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1 Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church October, 2019 Newsletter LCMC Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ “Knowing Jesus, Growing in Jesus, Sharing Jesus” OSLC address: 326 Leroy Street, Audubon, Iowa 50025 OSLC Telephone: (712) 563-2625 Pastor Ben’s Cell #: 805-444-1364 OSLC Website: oslcauduboniowa.org OSLC Email: [email protected] Pastor Ben’s Email: [email protected] Clergy Appreciation Month October is Clergy Appreciation month and it is a wonderful opportunity for us to express our thanks to Pastor Ben for his ministry here at OSLC! Community Christmas Day Dinner The Christmas Day Dinner is an important community outreach ministry that has been hosted by OSLC since 2004. Because of the generosity and prayers of volunteers and donors from OSLC and the community, this heart-warming time of fellowship has steadily grown serving 255 people last year. Watch for more upcoming details. If you would like to volunteer or have questions, please contact the church office. Quilting 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. During worship Oct. 13 th there will be a special blessing for those involved in the OSLC Quilting Ministry and for the quilts they have made. Quilters meet the 2 nd & 4 th Mondays (Sept.-April) at 1:15 in the downstairs social room. Donations of fabric, sheets, blankets and curtains to make quilts are appreciated! New helpers are always welcome - you do not need quilting experience - just a desire to help someone in need. OSLC 2 nd – 6 th Grade Kids Choir will begin in October! Kids Choir will begin on Wednesday, October 2 nd and will meet at OSLC after school until 3:15 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 2 nd 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 the church office. What a joy and blessing it will be to again have Kids Choir as a part of our worship services! Reformation Sunday is October 27 th Celebrated on the last Sunday in October, Reformation Sunday commemorates the Protestant Reformation as well as Martin Luther, who nailed his 95 Theses to the door of Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany, on October 31, 1517, the eve of All Saints' Day. Join in the recognition of Reformation Sunday by wearing red to worship on October 27 th . The annual Audubon County CROP Hunger Walk will be held Sunday, Oct. 13 th at 2:00 p.m. meeting at Albert the Bull Park. CROP stands for “Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty” and supports hunger- fighting work here in Audubon County and around the world. Contact church office or “The Rock” Youth Leaders if you would like to be a walker.
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Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church October, 2019 Newsletter
LCMC Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ
“Knowing Jesus, Growing in Jesus, Sharing Jesus”
OSLC address: 326 Leroy Street, Audubon, Iowa 50025
OSLC Telephone: (712) 563-2625 Pastor Ben’s Cell #: 805-444-1364
OSLC Website: oslcauduboniowa.org
OSLC Email: [email protected] Pastor Ben’s Email: [email protected]
Clergy Appreciation Month
October is Clergy Appreciation month and it is a wonderful opportunity for us to express our thanks to
Pastor Ben for his ministry here at OSLC!
Community Christmas Day Dinner The Christmas Day Dinner is an important community outreach ministry
that has been hosted by OSLC since 2004. Because of the generosity and prayers of volunteers and donors from OSLC
and the community, this heart-warming time of fellowship has steadily grown serving 255 people last year. Watch for more upcoming details.
If you would like to volunteer or have questions, please contact the church office.
Quilting 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. During worship Oct. 13th there will be a special
blessing for those involved in the OSLC Quilting Ministry and for the quilts they have made. Quilters meet the 2nd & 4th Mondays (Sept.-April) at 1:15
in the downstairs social room. Donations of fabric, sheets, blankets and curtains to make quilts are appreciated! New helpers are always welcome - you do not need quilting experience - just a desire to help someone in need.
OSLC 2nd – 6th Grade Kids Choir will begin in October! Kids Choir will begin on Wednesday, October 2nd and will meet at
OSLC after school until 3:15 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 the church office. What a joy and blessing it will be to again have Kids Choir as a
part of our worship services!
Reformation Sunday is October 27
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Celebrated on the last Sunday in October,
Reformation Sunday commemorates the
Protestant Reformation as well as Martin Luther, who nailed his 95 Theses
to the door of Castle Church in Wittenberg,
Germany, on October 31, 1517, the eve of All Saints' Day.
