May 18, 2014May 18, 2014

Our Savior’sOur Savior’s

Lutheran Lutheran ChurchChurch

Summer Worship Schedule

Starting May 24-25th

Saturday at 5:00pm

Sundays at 8:30am and 10:30am

May 18, 2014 at 9:30am service

We celebrate the Baptism of

Brody William Warden

son ofJoshua and Mindy

Warden

Reasons the Church Offers Electronic Giving:

• Convenient and automated• Much-needed financial consistency for

the church.

Anyone wanting to change to electronic giving please speak to Polly in the bookkeeping office.

Lunch Ministry

May 23, 2014: will be the last Lunch Ministry until the Fall Season

All teams are welcome to attend with a brief meeting after lunch.

Thank you to all that made this ministry a success. Have a nice summer!

Meals on Wheels NeedsYOU!

Help bring the gift of a balanced meal to someone in need.

Call Laura Anastasia at 362-3683at Meals on Wheels

to volunteer

Sunday School is over for this school year

We would l ike to thank all of our teachers and helpers that made this school year a big success.

Heather Olmstead, Amy Smith, Leesa MacGowan, Megan Nelson, Chrissy Mason, Melody Wirgau, Marlis Goessling, JoAnn Guetschow, Jane Lang, Jon Lang, Gina Rand, Pat Brogan, Julie Rath, Dawn Friedl, Pastor Jennifer, Morgan Dodson, Margo Dodson, Cindy Pulliam, MacKenzie Harris, Montana McMahon, Stephanie Erdmann, Sarah Erdmann, Alyssa Rand, and anyone that we may have forgotten. We could not have done it without all of you. Kelly and Melisa

Summer Church Office

HoursBegins May 26, 2014 – September 2, 2014

9:00 am - 12:00 pm1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

OSLC is having Usher TrainingAre you an usher?

Would you like to become one? Saturday, May 31 at 10:00 a.m.

all ushers, and anyone interested in becoming an usher, are invited to attend Usher Training

Beloit paramedics will be coming to teach us helpful emergency skills.

Men, women, and high school youth are all welcome to become ushers. Questions? Talk to Pastor Jennifer.

First Communion ClassSunday, May 18th at 1:00pm

Parents, if you feel your child is ready to receive communion please join us

for this class. (parent and child should attend)

Please RSVP to Pastor Jennifer or the Church Office.

The OWLS Older Wiser Lutheran Seniors

 invited to

Thursday, May 22nd

for lunch and fellowship atSt. Paul Lutheran Church

speaker will be Bishop Mary Froiland. Lunch is at 12:00 noon, followed by the

program.

Please RSVP by May 10 to Sharyn Pann at (608) 361-0754.

 

• Monday, May 26th at 7:30 am Church Parking Lot - decorate trailer for parade

• Ride in the parade and blow bubbles

• All families and all ages are welcome

Mark your calendars

August 11-14th evenings

Vacation Bible School$10 per child or $20 per family

Kingdom Rock- Where Kids Stand Strong for God.

Watch for more information in the messenger about how you can help, and how you can get your kids involved.

Church Blo g sChurch Blo g sCome and read the faith stories of the congregation Come and read the faith stories of the congregation

at our Church Blogsat our Church Blogs

•oursaviorsbeloit.wordpress.comoursaviorsbeloit.wordpress.com•patorefaithsteps.blogspot.compatorefaithsteps.blogspot.com•shoetheran.blogspot.comshoetheran.blogspot.com

SHEETS!Sewing Bee is Sewing Bee is looking for old bed looking for old bed sheets for their sheets for their quilts quilts

Any sizes and Any sizes and patterns welcomepatterns welcome

If you have any If you have any questions, please questions, please contact Corrine contact Corrine DavisDavis

Thank you for your donationsThank you for your donations

Attention: OSLC Youth kids finishing 6th grade to high school graduates class of 2014, this is for you.

July 9-11, 2014 This summer we are going to do a local mission trip. We will be working around the Beloit area

along with Rockford, Janesville, and Chicago suburbs on Friday.  We would end Friday with dinner and fun at

Volcano Falls in Rockford

For more information please contact Amy Smith

SUMMER 2015!!!DETROIT= NATIONAL ELCA YOUTH GATHERING

 July 14-20, 2015 35,000 ELCA youth gathering in one city

• worshipping together• community service • creating a stronger bond with their faith

PARENTS AND YOUTH have to commit by December 1, 2014 with a $125 commitment fee and committing to fundraisers throughout the year.

