Issue 10

November 2013

Our Savior’s

Lutheran Church Parish Scope

Stewardship & Commitment Watch your mail for the annual stewardship mailing with temple talks during worship on November 10 & 17. You will have the opportunity to turn in your 2014 pledge, and time and talent sheet on Commitment Sunday, November 24.

November 2, Saturday

Ecumenical Men’s Bible Study

November 3, Sunday

All Saints Sunday Observance

November 4, Monday

OSW Meeting & Movie Night

November 6, Wednesday Global Health Mission Workday

Worship Committee Meeting

November 7, Thursday AMer’s & G.I.F.T. Bible Studies

Comforts of Home Communion Service

November 8, Friday

Meatball Making Day

November 9, Saturday

Quilt Tour

November 10, Sunday Baptism of Edison Felix

Baptism of Esmeralda Chambers

Youth/Education Committee Meeting

November 11, Monday

Finance Committee Meeting

November 12, Tuesday Leah Circle, Property/Management, &

Church Council Meetings

November 13, Wednesday

Wednesday Angels’ Bible Study

November 14, Thursday

G.I.F.T. Bible Study

November 16, Saturday

Ecumenical Men’s Bible Study

November 19, Tuesday

500 Card Party & Global Missions Meeting

November 20, Wednesday

Writers’ Club & Reading Club

November 21, Thursday

G.I.F.T. Bible Study & Quilting Queens

November 24, Sunday

Pre-K Milestone & Decorate for Advent

November 26, Tuesday Personnel Committee Meeting

Sassy Stitchers

November 27, Wednesday Scope Collating

Joint Worship Service with St. Joe’s

November 28, Thursday

Thanksgiving—Office Closed

Thanksgiving Baskets Once again, OSL is coordinating a Thanksgiving Basket project. Our goal is to supply the ingredients for a traditional Thanksgiving meal to 20 families. Households will be selected both from the community and our OSL family. You can participate by donating some of the necessary items. Look for the colorful “turkey” display in the Friendship

Room. He has several “extra” feathers, which indicate one item needed for the 20 baskets. Take one, or as many feathers as you would like, and bring back the indicated item(s) to church by no later than Wednesday, November 20, so that the baskets can be delivered the weekend before Thanksgiving.

Attention Winter

Vacationers! If you are traveling to warmer weather for the

winter, please let the church office know your

alternate address and the dates that

you will be at the different address

so that we can keep you current on

mailings.

RESULTS OF YOUR

EFFORTS:

On October 8, $1,000 was

donated to Stepping Stones

food pantry from the

Ludington Guard Band pie

social profit. Good show!

Just in time to solve your Christmas gift questions, we have the answers! On December 7, during the Scandinavian Bake Sale, the new church recipe

book, “Welcome to Our Table,” will be available for sale for $15. You may

pick up as many copies as you would like each Sunday in December

between services and in the church office. We will also take paid orders between services during the last half of November. During the coffee fellowship hour on

November 10 and 24, you will be treated to samples made from our recipes. We are

excited about the recipes submitted by members of our church family and think that you will be also! Profits from the book sales will go to feed hungry people, both locally and

through our missions. Have a question? Ask a committee member.

Bonnie Christianson, Connie Weber, Muriel Mikkelson, Elna Johnson, Linda Otto, Donna Albrecht, or Marion Jensen

OSL Service Project! The “evergreen” tree is set up in the

Friendship Room to collect hats, mittens,

and scarves, which will be delivered to

Stepping Stones and to the schools in the

area.

If you are interested in making

items for the tree, pick up a bag

of yarn from the wooden tree in

the Friendship Room.

Meatball & Gravy Sales! Sign up in the church office to make and package meatballs on Friday, Nov. 8, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Orders must be prepaid and placed by no later than Wednesday, Nov. 6, in the church office. Sold fresh or frozen in $5/pint or $10/quart containers.

Thanksgiving Eve Service Our Savior’s Lutheran Church and St. Joseph’s Catholic Church will have its annual joint worship service at 6:30 p.m. on Thanksgiving Eve, November 27, at St. Joe’s.

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I would like to take a moment to bid you, my OSL family, farewell. It has been my pleasure to serve these last ten months as your congregational council president. I had all intentions of fulfilling my term on council, but sometimes life happens and you have a change in directions. Hence, I have accepted a job with the YMCA in Greensburg, IN, and start on October 28. I may see you occasionally, as my family (Jill and Autumn) will remain in Menomonie until we can make arrangements for them to join me. I am so proud of our accomplishments and growth these past few years. Rarely a week passes that I do not hear from someone about how welcoming and vibrant our church is now. People (members and past members) who have been away, for whatever reason, state that they can “feel” and “sense” the energy and love as they enter the building! Several new families have inquired about membership and will be accepted on October 27. Please keep this atmosphere of love and acceptance forefront in all you do...it truly makes a difference! It certainly has meant the world to our family. Your support, love, and acceptance, especially during our long adoption process, was overwhelming and helped to keep us faithful and grounded. I wish you well, I thank you, and I can’t wait to hear about all your future accomplishments and endeavors. God be with you. Peace, Penni Bostelman

Hi, my name is Kim Studinger and I am your new

bookkeeper! I live in Chippewa Falls with my three

wonderful children—Charlie is 18, Eric is 14, and Beka is

10. We have a black lab mix named Motley. We love dogs

and have been dog sitting for 14 years. I have over 12

years of experience doing bookkeeping. If you cant find

me pouring over spreadsheets with a big smile on my face,

you will probably find me out on the water canoeing with

my kids. I am excited for the opportunity to join the OSL

staff as the bookkeeper and look forward to using the

gifts God has given me to bless your church!

Help Our Savior’s Lutheran Church see double!

Participate in the Thrivent Choice® Double Direction Church Campaign and help our congregation in a big

way! During the campaign, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans® is giving up to $15 million to churches across

the country through the Thrivent Choice program. Here’s how you can help:

Direct available Choice Dollars® to our church between October 1 and November 30, 2013.

Thrivent Financial will double all Choice Dollars® directions made to churches during this time or until

up to $15 million has been awarded, whichever comes first.

Thrivent Choice helps strengthen congregations

The Thrivent Choice program allows eligible members of Thrivent Financial® to recommend where some of

its charitable grant funds go.

To direct Choice Dollars®, simply:

Go to Thrivent.com/thriventchoice, or

Call 1-800-THRIVENT (1-800-847-4836) and say, “Thrivent Choice.”

