The FRIEND February 2018

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1 The FRIEND February 2018 Newsletter of Our Savior s Evangelical Lutheran Church 129 years in ministry Serving God, God s People, and Our Community Annual Meeting ~ Sunday, February 25, 2018 We encourage your attendance at the annual meeting and pot luck dinner after worship on February 25, Annual reports will be available to be picked up on or after Sunday, February 11 th. Chili Feed Wednesday, February 7, :30-6:30 pm Proceeds to support CHUM Food Shelf Cost: $6.00 Adults $3.00 for 10 years and under Includes all-u-can-eat chili, dessert & beverage Vote for the Best Chili Spiritual Direction Put some Heat in your February thaw! Pastor Liz is a trained Spiritual Director and will be offering the opportunity to experience Spiritual Direction this month. The goal of Spiritual Direction is to become more aware of God in your life. A Spiritual Direction session includes prayer, silence, and exploring God active in your life story. Spiritual Direction might occur in a group or individual session, or as part of a retreat. At Our Savior s we ll be forming a Spiritual Direction group to especially prepare people who might be willing to be a part of a future listening ministry as we seek to offer compassionate listening to our community during food pantry hours. On Thursday, February 15th, at 10am, Pastor Liz will lead an informational session about Spiritual Direction. On the Thursdays following, those who wish will commit to meeting once a week until everyone has had a chance to speak their story. Please talk to Pastor Liz with any questions. Our Savior s Evangelical Lutheran Church 4831 Grand Avenue Duluth, MN Table of Contents P1. Annual Meeting P1. Spiritual Direction P2. Church Staff Hours P2. Pastor Liz P3. Feb. Worship Lessons P4. Lenten Services P5. Studies/Honduras Update P6. Church Deacon/Thank You P6. Faith Formation Class P7. Coming Events P8. Parish Nurses Heart Month P8. Ushers/Greeters P9. Happenings P10. Love in Scripture P11. Milestones P12. Feb. Worship Assistants P12. Dec. Attendance/Income P13. PPC, Staff, Prayer Requests P14. Feb. Calendar 1

2 Grace and peace to you, people of God at Our Savior s! February 14th is Valentine s Day. And Ash Wednesday. At first, I thought this was a weird coincidence, another example of the world s calendar and the church s calendar coming in conflict. (Do you go out to dinner or go to church?) But the more I think about it, I think it s perfect. Ash Wednesday gets a bad reputation as a day of dwelling on how bad we are. Maybe you ve experienced it as a day to be gloomy or grumpy. It s true that we focus on repentance, acknowledge that we aren t the ultimate power in our lives or the world, and call each other to live more fully into God s intention of right relationships. Most importantly, Ash Wednesday is about love. It s about the radical love of God. God loves each of us, fully knowing our failings and struggles. God loves us by sacrificing of Godself, coming to us, and proving God s love for us, rather than demanding we make ourselves worthy of affection. During worship, we mark ourselves with ash in the shape of the cross, not trying to be more than we are, but trusting that the love shown to us in Jesus life and death for us is enough. God s love extends even through death, (nothing) will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord (Romans 8:39). Romantic love isn t always so real or long-lasting. Those first dates were always about appearing better than I am. Finding the best clothes, doing hair, trying to smile and be funny (or at least interesting). It wasn t about showing all of who I was, just the parts I thought would be the most attractive. There s no pretension needed in our relationship with God. God has gifted us and forgiven us, so God knows all that is wonderful about us just as much as God knows the ways we ve fallen short of who we are intended to be. In my household, we celebrate Valentine s Day by remembering all those we love, all the relationships for which we are grateful. God created us to be