WEEKLY A PUBLICATION OF OUR SAVIOUR S LUTHERAN CHURCH Week Week of July of March 6-13, 2012 19-26, 2010 Join us for the next four weeks as we launch a new sermon series.. During the summer we are supporting our local neighbors in need. PADS - Friday Nights during July and August Sign up opportunities will continue in July. We have the opportunity to provide food, shelter and fellowship to 90 guests each Friday night, but it can't be done without your help! Be a table host, work a shift, help with set-up, clean-up, bake a dessert, donate socks and undies or offer to buy shoes. Walk with us on our journey of support for those who suffer from homelessness in DuPage County. For more information, contact Lorri Neely at neeleydevther@att.net or 630-222-1607, or Dawn Duffy at ddhealinghands@gmail.com or 630-305-9169. Local Mission Collections During July we will be having collections for the Bridge Communities, Refugee Families and for PADS. Watch for more details about the items that will be collected and how you can get involved. WWW.OURSAVIOURS.COM 815 SOUTH WASHINGTON STREET, NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
Adults Alleluia! and Our Saviour's Lutheran Churches Blood Drive Monday, July 9, 3:00-7:00 pm Alleluia! Lutheran Church 103rd and Book Road To make your appointment, register online at www.heartlandbc.org, call Gloria Henderson from Alleluia! at 630-355-4741. Youth Wednesday Night Summer Hang Outs Have Begun 6:00 8:00 pm, Celebration! Gym All middle school and high school students are welcome, and they are encouraged to bring friends. Contact Dan Beirne at 630-281-4266 or danbeirne@oursaviours.com. Sprint Through the Bible Led by Pastor Tom Saturday, July 14, 8:00-11:30 am The Adult Learning Center Celebration! Campus All are welcome! Contact Pastor Tom to RSVP or for more information at pastortom@oursaviours.com. Summer Choir: ONE Rehearsal! Wednesday, July 25-7:00 pm Sing in worship on Sunday, July 29, 9:00 am. Lynn Panosh will direct. Junior high and high school students, and adults are all welcome! Watch for an August date too! Are you a graphic designer looking to do contract work? We are looking for group of strong graphic designers that we can hire on a per project basis. If you are interested, or would like additional information, please contact Jean Jepson at jeanejpson@oursaviours.com or 630-281-4225. Calling all high school students...especially incoming freshmen! Join the youth ministry and Eagles Wings leadership for a weekend retreat August 10-12 at LOMC in Oregon, IL. This is a great way to get a jump start on the new school year. Cost is $110 due by August 1, which covers food and lodging in air conditioned comfort. We are scheduled to leave the Main Campus on Friday, August 10 at 4:00 pm, and return by noon on Sunday, August 12 after a weekend of fun, friends, team building, singing, and worship. Questions:, contact Lynn Panosh at 630-281-4236 or lynnpanosh@oursaviours.com.
55 Plus "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat" Sunday, July 29-3:00 pm Naperville Central High School Cost: $12 per person Place money in an envelope marked 55+ Joseph Play and put it in the offering plate on the weekend. There will be pizza after the play at a location to be determined. Sign up at the table in Nelson Fellowship Center by July 8. Prayers We rejoice with Jim and Barb Hiner on the birth of grandson, Carson Maeder, and we lift up in prayer, Scott and Karen DePaul and family at the death of Scott's mother, Ann DePaul; and Drew Glassford and family and the Tessier family at the death of Betty Tessier, mother of Elise Glassford. 2012 Summer Men s Sing All men ages 13 and older are invited to sing! Please help us celebrate the 11th anniversary of the annual Summer Men Sing! This event was started in the summer of 2002 as an opportunity for Our Saviour s men to provide the musical leadership in the weekend worship services. The Men Sing Chorus has grown to be an all-volunteer group of male singers from several churches (St. Tim s, Good Shepherd, etc.) from the Naperville area. Besides the Summer Sing event, the chorus also presents an Epiphany concert during the winter benefitting local charities. This year, the Men Sing Chorus, under the direction of Phil Spencer, will help provide the music leadership for Children s Ministries Summer Church School Children ages 3 to 6 are invited to attend Summer Church School at Celebration!, Sundays at 10:00 am from June 10 - July 29. Sign up and check in as you arrive. For more information, contact Janine Norgaard at 630-281-4233 or christianed@oursaviours.com. Another fantastic week of VBS is about to begin July 16! Join in the fun by helping at our booboo station or in our Bible Story/ drama station. Contact Janine at 630-281-4233 or christianed@oursaviours.com. Saturday, August 25-5:00 pm service at Our Saviour s Main Campus Sunday August 26, morning services at Good Shepherd and Our Saviour s. The main rehearsals are at Our Saviour s Main Campus Monday, August 20 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Wednesday, August 22 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Contact Les May 630-235-5925, or mensingchorus@gmail.com. Reserve these dates and join us in the great fellowship of singing praises to our Lord!
Summer Camps 2012 There are still a few opening in the following camps for this summer Preschool Camps Camp SMARFF Junior High and High School Hangouts - No sign up required, just show up! Taste of the Fine Arts Camp We are sorry but the PDO Plus Camps and July Vacation Bible School are full and we can not accept any additional children. Summer camp brochures are available in the kiosks located near the entrances of both campuses. To register, go online at www.oursaviours.com. If you need assistance please registering, Please contact us at 630-355-2522. Check out our New Giving Kiosks. The Complete Digital Giving Solution. These kiosks are available at both of our campuses, at the welcome center desks. This is an easy solution for you to give to further God s ministries and missions here at Our Saviour s.