Join in the recognition of Reformation Sunday by wearing red to worship
on October 27th.
The annual Audubon County CROP Hunger Walk will be held Sunday, Oct. 13th at 2:00 p.m. meeting at Albert the Bull Park. CROP stands for “Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty” and supports hunger-fighting work here in Audubon County and around the world. Contact
church office or “The Rock” Youth Leaders if you would like to be a walker.
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“3 Myths about Kids and Teens”
Myth #1: Friends Are Family! Friends are super important. Friends sometimes understand us when family does not. However, friends are not family.
Every week, when 8-year-old Chase met with Lutheran Services in Iowa Pastor Dennis Bauer, he would ask to pray for “the same old thing: to find a good, loving forever family.” In third grade, he has already experienced trauma most of us cannot fathom. Chase understood that family is even deeper than friends. Children need a safe place where they don’t have to be deserving. Children need a home base, where trouble cannot reach them. Every child needs a family.
During a recent visit with Pastor Dennis, Chase prayed a different prayer: “Thank you, God, for giving me a family.” If this strikes a chord in you, come to LSI’s Foster Care & Adoption Orientation at 6:00pm, Monday, September 30, downstairs in the Social Room. Give God a chance to guide you. RSVP by registering at www.LSIowa.org/Foster or call Kendal Esteves at 512-294-5357. Questions, email [email protected] or talk to Pam in the church office.
Myth #2: If You Want a Scholarship, Specialize! Dr. Mike Clark warns about “the performance paradox.” An NBA physical therapist for 14 years, he says that today's players are faster, stronger and more athletic. However, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said, “What our orthopedics are telling us, is they're seeing wear-and-tear issues in young players that they didn't used to see until players were much older.” “Kids are broken by the time they get to college,” said Dr. Neeru Jayanthi, the Director of Sports Medicine Research and Education at Emory Healthcare in the Atlanta area.
In a University of Wisconsin study, 36 percent of high school athletes are highly specialized in one sport and they are twice as likely to suffer injuries to their hips, knees, cartilage or ligaments. The same researchers found that most Division I college athletes were not highly specialized in high school.
When asked about having a student hyperfocus on a sport to earn a scholarship, an NBA general manager said, “At what cost? Do you really want to have your kid limping around the rest of his life?" (These sports comments are based on an ESPN article by Baxter Holmes, “These Kids Are Ticking Timebombs.”)
NBA legend Michael Jordan started in every game in 8 of his 13 seasons in Chicago. What was his off-season regimen? He barely touched a basketball. I plead with coaches and parents: Stop pushing athletes to work out and compete in off-season sports on Sunday. Urge them to spend this one day a week building up their inner self and building intergenerational relationships.
Myth #3: Dating in High School Is Better Than Not Dating Researchers tracked a large group of students from 6th grade through 12th grade. The students reported their dating habits and their feelings. Their teachers reported the students’ attitudes and behaviors. According to this new research from The Journal of School Health, teachers found non-dating students significantly more advanced in social and leadership skills. Teachers also rated non-dating students as less depressed. Additionally, far fewer non-dating students reported feeling depressed or hopeless regularly than students who dated. So, if you’re not dating in high school, relax!
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Stewardship Square
Regular offerings 08/25 $3,492.00 09/01 $6,361.00 09/08 $8,210.00 09/15 $10,216.45 09/22 $2,889.00 Weekly Worship 08/25 138 Attendance 09/01 120 09/08 210 09/15 147 09/22 163 Needed Weekly to meet budget—$7,202.30
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.
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.
LSI (Lutheran Services in Iowa) Foster Care & Adoption Orientation Have you ever considered becoming a foster parent to help children in Iowa? If so, come explore
foster care with us and learn more about becoming a foster parent by attending an upcoming orientation on Monday, September 30th at 6:00 p.m. at OSLC meeting in the downstairs social room.
RSVP by registering at www.LSIowa.org/Foster or call Kendal Esteves at 512-294-5357. Questions, email [email protected] or talk to Pam in the church office.