Directing Choice Dollars® is subject to the terms and conditions of the Thrivent Choice® program. Visit

Thrivent.com/thriventchoice for complete terms and conditions. All grants are made at the sole discretion of Thrivent Financial for

Lutherans.

OSL Meatball

Dinner

There are still ten

meatball dinner

yard signs yet to

be returned. If you

still have one,

please return it to

the church office—

thanks!

Sonshine Activity Bags Are you interested in helping to keep the children’s worship service activity bags sanitized and stocked? If so, please contact Amy Loker at (715)235-0693.

We will also accept donations of small toys, puppets, books, and coloring books for our bags.

Sunday School If you have not already registered your child,

please do so. Also, we ask that families pay a $10

fee per child. This money helps offset some of

the cost for curriculum.

Our Christmas program is at the 10:30 a.m.

worship service on December 15.

Middle School Youth Group

Wednesdays 7:30-8:30 p.m.

November 6: Gym Night

(parents pick up your youth at the middle school gym)

November 13: Game Night

November 20: Teambuilding

November 27: No Youth Group or Confirmation

Youth Group starts at 7:30 p.m. in the Youth Room. Parent

help is needed, especially for rides to off-site activities.

Activities may change depending on availability/need.

Senior High Youth Group

November 10: Meet at Church

November 24: Meet at Church

Senior High Breakfast Club

We will be meeting on Monday mornings, on the weeks we do not have youth group, for breakfast

and a time of devotion. We will try to meet at McDonald’s this month so feel free to come,

purchase a meal, and start the week off right.

11/4, 11/18

November Milestones Join us on November 24 at the 10:30 a.m. service, as we celebrate the milestone of our prekindergarten children learning and singing the “Jesus Loves Me” song. Our children will be singing the song and receiving a gift to remind them of the love that Jesus has for them.

Nursery Needs: fully rubber or plastic

dolls (such as baby or Barbie dolls), smaller

plastic containers to store toys in.

Come Ring!!! We will be ringing bells once again this year at Kmart! Join Amy on December 7 as we ring for the Salvation Army. Sign up today for one of seven, hour-long shifts. Children and youth are welcome, but must be accompanied by an adult if they are under the age of 15. In order to help out as many people as possible, we need

all seven shifts to be covered. If all shifts fill up, you are welcome to team up and join others as they ring!

Sign up to receive weekly e-newsletters for our youth!

The weekly e-newsletters contain information about youth activities, confirmation, the

mission trip, fundraising, service projects, devotions, and more! Sign up today!

Middle School (grades 6-8): http://eepurl.com/tSs8z

High School (grades 9-12): http://eepurl.com/tSuhn

Our youth will be serving coffee fellowship on November 17 and December 1 to

raise funds for their youth accounts. Many youth use these accounts to pay for

trips, such as the mission trip. We still need youth to sign up to serve for the

December date.

Mission Trip 2014!

Our mission trip next summer

will be to Red Lake, Minnesota.

There we will be mainly be

serving the residents of the Red

Lake reservation. We will be serving through a

variety of work projects such as scraping; painting;

landscaping; building a deck, wheelchair ramp, or

fence; or even putting up drywall. We will also be

serving by building relationships with the people we

serve. The cost before fundraising and scholarships is

$680. Sign up by November 30 to reserve your spot.

A non-refundable $50 deposit is due upon sign up.

This is for youth currently in grades 8-12 . Adult

leaders are needed and should speak with Amy

Loker.

Pizza Sales!

It’s the holiday season and who always has time to

cook? Buy a pizza from our youth and help support

our mission trip, and get a quick and yummy meal.

Pizzas with single toppings such as cheese,

pepperoni, or sausage cost $10.

Our supreme (sausage, pepperoni, onions, green

peppers, black olives, and mushrooms,), and veggie

(onions, green peppers, black olives, & mushrooms)

pizzas cost $12.

Youth will be selling pizzas in the Friendship Room

on the 3rd and 10th of November. Pizzas will be

made on the 16th and available for pick up

on the 17th and 24th.

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OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES October 8, 2013, 6:00 p.m. – Fireside Room

Present: Calvin Christianson, Karl Palmer, Jane Kingzett, Penni Bostelman, Troy Peickert, Mary Solberg, Mark Kalscheur, Kara James, and Pastor Heather Wigdahl

Excused: Amy Eitrheim Guest: Becky Kneer (Parish Nurse)

I. Call to order – Priority Agenda A. Adoption of Agenda-additions/changes/corrections/timekeeping option B. Note past minutes approved via electronic voting. C. Health Ministry Update – Becky Kneer 1. Free Health Day – October 12. 2. Bridge to Hope Fundraiser – November 9. Quilt tour. 3. Mental Health – Adult forums to be held in November. 4. We are hosting a Taizé service on October 17. 5. Working with veterans’ activities within the community. D. Finance Report 1. Checking account balance as of 9/30/13 was $42,722.27. The year-to-date disbursements exceed receipts for a deficit of $11,203,

which is still “on line” with the budget. 2. Mission Endowment Fund continues to do well. 3. Simply Giving continues to grow with 78 participants. Goal of getting enrollment of 100. 4. The 2012 audit was completed in September. 5. Finance will begin working on the 2014 budget in October. Committee chairs should have their budget expenses from 2013.

Committee chairs should get their requests to Arvin Solsaa as soon as possible. Deadline is November 1, 2013. E. Updates: 1. Council on Duty continues to be a success so far. Reviewed some updates to the checklist. 2. Penni gave an update on the Welcome Team.

3. Healthy Start a. Karl Committee (Action Item #4): The database reconfiguration is almost completed. b. November 3 is our final Healthy Start meeting. F. Pastor’s Report 1. Have been researching the possibility of hosting a seminary intern. Need to get things together by January in order to be prepared for

fall of 2014. Request for a committee to be formed to look into this possibility. 2. Post office has greatly changed the mailing requirements for bulk mail. 3. Request from a Stout student to record a short film in our sanctuary. 4. Pastor Mary (Jorgenson Erickson) will help lead service with Pastor Heather on November 3. 5. Service day Sunday was held after a week delay due to rain. We cleaned Wakanda Park after second service. The t-shirts were a big

hit. G. Other Committee or Member Reports/Other – General: 1. CROP Walk, Rock & Roll is on October 13. 2. Mission Endowment Fund spent $11,604 last quarter. They still have $11,500 to spend by the end of the year. 3. Penni provided a Youth Committee update. Mission trip is going to be to Red Lake, MN. 4. Personnel Committee has been holding interviews for a new bookkeeper. H. President’s Report 1. Discussed long-range planning. Things to think about for future, big expense items. 2. Thank you from LCM (Lutheran Campus Ministry) for Monday’s meal service. 3. Discussed things to put in the Annual Report. I. Thank-you notes. J. Covenant review. K. Vespers by Penni 1. Penni announced her resignation from Council effective October 27. Motion by Mary, second by Karl, to accept the resignation with

great thanks. Motion passed with great reluctance. 2. Motion by Penni, second by Troy, to have Mary replace her as president and Jane to follow as vice president. Motion passed

unanimously.

