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Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church 326 Leroy Street Audubon, IA 50025 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
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PAID Audubon, Iowa Permit No. 75
“Knowing Jesus, Growing in Jesus, Sharing Jesus” 1
Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church September, 2018 Shepherd’s Staff
LCMC Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ
OSLC address: 326 Leroy Street, Audubon, Iowa 50025 OSLC Telephone: (712) 563-2625
OSLC Email: [email protected] OSLC Website: oslcauduboniowa.org Pastor Ben’s Cell #: (805-444-1364) Pastor Ben’s Email: ([email protected])
Praise in the Park Sunday, August 26th
*10:00 a.m.* (note worship time change)
with “Behind the Cross” Praise Band City Square Park
Potluck in the park to follow Please bring lawn chairs or blankets and your own place settings.
Ushers and Stewardship & Worship Committee members will be available to assist carrying chairs and food items. Drinks will be provided by the Stewardship Committee.
It is suggested to bring one or two potluck dishes. Hot or cold food may be stored at the church and then brought to the
park after worship. No fellowship coffee will be served after worship. In case of inclement weather, worship and the potluck will be held at the church.
OSLC Back to School Family Fun Night
Come join us on Wednesday, September 5th at 5:30 p.m. at Albert the
Bull Park for food and fellowship. Hotdogs/
Hamburgers, drinks and table service will be
provided, please bring
Rally Sunday Sunday, September 9th, 2018
During 9:00 a.m. Worship *Presentation of Preschool Bibles *Presentation of 3rd Grade Bibles
*Backpack Blessing *VBS kids sing special music
*Installation of Sunday School teachers/Confirmation Guides/Education Committee
Following 9:00 a.m. Worship
Preschool-8th Grade will meet immediately following worship for snacks in the downstairs social room. Preschool-6th Grade will then
join together for some group activities! Junior High will meet in their classroom following snack!
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Iowa is where I am from, and finally, Iowa is where I am. Even our DMV officials are friendly and helpful!
Right where I belong. That is a great feeling. That describes my heart as I walk through Audubon City Park, enjoy a meal with new friends downtown, and especially as I gather with you to worship as Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church.
Right where I belong. That is how I want you to feel with Our Saviour’s. If we are honest, people come to church for very different reasons. Some of us simply find joy in coming together in the presence of Christ. I aim to keep that going for you. Some of us come to church because we feel like we have to–for social, business or family reasons. I hope to see that change; I want you to begin experiencing Sunday worship as the highlight of your week. Talk to me about it. Some of us come to church now and then, hoping God exists and church is not a fraud. I pray that God will blow on that ember of yearning so that you will experience life as you have only dreamed it could be. I long for you to tell me, “Finally, I am right where I belong.”
You may have asked yourself: What is an interim pastor? For the next 12-18 months I have the tremendous privilege of serving as the bridge to the next long-term pastor. As an intentional interim minister, I see my role as twofold—Conservationist and Catalyst. As Conservationist, I am here to encourage and preserve ministry. I did not come to Our Saviour’s to remake it in my mold. I am with you to strengthen what is good, to keep what is best.
As Catalyst, I open the door for a congregation to consider, plan and implement change. I invite you to tell me about our strengths and weaknesses, our achievements and our conflicts. Tell me about your dreams for the future of our church. I ask lots of questions, such as: When people visit for the first time, what are their challenges? Or, does this policy help us fulfill our mission?
I am here to affirm Our Saviour’s in cultivating and strengthening our best practices. I am here to empower you to discuss and reconsider whatever is not helping us fulfill our mission. I am here to prepare Our Saviour’s to welcome and to thrive with its new long-term pastor.
Blessed to be with you, Pastor Ben
Thank you to those who provided vocal or instrumental special music for our summer worship services!
Great news! OSLC 2nd – 6th Grade Kids Choir will begin in October!
Kids Choir will begin on Wednesday, October 3rd and will meet at
OSLC after school until 3:30 p.m. every Wednesday. If your child(ren) are interested, they can walk to the church after school that day and
get more information. Kids Choir will be singing the 2nd Sunday of each month during 9:00 a.m. worship, along with some other dates around the
holidays. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Tara Hansen at 712-304-5563. What a joy and blessing it will be to again have Kids
Choir as a part of our worship services!
