MONTHLY ADULT FORUM ON SUNDAY MORNINGS. Dear Friends in Christ,

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1 OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH WAYNE, NEBRASKA PRESENTS: MONTHLY The Mission of Our Savior: That all may know Christ, grow in Christ and joyfully go with Christ. God s work. Our hands. V OLUME XVIII ISSUE O CTOBER 2013 Dear Friends in Christ, A few years ago I ran across a essay about Autumn. Autumn is perhaps my favorite time of the year. For whatever reason, it is a time that brings a sense of wholeness in my life. I do not remember the author of this essay but I would like to share some of it with you. It is entitled Autumn: The New Body. Autumn is melons and mists, purple grapes that cling to the vine and cornstalks that soldier the fields. It is thanksgiving. There is dancing and laughter beneath a magic, orange moon. Ah autumn, a time that brings the joys of life to fruition. If you have traveled through the farm land in autumn, do you remember the harvest time? If so, you can sense the relaxed afternoon shadows, they are long and lean. Even the sweat and toil of my uncle's work is over and the promise spring made to his South Dakota farm so long ago now vibrates with reality. The Spirit of Love has done his work. Even the earth too feels this and tastes its deep flavors. Autumn also brings with it choices and decisions. I sense my own heart molding new convictions, finding new purpose and commitment in choosing my path, discovering my direction. It has become a time of rebirth for me; I have begun to recognize that the quality in my life is most important, not so much what I accomplish. So as a Christian I am called to live not for myself, but for Him who died on behalf of all. ADULT FORUM ON SUNDAY MORNINGS Adult forum meets on Sunday mornings at 9am in the multi-purpose room. Upcoming topics of discussion are as follows: October 6 The State of Seminary Education and Mobility with Betty Heier. October 13 Called to Be Faithful with Rev. Bill Shaner. October 20 Bible Study with Pastor Ron Nelson. October 27 Report of the Churchwide Assembly with Deb Hammer, NE Synod delegate. November 3 Spiritual Cinema with Pastor Bob Oleson. November 10 In the News with Pastor Bob Oleson. (A look at current happenings in the news and how it relates to scripture.) Such a promise of new life! "Thanks, Lord" Pastor Bob

2 PAGE 2 V OLUME XVIII ISSUE 10 CROP WALK October 13 Our local CROP Hunger Walk is a great place to start doing something about the hunger and poverty that continues to plague our world. For a few hours and a few miles, friends and neighbors will be coming together to, in the words of I John 3:18: "...love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action." On October 13 at 1:30pm, the Wayne Community CROP Hunger Walk will be held to show our love and active concern for neighbors in need near and far. The registration will begin at 1:00pm at Our Savior Lutheran Church. The participants, r a n g i n g f r o m n e w b o r n s t o nonagenarians, will be raising funds to change the world in real and measurable ways providing seeds and tools so that people can grow their own food; digging wells that will bring clean water to villages; helping communities and families rebuild after disaster. Whether it's responding to devastating floods across the central U.S. or the Gulf Coast, or helping a village in Myanmar or Guatemala grow food, CROP Hunger Walks are making a difference. The letters CROP mean Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty. CROP Hunger Walks help global neighbors in need through self-help development programs, refugee assistance, advocacy, and disaster relief. And, its important to note that 25 percent of what we raise will help our local food pantry and the Wayne ministerial association in their important work here in Wayne. So please mark your calendars and come CROP Walk with us! Together with your family, group, or congregation we can walk to change the world, one step at a time. And if you can't walk on that day, or just want to broaden your horizon of sponsors, you can walk on the Web with us. Visit cropwalkonline.org to find out how. For more information, please contact Deb Hammer at , or visit SOAP FOR LITTLE HANDS October is Soap for Little Hands month for Wayne area churches. As we have done for the past 4 years, we are collecting soap, toothpaste and toothbrushes for the children along the Mexican border. Missions served in the past include, Meadowlark Ministries, His Hands Ministries, and Christo Rey Church and Mission and now we are adding Your House of Hope, a shelter for battered women and children in Pharr, TX. Meadowlark will deliver our gifts into Progresso Mexico in time for Christmas. Please, no used bars of soap, as we cannot use them because of health concerns. A Soap for Little Hands bucket will be in the narthex during the month of October. Monetary gifts may be left at the church office. Contributions will be packed by the Outreach Committee for delivery in mid- November. Undies Sunday! There continues to be a real need for children s underwear; so the last weekend of October (26 & 27) will be Undies Sunday at Our Savior! If you want to help, just bring children s underwear, sizes 2 thru 12 and place them in the basket in the narthex. These items will also be packed, along with the soap, toothpaste and brushes for delivery to the Christo Rey Church and Mission near Pharr, TX. If you have any question, please contact Rowan or Twila Wiltse at 402/ TIME TO ORDER CHOCOLATE! As cooler weather approaches, so does the next opportunity to order chocolate. Along with the usual milk and dark chocolate bars, there are a variety of specialty flavors that could be ordered if there is enough interest. Specialty flavors include: milk with toffee & sea salt, dark mint, dark chocolate ginger & orange, dark chocolate raspberry, dark fruit & nut, coffee milk chocolate, hazelnut milk chocolate, orange milk chocolate, white chocolate and white chocolate strawberry. The Women of ELCA have this chocolate available for purchase. It is offered in support of World Hunger efforts through Fair Trade. Fair Trade is a way to eliminate the middle person so that those from third world countries get a fair price for their crops. If you are interested in a particular flavor, please let the church office know by October 10 th.

