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February 2013
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BAPTISM CLASS
Thursday,
February 21
6:30 – 8:00 PM
Interested in having a child
baptized at OSLC? Pregnant and
planning for the months ahead?
Please join
Pastor Nina on February 21 at 6:30 PM.
We will be discussing how parents can provide
spiritually for their young children, as well as
prepare for baptism at OSLC. Members and non-
members are welcome. If you need childcare, please let
us know when you register. Contact the office or OSLC
website to register for the class. Next session will be
April 30. Baptisms may be scheduled
following attendance at a baptism class. Questions?
Contact Pastor Nina, [email protected]
MISSION GUATEMALA UPDATE
As of the time of this writing, there are five confirmed
members for the 2013 Mission Guatemala delegation:
Deanine Mann, Anna Ehrmantraut, Chelsea Gilbert,
Emily Danielson, and Billie Edwards (Deanine’s mom).
Please pray for them as they prepare to travel to Guate-
mala to deepen our church’s relationship with the con-
gregation of San Isidro Labrador. Also, watch for op-
portunities to be a part of this mission through learning
about our partnership, donating money and needed
supplies, writing letters, preparing craft
activities, etc. The group will be traveling to
Guatemala June 9-16.
THE CROSS AND CONTEXT
What did the cross “mean” in Jesus’ time? Was Jesus
born in order to die on the cross? Was execution by
cross a common occurrence in Roman occupied
colonies? What does the cross mean today? We will
deal with these and other questions during our
Midweek Lenten services this year.
Our Lenten Season begins:
Ash Wednesday February 13
Noon and 7:00 PM
Lenten Midweek Worship
Wednesday evenings from 7:00 to 7:45 PM
February 20 and 27, and March 6, 13 and 20.
A simple meal will be served starting at 6:00 PM, with
Youth Club kids joining us at 6:20 after their Bible
study time. There will be no cost for the meal for
Youth Club kids. Others are asked to contribute $4
per person or $10 per family. The worship services
will have the same “coffee shop” format employed the
last few years and will include some small group con-
versation.
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“It is to such as these that
the kingdom of heaven
belongs”
On December 14, I heard the news out of Newtown,
Connecticut. So close to Christmas, I immediately
thought of the story of the “slaughtering of the
innocents” in Matthew 2 (King Herod’s order that
children age two and younger be killed in the hopes
that such a wide net would catch the child Jesus, the
king foretold in Scripture). Since there is no ex-
trabiblical corroboration of this story most historians
and scholars believe this event never took place. As
Newtown reminds us, however, this story is being
repeated with astonishing frequency. There is, of
course, no one simple solution that will put an end to
such tragic occurrences. But there are things that can
be done that will help make our children safer.
We have a SAFE policy here at Our Savior’s the
goal of which is to protect the children who partici-
pate in Our Savior’s ministries, and we work very
hard in our community to give kids safe places to
spend time and people who care about them. I’ve
also heard from several members lately who would
like to work on the issue of gun violence. On
Monday, February 4 at 7:00 PM in Luther Hall,
there will be a meeting of interested persons to talk
about gun violence in our society and ideas for ad-
dressing it. If this is an issue that is of interest to
you, I hope you will consider meeting with us.
Peace,
Pastor Steve
NEWS FROM THE QUILTERS At the request of several quilters we are expanding
quilting opportunities to include two sessions
on Tuesdays, 10:00 AM & 6:30 PM.
(No sessions on the THIRD Tuesday of each month
because of the Family Table meal.)
We are working on baptismal and other baby quilts
as well as gift quilts of love and comfort. Everyone
is welcomed! If you have questions contact Darlene
at 763-784-0919.
OSLC CARE TEAM
MINISTRY
Our Care Team Ministry touches
lives through simple gestures of
friendship and compassionate
assistance for our members.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
February is the time when love for each other is given
recognition in the form of flowers, cards and candy
hearts. Sometimes we’d just love to have somebody
reach the item on the top shelf for us, or help lift the
mattress so the sheet could be tucked in when making
the bed. Care Team Ministry members would love to
do these “little things” for you. This type of demon-
stration of love is neither fattening like chocolate nor
allergy aggravating like flowers.
Watch for the CTM Recruitment Sunday, March 17,
to learn more about this ministry, or contact a Care
Team leader to join our Care Team Ministry.
CTM leaders are: Helen Paul (763-784-7589),
Loretta Phillips (763-783-0451), or Ruel Carpenter
(763-786-4741) or call the church office.
Care Team Ministry responds, free of charge, to the
non-medical “quality-of-life” needs of individuals and
families of all ages, not routinely fulfilled by existing
social service programs.
