Brown Bag Lunch - Our Savior`s Lutheran Church

FROM THE PASTORS
Dear Brothers & Sisters in Christ:
Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia! We live on
this side of Easter. The news of Christ’s resurrection from the
dead changes everything. It means we have a living Lord. All that
He said was true. There is a power stronger than death. Jesus is a
better savior than we are a sinner.
We are supremely loved, totally forgiven, and called to be
trusting followers of Jesus. He is absolutely trustworthy! We are
to orbit our lives around Jesus, then all of our loves in life will be
in their right order.
The Christian life is lived in a relationship with Jesus. It’s
not just believing the right things about Jesus. It’s following the
Good Shepherd, listening to His voice, and letting Him care for
you. It’s a call to trust and obey.
In Christ,
Pastor Lance E. Isaacson
Brown Bag Lunch
Men are invited to meet at noon on Thursdays for lunch
and Bible study. Each week the group looks at the next Sunday's
Gospel lesson. Pastor Isaacson leads the discussion. It's a great
time of fellowship and sharing. The group meets in the parlor.
Coffee is provided. So, men - come if you can (bring your own
lunch)!
“So when they had come together, they asked him, ‘Lord, is this
the time when you will restore the kingdom to Israel?’ He replied, ‘It is
not for you to know the times or periods that the Father has set by his
own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come
upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and
Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.’ When he had said this, as they
were watching, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight.
While he was going and they were gazing up toward heaven, suddenly
two men in white robes stood by them. They said, ‘Men of Galilee, why
do you stand looking up toward heaven? This Jesus, who has been taken
up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go
into heaven.’" (Acts 1:6-11)
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
We are approaching the end of the Easter season, culminating in
Jesus’ ascension and the day of Pentecost, the day when the Holy Spirit
entered into the apostles just as Jesus said it would, enabling them and us
to be Jesus’ witnesses to all the ends of the Earth.
It is the longest season of the church year, the Sundays after
Pentecost. Usually referred to as “ordinary time,” the time after Easter
until Advent mimics the life of a Christian. Christ is risen! He will come
again. In the meantime, we wait. We wait and we proclaim. We wait and
we serve. We wait. For most of the time in our individual lives, it’s
pretty ordinary. We accomplish our daily routines only to repeat the
process the next day. But, every now and then, something big happens in
our lives that changes us forever. Be it the death of someone close to us,
a new birth, a major accomplishment at work or in the community,
retirement, etc.
So, to, with the Christian life. We continue our routine of serving
Christ by loving others, coming together for worship, all while waiting
for Christ’s return and the joyful fulfillment of our faith. It is ordinary in
the meantime, but extraordinary in the waiting, because we know the
love of the One who is to return.
Pastor Bryan Simmons
Mission Against Malaria
. No child, no person, should die of a disease that is both
preventable and treatable. The ELCA Malaria Campaign has
committed to raise $15 million (by end of 2015) to help prevent,
treat and educate communities in Africa about malaria and
eliminate deaths from this disease - for good. Just $10 is enough to
provide a family with an insecticide-treated mosquito net. A gift
of $50 could provide a course of medicine to help save the lives of
25 people infected with malaria.
Keep filling those M&M tubes with quarters and when the
tube is full, bring it back, dump it into the container and take it
home to fill again, and again. Your gifts do make a difference!
Thanks!
Thanks!
MANY THANKS to all who attended the piano concert on April
26 and for your donations to the Malaria Campaign!
Ruby's Pantry
Next pick-up is Tuesday, May 26 from 4:30-6 pm at the
National Guard Armory. Donation is $20 cash to receive an
abundance of grocery items. Bring your own boxes for food.
WE REMEMBER IN PRAYER
People in our prayers this past month:
Special: Karen Grunst, Jan Joul, Ethel Jensen, Steven Hansen,
Gary & Gayl Berkner, Anita Whisney, Mary Kummrow, Leola
Johnson, Pastor Joyce Graue, Evan Parker, Pastor Eugene
Peterson, Pastor Dan Thurmer, Jim Hunt, Jim Dykstra, Ron Buten;
sympathy to family & friends of Elaine Graves; sympathy to Tam
Erickson & family at death of her mother; sympathy to family &
friends of Ken Fransen; sympathy to Linda Handevidt & family at
death of her mother
Members & Friends:
May 2-3: Jacob Stade; Jenna Stade; Timothy, Katie, Seth, Hilary
Stai & Alex Bretzman; Gale & Julie Stark; Loren & Colleen
Steenstra
May 9-10: Casey, Nicole & Brettly Steffensen; Stan & Virginia
Stehlik; David & Debra Storm; Justin, Betsy, Keaton & Kasey
Storm; Trent Sukalski, Brooklyn & Bellamy
May 16-17: Amber Svoboda; Arica Svoboda; Ariel Svoboda; John
& Terri Svoboda; Donald & Jean Swanson
May 23-24: Lois Swanson; Audrey Teigen; Marvin Thompson;
Ethan, Kristy & Molly Thurmer; Jason Thurmer
May 30-31: Michael & Kathy Thurmer; Sandy Thurmer; Brian,
Sandy, Andrew & Zachary Torgerson; Melynda Tracey; Samuel &
Pamilyn Tracey
Missionaries:
Andrew Ball in Tel Aviv, Israel
Rev. Enrique Estrada in Monterrey, Mexico
Paul & Laura Lere in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Arnold & Dennette Marks in Fairbanks, Alaska
Doug & Barb Petersen in Zambia, Africa
COLLECTING BIBLES
Are you “spring cleaning” and discovering extra bibles
around your home? Bring them to church and place in the
designated box under the concourse table until June 15. These
bibles will be taken to the SW MN Women’s Convention and
given to Christian Literature Distributers who then send them to
where the bibles are needed. Thanks!
