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Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church 326 Leroy Street Audubon, IA 50025 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

Non-Profit U.S. Postage

PAID Audubon, Iowa Permit No. 75

2019 LENTEN WORSHIP SERVICES and HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE Wednesdays, March 20th, March 27th, April 3rd & April 10th

Lenten Supper 6:00 — 6:45 p.m. & Worship Service — 7:00 p.m. Palm Sunday, April 14th 9:00 a.m. Worship with “BTC” Praise Band

Children are invited to participate in a Palm Processional at the beginning of the service. The Rock youth group will present a crucifixion reenactment entitled “This Blood”.

Sunday School children will sing at the Friendship Home during the SS hour. Maundy Thursday, April 18th 7:00 p.m. Worship

Maundy Thursday with Holy Communion Good Friday, April 19th 7:00 p.m. Worship

Good Friday Tenebrae Service Easter Sunday, April 21st 8:00 a.m. & 9:00 a.m. Worship

7:00 a.m. Sunrise Worship Service with Holy Communion 8:00 a.m. Easter Breakfast

9:00 a.m. Easter Sunday Worship with Holy Communion 1

Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church April, 2019 Shepherd’s Staff

LCMC Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ

“Knowing Jesus, Growing in Jesus, Sharing Jesus”

OSLC address: 326 Leroy Street, Audubon, Iowa 50025

OSLC Telephone: (712) 563-2625 Pastor Ben’s Cell #: 805-444-1364

OSLC Website: oslcauduboniowa.org

OSLC Email: oslc@iowatelecom.net Pastor Ben’s Email: oslcpastor@windstream.net

God’s blessings to the following youth who will be celebrating their First Communion on Sunday, April 7th at OSLC.

Lane Elmquist, Kari Graeve, Maddie Kasperbauer, Cameron Klever, Sullivan McClain-Toft,

Makenna Nichols, Logan Thygesen

Mark Your Calendars!! Vacation Bible School Dates

Monday, July 29th—Thursday, August 1st 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Congratulations and God’s Blessings to Jed Wendall Kasperbauer

Madeline Rose Kasperbauer Mason Wendall Kasperbauer Haven Everly Kasperbauer

who were baptized at OSLC on Sat., March 23rd. Madeline, Mason & Haven are the children of

Jed & Stephanie Kasperbauer. Their sponsors are Justin Wegner, Kristi Bock & Eric Wegner. We give

thanks for God’s gift of new life in Jesus Christ!

Thank You! I want to thank

everyone who sent me their thoughts and

prayers on the occasion of my 75th birthday on March 4th. The years we were in ministry

together at OSLC was a great time of blessing

for me. I thank God for our time together.

May God bless and keep you, and fill you with

joy! May you be strengthened daily in

and through the love of God and the power of

the Holy Spirit! You are always in my thoughts

and prayers. As always, in Christ,

Pastor Walt

YOU ARE INVITED (Everyone is encouraged to attend)

What: Community Needs Forum When: Sunday, March 24th at 6:00 pm

Where: Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church

Who: You the Congregation and the Leadership

Why: To learn of social difficulties in our community and how OSLC can further its Mission and give our support.

Speakers: Sam Graeve (School Principal), Judy Baker (Caring & Sharing), Matt Starmer (Dare Officer/Police Chief), Val Small (Foster Care)

Each speaker will share for 10 minutes what they see as the greatest issues in the Audubon community, and discussion will follow. If you want a nursery provided, please contact church office.

The Transition Team: Bruce Andersen, Steve Mathisen, Patrick Hamilton, Katie Bierbrodt,

Marlene Englin, Janell Lowe, Pastor Ben

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Shoulder Ride

Those who reach the highest are those who sit on another’s shoulders. “Self-made” men and women are unaware of the people who have carried them, or ignore those who have helped them.

When my dad died in January, I lost the teacher who let me ride on his shoulders to learn about Faith. My mom has carried me and taught me about Love. Others who have carried me into new insight include: Carol Tuntland and her team for Worship, Jim Johnson for Encouragement, Dave Housholder for Communication, Greg Seeba for Service, Lyla Prindle for Thankfulness, Tom Reimers for Leadership, and Bruce Prewer for Liturgy.

I grew up hating liturgy, so it is surprising to include it in this list. However, a couple years ago I discovered Bruce Prewer, a Tasmanian and Australian pastor, online. He died last September, and I have never met him, but he continually encourages and surprises me with his writing for worship services. If you like a Confession, Affirmation of Faith or Prayer that we use, there is a good chance that I have borrowed it from him—such as our Affirmation of Faith in April. As we walk through Lent and Holy Week, his Palm Sunday poem encourages me, and I offer it to you:

“Only One” by Bruce Prewer (www.bruceprewer.com)

When I read that Bruce Prewer had gone home to Jesus, I wrote to his family to say thank you. Whose shoulders have you ridden on? Who can you say “thank you” to during Lent?

