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

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PAID Audubon, Iowa Permit No. 75

“Knowing Jesus, Growing in Jesus, Sharing Jesus”

December, 2014

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Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church December, 2014 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 OSLC Email: oslc@iowatelecom.net

OSLC Fax #: (712) 563-9965 OSLC Website: oslcauduboniowa.org Pastor Doug’s Phone numbers: 563-2151 (home) 712-304-5567 (cell phone)

Pastor Doug’s email address: pastordoug@iowatelecom.net

Christmas Caroling

For confirmation students, mentors, and the congregation!!

Sunday, December 14th at 2:00 p.m.

Dress warmly and meet in the downstairs social room.

Please bring some goodies to share after caroling, if you have them!

Bring a friend or neighbor!

Everyone Welcome!

Upcoming Special Worship Opportunities

November 26th: Wednesday Thanksgiving Eve Communion service, 7:00 p.m.

December 3rd: Wednesday Advent service, 7:00 p.m. with area church choirs

Advent Supper at 6:00 p.m. (Served by the Stewardship Committee)

December 10th: Wednesday Advent service, 7:00 p.m. with Zion Lutheran Praise Team

Advent Supper at 6:00 p.m. (Served by the Workcampers)

December 14th: Sunday School Christmas program during 9:00 a.m. Worship

Christmas Caroling at 2:00 p.m. Meet in the Social Room. Everyone Welcome!!

December 17th: Wednesday Advent service, 7:00 p.m. with “BTC” Praise Band

Advent Supper at 6:00 p.m. (Served by the South Africa Mission Team)

December 24th: Christmas Eve 5:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Worship Services

December 25th: Christmas Day 10:00 a.m. Worship service

Christmas Community Dinner 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Free Community Christmas Dinner at OSLC

EVERYONE WELCOME!!

Turkey and all the trimmings!

Christmas Day, December 25th from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Reservations appreciated by December 19th

Sign up sheets to attend the dinner, to volunteer to work or to provide

desserts are located on the bulletin board above the water fountain.

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Greetings from Pastor Doug

Joseph Mohr, a young priest in Mariapfarr, Austria, wrote a poem he called Stille Nacht! Heilige

Nacht! (Silent Night) in 1816. In 1817 Mohr came to the St. Nicholas parish church in Oberndorf,

Austria as assistant pastor.

On Christmas Eve, 1818, Mohr visited his friend Franz Gruber, a schoolmaster and St. Nicholas’

choir director. Mohr asked Gruber to compose a melody for his poem in time for the Midnight

Mass. That night the congregation of St. Nicholas heard the Christmas carol we know as Silent

Night for the first time. Mohr and Gruber sang each of the original stanzas to the accompaniment of

Mohr’s guitar.

This coming Christmas Eve we conclude our Candlelight Worship Services by singing Silent Night,

Holy Night in a darkened sanctuary while we hold lit candles. It is a touching experience which

reminds us of the significance of birth of the baby Jesus, the light of the World, the One who came

as a ransom for our sins, the Only Son of God who saves us by grace through faith, the most

magnificent gift any of us can or will ever know this side of eternity.

I invite you to read, hum, or sing Silent Night, Holy Night throughout the coming days which

include the remainder of Thanksgiving, all of Advent and Christmas. It will help you to keep

focused on the real reason for Christmas. It will draw you closer to the Lord Jesus as a follower

of the One True God during the busyness and distractions of the secular driven upcoming Holidays,

or Holy Days?

Silent night, Holy night!

All is calm, all is bright

Round yon virgin mother and child.

Holy Infant, so tender and mild,

Sleep in heavenly peace,

Sleep in heavenly peace.

Silent night, Holy night!

Shepherds quake at the sight;

Glories stream from heaven afar,

Heavenly hosts sing, Alleluia!

Christ, the Savior, is born!

Christ, the Savior, is born!

Silent night, Holy night!

Son of God, love’s pure light

Radiant beams from your holy face

With the dawn of redeeming grace,

Jesus, Lord at thy birth,

Jesus, Lord at thy birth.

Christmas Blessings,

Pastor Doug

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Stewardship Square

Regular offerings 10/26 $5,935.00 11/02 $10,856.84 11/09 $5,910.64 11/16 $6,146.80 Weekly Worship Attendance 10/26 244 11/02 200 11/09 223 11/16 152 Loose offering to Caring & Sharing (11-02): $39.00 Needed Weekly to meet budget—$6,355.27 If you have any questions regarding the OSLC financial report, you are welcome to contact our Office Manager Pam Steckler or our Council Treasurer Dan Madsen.

7-Sandy Kristensen

14-Milo Clemmensen

21-Marvin & Annabelle Christensen

28-Nate & Kendra Bladt

OSLC DECEMBER PRAYER INDIVIDUALS/FAMILIES:

December 7th-13th

Shirley Jorgensen, Rhoda Jorgensen, Wilma Juel, Alice Kauffman,

Brenda Keeley, Gary & Linda Keller & family.

December 14th-20th Reid Keller, Jerry & Ardell Kelly, Nate & Rachael King & family, Holly Kjergaard & family,

Kyle & Megan Kjergaard & family, Josh & Nichole Klever & family.

December 21st-27th:

John & Irene Knudsen, Marjorie McMillan, Melvin Knudsen, Lorraine Knudson,

Tony & Christy Konkler & family, Sandy Kristensen.

December 28th-January 3rd:

Mike & Ruth Kuchel & family, Betty Lang, Jim & Becky Lange & family, Marvin & Mary Alice

Lange, Randy & Natalie Lange, Shane & Molly Lange, Lindy (Lange) Ferguson.

December Altar Poinsettias

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Online Giving

We know everyone has a busy schedule, online giving is an option that may

help simplify your busy lives. Electronic contributions can be given from

anywhere there is a computer and online access or can be set-up to be a

recurring contribution. To access this option, 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. If there are any other

questions concerning the online giving, contact Pam Steckler at 712-563-2625

or oslc@iowatelecom.net or Dan Madsen at 712-790-0940 or dmadsen@metc.net.

The Tuckpointing Project giving option is also available on the OSLC website.

SOME CHRISTMAS REMINDERS

May the Christmas GIFTS remind us of God’s greatest gift, His only son!

