Our Saviour s Lutheran Church October, 2014 Shepherd s Staff LCMC Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ Knowing Jesus, Growing in Jesus, Sharing Jesus OSLC address: 326 Leroy Street, Audubon, Iowa 50025 OSLC Telephone: (712) 563-2625 OSLC Email: oslc@iowatelecom.net OSLC Fax #: (712) 563-9965 OSLC Website: oslcauduboniowa.org Pastor Doug s Phone numbers: 563-2151 (home) 712-304-5567 (cell phone) Pastor Doug s email address: pastordoug@iowatelecom.net Nursery It is our intention to have a staffed nursery available every Sunday throughout the School year. Beginning in October, we will have a nursery attendant available every 1 st & 2 nd Sundays of each month but will depend upon other volunteers to staff the nursery every 3 rd & 4 th Sundays. Please contact the church office if you would like to volunteer for this important ministry position. OSLC Garage Sale, October 4 th 7:00 a.m.-noon Garage sale items needed-please leave in downstairs social room in northwest corner. If you are interested in attending the 2015 Racine, Wisconsin Workcamp, talk to Tim Andersen. Volunteers are needed to run the sanctuary projection system for Sunday worship. The whole service is prepared and ready to go for those who volunteer to run it. It is a relatively easy system to operate. Come to the balcony any Sunday to observe the system and to check it out. Please contact the church office, Jane Weber or Pastor Doug for more information. WOW (Women of the Word) Officers are needed!! Talk to Sharolyn Fett or Joan Nielsen for more information or call the church office! Kids Choir News! What a joy it is to have 30 energetic, enthusiastic 2 nd -6 th graders join Raise the Praise Singers Kids Choir! Kids can join in anytime - just talk to co-directors Julie Opp or Jane Weber. We sing the 2 nd & 4 th Sundays during worship, meeting in the downstairs social room at 8:40 a.m. for warm-up. Practices are Wednesdays after school until 3:30. Parents, an important schedule was sent home with choir members on Sept. 17 th ; check with Jane or Julie if you did not receive it. We look forward to a year of growing in our faith by singing praises to our Lord! Please note that the choir directors stay at the church after practices until 3:45 to allow time for choir kids to be picked up or on their way. After that time, they are unsupervised and are asked to wait inside the church. 1
Greetings from Pastor Doug Your life is a sermon. The question is, what kind of a sermon will you preach? Dear friends in Christ, whether we like it or not, the words we speak do have a significant impact on others, but not as much impact as the life we choose to live. In Ephesians 5:5-8, the Apostle Paul reminds us, For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light for the fruit of the light results in all goodness, righteousness and truth discerning what is pleasing to the Lord. As we enter this fall season, we began with the Rally Sunday celebration emphasizing the need for all of us to invest in the process of life-long faith formation, adults especially teaching, example setting and encouraging children/youth in the ways of the Lord as communicated in Holy Scripture. We are to teach Christian education, but equally important is the hope and desire that children, youth and adults catch the faith, not only be taught the faith. So then it only stands to reason that we ask ourselves, what kind of Christ-like examples do we set? Are we a positive Christian role model in a sin drenched world? Are our words and actions based on integrity, fidelity and a deep love for the Lord? If so, then we are individually and corporately not only blessed by God, but we are a powerful force for God s good in a world that desperately needs Christ-centered positive influences. We live in a dangerous, temptation-filled world. We encounter opportunities to dishonor God every hour of every day. When we walk in the ways of the Lord, not only are our lives transformed, so are those around us. That of course includes children, youth and adults. Bible scholar, Phillips Brooks has advised when he wrote, Be such a man or woman, and live such a life, if every person were such as you, this earth would be God s Paradise. Every early October, we at OSLC focus directly on our need to be faithful stewards of all God has first graciously provided each of us, our time, our talents and our treasures. October 12 th we celebrate Consecration Sunday. One week later, Sunday, October 19 th, we emphasize the need for each of us to be mission minded disciples of Christ. This year our guests speakers will be Jim and Beth Blessman from Blessman Ministries. Whether it is Christian