Come ride the strongest shoulders in the universe with us as we worship on Sundays, Lenten Wednesdays, Maundy Thursday and Good Friday: “About Benjamin he said: ‘Let the beloved of the Lord rest secure in him, for he shields him all day long, and the one the Lord loves rests between his shoulders’” (Deuteronomy 33:12). Even though the verse sounds like it is about me, there are room on God’s shoulders for you! One big question for you: Who are you bringing to Easter?

Only one king comes to our town not in a Rolls Royce or BMW with police bikes all around, but bareback on a runt of a donkey, like a comedian, feet brushing the ground. Only one high priest comes to our church not led by bishops and cardinals rich-robed with religious sentiment, but led by a grubby gang of street kids screaming their heads off with merriment.

Only one God comes down our street not surrounded by holy angels or shining like the sun at noon, but with tears running down his cheeks for those who play the devil’s tune. Only one true-man comes along this way never looking to be served or honoured with public praise, but to serve and give his life as a ransom for rebels and strays.

Maundy Thursday/Good Friday Prayer Vigil Join us in devoting time in prayer from 5:00 p.m. on Maundy Thursday

to 7:00 p.m. on Good Friday. There are opportunities to come and pray in the chapel, and also opportunities for you to pray from your own home. There will be a sign up sheet on the bulletin board by the water fountain.

Help us fill every hour in prayer! Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances;

for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

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Stewardship Square

Regular offerings 02/24 $1,805.00 03/03 $7,067.00 03/10 $6,731.19 03/17 $5,581.21 Weekly Worship Attendance 02/24 0 (church cancelled) 03/03 201 03/05 110 03/10 173 03/13 101 03/17 161

Needed Weekly to meet budget—$7,202.30 If you have any questions regarding the OSLC financial report, you are welcome to contact our Office Manager Pam Steckler or our Council Treasurer Brandon Toft.

LCMC Women’s Spring Gathering April 27th, 2019 is the LCMC Women's Spring Gathering! This year's theme is Back to Basics and

will include speakers on The Gospel, Biblical Literacy (Knowing Your Bible), Prayer, and Missions. The gathering will also include time in small groups to discuss and apply each topic. Elim Lutheran Church in Randall, Iowa will be hosting. The conference will be from

9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. with registration beginning at 8:15 a.m. You can register online now at www.elimlutheranchurch.com/register. Registration is free.

“Then the fire of the Lord fell and consumed the burnt offering and the wood and the stones and the dust and licked up the water in the trench.” 1 Kings 18:38

Spring is just around the corner! Lightning strikes the United States 25 million times a year. Lightning kills on average 47 people a year in the United States and injures hundreds more. Lightning carries a temperature of 50,000 degrees. Remember, no

place outside is safe when thunderstorms are near. If you hear thunder, lightning is close enough to strike you. When you hear thunder, immediately move to a safe shelter. Stay off corded phones, computers and other electrical equipment. Avoid plumbing, including sinks, baths and faucets. Stay away from windows, doors and stay off porches. Do not lie on concrete floors and do not

lean against concrete walls. These tips are to help you stay safe during thunderstorms. Keep yourself safe and may the good Lord watch over you and keep you! Wellness Committee

Praise Band If you have a passion for making music in praise of our Lord, and will be in high school or college

next fall, prayerfully consider becoming a member of the “Behind the Cross” Praise Band! The Praise Band assists in leading worship the fourth Sunday of the month, August – May.

Please contact Director Jo Beane or the church office for more information.

Easter Lily Would you like to sponsor an Easter lily to adorn our sanctuary on Easter morning? The cost is $15 each. You may take your lily after the 9:00 a.m. Easter

Sunday Worship service. Look for the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board above the water fountain or

contact the church office. Thank you!

Thank You Thank you to the many faithful volunteers

and staff who put in “extra time” during the Lenten and Easter services and Lenten suppers and to those who

sponsored Easter lilies. Your time, dedication, and generosity are greatly appreciated!

Online Giving To donate online, go to

the OSLC website http://oslcauduboniowa.org

and click on the online giving tab located at the upper right hand corner

of the webpage.

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Sunday School Preschool—6th Grade SS children

will be singing at the Friendship Home during the Sunday School hour on Palm Sunday, April 14th. We look forward to sharing some of our favorite songs with

our friends at the Friendship Home!