May the Christmas CANDLES remind us of Him who is the “Light of the world.”

May the Christmas TREES remind us of another tree upon which He died.

May the Christmas CHEER remind us of Him who said, “Be of good cheer.”

May the Christmas FEAST remind us of Him who is “The Bread of Life.”

May the Christmas BELL remind us of the glorious proclamation of His birth.

May the Christmas CAROLS remind us of the song the angels sang, “Glory to God in the Highest!”

May the Christmas SEASON remind us in every way of Jesus Christ, our King.

Kids’ Night Out will not be held in December.

The next Kids’ Night Out will be Saturday, January 17th from 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

We have been averaging between 20 and 25 kids per Kids’ Night Out with about 40 kids who

have attended this fall. Thank you to everyone who helps support Kids’ Night Out in any way.

What a wonderful thing for the Kids to be able to come to the church once a month and

have a wonderful time of fellowship, fun, movie and popcorn with their friends!

OSLC is planning to proceed with the church building tuckpointing project in 2015.

The recommendation of tuckpointing will be voted on at the annual meeting on January 25th, 2015.

If you would like to donate financially to this project, you may donate online through the church

website, by putting in the offering plate marked “Tuckpointing” or mail/drop off at the church office.

To date, $7,786.63 has been raised for the Tuckpointing Project!

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There will be a Christmas tree

located at the back of the sanctuary

beginning December 1st for new

or gently used gloves, coats,

hats, scarves, & socks to be

donated to Caring & Sharing.

As we prepare for the celebration

of the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ,

please join us after worship

on November 30th to decorate

our church for Advent.

Would you consider

purchasing a Wreath

or poinsettia to decorate

our church for Advent?

The wreaths are $21 each and

the poinsettias are $16 each.

Poinsettias may be taken home after

either Christmas Eve service.

There is a sign up sheet above the

water fountain or call the church office.

Sunday Morning Adult Christian Education Opportunities

Continue to grow in the Lord! Bring a friend or neighbor, your coffee or snack, enjoy the conversation

and fellowship and join us in the Chapel at 10:20 a.m. on these Sundays:

November 23rd —Session 11: The English Reformation, The Political Reformation

November 30th—Session 12: The Catholic Reformation, Reaction and Renewal.

December 7th—Uncertain World, Unchanging Gospel

December 14th—Sunday School Christmas Program

December 21st—No Class, Christmas break

December 28th—No Class, Christmas break

gods at war Adult Bible Study Series

A Six Sunday series by “Not a Fan” author Kyle Idleman will begin Sunday, January 18th, 2015.

Books are available in the church office for $10 a piece. Questions, contact Pastor Doug.

Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church

Building Hours

Monday through Friday

The Church Building will be locked as early as

4:00 p.m. unless evening activities are planned or

other arrangements have been made.

Saturday and Sunday

The church building will be open

from 8:00 a.m. to noon.

If you need into the church building other than

these hours, please make arrangements through

the church office during office hours.

Church Office Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

8:30 a.m.-noon

& 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

Wednesday

8:30 a.m.-noon

& 1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

Friday

8:30 a.m.-noon

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Mark your calendars for the Sunday School Christmas Program!

The Preschool through 6th Grade Sunday School Christmas program

will be held during 9:00 a.m. worship on Sunday, December 14th.

A special coffee will follow worship and there will be a Sunday School

Christmas Party during the Sunday School hour. Rehearsals will be held

during the Sunday School hour on November 23rd & December 7th.

Attention Piano Students!

Sunday School students are invited to play an Advent piano prelude song before 9:00 a.m.

worship on December 7th or December 21st. We ask that your music be a Christian Advent

selection appropriate for a worship service.

Please contact the church office or Jane Weber by December 1st if you are planning to play.

Preschool-12th Grade Sunday School will not be held on Nov. 30th (Thanksgiving weekend).

Adult Sunday School will be held.

For the 14th year in a row, our Sunday School kids, confirmation students/mentors and

congregation members have collected and packed shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child.

We have packed and sent 126 boxes this year!

Thank you for your support and for helping bring joy and share the love of Jesus Christ

with so many children around the world!

CHURCH WEBSITE It is updated on a regular basis and is a great source for information

on dates and times of worship services, events, activities, Bible

studies, etc. Also, OSLC now has facebook, search Our Saviour’s

Lutheran Church on your facebook account. Check it out!!

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THE ROCK YOUTH GROUP—(7th Grade-12th Grade)

The Rock would like to extend a great big thank you to all who helped with

the making and bidding of the appreciation baskets. God loves giving hearts,

especially when we help other brothers and sisters in Christ.

Over $750.00 was raised to help support the

Iowa Homeless Youth Center in Des Moines!

The Rock would also like to thank Dennis, Noah, Logan, Daniel, Ava, Ed,

Camden and Faith for helping with Rock-Run. It is important to help others!

Remember Christmas Caroling will be Sunday, December 14th at 2:00 p.m.

Dress warmly and meet in the downstairs social room!

BRING YOUR FRIENDS…...EVERYONE IS WELCOME!!

May the joy of the Lord be with you all this Christmas season!

The Lord is my rock. My fortress, and my Savior.

My God is my rock in whom I find protection.

He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety. Psalm 18:2

The Rock Co-Leaders:

Call or Text: Jennifer Fliflet @ 712-310-0689 or Sara Slater @ 304-2363

Facebook: The Rock OSLC

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

WOW (Women of the Word) Officers are needed for 2015!!

Talk to Sharolyn Fett or Joan Nielsen for more information or call the church office!

Caring & Sharing “Thank Offering”

A table will be available for Caring & Sharing “thank offering”

donations at our Thanksgiving Eve Communion service,

7:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 26th.

Caring & Sharing has special requests for each community church

for items to be used in the Christmas boxes they provide to the

families they service. OSLC members have been asked to donate

boxed macaroni & cheese and packaged fruit snacks;

these items may be brought to the Thanksgiving Eve service

or at any time to the church.

Nonperishable food items, paper products and monetary donations are also greatly needed.

What a wonderful way this is for us to share God’s blessings with those in need.