education, stewardship, mission or ministry the same is true for all, our lives are a sermon communicating a strong message of a heart for Christ or a heart for this fallen world. Which will it be? 1 st Timothy 4:12 states, Be an example to others in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity. May we each continue to grow in the fear and knowledge of the Lord! Pastor Doug Thank you to everyone who helped with cleaning the stage area in the downstairs social room, for painting, installing the lights and sealing the floor. The stage will soon be used as a youth room, along with a gathering area for Kids Night Out activities! Congratulations to Brent & Sarah (Mathisen) Derby who were married at OSLC on Sept. 20 rd, 2014. May God bless you both on a lifetime of happiness together! Congratulations to Eric & Michaela (Lauritsen) Bratt who were married on August 30 th, 2014. May God bless you both on a lifetime of happiness together! 2
Operation Christmas Child Colorfully wrapped Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes filled with gifts brightened the lives of more than 8 million children last year and over 130 countries have received shoe boxes since 1992. For the 14 th year in a row, our Sunday School kids and members of OSLC are collecting and packing shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child. Last year 130 boxes were delivered from our church! Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan s Purse and a way for children and families around the world to hear about God s greatest gift - His Son, Jesus Christ. Please bring donated items to the church by Sunday, November 9 th. Confirmation students and their mentors will be packing boxes on Wednesday, November 12 th. Questions? Contact the church office, Norma Nielsen or Elaine Jorgensen. We will have a shoe box blessing during worship on Sunday, November 16 th. Gift suggestions (new items only please) School Supplies: Pens, pencils/sharpeners, crayons/markers, stamps/ink pads, writing pads/paper, solar calculators, coloring/picture books, etc. Toys: small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yo s, jump ropes, small Etch-A-Sketch, toys that light up or make noise (with extra batteries), slinky, etc. Hygiene items: toothbrush, toothpaste, mild bar soap (in plastic bag), comb, washcloth, etc. Other: hard candy & lollipops, mints, gum (please put all candy in ziplock bags), t-shirts, socks, ball caps, sunglasses, hair clips, toy jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries). A personal note: You may enclose a note to the child and a photo of yourself or your family. If you include your name and address, the child may write back. DO NOT INCLUDE: Used or damaged items, war-related items such as toy guns, knives or military figures, chocolate or food, out of date candy, liquids or lotions, medications or vitamins, breakable items such as snow globes or glass containers, aerosol cans. 2015 Committee Budgets are due in the church office by Nov. 1 st. 2014 Committee Reports are due in the church office by Dec. 1 st. Our Saviour s Pictorial Directory October 1 st -4 th & October 8 th -11 th. Sign up online at oslcauduboniowa.org, Sunday morning September 28 th or call Pam in church office. Sign up NOW to get the time that works best for your family! Thank you for your participation! Christmas Day Dinner COORDINATOR S NEEDED!! The OSLC Christmas Day Dinner is an important community outreach ministry. Because of the generosity and prayers of volunteers and donors, this heart-warming Christmas Dinner and time of fellowship has steadily grown, with approximately 200 people from our church and our community served last year. Notes are kept for the 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Christmas Day Dinner, now all that is needed are one or two coordinators willing to start making plans. Please contact the church office as soon as possible if you have questions or would like to volunteer. 3
CHURCH WEBSITE www.oslcauduboniowa.org It is updated on a regular basis and is a great source for information on dates and times of worship services, events, activities, Bible studies, etc. Also, OSLC now has facebook, search Our Savior s Lutheran Church on your facebook account. Check it out!! Reason For Hope Annual LCMC International Gathering in Des Moines, Iowa Hy-Vee Hall October 5 th 8 th, 2014 Sunday Evening through Wednesday morning -Pastor Doug, Jeanne Schwab and Melanie Jensen will represent OSLC. Anyone else can also attend, but we will need to register you. -There is a need for volunteers for the entire international gathering and one/two day volunteers. Meals are provided. -There is a need for a