and beating ourselves up if it turns out we're not the SuperWoman we want to be. We need some HELP! Join Glenndy Ose, Bishop's Associate of the Mpls Area Synod, as she and our Women's Retreat Planning Team guide us to find divine HELP. There will be laughter, worship, fellowship, and HELP! Sign up on the Small Group board by Feb. 19. The cost is $15 (includes lunch). Questions? Becky Beck, 763-434-9801 or Pastor Maria, 763-434-6117 ext. 112.
Our Saviour’s has a Pastors’ Discretionary Fund that is used to assist congregational and community members with gasoline purchases, medical appointments, job interviews, and medical prescriptions. However, the on-going nature of this support has depleted the fund. Donations to this fund are needed so we can continue to provide this personal outreach to the community and congregation. Donations can be payable to Our Saviour’s with “Discretionary Fund” written in the memo line. Questions? Contact Cindy Delmonico in the office, 763-434-6117.
Do you have pictures….? We are looking for pictures of Pastor Brian and Kim from life and worship at the church on Viking Blvd. (Ministry Center). Electronic copies can be sent to jgreen@oursaviourslc.org. Photos can be dropped off at the office. We’ll scan them and get them back to you. Thanks for your help.
Life Events
Altar Flowers are given in honor Barb and Glen Minder’s 40th wedding anniversary.
Congregational sympathies are extended to Doug and Bobbie Meyenburg, Jr. and family as they grieve the death of Doug's father, Doug Meyenburg, Sr. Lorainne Soderquist and family as they grieve the death of husband, Don Soderquist. Barb Danger and family as they grieve the death of Barb’s husband, Dick Danger. May the hope of the resurrection comfort these families in the midst of their grief.
Finance Report
| Approved Annual Budget: | |||
| Income | 1,160,616 | ||
| Expense | -1,180,911 | ||
| Net | -20,295 | ||
| Current Month: Jan. | Budget | Actual | Variance |
| Income | 105,525 | 95,187 | 10,338 |
| Expenses Paid | -102,071 | -101,585 | 486 |
| Expenses NOT Paid | 0 | 0 | |
| 3,454 | -6,398 | ||
| Year to Month End: December | |||
| Income | 490,460 | 516,515 | 26,055 |
| Expenses Paid | -486,230 | -483,502 | 2,728 |
| Expenses NOT Paid | 0 | ||
| 4,230 | 33,013 | ||
Top Five Ministry Opportunities
1) Coordinate Scripture Readers: I would like to schedule the 10:45 readers for Sunday morning worship. Check min. opp. #1 or contact Jan Green, jgreen@oursaviourslc.org or 763-434-6117 ext. 122.
2) Run Projection for Worship: I would like to run the projection once a month for: A) Wednesday Power UP worship; B) Sunday 8:00, 9:15, and 10:45 a.m. worship. Check min. opp. #2 or contact Kim Fragodt, 763-434-6117 ext. 119 or kfragodt@oursaviourslc.org.
3) Easter Basket Sorting Tues., Feb. 14: I want to help sort distribution items for Jesus Delivers Easter Baskets. Check min. opp. #3 or contact Karen Bermel, 763-434-2554.
4) Taste of Mission Monday, Februay 20: I would like to help with the Taste of Mission. I can volunteer from 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. as an adult chaperone. Check min. opp. #4 or contact Brad Mills, 763-434-6117 ext. 120 or bmills@oursaviourslc.org or Jodi Blowers, 763-434-6117 ext. 131 or jblowers@oursaviourslc.org.
5) Embroider Labels for Quilts: I have an embroidery machine and would be willing to embroider labels for the quilts made by the Quilting Blocks in Stages group. I understand the fabric will be contributed by the quilters. Check min. opp. #5 or contact Patty Erickson, pattyerickson@hotmail.com.
Submit Ministry Opportunity requests and Happenings announcements to Jan Green. The dead-line is Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. Announcements and Ministry Opportunities run two weeks. Some editing may be necessary in order to fit in all the requests we receive.
Pastors:
Brian Fragodt
Maria Pederson
Dan Nordin
Worship Schedule
Sundays
8:00 a.m. - Traditional
9:15 and 10:45 a.m.—Contemporary
Wednesdays
6:30 p.m.—Power UP
Ash Wednesday Worship
Feb. 22, 6:30 p.m.
Lent Worship Wednesdays
5:30 p.m. Holden Evening Prayer
6:30 p.m. Power UP Worship
Christ-centered Education
Sunday School
9:15 and 10:45 a.m.—for age 3-grade 4
Wednesday Education
5:00 or 7:15 p.m.—Education Hours
JAM for age 3-grade 4
Confirmation for grades 5-8
5:00 p.m.—Youth Bible Study for grades 9-12
7:15 p.m.—Adult Confirmation
Also on Wednesdays
4:00 p.m.—Coffee Shop Open
5:30 p.m.—MarketPlace Dinner
6:00 p.m.—Sign Language Team
7:15 p.m.—Youth Sports Ministry
Infants and Toddlers
Nursery is provided at the 9:15 and 10:45 a.m. service through May 22 and at the 10:00 a.m. service June 5-Aug. 28 for children 3 and under, though it is strongly encouraged that children and their parents worship together. The nursery is staffed by caring adults and youth.
Can’t make it to worship?
Our Saviour’s worship services are aired on local cable stations:
- North Metro Video airs the OSLC worship service on channel 14 at 10 p.m. on Saturdays and at 6 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Sundays.
- East Bethel Midcontinent airs the OSLC worship service on Thursdays at 9 a.m.
DVDs of worship services are available to be checked out, once they have returned from the cable stations. Check at the Reception Desk for what is available.
Sermons are available for download on Thursdays, following Sunday’s worship at Audio Sermon.
Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 19001 Jackson St. NE, East Bethel, MN 55011; OSLC Chapel, Swedish Dr., Ham Lake, MN 55304; Phone, 763-434-6117.
Office hours: Mon.–Thurs., 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Fri., 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; Sat., 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., and Sun., 7:30 a.m.–close
Please Note: Our Saviour’s may take photographs, slides, audiotapes and/or videotape during worship services and special events. These materials may be used for the promotion of Our Saviour’s ministries, recruitment and fund-raising. If you have questions, please contact the church office, 763-434-6117.
