ADVENT BY CANDLE LIGHT PLANNING MEETING

Attention ladies of the congregation, there will be an ABC (Advent By Candlelight) planning meeting, October 27^th  at 11:45am .  We are looking to do some brainstorming about this year’s event, we should be done within an hour.  All are invited.

CLERGY APPRECIATION MONTH

October is Clergy Appreciation Month.  Please take this opportunity to thank and encourage Pastor Wagner, Staff Minister Hering, Jeremiah Backhaus, and Seminary Senior Zachary VonDeylen (Pulpit Assistant) for their faithful service at Our Savior.

2020 CALENDARS

God’s Creation Wall Calendars are available for purchase on the back table.  They are $7.00.  There are envelopes on top of the calendars where you can place your payment and then place in the Principal/School Office mail slot.  This is a fundraiser for Our Savior Parents-Teachers-Friends (PTF). Proceeds from this calendar sale are used for a variety of non-budgeted items and events sponsored by the PTF.

Continue reading “New this week – October 20, 2019” →

ADVENT BY CANDLE LIGHT PLANNING MEETING

Attention ladies of the congregation, there will be an ABC (Advent By Candlelight) planning meeting on Sunday, October 13^th  at 11:45am .  We are looking to do some brainstorming about this year’s event, we should be done within an hour.  All are invited.

SCRIP GIFT CARD NEWS TO NOTE

In addition to linking a bank account (PrestoPay™), families who have access to online payments can choose to pay for gift cards with credit cards.

Important details about this new payment option:

Credit card types: Visa and Mastercard are accepted.
Rebates: The rebate is not impacted—families, and your organization, still earn the same amount. Your organization’s earnings are credited the same way as linked bank account payments.
Purchases: A 2.6% fee is added to a family’s order total each time they pay with a credit card. Your organization does not pay a fee. Credit card payments will be processed immediately.

2020 CALENDARS

God’s Creation Wall Calendars are available for purchase on the back table.  They are $7.00.  There are envelopes on top of the calendars where you can place your payment and then place in the Principal/School Office mail slot.  This is a fundraiser for Our Savior Parents-Teachers-Friends (PTF). Proceeds from this calendar sale are used for a variety of non-budgeted items and events sponsored by the PTF.  Continue reading “New this week – September 29, 2019” →

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: Romans 12:12 “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”  Keep praying, whether times are happy or sad, easy or difficult, prosperous or wanting. Stay close to your Father in heaven and open your heart to him often.

SPIRITUAL GIFTS STUDY – September 8 to November 17

As disciples of Jesus, our lives are designed by and dedicated to the glory of God.  The goal of this study is to examine the biblical blueprint for Spiritual Gifts in the body of Christ, and the discovery of our own personal gift makeup.  Each of our members has one or more special gifts from God with which he/she can express appreciation to our savior for all that he has done to save us.  Starting on Christian Education Sunday (September 8^th at 9:15 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall), we will look at the Foundational Gifts upon which the church was established.  Our study will tie together with a special service on October 3 & 6 to engage, involve and train our members in meaningful and rewarding service to God and to our neighbors (FRANS).  Nursery care for small children and Sunday School for older children is available.

Attention Parents!

A 10-week parenting Bible class entitled “Family Balance” is being taught by Tom Hering on Sunday’s through November 10.  This series is for all parents. There are many aspects of trying to find and maintain balance in a family. This discussion-based class ncludes Biblical principles and guidance to help work through the challenges of family balance on many different fronts, such as the use of Law/Gospel, discipline, technology, worship, family time, work and play, etc. The class meets in the classroom off the fellowship hall during the regular Sunday morning Bible class hour. Child care is provided. Continue reading “New this week – September 22, 2019” →

THANK YOU

THANK YOU to the many people who helped with this year’s picnic! Your assistance with setting up, providing food, preparing food, helping with games, serving food and ice cream, tearing down and cleaning up was truly appreciated. It was great to have so many together to enjoy the food, games, fellowship and fun on such a beautiful day for a picnic!

