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MAKE A POSITIVE CHANGE Apply to Lead a Thrivent Action Team to earn $250.00 towards your project. If you’re a member of Thrivent Financial, you can apply to lead a volunteer team in a one-time: Fundraiser Service activity Educational event Thrivent will help you get started Resources to help you plan the event Promotional items, including Thrivent T-shirts Community Impact Card with $250 of seed money Learn more at thrivent.com/actionteam and apply online.

HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT MEMBERSHIP AT OSLC? If you are interested in becoming a member, please talk with Pastor Ben or Pastor Fred. New member forms are available in the Narthex or on the church office desk.

Address: Our Savior’s Lutheran Church 2124 Viola Rd NE Rochester, MN 55906 Office—289-3021 Office Hours: M--F, 7:30am—4:00pm (Sept. — mid May) Summer: Office closed on Wednesdays (Joanne off) Website: www.rochesteroslc.org Facebook: Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Pastor Ben Loven—bloven@rochesteroslc.org;

cell 701-580-1559 Pastor Fred Rengstorf—pf@rochesteroslc.org;

cell 507-273-4939 Joanne Hamilton, Office—office@rochesteroslc.org Carole Joyce, Family Ministry Consultant—carole35@charter.net

MAKING IT EASIER Can’t find where to sign up for things… There are now only 2 places to check. The kiosk in the Narthex (used for one-time events, example: Bible Studies, etc.)

OR The large bulletin board in the offices’ hallway (for on-going signups, example: Worship Assistants, Altar Flowers, etc.). In event articles I will state the place the sign up is at for that particular event. Check them out. There might be something there that interests you. Hope this helps, Joanne Now Available on the Large Bulletin Board May/June Worship Assistants Funeral Helpers Dorothy Day House Meal Helpers Altar Flowers

ECHOES Weekly-May 6, 2018 Our Savior’s Lutheran Church 2124 Viola Rd NE Rochester, MN 55906

WELCOME VISITORS! "Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, to the glory of God." Romans 15:7 We welcome new visitors and old friends, long-time Lutherans, Christians from every tradition, and people new to faith. To those who have no church home, want to follow Christ, have doubts, do not believe, you are welcome here. Regardless of age, color, culture, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic status, marital status, abilities or challenges, join us, you are welcome here. You are welcome to worship, to celebrate and sorrow, to rejoice and recover. This is a place where lives are made new. Altar Flowers are given to the glory of God from Al & Kim Pickett in honor

of Eleanor Frank’s 1st Birthday.

Remember in your Prayers:

Concerns: Jean Sanders (Connie Leckband’s mother); Darlene Stadsvold; Eleanor Timm (Great Granddaughter of Sandy Miller); Lois Rink; Terry Wagner; Marsha Dick

Those Mourning: Gen Lutzke family upon her death.

Those Mourning: Delbert Michel family upon his death.

Military Concerns: Aaron Holst; Chris Sikich, Margaret & Catherine Maher; Paul Schroeder; Austin Nicklay; Clark Rose; Eric Brown; Scot Heathman, Ryan Nordstrom, Dan & Kelly Pickett, all our service men and women serving in the Military and all of our veterans who have served.

Missionary Partner: The Palliative Care Program at Iambi Hospital, Tanzania.

Seminary: Nicholas Rohde; Timothy O’Shields

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FUNERAL HELPERS NEEDED... Anyone is welcome to join the kitchen crew to help with serving and cleaning up. If you would like to be added to the calling list, please contact Arlysse MacGillivray at 281-1819 or sign up on the large bulletin board.

ANY TIME is the perfect time to take advantage of walking in the church. 8 – figure 8 laps around equals one mile. If coming over lunch, please call first.

NOW WORKING The problems with the assisted hearing devices has been resolved.

Hearing devices are available in the sound system area at the back of the Sanctuary. These devices can be used with or without a hearing aid.

2018 ALTAR FLOWERS Here’s a quick look... May 13—Jerry Claffy May 20—Wallace’s May 27—OPEN

June 3—Weber’s June10—OPEN June 17—Eberhart’s

If you would like to give Altar Flowers, see the sign-up sheet on the large bulletin board in the hallway. Cost is $35.00 and the flowers are yours to take home after the 2nd worship.

