Special Voter s Meeting Sunday, September 24, :45 a.m. in the Sanctuary

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1 The Voice The monthly newsletter of Our Savior Lutheran Church 1103 N Broad St., Mankato, MN 56001SEPTEMBER 2017 Education Sunday September 10 Sunday School Classes will begin afresh for Toddler Age on up through adults. Plan to meet in the sanctuary at 9:15am to meet your new teachers find your new room. Another highlight will be the 3 rd graders receiving their own Faith Alive Student Bible at the beginning of the 10:30am service. Teachers will also be installed this day. Special Voter s Meeting Sunday, September 24, :45 a.m. in the Sanctuary A special meeting of the Voters Assembly is set to consider the full proposal for maintenance and upgrading of our pipe organ. More than 50 years old, some intricate parts have begun to fail and other are in need of updating in order to ensure another 50 years of leading us in worship and praise. Whereas replacement cost would exceed $850,000, repair and upgrading seems wise. The Voters will be asked to accept the builder s contract and additional costs, to approve a contribution of $50,000 from the Endowment Fund, and to begin a program to raise about $126,000 for the project. Watch for more information in the weekly Sunday bulletins.

2 Contact Info: Church Office: Phone: Fax: Senior Pastor Office phone: Rev. Paul Lauer: Emergency number: Associate Pastor Office phone: Rev. Adam Matheny: Emergency number: Deaconess Office phone: Lisa Brand: Secretary Office phone: Sue Hendrickson: Custodian Office phone: Larry Schultz: Music Coordinator Home phone: Suzie Gangi Office hours are Monday through Friday (except holidays) from 8:00 am to noon and 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Unless there is an activity or event taking place, please use the Broad Street entrance by the mailbox. In case of emergency or urgent need, our pastors are available at all hours and all days by calling their cell phone. Please use the office phone for other business. Please also remember that Sunday morning and other worship times are not for bring church business to other members or staff but for focusing upon the Word and gifts of God. The seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord your God. On it you shall not do any work. - Exodus 20:10 2

3 From Pastor Matheny Hallowed by Thy Name. What does this mean? God s name is certainly holy in itself, but we pray in this petition that it may be kept holy among us also. How is God s name kept holy? God s name is kept holy when the Word of God is taught in its truth and purity, and we, as the children of God, also lead holy lives according to it. Help us to do this, dear Father in heaven! But anyone who teaches or lives contrary to God s Word profanes the name of God among us. Protect us from this, heavenly Father! With these words Dr. Luther expounds on the first petition of the Lord s Prayer. First, he assures us that God s name is holy in itself. That is to say, the holiness of God s name does not in any way depend on our prayer. God s name is holy in and of itself, with or without us. But with this petition we are asking God to help us to honor it as the holy name that it is. How do we keep it holy according to Dr. Luther? Well, as with most things, hallowing God s name springs from God s own Word. We learn to honor God s holy name when we hear God s Word proclaimed and taught in all its Truth and Beauty. But hallowing God s name goes beyond just hearing and learning. Keeping God s name holy among us also means leading lives that are in accord with God s teaching in His Word and not in contradiction to it. In fact, according to Dr. Luther living our lives contrary to God s Word is the surest way to profane God s name in our midst. Protect us from this, heavenly Father! Accessions & Losses Losses: Cynthia Halseth; Released by request, no transfer; August 4,

4 From Pastor Lauer Of all the traits and abilities that we pass on to our children in our genetic code, among them are not our education and experiences. Each generation must receive its own education and have its own experiences. And so each Fall we prepare our children and send them off to school so that they will learn for themselves to read and write and all the rest. They won t always have us here to do those things for them and so they must learn these things for themselves. The same is true for all that we have learned and experienced about our faith. As much as it would be helpful, children are not born knowing the Ten Commandments or the words to the song Jesus Loves Me. Neither can they pick these things up by themselves just by being around us. These things must be taught in the same way that we teach the alphabet and basic math. To accomplish the necessary task of teaching our children, we have established schools in both our communities and in our churches. There, we provide teachers and curriculums and resources. We work together with parents to ensure that our children learn everything they need to be happy and successful in the years which are ahead of them. Teachers present the basic information through lessons and assignments while parents see to it that their children attend, prepare their lessons, and learn to apply what they have learned to every-day life. We do this with math, science, and reading; so it should only make sense that we also do this with Bible knowledge, basic doctrine, and Christian living. Our spiritual curriculum is founded upon the six chief parts of Christian education: (1) The Ten Commandments, (2) The Lord s Prayer, (3) The Apostles Creed, (4) Baptism, (5) Holy Communion, and (6) The Office of the Keys (confession and forgiveness). For each of these six topics, our children are pointed to the stories and teachings of the Bible so that they also learn to read the Bible for themselves. 4