Take a leap of faith….become a foster parent!!
10 Ways to Reduce Injury 1. Wear the proper helmet for your activity. 2. Wear a life jacket. 3. Have your eyes checked.
4. Remove tripping hazards in your home. 5. Learn how to swim. 6. Store medicine out of the reach of children. 7. Take medicine only as directed. 8. Place children in the proper booster or car seat.
9. Wear your seatbelt. 10. Walk on a sidewalk when possible. Source: cdc.
OSLC Nursery Changes After careful consideration by the Church Council and the Worship Committee, the decision has been
made that it is necessary to restructure the nursery services offered during OSLC Sunday morning worship services. The chapel and lounge will continue to be offered as unsupervised areas for families
to use with their children until the proposed nursery restructuring plan can be implemented. Please pray for the OSLC Nursery Ministry. Worship services can be heard on speakers in both locations.
Bethany Farm Camp Women’s Retreat Responding to God’s Call
October 12th from 8:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m. (2144 310th Street, Brayton, IA)
Kelly Havemeir and Wendy Schulz will share how they responded to God’s call as they unfold a part of their personal faith journey. Light brunch provided. Free Will Offering.
2020 Committee Budgets are due in the church office by Nov. 1st. 2019 Committee Reports are due in the church office by Dec. 1st.
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USHERS Jerry Kelly, Captain Jason Smith Jeff Edwards David Madsen Gary Englin Dave Albers Randy Blohm Brad Borkowski Richard Hemmingsen TAXI DRIVER Jerry Kelly ALTAR GUILD Lela Gleason Shellie Madsen
PROJECTION SYSTEM 6- Curtis Derry 13- Raydene Mathisen 20- Shannon Jensen 27- VIDEO OPERATORS 6- Dan Jorgensen 13- Dan Christensen 20- Frank Olsen 27- Dave Madsen SOUND OPERATORS 6- Logan Nielsen 13- Brandon Toft 20- Krystal Albertsen 27- Patrick Hamilton ACOLYTES 6- Zeke Konkler Mattie Nielsen 13- Sawyer McClain-Toft Carson Vorm 20- Isaac Jackson Maddie Nichols 27- Mason Steckler Adam Obrecht
Operation Christmas Child Every year, Operation Christmas Child delivers millions of shoebox gifts to children around the world. Shining the light of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to children affected by war, poverty, disease and natural disaster, shoebox gifts are fueled by the power
of prayer, bringing Good News and Great Joy to the ends of the earth! For the 19th year, our Sunday School kids, Confirmation students and OSLC
members are collecting and packing shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child. Last year OSLC packed a record 151 Christmas shoeboxes!
Please bring donated items to the church by Sunday, November 10th. Confirmation students and their mentors will be packing boxes on November 13th.
Questions? Contact OSLC coordinators Norma Nielsen or Danielle Derry. See the display on the church entryway tables for
additional information or go to samaritanspurse.org/occ for shoebox gift ideas.
“The Upper Room” daily devotionals The September/October “The Upper Room” daily devotionals are available in the entryway
and on the card table at the back of the sanctuary. These devotionals have an OSLC member’s name or family written in the front for whom you are asked to remember in your prayers.
We invite you to pick up a copy for your personal devotions.
Consecration Sunday will be Sunday, October 13th. 2020 offering Commitment cards will be in the bulletins Oct. 6th & 13th, and available at the back of
the sanctuary. The Stewardship Committee will be sharing information Oct. 6th & 13th during worship.
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‘THE ROCK’ OCTOBER NEWS (7th-12th GRADE)
THANK YOU to the 32, (yes I said 32) youth that shared their Sunday afternoon with us to enjoy a crazy, jubilant day of jumping at Sky Zone.
We had a wonderful time. Special thanks to the volunteer drivers that helped us transport all the kids, we couldn’t have done the trip without you! We also had a wonderful evening at The Rose theatre enjoying the movie
“Overcomer”. Thanks to the youth that shared their evening with us, it was an uplifting movie!
