Weekly Happenings:
A weekly publication of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, East Bethel, Minnesota
Sunday, May 11
Pentecost
8 a.m. - Traditional Worship
8:45 a.m. - Conversation with Council
9 a.m. - Blood Pressure Clinic
9:15 & 10:45 a.m.- Contemporary Worship, Sunday School and Nursery
10:45 a.m. - Katamanthano-Sr. High Bible Study
12 p.m. - Communion Training
6 p.m. - Westminster Bells
Monday, May 12
6:30 p.m. - Jubilate Bells
7 p.m. - Adult Volleyball *MC, Jesus and Java *OF
7:30 p.m. - Carillon Bells
Tuesday, May 13
1:30 p.m. - Faith and Fiction *OF
5 p.m. - Power UP Rehearsal
6:30 p.m. - Mission Resource Team
7 p.m. - Celebration Choir
Wednesday, May 14
8 a.m. - Hard Hat Ministry
5 p.m. - Sr. High Service Project and Worship
6:30 p.m. - Power UP Worship/Nursery
Thursday, May 15
9 a.m. - Quilters *MC
12:30 p.m. - Jesus Delivers *OF
2 p.m. - VBS Painting and Prep
5 p.m. - Band Rehearsal, Faith Formation
6:30 p.m. -Long Range Planning Team
7 p.m. - Renewing Life, Sarah Circle *OF, Women's Ministry Team
Friday, May 16
6 p.m. - Wedding Rehearsal
Saturday, May 17
9 a.m. - Sermon in Song Rehearsal
10:30 a.m. - Pre-marriage Class
3 p.m. - Wedding
Events are held at Our Saviour's on Jackson St. unless otherwise indicated.
*MC - OSLC Ministry Center
*CH - OSLC Chapel
Happening at the OSLC Ministry Center
OSLC Preschool, Mon.-Fri.-9:30 a.m., Tues. and Thurs.-1:00 p.m.
NACE Foodshelf, Wednesdays-1:00-4:30 p.m.
The Closet, Wednesdays-1:00-3:30 p.m.
AA Meetings, Tuesdays-7:00 p.m., Wednesdays-6:30 p.m., Saturdays-5:00 p.m.
NA Meetings, Friday-6:30 p.m., Monday-7:00 p.m.
Meals on Wheels, Served Mon.-Fri.
Sunday through May 18
8:00 a.m. Traditional Worship
9:15 and 10:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship
Wednesday Power UP through May 21
6:30 p.m. Worship
Founder's Day Worship
Sun., May 25
8:30, 10:00, and 11:00 a.m. at the OSLC Chapel in Ham Lake
10:00 a.m. at the Jackson St. site.
Summer Worship June 1-August 31
Sundays
8:30 and10:00 a.m.
Mondays at the OSLC Chapel in Ham Lake
7:00 p.m.
Power UP Outdoor Worship
Wednesdays, June 18, July 16, and August 20
5:30 p.m. Meal
6:30 p.m. Worship
7:15 p.m. Intergenerational Games
Think the Third -- the Third Wednesday That Is!
On June 18, July 16, and August 20 get connected at Our Saviour's with a
relaxed night of food, faith, and fun (s'mores even)! Bring a dish to share
for a picnic dinner starting at 5:30 p.m. Outdoor worship begins at 6:30
p.m., followed by bocce ball, basketball, indoor games, and whatever else
you can dream up! Come as a family, come as yourself, come as you are! It's
a "Bring-Your-Own-Blanket-or-Lawn-Chair event."
Join in on the conversation with Council today, May 11, in the Gathering Space. Council will be present to have coffee and conversation with you all morning.
The Jesus and Java evening book group will meet Mon., May 12, 7:00 p.m., at the OSLC Ministry Center. The May book is The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood. Questions? Call Jesus and Java Coordinator Jo Rohady at 763-434-3203.
