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TAKE THE WORN-OUT WOMAN QUIZ Do you run out of energy well before the day is done? Do you worry so much, it distracts you from your goals? You may be a worn-out woman. Come to a study led by a self-proclaimed worn-out woman. Get more information in the parlor Sept. 26 (6-6:30pm). A PAIR AND A SPARE COLLECTION ENDS Our Saviour is serving as a collection site for new socks, underwear, long underwear and bras for children and adults. The collection box is near the 2 nd floor coatroom just past the elevator. Please help us collect items which are rarely donated but are very much needed by those less fortunate. Donations will be collected until Wednesday, September26. CAN YOU ADOPT-A-BILL? If you can, please ‘Adopt a Bill’. Select an invoice and envelope from the board, make your check payable to OSLC, put it and the invoice in the envelope and place in the offering plate or drop off at the office. So far, you have donated $3,552.30 (this amount is NOT included in the Unified Budget information provided in the bulletin every week). SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY Please watch the Announcement Sheet, weekly calendar information and The Voice regarding the Sunday morning adult Bible study group. Days will vary between ‘The Truth Project’, Adult Confirmation classes and ‘regular’ Bible study. DON’T THROW IT AWAY! We are collecting used cell phones, empty pill bottles, aluminum cans, beads, and mfr’s coupons as well as batting and knitting/sewing materials, Box Tops for Education, Labels for Education, Capri Sun pouches, specially marked milk caps, and Coke codes. We also collect non-perishable food for Manna for Life (please no bread, potatoes, etc.). For info, call 468-4065. SUNDAY SCRIP Every purchase is a small donation. Buy Sunday mornings at the Welcome Center or the church office (from 8am-11:45am and 1pm-4:15pm Monday thru Friday). Groceries? Gas? Going out to eat? Gift giving? Taking a trip? Give to church without changing your budget. To learn more, stop by the Welcome Center today or come to the office during regular business hours. If you have a child at Green Bay Trinity, OSL Preschool or in the youth group, ask about our ‘tuition reimbursement’ program. LAMBEAU FIELD AND PACKER GAMES Our Saviour needs 21 volunteers (18 or older) to work each home Packer game this season; the next home game is on Sunday, September 30 at 3:15pm. Volunteers must attend a training session before working (next date: September 25 6-10pm). Please contact Neil Burmeister at 866-9088 or call the church office (468-4065) for more info. Our booth is indoors (Section 427 club seats). Sign-up sheets are at the Welcome Center; sign up now for any game. PASS IT ON! As you clean out the kids’ closets for the change of seasons, or decide to empty all the extra toys, books, etc. from their rooms, please consider donating them to Our Saviour. Although our “Kids Only Sale” doesn’t take place until May, donations are always accepted. Please drop donations off Monday-Friday, 8:00am 4:00pm, or in the Nursery on Sunday mornings. We accept almost anything baby and kid related, as well as maternity clothing (please NO expired car seats or drop-side cribs). If you have questions, please contact Maggie Hinz at 920-265-6432 or [email protected] . PORTALS OF PRAYER The new October-December issue of the Portals of Prayer is now available in the Narthex. A limited supply of the large print version can be found in the office. LWML SUNDAY We will celebrate LWML Sunday on October 7, 2012. SCORE! - GB Trinity was able to purchase two scoreboards for the gym at Our Saviour at a very reduced price. Some funds were borrowed from the athletic account and we will be holding fundraisers to pay for them as well as the cost to install them. Donations can be sent to Green Bay Trinity Scoreboard Fund, 120 S. Henry Street, Green Bay, WI 54302. DON’T COOK BEFORE THE GAME! As a way to pay for our new scoreboards, Green Bay Trinity is hosting a "Night out at Pizza Ranch" on September 24 from 4-8 pm. Our Volleyball girls will be bussing tables that night and Pizza Ranch is donating 10% of the night's profits back to us, plus Northeast Thrivent is providing matching funds (up to $1,450). Pizza Ranch is a Christian organization, and it's a great place to eat!!! Come out for some pizza (so you don't have to cook) and then you can head home to watch the Packer game (without having to do dishes)! Hope to see YOU there! TODAY MATTERS Tim Richter is looking for some interested people to join him on a spirit filled journey. Participants will be encouraged to read "Today Matters" in small sectionsand gather every two weeks to discuss the material and share our personal reflections on the challenges of living every day as Christians. Pre-registration required; call Tim at 362-6450 or email [email protected] . We will meet Wednesdays from 6:15-7:30pm on the following dates: Oct 3, 17, 31, Nov 14, 28 and Dec 5. (If another day/time works better for you, let Tim know of your interest.) Discounted copies of the book are available by contacting Tim Richter. SCRAP, CRAFT AND QUILT! OCT 26-28 Women of all ages and crafting levels, bring your supplies and enjoy time to craft, share and fellowship together at Camp Luther! Attendees will be novice to expert so there will be much to learn and to teach. There will be spiritual growth time as the days begin and end and throughout the day while you craft. Go to www.campluther.com to learn more. FALL COTTAGE RETREATS Plan your fall getaway at Camp Luther. Cottages are available at HALF OFF the regular $130-140 per night rate (two-night minimum thru December 15). Hike our trails, fish the chain, bike the Three-Eagle Trail, hunt the Nicolet Forest, or just enjoy a colorful autumn view from your cottage porch. Book your retreat getaway by contacting Camp Luther at 1-877-264-CAMP. CONGREGATIONAL ADVOCATES As members of Our Saviour Lutheran Church and members of Thrivent Financial, Diane Prahl, Jill Proulx, Shelley and Robin Williams and Sandy Groth have volunteered to serve as congregational advocates, a role that provides a unique opportunity to identify and tap into Thrivent Financial resources that can benefit our congregation’s mission and minist ries by connecting the congregation with Financial Education Workshops, Community, Fundraising and Service events, Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity® local build days or worldwide trips and Thrivent Choice Dollars SM and voting events that allow Thrivent Financial members to direct how Thrivent Financial distributes some of its charitable fundseven to our own church! Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is a not-for-profit, Fortune 500 financial services membership organization helping approximately 2.5 million members achieve financial security and give back to their communities. Please feel free to contact us with questions you may have about Thrivent: Diane (639-4001), Jill (465-1437), Robin/Shelly (336-7946), Sandy (468-0665). 11 TH ANNUAL HARVEST EVENT St. John Lutheran Church, 700 Heritage Road, Luxemburg, will hold their 11 th Annual Harvest Fest on Saturday, September 29 from 10:00 am 3:00 pm. Enjoy a roast

