August 3, 2014August 3, 2014

Our Savior’sOur Savior’s

Lutheran Lutheran ChurchChurch

Summer Worship ScheduleSummer Worship ScheduleSaturday at 5:00pmSaturday at 5:00pm

Sundays at Sundays at 8:30am and 10:30am8:30am and 10:30am

August 3, 2014We celebrate the Baptism of Talia Vanessa Walters

Daughter of Brad and Maggie (Brogan)

Walters

Please welcome this new sister into the wonderful

body of Christ

Did you Know?

OSLC Lunch Ministry offers a free lunch every Friday, from Labor Day through Memorial Day.

We are looking for more people to help cook and serve for this amazing Ministry.

For more information or if you would like to volunteer to be on a Team please talk to one of the Pastors or call Kelly Erdmann in the Church Office

Open to all 7th and 8th grade studentsPlease attend the orientation on

Wednesday, August 27th at 7:00pm

●3rd year Confirmands will have Orientation on Wednesday, September 3rd at 7:oopm

Parents, mentors and students should attend

Confirmation Orientation

Thank you to all the people that helped with Hands of Faith the week of

July 13-20th

You are all a blessing to this congregation, and your help was greatly appreciated.

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.

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

August 17th is “Sunday in the Park”Worship will be held at

10:30am at Leeson Park(NO worship @ OSLC at 10:30 that day)

PicnicPicnic at 11:30amMore details coming soon

Summer Church Office

HoursBegins May 26, 2014 – September 2, 2014

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

In the Hospital?If you are hospitalized or know someone from church who is

hospitalized and would like a visit, please call the church

office. Because of privacy laws, we don’t always hear when

members of our church are hospitalized.

 

Fall Harvest FestivalNovember 8, 2014

Raffle tickets will be sold August 24, 2014

$1.00 each or 6 for $5.00

Lutheran World Relief: Tower of Towels

a/k/a Personal Care Kits

Kit includes:●1 light/medium weight bath size towel

(dark color) ●2 bath size bars(4-5 oz) soap

in original wrapper●1 adult size toothbrush

in original wrapper●1 sturdy comb

●1 metal nail clippers

Donations of these items may be placed in the collection bins located in the Commons

near the W/ELCA bulletin board

Vacation Bible School:

August 11th – 14th,

5:15pm-7:30pm (dinner will be served)

For kids 3years through 6th grade.

$10/child or $20/family

Contact Amy for more details

ADULT Come join us and other area pastors for an Adult Bible Study.

Monday through Thursday, August 11 th - 14 th from 6:00pm to 7:00pm

In the ChapelAll adults are Welcome!!!

Church BlogsChurch BlogsCome and read the faith stories of the Come and read the faith stories of the

congregation at our Church Blogscongregation at 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

Corn Boil for Hands of Faith

Sunday, August 3rd 12:00pm to 4:00pm on the grounds at

The Rock Restaurant

**Enjoy good food, entertainment, silent auction, raffle, pontoon rides, and more at this annual fundraiser.

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

Saturday, September 13, 2014 Enjoy a day filled with shopping and dinner in

Cedarburg. Free transportation will be provided by W/ELCA.

Look for signup sheet and more information to come for this

W/ELCA Retreat. 

Ink Cartridge Ink Cartridge RecyclingRecycling

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

Beginning September 10, 2014 and every Wednesday through October 22, 2014,

Pastor Erik will be hosting an Adult Bible Study from 6pm-7pm.

Animate: BibleAny questions contact

Pastor Erik or Kelly Erdmann

Wine, Women and the Word Monday, September 8, 2014 at 6:00p.m. in the

Martin Luther Room to view the movie "Heaven is for Real".

We are inviting everyone who would like the opportunity to see this wonderful movie that will touch your heart, capture your mind and ultimately impact your

life forever. Bring your favorite appetizer to share and beverage of your choice.

If you have any questions please call Jean Lincoln at 346-0370.

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

Opportunity to celebrate who we are as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America — one church, freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor.

OSLC will be participating in this great cause, to serve our community. Sign up sheet will be in the Commons starting July 12th.

If you have any questions please contact Vicar Rebecca or Kelly Erdmann

September 7, 2014

Greeting Greeting CardsCards

Buy your Greeting Buy your Greeting CardsCards

right here at OSLC!right here at OSLC!33rdrd Sunday of the Sunday of the

monthmonth

Sold in the commons between Worship services

~~Courtesy of W/ELCA

God’s work.Our hands.

If you are planning on participating in the

God’s Work. Our Hands.

Community Project on September 7, 2014

Please fill out a T-Shirt order form

(located in the Commons) Last day to place order

8-3-14

Coffee Hour with Pastor Erik

Date: August 8, 2014

Time: 10am – 11am

Where: Starbucks, 2791 Milwaukee Rd.

Come and join Pr. Erik for a cup of coffee and conversation.

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

OOSLC Member

Reminder :Please start getting into the habit of wearing your

Name tags.If you do not have a name tag a sign up sheet is located on

the Name tag board and we will have one printed for you.

Let’s make it easier on Vicar Rebecca to get to know us, and maybe learn some new names ourselves.

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 a few 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

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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