The Christmas Candlelight

Service will be held on

Sunday, December 11th at

7:00 pm at Our Savior’s

with Coffee Fellowship

to follow.

Volume 56, Issue 12

The OSL/Melo

Christmas Eve

Service will be held

Saturday, December

24th at 4:30 pm

at Our Savior’s,

with Holy

Communion.

December 2016 O u r S a v i o r ’ s & M e l o L u t h e r a n C h u r c h e s

OSL/Melo Faith Connection

Pastor Rev. Janet Warnes

oursaviors@oursaviors-melo.org Office: 745-4478

Cell: 507-458-1960

Adult Ed & Visitation Rev. Ron Warnes Cell: 507-459-0943

Part-Time Youth Director

Heather Goroski 201-0019

oslyouth@oursaviors-melo.org

Secretary Wanda Gubrud

Hours: M-T-Th-F 8:30am-2:30pm Closed Wednesday

osl@oursaviors-melo.org Office: 745-4478

OSL Custodian

Mike Novacek: 201-0065 Leanne Novacek: 201-0064

Sunday Worship Times

9:00 am Melo Worship 9:30 am Adult Bible Study & OSL Sunday School

10:00 am Melo Sunday School & Coffee Fellowship

10:15 am OSL Coffee Fellowship 10:45 am OSL Worship

A video of OSL Sunday Wor-ship can be seen on Monday at 3:30 pm on cable channel 13 and on YouTube. The

service is now being streamed live also. A link can be found on the OSL/Melo church website, and archived services can be

viewed as well: www.oursaviors-melo.org.

December 21st

SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAMS

Melo Sunday School will have their Christmas Program

on Sunday, December 11th at 9:00 a.m.

Following the program there will be a pancake breakfast

hosted by the Sunday School in the church basement.

OSL Sunday School will have their Christmas program

on Sunday, December 11th at 10:45 a.m.

There will be a Congregational Lasagna Dinner following

the program with free-will offering to support the youth

attending the 2017 Washington D.C. Mission Trip.

Everyone is welcome to attend

both events and bring a friend!

The 7th & 8th grade confirmation classes

will have a Christmas event on Wednesday,

December 7th at 3:30 pm. Meet at OSL.

AN OSL/MELO Youth (grades 6-12) Christmas

Party will be held on Sunday, December 18th

from noon—2 pm at osl, with Food, games,

and more. All are welcome!

If you would like to change your

servant month at OSL, or if you are not yet assigned a

month, please contact the church office or Fredryce (745-4531) or Heather (201-0019) by

mid-January 2016.

The Good Samaritan Birth-

day/Christmas Party will be

held on Tuesday, December

13th at 2 pm at the Good

Samaritan Center, hosted by

the ladies of WELCA.

Pointing Ahead to Christ

As I write the Pastor’s article it is not even Thanksgiving and the stores are filled with Christmas wonder. Evergreen trees, Christmas lights, ornaments, and figurines of all sorts line the aisles.

As you walk through your neighborhood and as you walk through the stores, look for the signs of Christmas. Which ones point to the coming of the Christ Child? Which ones point away from Him?

Advent is from a Latin word that means, “coming”. During Advent we look forward to the birth of Jesus, salvation, and the coming of eternal life. We focus on His coming as a baby and His return when Jesus will come to earth again someday.

Luke 1:31-33 speaks of the angel’s an-nouncement to Mary: “You will be with child and give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father, David, and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever; His king-dom will have no end.”

The Scriptures tell us that Jesus will be given a throne - He will reign and His kingdom will never end. His kingdom is born in each one of us as we welcome His coming. How can you look forward to Jesus’ coming?

As you decorate your house for Christ-mas, look for things that point to Christ. For example, point out the star at the top of the tree. The evergreen tree points to the gift of eternal life. Christmas cards and letters an-nounce the coming and birth of a king.

In the busy and often hectic days of the holidays, pray that the Holy Spirit will fill your heart and life with Christ. Center the holiday activities around the spiritual richness of Christ.

Regularly worship with the entire family. Invite neighbors and friends to the many ser-vices in December which point us to Christ.

Fill your cup this Advent and Christmas with spiritual food which will satisfy.

See you in worship!

Pastor Janet Warnes

OUTREACH:

NEIGHBORHOOD OUTREACH

Invite neighbors and friends to festive services in De-cember. Most people who do not attend worship on a regular basis are just waiting to be asked.

