Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church August, 2020 Newsletter LCMC
Non-ProfitU.S. PostagePAIDAudubon, IowaPermit No. 75Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church326 Leroy StreetAudubon, IA 50025RETURN SERVICE REQUESTEDOur Saviour’s Lutheran ChurchAugust, 2020 NewsletterLCMCLutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ“Knowing Jesus, Growing in Jesus, Sharing Jesus”OSLC address: 326 Leroy Street, Audubon, Iowa 50025OSLC Telephone: (712) 563-2625OSLC Email: oslc@iowatelecom.netOSLC Website: oslcauduboniowa.orgPastor Dan’s contact info.:Cell #: 712-217-1008, Home #: 712-563-2936, Email: pastoroslc@protonmail.chOSLC ‘THE ROCK’ YOUTH GROUP COORDINATOROSLC is looking for an individual to work with The Rock Youth Group. Candidates will need tohave good communication skills, effective leadership, be well organized and knowledgeable of properpaperwork necessary for youth events and travel. If you are interested or know someone who could bea good candidate, contact the church office.SCHOOL SUPPLIESBack to school season is soon upon us, andNew Opportunities will be distributing school suppliesto low-income families in the Audubon County area.Many families cannot afford supplies and send theirchildren with little to no supplies to school, so we areasking our community to help these families in need.Supplies needed are:Backpack (without wheels), Calculator (simple orscientific), Composition notebooks, Glue sticks (large& small), Eraser (large pink & pencil tops), Folderswith pockets & center clasp, Clorox wipes, Handsanitizer, 3x5 lined index cards, Kleenex, Gallon-sizedziploc bags, Markers, Loose leaf notebook paper,Plastic pencil box/pencil bag, Wide-ruled spiralnotebooks, 3 ring binders (1”, 2” & 3”), #2 pencils,Colored pencils, Dry erase markers, Pens (red, black& blue), Towel for mat, 12” ruler with inches andmetric, Scissors, Heavy plastic folders.A basket is located at the church for donatedsupplies. Please have supplies to the churchby Friday, July 31st.Thank you for supporting the kids in our community!!81CONFIRMATION SUNDAYConfirmation will be celebrated atOSLC on Sunday, August 30th.Congratulations and God’s blessingto the following Confirmands:Geralyn AndersonMichelle BrooksAmalie LansmanEzekiel KonklerMattie NielsenAlexis ObermeierJordan PorschAshlyn PruittAva SlaterMorgan SmithCarson Vorm
THE SHARED SOLITUDEOPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILDBack to School sales are great for picking up items needed forpacking Operation Christmas Child boxes in November.Suggested school supplies include:Pens, Pencils, Sharpeners & Blunt Scissors, Crayons,Markers & Colored Pencils, Notebooks & Paper (that willfit in the shoe boxes), Coloring Books & Picture Books(no words), Solar Calculators, Protractors & Glue Sticks,Shoe Box sized Plastic Containers with lidsI had a wonderful day in July riding my motorcycle to Indianola and back on unfamiliarroads across some of Iowa’s beautiful countryside. I went down several gravel and dirtroads on my return trip. On those roads I did not come across another vehicle. The beautyof the scenery was enhanced by the solitude. It is hard to explain the satisfaction of beingby oneself exploring new roads on a motorcycle. But if one motorcyclist meets up withanother and they chat about the highways and byways there is a shared sense of knowingand understanding this satisfaction even if there are not words adequate to describe it.It is quite similar for true Christian believers. It is also hard to explain the satisfaction ofknowing God and joining Him in a work he is doing in someone’s life. The experience ofknowing the presence of God as King over the heart is unique to every disciple. And eventhough it is a great satisfaction, that satisfaction is hard to explain. Yet when one disciplemeets up with another and they begin to chat about God leading them on highways andbyways of life there is shared sense of knowing and understanding this satisfaction ofbeing God’s servant even when words are inadequate to describe it.Here is an experiment: For the next month, start out your day praying this simple prayer.