USHERS Dan Smith, Captain Randy Kelly Arch Andersen Craig Jensen Dave LaFoy Greg Baier Dick Baker TAXI DRIVER Dan Smith ALTAR GUILD Cindy Vokt, Lois Baier, Genese Hamilton ACOLYTES 3- Zeke Konkler Amalie Lansman 7- Michelle Brooks Sienna Albertsen 10- Abbie Erickson Ashlyn Pruitt 14- Madi Doonan Keegan Deist 18- Collin Bauer Carson Bauer 19- Cooper Nielsen Mattie Nielsen 21-7am Brittany Huston Michelle Brooks 21-9am Amalie Lansman Jordan Porsch 28- Ava Slater Carson Vorm

PROJECTION SYSTEM 3- Krystal Albertsen 7- Curtis Derry 10- Krystal Albertsen 14- Volunteer is needed 18- Volunteer is needed 19- Volunteer is needed 21-7am Shannon Jensen 21-9am Volunteer is needed 28- Volunteer is needed VIDEO OPERATORS 7- Dave Madsen 14- Jeff Albertsen 21- Roger Larsen 28- Ken Burns SOUND OPERATORS 3- Jane Weber 7- Logan Nielsen 10- Patrick Hamilton 14- Brandon Toft 18- Krystal Albertsen 19- Bob Weber 21-7am Jane Weber 21-9am Volunteer is needed 28- Brandon Toft JUNIOR HIGH SS PARENT 7- Ashley Obermeier 14- Volunteer is needed 28- Volunteer is needed NURSERY 7- Melissa Starmer 14- Sharon Winterboer 21- Sharon Winterboer 28- Volunteer is needed

Confirmation Sunday will be

celebrated at OSLC Sunday,

April 28th!

Palm Sunday Ecumenical Music Service

Exira Lutheran Church is hosting a Palm Sunday ecumenical music service

April14th at 7:00 p.m. with coffee fellowship to follow. OSLC Senior Choir/area church choirs will be participating.

Instrumental Ensemble—It’s so uplifting to hear the instrumental ensemble at the 9:00 a.m. Easter morning service as we sing “Jesus Christ is Risen Today”! Brandon Toft will be leading the ensemble and is in need of musicians, high school age on up. Instrumentalists will meet in church

sanctuary following 7:00 a.m. Easter worship service at approximately 8:15 a.m. for a brief rehearsal. Please contact church office or Brandon (712-790-4034) if you are interested in playing.

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The Rock News for April:

Thank you to the youth that worked the Aebleskiver Supper, you are appreciated! The rest of the youth in confirmation will be working Easter Breakfast and we will send that list out via text!

14 youth!! We had 14 youth attend Ignite Youth Conference. Our biggest group so far, we enjoyed worship service, beautiful music, informational break out sessions and shared laughs. We hope we can continue to attend in the future!

The Rock is performing This Blood for the congregation on Palm Sunday. We will rehearse at the church on Friday, April 12th at 5:30 p.m. and we will provide pizza. We would love to have alot of youth participate, so please consider helping us with this moving piece.

The Rock will be serving Easter Breakfast between services April 21st, we will be setting up Saturday, April 20

th at 4:00 p.m., so if you are free and willing please come help us set up the

tables and chairs. We will also be asking for Egg bakes or monetary donations from those that want to sign up, so be looking for a sign up sheet on the bulletin board in the church.

Please mark High School Bible study Sunday nights at 7:00 p.m. on your calendar. Bring a friend!

The Rock Youth Group Leaders: Tracie (304-1256), Sara (304-2363), Nate (304-0548)

Facebook: The Rock OSLC OSLC website: oslcauduboniowa.org The Rock Email: therockaudubon@gmail.com

Thank You from the South Africa Mission Team We are so grateful for our family, friends, church family and prayer partners for all your support, donations, gifts and prayers. We could not have had a successful mission trip without you. We were able to be a part of the feeding program, eye glass distribution clinics, and Days for Girls hygiene kit distribution. We prayed and worshiped with the people of South Africa. We learned from them and grew in our spiritual life. What a gift from God!! We were amazed at the changes that have been made in South Africa. Mountain View church and school is supported by Blessman International and there are now 60 youth that attend church services and have come to know Christ. They also have new Enviro Loo toilets. The farming industry has also grown to feed the children and the surplus is sold and used for income. The Blessman’s teach a child to fish agriculture program training started this past week training ten teachers and students from 2 schools. They will help them plant gardens which will add 5,000 children being fed. That will bring the total to 20,000 that are fed daily. Many fresh water wells have been dug. The goal is for 10 more wells to be dug this year. They are hoping for donations to be able to purchase their own drilling rig which will save thousands of dollars, as they now have to hire the drilling. Blessman has started their second sewing center at Del Cramer and by May 1st they are hoping to begin baking bread for the kids and selling baked goods for income. God has truly blessed the mission work in South Africa and we are so grateful to have been a small part of God’s plan and be able to share God’s love and His Word. Sincerely, South Africa Mission Team

