PARISH VISITOR Harmony St., Osseo, WI ~ (715) ~ Soup Suppers 4:45-6:00 PM Wednesday, April 3 NEED VOLUNTEER(S)

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1 PARISH VISITOR Osseo Evangelical Lutheran Church Harmony St., Osseo, WI ~ (715) ~ IN THIS ISSUE... A b d f I j k m o p u x y z Lenten Worship Services 6:00 PM Wednesday, April 3 Perfect love casts out fear Rev. Bucholz from Osseo UCC Wednesday, April 10 Love does no wrong to a neighbor Rev. Harrison from South Beef River & King s Valley Soup Suppers 4:45-6:00 PM Wednesday, April 3 NEED VOLUNTEER(S) Wednesday, April 10 Chicken & Dumpling Judy Johnson & Friends Page 2 Pastor Terry s Message Page 3 Parish Events Page 4 Sunday School Confirmation Page 5 Prayer Shawl Ministry Food Pantry, W/ELCA Stewardship Page 6 Appalachia Service Project ASP WELCA Salad Luncheon Page 7 Friendship Club Endowment Scholarship Coffee Fellowship Page 8 April Worship Assistants Page 9 April Calendar

2 A Report on the Status of our Sunday School Wing This month I'm devoting this space to sharing information on the status of our Sunday School wing which was severely damaged on Sunday, February 24, 2019 when the roof collapsed over the east end of the building where our newly created chapel area was located. Most of this information comes from regular reports that our congregational president, Eric Rogness, has been sharing with us on Sunday mornings before worship gets underway. On Sunday, the 24 th, an observant neighbor one block to the north of the church looked out his window at about 8 and noticed that the church roof over the northeast end of the building seemed to be jutting up and out at strange angles and that the tree next to the building appeared to have been decorated with hunks of yellow insulation. The police were called, followed by our fire department, followed by a call to me at the parsonage with the question, Could there have been anyone in the building? Having been at the church earlier that Sunday morning to assess the amount of snow received the night before, noticing that the fellow who plows our parking lot had been unable to even get to the church, and considering how difficult it was for me to travel just a dozen blocks in a four wheel drive truck the decision was made to cancel worship and all activities. So the answer to the question regarding possible occupants of the building was, There shouldn't be. But, I can't say for sure. Thanks be to God for courageous and devoted men and women who serve our community by responding to our needs, sometimes putting their own lives at risk in order to be able to say, for sure, that there was no one in the building when part of the roof came down. The fact that no one was injured, either in the collapse, the removing of snow from the rest of the church roof, or in the demolition and cleanup that has taken place since is the single most important thing that I can tell you about this incident. The rest of what I can share with you needs to be prefaced by following: our church has adequate coverage that will provide for immediate needs to prevent any further damage as well as the rebuilding of the affected areas of our Sunday School wing. We have been in conversation with our insurance company, Church Mutual, and they have provided the services of an adjustor to consider the financial scope of the damages which are preliminarily estimated to be in the $200,000 to $250,000 range. We have also utilized the services of an appointed structural engineering firm in order to ascertain the condition of the entire building. Our insurance coverage has also provided the means to bring in a portable heating system to ensure that pipes in the part of the building that has been cut off from the main heating system do not freeze and cause even more damage. Church Mutual has also instructed us to employ the services of a local contractor to demolish and remove parts of the building that were at risk of collapsing. The contractor also did their best to weather proof the exposed parts of the building to prevent further water damage from rain and melting snow and ice. With regards to what comes next...we await the final report from the structural engineering firm which will indicate if any other areas of the building show any fatigue or damage. Once we have that report we will be able to continue our conversation with our insurance company about the design and rebuilding of that part of our church campus. As the necessary steps continue to move us forward, I know that Eric and I will strive to keep the property committee, church council, and congregation informed and involved in the decision making process. As information becomes available to us, we intend to make it available to you. If, at any time in the process, you have questions or concerns please do not hesitate to call Eric or myself. We have been blessed in so very many ways since this unfortunate thing has happened. We have received numerous financial gifts of support from members, non members, and a neighboring church group. We have been blessed with patient and flexible Sunday School teachers who find themselves conducting classes in unexpected places around the church. We have been blessed through the efforts of many, many volunteers who provided labor, food, words of encouragement, and a strong sense of community. God has certainly provided for His people here in this place in our time of need. Please keep the concerns of our church in your prayers as we continue to make our way through the process of putting our church back together. We are one in Christ. We are at our best when we serve in his holy name. 2