A New Member Sunday will be held on Sunday, December 18 at OSL during the worship service. Please let Pastor Janet know if you would like to join or know of someone who would like to join one of the congregations.

CONFIRMATION UPDATE

Classes for the 7th and 8th Grade continue on Wednesday, Dec. 7

th . The youth have begun study-

ing the Ten Commandments. Class time includes: Presentation, Skits, Drama, Small Groups, Music, and Lunch. Dec. 7th will also be our Christmas Event. Both classes meet together at 3:30 pm. Bring a white elephant gift to exchange, and some Christmas goodies to share.

The 9th Grade meets on Sunday December 4th at 11:45 am for their study along with mentors.

Remember the kids as they learn more about God’s X-Treme Gift of Grace.

ADULT EDUCATION CORNER

Attend one of the many Bible Studies:

+Men’s Bible Study every Thursday morning at 10:00 am at Our Savior’s

+Every Sunday morning at 9:30 am at OSL

+At the Ladies WELCA meetings

All are welcome!

From the Pastor

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Dear Members, Past Members, Former Pastors/Interns, and Friends of Melo:

Melo Lutheran Church is in the process of planning for its 125th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday,

June 24, and Sunday, June 25, 2017. The theme that has been chosen is “Melo Thru the Years--Past, Present and Future.” On the 24th we will meet at 4-5 p.m. for fellowship, 5-7 p.m. for supper, and 7-8 p.m. for an Anni-

versary program. On the 25th at 9:30 a.m. we will have a worship service followed with fellowship, coffee, and cake. Our Savior’s Lutheran Church will be joining us for the morning worship services that day.

Thank You to all who participated in the Pancake Dinner. Chances on the quilt are still available, as well as t-shirts. T-shirts can be pre-ordered in white or black with the anniversary date on the front, in sizes youth

small to adult 3X. The cost is $15; to order, please contact John Johnson at jjcjohnson@wiktel.com or phone 745-4992 or text 701-740-2006.

Since Melo did compile an extensive history book covering its first 100 years, we will be assembling a

smaller pamphlet of Melo’s and your family’s histories just for the past 25 years. We will not be including any

pictures in the pamphlet. If you would like to have your family’s history for the last 25 years included in this booklet, please send your information, memories, family’s favorite Bible verse, etc. to the person listed below by

January 1, 2017.

We hope you will be able to come and help us celebrate Melo Lutheran Church’s 125th Anniversary.

Very truly yours,

Marlene Carlson 16510 260th Avenue NW

Warren, MN 56762

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Open Letter from the Melo 125th Anniversary Committee

December 4th 2nd Sunday in Advent / Blessing of Quilts

9:00 am Worship at Melo with Holy Communion

10:00 am Melo Sunday School and Coffee Fellowship

9:30 am Adult Bible Study & SS at OSL

10:15 am Coffee Fellowship at OSL

10:45 am Worship at Our Savior’s with Holy Communion

11:45 am 9th Grade Confirmation at OSL

December 11th 3rd Sunday in Advent / Melo and Our

Savior’s Sunday School Christmas Programs

9:00 am Worship and SS Christmas Program at Melo

10:00 am Pancake Brunch at Melo

9:30 am Adult Bible Study and SS at OSL

10:45 am Worship and SS Christmas Program at OSL

11:45 am Lasagna Dinner at OSL sponsored by the youth

going to Washington D.C.

7:00 pm Annual Evening Candlelight Service at OSL

featuring the OSL/Melo Choir with Coffee Fellowship

December 18th 4th Sunday in Advent / New Member

Sunday / Christmas Carol Service

9:00 am Worship at Melo with Holy Communion

10:00 Coffee Fellowship at Melo

10:15 Coffee Fellowship at OSL

10:45 am Worship at Our Savior’s with Holy Communion

December 24th Christmas Eve Service for Melo and OSL

4:30 pm Candlelight Christmas Eve Service at Our Savior’s

with Holy Communion

Sundays in December You Won’t Want to Miss! Celebrating Christ’s Coming

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Council Meeting

November 8, 2016 Minutes (unapproved)

The November 8, 2016 OSL meeting was called to

order at 7:10 pm by President Council Chair, Sharon

Nelson. Pastor Janet opened with a devotion and

prayer.

