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October 2014
OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 615 12th Street Cloquet, Minnesota 55720-2321
Phone: 218-879-1535 www.oursaviorscloquet.org
Mmmm...What’s Baking? Butter braids!Butter braids!Butter braids!Butter braids! Back by popular demand, Butter braids will go on sale Sunday, October 12th in the narthex between services and after second service. This yummy, hand-made pastry will be on sale for 4 short weeks, so be sure to put in your order! All profits go to Our
Savior’s New Horizons Christian Preschool. We know many of you would like to help the school financially. This year we ordered gobs of extra order forms which will be available at our Butter braid sales table in the narthex and in the church office. If you feel the calling, please pick up a form and take it to work or pass it amongst friends and family. We will be happy to sort your order for pick up and, if necessary, help deliver
your order! Questions? Please contact Gene ~ 218-391-4454
Thanks so much for your support!
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“To know Christ and have Others know Him!”To know Christ and have Others know Him!”To know Christ and have Others know Him!”To know Christ and have Others know Him!”
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Small groups 3
Facts & Figures 10
Gifts & Memorials 9
Volunteers insert
Birthdays insert
Calendar insert
Sunday School 14
NHCP 11
Youth 6, 7, 8
VLM Camps 11
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Inside this issue:
Confidence, Commitment, Communication, Co – operation,
Camaraderie, and Compassion As the ministry of Our Savior’s Lutheran takes future shape, with your help and your ideas—molded by God’s Spirit—I encourage us to embrace together these core convictions. As we seek to live and work together, as we discern how together we can respond to the mission field right outside our doors, right here on Dodderidge and 12th, our mission statement (to know Christ and to have others know him) would guide us, and these convictions shape us. God wants us here: we are all called to worship and serve God, each other and the world around us; so we can have holy confidence that God will supply. God will use us to channel that supply; we can have firm confidence it will be real. It will take our committed response. Without each other’s energy and will dedicated to this shared mission, we will do little but annoy our neighbors and each other. To grow and serve and really make a difference, we will all need to want it. The news of it, the planning of it, the process of shaping, and then doing, will require open, often, eager and aggressive communication. We’ll have to talk and respectfully debate and think together and try on ideas and remember history and share strategies that worked other places and be creative about applying principles. The more we share the more will happen for Jesus. When the first missionary Paul wrote to the churches he helped start, he constantly reminded his friends as well as his rivals that the mission of Christ does not move forward if the community does not work together; they (we) must function with co-operation. In the immortal words of Red Green “We’re all in this together, and I’m pullin’ for ya!” Our strength will rest in God, and God’s strength is revealed and nurtured in joy. Rejoicing and good humor have long been the hallmarks of successful business and social ventures. It is even more true in communities of faith. Camaraderie, the joyful melding of confidence, commitment, communication and cooperation is, in itself, a powerful incentive that feeds the community and attracts visitors and disciples. Joyful community breeds growth, and leads to the vital practice of the final conviction: Compassion. We act always in love. We move always in the ways of forgiveness. We constantly seek reconciliation. We (as Apostle Paul instructs) rejoice with those who rejoice and lament with those in pain. Like most of the rest of the words of this list of convictions, the root of “compassion” is “com” (or “co”) that means “together.” Confidence: Co-faith (co-fide, Latin for “faith”); faith, together. Commitment: Co-entrust (co-mittere, French for “entrust or send”); trust together. Communication: share meaning together. Cooperation: work together. Compassion: live our passion together. May these 6 convictions shape our thoughts, prayers, mission and action as we move forward together and discern and act together on “What would God have us do?” I am on that journey with you! Pastor ChrisPastor ChrisPastor ChrisPastor Chris
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Church News
FOOD FOR 5 MEALS - $1.00 The first Sunday of the month is designated as Food Shelf Sunday. We realize that it is easy to forget to bring items to church. In order to make this easier we suggest that a monthly monetary collection be taken on Food Shelf Sunday. This money can be used to help the Salvation Army Food Shelf in Cloquet or 2nd Harvest Food Bank in Duluth. Just $1 can provide enough food for 5 meals through this 2nd Harvest program. We would en-courage each family to contribute at least $1 on Food Shelf Sunday. This program is a bargain that every family can be a part of. May we share our blessings with those in need.
