THE OUR GLASS. The Newsletter of Our Saviour s Lutheran Church 3009 N. Meade St., Appleton, Wisconsin JULY 2013

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1 THE OUR GLASS The Newsletter of Our Saviour s Lutheran Church 3009 N. Meade St., Appleton, Wisconsin JULY 2013 Little Free Library Dedication at Little Angels Daycare on May 29, Pictured: Cheri Page and Tom Roessler. Cheri Page is the Founder & Director of Little Angels Daycare. OSLC Member, Tom Roessler, built the LFL for the daycare which OSLC sponsored, as well as the two LFLs on the OSLC property.

2 2 C O N T E N T S & N E W S Our Saviour s Lutheran Church 3009 N. Meade Street Appleton, Wisconsin Rev. Kurt Hoffman Rev. Dee Sim Mission: Reaching out to all with the love and joy of Jesus Christ, empowered by the Holy Spirit, creating opportunities to feel his presence, grow in faith and serve. Vision: A Christian Community sharing Christ s love through inspired gathering, spiritual growth, and outreach. Phone...(920) Fax...(920) of ice@oslc-appleton.org Youth youth@oslc-appleton.org Web Site... Of ice Hours M-F 8:00 am - 3:30 pm Worship Hours Thursday: 6:30 pm Sunday: 8:00 or 9:30 am Highlights Little Free Libraries... Front Cover From The Pastor s Desk... pg. 2 Pillowcase Dress Update... pg. 2 News from the Youth... pg. 3 Learning Together... pg. 4 Updates... pg. 5 ELCA History... pg. 5 Caring for Creation... pg. 6 Soul Sisters... pg. 6 Council Highlights... pg. 7 Church Calendar... pg. 8 Worship Associate Schedule... pg. 8 Advertisers Supporting OSLC... pg. 9 Worshiping Together... Back pg. From the Pastor s Desk... How comfortable are you in answering ques ons about your faith? Are you comfortable answering other ques- ons about yourself? I think that even those of us who have no problem answering ques ons about our career choices, who and why we love lovedones, or just about any ques on under the sun, hesitate when asked ques ons about our faith. I wonder why? Could it be that we simply have had more prac ce in answering the other ques ons. Every job interviewer asks us, why do you want this job?. Our family and loved-ones are something we look forward to talking to others about. You know, "How are the kids or the grand kids?" We will talk for hours about them. Why not our faith? Recently I was asked the ques- on. "Why do you a end worship?" Now I need to admit that even I, with a Religious Studies Major and four years of seminary resul ng in a Masters of Divinity and Ordina on, needed to pause and collect thoughts on how I would answer the ques on. I think my first thought was have I ever answered this ques on before?. What if one of our children asked this ques on or any ques on pertaining to our faith? Many of us grew up in a me when we all went to church and if we were bold enough to ask a ques on like, why?, the answer would be, because that's what God wants us to do or perhaps our family goes to church. Maybe the answer was simply "Because. Our parents probably could not ar culate their answers any be er than we can. This is why we really do need to prac ce talking about our faith. The importance of our Chris- an faith can no longer be assumed. Think about the messages we hear in this world on a daily basis which range from God doesn't exist to God does exist but only the God that our group judges to be God. There are plenty of people who will share their views on why they have no faith so we, who have faith, need to be able to talk about it. One of the areas we have been focusing on here at Our Saviour's is how we can become comfortable with sharing our faith stories. We ask ques ons like where have you seen the Holy Spirit ac ve in your life or how have you experienced God?. Talk about God as a family. Tell the stories of your own rela- onship with God. Read the Bible together and talk about these stories in rela onship to your own. A er all, the Bible is filled with stories about God in rela onship with God's people. Why do I a end worship? I truly do believe that together we are the body of Christ in this world, therefore it is together that our worship is able to exemplify that diversity in true richness and fullness. By coming together we experience unity and achieve a glimpse of God's kingdom as we share and partake of the sacraments of Holy Communion and Bap sm. By seeing the love and the peace that passes all understanding, we come together li ing up the pain and despair of those among us. These are some of my reasons. What are yours? Pastor Dee Sim The Dress-a-Girl Around the World sewers are happy to announce that 80 pillowcase dresses are ready to be shipped for distribution in Sri Lanka. That makes 150 dresses that volunteers have created for girls in third world countries. Thanks to the wonderful Casserole Cook-Off, we have funds to pay for the shipping! The group will not meet during the summer, but will continue gathering monthly on a SALT night in fall. In the meantime, we encourage our volunteers to keep sewing or making prayer dolls as time allows. There are pictures on the bulletin board in the fellowship hall that show some of our activity. Thank you to OSLC for supporting this project to prevent sexual abuse of young girls in third world countries.

