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It’s October and in October, a pastor’s thoughts turn to……well, to coffee but that’s year-round! In October, I think about Confirmation. If you’re reading this, you may already be thinking about your own confirmation class and the big day. I’m sharing my confirmation photo with you, while confessing that we were known as the *worst* class (Sunday School right on to confirmation) at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Escanaba, Michigan. Because of that, when I visited my confirmation church in 2013, Jim Jensen—the council president and one of my confirmation classmates, and I—the second career pastor chuckled together. We got it, though. What God did in our baptisms could not be undone. Faith was given. We received the Holy Spirit. And, when we affirmed our baptisms on that day in 1973, we made promises that we had, in fits and starts, kept. And are trying to keep even now. As I tell the confirmands, confirmation isn’t the end, it’s the beginning!

Just as happily married couples hold hands and smile at each other during weddings, so the people of faith who have gathered for worship are encouraged to remember what God has done in their baptisms, and to reflect on the living out of their confirmation promises. And, all who gather are asked, just as they were asked at the baptisms of these young people, to pray for them. That day…and often!

It’s October 27th this year and Braelee, Max, Mason and Austin are affirming their baptisms in worship that day. Here’s what they’ll promise:

You have made public profession of your faith. Do you intend to continue in the covenant God made with you in holy baptism:

to live among God’s faithful people, to hear the word of God and share in the Lord’s supper, to proclaim the good news of God in Christ through word and deed, to serve all people, following the example of Jesus, and to strive for justice and peace in all the earth?

And this year, as they say We do and we ask God to help and guide us, I’m going to suggest that we all reaffirm our baptisms with them, either silently or aloud. Because it’s not over, we keep worshipping, praying, learning and loving God and neighbor, right? Here it is! Pr. Otis K. Odland. Jim Jensen in lower right. I’m in the second row! Blessings, Pr Jan

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church ELCA 1860 Wisconsin St. Oshkosh WI 54901

920-235-4850 www.oursaviorsoshkosh.org

A word from your pastor

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Our Savior’s Lutheran Church -- Budget Report

OSLC Council Members:

Jerry Andersen Maria Bouche Lynda Jameson

Toby Karmark Dennis Karl Pr. Jan LaVake

Shelley Rasmussen Linda Tedlie Dan Williams

Jenny Williams

Giving continues to be a focus of the finance team. We are working diligently on managing expenses to ensure our contributions cover budgeted expenses. Please continue to pray about your level of support for the work and mission of our church. As we begin developing the draft budget for 2020, we will reach out to each of you for your giving pledge to help us finalize the appropriate budget that our congregation’s pledges will support. Please feel free to contact me or any of the council members with any questions/concerns you may have. God’s Blessings, Shelley Rasmussen Chairfinance@outlook.com

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YOUR OUTREACH TEAM: Debbie Kamark, Bob Kolinski, Ron Kuehl, Pastor Jan LaVake, Karen Marone, Jenni Williams

A few weeks ago, a shoe store was closing, and a woman purchased all the inventory and gave it away. Not everyone can afford to give at this capacity. However, there are other ways to give from the heart. Here are a few examples of giving in a unique way I thought was worth sharing:

Donate one of your vacation days to someone at work who is balancing work/life due to an illness

in the family and has no more vacation days or PTO days left to use.

Pick up the slack at work when someone is sick.

If a co-worker has a flat tire at 7am and can’t get to work, offer to go get them.

When the person in front of you in the checkout line must put items back due to lack of funds,

offer to pay the difference.

Your co-worker is having trouble making ends meet, is a single parent, and works 2 jobs. Make a

pizza for lunch and send most of it home with them.

Take advantage of a sale and buy an extra one to give to someone.

If you have something to donate to Goodwill, look at those around you first to see if they could use

it.

If you see someone walking in front of your house with a walker in the summer, offer them a

bottle of water.

When going through a McDonalds drive thru for a quick bite, pay for the car behind you too.

Do you have hotel points accumulating for free lodging? Offer a free night stay to a homeless

person.

You’re at the checkout in a grocery store with a large cart of groceries. If the person behind you

has one item, let him go ahead of you.

Pay for a layaway for a needy family.

Pay for a shampoo and cut for a homeless person.

Remember…you do not need to wait to win big, in order to give!

