Lenten Schedule
Wednesday Worship Schedule
Wednesday services will be kicked off on Wednesday, March 5 with Ash Wednesday until April 9. All Wednesday services will be 30 minutes, except for Ash Wednesday, which will be one hour. If you would like donate bread for the dinners, please contact Sue Hauff (smhauff@gmail.com)
- 12 p.m. Worship in the Sanctuary
- 12:30 p.m. Soup and Pie
- 5:15 p.m. Soup and Bread
- 6:30 p.m. Worship in the Sanctuary
Upcoming Events
Friendship Club: Lutheran World Relief
Jamie Lennon, Senior Advisor of Congregational Engagement at Lutheran World Relief will speak at the Friendship Club on Tuesday, April 1 at 11 a.m. in the Friendship Room. From quilts to food security, he will talk about the programs and opportunities offered around the world through LWR.
Lunch to follow for $7 donation.
Saturday Morning Bible Study
Matthew envisions the church as made up of sinners and doubters who struggle with faith, temptation, and forgiveness, but ultimately reflect the ministry and presence of Jesus. Focus of this
three week series will be on ‘Community,’ the ‘Passion of Christ,’ and the ‘Easter Resurrection.’
When: April 5, 12, 19, 2025
What Time: 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
Where: Office Conference Room
Chapters: Six, Seven, and Eight
Questions: Contact Pr. Tim
Author Kathy Yoder to Visit!
Author Kathy Yoder will be doing the Kid Talk and reading in between services in the library on Sunday, April 6! One of her books will be available for sale in the library ahead of time!
Free Information Sessions
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Foundation will be offering free information sessions on Sunday, April 6 at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. in the Friendship Room. Kathy McHenry, Executive Director of Lutheran Planned Generosity of South Dakota, will provide information on wills, estate planning and other charitable giving issues. She will provide useful information and answer questions. Please consider attending to learn more. This is not any type of sales presentation.
We will serve a free light lunch at the noon session. Please inform the church office at 605-336-2942 or sign up at the Welcome Center if you will be attending.
Outdoor Spring Clean-Up
The property ministry team is going to do an outside spring cleanup on Wednesday, April 9, starting at 8:00 a.m. It will include some rock moving to fill in where we removed shrubs last fall.
Mid-Week Lenten Worship and Service of Healing
At this service we emphasize God’s presence with us in all things.
Although God brings healing to us, sometimes in ways we do not expect, we trust that God will provide a sense of peace and contentment to us in the midst of whatever life circumstances we may be in.
Our Stephen Ministers will be present to pray with you, and to offer you a prayer shawl made by our Knitting Ministries Team.
Wednesday, April 9 at 12 and 6:30 p.m.
Soul Shop: Suicide Prevention for Congregations
After the evening Lenten Worship on April 9, we will host a Soul Shop suicide prevention conversation discussing mental health struggles, providing resources, and equipping our community with the tools to offer support and hope. Join us on Wednesday, April 9 at 7:15 p.m. in the Friendship Room
Heartland Handbells Spring Concert
On Sunday, April 13 at 3:00 p.m. Heartland Handbells will present their spring concert in the Sanctuary. OSL members Ellen Smook and Gene LeVasseur are members of Heartland Handbells. Admission is free! Come for one hour to hear handbells, percussion, flutes, clarinets, and tuba celebrate spring!
Beyond the Books
Mark your calendars! Beyond The Books is coming to Sioux Falls on April 25–26, 2025!
A two-day celebration of literature featuring four incredible authors
A gala with live music & author meet-and-greet A literacy festival with vendors, book signings, and inspiring talks
Opportunities
Easter Plants
Easter plants will beautify our worship services on Easter Sunday, April 20. If you would like to honor a special person or occasion, remember a loved one or friend, or show gratitude for God’s many blessings, please stop at the Welcome Center in the Gathering Place during the weekend or in the church office during the week. Record your name and the person or occasion you are honoring, submit a payment of $15, and it will appear in the bulletin inserts on Easter Sunday and the Intercom in May. The deadline is April 14. Plants may be picked up any time after the services on Easter Sunday.
Everybody Reads!
Join the OSL Community Library as we participate in the city-wide initiative to show we ALL read! Outside the library you’ll see a giant (pretend) gumball machine! Read a book and add a (sticker) gumball to the machine! The city goal is to read 350,000 books in the month of March! Our goal is to read 3,000 books! Can you help us reach this goal? Everyone may participate. Check out the teams on clipboards by the gumball machine who are working together!
Join One of OSL’s Women’s Circles
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- “Glory and Grace”: Meets every 3rd Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in homes. Call Irene Pierson (605-336-1847)
- “Leah”: Meets every 3rd Thursday at 1 p.m. in the church. Call Shirly Hilgren at (605-366-8092)
- “Rachel”: Meets every 3rd Thursday at 1:30 p.m. in the church. Call Maribeth Anderson (605-251-7507)
- “Rejoice”: Meets every 3rd Thursday at 1 p.m. in the Gathering Place. Call Arlean Jensen (605-336-6154)
- “Women of Faith”: Meets every 3rd Wednesday at 8:45 a.m. near the Welcome Desk. Call Brenda Beninga (605-759-5520)
An evening circle group is in the works. If you are interested in such a group, please contact Debbie at (605-336-2942 ext. 14)
Register for VBS 2025!
-Registration opens March 2 (Register online at: vbspro.events/p/0be650)
-VBS is June 2-5
-No cost to sign up
-The event is from 8:30-11:30 a.m.
-Drop off starts at 8:00 a.m.
-Pick up is from 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
-If kids are signed up for Augie’s day camp, we will walk those kids over at 12:30 p.m.
-Open to ages that are currently in preschool-5th grade
-Looking for adult, middle school, and high school students to help volunteer
The Education Committee will be in the Gathering Place on March 2 to answer questions and help register kids and volunteers.
Ways to Help
Donate Bread!
Bread donations are needed for Lent Soup suppers on April 2 and 9. Donations can be dropped off at the kitchen!
Volunteer for Beyond the Books!
Get involved in our impactful Beyond the Books event this April by volunteering your time and skills. We need energetic individuals to assist with everything from event setup to dinner service and kitchen support. Whether you serve as a food ambassador, or help with cleanup, your contribution will help create a wonderful experience for everyone. If you’re interested in lending a hand, please follow the link for more information on how to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4AABAC2FA7FDCF8-55638927-beyond#/
Join the Education Committee
The Education Committee is looking to add more members! Reach out to Madeline if you are interested. (mtrosvig@oslchurch.com)
Egg Cartons Needed!
OSL is collecting egg cartons for a food giveaway! We just started receiving the small eggs a couple of weeks ago. About 1,000 cartons are used every week!
Fill Out Our Time and Talent Survey!
Fill out our Time and Talent Survey so we can learn more about our parishioners and their talents!
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