The FRIEND August 2017

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1 The FRIEND August 2017 Newsletter of Our Savior s Evangelical Lutheran Church 128 years in ministry Serving God, God s People, and Our Community Don t Forget! National Night Out at OSL Tues. Aug. 1 ~ 5:30 to 7:00 pm Come and join church friends and meet OSL neighbors along with that week s group of youth from YouthWorks for a picnic lunch. Thursday, August 3, 2017 Spirit Valley Days Parade On Wednesday, August 2nd at 2:00 pm you are invited to meet in the church parking lot to decorate the OSL truck that our softball team, the Grand Avenue Slammers, will ride in for the Spirit Valley Day parade. Parade time is Thursday, Aug 3rd at 6:oo pm. Come and cheer them on. Call Committee Update The Call Committee has continued its work reviewing and interviewing candidates that would be a good match with the goals and plans of OSL. A candidate of choice has been selected and approved by the PPC. A meet and greet with Pastor Elizabeth Davis was held on July 23 during coffee hour. A meeting with Pastor Liz and the executive board was held afterwards with review and discussion of the financial package being offered. Pastor Liz has accepted the offer presented to her by the executive board. The congregational vote to approve both the candidate and the financial package takes place on July 30. Robert Jenko and Anna Sackette-Urness, co-chairs, would like to thank the Call Committee members, Pat Nilsen, Cathy Hannan, Noah Hobbs, Mary Unden and Jonathan Thornton, for all of their hard work and dedication to this process and to also thank the congregation for their support and prayers during this most exciting time for OSL. Following the service on July 30, there will be a Congregational meeting to vote on accepting Pastor Liz Davis as pastor and a vote on accepting the financial package. It is also Pot Luck Sunday so please bring a dish to share. Our Savior s Evangelical Lutheran Church 4831 Grand Avenue Duluth, MN Table of Contents P1. National Night Out! P1. Spirit Valley Parade P1. Call Committee Update P2. Church Staff Hours P2. Equal Exchange P3. Pastor s Greetings P3. OSL Foundation P4. August Worship Lessons P5. Potpourri P6. Vaccinations P7. Happenings P8. Thank You P9. Milestones P10. Aug. Worship Assistants P10. June Attendance/Income P11. PPC, Staff, Prayer Requests P12. August Calendar 1

2 OSL Promotes Fair Trade OSL sells a variety of Equal Exchange products. Equal Exchange believes that we should expect no less from ourselves and each other than we demand of our farmer partners. For that reason we have organized ourselves as a democratic worker cooperative, now one of the largest in the country. A worker cooperative is an alternative for-profit structure based upon standard democratic principles. It is not designed to maximize profits, nor returns to investors, but rather to bring to the workplace many of the rights and responsibilities that we hold as citizens in our communities. Equal Exchange Mission: Equal Exchange's mission is to build long-term trade partnerships that are economically just and environmentally sound, to foster mutually beneficial relationships between farmers and consumers and to demonstrate, through our success, the contribution of worker cooperatives and Fair Trade to a more equitable, democratic and sustainable world. More information can be found at: OSL Products for Sale Organic Green Tea $2.50 & $2.75 a box Coffee $7 a bag Organic Mind, Body & Soul/whole bean Organic Ethiopian Full roast/medium ground Dave Thornton & Beth Duncan at OSL Fair Trade booth in Fellowship Hall. Shiny Paper Pastor s Office Contact through church office, Cell: or joycepiper@hotmail.com Office Telephone: secretary@oursaviorsduluth.org Mon Tue. 9-2 Wed Thur. 9-2 Friday (Office Closed) Sexton Mon. & Fri. 7:00-12:00 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. 2 F a - Our Savior s continues to collect shiny paper. We are paid by the weight ~ so catalogs and magazines are great! Shiny paper may be brought in paper, plastic or boxes. The contents will be dumped into roll off ~ so using the previous white bags is not necessary. Thank you for collecting shiny paper! YouthWorks groups that have been here in July: Members of YouthWorks mission trips come from many locations. July 9: Aberdeen, SD; Waconia, MN; Plymouth, MN July 16: George, IA; Minocqua, WI; St Joseph, MO; Sioux Fall, SD July 23: Rosemount, MN; Houghton Lake, MI; Minneapolis, MN; Eden Prairie, MN July 30: Shoreview, MN; St Paul, MN; Apple Valley, MN B L F a g M m 2