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Stewardship Square
Regular offerings 07/29 $3,808.04 08/05 $7,654.44 08/12 $5,874.00 08/19 $3,392.00 Weekly Worship Attendance 07/29 136 08/05 142 08/12 249 08/19 155
Needed Weekly to meet budget—$7,169.83 If you have any questions regarding the OSLC financial report, you are welcome to contact our Office Manager Pam Steckler or our Council Treasurer Brandon Toft.
American Red Cross Audubon Community Blood Drive
Friday, August 31st from 12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Parish Center. Call Kathy at 563-2424 or visit redcrossblood.org and enter: Audubon, to schedule an appointment.
Schedule your blood donation appointment today!
Online Giving To donate online, 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. Questions, contact the church office.
Update on Boiler Fund Project Estimate for Project: $105,000.00
As of August 17th, donations we have received: $101,435.90
Total left to raise: $3,564.10
Praise Band If you have a passion for making
music in praise of our Lord, and will be in high school or college this fall, please prayerfully consider becoming a member of the “Behind the Cross”
Praise Band!
The Praise Band leads worship alongside our Pastor the fourth
Sunday of the month, August – May. Please contact Director Jo Beane or the
church office for more information.
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CHURCH WEBSITE oslcauduboniowa.org
The church website 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 has facebook, search Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church on your facebook account.
Upcoming Events & Worship Opportunities
August 26th: Praise in the Park September 9th: Rally Sunday
October 7th-10th: LCMC Annual Gathering in Des Moines, IAOctober 14th: Consecration Sunday
October 21st: Mission Sunday November 4th: All Saints’ Sunday with All Saints’ Altar Processional
November 21st: Thanksgiving Eve WorshipDecember 5th, 12th, 19th: Wednesday Advent Services
December 24th/25th: Christmas Eve/Day Worship with Community Christmas Dinner
LCMC Heartland District Women of the WordAnnual Fall Retreat
Saturday, September 22nd
9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.Cornerstone Lutheran Church
2342 E. Hoyt Street, Beatrice, NE
Cost: $18 Registration forms available on the table
by the coat racks or register at www.heartlanddistrict.com.
Registration deadline is September 12th.
OSLC members, please refrain from parking east of the alleys during worship in order to leave
parking spaces for our brothers and sisters in Christ at First Presbyterian Church.
Sunday Morning NurserySunday morning nursery, for children 3 years
old and younger, will be staffed during worship starting September 9th through May.
The chapel serves as the location for this important family ministry. Children may be
brought to the chapel before or during worship,and it is asked that they be picked up at the
conclusion of the service.Nursery volunteers are needed!
Please speak to a Worship Committee member or contact the church office if you could
volunteer for this family ministry. Thank you!
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South Africa Mission Adventure You are invited to prayerfully consider joining the OSLC mission team traveling and serving
in South Africa January 24th through February 5th of 2019. Mission team members participate in
Optical Outreaches, Shoe Distribution, Days for Girls Distribution, serving Meals from
the Heartland, planting or harvesting crops, worshipping at both of the churches, one being
a LCMC congregation, and a host of other service projects mostly directed toward the children.
You stay at the Leroy Blessman Lodge of Dreams and have the opportunity to go on a game
safari. There are a few handouts regarding the mission opportunity on the entryway table. You
are also welcome to contact any of previous team members with further questions: Pastor Doug,
Norma Nielsen, Dan Smith, Nancy Sand, Jolene Burns, Diana Deist, Danielle and Curtis Derry.
Pastor Doug & Julie’s contact address/phone number:
Contact the church office
Congratulations and
God’s Blessings to…
Wyatt & Kelsi (Lange) Christensen who were married at OSLC on Saturday, August 11th.
Congratulations and God’s Blessing to the following Baptisms.
Parker Austin Kohout, Son of Tony & Justina Kohout, Baptized July 29th.
Elda Mae Derry, Daughter of Curtis & Danielle Derry, Baptized August 19th.
Thank you from Pastor Doug & Julie A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has wished us well in so many ways and kept us in their prayers since we have decided
to move to Sandy, Utah. We have been blessed in so many ways and by so many people in our eight years in Audubon. As we continue on our life journey, we will forever keep the
church family of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church and the community of Audubon in our hearts and prayers.
God’s blessings to you all! Pastor Doug & Julie
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LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF SCHOOL KITS
OSLC Women of Faith are assembling Lutheran World Relief School Kits through September 16th.