3 COMING UP March 27th ASP Workshop March 31st 5th Graders Receive 1st Communion Deadline to Dedicate Thrivent Choice Dollars April 7th ASP Steak Fry & Auction April 14th Luther Park Pancake Breakfast Palm Sunday-Chancel Choir Cantata Easter Lily Order Deadline April 16th Memory Loss Presentation April 18th Maundy Thursday Worship 6:00 PM April 19th Good Friday Noon & 6:00 PM April 21st Easter Worship 8:15 & 10:45 Easter Sunrise Service at Buena Vista 6:00 April 25th Friendship Club Spring Fling May 1st WELCA Spring Salad Luncheon Confirmation Rehearsal & Pictures May 4th Synod Assembly at Trinity Lutheran in Eau Claire May 5th Confirmation Sunday May 16th Blood Drive May 19th ASP Construction Workshop June 5th ASP Meeting June 13 Life Line Screening June Osseo ASP Mission Trip to All men, young and old, are invited to meet for Breakfast & Bible Study every First Tuesday of the month. We meet at 7 in the west room of the Norske Nook. For one hour we'll sit at table, share in the word of God, explore it's meaning and relevance, and enjoy one another's company. Our next session will be held on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019 at 7 Bring your own bible or use the handouts provided. 3

4 IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER May 12th Last Day of Sunday School 5th GRADE 1st COMMUNION CLASSES March 31st Receive Holy Communion at 8:15am service 6th Grade Students Since our 8th grade students will be confirmed on May 5th, they will not be required to assist with worship. Future 7th grade students who will be starting confirmation class in the fall will start to be scheduled as acolytes, crucifers & bookbearers beginning May 12th. You will be getting a schedule via snail mail & . If you have any questions, see Molly in the church office! 5th Grade Students Future 6th graders will now be added to the worship assistant schedule. The need for them is greater with smaller 7th & 8th grade class sizes. You will also be receiving a schedule. If you have any questions or concerns, see Molly. **Confirmation Class REMINDERS** Lenten Worship Services are required. Check-in with Molly. A parent is required to be at the soup supper to help clean-up/supervise. April 24th Class resumes, however it is the last class for the year. May 1st Confirmation Rehearsal & Pictures-5:30 PM Affirmation of Baptism (Confirmation Sunday) is May 5th at 10:45 4 April Worship Assistant & Confirmation Schedule Wednesday, April 3 Lenten Worship 6:00 A: Torri S. C: Mason S. BB: Brogan K. Sunday, April 7 8:15 A: Cayden G. C: Benji T. BB: Isaac I. 10:45 A: Hayden S. C: Mitchell H. BB: Cody S. Wednesday, April 10 Lenten Worship 6:00 A: Eleice D. C: Devyn V. BB: Mia N. Sunday, April 14 Palm Sunday 8:15 A: Nick J. C: Nathan M. BB: Kaia M. 10:45 A: Alexis M. C: Brody S. BB: Madi L. Thursday, April 18 Maundy Thursday 6:00 A: Rae P. C: Lydia J. BB: Ada N. Friday, April 19 Good Friday Noon A: Brenna S. C: Cody S. BB: Braeden M. 6:00 A: Mason S. C: Benji T. BB: Lucas F. Sunday, April 21 EASTER 8:15 A: Cayden G. C: Brogan K. BB: TBD 10:45 Need Volunteers Wednesday, April 24 Confirmation Class 3:40-Snack: Rae Prudlick; 4:00 Class Sunday, April 28 8:15 A: Wyatt O. C: Paige S. BB: Kadance W. 10:45 A: Ayva O. C: Miah T BB: Ashton O. A=Acolyte; C=Crucifer; BB=Bookbearer April 3 Cayden Ashton Ayva Nick Isaac Brian Devyn April 10 Lydia Ada Nathan Rae Wyatt Benji Hayden

5 Our next monthly meeting is Wednesday, April 3 from 1:00-3:00 PM. The group gathers the first Wednesday of the month. All monthly meetings at this time in the Prayer Shawl room off the Fellowship Hall. For more information, call Lorna at Next Sunday Prayer Shawl Workday May 19th All are WELCOME to join us at either time. 3rd Saturday of the Month At Osseo Rural Fire Station behind Stockmans 10:00-11:00 am 2nd Tuesday of the month 4:30-6:00 PM at Osseo UCC QUILTING Tuesdays, April 9 & 23 ~ 10 to 4 PM It s been a rough winter! Quilting time in February was cut short because of cancelations due to the weather. Now we are ready to get back to work. Bring a sack lunch. Coffee is at 3 PM. All are welcome! Any questions, call Connie W/ELCA BIBLE STUDY April 17th 1:00 PM ***ALL Women of OELC ~ Please pick up your W/ELCA booklet in the Narthex. Please page through it and if you have any questions, don t hesitate to call the office or Betty, Shirley or Rosemary. Any not picked up by April 4th will be mailed. Giving Options at OELC Offering envelopes If you don t want envelopes sent to you, please let the office know. Simply Giving Pick up a form in the office or on the OELC website. Text OELC to and follow the prompts. Request an invite to Realm This is our church software. You can do so in the church office or at Noisy Offering Last Sunday of every month bring your loose change to throw in the metal pot Thrivent Choice Dollars & Action Teams must be a Thrivent Member Amazon Smile go to amazon.com and look up their Smile program or visit our website for the link Kwik Trip Cards are back! Profits from the cards will go into the Youth account, which is used for kids going to Luther Park Bible Camp or any TGIF activities. A small order was placed with $20, $25 cards and just a few $10.00 cards. They are available in the office. Thanks for helping support the Youth at OELC. 5