3 Pastor s Greeting by Rev. Joyce Piper Dear Friends in Christ, "I thank my God every time I remember you, constantly praying with joy in every one of my prayers for all of you... " (Philippians 1:3) The July 30th vote for a new settled pastor will have occurred by the time this message is received. I anticipate a positive vote into a new chapter of ministry here at Our Savior's Lutheran that will likely begin in September. And I am so grateful for the year we have shared together. It has been such a blessing for me to return to parish ministry, from my recent synod ministry, and to serve as pastor together with you in Jesus' name in this time and place. Thanks be to God! And thanks to all of you! Time does pass so quickly. Attending my high school reunion in mid-july... well, it wasn't a 1000 years as mentioned in Psalm 90, but those 50 years were indeed swept away like a dream. I am grateful for the glad days that we have been privileged to share and wish you all God's blessings in the years to come. There will be more time to say farewell in August. In Christ, Pr. Joyce Foundation story At the end of last year, Martha called the church office to see if her services were needed at a funeral scheduled for later that day. The answer was yes, so she proceeded to drive to church and park in the lot. Having incurred a recent injury, she used the automatic door opener to access the elevator to the lower floor. Sandy Andler and Dianne Wentz greeted her enthusiastically as they prepared the Fellowship Hall and warmed the luncheon soon to follow. What is the point of this little anecdote? Her interactions that day touched items that would not have been possible, if not for the interest earnings on donations made to Our Savior s Evangelical Lutheran Church Foundation. Her call was answered on the new phone system, she parked on the refurbished parking lot, pressed the handicap assist button to open the Faith Haven side door, and entered the elevator recently brought into compliance. Furthermore, upon exiting, she was warmed by a major upgrade to the boiler system, set tables on new flooring made possible by extensive asbestos abatement, and helped place items in a new warming oven. Those seated around the kitchen table heard Jennifer accompany the guest soloist on the Clavinova and were moved by the fanfare on the restored trumpets of the pipe organ. Of course, there were dishes to wash that followed but that s another story. Could anyone imagine funding these nine items out of the general fund in an annual budget? (This is only a partial list.) But past members answered this call for financial stability and you can too. More information to follow in the September edition of The Friend. 3

4 August 2017 Worship Lessons August 6, 2017 ~ 9 th Sunday after Pentecost In today s first reading God invites all who are hungry or thirsty to receive food and drink with out cost. Jesus feeds the hungry multitude and reveals the abundance of God. At the Eucharistic table we remember all who are hungry or poor in our world today. As we share the bread of life, we are sent forth to give ourselves away as bread for the hungry. First Reading: Isaiah 55:1-5; Psalm : Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21; Second Reading: Romans 9:1-5; Gospel Reading: Matthew 14:13-21 August 13, 2017 ~ 10 th Sunday after Pentecost Elijah finds the presence of God not in earthquake, wink or fire, but in the sound of sheer silence. When the disciples face a great storm on the sea, they cry out with fear. Jesus says: Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid Amid the storms of life, we gather to seek the calm presence of Christ that soothes our fears. In comforting words of scripture and in the refreshing bread and cup of the Eucharist, God grants us peace and sends us forth to be a sign of God s presence to others. First Reading: I Kings 19:9-18; Psalm : Psalm 85:8-13; Second Reading: Romans 10:5-15; Gospel Reading: Matthew 14:22-33 August 20, 2017 ~ 11 th Sunday after Pentecost In Isaiah we hear that God s house shall be a house of prayer for all people and that God will gather the outcasts of Israel. The Canaanite woman in today s gospel is a Gentile, an outsider, who is unflinching in her request that Jesus heal her daughter. As Jesus commends her bold faith, how might our church extend its mission to those on the margins of society? In our gathering around word and meal we receive strength to be signs of comfort, healing, and justice for those in need. First Reading: Isaiah 56:1, 6-8; Psalm: Psalm 67; Second Reading: Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32; Gospel Reading: Matthew 15:[10-20], August 27, 2017 ~ 12 th Sunday after Pentecost In Isaiah the people are bid to look to their spiritual ancestors as the rock from which they were hewn. Jesus declares that the church will be built on the rock of Peter s bold confession of faith. God s word of reconciliation and mercy are keys to the church s mission. Paul urges us to not be conformed to this world, but to offer our bodies as a living sacrifice, using our individual gifts to build up the body of Christ. From the table we go forth to offer our spiritual worship through word and deed. First Reading: Isaiah 51:1-6; Psalm : Psalm 138; Second Reading: Romans 12:1-8 Gospel Reading: Matthew 16:

5 Unbinding the Gospel We have had 3 sessions of the book study, Unbinding the Gospel, with these members participating: Mike Bail Kris Benson Rick Benson Jenn Conboy Alice DeLawyer Beth Duncan Roger Lofald Barb Mathson Beryl Rodin Esther Schroeder Marianne Isakson Dave Thornton Jan Thornton Isabel Vatne Sandy Zapp We hope to offer a day and evening class in the fall. Prayfully consider joining in. Martha Grace Reese has a remarkable message for OSL members in Unbinding the Gospel. CHUM Adopt - A - Backpack! Help give every child in Duluth a successful start to the school year! For many children, the first day of school is an exciting adventure! But for those who lack the basic supplies, school may be a scary, intimidating, unhappy place. CHUM, ISD 709 and Union Gospel Mission will host a Back to school Fair on Thursday, August 31, where families with limited resources can receive the school supplies and backpacks they need. How Can You Help? Make a financial donation (checks payable to CHUM) Purchase supplies listed below and bring to OSLC by August 13. Wide ruled notebooks Box of crayons Pocket folders College ruled notebooks College ruled loose paper Colored pencils Backpacks (We request you ONLY include items on the list.) Please join us during coffee after worship on August 13 to assemble the backpacks. For more information, contact OSL CHUM delegates or Scott Van Daele, CHUM s Distributive Services Director, at or svandaele@chumduluth.org Thank you for supporting local students! O.S.L. Grand Avenue Slammers Softball Schedule Let s get out on Tuesday evenings to support our team! Our Savior s Lutheran Slammers are ending a successful season. August 1 OSLC vs First Lutheran 8:00 pm Wheeler 5

6 OSL Parish Nurses Promote National Immunization Awareness Month National Immunization Awareness Month August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) The goal of NIAM is to increase awareness about immunizations across the lifespan, from infants to the elderly. August is an ideal time to make sure everyone is up-to-date on vaccines before heading back to school and to plan ahead to receive flu vaccine. Getting vaccinated is an easy way to stay healthy all year round. During the month of August, take the time to make sure that you and your loved ones have received all of the vaccinations you need. By making sure your vaccinations are up to date, you can help prevent harmful diseases from affecting you and your family. People of all ages need vaccines Getting vaccinated is important for people of all ages. Here s some information about vaccines that people need throughout their lives: Parents can protect infants and children from 14 serious childhood diseases by age 2 Preteens and teens need vaccines too! Getting adolescents vaccinated will also protect their friends and their family members. Adults: not sure if your immunization schedule is up-to date? Take this online quiz at: to see which vaccines you need. Seniors may need one or more vaccines, even if they received vaccines as a child or as a younger adult. August: A great time to get vaccinated Vaccines protect you all year round, but August is a great time to get vaccinated. In August, as summer winds down, it s a good time for you and your family to make plans to get the flu vaccine. The vaccine usually becomes available in mid- to late-august. Getting the vaccine early can help prevent you and your family members from getting the flu throughout all of flu season. When taking yourself and your family for your flu shots, you can also ask your health care provider about other routinely recommended vaccines you might need. For example, you should make sure that the whole family is up-to-date on their DTap/Tdap and MMRV boosters, each of which protects against several serious diseases: DTap or Tdap: tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (whooping cough) MMR or MMRV: measle, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox) Finally, HPV vaccines help prevent girls and boys from getting cancers later in life that are caused by HPV. If you have questions about the HPV vaccine, ask your healthcare provider for more information. There are many routinely recommended vaccines for people of all ages. These are some examples of vaccines you can discuss with your healthcare provider. Make sure that you and your family are up-to-date on all recommended vaccines. Vaccines: Our best defense Vaccines are the best defense we have against these and other serious diseases, and it s important to make sure that you re up to date on all recommended vaccines. Use National Immunization Awareness Month as your chance to make sure that all your vaccinations are current. Talk with your healthcare provider about what vaccines you and your family need, and keep putting your healthiest foot forward! 6