3 MONTHLY PAGE 3 10TH ANNUAL Pies-4-You FUNDRAISER Let Us Make Your Thanksgiving Pies! This is the 10 th year of our Pies-4-You Fundraiser that so many Our Savior members can be very proud of. We are calling all pie enthusiasts (men & women) to take this opportunity, young and old, to come together to have wonderful fellowship and build relationships with many from our congregation. We have been blessed over these last 10 years to have had great response and hope that this year we will get many more members to come and help. We invite everyone to help with some part of this fundraiser, whether you have cut rhubarb for us this summer, are peeling and slicing apples now, or can come in November and help us make the crust, assemble and package the pies, we have a job for everyone. We would like you to mark your calendars for Saturday, November 9th; Thursday, November 14th and Saturday, November 16th. We will make the pie crust on Saturday, November 9th beginning at 8:30am. On Thursday, November 14th, beginning at 9:00am we will make the rhubarb pies and Saturday, November 16th we will be assembling and packaging the peach, apple, and cherry pies beginning at 8:30 am. Orders for your Thanksgiving/Holiday pies can be placed now. Charity Circle and Caring Cooks members will be taking those orders until Monday, November 4th You can fill out the attached order form and return it, along with payment, to any Caring Cook or Charity Circle member or to the Church office. Order forms are also available at the church. Pies are $10 each. We will be making Rhubarb, Cherry, Peach and Apple pies. Anyone with lard that might like to donate to this fundraising project, can call Kim Dunklau ( ) or Phyllis Rahn ( ). Apple Pie! Peach Pie! Cherry Pie! Rhubarb Pie! Order your Thanksgiving/Holiday pies now from Charity Circle and the Caring Cooks. Orders can be placed until Monday, November 4 th Pies are $10 each. Fill out the order blank below and return it, along with payment for the pie(s), to the church office (421 N Pearl Street, Wayne NE). Orders can also be placed at the table in the Narthex before and after weekend worship services. Checks should be made payable to Our Savior Lutheran Church memo pie fund. Pies can be picked up at the church on November 16 th from 9:00 am to noon Apple Pie Peach Pie Cherry Pie Rhubarb Pie Qty x $10 Total Total enclosed I will pick my pie(s) up. Please deliver my pie(s). (pies delivered in Wayne only) Name: Address: Phone:

