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OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 615 12th Street Cloquet, Minnesota 55720-2321

Phone: 218-879-1535 Fax: 218-879-4573 www.oursaviorscloquet.org

SEPTEMBER

Come see what’s happening at Our Savior’s !Come see what’s happening at Our Savior’s !Come see what’s happening at Our Savior’s !Come see what’s happening at Our Savior’s !

Book Cl

ub

MOPS

Sunday School

Couples Bible Study

Produce swap

Christian Crafters

Quilters group

WELCA

HOBBY NIGHT AA and Al-Anon meetings

Gambling Anon meetings

Narcotics Anon meetings

Women’s Bible Study

Retired men’s dartball

9th & 10th

gr Confir

mation

High Sch

ool You

th gro

up Rally Sunday

New Horizon’s Christian School

Camp Ve

rmilion!

Youth mission trips High School Breakfast Club

Gluten free—Dairy free Support group

Bible S

tudies

Parenting teens group

Fair Trade Store

Middle School youth group

“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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Inside this issue:

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Small Groups 4 & 5

Facts & Figures 14

Parochial Records 14

Gifts & Memorials 18

Volunteers 16

Birthdays 17

In the Mailbag 19

Youth 6 & 7

Calendar 15

NHCS 9

Hallelu, Hallelu, Hallelu, Hallelujah Praise ye the Lord!

(The beginning words from a favorite song in Sunday School)

From Peggy, your Chaplain.

To the church of Our Savior’s Lutheran, the people of God the Father and of the Lord Jesus Christ. I pray that God will be kind to us and bless us with peace. I thank God for you and always mention you in my prayers. I pray for God to continue blessing us by the faith and loving work we do

honoring God’s love to us. May our believing in Jesus Christ continue to hold firm.

My dear friends, God loves you and He has chosen you as His people. Our Lord is looking for opportunities to grow our ministry in spreading the Good News. The problem is that we’re often so busy trying to promote our own thoughts and ideas, God can not get a word in edgewise. God has put in our hearts to share the gospel. He wants us to use our gifts and talents to do that. Each of us has been called for a holy and noble purpose. WE are put on earth not to consume the blessings God gave us but to spread them out to all people. You have become an example for all the Lord’s

followers at Our Savior’s and our community.

In 2 Corinthians 12:27 it reads: Together you are the body of Christ. Each one of you is a part of his body. We as the church and as individuals are part of Christ’s body. When part of the body is broken, it does not function as well as when all is working together. So with that, when you do not us the gifts and talents God has given you Christ’s body (the church) does not work to fullness. My dear friends, in the name of Jesus Christ, I ask you to step forward now this fall in helping

wherever the need is.

Our Christian Ed. Team has spent many hours this summer preparing for the start of Sunday school. Now they need your help. If not helping in Sunday School there are many areas in the

church that need you.

Our need is great –

• We need Sunday School teachers, shepherds to help on Sundays during Sunday School.

• We need support for the call committee.

• We need help in all our ministry teams.

• We need help every Sunday morning for our church services before and after the services.

The list of needs is too great to write all of them.

In your heart you can feel the need you are being called too.

Come One, Come All

Be a part of God’s family here at Our Savior’s Church as well as in our community. Our church is

beginning a new journey in its life. God wants you to be a part of it.

WHERE IS GOD CALLING YOU?

I ask each of you personally to step forward this fall and be active in our church community.

WE NEED YOU.

Our Interim, Pastor Rebekah (Becky) Wagner, will be joining us on September 2 for her first service. What a blessing God has granted us to begin this fall. Praise God for all the blessing he has given to us and the glorious journey He is taking us on. Come celebrate on September 2 with worship, singing, praising God, and for the life God has blessed you with. Make this service and

all our services strong with voices, and you’re accepting the call; the call God is calling you to do.

We are the church. You are the church. And you make it what it is. Let’s spread the Word of

God to all. I pray for each of you and your new journey with Christ.

God is calling you -- COME

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Church News

Greetings to you, Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

We hope you have enjoyed the beautiful summer the Lord has given to us.

A few items to review and update everyone on:

Pastor Paul Hadland sent us a formal resignation and his last official day was July 10, 2012. Monetary compensation was extended past his medical leave to show our support for his healing and recognition of the time he spent working with our congregation on many different levels. We will give him a Memory Book with Bible

passages, pictures and personal notes that congregational members have supplied the end of August.