CROP WALK @ 2 PM: OCTOBER 13th This is a service requirement for the confirmation kids. We also welcome all the youth and
congregation members to join us. The more the merrier! We will meet at Albert the Bull shelter house at 1:45PM to collect packets and join in prayer and take a group picture. Then we walk the walking trail together to help fight hunger! ‘Why Walk? Your participation impacts individuals
and families in more than 35 countries. In many developing nations, people can walk up to six miles a day to get food and water. One in nine people worldwide lack access to clean water and a healthy
diet. We walk to be in solidarity, bring awareness to these issues and raise funds for permanent change.’ You can find more information in the overflow area. CROP Walk in Audubon County
also gives a percentage of money earned to local charities.
ACTIVITY & BOWLING AT THE REC CENTER: NOVEMBER 17th Mark your calendar for November 17th! More details to come!
The Rock wants to show you we are thankful for your participation in The Rock and take you bowling at the Rec Center after an activity at the church. We hope you can join us!!
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH (9th-12th Grade): Remember Sunday nights @ 7PM is high school youth group, friends are welcome!
The Rock Youth Group Leaders: Tracie (304-1256), Sara (304-2363), Nate (304-0548)
Facebook: The Rock OSLC OSLC website: oslcauduboniowa.org The Rock Email: [email protected]
Pray for our Pastoral Call Committee! Members of the Call Committee are Jennifer Bauer, Dan Madsen, Kaylene Riebhoff, Tammy Sauers,
Steve Stetzel, Marla Sunberg & Nate Vorm. This Committee is working together to discern whom God is sending as our long term Pastor. Questions, talk to a member of the Call Committee.
Congratulations and God’s Blessing to
Lillian Mae Hansen, daughter of John Hansen & Hilaree Walter,
who was baptized at OSLC on September 15th.
Congratulations and God’s Blessing to
Trevor & Bailey Smith, who were married at OSLC
on August 17th.
Adult Sunday School Adult Sunday School has resumed following Sunday worship and meets in the chapel.
We are studying “Unshakable Hope”. Grab a cup of coffee and join us!
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1 9:00 Women’s Bible Study Esther 2—King Xerxes Chooses Esther as Queen
2 7:00 Men’s Bible Study 9:30 Caring Sharing 2:30 Kids Choir begins 3:00 Confirmation Esther 3— Haman Plots To Annihilate Jews
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Esther 4— Mordecai Asks Esther to Help
4 6:00 Wedding Rehearsal
Esther 5—Esther Invites Xerxes and Haman to Banquet
5 4:00 Wedding of Brad Borkowski & Krysten Rutherford Esther 6— Xerxes honors Mordecai
6 Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost 8:30 Prayer Power 9:00 Holy Communion 10:15 Coffee, SS, Sr. Choir 11:15 “BTC” Praise Band practice 7:00 High School Youth Group Psalm 137— The Hopelessness of Exile
7 9:00 Staff Meeting Esther 7—Esther’s Second Banquet for Xerxes and Haman
8 9:00 Women’s Bible Study Esther 8—Xerxes Authorizes Jews to Destroy Enemies
9 7:00 Men’s Bible Study 2:30 Kids Choir 3:00 Confirmation Psalm 126—Those Who Sow in Tears Will Reap in Joy
10 10:30 Friendship Home Communion
Acts 23— Paul Tried and Sent to Caesarea
11 7:00 Wedding Rehearsal Acts 24—Paul Waits in Caesarean Jail for Two Years
12 8:30-11:45 Bethany Farm Women’s Retreat 4:00 Wedding of David DuVall & Tammy Kirk Acts 25— Paul Appeals to Caesar
13 Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost 8:30 Prayer Power 9:00 Worship-Consecration Sunday & Quilters Blessing 10:15 Coffee, SS, Sr. Choir 11:15 Education Committee Meeting 2:00 CROP Walk 7:00 High School Youth Group Isaiah 61— God’s Anointed Messenger
14 9:00 Staff Meeting 1:15 Quilting 6:30 Building & Property Committee Meeting Acts 27—Paul Sails for Rome and Survives Shipwreck
15 9:00 Women’s Bible Study Acts 28—Paul Is Under House Arrest in Rome for Two Years
16 7:00 Men’s Bible Study 2:30 Kids Choir 3:00 Confirmation 6:30 Church Council Meeting Romans 1—Paul’s Letter to Roma Before He Goes There
17 9:30 Ruth Circle
CO
OSLC Newsletter Deadline Romans 3—Jews and Gentiles Are All Unrighteous
18 6:00 Wedding Rehearsal
Romans 4—Abraham’s Faith Is Credited As Righteousness
19 2:00 Wedding of Nick Jensen & MaKenzie Bruch Romans 5—Death Through Sin, Life Through Christ
20 Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost 8:30 Prayer Power 9:00 Holy Communion 10:15 Coffee, SS, Sr. Choir 11:15 “BTC” Praise Band practice 7:00 High School Youth Group Psalm 105— God Remembers His Promise
21 9:00 Staff Meeting Romans 6—Slaves to Sin or Slaves to Righteousness?