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1 9:00 Staff Meeting John 2 (Jesus’ First Miracle)

2 9:00 Women’s Bible Study

John 3 (Jesus Teaches a Jewish Leader)

3 7:00 Men’s Bible Study 9:30 Caring & Sharing 2:30 Kids Choir 3:00 Confirmation 6:00-6:45 Lent Supper 7:00 Lent Worship

John 4 (Jesus Talks to a Samaritan Woman)

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John 5 (Jesus Declares His Authority)

5 6:00 p.m.-8:00 a.m. Kids Choir End of the Year Lock-In

John 6 (Jesus Says: I Am the Bread of Life)

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John 7 (Jewish Leaders Try to Arrest Jesus)

7 Fifth Sunday in Lent 8:30 Prayer Power 9:00 Holy Communion-First Communion 10:15 Coffee, Sr. Choir, Sunday School 11:15 “BTC” Praise Band practice 3:00 Jail Pastoral Visit 7:00 High School Youth Group John 8 (Jesus Says: I Am the Light of the World)

8 9:00 Staff Meeting 1:15 Quilting 6:30 Building & Property Committee Meeting John 9 (Jesus Physical and Spiritual Blindness)

9 9:00 Women’s Bible Study 2:00 Naomi Circle Bible Study John 10 (Jesus Says: I Am the Good Shepherd)

10 7:00 Men’s Bible Study 2:30 Kids Choir (last day) 6:00-6:45 Lent Supper 7:00 Lent Worship Habakkuk 3 (Habakkuk Stands in Awe of God)

11 10:30 Friendship Home Communion

John 11 (Jesus Raises Lazarus from Death)

12 5:30 The Rock Youth Group practice for “This Blood” with pizza to follow John 12 (Jesus Annointed for Death,

13 John 13 (Jesus Washes His Disciples’ Feet)

14 Palm Sunday 8:30 Prayer Power 9:00 Worship with “BTC” Praise Band 10:15 Coffee, Sr. Choir, Sunday School (Preschool-6th sings at Friendship Home) 11:15 Education Committee 4:00 Friendship Home Vespers 7:00 Ecumenical Palm Sunday Service (At Exira Lutheran Church) 7:00 High School Youth Group John 14 (Jesus Says: I Am the Way, Truth, Life)

15 9:00 Staff Meeting John 15 (Jesus Says: I Am the True Vine)

16 9:00 Women’s Bible Study John 16 (Jesus Predicts His Death and Resurrection)

17 7:00 Men’s Bible Study 3:00 Confirmation (8th Grade only) John 17 (Jesus Prays That His Followers Will Be One)

18 9:30 Ruth Circle Bible Study 7:00 Maundy Thursday Worship

Shepherd’s Staff Deadline John 18 (Jesus Is Arrested and Questioned)

19 7:00 Good Friday Worship John 19 (Jesus Is Crucified and Buried)

20 4:00 The Rock setting up for Easter breakfast 1 Corinthians 15 (Of First Importance: Christ Died and Was Raised)

21 Easter 7:00 Easter Sunrise Worship 8:00 Easter Breakfast 8:30 Prayer Power 9:00 Easter Worship 7:00 High School Youth Group John 20 (Jesus Rises and Appears to Several)

22 9:00 Staff Meeting 1:15 Quilting Ruth 1 (Ruth Commits Herself to Naomi)

23 7:00 Men’s Bible Study 9:00 Women’s Bible Study Ruth 2 (Ruth Meets Boaz)

24 2:30 Kids Choir Ruth 4 (Ruth Marries Boaz)

25 1 Samuel 1 (Hannah Dedicates Samuel to God)

26 1 Samuel 3 (God Calls Samuel)

27 1 Samuel (Samuel Anoints Saul as King)

28 Second Sunday of Easter 8:00 Confirmation Pictures 8:30 Prayer Power 9:00 Worship-Confirmation Sunday 10:15 Coffee, Sr. Choir, Sunday School 7:00 High School Youth Group

John 21 (Jesus Reinstates Peter)

29 9:00 Staff Meeting

1 Samuel 10 (Israel Coronates King Saul)

30 7:00 Men’s Bible Study 9:00 Women’s Bible Study

1 Samuel 15 (God Rejects Saul as King)

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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1 9:00 Staff Meeting John 2 (Jesus’ First Miracle)