Blessings, Debbie Karmark Your Outreach Team Member

OSLC Outreach

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Women of the ELCA “Mindful that our Lord Jesus Christ, the Divine head of the Church, made use of the service and devotion

of women during the days of His earthly ministry, and desiring likewise to follow and serve Him, we do now with UNITED

EFFORT dedicate ourselves to the furtherance of His kingdom by a stewardship of life and service to the glory of the triune

God.”

“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: ... a time to plant and a time to uproot. What do workers gain from their toil? I have seen the

burden God has laid on the human race. He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also

set eternity in the human heart; yet, no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to

end. I know that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to do good while they

live. That each of them may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all their toil—this is the gift of

God. I know that everything God does will endure forever; nothing can be added to it and nothing

taken from it.” Ecclesiastics 3: 2-14. (Excerpted)

Thinking of seasons...this season of harvesting what has been planted... brings to mind our congregation’s current awareness of “stewardship”. We pause to consider the gifts of God, to us and to the earth, that we both may produce good things, and that what God does (through us) endures forever. Thinking in this way naturally makes the work of the Women of Our Savior’s stand out as an example of using God-given time, talent, and treasure to “produce good things”, and manage all gifts our congregation has entrusted to us via the annual fundraisers we sponsor. Here’s a sample of what we do:

Lutheran World Relief: We gather required items for Baby Care Kits, Personal Care Kits, and School Supply Kits AND Quilts! This year’s numbers are upcoming, but over the past few years,we have easily shipped a combined total of over 300 kits. Countless hours go into gathering, sorting, wrapping and packing the kits. (Shipping overseas is expensive..average of $2/kit. That’s why we assign some of your donated $$ to help. Want to know more? Visit lwr.org) Currently, WOOS is seeking a coordinator for the Baby Care Kit ministry…and we need people who can do simple straight stitch sewing.

Online Prayer Chain: Administration is currently through WOOS...but ALL are invited and welcome to be part of this “Prayer Warriors” ministry.

Prayer Shawl Ministry: Shawls & Baptismal blankets are made with love & prayer for anyone to take and give as an expression of care, comfort, celebration or congratulations...a reminder of the loving prayers of the congregation for the receiving individual. Do you knit or crochet...or want to learn? We need you...we’ll teach you!

Quilt Tying & Sewing: “The Ties that Bind” prolifically produces quilts, shipped around the world to wrap cold & tired people in the love of the Creator with a message of “you are loved and not forgotten”. Always needed are donations of blankets (for fillers), thread, yarn, fabric (sheets!), quilt stitch pins with heads,& large safety pins.

Our Savior’s Library: Again, presently administered through WOOS, this ministry invites anyone interested to join the team! They make accessing an enormous variety of books easy, and want all to enjoy! Whether it’s children’s books, inspiration, Christian fiction, history, arts & crafts, movies, music and more...check out the awesome collection.

Funeral Serving Committee: The Women of Our Savior’s are here to support grieving families who gather in our Fellowship Hall, as they celebrate and remember the life of a beloved. Whether it’s setting up and serving food, or making some dessert bars, this team can always use your help.

Bible Study Circles: Small group Bible Study is offered monthly with 4 different offerings of day/time. ALL are welcome to Study the WORD with any of the groups! We especially invite you to participate in the current reading of ”Love Without Limits”. There is a copy in our Library, and we have enough for anyone to read out loud with us...every 3rd Tuesday of the month, 6 pm in Grace Place.

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The Giving Tree: Previously called “The Knitten Tree”, this Ministry has expanded from just knitted winter goods to include any and all warm hats, mittens, gloves, scarves, calendars, cards, stationery, personal care items, etc. that are gathered under the Giving Tree on the stage in the Fellowship Hall during the month of October into the first 2 weeks of November. Goods are then sorted and delivered to Christine Anne Center, Salvation Army, and through the local prison ministry.Our “Birdie’s Blessing Box” will most likely need some too! (We need a coordinator for this Giving Tree ministry.)

More Ministries Supported by Women of Our Savior’s and their Mission Pledge: These ministries receive monetary and sometimes “in kind goods”, which the generosity of the congregation makes possible through your annual support of our 3 major fundraising events: Sweetest Day (Feb.), Fair Offer Rummage Sale (May), and The Christmas Cookie Sale (Dec).