Attending: Pastor Janet, Katie Benson, Sharon Nel-

son, Brian Wurtzel, Jim Duckstad, Amanda Liebers-

bach, Travis Hanel. Absent: Tony Johnson.

This month’s agenda and last month’s meeting

minutes: Brian made a motion and Jim seconded, to

approve this month’s agenda and last month’s meet-

ing minutes, motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report: Katie made a motion to approve

the treasurer’s report, Brian seconded, motion car-

ried.

Pastors’ Reports: Pastor Janet made four nursing

home visits, five hospital visits, four homebound vis-

its, and there are three prospective families. Twelve

candles were lit on All Saints Day. Confirmation at-

tendance is excellent. The Sheriff will be coming to

speak with the Confirmation Class. November is Our

Savior’s month to staff the food shelf. The 1st Sunday

in Advent is on November 27th. The Sunday School

Christmas Program and Dinner is on December 11th.

The Christmas Eve service will be at Our Savior’s at

4:30 pm on December 24th. There will be no church

service at either Our Savior’s or Melo on December

25th. Pastor Janet requested vacation from Decem-

ber 25th through January 2nd.

Pastor Ron and Pastor Janet have completed all

homebound visits for October. Pastor Ron and Pastor

Janet rotate visiting each of the homebound. There

are 52 on the homebound list now. There are ten on

the OSL prayer list. Pastor Ron has led the Men’s Bi-

ble Study with Pastor Janet and participated in a num-

ber of congregational events including Nursing Home

Services, Nursing Home ER calls, Warren Ministerial

and Youth Events.

Katie made a motion to approve the Pastor’s reports,

Travis seconded, motion carried.

Committee Reports:

Stewardship: The Veggie Exchange is com-

plete and there was a Blessing of the Harvest.

The Undies Sundays were successful. The

Sunday School will be doing a hat and mitten

tree. Jim made a motion that $200.00 come

out of the Mission Fund to go towards the pur-

chase of Sharing Tree gifts for social services,

Brian seconded, motion carried.

Worship and Evangelism: Grant Peterson

is going to share his experience in Iraq in

honor of Veteran’s Day on November the

13th. Christ the King/Youth Leadership

will be on November 20th. The 1st Sunday

in Advent is on November 27th. The Wor-

ship calendar is planned through the end

of December.

Education & Youth: The Education Com-

mittee met on October 3rd. Youth Leader-

ship will be on November 20th and the

Sunday School Christmas Program will be

on December 11th with a youth dinner

after the Christmas program.

Property and Management: Tony is in the

process of working with Matt Vongroven

to repair the sheetrock and alley win-

dows. The committee is looking at having

the flag poles sanded and painted. The

west entryway needs painting. The Prop-

erty Committee will look into getting bat-

tery operated lights under the cupboards

for the Sacristy which Wanda and Pastor

Janet will work on.

Travis made a motion to approve the committee

reports, Jim seconded, motion carried.

Old Business: A request will be put in the bulletin

if anyone would like to make a donation towards

a new Clavinova as there is one on sale through

Scott’s Music.

New Business: Discussed having a policy on the

use of the church. Jim made a motion that non-

profit organizations can use the church without

any involvement of alcohol. If a janitor is needed,

the fees can be found in the yellow book, other-

wise it is expected that the church be left as it

was found. Travis seconded and motion carried.

Communion Servers:

December 4th: Sharon, Katie, Jim

December 18th: Brian, Tony, Travis

The next council meeting will be held on Decem-

ber 13, 2016 at 7pm. Katie made a motion to

adjourn the meeting, Travis seconded, motion

carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:00 pm.

Respectfully submitted, Katie Benson

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December Youth Newsletter

December Acolytes

Dec 4 – Sophia Maruska, Brooklyn Porter

Dec 11 – Jakob Wurtzel Dec 18 – Kyle Kleinvachter, Spencer Wittman

Dec 24 – Zoe Berndt, Carter Maruska

Confirmation

Dec 4—9th gr 11:45 am

Dec 7—7th & 8th grade 3:30 pm Christmas Event together. (Bring a white elephant gift to exchange & Christmas goodies to share)

Youth Christmas Event for December

All youth grades 6-12 are invited to the OSL/Melo

Youth Christmas Party on December 18 at 11:45 am

at OSL. We will enjoy pizza, play games, and more.