We have said goodbye to Pastor John and Marilyn. We thank them for the extraordinary love and support they have given Our Saviors. At the Wednesday Picnic “Outdoor” Service, August 8th Pastor John was given a bag

from Duluth Pack and a quilt to Marilyn and Pastor John to express our appreciation.

Our deadline for Call Committee applications was August 13, 2012. The CAT (Church Advisory Team) and the PPC (Parish Planning Council) will review the applications received to date and make a determination if we have met the guidelines set forth, to select the members of the Committee and hold a special congregational meeting to accept or to reject the selected members for the Call Committee. We would like to thank everyone who applied for this committee. We know this is a major time commitment that you are not just representing yourself but the entire congregation and you understand the importance of being open minded, to respect others and maintain

confidentiality.

Lastly, we were provided with a recommendation from the NE MN Synod for an intentional interim pastor. We (CAT) met with Rev. Rebekah (Becky) Wagner the third week of July and offered her a six (6) month contract for an Interim Pastor with Our Saviors Lutheran Church. We and Pastor Becky will have an option to extend this contract beyond this time if needed. We hope and pray you will welcome her as we did Pastor John. She will be

starting the first of September and working 4/5th time.

We (CAT) are looking forward to fall and seeing everyone at worship. As Pastor John’s last sermon message to us said: And the 7th day was a day of rest. Remember the Sabbath and keep it Holy. Come gather at the Lord’s

House with your congregational family. Rest and rejuvenate with us!

In service to Him,

Church Advisory Team

Curt Nelson, Sue Stahl, Jeannine Nordin, Linda Holmstrand

If you are interested in becoming a Board Member at Inter-Faith Care Center, please contact Ron Stahl at 218-390-7358. It is a 3 year term with meetings on the 1st Tuesday of every month. Thank you~

HANDBELL REHEARSALS:

Begin Wed., Sept. 5 at 5:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary.

Persons interested in joining handbells please contact Carol Hedquist 878-1993 or email [email protected],

subject:OSLC handbells.

Requirements are an ability to read music

and a commitment to music ministry.

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In the Mailbag...

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Our Savior’s Lutheran Church

615 12th Street

Cloquet, MN 55720-2321

www.oursaviorscloquet.org

Office: (218)879-1535

Fax: (218) 879-4573

Interim Pastor Pastor Becky Wagner

Youth Director & Small Group Coordinator:

Christina Kadelbach (ext. 11)

[email protected]

(218)213-6731

Pam Huhta (ext. 10)

[email protected]

Bookkeeper: Sara Lamb (ext 14)

[email protected]

Visiting Chaplain: Peggy DeCaigny

[email protected]

Administrative Assistant

Sr. Choir / Praise & Worship: Ryan Hanson, Director

[email protected]

New Horizons Christian School:

Interim Director: Kristina Remus 879-7138

[email protected]

Teacher: Thera Wiersma (ext. 24) or 879-7138

[email protected]

Church office hours:

Monday—Friday……...8 am to 4 pm

Regular Worship Times:

Sunday :

Traditional Service . . . . . . . 8:30 am

Contemporary Service . .. . 10:45 am

WE ’RE ON THE WEB !

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As some of you know, my husband Dwayne, has had a turbulent time because of his diabetes. We are slowly coming up with some control. Your prayers, well wishes, visits, and cards are very much appreciated. It’s life changing times for us and we would like you to continue to remember us in your prayers.

Thank you~

In Christ,

Charlene Hagen

Dear Church Family,

Thank you so much for the prayers before and following by back surgery June 27. I went into surgery that day with an immense sense of peace, and I know it was due to all the prayers. I sincerely appreciated the cards, phone calls, and visit from Chaplain Peggy who presented me with the most beautiful prayer shawl and a special Holding Cross crafted by Al Behrens. I feel so blessed to be part of the Our Savior’s family.

Pat Meister

Dear Our Saviors Lutheran Church,

Thank you for your recent monetary gift to the ELCA Ma-laria Campaign. Your faithful generosity makes a life-changing, life saving difference. Your gift is greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

Jessica Nipp

Coordinator, ELCA Malaria Campaign

The Messenger Schedule: The following dates are the deadline for submitting articles. Articles submitted after deadline will be published in the next issue. If possible, e-mail your articles to:

[email protected]

October 2012 news deadline: September 15

November 2012 news deadline: October 15

We need you! If you’ve ever thought about joining a Ministry team at Our Savior’s, now is the time! Whether it’s the Christian Education team, Evangelism, Stewardship or another team please contact either the CAT team or the Church Office. Please think about volunteering your time in other ways, whether it’s serving coffee after worship service, setting up for communion, or helping with Sunday School and/or Day Camp. Thank you in advance!