“Lord Jesus, how may I serve you today, my Lord and King?” Then expect an answer. Athought may come to your mind right away, (especially if you combine reading the Biblewith this prayer). Or a situation may arise much later in the day, and you will ‘just know’you are supposed to say or do a certain thing. Then look for chance meetings with fellowdisciples. Enjoy the sense of knowing and understanding each other even if the words todescribe your unique experience serving the Lord are hard to come by.Go to samaritanspurse.org/occ for more shoe box filler ideas.“BEHIND THE CROSS” PRAISE BANDAnyone who has a passion for making music in praise of our Lord, and will be in 8th grade or oldernext fall, please prayerfully consider becoming a member of the “Behind the Cross” Praise Band!Along with Pastor Dan, Praise Band leads worship the fourth Sunday of the month,August – May. Please contact Director Jo Beane or the church office for more information.SANCTUARY SUNDAY MORNING AIR CONDITIONINGDuring warm weather months, the air conditioning will be cooling the sanctuary as worshipers gather.The sanctuary AC is programmed to cycle off shortly before worship begins.AUGUST SPONSORED ALTAR FLOWERS2-Sponsored flowers needed9-Sponsored flowers needed16-No Flowers (Praise in the Park)30-Janell LoweAltar Flowers are 17 payable to the church office.Peace,Pastor DanUPCOMING SUNDAY SCHOOL/CONFIRMATION/THE ROCK ACTIVITES/DATESJuly 27th—VBS kit pick up for those who pre-registered(11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. on the church front lawn)August 9th—The Rock 7th-12th Grade movie night watching “I Still Believe”at the Audubon Rec Center at 5:00 p.m. with Pizza/Ice CreamAugust 17th—Confirmation & Students meeting with Pastor Dan @ 6:30 p.m.August 18th—3rd Grade Bible meeting with Pastor Dan @ 6:30 p.m.August 19th—9th Grade Confirmation walk through/robes/pictures at 3:00 p.m.August 24th—Incoming Preschool Students & Parents meeting with Pastor Dan @ 6:30 p.m.August 26th—First Day of Confirmation @ 3:00 p.m.Rally Sunday—Sunday, September 13th during Worship & Sunday School hourAll dates/times/meetings subject to change because of COVID as the school year approaches.2Stewardship SquareRegular offerings06/2807/0507/1207/19Weekly WorshipAttendance06/2807/0507/1207/19 3,337.09 6,511.37 3,855.00 3,321.1349No attendance taken6984Needed Weekly to meet budget— 7,175.74If you have any questions regarding theOSLC financial report, you are welcometo contact Office Manager Pam Steckleror Council Treasurer Jennifer Bauer.7ONLINE GIVINGGo tohttp://oslcauduboniowa.organd click on online giving tablocated at the upper right handcorner of the webpage.GIVEPLUS MOBILEGo to the App store or GooglePlay and search for “GivePlusChurch” to download for free.GIVE PLUS TEXT1. Text 833-973-0220, andenter the amount you wish todonate, and press send.
2020 VBS UPDATEFor the safety of our children and volunteers, we have had to make the very difficult decision tocancel VBS for this summer. We look forward to joining together again this fall for Sunday School.The families who ordered take home kits can pick up the kits at OSLC on the front lawnon Monday, July 27th from 11:00 a.m.-noon or 5:00-6:00 p.m.OSLC COLLEGE STUDENTS!Our Saviour’s has funds designated to loan to OSLC college students.Contact the church office for more information.Please request loan funds at least three weeks prior to the date needed.If you wish to receive the Shepherd’s Staff Newsletter while attending college,please give your address to the church office.The newsletter can also be accessed on the church website oslcauduboniowa.orgAUDUBON BLOOD DRIVE @ ST. PATRICK’S PARISH CENTERWednesday, August 5th from 12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.To schedule an appointment call Kathy at 563-2424or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: Audubon.VIDEO/LIVE STREAMINGPatrick Hamilton or Dan BierbrodtSOUND OPERATORS2Shannon Jensen91623Praise in the Park30ACOLYTES2Makenna NicholsLogan Thygesen9Lane ElmquistMason Steckler16Sawyer McClain-ToftSully McClain-Toft23Praise in the Park30Adam ObrechtRyan HermansenUSHERSJason Smith, CaptainJeff EdwardsDavid MadsenGary EnglinDave AlbersRandy BlohmBrad BorkowskiRichard HemmingsenJerry KellyALTAR GUILDToni NelsonJudy BakerKathy JensenPROJECTION SYSTEM2Shannon Jensen91623Praise in the Park306PRAISE IN THE PARK—SUNDAY, AUGUST 23RD*10:00 a.m.