Upcoming Events. One Outdoor Worship Service & Congregational Picnic. July 2 at 9:30 am on the west lawn

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1 July 2017 The Good News Upcoming Events Patriotic Outdoor Service and Picnic July 2 Independence Day Office Closed July 4 Women s Pool Party July 7, 5:30 pm Ulster Car Wash July 8, 2-4:30 pm Church Council July 9, noon Family Promise here July 9-16 Church Picnic at The Terraces, Millcreek Canyon Saturday, July 15 Meet Pastor Barbara! Sunday, July 16 Utah Food Bank Tuesday, July 18, 6:00-7:30 pm Bingo at OSLC Saturday, July 29, 6:00 pm Welcome Pastor Barbara! Sunday, July 30 Please Note: Office Hours: Please share your newsletter with your family & friends. There are extra printed copies at church. If you are receiving this newsletter by snail mail and would like to receive it by , send your address to Dale Lambson dale@oslcslc.org The Newsletter of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church God s House - Your Home One Outdoor & Congregational Picnic July 2 at 9:30 am on the west lawn The Service will include many favorite patriotic hymns and songs, thanking God for our country s many blessings. Hot dogs & hamburgers provided. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share. Remember your lawn chairs or blankets. See you there! Newsletter Deadline: July 19 1

2 Christian Education Opportunities - Growing Together in Christ - Sunday Morning Children AND Youth Sunday School meets at 10:00 am each Sunday from September through May. Sunday Adult Bible Study: meets in the West Wing, each Sunday, September through May, 10:00 a.m. All are welcome and no experience is necessary! Come and deepen your spiritual life through this class. (NOTE: No Sunday School in the Summer!) Bible Study Classes WOMEN S MONDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY: This is for the busy woman who wants to meet in fellowship with her sisters in Christ to study God s Word without the stress of homework. We meet on Mondays, 7:00pm Sept. through May at Dorothy Purdie s home, 590 Villager Ln., Midvale. For more information, call Sue Hagen, PH: WELCA: The ladies of WELCA will not meet in July or August. We will begin again on 9/6, the first Wednesday in September at OSLC. All women are welcome! For more information, please call Shirley Geary, PH: MEN S FRIDAY MORNING BIBLE OSLC. This group meets at 6:30 am the first and third Fridays of each month. See calendar for dates. Call Bob / Wayne for further information. We are a member congregation of the Rocky Mountain Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and invite all into the fullness of God s love. This invitation is inclusive of people of every race, national origin, immigration status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, physical or mental ability, sex or station in life. Council Corner Each month we provide highlights from the previous month s council meeting. The church council normally meets the second Sunday of the month at 12:30PM. The executive committee (John Hanks, president; Bizzi Drinkaus, vice president; Bob Ricci, treasurer; Steve Degn, last council president, Pastor Beebe) meets the week before the full council. If you have any new ideas or suggestions for improvement in our congregation, please let a member of the executive committee know so they can discuss it at their meeting and direct the idea to the appropriate ministry team, staff member, or the council as a whole. Here s the May meeting highlights: The new Intentional Interim, Barbara Berry-Bailey, as accepted the call to come to Our Saviour s. Council did a phone interview with her on Wed., June 14th. John Hanks and Dan Barrell have been working on optimizing the thermostats and sprinkler system over the past month. Rich Jones resigned his position from the Council and Dan Barrell has agreed to act as Evangelism liaison through the end of Robin Elwart will no longer be the nursery attendant, so that spot will have to be filled. It was determined that the two sets of aluminum doors going outside need to be replaced and ADA options need to be considered as well. Chris Entzel will research and bring proposals to the July Council meeting. Details on these, as well as all everything else from the June 2017 Council Meeting can be found in the Minutes. Please feel free to ask any Council member questions that you may have on these issues. 2

3 Welcome, Barbara Berry-Bailey! The Rev. Barbara Berry-Bailey, currently the Associate Director for Companionship - Africa for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, has accepted the call to serve as Our Saviour s Intentional Interim. She formerly was producer/director of "Grace Matters," the radio ministry of the ELCA, and before that the associate director of worship in the ELCA's Division for Congregational Ministries. She had a successful career in public broadcasting prior to her ordination in the ELCA and has served congregations in Pennsylvania and metropolitan Chicago. Pastor Barbara will be here on July 15 and attend the church picnic. She will also attend the worship service on Sunday, July 16, so that we can meet! Her first officiating Sunday will be July 30. Let s give her a warm, Our Saviour s welcome! Throughout the summer and continuing through Sunday, September 2nd (Labor Day weekend), we will again have ONE JOYFUL WORSHIP SERVICE at 9:30 a.m. Please plan to join us! Fellowship time in the OSLC Café!! Meet your friends in the South Wing following the worship service! This is a wonderful time for fellowship and to get to know more of our members. If you are able to bring treats one or more Sundays, we would appreciate your help! Just choose a Sunday and add your name to the signup in the Narthex. Meals Ministry Alisa Rekow has volunteered to coordinate meals for people in need. If you can help with this ministry you may contact Alisa by supreme_empress@yahoo.com Thank you to Alisa and Meal Ministry Volunteers!! 3