ADULT BIBLE STUDY – Romans

A Bible study on Tuesday evenings will begin on September 10^th at 7:00 pm in the church office classroom which is located in the white building. We will meet from 7:00 – 8:30 each Tuesday evening.  Bring your point of view because you will be able to give it during our discussions. Continue reading “New this week – September 1, 2019” →

August Sermon Series

Isn’t summertime, sunshine and the green growth in Wisconsin amazing?  From the rain and rays (actually, from the Creator) comes a growing plant. As summer progresses we witness the cycle of life, from start to finish, from little to big, from seed to fruit.  This same cycle occurs in the life of a believer, as faith is planted by the Gospel, it is watered and nurtured and then comes the abundant fruit.  God loves to gather his children together and raise a garden of good things.  Seeing this cycle reminds us that we can’t rush the process by which fruit appears in our lives.

Love Lifts Us Up

Summer Sunday Adult Bible Study.  August 11 – September 8^th at 9:15am each Sunday in the Fellowship Hall.  Our English language is complicated by context – especially when it comes to love. We use the same word to describe our passion for food (tacos or hamburgers), our adoration (worship) for God, the attraction and affection between a husband and wife. While we simply have one word for love, the ancient Greeks used several, all of which are illustrated in Scripture.  In this late summer study we’ll discover why love is central to all aspects of life and how having love lifts up our spirits.  John says it so well, “We love because he first loved us.”  “God is love.”  “This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us.”

Attention Parents!

A 10-week parenting Bible class entitled “Family Balance” will be taught by Tom Hering and begin on Sunday, September 8.  This series is for all parents. There are many aspects of trying to find and maintain balance in a family. This discussion-based class will include Biblical principles and guidance to help work through the challenges of family balance on many different fronts, such as the use of Law/Gospel, discipline, technology, worship, family time, work and play, etc. The class will meet in the classroom off the fellowship hall during the regular Sunday morning Bible class hour. Child care is provided. Continue reading “New this week – August 25, 2019” →

From the Board of Stewardship

When things start possessing us, God is moved to the periphery, and things we want to possess prohibit our spiritual growth.  Matthew 6:21 says, “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”  Is there truth in the following? Things we may earnestly pursue and believe we need for our welfare, once attained, turn out to be the cause of growing emptiness. Dear Lord, Bless me with true godly contentment and a growing desire for more and more of You and Your Word. Amen.

PTF Social Hour

Please join us as we kick off the 2019-20 school year with a fun, and informative social hour for the adult Parents, Teachers, and Friends of Our Savior Lutheran School. We will meet on August 27^th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at Galioto’s Twelve21 located at 1221 N. Wauwatosa Rd., Cedarburg, WI.    You will have an opportunity to meet with this year’s PTF Board Members, as well as getting to know other parents in a more casual setting.  We will have a brief overview, with Q&A on exactly what your PTF does, and how you can help! FREE APPETIZERS!!!  (no beverages will be included. There will be a full list of options for you to purchase)

*Childcare will not be provided during this meeting, so please make necessary arrangements.  There is a sign up on the table in the back.  All members of Our Savior are welcome to come.

Continue reading “New this week – August 11, 2019” →

BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE

Our Savior Lutheran School will be offering before and after school care for the 2019/2020 school year.  This program will run from 6:00am to 8:15am and again from 3:15pm to 6:00pm.  Watch for cost details in the weeks to come.  Please contact the Board of Christian Education Chairman Nick Matter with any questions you may have.

The 8th Annual Kettle Klomp is Less than a Month Away!

Join us on the cross country course at Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School on Saturday, August 17, for the 8th Annual Kettle Klomp! People of all ages are invited to attend this event which benefits the KML cross country team. Participate in the timed 5K (3.1 mile run) with medals for the top three in many age divisions, the 2 mile walk with trivia questions pertaining to KML, or the quarter mile KLIP KLOP for kids (with prizes). Door prizes will be awarded after the conclusion of all events. Register online at www.kmlhs.org/klomp or on site the day of the event. Visit the website for more information. Come KLOMP with us!