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July and August Radio broadcast sponsors:

• Jane Salo

• John, Liz, Emily, and Grace Sinisalo

• Elvera Roe and family in memory of Mahlon Roe

• Melissa & Bradon Wehrman in honor of their wedding, and also in honor of Pastor John and Marilyn Estrem

• Barb Ekstrom in memory of Barry Ekstrom

• Elmer & Karen Splett in honor of Joe & Suzette’s, Corissa & Trevor’s, and Elmer & Karen’s anniversaries

• Dwayne and Char Hagen in honor of their 55th wedding anniversary

• Bob & Peggy DeCaigny in memory of Esther Wait

Memorials:

• In memory of Trish Rice’s mother for the General fund from Bob & Peggy DeCaigny

• In memory of Mary Hambly from Maxine Hennum for the Sound System

• In memory of Diana Sheetz Carlson from Christina Kadelbach, Emmett Anderson for the youth

• In memory of Diana Sheetz Carlson from Bob & Bette McDonald for WELCA

• In memory of Diana Sheetz Carlson from Dennis & Jeanne Morreim for the school in Honduras being built in honor of Dolores Williams

• In memory of Viola Polvi for Dave Johnson Dominican Republic fund from Helmi Swanson Savage

Gifts:

• In honor of our soldiers from Dwayne & Char Hagen

August Service Group: Gift and Memorial Team

September Service Group: Evangelism and Youth Ministry

To the congregation at Our Savior’s,

Your gift to us surprised us as we never thought that you would gift us with such treasures. You were so thoughtful as you gave us just what we needed. A Duluth Pack for my trip to Norway was perfect for me. The quilt for our bed which fits our queen sized soft side water bed just right, was again so thoughtful.

The best treasure of all was the appreciation, kindness, welcome and friendship you gave to us. We came determined not to get close to you. That sure didn’t last. We ended up in a mutual blessing of friendship and love. For a short time we got into each others lives. You have thanked us and we want you to know how much we thank you. To God be the glory.

In blessing, love, and thanks,

we remain your servants in Christ,

John and Marilyn

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 won-derful 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

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Church News

Thoughts from the Chaplain September 2012

Kid’s Corner

Color Me God said to Noah: This is the sign of the covenant with you. I have set my rainbow in the clouds. Genesis 9:12-16

Peanut Butter Play Dough 1 (18 oz.) jar peanut butter Raisins

Nonfat dry milk Choc. Chips

6 T. honey

Mix peanut butter, honey and nonfat dry milk. Add just enough water to desired consistency. Shape and decorate with raisins choc. Chips, or you name it. This one is edible.

By: Wyatt & Evelyna Herrick

Rally Sunday, Sept. 9th is coming and we are all invited! Please join us for this time of fun, fellowship & food as we celebrate a new season at Our Savior’s and welcome interim Rev. Becky Wagner to our church family!

WOW ~With the whole church invited, we will need a lot of food! How can you help?

~ We need cookies/bars to be served between services at the All Ministry Teams Fair and,

~ Please bring a main dish, salad or dessert for the potluck lunch to be served immediately following the second service.

Thank You!

Retired Men’s DartballRetired Men’s DartballRetired Men’s DartballRetired Men’s Dartball

Begins September 14 at 9:00am in

the Fellowship Hall. Continues

every Friday morning through May.

If you have questions or would like to join,

call Ray Manisto @ 879-7048 or

Ray Wiles @879-7274.

Come join the fun!


Small Groups

BIBLE STUDY

Every Wednesday at 10am-11am

Room 3-4-5

Read and discuss the text for Sunday

This group is led by Peggy DeCaigny

Open for both men and women

ALL ARE WELCOME

New Evening Group!

All Ladies are welcome to join an evening circle/Bible study group. Come and help decide whether you would like the group to be a new circle group or a small group Bible study. Plans are to meet the first Thursday of the month from September through May from 7 - 8 pm in the Fireside Room. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Corinne Campbell at 879-8486. Hope to see you then!

Couples Study

Beginning October 14th at 6pm

Come and be blessed by being in fellowship with other couples who are committed to each other and want to make time to enrich their marriage every week. Please prayerfully consider joining us as we

learn and laugh together!

Please contact Jason & Christina Kadelbach at 213-6731 or [email protected]

Café is for women who want to build Community, participate in Advocacy, strengthen Faith, and strive for Enlightenment (CAFÉ!). It incorporates a

Lutheran perspective for women of Christian faith or simply for any woman who is interested in how faith can relate to the issues that women face today.