All are welcome!

Youth Alert!

Congregational Dinner,

Sunday, December 11

at 11:45 a.m. at OSL.

Lasagna Dinner follows

the Sunday School Christmas

Program at OSL in the fellowship hall.

Lasagna, French bread, salad and Christ-

mas cookies will be served. All are invited!

Free Will Offering – Proceeds go to Wash-

ington D.C. Mission Trip. Please plan to help

if you are going on the trip!!

AWAY IN A MANGER

Away in a manger, no crib for a bed

The little Lord Jesus lay down His sweet head.

The stars in the bright sky looked down where

He lay; The little Lord Jesus asleep in the hay.

The cattle are lowing, the Baby awakes,

But little Lord Jesus, no crying He makes.

I love Thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky;

And stay by my side until morning is nigh.

Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay

Close by me forever, and love me, I pray.

Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care,

And take us to Heaven to live with Thee there.

Sites to help you stay informed

pathwaysbiblecamp.com

parkriverbiblecamp.org

www.oursaviors-melo.org

Part-Time Youth Director –Heather Goroski

(218-201-0019)

oslyouth@oursaviors-melo.org

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1 - Chase Anderson

Michael Palm

Austin Wittman

2 - Jan Johnston

3 - Ilene Slusar

4 - Ronda Owens

Rick Solberg

Rita Walker

5 - Milo Monroe

6 - Jack Sedlacek

Liz Yeado

7 - Hayden Strickler

8 - Gerald Hamm

A ~ Pat & Mike Williams

10 - Macey Boe

Michelle Strickler

11 - Carol Anderson

Shawn Spidahl

12 - Kirby Kilen

12 - Steve Kuzel

Larry Rud

A ~ Donnie & Linda Hamrick

13 - Ashley Helgeson

Jessica Myrfield

14 - Linda M. Hamrick

David Miller

Adam Mischel

15 - Kevin Hjelseth

Lucas Kostrzewski

Mike Miller

A ~ Mike & Heather Goroski

17 - Lambert Kostrzewski

18 - Taylor Knoll

John Walker

19 - James Bustrack

Carrie DeLisle

Alexis Jevning

Sara Kostrzewski

A ~ Earl & LInda Johnson

A ~ Peder & Karen Larson

Lector: Ushers: Song Leader:

Dec 4 - Kay Anderson Dec 4 - John Amundgaard, Darby Boe Dec 4 - Julie Rittmann

Jim Folz, Tony Johnson Dec 11 - Bobbi Mischel Dec 11 - John Amundgaard, Jim Folz, Dec 11 - Travis Hanel

Tony Johnson, Ken Palm

Dec 11 Candlelight - Jim Folz, Gerald Hamm

Ken Palm, Adam Sparby

Dec 18 - Kay Anderson Dec 18 - Darby Boe, Ben Gubrud Dec 18 - Brittney Palm

Randy Gubrud, Jake Reinier Dec 24 - Brittney Palm Dec 24 - Darby Boe, Randy Gubrud Dec 24 - Wayne Torgerson

Ken Palm, Jake Reinier

Coffee Hosts: Melo Custodian: Communion Bread:

Dec 4 - Brittney Palm, Jennifer Palm Dec 4-11 - Gary Owens Dec 18 - Kay Anderson

Dec 11 - Eliz Porter Dec 18-25 - George Owens Communion Servers:

Dec 11 Candlelight - Belinda Folz, Nursery: Dec 4 - Katie B, Jim D, Sharon N

Lindsey Johnson, Amanda Liebersbach, Dec 4-11 - Eliz Porter Dec 18 -Travis H, Tony J, Brian W

Eliz Porter Dec 18-24 - No attendant Dec 24 -

Dec 18 - Wanda Gubrud, Ashley Reinier Rides to Church: Flowers:

Open December - Bev Clausen

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December Birthdays & Anniversaries

December Servants

20 - Elliott Clark

Faith Porter

21 - Sharon Carlson

22 - David Duckstad

A ~ Tim & Linda Conely

23 - Phil Thompson

24 - Travis Hanel

Kristen Hanson

25 - Danelle Klassy

26 - Caden Benson

Lacey Riopelle

A ~ Alan & Lana Maruska

27 - Darren Carlson

Matt Myrfield

Bette Solberg

28 - Jessica Olson

Randy Pearson

29 - Betty Graham

Ilayne Potucek

30 - Jacquie Clark

O SL /MEL O FAITH C O N N E C TIO N

*If your birthday

or anniversary is

missing or incor-

rect, please notify

the church office.

