Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
Weekly Happenings
“Open to Serve a Loving Christ”
Included in our prayers this weekLinda Eng, Derek Gerlach, Cory Scofield, Vern Thorson, Hayley Hansen, Bruce Clark, Dee Hammer, Joan Scofield, Karen Lang, Dodie Frisbee, George Loehr, Mike Blum, Norman Hammer. and Gert Duffert
All of our services members; Especially Brandon Peters, Dylan Erickson, David Eng, Nick Orlick & Bridget Flannery THANK YOU!Greeters: John & Christine Cox Reader: Bridget Flannery-Tollefson Coffee: Connie Hove Communion: Randy & Bridget Tollefson & Titus Tollefson Pianist: Nancy Carlsrud Song Leader: Jen Headrick Sound board: Erin Walstead & Leighton Blum LET US CELEBRATE YOU! Let us know your (or your children or grandchildren) accomplishments: sports, honor roll, FFA, music and theater, and other school activities. Adults, you’re included too: promotions, certifications, and other acknowledgements. If you're proud of it, let us know!
NEW MEMBER?? If there’s anyone interested in becoming a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran, please contact the church office, 9979-2186 or oslcf@iw.net. We’d be excited to welcome you into our church family!
VISITORS: Please fill out the tan, cross card in your pew! NOON PRAYER Livestreamed on the church Facebook page Monday - Thursday at noon. Join in a brief break in the weekday to stop and center yourself, while meditating on the scripture texts for the next Sunday.
Have a SUGGESTION for council? Please put it in the suggestion box located on the counter in the fellowship hall.
COUNCIL MINUTES from past months are available on the ushers table in the fellowship hall. If they are not there check with the office.
GIVING STATEMENTS are available upon request. Please leave a message in the office if you would like a printed copy.
DEADLINE NOTICE: HAPPENINGS need to be turned into the office by Wednesday before 11:30 in order to have them printed for Sunday services.
See below to download current Weekly Happenings
Click here to view previous Weekly Happenings: Past Weekly Happenings REMINDER: OSLC is signed up for Electronic offering giving
There are many ways to electronically give to OSLC. 1. Click Link above 2. Mobile phone app available called VANCO MOBILE. 3. Direct transfer from your bank directly to OSLC, account 4919. We thank you for your continual support whether it is a one time or repeating gift. Questions can be directed to Mary Beth Sutton, Benevolence committee or leave a message on the office phone. CONFIRMATION PICTURES: If anyone has pictures of the confirmation classes of 2009-2012, if you could provide the office with a copy, it would be greatly appreciated.
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Happy Baptism Birthday! On the 3rd Sunday of each month, we celebrate baptism anniversaries for children up 8th grade. The anniversary of your baptism - or Baptism Birthday - is important. It marks the day you became part of God's family, just as your birthday is the day you became part of your family. Each year on your birthday, you celebrate how you have grown. So during the month of your Baptism Birthday, we are going to celebrate how you have grown in your faith!
May Baptism Birthdays: Hunter Bushkofsky, Braehden Kuhnel, Titus Tollefson, Evan Hoffman, Arianna Duncan, Ash Kuhnel, Ally Kuhnel, Ari Kuhnel, Brooklyn Beltman, Emmersyn Sutton, Jada Nelson, Lennon Weber, Wade Johanson, Tate Johanson, Jade Nelson, and Taylor Witte VBS Night at the The Merc: May 21, 5-8pm. Come out for some good food and support Moody County VBS. There will be a registration table and s'more kits. 10% of the Merc's sales will go to the Moody County VBS. Old Fashioned Quilting Bee June 15th at First Lutheran Brookings from 9-4 to benefit Lutheran World Relief. Lunch and snacks provided. All levels of experience and skill are welcome! Bring your own sewing machine if you have one. Also needed: 100 % cotton quilting fabric and cotton sheets, any size. RSVP to Julie Berand Abraham, 605-690-6292, j.b.abraham67@gmail.com VBS REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Join us for an exciting week of Vacation Bible School (VBS) from June 24th to June 28th. Here are the details: · Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM · Ages: Pre-K (Potty Trained) to 4th Grade (Completed in May) Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity! Register now at Moody County VBS https://moodycounty.mycokesburyvbs.com. PRAYER CHAIN: We are reviving our prayer chain with a few tweaks for the modern age. We will be sending out prayer requests using EzText. For those who want to participate "old school," there will also be a phone tree. If you would like to be on the prayer chain phone tree, please contact the church office. Let's continue to lift one another up in prayer!
WELCA BIBLE STUDY: next meeting is in August, 2024, there will be no bible study May, June, or July.