We are starting a new ministry! It is called “Blessing Bags for those in need”. We are asking for your donations of the following items: (preferably trial size) lip balm, tissue packs, tooth paste, mouth wash, hand wipes, q-tips, fruit snacks, fingernail clippers, socks,
band aids, wash cloths, deodorant, body wash, hand sanitizer, dental floss, granola bars, decks of cards, or anything else you can think of. You can also sign an encouraging note. This will be an ongoing ministry here at Our Savior’s. We get people coming in or calling asking for our help...being it for food, clothing, gas money, etc. We will store the filled bags here. What a great way for us who may be more fortunate than others, to help those in need. Please bring in your items to the church office .
Blessing Bags
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
Operation Christmas Child is a ministry that provides Christmas gift boxes and the story of Jesus to children all over the world. To make it more convenient for the congregation, the Fellowship team will provide some plastic containers. So if you would like to be part of this ministry pick up an information pamphlet in the narthex starting October 5th. You can either take a container from the church or purchase your own container or fill a cardboard shoe box you may have at home. The plastic containers are a nice bonus as the child can reuse them. Fill the box with appropriate gifts and return the filled box to the church office NO LATER THAN NOVEMBER 16TH. Please enclose a check for $7 to cover the expense of shipping each box. Do not wrap the box in Christmas paper. If you want, you can line the clear plastic box with colorful wrapping paper. Then most importantly, pray for the child who will receive your shoe box gift.
The Fellowship Team
New Directory We are going to be creating an updated church family directory. It would be great to have every member represented in the directory. Following each Sunday service in October, there will be an opportunity to sign up for a pho-tography time slot. There will also be an option to sign up for a time slot on-line through our church web site. Photography sessions will be available November 3,4,5,6, 12,13, and 14th from 2 PM to 8:40 PM and on Saturday November 15th from 10 AM TO 4:40 PM. Each member who has a photo taken, will receive a free 8x10 photo and a copy of the directory. If these times do not work for your family, you also have the option of submitting a photo of your own, or participating in photo sessions scheduled at other churches in our area. You may bring props or pets to be part of your photo, if you choose. If you participate in activi-ties at OSLC, but are not a member, you are wel-come to schedule a sitting. You may also schedule a sitting with family members who are not members of OSLC. This is a great opportunity to get a full family portrait. When you schedule your appointment you will receive information on prices for purchase of additional portraits (beyond the free 8x10). If you bring a food donation for the local food shelf to your photo session, you will receive a $5 discount on any purchase. There will also be a 10% discount coupon included in an e-mailed re-minder for your scheduled sitting. A senior dis-count will also be available.
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Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
615 12th Street
Cloquet, MN 55720-2321
www.oursaviorscloquet.org
Office: (218) 879-1535
Pastor: Pastor Chris Hill (ext 11)
Youth Director & Small Group Coordinator: Christina Kadelbach (ext. 12)
(218)213-6731
Pam Huhta (ext. 10)
Bookkeeper: Sara Lamb
Visiting Chaplain: Peggy DeCaigny
(218) 391-4695
Administrative Assistant:
Sr. Choir / Praise & Worship: Ryan Hanson, Director
Church Website: Pam Huhta
New Horizons Christian School:
Director: Kristina Remus 879-7138
Teacher: Thera Wiersma (ext. 24) or 879-7138
Church office hours:
Monday—Friday……...8 am to 4 pm
Regular Worship Times:
Sunday :
Traditional Service . . . . . . . 8:30 am
Contemporary Service . .. . 10:45 am
Wednesday:
6:30 pm
Sunday School:
Sunday morning 9:30am
WE ’RE ON THE WEB !
www.ou rsav io rsc loque t .o rg
The Messenger Schedule: Deadline for submitting articles are the 15th of the month. Articles submitted after deadline will be published in the next issue. If possible, e-mail your articles to: [email protected]
November 2014 news deadline: October 15 by noon.
Deadline for articles for Sunday bulletins are Wednesday by 1:00 pm. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Please keep in your thoughts and prayers for our members of our congregation currently serving in the military. Please contact the Church office for any other members we may have missed or if any of these names should be taken off.
Skylar Scheer Tony Gist Alex Lingren Jess Roen Dane Kiehn Tim Schlenvogt
Please remember the following members of our church throughout the year:
Sunnyside Health Care Center
Pat Rudd
Dennis Sorenson
Evergreen Knoll
Joyce Fuller
Jane Lovstad
Edna Hage
Grace Caffey
Larson Commons
Marjorie Lamb
Jean Sather
Suncrest
Mariam Hella
Eleanor Jania
Jeanette Ferguson
Laureen Harris
Lighthouse
Stella Olson
Aspen Arms
Flo Gerhke
Mary Warner
Inter-faith Care Center
Alice Toone
Russ McKibbon
Joe Wyner
Pineview Estates
Lempi Mattson
Evergreen Cottages
Becky Ekes
John & Betty Manisto
Barnes Care
Vivian Hoel
Safe Transitions
Vicki Diver
Diamond Willow
Millie Johnson
Dwayne & Char Hagen
Dear Our Savior’s, Your monetary gift will allow our food bank to rescue and distribute thousands of pounds of food right here in our Northland communities throughout the Fall season.