Local/National Women of the ELCA Crossways Camping Ministries Confirmation Camp Lutheran Campus Ministries Miravida Living Foundation LWR Missions Shipping Fund Bishop’s Initiative Day by Day Warming Shelter Loaves and Fishes Feeding Hungry Kids Prison Outreach Ministry Worship “Quiet Bags”

We no longer prepare an “Annual Budget”. We simply make a “Mission Pledge” to the Ministries, and then work in faith to do what we believe the gifts of God, the heart of Christ, and the power of the Holy Spirit will accomplish. We invite everyone to join us in this work. Contact any team member below to help, or for more info. And thank you again for your support! Leadership Team: Barb Schneider(920-233-4789/babs06@yahoo.com); Shari Englund (920-379-5669/ jeng2000@sbcglobal.net); Kim Steiner(920-232-0330/ksteiner57@charter.net; Diane Schmude(920-235-4689/diane4689@att.net). Find the following in the (Orange) Women of Our Savior’s 2019 handbook: Kathy Keas or Heidi Witt: LWR Kits; Laura Gehling: Knitten Tree donations; Linda Meyer: Prayer Shawl & Baptism Blankets; Audrey Reichow (LWR Quilters, “The Tie that Binds”).

Zion Lutheran Church, Appleton, will feature organist Andrew Schaeffer in recital on Friday, October 18. A Chicago native, Andrew Schaeffer serves as the Director of Music and Organist at Luther Memorial Church in downtown Madison. He holds degrees from St. Olaf College and Yale University, and is currently a Doctor of Musical Arts candidate in organ at the University of Oklahoma. In addition to his position at Luther Memorial, Schaeffer serves as the Editor-at-Large of "The Diapason," one of the oldest and largest American journals devoted to organ, harpsichord, and church music.

The recital will be held at Zion Lutheran Church, 912 N. Oneida St, Appleton,

Wisconsin on Friday, October 18, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. A reception will follow the

concert. Zion is handicap accessible. A free-will donation will be received to support

future musical events at Zion. For more information, you may call: 920/739-3104.

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Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, October, 2019 We are a community of faith drawn together by God’s Love. This year we celebrated a big anniversary—150 years—and big acts of Love (also called ministries!): Feeding Hungry Kids, Birdie’s Box, Loaves and Fishes, Christian Education for many ages, the work of many hands in creating quilts and care kits for people in need and much more---all done with Love. . The gifts of God for God’s people are many—Faith. Hope. Love; Unending Presence in times of hardship and struggle, guidance, encouragement, and communities of faith such as ours who gather for teaching and strengthening faith, worshipping the One who has loved us for all time, and mutual joy in each other. You matter in God’s work here at Our Savior’s. You have given back to God from the abundant love and Grace that God has given you—in the form of your offerings, the work of your hand and your precious time. It is because of these offerings of yourselves that we are able to share and to teach about God’s love….and to follow Jesus’ two rules to love God with all our hearts and to love our neighbors as ourselves. This year we are distributing our Estimate of Giving cards during each Sunday worship service in October and the first week of November. We are asking you to prayerfully consider completing one and returning it in the offering plate or mailing it in. Estimates of giving help us better plan for our ministries, worship, education and coffee (wait, who said that?). All kidding aside, we ask you to give as you are able, and if you are willing, to fill out the form. Thank you for your lives lived in faith, and for the ways that you make it possible for this community to do God’s work with our hands. It reminds us of this great hymn: We are an Offering. Hymn #692 ELW

We lift our voices, we lift our hands, we lift our lives up to you: we are an offering Lord, use our voices, Lord use our hands, Lord use our lives, they are yours, we are an offering

All that we have, all that we are, all that we hope to be, We give to you, we give to you We lift our voices, we lift our hands, we lift our lives up to you We are an offering, we are an offering.

Every blessing,

The Stewardship Team of Our Savior’s Lutheran Nick Bouche, Shari Englund, Toby Kamark and Pastor Jan

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Annual Blessing of the

Animals Service

Oshkosh Animal Allies – the Animal Ministries group of First Congregational Church (137 Algoma Blvd., Oshkosh) – is proud to host its 6th annual interfaith Pet Blessing Service on Saturday, October 5 at 10 am. If you have a pet or pets, and would like them blessed for the role they play in your life, please bring them to this special service being held in honor of pets, and St. Francis of Assisi, the Patron Saint of Animals and the Environment. Pets should be well-behaved, current on vaccinations, and either leashed or otherwise controlled. If for some reason you can’t bring your pet but would like them blessed anyway, feel free to bring a photo of them.