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TAKE THE WORN-OUT WOMAN QUIZ – Do you run out of energy well before the day is done?

Do you worry so much, it distracts you from your goals? You may be a worn-out woman. Come to a

study led by a self-proclaimed worn-out woman. Get more information in the parlor Sept. 26 (6-6:30pm).

A PAIR AND A SPARE COLLECTION ENDS – Our Saviour is serving as a collection site for new

socks, underwear, long underwear and bras for children and adults. The collection box is near the 2nd

floor coatroom just past the elevator. Please help us collect items which are rarely donated but are very

much needed by those less fortunate. Donations will be collected until Wednesday, September26.

CAN YOU ADOPT-A-BILL? – If you can, please ‘Adopt a Bill’. Select an invoice and envelope from

the board, make your check payable to OSLC, put it and the invoice in the envelope and place in the

offering plate or drop off at the office. So far, you have donated $3,552.30 (this amount is NOT included

in the Unified Budget information provided in the bulletin every week).

SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY – Please watch the Announcement Sheet, weekly calendar information and

The Voice regarding the Sunday morning adult Bible study group. Days will vary between ‘The Truth

Project’, Adult Confirmation classes and ‘regular’ Bible study.

DON’T THROW IT AWAY! – We are collecting used cell phones, empty pill bottles, aluminum cans,

beads, and mfr’s coupons as well as batting and knitting/sewing materials, Box Tops for Education,

Labels for Education, Capri Sun pouches, specially marked milk caps, and Coke codes. We also collect

non-perishable food for Manna for Life (please no bread, potatoes, etc.). For info, call 468-4065.

SUNDAY SCRIP – Every purchase is a small donation. Buy Sunday mornings at the Welcome Center

or the church office (from 8am-11:45am and 1pm-4:15pm Monday thru Friday). Groceries? Gas? Going

out to eat? Gift giving? Taking a trip? Give to church without changing your budget. To learn more, stop

by the Welcome Center today or come to the office during regular business hours. If you have a child at

Green Bay Trinity, OSL Preschool or in the youth group, ask about our ‘tuition reimbursement’ program.

LAMBEAU FIELD AND PACKER GAMES – Our Saviour needs 21 volunteers (18 or older) to work

each home Packer game this season; the next home game is on Sunday, September 30 at 3:15pm.

Volunteers must attend a training session before working (next date: September 25 6-10pm). Please

contact Neil Burmeister at 866-9088 or call the church office (468-4065) for more info. Our booth is

indoors (Section 427 club seats). Sign-up sheets are at the Welcome Center; sign up now for any game.

