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Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church November, 2019 Newsletter

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 Pastor Ben’s Cell #: 805-444-1364

Give+App/Text: 833-973-0220 OSLC Website: oslcauduboniowa.org

OSLC Email: oslc@iowatelecom.net Pastor Ben’s Email: oslcpastor@windstream.net

Community Christmas Day Dinner OSLC Downstairs Social Room

December 25th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Community Christmas Day Dinner is an important community

outreach ministry held at OSLC. Because of the generosity and prayers of volunteers and donors, this heart-warming free Christmas Dinner and time of fellowship has steadily grown, serving 255 people from

our church and our community last year. Volunteers and dessert donations will be needed!

This is a community event which welcomes & encourages volunteers from the community. Check for the sign-up sheets on the bulletin

board in November or contact the church office. Thank you!

Caring & Sharing “Thank Offering” A table will be available for Caring & Sharing “Thank Offering” donations

Sunday, November 24th. Caring & Sharing has special requests of 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 packaged fruit snacks and boxes of crackers such as Ritz, Wheat

Thins, Saltines, etc.; these items may be brought to the church by Dec. 1st. Nonperishable food items, paper products and monetary donations are also

greatly needed. Please remember December is OSLC’s month to donate items to Caring & Sharing and a list will be posted of items needed.

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

Women of Faith Annual Coffee Hour Fundraiser On Sunday, November 3rd, Our Saviour’s Women of Faith will have their annual fundraiser during

the fellowship coffee hour. The Women of Faith support missions in our church, community, state & internationally throughout the year. If you would like to donate by check, please write

your check payable to OSLC Women of Faith. Thank you for your past & future support!

Reformation Sunday is October 27th

Celebrated on the last Sunday in October,

Reformation Sunday commemorates the

Protestant Reformation as well as Martin Luther, who nailed his 95 Theses

to the door of Castle Church in Wittenberg,

Germany, on October 31, 1517, the eve of All Saints' Day.

Join in the recognition of Reformation Sunday by wearing red to worship

on October 27th.

Please note that there will be no

Thanksgiving Eve Worship service

this year.

2020 Committee Budgets are due in the church office by November 1st. 2019 Committee Reports are due in the church office by December 1st.

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Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart! “I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now (Philippians 1:3-5).” Saint Paul wrote this to a church he had served short term. I am plagiarizing his words because I feel the same way about you and Our Saviour’s.

Thank you for finding me a house to live in. Thank you for lending me a bed, a stuffed chair, flatware and a dining room set. Thanks for lending me a recliner. Thanks for the dresser, and thanks for the secretary desk. As my first winter in a while bit down, thank you for lending me a windshield scraper. Thank you for plowing out my driveway. Thank you for lending me a bicycle.

Thank you for chocolate chip cookies, banana bread, scotcheroos, angel food cake and other yummies. Thank you for lunches and suppers and hot chocolate and coffee. Thank you for homegrown vegetables.

Thank you for stepping up to volunteer in our ministry as Our Saviour’s! Like the body Paul describes, we thrive as each part of the body fulfills its roles.

Thank you, Altar Guild, for your dependability so that I don’t have to check if everything is ready for Communion on Sunday mornings. (Not every congregation is like that.)

Thank you, Sunday School teachers and Bible study leaders, for preparing your lessons, welcoming students, and leading them to Christ in his Word. And thanks, VBS volunteers!

Thank you, ushers, greeters, snack volunteers, blood pressure checkers, cooks, bakers and kitchen volunteers, who make long-time members and visitors feel welcome and cared for.

Thank you, musicians, singers, directors, readers and media technicians, as you help us focus on Christ in our worship times.

Thank you, Rock staff, High School Youth Group leaders, Confirmation Guides and Mentors, as you show junior high and high school students how to follow Jesus.

Thank you, custodians, our wintertime sidewalk angel, computer tech volunteers and volunteer cleaners and fixers who keep our facility running smoothly.

Thank you, Committee and Council Members for doing hard, skillful work out of the spotlight, keeping us healthy as a church family.

Thank you to our social media coordinators and bulletin board artists who keep us up to date.

Deep thanks to our worship coordinator and office manager who have patiently trained me in serving Our Saviour’s and showed me grace when I miss par.

