Pastor’s Pen 10 for 10 3D Challenge

Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. And thereby put me to the test, says the Lord of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you a blessing until there is no more need. - Malachi 3:10

Greetings in the name of our risen Lord and Savior Jesus!

This is the time of the year when you are asked to make a commitment to share your God-given gifts with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We all will be examining our hearts to determine the response that God wants each of us to make. The biblical concept of tithing can be a scary thought. But, what if to encourage you, God double dog dared you to be faithful – just to see if He will make good on His promise to bless you? That’s exactly the challenge God gives to his people in Malachi 3:10!

This fall, we will accept God’s double dog dare challenge to be faithful! Our stewardship program is titled 10 for 10 3D Challenge —Tithing: A Leap of Faith.” It begins Sunday, September 10. 10 for 10 will encourage you to grow in the grace of giving and to make tithing—ten percent of your income—a guide for your giving for ten weeks. At this time, it may not be possible for you to tithe, but you may be able to increase your percentage giving. Because of God’s love, grace, and mercy, I encourage you out of gratitude to give a predetermined portion of your income to God through our church. I also want to encourage you to consider opening the door of your heart to tithing.

As we grow in our relationship with the Lord, we will be empowered to grow in ourgiving. My prayers include the request that the Lord would continue in me a strongcommitment to you, the people of COS, to preach the Word of God in all its truth and purity. Knowing the power of God's Word to grow disciples and mature people in faith and even to transform them, I ask for you to continue praying that the Lord would challenge the giving patterns of everyone in our church.

Giving is an important way to express our gratitude to God for the gifts and blessings we have received. Giving reflects faith and trust in Christ. The tithe is a meaningfulbenchmark and a Biblically-based guide for our giving—a goal to attain and surpass. Giving with loving, generous, and cheerful hearts gives joy to all who give faithfully.

Please consider joining us for worship and Bible studies during our Ten for Ten 3DChallenge stewardship program. May God bless our program and may He help you to be a faithful steward of all that He entrusts to you.

Your fellow steward,

Pastor Stephen Wiesenauer

In This Issue

Annual Cruise-in Event,

Mission Giving Update,

Servers for the Month of September

Pgs. 2-3

Usher Schedule, Worship for Shut-Ins, Greeters, Operation

Christmas Child, Empty Nesters

Pgs. 4-5

Bible Readings, Calling all Singers, Reformation

Worship Event, LWMLMarantha Retreat, Thrivent

Members

Pgs. 6-7

COS Fall 2017 Kickoff, 25th

Anniversary Church Picnic

Pgs. 8-9

Sunday Morning Schedule

9:15 AM Worship

10:30 AM Children’s

Sunday School

10:45 AM Adult Bible Study

Rev. Stephen Wiesenauer

Lead Pastor

Rev. George Hamilton

Pastor Emeritus

Rev. John Panning

Pastor Emeritus

Volume 13 Issue 3 September 2017

CHRIST OUR SAVIOR

LUTHERAN CHURCH GOOD NEWS FROM

CHRIST OUR SAVIOR

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CHURCH COUNCIL LEADERS:

President— Mark Johnson V. President—Rob Shinsky Financial Sec.—Derk Teusink Treasurer—Philip Matro Secretary—Sue Johnson Education—Jane Martinsen Stewardship—Ann Campbell Head Elder-Spiritual Welfare—

Bruce Campbell Ministries —John Olson Evangelism—Pat VanSlooten Head Trustee—Rick Elushik Missions—John Klug Additional Elders: Art Fenrich,Tom Nunheimer, Ryan Ohse, Brian Scheiderer Additional Trustees: John Bareman, Ray Crockford, Ken Reimink CHURCH WORKERS:

Admin. Assistant—Whitney Kesler Custodian—Pat VanSlooten Youth Director—Carol Garnsey

16th ANNUAL CRUISE IN BENEFIT

The annual cruise in will be on Friday, September 8 from 5-9pm. It will again be held at the Trendway Corporation grounds located on the N.E. corner of Quincy and 136th St. This years recipient is for the family of Dan Masterton. Dan was an active father of two young sons. He was involved in many sports, and active with friends, family, and church.

In October of 2016 Dan was hospitalized after a long bout of illness. He was given the devastating diagnosis of Stage 4 Esophageal Cancer, which had metastasized. Dan has gone though extensive treatments, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, medications, blood transfusions, fluids, and therapies. Dan was unable to resume his work as a DirectTV installation technician and his wife Kim stopped her job as a Special Education teacher to help out more at home with Dan, Shane (age 2) and Emmitt (age 1).

Tragically, Dan succumbed to his illness on May 7. As many of you know, our congregation at C.O.S. has been extremely important with serving the food at this event. This is a terrific way to be involved, have an exciting and fun time, and show our support by living generously in our community.

