May 2014 Newsletter Highlights

Worrying is for the Birds: From Pastor Krahn

New Member Classes

Welcoming Place Donations

30 Students Affirm Their Faith

Last Movie Night of the School Year: The Nut Job

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo on Dewey Street

Prayer Shawl Ministry a Blessing

You're invited to the Our Savior's Annual Volunteer Appreciation Celebration!

We want to show our appreciation of the many people who make ministry possible at Our Savior's. Please join for our Annual Volunteer Appreciation Celebration on Tuesday, May 6, at 6:00 pm! Please let us know you can attend - RSVP now by signing up on the Ministry Opportunity Table in the church narthex or calling 608-837-3111. Families welcome so bring the kids! We hope to see you there!

To Gather | To Send | To Serve

New Member Class Begins May 4

A new session of new member classes will begin this coming Sunday, May 4 at 9:15-10:15 am and continue May 11 and 18. Child care is available. If you're interested in joining the fellowship of Our Savior's, please sign up at the Ministry Opportunity Table, email Pastor Blomker (Interim@oslc-elca.org) or call 837-3111. New Member Sunday will be June 1 at 10:30am.

Prayer Requests Do you have a prayer request you would like to pass along? You can share your requests with Kenzie (kenzie@oslc-elca.org) or Pastor Krahn (PastorKrahn@oslc-elca.org) or call the church office. When you submit prayer requests, they can be sent to the Our Savior's Prayer Chain via email/phone and added to prayers during worship. Please note if you would like your request to remain confidential to the Pastor.

May Baptismal Anniversaries Nolan Matthew Faust May 26, 2013

April Baptisms Paige Inez Neuenschwander April 27, 2014

Last Call for Altar Flowers There are several dates remaining for altar flowers this year - June 15, June 22, August 31, and November 16. To order, pick up an order form on the Ministry Opportunity Table and turn it in to the office including your full payment. The cost is $20/vase. Please help fill up the chart!

Worrying is for the Birds...Well, on second thought.

Look at the birds of the air; they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns,

and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? (Matthew 6:26)

There is this robin, this crazy robin, who desperately wants to get in my home. This persistent bird believes with all its little bird brain that it can make it through the glass pane (which has not yet been cleaned of its winter grime) in to where it is cozy and warm. And I don't blame this determined little bird because as I write this, that robin surely has cold toes from being out in the latest April snow. Poor birdie. And as much as I feel for that tireless robin, as it pings against my window time and time again, I see too that it is cared for. Its belly is, in fact, quite large. And the snow soon will melt. It's not in any need. May is a busy month. And with all the frenetic activity that comes with this month, we can easily become obsessed with the details of our lives and give our minds over to worry. The verse that precedes the verse above says plainly, "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, or about your body, what you will wear (vs. 25)." That's pretty straight forward. It goes on to say basically that worrying is for the birds. It brings no gain whatsoever. Instead we are to "strive first for the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well (vs 33)." Perhaps to put it simply we could paraphrase saying, take a breath and put first things first. Faithful God, your eye is on the sparrow...and the robin...and each one of us, too. Give us the grace to trust in your care for us. Amen. Peace to you in these busy times, Pastor Krahn To contact Pastor Krahn, call the church office at 608-837-3111 or email PastorKrahn@oslc-elca.org.

Welcoming Place Donations Still Coming In Each week donations are received which reminds us that you are still want to see the Narthex remodeled into the Welcoming Place it can be. You want to see the carpet replaced. You want to welcome friends and neighbors into a space that says we care, we are here for you. We want to be invitational. Thank you for every check written. It's been a blessing on this journey to a beautiful, new inviting space for guests and members alike to enjoy. We are now nearing the half-way point in our fundraising efforts to raise $75,000. If you have the desire, please make every effort to give your donation soon.

VBS - August 4-8

Registration Available Now!

Vacation Bible School will be held August 4-8, 2014 (9:00am-12:00pm each morning). Registration forms are now available on the Ministry Opportunities Table in the Narthex, or see Judy. Register by July 15, 2014 for the early registration fee. Start talking about VBS with your friends and neighbors, and plan to attend a summer week of fun, crafts, singing, and learning!