Thanks to each one who has encouraged and helped me in ways beyond mentioning here. As Paul says, I am “confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus (Philippians 1:6).”

Pastor Ben Unseth

New Member Classes Are you interested in joining the Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church faith family?

Sunday, October 27th at 11:30 a.m. meeting in the back of the sanctuary, will be the first of the two New Member classes. Questions, contact the church office or Pastor Ben.

Thank you for the cards, anniversary wishes, greetings, thoughts and prayers as we celebrated our 70th Wedding Anniversary. We are so blessed with our loving church family.

God bless you all! LeRoy & June Nielsen 7

Stewardship Square

Regular offerings 09/29 $3,629.27 10/06 $7,871.06 10/13 $4,193.00 10/20 $4,488.27 Weekly Worship 09/29 151 Attendance 10/06 173 10/13 175 10/20 154 Needed Weekly to meet budget—$7,202.30

If you have any questions regarding the OSLC financial report, you are welcome to contact our Office Manager Pam Steckler or our Council Treasurer Brandon Toft.

Online Giving To donate online, 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.

Upcoming Special Worship Opportunities October 27th: Reformation Sunday. All are encouraged to wear red

November 3rd: All Saints’ Sunday. Votive candles will be offered towards the end of the service for all wishing to light a candle in memory of loved ones.

November 10th: Staff Appreciation and Recognition of Veterans November 17th: Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Blessing

December 4th: Advent Supper from 6:00 p.m.-6:45 p.m. Wednesday Advent service, 7:00 p.m. with area church choirs

December 11th: Advent Supper from 6:00 p.m.-6:45 p.m. Wednesday Advent service, 7:00 p.m.

December 15th: Sunday School Christmas program during 9:00 a.m. worship December 18th: Advent Supper from 6:00 p.m.-6:45 p.m.

Wednesday Advent service, 7:00 p.m. with “BTC” Praise Band 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 Community Christmas Dinner from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

You are invited to celebrate the 90th Birthday of Bob Sornson at an open house on Saturday, November 23rd from 2:00 p.m. –4:00 p.m. at the Old Park Hotel. Hosted by his family. No gifts please.

Out of consideration for those who may find it harder to walk during inclement weather, please leave parking spaces closest to our entrances open for those who need them. Also, please leave parking

spaces east of the alley open for our brothers and sisters in Christ at the First Presbyterian Church.

Thank you to those who so generously sponsor worship service altar flowers throughout the year! The 2020 altar flower chart will be posted on the bulletin board by Dec. 1st. If you have sponsored 2019

altar flowers, please check the flower chart to see if you paid the $17 altar flower sponsorship.

The Worship Committee will be coordinating decorating the church for Advent by putting up the altar Christmas trees following worship on Sunday, November 24th and by finishing decorating

following worship on Sunday, December 1st. All are welcome and encouraged to help!

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USHERS Chip Hansen Randy Nelsen Lyle Hansen Kurt Nelson Tony Smith Cliff Nelson Bill Moore Dean Lauritsen TAXI DRIVERS 3- Lyle Hansen 10- 17 & 24 Kurt Nelson ALTAR GUILD Janice Hemmingsen Jolene Burns Shelby Jensen PROJECTION SYSTEM 3- Curtis Derry 10- Raydene Mathinsen 17- Shannon Jensen 24-

VIDEO OPERATORS 3- Jeff Albertsen 10- Roger Larsen 17- Ken Burns 24- Dan Jorgensen SOUND OPERATORS 3- Logan Nielsen 10- Krystal Albertsen 17- Brandon Toft 24- Patrick Hamilton ACOLYTES 3- Morgan Smith Ava Slater 10- Sawyer McClain Jordan Porsch 17- Alexis Obermeier Amalie Lansman 24- Carson Vorm Zeke Konkler JH SS PARENT VOLUNTEER 3- Colleen Porsch 10- Christy Konkler 17- Colleen Porsch 24- Sarah Smith

Operation Christmas Child Every year, Operation Christmas Child delivers millions of shoebox gifts to children around the world. Shining the light of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to children affected by war, poverty, disease and natural disaster, shoebox gifts are fueled by the power

of prayer, bringing Good News and Great Joy to the ends of the earth! For the 19th year, OSLC Sunday School kids, Confirmation students and members

are collecting and packing shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child. Last year OSLC packed a record 151 Christmas shoeboxes! Please bring donated items to the church by Sun., Nov. 10th.