Thank you for helping us feed the thousands of people who are struggling in our region not only in the Fall, but all year long.
Second Harvest Food Shelf
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Christian Education
Christian Education Team Do you have ideas or suggestions for Christian Education? Please feel free to talk to any member of our team:
Juli Lattner—Team Lead Harper Green Kate Jorgenson Christina Kadelbach Megan Kazmierczak Sara Lamb Jana Olson Gina Painter Curt Skowlund
Sunday school is up and running! We are several weeks into Sunday school and the excitement is high. We plan on having the kids sing at both services several times throughout the year.
Also coming in October, the 2nd graders will receive their bibles. On October 26, they will be presented with their own Spark Bible during church. This is always an exciting time for them so if you see a 2nd grader carrying a brand new shiny bible, be sure to congratulate them!
Remember there is no Sunday school on October 19th.
Be on the lookout for a new Adult Forum time beginning during the Sunday school hour. This forum will be a variety of topics presented by volunteers. These topics will range from bible studies, guided discussion, learning through others experiences and journey’s and probably more that we haven’t even thought of yet!
It will be a great time of fellowship and creating a stronger relationship with Christ and your fellow Christians. Watch for a schedule, grab a cup a coffee and head on over.
Adult Forum
We still need…
• Someone to coordinate some fun events with the Sunday school kids. This year we want
to have the younger kids focus on learning the Lord’s Prayer while the older kids learn the books of the bible. We want to have a friendly competition between the grades and would like someone to get creative with this!
• Substitute teachers
• Prayer Warriors
October Dates
10/12
Kids Sing at
both services
10/19
No Sunday
school
10/26 2nd Graders receive their Bibles during
church
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Small Groups
BIBLE STUDY
Every Wednesday at 10am-11am in Room 3-4-5
Read and discuss the text for Sunday
This group is led by Pastor Chris or Peggy DeCaigny
Open for both men and women. ALL ARE WELCOME
Quilting Thursday, October 23 beginning at 9am
Questions: Contact Christina Kadelbach 879-1535
Sewing Experience is NOT necessary. There are non-sewing duties such as ironing, tying and sorting material.
Meets monthly on the third Thursday of every month to discuss books of interest.
Interested in joining or questions Contact
Christina Kadelbach 879-1535
Cover to Cover Book Club IT’S BACK!!
Christian Crafters Scrap—craft—quilt—knit– stamp—sew—etc.
Now’s the time to complete those unfinished projects, or start up something new! Bring your projects from home for uninterrupted work time and plenty of work space.
Come and go as you please from 8am-6pm in the Fellowship Hall.
Bring a snack to share if you wish, lunch will be on your own.
2014 dates: October 4, November 8, December 6
Questions or to reserve a table, call Pam at 879-1535
Gather
Women's Study
Living Skillfully October 20th
Third Monday of the month
4pm at The Avenue Coffee House
103 Avenue C
Questions Contact Christina 879-1535
The Cup of Our Life
A Guide for Spiritual Growth
By Joyce Rupp
Men & Women’s Study
Beginning Tuesday, October 14th
6:30pm-8pm in the Fireside Room
Please sign up in the church office
Cost of the book is $14
Anyone thirsting for a more intimate and disciplined life of prayer will find a rich wellspring in this study. Joyce Rupp shares how the ordinary cups that we use each day can become sacred vessels that connect us with life and draw us ever closer to God. She explores how the cup is a rich symbol of life, with its emptiness
and fullness, its brokenness and flaws, and all of its blessings.
Meeting Dates:
Tuesday, October 14th
Tuesday, October 28th
Tuesday, November 11th
Tuesday, December 9th
Tuesday, January 13th, 2015
Tuesday, January 27th
Tuesday, February 10th
Tuesday, February 24th
Prayer Group
Monday, October 13th
6:00 p.m. Fireside Room
Prayer is the name we give to the experience of being in communication with God, wherever we are and whatever we are doing. Prayer is an experience because it involves our senses, minds, souls and spirits. Prayer is communication because it involves giving and receiving. It is sharing between two living, personal beings—God and yourself. In prayer you are sharing your life: your needs, feelings, concerns, and desires. God is responding with divine presence, consolation, insight and change.