4 PAGE 4 V OLUME XVIII ISSUE 10 A STEWARDSHIP MOMENT CALLED TO BE FAITHFUL As you know we are all being Called to be Faithful in our stewardship campaign this Fall. Many times people think stewardship is only about money and although money is essential to continue Our Savior s mission and service, stewardship is also a call to share your gifts! This year we would like you to consider the other resources you have to offer along with your monetary gifts. These resources are your time and talents. Many of you may think you have no talents, but as you read on, I hope you realize you do. In John 6:9, Jesus prayed for and multiplied five loaves of bread and two fish into enough to meet the needs of all the people and then some. In this story, the boy may have felt like he had nothing to offer because it was too little. Many times we feel the same way, but we need to remember that God has called us and equipped us to be faithful in our unique roles. Maybe you are good with kids, maybe you are a morning person and make a mean pot of coffee, maybe you are good at yard work, or maybe you like to read in front of groups. Whatever your gift (big or small), please consider offering it to help Our Savior move forward in mission and service. There are already many people at Our Savior who share their gifts. Here are some of their stories and how they got started sharing their time and talents. We hope their stories will inspire you! You always feel good after you do something for others Erika Fink God has given us a lot and I think we need to give back with our time, our talent, and our financial resources Dave Olson It s a joyful feeling to know you are doing something good to help the church on earth. Lila Splittgerber Why did you first volunteer? It was at my mother s suggestion Dave Baier If there is something you think you might like, I would say GO FOR IT Joan Baier If you don t have volunteers for the church, the church won t survive Rod Hefti Why do you volunteer? To help the church Johnson boys It is really rewarding to watch the children grow Megan Stalling Volunteering is very exciting and you should not be afraid to volunteer because we are all nice here Bailey Bentjen Don t second guess yourself-help because it is worth it Dillon Wieland Our Savior always appreciates your financial gifts, but we want you to know your time and talents are equally valuable and without your gifts we cannot do all the good work done at Our Savior. On the weekend of October 12th & 13th you will receive an interest survey (see example in this Newsletter) along with your estimate of giving card in church. We ask that you take time now to look over the interest survey so you will be ready to complete the form during worship on October 12 th & 13 th. We will also take time to celebrate on October 12th & 13th with an all-church family meal following both worship services. Lasagna, garlic bread, a garden salad and dessert will be served. No reservation is needed, simply join us for worship and stay for the meal! A free will offering basket will be available. STEWARDSHIP GENERAL FUND GIVING As of September 16, 2013 August 15, 2013 Balance $16, Expenses $30, Receipts $36, September 16, 2013 Balance $22, AVERAGE WEEKLY WORSHIP Attendance for September: 237

5 MONTHLY PAGE 5 Devan Henschke Thank You to the Christian Ed. Committee for the bookmark and "wrap around" bracelet you gave me for confirmation. It was a great day. Zachery Gemelke Thank You for the scholarship money. The money will help me pay for my books. (The following was received from Mosaic, a recipient of a the July Dollar Door Offering for PROMOT and a portion of the Hope Lives focus on preventative health care for children.) Dear Friends in Christ: Thank you for your gift of $ Mosaic is grateful to be the recipient of your congregations stewardship efforts. Through our nearly 100 years of service, relationships with churches have been vital to our ministry s success. In addition to charitable gifts, we also appreciate your prayers for the success of our ministry and of the more then 3,800 individuals we serve in communities across the United States. To learn more about what we are doing, please visit info.org. You can also fin resource in the About Us section that can support your church s ministry to children. Thank you again for your support. I pray your congregation receives blessings one-hundred fold. Sincerely, Linda Timmons President and CEO PLEASE JOIN US 2013 Annual Chapter Meeting & Elections Wayne/Dixon County Chapter No Sunday, October 20, 2013, 4:30pm Our Savior Lutheran Church Guest Speaker will be Michael Carnes, Managing Editor of The Wayne Herald, and his topic will be Signs of Abuse. The evening meal will be catered by Vel s Bakery in Wayne. The meal is provided by the Chapter. Please RSVP to Barbara Junck (bjunck@abbnebraska or ) by Monday, October 14th. Election of Chapter Leaders: nominations will be taken from the floor for all leader positions; namely, President, Vice President, Financial Director, Congregational Advocate Director and Records Director. Positions open will be Vice President and Financial Director. Persons interested in being a volunteer Thrivent Leader should contact Beverly Neel, Records Director (bagn1g2b@gpcom.net or ) by Monday, October 14, to have their name placed on the ballot. It is very important that we have a full slate of officers/ leaders in order to keep our Chapter up and growing. Please give careful and prayerful consideration to being a Chapter Leader. It is a rewarding experience. Thrivent Representatives Tyler Uhtof, Matt Dendinger and Burt Heithold will bring us the latest news and take your questions. Hope to see many of you at our annual meeting. Wayne/Dixon County Chapter No of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans (Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is a faith-based, not-for-profit financial services organization with approximately 2.6 million members. Thrivent Financial and its subsidiaries offer a broad range of financial products and services including life insurance, annuities, mutual funds, disability income insurance, bank products and more. As a not-for-profit organization, Thrivent Financial brings members together to give back to their communities, congregations and causes they care about through charitable activities, and to participate in educational and social events.)