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
ALL YEAR LONG
Everyone is invited to help shop for the shoebox project for
Operation Christmas Child. Each month a suggested list of items
will be in the bulletins and newsletters of what can be donated that
MAY: toothpaste, toothbrushes, hair clips, toy jewelry, etc.
JUNE: calculators, small flashlights, hairbrushes
JULY: small stuff animals, beanie babies, small dolls, etc.
AUGUST: crayons, markers, coloring books, picture books
SEPTEMBER: pens, pencils, sharpeners, rulers
OCTOBER: hard candy (NO chocolate), suckers, ball caps,
sunglasses
(Remember - all these items need to fit into a shoebox, so shop
accordingly.)
Place items in tote in concourse area. And thanks for your
donations!
Adult Education Opportunities
on Sunday mornings
Here are some opportunities for adult education offered on
Sundays at 10:10 a.m.:
1) Dave Hansen leads a scripture based study in the Parlor.
2) DVD series in the Choir Room.
3) New Member classes on May 10 & 17 in the church office.
Biblical Dream Seminar
LEVEL 1 – June 4-6
at Mount Carmel Ministries
Bill & Diane Odermann are the presenters of this seminar
“Parables in the Night: What is God Telling You through Your
Dreams?” You will be introduced to the world of dreams and
God’s use of them, practical exercises to help you grow in
recognizing God’s voice. This is a six-session seminar designed
for both pastors and lay people. Registration and more information
online at:
www.MountCarmelMinistries.com
(Pastor Bill was an interim pastor here at Our Savior’s about 8
years ago and now lives in Austin, MN.)
Benefit in honor of Elizabeth Skrove
It’s a silent auction and send-off party to benefit Make-AWish of Minnesota in honor of Elizabeth Skrove on Saturday, May
9 at the Jackson American Legion. Lunch will be served 11 am-2
pm by the Jackson Lions Club. Activities from 11 am to 5 p.m.
For the kids: face painting, bingo, bean bag toss. Carriage rides by
Rainbow Trolley. DJ by Good times Karaoke.
Make-A-Wish granted Elizabeth’s wish to go to Disney
World like they have for so many kids with life threatening
illnesses. This is an opportunity to give back to help grant wishes
for other children.
Elizabeth is the daughter of Tracy & Tonya Skrove and has
a genetic anomaly that causes seizures, kidney issues and
developmental delays. She is a 3rd grader at Riverside.
NEED from Our Savior’s: pies, cakes or bars for the desert
part of the lunch – please sign up on the concourse table. Please
deliver these to the Legion that morning.
RADIO BROADCASTS
Our Savior's broadcasts the worship service on KKOJ-1190
AM each Sunday morning at 9 a.m. Sponsorships are needed and
cost $100 per week and may be given in honor, celebration or in
memory of someone. (If unable to pay full amount, please don't let
that prevent you from sponsoring a service.) Available Sundays
for sponsorship are:
May 10, 17, 24, 31
June 7, 32
(Radio sponsorships are written in the bulletin announcements and
verbally announced during the offering annou42ncement over the
radio.)
National Day of Prayer
Thursday, May 7
Our nation will join together in prayer, observing the
Annual National Day of Prayer. On May 7, public schools in
Jackson County Central will begin with an opportunity for students
and the general public to be part of this nationwide prayer
gathering.
Starting times:
JCC High School, Jackson
7:55-8:05 a.m.
JCC Middle School, Lakefield
8:15-8:25 a.m.
Pleasantview Elementary, Lakefield
8:00-8:10 a.m.
Riverside Elementary, Jackson
8:00-8:10 a.m.
Parents and all who desire to come are welcome!
Community time of prayer: 12 noon at the Jackson County
Courthouse.
This is coordinated by the Jackson and Lakefield Kiwanis
Clubs and Jackson County Ministerial Association.