large group of volunteers to Pack Meals from the Heartland on Tuesday evening, October 7 th. Also held at Hy-Vee Hall. The goal is to pack 400,000 meals as a service project! A sign up sheet is posted on bulletin board. Questions? Please do send us an email, call the church office or stop in for additional information. Consecration Sunday Consecration Sunday is October 12 th. Every year, the second Sunday of October, the faith family of OSLC sets aside a special Sunday to thank God for his daily provision and to publically bring to the altar of our Lord our next year s offering pledge. We do not make this commitment because the church needs to pay its bills, for we know full well that God will take care of our need. Instead, we deliberately set aside a portion of our income so that we can be intentional givers rather than accidental givers. You and I are baptized children of God, saved by His grace, freed to serve Him in daily life and called to a commitment in Christ Jesus as Lord and Savior. Consecration Sunday is a Stewardship Sunday. Christian stewardship is the free and joyous activity of the child of God, and God s family the church, in managing all of life and life s blessings/resources, for God s purposes. The October newsletter will include a commitment card and additional information to help you prayerfully consider making an offering pledge for the year 2014. If you have questions please contact Pam, our office manager, Pastor Doug or any of our stewardship committee members who are Ron Christensen, Dan Jorgensen, Dan Madsen, Dan Smith, Frank Olsen, Nancy Olsen and Nate Vorm. Kids Night Out October 18 th from 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Do you enjoy playing with your friends? Do you enjoy watching movies and eating popcorn? Do you enjoy playing board games, play-do, the Wii (we have several games from sports to dance but feel free to bring your own, non-violent games), basketball, dodgeball, whiffle ball, sidewalk chalk, crafts, table tennis, bean bag toss?? All children that are Sunday School aged-6 th grade, come join us for a night of fun and fellowship!! Sign up by calling/emailing the church office no later than Thursday, October 16 th at 4:00 p.m. or sign up on the bulletin board at church. You must be a member of Our Saviour s to attend, or a non-member who is active in Sunday School, Worship or Kids Choir! 4
Wellness Tip A monthly feature from the OSLC Wellness Ministry Team Proverbs 17:22 "A cheerful heart is good medicine but a broken spirit saps a person's strength." (New Living Translation) Laughter creates that cheerful heart and leads to better health. Laughter is a powerful antidote to stress, pain and conflict. Nothing works faster or more dependably to bring your mind and body back into balance than a good laugh. Laughter is good for your health because it : Relaxes the whole body - A good, hearty laugh relieves physical tension and stress, leaving your muscles relaxed up to 45 minutes after. Boosts the immune system - Laughter decreases stress hormones and increases immune cells and infection fighting antibodies, thus improving your resistance to disease. Triggers the release of endorphins - Endorphins are the body's natural feel good chemicals. They promote an overall sense of well-being and can even temporarily relieve pain. Protects the heart - Laughter improves the function of blood vessels and increases blood flow, which can help protect you against a heart attack and other cardiovascular problems. Dissolves distressing emotions - You can't feel anxious, angry or sad when you're laughing. Healthy laughter is a wonderful gift from God. He grants us the ability to laugh out loud at ourselves in the safety of family and friends. His graciousness is demonstrated through us by the peace and presence of the Holy Spirit. Next time you laugh out loud, send up a silent "thank you" to our Father in heaven for this blessing and remember what E.E. Cummings says, "The most wasted day of all days is the one without laughter." Projection System The projection system has been installed. Your continued support is greatly appreciated. We have $2,547.63 remaining until paid in full. Many unclaimed items have been left at the church. Kitchen items are marked and on the counter in the downstairs kitchen. Coats and misc. items are marked and on the south wall coat rack. Please check to see if any items belong to you as unclaimed items will be put on the Oct. 4 th garage sale. Sunday Morning Adult Christian Education Opportunities 10:20 a.m. in the Chapel across from church office. Bring a friend or neighbor, a cup of coffee, enjoy the conversation and fellowship. Continue to