Confirmation students and their mentors will be packing boxes on November 13th. Questions? Contact OSLC coordinators Norma Nielsen or Danielle Derry. See display on the church entryway tables for additional information or go to samaritanspurse.org/occ for shoebox gift ideas.

Take Three Actions to Protect Against Flu 1. Get vaccinated. Everyone 6 months of age and older should get a flu vaccine

every season, especially people at high risk. It takes about two weeks after vaccination for antibodies to develop in the body. 2. Preventative steps. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Stay home when sick. Cover your nose

and mouth when coughing or sneezing. Clean your hands. 3. Antiviral Drug. If you have symptoms and are at high risk or very sick, your health care provider might order anti-viral

medications to help prevent serious complications like pneumonia. cdc.gov

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‘THE ROCK’ NOVEMBER NEWS (7th-12th GRADE)

Special thanks to those that participated in CROP Walk, OSLC raised $703.00 to help fight hunger!! Thank you!

October 31st Audubon Women’s Association is putting on Fall Fun Fest. The Rock is going to put together treat bags and pass out to kids around 4PM at

the church. Come see the costumes and enjoy the little ones!

November 17th The Rock wants to have a thankful gathering and take youth to the Rec. Center and go bowling. We will text out the time soon and post outside the Junior High classroom.

December 8th is Caroling at OSLC. Come and carol with us and enjoy the spirit of the season! Meet at 2PM in the downstairs social room, carpool to sing some Christmas carols

around the community and then enjoy treats at the church!

Don’t forget 7PM High School Bible Study Sunday nights!! Bring a friend!

The Rock wants you to know we are grateful for each and everyone of you, thank you for sharing your time with us!

The Rock Youth Group Leaders: Tracie (304-1256), Sara (304-2363), Nate (304-0548) Facebook: The Rock OSLC

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

SUNDAY MORNING PRAYER FELLOWSHIP From 1st Samuel 12:23. "As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord by failing to pray for you!!!

I wonder if we ever consider it sin when we fail to pray for one another?? Our Sunday morning prayer warriors are praying for you--for our Pastor---and as the Spirit leads praying for those in need--as well as for our elected leaders---

Every Sunday (5-6 of us) gather in the unity of the Spirit--praying that one day our chapel will be filled with prayer warriors--God hears the prayers of our hearts and our voices ----just imagine the power being set free if our Chapel was full??

We pray from 8:30 for 15-20 minutes ---and truly a holy time--remembering always those leading worship---our choirs--SS teachers , the children---our nation’s leaders--"For such a time as this'"----God is waiting for us to call upon HIS Name!! After worship, we have prayer partners ready to pray with you in the chapel!!

Bring your prayer needs to the chapel following worship. Prayer partners are waiting to pray with you!

St. Paul reminds us to "Rejoice always, pray continually. Give thanks in all circumstances for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus”!! And again St. Paul in Colossians reminds us to devote ourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful!!!

Come and seek the Lord with us!!!! Remember---God hears the cries of our hearts!!!

In faith and trust----Barbara Christensen on behalf of the Prayer Ministry

Congratulations and God’s Blessing to Brad Borkowski & Kristen Rutherford who were married at OSLC October 5th

David DeVall & Tammy Kirk who were married at OSLC October 12th Nick Jensen & McKenzie Bruch who were married at OSLC October 19th

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2 Corinthians 9— Whoever Sows Generously Will Reap Generously

2 2 Corinthians— God’s Grace Is Made Perfect in Human Weakness

3 Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost All Saints Sunday 8:30 Prayer Power 9:00 Holy Communion-All Saints’ Sunday 10:15 Coffee, SS, Sr. Choir 11:15 “BTC” Praise Band practice 11:15 Worship Committee 4:00 Exira Care Center Vespers 7:00 High School Youth Group Psalm 24— The Earth Is the Lord’s

