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Sunday School for all – January – March 2018. October 31, 1517 - the beginning of the Reformation – when Martin Luther

nailed to the door of Wittenberg Castle church 95 theses of wrong-doing and

wrong-teachings of the church. It wasn’t the first time someone had tried to

get the church back on the right track – but circumstances surrounding that

moment made it the most fruitful time to for it to come to fullness.

On Oct. 29, Our Saviour’s celebrated that moment in worship and fellowship -

sharing meal and watching the story come alive in the movie, “Luther”.

But, what does this mean?

So many positive changes in so many spheres of life that have come about from

that moment! So many things to learn from that time in our history - one day

can’t possibly capture it all! So we here at Our Saviour’s are going to take

some time to really delve into the story and celebrate the Reformation

throughout the next year. Not just Sunday School kids, not just adult Bible

study, but the whole congregation birth to 100 years old will enter into a

time of learning, reflection, fellowship, fun, skits and music after worship

from January 8- March 12. We will see the places Luther lived and worked.

We will discover the characters that came alongside Luther to help. We will

discover themes in our own story that resonate with the lives of the reformers

– and maybe, we’ll find new courage, new faith in the God that so loved us,

that he gave his life that we might have eternal life. That we might

experience a reformation of our own.

Heard of Hamilton? Well, we’ve got our own Lutheran version: The Luther Rock

Opera. So we’ll have songs to sing so that we remember – to help us hold

these things in our heart.

So, from January 8 – March 12, we won’t have traditional Sunday School for any

age after worship – we will have cross-generational Sunday School for all

ages. In the fellowship hall. We ask that parents come with their children

for this time of learning. We ask that people without kids come and find a

family to sit with – to get to know – to learn with and learn from. That this

might be a time not just of personal growth, but growth for Our Saviour’s as a

family. That we might take these few weeks to build relationships that will

nurture us our whole lives through.

I know it’s not what you’re used to. I know change is hard. But it’s not a

permanent change. The Sunday morning schedule can return to normal after this

brief time. So, take a deep breath and let it out. Come and see. I think

you’ll have fun. I think you’ll get to know some people better than you knew

them before - it’ll make coming to church in the future that much more

enjoyable. You’ll learn something new. You’ll come away encouraged and

empowered. And others will come away better because you were there to come

alongside them. It might be a time of reformation for our whole church – that

might have far-reaching ripple effects on the whole world. All because you

were in the right place. At the right time. Just like Luther.

May God continue to make all things new!

Pastor Lissa Kahl

Church Notes, Facts, & Data OFFERING AND ATTENDANCE

OSL Staff

• Lead Pastor:

Pastor Gene Broughton

• Associate Pastor:

Pastor Lissa Kahl

• President:

Mark Zylstra

• Secretary/Editor:

Kristi Pedersen Wilson

• Secretary:

Jodi Hjelmeland

• Treasurer:

Shirley-Jean Woodward

• Custodian:

Steve Paulson

• Weekend Custodians:

Nick Davis

Jim Fevold

PASTORAL ACTS Saturday, October 28 21 $2756.50 Sunday, October 29 138

Saturday, November 4 25 $5559.30 Sunday, November 5 154




Simply Giving Total $7070.00 Strength Renewed Special Offering (Sign) $ 850.00 Designated Giving $ 945.00 Rutland / Ottosen $1600.00 Chapel Rent (Spanish Congregation) $ 100.00 Sunday School Offering $ 87.00 SAFE $ 215.00 Fellowship Hall Rental $ 50.00 AutumnFest $ 25.00 Veterans Meal $ 465.00 World Hunger $ 70.00 Beacon Of Hope $ 40.00 Reimbursement For Copies $ 1.50 Special Appeal $1200.00 Thanksgiving $ 615.00 Advent $ 25.00 Poinsettias $ 320.00 Youth Musical $ 100.00 ConFest $ 300.00 Coffee Money –Education Board $ 92.37

Northwest Loan Balance $12,000.00

Operational Reserve Fund, Balance Due April 2018 $2000.00 Operational Reserve Fund, Balance Due May 2018 $2000.00 Operational Reserve Fund, Balance Due June 2018 $6500.00 Operational Reserve Fund, Balance Due July 2018 $4500.00 Operational Reserve Fund, Balance Due August 2018 $6500.00

