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From Pastor Mark . . .
May We Grow Deeper In Christ
On Sunday, September 19, 2010, Our Saviour’s
Lutheran Church voted to join the association, Lutheran
Congregations in Mission for Christ (LCMC). I am
grateful that our congregation received such clarity in
setting its course for the future.
But let me tell you what truly excites me. Over the last few weeks I have seen this
congregation fill the sanctuary in eager expectation to worship Jesus Christ. I have watched as
countless children have come forward to be part of the Children’s Message. I have enjoyed the
variety of musical expressions from both early and late services fill the air to the Glory of God. I
have participated in welcoming over twenty new members into our church, celebrated in an adult
baptism, and watched as new faces join the adult choir. I have recognized new faces willing to
serve in leadership positions, teaching roles and serving capacities. Other veteran faces continue to
serve with enthusiasm, dedication and faithfulness.
I have smiled as people have enjoyed one another’s company whether at a church picnic,
around the coffee pot, or staying late after music practice, laughing and sharing stories. I have been
amazed that over twenty people have signed up for the golf scramble without even having a sign up
sheet. I have been overwhelmed at the continued interest in our upcoming Connexion. I have
witnessed hugs and tears and prayers as people comfort one another through difficult times. I have
been pleased as the Council has accepted the challenge to support the ministry of Youth For Christ
and the youth of our neighborhood.
The list could go on, but needless to say, amidst the challenges and decisions that our
congregation has faced over the past year, life is being shared and is abundantly clear at Our
Saviour’s Lutheran Church of Stanwood. I am honored to be your pastor and am looking forward
to growing deeper in Christ with all of you. May our hearts be open to reach out in love, and may
all that we do bring glory and honor to Jesus Christ.
Yours In Christ,
Pastor Mark
Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church of Stanwood
October 2010 Newsletter
FALL CONNEXION Wednesday evenings 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
October 13 ~ November 17
Food . . . Fellowship . . . Youth Activities . . . Adult Study
Nursery Available from 6:30-8:00
Dinner . . . Join us for dinner at 6:00 Enjoy Warm pretzels with Cheese Sauce, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Warm Garlic Bread
Main dishes like Cheesy Spaghetti Casserole, Chicken Oriental Noodle Casserole, Lasagna, Taco Soup
Salads like Almond Mandarin Spinach Salad, Oriental Cabbage Salad, Caramel Apple Salad
Desserts like Peanut Butter M&M Monster Cookies, Cinnamon Apple Crisp, Black Bottom Cake Bars
Specialty meals created by Linda Haskins & crew
Adult Study . . . “GOD is Closer Than You Think” by John Ortberg
Now is the Time!! This is the Moment!! Today . . .
. . . you can see God in action.
. . . you can hear God speaking to you.
. . . you can connect with God heart-to-heart.
(Books available for $7.00 ~ on hallway shelf outside Sanctuary)
Youth Study . . . "The Me I Want to Be" by John Ortberg Middle and High School students will be
learning and discussing this book and teaching points. Description: "There is a me each one of us wants to
be. Someone who's more kind and generous, patient and loving, but there is a gap between the me I am and
the me I want to be. Oftentimes we find it easy to trust God to bridge the gap between us and him, but we
struggle to really live by grace and trust God to close the gap between the me I am and the me I want to be."
Kids Study . . . Calling all kids . . . grades K-5
Learn about Egypt
Joseph's Journey From Prison to Palace
Kids Crafts & Games & Music
Come and find out what special things God has for each of you!
Contact Dee Jonson for more information – 360-652-7110
New Members and Membership Transfers . . .
On September 19, 2010, we welcomed these new members
Jennifer Brandt Marlene Frimmel Dale Tetlow
Mike Breum Karl Hedeen Leah Torkelson
Pam Breum Aron Hoag Paul Walderhaug
Lorri DeFelice Marvyn Meenderinck Pastor Elmer Wenzel
Holly Fogarty Penny Meenderinck Betty Wenzel
Emily Fogarty Scott Miller John White
Natalie Fogarty Kevin Sanders Bev White
Dennis Frimmel Angela Sanders
Happy Anniversary . . .
Happy 61st Wedding Anniversary to Gordon and Bonnie Pedersen. The sanctuary flowers on September 12 were in
celebration of their anniversary.
Baptism . . .