All proceeds from this event will go directly to the Dan Masterton family who have been left with a heavy load of expenses related to his illness and medical care.

So please sign up at the bulletin board, read the flyer about Dan, come out and enjoy all the magnificent classic cars of the past. Your participation is so appreciated and if you have any questions please talk to Tom Nunheimer, John Olson, or Terry Reimink.

CONTACTING PASTOR

WIESENAUER

Office: 616-738-0100

Cellular: 231-955-8354

Email: pastorw.cos@gmail.com

MISSION-GIVING UPDATE

(including “Local Benevolences”)

We joyfully respond to a resolution of the congrega-tion passed several years ago that 10% of all “General

Fund” offerings would be designated for “Missions.” That percentage, then, is divided into two parts; so that 7% of the total “General Fund” offerings go for mission-work through our District and Synod, and 3% of the total is given for “Local Benevolences.” Recently our Elders have distributed the Local Benevolence portions for July

And August as follows: One half each to:

Camp Concordia-July

Solid Rock-July

Barnabas Ministries-August

Good Samaritan-August

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SERVERS FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER

September 3 September 17

Reader— Helen Panning Reader—Shari Atkinson Acolyte— Bryce Ohse Acolyte—Lydia Wiesenauer Ushers—Dave & Sue Schroeder (Labor Day) Ushers—Ryan & Julie Ohse Elders— Brian Schreiderer Elders—Brian Schreiderer Music—Cathy Roush Music—Ginny Liao (Piano) Primary Church— Primary Church— Greeters—John & Esther Klug Greeters—Mary Blowers & Jane Martinsen Sound—Reimink/Fenrich Sound—Reimink/Fenrich Screen—Wayne Mavis Screen—John Olson Altar—Jane Martinsen Altar—Jane Martinsen Nursery— Nursery— Refreshments—Philip & Ginny Liao Refreshments— Counters—Shari Atkinson & Bonnie Crockford Counters—Jane Martinsen & Terry Reimink Bulletin Helper—Bonnie Crockford Bulletin Helper—Bruce Campbell Flowers –Diana Mavis Flowers— Pastor’s Prayer Team-Art Fenrich Pastor’s Prayer Team-Ryan Ohse

September 10 September 24

Reader— Rob Shinsky Acolyte— Ushers—Mike & Lila Overbeek Elders—Brian Schreiderer Music—Helen Travis Greeters—Tom & Karen Nunheimer Primary Church— Sound—Reimink/Fenrich Screen—Deb Bareman Altar—Jane Martinsen Nursery— Refreshments—Peter & Teresa Schraudt Counters—Jean Vizithum & Doris Kendall Bulletin Helper—Doris Kendall Flowers—Pastor’s Prayer Team-Brian Schreiderer

Reader—Doris Kendall Acolyte—Aaron Simmons Ushers—Scott & Amy Brophy Elders—Brian Schreiderer Music—Cathy Roush Greeters – Dave & Sue Schroeder Primary Church— Sound—Reimink/Fenrich Screen—Wayne Mavis Altar—Jane Martinsen Nursery – Refreshments— Counters—Michele Jacoby & Ken Reimink Bulletin Helper—Bernice Wentzel Flowers— Diana MavisPastor’s Prayer Team-Tom Nunheimer

Our Nursery will be staffed beginning September 10th!!! However, state guidelines recommend 2 attendants. If you would like to take turns being an assistant to our staff, please let us know.

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September

3-Dave & Sue Schroeder

(Labor Day)

10-Mike & Lila Overbeek

17-Mark & Sue Johnson

24-Scott & Amy Brophy

October

1-John & Deb Bareman

8-Jerry & Nelva DeBoer

15-Brian & Melissa Scheiderer

22-Scott & Amy Brophy

29-John & Esther Klug

November

5-Ray & Bonnie Crockford

12-Mike & Michele Jacoby

19-Art & Lisa Fenrich

26-Dave & Sue Schroeder

(Thanksgiving)

December

3-Ryan & Julie Ohse 25-Ryan & Julie Ohse

10-Mike & Michele Jacoby (Christmas Day)

17-John & Deb Bareman

24-Scott & Amy Brophy 31-Ray & Bonnie Crockford

24-Mark & Sue Johnson (New Year)

(Christmas Eve)

WORSHIP FOR SHUT-INS

“Worship for Shut-Ins” is a Lutheran television 30 minute worship service. It includes the Propers for the day, prayers, and a LCMS pastor delivering a message that is one-on-one to the viewer. Also included are up to four choir selections. There are no commercials or repeats. It is shown at 11:30 A.M. on local cable channel 54 or Xfinity channel 21. This may also be viewed on our website: www.cosholland.com by going to the “Sermons & Media” section.