Closing Motion to Adjourn (motion by Penni; second by Mark) and prayer.

Next meeting: November 12, 2013, 6:00 p.m., Fireside Room; refreshments: Troy Peickert.

Meet OSL’s New Members!!

October 27, 2013

Joshua, Jennifer & Bennett Anderson: “Josh is from Colfax, WI, and works for his family company, ABI, Inc. Trucking. He enjoys hunting, fishing, woodworking, sports, and spending time with family and friends. Jen is from Buffalo, MN, and works at Deerfield Care Center in New Richmond. She enjoys reading, cooking, baking, and spending time with family and friends. Bennett is 1½ and enjoys books, trucks, and making messes!”

Timothy Buck: “I used to bring clients to Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. I have worked for Aurora Community Services, House Calls, ARC of Dunn County, and have volunteer experience at several senior citizen-based programs in Menomonie. I also taught at Menomonie Day Care Center years ago!”

Audric, Lisa, Tyler, Halle, Carson & Maxwell Buhr: “We are excited to be coming back to OSL! Audric is the vocal music teacher at Menomonie High School and is also the musical director there. We are new, small business owners of ‘Tank Goodness,’ a warm cookie and cold milk delivery service (tankgoodness.com). Tyler is a 6th grader at Menomonie Middle School, and enjoys playing soccer, video games, and building Lego creations. Halle is a 4th grader at Oaklawn Elementary School, and enjoys playing soccer, tennis, and is a talented artist. Carson is a 3rd grader at Oaklawn Elementary School who enjoys karate and playing video games. Maxwell is a 1st grader at Oaklawn Elementary School, and he loves playing games and reading. As a family, we enjoy spending time outdoors together hiking, biking, and camping.”

Mark, Sarah & Esmeralda Chambers: “Mark and Sarah moved to Menomonie a couple of years ago from Eau Claire. Mark has been working at Cedar Creek Dental for six years and Sarah joined him a little over two years ago. Mark is originally from Sault Saint Marie, Ontario, and Sarah is from Bruce, WI. They heard about OSL from a friend, and are very happy they did! They enjoy fishing, music, hockey, and spending time with their daughter, Esmeralda.”

Josh (JW) Dachel: JW transferred his membership from St. John’s Lutheran Church in Bloomer, WI. He and Erin Norenberg were married at OSL in October 2013 and their one-year-old son, Jace, became a member when he was baptized at OSL in December 2012.

Please extend a hearty OSL welcome to all of our new members when you see them!

Pete & Aimee Furrer: “We moved here recently from Milwaukee, WI. Aimee is a licensed elementary school teacher and is currently a 4K teacher at ABC Daycare in Menomonie. Pete is an attorney who works at National Presto Industries in Eau Claire. We have two dogs (Bucky & Gismo) who are enjoying the outdoors.”

Travis Listing: “I was raised in a town an hour outside of Superior, WI, but now I’m here in Menomonie at UW-Stout studying game design development with a focus in art. When I’m not rushing around doing work for classes, I enjoy drawing and writing, as well as gaming. I discovered OSL through The Ministry and as soon as I walked through the doors, I knew that I’d love this place. Currently, I work on campus helping one of the art teachers, but I also stay busy with RPG Club, Game Design Club, and Swing Club.”

Jodi Micheels: Jodi has transferred her membership from Peace Lutheran Church in Menomonie. Her husband, Neil, is an OSL member along with their nineteen-month-old daughter, Ava, who was baptized at OSL in August 2013.

Matt, Amanda, Veronica & Thomas Molback: “We recently moved from Mondovi where we were members at Central Lutheran Church. Matt works for the DNR as a forester. Amanda works at Mayo Clinic Health System in Menomonie. We enjoy outdoor activities including running, biking, skiing, and hiking. We have two children, Roni is two and Thomas was born in August 2013. We are excited to become active members of the Menomonie community.”

Herb White: Herb is retired and held a few jobs throughout his working career. He worked at the former First Bank & Trust (now Dairyland Bank) as a maintenance worker and ended up opening the vault and counting money—he was identified as the “best maintenance person the bank ever had!” Herb served in the US Army and has served on the Menomonie City Council and the Dunn County Board of Supervisors. Herb has transferred his membership from Immanuel Baptist Church to join his wife, Lucille Whittier, at OSL; he and Lucille were married in June 2013.

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2012 Audit Report Page 1

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2012 Audit Report Page 2

A BIG thank you to all who helped make the Annual Meatball Dinner on September 21, 2013, a success. Our profit

was $3,134.43! All of that will go to missions, to be decided at in November. We welcome suggestions!

Comments about the meal: We wanted people to know they could get seconds, as that was a criticism from last

year. However, the initial servings were a bit large this year, resulting in us running out of the vegetables.

This year, we added squash to the menu and cut rutabagas (excellent in 2013!) from 200# to 100#. Well, that led

to customers asking for both and running out of both!! The squash was very well received and we plan to continue

having squash and having 150# rutabagas. We also ran out of mashed potatoes due to large servings. We plan to

purchase smaller serving utensils for vegetables in 2014.

The meatballs and gravy were great as usual. Left-over meatballs and gravy ($400 worth) sold mostly Saturday

night with about 8 pints available Sunday between services. More meatball and gravy will be available in November!

Place your orders then.

The pies and desserts were well received due to great variety. Our many great bakers came through! The left-

overs were served at the coffee hour Sunday between services.

The dinner runs for three hours—4-7 p.m., with workers’ shift changes after 1½ hours at 5:30 p.m. However, 5:30

p.m. is our busiest time, which made for confusion. We plan to change shifts to three hours, with a half hour off

to eat.