30 Students Affirm Their Faith The Affirmation of Baptism held on April 27 celebrates a grand milestone in the life of faith of 30 students. The following students have completed their confirmation journey and now participate in the life of Our Savior's as confirmed members:

Tommy Anderson Katie Austin Bryce Belgarde Bridget Davidson Sam Dunn Matt Hale Jill Heiser Emily Hutler Rebecca Janczak Sarah Jensen

Cecelia Jewson Justin Lee Nora Lelivelt Kaden Lux Marisa Mallder Paige Millard Gabby Miller Katrina Mittlestadt Kayla Nelson Wendy Parisi

Jaelyn Potvin Carter Simon Nathan Smith Gabriela Strobel Aaron Swanson Jeff Thomasen Adam Thompson Ashley Weber Zach Wichmann Luke Woloszyk

We are proud of their accomplishments. Please congratulate and

encourage them in their faith journey when you see them.

Making Sense of the Christian Faith Adult Study

Questions, questions! We've all got questions. But when it comes to studying about faith we don't want to appear lacking, so we stay away. This video-based study gets at the basics of faith but still takes us into thoughtful conversations. You are welcome to join us for discussion on topics such as the church, the Holy Spirit, the incarnation, community and more. Stop in any Sunday at 9:15 and enjoy with us great community and conversation.

Thank You, Quilters A big thank you to the Quilters of Our Savior's for making two quilts for Sunday School. At our Sunday School openings, we sit on the floor in the fellowship area on blankets while we sing and pray. And now we have two beautiful quilts gracing our space. Thank you, Quilters! Last Sunday School Rotation of Year The Sunday School children are in the last rotation of the school year: Soar with the Holy Spirit - Jesus, Outcasts & the Holy Spirit. The children are doing a variety of fun activities, like making "outcast" cookies, collages, and learning how to square dance, as they also learn about the Holy Spirit and some of the "outcasts" from the Bible, like Zacchaeus. The last day of Sunday School is May 18th. Sunday School Registration The registration form for next year's Sunday School (2014-2015) will be available in early May. Watch for it on the Ministry Opportunities Table and elsewhere. Be sure to register your child early because some classes fill

up.

Confirmation Camp Meeting

There will be a meeting for all campers and their parents on Sunday, May 11 at 9:15 a.m. We will be talking about transportation, schedule and what to expect that week. Your camp registration balance will be due that day. If you have questions or concerns see Brett.

Last Family Movie Night of the School Year: The Nut Job The last family movie night until next fall will be Friday, May 16 beginning at 6:00pm in Mission Matinee. This event is open to all ages. Check out the Youth & Family bulletin board by the library to sign up for this fun fellowship event with your church family.

Baptism Enrichment Class

Those who are planning a baptism in the near future should consider the Baptism Enrichment class planned for Saturday, May 10 at 10:00am. This 90 minute class includes the institution of Baptism by Jesus, the meaning of Baptism, and the role of parents and sponsors in nurturing their children in faith. Participants can sign up on the Ministry Opportunity Table or call the office. Childcare is available.

Summer Stretch 2014

Summer Stretch is a summer mission awareness program for youth completing 6th and 7th grades. Starting June 18 on Wednesdays during a 5 week stretch, youth will be responsible for Christ-centered ministry at many different mission sites throughout Dane County. After completing a morning of hands-on mission work, an afternoon of fun awaits the youth and adult chaperones (mini-golf at Vitense, Duck riding at the Dells, etc.) The program culminates on the fifth week with a day-long fun activity. Lunch is provided by the participating churches. T-shirts and transportation are included in the $90 registration fee. Registration forms have been emailed to you during the month of April. Download one at oslc-elca.org or pick up an extra form in the office. Early registration deadline is May 14.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Parlor Dining on Dewey St Held the second Saturday of each month, Parlor Dining on Dewey Street is a great way to meet new people, connect to members of Our Savior's and

the community, and do some good! For $25/person,

guests get a 4-course meal, an evening out, and

great conversation (and 100% of your donation

goes to the ELCA Malaria Campaign!) Each month's experience will create an atmosphere and cuisine centered on a different theme, with the next meal "Cinco de Mayo" taking place on

May 10. Want to know more? See Brett, check out the display in the

narthex, and email Brett at brett@oslc-elca.org to reserve your spot!