This is a great time to pick up school supplies while on sale.
Items needed are: *70 Sheet Notebooks (wide or college ruled, no loose leaf paper)
*Crayons 16 or 24 box *30-Centimeter Ruler, or a ruler with centimeters on one side
* Pencil Sharpener *Blunt Scissors
*#2 Pencils with Erasers *2 ½” Erasers
*Black or Blue Ball Point Pens (no gel pens) *Cloth Drawstring Backpack (approx. 14”x17”)
Donations of supplies or monetary donations are greatly appreciated! Please bring donated items by September 16th.
See the table display at the church for more information. Thank you!
Help Make Our Church Shine!
God has so graciously blessed us with a beautiful place to worship, grow & learn! Let’s all show our thanks by pitching in to help make God’s church shine inside and outside!
Just like in our own homes, a little extra time and effort is periodically needed to keep things looking great.
Join in helping our Building & Property Committee and Custodians complete a few extra tasks on
Saturday, Aug. 25th from 8:00-11:00 a.m. If you can’t stay for the entire time, come for as long as you are able.
Breakfast pizza, doughnuts, coffee and juice will be awaiting hungry helpers! A variety of tasks, ranging from light maintenance to extra cleaning (which are not part of our Custodian’s job responsibilities), are needing done so there is something for everyone to do!
If you are not able to come on August 25th, a list of tasks needing attention is posted on the entryway bulletin board which may be completed on your own time.
Let’s all do our part and help where we can!
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THE ROCK YOUTH SEPTEMBER NEWS—(7th-12th Grade)
Cookout/Games—Sunday, August 26th at 5 PM The Rock invites all incoming 7th graders through high school to the
Legion Park shelter for hot dogs and games to kick off the school year! See you then!
Climb Iowa—September 30th The Rock wants to take a trip to Climb Iowa in Grimes, we are
planning a September 30th date for climbing but we need you to text a leader and let us know you plan to attend by September 16th so we can
get appropriate paperwork to you. We hope this date works!
CROP Walk We plan to participate in CROP Walk which is a service requirement
for confirmation students. We are waiting to hear the finalized date but it will be a Sunday afternoon in October (we will announce the date
once it is set). Materials will come in September!
Dare 2 Share Event October 13th is the Dare 2 Share event. Those that attended Ignite
learned about it in the spring. I am providing info here about the event, if you are interested let a leader know and we can get more info to you. Be part of a national teen movement of gospel conversations on October 13. Dare 2 Share Live is a national, live, multi-site training and outreach event
that will inspire and unleash teens to spark a movement of gospel conversations throughout the nation. In addition to the live video stream
with high energy, dynamic training from Greg Stier, Zane Black, Shane and Shane, Flame, and the Skit Guys, attendees will experience a live local
worship band and a live emcee.
The Rock Youth Group Leaders: Tracie C. (304-1256), Sara S. (304-2363), Nate V. (304-0548)
Facebook: The Rock OSLC OSLC website: oslcauduboniowa.org The Rock Email: [email protected]
Operation Christmas Child
Back to School sales are great for picking up items needed for packing Operation Christmas Child boxes in November.
Suggested school supplies include: Pens, Pencils, Sharpeners & Blunt Scissors, Crayons, Markets & Colored Pencils,
Notebooks & Paper (that fit in the boxes), Coloring Books & Picture Books (no words), Solar Calculators, Protractors & Glue Sticks
See the display on the church entryway tables additional information or go to samaritanspurse.org/occ for more ideas.