*(note worship time change)with “Behind the Cross” Praise Band in the City Square ParkNo Potluck will be held following the service this yearThose attending are invited to bring their own “sack lunch”to enjoy in the park following the servicePlease bring lawn chairs or blankets for the parkUshers and Stewardship & Worship Committee members will be availableto assist carrying chairs in the parkIn case of inclement weather, worship will be held in the church sanctuary‘THE ROCK’ YOUTH GROUP ACTIVITES (7th-12th GRADE)Watch Facebook/texts for youth group activities!THERE WILL BE NO HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP ON SUNDAY, JULY 26THWe will resume High School Youth Group on Sunday, August 2nd for allHigh School students from 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. meeting at OSLC!THE ROCK 7TH-12TH GRADE MOVIE NIGHT!Sunday, August 9th meeting at 5:00 p.m. at the Audubon Rec. Center.We will have pizza & ice cream, and enjoy together the movie “I Still Believe”.Invite a friend, everyone is welcome!!Questions on The Rock youth events, contact one of The Rock Youth Group Leaders!The Rock Youth Group Leaders:Nate Vorm (712-304-0548)Dan Bierbrodt (319-929-1290)Ellen Oster (712-223-7471)Facebook: The Rock OSLCOSLC website: oslcauduboniowa.org3
SUNDAY2 Ninth Sunday after Pentecost8:30 Prayer Power9:00 Holy Communion10:15 Adult Sunday School7:00 High School Youth GroupMONDAY39:00 Staff MeetingTUESDAY4WEDNESDAY56:30 The Men’s Huddle9:30 Caring & SharingTHURSDAY6FRIDAY7SATURDAY1Job 40Job Submits to God8James 1Humbly Accept God’s WordJob 42God Blesses JobMatthew 3John Baptizes JesusMatthew 4Jesus Is Tempted and Beginsto PreachMatthew 5Sermon on the MountMatthew 6Secret Religion andGod’s TreasuresMatthew 7The Golden Rule9 Tenth Sunday after Pentecost101112131415Joshua 2 Rahab Hides the SpiesMathew 8Miracles Over Sickness,Nature, DemonsMatthew 9Jesus Raises the DeadMatthew 10Jesus Chooses andSends Out the 12Matthew 11Jesus Is Son of Manand Son of GodMatthew 12Jesus Is Lord of the SabbathMatthew 13Jesus Teaches in Parables16 Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost1718192021228:30 Prayer Power9:00 Worship10:15 Adult Sunday School10:15 Education Committee Meeting10:15 Worship Committee Meeting5:00 7th-12th The Rock Youth GroupMovie Night watching “I Still Believe”/Pizza/Ice Cream at the Rec. Center8:30 Prayer Power9:00 Holy Communion10:15 Adult Sunday School10:15 “BTC” Praise Band Practice7:00 High School Youth Group9:00 Staff MeetingJoshua 3The Jews Cross the Jordan River9:00 Staff Meeting6:30 Building & PropertyCommittee Meeting6:30 Confirmation Parents/Students meeting with PastorDanMatthew 14Jesus Feeds 5,000and Walks on Water23 Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost6:30 3rd Grade Bible Parents/Students meeting with PastorDan6:30 The Men’s Huddle6:30 The Men’s Huddle3:00 9th Grade Confirmationrehearsal/pictures6:30 Church Council MeetingOSLC NewsletterDeadlineMatthew 15Faith and MiraclesMatthew 16Matthew 17Peter Declares Jesus as Messiah Jesus Is TransfiguredMatthew 18Sin and ForgivenessMatthew 19Jesus Teaches on Divorce,Status and Money242526272829Joshua 6The Jews Build an AltarMatthew 20Jesus Predicts His Deatha 3rd TimeMatthew 22The Greatest CommandmentMatthew 21Jesus Enters Jerusalem as KingMatthew 23Warnings to HypocritesMatthew 24The End of the WorldMatthew 25Parables about theEnd of the World30 Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost31Joshua 24The Jews Renew God’s CovenantMatthew 26Jesus’ Last Supper,Betrayal and Trial9:30 Prayer Power10:15 “BTC” Praise in the Park(no potluck, bring your own sack lunch ifyou choose to have a picnic in the park)7:00 High School Youth Group8:00 Confirmation pictures8:30 Prayer Power9:00 Worship-Confirmation Sunday10:15 Adult Sunday School7:00 High School Youth Group9:00 Staff Meeting6:30 Preschool Parents/Studentsmeeting with Pastor Dan6:30 The Men’s Huddle3:00 First Day of Confirmation9:00 Staff Meeting45