4 9:00 Staff Meeting Galatians 3—Abraham’s Children-Redeemed by Christ

5 9:00 Women’s Bible Study Galatians 5— Stand Firm in Freedom

6 7:00 Men’s Bible Study 9:30 Caring & Sharing 2:30 Kids Choir 3:00 Confirmation Ephesians 2— Salvation by Grace, Not Works

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Philippians 2—Christ, in Nature God, Made Himself Nothing

8 Colossians 2—All God’s Fullness Lives in the Son

9 Philippians 3—The Surpassing Worth of Knowing Christ

10 Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost 8:30 Prayer Power 9:00 Worship-Staff Appreciation Sunday & Recognition of Veterans 10:15 Coffee, SS, Sr. Choir 11:15 Education Committee Meeting 7:00 High School Youth Group Song of Songs 8— Love is as Strong as Death

11 9:00 Staff Meeting 1:15 Quilting 6:30 Building & Property Committee Meeting 1 Thessalonians 4—The Lord Will Come Down from Heaven

12 9:00 Women’s Bible Study 6:00-9:00 Foster Care Class 1 Thessalonians 5—The Day of the Lord Will Come Like a Thief

13 7:00 Men’s Bible Study 2:30 Kids Choir 3:00 Confirmation (packing Operation Christmas Child Boxes) 2 Thessalonians 3— Avoid Idle Believers

14 10:30 Friendship Home Communion

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OSLC Newsletter Deadline 1 Timothy 6—The Love of Money is the Root of Evil

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2 Timothy 3— All Scripture Is Inspired by God

16 Titus 2— Teach What Is Sound

17 Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost 8:30 Prayer Power 9:00 Holy Communion-Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Blessing 10:15 Coffee, SS, Sr. Choir 11:15 “BTC” Praise Band practice 7th-12th “Rock” Youth Group activity 7:00 High School Youth Group Psalm 19— The Law of the Lord Is Perfect

18 9:00 Staff Meeting

Philemon 1— Paul Appeals to Free a Slave

19 9:00 Women’s Bible Study 6:00-9:00 Foster Care Class

James 4—Come to God and He Will Come to You

20 2:30 Kids Choir 3:00 Confirmation 6:30 Church Council Meeting

Jude 1—Have Mercy on Those Who Doubt

21 9:30 Ruth Circle Bible Study

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Psalm 1— The Blessed Life

22 Psalm 34—Taste and See That the Lord Is Good

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Psalm 37— Delight Yourself in God

24 Christ the King Sunday 8:30 Prayer Power 9:00 Worship-“BTC” Praise Band-Baptism 10:15 Coffee, Sr. Choir, SS (Christmas Program Rehearsal) 2:00-4:00 Social Room Reserved for Baby Shower 7:00 High School Youth Group Psalm 42— Why Are You Cast Down, O My Soul?

25 9:00 Staff Meeting 1:15 Quilting

Psalm 103—All That Is Within Me Bless His Holy Name

26 9:00 Women’s Bible Study 6:00-9:00 Foster Care Class Psalm 133—How Good and Pleasant Is Unity

27 NO Thanksgiving Eve Service this year Psalm 136— His Love Endures Forever

28 Psalm 139—I Am Fearfully and Wonderfully Made

29 Proverbs 1— Solomon Exhorts His Children

30 Proverbs 3—Trust in the Lord with All Your Heart

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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2 Corinthians 9— Whoever Sows Generously Will Reap Generously

2 2 Corinthians— God’s Grace Is Made Perfect in Human Weakness

3 Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost All Saints Sunday 8:30 Prayer Power 9:00 Holy Communion-All Saints’ Sunday 10:15 Coffee, SS, Sr. Choir 11:15 “BTC” Praise Band practice 11:15 Worship Committee 4:00 Exira Care Center Vespers 7:00 High School Youth Group Psalm 24— The Earth Is the Lord’s

4 9:00 Staff Meeting Galatians 3—Abraham’s Children-Redeemed by Christ

5 9:00 Women’s Bible Study Galatians 5— Stand Firm in Freedom

6 7:00 Men’s Bible Study 9:30 Caring & Sharing 2:30 Kids Choir 3:00 Confirmation Ephesians 2— Salvation by Grace, Not Works

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Philippians 2—Christ, in Nature God, Made Himself Nothing