We continue to have difficulty getting waitresses and bussers. We had four Boy Scouts from Christ Lutheran

helping and four female UW-Stout students helping serve and bus dishes. Of course, the Lutheran Campus

Ministry students came through again with covering cleaning the dishes! Much thanks to them. Family and friends

also helped. Totally, we gave free meals to about 20 helpers who were not OSLC members. A homeless family was

also fed at no cost.

We served a total of 392 people in 2013, up from 2012 at 340. Our take-out orders numbered 56, 2012 had 40.

Our donations in 2013 were $741, which were down from 2012 donations at $1,392. But, we had the Ludington

Guard Band pie social in 2013 with donations of $821, which we did not have in 2012.

Again, thank to those who donated your time helping, who donated food stuff such as pies, potatoes, etc. and who

donated money. Every bit helped! This was a fun project with good camaraderie. You are a great bunch to work

with.

Submitted by Donna Albrecht

Our Savior’s Women Treasurer

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If you missed a Sunday worship, you are able to listen to it on the new website by visiting www.oslme.com

and clicking on “Audio Recordings” located on the homepage.

Pictorial Directory

Please stop in the office and pick up a copy of the new pictorial directory. All OSL members are entitled to a free copy.

Contact Information Have you recently moved, dropped your telephone land line, added a cell phone, changed your e-mail address, changed employer/profession, etc.? The office needs to know in order to keep its database accurate.

Do you have an e-mail address? If so, consider

receiving the Parish Scope and other communications via e-mail. Not only will you receive the newsletter in

color, photos will be in color, too, and you will save OSL mailing and photocopying costs! Notify Kathi in

the OSL office by e-mailing office@oslme.com.

The heating season may leave some “out in the cold.” The Dunn County Energy Assistance Program will soon begin taking applications for the 2013-14 heating season. The program begins October 1, 2013, and runs through May 15, 2014.

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UPDATES FROM THE LIBRARIANS!

Thanksgiving books will be on display for checking out in the Children’s Library. Christmas books will begin appearing, too, to allow more kids and families to have an opportunity to enjoy them.

Notice for Sunday School students, teachers, and parents: books and stories that coordinate with the Sunday School lessons in October, November, and December are located on the north wall shelves in the Children’s Library—look for the sign!

Sylvia Nelson, Children’s Librarian

From the Adult Library – Among the new books recently received in our adult library are Books 3 & 4 of the Sister Circle Series by Vonette Bright and Nancy Moser. These two books, An Undivided Heart and A Place to Belong, complete the series. Anyone who has read books 1 & 2, already in the OSL library, will certainly want to finish this touching story. Through struggles and triumphs, the women of Peerbaugh Place have forged a special bond of sisterhood, assisted by Evelyn Peerbaugh, the owner of the quaint Victorian boarding house. Readers will find their own place in the circle, gaining insight into their own spiritual gifts, as they laugh and cry with each of these women.

Another new book, recommended by the Church Connections Newsletter, addresses a common problem for college-bound youth. It is called Can You Keep Your Faith in College? Students from 50 Campuses Tell You How - and Why. Temptation abounds in the collegiate world. So, can you keep a God-centered, adventure-based, Christ-driven life throughout college? Abbie Smith found the answer to be a resounding YES! This book is packed with encouragement specifically for these trying years.

Check out another new book that has been added to Our Savior's Library. "On a Farther Shore: The Life and Legacy of Rachel Carson" by William Souder, was reviewed recently by the Reading Club. This book was published on the 50

th anniversary of her book "Silent Spring" and is a new portrait of Rachel Carson, founder of the

environmental movement. Published in 1962, "Silent Spring" shocked the public and forced the government to take action, despite a withering attach on Carson from the chemicals industry. This new book tells the story of one of the great reformers of the 20

th century.

Bonnie Nelson, Adult Librarian

The need is extremely great!

The gratification is instant. Give blood! You can donate blood with the American Red Cross at Christ Lutheran Church, 1306 Wilcox Ave., Menomonie, on Friday, November 22, 12-6 p.m. For appointments/info, visit redcrossblood.org and search by ZIP Code 54751, or call 800-733-2767. A picture ID or donor card is required. With a Red Cross parental consent form, 16-year olds are eligible to donate.

Do you know someone who would be comforted by a prayer shawl? Shawls are available for men, women, and children. If so, stop by the office during regular office hours to pick one up.

Lutheran World Relief (LWR) Service Project

On October 12, the following number of items were sent to LWR:

Quilts 103 School kits 67 Baby care kits 8 Personal care kits 20

Thank you to all who contributed items or money to purchase needed supplies.

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Jane Kingzett, Maggie Johnson, Jim Knutson, John & Barb Deutscher, Mary Busalacchi, and Ed Olson for collating and/or

preparing the September Parish Scope for mailing.

Bonnie Christianson, Mabel Gifford, Marilyn McQuiston, Kara James, Troy & Kathy Peickert, Penni Bostelman, Phlayne Olson,

Gloria Kraemer, Kathy Path, Pauline Knutson, OSL’s Youth Group, and UW-Stout’s Habitat for Humanity Group, who served

and/or brought snacks for coffee fellowship in October.

Scott, Lindsay, Kia & Asher Barnhart for cleaning the outdoor message sign—it looks absolutely great!

Chad Kraft for the potatoes for the Annual Meatball Dinner.

Don Kuether and Wes Johnson for installing the cork strips in the Friendship Room to display the pictures of OSL’s new

members, in addition to event posters.

Jane Kingzett, Sally Schendel, Pat Erickson, Carol Egan, Marilyn Lee, Connie Weber, Tim Buck, Lynn Dickmann, Roxie Till,

Peggy Terry, Roxie Close, Liz Forster, Mary Bensen, and Louie & RoseAnn Husby for working at Tuesday Table at St. Joe’s

Catholic Church on October 15.

If you know of someone who deserves a special thanks, please inform Kathi in the office.

“We count Our Savior’s Lutheran congregation as valued partners in ministry. Your support of the programs of Lutheran

Social Services touches the lives of friends, neighbors, co-workers, family members, and parishioners—nearly 100,000 people

across Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. Please accept our gratitude for your benevolence of $208.33/month in August,

September, and October.”

“Thank you for your recent gift of $666.67 to celebrate 25 years together in Christ. Your gift will help support the mission and

ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).”