2020 VBS UPDATEFor the safety of our children and volunteers, we have had to make the very difficult decision tocancel VBS for this summer. We look forward to joining together again this fall for Sunday School.The families who ordered take home kits can pick up the kits at OSLC on the front lawnon Monday, July 27th from 11:00 a.m.-noon or 5:00-6:00 p.m.OSLC COLLEGE STUDENTS!Our Saviour’s has funds designated to loan to OSLC college students.Contact the church office for more information.Please request loan funds at least three weeks prior to the date needed.If you wish to receive the Shepherd’s Staff Newsletter while attending college,please give your address to the church office.The newsletter can also be accessed on the church website oslcauduboniowa.orgAUDUBON BLOOD DRIVE @ ST. PATRICK’S PARISH CENTERWednesday, August 5th from 12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.To schedule an appointment call Kathy at 563-2424or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: Audubon.VIDEO/LIVE STREAMINGPatrick Hamilton or Dan BierbrodtSOUND OPERATORS2Shannon Jensen91623Praise in the Park30ACOLYTES2Makenna NicholsLogan Thygesen9Lane ElmquistMason Steckler16Sawyer McClain-ToftSully McClain-Toft23Praise in the Park30Adam ObrechtRyan HermansenUSHERSJason Smith, CaptainJeff EdwardsDavid MadsenGary EnglinDave AlbersRandy BlohmBrad BorkowskiRichard HemmingsenJerry KellyALTAR GUILDToni NelsonJudy BakerKathy JensenPROJECTION SYSTEM2Shannon Jensen91623Praise in the Park306PRAISE IN THE PARK—SUNDAY, AUGUST 23RD*10:00 a.m.*(note worship time change)with “Behind the Cross” Praise Band in the City Square ParkNo Potluck will be held following the service this yearThose attending are invited to bring their own “sack lunch”to enjoy in the park following the servicePlease bring lawn chairs or blankets for the parkUshers and Stewardship & Worship Committee members will be availableto assist carrying chairs in the parkIn case of inclement weather, worship will be held in the church sanctuary‘THE ROCK’ YOUTH GROUP ACTIVITES (7th-12th GRADE)Watch Facebook/texts for youth group activities!THERE WILL BE NO HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP ON SUNDAY, JULY 26THWe will resume High School Youth Group on Sunday, August 2nd for allHigh School students from 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. meeting at OSLC!THE ROCK 7TH-12TH GRADE MOVIE NIGHT!Sunday, August 9th meeting at 5:00 p.m. at the Audubon Rec. Center.We will have pizza & ice cream, and enjoy together the movie “I Still Believe”.Invite a friend, everyone is welcome!!Questions on The Rock youth events, contact one of The Rock Youth Group Leaders!The Rock Youth Group Leaders:Nate Vorm (712-304-0548)Dan Bierbrodt (319-929-1290)Ellen Oster (712-223-7471)Facebook: The Rock OSLCOSLC website: oslcauduboniowa.org3
THE SHARED SOLITUDEOPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILDBack to School sales are great for picking up items needed forpacking Operation Christmas Child boxes in November.Suggested school supplies include:Pens, Pencils, Sharpeners & Blunt Scissors, Crayons,Markers & Colored Pencils, Notebooks & Paper (that willfit in the shoe boxes), Coloring Books & Picture Books(no words), Solar Calculators, Protractors & Glue Sticks,Shoe Box sized Plastic Containers with lidsI had a wonderful day in July riding my motorcycle to Indianola and back on unfamiliarroads across some of Iowa’s beautiful countryside. I went down several gravel and dirtroads on my return trip. On