in community and has placed many wonderful people in our lives. We are reminded to live with love for all people. Ash Wednesday helps us do that, as we practice saying we re sorry and as we hear God s call to live in just relationships. Looking at each other, marked by the cross, we know that each of us is a broken and beautiful being, loved by God, worthy of being loved by each other. Beginning with Ash Wednesday, Lent is a season to be renewed in God s love for us and renew our commitment to living in response to God s love. We start with our brokenness as the time God most loves us, so that we never need to fear we won t be enough. God chooses to love us now and forever. Let s live in God s love and share it with the world! -Pastor Liz Davis Pastor Contact through church office, or pastorliz@oursaviorsduluth.org Office Telephone: secretary@oursaviorsduluth.org Mon Tue. 9-2 Wed Thur. 9-2 Friday (Office Closed) Sexton Mon. & Fri. 8:00-1:00 The FRIEND Newsletter Editors Mike & Jenn Conboy Please submit news to jenniferconboy@hotmail.com or place in the Lay Ministry mailbox. News due by the 21st of the month. Activity Bags Activity bags are available at the information table for preschool ( Non- Readers:) and school age ( Readers ). Keep the paper activities and return the rest of the bag & contents to the bins at the end of the service. 2

3 February 2018 Worship Lessons February 4, 2018 ~ Fifth Sunday after Epiphany In Isaiah it is the one God who sits above the earth and numbers the stars---- it is that God who strengthens the powerless. So in Jesus healing work we see the hand of the creator God, lifting up the sick woman to health and service (diakonia). Like Simon's moth- -in-law, we are lifted up to health and diakonia. Following Jesus, we strengthen the powerless; like Jesus, we seek to renew our own strength in quiet times of prayer. First Reading: Isaiah 40:21-31; Psalm: Psalm 147:1-11, 20c; Second Reading: I Corinthians 9:16-23 Gospel Reading: Mark 1:29-39 February 11, 2018 ~ Transfiguration of Our Lord (Last Sunday after Epiphany) The Sundays after Epiphany began with Jesus baptism and end with three disciples vision of his transfiguration. In Mark s story of Jesus baptism, apparently only Jesus sees the Spirit descending and hears the words from heaven. But now Jesus three closest friends hear the same words naming him God s beloved Son. As believers, Paul writes, we are enabled to see the God-light in Jesus' face, because the same God who created light in the first place has shone in our hearts to give us that vision. The light of God s glory in Jesus has enlightened us through baptism and shines in us also for others to see. First Reading: 2 Kings 2:1-12; Psalm: Psalm 50:1-6; Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 Gospel Reading: Mark 9:2-9 February 14, 2018 ~ Ash Wednesday Lent begins with a solemn call to fasting and repentance as we begin our journey to the baptismal waters of Easter. As we hear in today s readings, now is the acceptable time to return to the Lord. During Lent the people of God will reflect on the meaning of their baptism into Christ s death and resurrection. The sign of ashes suggests our human mortality and frailty. What seems like an ending is really an invitation to make each day a new beginning, in which we are washed in God s mercy and forgiveness. With the cross on our brow, we long for the spiritual renewal that flows from the springtime Easter feast to come. First Reading: Isaiah 58:1-12; Psalm : Psalm:51:1-17 Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10 Gospel Reading: Matthew 6:1-6, February 18, 2018 ~ First Sunday in Lent On Ash Wednesday the church began its journey toward baptismal immersion in the death and resurrection of Christ. This year, the Sundays in Lent lead us to focus on five covenants God makes in the Hebrew Scriptures and to use them as lenses through which to view baptism. First Peter connects the way God saved Noah s family in the flood with the way God saves us through the water of baptism The baptismal covenant is made with us individually, but the new life we are