Fair Trade/Equal Exchange Coffee Available in July

We will begin ordering coffee from Fair Trade/Equal Exchange through Lutheran World Relief in July. Dan Lintin will take personal orders on July 5th and July 19th and place the order July 20th. For those wishing to order a case of coffee, usually 6 bags to a case, you can order a variety of flavors (Dan will have the order form for you to peruse).

For those wishing to order individual bags, the following flavors will be available:

Whole Bean Organic Mind, Body and Soul ($5.65/bag)
Whole Bean Organic Decaf CO2 ($6.65/bag)
Drip Grind Tanzanian Jubilee ($5.15/bag)
Drip Grind Decaf Colombian CO2 ($6.15/bag)

Payment is due upon delivery. Thank you!

Dorcas Annual Picnic on July 1st

July means picnic time! Dorcas will be having their annual picnic on Wednesday, July 1st at 6:30pm (note time change) in the Fellowship Hall. Everyone is welcome, so come join us for an evening of fun. Please bring a dish to pass and a “white elephant” prize for Bingo. Beverage and table service will be provided.

Sponsor-A-Meal is the Perfect Gift

Do you need that perfect graduation or wedding gift? Why not “Sponsor-A-Meal” in honor of your recipient(s)? We have exciting new levels to satisfy that perfect need. Look for the table just outside the fellowship hall doors for more information and details to make that special event perfect!

Next WELCA Meeting June 18th

WELCA will meet on Thursday, June 18th at 1:30 pm. Our program is music by Lizz Kjos. Servers are Bev Sanborn, Mildred Kneesel, Vera Wensole, Martha Sesvold, Charlotte Duresky. Contributing Members are Nancy Klapper and Marge Dobbs.

All ladies of the church 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.

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.

WELCA Program Scheduled for May 21st

WELCA will meet for a Breakfast Meeting on Thursday, May 21st at 9:30 am. Our program will be by Marla Engbloom on her trip to Israel/Palestine when the bishops were there. It should be very interesting. All ladies of the church are welcome!

Learn to Knit or Crochet with Dorcas Members

The Dorcas Society’s next meeting is May 6th. The program that evening will be “Learn to Knit or Crochet”. If you would like to learn or brush up on your needlework skills come join us. Yarn will be available, however bringing your own knitting needles or crochet hooks. All are welcome!

Prayers for Members of the Armed Forces

Please contact the church office if you have a family member in the armed forces. As we pray for peace, we also want to specifically pray for the safety of the sons, daughters and friends of our congregation. Also, if these designations have changed, please help us to change our lists accordingly. Thank you!

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