You are invited to join together in prayer at Our Saviors the second Monday of the month (October 13th at 6:00pm in the Fireside Room
In prayer we present our whole life and the lives of others to God, so that God may be known and lives may be touched by grace.
For questions or further information please contact
Christina Kadelbach 879-1535 or [email protected]
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Church News
Coffee with a Lutheran Flavor
The LWR Coffee Project is a partnership between Lutheran World Relief and Equal Exchange.
The LWR Coffee Project unites you with farmers who labor to fill your cup. Buying Fair Trade gives coffee farmers steady income to sent their children to school, make sure their communities have clean water, and protect their environment. Lutherans and coffee… the two come together when neighbors gather at church for fellowship. Fairly traded coffee shares more of the bounty of the crop with those who grow it. Improved incomes and trustworthy partners enable small farmers to build a better future for their families and communities. The LWR Coffee Project is a way to reach out with what we spend on something as ordinary and wonderful as coffee. It’s Good Coffee for a Good Cause.
Every Sunday we enjoy fair Trade coffee following worship services in the Narthex.
OSL’s Fair Trade Store has many varieties of coffee, tea and chocolates as well as baking cocoa, hot Cocoa, almonds, Olive Oil and Olivewood Carvings. Stop in the office during regular hours or visit us on Sunday’s between worship services.
Meet & EatMeet & EatMeet & EatMeet & Eat Wednesdays before confirmation
From 5:30-6:15
Cost $5
NO MEET & EAT on Wednesday, October 22nd due to the Confirmation Banquet
for parents and Confirmands.
CONFIRMATION CLASS
NO Confirmation On Wednesday, October 15th
due to MEA break
Affirmation of Faith
Schedule of events
Interviews
Sunday, October 5th 12pm-8pm
Banner Making
Wednesday, October 1st & 8th
7-9pm
Banquet
Wednesday, October 22nd
For parent’s and Confirmands 5:30pm-7:30pm
Pictures following @ 7:30pm
Affirmation of Faith
Saturday, October 25th @ 2pm
Confirmation
Save the Date!
Saturday, November 1, 2014
Lutefisk or Salmon & Meatball Dinner
Our Savior’s Fellowship Hall
3:00pm—6:00pm
Tickets are $16.00 for aduts
Children under 12 are free w/paid adult
There will be sign up sheets in the Narthex to help with different activities for the dinner. Your help is needed.
Tickets will be sold October 12 and October 19 between Worship Services and in the office during the week. Tickets will be sold at the
door until dinner is sold out.
Come celebrate with the class of 2014 as they affirm their Baptism on Saturday, October 25 at 2:00pm in the Sanctuary.
“My command is this: love one another, just as I love you. The greatest love you can have for your
friends is to give your life for them.”
John 15:12-13
Help wanted: Church custodian. Part time, flexible hours. Some weekends and some holidays required. Stop in the office for a full job description and application.
*As of print day, this position has not been filled.
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NHCP News VLM News PRESCHOOL GREETINGS ~ We are into our first month and all is going well. We have learned about Fall leaves, Noah's Ark, and colors of the rainbow, and apples. We have baked them, painted with apples and made applesauce. October is our career month. If you have a career you would like to share with our children come down and visit. We would love to hear about what you do or did. On the 31st we will celebrate our month with a "Come dressed as what you will be when you grow-up". Have a great month enjoying God's art work in fall colors.
Voyageurs Lutheran Ministry
..in God’s Great Northwoods!
Camp Hiawatha ~ Camp Vermilion
Fall is a spectacular time to be at camp! Crisp days, calm nights, fabulous colors, and cozy cabins. Come enjoy a day of fun in God’s great northwoods. We invite you to join us as we enjoy the colors of fall. This event is open to individuals, families, church groups, and anyone who is interested in an afternoon getaway. Activities throughout the afternoon include foliage hikes, pumpkin decorating, canoeing, crafts, and a picnic supper. Fees cover all activities and supper. Don’t miss out on what is sure to be a great event! Cost: $5 per person with a $20 family maximum. RSVP by October 6 to the VLM office by calling 218-666-5465 or email [email protected]. Hope to see you there!
Fall Festival at Camp Hiawatha October 12 , 2014
2:00-5:00pm
Retreat for boys and their dad at Camp Vermilion!
Ages 12 and up ~ October 24-26
Calling all fathers and sons! Come to camp for a weekend full of games and activities. Build some fun gadgets while exploring your faith as a secret agent team.