PASS IT ON! – As you clean out the kids’ closets for the change of seasons, or decide to empty all the

extra toys, books, etc. from their rooms, please consider donating them to Our Saviour. Although our

“Kids Only Sale” doesn’t take place until May, donations are always accepted. Please drop donations off

Monday-Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm, or in the Nursery on Sunday mornings. We accept almost anything

baby and kid related, as well as maternity clothing (please NO expired car seats or drop-side cribs). If

you have questions, please contact Maggie Hinz at 920-265-6432 or [email protected].

PORTALS OF PRAYER – The new October-December issue of the Portals of Prayer is now available

in the Narthex. A limited supply of the large print version can be found in the office.

LWML SUNDAY – We will celebrate LWML Sunday on October 7, 2012.

SCORE! - GB Trinity was able to purchase two scoreboards for the gym at Our Saviour at a very

reduced price. Some funds were borrowed from the athletic account and we will be holding fundraisers

to pay for them as well as the cost to install them. Donations can be sent to Green Bay Trinity

Scoreboard Fund, 120 S. Henry Street, Green Bay, WI 54302.

DON’T COOK BEFORE THE GAME! – As a way to pay for our new scoreboards, Green Bay Trinity

is hosting a "Night out at Pizza Ranch" on September 24 from 4-8 pm. Our Volleyball girls will be

bussing tables that night and Pizza Ranch is donating 10% of the night's profits back to us, plus

Northeast Thrivent is providing matching funds (up to $1,450). Pizza Ranch is a Christian organization,

and it's a great place to eat!!! Come out for some pizza (so you don't have to cook) and then you can head

home to watch the Packer game (without having to do dishes)! Hope to see YOU there!

TODAY MATTERS – Tim Richter is looking for some interested people to join him on a spirit filled

journey. Participants will be encouraged to read "Today Matters" in small sectionsand gather every two

weeks to discuss the material and share our personal reflections on the challenges of living every day as

Christians. Pre-registration required; call Tim at 362-6450 or email [email protected]. We will

meet Wednesdays from 6:15-7:30pm on the following dates: Oct 3, 17, 31, Nov 14, 28 and Dec 5. (If

another day/time works better for you, let Tim know of your interest.) Discounted copies of the book are

available by contacting Tim Richter.

SCRAP, CRAFT AND QUILT! OCT 26-28 – Women of all ages and crafting levels, bring your

supplies and enjoy time to craft, share and fellowship together at Camp Luther! Attendees will be novice

to expert so there will be much to learn and to teach. There will be spiritual growth time as the days

begin and end and throughout the day while you craft. Go to www.campluther.com to learn more.

FALL COTTAGE RETREATS – Plan your fall getaway at Camp Luther. Cottages are available at

HALF OFF the regular $130-140 per night rate (two-night minimum thru December 15). Hike our trails,

fish the chain, bike the Three-Eagle Trail, hunt the Nicolet Forest, or just enjoy a colorful autumn view

from your cottage porch. Book your retreat getaway by contacting Camp Luther at 1-877-264-CAMP.

CONGREGATIONAL ADVOCATES – As members of Our Saviour Lutheran Church and members

of Thrivent Financial, Diane Prahl, Jill Proulx, Shelley and Robin Williams and Sandy Groth have

volunteered to serve as congregational advocates, a role that provides a unique opportunity to identify

and tap into Thrivent Financial resources that can benefit our congregation’s mission and ministries by

connecting the congregation with Financial Education Workshops, Community, Fundraising and Service

events, Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity® local build days or worldwide trips and Thrivent

Choice DollarsSM

and voting events that allow Thrivent Financial members to direct how Thrivent

Financial distributes some of its charitable funds—even to our own church! Thrivent Financial for

Lutherans is a not-for-profit, Fortune 500 financial services membership organization helping

approximately 2.5 million members achieve financial security and give back to their communities. Please

feel free to contact us with questions you may have about Thrivent: Diane (639-4001), Jill (465-1437),

Robin/Shelly (336-7946), Sandy (468-0665).

11TH

ANNUAL HARVEST EVENT – St. John Lutheran Church, 700 Heritage Road, Luxemburg, will

hold their 11th Annual Harvest Fest on Saturday, September 29 from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. Enjoy a roast

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pork dinner or hamburgers and hot dogs, a bake sale, cake walk, raffles and more. See poster on the

bulletin board in the office hallway for details.