6 Spring is in the air! I see it on the calendar, am teased by the seed catalogs and hopefully by the time you read this the snow will have melted enough for the crocus to peek through with their cheery welcome. God's love is evident in nature and the changing seasons. "Let us Rejoice and Be Glad This is perhaps an early reminder, invitation to our Spring Salad Luncheon on May 1st, May Day! Since you may or may not receive the Parish Visitor before May 1 we want you to be sure to mark your calendars. As a child, May Day meant making a basket, filling it with flowers, hanging it on someone s door, ringing the bell and running!! As a gesture of love we will have some small May baskets ready for you to take and leave with a shut-in or friend who is not able to attend the salad luncheon. No, you don t have to run and hide, instead, stay and visit! Remember that our Salad Luncheon is pot luck with dessert provided and serving will begin at 12 noon. Mary Segerstrom will entertain us with a delightful humorous program! And in closing, from a book of Heart Warmers: "O Father, let me not turn my back on those who stand in need. Help me to remember the hungry today with food and not just prayers, Amen." Rosemary Twesme Student ASP Participants: Nick Barka Rose Bohlinger Janessa Boudreau Sadie Bowerman Coltan Dahl Luke Fischer Mollie Graham Holly Groell Jesse Groell Cierra Hansen Madison Hugdahl Keila Kittelson Korynn Metzler Abby Mulcahy Taylor Nelson Bella Nicolai Bo Prudlick Morgan Quirk Madyson Rosman Chelsey Severson Brice Shimon Makayla Steinke Dayne Vojtik Natalie Walsh Hannah Walske Adult Leaders: Allyson Barka Dennis Barka Frans Carlstrom Sue Fischer Todd Fischer Jen Knutson Nicole Nelson Rick Vojtik Molly Vold Jerry Ann Lauterbach 6

7 April 25th ~ 11:30 Friendship Club s Spring Fling Lunch & Entertainment!!! Memory Loss Presentation Offered at OELC On Tuesday, April 16 th Paula Gibson, Regional Director of Communication for Azura Memory Care, will be our guest presenter at Osseo Evangelical Lutheran Church. Paula, who is a Certified Dementia Practitioner, will be offering tips on how best to interact with those whose lives may be impacted by memory loss issues. This presentation is free and meant to be a source of learning and support for family members, members of our Visiting Partners ministry, neighbors, friends, or anyone who wishes to better understand and deal with the effects of memory loss. We will meet in the fellowship hall beginning at 6:00 pm. No registration required; just show up. Monday thru Friday 8:00 4:00 PM (even during the summer) Pastor s Sabbath=Mondays A NOISY OFFERING is being collected the last Sunday of every month. This is a fun way for everyone to give some spare change to be donated to a selected mission or ministry of OELC. The children (& adults) can bring tin-cans of loose change and make some noise by emptying it into a large kettle as we offer our gifts to God. From January to March 2019 the Noisy Offering was designated to the Osseo-Fairchild Weekend Food Program which runs entirely on donations. Backpacks with food go home with kids who need food for the weekend. Every Sunday between services. Coffee & treats for all! Sign-up in the office if you d like to provide and/or serve. 7 Osseo Evangelical Lutheran Church