22 9:00 Women’s Bible Study Romans 7— Sin Living in the Christian
23 2:30 Kids Choir 3:00 Confirmation 7:00 Women of Faith Meeting(Officers and Co-chairs) Romans 8—The Children of God Have the Spirit of God
24 Romans 12—Offer Your Body as a Living Sacrifice
25 1 Corinthians 1—The Message of the Cross is Foolishness
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1 Corinthians 2—Discernment Through the Holy Spirit
27 Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost Reformation Sunday 8:30 Prayer Power 9:00 Worship-“BTC” Praise Band 10:15 Coffee, SS, Sr. Choir 4:00 Family Fun Pumpkin Painting 7:00 High School Youth Group Psalm 23— The Lord Is My Shepherd
28 9:00 Staff Meeting 1:15 Quilting
1 Corinthians 5—Sexual Immorality in the Church
29 9:00 Women’s Bible Study 1 Corinthians 6—Lawsuits Disallowed within Church
30 7:00 Men’s Bible Study 2:30 Kids Choir 3:00 Confirmation 2 Corinthians 4—We Have This Treasure in Jars of Clay
31 2 Corinthians 5—Christians Are Christ’s Ambassadors
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
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1 9:00 Women’s Bible Study Esther 2—King Xerxes Chooses Esther as Queen
2 7:00 Men’s Bible Study 9:30 Caring Sharing 2:30 Kids Choir begins 3:00 Confirmation Esther 3— Haman Plots To Annihilate Jews
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Esther 4— Mordecai Asks Esther to Help
4 6:00 Wedding Rehearsal
Esther 5—Esther Invites Xerxes and Haman to Banquet
5 4:00 Wedding of Brad Borkowski & Krysten Rutherford Esther 6— Xerxes honors Mordecai
6 Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost 8:30 Prayer Power 9:00 Holy Communion 10:15 Coffee, SS, Sr. Choir 11:15 “BTC” Praise Band practice 7:00 High School Youth Group Psalm 137— The Hopelessness of Exile
7 9:00 Staff Meeting Esther 7—Esther’s Second Banquet for Xerxes and Haman
8 9:00 Women’s Bible Study Esther 8—Xerxes Authorizes Jews to Destroy Enemies
9 7:00 Men’s Bible Study 2:30 Kids Choir 3:00 Confirmation Psalm 126—Those Who Sow in Tears Will Reap in Joy
10 10:30 Friendship Home Communion
Acts 23— Paul Tried and Sent to Caesarea
11 7:00 Wedding Rehearsal Acts 24—Paul Waits in Caesarean Jail for Two Years
12 8:30-11:45 Bethany Farm Women’s Retreat 4:00 Wedding of David DuVall & Tammy Kirk Acts 25— Paul Appeals to Caesar
13 Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost 8:30 Prayer Power 9:00 Worship-Consecration Sunday & Quilters Blessing 10:15 Coffee, SS, Sr. Choir 11:15 Education Committee Meeting 2:00 CROP Walk 7:00 High School Youth Group Isaiah 61— God’s Anointed Messenger
14 9:00 Staff Meeting 1:15 Quilting 6:30 Building & Property Committee Meeting Acts 27—Paul Sails for Rome and Survives Shipwreck
15 9:00 Women’s Bible Study Acts 28—Paul Is Under House Arrest in Rome for Two Years
16 7:00 Men’s Bible Study 2:30 Kids Choir 3:00 Confirmation 6:30 Church Council Meeting Romans 1—Paul’s Letter to Roma Before He Goes There
17 9:30 Ruth Circle
CO
OSLC Newsletter Deadline Romans 3—Jews and Gentiles Are All Unrighteous
18 6:00 Wedding Rehearsal