5 As we faithfully send our children to school and encourage their education, so we should also faithfully see to it that we send our children to Sunday school, bring them to the Sunday services, and encourage them to grow in their faith by speaking with them about what they are learning and helping them apply it to life. We do it with earthly subjects which will have an impact on their earthly lives. We should also do it with heavenly subjects which will have an impact on their eternal lives. Christian Education should not be an after-thought or an option for our children or for ourselves. Instead, Christian Education should be at least as important and deliberate as secular education. For if we do not see to it that our children are taught the faith (as our Lord has commanded us to do), then we deny them the same benefit which we received. Toddlers This fall the toddlers will be focusing on creation. God made the sun, moon, and starts, the plants and animals, and each one of them! Preschool The 3 and 4 year olds will be focusing on Jesus. They ll learn about who Jesus is and what He has done for them. They ll learn of the teacher, healer, and Savior who is full of compassion. Elementary The elementary will be in the Old Testament studying the kings and prophets. God does some mighty miracles proclaiming Himself as the King of kings. He sends messages through His prophets. Some listen but others resist. Middle School The 6-8 th graders will be in two classes. One for boys and one for girls. They will be digging into the Ten Commandments this fall. They ll consider how those effect everyday life, and why we have them. 5

6 PLANNING COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Our Savior s Lutheran Church 1103 North Broad St. Mankato, MN August 15, 2017 Members Present: Gregg Marg, Cindy Hobbs, Denise Painter, Rob Hobbs, Pastor Matheny, Pastor Lauer, Matt Brand, Kay Hislop, Chris Anderson, Dave Eberhart, Barb Anderson, Bob Timm, Judy Mensing, Jo Eversman Members Absent: Perry Eimers 1. Meeting was called to order by President Denise Painter at 7:00 p.m. 2. Pastor Lauer opened with prayer. 3. Congregation Public Presentation: none 4. Additions/Approval to Agenda MOTION was made and SECONDED to approve the Planning Council agenda as presented. MOTION CARRIED. 5. Additions/Approval of Previous Planning Council Minutes MOTION was made and SECONDED to approve the July 11, 2017, minutes as presented. MOTION CARRIED. 6. Pastor s Report: Pastor Matheny reported that the Book Club is going well. He is reworking his confirmation notes from last year and will be finding mentors for confirmation. 7. Treasurer s Report Income for the month of June was $38,204.79, and expenses for the month were $43, Annual contributions are higher this year than last year, but we still have a significant deficit. MOTION was made and SECONDED to approve the OSLC Treasurer s Report as presented. MOTION CARRIED. 8. Unfinished Business a. Organ Project Update The Trustees looked at the Balcony area and are getting bids for drywall and flooring improvements. b. Organ Fundraiser committee: Judd and Missy Schultz, Garvin Eichhorst, Janet Timm, and Dennis Zellmer Their first committee meeting will be held this Sunday, August 20, between services. 6

