Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
Weekly Happenings
“Open to Serve a Loving Christ”
Included in our prayers this weekLinda Eng, Derek Gerlach, Cory Scofield, Vern Thorson, Hayley Hansen, Bruce Clark, Dee Hammer, Joan Scofield, Karen Lang, Dodie Frisbee, George Loehr, Mike Blum, Norman Hammer. and the Family of Bruce Kunze.
All of our services members; Especially Brandon Peters, Dylan Erickson, David Eng, Nick Orlick & Bridget Flannery THANK YOU!Greeter: Vicki & Clayton Rentschler
Reader: Sharla Haugen Coffee: Kim Johanson Pianist: Nancy Carlsrud Song Leader: Sara Haugen Sound board: Beth Wesala & Allen Loehr Acolytes: Landon Peters & Jamie Armstrong THANK YOU to OSLC for the donation to Moody County Cares. Gifts such as this allows us to continue our mission of raising awareness to Mental Health and providing resources to those in need. LET US CELEBRATE YOU! Let us know your (or your children or grandchildren) accomplishments: sports, honor roll, FFA, music and theater, and other school activities. Adults, you’re included too: promotions, certifications, and other acknowledgements. If you're proud of it, let us know!
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! NOON PRAYER Livestreamed on the church Facebook page Monday - Thursday at noon. Join in a brief break in the weekday to stop and center yourself, while meditating on the scripture texts for the next Sunday.
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 ushers table in the fellowship hall. If they are not there check with the office.
GIVING STATEMENTS are available upon request. Please leave a message in the office if you would like a printed copy.
DEADLINE NOTICE: HAPPENINGS need to be turned into the office by Wednesday before 11:30 in order to have them printed for Sunday services.
See below to download current Weekly Happenings
Click here to view previous Weekly Happenings: Past Weekly Happenings 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. 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. CONFIRMATION PICTURES: If anyone has pictures of the confirmation classes of 2009-2012, if you could provide the office with a copy, it would be greatly appreciated.
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FUNDRAISER: for the three girls that will be attending the National Youth Convention in New Orleans. They will be doing a To Go meal on Sunday April 28th, from 11:00-1:00. The meal is: Pulled Pork Sandwich, Mac and Cheese, Beans and Bar- $12.00
BICYCLE BLESSING: on May 5th right after worship. Bring your bikes (scooters and skateboards too!) to church. We'll bless the bikes and their riders to get ready for loads of summer fun! NOISY OFFERING MAY 5TH! As part of Recognition Sunday, the children will be collecting a Noisy Offering. Save your change and bring it to church on May 5th. PRAYER CHAIN: We are reviving our prayer chain with a few tweaks for the modern age. We will be sending out prayer requests using EzText. For those who want to participate "old school," there will also be a phone tree. If you would like to be on the prayer chain phone tree, please contact the church office. Let's continue to lift one another up in prayer!
OSLC Hosted 2024 WELCA Medary Conference Spring Gathering Saturday, April 6…We had 42 ladies attend. Registration started at 9:30 a.m with morning coffee & caramel rolls, hymn sing, Bible Study by Pastor Ramona & Pastor Alan Blankenfeld as guest speaker on Moody County Cares. Our charities were, Love Offering, the Breadbasket which donations came to $80 plus food & personal items. Our Silent Auction charity, Moody County Cares donations came to $819. Lunch was served & afterwards a business meeting was held. Afternoon coffee & bars were served. A big THANK YOU to the workers from OSLC WELCA Executive Board. It was a day of fellowship & learning more about our Medary Conference Women of the ELCA.
WELCA BIBLE STUDY: next meeting is in August, 2024, there will be no bible study May, June, or July.
Attention, aspiring photographers! Capture the essence of worship and community events with your smartphone or other equipment. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just passionate about photography, we invite you to join our team. Your digital snapshots will help us document and celebrate these special moments. Share your talent and contribute to our community!
We are looking for a few more "Shepherds" for our "Saints." Shepherds are matched with one of our elderly members in care facilities or at home. They visit once a month bringing communion and greetings from the congregation. Contact Pastor Ramona to learn more about this ministry. The next Shepherd’s orientation is May 1 at 6:30 pm. Bethel Lutheran Home’s Annual Dinner is Thursday, April 25. Doors at the Dakota Prairie Playhouse open at 5:30 with the start of the dessert auction followed by dinner and a brief program. Those who would like to carpool please meet at the church at 4:30. COFFEE CONVERSATIONS: Tuesdays 10am. Everyone is welcome to join us for coffee and conversation! The quilters take a break for coffee and treats, and some lively conversation. Please drop in! MAY THE FOURTH MEN’S SPRING RETREAT: First Lutheran Church of Sioux Falls invites you to join them for a Spring Men's Retreat on Saturday, May 4th at Plain View Farm outside of Bryant, SD. Guest speaker Dr. Steven Paulson will present three sessions from his soon-to-be book commentary on the Gospel of Mark, and there will be singing, farm tours, and more! The registration fee of $35 will cover coffee, fruit, and rolls, a light lunch, afternoon refreshments, and a farm-to-table smoked meat supper. Register at flcsf.org/events.
THE BANQUET: The Moody County Ecumenical Group will be serving The Banquet on June 5th. We are in need of 6-8 workers to prepare the meal in the afternoon, and about 40 workers to serve the meal that evening. If you are able to work at The Banquet that day or would like to help out financially, (make check to: The Banquet) % Jane DeLay at 110 S. Fred St., Egan SD 57024-2148. If you have questions Email jdelay1953@gmail.com or call (605) 997-258. Have a blessed day!
CHUCKLESTeacher: Why do we say ‘Amen’ at the end of prayer instead of ‘Awomen’? Student: The same reason we sing ‘Hymns’ instead of ‘Hers’! |
Volunteer / Donate
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!
QUILTING: Everyone is welcome to join us quilt on Tuesday mornings, beginning at 9:00 am. No knowledge is needed. If you can tie your shoe, YOU can do it!
ALTAR GUILD is in need of additional members to help set up and clean up communion, fill candles and assist with other duties. You will be paired with an experienced member, responsible for 2-3 months a year. Please let the office or Diana, Todd, Lisa, Becky or Vicki R if you are interested. It takes less than an hour a week during your assigned month.
Quarters for Laundry with Love: This is an ongoing service project sponsored by the confirmation and pre-confirmation youth. Take one of the labeled pill bottles and as you get loose change, put the quarters in the bottle. When filled, bring back and place in the laundry soap container. We will periodically send the quarters to Church on the Street for their Laundry with Love nights.
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.
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.
April: canned tuna / canned chicken 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 ELCA World Hunger has been feeding people around the world and here at home for 50 years! Did you know that LWH doesn't receive synod funding? ELCA World Hunger's work is entirely supported by direct donations from individuals and congregations. To make a donation, designate "ELCA World Hunger" in the memo line, or on your offering envelope. Let's help feed the hungry!
MOODY COUNTY CARES: The Moody County Ministerial Association and Moody County Cares are working together along with the Breadbasket, Maynard's, and others to coordinate a response to the needs for food and other essentials by the people of Moody County. 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). You can Call, Text or Chat using 988 to contact the help center. You can also reach out to us on www.moodycountycares.com. If you would like to volunteer please visit www.moodycountycares.com.
THE FLIERS CLOSET is a collection of community donated items that are available to Flandreau students. We are currently accepting new or like new boy and girl sizes extra small to medium and women and men small sweatpants, as well as monetary donations. If you have questions, you can Email Emma.Peters@k12.sd.us.
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