2 9:00 Women’s Bible Study

John 3 (Jesus Teaches a Jewish Leader)

3 7:00 Men’s Bible Study 9:30 Caring & Sharing 2:30 Kids Choir 3:00 Confirmation 6:00-6:45 Lent Supper 7:00 Lent Worship

John 4 (Jesus Talks to a Samaritan Woman)

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John 5 (Jesus Declares His Authority)

5 6:00 p.m.-8:00 a.m. Kids Choir End of the Year Lock-In

John 6 (Jesus Says: I Am the Bread of Life)

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John 7 (Jewish Leaders Try to Arrest Jesus)

7 Fifth Sunday in Lent 8:30 Prayer Power 9:00 Holy Communion-First Communion 10:15 Coffee, Sr. Choir, Sunday School 11:15 “BTC” Praise Band practice 3:00 Jail Pastoral Visit 7:00 High School Youth Group John 8 (Jesus Says: I Am the Light of the World)

8 9:00 Staff Meeting 1:15 Quilting 6:30 Building & Property Committee Meeting John 9 (Jesus Physical and Spiritual Blindness)

9 9:00 Women’s Bible Study 2:00 Naomi Circle Bible Study John 10 (Jesus Says: I Am the Good Shepherd)

10 7:00 Men’s Bible Study 2:30 Kids Choir (last day) 6:00-6:45 Lent Supper 7:00 Lent Worship Habakkuk 3 (Habakkuk Stands in Awe of God)

11 10:30 Friendship Home Communion

John 11 (Jesus Raises Lazarus from Death)

12 5:30 The Rock Youth Group practice for “This Blood” with pizza to follow John 12 (Jesus Annointed for Death,

13 John 13 (Jesus Washes His Disciples’ Feet)

14 Palm Sunday 8:30 Prayer Power 9:00 Worship with “BTC” Praise Band 10:15 Coffee, Sr. Choir, Sunday School (Preschool-6th sings at Friendship Home) 11:15 Education Committee 4:00 Friendship Home Vespers 7:00 Ecumenical Palm Sunday Service (At Exira Lutheran Church) 7:00 High School Youth Group John 14 (Jesus Says: I Am the Way, Truth, Life)

15 9:00 Staff Meeting John 15 (Jesus Says: I Am the True Vine)

16 9:00 Women’s Bible Study John 16 (Jesus Predicts His Death and Resurrection)

17 7:00 Men’s Bible Study 3:00 Confirmation (8th Grade only) John 17 (Jesus Prays That His Followers Will Be One)

18 9:30 Ruth Circle Bible Study 7:00 Maundy Thursday Worship

Shepherd’s Staff Deadline John 18 (Jesus Is Arrested and Questioned)

19 7:00 Good Friday Worship John 19 (Jesus Is Crucified and Buried)

20 4:00 The Rock setting up for Easter breakfast 1 Corinthians 15 (Of First Importance: Christ Died and Was Raised)

21 Easter 7:00 Easter Sunrise Worship 8:00 Easter Breakfast 8:30 Prayer Power 9:00 Easter Worship 7:00 High School Youth Group John 20 (Jesus Rises and Appears to Several)

22 9:00 Staff Meeting 1:15 Quilting Ruth 1 (Ruth Commits Herself to Naomi)

23 7:00 Men’s Bible Study 9:00 Women’s Bible Study Ruth 2 (Ruth Meets Boaz)

24 2:30 Kids Choir Ruth 4 (Ruth Marries Boaz)

25 1 Samuel 1 (Hannah Dedicates Samuel to God)

26 1 Samuel 3 (God Calls Samuel)

27 1 Samuel (Samuel Anoints Saul as King)

28 Second Sunday of Easter 8:00 Confirmation Pictures 8:30 Prayer Power 9:00 Worship-Confirmation Sunday 10:15 Coffee, Sr. Choir, Sunday School 7:00 High School Youth Group

John 21 (Jesus Reinstates Peter)

29 9:00 Staff Meeting

1 Samuel 10 (Israel Coronates King Saul)

30 7:00 Men’s Bible Study 9:00 Women’s Bible Study

1 Samuel 15 (God Rejects Saul as King)

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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Sunday School Preschool—6th Grade SS children

will be singing at the Friendship Home during the Sunday School hour on Palm Sunday, April 14th. We look forward to sharing some of our favorite songs with

our friends at the Friendship Home!

