THANK YOU

A big thank you to all who donated food and volunteered to help with the Turkey Commercial Fundraiser. It was a huge success! Thank you to everyone who has donated to the tuck pointing project. We have raised all of the funds needed to cover the cost. Praise God from whom all blessings flow!

Here is the recipe for the salad that several people asked for.

Cranberry Applesauce Salad

1 (14-16 ounce) can jellied cranberries

2 (3-oz) boxes cherry Jell-O (may use sugar-free)

1-1/2 cups boiling water

2 cups applesauce

Dissolve Jello-O in boiling water. Add cranber-ries and mix together. Add ap-plesauce. Refrigerate to set.

LYDIA CIRCLE

Lydia Circle will meet on Tues., Nov. 8th, at 9:30am at the church. Lylah Nelson is our hostess. Our Bible Study

is “Celebrate God’s Love ” p. 20 in the Fall Quarterly.

Our potluck HARVEST DINNER will be on Sunday, Nov. 20, fol-lowing worship. Everyone is invit-ed to bring a dish to pass and join in fellowship.

ANNUAL HOLIDAY CRAFT & BAKE SALE

Our church will be hosting the Annual Holiday Craft & Bake Sale on Sat., Dec. 3 from 9:00am-1:00pm. We are once again asking for donations of baked items. You may bring them to the church on Fri. Dec. 2 or Sat. morning by 8:30am. Please have prices marked on your items. Everyone is invited to check out the 30+ vendors and en-joy coffee and rolls.

NEW this year is that a lunch will be available from 11:00am—1:00pm in the library. We need 3 people to help serve the lunch. There is a sign up sheet on the bul-letin board for workers and donations of 6 jelly roll pans of bars. Proceeds will go to the carpet fund for new car-pet in our entry and hallway

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USHERS NEEDED We are in need of ushers again for the upcoming year (2017). Please prayerfully consider helping as we are short handed. This is a fairly simple job but very important to keep the Divine ser-vices running smoothly. If you are interested in helping us out or have any questions please con-tact Jeremiah: 507-525-3257. You may be re-ceiving a phone call anyway!!

Remember to turn your clock back one hour on Sat. Nov. 5th so you are on time for church on Sunday the 6th!!

NOMINATING COMMITTEE The nominating committee has been working hard this past month to fill all of our church council officer seats. We always welcome new individuals to join our council. If you have ever thought of joining the council or are interested in helping in any capacity please contact Jeremiah, Herb, or Pastor. The proposed nominations are still open. The final nominations will also be voted on at the November voters meeting.

FOOD SHELF VOLUNTEERS NEEDED We are looking for someone who would be will-ing to volunteer to help with the Food Shelf. Our church is responsible to help fill orders as needed 2 months out of the year. If you are inter-ested in helping, contact Yvonne Hanks or Pastor Sabol.

AUCTION AT MLHS The Generation to Generation Antique Auction will be held at Martin Luther High School, Northrop on Saturday, January 14, 2017. Notifi-cations of consignments or donations of an-tiques, primitives and collectibles are needed before November 15th. Call 507-436-5249 for more information.

VETERAN’S DAY PROGRAM You are invited to a Veteran’s Day Program to be held at Genesis Classical Academy on Friday, Nov. 11, at 1:30 pm. It will be held in Dikker’s Hall. The Winnebago Legion will present the program and the students from Genesis will be singing.

OCTOBER 2016 NEWSLETTER Lutheran Church of Our Savior

NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS

Shellie Berndt 11/1

Natalie Sabol 11/1

Sandy Stauffer 11/1

Crystal Williamson II 11/1

Robin Olson 11/2

Herb Pederson 11/2

Trevor Weringa 11/2

Courtney Putnam 11/3

Mavis Royer 11/3

Judy Tupper 11/3

Nicholas Royer 11/4

Judy Lange 11/5

Carol Schrader 11/5

Stevan Miner 11/6

Erla Mae Schenk 11/6

Linda Stauffer 11/6

Angela Thompson 11/7

Thomas Golly 11/9

We extend our sympathy to the family of Arlene

Adams. Arlene passed away on Oct. 11, 2016.