REUSE MAKES ECONOMIC
AND ENVIRONMENTAL SENSE!
Want to change up your house for the new year? Have
an old stack of tile or a cabinet you no longer need?
You can find new and like-new materials and supplies
at the ‘ReStore’ reuse store. All items at the store are
donated by organizations and individuals who support
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity. Also, donating your
items to the ReStore is smart (a tax deduction), green
(items don’t go into landfills) and benefits society
(sales support Habitat projects). The store is
conveniently located in nearby New Brighton.
Check it out at www.tchabitat.org/restore/.
-- brought to you by the C3 group: Christians Caring
for Creation
Church-Wide Information
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CALL COMMITTEE NEWS
The committee met on January 9 and reviewed the
Ministry Site Profile (the document the synod uses to
match candidates and openings) and agreed to
forward to the Planning Council for approval and
submission to the Synod. The next step will be to
create questions to ask the candidates. A small group
will generate a list for selection by the whole
committee. We will also be determining the
interviewing protocol. We are on still on target to hit
our deadline.
Pastor for Children, Youth and Family
Call Committee
OSLC-HOLY HAMMERS
-HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Holy Hammers is an ecumenical coalition of 14
churches acting as a major sponsor to Twin Cities
Habitat for Humanity (TCHFH). While TCHFH
would prefer major sponsors to fund the entire cost
($185,000) of building a home, Holy Hammers is
allowed to maintain their major sponsor status while
providing $70,000 in funding. OSLC contributes
$2000 from its Benevolence budget to Holy
Hammers towards the $70,000. This represents
approximately $2.30 per family listed in the OSLC
2010 Guide Book & Directory.
On March 10 and 17, I will be soliciting for
volunteer laborers to help build the 2013 Holy
Hammers Habitat for Humanity house. This will be
the 18th house built by Holy Hammers labor and the
7th house built since OSLC became a full member
of Holy Hammers. I will also be collecting donations
for TCHFH on those days. If each OSLC family
could give an additional, one time, donation of $2.30
we could match the benevolence given by the
church.
Want more information on TCHFH and affordable
housing in the Twin Cities? Attend the Men’s
Ministry breakfast forum in Luther Hall
on February 16. (See the Men’s Ministry article
for more information.)
Ruel Carpenter
Representative for OSLC
Holy Hammers Steering Committee
OSLC ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION NEWS
The Endowment Foundation gives members of Our
Saviors an opportunity to develop relationships with
others by reaching into the community and the
world. We are able to do so by awarding scholarships
and grants to individuals and groups.
We have begun accepting applications. Go to Our
Saviors Website http://web.oursaviorsonline.org/
forms.html or the office to fill out request
form. Funds are dispersed in June.
SUMMER FUN AT LAKE WAPOGASSET
LUTHERAN BIBLE CAMP Brochures are here and registrations are now being
taken for summer camp. Camp offers kids an
opportunity to play a ton of games, to experience
numerous worship opportunities, to grow in
relationship with each other and to be transformed
by the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
We’ve reserved these dates for our campers (all
grades indicate the grade completed by June 2013):
June 14-16 (Friday evening-Sunday noon)
SEEDS for 2nd and 3rd graders
June 15-21 (Saturday to Friday noon)
TIM TEAM (Teens in Mission for 10th and 11th
graders)
June 16-21 (Sunday afternoon to Friday noon)
WAPO Main site for 4th-9th graders
For much more information check out their web page:
www.campwapo.org or pick up a brochure in the
church office. You can register online if you wish,
but do let us know that you have done so. We need an
accurate list of our campers from OSLC. Friends
from other churches are welcome to register with our
campers.
Registration forms and fees need to be in to Roberta
Dale by Wednesday, March 6. Campers can
participate in the annual plant sale to help raise money
to defray the costs of camp.
Church-Wide Information
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February 10
Youth Club Staff & Parent Volunteers
Lucretia Bentrup
Janet Carlson
Jill Cessna
Terry Cessna
Dan Cook
Stephanie Cook
Melissa Cosentino
Bruce Dahlman
Tricia Dahlman
Brian Dickinson
Shari Draheim
Kathy Dufresne
Alex Eich,
Pat Feine,
Mike Galloway
Kristen Gallagher
Curt Goddard
Denae Grant
John Grant
Amy Grundtner
Norma Harris
Nicole Horvat
Allison Iwan
Jan Johnson
Mike Johnson
Sara Keen
Glenn Kelch
Sue Linser
Jennifer Nazarian
Jessica Nazarian
Steve Nieno
February 17
Funeral Servers and Bakers
Jan Johnson - Funeral Coordinator
Mike Johnson
Margaret Salin
Arlys Skaug
Elsie Ulmer
Bev Murray
Millie Pfarr
Donna Emly
INVOLVEMENT
IS A POWERFUL
THING
Continuing our
recognition of
volunteers here at
OSLC. Their
contributions are
seldom publicly recognized and never applauded.
