July and August 2015

THE FRIEND
“Serving God, God’s People, and Our Community”
Newsletter of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
Contact Information
Phone Numbers
Office: 624-3648
Web Page
oursaviorsduluth.org
Email Addresses:
Secretary/Web Pagesecretary@
oursaviorsduluth.org
Music-
Jennifer Simonson
simonson@
oursaviorsduluth.org
Parish Nursesparishnurses@
oursaviorsduluth.org
Treasurertreasurer@
oursaviorsduluth.org
July/August 2016
From Pastor Chris’ Pen
“Now the Lord said to Abram ‘Go from
your country and your kindred and your
father’s house to the land that I will
show you. I will make of you a great
nation…and to your offspring I will give
this land.’”
Genesis 12:1-2,7
Abraham was seventy-five years old
when he received those instructions
from God. The scriptures don’t fill in
for us the ensuing conversation
between Abraham and his wife, or his
extended family and farm hands. I can
only imagine. The Book of Genesis
does tell us “Abraham went, as the
Lord had told him”, and goes on to tell
the (somewhat convoluted) story of
exactly how the Lord fulfilled promises
of land, greatness and offspring to a
man approaching his 100th birthday.
The story has been encouraging—and
sometimes frightening—to me
personally, as I journey this earth
attempting to follow the Lord’s
direction. As a pastor, it’s also
reassuring to be reminded that God’s
call and plan don’t always present
themselves in what we humans might
consider ideal timing. Nevertheless,
God’s plans and promises will be
fulfilled.
Long ago I knew my heart was drawn to
ministry as a chaplain, that is, providing
spiritual care and direction to people in
acute and long term health crises. I
have enjoyed and learned a great deal
from my fifteen years of parish
ministry, yet I have recently felt that
God has still another adventure in
store.
Consequently, I am resigning my call as
Pastor at OSLC effective Sunday, July 10.
As I approach my 55th birthday, I am
pleased to share that the Lord has
extended a new vocational calling to me.
(I’m also pleased God has done so before
my 100th birthday, and that, unlike
Abraham and Sarah, there is apparently no
birthing of children involved! ) On
Monday, July 11 I will begin a call to
specialized ministry as Director of Spiritual
Care at Benedictine Living Community,
at St. Scholastica.
You have chosen wise and dedicated
leaders at OSLC, and they are already in
conversation with the Synod office. The
word “synod” means literally “to walk
alongside”, and this is an appropriate word
to convey that the members of Christ’s
Body at OSLC are not alone in this journey
of discovery. Mrs. Brenda Tibbetts, Asst to
the Bishop, will be working closely with
the PPC to appoint an interim pastor, who
will in turn walk with you in discerning the
next steps in Our Savior’s pilgrim journey.
The Lord is calling all of us to a new land of
promise.
In the meantime, Sunday morning worship
and Holy Communion will continue as
usual. My thanks, affection and prayers
for you will continue as always. May we
all, like Abraham and Sarah, find fulfillment in the journey of discovering God’s
promises!
Blessings,
Pastor Christine Anttila
Member Bulletin Board
Parish Planning Council
PRAYER REQUESTS
Officers
Congratulations:
--Amanda and Jeremy Carlson on the baptism of
their son, Jackson Todd Carlson on June 19.
--Michael and Paige (Williams) Claflin on their
marriage on June 25.