USHERS Dan Smith, Captain Randy Kelly Arch Andersen Craig Jensen Dave LaFoy Greg Baier Dick Baker TAXI DRIVER Dan Smith ALTAR GUILD Cindy Vokt, Lois Baier, Genese Hamilton ACOLYTES 3- Zeke Konkler Amalie Lansman 7- Michelle Brooks Sienna Albertsen 10- Abbie Erickson Ashlyn Pruitt 14- Madi Doonan Keegan Deist 18- Collin Bauer Carson Bauer 19- Cooper Nielsen Mattie Nielsen 21-7am Brittany Huston Michelle Brooks 21-9am Amalie Lansman Jordan Porsch 28- Ava Slater Carson Vorm

PROJECTION SYSTEM 3- Krystal Albertsen 7- Curtis Derry 10- Krystal Albertsen 14- Volunteer is needed 18- Volunteer is needed 19- Volunteer is needed 21-7am Shannon Jensen 21-9am Volunteer is needed 28- Volunteer is needed VIDEO OPERATORS 7- Dave Madsen 14- Jeff Albertsen 21- Roger Larsen 28- Ken Burns SOUND OPERATORS 3- Jane Weber 7- Logan Nielsen 10- Patrick Hamilton 14- Brandon Toft 18- Krystal Albertsen 19- Bob Weber 21-7am Jane Weber 21-9am Volunteer is needed 28- Brandon Toft JUNIOR HIGH SS PARENT 7- Ashley Obermeier 14- Volunteer is needed 28- Volunteer is needed NURSERY 7- Melissa Starmer 14- Sharon Winterboer 21- Sharon Winterboer 28- Volunteer is needed

Confirmation Sunday will be

celebrated at OSLC Sunday,

April 28th!

Palm Sunday Ecumenical Music Service

Exira Lutheran Church is hosting a Palm Sunday ecumenical music service

April14th at 7:00 p.m. with coffee fellowship to follow. OSLC Senior Choir/area church choirs will be participating.

Instrumental Ensemble—It’s so uplifting to hear the instrumental ensemble at the 9:00 a.m. Easter morning service as we sing “Jesus Christ is Risen Today”! Brandon Toft will be leading the ensemble and is in need of musicians, high school age on up. Instrumentalists will meet in church

sanctuary following 7:00 a.m. Easter worship service at approximately 8:15 a.m. for a brief rehearsal. Please contact church office or Brandon (712-790-4034) if you are interested in playing.

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The Rock News for April:

Thank you to the youth that worked the Aebleskiver Supper, you are appreciated! The rest of the youth in confirmation will be working Easter Breakfast and we will send that list out via text!

14 youth!! We had 14 youth attend Ignite Youth Conference. Our biggest group so far, we enjoyed worship service, beautiful music, informational break out sessions and shared laughs. We hope we can continue to attend in the future!

The Rock is performing This Blood for the congregation on Palm Sunday. We will rehearse at the church on Friday, April 12th at 5:30 p.m. and we will provide pizza. We would love to have alot of youth participate, so please consider helping us with this moving piece.

The Rock will be serving Easter Breakfast between services April 21st, we will be setting up Saturday, April 20

th at 4:00 p.m., so if you are free and willing please come help us set up the

tables and chairs. We will also be asking for Egg bakes or monetary donations from those that want to sign up, so be looking for a sign up sheet on the bulletin board in the church.

Please mark High School Bible study Sunday nights at 7:00 p.m. on your calendar. Bring a friend!

The Rock Youth Group Leaders: Tracie (304-1256), Sara (304-2363), Nate (304-0548)

Facebook: The Rock OSLC OSLC website: oslcauduboniowa.org The Rock Email: therockaudubon@gmail.com

Thank You from the South Africa Mission Team We are so grateful for our family, friends, church family and prayer partners for all your support, donations, gifts and prayers. We could not have had a successful mission trip without you. We were able to be a part of the feeding program, eye glass distribution clinics, and Days for Girls hygiene kit distribution. We prayed and worshiped with the people of South Africa. We learned from them and grew in our spiritual life. What a gift from God!! We were amazed at the changes that have been made in South Africa. Mountain View church and school is supported by Blessman International and there are now 60 youth that attend church services and have come to know Christ. They also have new Enviro Loo toilets. The farming industry has also grown to feed the children and the surplus is sold and used for income. The Blessman’s teach a child to fish agriculture program training started this past week training ten teachers and students from 2 schools. They will help them plant gardens which will add 5,000 children being fed. That will bring the total to 20,000 that are fed daily. Many fresh water wells have been dug. The goal is for 10 more wells to be dug this year. They are hoping for donations to be able to purchase their own drilling rig which will save thousands of dollars, as they now have to hire the drilling. Blessman has started their second sewing center at Del Cramer and by May 1st they are hoping to begin baking bread for the kids and selling baked goods for income. God has truly blessed the mission work in South Africa and we are so grateful to have been a small part of God’s plan and be able to share God’s love and His Word. Sincerely, South Africa Mission Team

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Shoulder Ride

Those who reach the highest are those who sit on another’s shoulders. “Self-made” men and women are unaware of the people who have carried them, or ignore those who have helped them.