Her funeral service was held on Mon. Oct. 17,

2016 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church.

Our heartfelt sympathy goes to the family of David

Rosin. David passed away on Oct. 19, 2016. His

funeral service was held on Tues. Oct. 25, 2016 at

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church.

Kristin Evenson 11/10

Nancy Kastner 11/10

Kevin Johnson 11/11

Josh Evenson 11/12

Jeanette Hahn 11/14

Chandler Pettit 11/14

Steve Schonrock 11/15

Ella Swanson 11/15

Glenford Williamson II 11/15

Molly Murphey 11/16

Todd Jordan 11/19

Michael Enger 11/21

Jason Meinert 11/23

Sandra Mercer 11/23

Harrison Wallace 11/25

Vickie Wiederhoeft 11/25

Gary Johnson 11/27

Stanley Stauffer 11/29

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

Deb & Pat Hassing 11/12

Betsy & Matthew Mortenson 11/20

Don & Diann Selvig 11/24

Clem & Karen Manders 11/27

Stanley & Linda Stauffer 11/27

October 19, 2016 Council Meeting Recap

Meeting was called to order by Chairman, Herb Pederson. Ten members present. Opening prayer by Deacon, Jason Meinert.

Secretary’s minutes of the September 21 council meeting were presented and approved. Treasurer, Kim Wendt and Financial Secretary, Don Selvig presented their reports. Items were discussed and approved.

Don reported that we have paid the tuck pointing project in full, $18,240.00. Funds received the day of the fund raiser dinner totaled $3,005.00. Of this amount $1,435.00 was given over and above the price of the meal. Approximately 135 dinners were served and $550.00 has been received since the day of the event. Total funds received as of October 18, 2016 is $18,645.00. The tuck pointing contract cost is $18,240.00. The additional funds received will be used for repair work on the bell tower sheet metal trim and window sill repairs on the church. Thanks to everyone.

Deacons had nothing to report at this time.

Trustees discussed minor projects that need attention. Trustee, Dick Royer was given permission to replace an Air Dryer on the heating system. This has not been replaced since the church was built in 1968. Cost estimated to be $2,500.00. We are having some water leaking problems at the parsonage. Dick Royer will be checking this out and make suggestions on what we may do to correct it.

Board of Education: We are in need of part time teachers.

Pastor’s Comments:

Pastor presented a “Proposal for Monthly Mission Door Offering” every month; the congregation of the Lutheran Church of Our Savior would designate a mission to support. The mission organization or per-son would be invited to share information in the monthly newsletter and weekly bulletins. On the 3rd Sunday of the month, a door offering would be held on behalf of the mission. If appropriate, they would also be invited to share personally at the end of the service or to participate in the service. This would replace the 3rd Sunday MNS District mission door offering. This program should give us options for specific missions that would reflect the wishes of our congregation locally and outside of our communi-ty. Voters approved.

Pastor asked for permission to ask Genesis Classical Academy students to sing at a service. Voters ap-proved.

Old Business:

Tuck point project completed, church contents inventory 40% completed. Pastor will video all areas inside church to give more documentation as to what we have.

Kim Wendt has completed placing all the confirmation pictures into an album which is now located at the south end of the coat rack in the narthex. Pictures of the more recent confirmands are on the end of the coat rack. Thanks Kim.

New Business:

Vice Chairman, Jeremiah Schutt presented the “Proposed Budget for 2017”. Proposed budget total, $128,550. Budget for 2016 is $129,925. This proposed budget will be presented at the November 16th voters meeting for discussion, revision and approval.

Jeremiah presented the proposed slate of council members for 2017. All positions are open. Members of the congregation that have an interest to be on the council may contact Jeremiah. Nominations will be open until we vote on the candidates at the November 16th voters meeting.

Other Business:

The Meinert family has donated some furniture that will be used to replace some of the worn out furniture in the “cry room”. We will be installing a speaker in the room so that persons using the room may be able to hear what is going on in the sanctuary. Pastor suggested that we make the room more family friendly so we may use it for meetings with families and others.Voters approved.