FROM THE CHURCH OFFICE
Please if you have something to "post", we ask
that you NOT put it on the outside doors - please ask at
the office for a bulletin board.
If you have changed your "land-line" phone
number to a cell number, please let the church office
know - your current contact information is important to
us! Thanks!
Please check the kitchen for pans and bowls from
whenever you brought food for an event here at church and take them home.
Please call the church office if you are planning any
meeting of any sort to be sure that the building is open
and that the space is available. Thanks!
CHECK OUT THE YOUTH WEBSITE:
Go to the church website and click on the "Youth" tab to be taken to the youth
site. Go here to see activities, schedules, events, news, blog, and more! Check
it out and save it to your favorites!
Children, Youth & Family
News - APRIL 2015 SUNDAY SCHOOL
Last day of Sunday School for the year is May 10.
Meet in the Centrum.
On Sunday, May 10, PK-5th graders will sing “Father
Abraham” during the 9 a.m. worship service.
The Youth & Family Ministry Team would like to extend
a huge “thank you” to all who helped with youth education this
year! Teachers will be recognized during the Sunday morning
worship service on May 10. Thank you to: Hans Carlson (912th), Ted Dose & Brian Johnson (6-8th), Carrie Dose, Tricia
Simmons, Katie Stai, Tim Stai, Jacon Bohl, Becca Dose, Janeen
Rub, Kim Tusa, Lisa VanDeVere, Sara Anderson, Heidi
Bargfrede & Tara Rowe for leading classes this year; Release
Time: Dee Nestegard, Kathy Johnson & Nancy Isaacson. We
look forward to an exciting summer of planning for next year
and ask you to offer your time to help serve our youth in the
next Sunday School year.
On Sunday, May 10 at 10:30 a.m. – It’s a Sunday School
Celebration! Everyone is invited to join the Youth & Family
Ministry Team in celebrating the end of a successful Sunday
School year. After the worship service, head down to Historic
State Theatre to watch Big Hero for free! Invite your
friends and family.
NINJA Happenings:
*Sunday, May 3 at 9 a.m. worship – The Class of 2015 will be
recognized. Please sit with your classmates. A brunch will be
served afterwards for the seniors & their parents by the Junior
Class & parents.
* Tuesday, May 12 - 7:15 a.m. - NINJA Fuel – Last breakfast of
the year – meet in the Fellowship Hall - invite your friends!
Middle School
Wednesday, May 13 from 3:45-5:00 pm. – will be having
an “End of the Year” party!
Confirmation
Wednesdays, May 6 & 13 – Classes will meet at 3:454:45 p.m. Last day of confirmation classes is May 13.
(8th Graders last day is May 6.)
Adopt a Highway Clean-up
Join NINJA at 7 pm on Wednesday, May 13 to pick up our
section of Highway 71 north. We will meet at the church. Must be
12 years old to participate. Ice cream sundaes will be served
afterwards for all participants!
Vacation Bible School Day Camp
Theme: “Transformed” – Romans 12:2: “Do not be conformed to
this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so
that you may discern what is the will of God – what is good and
acceptable and perfect.”
Dates: June 22-June 25
Time: 12:30 – 5 p.m.
Ages: 2014-2015 Kindergarten through 5th Graders
Cost: $15
Registration Deadline: June 1st
We are excited to welcome Ingham Okoboji to Jackson to
lead our VBS Day Camp program! We are looking for volunteers,
host homes and supplies! Check out the VBS board at in the
concourse area for more information or contact Alyssa. The
registration form can be found in this newsletter and on the website
at www.oursaviorsjackson.com under the “Youth” tab. There will
NOT be a preschool program this year.
Alyssa M. Herrig, Director
Youth & Family Ministries
This and That
PLEASE CHECK THE CHURCH KITCHEN for pans &
dishes that may be yours and please take them home. Thanks!
FURNITURE MISSION – Salem Lutheran Church has a Furniture
Mission for the community with the hope to be able to help those
who are truly in need receive items they desperately need. They
will accept donations of gently used furniture items. Will accept
referrals to distribute items to families or individuals in need.
Items accepted include: beds, dressers, tables, chairs, kitchen
items, sheets, and other items approved. NO clothing accepted at
this time. DO NOT drop off any items at the church. Please call
847-3861.
LOOKING for a place to host your card club, book club, Bible
study? The Pines has space available to host that special gettogether. Call 847-5762 for more information.
NOAH'S ROOM - located at the First Presbyterian Church to
assist families to provide adequate clothing needs for their
children. Please call the church office to donate items or receive
items - 847-4722. Need is for newborn to size 12 in children's
clothing. Must be clean new or gently used clothing. Wearable
shoes & boots also accepted.