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

27 8:00 AM Worship 9:15 AM Music rehearsal 9:15 AM Making Sense of

Christian Faith 9:15 AM Old Hymns 9:15 AM Sunday School 10:30 AM Sunday School 10:30 AM Worship 12:00 PM Confirmation Wor-

ship

28 1:00 PM Staff Meeting 7:00 PM Boy Scouts

29 9:30 AM Play Group 10:00 AM LSS

30 9:00 AM Quilters 9:30 AM Devotions 5:00 PM Alleluia Singers 5:30 PM CAT Team 5:30 PM Cherub Choir 5:45 PM Youth Choir 6:30 PM Confirmation 6:30 PM Gather in Prayer 7:00 PM Chancel Ringers 7:15 PM Senior Choir

1 12:00 PM Red Barn 6:30 PM Music Recital 6:30 PM NA

2 7:00 PM Eat Boldly

3 Synod Assembly 10:00 AM AA 5:30 PM Worship

4 Synod Assembly 8:00 AM Worship 9:15 AM Music rehearsal 9:15 AM Making Sense of

Christian Faith 9:15 AM New Member Class 9:15 AM Sunday School 10:30 AM Sunday School 10:30 AM Worship

5 1:00 PM Staff Meeting 7:00 PM Boy Scouts

6 9:30 AM Play Group 10:00 AM LSS 6:00 PM Appreciation Cele-

bration 7:00 PM Book Club @ OSLC

7 9:00 AM Quilters 9:30 AM Devotions 5:00 PM Alleluia Singers 5:30 PM Cherub Choir 5:45 PM Youth Choir 6:30 PM Confirmation 6:30 PM Gather in Prayer 7:00 PM Chancel Ringers 7:15 PM Senior Choir

8 12:00 PM Red Barn 1:00 PM Rebecca Circle @

Church 6:30 PM NA

9 10 10:00 AM AA 10:00 AM Baptism Enrich-

ment 12:00 PM Red Barn 5:30 PM Worship 6:30 PM Parlor Dining

11 8:00 AM Worship 9:15 AM Music rehearsal 9:15 AM Confirmation Camp

Meeting 9:15 AM Making Sense of

Christian Faith 9:15 AM New Member Class 9:15 AM Sunday School 10:30 AM Sunday School 10:30 AM Worship

12 1:00 PM Staff Meeting 5:30 PM Bd of Stewardship 6:00 PM Bd of Fellowship 7:00 PM Bd of Finance 7:00 PM Boy Scouts

13 6:30 AM RIOT at Beans &

Cream 9:30 AM Play Group 10:00 AM LSS 6:30 PM Relay for Life Meet-

ing

14 9:00 AM Quilters 9:30 AM Devotions 5:00 PM Alleluia Singers 5:30 PM Cherub Choir 5:45 PM Youth Choir 6:30 PM Confirmation 6:30 PM Gather in Prayer 6:30 PM Mystery Mission Trip

Meeting 7:00 PM Chancel Ringers 7:00 PM Grace Notes

15 12:00 PM Red Barn 6:00 PM Executive Commit-

tee 6:30 PM NA 7:00 PM Council Meeting

16 6:00 PM Family Movie Night

17 10:00 AM AA 5:30 PM Worship

18 8:00 AM Worship 9:15 AM Music rehearsal 9:15 AM Making Sense of

Christian Faith 9:15 AM New Member Class 9:15 AM Sunday School 10:30 AM Sunday School 10:30 AM Worship 5:00 PM Civic Theater Event

19 Newsletter Deadline Sunshine Supper 1:00 PM Staff Meeting 7:00 PM Boy Scouts 7:00 PM Elizabeth Circle

20 9:30 AM Play Group 10:00 AM LSS 6:00 PM Stamping Group

21 9:00 AM Quilters 9:30 AM Devotions 6:30 PM Confirmation Mentor

Night 6:30 PM Gather in Prayer

22 12:00 PM Red Barn 6:30 PM NA

23 24 10:00 AM AA 5:30 PM Worship

25 8:00 AM Worship

9:15 AM Making Sense of

Christian Faith 10:30 AM Worship

26 Memorial Day, Church Office

Closed

27 9:30 AM Play Group 10:00 AM LSS 4:00 PM Mobile Food Pantry 6:30 PM VBS Meeting 7:00 PM Bosom Buddies