7 Growing the Church Forum Sat. July 29 th - VLM Bluegrass Festival and raffle Sun. July 30 th - Congregational meeting Tues. Aug 1 st - National Night Out 5:30 pm at OSL Thur. Aug 3 rd - OSL in Spirit Valley 6:00 pm Tue. Aug 8 th - PPC All Team 6:00 pm Tue. Aug 8 th - PPC 7:00 pm Tue. Aug 15 th - Dinner Club, meet at church to ride 5:30 Sun. Aug 27 th - Pot Luck Sunday after service Sat. Sept 16 th - VLM golf Cook Sun. Sept. 17 th - Rally Day at OSLC Members are invited to join us for prayer and to discuss creative ideas how to move OSL forward in growing faith and growing in numbers. Our goal is to keep our church strong, welcoming, vibrant and rooted in the Word for whatever our future holds. Faith over 40 This is open to members and friends that wish to gather for a time of Christian fellowship. Monthly activities will be listed in the September Friend. They meet the last Tuesday of the month at 6:30. Western Garden Tour & C0ntinental Breakfast Saturday, August 5 ~ Breakfast with Ask a Master Gardener from 9-11 am Self -guided garden tour: 9:30-2:30 pm ~ Cost $10 at the door Norton Park United Methodist Church 436 N. 79th Ave. W., Duluth, MN. Hilltop Farmers Market Every Tuesday from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm in church parking lot at First United Methodist Church (Coppertop) Chester Creek Concert Series: Tuesday Aug. 8, 15, 22 at 6:30 pm (Chester Bowl) Dinner Club (meets the 3 rd Tuesday of the month) On July 18 th twelve diners met at the Cast Iron Grill near Pike Lake. On Tuesday, August 15 th, the Dinner Club will dine at the buffet at the Black Bear Casino. This is a great evening to meet new friends, enjoy conversation, and of course, have many laughs. All are welcome! Meet at the church parking lot at 5:30 to car pool. RSVP s are highly encouraged. Call Alice at Devotionals The small devotional for June-August is available at the entrances to the sanctuary. The large print devotionals for July-September are also available. 7

8 Thank you to Bill & Anita Fraundorf for the new polycarbonate for the front lawn sign and to Bill for installing it. Thank you to Alice DeLawyer for supporting the lawn team by purchasing a new lithium battery lawn trimmer. Thank you to Sherm and Louise Carlson for faithful care of the OSL lawns. Dave and Jan Thornton and Beth Duncan for m aintaining the church gardens. Anita Franudorf for keeping our front church sign current. Voyageurs Lutheran Ministries thanks OSL for supporting the camp Bluegrass Festival fundraiser. Alice DeLawyer, Karl Isakson and Jenn Conboy thank OSL members who bought $300 worth of raffle tickets in support of VLM! Kris Benson and Beth Duncan who made a beautiful silent auction basket for the event. Several members plan to attend the July 29 th event at Camp Vermilion. Thank you to Bill Fraundorf for securing the gifted 61 TV in the lounge, to prevent theft. OSL Member Contact Information to be Updated The Lay Board and office are updating the OSL member contact information in preparation for a new Pastor and the fall stewardship drive. American Heart Association Walk That time of year again to think about and support Great Aunt Kathleen Hein in the American Heart Association Walk on September 30, The awesome members of OSL pledged $290 last year. Theodore Hein had his heart surgery November 18, 2016 and will be 5 years old on August 30. He personally says, Thank you so much for helping with my heart walk. Amen! I will be in church every Sunday and will take and record any donations until the heart walk. Thank You, Kathleen Hein 8

9 01 Halen Danielson 02 Jacob Herold 03 Halee Rice 05 Richard Benson 07 Pastor Joyce Piper 07 Darlene Voelk 13 Kate Benson 13 Patricia Mattson 15 Kaisa Anttila 15 Eric Peterson 15 Ethan Reider 15 Evan Reider 16 Jill Bastyr 18 Faye Griffin 20 David Miller 21 Michael Olcott 22 Charlotte Retzlaff 24 Nicholas Anderson 24 Barbara Mathson 27 Raymond Erickson 27 Amy Janzig 28 Brian Adams 30 Judy Anderson 31 Peggy Larson 31 Olaf Lee Belated July Birthdays 07 Karl Isakson 10 Sherman Carlson 05 Robert & Kerry Jenko 07 Bill & Anita Fraundorf 11 Sherman & Louise Carlson 15 Ross & Nyla Benedict 25 Richard & Kirsten Benson 29 Steven & Linda Olcott Sponsoring The FRIEND Thank you to Barb Mathson for sponsoring the August FRIEND in memory of June Lindberg. 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. Sympathy Extended To family and friends of June Lindberg, long time member of OSL, who passed away July 10, To Dorothy and Gary Erdahl on the loss of Dorothy s sister, Betty Morris. To Lila Lund whose sister, Gail Keefe, passed away on July 17, To the family and friends of Lorenda Ingersoll who passed away on July 21, Memorial & Honor Gifts Our Savior s Ev. Lutheran gratefully acknowledges with gratitude the following gifts: None this month 9