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Empty Nesters small group is targeted towards

couples who are either empty nesters or soon to be

empty nesters. (couples with adult children no

longer living in the home).

Our goal is to encourage, challenge and care for

one another as we share life experiences, challenges

and study the word of God. Currently the Empty

Nesters meet every other week combining

fellowship and bible study time together. Our

current study is "The Habits of Happiness" a video

study series by Rick Warren.

September 3-John & Esther Klug November 5– John & Esther Klug

September 10-Tom & Karen Nunheimer November 12-Bonnie Crockford & Karen Nunheimer

September 17-Mary Blowers & Jane Martinsen November 19-Peter & Teresa Schraudt

September 24-Dave & Sue Schroeder November 26-Jerry & Nelva Deboer

October 1-Charles & Bernice Wentzel December 3-Mary Blowers & Jane Martinsen

October 8-Dave & Carol Garnsey December 10-Dave & Sue Schroeder

October 15-Derk & Andrea Teusink December 17-Jerry & Nelva DeBoer

October 22-Ken Reimink & John Olson December 24-Jeff & Shari Atkinson (Christmas Eve)

October 29-John Roush & Pat Shealey December 25-Charles & Bernice Wentzel

(Christmas Day)

December 31-Peter & Teresa Schraudt

We consider Greeting a crucial part of our ministry and we thank you for serving.

Shirley Olson shirlolson@yahoo.com

2018 Budget Preparation

Work is beginning on COS’s 2018 budget. There are many line items in our budget for the various groups and initiatives we undertake. If you have a role in determining funding for your line item(s), please devote some prayer and consideration to your needs for 2018. Then so that the council can begin assembling a preliminary budget for 2018 please provide your input to either Phil Matro, Treasurer, or Mark Johnson Council President by September 15th.

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CALLING ALL SINGERS

It's almost time for the Vocal Choir to start up

again!

Did you know:

a) If you like to sing, you're IN! Never any try-

outs!

b) ALL voices are really needed and everyone

is cordially invited!

c) We meet for an hour weekly, but come as

your schedule allows.

d) 1st rehearsal will be Wed. Sept 13 at 7 p.m.

- following Handbell

practice.

e) A folder of music will

be waiting for you!

f) Any questions - ask a

member or call Cathy at

616-392-9537.

Paint Nite October 28

th from 2-4:00 p.m.

From ages 11-99!!!

Inviting all creative spirits! Explore your inner artist while

raising money for Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church!!!!!

I’m hosting a Paint Nite, where a local artist will assist

and inspire us while we mix and mingle.

Paint Nite will donate a portion of ticket sales to Christ

Our Savior. So let’s get together for a night of creativity

for a great cause. Please RSVP and register now at

https://www.paintnite.com/events/_1212712

Any Questions Contact Julia Dufon @785-531-1663 or

come and see Whitney Kesler in the office during office

hours and she will help you register!

Ticket Information

All 10,000 seats for the 500th AnniversaryWorship Service onOctober 15 in Lansinghave sold out.

We have 23 confirmedseats and 8 people on awaiting list.

Tickets will be distributed in mid-September. If you pre-ordered your tickets you'll receive a fact sheet with details about the service, parking and directions. We will also share a listing of all participants so you can arrange car-pooling if necessary. If you have questions, please contact Diana Mavis at 616-283-1598 or email dmavis@charter.net

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Ladies! You are invited to a Fall Retreat on Saturday, September 30 from 9am –4pm @

Maranatha Conference Center in Muskegon. Our theme during the 500th Reformation

Anniversary is “Standing Firm Then and Now—A Visit with Katie Luther.” The day features a

great dramatist who will bring Katie Luther’s story to life on stage. We encourage you to come

with grandma, mom, daughter, and granddaughters—all generations! Reserve your spot now!

The cost for the full day is $40 per person; girls ages 10-18 are FREE when accompanied by an

adult! The deadline for registration is Sunday, September 10.

Our in-gathering /donations will be collected for Family Promise of Muskegon: New or used in

good condition - sheets and pillowcases; towels, wash cloths; dishes, silverware; pots and pans;

wooden spoons, spatulas; laundry detergent, dish soap; shampoo; sanitary pads.

Contact Esther Klug at 269-561-2925.

Registration forms and sign-up on the bulletin board in Sanctuary!!!

LWML recycling fund raiser

Get Ready, set, recycle! Your LWML is

collecting empty inkjet printer cartridges,

empty laser printer cartridges used cell

phones, PDAs Palm Pilots, i-Pods, MP3

Players, laptops, notebooks, eReaders,

tablets, & iPads (include power cords) to

redeem for cash. The cash will be used to

pay for expenses associated with hosting

the LWML’s National Convention to be

held in Lexington, KY in 2021. Just bring

your contributions to COS and put them

in the recycling bin. It’s easy and it’s good

for the environment also. Questions

about what we can recycle? Check out

the poster in the sanctuary or call Esther

Klug at 269-561-2925. Your LWML

thanks you!

