And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another. Hebrews 10:24-25a It’s sometimes hard to go out in public with a little one. Church services with quiet times for confession, reflection, and prayer can… Read More »
VERSE OF THE MONTH This year’s Spiritual Growth Plan focuses on prayer. Ponder a verse and a comment on the blessing of prayer from your Spiritual Growth Committee: Psalm 17:6 “I call on you, O God, for you will answer me; give ear to me and hear my prayer.” God always answers our prayers and… Read More »
He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. Psalm 23:2 Sheep are peculiar animals. They are by nature flocking creatures and will instinctively follow a leader, even to their demise. The psalmist pictures the Lord as the Good Shepherd who leads His flock to pastures where they can eat and… Read More »
Newly Adopted Constitution and Bylaws During a special voters’ meeting on February 2, the assembly approved a revised Constitution and Bylaws. You can find a copy on our church website in the members only section. If you’d like a paper copy, please contact Sarah in the church office and she’d be happy to provide you… Read More »
CONSIDER TITHING When we give, we are responding to God’s grace. Tithing serves as a guide to our giving. Without the tithe, we would lack guidance as to what would be an appropriate response to God’s goodness. Through faith, many brothers and sisters at Our Savior give well beyond the tithe. In the book Holy… Read More »
From the Board of Stewardship When I, through faith, give God my first and best, I know that God is honored. Jesus said, “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8). Prayer: Good and gracious Heavenly Father, You are the source of all good things. Lead me to know you more deeply, to love you… Read More »
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… Read More »
Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.” John 3:5 Scientific studies show that activities such as solving riddles greatly decreases one’s chance of memory loss. When Nicodemus came to Jesus, he thought Jesus was speaking in riddles, for how… Read More »
SPECIAL VOTERS’ MEETING A special Voters’ meeting will be held on Sunday, February 2nd to present for adoption the revised Constitution and Bylaws and to deal with any matters attendant to its passage. WINTER ADULT BIBLE STUDY – Why Am I Here! Now through February 9. We human beings are spiritually “near-sighted” by birth. Even… Read More »