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DECEMBER

VOLUNTEERS USHERS

Nick Smith, Captain

Nate Vorm

Bob Sornson

Tim Andersen

Sam Graeve

Logan Nielsen

Lee Nielsen

Dean Weber

TAXI DRIVER

Tim Andersen

ALTAR GUILD

Natalie Lange

Dona Garber

Linda Keller

VIDEO OPERATORS

7- Dan Jorgensen

14- Dan Christensen

21- Frank Olsen

28- David Madsen

SOUND OPERATORS

3- Bob Weber/

Tyler Riebhoff/David Graeve

7- Curtis Frederiksen

10- Tim Morgan

14- Tim Morgan

17- Ron Christensen

21- Bob Weber/

Tyler Riebhoff/David Graeve

24-5:30 Bob Weber/

Tyler Riebhoff/David Graeve

24–9:00 Bob Weber/

Tyler Riebhoff/David Graeve

25-

28- Ron Christensen

ACOLYTES

3- Garrett Hansen

7- Jacob Sauers

Jayden Nielsen

10- Westly Borkowski

14- Mallory Riebhoff

Dennis Jackson

17- Jackson Jensen

21- Melissa Deist

Amy Burns

24-5:30 Dylan Obermeier

5:30 Gracye Albertsen

9:00 Noah Morgan

9:00 Jayden Nielsen

25- Garrett Hansen

Jacob Sauers

28- Mallory Riebhoff

Jackson Jensen

NURSERY

7- Ann Guild

14- Sharon Winterboer

& Lauren Graeve

21-

28-

PROJECTION SYSTEM

3- Shannon Jensen

7-

10- Shannon Jensen

14- Shannon Jensen

17- Shannon Jensen

21- Bob Weber, Tyler

Riebhoff, David Graeve

24-5:30 Shannon Jensen

24–9:00

25-

28-

PRAYER PARTNERS

7- Lee Nielsen

Barb Christensen

14- Lee Nielsen

Julie Opp

21- Dan Smith

Barb Christensen

28- Julie Opp

Dan Smith

Please note that there has been a time change for the Monday OSLC staff meetings.

To accommodate schedules, the staff meetings are now held every Monday at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel.

If you are looking for a staff member during the meeting time, please check in the chapel.

Thank you to the circles and individuals who made kits or brought items for kits.

Thank you also to those who have been coming to help with Our Saviour’s Quilting Ministry Projects.

We are grateful for the new and regular volunteers!

Blessed are those who want to be a blessing to so many need!!

Quilts and kits collected for Lutheran World Relief in 2014 included:

*50 Quilts *68 Personal Care Kit

*42 School Kits *6 Fabric Kits *9 Blankets

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Wellness Tip—A monthly feature from the OSLC Wellness Ministry Team

Dressing for Winter Weather

As cold weather approached, it is important to take precautions to prevent becoming too

cold when outdoors. The Mayo Clinic provides these tips for dressing to help prevent hypothermia

or frostbite when outdoors.

1. Dress in several layers of loose warm clothing. Air trapped between layers of clothing acts as

insulation against the cold. Wear windproof and waterproof outer garments to protect against

wind, snow, and rain.

2. Wear a hat or headband that fully covers your ears.

3. Wear mittens rather than gloves. Mittens provide the better protection. Try a thin pair of glove

liners made of a wicking material under a pair of heavier gloves or mittens.

4. Wear socks and sock liners that fit well, wick moisture and provide insulation.

5. Wear boots to help keep your feet warm and dry.

Just as we prepare physically for the weather, we need to dress for the day spiritually.

In 2 Thessalonians 5:8 Paul writes, “But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, and put

on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet the hope of salvation.”

Stay warm and stay strong with God!

December is Caring & Sharing month at OSLC.

Items needed are:

Kleenex, Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, Laundry Soap, Dish Soap, Toilet Paper, Spaghetti Noodles,

Spaghetti Sauce, Tuna, Canned Fruit, Canned Soup, Peanut Butter, Macaroni & Cheese, Cereal

Additional needs are children’s clothing for ages 3 and up and casual/work clothes for men.

There will be baskets at the church for your donations!

Monetary donations are also appreciated, please make checks payable to Caring & Sharing.

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If Worship or Sunday School is cancelled due to bad weather it will be announced on

KSOM 96.5 FM or KJAN 12.20 AM. Please use your best judgement as worship will only

be cancelled when city streets are impassable. Neither Confirmation nor Kids’ Choir will be

held if school is cancelled or let out early on a Wednesday for bad weather.

Annual Christmas Luncheon

The Women of Ebenezer Lutheran Church invite the Women of OSLC to their annual

Women’s Christmas Luncheon, Saturday, December 6th at 11:00 a.m. Come for fellowship,

music and food. Due to limited seating, RSVP to Marjorie Rudolph at 563-2034 by December 1st..

Free will offering to local food pantry.

Thrivent Choice Dollars-Audubon County

As of September 30th, 2014 there are 628 Thrivent Members, 253 of those members have the

ability to direct choice dollars. 39% of Choice dollar members have directed their dollars this year,

61% have NOT directed their Choice dollars. You are invited to go online to

www.thrivent.com/thriventchoice or call 1-800-847-4836 to designate your funds

to the Lutheran organization of your choice.

Pre-Thanksgiving Pie Sale—On Sunday, November 23rd, the South Africa Mission Team will be

hosting a Pre-Thanksgiving Pie Sale as a mission support opportunity during the fellowship hour.

Thank you for your prayers and financial gifts in support of a 2016 South Africa Mission Venture!

Questions, contact Pastor Doug or the church office.

The Salvation Army Campaign will be Saturdays from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. through

December 20th at Audubon Food Pride. Volunteers are needed to sign up for a

two hour shift to ring the bell. Contact Melissa at the Audubon Sheriff’s Department

at 563-2631 to volunteer. Any funds raised through the counter kettles or bell

ringing campaign stays in Audubon County for use by Audubon residents.

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Gluten-Free Coffee Hour

We now have gluten-free items available during Sunday morning Coffee Hour

for those with this medical necessity.

Julefest Concert

Elk Horn Lutheran Church

Saturday, November 29th at 7:00 p.m.

Classical & Contemporary Christmas Music

performed by local musicians

Followed by lunch and dancing around the Christmas tree!

Children’s Bags ..are available at the back of the worship area on Sunday mornings. They are filled with activities for

the kids during worship. Please return the bags after worship. Your child(ren) may keep the little toys/

bracelets that are included in the bags but please leave coloring books and crayons/pencils in the bags.