JOIN US FOR MEN’S FELLOWSHIP We meet on the 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month at 7:00am to study the Sunday Bible reading. All men are welcome to attend. Coffee and juice are offered. Bring your own breakfast roll or sandwich.

YOUNG ADULTS BIBLE STUDY! Bible study for younger adults and adults with younger children! This is informal and laid back and you do not need to have any previous experience with doing a Bible study.

We are simply going to read the Bible and talk about it! We will meet here in the church building, every other week, for an hour or so. Childcare will be provided! Please join us! Next Date: Tonight...May 6

Auction Items from: Kwik Trip, Serenity Couture, Jimmy’s Salad Dressing, Trader Joe’s, Bowlocity & more. Meal: 11:00am Bidding ends at 11:30

GRADUATION RECEPTION June 3, 10:00am Reception in the Fellowship Hall. 2018 OSLC Graduates Kassie Durst Emily Eberhart Ryan Eberhart Nicholas Johnson Devin Krogstad Lauren Picha Emma Rosin Joseph Storlie

NEW ISSUE AVAILABLE A new issue of Living Lutheran is available in the Narthex on counter by the TV. Get yours today.

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Naomi Circle Date: May 14 @ 9:00am Location: OSLC Hostess: Bible Study: Sarah Circle Date: May 21 @ 1:00pm Location/Hostess: Sonja Niemeyer 1215 15th St. NE Co-Hostess: Mary Kunert Bible Study: Group

Martha Circle Date: May 9, 9:30am Location: OSLC Hostess: Arlysse MacGillivray Bible Study: Lois Rink Priscilla Circle Date: May @ 9:00am Location: OSLC Hostess: Judy Borgschatz Bible Study: Diana Martens

GATHER GALS MEETINGS 6:15pm Dunn Brothers/Elton Hills

May 15

CAN YOU HELP? During the month of May, OSLC will be collecting and donating items to the Gift of Life Transplant House here in Rochester. Gift of Life Transplant House was founded in 1984 by kidney transplant patient Ed Pompeian. His vision and mission was to provide Mayo Clinic transplant patients with high quality affordable accommodations in a supportive home-like environment. Gift of Life provides services for solid organ, bone marrow and stem cell transplant patients and their families. It is a place of compassion, healing and hope for patients of all ages from all over the world. In this supportive environment we help ease the impact of the complex medical, financial, emotional and spiritual burdens families are faced with day to day on their transplant journey. Gift of Life Transplant House Needs

1. All paper products 2. Wrapped Chocolate Candy 3. Boxes of Various Cards 4. Stamps 5. Luxuries: DVD’s, games, books, etc. 6. General Cleaning Products 7. Pop tabs

Please place items in the marked basket in the narthex. Thank you.

QUILTING IN MAY May 15

9:00am/Fellowship Hall If you can tie a knot, you can help us out.

PASTOR FRED SPEAKS FRANKLY,

Pentecost Sunday is May 20. Pentecost is the

church holy day for celebrating the work of the

Holy Spirit. On the first Pentecost, the Christian

Church was born. On Pentecost Sunday, led by the

Holy Spirit, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church was

started 70 years ago. This year on Pentecost Sunday we will be

blessing the partnership we have with the Palliative Care Program at

Iambi Lutheran Hospital in Tanzania and the people who will be

traveling there this summer. All of this is the work of the Holy Spirit.

On May 20 you will have the opportunity to support our partnership.

Our Savior’s has committed to support the work of the volunteers of

the Palliative Care Program. The volunteers are the people who go

into the villages and do the hands-on work of caring for and

supporting the people with AIDS, cancer, and other long-term

diseases. Our Savior’s will be receiving a special offering on May 20 to

provide financial assistance for a program that helps some of the

“least of these, our brothers and sisters.”

This is God’s Spirit working in and through you, and in and through

the congregation, and in and through the church in the Central

Diocese of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania, and in and

through the people who volunteer for the Palliative Care Program, so

that the Holy Spirit can touch the life of someone dying of AIDS.