WEDDINGS

Patrick Kelly & Kaitlyn Mueller October 21, 2017

Cody Nielsen & Dena Shekey October 28, 2017

BAPTISMS

November 5, 2017 Maxwell Lee Johnson

Son of Brandon & Megan(McKibban) Johnson

November 25, 2017 Maxwell Dane Hast

Son of Troy & Melinda (Madsen) Hast

FUNERALS

Marvin Lindemann February 28, 1934—October 31, 2017

Irvin Nelson

November 30, 1935—November 15, 2017

Thrivent Choice Dollars

If you are a Thrivent member you are

encouraged to designate your “Thrivent

Choice Dollars” to Our Saviour’s Lutheran

Church. The process is easy. Simply go on

line and make your designation to OSL.

Should you have any questions or want

help, please contact our Thrivent

Advocate, Darlene Broughton. You may

contact her at 890-4057 or 332-6001.

Thank you for your generous support!

Pastor Gene’s Updates

“The Word became flesh and dwelt among us!”

How time flies! It’s already time to turn our attention to the season of Advent and the celebration of Christmas. As we do that we are fully aware of the “busyness” that our culture has engulfed Christmas in and the way in which that culture can overwhelm and distract from what is really important. We begin with the season of Advent – a season of preparation and anticipation as we prepare to welcome the Christ child into our midst and our lives. Advent is an important season as we are called to prepare our hearts and souls to welcome God anew. We are called to slow down and ponder the wonder of what is coming. We are encouraged to gather for Advent Worship on four Sundays beginning on December 2/3 and continuing through December 23/24. We will gather for worship on Wednesday, December 6th, using the “Holden Evening Prayer” service. On Wednesday, December 13th, we will gather to go caroling in our community and on Wednesday, December 20th, we will gather for a “Blue Christmas” worship service. Don’t forget to observe Advent. But it is the proclamation of Christmas that is the most important event of this season. I continue to be amazed with the Word of God that comes to us in the Christmas proclamation. What we proclaim is that God has chosen to take on human flesh and blood and experience life as any ordinary human being does. That’s more than my mind can hold. But God does it, of course, because God loves the world so much – God loves you so much! God does it in order to walk the path of human suffering and to die on the cross for us. Oh the wonder of God’s love. Since December 24th is a Sunday this year we will celebrate the fourth Sunday of Advent on Saturday evening, December 23rd, at 5:30 pm and Sunday morning, December 24th, at 9:00 am. Our Christmas Eve worship services will be at 5:30 pm and 10:00 pm. There will not be a worship service on Christmas Day this year. One more thing for all of us to remember is that Christmas does not end on December 25th – it only begins that day. Christmas continues for 12 days as we celebrate the coming of Jesus and the meaning of his coming in our lives. May you all have a blessed Advent and Christmas! Pastor Gene Broughton

Pastor Lissa’s Updates Email Address: [email protected]

Sunday, December 3 is the first Sunday in Advent and

we have a special gift to share with you in worship: an

Advent devotional sticker nativity display for you to take

home. It complements our Christmas program theme

this year about God's angels nicely!

Here is the schedule for the Christmas program & practices:

Nov. 26 - No Sunday School

Dec. 3 - Christmas Program Practice - late SS dismissal at 11:15 am

Saturday, Dec. 9 - Christmas program practice 9-11 am

Dec. 10 - Christmas Program, 9 am - be here at 8:30 am for a final run-through.

No Sunday School after the program - come and enjoy treats with your family! Dec. 17- Jan. 6 - Christmas break, no Sunday School

Dec. 24 - 5:30 pm & 10 pm Christmas Eve services

Jan 8 - Cross-Generational SS fun for all in Fellowship Hall on Martin Luther

There are some great Christmas videos in the library - I really like all three of the

VeggieTales movies for Christmas - The Toy that Saved Christmas, The Star of

Christmas and Saint Nicholas - A Story of Giving ( great one to show on Dec. 6 -

St. Nicholas Day)!