2015 Commitment Cards

are available in the back of the sanctuary in the overflow area.

You are invited to turn in a commitment card to help OSLC budget for general expenses for 2015.

Thank you in advance for your generosity!

Cookies for the Holidays for Military Personnel

Thank you for your support! Five boxes of cookies were sent to Iowa troops stationed overseas.

Two were sent to Audubon servicemen stationed in the US. Thanks to everyone who provided cookies,

came to the church to bake cookies and who provided financial support to help send the cookies!

Congratulations to Ben & Jenny Schmidt on the baptism of their

son Ryker Benjamin Schmidt on Sunday, October 26th.

Congratulations to Drew & Tara Baier on the baptism of their

son Brock Alan Baier on Sunday, November 9th.

Maxine Hansen will have her 90th Birthday on December 16th. She will celebrate with her family.

Please remember her with a card or a prayer, which would be much appreciated!

Maxine Hansen

Wedgewood Gardens Room #101

Branson West, MO 65737

2014 Committee Reports are due in the church office by December 1st.

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CHRISTMAS BASKETS

Buy a Christmas Dinner for someone special, $30.00 per basket

The deadline to order Christmas Baskets is December 5th.

(Ham, Potatoes & Gravy, Homestyle Noodles, Chicken Broth,

Frozen Broccoli, Dessert Item, Celery, Carrots, Apples, Oranges)

To nominate a family to receive a Christmas Dinner, pick up a nomination form

on the bulletin board by the water fountain and turn into the church office.

The Audubon Ministerial Association hopes to be able to deliver

30 Christmas Baskets to families in Audubon County.

Please make checks payable to Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church.

SPONSORED BY AUDUBON COUNTY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION

SPONSORED BY NEW OPPORTUNITIES

SPONSORED BY SHARE IOWA SHARE is a nonprofit food buying group that offers good, nutritious products at

a reduced cost through a volunteer-run, community based distribution. Everyone is welcome to

participate, there are no membership fees. Save up to 50% and it is delivered monthly to our

community. For more information, call 1-800-344-1107 or go to www.shareiowa.org.

“Deck the Agri Hall”

Saturday, November 22nd and Sunday, November 23rd at the Audubon fairgrounds.

Admission is free will donation with proceeds going to fairground improvements and the Audubon

county 4-H program. Soup, sandwiches, and dessert served both Saturday and Sunday 11a.m. – 3 p.m.

Year End Financial Gifts

Year end financial gifts are encouraged and appreciated. Because of IRS regulations, please be sure

your gift is received by the church by December 31st at 9:00 a.m. (our last deposit of the year will

be done no later than 9:00 a.m.). A back dated check received in 2015 does not qualify as a 2014

contribution of record. As with any giving, clearly mark your intentions on your offering envelope

as well as on your check. If you would like to know what your 2014 year to date giving is,

please call or email the church office.

Thank you to all who sponsored a Thanksgiving Basket for a family in need in the Audubon

Community. Thanks to your generosity, Our Saviour’s raised $550 towards Thanksgiving Baskets!

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Nursery It is our intention to have a staffed nursery available every Sunday throughout the School year.

We will have a nursery attendant available every 1st & 2nd Sundays of each month

but will depend upon other volunteers to staff the nursery every 3rd & 4th Sundays.

Please contact the church office if you would like to volunteer for this important ministry position.

Volunteers are needed to run the sanctuary projection system for worship services. The whole

service is prepared and ready to go for those who volunteer to run it. It is a relatively easy system

to operate. Come to the balcony any Sunday to observe the system and to check it out.

Please contact the church office, Jane Weber or Pastor Doug for more information.

Thank you to all who attended or worked at the

Community Dinner Honoring Veterans!

Proceeds from the event will be donated to the Veterans’ Memorial Tower in Eagle Grove

Staff Appreciation Sunday

Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church will be celebrating an Appreciation Sunday on November 23rd

to bless and show our gratitude for our employed staff here at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church.

Fifteen staff members dedicate themselves to helping the church, the congregation and our mission.

They are:

Pastor Doug Opp

Pam Steckler (Office Manager)

Jane Weber (Worship & Music Coordinator and Co-Director of Raise the Praise Kids’ Choir)

Brad & Kylie Stroeher (Custodians)

Jen Fliflet & Sara Slater (The Rock Youth Leaders)

Jo Beane (“Behind the Cross” Praise Band Director)

Gary Keller (Senior Choir Director)

Kelly Polson (Senior Choir Accompanist)

Julie Opp (Co-Director of Raise the Praise Kids’ Choir)

Janice Hemmingsen, Barb Smith, Ryan Weber & Elaine Jorgensen (Organists)

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1 2:00 Staff Meeting

2 3 9:30 Caring & Sharing

2:30 Kids’ Choir

3:00 Confirmation

6:00 Advent Supper (Served by

Stewardship Committee)

7:00 Advent Worship (Led by

Community Choirs)

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5

9:30 “The Weekly” Prayer Cell

(Barb Christensen’s)

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7 8:15 Prayer Power

9:00 Holy Communion

10:15 Coffee, Sunday School (Preschool

-6th Christmas program rehearsal),

Sr. Choir practice

11:15 “BTC” Praise Band practice,

Worship Committee Meeting,

Education Committee Meeting

2:00 Pastor Jail Visit

8 2:00 Staff Meeting

1:15 Quilting

6:30 Building & Property Mtg.