“We are incredibly grateful for your generous donation of $300 to Luther Park’s Annual Fund. Camp truly makes a difference

in people’s lives! Thanks to you, this ministry continues to grow and flourish as we continue Nurturing Faith through Holy Play.”

“American Lutheran Homes is truly grateful for your generous donation of $66.66. Your support assists our programs in

providing the best possible care to the people we serve.”

“Thank you for your recent gift of $291.67 each month in September and October to ELCA Missionary Sponsorship. Your gift,

combined with the gifts of others, helps nearly 250 missionaries in 48 countries preach, teach, heal, build, and seek peace

alongside our global neighbors.”

Stepping Stones of Dunn County for 20 pounds of grocery items placed in the food bins at OSL and delivered on October 7.

Meatball Dinner/Fall Fest

The United Methodist Women’s Meatball

Dinner/Fall Fest will be Thursday,

November 7, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at United

Methodist Church, 2703 Bongey Dr.,

Menomonie. Menu: homemade meatballs,

mashed potatoes, salads, and pie. Cost: $8

adults, children 5-12 $5, under five free,

family maximum $24. The Fall Fest also

will include a craft and harvest produce

sale. The Fall Fest goal is to raise funds for

mission projects and to locally support

Stepping Stones Food Pantry, Stepping

Stones Shelter, Bridge to Hope, and the

Free Clinic of the Greater Menomonie

Area.

Mark your Calendar for the Scandinavian Bake Sale

at Our Savior’s on December 7

Help & Baked Goods Needed!!

Wanted: “HOME”-made goods for the sale. Bring cookies, bars, quick and yeast breads, fudge, candies, etc., on Thursday or Friday, December 5-6. Watch the Sunday announcements and the December Parish Scope for more details.

Do you enjoy

decorating? If so,

plan to meet in

OSL’s sanctuary

after the second service on

Sunday, November 24, to

decorate for the Advent season.

If you have any questions,

please call Cheryl Gilbertson-

Merrill at (715)563-6891.

Bring a dish to pass for a

potluck after church and

before we decorate.

Contribution Envelopes If you have not received your contribution envelopes, or are in need of more, please contact the office, as they are only printed upon request. The envelopes can also be used for special offerings if you contribute through the Simply Giving program.

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Home Communion If you desire to have your name added to our list of monthly home communion visits, please call the church office with your request. The office phone number is: (715)235-0693.

OSL is looking for computer-savvy individuals to run the Sunday worship service media presentation (PowerPoint) via the balcony computer. If you are interested, please contact the

church office. Confirmation students can satisfy a sermon note requirement for each Sunday as a media volunteer.

Come and join the fun!! If you knit, crochet, embroider, etc., or need help with a project, mark your calendar to join the “Sassy Stitchers” at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 26, in the Fireside Room. Be sure to bring your current project or ‘show-and-tell’ item(s);

but, better yet, bring a friend or two!

Bible Studies A.M.ers: First Thursday of each month at 8:30 a.m., at Denny’s restaurant in North Menomonie. Contact Jan Willow, at (715)235-9571, with questions.

Wednesday’s Angels: Second Wednesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. in the Fireside Room. Contact Nancy Bjornson, at (715)235-8096, with questions.

Leah Circle: Second Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. in the Fireside Room. Contact Bo Gabriel, at (715)231-2468, with questions.

All groups follow the Bible studies in the “Gather” publication. You can subscribe to this monthly magazine or use one of the two copies found in the Adult Library. If you can’t make one Bible study, consider attending one of the other two.

OSW Board meeting will be

held on November 4, at

1:00 p.m. in the Library.

Men’s Bible Study An ecumenical men’s Bible study meets at the Menomonie Family Restaurant at 7:00 a.m. on the first and third Saturday mornings of each month. For more information or questions, contact Doug Larson at (715)556-0244. All are welcome!

500 Card Party Join us on Tuesday, November 19, for fun, fellowship, and food at 6:00 p.m. in the Friendship Room. Pizza and beverages will be provided. Anyone may bring snacks.

Our Savior’s Reading Club The Reading Club meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. in the Fireside Room. The next get together will be November 20. Bo Gabriel and Judy Kirk will serve as hostesses, and devotions will be led by Phlayne Olson. Muriel Mikkelson will lead discussion of the book entitled “My Beloved World,” by Sonia Sotomayor. Everyone is welcome!!

Monday Night at the Movies When: November 7 2013 Time: 7:00 p.m. in the Fireside Room. Bring your own beverage; popcorn will be provided.

Thanks to everyone who made a donation to the Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (WELCA) during the Thankoffering worship service On October 20. A total of $606 was collected to support the mission of the WELCA.

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Memorials and Gifts

DEATHS: None

BAPTISMS: Camden Michael Baune, son of Justin & Tricia Baune, baptized on October 27, 2013, by Pastor Heather Wigdahl

MARRIAGES: Josh Dachel & Erin Norenberg, married on October 5, 2013, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, officiated by Pastor Heather Wigdahl Michael Beguhn & Kallie Link, married on October 26, 2013, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, officiated by Pastor Heather Wigdahl

NEW MEMBERS: Josh, Jennie & Bennett Anderson; Timothy Buck; Audric, Lisa, Tyler, Halle, Carson & Maxwell Buhr; Mark, Sarah & Esmeralda Chambers; Josh Dachel; Pete & Aimee Furrer; Jodi Micheels; Travis Listing; Matt, Mandy, Roni & Thomas Molback; and Herb White

Official Acts Parish Records–October 2013

RADIO BROADCAST In memory of our fathers and my sister, given by Trudy Forster In memory of Marvel Borden, given by Avis Smithback In memory of his & Correne’s 60th wedding anniversary on October 16, given by Ron Husby

PRESCHOOL In memory of Marvel Borden, given by Becky Kneer Given by Dick & Pat Edwards, Lynn & Tami Borcherding, Casey & Sarah Card

CHANCEL RENOVATION In memory of Correne Husby, given by Tom & Kristie Olson In memory of Marvel Borden, given by Gary & Sharon Buss, Steve & Lynn Brantner, Bill & Sandy Neverdahl Given by Mark & Sonya Kalscheur, Kim & Karen Fruit, Matt & Heather Wigdahl, Penni Bostelman & Jill Jolliff, Allen & Sherry Otto, Mark & Robin

Johnson, Don Kuether, Louie & RoseAnn Husby, Wallace & Ardella Knutson, Richard Ebbinga, Elna Johnson, Casey & Sarah Card