7 9. New Business a. Resolution for Fundraiser The committee will discuss and decide how much money we will need to raise for the Organ Project. The $1,000 earnest money check, to Grandall and Engen LLC, came out of the organ fund. We will need to make the first of four payments to Grandall and Engen, a month before the work begins. The committee will prepare a resolution to be presented to the voters at the September Voters meeting. b. Resolution from Endowment Board for Organ Fundraiser Match Denise has talked to Perry Eimers and Dennis Zellmer about putting together a resolution from the Endowment Board, which will be presented to the voters at the September Voters meeting. c. September Special Voters Meeting A special Voters meeting, to approve the organ project and the Fundraiser resolutions, will be held on September 24, 2017, at 11:45 a.m. 10. Board Sharing (additions, questions, or explanations of written reports) Board of Ed: VBS went well, with 60 kids signed up and an average attendance of 55 kids. The Board will discuss changing VBS back to Sunday thru Thursday next year. Lisa Brand suggested holding a Sunday School class for parents of young children. Elders: The Board discussed the youth program and ideas to increase participation of Our Savior s youth. Julie Schlichting has been delivering Portals of Prayer to area jails for a number of years. She has indicated that she will be stepping down within the next year and would like to find a replacement that she can train. Trustees: Matt Williams and Bruce Anderson are planning to fix the chimney stone in September. Larry is looking into putting soft water in the boiler system. Jerry Dehn will look into replacing the sidewalk. The Board will check out installing a programmable thermostat in the sanctuary air conditioning system. 7

8 Deacons: Lisa Brand and Rebecca Kitzmann have completed their Stephen Ministry training and will be training others on September 14 th, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The Sunday morning breakfasts this year will be simplified and referred to as coffee time with coffee, milk and one thing served. The Board members will now be scheduling Wednesday night meals, instead of Lisa Brand. 11. The meeting closed with the Lord s Prayer. 12. Meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. 13. Next Planning Council Meeting Tuesday, September 12, Respectfully submitted, Cindy Hobbs, Secretary OSLC Planning Council Missionary Visit Sunday, September 17 Coming to Our Savior's on Sunday, September 17th is Johanna Heidorn, daughter of Rev. Greg Heidorn and granddaughter of Rev. Norman Heidorn who served our congregation for 28 years from Johanna will speak at each service and between the services about her upcoming three years of service in the Mission Field of Asia for the LC-MS. A door offering to support Johanna's mission work will be taken that Sunday. She plans to bring along her grandfather if his health permits and there will be time to get reacquainted during the coffee hour at 9:15 in the fellowship hall. Please be sensitive to Pastor Heidorn's failing memory and rejoice in his granddaughter becoming a fourth generation church worker! Read Johanna s bio and find out more at: 8

9 OSLC Treasurer s Report Commentary Period Ending July 31, 2017 Income and Expense Summary Current Month Y-T-D Income $38, $307, Operating Expenses -$43, $332, LCEF Mortgage Principal Payment -$ $6, Net for Period -$6, $30, Positive net value indicates we received more than our expenses, a negative number indicates that we have spent more than we have received for that period (deficit). Cash Summary Amount Notes Checking Account $72, Daily checking account Joyful Response $39, Joyful Response deposits and loan pmts Library Fund $20, Certificate of Deposit Accounts Receivable -$2.37 Total Cash Assets $132, Dedicated Accounts -$88, Amount of our cash balance designated for specific activities Other Liabilities -$3, Accruals for HSA payments, youth, etc. Available Cash Balance $40, $46, last month Long Term Debt (LCEF Mortgage) Current Balance $297, Monthly Payment $1, Interest Rate (Variable Annually) 3.875% Pay-off Date 7/2036 Additional Comments: There were no particularly unusual expenses this month. Annual contributions are higher this year than last year, but we still have a significant deficit. The deficit last year at the end of July was $39,315 compared to $30,943 this year. Respectfully submitted, Matt Brand, Vice President, Acting Treasurer 9

10 Jeanette Manderfeld Beyer October 22, 1926 ~ June 20, 2017 & DEVOTION Join us beginning Wednesday, September 13 th for Our Savior s family meal and devotion. Show up at 6:00 for a delicious meal, and enjoy some fellowship until 6:45 when we will share a brief devotion together. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet or re-connect with your brothers and sisters in Christ here at Our Savior s! Ladies, you are invited to the fist quilting work day on Monday, October 9 at 9am. We assemble the quilts upstairs in the youth room the second and fourth Mondays of each month from 9am to noon. We put tops, middles, and backs together, then tie them. Come join us for coffee and fellowship. No experience necessary! Quilts are a blessing to so many. 10