Let your family, friends and neighbors about this event so that they can also participate. Following the service, you and your pets are invited to join us for some light refreshments. This service is free, but Goodwill offerings will be graciously accepted. Those attending will receive a special memento to take home from the service. Any questions, please call Cheryl at (920) 209-PETS (7387). We look forward to seeing you and your pets on Oct. 5.

ALL ARE INVITED!

OPEN TO THE

PUBLIC

Saturday, October 26, 2019, 10am-4pm Fox Valley Exhibition Center, Appleton, Wisconsin

Do you seek a life centered on Jesus? Do you seek to explore and live his Way of Love? Get inspired at the Way of Love Revival by looking at how we all can live the Way of Love.

Come hear the message of Michael Curry, the preacher at the 2018 Royal Wedding, whose clear message of love was, according to the New York Times, "the surprise biggest star of this royal wedding." Bishop Curry said Christianity is “a movement grounded in the unconditional love of God for the world and a movement mandating people to live that love and in so doing to change not only their lives but the very life of the world itself.” His message at the Way of Love Revival will echo that love in ways that can inspire those gathered to go out into the world and share that love, and provide practices for a Jesus-centered life.

Come and be inspired by international speaker Bob Lenz. His humorous, down-to-earth style combined with genuine concern and storytelling combines his personal experience with in-depth biblical knowledge and inspires others to embrace faith in Christ and take the next step closer to God.

For More Information please go to the Diocese of Fond du Lac website: https://www.diofdl.org

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop MICHAEL CURRY Life Promotion Speaker BOB LENZ Music by DRE & LEAH

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Memory Care Respite is Where New Memories are Made

By Colleen Harvot, Director of In-Home Care at Valley VNA Senior Care Posted on Sep 23, 2019 by Amy Putzer

Colleen Harvot, director of in-home care, Valley VNA Senior Care

I am very fortunate to be part of Memory Care Respite Partners, a twice-monthly program in Oshkosh. It’s ironic that a program developed for people and families experiencing memory loss has proven itself so successful at making new memories. Every time I participate in an afternoon session, I see

people discovering community as they come together to support one another.

First, a short explanation of Memory Care Respite Partners: it is a community collaboration to provide free respite care for caregivers to people experiencing memory loss, Alzheimer’s, or dementia. The Oshkosh program is offered by reservation on the third and fourth Tuesdays of the month at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 1860 Wisconsin Street, Oshkosh.

The program is a partnership between the Winnebago County Aging and Disability Resource Center, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, and Valley VNA Senior Care. These partners saw a crucial unmet need for caregiver support, many of whom are spouses or children of aging parents. The Oshkosh Area Community Foundation supported our desire to come together to start the Oshkosh Memory Care Respite program with a $4,000 Community Impact grant. Together we have created a safe, nonjudgmental, and respectful space for people with memory loss.

I participate in each session as the respite care coordinator and work alongside Courtnie, a Valley VNA-employed professional caregiver who is available to help up to 10 participants with personal cares and behavioral assistance during our time together. The rest of the energy and enthusiasm is provided by an incredible volunteer corps from Our Savior’s. These men and women step forward to engage with our respite clients in genuine companionship. The men tend to gather together as menfolk often do, and the ladies enjoy lively visits with one another. We honor one another’s humanity, treat one another as we would wish to be treated, share some music while we play bingo, make a craft, or create a simple culinary masterpiece in one of our most popular activities, “Cooking with Courtnie.”

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Carol Kossel is a full-time caregiver to her husband Jim, 78, and she especially loves the volunteers from Our Savior’s. “They are so kind and so welcoming to Jim,” she said. “I never see any hesitation from him, despite the fact that he doesn’t speak much anymore.” She treasures her monthly breaks from caregiving and the chance for Jim to interact with other people besides herself. “I am really, really thankful. I don’t know what we would do without regular outings, to only be at home 24 hours a day.” ~ Carol Kossel

I have worked in senior care for more than 30 years and still marvel at the commitment of caregiving spouses and children who work 24/7 to keep their husband, wife, or parent healthy, safe, and content in the midst of life-altering memory loss. In a world of uncertainty, it is a privilege to be part of a team whose sole purpose is to be present to one another.