Romans 4—Abraham’s Faith Is Credited As Righteousness
19 2:00 Wedding of Nick Jensen & MaKenzie Bruch Romans 5—Death Through Sin, Life Through Christ
20 Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost 8:30 Prayer Power 9:00 Holy Communion 10:15 Coffee, SS, Sr. Choir 11:15 “BTC” Praise Band practice 7:00 High School Youth Group Psalm 105— God Remembers His Promise
21 9:00 Staff Meeting Romans 6—Slaves to Sin or Slaves to Righteousness?
22 9:00 Women’s Bible Study Romans 7— Sin Living in the Christian
23 2:30 Kids Choir 3:00 Confirmation 7:00 Women of Faith Meeting(Officers and Co-chairs) Romans 8—The Children of God Have the Spirit of God
24 Romans 12—Offer Your Body as a Living Sacrifice
25 1 Corinthians 1—The Message of the Cross is Foolishness
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1 Corinthians 2—Discernment Through the Holy Spirit
27 Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost Reformation Sunday 8:30 Prayer Power 9:00 Worship-“BTC” Praise Band 10:15 Coffee, SS, Sr. Choir 4:00 Family Fun Pumpkin Painting 7:00 High School Youth Group Psalm 23— The Lord Is My Shepherd
28 9:00 Staff Meeting 1:15 Quilting
1 Corinthians 5—Sexual Immorality in the Church
29 9:00 Women’s Bible Study 1 Corinthians 6—Lawsuits Disallowed within Church
30 7:00 Men’s Bible Study 2:30 Kids Choir 3:00 Confirmation 2 Corinthians 4—We Have This Treasure in Jars of Clay
31 2 Corinthians 5—Christians Are Christ’s Ambassadors
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
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USHERS Jerry Kelly, Captain Jason Smith Jeff Edwards David Madsen Gary Englin Dave Albers Randy Blohm Brad Borkowski Richard Hemmingsen TAXI DRIVER Jerry Kelly ALTAR GUILD Lela Gleason Shellie Madsen
PROJECTION SYSTEM 6- Curtis Derry 13- Raydene Mathisen 20- Shannon Jensen 27- VIDEO OPERATORS 6- Dan Jorgensen 13- Dan Christensen 20- Frank Olsen 27- Dave Madsen SOUND OPERATORS 6- Logan Nielsen 13- Brandon Toft 20- Krystal Albertsen 27- Patrick Hamilton ACOLYTES 6- Zeke Konkler Mattie Nielsen 13- Sawyer McClain-Toft Carson Vorm 20- Isaac Jackson Maddie Nichols 27- Mason Steckler Adam Obrecht
Operation Christmas Child Every year, Operation Christmas Child delivers millions of shoebox gifts to children around the world. Shining the light of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to children affected by war, poverty, disease and natural disaster, shoebox gifts are fueled by the power
of prayer, bringing Good News and Great Joy to the ends of the earth! For the 19th year, our Sunday School kids, Confirmation students and OSLC
members are collecting and packing shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child. Last year OSLC packed a record 151 Christmas shoeboxes!
Please bring donated items to the church by Sunday, November 10th. Confirmation students and their mentors will be packing boxes on November 13th.
Questions? Contact OSLC coordinators Norma Nielsen or Danielle Derry. See the display on the church entryway tables for
additional information or go to samaritanspurse.org/occ for shoebox gift ideas.
