ECHOES Weekly-January 13, 2019 Our Savior’s Lutheran Church 2124 Viola Rd NE Rochester, MN 55906

WELCOME VISITORS! "Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, to the glory of God." Romans 15:7 We welcome new visitors and old friends, long-time Lutherans, Christians from every tradition, and people new to faith. To those who have no church home, want to follow Christ, have doubts, do not believe, you are welcome here. Regardless of age, color, culture, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic status, marital status, abilities or challenges, join us, you are welcome here. You are welcome to worship, to celebrate and sorrow, to rejoice and recover. This is a place where lives are made new.

Hearing devices are available in the sound system area at the back of the Sanctuary. These devices can be used with or without a hearing aid.

Altar Flowers are given to the glory of God from OSLC.

Remember in your Prayers:

Concerns: Ruth Suby; Eric Schatz (Phyllis’s son); Lorrie Swancutt; Bonnie Storlie; Jean Sanders (Connie Leckband’s mother); Terry Wagner; Marsha Dick, Gladys Jensen

Military Concerns: Austin Nicklay; Aaron Holst; Chris Sikich, Margaret & Catherine Maher; Paul Schroeder; Clark Rose; Eric Brown; Scot Heathman, Ryan Nordstrom, Dan & Kelly Pickett, all our service men and women serving in the Military and all of our veterans who have served.

Missionary Partner: Palliative Care Program at Iambi Hospital, Tanzania

Seminary: Timothy O’Shields

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Come a Stranger, leave a Friend

PLANNING A 2019 EVENT AT OSLC???? 1. Check the online calendar at

www.rochesteroslc.org. This calendar is the most updated and will tell you if other events have already been planned.

OR 2. Check with Joanne in the church office. This is for all events happening at OSLC. even if you’ve always done it that day in the past. Please try to plan ahead a month or two or even more. This is a very busy building and it’s generally first come first serve.

SIMPLY GIVING Several people indicated on the intent cards they may be interested in giving through Simply Giving. There are forms in the Business Center on the wall rack. They can be filled out and left in my box marked Financial Secretary in the Business Center, or you can contact me for more information. Tim Hornseth, Financial Secretary

Team Chairs: Annual reports are due to the church office no later than January 13 to make the annual report.

THANK YOU for the Friendship Basket delivered to me at Christmas time. I greatly appreciated it. Jerry Claffy

THANK YOU for the basket I received at Christmas time. I enjoyed it very much. Francis Pflibsen

THANK YOU so much for the Gift Basket. I am so lucky to belong to such a caring church. God Bless You All. Jane Gronvold

A SPECIAL THANK YOU for the lovey gift tin of fruits, cookies and chocolate candy. It is greatly appreciated. Wayne Servais

THANK YOU for the poinsettia and goodies. Jeanette Erickson

THANK YOU for your generous gift to us at Christmas. We are grateful to be part of such a wonderful and caring community. Pastor Ben & Jennie

THANK YOU for the wonderful basket that we received at Christmas time. Larry & Janet Tantow

THANK YOU for the congregational gift that I received at Christmas. I am so very lucky to be working in such a wonderful, loving place. Joanne

THANK YOU TO THE CONGREGATION for the generous Christmas gift. Sherry and I are blessed to be part of such a committed and caring community of faith. Pastor Fred & Sherry

THANK YOU for your generous gift of $3,325.97 to Luther Seminary. Your support is a greatly appreciated investment in the future leaders of congregations like yours. Heidi Droegemueller, VP of Seminary Relations

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FAITHFULLY FIT Thursdays at 8:30 am. Come to the narthex at church to do chair exercises, balance

work, and routines with light hand weights. Laughter, another good part of keeping fit, and conversation make an enjoyable morning hour. All are welcome.

2019 ALTAR FLOWERS Here’s a quick look... Jan. 20—Flynn Jan. 27—Seegmiller Feb. 3—Ruth Moran

Feb. 10—Kuper Feb. 17—OPEN Feb. 24—Wernecke Mar. 3—OPEN

If you would like to give Altar Flowers, see the sign-up sheet on the large bulletin board in the hallway. Cost is $40.00 and the flowers are yours to take home after the last worship.

JOIN US FOR MEN’S FELLOWSHIP We meet on the 2nd & 4th

Saturday of the month at 7:00am to study the Sunday Bible reading. All men are welcome to attend. Coffee and juice are offered. Bring your own breakfast roll or sandwich.