Women’s Leadership Conference

Join us at the Women’s Leadership Conference “Gifted to Lead: Growing in Your Gifts” on Saturday, October 19, 2019, from 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM at Wisconsin Lutheran College in Milwaukee.  Discover your female uniqueness alongside women leaders. Hosted by the Christian Women’s Leadership Circle at Wisconsin Lutheran College, this half-day conference will explore and encourage women’s growth in character, confidence, competence, and commitment.  To register, for more information, or to sponsor this event, visit www.christianwomenlead.com.

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: 1Chronicles 16:11 “Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always.” We need to look to the Lord always and see in the Word all he has done for us.

Join us for the OUR SAVIOR GOLF OUTING AND DINNER

Please join us for the Our Savior Golf Outing AND/OR Dinner on Sunday, September 8^th with golf tee off at 1:00pm, social/fellowship hour at 5pm and dinner at 6pm.  Golf (18 holes w./cart) & Dinner (Chicken Florentine or Sliced Tenderloin) $ 60.00.  Golf only (18 holes w./cart)  $40.00.  Dinner only (Chicken Florentine or Sliced Tenderloin) $ 20.00.  Hole/Event Sponsor $75.00.  Deadline for signing up for Golf & Dinner is August 25th (Need to pick dinner choice when signing up).  Deadline for signing up for Hole/Event Sponsor is August 11th (Need artwork for signage from new sponsors).  Proceeds from the event will be used for the new Welcome Center that will be located in the church lobby. We need volunteers to assist with various golf outing activities/contests.  To donate prizes or gift cards for dinner-time fun and fellowship or to volunteer to assist during the day, please contact Marty Dierker.   Gather a golf 4some or just join us for dinner. Invite family and friends for this day of fun, food and fellowship!

Continue reading “New this week – July 28, 2019” →

August Sermon Series

Isn’t summertime, sunshine and the green growth in Wisconsin amazing?  From the rain and rays (actually, from the Creator) comes a growing plant. As summer progresses we witness the cycle of life, from start to finish, from little to big, from seed to fruit.  This same cycle occurs in the life of a believer, as faith is planted by the Gospel, it is watered and nurtured and then comes the abundant fruit.  God loves to gather his children together and raise a garden of good things.  Seeing this cycle reminds us that we can’t rush the process by which fruit appears in our lives.

BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE

Our Savior Lutheran School will be offering before and after school care for the 2019/2020 school year.  This program will run from 6:00am to 8:15am and again from 3:15pm to 6:00pm.  Watch for cost details in the weeks to come.  Please contact the Board of Christian Education Chairman Nick Matter with any questions you may have.

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 days ” and enjoy fellowship while we clean. Work days are July 26^th from 9:00am to noon and August 3rd from 9:00am to noon (any amount of time is appreciated).

GIFT CARD COLLECTION FOR THE FISCHER FAMILY

Mrs. Heidi Fischer has accepted the call to serve as our 1^st & 2^nd Grade teacher here at Our Savior.  As a welcome gift, it has been decided to collect Scrip gift cards for them.  We will be selling Scrip gift cards for the Fischer’s during the month of July after services in the narthex and present the gift cards to them when Mrs. Fischer is installed in August. Any cards you select to purchase for them is fine.  When ordering Scrip, just let us know which cards are for the Fischer family.

Hot Lunch Help

The school is looking for people to help serve lunches to our students.  Volunteers serve from 11:30am until 1:00pm on Wednesdays.  Volunteers are also needed to shop and prep for the meals.  The Hot Lunch program is also looking for a coordinator to plan the meals, set up the menus, and coordinate the volunteer schedule.  This is a part time position that would be compensated.  If you are interested in helping in any way or have questions, please contact the school office at 262-377-7780 or online.  A Planning meeting will take place Wednesday, July 24^th at 11:00am and at 7:00pm.

Continue reading “New this week – July 21st 2019” →