grow in the Lord! Reformation Roots Adult Christian Education Fall 2014 Why do we have so many Christian denominations/faith groups? What are the differences in core beliefs of these varied faith communities? The answer lies in the dramatic and turbulent times of the Reformation. This DVD series brings to life the stories and struggles that still impact us today. Each session is 20-30 minutes in length and followed by discussion. Pastor Doug is the facilitator for the Adult Sunday School series. Bring a friend, your coffee or snack and join us in the Chapel at 10:20 a.m. on these Sundays: Sept. 28 Session 4: From Priest to Outlaw Oct. 5 Session 5: From Heretic to Hero Oct. 12 Session 6: From Scholar to Father, The Domestic Luther Oct. 19 Mission Sunday Guest Jim and Beth Blessman from Blessman Ministries Oct. 26 Reformation Sunday - Session 7: From Simple to Complex, The New Church finds 5
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 9:30 Caring & Sharing 2:30 Kids Choir 3:00 Confirmation 2 6:30 Garage Sale Set Up 3 9:30 The Weekly Prayer Cell (Barb Christensen s) 4 7:00-Noon Garage Sale 9:30-4:00 Pictorial Directory 5 8:15 Prayer Power 9:00 Holy Communion 10:15 Coffee, Sunday School, Sr. Choir practice 11:15 BTC Praise Band practice 11:15 Worship Committee Meeting 2:00 Pastor Doug Jail Visit LCMC Convention (5th-8th) 6 2:00 Staff Meeting 7 8 2:30 Kids Choir 3:00 Confirmation 9 10:30 Friendship Home Communion 10 9:30 The Weekly Prayer Cell (Barb Christensen s) 11 9:30-4:00 Pictorial Directory 12 8:15 Prayer Power 9:00 Worship 10:15 Coffee, Sunday School, Sr. Choir rehearsal 11:00-2:00 Bladt Fundraiser 2:00 CropWalk 4:00-7:00 The Rock Hayride 5:00 Healing Service 13 1:15 Quilting 2:00 Staff Meeting 6:30 Building Committee Meeting 14 2:00 Naomi Circle 15 2:30 Kids Choir 3:00 Confirmation 7:00 Church Council Meeting 16 9:30 Rachel Circle 9:30 Ruth Circle 1:30 Mary Circle 17 9:30 The Weekly Prayer Cell (Barb Christensen s) Shepherd Staff newsletter deadline at noon 18 5:00-9:00 Kids Night Out 19-Mission Sunday 8:15 Prayer Power 9:00 Holy Communion-Baptism 10:15 Coffee, Sunday School, Sr. Choir rehearsal, Blood Pressure Check 11:15 BTC Practice 2:00-4:00 Social Room reserved for a Baby Shower 20 2:00 Staff Meeting 21 7:00 Mutual Ministry Committee Meeting 22 2:30 Kids Choir 3:00 Confirmation 23 24 9:30 The Weekly Prayer Cell (Barb Christensen s) 25 26 8:15 Prayer Power 9:00 Worship with BTC 10:15 Coffee, Sunday School, Senior Choir Rehearsal 27 1:15 Quilting 2:00 Staff Meeting 28 29 2:30 Kids Choir 3:00 Confirmation 30 31 9:30 The Weekly Prayer Cell (Barb Christensen s) 6 7
Mobile Meals From The Heartland Hunger Fight Community Planning Meeting You are invited to join us for the first planning meeting to help organize the 2 nd Regional Mobile Meals From The Heartland Hunger Fight to be held at the Audubon National Guard Armory in early 2015. We meet on Monday, September 29 th, 7:00 p.m. at OSLC. Please use the south entry. In March of 2013 over 620 volunteers of all ages gathered to pack over 115,000 meals after raising $23,553.00! The entire process was an amazing outreach thanks to the support of so many. The previous planning committee included high school students, a vast array of people from area faith communities and businesses, the Army National Guard, farmers, retirees, and others who were interested in helping to feed the hungry in Iowa, the U.S. and throughout the world. You are welcome to join in the excitement for the next Mobile Hunger Fight. Questions? Contact the church office or Pastor Doug. CROP WALK The annual Audubon County CROP Walk will be held on Sunday, October 12 th at 2:00 p.m. meeting at Albert the Bull Park. CROP stands for Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty and supports hunger-fighting work here in Audubon County and around the world. Contact church office or The Rock Youth Leaders Jen Fliflet or Sara Slater if you would like to be a walker. The Rock, Confirmation students and many others from OSLC will be participating in the walk and would love to receive a donation from you! Donations may also be left in the container on the table by the coat area or in the church office. Exira Holy Trinity Catholic Church Staley's Chicken Supper, Sunday, Oct. 5 th at Exira Rec Center. Serving from 4:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. (Staley's Chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, salad, vegetable, dessert, roll and beverages) Tickets can be purchased from church members ahead of time or at the door. Prices: Adults $10.00, 5-12 year olds $5.50 and pre-school free. Carry outs are.50 extra. OCTOBER VOLUNTEERS USHERS David Madsen, Captain