Cost $95/per person ($200 family maximum)
Activities include:
• Wood bowl burning
• Building bottle rockets
• Building potato guns
• Fishing
• Outdoor cooking
RSVP by October 17 by contacting the VLM office
www.VLMcamps.org • [email protected] • 800-331-5148 • 218-666-5465
Camp Hiawatha, 36944 Camp Hiawatha Rd., Deer River, MN
Camp Vermilion, 2555 Vermilion Camp Rd., Cook, MN
Notes from the Director…
****** The gifts have been raining down like leaves off the trees this fall! Our little preschool is so blessed! On behalf of the staff and preschoolers at New Horizons, I want to extend a heartfelt “THANK YOU” to the following OSL members that gave us new (to us) items for our classroom: Beth Lyden—Thanks for the beautiful ta-ble, chairs and the toys! They have found a home in our preschool and are used everyday! Peggy Unulock—Thanks for the baby dolls and the wonderful floor rug Candy Land game! The game is perfect for preschoolers! Dave Johnson & Bobbie Burns—Thanks for your surprise visit with the bin of beanie ba-bies! The children were so excited to show their parents which animal they each picked out!
******
We are having a terrific fall down in the pre-school! Wonderful preschoolers and fami-lies~God is great! However, we do still have openings and it is my daily prayer that we fill those openings. Not for our benefit, but for the children whose lives we could touch. If you have a preschool age child that isn’t currently enrolled in a preschool program; I invite you to call me or stop by my
office to learn about our program. Please don’t let financial or transportation issues stop you from considering our preschool. There are options available for both and I would be happy to help you explore those options!
Mmmm...What’s Baking? Butter braids!Butter braids!Butter braids!Butter braids!
Back by popular demand, Butter braids will go on sale Sunday, October 12th in the narthex between services and after second service. This yummy, hand-made pastry will be on sale for 4 short weeks, so be sure to put in your order! All profits go to Our Savior’s New Horizons Christian Preschool. We know many of you would like to help the school financially. This year we ordered gobs of extra order forms which will be available at our Butter braid sales table in the narthex and in the church office. If you feel the calling, please pick up a form and take it to work or pass it amongst friends and family. We will be happy to sort your order for pick up and, if necessary, help deliver your order! Questions? Please contact Gene ~ 218-391-4454
Thanks so much for your support!
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Sunday Readings for October
1st Lesson 2nd Lesson Psalm Gospel Lesson
5 Isaiah 5:1-7 Philippians 3:4b-14 Psalm 80:7-15 Matthew 21:33-46
12 Isaiah 25:1-9 Philippians 4:1-9 Psalm 23 Matthew 22:1-14
19 Isaiah 45:1-7 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Psalm 96:1-9 [10-13] Matthew 22:15-22
26 Jeremiah 31:31-34 Romans 3:19-28 Psalm 46 John 8:31-36
July
2014
July
2013
July
YTD
2014
July
YTD
2013
Regular
Offerings
19113.82 $17983.33 $145954.88 $159085.72
Other
Income
$2361.95 $1338.05 $26106.10 $26267.92
Total
Income
$21475.77 $19321.38 $172060.98 $185353.64
Expenses $22563.79 $18201.99 $196584.57 $182465.00
Church News
Radio Broadcast Sponsorship
The calendar for the 2014 radio broadcast sponsorship is up near the Fireside room. When signing up for a date, remember to pay the office. The rate for a sponsorship is $52.50. In order to keep this service, we need more sponsors. Thank you!
BaptismBaptismBaptismBaptisms s s s Braxton Eggert
Son of Jacob Eggert and Kayla Smith
5500
Funerals held at Our Savior’sFunerals held at Our Savior’sFunerals held at Our Savior’sFunerals held at Our Savior’s
Other OSL deaths Other OSL deaths Other OSL deaths Other OSL deaths
Please remember to call the office if you would like to schedule a meeting in the church so we may put it in the church calendar. Thank you.
Prayer Chain
Please call the Church office with your prayer chain requests.
