Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
Weekly Happenings
“Open to Serve a Loving Christ”
A Stephen Ministry Congregation

Included in our prayers this week

Wes Harris, Bruce Clark, Linda Meier, Marion Hammer, Bill Wesala, Pam Schipper, Linda Eng, Jo Anne Ramsdell, Orin Tollefson, Derek Gerlach, Elaine Powers, Cory Scofield, Vern Thorson and the Family of Verlyn Rentschler
All of our services members;
Especially Brandon Peters, Dylan Erickson, David Eng, Nick Orlick, Cyrah Gundvaldson, & Bridget Flannery

THANK YOU!

THANK YOU:
Greeters: Kyle & Sandy Elenkiwich
Pianist: Lori Kneebone
Song Leader:  Lori Kneebone
Sound board: Baylee Relf & Julie Relf
Reader:  Vicki Solem
Coffee: Kyle & Sandy Elenkiwich
THANK YOU, Mary Beth Sutton, for cleaning the Fellowship Hall carpets!! They look fabulous!
THANK YOU, to Blake Bergjord & Larry Peters, along with their crew of Owen Peters, Teague Bergjord, Landon Peters & Briggs Johnson, for putting new shingles on the lawn shed! It looks wonderful & your work is greatly appreciated!! 
THANK YOU OSLC for giving me the opportunity to serve as your secretary! I appreciate all of the support and smiles I received and will miss the peaceful hustle and bustle I experienced on my days in the office. I felt moved to dust off my teaching degree and accept a yearlong 7th-8th English position at the Colman-Egan School for a friend expecting quadruplets this fall. Although I am excited for this new endeavor, it is always difficult to leave positions and people you enjoy working with! I will continue to see you around church, just in a different capacity! :) Jen
WELCOME to our newest members, Neil & Brittney Bennett and daughters Sydney & Madyson!
CALL PROCESS UPDATE: met with Pastor Renee, Associate to the Bishop. She shared the Synod has sent OSLC’s profile to 10-12 pastors and 3 of them are in a period of discernment. Discussion was held regarding a first call pastor & after much thought, the committee decided to update our MSP to include pastors with 0-3 yrs. experience. The committee visited about the importance of OSLC being a support system for our future pastor, regardless of his/her experience, and the cohesiveness a pastor/church relationship entail.
Have a SUGGESTION for council?  Please put it in the suggestion box located on the counter in the fellowship hall.
COUNCIL MINUTES from past months are available on the bulletin board in the Education Unit.
DEADLINE NOTICE: HAPPENINGS need to be turned into the office by Wednesday before 3:30 in order to have them printed before Wednesday night services.
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SWIM UP TO SUNDAY SCHOOL REGISTRATION! August 17, 6:00-8:00pm @ the Flandreau Pool. ALL are welcome to come enjoy some swimming & snacks and sign up for the 2022-23 Sunday School year!
WELCA BIBLE STUDY will be held this coming Thursday, August 18 at 10:30 a.m.  This includes ALL circle members as this year we are meeting together. The lesson will be from the August “Gather” magazine.  Hope to see you there! 
FARM TO TABLE FUNDRAISER
Date: Sunday, August 21st, from 4 to 7pm
Location: Messiah Lutheran Church
(48458 240th Street, Flandreau, SD)
Cost: $100 per ticket or $750 for a table of 8
Buy tickets at sdsynod.org/dinner.
RSVP Deadline: July 18.
Join us on August 21st to celebrate and support rural ministry. We’ll have live music from Eliza Blue, a catered meal, and a short program with a live auction. You’ll be able to hear stories from Pastor Alan Blankenfeld, our Rural Ministry Liaison, and from some of the congregations he has worked with since beginning his call. All proceeds will go to support rural ministry throughout the South Dakota Synod.
OSLC has made a donation toward the event in support of Pastor Alan’s new role with the Synod.
2022-23 CONFIRMATION PARENTS’ MEETING will be on Wednesday, September 7, at 6:30pm in the Youth Room.
RALLY SUNDAY is September 11, 2022! Come share in the excitement and Blessing of the Backpacks as we kick off another Sunday School year!
SMILE!!! The Evangelism Committee is working to create a new pictorial directory! Volunteers will be taking pictures of members/families on Rally Sunday September 11; and September 18 as a 2nd date for those who aren’t able to attend on the 11th. 
SAVE THE DATE: OCT. 23, 2022, OSLC Chicken Supper
NEW MEMBER?? If there’s anyone interested in becoming a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran, please contact the church office, 9979-2186 or oslcf@iw.net. We’d be excited to welcome you into our church family!

VISITORS: Please fill out the tan, cross card in your pew!