CONGRATULATIONS to Kevin Sanders, who was baptized on September 19. May the LORD bless the new life given to
Kevin.
CONGRATULATIONS to Wyatt Conrad Larson, who was baptized on September 26. Parents are Laura and Arnie Larson
of Stanwood. Wyatt was born May 27, 2010. Godparents are Keith and Denise Lundquist. Grandparents are Sandy Larson
and Roy and Joan Lundquist who are visiting here from New York. May the Lord bless the new life given to Wyatt.
New Life Together . . .
BEST WISHES to Keely Hanson and Larry Cowan who were untied in Christian marriage on September 12. Pastor Mark
Bankson officiated at the service.
Our Christian Love and Sympathy to . . .
Our SYMPATHY to the family of LENA LUNNUM who passed away on Thursday, September 9. A memorial is planned
for Saturday, October 23 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Saviour’s Lutheran. May God comfort Lena’s family at this difficult time of
loss.
Our SYMPATHY to Carol Jensen and family on the passing of her loving husband, Gary, on Saturday, September 18. A
memorial will be held for Gary on Saturday, October 2 at 11:00 a.m. May your comfort and grace be upon them, Lord.
May God’s comfort and grace be with the family of Lena and Gary.
“Pray for one another” James 5:16b
Anita Hansen, Bernice Hansen, Richard Kittleson
Herman Van Lier, Judy Anderson, David Thorsen, Franklin Hanson
Jan Moklebust, Ray Brandstrom, Jim Culbertson
The family of Lena Lunnum
The family of Gary Jensen
Roy Pritchard, Ella Larson, Susan Wietzke Tupper
Mary Obrastoff (for Ronning family)
Madison Kunzman, Leah Torkelson, Carlene Garrison
Derek & Anlee Fekkes in Ansan, South Korea
Michelle Brekhus in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Pastor Mark, Alex, Lauren
Homeless, Armed Forces, Josephine and Warm Beach residents
Government and community leaders
Our Saviour’s Lutheran congregation
PLEASE
Pray
FOR …
Happy Halloween Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church
Invites you to:
Trunk or Treating At Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church
Parking lot Come dressed in Costume and enjoy a fun filled Halloween
October 31st, 2010 from 4:00-5:30pm
Are you interested in Providing a
decorated trunk or donation?
If so, let Jaimi McCall know at 939-2659 or [email protected]
We will also be serving hot dogs, chips and drinks.
Bouncy House (weather permitting)
What is Trunk or Treating you ask?
A Trunk or Treat is a Halloween event that is often church- or community-sponsored. People gather and park their cars in a large parking lot. They open their trunks, or the backs of their vehicles, and decorate them. Then they pass out candy from their trunks. The event provides a safe family environment for trick or treaters and is a great and safe community outreach opportunity! When it comes to decorating your vehicle there are the obvious choices, like decorating for Halloween, using pumpkins, spider webbing, spiders...But the best way to plan your trunk is to pick a theme. Think of it like dressing yourself in a costume. Sometimes you pick a theme and throw things together… Please consider joining us to make this a fun activity for the kids of our church and community! Please contact Jaimi McCall @ 939-2659 or [email protected] if you have any questions, ideas, donations or would like to participate in the fun!
Dates to Remember
EVANGELISM/HOSPITALITY
Evangelism/hospitality will meet on October 10 during coffee hour. Please feel free to join us.
YOUTH TEAM
Our Saviour’s Youth Team will meet Monday, October 11, at 4:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room.
CHURCH COUNCIL
Our Saviour’s Church Council will meet on Monday, October 11, at 7:00 p.m. in the Fireside Room.
ALTAR GUILD MEETING
Altar Guild will have a meeting on Tuesday, October 12 at 10:00 a.m. in the Fireside Room. Thank you.
CONNEXION
October 13 – November 17
Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
(see article for more details)
NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER
Articles are due by email to Ramona by October 20 [email protected]. Thank you.
CONFIRMATION
October 31 during 8:45 a.m. Worship Service
PIE AUCTION
October 31 during coffee hour in the Fellowship Hall
(see article for more details)
TRUNK or TREATING
October 31 from 4:00-5:30 in OSLC Parking Lot
(see article for more details)
Church Directory Has your email address changed?
Have you changed a phone number? Please notify the church office of any changes, corrections, or additions to the church directory.
Women’s neWs
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY meets each Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. in the Fireside Room.