9 2:00 Naomi Circle

10 2:30 Kids’ Choir

3:00 Confirmation

6:00 Advent Supper (Served by

Workcampers)

7:00 Advent Worship (Led by

Zion Lutheran Praise Team)

11 10:30 Friendship Home

Communion

12 9:30 “The Weekly” Prayer Cell

(Barb Christensen’s)

Shepherd Staff newsletter

deadline at noon

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14 8:15 Prayer Power

9:00 Worship with Sunday School

Christmas Program

10:15 Coffee, Sunday School Christmas

Party, Senior Choir rehearsal

2:00 Christmas Caroling

5:00 Healing Service

15 2:00 Staff Meeting

7:00 Stewardship Committee

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17 2:30 Kids’ Choir

3:00 Confirmation

6:00 Advent Supper (Served by

South Africa Mission Team)

7:00 Advent Worship (Led by

“BTC” Praise Band)

7:45 Council Meeting

18 9:30 Rachel Circle

9:30 Ruth Circle

1:30 Mary Circle

19 9:30 “The Weekly” Prayer Cell

(Barb Christensen’s)

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21 8:15 Prayer Power

9:00 Holy Communion

10:15 Coffee, Sr. Choir rehearsal,

Blood Pressure Check

3:30 Exira Care Center Vespers

First Day of Winter

22 2:00 Staff Meeting

1:15 Quilting

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24 5:30 Worship with the Holy

Family

9:00 Holy Communion

Candlelight Worship

25 10:00 Christmas Day Worship

11:00-1:00

Community

Christmas

Dinner

26 9:30 “The Weekly” Prayer Cell

(Barb Christensen’s)

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28 8:15 Prayer Power

9:00 Worship

10:15 Coffee

29 2:00 Staff Meeting

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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1 2:00 Staff Meeting

2 3 9:30 Caring & Sharing

2:30 Kids’ Choir

3:00 Confirmation

6:00 Advent Supper (Served by

Stewardship Committee)

7:00 Advent Worship (Led by

Community Choirs)

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5

9:30 “The Weekly” Prayer Cell

(Barb Christensen’s)

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7 8:15 Prayer Power

9:00 Holy Communion

10:15 Coffee, Sunday School (Preschool

-6th Christmas program rehearsal),

Sr. Choir practice

11:15 “BTC” Praise Band practice,

Worship Committee Meeting,

Education Committee Meeting

2:00 Pastor Jail Visit

8 2:00 Staff Meeting

1:15 Quilting

6:30 Building & Property Mtg.

9 2:00 Naomi Circle

10 2:30 Kids’ Choir

3:00 Confirmation

6:00 Advent Supper (Served by

Workcampers)

7:00 Advent Worship (Led by

Zion Lutheran Praise Team)

11 10:30 Friendship Home

Communion

12 9:30 “The Weekly” Prayer Cell

(Barb Christensen’s)

Shepherd Staff newsletter

deadline at noon

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14 8:15 Prayer Power

9:00 Worship with Sunday School

Christmas Program

10:15 Coffee, Sunday School Christmas

Party, Senior Choir rehearsal

2:00 Christmas Caroling

5:00 Healing Service

15 2:00 Staff Meeting

7:00 Stewardship Committee

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17 2:30 Kids’ Choir

3:00 Confirmation

6:00 Advent Supper (Served by

South Africa Mission Team)

7:00 Advent Worship (Led by

“BTC” Praise Band)

7:45 Council Meeting

18 9:30 Rachel Circle

9:30 Ruth Circle

1:30 Mary Circle

19 9:30 “The Weekly” Prayer Cell

(Barb Christensen’s)

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21 8:15 Prayer Power

9:00 Holy Communion

10:15 Coffee, Sr. Choir rehearsal,

Blood Pressure Check

3:30 Exira Care Center Vespers

First Day of Winter

22 2:00 Staff Meeting

1:15 Quilting

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24 5:30 Worship with the Holy

Family

9:00 Holy Communion

Candlelight Worship

25 10:00 Christmas Day Worship

11:00-1:00

Community

Christmas

Dinner

26 9:30 “The Weekly” Prayer Cell

(Barb Christensen’s)

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28 8:15 Prayer Power

9:00 Worship

10:15 Coffee

29 2:00 Staff Meeting

30 31

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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CHRISTMAS BASKETS

Buy a Christmas Dinner for someone special, $30.00 per basket

The deadline to order Christmas Baskets is December 5th.

(Ham, Potatoes & Gravy, Homestyle Noodles, Chicken Broth,

Frozen Broccoli, Dessert Item, Celery, Carrots, Apples, Oranges)

To nominate a family to receive a Christmas Dinner, pick up a nomination form

on the bulletin board by the water fountain and turn into the church office.

The Audubon Ministerial Association hopes to be able to deliver

30 Christmas Baskets to families in Audubon County.

Please make checks payable to Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church.

SPONSORED BY AUDUBON COUNTY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION

SPONSORED BY NEW OPPORTUNITIES

SPONSORED BY SHARE IOWA SHARE is a nonprofit food buying group that offers good, nutritious products at

a reduced cost through a volunteer-run, community based distribution. Everyone is welcome to

participate, there are no membership fees. Save up to 50% and it is delivered monthly to our

community. For more information, call 1-800-344-1107 or go to www.shareiowa.org.

“Deck the Agri Hall”

Saturday, November 22nd and Sunday, November 23rd at the Audubon fairgrounds.

Admission is free will donation with proceeds going to fairground improvements and the Audubon

county 4-H program. Soup, sandwiches, and dessert served both Saturday and Sunday 11a.m. – 3 p.m.

Year End Financial Gifts

Year end financial gifts are encouraged and appreciated. Because of IRS regulations, please be sure

your gift is received by the church by December 31st at 9:00 a.m. (our last deposit of the year will

be done no later than 9:00 a.m.). A back dated check received in 2015 does not qualify as a 2014

contribution of record. As with any giving, clearly mark your intentions on your offering envelope

as well as on your check. If you would like to know what your 2014 year to date giving is,

please call or email the church office.

Thank you to all who sponsored a Thanksgiving Basket for a family in need in the Audubon

Community. Thanks to your generosity, Our Saviour’s raised $550 towards Thanksgiving Baskets!

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Nursery It is our intention to have a staffed nursery available every Sunday throughout the School year.

We will have a nursery attendant available every 1st & 2nd Sundays of each month

but will depend upon other volunteers to staff the nursery every 3rd & 4th Sundays.

Please contact the church office if you would like to volunteer for this important ministry position.

Volunteers are needed to run the sanctuary projection system for worship services. The whole

service is prepared and ready to go for those who volunteer to run it. It is a relatively easy system

to operate. Come to the balcony any Sunday to observe the system and to check it out.

Please contact the church office, Jane Weber or Pastor Doug for more information.

Thank you to all who attended or worked at the

Community Dinner Honoring Veterans!