Jeremiah reported that the organ is not working. Cost of repair about $2,500.00. Voters approved.

I feel we need to organize a committee to start making plans as to what we need to do to keep our con-gregation viable in the future. This group will be meeting in January. Please contact me if you have an interest or questions. We need this to be larger than a group of one.

Meeting closed with The Lord’s Prayer.

Herb Pederson, Congregation Chairman

“Ask and You Shall Receive”

I am sure you have all heard this statement many times. At the January 17, 2016 Annual Meeting the Voters gave permission to the council to move forward on a much needed tuck pointing project on our church build-ing.

The combined efforts of prayer, many direct monetary contributions and a very well organized fund raiser din-ner by LWML Special Events Committee and the willingness of congregation members that donated food and labor we as a congregation were able to pay for this project without borrowing money. The project was suc-cessfully completed in October, 2016. The bid price was $18,240.00. We as a congregation should be proud that we were guided to come together to support our Faith in the Lord. We as members of your church council THANK YOU for your efforts.

Herb Pederson, Congregation Chairman

2016 Holiday Service Times Wednesday November 23 7:00 pm Thanksgiving Eve Service (OS)

Advent Vespers Wednesdays at 7:00 pm

November 30 (OS) -- December 7 (SP) -- December 14 (OS)

Sunday December 18 10:00 am Youth Christmas Pageant (OS) Saturday, December 24 4:30 pm Youth Christmas Pageant (SP) 6:30 pm Candle light Lessons and Carols (OS) Sunday, December 25 10:00 am Christmas Day Communion Service (OS) Note: There is no service at St. Peter on December 25 Saturday, December 31 5:30 pm New Year's Eve Communion Service (OS)

Note** This is the proposed budget for 2017. It will be presented at the November 16th voters meeting for discussion, revision and approval.

Treasurer’s Report : Oct. 19, 2016

Checking Account #300-564

(bldg maintenance) $ 8,852.38

Checking Account #300-556 (general) $ 663.72

EXPENSES FROM 05/19/16 Through 06/15/2016

Pastor Sabol (salary) 3,693.87*

* $193.87 was refunded for disability overpayment

Pastor Sabol (mileage) 625.84

Waddell & Reed

( Pastor’s personal contribution to IRA

deducted from his base salary) 300.00

Health Savings Account ($300 of this is

Pastor’s personal contribution

deducted from his base salary) 450.00

Concordia Health Ins/Retirement 2,162.50

City of Winnebago 155.90

BevComm 81.45

CenterPoint 248.50

Benco Electric 319.00

Organists 245.65

Janitor 369.40

Secretary 207.79

Concordia Publishing 262.12

Martin Luther High School 250.00

Metro Sales (copy machine contract) 161.03

Marco Technologies (copy machine contract) 185.68

CM Almy (liquid candle) 182.00

Roerig Hardware 45.91

Pastor Sabol (post office reimbursement, stamps) 47.00

Stateline Tuckpointing 9,120.00*

Mari Hicks (turkey dinner ecpenses) 47.54*

*paid from bldg. maintenance acct

TOTAL EXPENSES $ 19,161.18

FINANCIAL SECRETARY’S REPORT

September 2016

General Fund $5,12371

Wk 1 $1478.00

Wk 2 $ 1505.37

Wk 3 $ 1183.34

Wk 4 $ 957.00

MLHS 5.00

Building Maintenance: Regular donations 20.00

Tuck pointing fund 5,350.00

LCEF transfers 2,300.00

Fellowship Sunday 21.00

St. Peter—Easton 1,865.08

Missions 20.00

Thrivent Choice 87.00

Total $ 14,791.79

First Financial Bank Accounts

Passbook $11,899.39

Parsonage Escrow $4,544.81

Coins for Christ $387.75

Total $18,031.95

Tuck pointing fundraiser: Funds received the

day of the dinner totaled $3,005.00. Of this

amount approximately $1,435.00 was given

over and above the price of the meal. Aproxi-

mately 135 dinners were served. $550.00 has

been received since the day of the event. To-

tal funds received to date is $18,645.00. The

amount of the tuck pointing contract is

$18,240.00

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