  For more information please contact Amy Smith

Ink Cartridge RecyclingInk Cartridge Recycling

Got empty ink cartridges?Got empty ink cartridges?Don’t throw them away!Don’t throw them away!

Bring them in to be recycled for Staples Bring them in to be recycled for Staples rebates toward church paper purchases rebates toward church paper purchases

-See the container in the Commons-See the container in the Commons

Breakfast Bible StudyBreakfast Bible StudyEvery Wednesday

at 6:45 amBeloit Family Restaurant

on Prairie Avenue

Join us for eggs, bacon, pancakes, Join us for eggs, bacon, pancakes, coffee, juice and God’s Wordcoffee, juice and God’s Word

MEN’S GROUPMEN’S GROUP

Meets the 1Meets the 1stst and 3 and 3rdrd Wednesday of the Wednesday of the

month at month at 9 a.m. in the Commons9 a.m. in the Commons

Join the men for coffee and conversationJoin the men for coffee and conversation

CASH FOR CAPSCASH FOR CAPS

Save your Swiss Valley and Prairie Farms Milk Caps

OSLC will receive 5 cents for each cap

Funds to benefit OSLC Funds to benefit OSLC Education.Education.

Greeting CardsGreeting Cards

Buy your Greeting CardsBuy your Greeting Cardsright here at OSLC!right here at OSLC!

33rdrd Sunday of the month Sunday of the month

Sold in the commons between Worship services ~~Courtesy of W/ELCA

PRAYER ROOMPRAYER ROOM

Visit the Visit the Prayer Room Prayer Room

-for -for

continuing continuing prayer t ime prayer t ime

and spir itual and spir itual renewalrenewal

Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer.

Romans 12:12

FLOWER Sponsors

Have a special occasion to honor or

commemorate?Sign up now in the Commons

$40$40

Radio SponsorHave a special occasion to honor or commemorate?

Consider sponsoring a radio broadcast$80 or

$40 for a portionSign up sheet is in the Commons

FLOWER FLOWER DELIVERYDELIVERY

Caring Ministry is in need

of people to help with flower delivery to our Shut-In community.

Contact Kelly or Leesa MacGowan

if you are interested

Magazine ExchangeMagazine Exchange

Participate in our Magazine Exchange in the Commons. Please make sure they are

recent and church appropriate.

Lets go green

Summer Family Fun!

MAY 31st- FAITH AND FAMILY NIG HT Beloit Snappers!! $6.75 for ticket, hot dog, drink and chips!  Please RSVP to Amy if you can go!

June 29th- 4th Annua l Krue g e r Po o l Nig ht!Bring the whole family out for a swim at Beloit's Krueger Pool that evening. Time to be announced.

Lutherans on the Move-2014

This year’s trip (Oct. 6-11) will take us to Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

•Learning the ways of the Amish & Mennonites •Kitchen Kettle Village

•Musical Production of “Moses”•Gettysburg Museum and Visitor’s Center

If you are interested in traveling with us, please complete a registration form found in the commons, and return to Jean Lincoln.

Any questions, please contact Jean Lincoln or Mark Lindsey. Only 12 seats left

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church-BeloitHas a new Fan Page on Facebook

•Like Us•Invite your friends to Like Us

A great way to stay connected with church activities, fun facts, inspirational quotes and

much more.

Look at all the ways you can “Follow Us” on the OSLC

Website

If you are donating to the Church through Thrivent If you are donating to the Church through Thrivent Choice, and you have questions, please call Choice, and you have questions, please call

Thrivent at 800-THRIVENT. Thrivent at 800-THRIVENT. We have been directed to send questions to the We have been directed to send questions to the

company. company.

Contact ThriventContact Thrivent

Hospitality Ministry Needs you!!!.

Please consider signing up for Coffee HourSign up sheet is in the commons

Summer Hours9:00 to 10:30

NametagsNametags

““Who was that person sitting behind me in Who was that person sitting behind me in church today?”church today?”

Ever ask yourself that question?Ever ask yourself that question?

With the nametags, we can know our neighbors With the nametags, we can know our neighbors by name.by name.

If you need any changes to your nametag, just note it on the sheet hanging by the nametags and a new

one will be printed

Check out the online giving option now on the Check out the online giving option now on the

OSLC “Contact Us” pageOSLC “Contact Us” page Just click Donate to make an instant, secure giftJust click Donate to make an instant, secure gift

Online GivingOnline Giving

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