our savior's lutheran church - beloit weekly announcements
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Reminder:There will be No Sunday SchoolDecember 28 th or January 4 th.
Classes will resume January 11, 2015 at 10:00am
Have a Very Merry ChristmasFrom: Kelly, Melisa and Amy
Did you Know?
OSLC Lunch Ministry offers a free lunch every Friday, from Labor Day through Memorial Day.
We are looking for more people to help cook and serve for this amazing Ministry.
For more information or if you would like to volunteer to be on a Team please talk to one of the Pastors or call Kelly Erdmann in the Church Office
To all who helped with Hands of Faith the week of December
7-14. You are all a blessing to this
congregation, and your help was greatly appreciated.
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Worship Hours
•5:00 pm – Saturday•8:30 am – Traditional•10:00 am – Sunday School•10:15 am - Worship
Anna Circle will be making the “Little Dresses for Africa” again.
Thank you to everyone who has donated the hundreds of pillow cases and other accessories.
We are still in need of the following items:Bias tape and ½” elastic tape
Christmas Worship
December 24th – Christmas Eve5:00pm and 10:30pm
December 25th – Christmas Worship10:00am
Reasons the Church Offers Electronic Giving:
• Convenient and automated• Much-needed financial consistency for
the church.
Anyone wanting to change to electronic giving please speak to Polly in the bookkeeping office.
Meals on Wheels NeedsYOU!
Help bring the gift of a balanced meal to someone in need.
Call Pat Brogan at 362-2668 Or
Deb Jensen-DeHart at 362-3683at Meals on Wheels
to volunteer
If you move or are going to be temporarily away, please let the office know your forwarding address and if you would like us to send mailings (newsletter, special mailings) while you are away.
Hand Bell ChoirWhat is involved?
•Practice on Thursdays @ 5:45 pm for one hour.•Play on Sunday once a month.
•What do I play? 2 notes, 1 bell.•What if I cannot read music? Not necessary.
•All that is required is to be able to count.
•If Interested, please contact Richard Larson at (608)289-6182.
All year-end contributions must be received by the OSLC office no later than
Sunday, December 28 th.
In the Hospital?If you are hospitalized or know someone from church who is
hospitalized and would like a visit, please call the church
office. Because of privacy laws, we don’t always hear when
members of our church are hospitalized.
Church BlogsChurch BlogsCome and read the faith stories of the Come and read the faith stories of the
congregation at our Church Blogscongregation at our Church Blogs
•oursaviorsbeloit.wordpress.comoursaviorsbeloit.wordpress.com•patorefaithsteps.blogspot.compatorefaithsteps.blogspot.com•shoetheran.blogspot.comshoetheran.blogspot.com
SHEETS!Sewing Bee is Sewing Bee is looking for old bed looking for old bed sheets for their sheets for their quilts quilts
Any sizes and Any sizes and patterns welcomepatterns welcome
If you have any If you have any questions, please questions, please contact Corrine contact Corrine DavisDavis
Thank you for your donationsThank you for your donations
SUMMER 2015!!!DETROIT= NATIONAL ELCA YOUTH GATHERING
July 14-20, 2015 35,000 ELCA youth gathering in one city
• worshipping together• community service • creating a stronger bond with their faith
PARENTS AND YOUTH have to commit by December 1, 2014 with a $125 commitment fee and committing to fundraisers throughout the year.
For more information please contact Amy Smith
Youth Group: If you will be completing 8th grade at the end of this
school year or in HS, you can go on our summer trip to the
ELCA NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING in DETROIT!
Amy needs to know commitment by November 15th with the $150.00 deposit that is non-refundable.
Church fundraising will be required to help fund the trip.
If you have any questions, please let Amy Smith know.
Ink Cartridge Ink Cartridge RecyclingRecycling
Got empty ink cartridges?Got empty ink cartridges?Don’t throw them away!Don’t throw them away!
Bring them in to be recycled for Staples Bring them in to be recycled for Staples rebates toward church paper purchases rebates toward church paper purchases
-See the container in the Commons-See the container in the Commons
Breakfast Bible StudyBreakfast Bible StudyEvery Wednesday
at 6:45 amBeloit Family Restaurant
on Prairie Avenue
Join us for eggs, bacon, pancakes, coffee, juice and God’s WordJoin us for eggs, bacon, pancakes, coffee, juice and God’s Word
No Breakfast Bible Study the next two Wednesdays, Dec. 24th and Dec. 31st. Due to the holidays.
MEN’S GROUPMEN’S GROUP
Meets the 1Meets the 1stst and 3 and 3rdrd Wednesday of the Wednesday of the
month at month at 9 a.m. in the Commons9 a.m. in the Commons
Join the men for coffee and conversationJoin the men for coffee and conversation
Greeting Greeting CardsCards
Buy your Greeting Buy your Greeting CardsCards
right here at OSLC!right here at OSLC!33rdrd Sunday of the Sunday of the
monthmonth
Sold in the commons between Worship services
~~Courtesy of W/ELCA
PRAYER ROOMPRAYER ROOM
Visit the Visit the Prayer Room Prayer Room
-for -for
continuing continuing prayer t ime prayer t ime
and spir itual and spir itual renewalrenewal
Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer.
Romans 12:12
Radio SponsorHave a special occasion to honor or commemorate?
Consider sponsoring a radio broadcast$80 or
$40 for a portionSign up sheet is in the Commons
FLOWER FLOWER DELIVERYDELIVERY
Caring Ministry is in need
of people to help with flower delivery to our Shut-In community.
Contact Kelly or Leesa MacGowan
if you are interested
Magazine ExchangeMagazine Exchange
Participate in our Magazine Exchange in the Commons. Please make sure they are
recent and church appropriate.
Lets go green
OOSLC Member
Reminder :Please start getting into the habit of wearing your
Name tags.If you do not have a name tag a sign up sheet is located on
the Name tag board and we will have one printed for you.
Let’s make it easier on Vicar Rebecca to get to know us, and maybe learn some new names ourselves.
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church-BeloitHas a new Fan Page on Facebook
•Like Us•Invite your friends to Like Us
A great way to stay connected with church activities, fun facts, inspirational quotes and
much more.
If you are donating to the Church through Thrivent If you are donating to the Church through Thrivent Choice, and you have questions, please call Choice, and you have questions, please call
Thrivent at 800-THRIVENT. Thrivent at 800-THRIVENT. We have been directed to send questions to the We have been directed to send questions to the
company. company.
Contact ThriventContact Thrivent
Check out the online giving option now on the Check out the online giving option now on the
OSLC “Contact Us” pageOSLC “Contact Us” page Just click Donate to make an instant, secure giftJust click Donate to make an instant, secure gift
Online GivingOnline Giving
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