Participants in Memory Care Respite Partners must call ahead to Vickie at Our Savior’s at (920) 235-4850 to make a reservation. This is a free program. This was published by Oshkosh Community Foundation and reproduced with their permission.

Carol and Jim Kossel

We continue to collect calendars for prison

ministry and donations are gratefully accepted!

Please no spiral metal binding and no calendars

with pictures of children on them. Thank You!

Where: OSLC Parking Lot (indoors if raining)

When: October 27th

Time: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm (this is intentionally the same time as the Oshkosh North Halloween Spooktacular) We need people to decorate their car trunks and distribute candy. Contact Jenny Williams if you can help!

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IT’S ALL ABOUT THE WHEN. For many, Social Security is a vital income source. But it can be a confusing topic, and making the most of it has a lot to do with when you apply for benefits. Attend Social Security: Timing Is Everything to get answers to your questions, and learn what Social Security can mean for you.

RESERVE YOUR PLACE TODAY Please call Melissa Volkert at 920-933-1320 or email melissa.volkert@thrivent.com by October 8, 2019. Dinner will be served. Registration and Buffet Dinner at 5:30 pm. Presentation from 6-7 pm. This session is hosted by Jason W Lowe, FIC and Greg J Herlihy, FIC.

TAXES CHIPPING AWAY AT YOUR SAVINGS? Retirement planning decisions could affect your income taxes.

Learn about the financial outcomes you may face and how to make decisions that are right for you by

attending Income Taxes and Retirement.

EVENT DETAILS

Tuesday, October 22, 2019 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Oshkosh Convention Center 1 Main St. Oshkosh, WI

RESERVE YOUR PLACE TODAY

Please call Melissa Volkert at 920-933-1320 or email melissa.volkert@thrivent.com by October 15, 2019. Dinner will be served. Registration and Buffet Dinner at 5:30 pm. Presentation from 6-7 pm.

This session is hosted by Jason W Lowe, FIC and Greg J Herlihy, FIC.

Thrivent and its financial professionals do not provide legal, accounting or tax advice. Consult your attorney or tax professional.

For more information visit Thrivent.com/social. No products will be sold.

Thrivent.com • 800-847-4836

EVENT DETAILS Tuesday, October 15, 2019

5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Oshkosh Convention Center 1 Main St.

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Collection for Birdie’s Box Every 3rd Sunday of Each Month

We are collecting canned goods for our Birdie's Box on the third Sunday of each month. You may bring the items with you to your seat, and our children will come with their little red shopping carts to collect them. A list of the most useful items can be found in the little

red shopping carts the kids use to collect the food on Sunday. Thank you for supporting this vital hunger ministry to our community!

Upcoming Collection Sundays: October 20th / November 17th / December15th

Here’s the update on the FEEDING HUNGRY KIDS program which offered free lunch during the month of August.

We are pleased to announce there was a total of 6597 lunches provided, split between 6 sites. First English Lutheran, Oshkosh (The Lunch Bunch), provided 2700 over 7 weeks, St. Andrews and Our Saviors Lutheran, Oshkosh provided 3897, over a 5 week period. Besides the three church locations, the Lunch Bus was at Oaklawn School Mon-Thursday and at Pollock Pool on Fridays. The Dragon Wagon was at Evans and Gruenwald five Mondays. (Later they move one block South) Our Savior’s also went to Pollock Pool . Our time there was cut short, as one day a huge storm hit, and the last Friday the pool was closed. However, we had between 47 and 79 attendees on the remaining 3 days.

The Dragon Wagon (St Andrew’s pickup truck) and the Lunch Bus (Kobussen Bus operated by OSLC) drew the largest crowds. In addition to lunches, the churches offered activities and healthy eating options with Americorps volunteers as leaders combined with our own volunteers. One of the churches gave out backpacks with school supplies, water bottles and socks. Another gave out shoes and underwear for 50 kiddos. Another offered canned goods to take home. Two churches offered take home lunches. A few tables with clothing were offered to anyone that could use them.

As you can see, the program was much more then feeding lunches. As sense of community developed during the month. Our Saviors Lutheran Church was able to offer the items at the Lunch Bus thanks to Miravida Living. They prepared many of the items and charged us their cost of product only. Children were welcomed by people of all ages, since volunteers from five more churches along with employees of Miravida Living as well as residents of Simeanna Apartments.

And, of course, we could not have achieved all of this without the use of the Kobussen bus for the month along with our volunteer who drives for Kobussen part time.