See you Sunday,

Pastor Fred

8:30am Worship Assistants Prelude & Anthem: Sr. Choir, directed by Ruth Benning Greeters/Offering: Merle & Betty Peterson Communion Assistants: Roy & Dorothy Satre Usher/Offering: Scott & Joyce Bagne Prayer Reader: Ray Lundquist 8:30am Sound Board: Dean Frank 10:00am Sound Board Maureen Lemens Coffee Prep: Bev Gronvold Coffee Clean up: OSLC Youth Treats: Bill Nicklay Offering Counters: Scott & Joyce Bagne Altar Guild: Ruby Florine, Amanda Kuper Organists/Pianists: Ruth Benning, Mandy Lambrecht, Bruce Rohde, Jan Matson

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OBA: Other Building Activities Sunday, May 6 Youth Auction/Meal 8:30am Worship 9:30am Fellowship 10:00am GIFT Worship 11:00am Youth Fundraiser Meal Monday, May 7 P.B. day off Tuesday, May 8 Joanne off 10:00am Delbert Michel Visitation 11:00am Delbert Michel Funeral 3:00pm P.F. at Dunn Bros. N. 6:00pm HS Ministry 6:30pm Business/Finance Team 6:45pm Evangelism Team Wednesday, May 9 9:00am Priscilla Circle 9;30am Martha Circle 12:00pm Weekly deadline 6:30pm Sr. Choir & Grace Bells

Thursday, May 10 6:00am Promise Keepers OBA: 2pm Sons of Norway using kitchen 6:30pm Leadership OBA: 7pm Sons of Norway Friday, May 11 P.F. day off Joanne off 9:00am Weekly Prep 9:00am Banner Team Saturday, May 12 P.F. day off 7:00am Men’s Fellowship OBA: 8am Cello Lessons 9:30am Poppe Recital Sunday, May 13 World Hunger Sunday 8:30am Worship 9:30am Fellowship 10:00am GIFT Worship Ramsey Baptism

10:00am GIFT Worship

JESUS AND BELOVED DISCIPLE May 13: John 21:20-25

THE COMING OF THE SPIRIT May 20: Pentecost, Acts 2

PRAYER OF THE DAY O Lord Christ, good shepherd of the sheep, you seek the lost and guide us into your fold. Feed us, and we shall be satisfied; heal us, and we shall be whole. Make us one with you, for you live and rule with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever Amen. John 21:15-19 The Holy Gospel according to John. Glory to you, O Lord. 15When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?" He said to him, "Yes, Lord; you know that I love you." Jesus said to him, "Feed my lambs." 16A second time he said to him, "Simon son of John, do you love me?" He said to him, "Yes, Lord; you know that I love you." Jesus said to him, "Tend my sheep." 17He said to him the third time, "Simon son of John, do you love me?" Peter felt hurt because he said to him the third time, "Do you love me?" And he said to him, "Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you." Jesus said to him, "Feed my sheep. 18Very truly, I tell you, when you were younger, you used to fasten your own belt and to go wherever you wished. But when you grow old, you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will fasten a belt around you and take you where you do not wish to go." 19(He said this to indicate the kind of death by which he would glorify God.) After this he said to him, "Follow me. The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.

8:30am Worship, ELW Setting One

GATHERING SONG ELW 817 “You Have Come Down…”

THANKSGIVING FOR BAPTISM pg. 97

SONG OF PRAISE ELW pg. 101 “This is the Feast”

PRAYER OF THE DAY pg. 5 of Weekly

ANTHEM Sr. Choir “Help Us to Be Like Them”

READING ACCLAMATION ELW pg. 102

BIBLE READING John 21;15-19

PROCLAMATION OF THE GOOD NEWS Pastor Fred Rengstorf

HYMN OF THE DAY ELW 631 “Love Divine…”

CREED ELW pg. 105

GREAT THANKSGIVING ELW pg. 107

WORDS OF INSTITUTION

LORD’S PRAYER ELW pg. 112

DISTRIBUTION HYMNS “Lamb of God” ELW pg. 112-113 “Oh, Love, How Deep” ELW 322

SENDING SONG pg. 113

CLOSING SONG ELW 381 “Peace, to Soothe Our Bitter Woes”