Church Chuckles

Before I tell you, what happened Mom, remember, the Lord will never give you more than you can handle!
OSLC BENEVOLENCE has been active this year both
locally (Breadbasket, Boys & Girls Club, Fliers’ Closet, VBS shirts & Summer Rec/pool passes) & with the ELCA (SD Synod Missions, SD ELCA Rural Ministry, Eastern Europe Crisis Response and Companion Synods in Cameroon & Nicaragua) giving over $22,771 to share God’s blessings. If you have questions regarding specific amounts, please
contact the office. 
WELCA PURPOSE STATEMENT: As a community of
women created in the image of God, called to discipleship in Jesus Christ, and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves to grow in faith, affirm our gifts, support one another in our callings, engage in ministry and action, and promote healing and wholeness in the church, the society, and the world.
REMINDER: OSLC is signed up for Electronic offering giving
There are many ways to electronically give to OSLC.
1. Click Link above
2. Mobile phone app available called VANCO MOBILE.  (GivePlus will no longer work after 9/30)
3. Direct transfer from your bank directly to OSLC, account 4919.
​We thank you for your continual support whether it is a one time or repeating gift. Questions can be directed to Mary Beth Sutton, Benevolence committee or leave a message on the office phone.

Volunteer / Donate

SUNDAY SCHOOL is looking for a Superintendent and teachers for the 2022-23 year. Please contact Wendy Streitz (605-480-0026) or the church office if you will help! 
If you are someone who doesn’t mind reading, serving communion, singing, serving coffee, etc… on any given Sunday, please add your name to the list in the Fellowship Hall or let the office know with a quick call (997-2186) or e-mail (oslcf@iw.net). Thanks so much!
​Sound/video system operators needed:  We are in continuous need of individuals/couples who will run the system. It is much easier than you think!! A training session is available; an instruction sheet leads you through every step. And we have mentors to sit beside you until you are comfortable. WE CAN’T project the service without someone running the computer. Let Becky Sayler, or the office know of your interest. Duties would be once a month or less.
WELCA ladies are looking for donations for school supplies any time now through Sept. Please leave supplies in the quilt room.                  
​Gwenda Gullickson, WELCA Missions
OSLC WELCA School Kits! 
*(4) 70-sheet notebooks
*(1) pencil sharpener      
*(5) unsharpened pencils   
*(1) metric ruler
*(5) ballpoint pens (no gel)
*(1)box of crayons  (16-24)                                 
*(1) blunt scissors                               
*(1) eraser (2.5in)
*No loose leaf paper
 Please leave supplies in the quilt room.
          Gwenda Gullickson, WELCA Missions 
QUILTING NEEDS:
SEWERS to put material together
Embroidery thread:
     3 of each color
Masking tape
Flat sheets: New or used in good shape
Monetary donations for batting
BREADBASKET: The Breadbasket has a theme-based suggestion list for every month. All regular food and monetary donations are still happily accepted
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August: Pasta meals & pasta sauce​

 If you are in need of food bring your photo ID and official piece of mail with your name and address on it to the register. Open Thursdays from 1:30-5pm. Located at 202 E 2nd Ave. Flandreau. You can receive food once a month. Please like us on Facebook for updates and reminders. 
Breadbasket VOLUNTEERS Needed
The Moody County is seeking volunteers to help on Thursdays. If you are interested please contact Becky via Face-book or email at the.breadbasket@yahoo.com
​MOODY COUNTY CARES: COVID-19 Response The Moody County Ministerial Association and Moody County Cares are working together along with the Bread-basket, Maynard's, and others to coordinate a response to the needs for food and other essentials by the people of Moody County during the COVID-19 Pandemic. This effort will serve two groups of people: those who can't afford needed items such as food, soap, and laundry detergent, and those who can afford needed items but need to stay isolated for health reasons (seniors, immunocompromised, etc). Please contact the help center by dialing 211, by texting 898211 or reach out to us on moodycountycares.com If you would like to volunteer please visit www.moodycountycares.com/
OSLC’s BETHEL BOARD of DIRECTORS position will need to be filled. The Bethel Board meets the 4th Monday of each month. The Board is comprised of an Executive Committee, Building Committee, Finance Committee, and Policy Committee. The board members listen to things related to the operation of Bethel, make recommendations and vote on matters that relate to the building, financials, and policies. OSLC is a part owner of Bethel, so it is
important we have representation on the board. Linda Meier has served her 2 consecutive terms on the board, and like other outgoing board members, has stated her experience was rewarding and helped give a better understanding on the operations of nursing homes.  Linda is happy to answer any questions you have! Thank you for your consideration!