Thank you to everyone at OSLC who participated, gave, prayed and supported this important ministry this summer!!!!

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It's a New Day. Make it Amazing!

Please help us spread the word…if you know someone who might benefit from this program, please share this information!

Active Minds Community is an engaging experience available to all seniors in the Fox Valley, specializing in memory care, dementia and Alzheimer's. Our clients come to us with amazingly diverse life experiences. Some are dealing with mild memory loss or Alzheimer's. Some struggle with loneliness or depression. Some are simply looking for an opportunity to interact. All share one characteristic: the unquenchable desire to rediscover the joy in their lives.

Through multiple hands-on activities combined with stimulating conversations in a group setting, Active Minds provides the connection that many of our clients feel is missing. Designed with care and love, our classes bring people back to themselves, creating joyous moments and forging precious friendships along the way. And the respite care we provide caregivers is rejuvenating. This is in addition to the Respite Care offered twice monthly. Active Minds is a different sort of program from the respite care, offering education experiences presented by two retired educators. Onsite Classes (at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church – Grace Place) We will be hosting this important community program in our Grace Place. This is in addition to the Respite Care offered twice monthly. Active Minds is a different sort of program from the respite care, offering education experiences presented by two retired educators.

Active Minds registration is still underway for classes. Once it starts, classes will be held on Wednesday and Thursday from 1:00pm to 3:30pm at OSLC Grace Place!

For more information or to register for classes, call Jody at 920.422.1986

or email: info@activemindscommunity.com if you know someone who might benefit from this program, please share this information!

There is a Sunday School Snack/Drink sign-up sheet in the Narthex if you would like

to donate something for the kids’ snacks.

We ask that snacks are store-bought and individually packaged.

Please no treats with tree nuts. Gluten-free items are appreciated (we have one

child who needs gluten-free).

There is a list of recommended snacks by the sign-up sheet.

Your generosity and support of our Sunday School kids is appreciated!!

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We will be training a 2nd team

of Stephen Ministers in the Fall.

If you are interested, please let

Linda or Pastor Jan know!!!

STEPHEN MINISTRY You may be experiencing any number of difficulties that are causing pain or sadness. If so – you may find a Stephen Minister helpful. We will meet with you for 1 hour a week to listen and care. Stephen Ministry is a confidential one-to-one lay caring

ministry that takes place in congregations that use the Stephen Ministry Series system.

Stephen Ministry congregations equip and empower lay caregivers—called Stephen Ministers—to provide high-quality, confidential, Christ-centered care to people who are hurting.

The AFTER People……

▪ After the phone call you hoped you’d never get

▪ After the funeral when everyone has left ▪ After the relationship falls apart ▪ After the doctor says “I’m sorry” ▪ After the nursing home director says “welcome to your new home” ▪ After the last child waves and drives away ▪ After the gavel comes down and handcuffs go on ▪ After the baby arrives demanding more than possible ▪ After you find the pink slip in your final paycheck ▪ After your family and friends have heard your story too many times

We are having another training class this Fall! If you would like a Stephen Minister or would like to become a Stephen Minister Contact Pastor Jan or Linda Tedlie at 920-410-0745 / tedliel@gmail.com Please don’t hesitate to call with any questions!

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Midweek Worship Service with Holy Communion

We are continuing our once-monthly midweek service is on the second Wednesday of

each month. The Fall theme is Seeing with eyes of faith. As always, the service is short—

about 30 minutes. It includes communion and special music by Dave Bayer on guitar.

The next service is Wednesday, October 16th at 6:30pm.

Come and see!

Sunday, November 3rd is All Saints Day

We remember those people of our faith community who have died since last All Saints Day by reading their names aloud and ringing a chime. We can also read the names of anyone you would like remembered this day.

Please notify Vickie in the church office or write their names clearly (with pronunciation help if needed) on this form. Please turn this form in to Vickie by Sunday, October 27th.