Proceeds from the event will be donated to the Veterans’ Memorial Tower in Eagle Grove

Staff Appreciation Sunday

Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church will be celebrating an Appreciation Sunday on November 23rd

to bless and show our gratitude for our employed staff here at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church.

Fifteen staff members dedicate themselves to helping the church, the congregation and our mission.

They are:

Pastor Doug Opp

Pam Steckler (Office Manager)

Jane Weber (Worship & Music Coordinator and Co-Director of Raise the Praise Kids’ Choir)

Brad & Kylie Stroeher (Custodians)

Jen Fliflet & Sara Slater (The Rock Youth Leaders)

Jo Beane (“Behind the Cross” Praise Band Director)

Gary Keller (Senior Choir Director)

Kelly Polson (Senior Choir Accompanist)

Julie Opp (Co-Director of Raise the Praise Kids’ Choir)

Janice Hemmingsen, Barb Smith, Ryan Weber & Elaine Jorgensen (Organists)

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If Worship or Sunday School is cancelled due to bad weather it will be announced on

KSOM 96.5 FM or KJAN 12.20 AM. Please use your best judgement as worship will only

be cancelled when city streets are impassable. Neither Confirmation nor Kids’ Choir will be

held if school is cancelled or let out early on a Wednesday for bad weather.

Annual Christmas Luncheon

The Women of Ebenezer Lutheran Church invite the Women of OSLC to their annual

Women’s Christmas Luncheon, Saturday, December 6th at 11:00 a.m. Come for fellowship,

music and food. Due to limited seating, RSVP to Marjorie Rudolph at 563-2034 by December 1st..

Free will offering to local food pantry.

Thrivent Choice Dollars-Audubon County

As of September 30th, 2014 there are 628 Thrivent Members, 253 of those members have the

ability to direct choice dollars. 39% of Choice dollar members have directed their dollars this year,

61% have NOT directed their Choice dollars. You are invited to go online to

www.thrivent.com/thriventchoice or call 1-800-847-4836 to designate your funds

to the Lutheran organization of your choice.

Pre-Thanksgiving Pie Sale—On Sunday, November 23rd, the South Africa Mission Team will be

hosting a Pre-Thanksgiving Pie Sale as a mission support opportunity during the fellowship hour.

Thank you for your prayers and financial gifts in support of a 2016 South Africa Mission Venture!

Questions, contact Pastor Doug or the church office.

The Salvation Army Campaign will be Saturdays from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. through

December 20th at Audubon Food Pride. Volunteers are needed to sign up for a

two hour shift to ring the bell. Contact Melissa at the Audubon Sheriff’s Department

at 563-2631 to volunteer. Any funds raised through the counter kettles or bell

ringing campaign stays in Audubon County for use by Audubon residents.

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Gluten-Free Coffee Hour

We now have gluten-free items available during Sunday morning Coffee Hour

for those with this medical necessity.

Julefest Concert

Elk Horn Lutheran Church

Saturday, November 29th at 7:00 p.m.

Classical & Contemporary Christmas Music

performed by local musicians

Followed by lunch and dancing around the Christmas tree!

Children’s Bags ..are available at the back of the worship area on Sunday mornings. They are filled with activities for

the kids during worship. Please return the bags after worship. Your child(ren) may keep the little toys/

bracelets that are included in the bags but please leave coloring books and crayons/pencils in the bags.

2015 Commitment Cards

are available in the back of the sanctuary in the overflow area.

You are invited to turn in a commitment card to help OSLC budget for general expenses for 2015.

Thank you in advance for your generosity!

Cookies for the Holidays for Military Personnel

Thank you for your support! Five boxes of cookies were sent to Iowa troops stationed overseas.

Two were sent to Audubon servicemen stationed in the US. Thanks to everyone who provided cookies,

came to the church to bake cookies and who provided financial support to help send the cookies!

Congratulations to Ben & Jenny Schmidt on the baptism of their

son Ryker Benjamin Schmidt on Sunday, October 26th.

Congratulations to Drew & Tara Baier on the baptism of their

son Brock Alan Baier on Sunday, November 9th.

Maxine Hansen will have her 90th Birthday on December 16th. She will celebrate with her family.

Please remember her with a card or a prayer, which would be much appreciated!

Maxine Hansen

Wedgewood Gardens Room #101

Branson West, MO 65737

2014 Committee Reports are due in the church office by December 1st.

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DECEMBER

VOLUNTEERS USHERS

Nick Smith, Captain

Nate Vorm

Bob Sornson

Tim Andersen

Sam Graeve

Logan Nielsen

Lee Nielsen

Dean Weber

TAXI DRIVER

Tim Andersen

ALTAR GUILD

Natalie Lange

Dona Garber

Linda Keller

VIDEO OPERATORS

7- Dan Jorgensen

14- Dan Christensen

21- Frank Olsen

28- David Madsen

SOUND OPERATORS

3- Bob Weber/

Tyler Riebhoff/David Graeve

7- Curtis Frederiksen

10- Tim Morgan

14- Tim Morgan

17- Ron Christensen

21- Bob Weber/

Tyler Riebhoff/David Graeve

24-5:30 Bob Weber/

Tyler Riebhoff/David Graeve

24–9:00 Bob Weber/

Tyler Riebhoff/David Graeve

25-

28- Ron Christensen

ACOLYTES

3- Garrett Hansen

7- Jacob Sauers

Jayden Nielsen

10- Westly Borkowski

14- Mallory Riebhoff

Dennis Jackson

17- Jackson Jensen

21- Melissa Deist

Amy Burns

24-5:30 Dylan Obermeier

5:30 Gracye Albertsen

9:00 Noah Morgan

9:00 Jayden Nielsen

25- Garrett Hansen

Jacob Sauers

28- Mallory Riebhoff

Jackson Jensen

NURSERY

7- Ann Guild

14- Sharon Winterboer

& Lauren Graeve

21-

28-

PROJECTION SYSTEM

3- Shannon Jensen

7-

10- Shannon Jensen

14- Shannon Jensen

17- Shannon Jensen

21- Bob Weber, Tyler

Riebhoff, David Graeve

24-5:30 Shannon Jensen

24–9:00

25-

28-

PRAYER PARTNERS

7- Lee Nielsen

Barb Christensen

14- Lee Nielsen

Julie Opp

21- Dan Smith

Barb Christensen

28- Julie Opp

Dan Smith

Please note that there has been a time change for the Monday OSLC staff meetings.