8 Colossians 2—All God’s Fullness Lives in the Son

9 Philippians 3—The Surpassing Worth of Knowing Christ

10 Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost 8:30 Prayer Power 9:00 Worship-Staff Appreciation Sunday & Recognition of Veterans 10:15 Coffee, SS, Sr. Choir 11:15 Education Committee Meeting 7:00 High School Youth Group Song of Songs 8— Love is as Strong as Death

11 9:00 Staff Meeting 1:15 Quilting 6:30 Building & Property Committee Meeting 1 Thessalonians 4—The Lord Will Come Down from Heaven

12 9:00 Women’s Bible Study 6:00-9:00 Foster Care Class 1 Thessalonians 5—The Day of the Lord Will Come Like a Thief

13 7:00 Men’s Bible Study 2:30 Kids Choir 3:00 Confirmation (packing Operation Christmas Child Boxes) 2 Thessalonians 3— Avoid Idle Believers

14 10:30 Friendship Home Communion

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OSLC Newsletter Deadline 1 Timothy 6—The Love of Money is the Root of Evil

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2 Timothy 3— All Scripture Is Inspired by God

16 Titus 2— Teach What Is Sound

17 Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost 8:30 Prayer Power 9:00 Holy Communion-Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Blessing 10:15 Coffee, SS, Sr. Choir 11:15 “BTC” Praise Band practice 7th-12th “Rock” Youth Group activity 7:00 High School Youth Group Psalm 19— The Law of the Lord Is Perfect

18 9:00 Staff Meeting

Philemon 1— Paul Appeals to Free a Slave

19 9:00 Women’s Bible Study 6:00-9:00 Foster Care Class

James 4—Come to God and He Will Come to You

20 2:30 Kids Choir 3:00 Confirmation 6:30 Church Council Meeting

Jude 1—Have Mercy on Those Who Doubt

21 9:30 Ruth Circle Bible Study

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Psalm 1— The Blessed Life

22 Psalm 34—Taste and See That the Lord Is Good

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Psalm 37— Delight Yourself in God

24 Christ the King Sunday 8:30 Prayer Power 9:00 Worship-“BTC” Praise Band-Baptism 10:15 Coffee, Sr. Choir, SS (Christmas Program Rehearsal) 2:00-4:00 Social Room Reserved for Baby Shower 7:00 High School Youth Group Psalm 42— Why Are You Cast Down, O My Soul?

25 9:00 Staff Meeting 1:15 Quilting

Psalm 103—All That Is Within Me Bless His Holy Name

26 9:00 Women’s Bible Study 6:00-9:00 Foster Care Class Psalm 133—How Good and Pleasant Is Unity

27 NO Thanksgiving Eve Service this year Psalm 136— His Love Endures Forever

28 Psalm 139—I Am Fearfully and Wonderfully Made

29 Proverbs 1— Solomon Exhorts His Children

30 Proverbs 3—Trust in the Lord with All Your Heart

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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USHERS Chip Hansen Randy Nelsen Lyle Hansen Kurt Nelson Tony Smith Cliff Nelson Bill Moore Dean Lauritsen TAXI DRIVERS 3- Lyle Hansen 10- 17 & 24 Kurt Nelson ALTAR GUILD Janice Hemmingsen Jolene Burns Shelby Jensen PROJECTION SYSTEM 3- Curtis Derry 10- Raydene Mathinsen 17- Shannon Jensen 24-

VIDEO OPERATORS 3- Jeff Albertsen 10- Roger Larsen 17- Ken Burns 24- Dan Jorgensen SOUND OPERATORS 3- Logan Nielsen 10- Krystal Albertsen 17- Brandon Toft 24- Patrick Hamilton ACOLYTES 3- Morgan Smith Ava Slater 10- Sawyer McClain Jordan Porsch 17- Alexis Obermeier Amalie Lansman 24- Carson Vorm Zeke Konkler JH SS PARENT VOLUNTEER 3- Colleen Porsch 10- Christy Konkler 17- Colleen Porsch 24- Sarah Smith

Operation Christmas Child Every year, Operation Christmas Child delivers millions of shoebox gifts to children around the world. Shining the light of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to children affected by war, poverty, disease and natural disaster, shoebox gifts are fueled by the power

of prayer, bringing Good News and Great Joy to the ends of the earth! For the 19th year, OSLC Sunday School kids, Confirmation students and members

are collecting and packing shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child. Last year OSLC packed a record 151 Christmas shoeboxes! Please bring donated items to the church by Sun., Nov. 10th.