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USHERS Sam Graeve, Captain Logan Nielsen Lee Nielsen Nick Smith Nate Vorm Curtis Derry Tim Andersen TAXI DRIVER Tim Andersen ALTAR GUILD Marlys Borkowski Calise Thygesen Janell Lowe ACOLYTES 2- Amalie Lansman Jordan Porsch 9- Carson Vorm Ashlyn Pruitt 16- Madison Doonan Ava Slater 23- Morgan Smith Collin Bauer 30- Cooper Nielsen Zeke Konkler PROJECTION SYSTEM 2- Raydene Mathisen 9- 16- Shannon Jensen 23- 30-
VIDEO OPERATORS 2- Brian Jensen 9- Frank Olsen 16- David Madsen 23- Jeff Albertsen 30- Roger Larsen SOUND OPERATORS 2- Curtis Derry & Logan Nielsen 9- Patrick Hamilton 16- Krystal Albertsen 23- Brandon Toft 30- PRAYER PARTNERS 2- Dan Smith Barb Christensen 9- Lee Nielsen Marla Sunberg 16- Dan Smith Barb Christensen 23- Lee Nielsen Sharolyn Fett 30- Dan Smith Barb Christensen JUNIOR HIGH SS PARENT 9- Jason Smith 16- Allie Brooks 23- Colleen Porsch 30- Sara Slater
Sunday Morning Prayer Time Every Sunday morning in the alcove following worship, prayer partners are available
to pray with you. Come with your prayer needs, and let us join together in prayer!
Please consider joining this prayer ministry team. Prayer partners are needed! Currently we have six prayer partners on this team, two per Sunday.
Contact Barb Christensen or the church office for more information.
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. Colossians 4:2
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Romans 12:12
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Backpack Safety
When you move your child’s backpack after it’s dropped at the door, does it feel like it contains 40 pounds of rocks? Maybe you’ve noticed your child struggling to put it on, bending forward while carrying it, or complaining of tingling or numbness in the arms. Backpacks that are too heavy can cause a lot of problems for kids, like back and shoulder pain, and poor posture.
While we wait for solutions like digital textbooks to become widespread, there are things you can do to help prevent injury. While it’s common these days to see children carrying as much as a quarter of their body weight, it is recommended that a backpack weigh no more than 5% to 10% of a child’s weight. When selecting a backpack, look for:
-An ergonomic design. -The correct size never wider or longer than your child’s torso and never hanging more
than 4 inches below the waist. -Padded back and shoulder straps. -Hip and chest belts to help transfer some of the weight to the hips and torso. -Multiple compartments to better distribute the weight. -Compression straps on the sides or bottom to stabilize the contents. -Reflective material.
Remember, a roomy backpack may seem like a good idea, but the more space there is to fill, the more likely your child will fill it. Make sure your child uses both straps when carrying the backpack. Using one strap shifts the weight to one side and causes muscle pain and posture problems. Help your child determine what is absolutely necessary to carry. If it’s not essential, leave it at home.
Senior Choir Senior Choir rehearsals will begin Sunday, September 9th!
New voices are always welcome!
This choir (open to high school age and up) practices every Sunday following worship (September – May) at 10:15 a.m. and meets in the sanctuary choir loft.
Senior Choir sings during worship the 1st & 3rd Sundays of each month (September – May). Please contact Director Gary Keller or the church office with any questions.
Quilting is an important ministry at OSLC, reaching out to those in our country and around the world who are in need of a warm blanket. Quilting will resume on Monday, September 10th meeting in the
downstairs social room at 1:15 p.m. Fabric donations are appreciated for making quilt tops, backs and liners (cotton is preferred). Watch for fabric sales, twin size flat sheets make nice backings. Invite a
friend and join in the fellowship and in the Women of Faith Mission Outreach Ministry. Coffee and snacks are enjoyed. You will be blessed to be a blessing by assembling these gifts of
warmth and comfort. For more information, go to lwr.org/quilts.
No Quilting experience necessary - just a desire to help someone in need.
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2 Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost 8:30 Prayer Power 9:00 Holy Communion 10:15 Coffee 10:15 “BTC” Praise Band practice
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Church Closed
4 5 9:30 Caring & Sharing 3:00 Confirmation 5:30 Family Fun Night/Cookout at Albert the Bull
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7 6:00 Wedding Rehearsal
1 _____________________ 8 4:00 Wedding of Alicia Andersen & Matthew Matz
9 Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost 8:30 Prayer Power 9:00 Worship-Rally Sunday 10:15 Coffee, Senior Choir 10:15 Sunday School 11:15 Education Committee Meeting
10 9:00 Staff Meeting 1:15 Quilting 6:30 Building Committee Mtg.