28 9:00 AM Quilters 9:30 AM Devotions 11:30 AM SPAM 6:30 PM Gather in Prayer

29 9:30 AM Newsletter Assembly 12:00 PM Red Barn 6:30 PM NA

30 Wedding Rehearsal 6:00 PM Creative Connec-

tions

31 Hammond/Galvin Wedding 10:00 AM AA 5:30 PM Worship

May 2014

May 2014 Sunday Servers

May 3 & 4 May 10 & 11 May 17 & 18 May 24 & 25 Service May 31 & June 1

Greeters 5:30 8:00

10:30

Gary & Pat Nicholson Nancy DeRauf/Garth Jorgenson Kris & Tonya Koskelin

John & Karen Oehrlein Arnold & Paulette Kleven Ed & Jeannine Lauersdorf

Barb & Jay Rathbun Jeanette & Ron Koski Erick & Tracie McWilliams

Albert Rauch Carolyn & Trent Krietlow Dona Muske & Gerard Potvin

Russ & Ruth Rutlin Eric & Walter Kubly Mark & Dorothy Rice

Lector 5:30 8:00

10:30

Diane Padrutt Nancy Walden Jordan Niemeyer

Karen Bareis Sally Campbell Youth

Melissa Geib Starr Seefeld Kathryn Shelley

Bill Zimmerman Krista Poellot Gerard Potvin

Gail Niesl Garth Jorgenson Jodi Ripp

Usher Captain

5:30 8:00

10:30

Brian Loken John Gould Ray Carlstedt

John Oehrlein Bill Rockeman Jim Thompson

Fritz Schunke Arnold Kleven Roger Tremaine

Bill & Maggie Zimmerman Roger Krause Ollie Berge

Ray Zit Chuck Schultz Tim Schultz

Assisting Minister

5:30 8:00

10:30

Angie Schmidt Bill Zimmerman Julie Niemeyer

Bill Zimmerman Steve Olson Matt Jorgenson

Sue Cowan Phil Saganski Steve Olson

Angie Schmidt Sue Cowan Julie Niemeyer

Angie Schmidt Phil Saganski Matt Jorgenson

Acolyte 5:30 8:00

10:30

Mya Collins Scott Davidsaver Hannah Holland

Jordan McWilliams Logan Sauey Natalie Shema

Grace Simon Drew Smith Alicia Thiede

Colton Welling Madison Yesbeck Beth Bandli

Mitchell Barman Logan Budack Andrew Caron

Coffee Tracie & Erick McWilliams Karen Meier Rosalynn & Corey Rudd Bill Nawrot Liz Seymour

Communion Servers

5:30

8:00

10:30

Diane Padrutt, Yvonne Wil-helmi, Kela Feldman, Trent & Carolyn Kreitlow

Timara Budack, Sue Cowan, Bill & June Egstad

Oliver Berge, Sharlot Bogart, Marcia Boles, Jason & Dawn Bradley, Kris Dreifuerst, Mike Ferris, Sara Hera

Laura LaRue, Gail Lewis, Brian Loken, Kim Olander, Gail Niesl

Sally Campbell, Bob & Linda Frautschy, Brenda Gould

Youth

Keith & Lori Benzine, Karen Jasensky, Sarah Kautza, Karla Kvalheim

Dick Bohling, Randy & Pat Grunwald, Arbutus Kjentvet

Kathryn Shelley, Kris Koskel-in, Ed & Jeannine Lauersdorf, Ronald Mach, Jamie Mar-shall-Potvin, Dave McGraw, Karen Mugan

Bill & Maggie Zimmerman, Krista Poellot, Diana Schramer, Phyllis Winter

Timara Budack, Debi Peters, Dale Moschea, Krista Poellot

Gerard Potvin, Heather Boles, Devin & Kim Millard, Steve & Nan Olson, Linda Palzkill, Peg-gy Schaub

Gail Niesl, Scott & Judy Sin-gletary, Trent & Carolyn Kreit-low

Gail Rockeman, Kim Smith, Angie Schmidt, Sally Campbell

Jodi Ripp, Zach & Kelly Pre-boski, Julie Schlinder, Marsha Schlueter, Fred Sigglekow, Linda Stauffacher, Bob Stow-ell