To accommodate schedules, the staff meetings are now held every Monday at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel.

If you are looking for a staff member during the meeting time, please check in the chapel.

Thank you to the circles and individuals who made kits or brought items for kits.

Thank you also to those who have been coming to help with Our Saviour’s Quilting Ministry Projects.

We are grateful for the new and regular volunteers!

Blessed are those who want to be a blessing to so many need!!

Quilts and kits collected for Lutheran World Relief in 2014 included:

*50 Quilts *68 Personal Care Kit

*42 School Kits *6 Fabric Kits *9 Blankets

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Wellness Tip—A monthly feature from the OSLC Wellness Ministry Team

Dressing for Winter Weather

As cold weather approached, it is important to take precautions to prevent becoming too

cold when outdoors. The Mayo Clinic provides these tips for dressing to help prevent hypothermia

or frostbite when outdoors.

1. Dress in several layers of loose warm clothing. Air trapped between layers of clothing acts as

insulation against the cold. Wear windproof and waterproof outer garments to protect against

wind, snow, and rain.

2. Wear a hat or headband that fully covers your ears.

3. Wear mittens rather than gloves. Mittens provide the better protection. Try a thin pair of glove

liners made of a wicking material under a pair of heavier gloves or mittens.

4. Wear socks and sock liners that fit well, wick moisture and provide insulation.

5. Wear boots to help keep your feet warm and dry.

Just as we prepare physically for the weather, we need to dress for the day spiritually.

In 2 Thessalonians 5:8 Paul writes, “But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, and put

on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet the hope of salvation.”

Stay warm and stay strong with God!

December is Caring & Sharing month at OSLC.

Items needed are:

Kleenex, Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, Laundry Soap, Dish Soap, Toilet Paper, Spaghetti Noodles,

Spaghetti Sauce, Tuna, Canned Fruit, Canned Soup, Peanut Butter, Macaroni & Cheese, Cereal

Additional needs are children’s clothing for ages 3 and up and casual/work clothes for men.

There will be baskets at the church for your donations!

Monetary donations are also appreciated, please make checks payable to Caring & Sharing.

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Mark your calendars for the Sunday School Christmas Program!

The Preschool through 6th Grade Sunday School Christmas program

will be held during 9:00 a.m. worship on Sunday, December 14th.

A special coffee will follow worship and there will be a Sunday School

Christmas Party during the Sunday School hour. Rehearsals will be held

during the Sunday School hour on November 23rd & December 7th.

Attention Piano Students!

Sunday School students are invited to play an Advent piano prelude song before 9:00 a.m.

worship on December 7th or December 21st. We ask that your music be a Christian Advent

selection appropriate for a worship service.

Please contact the church office or Jane Weber by December 1st if you are planning to play.

Preschool-12th Grade Sunday School will not be held on Nov. 30th (Thanksgiving weekend).

Adult Sunday School will be held.

For the 14th year in a row, our Sunday School kids, confirmation students/mentors and

congregation members have collected and packed shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child.

We have packed and sent 126 boxes this year!

Thank you for your support and for helping bring joy and share the love of Jesus Christ

with so many children around the world!

CHURCH WEBSITE It is updated on a regular basis and is a great source for information

on dates and times of worship services, events, activities, Bible

studies, etc. Also, OSLC now has facebook, search Our Saviour’s

Lutheran Church on your facebook account. Check it out!!

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THE ROCK YOUTH GROUP—(7th Grade-12th Grade)

The Rock would like to extend a great big thank you to all who helped with

the making and bidding of the appreciation baskets. God loves giving hearts,

especially when we help other brothers and sisters in Christ.

Over $750.00 was raised to help support the

Iowa Homeless Youth Center in Des Moines!

The Rock would also like to thank Dennis, Noah, Logan, Daniel, Ava, Ed,

Camden and Faith for helping with Rock-Run. It is important to help others!

Remember Christmas Caroling will be Sunday, December 14th at 2:00 p.m.

Dress warmly and meet in the downstairs social room!

BRING YOUR FRIENDS…...EVERYONE IS WELCOME!!

May the joy of the Lord be with you all this Christmas season!

The Lord is my rock. My fortress, and my Savior.

My God is my rock in whom I find protection.

He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety. Psalm 18:2

The Rock Co-Leaders:

Call or Text: Jennifer Fliflet @ 712-310-0689 or Sara Slater @ 304-2363

Facebook: The Rock OSLC

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

WOW (Women of the Word) Officers are needed for 2015!!

Talk to Sharolyn Fett or Joan Nielsen for more information or call the church office!

Caring & Sharing “Thank Offering”

A table will be available for Caring & Sharing “thank offering”

donations at our Thanksgiving Eve Communion service,

7:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 26th.

Caring & Sharing has special requests for each community church

for items to be used in the Christmas boxes they provide to the

families they service. OSLC members have been asked to donate

boxed macaroni & cheese and packaged fruit snacks;

these items may be brought to the Thanksgiving Eve service

or at any time to the church.

Nonperishable food items, paper products and monetary donations are also greatly needed.

What a wonderful way this is for us to share God’s blessings with those in need.

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Online Giving

We know everyone has a busy schedule, online giving is an option that may

help simplify your busy lives. Electronic contributions can be given from

anywhere there is a computer and online access or can be set-up to be a

recurring contribution. To access this option, 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. If there are any other

questions concerning the online giving, contact Pam Steckler at 712-563-2625

or oslc@iowatelecom.net or Dan Madsen at 712-790-0940 or dmadsen@metc.net.

The Tuckpointing Project giving option is also available on the OSLC website.

SOME CHRISTMAS REMINDERS

May the Christmas GIFTS remind us of God’s greatest gift, His only son!

May the Christmas CANDLES remind us of Him who is the “Light of the world.”

May the Christmas TREES remind us of another tree upon which He died.

May the Christmas CHEER remind us of Him who said, “Be of good cheer.”

May the Christmas FEAST remind us of Him who is “The Bread of Life.”

May the Christmas BELL remind us of the glorious proclamation of His birth.

May the Christmas CAROLS remind us of the song the angels sang, “Glory to God in the Highest!”