When my dad died in January, I lost the teacher who let me ride on his shoulders to learn about Faith. My mom has carried me and taught me about Love. Others who have carried me into new insight include: Carol Tuntland and her team for Worship, Jim Johnson for Encouragement, Dave Housholder for Communication, Greg Seeba for Service, Lyla Prindle for Thankfulness, Tom Reimers for Leadership, and Bruce Prewer for Liturgy.

I grew up hating liturgy, so it is surprising to include it in this list. However, a couple years ago I discovered Bruce Prewer, a Tasmanian and Australian pastor, online. He died last September, and I have never met him, but he continually encourages and surprises me with his writing for worship services. If you like a Confession, Affirmation of Faith or Prayer that we use, there is a good chance that I have borrowed it from him—such as our Affirmation of Faith in April. As we walk through Lent and Holy Week, his Palm Sunday poem encourages me, and I offer it to you:

“Only One” by Bruce Prewer (www.bruceprewer.com)

When I read that Bruce Prewer had gone home to Jesus, I wrote to his family to say thank you. Whose shoulders have you ridden on? Who can you say “thank you” to during Lent?

Come ride the strongest shoulders in the universe with us as we worship on Sundays, Lenten Wednesdays, Maundy Thursday and Good Friday: “About Benjamin he said: ‘Let the beloved of the Lord rest secure in him, for he shields him all day long, and the one the Lord loves rests between his shoulders’” (Deuteronomy 33:12). Even though the verse sounds like it is about me, there are room on God’s shoulders for you! One big question for you: Who are you bringing to Easter?

Only one king comes to our town not in a Rolls Royce or BMW with police bikes all around, but bareback on a runt of a donkey, like a comedian, feet brushing the ground. Only one high priest comes to our church not led by bishops and cardinals rich-robed with religious sentiment, but led by a grubby gang of street kids screaming their heads off with merriment.

Only one God comes down our street not surrounded by holy angels or shining like the sun at noon, but with tears running down his cheeks for those who play the devil’s tune. Only one true-man comes along this way never looking to be served or honoured with public praise, but to serve and give his life as a ransom for rebels and strays.

Maundy Thursday/Good Friday Prayer Vigil Join us in devoting time in prayer from 5:00 p.m. on Maundy Thursday

to 7:00 p.m. on Good Friday. There are opportunities to come and pray in the chapel, and also opportunities for you to pray from your own home. There will be a sign up sheet on the bulletin board by the water fountain.

Help us fill every hour in prayer! Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances;

for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

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Stewardship Square

Regular offerings 02/24 $1,805.00 03/03 $7,067.00 03/10 $6,731.19 03/17 $5,581.21 Weekly Worship Attendance 02/24 0 (church cancelled) 03/03 201 03/05 110 03/10 173 03/13 101 03/17 161

Needed Weekly to meet budget—$7,202.30 If you have any questions regarding the OSLC financial report, you are welcome to contact our Office Manager Pam Steckler or our Council Treasurer Brandon Toft.

LCMC Women’s Spring Gathering April 27th, 2019 is the LCMC Women's Spring Gathering! This year's theme is Back to Basics and

will include speakers on The Gospel, Biblical Literacy (Knowing Your Bible), Prayer, and Missions. The gathering will also include time in small groups to discuss and apply each topic. Elim Lutheran Church in Randall, Iowa will be hosting. The conference will be from

9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. with registration beginning at 8:15 a.m. You can register online now at www.elimlutheranchurch.com/register. Registration is free.

“Then the fire of the Lord fell and consumed the burnt offering and the wood and the stones and the dust and licked up the water in the trench.” 1 Kings 18:38

Spring is just around the corner! Lightning strikes the United States 25 million times a year. Lightning kills on average 47 people a year in the United States and injures hundreds more. Lightning carries a temperature of 50,000 degrees. Remember, no

place outside is safe when thunderstorms are near. If you hear thunder, lightning is close enough to strike you. When you hear thunder, immediately move to a safe shelter. Stay off corded phones, computers and other electrical equipment. Avoid plumbing, including sinks, baths and faucets. Stay away from windows, doors and stay off porches. Do not lie on concrete floors and do not

lean against concrete walls. These tips are to help you stay safe during thunderstorms. Keep yourself safe and may the good Lord watch over you and keep you! Wellness Committee

Praise Band If you have a passion for making music in praise of our Lord, and will be in high school or college

next fall, prayerfully consider becoming a member of the “Behind the Cross” Praise Band! The Praise Band assists in leading worship the fourth Sunday of the month, August – May.