All women are welcome. Please contact Kathy Beauchamp with any questions, 360-387-0120.
QUILTING happens each Tuesday at OSLC. New volunteers are always welcome. No experience necessary. If you enjoy
basic quilting, or don’t sew but enjoy pinning, cutting, and fellowship, you are welcome to join us on any Tuesday.
The Weekly Quilters meet the first, third, and fourth Tuesdays from l0 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please bring a sack lunch.
The Monthly Quilters meet the second Tuesday of each month from 9am until later in the afternoon. Lunch is provided.
MARTHA CIRCLE will meet Wednesday, October 13, at 1:00 p.m. in the Fireside Room.
PIE AUCTION To benefit local charities
October 31 during coffee hour
Please bring a pie or dessert to be auctioned off. Questions? Call Linda Haskins 629-2569
Thank You A special thank you for your prayers, visits, good wishes, flowers and gifts during my hospital stay and recovery at
Josephine Sunset Home. God Bless You All. Sincerely, Phyllis Peterson
CHURCH CHOIR
The Church Choir rehearsals are held each Wednesday at 5:15 in the church sanctuary.
Church Nursery - Nursery Care is available in the Preschool room for ages 1-5, during both worship services.
The October-December “PORTALS OF PRAYER” and “CHRIST IN OUR HOME” are available in
the Narthex and church office. We have some large print available also.
QUILT RAFFLE
thru October 31
See Quilt in Fellowship Hall
Tickets ~ $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00
may be purchased during
coffee hour or in the church office.
Winning Ticket will be drawn on October
31 during coffee hour.
Raffle ticket money will help
with quilting expenses and supplies.
Thank you to Al Orsland
for donating our raffle quilt.
Michelle Brekhus in Thailand It has been nearly a year since I arrived in Thailand and started working with ZOE International Ministries.
I would love to share my experiences and answer your questions. On October 10 at 8:30 am & 11 am, I will
be speaking at Peace Lutheran in Silvana.
Michelle’s Contact Information:
Phone: 360-629-4201
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.zoechildren.org
FLOWERS Volunteers are needed to provide flowers in the sanctuary on Sunday mornings. Please sign-up on the flower chart
in the narthex.
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COFFEE
Volunteers are needed for coffee hour in November. Please sign-up in the kitchen. We are always in need of
cookies in the “Cookie Bank” in the kitchen freezer. Thank you to all the “bakers” who donate.
SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER INSTALLATION
On Sunday, September 12, we held our SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER installation. Thank you for giving
your time for our children ~ Marybeth Sande - Preschool/Kindergarten
Krista Stogner - Preschool/Kindergarten
Darlene Hofbauer - 1st/2
nd Grades
Annie Houk - 3rd
/4th
Grades
Arnold Ronning - 5th
/6th
Grades
Katrina Johnston - Children’s Christmas Program
Michelle Rockwood – Music
Sunday School is HERE! Students in Preschool through 6th grade
~
Please meet in the large room upstairs in the southeast corner @ 9:50 a.m.
Yummy snacks will be provided so please do not go to the fellowship hall refreshments!
Sunday School classes will end at 10:50
Michele Kunzman
Sunday School Superintendent
Third Grade Bibles The following third graders were presented with Bibles on September 12:
Violet Conner Peter Opp
Amanda Dams Hailey Ovenell
Aden Johnston Thomas Peronteau
Jason Khoury Ava Ronning
Shelby Lund
“Your Word is a Lamp to my feet and a Light for my path.” Psalm 119:105
Preschool
is off to a
great start
We are so excited to have returning students and new families join us! In September we practiced our classroom
rules, routines and making new friends! We are so excited for what this year will bring! We still have
openings in the 3, 4 & 5 year old classes as well as our Discovery Class on Tuesday afternoons Please help us
spread the word! Contact Katrina Johnston @ (425)299-9907 or Jaimi McCall @ (425)387-8149
Nine-Hole GOLF SCRAMBLE
Sunday, Oct. 10
1:00 p.m.
Camaloch Golf Course
If you would like to join Pastor in a
Golf Scramble, please contact the
church office (629-3767) or put a note
in the offering plate on Sunday.
Vote passes to sever ties with ELCA
On Sunday, September 19, 88% of the voting members of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church of
Stanwood voted to sever this congregation's membership in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of
America and to join the Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ (LCMC).