11 2:00 Naomi Circle
12 3:00 Confirmation 7:00 Church Council Meeting
13 10:30 Friendship Home Communion
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16 Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost 8:30 Prayer Power 9:00 Holy Communion 10:15 Coffee, Sunday School, Sr. Choir, Blood Pressure Checks 11:15 Worship Committee Meeting 11:15 “BTC” Praise Band practice 3:30 Exira Care Center Vespers
17 9:00 Staff Meeting
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19 3:00 Confirmation
20 9:30 Ruth Circle 7:00 Dartball at OSLC
21 6:00 Wedding Rehearsal
Shepherd Staff newsletter deadline at noon
22 5:00 Wedding of Dustin Bruch & Haillie Anthofer
23 Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost 8:30 Prayer Power 9:00 Worship with “BTC” Praise Band 10:15 Coffee, Sunday School, Sr. Choir
24 9:00 Staff Meeting 1:15 Quilting
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26 3:00 Confirmation
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28 7:00 Wedding Rehearsal
29 3:30 Wedding of Aaron Nissen & MaKenzie Kraull
30 Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost 8:15 Prayer Power 9:00 Worship 10:15 Coffee, Sunday School, Sr. Choir
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
First Day of Fall
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2 Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost 8:30 Prayer Power 9:00 Holy Communion 10:15 Coffee 10:15 “BTC” Praise Band practice
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Church Closed
4 5 9:30 Caring & Sharing 3:00 Confirmation 5:30 Family Fun Night/Cookout at Albert the Bull
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7 6:00 Wedding Rehearsal
1 _____________________ 8 4:00 Wedding of Alicia Andersen & Matthew Matz
9 Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost 8:30 Prayer Power 9:00 Worship-Rally Sunday 10:15 Coffee, Senior Choir 10:15 Sunday School 11:15 Education Committee Meeting
10 9:00 Staff Meeting 1:15 Quilting 6:30 Building Committee Mtg.
11 2:00 Naomi Circle
12 3:00 Confirmation 7:00 Church Council Meeting
13 10:30 Friendship Home Communion
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16 Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost 8:30 Prayer Power 9:00 Holy Communion 10:15 Coffee, Sunday School, Sr. Choir, Blood Pressure Checks 11:15 Worship Committee Meeting 11:15 “BTC” Praise Band practice 3:30 Exira Care Center Vespers
17 9:00 Staff Meeting
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19 3:00 Confirmation
20 9:30 Ruth Circle 7:00 Dartball at OSLC
21 6:00 Wedding Rehearsal
Shepherd Staff newsletter deadline at noon
22 5:00 Wedding of Dustin Bruch & Haillie Anthofer
23 Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost 8:30 Prayer Power 9:00 Worship with “BTC” Praise Band 10:15 Coffee, Sunday School, Sr. Choir
24 9:00 Staff Meeting 1:15 Quilting
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26 3:00 Confirmation
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28 7:00 Wedding Rehearsal
29 3:30 Wedding of Aaron Nissen & MaKenzie Kraull
30 Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost 8:15 Prayer Power 9:00 Worship 10:15 Coffee, Sunday School, Sr. Choir
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
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USHERS Sam Graeve, Captain Logan Nielsen Lee Nielsen Nick Smith Nate Vorm Curtis Derry Tim Andersen TAXI DRIVER Tim Andersen ALTAR GUILD Marlys Borkowski Calise Thygesen Janell Lowe ACOLYTES 2- Amalie Lansman Jordan Porsch 9- Carson Vorm Ashlyn Pruitt 16- Madison Doonan Ava Slater 23- Morgan Smith Collin Bauer 30- Cooper Nielsen Zeke Konkler PROJECTION SYSTEM 2- Raydene Mathisen 9- 16- Shannon Jensen 23- 30-
VIDEO OPERATORS 2- Brian Jensen 9- Frank Olsen 16- David Madsen 23- Jeff Albertsen 30- Roger Larsen SOUND OPERATORS 2- Curtis Derry & Logan Nielsen 9- Patrick Hamilton 16- Krystal Albertsen 23- Brandon Toft 30- PRAYER PARTNERS 2- Dan Smith Barb Christensen 9- Lee Nielsen Marla Sunberg 16- Dan Smith Barb Christensen 23- Lee Nielsen Sharolyn Fett 30- Dan Smith Barb Christensen JUNIOR HIGH SS PARENT 9- Jason Smith 16- Allie Brooks 23- Colleen Porsch 30- Sara Slater
Sunday Morning Prayer Time Every Sunday morning in the alcove following worship, prayer partners are available
to pray with you. Come with your prayer needs, and let us join together in prayer!