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
Monday – Thursday: 8 am – 12 noon and 12:30 – 3 pm
Friday: 8 am – 12 noon
If calling after office hours, please leave a message on the
answering machine. Or use our e-mail address:
[email protected]
FAX: 507-847-5699
CHURCH CALENDAR
Please call or check with the church office (847-2856)
regarding any events or meetings that need to be put on the
church calendar.
May Birthdays & Anniversaries
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
If your special day
does not appear or is
on the wrong day,
please call the church
office, 847-2856.
3
4
Jackson Fischer
Fri
Sat
1 Cynthia Boersma, Ruthe
2
Gran, Lincoln Helmers
Knoxville Newell
Samuel Tracey
ANN: Lee & Maren Larson
Jerry & Amy Schlager
Kathryn Nasby
5 John Hansen
6
7 Mark Edlin
8 Christina Flatebo, Devon
9
Lauren Johnson
Daniel Pike
ANN: Richard & Linda
Anderson
ANN Philip & Peggy
Markman
LeAnn Gruhlke
Van Johnson
ANN: Dennis & Barbara
Erickson
Greenside, Carter Johnson
Nicole Kapplinger, Karlee
Rossow, Julie VonOhlen
ANN: Mitchell & Emily Olson
Etta Banashak
Brynn Beckel
10
11 Nolan Ambrose, Bailey
12
13 Lori Beseke
14
15
16
Andrea Bohl
Berkner, Caleb Driever, Linda
Handevidt, Karla Kuipers,
Samantha Nosbusch, Virginia
Stehlik
ANN: Don & Patti Wachal
Gary Hansen
Tracy Johnson
Kaylee Engle
Cailyn Kolander Bargfrede
Claire Kolander Bargfrede
JoAnn Schneekloth
Lindsay Wachal
Zachary Drahota
Leona Koppen
ANN: Jerry & Ardy Palmer
Carl Edlin
Sophia Lovell
Martin Rosenberg
17 Richard Anderson
18
19 Reese Anderson
20 Nicholas Arp, Becky
21 Cayleb Banashak
22 Adrian Banashak
23
Zachary Bargfrede
Richard Benda
Adrian Skrove
Donald Wachal
Sandra Detert
James Rowe
Art Benda
Brian Nyborg
Richard Seim
Debra Storm
Benson, Carroll Luhmann
William Rolfson, Aralia Ruby
ANN: Terry & Nancy Helmers
Matt & Becky Kolander
Kevin Christopher
Kayla Endreson
Morgan Halverson
Carin Neal
Kaylee Benson
Nancy Edlin
Trace Michelson
Alexandra Graupmann
24 Angela Naumann
25 Reid Carter
26
27
28 Tayson Drahota
29
30
Mitchell Olson
ANN: Dwain & Judy Goede
Nathan & Kristin Hanson
Marshall & Leanna Helmers
Brittany Hassing
Marcus Polz
ANN: Brian & Carla Johnson
Christopher & Angela
Naumann
Louise Gregory
Tristan Shover
Sarah Beaver
Sarah Jennings
Shad Wachal
ANN: Craig & Amy
Jorgensen
Donald Swanson
31
Muriel Knutson
Matthew Schultz
May 2015
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
1
Sat
2
2 Small Group—Pines
5 Holy Communion
3
4
5
6 6:30 Men’s Study
7 National Day of Prayer
8
9 Holy Communion
10:10 Sr. Brunch; S.S.
Adult
2:30 Good Sam Worship
9 Staff Meeting
9 Workshop
6 Teams’ Meetings
7 Church Council
7 Small Group
3:45 Confirmation Classes
12 Brown Bag Lunch
2 Small Group—Pines
10
11
12
13 6:30 Men’s Study
14
15
16
7 Small Group
7:15 NINJA Breakfast
Bloodmobile—- - - - - - 3:45 Confirmation Classes
4:45 Middle School Event
7 Praise Ch. 7 Ditch Cleanup
Bloodmobile—- - - - 121 Brown Bag Lunch
2 Small Group—Pines
(F.H. reserved)
7 Praise Choir
7 NINJA
9
5 Worship
9 Worship
10:10 S.S. Adult, New
Member
10:30 Free Movie
9 Staff Meeting
17
18
19
20
21
22
9 Holy Communion
10:10 Adult, New Member
(F. H. reserved)
9 Staff Meeting
9 Workshop
7 Small Group
9 Library Board
6:30 Men’s Study
12 Brown Bag Lunch
2 Small Group—Pines
5 Holy Communion
7 Hannah Circle
23
5 Worship
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
9 Worship
OFFICE CLOSED
7 Small Group
6:30 Men’s Study
12 Brown Bag Lunch
2 Martha Circle
2 Small Group—Pines
(F.H. reserved)
2:30 Good Sam Worship
(F.H. reserved)
5 Worship
31
9 Worship