BUILDING FUND Given by Mabel Gifford, Barry & Julie Bloom, John & Liddy Achter, Barb Lindberg, Jake & Dawn Utphall

MISSIONS OUTREACH Barry & Julie Bloom

ELCA INTERNATIONAL DISASTER RELIEF Given by Kim & Karen Fruit

GREATEST NEED/GENERAL FUND In memory of Dick Debee and Larry Rhead, given by Lois Debee In memory of Vern Lecander, Robert Lecander, Roger Lecander, and Lynn Lecander, given anonymously

WEDNESDAY MEAL FUND Jake & Dawn Utphall

OUR SAVIOR’S WOMEN In memory of our fathers and my sister, given by Trudy Forster

CHILDREN’S LIBRARY In memory of our fathers and my sister, given by Trudy Forster

ADULT LIBRARY In memory of our fathers and my sister, given by Trudy Forster

HEALTH MINISTRY In memory of Marvel Borden, given by Lolly Baldus, Dick & Karen Olson, Sandra Ott, Dan & Kathy Werner

MISSIONARY SPONSORSHIP Given by John & Muriel Mikkelson

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Health Ministry November Greetings! Along with fall comes the beginning of the cold and flu season. Each year, we are reminded of ways to prevent the spread of contagious illnesses, including good hand washing. I remind you to personally do what you can to stay healthy …in doing so, you are being a good steward of your body and enhancing your work in God’s kingdom.

This month, we begin exploring the topic of mental illness, specifically ways to help reduce the stigma involved. Faith communities, such as Our Savior’s, are natural places to provide an environment for this to happen. Please plan to attend the adult forums scheduled on Sundays, November 10 & 24 (see below). If you are willing to share a part of your own journey with a mental illness, please contact myself or Pastor Heather.

Becky Kneer, Your Parish Nurse

This ‘n That…

Watch for info in Sunday bulletins on assistance available with online insurance sign-up (Affordable Care Act) here at OSL.

Prayer Shawls are available thanks to our wonderful volunteers! Please stop by the OSL office to pick one up to share with members or non-members alike! Also...kits with yarn and instructions may also be picked up. Kathi can assist you with your knitting or crocheting questions!

Kitchen Ministry freezer meals also available!

Interested in the OSL E-mail Prayer List? You will receive periodic requests for prayer via e-mail. To become involved, contact <becky@oslme.com>.

Thank You... to OSL members

who volunteered at the

Free

Health Day on October 12 at

Menomonie Middle School. Approximately 257 individuals

received a variety of services and caring!

Don Kuether, Elna Johnson, Deb Hyde, Barb Lindberg,

Megan Bayrd, Paul Horvath, Dan & Brenda Krueger,

Nancy Bjornson, Ed Olson, RoseAnn Husby, Tim Buck,

Kathy & Ethan Peickert, Mike Deminsky, Cheryl Wyss

Thanks also to UW-Stout students volunteering:

Travis Listing, Rebecca Sheahan, Erin Carr,

Cristina Korth

Plans are underway to hold a 4th Annual Free Health Day again

in 2014!

All Saints Day will be celebrated

at Our Savior’s on Sunday, November 3, at both services. Candles will be lighted in memory of those who have passed away in the last year. All will be invited to come forward to light a candle in memory of a loved one or friend during the service.

“For all the Saints Who From Their

Labors Rest”

The Great American

Smokeout

Thursday, Nov. 21

Quit for a day or a lifetime.

Help is available!

Wisconsin Tobacco Quitline

1-800-QUIT-NOW

www.WiQuitLine.org

Telephone and/or online support to stop smoking.

Join us for a volunteer workday at

Global Health Ministries

(a health equipment/supplies

warehouse) in the Twin Cities.

Wed., Nov. 6

Leave OSL parking lot (carpool) at

8:30 a.m. and return 3:30 p.m.

For more information, contact

Kathy Hirsch at (715)235-8235.

Adult Forums...

Erasing the Stigma of Mental Illness: What Faith Communities

Can Do

2 Sundays: Nov. 10 & 24

9:35 a.m.

(between services)

Fireside Room

(downstairs)

Presented by Health Ministry

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November 2013

Strengthening Families: Ambassadors of Hope

A message from Lutheran Social Services (LSS) of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan

It’s not necessarily a rarity to make a positive difference in the life of a child. Whether you’re a parent,

grandparent, aunt, uncle, teacher, social worker, bus driver, legislator, or taxpayer…all of us have the

opportunity to change the world by making life better for a child. But what about an opportunity to travel the

world to get to know children whose life you could change?

As the largest not-for-profit licensed child-placing agency in the State of Wisconsin, Lutheran Social Services

(LSS) of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan has been finding forever families for children of all ages, faiths, and

backgrounds for more than 60 years. Having placed children from the Philippines since the 1980s, in 2007

LSS introduced the Adoption Ambassador Program. LSS works in partnership with the Inter-Country

Adoption Board of the Philippines to place children between the ages of 9 and 15 years in stable, loving

homes. Ambassadors travel to the Philippines to meet and get to know children available for adoption. They

then return to the United States and assist in identifying forever families for these children.

There are many ways helping hands and hearts can be engaged in this project:

Consider becoming an Adoption Ambassador for a future trip. Consider becoming an Adoptive Parent to an older child. Consider inviting LSS representatives to your congregation for a more personal presentation of this

program. Keep this initiative in your prayers. Consider a monetary gift to support this initiative.

What a difference you can make!

For more information about LSS’ adoption ambassadors, please contact Dorothy Bunke at dorothy.bunke@lsswis.org

or (414)304-6976,or visit: http://www.lssadopt.org/AdoptionOptions/InternationalAdoption/Philippines

November is known as National Adoption Month. Check out additional

information on adoption through LSS

posted on the bulletin board across

from OSL’s Children’s Library.