Please consider joining this prayer ministry team. Prayer partners are needed! Currently we have six prayer partners on this team, two per Sunday.
Contact Barb Christensen or the church office for more information.
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. Colossians 4:2
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Romans 12:12
5
Backpack Safety
When you move your child’s backpack after it’s dropped at the door, does it feel like it contains 40 pounds of rocks? Maybe you’ve noticed your child struggling to put it on, bending forward while carrying it, or complaining of tingling or numbness in the arms. Backpacks that are too heavy can cause a lot of problems for kids, like back and shoulder pain, and poor posture.
While we wait for solutions like digital textbooks to become widespread, there are things you can do to help prevent injury. While it’s common these days to see children carrying as much as a quarter of their body weight, it is recommended that a backpack weigh no more than 5% to 10% of a child’s weight. When selecting a backpack, look for:
-An ergonomic design. -The correct size never wider or longer than your child’s torso and never hanging more
than 4 inches below the waist. -Padded back and shoulder straps. -Hip and chest belts to help transfer some of the weight to the hips and torso. -Multiple compartments to better distribute the weight. -Compression straps on the sides or bottom to stabilize the contents. -Reflective material.
Remember, a roomy backpack may seem like a good idea, but the more space there is to fill, the more likely your child will fill it. Make sure your child uses both straps when carrying the backpack. Using one strap shifts the weight to one side and causes muscle pain and posture problems. Help your child determine what is absolutely necessary to carry. If it’s not essential, leave it at home.
Senior Choir Senior Choir rehearsals will begin Sunday, September 9th!
New voices are always welcome!
This choir (open to high school age and up) practices every Sunday following worship (September – May) at 10:15 a.m. and meets in the sanctuary choir loft.
Senior Choir sings during worship the 1st & 3rd Sundays of each month (September – May). Please contact Director Gary Keller or the church office with any questions.
Quilting is an important ministry at OSLC, reaching out to those in our country and around the world who are in need of a warm blanket. Quilting will resume on Monday, September 10th meeting in the
downstairs social room at 1:15 p.m. Fabric donations are appreciated for making quilt tops, backs and liners (cotton is preferred). Watch for fabric sales, twin size flat sheets make nice backings. Invite a
friend and join in the fellowship and in the Women of Faith Mission Outreach Ministry. Coffee and snacks are enjoyed. You will be blessed to be a blessing by assembling these gifts of
warmth and comfort. For more information, go to lwr.org/quilts.
No Quilting experience necessary - just a desire to help someone in need.
4
LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF SCHOOL KITS
OSLC Women of Faith are assembling Lutheran World Relief School Kits through September 16th.
This is a great time to pick up school supplies while on sale.
Items needed are: *70 Sheet Notebooks (wide or college ruled, no loose leaf paper)
*Crayons 16 or 24 box *30-Centimeter Ruler, or a ruler with centimeters on one side
* Pencil Sharpener *Blunt Scissors
*#2 Pencils with Erasers *2 ½” Erasers
*Black or Blue Ball Point Pens (no gel pens) *Cloth Drawstring Backpack (approx. 14”x17”)
Donations of supplies or monetary donations are greatly appreciated! Please bring donated items by September 16th.
See the table display at the church for more information. Thank you!
Help Make Our Church Shine!
God has so graciously blessed us with a beautiful place to worship, grow & learn! Let’s all show our thanks by pitching in to help make God’s church shine inside and outside!
Just like in our own homes, a little extra time and effort is periodically needed to keep things looking great.
Join in helping our Building & Property Committee and Custodians complete a few extra tasks on
Saturday, Aug. 25th from 8:00-11:00 a.m. If you can’t stay for the entire time, come for as long as you are able.
Breakfast pizza, doughnuts, coffee and juice will be awaiting hungry helpers! A variety of tasks, ranging from light maintenance to extra cleaning (which are not part of our Custodian’s job responsibilities), are needing done so there is something for everyone to do!
If you are not able to come on August 25th, a list of tasks needing attention is posted on the entryway bulletin board which may be completed on your own time.
Let’s all do our part and help where we can!
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THE ROCK YOUTH SEPTEMBER NEWS—(7th-12th Grade)
Cookout/Games—Sunday, August 26th at 5 PM The Rock invites all incoming 7th graders through high school to the
Legion Park shelter for hot dogs and games to kick off the school year! See you then!