Happy Birthday and Anniversary:
John Jacobson, President
391-9150
624-9113
Halen Danielson
8/1
Rick Benson, Vice President
James & Judy Pohl
8/1
Roxanne Bijold, Vice President
Jacob Herold
8/2
Tricia Tappe, Secretary
316-1019
Haylee Rice
8/3
Anita Fraundorf, Treasurer
628-1480
Robert & Kerrie Jenko
8/5
Ministry Teams
Education:
Members:
Darlene Voelk- cancer
Dexter OjedaThanksgiving for completion of
cancer treatment
Kim Danielson-cancer
Brian Olcott-neck surgery
Jan Thorntontreatment of ovarian cancer
Pat Carlson-health concerns
Florence Eisenach
7/3
Sherman & Louise Carlson
8/11
Jon Thornton
7/6
Tyler Erickson
8/12
Jon & Jenny Thornton
7/6
James Kaldahl
8/12
Evangelism: Kris Benson
624-9113
Glenn Modean
7/8
Kathryn Benson
8/13
Lay Ministry: Jenn Conboy
624-2264
Carolyn Sturdevant
7/9
Patricia Mattson
8/13
Parish Fellowship: Alice
DeLawyer
Property :
626-4774
Please pray for our members unable to attend services at
this time:
624-3522
628-1281
Elsie Benson
June Brooks
Dora Hughes
June Lindberg
Bev Moe
Anne Skarman
Earl Thorp
Wesley Winter
Sherman Carlson
7/10
Kaisa Anttila
8/15
Marianne Isakson
7/10
Ross & Nyla Benedict
8/15
Amanda Carlson
Keely Upton
940-1101
391-3714
Ken Miller
Bill Voelk
Orie Anderson
7/12
Eric Peterson
8/15
David Zapp
7/12
Ethan Reider
8/15
Public Relations:
Sandra Welsh
7/14
Evan Reider
8/15
Stewardship: Mike Bail
Harold & Martha Hanson
7/15
Jill Bastyr
8/16
Harriet Miller
7/16
Faye Griffin
8/18
Music and Worship:
Theresa Jacobson
Ardelle Pfuhl
7/16
Brian Levy
8/18
Derek Defrang
7/17
David Miller
8/20
Dorothy Erdahl
7/19
Michael Olcott
8/21
Alex Jenko
7/21
Charlotte Retzlaff
8/22
Riley Jenko
7/21
Nickolas Anderson
8/24
Susan Wentz
7/21
Barb Mathson
8/24
Pastor Chris
7/22
Richard & Kirsten Benson
8/25
Sara Rice
7/22
Raymond Erickson
8/27
Shannon Conklin
7/23
Amy Janzig
8/27
Janet Winkler
7/23
Brian Adams
8/28
Andre’ Bijold
7/25
Steve & Linda Olcott
8/29
Beth Williams
7/25
Carson Levy
8/30
Joann Larson
7/26
Judy Anderson
8/30
Mikayla Freeman
7/28
Peggy Larson
8/31
Pamela Nelson
7/28
Olav Lee
8/31
Donald & Diane Thompson
7/30
Glenn & Sue Modean
7/31
355-0007
Friends and Family:
Gene Lee- in hospice care
(Betty Melde’s brother)
Katy Kness- Stage IV colon cancer
Family of Beverly Williams-passed away
Alice Botsford
Pat Erickson
Thelma Kortkamp
Thurley Ling
Dagny Panyan
Dick & Joan Smith
Pearl Wang
Youth:
Staff
PRAYER REQUEST/PRAYER UPDATE FORM: Please
return to the church office or place in the offering plate .
Parish Pastor
Music Director:
Jennifer Simonson
Parish Secretary:
624-3648
624-3648
Unpaid Staff
Parish Nurses:
Kathy Janzig
Kris Benson
Date of request/update: ____________________
Your Name___________________________________
Your Phone __________________________________
Prayer/Update for (name) _______________________
Prayer Request/Prayer Update: ___________________
____________________________________________
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341-0708
624-9113
Thinking of a memorial gift?
Think of the Foundation
The Friend
The deadline for the September/October Friend is due
August 8 at 10:00am in a legible format to the office.
If you would like to see The Friend return to a monthly
edition, we need you! We are looking for a volunteer to
take charge of The Friend. We will be continuing publish
The Friend every two months until a volunteer steps
forward.
OSL Gardens and Lawn
Do you enjoy seeing the church grass, shrubs and flowers
look cared for?
Our current garden volunteers are Dave Thornton, Cathy
Hannan, Beth Duncan and Jenn Conboy.
If you can volunteer ½ hour or more a week...please contact us. We'd LOVE your help! Join us Tuesdays at
10:30....weather permitting, or come when you can!
We are thankful and excited that Sharon Nelson, Faith Haven resident, has once again volunteered
to do our watering!