6 PAGE 6 V OLUME XVIII ISSUE 10 Women of the ELCA CIRCLE MEETINGS JOY CIRCLE Wednesday, October 9, 2:00 p.m. Program: Convention Report Leader: Convention Representative Hostess: Dorothy Wert Devotion: Convention Representative REBEKAH CIRCLE Thursday, October 17, 2:00 p.m. Leader: Evie Schock Hostess: Donella Johnson TABITHA CIRCLE Monday, October 28, 7:00 p.m. Leader: Lois Youngerman Hostess: Carolyn Vakoc CHARITY CIRCLE Wednesday, October 16, 7:00 p.m. Program: Valentines for 2014 Leader: Diane Ehrhardt, Annette Rasmussen VISITATION Wednesday, October 16, 1:00 p.m. SEWING Thursday, October 24, 9:30 a.m. EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING Tuesday, October 8, 1:15 p.m. YOU VISITED ME The Visitation Ministry Group meets to sign and send cards to church members and to share a visit with friends. In September, 52 Thinking of You cards and three Sympathy cards were sent. Calls and visits were made. Please come and be a part of our Visitation Ministry Group. This month s meeting will be Wednesday, October 16 th For more information about this wonderful ministry, please the church office ( ). PASTORAL ACTS The following young people were confirmed on Sunday, September 15, 2013: Christopher John Bird Adam Michael Bentjen Lathan Michael Ellis Devan Robert Damon Henschke Cara Lee Lubberstedt Vincent Michael Kniesche Logan Michael Milligan Christian Keith Rogers Aubrey Jayde Bonanno, daughter of Ashley Karel & Charley Bonanno was baptized on September 22, Aubrey was born June 6, Her sponsors are Molly Northan and Andrew Drew Burton. A memorial service was held Monday, September 23, for Dorothy Aurich. She died September 17, IN OUR PRAYERS... We remember in prayer those who were hospitalized in the last month: Shirley Tietgen, Darrel Heier, Doris Claussen, Melvin Claussen, Don Liedman, Tim Boeckenhauer. ALTAR GUILD Altar Guild workers for October: Janet Reeg, Lila Splittgerber, Kim Dunklau, Gena Puls, Martina Swanson, Twila Wiltse, Dorothy Wert, Joyce Sievers, Debbie Bargholz, Donna Lundin, Kelly Grone. Please check your schedule for the date and time.

7 MONTHLY PAGE 7 COMMITTEE MEETING NIGHT October 14, 6:00 PM For the Weekend Bulletin: by 11:00 a.m. each Thursday. For the Monthly Newsletter: 20th of the month. (Advance notice will be given of early deadlines.) COUNCIL CORNER: The Council met on Monday, September 9, Join us on Facebook! Council learned that a harvest blessing will be on September 22 following the 10 am worship service The screen and new computer and software have been installed in the back of the church as well as a new computer and printer for the Sunday School teachers to use. Deb Hammer shared with the council highlights of the national ELCA convention. Council adjusted Pastor Bob's salary to 3/4 time. Council discussed the need to do a good house cleaning. The various committees and groups will be contacted to help with this task. Council approved for membership by confirmation: Adam Bentjen, Lathan Ellis, Devan Henschke, Michael Kniesche, Cara Lubberstedt, Logan Milligan and Christian Rogers. Council learned that there have been some changes to the Board of Pensions and it is now called Portico. The council voted to go with the Gold Plus plan which is closest to what plan we currently offer. Council learned it is time for the elected Nominating Committee to begin their work. The next regular meeting of the Church Council will be Monday, October 14 at 7pm. Devotions will be lead by Diane Ehrhardt. This newsletter is published monthly as an update on the life and activities of Our Savior Lutheran Church 421 Pearl Street (located at the corner of 5th & Main Street) Wayne, Nebraska / Fax: 402/ Front Porch: 402/ Office oslc@oslcwayne.org revbob1950@gmail.com mkanitz@oslcwayne.org mhansen@oslcwayne.org kris@oslcwayne.org Website: A congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Weekly Worship Opportunities: Saturday Evening: 5:30 PM Sunday Morning: 10:00 AM Sunday School, Adult Education &Coffee Hour: 9:00 AM Bob Oleson Ron Nelson Interim Pastors Mark Kanitz Director of Music Kris Robinson Administrative Assistant Margaret Hansen Business Manager - Church Council - Dave Olson President Sharon Garvin Vice President Kim Dunklau Secretary Chuck Rutenbeck Treasurer Diane Ehrhardt Deb Hammer Tanya Heikes Joyce Sievers Barb Stenwall Matt Wachter