give in baptism is for the sake of the whole world. First Reading: Genesis 9:8-17; Psalm : Psalm 25:1-10; Second Reading: I Peter 3:18-22 Gospel Reading: Mark 1:9-15 February 25, 2018 ~ Second Sunday in Lent The second covenant in this year s Lenten readings is the one made with Abraham and Sarah: God s promise to make them the ancestors of many, with whom God will remain in everlasting covenant. Paul says this promise comes to all who share Abraham's faith in the God who brings life into being where there was no life. We receive this baptismal promise of resurrection life in faith. Sarah and Abraham receive new names as a sign of the covenant, and we too get new identities in baptism, as we put on Christ. First Reading: Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16; Psalm : Psalm 22:23-31; Second Reading: Romans 4:13-25 Gospel Reading: Mark 8:

4 Worship in Lent During Sundays in Lent, our theme is Standing on the Promises of God. We ll gather around the Baptismal Font, where God promises us a place in God s family as a beloved child, with life in God forever. We ll gather around the Lord s Table, where God feeds us with the promise of life, love, and forgiveness Jesus fulfills for us in his death and resurrection. Our Bible readings and preaching will focus on the way God makes and keeps promises to God s people as a way of creating a relationship. Come and hear God s promises for you! Wednesdays in Lent, join for a 6 pm soup supper followed by 6:30 worship. This year, we re celebrating our partnership with local ELCA congregations as the area pastors travel among congregations to share their favorite Bible text and how it gives them hope and strength. This is a great opportunity to hear a bit more about our local congregations and give thanks that we are not alone in working for the gospel! We welcome to Our Savior s: on Feb. 21 Pastor Jeff Davis of Concordia Luth., Feb. 28 Pastor Peter Kowitz of United Luth., March 7 Pastor Phil Berge of Grace Luth., March 14 Pastor Rollie Bockbrader of Salem Luth., and on March 21 Pastor Liz Davis will return home to Our Savior s Lutheran. Ashes to Go Ash Wednesday is a holy day of communal repentance. We are reminded that we are not God, but are creatures. We fall short of our potential, we willfully do harm, and we will die. It s hard to acknowledge these things we try so hard to hide! On Ash Wednesday, we allow our brokenness to be out there, visible and public. No cover-up! We start from the dust and celebrate that God has given us all things. Absolutely everything belongs to God and comes from God- even our form and our life. Starting from our complete reliance on God s mercy towards us, we can hear anew God s call to respond to God s love for us by joining God in loving the world. Lent is a season to focus on spiritual practices so that we can live in better alignment with God s vision for our lives and the world. Not everyone has the luxury of being able to attend worship in the evening. Yet many people might benefit from the opportunity to acknowledge their brokenness and hear that God loves them in their brokenness. As we seek to serve God, God s people, and our community, we are offering an opportunity for people to experience the imposition (putting-on) of ashes and individual prayer. Ashes to Go will be set up outside, so that people can pull into our parking lot along the grass. They will receive ashes and prayer as well as an invitation to join the community for worship. People of Our Savior swe need your help! We d like there to be no fewer than two people for each shift. If you re willing to join Pastor Liz, she d really appreciate it. Ashes to Go- Wed Feb 14, 7-9am, and 2-4pm. Ashes and prayer also available inside 9-12pm. Short Term Studies by Pastor Liz Pastor Liz will be leading a variety of short-term studies. If you are interested in a topic, let Pastor Liz know a time that would work for you to participate. Lent: Faces of Christ explores how Jesus is present in our w orld and how we can live into the call to be Jesus presence in the world by sharing stories of ELCA World Hunger supported ministries. Mondays, Feb Mar. 26 7:45-8:45 am Upcoming short term studies continued on page 5 4