Financial backing is by Barb Mathson and the FLOWER
FUND, which welcomes donations.
Lawn care this spring/summer has been adopted by Sherm
and Louise Carlson A HUGE thank you goes out to them!
FOCUS ON CHURCH GROWTH?
There are various explorations happening to determine the
future direction of OSL.
One area that is being examined is putting our focus on
CHURCH GROWTH to strengthen us. No one knows the future of OSL, but whatever happens, who wouldn't want us
to be strong, vibrant and growing?
INTRODUCING some NEW Social-Fellowship
Activities at OSL!!
We would love to have you join us
Women's Sat. Breakfast
10:00 a.m. at Randy's Restaurant
All women and friends are invited
Dinner Club
Meet at church at 5:30 pm (the day will vary) to car pool
and go to out to various venues!
th
Thursday, June 30 meet at the church parking lot at
5:30 and we will proceed to Barker's Island!
During dinner we will set a place and time for July.
Watch the Sunday bulletin for news.
Faith Over 40
Meets the last Tuesday of the month...6:30-8:00 p.m. In
the church lounge. If possible, bring snacks.
Relax and unwind with conversation and laughter/ and
games, cards, visiting, handiwork (bring a game, cards,
etc)
Coffee and Chat at
10:30 a.m. Mon- Thurs in the church lounge/library
Usually you will find church volunteers and
members stopping for a coffee break and chat.
Join us! (Regulars are asked to bring a can of coffee a
couple times a year to the lounge.)
End-of-the
Month Sunday POT-LUCK
Our 5th Sunday Pot-lucks have been a huge success...now we can have Sunday dinner once a month
with our fellow members, friends and visitors!
~ Bring a dish to share for the table
We are thankful for our church and our members!
On Thursday, May 26, 2016, about 25 members gathered to
listen to Mike Bail and Jenn Conboy's ideas of why church
growth is a strong possibility. Afterwards, small group discussion lasted over an hour! The room was buzzing with
interest and ideas.
The Doxology
Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above ye heav'nly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Our second meeting will be held Monday, June 27th at
6:30pm in the lounge. Members who are invested in growing our church as the focus to keep OSL in tact, please
come!
If you have any questions or suggestions, please see
Alice DeLawyer, head of Parish Fellowship (2016-`18)
or Jenn Conboy, head of Lay Ministry Board (2016-`18)
Please mark your calendars to attend our next important
meetings: Monday, July 25th and August 22nd at 6:30 p.m..in
the lounge. Our plan is to build on the progress of the former meetings and to continue to generate ideas and interest with the focus on church growth.
Social Ministry presents Check to CHUM on June 5th
Help Bruce & Aimee Anderson celebrate their
***50th Wedding Anniversary***
Along with their children and family, please join Bruce and
Aimee on Saturday, August 13th from 1:00 to 4:00pm at the
Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd,
located at 4000 28th St S, Moorhead, MN 56560.
Cake, punch and refreshments will be served. Share your
memories and laughter with them as they commemorate
this amazing milestone of togetherness.
If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to
contact me through email or cell phone, 701-228-8883.
Thank you!
Leah (Anderson) Benson
Bottineau, ND
Lee Stuart, Director of CHUM, was presented with a
$4,500 check
from Dave Thornton from the success of
the April 30th Downton Abbey Inspired High Tea. Jenn
Conboy, chair, would like to thank her steering team of
Kris Benson, Alice DeLawyer, Beth Duncan, Barb Mathson, Anna Sacketti-Urness, and Kathy Janzig. Dave Miller, Jeremy Carlson and Antonio Ketola were the kitchen
crew. Pam Merrier and Sandy Peterson provided decorations. Many thanks to all who contributed their time
and effort: making sandwiches, the desserts, the 24 butlers, and donating basket and raffle items to make this a
'sold out' community event in support of the Steve
O'Neil Apartments!
Next year the Alice in Wonderland's Mad Hatter Tea will
take place on April 22, 2017. Tickets will be available in
January.
A $250 'thank you' for the use of our church for the
event, was also given to OSL.