Also, there is a display in the fellowship hall of Advent and Christmas themed books

you might wish to include in your personal collection - or make a recommendation to

a parent or grandparent for a Christmas gift. These have been our family favorites!

In January, we will start something new that will involve the whole family and

congregation for Sunday School. We'll be gathering in the fellowship hall to learn

about Martin Luther's life, sing songs, have skits, learn scripture with sign-language

do some fun art projects and get to know new friends in the congregation all at the

same time! So be sure to join us Jan 8 - March 19 for this new kind of fun!

Church Information

DATE TIME SCRIPTURE &

PRAYER LEADERS PROJECTION SOUND

ALTAR GUILD

Sunday December 3

9:00 am

Michelle Lindemann Daniel Holste Nick Davis Mary Hacker

Sunday December 10

9:00 am

Ty Gargano Bruce Burns Jim Behrens Mary Hacker

Sunday December 17

9:00 am

Bob Abens Mike Lindemann Dale Behrens Mary Hacker

Sunday December 24

9:00 am

Marilyn Fevold Nick Davis Michelle McKenna Mary Hacker

Sunday December 31

9:00 am Eric Amundson Daniel Holste Nick Davis Mary Hacker

DATE TIME HEAD USHER USHERS

Sun. December 3 9:00 am Tom Nelson Mark & Jean Zylstra, Austin Zylstra

Sun. December 10 9:00 am Tom Nelson Mark & Jean Zylstra, Austin Zylstra, Harrison Tille

Sun. December 17 9:00 am Tom Nelson Mark & Jean Zylstra, Austin Zylstra

Sun. December 24 9:00 am Tom Nelson Ken & Janet Bade

Sun. December 31 9:00 am Tom Nelson Ken & Janet Bade

DATE TIME ORGANIST COMMUNION MUSIC ACOLYTES GREETERS

Sunday December 3

9:00 am Laine Dvorak Mike Lindemann Linda Whittlesey

Band Caden Matson Coen Matson

Carl & Judy Mattes

Kirk & Linda Whittlesey

Sunday December 10

9:00 am Carolyn Larsen No Communion

Christmas Program

Josie Linn Skyler Nielsen

Alivia Hardgrove Volunteers

Sunday December 17

9:00 am Laine Dvorak Steve & Kathy Hauck

Choir Skyla George Mia Harris

Kevin & Margaret Tellier

Bob & Marilyn Torgerson

Sunday December 24

9:00 am

5:30 pm

10:00 pm

Laine Dvorak

Laine Dvorak

Laine Dvorak

Jim Fevold Anne Zinnel

Sydney Burns

The Behrens’

Blake Woolery Cole Woolery

Caden Matson Coen Matson Steve Samuels

Sunday December 31

9:00 am Carolyn Larsen Jessica Smith Joie Smith

Open Hailey Paulson Ashlee Wergeland

Eric & Diane Amundson

Chris & Natalie Wergeland

SATURDAYS TIME ORGANIST USHERS & COMMUNION HELPERS

December 2 5:30 pm Laine Dvorak Pat Newell & Elsie Haugland

December 9 5:30 pm Laine Dvorak Curt & Sharon Bruvik, Greg Bruvik

December 16 5:30 pm Laine Dvorak Gary & Sharon Erickson

December 23 5:30 pm Laine Dvorak Gary & Sharon Erickson

December 30 5:30 pm Carolyn Larsen Pat Newell & Elsie Haugland

Minis try Scheduler Pro

Volunteer Scheduling with Ministry Scheduler Pro

Volunteers are entered into the scheduling process in a couple of ways. Some have served for many years and were

included in the new program. Others used the blue bulletin insert to update their preferences and contact information.

If you have been scheduled or perhaps not been scheduled in a way you might prefer, it is important that you contact

Cindy Johnson at [email protected] or leave a message with Kristi Pedersen-Wilson or Jodi Hjelmeland at 515-332

-3438. Either Kristi or Jodi will pass the message to Cindy.

When scheduling begins, if you use email, you will receive a message from Ministry Scheduler Pro asking that you

indicate times when you are not available to serve in a particular couple of months. You can login to Ministry Scheduler

Pro and register your preferences, or email [email protected]. If you do not use email, please watch for bulletin

announcements about the scheduling process and how to register your preferences. If you make no response, Ministry

Scheduler Pro will assume that you are available and you are likely to be scheduled.