“The Upper Room” daily devotionals The September/October “The Upper Room” daily devotionals are available in the entryway
and on the card table at the back of the sanctuary. These devotionals have an OSLC member’s name or family written in the front for whom you are asked to remember in your prayers.
We invite you to pick up a copy for your personal devotions.
Consecration Sunday will be Sunday, October 13th. 2020 offering Commitment cards will be in the bulletins Oct. 6th & 13th, and available at the back of
the sanctuary. The Stewardship Committee will be sharing information Oct. 6th & 13th during worship.
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‘THE ROCK’ OCTOBER NEWS (7th-12th GRADE)
THANK YOU to the 32, (yes I said 32) youth that shared their Sunday afternoon with us to enjoy a crazy, jubilant day of jumping at Sky Zone.
We had a wonderful time. Special thanks to the volunteer drivers that helped us transport all the kids, we couldn’t have done the trip without you! We also had a wonderful evening at The Rose theatre enjoying the movie
“Overcomer”. Thanks to the youth that shared their evening with us, it was an uplifting movie!
CROP WALK @ 2 PM: OCTOBER 13th This is a service requirement for the confirmation kids. We also welcome all the youth and
congregation members to join us. The more the merrier! We will meet at Albert the Bull shelter house at 1:45PM to collect packets and join in prayer and take a group picture. Then we walk the walking trail together to help fight hunger! ‘Why Walk? Your participation impacts individuals
and families in more than 35 countries. In many developing nations, people can walk up to six miles a day to get food and water. One in nine people worldwide lack access to clean water and a healthy
diet. We walk to be in solidarity, bring awareness to these issues and raise funds for permanent change.’ You can find more information in the overflow area. CROP Walk in Audubon County
also gives a percentage of money earned to local charities.
ACTIVITY & BOWLING AT THE REC CENTER: NOVEMBER 17th Mark your calendar for November 17th! More details to come!
The Rock wants to show you we are thankful for your participation in The Rock and take you bowling at the Rec Center after an activity at the church. We hope you can join us!!
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH (9th-12th Grade): Remember Sunday nights @ 7PM is high school youth group, friends are welcome!
The Rock Youth Group Leaders: Tracie (304-1256), Sara (304-2363), Nate (304-0548)
Facebook: The Rock OSLC OSLC website: oslcauduboniowa.org The Rock Email: [email protected]
Pray for our Pastoral Call Committee! Members of the Call Committee are Jennifer Bauer, Dan Madsen, Kaylene Riebhoff, Tammy Sauers,
Steve Stetzel, Marla Sunberg & Nate Vorm. This Committee is working together to discern whom God is sending as our long term Pastor. Questions, talk to a member of the Call Committee.
Congratulations and God’s Blessing to
Lillian Mae Hansen, daughter of John Hansen & Hilaree Walter,
who was baptized at OSLC on September 15th.
Congratulations and God’s Blessing to
Trevor & Bailey Smith, who were married at OSLC
on August 17th.
Adult Sunday School Adult Sunday School has resumed following Sunday worship and meets in the chapel.
We are studying “Unshakable Hope”. Grab a cup of coffee and join us!
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“3 Myths about Kids and Teens”
Myth #1: Friends Are Family! Friends are super important. Friends sometimes understand us when family does not. However, friends are not family.
Every week, when 8-year-old Chase met with Lutheran Services in Iowa Pastor Dennis Bauer, he would ask to pray for “the same old thing: to find a good, loving forever family.” In third grade, he has already experienced trauma most of us cannot fathom. Chase understood that family is even deeper than friends. Children need a safe place where they don’t have to be deserving. Children need a home base, where trouble cannot reach them. Every child needs a family.
During a recent visit with Pastor Dennis, Chase prayed a different prayer: “Thank you, God, for giving me a family.” If this strikes a chord in you, come to LSI’s Foster Care & Adoption Orientation at 6:00pm, Monday, September 30, downstairs in the Social Room. Give God a chance to guide you. RSVP by registering at www.LSIowa.org/Foster or call Kendal Esteves at 512-294-5357. Questions, email [email protected] or talk to Pam in the church office.