Confirmation students and their mentors will be packing boxes on November 13th. Questions? Contact OSLC coordinators Norma Nielsen or Danielle Derry. See display on the church entryway tables for additional information or go to samaritanspurse.org/occ for shoebox gift ideas.

Take Three Actions to Protect Against Flu 1. Get vaccinated. Everyone 6 months of age and older should get a flu vaccine

every season, especially people at high risk. It takes about two weeks after vaccination for antibodies to develop in the body. 2. Preventative steps. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Stay home when sick. Cover your nose

and mouth when coughing or sneezing. Clean your hands. 3. Antiviral Drug. If you have symptoms and are at high risk or very sick, your health care provider might order anti-viral

medications to help prevent serious complications like pneumonia. cdc.gov

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‘THE ROCK’ NOVEMBER NEWS (7th-12th GRADE)

Special thanks to those that participated in CROP Walk, OSLC raised $703.00 to help fight hunger!! Thank you!

October 31st Audubon Women’s Association is putting on Fall Fun Fest. The Rock is going to put together treat bags and pass out to kids around 4PM at

the church. Come see the costumes and enjoy the little ones!

November 17th The Rock wants to have a thankful gathering and take youth to the Rec. Center and go bowling. We will text out the time soon and post outside the Junior High classroom.

December 8th is Caroling at OSLC. Come and carol with us and enjoy the spirit of the season! Meet at 2PM in the downstairs social room, carpool to sing some Christmas carols

around the community and then enjoy treats at the church!

Don’t forget 7PM High School Bible Study Sunday nights!! Bring a friend!

The Rock wants you to know we are grateful for each and everyone of you, thank you for sharing your time with us!

The Rock Youth Group Leaders: Tracie (304-1256), Sara (304-2363), Nate (304-0548) Facebook: The Rock OSLC

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

SUNDAY MORNING PRAYER FELLOWSHIP From 1st Samuel 12:23. "As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord by failing to pray for you!!!

I wonder if we ever consider it sin when we fail to pray for one another?? Our Sunday morning prayer warriors are praying for you--for our Pastor---and as the Spirit leads praying for those in need--as well as for our elected leaders---

Every Sunday (5-6 of us) gather in the unity of the Spirit--praying that one day our chapel will be filled with prayer warriors--God hears the prayers of our hearts and our voices ----just imagine the power being set free if our Chapel was full??

We pray from 8:30 for 15-20 minutes ---and truly a holy time--remembering always those leading worship---our choirs--SS teachers , the children---our nation’s leaders--"For such a time as this'"----God is waiting for us to call upon HIS Name!! After worship, we have prayer partners ready to pray with you in the chapel!!

Bring your prayer needs to the chapel following worship. Prayer partners are waiting to pray with you!

St. Paul reminds us to "Rejoice always, pray continually. Give thanks in all circumstances for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus”!! And again St. Paul in Colossians reminds us to devote ourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful!!!

Come and seek the Lord with us!!!! Remember---God hears the cries of our hearts!!!

In faith and trust----Barbara Christensen on behalf of the Prayer Ministry

Congratulations and God’s Blessing to Brad Borkowski & Kristen Rutherford who were married at OSLC October 5th

David DeVall & Tammy Kirk who were married at OSLC October 12th Nick Jensen & McKenzie Bruch who were married at OSLC October 19th

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Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart! “I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now (Philippians 1:3-5).” Saint Paul wrote this to a church he had served short term. I am plagiarizing his words because I feel the same way about you and Our Saviour’s.

Thank you for finding me a house to live in. Thank you for lending me a bed, a stuffed chair, flatware and a dining room set. Thanks for lending me a recliner. Thanks for the dresser, and thanks for the secretary desk. As my first winter in a while bit down, thank you for lending me a windshield scraper. Thank you for plowing out my driveway. Thank you for lending me a bicycle.

Thank you for chocolate chip cookies, banana bread, scotcheroos, angel food cake and other yummies. Thank you for lunches and suppers and hot chocolate and coffee. Thank you for homegrown vegetables.