Gary Englin Gary Christensen Dave Albers Randy Blohm Richard Hemmingsen Curtis Frederiksen Jerry Kelly TAXI DRIVER 5- Richard Hemmingsen 12- Ron & Barb Christensen 19- Ron & Barb Christensen 26- Curtis Frederiksen ALTAR GUILD Lela Gleason Diana Deist Shellie Madsen VIDEO OPERATORS 5- Brian Jensen 12- Dan Jorgensen 19- Dan Christensen 26- Frank Olsen SOUND OPERATORS 5- Curtis Frederiksen 12- Tim Morgan 19- Bob Weber/Tyler Riebhoff/David Graeve 26- Ron Christensen ACOLYTES 5- Garrett Hansen Jacob Sauers 12- Dylan Obermeier Mallory Riebhoff 19- Noah Morgan Amy Burns 26- Westly Borkowski Jackson Jensen 8 NURSERY 5- Ann Guild 12- Sharon Winterboer 19-26- Sara Vorm PROJECTOR OPERATORS 5- Julie Opp 12- Shannon Jensen 19- Bob Weber/ David Graeve/Tyler Riebhoff 26- PRAYER PARTNERS 5- Lee Nielsen Barb Christensen 12- Lee Nielsen Julie Opp 19- Dan Smith Barb Christensen 26- Julie Opp Dan Smith
THE ROCK YOUTH GROUP (7 th Grade-12 th Grade+) *Sara and I would like to start with a huge Thank You, to Amy & Neil Elmquist, David Fliflet, Nate & Sara Vorm, Brad Stroeher, Jane Weber, Pam Steckler and the many youth that helped in any way for all the help with getting the stage ready for the youth Activity Zone. *We took 12 youth on the Okoboji Mission trip and it was a great day to be outdoors; raking, canoeing, enjoying the campfire and the fair. God blessed us with Tim Andersen as a male chaperone. Thanks Tim! Look for pictures on the church website. *Mark your calendars for CROPWALK and a HAYRIDE. October 12 th, 2:00 pm @ Albert the Bull for CROPWALK and about 4:00 pm for Hayride. We are blessed that Ken and Jolene Burns will be hosting the hayride. The youth will meet at Albert the Bull Park and we will provide rides to the Burns farm. We will have the youth back to the park by 7:00 pm. *November is Appreciation Basket Auction, please be thinking of a creative basket your family could provide as a fundraiser basket for Iowa Homeless Teens. Last year we had: family movie, coffee, kids activity, decoration, favorite team, baked goods, and bathroom baskets. Keep those ideas coming, the basket auction was a huge success and we raised $700.00 to help homeless teens of the Des Moines area. And you can give the basket away to that special person you would like to thank or keep it for yourself. *It really does take a community to raise a child and God has given us this congregation to fill that spot. Amen. The Rock Co-Leaders: Call or Text: Jennifer Fliflet @ 712-310-0689 or Sara Slater @ 304-2363 Facebook: The Rock OSLC website: oslcauduboniowa.org The Rock Email: therockaudubon@gmail.com Please note that there has been a time change for the Monday OSLC staff meetings. To accommodate schedules, the staff meetings are now held every Monday at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel. If you are looking for a staff member during the meeting time, please check in the chapel. Quilting is an important ministry at OSLC which reaches out to those in our country and around the world who are in need of a warm blanket. During worship on October 12 th, there will be a special blessing for those involved in the Quilting Ministry and for the quilts they have made. Quilters meet the 2 nd & 4 th Mondays at 1:15 p.m. in the downstairs social room. New helpers are always welcome - you do not need quilting experience - just a desire to help someone in need. Meals on Wheels One of the outreach services OSLC has provided for many years in Audubon is delivering Meals On Wheels. OSLC is responsible for the months of April & October. In the past, our circles have arranged this service but it is getting harder each year for them to fill this need so we are asking for volunteers. It works best if there is a driver and another person to take the meal to the door. They ask that we be at the Memorial building by 10:45 a.m. to pack up and start the route. It usually takes about 1 1/2 hours to deliver the meals. Please help us fill the calendar by offering to reach out to those who depend on this service for a hot meal & a friendly face each day. You can sign up for an entire week or just a couple of days by signing up on the bulletin board or calling the church office. Prayerfully consider helping with this outreach. Thank you Women of the Word 9