The Faith and Fiction afternoon book group will meet Tues., May 13, 1:30 p.m., at the home of Myrt Anderson. Maps are available in the F&F mail box in the church office. The May book is Neither Wolf nor Dog by Kent Nerburn. Questions? Call F&F Coordinator Donna Nelson at 763-434-3423.
Cleanup day at the OSLC Chapel is planned for Sat., May 17, at 9:00 a.m. Bring your rakes, gloves, and cleaning supplies and get into the spirit of spring cleaning. The church will be cleaned inside and out.
The Celebration Choir will present Sermon in Song on Sun., May 18, during all three worship services. Using the most expressive choral pieces from the past nine months, they will give shape to a rather unique worship opportunity. All the elements of a Lutheran worship setting will be present: Invocation, Kyrie, Hymn of Praise, Scripture, Message, Hymn of the Day, Creed, Prayers, Communion, etc. However, these elements of worship will be fleshed out with choral anthems, congregational singing, the bell choirs, and other guest musicians from the congregation. Since love is lord of heav'n and earth, how can I keep from singing?
Lunch Out at 1:30 - You have a lunch date with this fun group who will be meeting on Wed., May 21, at Wintergreen's Golf and Grill in Isanti. All are welcome! Please sign up on the Small Group board in the Rotunda so reservations can be made.
Camp Wapo's 60th Anniversary Celebration is scheduled for Memorial Weekend, Sat., May 24 through Mon., May 26. Calling all staff, campers and friends! Plan to attend any or all of it. Families with small children are welcome! Activities will include: tours of camp, beach, games, fishing, campfire, art shop, pony rides, games galore, Ox Lake tours, all camp game, history and picture gallery, gatherings of staff alumni by decades, conversation, stories, skits, songs, pancake extravaganza, artisan fair, and more. All are welcome! Go to the camp Wapo website for more information and a downloadable registration form: campwapo.org
Seasoned Adult Ministry (SAM) will take a trip to Como Zoo and Conservatory on Thurs., June 5, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. The bus will leave Our Saviour's at 9:00 a.m. and return by 3:00 p.m. Bring a bag lunch for the midday, group picnic. The cost for the day will be $15 per person.
Minnesota March Food Share Drive Was a Great Success! Thank you to Our Saviour's congregation for helping to make the Minnesota March Food Share Drive a great success! Our congregation donated 2,119 lbs. of food and $1,302 in cash! Our Saviour's, along with other churches and organizations in our community, gave a combined total of 48,893 lbs. of food and money to NACE Food Shelf. We are so very grateful for your generous and caring hearts! From the NACE Food Shelf
Just what is Pentecost Sunday about? Well, quite a bit: Read one perspective in the editorial section of Metro Lutheran this month, the editor argues that Pentecost is the time to be courageous, obvious, and a little "out there." The May issue of Metro Lutheran is available at the Reception Desk.
Altar Flowers are given today in honor of the birthday of Erik, son of Diane and Kevin Dietz.
Members known to be recently hospitalized: Koreen Gerdin
Congregational Sympathies are extended to Jan and Ben Green and family as they grieve the death of Ben's father, Stan Green. May this family be immersed in the peace and comfort that can only be experienced through our living Lord.
Phase II Construction Manager
A growing, vibrant congregation of 3000 rostered members, Our Saviour's
Lutheran Church in East Bethel, MN, seeks an individual to guide us through our second phase of construction. As we work on the 20,000 square foot addition, we hope to utilize as much talent from within our own congregation as possible. Responsibilities will include working with the building committee, architecture firm, sub-contractors, and, to some extent, volunteers. Requirements: must be able to coordinate numerous on-going tasks; motivate and inspire sub-contractors and volunteers; accommodate the fiscal plan developed by the building committee; ensure job site safety; and coordinate manpower, subcontractors and materials between office and jobsite. Experience in commercial-grade building construction is a plus; membership at Our Saviour's would be a bonus, but is not a requirement. Note: we will also be looking for subcontractors to help with phase II after we find a construction manager.
