Our Savior's Lutheran Church Weekly Announcements

ANNOUNCEMENTS & LATEST EVENTS

There will be a Special Foundation Meeting on Monday, July 26, at 5:00 p.m.

Hands of Faith is hosting their Annual Corn Boil on Sunday, August 1st! From 12-4 p.m. at The Rock on the River, 101 Maple St. Food, Music, Pontoon rides, Bingo, Volley ball tournament. Prizes!

Lutheran World Relief: Back to School sales are happening now! That makes this the best time to buy the necessary supplies for the LWR school kits. The list of supplies needed is in your July Messenger and on the Commons bulletin board. LWR kit items collection containers are in the Commons. Thanks for your FANTASTIC response so far!

Updates on Pr. Erik’s health: Pastor Erik has started chemotherapy and all has been going well for him. In order to care for his immune system while going through chemo, he won’t be shaking hands or greeting people after worship. Thanks for your understanding. In order to keep everyone as informed as possible, Pr. Erik is doing regular updates on his blog: http://www.pastorefaithsteps.blogspot.com. We continue to ask for your prayers and support during this time.

Silver Sneakers has resumed on Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. Nancy has two new titanium knees and is ready to move! Join us for some great warm ups, moving and cooling down. Bring a friend and join us on Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. in the Fellowship hall. Remember to wear comfortable, giving clothing and tennis shoes so you can bend and move with the class. See you for a great workout!

Please take time to look over the Lutherdale display in the Commons. Quilt Auction is August 14th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Please consider sponsoring flowers at $21 per week. We could also use your help sponsoring the radio broadcasts. Please help to sponsor this ministry for any portion of $80.00: $80, $40, $20 or $10. To sign up, please see the sheets by the water fountain in the commons.

A new ministry, the “Cancer Prayer Support Group,” has started. This group will meet on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 6:00 p.m. in the chapel. Anyone who has been or is battling cancer or knows someone who has cancer is welcome to join us. We will meet for an hour as a time of support and prayer. If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Erik.

Summer Choir is underway! Please join us! We sing at 8:00 on July 25 and 9:30 on August 1. Practice is 30 minutes before the service.

Enjoy seeing folks smile? We are in need of people to help with flower delivery to our Shut In community. Please call Juanita Knowles at 362-3976.

Like our Coffee Hour? We sure do - but we need some help with hosting to keep it successful! Please sign up in the Commons.

Paint A Bowl Event: Where: Beloit Farmer’s Market. When: Saturdays - July 3, August 7, September 4, October 2. Time: 8 a.m. to noon. Help Caritas by making bowls for their Empty Bowl international project to fight hunger. Event attendees enjoy a simple meal of soup made by a local restaurant and a handmade ceramic bowl to take home in exchange for a donation. Caritas will provide the paint, clay, and tarp. You provide the inspiration and creativity.

Do you ache inside? Have you lost someone dear to you? Grief Support groups will begin at Beloit Regional Hospice, 655 Third St, Beloit, WI on Tuesday, July 6th from 6-7:30 p.m. Please register by calling 363-7421. Tuesdays don’t fit your schedule? Then try OSLC Grief Support that will begin on Wednesday, July 7th at 1:30 p.m. for seven weeks. There is no cost for either grief support group.

Participate in our Magazine Exchange in the Commons. Please make sure they are recent and church appropriate. Let’s go green!

Relay for Life: Our Savior's raised $1,744.01 for the American Cancer Society! Thanks to all who sponsored a team member, ordered a pizza, or donated silent auction items.

The Help book discussion – If you read The Help and didn’t make it to our discussion in June, you have a second chance. We’ll have a discussion on Tuesday, August 3 at 7:00 p.m. Come for National Night Out and stay to discuss this wonderful book.

Join us to pick your favorite hymns at Hymn Selection on Thursday, July 29 at 5:30 p.m.

OSLC presents: National Night Out 2010 on Tuesday, August 3 at 5:30 p.m. Come hungry for your favorite grilled foods. Please bring a dish to pass - beverages and tableware will be provided. Fun with MCGruff, the Beloit Fire Department, the jumping castle and games for kids!! Join us!

Vacation Bible School will be August 9-12 in the evenings, for all ages. There will be dinner, a bible study for adults, and activities for children aged 3 through 6th grade. The theme for the children is Baobab Blast, an African safari-inspired journey where we’ll learn about God’s Great Get Together and learn more about God’s Word.

Down on the Farm: It’s time to hike up those heels, put on some cowboy boots and head down to the farm. EVERYONE is invited for an evening on the farm — tour a working farm, enjoy a hayride, yummy food, s’mores, and fellowship. July 25 at 4:00 — See Amy Lang for more details and directions.