Café meets:

Monday, September 17th

4 pm at The Warming House Questions Please contact Christina at 879-1535

Gathered by God

Women's Bible Study “For where two or three are gathered in my name,

I am there among them.” Matthew 18:20

Second Tuesday of the month

beginning on September 11th

4pm at 603 Chestnut St.

Join us as we gather to explore some of the many ways that we are “Gathered by God.”

Questions contact Christina at 879-1535

QUILTING

Thursday, September 27th

Beginning at 9am

Questions Contact Barb Painter 879-4083

Sewing Experience is NOT necessary there are non-sewing duties such as ironing, tying

and sorting material

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September Birthdays!

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Sound Board Operators:

2nd 8:30 Randy Schmidt

10:45 David Pyrlik

9th 8:30 Tom Hill

10:45 Victor Tobias

16th 8:30 Sharon Tobias

10:45 Brian Foster

23rd 8:30 Tom Lavan

10:45 Dave Templeton

30th 8:30 Randy Schmidt

10:45 David Pyrlik

Readers:

2nd 8:30 Al Behrens

10:45 Karen Splett

9th 8:30 Jim Boyd

10:45 Andrew Remus

16th 8:30 Linda Boyd

10:45 Don Schnabel

23rd 8:30 Francis Morris

10:45 Bruce Anderson

30th 8:30 Jen Behrens

10:45 Jan Larson

Evangelism:

2nd Julie Lyytinen

9th David Meister

16th Pat Meister

23rd Shannon Matzdorf

30th JoAnne Pearson

Altar Guild:

2nd Melissa Wehrman

9th Sherri Waller

16th Christina Kadelbach

23rd Bonnie & Les Peterson

30th Rob Macaulay

Volunteers for September

Communion Servers (Deacons):

2nd 8:30 Rich Krikava, Shannon Krikava, Sherri Waller

10:45 Bruce Anderson, Linda Bush, Andrew Remus

9th 8:30 Dan Rice, Bruce Spetz, Cindy Raun

10:45 Mary Carlson, Denise Mykkanen, Deb

Templeton

16th 8:30 Barb Painter, Marty Rye, Judy Wiles

10:45 Curt Nelson, Jim Kallestad, Linda Holmstrand

23rd 8:30 Maxine Hennum, Pat Elling-Morris, Peggy Decaigny

10:45 Kristina Remus, Ron Stahl, Bruce Anderson

30th 8:30 John Hedquist, Rob Macaulay, Jim Boyd

10:45 Bill Schlenvogt, Carol Schlenvogt, Linda Bush

Coffee Servers:

2nd 8:30 Julie Lyytinen

10:45

9th 8:30 Parish Fellowship team and 10:45 Christian Ed team

16th 8:30 Pat & Dave Meister

10:45 Masessa Family

23rd 8:30 Shannon Matzdorf

10:45

30th 8:30 Shannon Matzdorf

10:45

Bible verse: Matthew 6:34

“So don’t worry about tomorrow for tomorrow will bring

its own worry. Today’s troubles are enough for today.”

Ushers:

8:30 Service : Jim Boyd and/or Sherri Waller

10:45 Service:

1st week: Bev Delacey

2nd week: John & Denise Mykkanen

3rd week: Bill & Carol Schlenvogt

4th week: Ron & Sue Stahl

5th week: Kay Zeadow


Small Groups

Parenting and Faith Hello parents! Parenting and Faith will start again on Friday, September 7 at 9:30 in the fireside room. We will be meeting on the 1st and 3rd Friday of every month from September to May. Please join us as we begin the series Raising Responsive Children. Topics we will cover range from the power of prayer to exercising creative discipline to who God is and what qualifies Him to be the ultimate parent. We hope to see all of you there regardless of what stage of parenting you are at. Let’s support each other as we journey through this adventure together.

Childcare is provided.

Please contact Jason & Christina Kadelbach

Parenting Teenagers When it comes to parenting teens today,

you can never have too much information or support.

Our goal is to encourage each other, offer support, opinions, experiences and perspectives to one another.

This group is open to parents and guardians of teens and preteens.

We hope to...

-enhance communication and understanding of your teen

-Connect with parents in your community and build a support network.

-Improve you relationship with your teen

Join us beginning September 27th at

7pm in Fellowship Hall.

Christian Crafters Scrap—craft—quilt—knit– stamp—sew—etc.

Friday, September 14th - Saturday, September 15th

(October dates: October 12/13)

Bring your projects from home for uninterrupted

work time and plenty of work space.