QUILTING IN JANUARY Join us on January 15 at 9:00am in the Fellowship to tie quilts for LWR. Everyone is welcome. PS: Remember to think about us when cleaning your closets

of bed sheets, mattress pads, blankets & yarn.

Gather Girls is an informal group of women who meet each month to share in the ELCA Women’s Bible Study, from the “Gather” Magazine, and any other topic that comes up. We usually meet at

Dunn Brothers North but on January 14th we will be meeting at Wendy Moon’s house. If you have ever come before, or would like to join in the fun, please come on Monday at 6:15. Wendy will serve up some soup for the group.

Trip to Holden Village Depart by train evening of June 13 Returning back June 23 Cost: $456 Adults 18+ yrs of age

$336 Youth Transportation is not included. Questions...See Pastor Fred Sign up & details on the kiosk. We will need deposit for the first night at time of signing up. Make the check payable to Fred Rengstorf. On Sunday, January 13 we will have a lunch meeting at 11:30am to talk about the trip & transportation.

6-12TH GRADE BOWLING EVENT!! January 27th meet at 10am at Bowlocity for some bowling!!

SUMMER TRIP TO NORTH DAKOTA is coming up. The group will leave on Saturday, July 6th and stay in Fargo and then travel the rest of the way to Williston on Sunday. The group will return late on Friday the 12th. We will be looking for an adult female chaperone to accompany the group. The cost of the trip will be $200.

VALENTINE’S BAKE SALE!! We will host our Sweet for your Sweetheart Bake Sale on February 10 from 8:15-10:30. All money raised will go towards this summer’s trip.

Naomi Circle Date: January 14 @ 9:00am Location: OSLC Hostess: Ruth Moran Bible Study: Mary Ann Smith

Sarah Circle Date: January 21 @ 1:00pm Location: OSLC Hostess: Sonya Niemeyer Co-Hostess: Nancy Wernecke

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THINKING ABOUT A 2019 PROJECT??? Apply to Lead a Thrivent Action Team to earn $250.00 towards your project. If you’re a member of Thrivent Financial, you can apply to lead a volunteer team in a one-time: Fundraiser Service activity Educational event Thrivent will help you get started Resources to help you plan the event Promotional items, including Thrivent T-shirts Community Impact Card with $250 of seed money Learn more at thrivent.com/actionteam and apply online.

ST. MARKY MARK'S FUNKY LUNCH And you in your 20s-40s! Why not stick around after GIFT and join us for our hour-long, every-other Sunday gathering where we read through the Gospel of Mark? SO! If you wish you knew more about Jesus and have wanted to read the Bible but wanted to read it with people in a similar life-stage who wouldn't judge you for not knowing 'everything,' or whatever, we hope you can stay after GIFT! Lunch and childcare are provided! Next Meeting Date: February 3

LAY MINISTRY NEEDS YOUR HELP! The most important task of the Lay Ministry Committee is to take home communion to members unable to attend church. This involves a monthly or every other month visit. The rewards from the visit far outweigh the time involved. Please contact Pastor Fred or myself if you are interested in helping. Doreen Markus, 281-1700

LIVING PRAISE CHILDREN’S CHOIR Children of all ages are invited to sing in Living Praise. This informal children's choir meets after GIFT every 1st & 3rd Sunday (Funky Bunch days). There will be a light lunch and fellowship followed by about 45 minutes of rehearsal. We will sing once or twice a month at the GIFT time. Contact Alecia Meline with any questions. Next rehearsal: February 3

JANUARY/FEBRUARY CONGREGATIONAL PROJECT Tied Fleece Blankets – The giving project for January and February will be making tied fleece blankets for Lutheran World Relief. Donations of 2 pieces of fleece 58-59 inches wide and 80 inches long are

requested. Bring them to the basket in the narthex. March 18 is the workday to tie the blankets.

SEMINARY SCHOLARSHIP – The earning from the OSLC Endowed Scholarship Fund at Luther Seminary has been awarded for this school year. The recipient is Timothy O’Shields, who was also the recipient last year. You may have met him when he preached at OSLC last summer. His name will be listed in our weekly prayers.