Weddings Weddings Weddings Weddings
Date Attendance Offering Offering
Needed
Aug 24 165 4574 4000
Aug 31 106 1437 4000
Sept 7 114/148 7653 5500
Sept 14
Sept 21
119/199 5076 5500
SIMPLY GIVING
For those of you who use Simply Giving for your offering, there are pink cards available in the pews for you to use. How it works: To show your support of using Simply Giving, place the card in the offering plate. It’s that easy. This gives other members a visual and reminder of the Simply Giving program. If you are not enrolled in Simply Giving, and would like to be, there are forms in the office, in the Narthex, and on our Church website. Www.oursaviorscloquet.org
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Church News
What about the Church Library? It has been a quite a few years since any one has taken an interest in the Our Savior’s Library. There are many great books and resources, including items for Sunday School and parenting. While many of the titles are timeless classics and others retain their value, some are dated or obsolete. Many of the video resources are on DVD, a technology that is rapidly becoming hard to use. No one has sorted returned books, evaluated donated materials, replaced the books on the shelves, made sure the filing system is accurate…. In short, no one is taking care of the library. Few seem interested in using the books and other items available. This has led the OSLC Staff and Leadership to wonder if we ought to be using that space for other ministry? It could be used for meeting space, expanded Fair Trade store or other things as well. If we are to keep the library, it would need a dedicated volunteer (or two or three) to restore it and take care of it. Perhaps the books could be condensed to a few carts of “take one, leave one” borrowing. The Parish Planning Council and Staff are requesting your input. Is there anyone out there who would be interested in taking care of the library? Are there any ideas about how best to use the valuable resources that are currently there? What ideas do you have?
Please share your ideas soon; we’d like to move
forward with adapting that ministry space as soon as
possible.
Call, email or stop in for conversation with your ideas.
Thank you.
WELCA Board meeting: Monday, October 6
9:30 am in the Kitchen
Naomi Circle: Thursday, October 16
9:30am in the Fireside Room
Hostesses: JoAnne Pearson, Joyce Jerde
Rebecca Circle: Tuesday, October 21
9:30am in the Fireside Room
Hostesses: Sonja Wick, Pat Johnson,
and L:inda Holmstrand
Ladies: If you don’t belong to a Circle, now is the time to join and have great fellowship and Bible study. Contact any member for information.
Giving back to your community
never tasted so delicious
Schwan’s Home Delivery offers over 350 delicious foods, flash-frozen at the peak of freshness and conveniently delivered to your door. Through Schwans-Cares.com, you can order from Schwan’s Home Delivery and help Our Savior’s Youth meet its fundraising goals. When you order by November 15th, 2014 20% of product and 40% of e-certificate sales will go back to the Youth Fund. In addition, Schwan’s will contribute 5% of all orders to our Youth Fund for the rest of the year!
Here are two ways to support us!
Order Online:
1. Visit Schwans-Cares.com
2. Enter Campaign Name or ID 14754 into the search box located in the upper right hand corner then click to open campaign.
3. Click the “Buy Now” button to purchase an eCertificate or “Shop Now” to place a product order.
Order by Phone:
Call 1-855-870-7208 and provide Campaign ID: 14754
Proceeds help support Our Savior’s Youth Activities – (Bible Camps, National Youth Gathering, Mission/Service Trips, and Canoe Trips)
Thank you for your support! Operation Community Connect Tuesday, October 21st 11am-5pm
at the Cloquet Armory “Because Our Community Cares”
• Employment assistance
• Spiritual needs
• Financial counseling
• Applications for services offered in Carlton county
• Clothing/supplies
• Children’s resources
• Housing info
• Veteran’s services
• Social/emotional wellness
• And much more!
• Free childare and meal
• Transportation by Dial-a-ride 879-9742
Volunteers needed. Call Laura Palombi 878-2557
Donations needed: diapers/baby care items, personal hygiene items, clean quilts, blankets, clean outerwear (coats, snow pants, boots, & socks. Accepting donations at the Armory Oct 21 from 8-10am.
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Youth News
NE MN Synod Middle School Youth Gathering For youth in grades 6-8
Leave at 3:00 from Our Saviors on
Friday, November 21st and return around 3:30pm on
Saturday, November 22nd
Speaker: Dave Scherer (Agape)
THEME: Forever… Isaiah 41:9-10
Cragun’s Resort, Brainerd
Cost $65 Includes HOTEL, BREAKFAST,
T-SHIRT AND ALL
GATHERING ACTIVITIES.
Register by October 15th Registration forms located in the
office or online at
oursaviorscloquet.org Questions contact Christina 879-1535
Parents if you are available to chaperone please let CK know–
thanks!!
