Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
“Planting”
Preacher: Pr. Mark Wagner
Worship Times: Thursday: 7pm, Sunday: 8am & 10:30am Online: Sunday 10:30am
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
“Planting”
Preacher: Pr. Mark Wagner
Based on Colossians 3:12-17
Preacher: Pr. Mark Wagner
Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it. 1 Corinthians 9:24
Why do you run? Maybe you want to lose weight. Maybe you want to complete a 5K. Or maybe you want to have a healthier lifestyle. In any case, one should have some goals before beginning to run. Goals help to keep us focused and eventually, to mark accomplishments.
Before running a race the goal may be to achieve a personal record, to cross the finish line first, or to simply complete the run. Saint Paul is a good example of someone who had goals. He wrote in his letter to the Corinthians that he did not run aimlessly. He encouraged the believers to run that they may receive the prize. Paul, however, was not writing about a physical race. He used the race as a metaphor for the Christian life. Paul served others in his ministry.
Shouldn’t our goal be the same? Like Paul may we also seek to serve others for God’s glory. And at the end, by God’s grace and through faith, we will also be able to take hold of the prize of eternal life.
Indonesia – Lord of the Church, we thank you for all who share the gospel across cultures. We especially thank you for our brothers and sisters in the church of Gereja Lutheran Indonesia. We ask you to bless their outreach efforts and give success to the new publications they are developing to reach many ethnic groups in their country. Guide the leaders of Indonesia so that Gereja Lutheran may continue to freely worship and spread the good news of Jesus. We ask this trusting in your promise through Jesus, our Savior. Amen.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Please join us for the Our Savior Golf Outing AND/OR Dinner on Sunday, September 8th 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!
Hebrews 10:19-25
“Seeding”
Preacher: Pr. Mark Wagner
Luke 10:25-37
Preacher: Pr. Mark Wagner
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.
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.
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 26th from 9:00am to noon and August 3rd from 9:00am to noon (any amount of time is appreciated).
Mrs. Heidi Fischer has accepted the call to serve as our 1st & 2nd 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.
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 24th at 11:00am and at 7:00pm.
Our church and school picnic will be held on Sunday, August 25th. The picnic will begin at approximately 11:15 am after a single 10 o’clock worship service. Join us for hamburgers, hot dogs and brats, lemonade, ice cream and other shared dishes (Side-dishes and desserts welcome). There will also be games after lunch. There will be a Free Will Offering basket. No need to sign up to attend; just come and enjoy the delicious food and fellowship!
Help needed for picnic set-up, serving and clean-up! See the sign-up sheets and details on the table in the church entry area. Note especially the need for helpers for Saturday (August 24) set-up at 3 pm and servers Sunday morning!
Jr. Charger Baseball tryouts are coming up soon! We are organizing a U9 Jr. Charger baseball team for the 2020 season. This is for boys who are 9 and under on May 1, 2020.The tryout dates are: Tuesday, July 23 – 6:00-7:30pm (Rain date: Thursday, July 25) -and/or- Monday, July 29 – 6:00-7:30pm (Rain date: Tuesday, July 30) Players can attend one or both tryouts.
Please use the following link to pre-register for your desired tryout date: tiny.cc/KMLJrBaseball.
Jr Charger Baseball FAQs can be found here: tiny.cc/KMLJrBaseballFAQ
The KML Cheer Team will have a concession stand at the Brewers game during WELS Night (July 12). If you’re at the game, stop by to support the girls! Please follow the cheer team on Instagram @kmlcheerteam or on Facebook for more information and to see the stand location for the game. Thank you for your support!
We welcome Pastor Eric Roecker – the WELS Director of Evangelism – as he leads us in a conversation about how we can create a culture of outreach here at Our Savior. You are invited to be part of this exciting and interactive event.
Saturday, August 10 – 8:30 – Noon
Our Savior Lutheran Church
1332 Arrowhead Rd.
Grafton, WI 53024
Luke 10:1-12, 16-20 Preacher: Jeremiah Backhaus
Luke 9:51-62 Preacher: Pastor Jeff Samelson