October 2013 ? Volume 44 ? Bencke ? (96) 344-2642

Our current mailing address: Bencke Family KUMAMOTO SHI SHIMIZU MANGOKU 5-17-17 861-8068 JAPAN

Phone from U.S. 011-81-96-344-2642

Email:

jackie@bencke.com

jacquelinebencke@gmail.com

Missionary Sponsorship For more information on ELCA missionary sponsorship, please contact Lanny Westphal at Global Mission Support 8765 W. Higgins Road Chicago IL 60631 (800) 638-3522, ext. 2641 www.elca.org/missionarysponsorship

ELCA— Global Mission If you are interested in learning more about the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America’s global mission, please visit: www.elca.org/globalmission

JELA: Partnering for sustainable change The Japan Evangelical Lutheran Church and Japan Evangelical Lutheran Association work together to create opportunities for young Japanese Christians and those who are ‘seeking’ to participate in a life changing outreach program in Jamkhed, India. If you wish to support these efforts, please send donations to Lanny Westphal (address above). Please make sure to mark donations as “Level 2 funding (JELA): Helping Children in Need.” A gift of $25 will buy materials for an artificial leg for someone who cannot afford that expense on his/her own. This new leg will allow an individual to return to work in his/her fields, go back to a job, take care of a family, or go to school. The loss of a leg in India is usually due to car accidents, leprosy, or in some areas, land mines.

Saying goodbye to a fellow missionary It was with great sadness that we learned of the passing of our dear friend Pastor Andy Ellis this past July. Andy came to Kumamoto as a long-term missionary in 1952, after World War II had ended and the Occupation was still underway. In fact, he was 14 years old when Pearl Harbor was attacked and Japanese people were considered the enemy. However, the testimony of another Lutheran missionary – Maud Powlas, who established a (now) very large social institution – was the first step in God’s call that led Andy to Japan. Andy travelled to Japan by freighter ship, a journey that took over two weeks. His marching orders were to bring a “bookmobile” that had been custom made for Japan. This proved to be tricky because the freighter ship was actually carrying some secret war cargo (for the Korean War that was underway), and clearing customs was a bit of a hassle! Nevertheless, Andy finally made it to Kumamoto, where his ministries began, and where he remained for the rest of his life. His assignment was to do rural evangelism and drive the bookmobile. His furlough (now called home assignment) occurred once every five years. In his memoir he wrote, “(We) took an Italian liner from Hong Kong to Suez, making port calls along the way, then on to Cairo, Palestine, Israel, Greece, Switzerland, Germany and Norway. (We) continued on to the U.K, then on to New York.” Things have sure changed since 1956! Andy was beloved by all those who met him. He was sincere, gentle, sharp as a tack, and brimming over with a love for the Japanese people. He served a congregation as a part-time pastor until a few months before he passed away at age 86 of congestive heart failure. We enjoyed going to visit him and hearing his stories of missionary life in the early days. It was our tradition to make a day of it and “go to visit Andy and his family” during the New Year’s holiday. The day of his funeral was hot and humid, typical for summer. But it didn’t keep people from coming to pay their respect to his wife and family, and to honor the life that he led. To say that he was an amazing man is an understatement. Like many things of his generation, “They don’t make ‘em like that anymore!”

The front of the chapel where Andy’s funeral was held; note the huge spray of white flowers – this is typical for Japanese funerals

The name plaque outside the chapel, announcing the

details of the service

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NOVEMBER 2013 MINISTRY SCHEDULE

If you are able to assist with the open times indicated above, please contact Kathi Lehmann at office@oslme.com.

Sunday, 11/3/13

Sunday, 11/10/13

Sunday, 11/17/13

Sunday, 11/24/13

Ushers/Greeters (need 4) Scheduled by office: <info@oslme.com>

8:30 a.m. Louie & RoseAnn Husby Kim & Karen Fruit 10:30 a.m. Jeff & Marshall Ohvall John & Liddy Achter

8:30 a.m. Dave & Joy Bergstrad Cal & Bonnie Christianson 10:30 a.m. Kyle & Becky Behrens Bill & Kara James

8:30 a.m. Scott & Lindsay Barnhart Mark & Sonya Kalscheur 10:30 a.m. Howie & Rita Slinden Gary & Sue Russo

8:30 a.m. Jim & Pauline Knutson Steve & Diane Brown 10:30 a.m. Steve VandeBerg, Doug Larson Open

Lectors Scheduled by office: <info@oslme.com>

8:30 a.m. Nastia Solsaa 10:30 a.m. Lolly Baldus

8:30 a.m. Dick Edwards 10:30 a.m. Barb Lindberg

8:30 a.m. Jim Anderson 10:30 a.m. Jenna Creaser

8:30 a.m. Sally Schendel 10:30 a.m. Marge Kunkel

Communion Assistants (need 5 for first Sunday, 3 for third Sunday) Scheduled by office: <info@oslme.com>

8:30 a.m. Judy Kirk Carolyn Barnhart Liz Forster Pauline Liesenfelt RoseAnn Husby 10:30 a.m. Amy Loker Kathi Lehmann Donna & Jazmyn Albrecht

NO COMMUNION 8:30 a.m. Bonnie Nelson Kris Lemke Jane Kingzett 10:30 a.m. Tim Klingfus Deanna Applehans Angela Ruchti

NO COMMUNION

Council Member On Duty

Troy Peickert Kara James Mary Solberg Jane Kingzett

Altar Guild Communion Set-up

Team 4 NO COMMUNION Team 4 NO COMMUNION

Acolytes Scheduled by Amy Loker amyl@oslme.com

8:30 a.m. Open 10:30 a.m. Grace Braatz Delaney Bignell Lyndzi Bignell

8:30 a.m. Open 10:30 a.m. Open

8:30 a.m. Open 10:30 a.m. Open

8:30 a.m. Open 10:30 a.m. Open

Media Team Scheduled by Tim Lehmann <tim@oslme.com>

8:30 a.m. Joel Seppa 10:30 a.m. Tim Lehmann

8:30 a.m. Tim Lehmann 10:30 a.m. Tim Lehmann

8:30 a.m. Open 10:30 a.m. Open

8:30 a.m. Open 10:30 a.m. Open

Coffee Fellowship Serving: Mary Busalacchi Kathy Path Diane Amundson Food: Mary Busalacchi Mary Solberg Kathy Path Diane Amundson

Serving: UW-Stout’s Habitat for Humanity Group Kathy Path Food: Recipe Book Committee Kathy Path

Serving: Our Savior’s Youth Food: Our Savior’s Youth

Serving: UW-Stout’s Habitat for Humanity Group Food: Recipe Book Committee

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS - If your name should be on this list and isn’t, please call the church office and let us know your

birthday so that we can update our records, (715)235-0693 or e-mail <office@oslme.com>.