~Arrive anytime Friday afternoon~

Come and go as you please

Please bring a snack to share for Friday & Satuday. Saturday lunch is potluck

Questions or to register

call Pam at 879-1535

Cover to Cover

Book Club

Meets monthly to discuss books of interest.

Interested in joining?

Contact Christina Kadelbach

218-213-6731

sewing duties such as ironing, tying

Gluten Free and/or Dairy Free Support Group

Come join us as we learn from each other tips for cooking successfully when dealing with either Celiac disease, food allergies or intolerances. This group will mainly focus on gluten free living with adaptations for dairy free living also. Our first meeting will be October 20 from 9-12 in the fellowship hall. We will get to know one another and the challenges we are facing. We will also be making an all purpose baking mix so bring your own container from home. A small fee will be requested to help cover the cost of supplies. Children are welcome but we will not have a dedicated person available to supervise. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Kristina Remus at 218-393-8542 or Sara Lamb at 218-879-6760. Be watching for more information to come as the date draws closer.

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If you know of a youth from Our Saviors that you would like to see recognized in The Messenger for a special accomplishment, let us know and we will include them in the next edition.

CONFIRMATION KICKOFF

For Parents, Students, & Guides

Wednesday, September 12th

7:00 pm

Fellowship Hall

For Youth entering the 9th and 10th grade

Confirmation program.

Registration and informative meeting for parents and students regarding the

confirmation program here at OSL

Youth Gathering For youth in grades 6-8

Leave at 3:00 from Our Saviors on

Saturday, November 17th and return around 3:30pm on Sunday, November 18th

Speaker: Rachel Kurtz

“Creating, saving, connecting: God’s doing it!” Hebrews 4:12

Cragun’s Resort, Brainerd

Cost $60 Youth in Grades 6-8

Includes HOTEL, BREAKFAST, T-SHIRT

AND ALL GATHERING ACTIVITIES.

Register by October 15th Registration forms located on Christina’s

office door, online at


or in the church office Questions contact Christina 879-1535

Parents if you are available to chaperone please let us know– thanks!!

Middle School

T.A.G Sunday, September 16th

1pm-4pm At Our Savior’s

Flag Football Fun and Games

Middle School youth

GROUNDED

Wednesday’s beginning September 19th—May 8th

From 3:30-5 Fellowship Hall

For all youth in grades 6-8

Friends Welcome

Devotion, snacks, games and service projects

Registration forms located on Christina’s office door, or online at www.oursaviorscloquet.org

Questions or interested in helping

contact Christina at 879-1535

Youth News

**Donations Needed**

Cans of pop, bottles of water, hot cocoa mix (with marshmallows), cappuccino mix, Brownie Mix, chips, snack foods,

Thank you

Information on Middle School Release Time will be in next months Messenger.


Calendar

Weddings Kyle Voltzke and Tonya McMillen Bradon Wehrman and Melissa Aydt

Baptisms

Olivia Ann Kallinen Emma Macey Rudolph Ella Eva Schlenvogt

Kylie Noelle Langenbrunner

Parochial Records

May

2011

May

2012

May

YTD

2012

May

YTD

2011

Regular

Offerings

$30779.70 $21592.84 $123174.70 $151456.62

Other

Income

$5631.31 $3826.52 $26226.12 $25490.33

Total

Income

$36411.01 $25419.36 $149400.82 $176946.95

Expenses $29056.67 $30560.49 $164419.21 $154905.65

June

2011

June

2012

June

YTD

2012

June

YTD

2011

Regular

Offerings

$22981.35 $19698.95 $142873.65 $174437.97

Other

Income

$2251.18 $948.47 $27174.59 $27741.51

Total

Income

$25232.53 $20647.42 $170048.24 $202179.48

Expenses $24999.40 $25461.14 $189880.35 $179905.05

Facts & Figures

Date Attendance Offering Offering Needed

June 24 74/104 2934 5500

July 1 68/76 5642 4600

July 8 78/130 5058 4600

July 15

July 22

July 29

66/78 6204 4600

84/79 3325 4600

74/85 4005 4600

Aug 5 70/105 5319 5250

Aug 12 65/77 4968 5250


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HIGH SCHOOL

SATURDAYNIGHTLIVELIVELIVELIVE Saturday, September 15th

7pm-11pm

Photo Scavenger Hunt…

Bring your digital cameras and your friends

for a fun filled evening at Our Saviors

See you on the 15th! Registration forms located on Christina’s office door,

Youth News

High School Breakfast Club Sunday Mornings at 9:45am

In the fireside room

What to expect…

Food-Friendship and Conversation

SUPERIOR PAINTBALL

Youth in grades 7-12 and adults

Leave from OSL at 12:00

Saturday, September 29thSaturday, September 29thSaturday, September 29thSaturday, September 29th

$30

(includes rental package, 500 rounds,

field fee and snacks)

EVERYONE MUST HAVE A SIGNED RELEASE BEFORE GOING

Release forms are located on Christina’s office door or on our website


Questions contact Christina at 879-1535

~Confirmation Camp~ Camp Vermilion

2012

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Rally Day!