5 Upcoming Studies by Pastor Liz ELCA Study Documents: Draft Social Statement on Women and Justice open s a conversation about gender, patriarchy, and how our faith helps us think about and speak within the ongoing society-wide conversation marked by movements like #metoo. As part of this study, we ll learn what a Social Statement is and provide feedback to the ELCA Task Force on Women and Justice as they further develop the social statement for presentation at the 2019 Churchwide Assembly. Reflecting the character of Christ This ser ies w ill look at Jesus public practices and action we might take to reflect Jesus action. We ll explore Jesus practices of healing, rebuking, demonstrating reflecting the character of Christ. This series will look at Jesus public practices and action we might take to reflect Jesus action. We ll explore Jesus practices of healing, denouncing, feeding, demonstrating, hospitality, generosity, and peacemaking. HONDURAS MISSION TRIP Dave Thornton has returned from another great mission trip to central Honduras where God continues to shower His blessings on all involved. The project work at the Kid s Ark International camp on Lake Yajoa continues to progress to provide improved services to all people enjoying opportunities to relax, have fun and commune with God. Work on the new dinning area which was started last fall has progressed to the point where it can be used to serve meals to groups and house gatherings. The camp was visited by over 300 kids and adults during our group s mission trip. We also had a chance to visit with other churches and missions in the area. All in all, God s work is truly active here. Thank you for all who helped to support the mission trip. 5

6 Church Deacon Hello! My name is Colleen Bernu. I am an endorsed Deacon candidate with our Synod. Deacons are Word and Service ministers, called and accountable as public leaders to serve with Word and Sacrament ministers (pastors) in equipping the church to meet the needs of the world. Deacons serve in specialized areas through specialized calls of service. My declaration of call is evangelism and mission. I live in the Sawyer community of the Fond Du Lac Indian Reservation with my husband and daughter. My hometown is Solon Springs, Wisconsin, and my husband is an Iron Ranger; we moved to the Reservation before our daughter was a year old. We are members of Bethesda Evangelical Lutheran Church in Carlton, MN, where, for roughly five years, I served in the ministry of discipleship/faith formation through programs that reached all ages. Currently, I serve on the task force developed by our Synod office as part of our Synod s commitment established at the 2017 Synod Assembly last spring to repudiate the Doctrine of Discovery. Each of these experiences has offered me the opportunity to share in God s ministries of mercy and servant leadership to the world through the church. I am super excited to learn and grow through my field experience at Our Savior s. I will be with you for 10 months. I look forward to seeing how God will use this relationship to spread the liberating message of God s love for the world to our neighbors in West Duluth. I can t wait to get to know each of you. We will be welcoming Deacon Candidate Colleen Bernu on February 4th with a special welcoming liturgy during worship. She is beginning her learning and leading with us this month Feb. 3 ~ Faith Formation Cross Generational Class: Jesus Feeds Older youth and adults are invited to join the traditional confirmation age students as we explore Jesus feeding in the gospels. What are these stories of Jesus feeding and what do they tell us about God? How does Jesus feed us today? How do we reflect Jesus in feeding others? We re about forming relationships as we grow in faith together. Come and join in! 11:40-1:30, lunch included. Thank you to Kathy Janzig for preparing children s actvity bags for family member at funerals. Thank you for taking down Christmas decorations: Sandy Andler, Gary Erdahl, Larry