Myth #2: If You Want a Scholarship, Specialize! Dr. Mike Clark warns about “the performance paradox.” An NBA physical therapist for 14 years, he says that today's players are faster, stronger and more athletic. However, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said, “What our orthopedics are telling us, is they're seeing wear-and-tear issues in young players that they didn't used to see until players were much older.” “Kids are broken by the time they get to college,” said Dr. Neeru Jayanthi, the Director of Sports Medicine Research and Education at Emory Healthcare in the Atlanta area.
In a University of Wisconsin study, 36 percent of high school athletes are highly specialized in one sport and they are twice as likely to suffer injuries to their hips, knees, cartilage or ligaments. The same researchers found that most Division I college athletes were not highly specialized in high school.
When asked about having a student hyperfocus on a sport to earn a scholarship, an NBA general manager said, “At what cost? Do you really want to have your kid limping around the rest of his life?" (These sports comments are based on an ESPN article by Baxter Holmes, “These Kids Are Ticking Timebombs.”)
NBA legend Michael Jordan started in every game in 8 of his 13 seasons in Chicago. What was his off-season regimen? He barely touched a basketball. I plead with coaches and parents: Stop pushing athletes to work out and compete in off-season sports on Sunday. Urge them to spend this one day a week building up their inner self and building intergenerational relationships.
Myth #3: Dating in High School Is Better Than Not Dating Researchers tracked a large group of students from 6th grade through 12th grade. The students reported their dating habits and their feelings. Their teachers reported the students’ attitudes and behaviors. According to this new research from The Journal of School Health, teachers found non-dating students significantly more advanced in social and leadership skills. Teachers also rated non-dating students as less depressed. Additionally, far fewer non-dating students reported feeling depressed or hopeless regularly than students who dated. So, if you’re not dating in high school, relax!
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Regular offerings 08/25 $3,492.00 09/01 $6,361.00 09/08 $8,210.00 09/15 $10,216.45 09/22 $2,889.00 Weekly Worship 08/25 138 Attendance 09/01 120 09/08 210 09/15 147 09/22 163 Needed Weekly to meet budget—$7,202.30
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.
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.
LSI (Lutheran Services in Iowa) Foster Care & Adoption Orientation Have you ever considered becoming a foster parent to help children in Iowa? If so, come explore
foster care with us and learn more about becoming a foster parent by attending an upcoming orientation on Monday, September 30th at 6:00 p.m. at OSLC meeting in the downstairs social room.
RSVP by registering at www.LSIowa.org/Foster or call Kendal Esteves at 512-294-5357. Questions, email [email protected] or talk to Pam in the church office.
Take a leap of faith….become a foster parent!!
10 Ways to Reduce Injury 1. Wear the proper helmet for your activity. 2. Wear a life jacket. 3. Have your eyes checked.
4. Remove tripping hazards in your home. 5. Learn how to swim. 6. Store medicine out of the reach of children. 7. Take medicine only as directed. 8. Place children in the proper booster or car seat.
9. Wear your seatbelt. 10. Walk on a sidewalk when possible. Source: cdc.
OSLC Nursery Changes After careful consideration by the Church Council and the Worship Committee, the decision has been
made that it is necessary to restructure the nursery services offered during OSLC Sunday morning worship services. The chapel and lounge will continue to be offered as unsupervised areas for families
to use with their children until the proposed nursery restructuring plan can be implemented. Please pray for the OSLC Nursery Ministry. Worship services can be heard on speakers in both locations.
Bethany Farm Camp Women’s Retreat Responding to God’s Call
October 12th from 8:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m. (2144 310th Street, Brayton, IA)
Kelly Havemeir and Wendy Schulz will share how they responded to God’s call as they unfold a part of their personal faith journey. Light brunch provided. Free Will Offering.
2020 Committee Budgets are due in the church office by Nov. 1st. 2019 Committee Reports are due in the church office by Dec. 1st.