Sunday School

Sunday, September 9th ~ 9:30am

The Christian Ed. Team invites ALL members & visitors of OSL to join

in the fun on Sunday, September 9th as we celebrate a new season at

Our Savior’s!

9:30-10:30am

~ Register for Sunday School ~ Check out the classrooms, while the children enjoy crafts and games

~ Attend our All Ministry Teams Fair in the Fellowship Hall

~ Enjoy Refreshments!

Following 2nd Service

All are invited to join us for a

potluck following the 2nd Service as we

welcome our new Interim Minister,

Rev. Becky Wagner!

~ Please bring a dish to share.

***

Small Groups!

High School

Breakfast Club!

Rotation

Sunday School!

All Ministry

Teams Fair!

Preschool Sunday School!

3, 4 & young 5 year olds

New Horizons

Christian School!

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Hobby Night at Our SaviorsHobby Night at Our SaviorsHobby Night at Our SaviorsHobby Night at Our Saviors

The Fellowship Team is hosting a new event. Hobby Night will be held on Thursday September 20th from 6:30 to 8:00 pm in the church Fellowship Hall. Do you have a hobby you would like to show to others? Are you interested in learning about some fun, unique hobbies and getting to know more members of Our Saviors in the process? Everyone is invited to join us for the evening. The Fellowship Team will serve dessert, coffee and lemonade while you check out all the hobby displays and visit with friends old and new. If you are willing to display your hobby please contact Jan Larson by phone 878-1281 or email [email protected] and we will be happy to reserve you a spot. Doors will open at 4:00 pm for those needing set-up time. If you do not have a hobby to display, come and learn about what others enjoy doing with their time.

W/ELCA Board meeting: Monday, September 10

9:30am in the kitchen

Esther Circle:

Thursday, September 20

9:30 am in the kitchen

Hostess: Char Franzen

Bible Study: Millie Lutter

Naomi Circle:

Thursday, September 20

9:30 am in the Fireside Room

Hostess & Bible Study:

Jeanne Brenna and Char Hagen

Rebecca Circle:

Tuesday, September 18

9:30 am in the Fireside Room

Hostesses:

Sonja Wick and Elaine Huliares

Church News

The Kettle River Fall Conference will be held on Thursday, October 4th at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Wright. Information will be posted when we receive it.

Quilting: Thursday, September 27 at 9:00 am in the Scout Room

Ladies: If you do not belong to a Circle, now is the time to join one. Great fellowship and Bible Study. If you have any questions, please call Pam in the office. 879-1535

PANCAKE FUNDRAISER!

September 8 at Our Savior’s Fellowship Hall

Serving from 8:00 am to 11:00am

$5.00 per person Tickets sold in advance or at the door.

Proceeds go to the Cloquet Danceline

(Tickets available in the Church office)

Church News


Sunnyside Health Care Center

Virginia Hagen

Bertha Presthang

Evergreen Knoll

Bev Hanson

Pat Rudd

Dorothy Kobus

Jane Lovstad

Edna Hage

Bernice Baker

Larson Commons

Margorie Lamb

Connie Mattson

Vivian Hoel

Jean Sather

Suncrest

Mariam Hella

Eleanor Jania

Jeanette Ferguson

Joyce Chapman

Laureen Harris

Aspen Arms

Vickie Diver

Florella Gerhke

Inter-faith Care Center

LaVella Solem

Mardel Milberger

Clara Ober

Muriel Johnson

Alice Toone

Jean Kneeland

St. Elizabeth– Wabasha

Bea Hagen

Pineview Estates

Lempi Mattson

Evergreen Cottages

Grace Caffey

Becky Eknes

John & Betty Manisto

Please remember the following members of our church throughout the year:

Readings for September

1st Lesson 2nd Lesson Gospel Lesson

Sept 2 Deut 4:1-2, 6-9 James 1:17-27 Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23