Among those

celebrating

milestones in

December are

Liz Yeado (95th

birthday) and

Karen & Peder

Larson who cele-

brate 60 years

of wedded

bliss!!

May God Bless

you as you cele-

brate these

momentous

occasions!

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 10:00 AM Men's Bible Study

2 3

4 HOLY COMMUNION Blessing of the Quilts 9:00 AM Melo Worship 9:30 AM OSL Sunday School & Adult Bible Study 10:00 AM Melo Sunday School & Coffee Fellowship 10:15 AM OSL Coffee 10:45 AM OSL Worship 11:45 AM 9th Grade Confirmation

5 1:00 PM Staff Mtg 5:30 PM Education Committee Meeting

6 9:00AM ODC Bible Study 1:00 PM Quilting 5:30—7:30 PM OSL SS program practice (those with lines and acting)

7 3:30 PM 7th & 8th Grade Christmas Event 6:00 PM Choir 6:00 PM WELCA Executive Board Meeting 5:30—7:30 PM OSL SS program practice

8 10:00 AM Men's Bible Study 5:00 PM Endowment Committee Meeting 5:30—7:30 PM OSL SS prog practice (if needed)

9

10 Sunday School Christmas Program Practice 9-11AM Melo 10 AM- Noon OSL (all)

11 Youth Leadership Sunday 9:00 AM Melo Sunday School Program & Pancake Breakfast 9:30 AM OSL Sunday School & Adult Bible Study 10:15 AM OSL Coffee/Cake 10:45 AM OSL Worship/SS Program 11:45 AM Lasagna Dinner at OSL - free-will offering for Mission Trip 7:00 PM Candlelight Service at OSL

12 1:00 PM Staff Mtg 7:00 PM Melo Council at Karen Pearson’s

13 10:00 AM ODC Christmas Potluck Dinner 11:30 AM Warren Ministerial Assn 1:00 PMQuilting 2:00 PM Good Samaritan Christmas Party 6:00 PM W&E 7:00 PM OSL Council

14 7:00 PM Choir

15 10:00 AM Men's Bible Study

16 17

18 HOLY COMMUNION New Member Sunday 9:00 AM Melo Worship 9:30 AM Adult Bible Study 10:00 AM Melo Coffee 10:15 AM OSL Coffee 10:45 AM OSL Worship Noon Youth Christmas Party 2:00 PM Youth Cmte Meeting

19 1:00 PM Staff Mtg

20

21 7:00 PM Choir

22 10:00 AM Men's Bible Study

23 24 4:30 PM Christmas Eve joint Worship Service at OSL with Holy Commun-ion

25 Have a Blessed Christmas (No worship at OSL or Melo)

26

27

28 29

10:00 AM Men's Bible Study

30 31

DECEMBER 2016

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POINSETTIAS

Have Been Given By:

Carol Anderson (3): In memory of Edwin Anderson and in honor of Fern Anderson; in memory of Vi Knutson and

Magna Spilde.

Bill Bossman Family: In memory of Chris Bossman.

Glenn & RuthAnn Johnson: In memory of loved ones.

Robin and LuAnn Johnson (2): In memory of Leola &

Ralph Knudsen and Dennis Knudsen.

Greg & Carol Kilen family: In memory of Laurel & Bev

Wittman and Roger & Dowie Kilen.

Mary Laymon: In memory of Larry Laymon and Bruce

Laymon.

Maynard and JoAnn Laymon: In memory of Bruce Lay-

mon and Larry Laymon.

Mike and Donna Miller: In memory of Bruce Laymon.

Bobbi and Roger Mischel (2): In honor of Elva Bustrack

and Jeanie Ulferts.

THANK YOU to all who have shared poinsettias. (Please take them home following the Christmas Eve Service if you wish.)

IF YOU WOULD STILL LIKE TO ORDER, the deadline

is December 5th and cost is $15 per plant.

THANK YOU to those who decorated at Our Savior’s. The significance of the red color on the left and white on

the right in the sanctuary is in the following verse:

“Come now, let us reason together,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.” Isaiah 1:18

Mission Action

The Christmas Season is upon us. We are

preparing our hearts to be joyful in sharing.