11 God s Love in Acti n We at Our Savior s are looking to expand our Caring Ministry. We want to engage our members in using their gifts for the benefit of the church. Stephen Ministry is a part of that plan. With all the things going on in the world, it can be easy to say I can t make a difference. But if I befriend, support, and give care to just one person who is in need, I can make a difference a big difference. Stephen Ministry gives me the opportunity to put my faith in God into practice. Maury from Naperville, IL In Stephen Ministry, Christian caregiving skills are enhanced through training. The Stephen Ministers are then paired with others who could benefit from having someone walk alongside them during a rough time. They are there to listen and pray for the individual. If you would consider being used by God in this way, contact Deaconess Lisa Brand ( or lisa@oslcmankato.org) to learn more and perhaps even apply to be a part of this caring ministry. Our classes are scheduled to begin Thursday, September 14 and run weekly from 6:30-8:30pm. 11

12 Music Notes Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song. Psalm 95:2 Many thanks to everyone who contributed to the summer music program! We are blessed to have so many talented musicians in our congregation. As the incoming music coordinator, I am excited to work with everyone as they continue to share their music abilities to enhance our worship. September Worship Schedule: September 3: Mike Blomquist September 10: Denise Painter, Barb Anderson, Lisa Matzke September 17: Joe and Suzie Gangi September 24: Adult Choir Wednesday Evening Rehearsals begin September 13 5:00-5:45 Kids Ring Beginner Bells 5:45-6:30 Adult Bells Kids Praise 6:00-6:45 Meal 6:45-7:00 Devotion 7:00-8:00 Adult Choir Jr. Confirmation 8:00-8:15 Brass Small Group Choirs Kids Ring and Beginner Bells- Kids 3 rd grade through 12 th grade. Kids learn how to play and take care of the bells and play for worship 3-4 times during the year. Kids Ring and Beginner Bells will meet in the balcony. Contact Edith Williams or Emily Holmen for more information. Kids Praise- Kids Choir 3 rd grade and up. Kids sing for worship services 3-4 times during the year. Kids Praise will meet in the Sunday School Music Room. Contact Emily Holmen for more information. Adult Bells- Is open to anyone with some experience reading music. Adult Bells meets in the balcony. Bells provide special music on several holidays and for 2-3 other worship services 12

13 throughout the year. Contact Matt Brand or Joe Gangi for more information. Adult Choir- Do you enjoy fun, fellowship, and singing praises to God? If so, we want you for the Adult Choir! The choir meets in the balcony on Wednesday nights at 7pm starting September 13 th. Anyone in 9 th grade or older is encouraged to join and all voices are welcome! The Adult choir sings 1-2 times a month for worship services. Contact Judd Schultz for more information. Christus Choir-Senior choir sings for our Wednesday afternoon services during Advent and Lent. Contact Cynthia Krause at ckrause@blc.edu for more information. Brass- Anyone who plays a Brass instrument. The Brass group plays several times throughout the year for worship services. Contact Lisa Matzke for more information. As fall approaches, please consider joining a music group! Would you like to join a woodwind group? Do you play a string instrument? If there is enough interest in starting a new group, we will! Please let me know how you would like to be involved in Our Saviors music program. I will be happy to assist you to find the right group and even find music. If you would like to play or sing special music, we have many opportunities for you to share your talents. There is no better way to use your musical abilities than for praising God. Blessings, Suzie Gangi suzie@oslcmankato.org Articles for the October VOICE are due by Friday, September 15 th at 4 pm 13

14 The Board of Deacons has multiple opportunities for volunteers to lend a hand: Sunday morning Coffee Time with muffins, donuts, quick breads, before Sunday School and Bible Class in the Fireplace Room beginning September 10 th. Volunteers are needed to serve coffee/milk and muffins/donuts each Sunday morning from 8:45 9:15. Wednesday Night Meals begin on September 13 th. Volunteers are needed to lead a team, help on a team, cook, and provide baked goods for dessert. If you are willing and able to provide any assistance, please contact Katie Wilson at Cancer Companions starts on Thursday, September 7 th at 10am. We will meet in the church library for nine weeks, take a one week break, and have a reunion on November 16 th. Anyone affected by cancer is invited to come. Cancer patients, survivors, care givers, family members, friends... all are welcome. For more information on the program contact any of the Cancer Companion leaders: Lisa Brand, ; Mel Hendrickson, ; Nancy Benson, ; Lorraine Kruckeberg, ; Marcella Eilders, ; or go to: 14