N E W S F R O M T H E Y O U T H 3 Beloved People of Our Saviour s, I am writing to announce my resignation, effective August 15th, 2013.

I am moving on in order to pursue a career in education; after much consideration, I feel it is time to put my teaching license to use in the classroom. I have so much enjoyed my time working at OSLC.

I have only good feelings towards OSLC, and will continue to keep this congregation in my prayers.

3 N E W S F R O M T H E Y O U T H 3 Beloved People of Our Saviour s, I am writing to announce my resignation, effective August 15th, This was a very difficult decision to make; Our Saviour s has been my church home for my whole life, and is very dear to my heart. I am moving on in order to pursue a career in education; after much consideration, I feel it is time to put my teaching license to use in the classroom. I have so much enjoyed my time working at OSLC. It has been a wonderful experience for me, and I have learned and grown much through working with this congregation and staff. I have only good feelings towards OSLC, and will continue to keep this congregation in my prayers. I am so thankful for the support I have received from the entire congregation, and look forward to seeing how OSLC continues to grow and change in years to come. I am excited to be serving here through the rest of the summer, and will continue to put my all into youth ministry some of my favorite programs are going on in July and August. Please feel free to talk to me if you have any questions. If I remain in the area, I plan to remain an active member of the congregation, and if I end up moving, I will certainly be back to visit. GIRLS BIBLE STUDY starts Monday July 8th!!!! Come and have some fun with your friends from church...bible study is very laid-back it is safe to bring friends :) We meet Mondays from 3-5pm starting on the 8th. Confirmation Camp 2013 Thank you to everyone who helped make VBS a success! In Christ, Rachel Emrick High School and Middle School July Events: Monday, July 8th 7-9pm The Amazing Race Sign up a team on the youth board by the sanctuary (middle and high school) to participate in the Our Saviour s Amazing Race competition throughout Appleton on July 8th. Any adults who wish to help out, let either Rachel Emrick, Kirstin Stangel, or Jordan Johnson know- we would appreciate your help! Join us for a WATER FIGHT on Wednesday, July 17th from 1-2:30pm. Bring your favorite squirt gun! We will be having a cupcake decorating contest on Monday, July 22nd from noon-1:30.come and let your creativity shine, or just eat some cupcakes :)

4 L E A R N I N G T O G E T H E R Spark Sunday School Needs YOUR Help!

One does not have to be a teacher by profession in order to join a teaching team.

Spark has an exciting approach to teaching and the time commitment is minimal.

Each teacher chooses the 6 Sundays they are available to teach throughout the year. Training is available to anyone interested.

You may also contact Sarah Copeland, Children s Ministry Coordinator, sarah@oslc-appleton.org or 734-6396 ext.