Climb Iowa—September 30th The Rock wants to take a trip to Climb Iowa in Grimes, we are
planning a September 30th date for climbing but we need you to text a leader and let us know you plan to attend by September 16th so we can
get appropriate paperwork to you. We hope this date works!
CROP Walk We plan to participate in CROP Walk which is a service requirement
for confirmation students. We are waiting to hear the finalized date but it will be a Sunday afternoon in October (we will announce the date
once it is set). Materials will come in September!
Dare 2 Share Event October 13th is the Dare 2 Share event. Those that attended Ignite
learned about it in the spring. I am providing info here about the event, if you are interested let a leader know and we can get more info to you. Be part of a national teen movement of gospel conversations on October 13. Dare 2 Share Live is a national, live, multi-site training and outreach event
that will inspire and unleash teens to spark a movement of gospel conversations throughout the nation. In addition to the live video stream
with high energy, dynamic training from Greg Stier, Zane Black, Shane and Shane, Flame, and the Skit Guys, attendees will experience a live local
worship band and a live emcee.
The Rock Youth Group Leaders: Tracie C. (304-1256), Sara S. (304-2363), Nate V. (304-0548)
Facebook: The Rock OSLC OSLC website: oslcauduboniowa.org The Rock Email: [email protected]
Operation Christmas Child
Back to School sales are great for picking up items needed for packing Operation Christmas Child boxes in November.
Suggested school supplies include: Pens, Pencils, Sharpeners & Blunt Scissors, Crayons, Markets & Colored Pencils,
Notebooks & Paper (that fit in the boxes), Coloring Books & Picture Books (no words), Solar Calculators, Protractors & Glue Sticks
See the display on the church entryway tables additional information or go to samaritanspurse.org/occ for more ideas.
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CHURCH WEBSITE oslcauduboniowa.org
The church website 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 has facebook, search Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church on your facebook account.
Upcoming Events & Worship Opportunities
August 26th: Praise in the Park September 9th: Rally Sunday
October 7th-10th: LCMC Annual Gathering in Des Moines, IA October 14th: Consecration Sunday
October 21st: Mission Sunday November 4th: All Saints’ Sunday with All Saints’ Altar Processional
November 21st: Thanksgiving Eve Worship December 5th, 12th, 19th: Wednesday Advent Services
December 24th/25th: Christmas Eve/Day Worship with Community Christmas Dinner
LCMC Heartland District Women of the Word Annual Fall Retreat
Saturday, September 22nd 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Cornerstone Lutheran Church 2342 E. Hoyt Street, Beatrice, NE
Cost: $18 Registration forms available on the table
by the coat racks or register at www.heartlanddistrict.com.
Registration deadline is September 12th.
OSLC members, please refrain from parking east of the alleys during worship in order to leave
parking spaces for our brothers and sisters in Christ at First Presbyterian Church.
Sunday Morning Nursery Sunday morning nursery, for children 3 years
old and younger, will be staffed during worship starting September 9th through May.
The chapel serves as the location for this important family ministry. Children may be
brought to the chapel before or during worship, and it is asked that they be picked up at the
conclusion of the service. Nursery volunteers are needed!
Please speak to a Worship Committee member or contact the church office if you could
volunteer for this family ministry. Thank you!
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South Africa Mission Adventure You are invited to prayerfully consider joining the OSLC mission team traveling and serving
in South Africa January 24th through February 5th of 2019. Mission team members participate in
Optical Outreaches, Shoe Distribution, Days for Girls Distribution, serving Meals from
the Heartland, planting or harvesting crops, worshipping at both of the churches, one being
a LCMC congregation, and a host of other service projects mostly directed toward the children.
You stay at the Leroy Blessman Lodge of Dreams and have the opportunity to go on a game
safari. There are a few handouts regarding the mission opportunity on the entryway table. You
are also welcome to contact any of previous team members with further questions: Pastor Doug,
Norma Nielsen, Dan Smith, Nancy Sand, Jolene Burns, Diana Deist, Danielle and Curtis Derry.
Pastor Doug & Julie’s contact address/phone number:
8946 S. Quarry Stone Way Sandy, Utah 84094
Pastor Doug: 712-304-5567/Julie Opp: 712-304-5566
Congratulations and
God’s Blessings to…
Wyatt & Kelsi (Lange) Christensen who were married at OSLC on Saturday, August 11th.