15 Wednesday Evening Schedule Beginning September 13, :00 5:40 Kids Ring 5:00 5:40 Beginner Bells 5:45 6:30 Adult Bells 5:45 6:30 Kids Praise 6:00 6:45 Meal 6:45 7:00 Devotion 7:00 8:00 Jr. Confirmation* 7:00 8:00 Adult Choir * Jr. Confirmation begins September 6 th with the Parent/Student Meeting. Widowed to Widowed ~ Welcomes all Widows ~ The Widowed-to-Widowed Ministry is gathering on Monday, September 11 th at 11:30 at. the church Fireplace room. Our group meets once a month for a potluck lunch, Bible study and fellowship. Please use the 4 th Street back entrance. Feel free to call Jean Beetsch at or Trudy Wiechmann at for more information. Our theme will be Psalm 122:1. The Bible Study is on pages The Joy of Worship Never Changes. Let us go to the house of the Lord. In October, a new study will begin. Bring your ideas as we plan a new year. If a ride is needed, perhaps a family friend could bring you or you may call Kato Cab for a taxi ride to and from. Call the taxi one-half hour ahead. Their number is

16 Our Savior LCMS Women in Mission Lutheran Women s Missionary League Definition of the New Logo: The heart of God is behind all that we are and do. He has loved us so; seen in His only begotten son, His cross and sacrifice, His cherished blood for us, shed for the forgiveness of sins. Therefore, we lift the cross of Christ, guiding our thanks and praise and service, so that His heart is impressed upon our own; and by the Spirit, we are blessed with joy and peace. Our prayer is that this new design will get people to take a new look or even a first look at LWML Lutheran Women in Mission, and will look towards the future and be ready for 75 more years of mission outreach. Fellowship with Your Sisters In Christ: Ladies of Our Savior, we welcome you of every generation: 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s. All members of Our Savior, pick up a copy of new periodicals. Thursday, September 7: 1:30pm Ruth/Lydia Bible Study Circle at church Monday, September 11: 11:30am Widowed to Widowed Sunday, September 17: Mite Sunday Wednesday, September 20: 4pm Mission Service Saturday, September 23: 8:30am Conference Rally at Our Savior s, beginning with refreshments. All Ladies are invited to this Fellowship time with Lisa Brand, speaker, and Rev. Adam Matheny, Bible Study Presenter. New Christian Children s Books will be the Gifts of the Heart. We will close with noon lunch. September 26-27: Mission Central visit. Call , Deb Vinkemeier to register. 16

17 Future Dates: Sunday, October 29: 4 6pm 500 th Reformation Anniversary Festival at Concordia University, St. Paul November 9 11: Feed My Starving Children MobilePack MISSION SERVICE: Next Work date is September 20. Supplies are always needed to make kits. If you are able, please bring any of the following donations to the former Card Shop: toothpaste (any size), toothbrush, deodorant, hotel size soap and shampoo, gently used hand towels, cloth diapers, infant onesies, sleepers (no feet), sweaters and socks. Thank you for any donations. Donations of clean, used cotton sheets are needed. Please mark them For Bandages. Since many of the same items are needed for the Gifts from the Heart at Albuquerque, we may choose to use them here, your choice. If you desire, some can go with us to the convention. Remember to save Christian Christmas card fronts for our Operation Christmas Child boxes. Put them in the box in the former card shop. If you need more information on home projects, such as toolkits for new mom s, military, cancer care, treats for construction workers and many more, letter writing to our Missionaries, patterns for dresses, knitting, etc., call , leave a message. Your voice matters! Any questions, please contact Sharon Anderson, Connect with LWML Online! The LWML App has devotions, Bible studies, activities, and more! Simply search for LWML in Google Play or the App Store to download the free app. You can also visit the new and improved LWML website at and MN South District at for more information or connect to: Facebook ( Twitter ( youtube ( and the LWML blog ( WOM Newsletter Quarterly Mite Boxes Available in the Narthex 17