Nursery 5:30 8:00

10:30

Kay Derr Meaghan Gast Agnes Valley, Virginia Clinton

Tammy Severtson Melissa Kleven Emily Witkiewicz, Natalie Kleven

Kelly Preboski Tonya Koskelin Erin Kaste, Savannah Frei

Melissa Birrenkott, Heidi Schlactenhafen

Kelly Breboski Jill & Beth Bandli Nicolle Davidson, Jaelyn Potvin

Sound Tech 5:30 8:00

10:30

Mary Hauck Hal Sommer Chris Boles

Wayne Engelbrecht Bill Nelson Christine Boettcher

Altar Guild: Jeanette Koski, Judy Schulze, Karen Meier Counters: Paul Kaiser, BJ Smail, Liz Seymour, Kris Timm

Our Savior's is a member of the American Red Cross One-A-Week Blood Donor

Club with an annual goal of giving a minimum of 52 blood donations a

year. Remember to sign the One-A-Week binder for our club # 80 after you

donate. YTD Donations: 40

Thank you March donors:

Liz Thony, Fritz Schunke (x2), Kris Koskelin, Diane Williamson, Dan

Williamson, Deborah Magel (x2), Charlene Hubble, Sara Herr, Brian Spredemann

Visit www.redcrossblood.org for more info on donating or call 1-800-RED-CROSS.

Creative Connections Craft Night Come enjoy an evening of fellowship and crafts Friday, May 30, 6-9 pm. We'll meet in the chapel and you are welcome to bring your own projects or work on cards for the CAT ministry. And bring your friends - it's free!

Book Club Reads The Zookeeper's Wife The book club meets Tuesday, May 6 at 7:00pm. May book is The Zookeeper's Wife by Diane Ackerman. Find a list of upcoming month's books on the Ministry Opportunity Table.

Eat Boldly at Club 60 All are invited to dinner at Club 60 (W2164 State Rd 60, Columbus) on Friday, May 2, 2014 at 7:00pm. Join us and invite your friends!

Prayer Shawl Ministry a Blessing to Many The prayer shawl ministry continues to receive thanks for the many prayers and shawls that are distributed on behalf of Our Savior's. Recently a gift to this ministry allows us to offer to reimburse the cost of the yarn for several shawls. As always, the shawls are prayed over not only when they are being made but also by the Gather in Prayer group. If there is a knitter out there who would like to give praying and knitting a shawl a try, please see Pastor Krahn.

2nd Annual Jazz for the Jail w/Silent Auction Join Chance Allies for a night of fantastic jazz in support of the Dane County Jail Ministry Sunday, June 8th at 7:30pm at Messiah Lutheran Church, Madison. For more information visit Madison Jail Ministry at www.malc-online.org.

Agrace to Offer Orientation for Prospective Volunteers In May, Agrace will offer volunteer orientation opportunities for those interested in making a difference in the lives of others. Sessions will be held Monday, May 5, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Monday, May 19, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., at Agrace's Madison campus, 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway. Prior to attending orientation, prospective volunteers will complete an application and an interview process with Agrace's Volunteer Services staff to identify the volunteer's skills and interests. Call (608) 327-7163 to begin the pre-orientation process.

2014 Pentecost Geraniums Order Form Due June 1! Help decorate the sanctuary with red geraniums for Pentecost Sunday, June 8! If you would like to donate a geranium plant, please complete this order form. Return this form with payment (checks payable to OSLC) to the basket on the Ministry Opportunity Table or mail it to the church at 550 Lincoln Dr, Sun Prairie, WI 53590. Orders will be accepted until Sunday June 1, 2014.

Quantity Total Amount

#__________ geranium plant(s) x $15 each = $_____________

TOTAL ENCLOSED $ _______ (checks payable to OSLC)

Flowers Given By (Please write clearly!) _________________________________________________________________________________

Circle one below and list name for dedication per plant donated. In memory of | honor of | thanks to God for: ____________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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May 2014 Newsletter

The Crossroads is the official monthly (except August) publication of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, May 2014 edition, Volume 9, Issue 5 Membership is voluntary; we are located at 550 Lincoln Drive, Sun Prairie, WI 53590-1300, (608)837-3111

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