Pastor Mark’s Retirement Ceremony Slideshow

On August 29th, a celebration was held at Our Savior’s in honor of Pastor Mark’s 30 years of service as a U.S. Naval chaplain. View a slideshow of photos from the event:

Fall Rummage Sale is October 15th and 16th

Items can be brought to the church starting October 10th. Set up days are October 12-14th. Sale times are 8 am – 1 pm Thursday and Friday and 4-7 pm on Thursday.

We need help on Sunday, October 11th to clear the Fellowship Hall and again on Friday to haul unsold items to Goodwill.

Thank you!

Wisconsin Council of Churches Weighs in on Health Care Reform

Let your voice be heard on health care reform! “Health care is not an optional commodity. Health Care is a fundamental good grounded in the fact that each person is endowed by God with transcendent value.”
With this statement on health care reform, the Wisconsin Council of Churches (WCC) is asking for your help in keeping “moral and religious principles in view” as Congress and the Administration hammer out national health care legislation.

Visit the WCC new web page, “People of Faith and Health Care Reform,” for more about faith principles for health care reform, resources and further info.

LC/NA to Sponsor Retreat at Holden Village

“Behold ! I Make All Things New…” is a weekend retreat which will explore the Renewing Power of God’s Grace with Pastors Ruth Frost & Richard Andersen of Third Act Ministry. The retreat, sponsored by Lutherans Concerned/North America, will be on October 9-12, 2009 in Holden Village, Washington.

The retreat will be an opportunity for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered Christians and friends to gather as a community to explore the renewing and transformative power of God’s grace. The retreat is is open to all who seek spiritual healing and community. The program will include presentations by the retreat leaders, group discussion and daily worship. There will also be plenty of free time to get to know one another, do some hiking, read a book or enjoy the sauna. We will also have a dance as well as a time of sharing music, art and poetry. Information regarding registration, program, schedule, costs, transportation, Holden Village, Third Act Ministry, and the retreat leaders can be found at the Holden Village LGBT Retreat website.

October’s Book Club Selection: Peace Like a River

Set in the Minnesota countryside and North Dakota Badlands of the early 1960s, Peace Like a River is a moving, engrossing, beautifully told story about one family’s quest to retrieve its most wayward member. Reuben Land, the novel’s asthmatic and self-effacing eleven-year-old narrator, recounts an unforgettable journey riddled with outlaw tales, heartfelt insights, and bona fide miracles. Born without air in his lungs, Reuben is keenly aware of the gift of breath—and, by extension, the gift of life. Time and again, both gifts are bestowed on Reuben by his father, a gentlemanly soul who works as a school janitor and has the power—and faith—to bestow true miracles. When the family is threatened by two evil high school boys, events escalate and their lives seem to have worsened beyond the aid of miracles. Or have they? When the family set out on their journey, the reader eventually witnesses rivers, plains, and city lights unseen by mortal eyes. Equal parts tragedy, romance, adventure yarn, and meditation, Peace Like a River is an inspired story of family love, religious faith, and the lifelong work and trust required of both.

The Book Club will meet to discuss this captivating book on Monday, October 19th at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

Book Club Meeting on September 15th

The OSLC book for September is The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Mark Haddon. Christopher Boone is the autistic 15-year-old narrator of this revelatory novel. When his neighbor’s poodle is killed and Christopher is falsely accused of the crime, he decides that he will take a page from Sherlock Holmes (one of his favorite characters) and track down the killer. Solving the mystery leads him into an odyssey to find his place in the world where he must fall back on deductive logic to navigate the emotional complexities of a social world that remains a closed book to him. Though Christopher insists, “This will not be a funny book. I cannot tell jokes because I do not understand them,” the novel brims with touching, ironic humor. The result is an eye-opening work in a unique and compelling literary voice.

We will meet on Tuesday, September 15th at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall to talk about this curious book.

Pastor Mark is Retiring From Naval Duty

All are invited to join Bishop Arends in a service of thanksgiving for Pastor Mark’s 30 years as a U. S. Navy chaplain, followed by his official retirement ceremony. This event is at 1 p.m. Saturday August 29th in our sanctuary. Invite congregation members and friends from the community. Reception follows.

WELCA Meeting on August 20th

The next WELCA meeting will be August 20th at 1:30 p.m. We will be showing the video, Women of the E.L.C.A. Servers are Doris Modahl, Ardis Bolstad, Janice Beeler, Marie Beissel, Ruth West, and Ruth Peshak. Contributing members are Delilah Wehrs and Lois Nelson.

All ladies of the church are welcome!

2010 Peru Delegation Applications Available

Apply now to be part of the next Synod Delegation to our companion church in Peru (July 2010). Applications are available on the synod website or contact the Synod Office or the church office.

Applications are due August 1.

Golfers and Sponsors Needed for Sugar Creek Golf Scramble

Sugar Creek Bible Camp is holding a fun 18 hole, 4 person best ball golf scramble at Deer Valley Lodge and Golf on July 20th with shot gun start at 11:00 am.

Your day will include:

• 18 Hole 4 Person Best Ball Scramble
• Golf cart included
• free donuts, coffee and juice in morning
• Goodie Prize bag for each golfer at registration
• Hole prizes/events
• Dinner

We still have openings for your team, or if you are a single we will put you with others.  This is a great event to come out to and support Sugar Creek with friends and family while having fun. It doesn’t matter if you haven’t swung your clubs yet this year or in 5 years, we have a spot for you!

We Also Need Sponsors!

Another way to support this event is as a Hole Sponsor, Prize Sponsor or Corporate Sponsor.

• Hole Sponsor  $100
• Prize Sponsor $50
• Hole and Prize $150
• Corporate Sponsor $300

Download a registration form if interested in joining in the fun!

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