Here’s your weekly look at things happening at Our Savior’s.
Upcoming Events
Congregational Forum
A congregational forum will be held on Saturday, Nov. 16 at 6 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 17 at 10 a.m. in the Gathering Place.
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.
Heartland Handbells Concert
The Heartland Handbells will present their Christmas Concert in our Sanctuary on Sunday, Nov. 24 at 3 p.m. They are an elite community handbell choir with two of Our Savior’s ringers involved, Ellen Smook and Gene LeVasseur. Admission is free!
Decorate OSL for Christmas!
All are welcome to assist is setting up Christmas decorations for Our Savior’s on Monday, Nov. 25. At 5:00 p.m. dinner will be provided and at 5:30 p.m., we will decorate the church. This is a FUN activity for all ages and there are a lot of spaces to decorate. Please contact Gene LeVasseur if you have any questions.
Friendship Club Christmas Trip to Nora
Join the Friendship Club for a trip to Nora, SD on Dec. 3 to enjoy the old-time country sights and sounds of Christmas! The “Old Country Store” hosts a variety of Christmas traditions like singing holiday songs around a restored vintage pipe organ, sharing Christmas stories, enjoying cider, coffee, and treats around a woodburning stove.
Everyone will travel together after a Christmas lunch at the church at noon and return to the church around 4:30 to 5:00 p.m. Cost of transportation is $25 per person and suggested lunch offering of $6. Sign up to reserve your spot on the bus at the Welcome Center or by calling or stopping by the church office.
OSL Blood Drive
Save a life, give blood!
Donate at OSL on Wednesday, Dec. 11 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sign up for a time slot here!
Opportunities
Poinsettias for Christmas!
Poinsettias will beautify our worship spaces during our Christmas services. 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 today or in the church office during the week. Submit your name and the person, occasion, or blessing you are honoring, along with your payment of $15, and their names will appear in the bulletin insert on Christmas Eve. Plants may be picked up after the Christmas Eve worship services.
Advent Festival at Outlaw Ranch
Outlaw Ranch is hosting its Advent Festival from Friday, Dec. 6 to Sunday, Dec. 8.
It will be a weekend of great food, games, crafts, and worship. Participants will also get the chance to cut Christmas trees and participate in Custer’s parade of lights.
For more information or to register for this event, please follow this link!
Living Nativity at Outlaw Ranch
Outlaw Ranch will be putting on their annual fundraiser sharing their Living Nativity on December 15th from 3-6pm. Activities will include live animals, a baked goods sale, photo booth, and hot cider and cocoa. If you would like to donate baked goods for the event, or assist in the Nativity experience itself, please contact Outlaw Ranch at outlaw@losd.org
Come for the afternoon to visit, drink coffee, do a little Christmas shopping, see Baby Jesus in the manger, and just be together for a time. There is no cost to this event, but we will have donation boxes everywhere as we accept gifts to support spring and summer programming.
No need to register!
Questions? Call Outlaw Ranch at 605-673-4040
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
Ways to Help
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.
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