Summer Mission Opportunity Summer Mission Opportunity Summer Mission Opportunity Summer Mission Opportunity
For Middle School Youth July 26th– July 31
For current 6-8th grade youth
Registrations need to received by January 1st, 2015
With your $100 non-refundable deposit
Information & Registration Forms
Located in the Youth Ministry Office or online
Questions call or e-mail Christina at
Church: 879-1535 Ext. 12
High School Pause
Second Sunday of the month
Beginning October 12
For youth in grades 9-12
4:00-5:00 pm
OSL Youth Room
“Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
Matthew 11:28-29
Designers ChallengeDesigners ChallengeDesigners ChallengeDesigners Challenge Wouldn’t it be great to choose from different plans offered by none other than our own youth- This is your chance to share your dreams, ideas etc. think of it as your
own real life youth room interior design project. All you need to do is submit your
design ideas including picture, drawings, color samples, or simply just jot down your ideas and turn it in to Christina no later than 10/15 and you will be entered into a drawing for some fun prizes!! Here's your chance to DREAM BIG!!!
Middle School Youth Group
Wednesday’s 2:45pm-4pm
NO YOUTH GROUP ON
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15TH or WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22ND
Fellowship Hall
For youth in grades 6-8
Devotion, snacks, games and
service projects
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Church News ▪ Old Business Pictorial Directory – Plans for the new church family directory are progressing and photography sessions will take place in November. Volunteers will be needed to help with appointment setups, working with families at the photography sessions, submitting photos for the activities pages and helping with creative de-sign. More information will be forthcoming in the Sunday bulletins and the Messenger.
Roof Maintenance/Improvements – President Jon Lamb updated the information on the roof situation. Two bids have been received and a 3rd is due soon. Final numbers will be sent to the Council Advisory team. A special congregational meeting will be held on September 14 to seek approval from our members to secure a loan to complete the necessary roof repairs. The lender is the synod’s Mission Investment Fund, which holds our boiler loan. In compliance with the church by-laws, notice of the meeting will be given in the Sun-day bulletins of August 31 and September 7th and a mailing sent to OSLC members to arrive the week of Sep-tember 2nd. ▪ New Business – There was no new business.
Gifts and Memorials
September Radio broadcast sponsors:
• Millie Lutter in memory of Gerhardt Lutter and Gary Lutter
• Dave & Pat Meister in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary
• Ray Manisto in memory of Patsy Manisto
• Gwen Muermann in memory of Ted Meurmann’s birthday
Gifts:
• For the Boiler Fund from Carol Forse, Juli Lattner, Linda Holmstrand, Friday night AA, Pat Meisner, John & Elaine Huliares, Carol Maki, Art & Gail Manisto, Steve & Char Schlenvogt, Irene Rudnicki, Bill & Carol Schlenvogt, Dale & JoAnne Pearson, Elmer & Karen Splett.
• For Dave Johnson/Dominican Republic Fund from Randy and Trudy Stahl.
* At a special congregation meeting held on Sunday, September 14, voting members approved a resolution to repair and reroof portions of the church building. The roughly $60,000 project will be financed by funds remaining from the sale of a church-owned lot, a grant from the Mission Endowment Fund and a new loan for approximately $30,000. The work will be done this fall.
We are looking for people to join some Ministry Teams. The Stewardship Team and Evangelism Team are most in need of members. Please consider joining.
The Stewardship team shall help the members of Our Saviors grow in response to God’s love and grace by encouraging first fruits giving of time, talents, and resources. The team will be responsible for an annual stewardship program with complete records and results of each program maintained in the electronic files of the church. The team will assist in team leadership growth by developing training and programs as needed to help people grow in their faith in God and in their Christian leadership skills. The team will use the gifts and talents in-ventory completed by Our Saviors members to help ensure spiritual growth of each volunteer and to coordinate those volunteer opportunities.
The Evangelism Ministry Team shall coordinate the efforts of the members of OSLC to share with others the knowledge of Christ, encourage visitors to worship and become members and to aid in keeping current members active in the pursuit of knowing Christ.
Babysitter needed for 3 children ages 4, 11, & 12. Needed for nights—10:00pm-8:30am. Please call Karen Johnson if you are interested. 879-3563
Come celebrate with the class of 2014 as
they affirm their Baptism on Saturday,
October 25 at 2:00pm in the Sanctuary.
“My command is this: love one another, just as I love you. The greatest love you can have for your friends is to give your life for them.” John 15:12-13
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PPC minutes
OSLC Parish Planning Council Meeting Highlights for Tuesday, August 19, 2014
▪ Treasurer’s Report – July offering was close to budget, actually about $2600 short, but since expenses were $2800, only a difference of $200. For YTD we are $8,300 beyond our budgeted shortfall of $18,000 and will be behind $26,000 even if we make budget for the rest of the year. The good news is that August and No-vember both have 5 Sundays and beginning in August we will have money from the school district for rental of NHCP rooms.
