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

Included in our prayers this week

Bill Wesala, Madeline Damm, Donna Smith, Bubba Loehr, Dallas Petersen, Coral Headrick, Morgan TenEyck, Pam Schipper, Linda Eng, Jill Schreiber, Jo Anne Ramsdell, Orin Tollefson, Derek Gerlach, Judy Pulscher, Elaine Powers, Cory Scofield, Vern Thorson, Larry Anderson & Bev Whaley
All of our services members;
Especially Brandon Peters, Dylan Erickson, David Eng, Nick Orlick, Cyrah Gundvaldson, & Bridget Flannery

THANK YOU!

THANK YOU:
Greeters: Alison Ramsdell
Song Leader: Jen Headrick
Sound board:  Leighton Blum & Erin Walstead
Reader: Marlys Drewes
Coffee: Richard & Lillian Relf
Communion: Logan & Aubrey Rose & Hayden
THANK YOU to LuAnn (Gullickson) & Chad Kemp of
Cavalier, ND who used their Thrivent Choice Dollars to order 7 dozen canvas bags and 1 dozen scissors for the OSLC WELCA School Kits! The WELCA ladies are still looking for donations of the following school supplies any time now through Sept. 
THANK YOU to all who have helped make our youth ministry successful! 
Superintendents: Rachel Chamblin & Nancy Witte
Sunday School Teachers: PreK: Susan Damm, Kim Johanson, Courtney Loiseau & Rory Thielson, K: Jolene Loiseau & Aubrey Rose, 1st: Mandy Sutton & Nancy Witte, 2nd Jen Headrick & Heidi Johnson, 3rd: Vicki Rentschler & Wendy Streitz, 4th: Ashley Headrick & Abe Streitz Pianist: Kim Johanson 5th - 8th Confirmation: Jeremy Haugen & Pastor Wayne Youth Group: Larry & Lori Peters
Prayer Partners: Bev Taylor, Delores Hammer, Cody & Rachel Chamblin, Peg Taylor, Mike & Nancy Witte, Jerry & LeAnn Carr, Donna Smith, Gwen Gullickson & Brendan & Wendy Streitz
Education Council Members: Wendy Streitz & Nancy Witte,
Education Committee Members: Rachel Chamblin, Gwen Gullickson, & Lori Peters
2021 CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS are available. Please contact the office if you’d like a copy of yours.
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.
See below to download current Weekly Happenings
Click here to view previous Weekly Happenings: Past Weekly Happenings
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!
“BLESSING OF THE MOTORCYCLES”  Saturday, May 21 at 10:30 am, we will be “Blessing Motorcycles” at OSLC. Join us for coffee and fellowship at 10:00 am, Blessing of Bikes at 10:30 am, and go for a short ride and eat lunch. All bikers welcome.
BRING YOUR BICYCLE TO CHURCH DAY IS JUNE 5TH. Ride or bring your bicycle to church on Sunday, June 5th for a “Blessing of the Bicycles”.
OFFERING FOR UKRAINE:  Since the beginning of
Russia’s war against Ukraine on Feb. 24, millions of people have fled the country and are seeking refuge in neighboring countries including Hungary, Moldova, Poland, Romania and Slovakia. There are major humanitarian concerns for both internally displaced people and refugees. Many people fleeing their homes in Ukraine need shelter and basic
necessities such as food, water and toiletries. Care for
people also include pastoral and psychological support to address the trauma they’ve endured.
   ELCA Lutheran Disaster Response is accompanying our companions in Ukraine, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Slovakia, as well as ecumenical partners such as Lutheran World Federation and Church World Service, in their humanitarian responses to the crisis created by Russia’s war against Ukraine. These partners provide refugees with immediate support and supplies such as food, blankets, water and hygiene kits.
  Your gifts will support people impacted by the war. Gifts designated to "Eastern Europe Crisis" will be used in full (100%) for direct response to assist those affected.
   We have seen the devastation on TV and other media sources of the country of Ukraine and its people, and it cannot be unseen.  God invites us to help others, especially when we have seen the incredible need.
    We will be taking an offering in the back of church for the next few Sundays in May to be given to the ELCA Disaster Response.  Please consider being generous to those who have lost so much.
CALL PROCESS UPDATE: Due to circumstances beyond our control, the virtual interview was not held last week. 
VBS UPDATE:
When: August 1-4
Where: OSLC
Who: Preschool (potty trained)-6th grade
More info to come! We are looking for VBS teachers and volunteers to help! Thank you!

Church Chuckles

​Recently, Pastor has had complaints that his sermons are too intellectual. Therefore, the following adults are invited to come up for the children’s message…;)
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.
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

OSLC will NOT be needed to deliver Meals on Wheels this month due to a change in the program.
THE BANQUET:  OSLC, along with the other churches in Moody County, will be serving the Banquet in Sioux Falls, (900 E. 8TH St.), on Wed., June 1.  We are in need of 6-8 people to help make the meal from 2:00-5:00 pm and 30-40 people to help serve the meal from 5:00-8:00 pm.  If you have never participated in this ministry before, please consider doing so on June 1.
   There are sign up sheets in the Fellowship Hall.
Donation checks should be made out to The Banquet & mailed directly to:
Jane DeLay
110 S. Fred St.
Egan, SD 57027
(605) 997-2458
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!
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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​May: peanut butter, oatmeal & pancake mixes

 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/
​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 Jeremy, Becky Sayler, or the office know of your interest. Duties would be once a month or less.