Sept 9 Isaiah 35:4-7a James 2:1-10[11-13] 14-17 Mark 7:24-37

Sept 16 Isaiah 50:4-9a James 3:1-12 Mark 8:27-38

Sept 23 Jer 11:18-20 James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a Mark 9:30-37

Sept 30 Num 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29 James 5:13-20 Mark 9:38-50

“You will listen, O Lord, to the prayers of the lowly; you will give them courage. You will hear the cries of the orphans; you will judge in their favor, so that mortal men may cause terror no more.” (Psalm 10:17-18)

Eleven years have passed since that tragic September morning in 2001, when terrorists took thousands of innocent lives and shattered America’s sense of security. As we reflect on this anniversary, Psalm 10 reminds us that God is on the side of the victim, the weak, and the helpless. He won’t ig-nore the cries of people in need, and he ensures that justice is ultimately done.

The church office will be closed Monday, September 3 in observance of Labor Day.

New Horizons is having a

Rummage Sale! When: Saturday, September 29th (check upcoming

bulletins for exact times)

Where: New Horizons Christian School

Join us for a day of shopping, while your children play

on our playground. All sales are by donation and all

proceeds go to help fund the ministry and program at

New Horizons.

~Hot beverages and yummy treats will be served~

~ We offer classes for 3, 4 & young 5 year olds with an emphasis in Kindergarten readiness.

~ Tuition rates are comparable to daycare rates and options are

available for families in financial need.

For more information, please contact Kristina ~ 879-7138 or visit


Helping young hearts, minds and bodies explore new horizons with Jesus!

New Horizons Christian School is accepting

registrations for the 2012-13 school year.

Notes from the Director… Notes from the Director… Notes from the Director… Notes from the Director… It is almost a new school year. Soon our little school will be ringing with little voices; playing, laughing, learning & growing. It will feel alive again ~ as it should! Our program plan has been expanded to include more time for science, hands on learning, library time and computer lab. Our teachers have spent months dreaming, planning and preparing. Countless volunteer hours have gone to organizing, building and decorating our little library. It is an exciting time!

We also face challenges. Enrollment is way down. Early last spring, registration was at an all-time high. We anticipated full classes for the 2012-13 school year. But the transition we find our church going through, a tough economy and Kid’s Corner pend-ing move from Washington School to Zion Lutheran Church have all impacted our enrollment.

New Horizons is an extension of the mission and ministry of Our Savior’s. Children graduate from our program armed with a secure knowledge that Jesus loves them and is always by their side. They learn acceptance and how to embrace differences. They also learn to trust the leaders and church family that they encounter during their school day; giving them a sense of belonging within our church community. Our school is a door for young families to find their way into our church family.

This is our preschool; yours and mine. Years ago, you, my church family, had this beautiful facility built. Three years ago you responded to a challenge by fully funding the purchase of our beautiful playground. A group of you worked in the snow to construct the equipment. I have faith that these acts were in response to God’s plan for Our Savior’s. Let’s fill our school to capacity!

As with all times of crisis, transition and change; we are presented with an opportunity to pull together as a community of believers to help one another. I am asking you to help. Please spread the word about our program. Encourage families to call me with questions about our school. Encourage families to ask about payment options if money is a concern. Attend our Rummage Sale this fall. I’m encouraging a carpool program to give children in daycares the opportunity to go to preschool when their parents are at work. I welcome ideas and volunteer help to respond to this growing need. And most importantly, please keep us in your prayers.

And, Thank you from all of us at New Horizons! Thanks for the blessings of time, talents and financial support you have blessed New Horizons with this past year!

God’s Blessings,

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PPC Meeting Minutes OSLC Parish Planning Council Meeting Highlights

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

• Treasurer’s Report

A summary of the first two quarters showed a budget shortfall of $10,500 through March. The second quarter offering was $4,664.00 short, but expenses were nearly even with predicted budget figures. Actual income was 91% of budget; expenses were 102% of budget, so after 6 months, we currently have a shortfall of $21,104. For the next quarter, we need to look at areas to cut and the head of each ministry team is asked to review their budget and look at possible cuts. It will also be determined if some expenses could be taken from designated funds rather than the general fund.

• Pastor’s Report

The group discussed the ways in which the congregation could express thanks for Pastor John’s services to us. It was decided to purchase a Duluth Pack travel bag as a gift which could be used for his upcoming trip to Norway. It will be presented on Wednesday, August 8 at the outdoor picnic and worship service. Pastor John’s last service will be on August 12.