Calendar...
Event
Vacation Bible School
Men's Breakfast
OA
Women's Breakfast Club
LSS Visits
GA Speaker Meeting
OSELC Worship
Refreshments
Coffee and Chat
Discipleship Bible Study
Coffee and Chat
Food Shelf
All-Team Meeting
AA
PPC Meeting
Coffee and Chat
LSS Visits
Holy Blazes: Campfire Worship
Sr. Link
Food Shelf
Men's Breakfast
OA Speaker Meeting
Women's Breakfast Club
OSELC Worship
Refreshments
Coffee and Chat
Discipleship Bible Study
Coffee and Chat
Food Shelf
AA
Coffee and Chat
LSS Visits
Holy Blazes: Campfire Worship
Food Shelf
Naomi Circle
Cristo Training
Cristo Training
Men's Breakfast
OA
Women's Breakfast Club
LSS Visits
OSELC Worship
Refreshments
Coffee and Chat
Discipleship Bible Study
Coffee and Chat
Food Shelf
AA
Coffee and Chat
LSS Visits
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7/1/2016 9:00 AM
7/2/2016 8:00 AM
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7/2/2016 4:00 PM
7/3/2016 10:15 AM
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7/5/2016 9:10 AM
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Sunday, July 10: Pastor Chris’ last day. Be sure to join
after worship service for an egg bake and to say good
bye.
Monday, August 8: Deadline for September/October
Edition of the Friend
Sunday, September 18: Rally Day
To the members of OSLC:
For those who have not heard yet, I will be leaving the
church. I have accepted a full time position with United
Health Care. My last day as the secretary will be Thursday,
July 8. Thank you for the wonderful opportunity of working
here and I will miss many of you immensely.
Jakki Johnson
American Heart Association Fundraising for Team Theo
will start this 2016 year on July 17, 2016. I am the
Great- Aunt to Theodore Lee Hein from North Little Rock,
Arkansas. He was born almost 4 years ago with heart
disease specially called Shone’s Complex which is
restricting blood flow both in and out of his heart on the
left side. He was operated on at 7 days old, he was then
operated on at 2 months old shortly before we met him in
October 2016. He will need another surgery in the very
near future. I am walking at the heart walk on September
24, 2016 at Bayfront Park. I have tax deduction slips for
those of you that are genuinely caring of families and
people with heart disease. Please consider a donation to
Team Theo. We raised $115.00 in 2015 at OSL. In the past
we have raised almost $2000.00 for American Heart
Association. Thank you so very much!
- Great Aunt Kath Hein
Calendar continued from previous page
Holy Blazes: Campfire Worship
Food Shelf
Men's Breakfast
OA
Women's Breakfast Club
OSELC Worship
Refreshments
Coffee and Chat
Discipleship Bible Study
Coffee and Chat
Food Shelf
Faith Over 40
AA
Coffee and Chat
LSS Visits
Holy Blazes: Campfire Worship
Food Shelf
Men's Breakfast
OA
Women's Breakfast Club
LSS Visits
OSELC Worship
Fellowship-Pot Luck
Refreshments
7/20/2016
7/21/2016
7/23/2016
7/23/2016
7/23/2016
7/24/2016
7/24/2016
7/25/2016
7/26/2016
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7/27/2016
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Coffee and Chat
8/1/2016 10:30 AM
Discipleship Bible Study
8/2/2016 9:10 AM
Coffee and Chat
8/2/2016 10:30 AM
Food Shelf
8/2/2016 11:00 AM
All-Team Meeting
8/2/2016 6:00 PM
AA
8/2/2016 7:00 PM
PPC Meeting
8/2/2016 7:00 PM
Coffee and Chat
8/3/2016 10:30 AM
LSS Visits
8/3/2016 3:00 PM
Holy Blazes: Campfire Worship 8/3/2016 6:30 PM
Sr. Link
8/4/2016 9:30 AM
Food Shelf
8/4/2016 11:00 AM
Men's Breakfast
8/6/2016 8:00 AM
OA
8/6/2016 9:00 AM
Women's Breakfast Club
8/6/2016 10:00 AM
GA Speaker Meeting
8/6/2016 4:00 PM
OSELC Worship
8/7/2016 10:15 AM
Refreshments
8/7/2016 11:15 AM
The Friend Deadline
8/8/2016