DRAFT THEOLOGY -

Celebrating 500 years of Luther and the Reformation,

join us the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 8pm at

one of four local businesses for theological (God-talk)

conversation over a beverage (and food?) of your choice.

We'll rotate between the four restaurants in town in

alphabetical order: El Valle, Miller's, Pasquale's & Rustix.

Why “Draft” Theology? According to Merriam-Webster’s dictionary:

Draft – definition 1. the act of drawing or pulling a load 2. Ready to be drawn from a receptacle 3. a preliminary sketch, writing or idea 4. a system for or act of selecting individuals from a group 6. a current of air in a closed-in space 7. the act of drinking or inhaling.

December: Rustix

DRAFT THEOLOGY

National Youth Gathering Meeting For those going to Houston, there will be a meeting...

December 3 ...After worship in the HS Youth Room.

This is a change from our normal meeting time

Of the 2nd Sunday of the month.

mailto:[email protected]


POINSETTIAS :

Order a poinsettia in memory/honor of loved ones! The cost is $10 per white poinsettia. Order by November 27.

CAROL ING Wednesday, December 13 @ 7pm

BLUE CHRISTMAS ADVENT SERVICE Wednesday, December 20 @ 7pm

Sensitivity to the emotional state of those in the community who have recently lost loved ones or who are living with life-altering circumstances calls us to provide a time and place of solace during the often frenetic days surrounding the celebration of Christmas. Not everyone feels like celebrating. Grief, illness, aging, depression, loneliness, unemployment, and loss can be magnified in the holiday season. Even those who are not struggling with losses may feel the stress of preparations and expectations around Christmas.

In the Northern Hemisphere, December 21 is the longest night, the winter solstice, which means literally "standing still." It marks the shortest day of the year, the official start of winter, when the sun is the farthest distance from the earth. Tradition says that nature and all her creatures stop and hold their breath to see if the sun will turn back from its wanderings, if the days will lengthen and the earth will once again feel the sun's warmth.

We gather to be with one another in our darkness and in the darkness of December for a quiet, contemplative service of scripture, poetry, prayer and beautiful, tender music to anticipate the coming again of the Light of the world.

HOLDEN PRAYER ADEVENT SERVICE

Wednesday, December 6 @ 7pm

Service of light using Holden Evening Prayer liturgy and song. This will

be the only service we do with Holden Evening Prayer. Please join us

to mark the season of Advent, of waiting and darkness, together. Join

us for a mid-week Advent service again on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 7 pm,

where we will have a special "Blue Christmas" service.

YOUTH Met November 8

PROPERTY & MANAGEMENT Met November 21

STEWARDSHIP Met November 15

EDUCATION Met November 1

WORSHIP October 30

Advent services: Holden Prayer: December 6 Caroling: December 13 Blue Christmas: December 20 Sunday School Program: December

10 Christmas Eve Day: services at

9am, 5:30pm, & 10pm. No Christmas Day service.

In December, before worship begins, Christmas music will be sang as time allows each Sunday. Also discussed having desserts served at the coffee hour during this month.

White poinsettias will be ordered this year.

EVANGELISM November 14

• Adopt A Ditch discussion.

• Beacon Of Hope discussion.

• Thanksgiving discussion.

MEMORIAL 0

“Something New!” 2018 Offering Envelopes

The Stewardship Board wishes to inform you that Offering Envelopes will be provided in a different way for your use in 2018. We will be printing our Offering Envelopes in the office which will save us about $500. Offering Envelopes for the General Fund will be provided in packets of 12. When you have used up your envelopes you may pick up another packet of 12. Ushers will be handing out packets during the month of December. Offering envelopes will also be available in the slots in each of the pews near the hymnal racks. Special envelopes for “Lift High the Cross” and “SAFE” will also be available for your use. During the seasons of “Advent” and “Lent” we will also provide Special Envelopes. We hope this new system will work well for you. If you have any problems please visit with our Financial Secretary, Shirley Jean, or with one of the pastors. Thank you! The Stewardship Board

OSL WOMEN

Coffee at

the Caribbean

Join us each 2nd Tuesday @9:00am

WELCOME YOU !!!

