Here’s your weekly look at things happening at Our Savior’s.
Call Committee Update
Our Ministry Site Profile is “Active” – this means that potential candidates can see that OSL is looking for a lead pastor on the ELCA synod website. We have met with Church Council and Transition Task Force to understand congregational vision for our new Lead Pastor and we are currently trying to connect with staff members and other stakeholders to hear as many voices as possible. If you have a pastoral referral who we should consider or if you have any comments/questions for the Call Committee – please email us at call@oslchurch.com.
Upcoming Events
Soul Shop: Health Ministry Conference
One-day, in-person workshop designed for clergy, staff, lay pastors, and faith-based healthcare and wellness clinicians. Familiarize yourself with the incidence and impact of suicide on their communities and learn to address suicide as a regular aspect of their life and work.
Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
$25 for workshop, materials, and meal.
Register: https://www.sanfordhealth.org/classes-and-events/annual-health-ministry-conference.
“Burning of the Mortgage”
OSL will be celebrating the elimination of the mortgage debt by having a symbolic “burning of the mortgage” on Sunday, Nov. 3 at 10 a.m.
Because of members’ contributions, OSL has been able to retire the mortgage debt. Everyone is invited to this celebration!
Youth Summer Summit
Come learn about all the fun opportunities for your 2nd to 12th graders this summer at CAMP!
Sunday, Nov. 3 at 7:00 to 7:45 p.m. in the Hub
Medicare 2025: The Friendship Club
Learn about Medicare Coverage from SHIINE (Senior Health Information and Insurance Education).
Located in the Friendship Room.
Tuesday, Nov. 5 @ 11 a.m.
Thanksgiving lunch to follow. $10 suggested donation.
OSL’s “Recent Loss Series”
This series is for those who are living with recent or persistent grief over the death of a loved one. Register in the church office or attend as you are able. Contact Pr. Tim for information at 605-336-2942, or tlemme@oslchurch.com.
November 6, 13, 20 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel.
Opportunities
Keep In Touch!
Make sure the church office has your correct address, email, and phone number. Let us know how to reach you by calling 605-336-2942
Stephen Ministry at OSL
Help, Care, Share. Be a part of Stephen Ministry at OSL. November 2 & 3 is Stephen Ministry.
Since 1988, this ministry has supported those who are going through difficult times. Lay members receive 50 hours of training to walk alongside people who need an empathetic heart.
The next class begins January 7 and runs through April 1. We will meet each Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m., with two Saturday sessions from 8 a.m. to noon.
Contact Pr. Tim for more information: 605-336-2942, or tlemme@oslchurch.com.
Owen’s Outfitters
Need a walker, commode, or basic medical supplies? Go to Owen’s Outfitters, a non-profit, durable medical equipment lending library run by The Legacy Foundation. The facility will also accept brand-new supplies or gently used medical equipment you would like to donate.
Their mission is to provide durable and disposable medical equipment at no charge to those who need it most, sourced through community donations.
Located at 1000 N West Avenue, Suite 310, Sioux Falls.
Call (605) 215-0884 for more information or visit www.thelegacyfoundationsd.com/owens-outfitters.
Saturday Morning Bible Study
Throughout history Matthew’s gospel has played a prominent role in Christian worship and practice, and to this day it retains a central place in most people’s experiences of the New Testament and the Christian faith. 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.
When: 2nd Saturday of the month beginning Oct. 12. from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
Where: Office Conference Room
Questions: Contact Pr. Tim.
Buntrock Scholarship Opportunity for ELCA Students at Augustana
- This scholarship covers half of the net price of attendance at Augustana, up to $12,000 per year.
- The scholarship is renewable for three additional years.
- Students must be active and engaged in an ELCA congregation in the Midwest
- Learn more and apply at augie.edu/BuntrockScholarship.
Ways to Help
Volunteers Needed!
Parking lot volunteers are needed to help the OSL Sunday School raise funds for OSL’s youth programming on November 8 and 9.
Garage Update & Volunteer Request
OSL’s garage siding and gutters were repaired and painted by volunteers last week. Thank you!
Another clean-up day will be held on Thursday, Nov. 7. Volunteers are needed to pick up leaves, clean additional shrubs, and pull out junipers in the south parking lot. Please bring any clippers, rakes, brooms, and other equipment you may have on hand!
Help Make Lefse!
OSL is preparing for our lefse sale. Individuals that would like to make lefse with others in their homes should sign up at the information desk.
Sale will be on Nov. 24.
Questions? Contact Donna Wilson at (605) 359-7718.
Help Feed South Dakotans
12,500 South Dakotan families are turning to Feeding South Dakota every month for food assistance. That number grows over the holidays.
Consider donating to help feed fellow South Dakotans!
A gift of $25 will provide 75 meals. A gift of $35 will help provide 105 meals.
OSL supports the Food to You Mobile Food Pantry by donating various food items to help local families in need, and helping with food distributions. The item for September is hearty soup; for October, it will be cereal. Always appreciated are toothpaste, shampoo, and deodorant for Hygiene Packs. Place your donations in the marked bins near The Gathering Place kitchen.
Have you tried OSL’s text giving option? It’s a quick, convenient way to help support OSL’s mission! Just text sharing to 73256 and follow the short instructions to make a gift to Our Savior’s. Thank you for your continued support!
Thank You!
Hockey Parking Night
OSL volunteers raised $1,349 on Oct. 11 and 12 working at the Augustana hockey parking night. $675 went to the Food to You mission and the remaining balance went to OSL’s general checking account. Thank you to the approximate 10 volunteers each night that worked! The next games are Nov. 8 and 9.
“Strength Isn’t Always Physical”
The Helpline Center hosted a presentation this week at Our Savior’s featuring former MLB Player, Drew Robinson, along with Mayor Paul TenHaken, who spoke about his experience playing for two major league teams before attempting suicide in 2020. He now serves as a mental health advocate for his former team. Members of our congregation and visitors from our community gathered together in the Celebrate Center for a very informative and encouraging forum, followed by a question and answer time.
Removal of Ash Trees
Thank you to our volunteers who helped remove four Ash Trees from our parking lot this week!
Credits: Photo of closed sign by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash. Friendship Club image by SCY from Pixabay. Information Video background by Monsieur Sylvain via Pexels. Photo of man holding iPhone by Youssef Sarhan on Unsplash; background image by Joshua Sortino on Unsplash. Calendar Flip 600 by Muddy River Media via YouTube. Video of woman knitting by Vlada Karpovich from Pexels. Photo of blood pressure check by CDC on Unsplash. Photo of crying woman by Jeremy Wong on Unsplash. Photo of pickleball equipment by Ben Hershey on Unsplash. Photo of friends by Harli Marten on Unsplash. Stephen Ministry background photo by Clément Falize on Unsplash. Photo of woman texting from a video by Blue Bird from Pexels.
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