Terry Fischer, Preschool Director
763-413-7145, tfischer@oursaviourslc.org
If you haven't registered your preschool child yet, applications are still being taken. Class selections include: T/TH and Fri. a.m. for three-year-olds; M/W and M/W/F a.m. for four-year-olds; T/TH p.m. for three and four-year-olds (mixed age class). For more information call 763-413-7145 or email tfischer@oursaviourslc.org. Registration forms can be picked up in the church office or at the preschool (at the OSLC Ministry Center). Register NOW to get your first class choice before it fills!
Sr. High Youth Bridge into Summer - 8th grade confirmands, this includes you!
May 14 - Service project at 5:00 p.m. and worship at 6:30 p.m. We will be cleaning, weeding, and possibly painting around Our Saviour's property. Come with work clothes on.
May 21 - Small group and game night at 5:00 p.m. in the Youth Room and worship at 6:30 p.m. Join us for a discussion followed by outdoor activities until worship. Bring a snack to share.
Sign up and pay today to go to Grand Rios Water Park on Sun., May 18, 12:15-3:30 p.m. Tickets are available for 5th grade and up. The cost is $6 per person with the option to ride the bus. Birth-4th grade, come with your family and meet us there at 1:00 p.m. (children under age 1 are free.) Sign up on the Youth board if you plan to attend. Payment is required by today, May 11.
Jr. and Sr. High Summer Houses What's better than a summer without school? A summer with your friends by the pool! Come with swim suits, towel, and some treats to share. Contact Brad Mills, 763-434-6117, or bmills@oursaviourslc.org for more information about the Welcome Houses.
Sr. High Welcome House Church Splash-Youth going into 9th-12th grade/freshman college will meet most Wednesdays throughout the summer, beginning June 18, 4:00 p.m., at the Howes' house, 19746 Jackson St. NE., East Bethel.
Jr. High Summer House Church
Youth going into 5th-8th grade will meet most Tuesdays throughout the summer, beginning June 17, 7:00 p.m., at the Hemmelgarns' house, 1672-269th Ave. NW, Isanti.
Pastors:
Brian D. Fragodt
Dennis W. Wright
Maria Pederson
If this is your first time at Our Saviour's, a special welcome is extended to you! Be sure to stop at the Reception Desk for a Welcome brochure, which is filled with information about worship and programs at OSLC. Visitors and members are encouraged to fill out the reverse side of this panel and place it in the offering plate.
Busy bags are available by the Nursery entrance. These bags include Bible stories and coloring sheets for children while they are in worship. Children's bulletins are also available from the ushers.
Infants & Toddlers
Nursery is provided at the 9:15 and 10:45 a.m. services 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.
For Children Age 2
Tot Time is offered on Sundays at 10:45 a.m. for children age 2 with parent/guardian. Tot Time meets most 1st and 3rd Sundays.
Sunday School for Children
Ages 3-Grade 4*
Sunday School is offered to enhance children's biblical learning. It is held most Sundays through May at the 9:15 and 10:45 a.m. worship services.
Confirmation for Youth Grades 5-8* Confirmation is offered September-April on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:15 p.m. The goal of this 4-year program is to allow young people the privilege of getting better acquainted with Jesus Christ and his teachings.
*Registration forms are available at the reception desk.
Submit Ministry Opportunity requests to cmatros@oursaviourslc.org; Happenings announcements to jgreen@oursaviourslc.org. The deadline 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.
Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 19001 Jackson St. NE, East Bethel, MN 55011;
OSLC Ministry Center, 1562 Viking Blvd. NE, East Bethel, MN 55011;
OSLC Chapel, Swedish Dr., Ham Lake, MN 55304;
Phone, 763-434-6117;
E-mail, oslc@oursaviourslc.org.
Office hours: Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Friday, 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 7:30 a.m.-12 noon.
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