Blessings, Pr. Jan

Write the name/s of the person/people you want remembered here:

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Date Reader Communion

Assistant Acolyte

Worship Assistant Greeters

October 6

Jim Englund Shari Englund Warren Seeley

*Need

Volunteers

13 Cathi Nimmer Jerry Johnson Emelia

Levezow

Julie Bohn Lynda Jameson

20 Joel

Rasmussen Shelley

Rassmussen Sam Englund

Dick & Sandy Hackbarth

27 Carol Stewart Amy Alvarez Garret

Koerner Barb

Schneider Corky & Karla

Abraham

November 3

Mike Dodson Kim Steiner Maia Butzlaff Maryla Karl

Carol Stewart

10 Brad Jodarski Amy Jodarski Warren Seeley

Ron & Eileen

Kuehl

17 Lisa Trepanier Maria Bouche Emelia

Levezow

Dick & Sandy Hackbarth

24 Toby Kamark Maryla Karl Sam Englund Dave & Judy

Abraham

October Altar Guild: Dick & Audrey Reichow October Ushers: Debbie Rasmussen, Erica Nourse, Jay & Linda Meyer

November Altar Guild: Daphne Reidi, Heidi Witt November Ushers: Mike Abraham, Nick Bouche, Need 2 more Volunteers

Sunday School Teachers

PK-2 SS Teacher/s 3-5 SS Teacher/s

October 6 Leah Locke Krissy Seeley & Kathy Baccus

13 Ben & Lisa Trepanier Jeff & Jessica Jorgenson

20 Amy Alvarez Barb Schneider

27 Pastor Jan Pastor Jan

November 3 Erica Nourse Jeff & Jessica Jorgenson

10 Erica Nourse Amy Alvarez

17 Leah Locke Barb Schneider

24 Ben & Lisa Trepanier Jaime Bliske

Worship Service Volunteer Schedule

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

September 30

11:45am Respite Volunteer Luncheon

6pm Reimaging Church

6pm VSA* Practice in Sanctuary

1 9am Circle of Light meets in Grace Place

5:30pm Pr. Jan at Annual Meeting for Oshkosh Conference at Grace in Ripon

2 10am Bible Study in Grace Place 3pm Worship Committee Mtg. 4:15pm Choir Practice 5:30-7:30pm Confirmation Class in Grace Place

3 8:30am Quilters

4 5pm Wedding Rehearsal at OSLC

5 2-4:00pm Pr. Jan at Offsite Wedding

6 9am Worship Service w/Holy Communion Choir Sings Today!

10am Sunday School & Coffee Hour

1pm Girl Scouts meet in SS Room

7 Pr. Jan is Off in the afternoon

6pm Stephen Ministries meets in Grace Place

6pm VSA* Practice in Sanctuary

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9 8:30am Mary Circle Meets in Soft Rm

10am Bible Study in Grace Place 4:15pm Choir Practice

6:30-7:00pm Midweek Worship w/Communion

10 8:30am Quilters 9:30am-3:30pm Pr. Jan in Waukesha at “Change or Die” Conference

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13 9am Worship Service w/Holy Communion &

*Noisy Offering (for the Warming Shelter)

10am Sunday School & Coffee Hour

14 5:30pm Executive Committee Mtg.

6pm VSA* Practice in Sanctuary

15 2-4pm Pr. Jan Text Study

1:30-3:30pm. Respite Care in Grace Place

6pm Joy Circle Meets in Grace Place

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10am Bible Study in Grace Place 4:15pm Choir Practice

5:30-7:30pm Confirmation Class in Grace Place

17 8:30am Quilters

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20 9am Worship Service w/ Holy Communion Choir Sings Today!

Birdie’s Box Food Collection Today

10am Sunday School & Coffee Hour

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6pm Council Meets

6pm VSA* Practice in Sanctuary

22 2-4pm Pr. Jan Text Study

1:30-3:30pm. Respite Care in Grace Place

23 10am Bible Study in Grace Place

4:15pm Choir Practice

6:00pm Bible Study in Grace Place

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8:30am Quilters

6pm Outreach Meeting in Grace Place

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27 9am Worship Service w/Holy Communion Confirmation Today

10am Sunday School & Coffee Hour 1-3pm Trunk or Treat at OSLC (see pg.9)

28 6pm VSA* Practice in Sanctuary

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9am Circle of Light meets in Grace Place

30 No Morning Bible Study Today 4:15pm Choir Practice

31 8:30am Quilters

November 1 November 2 10am Loaves & Fishes Meal @ Trinity Episcopal Today-See Dan Williams if you can help.

Pr. Jan @ Synod Theological Conference in

Door Cty. & will be available by cell phone for

Pastoral Care.

November 3 9am All Saints Worship Today-see pg 14)

*VSA is now called: Arts for all Wisconsin