18 Young at Heart / Lutheran Laymen s League (YAH / LLL) FOR YOU of every age!!! Lutheran Hour Ministries: Bringing Christ to the Nations and the Nations to the Church. Many new activities for all ages. Visit the LHM website Our Older Adult Ministry at OUR SAVIOR is the YAH (Young at Heart) and part of S.A.G.E.S. The 2018 Gathering will be at Country Inn and Suites on May 7 and 8 (Monday-Tuesday). The 500 th Reformation Anniversary Festival will take place on Sunday, October 29 from 4 6pm at Concordia University, 1282 Concordia Avenue, St. Paul. Help Feed My Starving Children pack 750,000 meals for hungry children across the globe November 9 11, Registration will open mid to late September. Pick up your copy of The Lutheran Layman News in the Narthex. Check out the Men s network: and for children, 18 Radio Every Sunday The Lutheran Hour: 6 p.m. KJLY a.m. WCCO 830 Read the S.A.G.E.S. newsletter Sagacity and other news at or Hard copies are available in the Narthex. LLL/YAH s next meeting will be October 2 nd. A Prayer Shawl, simply put, is a soft warm shawl, knitted or crocheted, which is given to persons who are ill, have suffered a loss or are in the midst of a crisis. Shawls... made for centuries are universal and embracing, symbolic of an inclusive, unconditionally loving God. If you know of anyone who you would like to receive a prayer shawl, please contact Nancy Clausen at

19 Watch Our Savior s Sunday Worship anytime on KTV (Public Access) After Our Savior s worship has been uploaded for viewing on KTV, it may be viewed on their web site at your convenience. Go to: hover over Watch KTV, then slide down and click on Public Access. Scroll down to the calendar and click on the original date aired (Tuesday or Wednesday). Select Our Saviors Lutheran Church from the schedule. Then click on the arrow to start play. Fall Cancer Education Web Seminar... Life After Cancer is Meant to Be Overflowing! Monday, September 11 th or Tuesday, September 12 th 6:30 p.m. Speaker: Karen Tripp, MS, LMFT President Cancer Companions This webinar is open to the public at no charge. Special invitation to cancer survivors, caregivers, and family members. Cancer treatment is hard on everyone. Cancer leaves marks on your body, your relationships, your faith. The issue is not whether cancer left you stronger or weaker, bu how did it leave you different and how can the people around you undersand? What is the life Jesus wants for you after cancer treatment? To register for the seminar, go to: 19

20 LWML Minnesota South Conference Rally Our Savior Lutheran Church, Mankato Saturday, September 23, 2017 Registration begins at 8:30 Dear Sisters in Christ, Come and join us for a day of Christian Fellowship, Devotions, Bible Study, and Speaker Lisa Brand. Her theme will be: Teaching Love, the Life of a Deaconess. The event will take place at the LWML MN South Conference Rally at Our Savior s Lutheran Church, 1103 North Broad Street, Mankato. Our Gifts From the Heart will be Christian children s books for the Wellcome Manor Family Services in Garden City. Please RSVP by September 14 to Kris Asleson at kristeen54@msn.com or Looking forward to meeting and spending the day in fellowship. Kay Stewart LWML Mankato Zone Secretary 20

21 Our Savior s Lutheran Church Endowment Fund Treasurer s Report June 30, 2017 Total General Fund Scholarship Fund Beginning Principal $10, $ $10, Gifts Received $515, $372, $142, Interest Income $257, $174, $82, Change in $18, $12, $6, Market Value Disbursements ($285,301.73) ($216,617.37) ($68,684.36) Fund Balances 12/31/16 $516, $343, $173, Gifts Received $76, $50, $25, Interest Income $8, $5, $2, Change in Mrkt Value $2, $1, $ Long term Capital Gain $0.00 $0.00 $ Disbursements ($4,465.31) ($977.36) ($487.95) Fund Balances Current $599, $400, $199, Assett Summary Wells Fargo Bank Checking $11, LCMS Foundation Account $587, Total Fund Balances $599, OSLC for St. Peter 0.00 Nicollet Co. Treasurer RE taxes 0.00 Nicollet Co. Assessments 0.00 Scholarships $3, Fees LCMS $1, Total 2017 Disbursements $4,