▪ Pastor’s Report –
† Pastoral Activities
Baptism Ministry is a potential growth area; ideas are being sought to enhance this ministry. A series of wel-coming events is being planned for new members joining this fall.
† “God’s Work: Our Hands” - OSLC will partner with Zion on September 21 to work together, as witnesses to Jesus, on a community project. Christina Kadelbach is coordinating the effort at Our Savior’s. It will in-clude a potluck meal at Our Savior’s.
† Via de Cristo weekends will be held here on Oct. 9-12 (men’s) and Oct. 16-19 (women’s). This retreat min-istry is free and participation is encouraged.
† Leadership Retreat & Mission/Strategic Planning –The Practice Discipleship Training Event here at OSLC this fall is an alternative to the postponed leadership training. This training would help congregational teams (councils, boards, ministry teams) lead Practice Discipleship sessions in our church and the area. This year’s theme is the “Frame” curriculum and provides training and follow-up support from the NE MN synod. Reading of the Mission Table is strongly encouraged for church leaders in preparation for discussion at team meetings. Pr. Chris presented a basic outline for Mission/Strategic Planning.
† Future of the Library - The library, currently Fair Trade Store also, is underused and without a librarian. Suggestions are welcome as to the best way to utilize the library holdings and the space.
▪ Team Leader Reports
Christian Education - Sunday school kicks off with Rally Sunday registration on September 7, and the first day of classes on September 14. Several more teachers are needed as well as leadership for Adult Education and coordinator for the Prayer Warriors. The team will meet later this month to clean up the Sunday school rooms. Church Properties – The team will address the issue of fire extinguisher inspection. Roof matters will be dis-cussed under Old Business. Deacons – There is still one vacant spot for a female on the deacon’s ministry team. The deacon’s weekly meeting time has been changed to 5:30 to accommodate the new 6:30 Wednesday Alternative service. Evangelism - The ‘Know Your Neighbor’ pads will have a new insert asking visitors to stop at the Welcome Table in the narthex. New coffee mugs with the OSLC logo have been ordered and should arrive soon. Stewardship – A draft of the letter being sent to the congregation was discussed, updating our financial status, in particular the shortfall in the General Fund. It also includes information on how the Endowment Fund operates, a summary of the Boiler Fund finances and some ideas to encourage regular giving. Youth/Small Group Ministry – Christina Kadelbach · Youth: The July Mission trip went well and the Youth Board is now meeting to plan fall events. The 5.5K and 11K runs benefitting the Blue House Orphanage are scheduled for Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 1. Softball playoff game was rained out and Wednesday game was forfeited. A new Bible study group is being organized for young adults, including college students who are living at home. Check “Youth News” in this issue for more activities. · Confirmation – A Kickoff event will be held for 9th graders. Interviews for this year’s confirmands will begin soon. Confirmation is scheduled for the afternoon of Saturday, October 25. · Small Groups will start up again in September and will include Bible studies, Book Club, Prayer groups, Quilting and more. Details are in the Messenger and Sunday bulletins. Worship, Arts and Music - Attendance at the 9:00 combined service this summer for June and July has been about equal to 2013. This August there were fewer people in attendance, but the offering is up. The Wednesday Alternative service will continue to be held on Wednesdays at 6:30. Tom Cawcutt will be join-ing the music staff next month.
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Youth News
Friday, October 31st
Leave from OSL at 4pm
Cost is $40
Park is open until 12am.
We are spending the night in the cities
Arrive home on
Saturday, November 1st around noon.
For MS and HS Youth.
Register by Sunday, October 26
HaLlOWeEn HaUnT at VALLEYFAIR!
BOUNDARY WATERS CANOE TRIP
FOR CURRENT 8-12TH GRADE YOUTH
AUGUST 2nd - AUGUST 8TH, 2015
$100 Deposit. To secure your spot
Approximate Cost $400
(fundraising opportunities available)
Please contact Christina for registration information.
[email protected] 879-1535
Confirmation CampConfirmation CampConfirmation CampConfirmation Camp
Camp Vermillion
June 14-19th
For current youth in grade 8
Mark your
calendars
Dig Deep and Rise Up ~ The Synod Journey
to the 2015 ELCA Youth Gathering
Minnesota-Lansing-Detroit-Minnesota
July 11-20th, 2015
Youth in current grades 9-12
Payment Schedule:
$150 by September 18th
$400 March 31st
$400 April 30th
Fundraising opportunities available to offset the cost.
Each payment is non-refundable.