8 Date 4/3 4/7 4/10 4/14 4/18 4/19 4/21 4/28 Time 6:00 PM 8:15 10:45 6:00 PM 8:15 10:45 6:00 PM 12:00 Noon 6:00 PM 6:00 8:15 10:45 8:15 10:45 Linda Dahl, Kay Vold Stu & Carol Dodge Tom & Lorna Peterson Eric & Suzanne Rogness Judy Hageness, Jane Stanek, Jody Groell, Stacy Holden Torri S. Mason S. Brogan K. Cayden G. Benji T. Isaac I. Hayden S. Mitchell H. Cody S. Eleice D. Devyn V. Mia N. Nick J. Nathan M. Kaia M. Alexis M. Brody S. Madi L. Rae P. Lydia J. Ada N. Brenna S. Cody S. Braeden M. Mason S. Benji T. Lucas F. 8 Betty Ward Carol Dodge Chancel Choir Cantata Maundy Thursday Team #1: Mark Martinson (Capt.) Team #12: Matt Nelson (Capt.) Team #11: Shaun Everson (Capt.) Team #3: Marv McCune (Capt.) Team #4: Eric Johnson (Capt.) Team #5: Frans Carlstrom (Capt.) Team #8: Curt Skoyen (Capt.) Team #6: John Balliett (Capt.) Team #7: Terry Halderson (Capt.) Easter Sunrise Service at Buena Vista Scenic Overlook, 5.6 miles from OELC, south on 53 Steve & Darcy Guntner Vern & Becky Larson Sue Coey, Kim Kubishak, Dan & Linda Ness Sharon Jermstad, Jane Simpson, Betty Ward, Lisa Boettcher, Deb Gregory John & Sylvia Haugen Jerry & Kathy Sieg Brogan K. Cayden G. T.B.D. Need Vounteers Wyatt O. Paige S. Kadance W. Ayva O. Miah T. Ashton O. Tom Peterson Joe Tietjens Lectors not needed for Flagship Worship Team Sunday Team #9: Larry Husom (Capt.) Team #3: Marv McCune (Capt.) Team #1: Mark Martinson (Capt.) Team #4: Eric Johnson (Capt.) Team #6: John Balliett (Capt.) Team #12: Matt Nelson (Capt.)

9 7 Holy Communion Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 8:15 Worship 9:30 Sunday School & Coffee 10:45 Worship 4:30-7 PM ASP Steak Fry/Goods & Services Auction & Raffles 14 PALM SUNDAY 8-11 Pancake Breakfast for Campers 8:15 Chancel Choir Cantata 9:30 Sunday School 10:45 Chancel Choir Cantata 21 EASTER SUNDAY 6 Sunrise Easter Service at Buena Vista Scenic Overlook 8:15 Worship Celebration 10:45 Worship Celebration 28 Holy Communion, Flagship Worship Team & Noisy Offering 8:15 Flagship Worship Service 9:30 Sunday School, Temple Talk & Coffee Fellowship 10:45 Flagship Worship Service 2:00 Worship Service at Dove Men s Bible Study at Norske Nook 8 Staff Mtg. 10-Noon Text Study 6:00 PM Girl Scout Meeting Staff Mtg Head Start 10 Text Study 10-4 Quilting 4:30-6 Ruby s Pantry at Osseo UCC :30 pm Flagship Worship Team Rehearsal :30 pm Flagship Worship Team Rehearsal 16 NEWSLETTER ARTICLES DUE 8 Staff Mtg. 10-Noon Text Study 23 8 Staff Mtg. 8-4 Tremp. Cty. WIC 9-11 Head Start 10 Text Study 10-4 Quilting Staff Mtg. 10-Noon Text Study Prayer Shawl Gathering 4:45 Soup Supper 6:00 Lenten Service 6:30 Call Committee Mtg. 6:45 Choir Practice 10 4:45 Soup Supper 6:00 Lenten Service 6:45 Choir Practice 7:00 Council Meeting 7:00 Craft Night 17 1:00 WELCA Bible Study 6:45 Choir Practice 24 8:00 Newsletter Assembly 4:00 Confirmation 6:45 Choir Practice MAY 1st Noon WELCA Salad Luncheon 1:00 PM Prayer Shawl Gathering 5:30 Confirmation Rehearsal & Group Photo 6:45 Chancel Choir Practice 4 2:00 PM Worship Service at Dove MAUNDY THURSDAY 6:00 pm Worship 25 11:30 Friendship Club Spring Fling 19 GOOD FRIDAY Noon Worship 6:00 PM Worship Tri County Food Pantry at Osseo Fire Station

10 PARISH VISITOR is the newsletter of Osseo Evangelical Lutheran Church Harmony Street Osseo, WI Osseo Evangelical Lutheran Church NONPROFIT Harmony Street U.S. POSTAGE PAID Osseo, WI OSSEO, WI Address Service Requested PERMIT NO. 5 * DATED MATERIAL * Please join us for Sunday Worship 8:15 & 10:45 Pastor: Terry Lorenz Our Mission at OELC: to share our faith and bring people to Jesus Christ, to love our neighbors as ourselves, and to minister to the needs of ALL people.