4 4 L E A R N I N G T O G E T H E R Spark Sunday School Needs YOUR Help! Teachers are needed for teams serving students age three through grade six. One does not have to be a teacher by profession in order to join a teaching team. We enjoy having high school students, parents of Sunday School aged students, and retired individuals on our teaching teams! Spark has an exciting approach to teaching and the time commitment is minimal. Lessons are available online and preparation for class takes only minutes. Each teacher chooses the 6 Sundays they are available to teach throughout the year. Training is available to anyone interested. Please sign up on the Sunday School bulletin board outside Sarah Copeland s of ice if you are interested in teaching. You may also contact Sarah Copeland, Children s Ministry Coordinator, sarah@oslc-appleton.org or ext. 210 to sign up, or to discuss any questions you may have. Online Sunday School Registration Noti ication In an effort to save money and resources, we will be offering online Sunday School registration again this year. Please watch for an with registration information in August. To assist with this process, please make sure the church has a current address for your family. Paper copies of the registration form will be available in the August Our Glass. Thanks for your help!

U P D A T E S 5 Linwood Place Apartments AVAILABLE SOON: 2 BR with 1-1/2 BATHS Transition to a more manageable sized residence without losing your independence.

In addition to the large community room, there are convenient on-site laundry facilities and an on-site beauty shop. There are also basement storage units, garages & underground parking.

5 U P D A T E S 5 Linwood Place Apartments AVAILABLE SOON: 2 BR with 1-1/2 BATHS Transition to a more manageable sized residence without losing your independence. You ll find a community of friendly tenants and numerous activities. Roomy 1 or 2 bedroom units are available with ample-sized closets, stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, and air conditioner. In addition to the large community room, there are convenient on-site laundry facilities and an on-site beauty shop. There are also basement storage units, garages & underground parking. You ll appreciate the proximity to Linwood Park and a near -by grocery store. Linwood Place Apartments is an independent living facility with a secure, locked building available to persons 62+ years. One year lease required. Rents range $ /mo. Contact the building manager, John, to arrange a tour at History of the ELCA Procession for The ALC Constituting Convention in 1960 from Central Lutheran to the Minneapolis Municipal Auditorium. In 1960 the American Lutheran Church (German), United Evangelical Lutheran Church (Danish) and the Evangelical Lutheran Church (Norwegian) merged to form The American Lutheran Church (ALC). The Lutheran Free Church (Norwegian), which had dropped out of merger negotiations, came into the ALC in In 1962 the ULCA (German, Slovak Adrian James Friestrom Born: Dec. 18, 2012 Bap zed: Jun. 2, 2013 Son of Jonathan Parmenter and Natasha Friestrom Jude Oliver Hook Born: Nov. 30, 2011 Bap zed: Jun. 2, 2013 Son of Jus n Hook and Angelica Gneiser God s Blessings to Tom & Judy Schlender who were wed at Our Saviour s Lutheran Church on Saturday, June 1, 2013 and Icelandic) joined with the Augustana Evangelical Lutheran Church (Swedish), Finnish Evangelical Lutheran Church and American Evangelical Lutheran Church (Danish) to form the Lutheran Church in America (LCA). Meanwhile, the Lutheran World Federation s (LWF) 1957 resolve to study contemporary Roman Catholicism with the possibility of entering interconfessional conversations, and the reforms proposed by the Second Vatican Council, led to a series of theological dialogues. Lutherans also accepted the invitation of Reformed churches (Presbyterian) in America to begin discussions of possible pulpit and altar fellowship. The Lutheran Church- Missouri Synod (LCMS), not a member church of the NLC or the LWF, participated in these ecumenical dialogues at the national level, and joined the NLC churches in 1967 to form the Lutheran Council in the U.S.A. (LCUSA). July Opportunities to Serve Check any and all opportunities that interest you. [ ] Yes, I am interested in being a small group leader for Con irmation or teaching Sunday School. [ ] Yes, I am interested in being a Worship Associate or a Coffee Barista. [ ] Yes, I am interested in baking for Sunday morning fellowship in the Fall. [ ] Yes, I am interested attending Equip! in the Fall. [ ] Yes, I am interested in sewing pillowcase dresses and/or making prayer dolls. [ ] Yes, I am interested in participating in SALT (Serving And Learning Together) in the Fall. [ ] Yes, I am interested in Women s Ministries activities. [ ] Yes, I am interested in Men s Ministries activities. [ ] Yes, I am interested in helping with. Name: Phone: Please return to the church of ice. For more information call x201.