and Alice Sommor, Beth Williams, Mary Unden, Barb Beverage, Dianne Wentz, Beth Duncan, Jenn Conboy, Cathy Hannan and Bill Fraundorf. Thank you to Our Savior s Lutheran Church: The residents at Renaissance House want to say thank you so much for the Christmas gifts. For some of the residents it had been a few years since they had gotten gifts on Christmas. Christmas morning was definitely more special with the gifts that were donated your church members. Again, Thank you! Renaissance Staff and Residents Thank you to Robert Jenko, for heading up the Renaissance Christmas gift project Thank you to Bill Fraundorf for all of his volunteer help around church. 6

7 Camp Vermilion News Attention: Delegates, Pastors & VLM Supporters VLM s Annual Meeting Saturday, February 3, 2018 United Lutheran Church, 701 3rd Ave., Proctor Don t Forget!! Jr. High Rejuve February Camp Vermilion The Jr. High Rejuve is an overnight retreat for 7th - 9th graders/confirmation ages. It s 23 hours filled with faith conversations, games, worship, and enjoying a variety of camp activities. We will spend time during the event looking at what God calls us to do. And how we respond to that calling. This retreat is open to congregational groups and/or individual campers. Cost: $50 per camper or call (218) CHUM's Annual Meeting: February 20th Our 2018 Annual Meeting this year will be on Tuesday, February 20 th, at Mitchell Auditorium at the College of St. Scholastica. We will have a social/fellowship time between 6:30 and 7:00 with the program running from 7:00 until 8:15. This is an important meeting for CHUM because it is the time when the CHUM staff and I give a comprehensive report on what is happening in all our programs. Our goal is that you are 100% up to date on what s happening at CHUM so you can better share it with your congregation and with the broader community. Our Savior s Lutheran has a goal of ten members to attend CHUM meetings. We can ride share from church. Talk to Alice or Jenn. Growing the Church Forum We are reading our way through From Surviving to Thriving by Rev. Dr. John Krahn. We will meet on Monday, Feb. 26 at 6:30 pm in the library-lounge. We well be discussing Chapter 3: Invigorate Your Congregation s Worship Life and discuss p. 55, Action Items. Interested? Join in! Extra books available! Save The Date!! VBS in August Each morning at Shipwrecked VBS we ll experience castaway sing and play, Bible discoveries, ship rec games, kidvid cinema, and tropical treats! This free week long event is open to everyone pre-k through 5th grade. For more information or if you would like to help with this event contact Trevor at Trevore@elimlc.com or August 6-10, 2018 ~ 9:00 - Noon Can You Help?? Talk to Pastor Liz 7

8 Parish Nurses Promote Heart Disease Awareness Month Heart Disease Facts Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. More than half of the deaths due to heart disease in 2015 were in men. About 630,000 Americans die from heart disease each year that s 1 in every 4 deaths. Coronary heart disease is the most common type of heart disease, killing about 366,000 people in In the United States, someone has a heart attack every 40 seconds. Each minute, more than one person in the United States dies from a heart disease-related event. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for people of most racial/ethnic groups in the United States, including African Americans, Hispanics, and whites. For Asian Americans or Pacific Islanders and American Indians or Alaska Natives, heart disease is second only to cancer. Risk Factors High blood pressure, high LDL cholesterol, and smoking are key heart disease risk factors for heart disease. About half of Americans (49%) have at least one of these three risk factors. Several other medical conditions and lifestyle choices can also put people at a higher risk for heart disease, including: Healthy Habits Diabetes Eating a healthy diet. Overweight and obesity Maintaining a healthy weight. Poor diet Getting enough physical activity. Physical inactivity Not smoking or using other forms of tobacco. Excessive alcohol use