8 Our Savior Lutheran Church 421 Pearl Street Wayne, Nebraska / Remember our Lutheran Heritage Reformation Day is October 27 th October 2013 OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH 421 Pearl Street Wayne NE Non-Profit Organization Postage Paid Wayne NE Permit #7 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Giving Thanks For:

9 OCTOBER ANNIVERSARIES OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS 1 Cole Koenig, Karla Pick, Joe Ping 2 Lori Dean, Melissa Ehrhardt, Gabrielle Lutt 4 Joshua Fink, Rita Keller, Colson Nelsen, Kelly Petersen 5 Sandra Gathje, Joel Jorgensen, Chad Spahr 6 Lora Dion 7 Tate Nelson 8 June Baier, Brenda Nissen 9 Morris Anderson, Butch Meyer 10 Nancy Jo Powers 11 Virginia Backstrom, Imogene Baier, Stan Baier, Betty Henschke 12 Willis Wiseman 13 Callen Gamble, Mary Stalling 14 Kevin Frerichs, Christina Jager 15 Ben Bruflat, Mackenzie Munsell 16 Marcus Baier, Darrell Danielson, Audra Farrington, Mildred Weak 17 Edna Carey, Matt Woehler 18 Sheryl Anderson, Steve Gemelke, Marlin Meier 19 Tim Boeckenhauer, Phyllis Rahn 20 Laura Anderson, Kimberly Verzani 21 Duane Bargholz, Kassidy Brudigam, Gordon Nelson 22 Taylor Burke 24 Micah Carson 25 Jan Gamble, Nancy Rauss 27 Elaine Menke, Tim Puntney 28 Kylie Hammer, Hayden Hefti, Tracy Henschke, Donna Lutt 29 Leatrice Bennett, Mark Wacker 30 Joan Baier, Marcille Draghu, Shirley Tietgen 31 Robert Behlers, Vera Longe 2 Bill & Rae Kugler (58) Roger & Lynette Lentz (47) Stuart & Brenda Lubberstedt (20) Chris & Carol McGuire (9) 9 Alvin & Janet Anderson (58) 10 Chris & Marci Woehler (4) 15 Kevin & Deb Hammer (30) 16 Chad & Carissa Sokol (20) John & Carolyn Vakoc (53) 20 Craig & Melissa Lordemann (12) 22 Byron & Barbara Heier (47) 28 Kenneth & Lila Splittgerber (50) If we have missed your birthday or anniversary, please accept our apology and let the church office know. ALL MEN INVITED! Men Who Love Beef will meet Tuesday, October 15th at 5:30 p.m. (note earlier time) at the home of Wayne Wessel, 620 Hillcrest for a Brat Feed. All food will be furnished. Please join us and invite a friend. DOLLAR DOOR OFFERING WSC Campus Ministry Each month our Dollar Door Offering (offering plate in center of the Narthex) goes to support the efforts of a different ministry. The October offering will go to WSC Campus Ministry. The Lutheran Center is located on the Wayne State College campus. Along with financial support, prayers for the ongoing ministry at WSC are always welcome.