6 C A R I N G F O R C R E A T I O N ~ Habitat for Humanity ~ Like to paint? Come join us, lunch is provided!

Our Saviour s participates in the Feed My Starving Children event, hosted at the First English (N Ballard Rd) location, by providing meals to the FMSC staff (approximately 6 members) on July 22-24.

On May 19 th, Helen Exner and Noah Harmon gave an amazing concert at Our Saviors Lutheran Church. Marshall, Nicole, Diana, Mia and Max joined and shared their musical gi s with us that a ernoon.

before. Those who have heard about it did not know the educa on challenges facing children there. The music and the fellowship brought that awareness.

It will pay for tui on fees, room and board ($29.00/student). By dona ng $150.

6 6 C A R I N G F O R C R E A T I O N ~ Habitat for Humanity ~ Like to paint? Come join us, lunch is provided! July 13th from 8am - 4pm Grant Street, Li le Chute Sign up in the Narthex on the BASICS board! Cooks & Bakers Needed PLEASE! Our Saviour s participates in the Feed My Starving Children event, hosted at the First English (N Ballard Rd) location, by providing meals to the FMSC staff (approximately 6 members) on July If you can help by baking or cooking one item or more, please contact Kara Lendved at karalendved@new.rr.com or (920) Burundi Educa on Fund and Burundi Children THANK YOU! On May 19 th, Helen Exner and Noah Harmon gave an amazing concert at Our Saviors Lutheran Church. Marshall, Nicole, Diana, Mia and Max joined and shared their musical gi s with us that a ernoon. I would like to thank Pastor Kurt, the en re crew in the kitchen, musicians, and everyone who came to support children of Burundi Many in the audience haven t heard about the country of Burundi before. Those who have heard about it did not know the educa on challenges facing children there. The music and the fellowship brought that awareness. As a result of that awareness, you have shown how much you care. The current report shows that your generous dona ons will keep more than 12 orphan students in a boarding secondary school for 1 year. It will pay for tui on fees, room and board ($29.00/student). By dona ng $150.00, some of you have chosen to support students for one year with school supplies, clothes, hygiene items, transporta on and medical as well. By giving educa on and so much needed hope, we are indirectly responding to the Gospel of Ma hew 25: On behalf of the Burundi children who will benefit from your generous gi s, I do thank you from the bo om of my heart. I hope that you will keep praying for the children in Burundi as they do their best to break the vicious cycle of poverty and violence through educa on. May God bless you with abundance and with a con nuous generous heart. Egide Nimubona, Burundi Educa on Fund, Inc. enimubona@educateburundi.org Tel.: JULY S BIG BLUE COLLECTION BASICS is collecting BACK TO SCHOOL items for Outagamie County Volunteer Services! They have been coordinating this Back to School Program since 1990!! It started out providing 3 families with assistance and now the back packs and school supplies go to 1452 children in our area! SALT is on Summer Break. MOST URGENT NEEDS ARE: Backpacks Filler Paper Markers Glue Bottles/Glue Sticks Colored Pencils Folders Notebooks Rulers Scissors Erasers Soul Sisters Study Group The Soul Sisters study group will meet on Monday, July 15 th at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Jeanne Seitz. Members will participate in their second outdoor scavenger hunt. This one is designed to help them discover the beauty and wonder of nature and how it can deepen their spirituality and soothe their souls. All interested women are invited to attend. Please RSVP to Jeanne Seitz ( ) or jeanneseitz@yahoo.com by July 12 th.