We meet on the 2nd, 4th & 5th Thursdays

of each month at 8:30am.

OSL Groups

Womens Bible Study

CIRCLE OF FRIENDSHIP

Join us each 3rd Thursday @9:00am

A very informal group which meets the third Thursday morning of the month at 9am in the OSL Fellowship Hall. We have coffee and usually a ‘goodie’, if somebody remembers! The get-together includes a discussion centered on lessons/topics/Bible Study chosen by the group attendees. Remember the Women’s Circles of years gone by? Circle Of Friendship is a bit like that –women who enjoy getting together –laughing, sharing, learning, caring–supporting each other!

Support ‘Mission Action’

They complete

Quilts, School Bags,

Baby Kits, Sewing Kits,

& Health Kits.

Consider joining us --

(You do not have to know how to sew or quilt)

Wanted Prayer Warriors!!

As you know, prayer is so important in our faith journey. OSL has a Prayer Calling Chain.

I would like to invite anyone interested in being a prayer warrior to call me, so I can put you on the list. This is open to any person, any age, as long as you can call others and pray.

Here is how it works: Sandy Loney will get the first call, she will then call the next person on the list, and that person will call the next one, and so on. Everyone in the calling chain

will get a list of participants and their phone number and the order to call.

Call Sandy's cell phone at 515-332-5677 or email [email protected] to become a prayer warrior. Also, if you, or someone you know needs prayers, please call or email Sandy.

Be Sure To Check Dates/Availability During The Summer Season & Holiday Seasons !!!

Catch The Spirit! The Spirits Of Kindness would love to have you join their group!

This informal gathering ‘usually’ meets:

every other month on the first Monday morning of the month at 9:30am in the church library. Coffee and fellowship are ‘usually’ part of the agenda!

Our mission is simple:

to spread caring among those in our church family

and in our community through simple acts of kindness.

To have another think about you, acknowledge you,

and share with you is so vital and heartwarming to every one of us!

Got the Spirit?

Share the Spirit!

Join the Spirits Of Kindness!

tel:515-332-5677


News

Echoes, Announcements, Posters, Blogs, & Calendar: www.oslhumboldt.com & our Facebook page!!! REMINDER

Many Thanks to:

• Berniece Knight, Virginia Hart, Dorothy Dale, Marilyn Torgerson, and

Tom & Virginia Nelson, who offered their assistance for assembling the November Echoes & sorting them for mailing...

• Richard and Jeanette Christianson for folding Echoes covers, putting

the address labels on, and sorting them by zip codes…

• Kevin Tellier and helpers for all of the outdoor work and mowing…

INGHAM OKOBOJI LUTHERAN BIBLE CAMP

Please See Posters For More Information & Camp Dates

Humboldt Genealogical Society continues to sell the

Humboldt High School Alumni albums. They make great gifts!

Supplies are limited. Available at: Bank Iowa, US Bank, Smith Realty,

Abens-Marty-Curran Agency, Gail Smith (368-1799), & the Museum next summer.

MUSIC BOOSTERS 500 RAMA CARD CLUB

The Humboldt Music Boosters 500 RAMA Card Club is looking for new players. They play once a month from September through May (except December). Each person donates $1 each month to the Music Boosters. Join the ladies 500 Card Club and support the Music Boosters at the same time!!! To join, call Jackie Fevold @ #515/332-4102.

Thank You Notes

From a participant at the Veterans Meal: “Dear members of Our Saviour’s Lutheran: Thank you for the great meal. As a Vietnam Veteran I finally am thankful for being recog-nized. It was much appreciated.

Hillside Spectacular November 24—January 1

Christmas Tree Walk

November 24—January 1

Christmasland

November 24—December 24

Little Holiday Helpers December 2

HAAC: Rustic Look Holiday Centerpiece December 5

ISU: Food Mixes In A Jar December 7 @ 6pm, Extension & Outreach Office

Breakfast, Selfies, & Stories With Santa! Shopping With Elves (for parents) !!! December 2 @ 9am, Welcome Center

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