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Mark Devery ................11/01

Janet Bolterman...........11/01

Joseph Aronson ...........11/01

Peter Philen .................11/01

Rebecca Soper ............11/01

Luke Shackleton ..........11/01

Jessica Frank...............11/01

Barry Bloom .................11/02

Carter Giesking ............11/02

Aria Van Dreel .............11/02

Thomas Olson .............11/03

Bob Federico ...............11/04

Justin Baune ................11/04

Terra Bauste ................11/04

Teresa Kado ................11/05

Bradley Breckner .........11/05

Penni Bostelman..........11/05

Linda Otto ....................11/05

Ashleigh Bridgmon .......11/05

Presley Verdon ............11/05

Anne Schleusner .........11/06

Dean Babbitt ................11/06

Laura Bundy ................11/06

Amanda Tudahl ...........11/06

Josie Salzman .............11/06

Matthew Miller..............11/06

Kaelyn Black ................11/06

Jasper Schwartz ..........11/06

Sonja Link ....................11/07

Lynn Goss....................11/07

Jess Nuutinen ..............11/07

Nicole Schmidt .............11/07

Scott Barnhart ..............11/07

Matthew Federico ........11/07

Alyssa Kolve ................11/07

Kayla Olson .................11/07

Judy Ogren .................. 11/08

John Deutscher ........... 11/09

Tina Schutt .................. 11/09

Kurt Rudiger ................ 11/09

Sharon Husby ............. 11/09

Corey Niven ................ 11/09

Jolene Plank ................ 11/09

Dakota VandeBerg ...... 11/09

Braden Paulson ........... 11/09

Erica Kinnard ............... 11/09

Timothy Buck .............. 11/09

Anita Klamm ................ 11/10

Cindy Schuna .............. 11/10

Erin Alexander ............. 11/10

Danielle Meyers........... 11/10

Shawn Doane .............. 11/10

Judy Kirk ..................... 11/11

Robert Siedlecki .......... 11/11

Leslie Jeatran .............. 11/11

Matt Surdick ................ 11/11

Sidney McWithey......... 11/11

Nathan Cronk .............. 11/13

Katie Stokke ................ 11/13

Johanna Larson .......... 11/13

Greg Mittlestadt ........... 11/14

Joann Brinkman .......... 11/14

Jeremy Winningham.... 11/14

Trent Jansen ............... 11/14

Andrew Achter ............. 11/14

Joan May ..................... 11/15

Stephanie Guden ........ 11/15

Brady Goodman .......... 11/15

Emma Hayes ............... 11/16

Josie Hayes ................. 11/16

Benjamin Seppa .......... 11/16

Lee McRoberts ............ 11/17

Zachary Bird ............... 11/17

Steve Lehmann ........... 11/18

Jerry Sletten ................ 11/18

Tim Lutz ...................... 11/18

Emily Rutske ............... 11/18

Denielle Peters ........... 11/19

Jodell Husby ............... 11/20

David Blank ................. 11/20

Martha Stratton ........... 11/21

Joel Verdon ................. 11/21

Tim Winsand ............... 11/21

Trey Mensing .............. 11/21

Julie James ................. 11/22

Keavin Sabelko ........... 11/22

Ann Thies .................... 11/23

Amanda Kassa ........... 11/23

Wallace Knutson ......... 11/24

Goldie Wolfe ............... 11/24

Cindy Miller ................. 11/24

Daniel McQuiston ....... 11/24

Robin Johnson ............ 11/24

Nicole Kunkel .............. 11/24

Kenna Breckner .......... 11/24

Dean Olson ................. 11/25

Henry Fuerstenberg .... 11/25

Kurt Obenberger ......... 11/25

Aislin Sheridan ............ 11/25

Kierra Weiker .............. 11/25

Joy Bergstrand ............ 11/26

Debbie Kraft ................ 11/26

Gracie Egger ............... 11/26

Debra Hass ................. 11/27

Jim Gorecki ................. 11/27

Theresa Boettcher ...... 11/27

Jennifer Giesking ........ 11/27

Jessica Kopaczewski .. 11/27

Kara Husby .................. 11/27

Alexis James ............... 11/27

James Klatt .................. 11/28

Kristine Lemke ............. 11/28

Alex Pahl ..................... 11/28

Victor Christianson ...... 11/29

Kay Yost ...................... 11/29

Marlys Simmons .......... 11/30

Sherry Lehmann .......... 11/30

Rita Knaack ................. 11/30

Dan Bignell .................. 11/30

Trista Brantner ............. 11/30

Andy Lemke ................ 11/30

Hunter Lynch ............... 11/30

Sara Palmer ................ 11/30

Non-Profit Organization

PAID Menomonie, WI

PERMIT NO.106

Return Service Requested

2013

THE PARISH SCOPE is a monthly newsletter of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church

Phone: (715)235-0693 Fax: (715)233-3422

Website: www.oslme.com E-mail: office@oslme.com

Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School & Coffee Fellowship on Sunday Mornings at 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School E-Mail Address: OSLSundaySchool@oslme.com

Radio Broadcast every Sunday at 10:35 a.m. on WMEQ 880AM

Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Confirmation Wednesdays

2013 CHURCH COUNCIL MEMBERS

oslcouncil@oslme.com

Cal Christianson Kara James Jane Kingzett (Vice President)

Amy Eitrheim Mary Solberg (President) Karl Palmer

Mark Kalscheur (Treasurer) Vacancy Troy Peickert (Secretary)

STAFF:

Pastor: Rev. Heather Wigdahl, heather@oslme.com Music Minister: Michaela Gifford, michaela@oslme.com

Children, Youth & Family Minster: Amy Loker, amyl@oslme.com Bookkeeper: Kim Studinger, kim@oslme.com

Health Ministry Co./Parish Nurse: Becky Kneer, becky@oslme.com Custodian: Lynn Borcherding

Preschool Director: Tami Borcherding, tami@oslme.com Wedding Coordinators: Kim McNaughton & Michaela Gifford

Administrative Assistant: Kathi Lehmann, office@oslme.com

910 9th Street

Menomonie, WI 54751

Phone: (715)235-0693

Fax: (715)233-3422

E-mail: <office@oslme.com>

God calls all members of Our Savior's

Lutheran to †WELCOME all to faith in

Jesus Christ †WORSHIP our Lord and

Savior †EQUIP us for a faith that works in

real life †SEND us into the world to

minister in Jesus' name.

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church

Check the ministry schedule inside—you might be on it!!

Also, address/phone changes are needed for new pictorial directory..