This is the second of two required votes; the first having taken place in June of this year. In
addition, the motion to direct the church council to create a committee to amend the church
constitution passed by 95%. This decision was reached after nearly a year of research and study
into changes that have taken place in the ELCA in recent years, and represents the desire of the
majority of the members of the congregation to return to the authority of scripture and traditional
Lutheran teachings. The congregation of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church of Stanwood is the first
church in the Northwest Washington Synod of the ELCA to make this decision.
We are indebted to the Task Force for the many hours of meetings, gathering facts, and
presenting the beliefs of major Lutheran organizations to our congregation. All the information
the Task Force gathered came directly from official statements made on their organization
websites and in their printed material.
GOLF SCRAMBLE
All Ages
All skill levels of golf welcome
No Experience Needed
What is a “Golf Scramble”?
A Golf Scramble is played with 4-person teams, each made up of a mix of experience level
players.
In a scramble, each player on the team tees off on each hole. The best of the tee shots is selected
and all team players play their second shots from that spot. The best of the second shots is
determined, then all play their third shots from that spot, and so on until the ball is holed.
Confirmation Sunday, October 31 ~ 8:45 a.m. worship service
Pastor Mark and Lauren will meet with all upcoming confirmation students who are to be
confirmed this October 31st at the Church. Meeting times are 4:30pm at church on Wednesday
October 13, Wednesday October 20, and Wednesday October 27. Must attend all meetings. Thank
you!
The 9th graders being Confirmed are: Henry Hedeen, Bristan Kelley, Carlee VanLier, Joya
Major, Taylor Deline, Brian Slack, Amanda Lervick, and Makenzie Ferguson.
REFORMATION SUNDAY ~ Oct. 31
The color used on Reformation Sunday is Red, to signify the action of the Holy Spirit.
The last Sunday in October is traditionally known as “Reformation Sunday,” in Protestant
Churches, drawing from the date of October 31, 1517 when Martin Luther nailed his “95 Theses”
to the door of the Wittenberg Church in Germany, sparking the Protestant Reformation.
Martin Luther in Germany heralded the Biblical doctrine of justification through faith alone;
salvation is by God’s grace alone, received through faith in Christ alone. Good works play no part
in a person’s salvation (Rom. 3:21 - 4:5; 5:1; Gal. 2:16; Eph. 2:8, 9; Phil. 3:9) but are merely the
by-product, or fruit, of a relationship with God, established by God’s grace alone. The 95 Theses by Dr. Martin Luther
Out of love for the truth and the desire to bring it to light, the following propositions will be discussed at
Wittenberg, under the presidency of the Reverend Father Martin Luther, Master of Arts and of Sacred
Theology, and Lecturer in Ordinary on the same at that place. Wherefore he requests that those who are
unable to be present and debate orally with us, may do so by letter. In the Name our Lord Jesus Christ.
Amen. (see the "95 Theses" handout for a listing)
Stanwood Camano Christmas House December 13 - 17
The Christmas House will be at the OSLC Youth House again this year – December 13-17.
Here are some important details about this year’s operations and ways you can help. First of all, THANK YOU.
The Christmas House could not exist without you. I am so honored to have the privilege to coordinate such a
worthwhile project; and on behalf of the HUNDREDS of children that will benefit from our efforts – thank you -
your support is appreciated.
Ways You Can Help:
Volunteer: email me if you can volunteer for a three (or longer) hour shift during the hours of operation
Donate gifts: pajamas, clothes, underwear, socks, toys, school supplies, and gifts for teenagers can be dropped
off at the Stanwood Camano Food Bank or at the Stanwood Camano Family Resource Center. Please make sure
you mention the items are for the Christmas House.
Forward this message to your friends and ask for their support.
What each child (aged 0-18) receives:
One new, unwrapped, age appropriate toy
One new clothing outfit – pajamas, shirt/pants, etc.
New underclothing (socks, briefs, boxers, bras, and t-shirts)
Stuffed animal (when available)
Christmas stocking stuffers (when available)
School supplies and books (when available)
Shoes, slippers, boots, and jackets (when available)
Toiletries i.e. brushes, toothpaste, shampoo, gels etc. (when available)
All donations are distributed to children who live in our community. Please feel free to contact me with any
questions that you may have.
Christmas Blessings, Tracy
Tracy Ulrich
PO Box 891
Stanwood, WA 98292
T: 360-629-8181