22 From the Stewardship Committee Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might (Eccl. 9:10). God bids us to be faithful in the tasks He calls us to do. He calls us to be members of a family (husbands and wives; fathers and mothers; sons and daughters). He calls us to be members of society (those who govern and those who are governed). And He calls us to be members of His family, the Church (those who preach and teach and those who hear and learn). Each of these callings from God places a duty on us. As members of a family, husbands are given the duty to die for their wives as Christ gave His life for His bride, the Church; while wives are given the duty to respect their husbands and submit themselves to them as the Church does to Christ. Fathers and mothers are to raise their children in the fear and admonition of the Lord, teaching them the Ten Commandments, the Creed, the Lord s Prayer, and the Scriptures concerning Baptism, Confession, the Office of the Keys, and the Lord s Supper. Children are to honor their parents throughout their lives, and even when their parents are no longer alive, serving and obeying them, loving and cherishing them, and speaking well of them. As members of society, God calls those who govern to bear the sword, that is, to punish those who do evil those who live contrary to God s will and to reward those who do good those whose lives are lived in conformity with God s will. Those who are governed are to obey their leaders as to the Lord Himself, for their leaders bear the sword of God s temporal justice for a purpose. As members of God s own family, the Church, He calls those who preach and teach to do so in faithfulness to His holy Word. To preach and teach the Law of God to convict the hearts of hearers of their sin and to encourage, admonish, and exhort them to do good works in accordance with God s will. They are to preach and teach the Gospel, the full forgiveness of their sins accomplished by Christ and received through faith, not by works. They are to administer the means of grace in accordance with the Gospel and the Word of God. They do all this for the young and old alike, for 22

23 those who are near and far off. Those who hear and learn are to submit themselves to their preachers and teachers. They are to support them by their prayers and their gifts. Each of these callings from God places a duty on us. They make a claim on our presence, our prayers, and on our time, talents, and treasures. So, Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might (Eccl 9:10). Pray for your family, for your government, and your church. Give of yourself by means of your time, your talents, and your treasures to your family, your government, and your Church. That is what it means to be faithful in the tasks that God has given us. That is what it means to do it with all your might. Camp Oz Grief Camp for Kids Saturday, October 7 8:30am 6pm Camp Patterson at Lake Washington Camp Oz is a day-long camp for children and teens, ages 6 to 18 who have experienced the death of someone in their life. Activities include music, arts, crafts, connecting with others, group discussion and closing ceremony. Registration deadline is September 27. For registration form or more information, please contact Jeanne Atkinson at Camp Oz is sponsored by Mayo Clinic Health System and is offered free of charge. 23

24 The Voice Our Savior Lutheran Church 1103 N Broad Street Mankato, MN THANK YOU ALL CONTRIBUTORS Karen Slipy Marcella Eilders Dianne Schmidt Karen Fischer Bonnie Bequette Marion Brunz Priscilla Fladland Doris Emich Bernice Wilson Kathy Cornish Mary Eckhardt Jean Beetsch September 2017 Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage P A I D Mankato, MN Permit No. 216 Address Service Requested 24