Thank you to all of you!
February 3
Christian Education SENIOR HIGH CLASS: Chuck Sikora
ADULT TEACHERS: Peter Sethre, Ron Letnes
ADULT FORUM COMMITTEE: Peter Sethre,
Eleanor Yackel, Helen Paul, Roberta Dale
EDUCATION MINISTRY TEAM: Dawn Brewster,
Amy Grundtner, Beth Piette, Stacy Hemming,
Sheryl Gilbert, Jackie Cofield, Renee Ludwig,
Mindee Peterson
SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS:
Dawn Brewster
Bill Brintz
Jackie Cofield
Melissa Dolney
Tanya Dolney
Danielle Draheim
Katie Eckert
Maureen Foreman
Kristen Genet
Amy Goodrich
Kerry Gustafson
Marni Helgerson
stacy Hemming
Erin Hopkins
Donall Hosna
Heather Jonason
Sara Keen
Kyle King
Terry Kirberger
Jule Kruse
Michelle Lesch
Shari Livingston
Kelly Marquard
Mindee Peterson
Dina Preston
Jo Roos
Brian Schenk
Heather Schmidt
Nancy & Jenna Sikora
Greg Stigen
Mike Nill
Tori Nill
Ellen Northey
Sam Northey
Kristen Peitso
Lance Peitso
Dana Putnam
Jim Rauner
Joy Rauner
Lori Reimers
Karen Richtsmeier
Lenore Rogers
Steve Rogers
Tim Sazma
Teresa Sazma
Brian Schenk
Kimberly Schenk
Shannon Shepardson
Katy Skrypek
Kari Solheim
Kerry Stenger
Park Swenson
Christine Ventrelli
Gretchen West
Jeff Weiss
Kirsten Weiss
Gail Willenbring
Eleanor Yackel
Jeanne Zaske
Jaime Zyvoloski
Jileen Zyvoloski
Dorothy Bonhiver
Marnie Mackey
Bernie Demotts
Stacy Brown
Jo Fermenich
Sharon Frick
Garnett Ellertson
INVOLVEMENT IS A POWERFUL THING
CONTINUED
February 17
Funeral Servers and Bakers continued
Marianne Erlien
Sue Cardinal
Nancy Swenson
Joy Rauner
Bernie Demotts
Darlene Fischer
Donna Emly
Karen Davis
Erika Pouliot
Jean Wright
Kearlyn Groff
Jolene George
Angela Carlson
John & Denae Grant
Thank you to all of you!
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February 3: We’ll watch the last DVD in the series
The Challenge of Jesus
This session focuses on the resurrection of Jesus.
FEBRUARY IS BLACK HISTORY MONTH
The G3:28 Ministry Team is planning some events to
heighten our awareness and appreciation of Black
History. There will be adult forums throughout the
month covering different topics related to Black
History. In addition, Andre Koen will be our guest
preacher on February 24. According to Andre’s
business website, he “is an energetic presenter, a
powerful communicator, and a dynamic teacher. There
are many words that describe him. The most
illustrative is ‘Andre, the Enkindled Spirit’.”
Read more about
Andre and his work at http://www.andrekoen.com/
index.html.
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Ellen Northey
Sheryl Parson
Connie Pederson
Ken Pederson
Lance Peitso
Kathy Peterson
Matt Rauner
Pamela Rauner
Kim Shallman
Chuck Sikora
Susan Whitmore
February 24
Guides
Deb Brown
Wendee Beaubien
Janet Carlson
Gena Chapman
Todd Elkerton
Jeff Fritz
Ruth Grow
Hayley Hammond
Norma Harris
Kathy Holliday
Paul Jensen
Brian Narlock
Deb Vallevand
Tomi McClellan
Ruth Perlich
Gay Christofersen
Kathy Holliday
Gloria Beecher
Gretchen Ulvin
June Zytkovicz
Jeanne Zaske
Pat Feine
Karen Richtmeier
Kim Meyer
Renee Ludwig
Mike Schaffer
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CONFIRMATION
RETREAT
The 9th grade Confirmation
retreat is February 9-10.