To all Thrivent members,

If you are eligible to collect Thrivent

Choice dollars please check your

account. Be sure to transfer these

dollars to an organization of your

choice. Any questions please talk to

Terry Reimink.

Thank You.

Operation Christmas Child

Small Games for September!

Wow can’t believe all the

generous donations so far!!!

Please watch our weekly

announcements for more

details to come!!!

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SUNDAY SCHOOL resumes on Sunday, September 10th after church

7th & 8th GRADE CONFIRMATION INSTRUCTION. Student-Parent information meeting begins Sunday, September 10, at 3:00 PM. Classes will meet Sunday afternoons from

3:00– 4:00 PM

FAITH FOUNDATION 101: September 13th, 7:00-8:00 PM. This 8 week class meets on Tuesdays through October 31st.

TUESDAY MORNING ADULT BIBLE CLASS. September 19th at 10:00 AM. Our fall topic is EPHESIANS: Every Spiritual Blessing in Christ. We’ll explore the amazing treasure trove of blessings the God has lavished upon us in Christ. We’ll cover topics like good works, spiritual gifts, sanctification, grace and more.

THURSDAY EVENING BIBLE STUDY. Mary Ann Hamilton will lead Thursday Evenings. More info coming soon. Stay Tuned!!!

JUNIOR & SENIOR HIGH YOUTH. Junior High will meet every other Wednesday starting September 6th from 6:00-7:30 PM. Senior High will meet the same Wednesdays from 7:00-8:30 PM. This overlapping approach will allow for age appropriate teaching and inter-acting with the two age groups, but the two groups will use the overlap time from 7:00-7:30 PM for joint fellowhip, games and activities.

TRENDWAY CRUISE-IN. The annual cruise in will be on Friday, September 8 from 5-9 PM. For more information read details on page 2 of this Newsletter.

HANDBELLS. Starts on September 13th @ 5:45 PM

CHOIR. Starts on September 13th @ 7 PM

PRAYER GROUP. Tuesdays following communion Sundays at 10:30 AM

PRAISE ENSEMBLE. Dates to be determined

MEN’S SATURDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY. Be a man of God and come to theSaturday morning men’s Bible study. Begins September 9 at 9:30 AM. This fall, themen will study the book of Isaiah, a message of God’s wrath and repentance, but also God’s strong and un-breakable promise of the Messiah and the glories of God’s restored people. In September we will meet the 9th, 16th and 23rd. After that we will typically meet the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Saturdays of each month.

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Christ Our Savior’s 25th Anniversary Church Picnic

A huge thank you for all your help and to all who came and

enjoyed the day.

Christ Our Savior’s 25th Anniversary Church picnic was a

huge success because of all our joyful volunteers.

Especially Pat VanSlooten for her thoroughness and great

planning for the church picnic. Thank you for making it extra

special. You did an amazing job - great fun and fellowship.

Thank you Ken Reimink for mowing the property. Diana

Mavis for pictures and all the research done of our church

history, and the display board. Pastor Stephen for his

wisdom and support.

To Bryan and Helen Travis, and Maleah Teusink for

providing music on keyboard, classic reed organ and violin.

Also all the behind the scenes help with sound and set-up:thank you John Olson and George Hamilton. Also thanks

to Mark and Sue Johnson for many early arrangements in

the planning process.

Thank you to John Klug, Tom Nunheimer, Kathy Balmer,

Cathy Roush, Jane Martinsen.

All our game coordinators; Jean Vizithum, Bruce Campbell

and Aaron, John & Esther Klug, Jane Martinsen, Phil Matro.

Pie Bakers 1st place winner Nelva DeBoer, 2nd place Jean

Vizithum and the rest: Terry Reimink, Lydia Wiesenauer,

Ann Campbell, Helen Travis, Deb Castaneda, Shari

Atkinson. And our awesome judges, Mark Johnson, Rob

Shinsky and Esther Klug.

Our Grillers - thank you for feeding our hungry bellies;

Derk Teusink, Joe Castenada, Rob Shinsky, and Aaron

Simmons.

American Red Cross; Duanne Rotman, Sally Daniels and

Gilbert Flores.

Gordon Foods, Hungry for Christ, Thrivent, Hoffer Farms,

Visser Farms, Al Osman.

And for all the helpings hands involved in the Event.

The cooperation of so many is indispensable...we thank

the Lord for the ideal and beautiful day he provided.

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Website: www.cosholland.com

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