Whistle Down the Wind on May 19th

All are invited to watch and discuss the 1961 movie, “Whistle Down the Wind” on Tuesday, May 19th at 6:30 p.m. at OSLC. This is the story of a girl who discovers a man wanted for murder hiding in her family’s barn. When she asks him who he is, he says, “Jesus Christ,” just before he goes unconscious. The girl and her siblings are convinced that he is Jesus and try to hide him from grown-ups because as the girl reasons, “you know what happened last time the grownups found him.” The movie is filled with symbolism that relates to the Easter story and stars Haley Mills and Alan Bates. The movie runs for 99 minutes and the popcorn is free.

We Are Seeking Lawn Mowers!

Please help us keep the church lawn looking beautiful this summer by signing up to mow the lawn. A mower is provided. Sign up sheet is on the bulletin board next to the Pastor’s office. Thank you.

Join Family and Youth Team For Dinner and a Movie

The Family and Youth Team invite you to Dinner and a Movie on Friday, July 23rd! Join us at 5:30 p.m. for a light supper, followed by the movie The Princess and the Frog.

Register with the Family and Youth Team today! All are welcome.

Vacation Bible School August 2nd – 6th

Our Savior’s Vacation Bible School will be held in the evenings of Sunday, August 2 – Thursday, August 6, 2009. This year our program is SonForce Kids, a week of out-of-this-world adventure!

Through their adventures children will be challenged to TRUST in God’s Plans, UNITE with God’s People, TRAIN for God’s Service, FOLLOW in God’s Path and LEAD Others to God’s Promises! We will have a great time with lively songs, hilarious skits, creative crafts, exciting games, Bible stories and tasty snacks – all of the things that make Vacation Bible School so much fun for children. On top of that, we will be helping children learn about how to have courage to serve God as His special agents. SonForce Kids can be an inspirational and educational adventure for the entire family.

It is not too late to get involved! Contact the Family and Youth Team for details.

La Crosse Boys’ Choir Concert at Our Savior’s

The La Crosse Boy’s Choir will be performing at Our Savior’s on Saturday, May 16th at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for children. For more information, contact the church office.

Luren Singers at Our Savior’s on June 4th

The Luren Singers of Decorah, IA will present a free concert of sacred and secular music at Our Savior’s on Thursday June 4th at 7 p.m. A free-will offering will be collected to help support the Luren Singers.

After the concert there will be a pie social in the Fellowship Hall with a collection for the pie, ice cream and coffee.

All are welcome!

HALOS Donations

HALOS is in need of the following: 1,000 piece puzzles, crib and sheets, pack and play, high chair, bouncy seat, infant swing, infant bath tub, infant girls clothes, exersaucer, diapers (size newborn and one), and a twin size mattress and bedding. Questions/concerns/donations may be directed towards Debbie Dukatz or the church office. Thanks!

Brat Barn May 9th

The Come for Supper Team will be selling brats (as a fundraiser) at the La Crosse Festival Foods store on Saturday May 9th. Come for lunch and/or supper and support a great cause!! Hours are 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Synod Assembly RIC Table

Our Savior’s has a wonderful opportunity to spread the word about becoming a Reconciling In Christ church at the Synod Assembly on May 28 – 30th at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. We have been granted space for a display table to tell our story. We need volunteers to work the table and tell our story to others who have questions. Would you be willing to help? If you are interested, please contact Pastor Mark or Rod Tisthammer.

Layette Kits Available

Lutheran World Relief distributes layettes to new mothers in nearly 20 countries. During a recent five year period, over 225,000 layettes were distributed. The most amazing fact is that each layette was provided by someone much like you, a caring member of a congregation just like OSLC!!

Layette Kits are available in the Narthex on Sunday May 10th. They are due back on Rally Sunday, September 13th. Each layette kit should include the following:

• Two shirts
• Two gowns or sleepers
• Two receiving blankets
• Four cloth diapers
• Two wash cloths
• One bath-size bar of soap
• Two diaper pins

Items can be new or used. Be sure to check out the rummage sales this summer. Used items must be clean and in good repair. Receiving blankets and diapers may be made of flannel. Please vary the sizes of clothing (up to 24 months) so the layettes will continue to be useful as the baby grows.

The Social Ministry Team would like to thank Vera Wensole, Margaret Turner and Shirley Atkinson for knitting the beautiful sweaters. They look GREAT!

Any questions and/or concerns may be directed to Rod Tisthammer or the church office.

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