Limiting alcohol use. Usher and Greeter Roster for 2018 Team 1 Ushers: Mike Bail (Leader), Karl Isakson, Jake Herold, Dane Herold Greeters: Alice & Larry Sommer, (Aurine & Mike Casey, seasonal) Team 2 Ushers: Randy Nelson (Leader), Dick Smith, Chuck Urness Greeters: Dianne Wentz, Dodo Erickson, Anna Sackette-Urness Team 3 Ushers: John Jacobson (Leader), Rick Benson, Chris Mielke, Alice Zimpel, Bill Voelk Greeters: Teri Hagadorn, Shirley Muscatello Team 4 Ushers: Robert Jenko (Leader), Jean Winkler, Mary Unden, Sandy Welsh Greeters: Isabel Vatne, Nancy Lassila Subs: Dave Miller (Usher) Sandy Zapp (Greeter) If you have questions or would like to join an Usher/Greeter Team, please see Bail or Robert Jenko. Mike 8

9 Sat. Feb. 3 rd - VLM s Annual Meeting Sun. Feb. 4 th - Deacon Candidate Colleen Bernu starts Mondays (Feb. 5 - Mar. 12) - Yoga 5:30-6:30 Tue. Feb. 6 th - April 21 th ~ GriefShare support group, 12:30 in library Tue. Feb 6 th - 6:00 pm Team Meetings 7:00 pm PPC Meeting Wed. Feb. 7 th - Chili Feed at OSL 4:30-6:30 pm Tue. Feb. 13 th - Dinner Club at Tappa Keg Inn Wed. Feb. 14 th - Ash Wednesday Service 7:00 pm Thur. Feb. 15 th - Tue. Feb. 20 th - CHUM Annual CSS Wed. Feb. 21 st - March 21 st ~ Soup Supper & Service Sun. Feb. 25 th - Congregational Meeting Sun. Mar. 11 th - Potato Bar fundraiser lunch by the Bells Rebekah Circle Once again, Rebekah Circle members will be helping with set-up, clean-up, providing cornbread and the dessert bar for the annual Chili Feed. Please have cookies, bars cakes, pies or fruit to church by 2:30 pm on Wed. Feb. 7 th. Questions? See Barb Mathson Faith over 40 will NOT meet Tuesday, February 27. Please attend the Lenten soup supper and service on Wednesday, Feb. 28. Yoga Class Mondays ~ (February 5 - March 12) ~ 5:30-6:30 pm $50.00 For 6 weeks or $10/week GriefShare Class GriefShare Class will be held in the library starting Tuesday, February 6, from 12:30 to 2:30 pm. This is a support group that meets weekly for 12 weeks. It will provide help and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member or friend. No fees, but donations are accepted for the class materials. Contact Anita at church office to register, Rummage Sale Fundraiser Coming in April Start collecting your contributions for the April 6-7 Rummage Sale. This is a popular fundraiser for the bells. Thank you for your support! Save the Date Picture taking days for the new 2018 Church Directory are Wed. May 9 - Sat. May 12, 2018 All Aboard! Come, buy a ticket for an afternoon of high tea ~ sandwiches and desserts while attending an Orient Express (1930 s - 40 s) themed High Tea. Tickets are $20 and are by advanced sales only. Contact Jenn Conboy or Alice Sommer. Please encourage your friends to attend, 1:00 pm Saturday April 21, The proceeds will benefit CHUM s Steve O'Neil Apartments 9

10 "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil, but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails." 1 Corinthians 13:4 10 Ways to Love 1. Listen without interrupting (Proverbs 1:8) He who answers before he hears-- his is the folly and the shame. 2. Speak without accusing. (Jam es 1:19) Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger. 3. Give without sparing. (Proverb 21:26) All day long he craves for more, but the righteous give without sparing. 4. Pray without ceasing. (Colossians 1:9) For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives. 5. Answer without arguing (Proverb 17:1) Better a dry crust with peace and quiet than a house full of feasting, with strife. 6. Share without pretending (Ephesians 4:15) Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ. 7. Enjoy without complaint. (Philippians 2:14) Do everything without grumbling or arguing. 8. Trust without wavering. (Corinthians 13:7) It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 9. Forgive without punishing. (Colossians 3:13) Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 10. Promise without forgetting (Proverbs 13:12) Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life. Dinner Club (Change of Date for February) Dinner Club will meet on Tuesday, February 13 th at Tappa Keg Inn, 7036 Grand Ave. Meet at the church parking lot at 5:45 to car pool. This is a great event to meet new friends, enjoy conversation, and of course, have many laughs. We are dining a week early as to not conflict with the CHUM annual meeting on Feb. 20. Last month 15 diners met at Sammy s West Duluth. RSVP s, Call Alice at