Online Giving We know everyone has a busy schedule, online giving is an option that may help simplify your busy lives. Electronic contributions can be given from anywhere there is a computer and online access or can be set-up to be a recurring contribution. To access this option, go to the OSLC website http://oslcauduboniowa.org and click on the online giving tab located at the upper right hand corner of the webpage. If there are any other questions concerning the online giving, contact Pam Steckler at 712-563-2625 or oslc@iowatelecom.net or Dan Madsen at 712-790-0940 or dmadsen@metc.net. The Projection System giving option is also available on the OSLC website. Mission Sunday guests Jim and Beth Blessman This coming October 19 th, our annual Mission Sunday, Jim and Beth Blessman from Blessman Ministries will be our guests. Dr. Blessman will share a message during worship services. They both will lead Sunday morning adult Sunday School in the chapel beginning at 10:30 a.m. as well as visit with you during the fellowship hour. Blessman Ministries was founded in August of 2001 by Dr. Jim and Beth Blessman who continue to lead the ministry operations located in Urbandale, Iowa and the outreach based from Limpopo, South Africa. Blessman Ministries believes in meeting the needs of those they serve with a holistic approach and partner with churches, government, community organizations, corporations and thousands of volunteers. In June of 2013 fourteen mission partners from the Audubon area joined them in South Africa in the mission field. In June of 2015 a team of mission partners are planning to join with them for a second time. You are welcome and encouraged to prayerfully consider joining the team which is still being formed. Blessman Ministries of Urbandale, Iowa, invites you to an evening in South Africa on Thursday, November 6 th at the Valley Community Center in West Des Moines. The meal will be $10 with tickets sold in advance. The seven micro enterprises of Blessman Ministries in South Africa will be on display at the Valley Community Center. One free trip for a South Africa Mission will be given away that evening. Questions, contact Pastor Doug, Julie Opp, Dan Smith or Norma Nielsen. Check bulletin board for further details. Big Band Harvest Dance Sunday, October 19 th at the Agri-Hall from 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Tickets available at ACMH, Exira Medical Clinic, Medicap Pharmacy, Shopko Pharmacy, Elk Horn Pharmacy, Exira City Clerk or at the door. For more information, call Alayna at 563-5295. SHARE IOWA SHARE is a nonprofit food buying group that offers good, nutritious products at a reduced cost through a volunteer-run, community based distribution. Everyone is welcome to participate, there are no membership fees. Save up to 50% and it is delivered monthly to our community. For more information, call 1-800-344-1107 or go to www.shareiowa.org. Using your God-given talents On Sunday October 26 th, the Audubon County Thrivent chapter will be holding their annual meeting. We would like to have a talent show for the entertainment and are looking for individuals, duets, or groups to perform. Do you sing or dance, perform magic tricks, play a musical instrument? We want YOU! We are inviting all ages-child to adult-to participate. Contact Chris Jensen at 304-2855 or Jen Fliflet at 712-301-0689 by Sunday, October 19 th. 10
5-LeRoy & June Nielsen 12-Tom & Betsy Nelsen October Altar Flowers 19-Holly Kjergaard 26-Ardys Albertsen OSLC SEPTEMBER PRAYER INDIVIDUALS/FAMILIES September 28 th -October 4 th : Delrene Greve & family, Mark Gustafson, Troy & Monica Hagedorn & family, Adam & Tara Hansen & family, Brandon & Shelby Hansen & family, Carrie Hansen. October 5 th -11 th : Chuck & Nancy Hansen, Dave & Connie Hansen, Dean & Deanna Hansen & family, Dennis & Julie Hansen, Dorothy Hansen, Ed & Eleanor Hansen. October 12 th -18 th : Gladys Hansen, Irene Hansen, Linda Hansen, Lisa Hansen, Chip Hansen. October 19 th -25 th : Lyle & Paula Hansen, Maxine Hansen, Robert & Donis Hansen, Rod & Nancy Hansen & family, Rod & Tracy Hansen & family, Steve & Lynne Hansen & family. October 26 th -November 1 st : Wayne & Norma Hansen, Matt & Kim Heller & family, Brad & Chris Hemmingsen & family, Paul & Joyce Hemmingsen, Richard & Janice Hemmingsen, Scott & Alice Hemmingsen & family. Culture Wars in the Church The Battle Between Orthodoxy and Liberal Theology You are invited to join us on Saturday, October 25 th in Holdrege, Nebraska for this upcoming seminar. Guest speaker will be Dr. Walter Sunberg. We will leave the church at 7:30 a.m. and return late that evening. Questions, contact Pastor Doug. Stewardship Square Regular offerings 08/31 $3,414.35 09/07 $7,813.83 09/14 $5,175.00 09/21 $4,025.00 Weekly Worship Attendance 08/31 119 09/07 240 09/14 187 09/21 168 Loose offering to Stork s Nest (09-07): $95.00 Needed Weekly to meet budget $6,355.27 If you have any questions regarding the OSLC financial report, you are welcome to contact our Office Manager Pam Steckler or our Council Treasurer Dan Madsen. 11