May the Christmas SEASON remind us in every way of Jesus Christ, our King.

Kids’ Night Out will not be held in December.

The next Kids’ Night Out will be Saturday, January 17th from 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

We have been averaging between 20 and 25 kids per Kids’ Night Out with about 40 kids who

have attended this fall. Thank you to everyone who helps support Kids’ Night Out in any way.

What a wonderful thing for the Kids to be able to come to the church once a month and

have a wonderful time of fellowship, fun, movie and popcorn with their friends!

OSLC is planning to proceed with the church building tuckpointing project in 2015.

The recommendation of tuckpointing will be voted on at the annual meeting on January 25th, 2015.

If you would like to donate financially to this project, you may donate online through the church

website, by putting in the offering plate marked “Tuckpointing” or mail/drop off at the church office.

To date, $7,786.63 has been raised for the Tuckpointing Project!

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There will be a Christmas tree

located at the back of the sanctuary

beginning December 1st for new

or gently used gloves, coats,

hats, scarves, & socks to be

donated to Caring & Sharing.

As we prepare for the celebration

of the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ,

please join us after worship

on November 30th to decorate

our church for Advent.

Would you consider

purchasing a Wreath

or poinsettia to decorate

our church for Advent?

The wreaths are $21 each and

the poinsettias are $16 each.

Poinsettias may be taken home after

either Christmas Eve service.

There is a sign up sheet above the

water fountain or call the church office.

Sunday Morning Adult Christian Education Opportunities

Continue to grow in the Lord! Bring a friend or neighbor, your coffee or snack, enjoy the conversation

and fellowship and join us in the Chapel at 10:20 a.m. on these Sundays:

November 23rd —Session 11: The English Reformation, The Political Reformation

November 30th—Session 12: The Catholic Reformation, Reaction and Renewal.

December 7th—Uncertain World, Unchanging Gospel

December 14th—Sunday School Christmas Program

December 21st—No Class, Christmas break

December 28th—No Class, Christmas break

gods at war Adult Bible Study Series

A Six Sunday series by “Not a Fan” author Kyle Idleman will begin Sunday, January 18th, 2015.

Books are available in the church office for $10 a piece. Questions, contact Pastor Doug.

Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church

Building Hours

Monday through Friday

The Church Building will be locked as early as

4:00 p.m. unless evening activities are planned or

other arrangements have been made.

Saturday and Sunday

The church building will be open

from 8:00 a.m. to noon.

If you need into the church building other than

these hours, please make arrangements through

the church office during office hours.

Church Office Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

8:30 a.m.-noon

& 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

Wednesday

8:30 a.m.-noon

& 1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

Friday

8:30 a.m.-noon

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Greetings from Pastor Doug

Joseph Mohr, a young priest in Mariapfarr, Austria, wrote a poem he called Stille Nacht! Heilige

Nacht! (Silent Night) in 1816. In 1817 Mohr came to the St. Nicholas parish church in Oberndorf,

Austria as assistant pastor.

On Christmas Eve, 1818, Mohr visited his friend Franz Gruber, a schoolmaster and St. Nicholas’

choir director. Mohr asked Gruber to compose a melody for his poem in time for the Midnight

Mass. That night the congregation of St. Nicholas heard the Christmas carol we know as Silent

Night for the first time. Mohr and Gruber sang each of the original stanzas to the accompaniment of

Mohr’s guitar.

This coming Christmas Eve we conclude our Candlelight Worship Services by singing Silent Night,

Holy Night in a darkened sanctuary while we hold lit candles. It is a touching experience which

reminds us of the significance of birth of the baby Jesus, the light of the World, the One who came

as a ransom for our sins, the Only Son of God who saves us by grace through faith, the most

magnificent gift any of us can or will ever know this side of eternity.

I invite you to read, hum, or sing Silent Night, Holy Night throughout the coming days which

include the remainder of Thanksgiving, all of Advent and Christmas. It will help you to keep

focused on the real reason for Christmas. It will draw you closer to the Lord Jesus as a follower

of the One True God during the busyness and distractions of the secular driven upcoming Holidays,

or Holy Days?

Silent night, Holy night!

All is calm, all is bright

Round yon virgin mother and child.

Holy Infant, so tender and mild,

Sleep in heavenly peace,

Sleep in heavenly peace.

Silent night, Holy night!

Shepherds quake at the sight;

Glories stream from heaven afar,

Heavenly hosts sing, Alleluia!

Christ, the Savior, is born!

Christ, the Savior, is born!

Silent night, Holy night!

Son of God, love’s pure light

Radiant beams from your holy face

With the dawn of redeeming grace,

Jesus, Lord at thy birth,

Jesus, Lord at thy birth.

Christmas Blessings,

Pastor Doug

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Stewardship Square

Regular offerings 10/26 $5,935.00 11/02 $10,856.84 11/09 $5,910.64 11/16 $6,146.80 Weekly Worship Attendance 10/26 244 11/02 200 11/09 223 11/16 152 Loose offering to Caring & Sharing (11-02): $39.00 Needed Weekly to meet budget—$6,355.27 If you have any questions regarding the OSLC financial report, you are welcome to contact our Office Manager Pam Steckler or our Council Treasurer Dan Madsen.

7-Sandy Kristensen

14-Milo Clemmensen

21-Marvin & Annabelle Christensen

28-Nate & Kendra Bladt

OSLC DECEMBER PRAYER INDIVIDUALS/FAMILIES:

December 7th-13th

Shirley Jorgensen, Rhoda Jorgensen, Wilma Juel, Alice Kauffman,

Brenda Keeley, Gary & Linda Keller & family.

December 14th-20th Reid Keller, Jerry & Ardell Kelly, Nate & Rachael King & family, Holly Kjergaard & family,

Kyle & Megan Kjergaard & family, Josh & Nichole Klever & family.

December 21st-27th:

John & Irene Knudsen, Marjorie McMillan, Melvin Knudsen, Lorraine Knudson,

Tony & Christy Konkler & family, Sandy Kristensen.

December 28th-January 3rd:

Mike & Ruth Kuchel & family, Betty Lang, Jim & Becky Lange & family, Marvin & Mary Alice

Lange, Randy & Natalie Lange, Shane & Molly Lange, Lindy (Lange) Ferguson.

December Altar Poinsettias