11 2 Sawyer Johnson 2 Ing Stockland 2 Ashley Stromberg 3 Alice Sommer 7 Judy Miller 9 Susan Farrell 14 Harold Hanson 14 Jenna Unden 14 Johanna Unden 15 Gina Levy 15 Sandra Peterson 19 Owen Adams 22 Kathleen Hein 22 Barbara Reider 23 Patricia Erickson 26 Christopher Reller-Demenge 27 Lydia Davis 8 Gary & Dorothy Erdahl Sponsoring The FRIEND Ron and Nancy Lassila are sponsoring the February FRIEND in memory of Nancy s mother, Enid Ehle, for her Feb. 4th birthday. Dodo Erickson is sponsoring the February FRIEND in memory her late husband, Harvey, for his Feb. 21 birthday. Anita Fraundorf is sponsoring the FRIEND in honor of Erika and Jeremiah Johnson's 10th Wedding Anniversary (married Feb. 29, 2008). There is an opportunity to sponsor The FRIEND. The donation fee is $20. This contribution could be in honor or memory of someone, or to celebrate a special blessing. This helps with paper, printing and mailing. Please consider it. Contact Jenn or the secretary. Congratulations to Paige (Williams) and Michael Claflin on the birth of Macie Patricia Claflin. Born January 21, pounds 2 ounces, 19 inches. Thinking of a Memorial Gift Think of the Foundation Sympathy Extended To the family of Alice Botsford, mother of Diane (Todd) Sletten, who completed her baptismal journey on Monday, January 15, To the family of Dale Gadbaw, father of new member David Gadbaw, who completed his baptismal journey on Friday, January 12, His service will be in Wisconsin. To the family of John Shober, who completed his baptismal journey on Dec. 30,2017. John was a friend of OSL and was visited by our visitation team. 11

12 February 2018 Worship Assistant Schedule Feb. 4 Feb. 11 Feb. 18 Feb. 25 Worship Assist. Jill Lofald Karl Isakson Jacob Herold Roxanne Bijold Communion Seth Johnson Sandy Andler Jacob Herold Anita Fraundorf Roger Lofald Jill Lofald Cindy Neumann Lynne Muscatello Usher/Greeters John Jacobson-3 Robert Jenko-4 Mike Bail-1 Randy Nelson -2 Sound In Fellowship Hall In Fellowship Hall In Fellowship Hall In Fellowship Hall Projector In Fellowship Hall In Fellowship Hall In Fellowship Hall In Fellowship Hall Financial Theresa Jacobson-1 Debbie Jacobson-2 Roxanne Bijold-3 Mike Bail-4 Nursery Mary Unden Beth Williams Amanda Carlson Shirley Muscatello Jan Thornton Keely Upton Roger Lofald Altar Guild Sandy Andler Sandy Andler Sandy Andler Sandy Andler Coffee Grand Ave. Slammers Muscatello Flock CHUM Pot Luck If you are unable to assist on your scheduled Sunday, please trade or find a replacement. Please notify the office so the bulletin reflects this change. December 2017 Attendance Income 115 Dec. 3 $3, Dec. 10 $4, Dec. 17 $2, Dec. 24 am $3, Dec. 24 pm $2, Dec. 31 $1, ( Direct Deposit) $ Income $17, Expenses $ 16, Stewardship 2018 Giving Envelopes are available for pickup Statements of Giving are available. Ash Wednesday Quiz 1. How many days before Easter does Ash Wednesday Fall? A. 70 B. 40 C. 33 D. 12 E For many Christians, Ash Wednesday is a time of fasting. What did Christ say to do while fasting? A. Post a Facebook status that you are fasting B. Actually, He said not to fast because God wants mercy and not sacrifice C. Don t eat meat or drink wine D. Refrain from looking somber 12