25 September 2017 Our Savior Lutheran Church, Mankato, Minnesota Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Our Savior s Worship Service is aired Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. and Wednesday at 2 p.m. on KTV. Sunday Matins is aired at 8:03 a.m. and 5:45 p.m. each Sunday on KTOE 1420AM :00 Worship 3 8:00 Worship 10:30 Worship 4 Labor Day Office Closed 5 10:00 Staff Mtg 7:00 Bd of Elders 7:00 Bd of Trustees 7:00 Bd of Deacons 6 7:00 Jr. Confirmation Student/Parent Meeting 7 10:00 Cancer Companions 1:30 Ruth/Lydia Circle 8 9 6:00 Worship 10 8:00 Worship 8:45 Coffee Time 9:15 Sunday School 9:15 Bible Class 10:30 Worship 6:00 Youth Group 11 6:30 Early Bird Bible Study 11:30 Widowed to Widowed 12 10:00 Staff Mtg 1:00 Bible Study 5:15 Board of Ed 7:00 Church Council 13 5:00 Kids Ring 5:45 Kids Praise 5:45 Adult Bells 6:00 Meal 6:45 Devotion 7:00 Jr. Confirmation 7:00 Adult Choir 14 10:00 Cancer Companions 6:30 Stephen Ministries 15 4:00 Voice Deadline 4:00 Wedding Rehearsal 16 3:00 Leitner/Smith Wedding 6:00 Worship 17 8:00 Worship 8:45 Coffee Time 9:15 Sunday School 9:15 Bible Class 10:30 Worship 11:35 Sunday School Staff 6:00 Youth Group 18 6:30 Early Bird Bible Study 19 9:00 Circuit Pastors 20 5:00 Kids Ring 5:45 Kids Praise 5:45 Adult Bells 6:00 Meal 6:45 Devotion 7:00 Jr. Confirmation 7:00 Adult Choir 21 10:00 Cancer Companions 6:30 Stephen Ministries :30 LWML Fall Conference Rally 6:00 Worship 24 8:00 Worship 8:45 Coffee Time 9:15 Sunday School 9:15 Bible Class 10:30 Worship 11:45 Special Voters Meeting 6:00 Youth Group 25 6:30 Early Bird Bible Study 26 10:00 Staff Mtg 1:00 Bible Study 1:00 Rebekah Circle 27 5:00 Kids Ring 5:45 Kids Praise 5:45 Adult Bells 6:00 Meal 6:45 Devotion 7:00 Jr. Confirmation 7:00 Adult Choir 28 10:00 Cancer Companions 6:30 Stephen Ministries :00 Worship

26 Serving in September Elder of the Day Comm. Team Assistant Usher Usher Team Acolyte Greeter Date 8:00 10:30 8:00 10:30 8:00 10:30 8:00 10:30 8:00 10:30 8:00 10:30 B Evan H.; Khia B.; Susanne N.; Merle & Lois K.; 9/3/17 Judd S. Lon W B Late Gary R. Steve J. 1st Early 1st Late Early Derrick S. Alexis A. Bernice W. Jean B. Roger C Riley S.; Desiree L.; Alex & Heather Dave & Barb E.; 9/10/17 Chris T. C Late Gordy W. Dave H. 2nd Early 2nd Late A. Early RJ H. Julia J. J.; Marie G. Lisa M. Gregg A Katelyn W.; Caleb M.; Jerry & Nancy Dave & Pam B.; 9/17/17 Mike H. A Late Kevin H. Mark S. 3rd Early 3rd Late M. Early Naomi B. Silas S. C.; Doris E. Vel B. B Evan H.; Sydney N.; Orville & Renee Bob & Janet T.; 9/24/17 Dave W. Mark W. B Late Gary R. Kurt A. 4th Early 4th Late Early Derrick S. Kaitlyn H. Z.; Lorraine K. Dianne W. Staff Senior Pastor Associate Pastor Deaconess Music Coordinator Secretary Custodian Rev. Paul A. Lauer Rev. Adam M. Matheny Lisa Brand Suzie Gangi Sue Hendrickson Larry Schultz Office: Office: Office: Home: Office: Office: Cell: Cell: Home: Congregational Officers and Elected Board Members President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Financial Secretary Denise Painter Matt Brand Cindy Hobbs Vacant Judy Mensing Council Members at Large Board of Elders Board of Trustees Board of Education Rob Hobbs Gregg Marg-Chair Tim Hobbs Amy Mack Barb Anderson Mark Wellner Chris Anderson-Chair Dianne Willett Bob Timm Roger Schwanke Bruce Anderson Heather Johnson Dave Eberhart Immanuel Mueller Jerry Clausen Kathy Whitehead Board of Endowment Fund Lon Whitehead Kurt Anderson Lindsey Marso Perry Eimers-Chair Roger Asleson Nate Marso Kay Hislop-Chair Dave Kroells Mike Humburg Jerry Dehn Board of Deacons Denny Zellmer Chris Thompson Jo Eversman Dave Borchert Judd Schultz Nancy Clausen Brian Schroeder Pete Preston Katie Wilson Janet Timm Kirk Yungerberg Marcella Eilders Jan Eimers Dave Wintheiser Kristeen Asleson Vacant 26