Please contact Director Jo Beane or the church office for more information.

Easter Lily Would you like to sponsor an Easter lily to adorn our sanctuary on Easter morning? The cost is $15 each. You may take your lily after the 9:00 a.m. Easter

Sunday Worship service. Look for the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board above the water fountain or

contact the church office. Thank you!

Thank You Thank you to the many faithful volunteers

and staff who put in “extra time” during the Lenten and Easter services and Lenten suppers and to those who

sponsored Easter lilies. Your time, dedication, and generosity are greatly appreciated!

Online Giving To donate online, go to

the OSLC website http://oslcauduboniowa.org

and click on the online giving tab located at the upper right hand corner

of the webpage.

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PAID Audubon, Iowa Permit No. 75

2019 LENTEN WORSHIP SERVICES and HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE Wednesdays, March 20th, March 27th, April 3rd & April 10th

Lenten Supper 6:00 — 6:45 p.m. & Worship Service — 7:00 p.m. Palm Sunday, April 14th 9:00 a.m. Worship with “BTC” Praise Band

Children are invited to participate in a Palm Processional at the beginning of the service. The Rock youth group will present a crucifixion reenactment entitled “This Blood”.

Sunday School children will sing at the Friendship Home during the SS hour. Maundy Thursday, April 18th 7:00 p.m. Worship

Maundy Thursday with Holy Communion Good Friday, April 19th 7:00 p.m. Worship

Good Friday Tenebrae Service Easter Sunday, April 21st 8:00 a.m. & 9:00 a.m. Worship

7:00 a.m. Sunrise Worship Service with Holy Communion 8:00 a.m. Easter Breakfast

9:00 a.m. Easter Sunday Worship with Holy Communion 1

Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church April, 2019 Shepherd’s Staff

LCMC Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ

“Knowing Jesus, Growing in Jesus, Sharing Jesus”

OSLC address: 326 Leroy Street, Audubon, Iowa 50025

OSLC Telephone: (712) 563-2625 Pastor Ben’s Cell #: 805-444-1364

OSLC Website: oslcauduboniowa.org

OSLC Email: oslc@iowatelecom.net Pastor Ben’s Email: oslcpastor@windstream.net

God’s blessings to the following youth who will be celebrating their First Communion on Sunday, April 7th at OSLC.

Lane Elmquist, Kari Graeve, Maddie Kasperbauer, Cameron Klever, Sullivan McClain-Toft,

Makenna Nichols, Logan Thygesen

Mark Your Calendars!! Vacation Bible School Dates

Monday, July 29th—Thursday, August 1st 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Congratulations and God’s Blessings to Jed Wendall Kasperbauer

Madeline Rose Kasperbauer Mason Wendall Kasperbauer Haven Everly Kasperbauer

who were baptized at OSLC on Sat., March 23rd. Madeline, Mason & Haven are the children of

Jed & Stephanie Kasperbauer. Their sponsors are Justin Wegner, Kristi Bock & Eric Wegner. We give

thanks for God’s gift of new life in Jesus Christ!

Thank You! I want to thank

everyone who sent me their thoughts and

prayers on the occasion of my 75th birthday on March 4th. The years we were in ministry

together at OSLC was a great time of blessing

for me. I thank God for our time together.

May God bless and keep you, and fill you with

joy! May you be strengthened daily in

and through the love of God and the power of

the Holy Spirit! You are always in my thoughts

and prayers. As always, in Christ,

Pastor Walt

YOU ARE INVITED (Everyone is encouraged to attend)

What: Community Needs Forum When: Sunday, March 24th at 6:00 pm

Where: Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church

Who: You the Congregation and the Leadership

Why: To learn of social difficulties in our community and how OSLC can further its Mission and give our support.

Speakers: Sam Graeve (School Principal), Judy Baker (Caring & Sharing), Matt Starmer (Dare Officer/Police Chief), Val Small (Foster Care)

Each speaker will share for 10 minutes what they see as the greatest issues in the Audubon community, and discussion will follow. If you want a nursery provided, please contact church office.

The Transition Team: Bruce Andersen, Steve Mathisen, Patrick Hamilton, Katie Bierbrodt,

Marlene Englin, Janell Lowe, Pastor Ben