13 Please feel free to contact us with your ideas, thoughts, questions or concerns. Our PPC meetings are always open to the congregation Parish Planning Council President: John Jacobson Treasurer: Anita Fraundorf Secretary: Tricia Hobbs Vice President: Rick Benson (oversees the following boards): Outreach: Kris Benson Parish Fellowship: Alice Sommer Property: Ken Miller/Bill Voelk Stewardship: Vice President: Roxanne Bijold (oversees the following boards): Lay Ministry: Jennifer Conboy Music and Worship: Theresa Jacobson Public Relations: Beth Duncan Education: Amanda Carlson/Keely Upton Youth: Dani Urness-Orsburne Delegates Delegate to VLM Camp - Karl Isakson Delegates to CHUM - Alice Sommer - Kris Benson - Dave Thornton Serving on the CHUM Food Shelf Advisory Board: Dave Thornton Church Web Page: oursaviorsduluth.org Pastor Liz: pastorliz@oursaviorsduluth.org Music Director: Jennifer Simonson simonson@oursaviorsduluth.org Facebook: Our Saviors Evangelical Lutheran Church Secretary: secretary@oursaviorsduluth.org Telephone: Staff: Pastor: Rev. Elizabeth Davis Music Director: Jennifer Simonson Sexton: Jack Berndt Secretary: Anita Fraundorf Unpaid Staff: Northern Bell Chimes Director: Anita Fraundorf Parish Nurses: Kris Benson and Kathy Janzig Prayer Requests Members: The Family of Alice Botsford The Family of Dale Gadbaw Darlene Voelk - cancer Bill Voelk - recovering from heart surgery Flo Eisenach - health concerns Thurley Ling - health concerns Linda Olcott - recovering from food surgery Steve Olcott - health concerns Friends and Family: Kathy Brost (Kris Benson s sister) -cardiomyopathy Karen Edevold (Kris Benson s sister) - breast cancer Dexter Ojeda - (Friend of the church) - cancer **Please notify the church if there are additions or deletions on our prayer list** We hold our members in prayer that are unable to attend services: Flo Eisenach, Elsie Benson, June Brooks, Bev Moe, Pat Erickson, Thelma Kortkamp, Thurley Ling, Bob Gunderson, Wesley Winter, Ethel Shober, and Robert (Bobby) Budd, Isabel Vatne and Bill Leslie. What Can I Do? 1. Pray daily for OSL and Wed. 7 pm in unified prayer 2. Attend church services. 13

14 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Jan. 28 Jan. 29 Jan. 30 Jan. 31 February :15 am Informal Chat with God 10:15 am Worship 10:15 am Sunday School 11:15 am Pot Luck 4:30 pm Bell Rehearsal 10:30 am Coffee and Chat 5:30 pm Yoga 6:30 pm Growing the Church Forum 9:10 am Discipleship Bible Study 6:30 pm Faith Over 40 7:00 pm AA 5:00 pm STOPS 7:00 pm Pray for Our Savior s 9:30 am Sr. Link 6:30 pm Choir 7:00 pm Support Groups Office Closed 8:00 am Men s Farley s 9:00 am OA 10:00 am Women s Tappa Keg 4:00 pm Support Group Speaker Meeting 4 Welcome Colleen Bernu 9:15 am Informal Chat with God 10:15 am Worship 10:15 am Sunday School 11:15 am Refreshments 11:45 am - 1:30 pm Faith Formation 4:30 pm Bell Rehearsal 5 10:30 am Coffee and Chat 5:30 pm Yoga 6 9:10 am Discipleship Bible Study 12:30-2:30 pm Griefshare 6:00 pm All Team Meetings 7:00 pm PPC Meeting 7:00 pm AA 7 5:00 pm STOPS 7:00 pm Pray for Our Savior s Chili OSL 4:30-6:30 8 9:00 am West Duluth Clergy 11:00 am PAVSA 12:00 pm Naomi Circle 6:30 pm Choir 7:00 pm Support Groups 9 Office Closed 10 8:00 am Men s Farley s 9:00 am OA 10:00 am Women s Tappa Keg :15 am Informal Chat with God 10:15 am Worship 10:15 am Sunday School 11:15 am Refreshments 10:30 am Coffee and Chat 5:30 pm Yoga 7:00 pm Book Club 9:10 am Discipleship Bible Study 12:30 pm GriefShare 5:45 pm Dinner Club 7:00 pm AA Ash Wednesday 5:00 pm STOPS 7:00 pm Pray for Our Savior s 7:00 pm Ash Wed. Service 11:00 am PAVSA 6:30 pm Choir 7:00 pm Support Groups Office Closed 8:00 pm Good Samaritan Ski Group Good Samaritan Ski Group 8:00 am Men s Farley s 9:00 am OA 10:00 am Women s Tappa Keg 18 Good Samaritan Ski Group 9:15 am Informal Chat with God 10:15 am Worship 10:15 am Sunday School 11:15 am Refreshments 4:30 pm Bell Rehearsal 19 10:30 am Coffee and Chat 5:30 pm Yoga 20 9:10 am Discipleship Bible Study 12:30 pm GriefShare 7:00 pm CHUM meeting 7:00 pm AA 21 The Friend Deadline 5:00 pm STOPS 7:00 pm Pray for Our Savior s 6:30 pm Soup Supper 7:-00 pm Service 22 11:00 am PAVSA 6:30 pm Choir 7:00 pm Support Groups 23 Office Closed 24 8:00 am Men s Farley s 9:00 am OA 10:00 am Women s Tappa Keg 25 9:15 am Informal Chat with God 10:15 am Worship 10:15 am Sunday School 11:15 am Pot Luck 11:30 am Annual Meeting 4:30 pm Bell Rehearsal 26 7:45-8:45 am Faces of Christ 5:30 pm Yoga 6:30 pm Growing the Church Forum 27 9:10 am Discipleship Bible Study 12:30 pm GriefShare 7:00 pm AA 28 5:00 pm STOPS 7:00 pm Pray for Our Savior s 6:30 pm Soup Supper 7:00 pm Service 14