BE THE DIFFERENCE – Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Brown County is a non-

profit organization dedicated to providing volunteer advocates for children who are the subject of a

protective court order as a result of abuse or neglect. Volunteers provide close, consistent contact with

children, seeking to assure them a safe, permanent home and hope for a better future. If you are at least

21 years of age and willing to commit about 12 hours per month, please contact (920) 437-2272, x104 or

[email protected]. The next training session begins Tuesday, October 2.

WHAT’S UP THIS WEEK AT OUR SAVIOUR

Sunday September 23 Weds (cont.)

Communion 6:00 pm Praise Band Practice

7:45 am Traditional Worship 6:30 pm Sr High Bible Study

8:00 am Adult Confirmation Class 7:30 pm NYG 2013 Meeting

9:15 am Praise Worship 7:30 pm Praise Band Meeting

9:15 am The Truth Project

9:15 am Sunday School Thursday September 27

10:45 am Traditional Worship 8:30 am Preschool Picture Day

12:15 pm Worship Service

Monday September 24 7:00 pm Worship Service

All Week Michelle on Vacation

7:20 pm Packers at Seattle Friday September 28

8:30 am 4K – Fire House Field Trip

Tuesday September 25

7:00 am Bible Study Saturday September 29

8:00 am Office of Lay Ministry 8:00 am Trinity Invitational -

9:00 am Bible Study Volleyball Tournament

6:30 pm GBLSA Meeting

7:00 pm Choir Practice Sunday September 30

7:45 am Traditional Worship

Wednesday September 26 9:15 am Adult Confirmation

8:25 am Trinity Chapel-Sanctuary 9:15 am Praise Worship

8:30 am 4K – Picture Day 9:15 am Sunday School

3:00 pm Youth Night w/Meal 10:30 am Bible Study

6:00 pm Worn Out Women Info 10:45 am Traditional Worship

6:00 pm Confirmation – All Levels 3:15 pm Packers at Lambeau Field

LAST WEEK’S GIVING REPORT

(Our 2012 approved budget calls for $9,951.12 per week)

Total gifts for ministry September 10-16: $6,195.50

WEEKEND OF SEPTEMBER 23, 2012

OUR SAVIOUR LUTHERAN CHURCH “We’re Open on Sundays!”

120 South Henry, Green Bay, Wisconsin 54302 Web: www.oslc-gb.org

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ OUR SAVIOUR CONTACT INFORMATION

Michelle Burhite, Church Office 468-4065/Fax: 468-5757 [email protected] David H. Hatch, Sr Pastor 465-8118/Emergency: 609-0248 [email protected] Greg Hovland, Assoc Pastor 544-3614 [email protected] Christina Scholz, Preschool Director 468-3596 [email protected]

WHO IS SERVING IN HIS HOUSE THIS WEEK September Altar Guild: Carol Siech, Carrie Brosig, Kim Guns

The Eternal Flame is sponsored by the Helebrant and Becks families in memory of Patsy Becks.

DAY DATE TIME ORGANIST USHER ELDER ACOLYTE READER Thurs Sept 20 12:15 pm n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a Thurs Sept 20 7:00 pm Loren T Norman K Bruce M Kayla J Sun Sept 23 7:45 am Judy O Allen K Andrew P Eva W Cathy P Sun Sept 23 9:15 am Band

Dave W

Dave W Walter J Robin W

Deborah W

Rosemary C

Sun Sept 23 10:45 am Judy O Jerry B Paul C Brody W Rich S

Lives Touched By the Gospel September 10-16: 397 (This number does not include Sunday School, Bible Classes or our 4 Preaching Stations)

WELCOME VISITORS! – We are very happy that you chose to join us and pray that you feel the

warmth of the Son as you worship with us today. Please fill out the Fellowship Pad in the pew rack with

the date, your name(s), address, etc. (use extra lines if needed). We invite you to come back soon. The

nursery and Sunday School begin today at 9:15am. (Visiting children are welcome to attend Sunday

School; registration forms are in the office hallway.)

ALTAR GUILD MEMBERS NEEDED – A very special ‘Thank You’ to those who have already

joined the Altar Guild. We are still looking for new members; please prayerfully consider joining as a

service to your church and God. We need more members to accommodate the decision at the last

voters’ meeting to have Holy Communion every week. Our next meeting date is Monday, October 15th

at 6:30 p.m. I look forward to seeing all of you there. For more information on joining the Altar Guild,

please contact Jennifer Damp at 920-366-4734 or by email at [email protected].

VACATION FOR CHURCH SECRETARY – Michelle will out September 24-28. During this time,

there will be no SCRIP sales or pickups. Orders can be dropped off to be filled next week.