• Team Leader Reports

Parish Fellowship Team - The team will serve food and cleanup after the annual summer outdoor worship service and picnic on Wednesday, August 8. Sue Johnson’s Marketplace Catering will be ready to serve at 5:30 and the worship service is at 6:30. The Praise & Worship Team will lead the music and Pastor John will have a short sermon.

Worship, Arts and Music - There has been no recent activity, but the team will work with our incoming interim pastor when that person is on board.

Memorial Fund - The team met on July 16 and reviewed memorial fund giving.

Deacons – Pastor John has been attending weekly meetings and has been a wonderful source of wisdom and biblical knowledge for the group.

Christian Education - Curriculum has been ordered and the rotation Sunday School program will continue this fall. The New Horizons PreSchool is seeking board members. Kristina Remus is Acting Director and Jill Skowland is the only current board member. WELCA - WELCA has endorsed up to $4,000 for the flooring project. A new evening circle is being proposed for this fall. This will be a welcome addition to the women of the church and their service mission.

VI. Old Business:

A. Lot Sale - A purchase agreement for the sale of the church lot was drawn up by Attorney Dave Lingren and the closing set for July 26 or 27. A check for $500 has been received from the buyers and the balance of $21,000 is due at closing. For legal purposes, Lot 2 and the additional 20’ x 60’ strip agreed upon will be considered as one parcel.

B. Call Committee Applications - As of this date, there are no written applications for the Call Committee, but a number of congregation members have expressed interest. Deadline is August 13.

VII. New Business – Interim Pastor

The Synod office has sent the profile of a possible interim pastor for our church. She is Pastor Rebekah (Becky) Wagner whose recent experience includes leading two Duluth churches through the interim process. Church officers, the Chaplain and Youth Director will meet with her on Friday morning July 20 to discuss the position.

• The July minutes are included this month, as there was no Messenger published for the month of August.

• At a special meeting held July 29, the PPC relayed the congregation’s permission for the Bishop to appoint an interim pastor for our church.

• The August PPC meeting is scheduled for August 21, after the printing deadline for the September issue.

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Join in the excitement of MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) and explore this year’s theme: “Plunge: Love as if your life depended on it”. MOPS is for all moms with children between birth and kindergarten and offers encouragement, inspiration, and guidance during this hectic, yet critical stage of motherhood.

Meetings are held on the second Thursday of every month from 6-8 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. There is a $39 annual registration fee that includes both local and MOPS International membership. MOPS benefits include monthly meetings, special events, monthly newsletters, bi-monthly MOMSense magazines, weekly mom Emails, MOPS reusable shopping bag, MOPS Iron On Appliqués, and MOPS Stickers featuring VeggieTales. Your first meeting is free and partial scholarships are available. Childcare is available at all meetings.

Our first meeting will be held on Thursday, September 13 and will feature an introduction of this year’s theme, “Plunge: Love as if your life depended on it”, refreshments, creative activities, fellowship and fun. Mark your calendars and join us as we begin another wonderful year!

For more information call 879-6760. MOPS International is on the Web at www. MOPS.org. We can also be found on Facebook.

If you are not a mother with preschool age children, you can still be an important part of this ministry in various ways: 1) Pray for this ministry and the Steering Team members who lead it. 2) Spread the word of MOPS throughout the community. 3) Volunteer a couple of hours of your time once a month, regularly or occasionally, to care for the children while moms attend meetings. 4) Be a mentor to moms. We hope you can join us as either a mom or a volunteer.

This year’s focus theme verse is “Love each other as if your life depended on it”. 1 Peter 4:8-11.

The 2012-2013 Steering Team:

Co-Coordinators – Jill Skowlund & Sara Lamb

Childcare Team Leader – Jen Hendrickson

Creative Activities Team Leader – Jill Skowlund

Hospitality Team Leader – Jes Manninen

MOPS Mentor – Pat Turonie

Community Relations Leader – Heather Larsen

Finance Team Leader – Sara Lamb

2012-2013 Meeting Dates

September 13 October 11 November 8

December 13 January 10 February 7

March 14 April 11 May 9

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Mark your calendars…

Sunday, September 9th

9:30-10:30am ~ Sunday School Registration/Orientation & Ministry

Teams Fair

Immediately following 2nd Service ~

Potluck lunch welcoming Rev. Becky

Wagner

Church News

Fall Produce Swap There will be a table located in the Narthex for those who want give/receive fresh garden produce. This will be available until the end of October. Everyone is welcome to participate. A basket for monetary donations will be left on the table for the local food shelf

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