AGENDA FOR THE WEEK OF Nov. 12– Nov.19 2017

Sunday November 12, 2017 8:30 a Divine service -SP

8:45a Fellowship

8:45 Sunday School

10a Contemporary Service

10:10a pre– to k Sunday school

Monday November 13, 2017 Pastor’s Study Day

10a Lectionary Study

Tuesday November 14, 2017 9:30a Lydia Circle

No Adult Bible Study due to BEA school program

Wednesday November 15, 2017 10a St. Lukes Chapel

2:45p MEJOF

6:15P Youth instruction

7:30p Voter’s Meeting

Thursday November 16, 2017 GREAT AMERICAN SMAOKE OUT

11a Worship on Bevcomm ch7

3P Parker Oaks Chapel

Friday November 17, 2017 Pastor’s Family Day

Saturday November 18, 2017 5:30p Divine Service

7:30p Worship on Bevcomm ch 7

Sunday November 19, 2017 8:30 Holy Communion

Divine Service-SP

8:45a Fellowship

8:45a Sunday School

10a Contemporary Service

10:10 Pre– K Sunday school

11a Harvest Dinner

OUR LIFE TOGETHER – WEEK ENDING November 5th 2017

Attendance: 70 Offering: $2210.00

YTD Average:62 YTD Average: $1699.28

Weekly Budget: $2472.00

DON’T FORGET TO RECYCLE YOUR OLD

MEDICATION BOTTLES

IN SERVICE TO OUR LORD

Usher: Aaron Wendt, Deb Hassing (Sat.) Leroy Hahn Family (Sun)

Deacons: Jason Meinert & Rick Gilreath

Accompanists: Annette Jenkins, Janet Schonrock, Jeremiah Schutt

Acolyte: Kean Hicks

Altar Guild: Carolyn Wagner

Greeters: Steve & Janet Schonrock

Monthly Mission: Military Bible Sticks

Deployed: Calvin Howard

Healing: Jill Annen, David Rilea, Donna Grubs, Lowell Borgos, Jason Meinert, Mary Mohn, Colter Meinert, Riley Rosine, Leroy Jenkins, Sheila Schultz, and Fran Ingibritson

Lowell Borgos address: Lake City Hospital, 500 West Grant Street

Lake City, MN. 55401

Birthdays: Jeanette Hahn 11/14 Chandler Pettit 11/14

Steve Schonrock 11/15 Ella Swanson 11/15

Glenford Williamson 11/15 Molly Murphey 11/16

Todd Jordan 11/19

SUNDAY MORNING FELLOWSHIP

Sunday mornings we will have morning fellowship before services as scheduled:

There will be no fellowship for the rest of the month. Any questions Please call

Elaine @ (507)525-1743

Marilyn Pederson has set up bars and coffee for after the Advent Services here at Our

Savior.

MEALS ON WHEELS

Meals on wheels is in NEED of volunteers. There is an overview of responsibilities

for Meals on Wheels on the back bulletin board. If interested please contact Nancy /

Ben Espeland #893-4455

CRAFT AND BAKE SALE

Yes it’s that time of year Christmas is fast approaching and so is the Annual Craft and

Bake sale. Volunteers are needed to help in the kitchen to sell the baked goods. Please

sign up on the bulletin board if you are able to help for 1 hour or more.

ATTENTION LADIES! Start finding your favorite recipes to make your wonderful

goodies for the Holiday Craft and Bake sale on Saturday December 2nd. All items

should be marked with a price. The church will be open on Friday Dec.1st from 4-7

pm and again at 7:30am Saturday morning

LWML CHRISTMAS PARTY

Tuesday December 5th will be the LWML Christmas Party with potluck and silent

auction at 6:30pm at church.

SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS

The Sunday school children are fundraising for a special holiday field trip! “THE STAR” is an animated movie about the Christmas story, and we hoping to go to an area theater sometime in December. There is a jar for donations just before the Sunday school wing of the church. Donations will go towards the purchase of the children’s tickets and treats or popcorn for the movie. Thank you!

This year’s Sunday school Christmas program, “THE CHRISTMAS STORY” will be on Sunday December 17th during the 10am worship service. We are very excited about the new program and we cannot wait to show you their version of the greatest story ever told… The Christmas Story.

MLHS IS SELLING?

MLHS Environmental Science Class is now selling 16 oz. of Honey for $10.00 . Lo-cally produced, raw, pure honey Now taking orders just call (507)436-5249. While you are ordering your honey don’t forget to order your coffee too. There are 4 differ-ent types to choose from. Get a 12oz. Bag for $10 or a 5 pound bag for $50. For more information on blends please see the whats going on bulletin board in the Narthex.

FYI FROM BEA SCHOOLS

If there are any children that get added to church programs thoughout the year. Please e-mail or call their school to let them know of the change or remind the parent to let the school know. The school needs a heads up if there is a child that needs transporta-tion after the church programs are over. They had an incident this week where a child joined and the school didn’t know.

CHRISTMAS MEATLOAF DINNER

Sunday December 3rd 2017 from 11am to 1pm at Trinity Lutheran Church Elmore. Dinner includes: Meatloaf, Parsley potatoes, Salads, deserts and beverage for $8.00 sign is up in the Narthex.

LYDIA CIRCLE

Lydia Circle will be this Tuesday at church at 9:30a. The Hostess will be Annette Jen-kins and the topic will be the second Bible Study in the Lutheran Woman’s Quarterly. Jesus Christ Above All on page 22.

VOTER’S MEETING

On Wednesday November 15th at 7:30pm there will be a voter’s meeting to vote on the budget and the slate of Officers.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Swiss Steak Dinner at the First Presbyterian Church of Winnebago will be serving this

homestyle meal on November 12, 2017 from 11am till1pm. Address is 127 Main St.

North, Winnebago. They will be serving from 11am till 1pm. Adults will be $10, 10 &

Under $5 and preschool are free. Delivery and take out are available at 893-3197

PRAISE SINGERS

Praise Singers practice for November will be November 29th. In November they will

be singing on Wednesday November 22nd mark your calendars and attend the services

to hear them sing.

MAYO CHILDREN’S MEMORIAL SERVICE

Sunday December 10th service is at 6:30pm followed by a light refreshments at Hilltop

United Methodist Church at 108 S. Manitou Drive, Mankato. This service is held each

year, candles are lit around the world in memory of children who have died. Join in for

a candle light service to honor and celebrate children who died during pregnancy, child-

hood or adulthood. More information is posted on the bulletin boards in the Narthex.

Holiday Services: Thanksgiving

November 22 – Wed – 7:30pm Thanksgiving Eve Service (Our Savior)

Advent Vespers 2017: The Mission of God: The Evangelism of Salvation

November 29 – Wed – 7:30pm Advent Vespers (Our Savior) Mercy: The Father Sends

His Son

December 6 – Wed – 7:30 pm Advent Vespers (St. Peter) Vocation: The Son Redeems

His People

December 13 – Wed – 7:30 pm Advent Vespers (Our Savior) Outreach: The Holy Spirit

Sends out His People

Christmas Celebration

December 16 -- Sat No Worship Service

December 17 – Sun – 10:00 am Children’s Christmas Pageant

(Our Savior) The Christmas Story – Fellowship afterwards

December 23—Sat No Worship Service

December 24 – Sun No AM Worship Service

December 24 – Sun – 4:30 pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service (St. Peter)

December 24 – Sun – 6:30 pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service (Our Savior)

December 25 – Mon – 9:00 am Christmas Day Communion Service (Our Savior)

December 30/31 – Sat/Sun – Normal Times New Year’s Eve Communion Service

(Both)