Some of the quilts are being displayed at Me-

lo and OSL on Dec 4th, and Social Services will pick

them up on Dec 6th. Quilts will also be sent to the

Mission and the shelter in Crookston on Dec 13th.

Thank you in advance to those volunteering to deliver

them!

We have been and will be very busy! After

Dec 13th we will break for the holidays. We have to

make the lefse, ya know! We will begin on Jan 10th in

the New Year.

In closing, we wish all a Merry and Blessed

Christmas. Amen. Mission Action

ANNOUNCEMENTS

All will have the opportunity to donate items for the Mission in Grand Forks until December 12th. There are totes in the OSL narthex for this purpose. Items most needed are: personal

care items for men and women.

If there are changes to be made to the 2016 OSL Yellow pag-

es, please notify the church office by mid-January.

The ODC Bible Study Potluck Christmas Dinner will be held on Tuesday, December 13, with Bible Study at 10 am and

Potluck to follow.

There will be a 60th Anniversary Open House for Karen & Peder Larson on Dec 18 from 2-4 pm at the Warren Commu-

nity Center. All are welcome to attend.

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Committee Annual Reports need to be in to the office by January 15,

2017, or as soon as financial records are completed.

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Other OSL Accounts

Project 2000/Bldg Fund $16,920.34

Mission Fund $ 7,282.17

Memorial Fund $10,880.45

Bremer MM Fund $57,924.00

OSL Bell Ringers $ 688.21

OSL Servant Group $ 5,546.89

OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN CHURCH Treasurer’s Report October 2016

Receipts

General Fund $ 24,843.00

Melo Pr. Salary/Pens. $ 540.41

The Lutheran $ 25.00

Project 2000/Bldg Fund $ 1,785.00

Mission Fund $ 50.00

Endowment Fund $ 65.00

Youth $ 150.00

Total Income $ 27,458.41

Expenditures

Salaries/FICA/Wk.Comp. $ 9,562.33

Pr. Exp/Pension/Ins $ 3,661.85

Buildings $ 675.18

Worship & Music $ 285.41

Sunday School $ 78.00

Living Lutheran $ 286.84

Office Maint/Supplies $ 310.77

Church Insurance $ 3,592.50

Church Repairs/Maint $ 104.29

Custodial Supplies $ 83.31

Bank Service Charge $ 7.50

Total Expenses $ 18,647.98

Net Ordinary Income $ 8,810.43

Other Income/Exp

Donations Restricted $ 50.00

Net Income $ 8,860.43

October Offering Simply Giving 10/2/2016 10/9/2016 10/16/2016 10/23/2016 10/30/2016 October Total

General $ 1,660.00 $ 1,852.00 $ 2,459.00 $ 4,264.00 $ 1,717.00 $ 11,541.00 $ 23,493.00

Utilities

Thrivent Choice

Postage $ 350.00 $ 350.00

Youth Group $ 50.00 $ 50.00 $ 50.00 $ 150.00

Proj. 2000/Bldg $ 40.00 $ 100.00 $ 1,550.00 $ 20.00 $ 75.00 $ 1,785.00

Endowment $ 40.00 $ 25.00 $ 65.00

Mission $ 20.00 $ 25.00 $ 5.00 $ 50.00

Thanksgiving $ 500.00 $ 500.00

Christmas $ 500.00 $ 500.00

The Lutheran $ 60.00 $ 25.00 $ 85.00

Total $ 1,760.00 $ 2,437.00 $ 2,459.00 $ 6,814.00 $ 1,817.00 $ 11,691.00 $ 26,978.00

Total to General Fund $23,843.00

Thank You for your generosity this past year.

220 W Johnson Ave

Warren MN 56762

Our Savior’s & Melo Lutheran Churches

December 4

Isaiah 11:1-10

Psalm 72:1-7,18-19

Romans 15:4-13

Matthew 3:1-12

December 11

Isaiah 35:1-10

Psalm 146:5-10

James 5:7-10

Matthew 11:2-11

December 18

Isaiah 7:10-16

Psalm 80:1-7,17-19

Romans 1:1-7

Matthew 1:18-25

December 24

Isaiah 9:2-7

Psalm 96

Titus 2:11-14

Luke 2:1-14

Lessons for December 2016

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