those roads I did not come across another vehicle. The beautyof the scenery was enhanced by the solitude. It is hard to explain the satisfaction of beingby oneself exploring new roads on a motorcycle. But if one motorcyclist meets up withanother and they chat about the highways and byways there is a shared sense of knowingand understanding this satisfaction even if there are not words adequate to describe it.It is quite similar for true Christian believers. It is also hard to explain the satisfaction ofknowing God and joining Him in a work he is doing in someone’s life. The experience ofknowing the presence of God as King over the heart is unique to every disciple. And eventhough it is a great satisfaction, that satisfaction is hard to explain. Yet when one disciplemeets up with another and they begin to chat about God leading them on highways andbyways of life there is shared sense of knowing and understanding this satisfaction ofbeing God’s servant even when words are inadequate to describe it.Here is an experiment: For the next month, start out your day praying this simple prayer.“Lord Jesus, how may I serve you today, my Lord and King?” Then expect an answer. Athought may come to your mind right away, (especially if you combine reading the Biblewith this prayer). Or a situation may arise much later in the day, and you will ‘just know’you are supposed to say or do a certain thing. Then look for chance meetings with fellowdisciples. Enjoy the sense of knowing and understanding each other even if the words todescribe your unique experience serving the Lord are hard to come by.Go to samaritanspurse.org/occ for more shoe box filler ideas.“BEHIND THE CROSS” PRAISE BANDAnyone who has a passion for making music in praise of our Lord, and will be in 8th grade or oldernext fall, please prayerfully consider becoming a member of the “Behind the Cross” Praise Band!Along with Pastor Dan, Praise Band leads worship the fourth Sunday of the month,August – May. Please contact Director Jo Beane or the church office for more information.SANCTUARY SUNDAY MORNING AIR CONDITIONINGDuring warm weather months, the air conditioning will be cooling the sanctuary as worshipers gather.The sanctuary AC is programmed to cycle off shortly before worship begins.AUGUST SPONSORED ALTAR FLOWERS2-Sponsored flowers needed9-Sponsored flowers needed16-No Flowers (Praise in the Park)30-Janell LoweAltar Flowers are 17 payable to the church office.Peace,Pastor DanUPCOMING SUNDAY SCHOOL/CONFIRMATION/THE ROCK ACTIVITES/DATESJuly 27th—VBS kit pick up for those who pre-registered(11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. on the church front lawn)August 9th—The Rock 7th-12th Grade movie night watching “I Still Believe”at the Audubon Rec Center at 5:00 p.m. with Pizza/Ice CreamAugust 17th—Confirmation & Students meeting with Pastor Dan @ 6:30 p.m.August 18th—3rd Grade Bible meeting with Pastor Dan @ 6:30 p.m.August 19th—9th Grade Confirmation walk through/robes/pictures at 3:00 p.m.August 24th—Incoming Preschool Students & Parents meeting with Pastor Dan @ 6:30 p.m.August 26th—First Day of Confirmation @ 3:00 p.m.Rally Sunday—Sunday, September 13th during Worship & Sunday School hourAll dates/times/meetings subject to change because of COVID as the school year approaches.2Stewardship SquareRegular offerings06/2807/0507/1207/19Weekly WorshipAttendance06/2807/0507/1207/19 3,337.09 6,511.37 3,855.00 3,321.1349No attendance taken6984Needed Weekly to meet budget— 7,175.74If you have any questions regarding theOSLC financial report, you are welcometo contact Office Manager Pam Steckleror Council Treasurer Jennifer Bauer.7ONLINE GIVINGGo tohttp://oslcauduboniowa.organd click on online giving tablocated at the upper right handcorner of the webpage.GIVEPLUS MOBILEGo to the App store or GooglePlay and search for “GivePlusChurch” to download for free.GIVE PLUS TEXT1. Text 833-973-0220, andenter the amount you wish todonate, and press send.
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