Annual Forums are in July to present and discuss the proposed 2012-2013 budget and proposed by-law change. Saturday, July 14, 6:15 pm immediately following the Saturday worship service (pizza served) in Nelson Fellowship Center Sunday, July 15, 11:45 am immediately following the 10:30 am worship (light lunch served) in Nelson Fellowship Center Annual Meeting at all Worship Services on July 21/22 *Vote on Budget *Vote on By-Law changes in Constitution We are proposing to the congregation that we have two Congregational Meetings a year. Why? To provide another opportunity to communicate matters to the people of God, and to be better aligned with the rhythm of the year. Our proposed by-law change is the following: July Semi-Annual Meeting (3 rd weekend in July with an Annual Forum the weekend prior) Vote on Operating Budget for Fiscal Year, July 1 - June 30 Vision, Ministry and Mission Updates January Semi-Annual Meeting (3 rd weekend in January with an Annual Forum the weekend prior) Vote on Church Council candidates Vision, Ministry, and Mission updates *Both would have semi-annual reports. The July report would have budget proposal and ministry reports that focus on what has happened. The January report would focus on what is coming in the next calendar year.
Save the Date! More details about fall programs and start up dates will be coming. Watch for all the details! Here s just a few new highlighted opportunities! College Send-Off Picnic Sunday, August 5 5:00 pm- 8:00 pm - Celebration! For all Our Saviour s college youth and their families. Food, fun, fellowship before the farewells! You don't even have to be leaving Naperville to attend! More info to come! Family Night with Pastor Jon "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe" (PG) Thursday, August 9-6:00 pm Doors Open, 6:30 pm Showtime Nelson Fellowship Center, Main Campus Children and families are invited for an engaging look at this re-telling of C.S. Lewis' beloved story! Men's Ministry Fall Kick-Off Concert Saturday, August 11, 7:00 pm - Celebration! The band is Classic Addiction, which plays classic rock music. This is a familyoriented event. Popcorn Theology with Pastor Jon "Lars and the Real Girl" (PG-13) Thursday, August 16-6:00 pm Doors Open, 6:30 pm Showtime Nelson Fellowship Center, Main Campus Youth and adults are invited for a showing and discussion of this heartwarming 2007 movie. Actor Ryan Gosling portrays an awkward small-town man who is transformed through an unconventional relationship. C.A.R.E. Moms Registration Weekends of September 8-9, 15-16 and 22-23 Nelson Fellowship Center, Main Campus
This week we have several opportunities to serve in the church community. Missions: Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of those in need? Hospitality: Do you have the gift of welcoming others and making them feel special? We are looking for Summer Baristas at the Open Door. Do you like greeting people? College and high school students are encouraged to volunteer for 2-4 hour shifts in the summer. This is a great opportunity to gain job skills. Contact Ella at 630-281-4262. Small Groups: Are you looking to connect with others and explore your faith in new ways? Are you looking to explore the basics of Christianity in a fun and thought provoking way? Whether you are exploring your faith or have been a Christian for a long time, come and see what Alpha is all about! Contact: Jamie McCarthy 630-281-4216 or jamiemccarthy@oursaviours.com. Refugee needs Crib, baby swing, vacuum cleaner, microwave. Please contact Anne Wentz, annecwentz@wideopenwest.com or 630-961-3961. This Week At A Glance Monday, July 9 Senior Lunch - noon (offsite) Parent Work Camp Meeting - 7:00 pm (MC) Tuesday, July 10 Pastor Jon and Jeanne Bible Study - 7:00 pm (C) Wednesday, July 11 Men s Small Group - 6:00 am (C) Summer Youth Drop In - 6:00 pm (C) Slovakia Builders Group - 7:00 pm (MC) Thursday, July 12 Friday, July 13 Saintly Stuffers - 9:00 am (MC) PADS - 6:00 pm (C) Saturday, July 14 PADS Career Transition Workshop - 8:00 am (C) Sprint Through the Bible - 8:00 am (C) Worship - 5:00 pm (C) Sunday, July 15 Worship - 8:00, 9:00, 10:30 am (MC) and 10:00 am (C) Church School for Preschool kids - 10:00 am (C) (MC) - Main Campus (C) - Celebration!
Main Campus 815 S. Washington Street Naperville, IL 60540 Celebration! Campus 919 S. Washington Street Naperville, IL 60540 Phone: 630-355-2522, Web: www.oursaviours.com, Email: info@oursaviours.com Worship Services Saturdays - *5:00 pm (Main Campus) Sundays - 8:00, *9:00 and *10:30 am (Main Campus) *10:00 am (Celebration! Campus) *Nursery Provided Offered Holy Communion weekly at each worship service. We practice open communion so all are welcome. Children are invited to come forward for Communion or a blessing. Coffee with Leadership - Learning More About Membership Jamie McCarthy, jamiemccarthy@oursaviours.com or 630-281-4216 Holy Baptism Information Judy Brandt, judybrandt@oursaviours.com or 630-281-4220 Care and Support Ministry: Jane Kahle Professional Counselor janekahle@oursaviours.com or 630-281-4269 Dawn DeBoer - Advocate Parish Nurse dawndeboer@oursaviours.com or 630 281-4215 Pastor Al Creighton - Visitation Pastor pastoral@oursaviours.com or 630-281-4222 Student and Family Ministries We offer many ways for young children, youth and families to connect with others. Janine Norgaard - Director of Children and Family Ministries christianed@oursaviours.com or 630-281-4233 Dan Beirne - Youth Ministries Director danbeirne@oursaviours.com or 630-281-4266 Sharon Koplinski and Kelly Gilligan Co-directors of The Celebration Children s Center Preschool 630-281-4280 Adult Ministries Jeanne Grevlos - Director of Adult Ministries jeannegrevlos@oursaviours.com or 630-281-4217