This required retreat
(We Are The Body) is at
Camp WAPO. The weekend
begins at 9:00 AM on
Saturday and concludes
with worship on Sunday at
11:00 AM. All parents and families are encouraged to
join us for closing worship at 11:00.
CONFIRMATION WORKSHOP
FOR FEBRUARY
The workshop for this month is on February 24 from
6:00 -8:00 PM. At this workshop students will be
learning about Jesus the Servant.
MIDDLE SCHOOL MISSION TRIP
On April 12-14 middle school youth will be going on
a weekend mission trip to Duluth, MN. Students
currently in grades 6-8 are eligible to sign up.
We will be working alongside the loaves and fishes
community which provides shelter and assistance to
homeless men, women, and children. This is a great
opportunity for middle school youth to get to know one
another as well as serve God and grow in faith. The
cost of the trip is $108. The deadline for
registration is February 17. Registration packets can be
picked up outside of Charisse and Nick’s office. If you
have any questions feel free to contact Nick Gilbert,
651-792-5573 or [email protected]
HIGH SCHOOL MISSION TRIP
“CHICAGO” BIBLE STUDY
Our second Bible study is February 24 from 12:30 -
3:30 PM. We will meet at church at 12:30 PM and then
we will go off site to Hope For The City.
All participants and chaperones should attend this im-
portant Bible study.
If you have any questions please contact Charisse
Froemke at 763-784-1971 X 108
SUPER BOWL COOKIE
FUNDRAISER!
Have a hungry crowd to feed for
the big game on February 3?
Grab some fresh-baked cookies at
church that morning to satisfy
them AND help the 2013 Youth
Mission/Summer Trip
participants raise money for their
summer trips! Cookies are $1
each or 3 small cookies for $1 sold on a first come first
serve basis. We’ll be making them FRESH that
morning so be sure to get them while they’re HOT!
GUIDE HUDDLE
The next confirmation Guide Huddle is on February 26
from 6:30 -7:30pm. Appetizers will be served.
We will be discussing the last four confirmation
curriculums.
FAITH ON FRIDAYS
6th Graders join in mission,
learning and fun through our
monthly Faith on Fridays program.
This month we are meeting on
Friday, February 1 from 2:45-5:30
PM. Please contact Pastor Nina for more information.
CHURCH ON WEDNESDAYS
(COW)
All youth grades 6-12 are encouraged
to take part in Church on Wednesdays
(COW) programs. Cow is a time to
make new friends, learn about Jesus and dig into faith,
laugh and play. 6:00-7:00 PM is for 6-8 grades and
7:30-9:00 PM is for 9-12 grades. Bring your friends
and find out what COW is all about! Questions?
Contact Pastor Nina, [email protected]
STAY CONNECTED-CHECK YOUR CALENDAR
Want to stay connected with what is happening for
youth at Our Savior's? Check out the OSLC Youth
Events Google calendar on the youth page of our
website. You can stay up-to-date with events,
meetings, and deadlines for 6-12 grade youth ministry
opportunities through our faith community. The direct
link is http://web.oursaviorsonline.org/youth-calendar.html.
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BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITY
The Tuesday afternoon women’s Brown Bag Bible
Study will be starting a new book in February: “Six
Hours One Friday,” by Max Lucado. We will be
discussing the first 5 chapters on February 12.
Other meeting dates to discuss this book will be
February 26, March 5, and March 19. We bring a bag
lunch and meet from 12:30-2:00 PM in the
conference room. Please join us. Members are
responsible for getting their own books. Reasonably
priced copies (new and used) are available through
Amazon.com. The Luther Seminary Bookstore also
carries this book. Please contact Deanine Mann
(651-784-2287) with any questions.
FOOD SHELF NEEDS FOR FEBRUARY
Critical Needs
Baking supplies (sugar, flour, Bisquick, etc.)
Hearty Soups
Stew
Fruit Juices (boxes or cans)
Standard Monthly Needs
Cereals
Baked beans
Chili
Crackers
Fruit – canned
Granola bars/cookies
Jello
Jelly
Ketchup
Mac & Cheese
Meal Helper
Potatoes--boxed
Salad dressing/
mayonnaise
Spaghetti sauce
Tomato products
Tuna/canned meat
Vegetables (assorted
cans)
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PASTORAL EMERGENCY CONTACT PROCEDURE
After hours or on weekends when a person
is in need of emergency pastoral care, call
the church office @ 763.784.1971.
During the voicemail, push 6 at anytime,
and you will be connected to the Pastor on call.
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Gift of Gratitude
Marian Jech Benevolence Donation
Marilyn Jech Gratitude Gift
in memory of Bill Jech
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