C O U N C I L H I G H L I G H T S 7 JUNE COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS: Based primarily on the signi icant cost increase for the printing of the Our Glass, we will switch to a digital publication of the

7 C O U N C I L H I G H L I G H T S 7 JUNE COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS: Based primarily on the signi icant cost increase for the printing of the Our Glass, we will switch to a digital publication of the newsletter following the Feb expiration of the current contract with LPi. Members who do not have may request that a printed copy of the newsletter be mailed to them or be made available for pick up at the church. The full color Our Glass will be distributed electronically via the Constant Contact service. The process for newsletter submissions, including deadlines, will remain as FINANCIALS is. No Report Given Our Saviour s Lutheran Church Council Minutes May 14, 2013 Present: Pastor Kurt, Pastor Dee, Brian Knoke, Diane Bezella, Jim Pierce, Wendy Seegers, Mark Emrick, Pete Bailen, Alan Babcock, Tom Regan, Jim Leppla, Kara Lendved, Joan Heller, and Elizabeth Panzer. Absent: Steve Bartell. 1. The council meeting opened at 6:35 p.m. with shared thanksgivings and prayer requests. 2. Minutes: The minutes from the April 9, 2013 meeting were approved.. 3. Pastoral Perspectives: Pastor Kurt announced that Mary Prestley will no longer be serving as a wedding coordinator. Kara Lendved and Marie Bartell are continuing with this ministry, and they will be able to assume additional responsibilities to make up for Mary s departure. Pastor Dee, Pastor Kurt and all council members expressed gratitude for Mary s faithful service. Pastor Dee is looking forward to the synod assembly. The Pastors and Council extend a welcome to Jordan Johnson and Kirstin Stangel who will be the OSLC Summer Interns for Staff and Committee Reports: Written reports are reviewed by council members in advance of each council meeting. These reports are on ile in the church of ice. Only issues raised by committee chairs for discussion are recorded in the minutes. The Christian Education Committee presented a job description for the Children s Ministry Coordinator. A motion was made, seconded and approved to accept the job description. The Committee will now move forward with updating the Youth Ministry job description. The church of ice has undertaken a review of church membership. Former inactive members were contacted and invited to return to Our Saviour s. Those not responding, have been removed from the membership rolls. Jim Pierce has reviewed council terms, and Brian Knoke and Mark Emrick will both reach the end of their council terms at the end of this year. Tom Regan will be eligible to continue to serve on council, but his term as Financial Secretary will end. A nominating committee will be formed to ind church members to ill these and other positions. Wendy Seegers, as head of the Christian Education committee, submitted a proposal to better utilize space in the Sunday school wing and to improve classroom access to technology. She proposed creating three mobile computer learning centers with internet access that can be moved to different classrooms as needed. These computers will come out of the Ellisen Room, where only 2 will remain with a printer. Another computer will be moved from the lab into the library. Tables will be moved into the Ellisen Room, and counting activities will take place in this room. The current counting room will become the Study Lounge. A motion was made, seconded and approved to adopt this proposal. The mobile computer centers will cost approximately $ per unit, and funding for these learning stations will come from the Technology budget. The Technology Committee will determine how and where the remaining computers will be put to use. 5. Financial Overview: A inancial report is attached. We are approximately $20, ahead of last year. Expenses are less than budgeted. 6. New Business: Evangelism is making plans for Rally Day, Service Sunday and the congregational tailgate party. Tom Regan is reviewing and will update endowment documents. He is planning some estate planning/ budgeting seminars. The meeting concluded at 8:05 with the Lord s Prayer. Respectfully Submitted, Elizabeth Panzer Next Council Meeting: Aug. 13 at 6:30 p.m. No July meeting.

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THE OUR GLASS AUGUST Adult Mission Trip Why not Minot?! THE OUR GLASS The Newsletter of Our Saviour s Lutheran Church 3009 N. Meade St., Appleton, Wisconsin 54911 AUGUST 2013 Adult Mission Trip 2013 Why not Minot?! 2 C O N T E N T S & N E W S Our Saviour s