NO BIBLE CLASS
Please join us for a concert by Chris Driesbach in the Church in between services Sunday.
CALL MEETING
There will be a call meeting today, April 23rd after the 10:30 service to extend a Call for a middle grades teacher for our school.
ADULT BIBLE STUDY – 1 Samuel
A Bible study on Tuesday evenings meets from 7:00 to 8:30pm in the classroom which is located near the copier room in the lower level school hallway. Come join us as we look at the kings of Israel and discover the lessons we are to learn from their life stories. A participant says, “I realized how much value there is in sharing with the class and applying what we learned from one another.” Bring your point of view because you will be able to give it during our discussions.
SPIRITUAL GROWTH TOOL
From your Spiritual Growth Committee: Watch your church mailboxes on Confirmation weekend for the special resource entitled: SPIRITUAL GROWTH PLAN. It can be used by individuals and families to prayerfully and privately consider specific ways to grow in our connection with our gracious God. The plan’s purpose is simple, yet most important, to help us focus on the most important things in life, especially on our relationship with Jesus!
OSLS PRESENTS – The Granny Awards
This is a production performed by all the students of Our Savior Lutheran School in 3K – Gr. 8. It will be this Friday, April 28th and Saturday, April 29th at 6:30pm. Be sure to save the date! Learn more ▶
SENIOR ADULT BIBLE STUDY – Book of Galatians
In our study of the book of Galatians, we will see that the hope of our salvation lies in the pure gospel alone and not the law, that the gospel frees us from the demands of the law, and that the gospel provides the motivation to live lives of service to God and others. The class is taught by Staff Minister Hering in the Church Office Classroom on Tuesdays at 10:30 am, and will meet through the winter and into the spring.
CAMPUS WORK DAY – Saturday, April 29th beginning at 8:30 am.
Church campus cleanup day – all are invited. Join us for an hour or 2 or 3. There will be a variety of tasks. Most tools and supplies will be on site; but feel free to bring your favorite weeding, raking or yard tool! Or if you prefer cleaning windows, bring your favorite window rags. Hope to see you then. Learn more▶
MEN’S SOFTBALL LEAGUE
There is a sign-up sheet in the back of church for Wednesday Night Softball League starting May 10. The men’s league is open to all men of the congregation that are of confirmation age and up. Questions, contact Russell Whitford at 414-254-0277.
ADULT OPEN GYM
You got game? Bring it to adult open gym at Our Savior! This will be a fun time for some good fellowship and sharing of our faith while we play organized games of basketball or volleyball. Open gyms will be on Sundays: 4/23, 5/7 and 5/21 from 6:30 to 8:00pm. Contact the church office with any questions you have. Hope to see you there!
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER
…will be celebrated on Thursday, May 4th at 8:30 am around the flagpole (weather permitting, otherwise in church). If you have a prayer request, please contact the church or school office by Tuesday, May 2nd. Everyone is welcome to join Our Savior School children and staff for this time of prayer and presentation. We would love to know the names of service men and women in active duty or reserves – family members, friends and neighbors.
HEARTS-TO-HANDS
Grab your hooks and needles and join Hearts to Hands for an evening of crafting/crocheting/knitting, Monday, 4/24, at 6:30pm in the mezzanine of the school building. If you’re not a knitter/crocheter drop in to see what we’re all about. We have needles, hooks and yarn to spare and would love to have you join us. We start at 6:30pm but come any time you want. With questions, call Laurel Polheber @ 262-483-2102.
OUR SAVIOR SCHOOL PTF MEETING
All parents, grandparents, teachers, and friends of Our Savior are invited to the PTF meeting Come and learn about the PTF, discuss what things are coming up, offer any new ideas, and meet everyone. The meeting will be held on Monday, April 24th from 6:00 – 7:00 pm in the fellowship hall. Childcare is available!
HOPE FOR YEARS TO COME BRIDGE UPDATE
| Gifts through February | $292,421 |
| Gifts in March | $9,142 |
| Capital campaign gifts to date | $301,563 |
| Mortgage balance on Mar 31 | $862,757 |
Capital campaign funds are used to make all mortgage payments. We maintain a reserve to cover six months of payments. All additional gifts are used to pay down mortgage principal. Questions? Contact BRIDGE Leaders Andy Koffman or Philip Babler.
KMLES BAND PROGRAM
The Elementary School Band Program offered by KML will soon begin online registration for the 2017-2018 school year. Parents and current fourth through seventh grade students who wish to learn more about the program and our free summer band camps are invited to attend one of two informational sessions on Sunday, April 30, at 2:00 PM and Tuesday, May 2, at 7:00 PM at KML. For more information, please contact Mr. Nate Amundson ([email protected]), Director of Elementary School Bands, or visit kmlhs.org/kmlesbands.
E3 – KML SUMMER ACADEMY
KML will be hosting various academic, fine arts, and sports camps this summer for both youth and adults. Take advantage of our quality camps! Please pass the information on to friends and family that would be interested in attending. Camp flyers and registration forms are available in the rack outside the KML main office, from your elementary school office, or on our website at http://kmlchargers.com/hq/summer-camps/
May USHERS’ SCHEDULE
8:00 am, Sunday Team 2E: Dean Jacoby, Jeff & Jordon Abts, Craig Shanks, Bruce Voss, Josh Wimmer, Scott & Paul Zimmermann
10:30 am, Sunday Team 3L: Ken Lemke, Norm, Nathan & Matt Baughman, Dan Henning, Mike Krenke.
Thursday, 7:00 pm Team 3: Pat Wetzel & Doug Schnell
May ALTAR GUILD
Lisa Seyfert, Jennifer & Lizzie Heil
Jennifer & Brooke Johnson
GREETERS FOR SUNDAY, April 30th
8:00 am Tom & Linda Hering
10:30 am Gary & Cheryl Suckow
CHURCH CLEANERS FOR April 23rd
Weiss Family
ALTAR ASSISTANTS FOR May 4th & 7th
7:00 pm Stu Stein
8:00 am Ben Raddatz & Joel Grulke
10:30 am Tom Hering, Marty Dierker, Gary Suckow
Andrew Nemmers & George Edwards
Attendance
| Last Week | Last Year | |
| Maundy Thursday | 201 | 142 |
| Good Friday | 325 | 326 |
| Easter Sonrise | 200 | 173 |
| Easter Festival | 273 | 279 |
| Total | 999 | 920 |