4 Say Hello to Bob Ricci Each month, we will be spotlighting a Council person, so that you can get to know our leaders. This month, the spotlight is on our Treasurer, Bob Ricci. Bob and his wife, Cathy, have been members of Our Saviour s for over 25 years. They are the proud parents of three adult sons and joy-filled grandparents of 5. After a career in public education, Bob became a software consultant, working primarily with school districts in Utah and Alaska. He enjoys travel - and travels a lot! He also enjoys photography and spending time with his family. Bob has served tirelessly for many years as the OSLC Treasurer, as well as serving in past years as Council President and on various committees. In addition, he volunteers during worship services as Assisting Minister, Usher, Reader, Communion Assistant and running the AV equipment (not all at once!). Bob volunteers with and supports Cathy, who is the Family Promise Coordinator for Our Saviour s - a large and time-consuming, but very rewarding job. You can often see Bob on Sunday mornings with Cathy and some grandchildren close by. Be sure and say hi and let him know that he is appreciated! Thank you, Bob, for so your selfless service! Senior Lunch is moving to August!! Wednesday, August 9 Join us to celebrate Canada! & Grandparent s Day! Be ready to bring out your inner cowboy - Rodeo breakfast, barrel racing, lassoing and more! Remember, NO Sr. Lunch in July Signup sheet will be out on July 30 Our Hands, Your Home Fall Boutique This is the 3rd Annual OSLC Fall Community Event to raise money for organizations supported by our Social Ministries. This year. the Boutique will be held on November 17th & 18th. If you haven t begun crafting, it s time to begin! Please sign up on the sheet in the Narthex if you can volunteer to help in any way. For more information or to rent a booth, contact: Barb Mueller, or Jenny Tempfer,

5 Social Ministry And Missions Helping those in need within our community and the world OSLC continues to support several charities. Please consider donating this month to: Family Promise Project Linus Rivers of Mercy Orphanage Crossroads Urban Center Royal Family Kids ELCA World Hunger Operation Christmas Child Lutheran World Relief You are invited to prayerfully consider helping our group of interfaith volunteers spread son-shine to Family Promise during Our Saviour s Lutheran Church s hosting week, July The volunteer chart will be posted in the Round Room, or you can contact Cathy Ricci, , cathy@riccifamily.com. If you want to try something new or would just like to observe, we ll connect you with experienced volunteers. This ministry is a powerful way to reflect God s love! Needed in July Food Pantry: Canned pasta Thrift store: Snacks, Small drinks, Towels REMEMBER! Save the Dates! Picnics and Camping and fun Oh My! Saturday, July 29, 6:00 p.m. Signup sheet will be out on July 16 Now accepting donations for prizes! (only new items, please) Put the date on your calendar for fun, food and prizes! Contact Jenny Tempfer, PH: or drop off donations in the church office. OSLC Picnic When: Saturday, July 15 Where: Millcreek Canyon The Terraces (Canyon passes will be provided) OSLC Campout When: Aug. 3-6 Where: Hobblecreek Canyon (just east of Springville) Balsam Campground LADIES POOL PARTY When: July 7, 5:30 p.m. Where: Jenny Tempfer s home Signup sheets for the Picnic and Campout are on the table in the Narthex 5

6 Pray Without Ceasing Prayer and Praise requests will continue to be sent out as needed. This block in the monthly newsletter will remind us of those in our church family who still need our prayers. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ For healing and strength: Chuck Silverblatt For comfort in their bereavement: Chuck & Ellen Silverblatt For strength during their cancer journey: Steve Kiger, Dave Mulder, Alan Palumbos For continued prayers: Ron & Charmaine Opland; Mary Ann Johnson, Janice Orme, Phil & Beth Hazur Betty Dickinson; Pat Smith, Roma Knuth, Gary Sontum, Oscar Scheibe July 1 Bob Bishop Kraig Erickson July 8 Evelyn Frandsen Jennifer Renkel July 12 Carla Wonder- McDowell July 13 Pastor Gordon Young July 15 Nora Hermanson July 16 Debi Giles July 17 Robert Ricci July 19 Dean Martensen July 26 Alisa Rekow July 30 Ellen Silverblatt Denny Sprecher July 31 Judy Hoidal July 21: Juan & Susan Rodriguez July 26: Mark & Judy England July 26: Jay & Roma Knuth Council July 9, 12:00 pm President John Hanks VP Bizzi Drinkaus Treasurer Bob Ricci Financial Secretary Hether Telford Secretary Tristan Abbott Pastor: Barbara Berry-Bailey 2017 Flower Chart Sign up on the flower chart in the South Wing for your special dedications. Suggested donation is $35. Council Members: Sydney Abbott: Youth Tristan Abbott: Youth Dan Barrell: Evangelism Amanda Bishop: Parish Life & Social Ministry Chris Entzel: Property Rich Jones: Evangelism Marion Lennberg: Worship & Music Austin McDowell: Evangelism & Worship & Music Carla McDowell: Christian Ed Dave Mulder: Social Ministry Rich Weber: Stewardship Upcoming in August August 3-6 Church Campout Hobblecreek Campground August 6 Stephen Ministry Supervisory August 7 Project Linus August 9 Senior Lunch August 13 Church Council meeting 6