10 August 2017 Worship Assistant Schedule Aug. 6 Aug. 13 Aug. 20 Aug. 27 Worship Assist. Jacob Herold Roxanne Bijold Theresa Jacobson Roger Lofald Communion Jill Lofald Roger Lofald Cindy Neumann Lynne Muscatello Dave Thornton Dick Smith Sandy Andler Judy Anderson Usher/Greeters Mike Bail-1 Bob Lippert-2 Chris Mielke-3 John Jacobson-4 Sound Rick Benson Jacob Herold Robert Jenko Dean Herold Projector John Jacobson John Jacobson Roxanne Bijold Ken Miller Financial Theresa-1 Debbie-2 Roxanne-3 Mike-4 Nursery Mary Unden Beth Williams Seth Johnson Amanda Carlson Keely Upton Roger Lofald Shirley Muscatello Jan Thornton Altar Guild Beth Williams Judy Anderson Beth Williams Judy Anderson Beth Williams Judy Anderson Beth Williams Judy Anderson Coffee Grand Avenue Slammers Grand Avenue Slammers Grand Avenue Slammers 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. June 2017 Attendance Income 112 June 4 $3, June 11 $2, June 18 $1, June 25 $1, ( Direct Deposit) $ Income $ 10, Expenses $ 9, What Is Stewardship? As members of the ELCA, we believe that we are freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor. How do we respond to God s call to serve and love our neighbors? We faithfully steward the gifts God has so abundantly given to us. Although some think of stewardship as only a financial response to God s love, stewardship encompasses so much more than money. It is about how we use all that God has entrusted to our care our time, our talents and our treasures to love God and our neighbors, both inside and outside of the church walls and our homes. 10

11 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 Tappe Vice President: Rick Benson (oversees the following boards): Outreach: Kris Benson Parish Fellowship: Alice DeLawyer Property: Ken Miller/Bill Voelk Stewardship: Mike Bail 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 DeLawyer - Kris Benson - Dave Thornton Serving on the CHUM Food Shelf Advisory Board: Dave Thornton Church Web Page: oursaviorsduluth.org Pastor Joyce: joycepiper@hotmail.com Music Director: Jennifer Simonson simonson@oursaviorsduluth.org Facebook: Our Saviors Evangelical Lutheran Church Secretary: secretary@oursaviorsduluth.org Telephone: Staff: Pastor: Rev. Joyce Piper 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: Dodo Erickson - health concerns Pat Mattson - recovering from back surgery Darlene Voelk - cancer Earl Thorp - rehab Steve Olcott - health concerns Flo Eisenach - health concerns Thurley Ling - health concerns Isabel Vatne - health concerns Friends and Family: Baby Girl (Carol & Duane Fike s great granddaughter to be born in Sept.) - health concerns Angela Johnson (daughter of Faith Haven resident Kathleen Johnson) - breast cancer Michelle Hanson (Rosemary Hanson s cousin); for healing, health, safety **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, Earl Thorp, Alice Botsford, Pat Erickson, Thelma Kortkamp, Thurley Ling, Bob Gunderson, Wesley Winter, Anne Skarman, Ethel & John Shober, and Robert (Bobby) Budd. Joint Prayer for OSLC OSLC leadership is encouraging our members to pray for the future of our church on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm. 11

12 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 9:10 am Discipleship Bible Study 5:30 pm National Night Out 7:00 pm AA 8:00 pm Softball Game 2 7:00 pm Pray for Our Savior s 3 9:30 Senior Link 7:00 pm Support Groups 4 Office Closed YouthWorks depart 9 am 5 8:00 am Men s Farley s 9:00 am OA 10:00 am Women s Randy s 4:00 pm Support Group Speaker Meeting :15 am Worship 11:15 am Refreshments 9:10 am Discipleship Bible Study 6:00 pm All Team Meetings 7:00 pm AA 7:00 pm Pray for Our Savior s 7:00 pm Support Groups Office Closed 8:00 am Men s Farley s 9:00 am OA 10:00 am Women s Randy s 7:00 pm PPC Meeting :15 am Worship 11:15 am Refreshments 9:10 am Discipleship Bible Study 5:30 pm Dinner Black Bear 7:00 pm AA 7:00 pm Pray for Our Savior s 7:00 pm Support Groups Office Closed 8:00 am Men s Farley s 9:00 am OA 10:00 am Women s Randy s :15 am Worship 11:15 am Refreshments 7:00 pm Lay Ministry The FRIEND deadline for September 9:10 am Discipleship Bible Study 7:00 pm AA 7:00 pm Pray for Our Savior s 7:00 pm Support Groups Office Closed 8:00 am Men s Farley s 9:00 am OA 10:00 am Women s Randy s :15 am Worship 11:15 am Pot-luck lunch 6:30 pm Growing the Church Forum 9:10 am Discipleship Bible Study 6:30 pm Faith over 40 7:00 pm AA 7:00 pm Pray for Our Savior s 7:00 pm Support Groups 12