NOTICE OF UPCOMING MEETINGS January 20—Budget Review, 11:15am January 27—Annual Meeting, 11:15am

RAINBOW SCHOOL ...GUIDING THE MINDS AND SPIRITS OF GOD'S CHILDREN

Registering for the 2019-2020 school year! Our mission is to provide a Christian preschool where chil-dren develop skills for a life of faith and learning. Our program is a state-licensed preschool serving children 3, 4 and 5 years old. Visit our website for more information: www.rainbowschoolmn.org To schedule a tour, call Cat Thisius, Rainbow School Direc-tor (507)261-0586 or email rainbowdirec-tor@hotmail.com Children must be 3 years old by September 1st

GREAT NEWS ON STEWARDSHIP We did it! We met our goal of 139 intent cards received! This means that the Leadership Team and the Stewardship Committee will be making and additional contribution at a combined total of $4,000! Thank you to everyone who helped make our stewardship appeal a rousing success. And if you haven't had a chance to join in yet, you still can. Submit your intent card today and help us reach the next goal of 150 cards received!

8:30am Worship Assistants Greeters/Offering: Wanda Hagquist, Rita Balm Communion Assts: Flynn Family, Pat Heath Usher/Offering: Katie Zahasky, Renita Miller Prayer Reader: Katie Zahasky 8:30am Sound Board: Sherry Rengstorf 10:00am Sound Board: Bob Westland Coffee Prep: Roy & Dorothy Satre Coffee Clean up: Bill Nicklay Treats: Bill Nicklay Offering Counters: Jon & Dawn Christenson Altar Guild: Cindy Norgard, Katie Zahasky Organists/Pianists: Ruth Benning, Mandy Lambrecht, Bruce Rohde, Jan Matson

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Luke 3:21-22, 4:1-14 21Now when all the people were baptized, and when Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, the heaven was opened, 22and the Holy Spirit descended upon him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, "You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased." 1Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness, 2where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing at all during those days, and when they were over, he was famished. 3The devil said to him, "If you are the Son of God, command this stone to become a loaf of bread." 4Jesus answered him, "It is written, 'One does not live by bread alone.'" 5Then the devil led him up and showed him in an instant all the kingdoms of the world. 6And the devil said to him, "To you I will give their glory and all this authority; for it has been given over to me, and I give it to anyone I please. 7If you, then, will worship me, it will all be yours." 8Jesus answered him, "It is written, 'Worship the Lord your God, and serve only him.'" 9Then the devil took him to Jerusalem, and placed him on the pinnacle of the temple, saying to him, "If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down from here, 10for it is written, 'He will command his angels concerning you, to protect you,' 11and 'On their hands they will bear you up, so that you will not dash your foot against a stone.'" 12Jesus answered him, "It is said, 'Do not put the Lord your God to the test.'" 13When the devil had finished every test, he departed from him until an opportune time. 14Then Jesus, filled with the power of the Spirit, returned to Galilee, and a report about him spread through all the surrounding country. 15He began to teach in their synagogues and was praised by everyone.

Sunday, January 13 8:30am Worship 9:30am Fellowship 10:00am Worship 11:30am Holden Village Meeting Monday, January 14 P.B. day off 9:00am Naomi Circle 6:30pm Gather Gals Tuesday, January 15 9:00am Quilting 3:00pm P.F @ Dunn Bros. N. Wednesday, January 16 Weekly Deadline Thursday, January 17 6:00am Promise Keepers 8:30am Faithfully Fit

11:00am Book Study 6:30pm Dorothy Day Meal 6:30pm Grace Bells 7:20pm Sr. Choir Friday, January 18 P.F. out of town 9:00am Bulletin Prep Saturday, January 19 P.F. out of town Sunday, January 20 P.F. out of town 8:30am Worship 9:30am Fellowship 10:00am GIFT 11:00am Budget Review OBA: 1pm SEMYO

Office—289-3021 Website: www.rochesteroslc.org Pastor Ben Loven—pastorbenloven@gmail.com; cell 701-580-1559 Pastor Fred Rengstorf—pf@rochesteroslc.org; cell 507-273-4939 Joanne Hamilton, Office—office@rochesteroslc.org Carole Joyce, Family Ministry Consultant—carole35@charter.net

10:00am GIFT Worship

Next Week: Isaiah, Rejected in Nazareth Luke 4:14-30

8:30am Worship

OPENING SONGS “Baptized” see screen “A Mighty Fortress…” ELW 504 COMMUNION SONGS “Baptized and Set Free” ELW 453 “We are Baptized in…” ELW 451