The South Dakota Synod Women of the ELCA Annual Convention will be held June 19-21, 2024 at First Lutheran Church in Mitchell, SD. The theme is “Just Peace," and the featured speaker is Achut Deng, author of “Don’t Look Back. The banquet program will feature the group Dakota Daughters. You can find the full program and more information at sdsynod.org/ministries/welca Attention, aspiring photographers! Capture the essence of worship and community events with your smartphone or other equipment. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just passionate about photography, we invite you to join our team. Your digital snapshots will help us document and celebrate these special moments. Share your talent and contribute to our community!
COFFEE CONVERSATIONS: Tuesdays 10am. Everyone is welcome to join us for coffee and conversation! The quilters take a break for coffee and treats, and some lively conversation. Please drop in! THE BANQUET: The Moody County Ecumenical Group will be serving The Banquet on June 5th. We are in need of 6-8 workers to prepare the meal in the afternoon, and about 40 workers to serve the meal that evening. If you are able to work at The Banquet that day or would like to help out financially, (make check to: The Banquet) % Jane DeLay at 110 S. Fred St., Egan SD 57024-2148. If you have questions Email jdelay1953@gmail.com or call (605) 997-2758. Have a blessed day!
CHUCKLESWhy couldn't the Israelites initially enter the Promised Land? It wasn't the Pinky Promised Land. What did pirates call Noah's boat? "The arrrrrrk." How are toddlers and those who attempted to build a tower to Heaven similar? They all babble. Who in the Bible knew the most people? Abraham knew a Lot. What did the lawyer ask when someone started talking about God's will? "Was it notarized?" |
Volunteer / Donate
If you are someone who doesn’t mind reading, serving communion, singing, serving coffee, etc… on any given Sunday, please add your name to the list in the Fellowship Hall or let the office know with a quick call (997-2186) or e-mail (oslcf@iw.net). Thanks so much!
QUILTING: Everyone is welcome to join us quilt on Tuesday mornings, beginning at 9:00 am. No knowledge is needed. If you can tie your shoe, YOU can do it!
ALTAR GUILD is in need of additional members to help set up and clean up communion, fill candles and assist with other duties. You will be paired with an experienced member, responsible for 2-3 months a year. Please let the office or Diana, Todd, Lisa, Becky or Vicki R if you are interested. It takes less than an hour a week during your assigned month.
Quarters for Laundry with Love: This is an ongoing service project sponsored by the confirmation and pre-confirmation youth. Take one of the labeled pill bottles and as you get loose change, put the quarters in the bottle. When filled, bring back and place in the laundry soap container. We will periodically send the quarters to Church on the Street for their Laundry with Love nights.
Sound/video system operators needed: We are in continuous need of individuals/couples who will run the system. It is much easier than you think!! A training session is available; an instruction sheet leads you through every step. And we have mentors to sit beside you until you are comfortable. WE CAN’T project the service without someone running the computer. Let Becky Sayler, or the office know of your interest. Duties would be once a month or less.
QUILTING NEEDS:
SEWERS to put material together Embroidery thread: 3 of each color Masking tape Flat sheets: New or used in good shape Monetary donations for batting |
BREADBASKET: The Breadbasket has a theme-based suggestion list for every month. All regular food and monetary donations are still happily accepted.
May: canned cream of chicken/mushroom soup If you are in need of food, bring your photo ID and official piece of mail with your name and address on it to the register. Open Thursdays from 1:30-5pm. Located at 202 E 2nd Ave. Flandreau. You can receive food once a month. Please like us on Facebook for updates and reminders. Breadbasket VOLUNTEERS Needed The Moody County is seeking volunteers to help on Thursdays. If you are interested, please contact Becky via Face-book or email at the.breadbasket@yahoo.com ELCA World Hunger has been feeding people around the world and here at home for 50 years! Did you know that LWH doesn't receive synod funding? ELCA World Hunger's work is entirely supported by direct donations from individuals and congregations. To make a donation, designate "ELCA World Hunger" in the memo line, or on your offering envelope. Let's help feed the hungry!
MOODY COUNTY CARES: The Moody County Ministerial Association and Moody County Cares are working together along with the Breadbasket, Maynard's, and others to coordinate a response to the needs for food and other essentials by the people of Moody County. This effort will serve two groups of people: those who can't afford needed items such as food, soap, and laundry detergent, and those who can afford needed items but need to stay isolated for health reasons (seniors, immunocompromised, etc). You can Call, Text or Chat using 988 to contact the help center. You can also reach out to us on www.moodycountycares.com. If you would like to volunteer please visit www.moodycountycares.com.
THE FLIERS CLOSET is a collection of community donated items that are available to Flandreau students. We are currently accepting new or like new boy and girl sizes extra small to medium and women and men small sweatpants, as well as monetary donations. If you have questions, you can Email Emma.Peters@k12.sd.us.
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