News & Notes – June 4, 2017

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MEN’S SOFTBALL GAME

Come cheer on our Men’s Softball team on Wednesday Evenings at Jackson Park in Jackson, WI. You can find the game times on the church calendar.

CHURCH OFFICE SUMMER HOURS

Please note that during the summer (June 6 – August 25) the church office will be open from 8:00am – 1:00pm Monday – Thursday.

TRAVELING THIS SUMMER?

If you need help finding the location of a church during your travels, you can use the WELS Locator or contact us in the church office and we will be happy to help.

ALTAR GUILD MEETING

The Ladies on the Altar Guild will be holding a meeting on Saturday, June 10th at 9:00am. We will be cleaning the communion ware as well as talk about the upcoming schedule. Any ladies not on the Altar Guild but have an interest are welcome to join us.

DIVINE CALL UPDATES

On Sunday, May 21st, 2017, Our Savior Lutheran Church extended a Divine Call to Mr. Timothy Hochmuth to teach Gr. 3-5, teach and help manage Technology, and serve as athletic director. Please keep Mr. Hochmuth and his wife, Jessica, and their family in your prayers as they consider their ministry in God’s kingdom and this call to serve Our Savior Lutheran School.

SCHOOL CLEANING – HELP NEEDED

There are many cleaning projects that need to get done this summer and there are many ways you can help. Come to one of our “work nights” and enjoy fellowship while we clean. Work nights are June 13, 26 and July 18, 26 from 6:00-8:00pm (any amount of time is appreciated). If days’ work better for you we will have two “work days” on Saturday, July 22 and August 19th from 8am until Noon.

If you could sign up to help us plan that would be much appreciated: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0c4eabad28aaf49-summer. There are a few projects on the list that could be “adopted” for the summer by a family. Contact Sarah Smith (414-795-1094 or [email protected]) if you would like to pick up a list to work on or if you have any questions.

OPEN FORUM

There will be an open forum between services on Sunday, June 11th to discuss major building repairs. All are invited to attend.

UPCOMING SERVICE PROJECTS FOR OUR SAVIOR FAMILIES

Once school is out for summer, there are still events that our students can participate in! Please check the Church calendar for details and sign-ups. Events will also be posted to our Facebook page and information placed at our church event tables. These are great opportunities for our children to grow in their faith and spread God’s word to others through their actions:

  • June 3rd & 4th – Car washers at a KML-supported 5k Car Wash/Brat Fry in Mequon, WI
  • June 24th / 25th – Shortcake servers/sellers at the Strawberry Festival in Cedarburg, WI
  • August 4th – Art project assistants for our church’s booth at the Ozaukee County Fair in Cedarburg, WI
  • August 12th – Volunteer families for our an outing at Riveredge Nature Center near Saukville, WI
  • September 9th & 10th – Setup/Cleanup assistance for the Racing Hearts Day Dash 5K at KML near Jackson, WI

Please consider helping with one or more of these events! Contact Chad Bloedel with questions.

TUITION ASSISTANCE FUND

Our Savior has a tuition assistance fund to support members of our congregation who attend either Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary or Martin Luther College in order to prepare for full-time Gospel ministry (pastor, teacher, staff minister). This fund offers our congregation members an opportunity to provide financial support and encouragement to those who are preparing to become pastors, teachers and staff ministers. Please consider a gift of support. Envelopes are on the table in back of church in a box labeled “Tuition Assistance Fund.”

CAMP PHILIP VBS CONGREGATIONAL DAY CAMP

…will be at St. John’s Lutheran Church located at 1616 W. Mequon Rd. in Mequon. They will have VBS for children up through eighth grade June 19 – June 23. This day camp meets from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and then Friday from 3:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. with a family fun night to follow.

Find more information on the St. John’s website.

PARENT REGISTRATION

…is Monday, August 7 at 6:30 p.m. All parents are to attend the evening for a smooth transition into the 2017 – 2018 school year.

SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH PICNIC

On Sunday, August 28. There will be one combined worship service at 10:00 a.m. with the picnic to follow.

WELS NIGHT AT MILLER PARK 2017

Brewers vs. Twins Thursday, August 10, 2017 The Milwaukee Brewers are now selling tickets for the fourth annual WELS Night at Miller Park. Organize your group and plan to join us for the Milwaukee Brewers’ game against the Minnesota Twins. Mr. Steve Thiesfeldt, vice president of Martin Luther College (MLC) and former MLC baseball coach, has joyfully agreed to throw out the ceremonial first pitch.

Time: 7:10 p.m. Date: Thurs., Aug. 10, 2017

Discounted Tickets: The Brewers are again offering WELS members up to 50 percent off the price of tickets. Seating will be along the first base line and in a block for WELS members.

Pricing: Field Outfield sections 106 – 109 for $21/ticket, Loge Outfield sections 206 – 208 for $17/ticket, Terrace Reserved sections 409 – 412 for $9/ticket. The ticket service fee will be waived for groups of 20 or more if you contact Greg Souza at 414-902-4492 or [email protected].

Don’t forget to get your WELS Night T-shirt! The deadline to purchase tickets is Thurs., Aug. 3, 2017.

June USHERS’ SCHEDULE

8:00 am, Sunday Team 3E:  Dan Sauer, Len Collyard, Nate Grulke, Jon Grulke, Lucas Grulke, Caleb Grulke, Mike Sauer

10:30 am, Sunday Team 1L: Bob Duckart, Cliff Polheber, Joey Polheber, Gary & Noah Johnson, Gary Suckow

Thursday, 7:00 pm Team 1:  Russ Whitford, Travis Whitford & Trenton Whitford

June ALTAR GUILD

Deanna Edwards, Hilary Vatter, Sarah Smith

GREETERS FOR SUNDAY, June 11th                

8:00 am Voss Family 10:30 am Kleist Family

CHURCH CLEANERS FOR June 11th

Jon & Linda Hahm

ALTAR ASSISTANTS FOR June 15th & 18th

7:00 pm Doug Schnell

8:00 am Jeremiah Backhaus & Keith Knuth

10:30 am Ken Lemke & Jim Brich

Attendance

Last Week Last Year
Thursday 139 47
Sunday Early 98 120
Sunday Late 100 137
Total 337 304

DID YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION CHANGE?

If you have moved or changed phone numbers in the last 12 months please contact the church office with your updated information.

     


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