Thank you for stepping up to volunteer in our ministry as Our Saviour’s! Like the body Paul describes, we thrive as each part of the body fulfills its roles.

Thank you, Altar Guild, for your dependability so that I don’t have to check if everything is ready for Communion on Sunday mornings. (Not every congregation is like that.)

Thank you, Sunday School teachers and Bible study leaders, for preparing your lessons, welcoming students, and leading them to Christ in his Word. And thanks, VBS volunteers!

Thank you, ushers, greeters, snack volunteers, blood pressure checkers, cooks, bakers and kitchen volunteers, who make long-time members and visitors feel welcome and cared for.

Thank you, musicians, singers, directors, readers and media technicians, as you help us focus on Christ in our worship times.

Thank you, Rock staff, High School Youth Group leaders, Confirmation Guides and Mentors, as you show junior high and high school students how to follow Jesus.

Thank you, custodians, our wintertime sidewalk angel, computer tech volunteers and volunteer cleaners and fixers who keep our facility running smoothly.

Thank you, Committee and Council Members for doing hard, skillful work out of the spotlight, keeping us healthy as a church family.

Thank you to our social media coordinators and bulletin board artists who keep us up to date.

Deep thanks to our worship coordinator and office manager who have patiently trained me in serving Our Saviour’s and showed me grace when I miss par.

Thanks to each one who has encouraged and helped me in ways beyond mentioning here. As Paul says, I am “confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus (Philippians 1:6).”

Pastor Ben Unseth

New Member Classes Are you interested in joining the Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church faith family?

Sunday, October 27th at 11:30 a.m. meeting in the back of the sanctuary, will be the first of the two New Member classes. Questions, contact the church office or Pastor Ben.

Thank you for the cards, anniversary wishes, greetings, thoughts and prayers as we celebrated our 70th Wedding Anniversary. We are so blessed with our loving church family.

God bless you all! LeRoy & June Nielsen 7

Stewardship Square

Regular offerings 09/29 $3,629.27 10/06 $7,871.06 10/13 $4,193.00 10/20 $4,488.27 Weekly Worship 09/29 151 Attendance 10/06 173 10/13 175 10/20 154 Needed Weekly to meet budget—$7,202.30

If you have any questions regarding the OSLC financial report, you are welcome to contact our Office Manager Pam Steckler or our Council Treasurer Brandon Toft.

Online Giving To donate online, 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.

Upcoming Special Worship Opportunities October 27th: Reformation Sunday. All are encouraged to wear red

November 3rd: All Saints’ Sunday. Votive candles will be offered towards the end of the service for all wishing to light a candle in memory of loved ones.

November 10th: Staff Appreciation and Recognition of Veterans November 17th: Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Blessing

December 4th: Advent Supper from 6:00 p.m.-6:45 p.m. Wednesday Advent service, 7:00 p.m. with area church choirs

December 11th: Advent Supper from 6:00 p.m.-6:45 p.m. Wednesday Advent service, 7:00 p.m.

December 15th: Sunday School Christmas program during 9:00 a.m. worship December 18th: Advent Supper from 6:00 p.m.-6:45 p.m.

Wednesday Advent service, 7:00 p.m. with “BTC” Praise Band 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 Community Christmas Dinner from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

You are invited to celebrate the 90th Birthday of Bob Sornson at an open house on Saturday, November 23rd from 2:00 p.m. –4:00 p.m. at the Old Park Hotel. Hosted by his family. No gifts please.

Out of consideration for those who may find it harder to walk during inclement weather, please leave parking spaces closest to our entrances open for those who need them. Also, please leave parking

spaces east of the alley open for our brothers and sisters in Christ at the First Presbyterian Church.

Thank you to those who so generously sponsor worship service altar flowers throughout the year! The 2020 altar flower chart will be posted on the bulletin board by Dec. 1st. If you have sponsored 2019

altar flowers, please check the flower chart to see if you paid the $17 altar flower sponsorship.

The Worship Committee will be coordinating decorating the church for Advent by putting up the altar Christmas trees following worship on Sunday, November 24th and by finishing decorating

following worship on Sunday, December 1st. All are welcome and encouraged to help!