7 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat July 1 2 One Outdoor Patriotic 10:30am Potluck Picnic! 3 Office Hrs: 4 Independence Day Office Closed 5 Office Hrs: 6 Office Hrs: 7Office Hrs: 6:30 a.m. Men s Bible Study 8 2:00-4:30 p.m. Ulster Project Car Wash 5:30pm Women s 9 Family Promise 10:30am OSLC Cafe 12:00pm Council 10Office Hrs: Family Promise 11 Family Promise 12Family Promise NO Senior Lunch in July 13Family Promise 14 Family Promise 15Family Promise Noon? OSLC Picnic Terraces in Millcreek Cyn 16 Family Promise 10:30am OSLC Cafe :00pm CODA 6:00pm Praise Band 6:30pm AA 19 Newsletter Deadline NO Chancel Choir :30 a.m. Men s Bible Study 22 5:00pm 3-G 6:00-7:30pm Utah Food Bank 7:00pm CODA 6:00pm Praise Band 6:30pm AA 6:30pm Via de Cristo 7:00 pm Chancel Choir 23 10:30am OSLC Cafe 24 Pioneer Day Office Closed :00pm CODA 6:00pm Praise Band 6:30pm AA 7:00 pm Chancel Choir 6:00 pm Bingo 30 Welcome, Pastor Barbara 10:30am OSLC Cafe August 7:00pm CODA 6:30pm AA 3 Church Campout 7:00 pm Chancel Choir 4 Church Campout 6:30 a.m. Men s Bible Study 5 Church Campout We have a new social media presence! Follow us on: Facebook and Instagram! Like us, share us and tag us in photos!

8 2500 East 3900 South Salt Lake City, UT Office: Web: ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED God s House - Your Home Worship with us! Sunday Services 8:45am Traditional Liturgy 10:00am Christian Education 11:00am Contemporary Service Summer Worship 9:30 a.m. One Joyful Service 10:30 a.m. OSLC Cafe Our Mission: To be a Spirit filled community, reaching out and caring for all. Our Vision: "Our vision is to be a vibrant, caring congregation that brings God's love to the community. We seek to be a Spirit filled church where all ages build relationships, worship, learn, serve and play." Our Values: Christ Centered, Loving, Forgiven/Forgiving, Grace, Joyful Upcoming s 9:30AM Summer Worship/10:30AM OSLC Cafe The lectionary readings in the summer months begin with Jesus giving the great commission to make disciples of all nations, baptizing them and teaching them. Being a disciple, Jesus says, means taking up the cross and following him. This is discipleship according to Jesus in Matthew s gospel - losing our lives for the sake of the kingdom. July 2nd- Third Sunday after Pentecost, Pastor Gordon Young, Preacher & Presider Jeremiah 28: 5-9, Psalm 89: 1-4, 15-18, Romans 6: 12-23, Matthew 10: Church Staff Pastor: Barbara Berry-Bailey Parish Support Associate: Dale Lambson Contemporary Worship Leader: Jen Jesse Office Administrator: Connie Degn Finance Administrator: Debi Giles July 9th- Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, Pastor Reba Kiger-Kolasch, Preacher & Presider Zechariah 9: 9-12, Psalm 145: 8-14, Romans 7: 15-25a, Matthew 11: 16-19, July 16th Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, Pastor Gordon Young, Preacher & Presider Isaiah 55:10-13, Psalm 65: 9-13, Romans 8:1-11, Matthew 13:1-9, July 23rd Sixth Sunday after Pentecost, Pastor Gordon Young, Preacher and Presider Isaiah 44: 6-8, Psalm 86:11-17, Romans 8:12-25, Matthew 13:24-30, July 30th Seventh Sunday after Pentecost, Pastor Barbara Berry-Bailey, Preacher and Presider 1 Kings 3: 5-12, Psalm 119: , Romans 8:26-39, Matthew 13:31-33, Pastor Barbara Berry-Bailey, begins her Intentional Interim Ministry at Our Saviour s 8