Coffee and Chat
8/8/2016 10:30 AM
Discipleship Bible Study
8/9/2016 9:10 AM
Coffee and Chat
8/9/2016 10:30 AM
Food Shelf
8/9/2016 11:00 AM
National UV Safety Month
AA
Coffee and Chat
LSS Visits
Food Shelf
Naomi Circle
Men's Breakfast
OA
Women's Breakfast Club
LSS Visits
OSELC Worship
Refreshments
Coffee and Chat
Discipleship Bible Study
Coffee and Chat
Food Shelf
AA
Coffee and Chat
LSS Visits
Food Shelf
Men's Breakfast
OA
Women's Breakfast Club
OSELC Worship
Refreshments
Coffee and Chat
Discipleship Bible Study
Coffee and Chat
Food Shelf
Faith Over 40
AA
The Friend Folding
Coffee and Chat
LSS Visits
Food Shelf
Cristo Training
Cristo Training
Men's Breakfast
OA
Women's Breakfast Club
LSS Visits
OSELC Worship
Refreshments
Coffee and Chat
Discipleship Bible Study
Coffee and Chat
Food Shelf
AA
Coffee and Chat
LSS Visits
8/9/2016
8/10/2016
8/10/2016
8/11/2016
8/11/2016
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July is National Ultraviolet Safety
Month. A time to shine the light on
the perils of UV rays and spread the
message of sun safety.
As summer gets into full swing we welcome the season
with pool parties, beach trips, barbecues, picnics, etc.
During these warm summer months we spend most of
our time outdoors. Sun exposure is recommended
because it's our primary source of vitamin D which is
necessary for calcium absorption for stronger healthier
bones; but like everything else moderation is key.
UV rays are the sun's "invisible" burning rays. They cause
damage to our skin and too much exposure can lead to
harmful skin reactions such as sunburn, skin texture
changes, premature aging, and skin cancer. It can also
cause eye damage including cataracts, macular
degeneration, and cancer of the eye or eyelid. The more
intense the sun, the greater your exposure to UV rays.
The amount of UV that will reach you depends on the
following:
• Time of Day - UV is greatest between 10 AM - 4 PM
when the sun is highest in the sky.
• Season - While UV exposure is greatest in the summer
(May-August) in the US, it's important to practice sun
safety year round, including wintertime. Snow reflects
85-90% of the sun's UV rays.
• Altitude - The air is cleaner and thinner at higher altitude so UV exposure is greater in the mountains than in
valleys.
• Location - UV is strongest at the equator and diminishes as you move towards the poles.
• Exposure Time - The longer you're out in the sun, the
more UV rays you receive.
Consider the following statistics and your own exposure
risks to the sun's harmful UV rays.
• You can sunburn even on a cloudy day.
• More than 90% of skin cancers occur on sun-exposed
skin.
• Children get 3 times more exposure than adults.
• 80% of a person's lifetime exposure is estimated to
occur by age 18.
• One blistering sunburn can double a child's lifetime risk
of developing skin cancer.
• More than 1 million new cases of skin cancer are diagnosed each year in the US.
• Melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, kills
one person every hour.
So what can we do to protect ourselves from UV
damage.
• Go for the Shade - Avoid or limit sun exposure between 10 am to 4 pm when the sun's UV rays are
most intense.
• Wear protective clothing - Long sleeve shirts and
pants are ideal as well as broad-brimmed hats that
shade the face, ears, and neck.
• Apply a broad spectrum sunscreen - Generously
apply water-resistant sunscreen with a SPF value of at
least 15 or higher. Reapply every 2 hours and after
swimming and sweating, even if it's labeled "waterresistant".
• Pick up those stylish sunglasses
Effective sunglasses should block glare and 99 to 100
% of UV rays and have a wraparound shape to protect
the eyes from all angles.