Congratulations and God’s Blessing to the following Baptisms.
Parker Austin Kohout, Son of Tony & Justina Kohout, Baptized July 29th.
Elda Mae Derry, Daughter of Curtis & Danielle Derry, Baptized August 19th.
Thank you from Pastor Doug & Julie A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has wished us well in so many ways and kept us in their prayers since we have decided
to move to Sandy, Utah. We have been blessed in so many ways and by so many people in our eight years in Audubon. As we continue on our life journey, we will forever keep the
church family of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church and the community of Audubon in our hearts and prayers.
God’s blessings to you all! Pastor Doug & Julie
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Iowa is where I am from, and finally, Iowa is where I am. Even our DMV officials are friendly and helpful!
Right where I belong. That is a great feeling. That describes my heart as I walk through Audubon City Park, enjoy a meal with new friends downtown, and especially as I gather with you to worship as Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church.
Right where I belong. That is how I want you to feel with Our Saviour’s. If we are honest, people come to church for very different reasons. Some of us simply find joy in coming together in the presence of Christ. I aim to keep that going for you. Some of us come to church because we feel like we have to–for social, business or family reasons. I hope to see that change; I want you to begin experiencing Sunday worship as the highlight of your week. Talk to me about it. Some of us come to church now and then, hoping God exists and church is not a fraud. I pray that God will blow on that ember of yearning so that you will experience life as you have only dreamed it could be. I long for you to tell me, “Finally, I am right where I belong.”
You may have asked yourself: What is an interim pastor? For the next 12-18 months I have the tremendous privilege of serving as the bridge to the next long-term pastor. As an intentional interim minister, I see my role as twofold—Conservationist and Catalyst. As Conservationist, I am here to encourage and preserve ministry. I did not come to Our Saviour’s to remake it in my mold. I am with you to strengthen what is good, to keep what is best.
As Catalyst, I open the door for a congregation to consider, plan and implement change. I invite you to tell me about our strengths and weaknesses, our achievements and our conflicts. Tell me about your dreams for the future of our church. I ask lots of questions, such as: When people visit for the first time, what are their challenges? Or, does this policy help us fulfill our mission?
I am here to affirm Our Saviour’s in cultivating and strengthening our best practices. I am here to empower you to discuss and reconsider whatever is not helping us fulfill our mission. I am here to prepare Our Saviour’s to welcome and to thrive with its new long-term pastor.
Blessed to be with you, Pastor Ben
Thank you to those who provided vocal or instrumental special music for our summer worship services!
Great news! OSLC 2nd – 6th Grade Kids Choir will begin in October!
Kids Choir will begin on Wednesday, October 3rd and will meet at
OSLC after school until 3:30 p.m. every Wednesday. If your child(ren) are interested, they can walk to the church after school that day and
get more information. Kids Choir will be singing the 2nd Sunday of each month during 9:00 a.m. worship, along with some other dates around the
holidays. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Tara Hansen at 712-304-5563. What a joy and blessing it will be to again have Kids
Choir as a part of our worship services!
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Stewardship Square
Regular offerings 07/29 $3,808.04 08/05 $7,654.44 08/12 $5,874.00 08/19 $3,392.00 Weekly Worship Attendance 07/29 136 08/05 142 08/12 249 08/19 155
Needed Weekly to meet budget—$7,169.83 If you have any questions regarding the OSLC financial report, you are welcome to contact our Office Manager Pam Steckler or our Council Treasurer Brandon Toft.
American Red Cross Audubon Community Blood Drive
Friday, August 31st from 12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Parish Center. Call Kathy at 563-2424 or visit redcrossblood.org and enter: Audubon, to schedule an appointment.
Schedule your blood donation appointment today!
Online Giving To donate online, 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. Questions, contact the church office.
Update on Boiler Fund Project Estimate for Project: $105,000.00
As of August 17th, donations we have received: $101,435.90
Total left to raise: $3,564.10
Praise Band If you have a passion for making
music in praise of our Lord, and will be in high school or college this fall, please prayerfully consider becoming a member of the “Behind the Cross”
Praise Band!
The Praise Band leads worship alongside our Pastor the fourth
Sunday of the month, August – May. Please contact Director Jo Beane or the
church office for more information.