Our Savior’s is looking for a Wedding Coordinator. The coordinator will meet with wedding couples several times before their wedding and will attend the rehearsal and the wedding. Total time commitment is usually six to eight hours per wedding. In recent years, there have been three to seven church weddings per year. Contact the Church Office, 605-336-2942, for information.
OSL Library hours are changing as of April 28. The new schedule: Sunday, 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.; Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.; Friday, closed; Saturday, 4:00–6:00 p.m.
Saturday morning Bible study with Pr. Tim meets on the second Saturday of each month from 8:30 to 9:30, in the Conference Room. Treats and coffee will be provided. Come grow in your faith and enjoy some lively discussion around scripture.
OSL’s Governing Board has begun the process for the formation of a Pastoral Call Committee and will appoint a facilitator after the committee has been formed. OSL members and associate members are invited to nominate people to be considered for the call committee. Find complete information and a link to the nomination form on the OSL website. Nominations are due by April 29.
Check out the latest edition of OSL’s Spiritual Care Ministry newsletter online. Visit here, and contact Pr. Tim Lemme (tlemme@oslchurch.com or 605-336-2942, ext. 19) or Dorene Weinstein, Spiritual Care Coordinator (605-336-2942, ext. 28, or dweinstein@oslchurch.com), to subscribe.
• Saturday evening Festive worship
• Sunday morning Festive worship
• Sunday morning Celebrate worship
View (or print) weekly worship materials at oslchurch.com
Things to Note…
Summer is coming, bringing with it summer worship hours, which will run from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Saturday evening Festive worship will remain at 5:00; Sunday morning’s schedule will be Celebrate worship at 8:45 and Festive worship at 10:30. Outdoor worship will be held (weather permitting) on July 7, August 4, and September 1, at 8:45, on the southeast lawn. Additionally, there will be an outdoor worship time at the Summer Blast on Wednesday, June 5, but with no communion.
SAIL (Stay Active & Independent for Life) is a strength, balance, and fitness class offered through Sanford Health and specifically designed for adults 65+. Participants improve balance and mobility, reduce their risk of falls, and improve their quality of life while having fun meeting new people. Experienced and skillful instructors teach each class. Classes are tailored to older adults who are active and wish to maintain or increase their fitness level; chairs will be available as needed. Best of all, it’s free! A new series of classes at OSL will begin on April 29 and meet on Mondays, from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m., in the Hub.
Come have some fun when OSL’S Recycled Card Group hosts Craft Night on Wednesday, May 8, at 6:00 p.m., in Room 102. Supplies will be furnished, and members of the Recycled Card Group will be on hand to assist and discuss the group with those who might be interested in joining. The handcrafted recycled greeting cards are available in the Library for a suggested donation, which goes into the Library’s book budget. See how it all comes together and have fun making some cards of your own!
Fellowship and good food are on the agenda for the Celebration of the Women of OSL/Mother’s Day Potluck, on Saturday, May 11, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Sign up at the Welcome Center if you wish to bring salads or bars; OSL will supply deli meats and bread. Bring a friend!
The latest edition of OSL’s publication The Intercom is online! View The Intercom as web pages or a PDF file, as you prefer. Find it and back issues here!
Every week, Our Savior’s Communications produces a short Information Video of upcoming events, activities, and opportunities. It’s shown at the Welcome Center and on monitors in the Sanctuary and Celebrate Center before worship services. And it’s posted to the OSL website as well, so if you haven’t been by for a while, or you’d just like a closer look, find the videos here!
What better way to show God’s love for everyone than to share a gift of caring and warmth? This is what happens each second and fourth Tuesday of the month in the OSL Piece by Peace Quilting area, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Quilts of various sizes are handmade and sent to local organizations that care for the homeless and underprivileged native communities in South Dakota, and around the world to places in need. If you would like to be a part of this ministry, stop by and we will find a way for you to help! Sewing and quilting skills of all levels are welcome. Come join in the laughter and fellowship in this mission work of compassion and caring for others.
The Woodshop Ministry team meets each week on Wednesdays, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., and on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to noon. All are welcome, whether you are a seasoned woodworker or a beginning craftsperson, to join the team each week to work on projects for the church, the community, and ourselves. And the group never forgets to take a break for coffee and treats each morning, too! For more information contact Pr. Tim Lemme, 605-336-2942, ext. 48, or tlemme@oslchurch.com.
All are welcome to join OSL’s Knitting Group, meeting on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, in Room 102, from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. The knitters craft prayer and baptismal shawls for use in the ministries of Our Savior’s.
Have you experienced a loss? Are you going through a time of grief? Could you use a little extra support? Join Pr. Tim Lemme and members of OSL’s Good Grief Group each Thursday, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., in the Friendship Room, for conversation, reflective study, and compassionate peer support. What makes this group so special is that all have experienced a loss and have learned that sometimes the best support comes from the love of those who have been there. To learn more, contact Pr. Tim Lemme (tlemme@oslchurch.com or 605-336-2942, ext. 19) or Dorene Weinstein, Spiritual Care Coordinator (605-336-2942, ext. 28, or dweinstein@oslchurch.com).
Keep an eye on the OSL calendar, at oslchurch.com/calendar, as events and activities are added! The website calendar is continuously updated, so visit it frequently.
Opportunities to Help
Come join your OSL friends serving breakfast at The Banquet, on May 2. Five volunteers are needed at 5:30 a.m. to prepare the food, and servers will need to arrive at 6:30. Cleanup will be done by 8:30. You’ll find a sign-up sheet at the Welcome Center. Questions? Call Kris Breitag, 605-838-9518.
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!
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