Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
Steeple Talk
204 East Caledonia Ave
Hillsboro, ND 58045
Volume 35; Issue 11
December, 2015
“The Mission of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church is to be a place where Christ’s love is proclaimed as we welcome,
worship, learn, and serve together.”
Word Made Flesh: Em-bodying the Christmas Message
By Pastor Siri
This Christmas season we are invited to see the miracle of Jesus’ birth anew.
Once again.
Is it possible? Can we glean a new way of thinking out of such a familiar
story?
I think so.
I believe that, like a diamond, as we turn this story around in the light we see
colors and refractions dance and play off the walls in our lives, creating a
beautiful prism of rainbow that can capture our imagination.
But we are also invited to be the miracle of Jesus’ birth anew.
If Jesus, Emmanuel, means that God is With Us, and we are to continue Jesus’ work as the Body of
Christ on earth, then God is with the world through us. We embody Christ in the world.
We are Emmanuel, God with us.
What does this mean? Many people (maybe even you) feel great grief around the Holidays,
remembering a loved one who is gone. Many people feel terribly lonely. Many people do not have
enough money for a good Christmas dinner, let alone presents. Many people are suffering with job
losses, diagnosis, mounting debt, and relationship struggles.
How would God come to them? What can Merry Christmas mean to them? How can they feel Peace
on Earth?
Through YOU. And me. And US.
We are called to be a window into God’s heart through our love, compassion, and service. God
wishes that we would exemplify the Gospel by living with integrity and mercy. We don’t have to say
“Merry Christmas” as much as BE Merry Christmas. We bring joy and peace to others in this busy
time.
The world will do what the world will do. It will play bad Christmas music in October. The television
personalities will make a big deal about who isn’t advertising a religious holiday like they should.
Who cares? Let that go.
Just breathe in Christmas anew. And be Christmas to others in your own special way.
Thank you for all the ways you already do this. Thank God for you all.
PASTORAL ACTS
Baptisms:
Matthew Steven Burck
Son of Asa and Jennifer Burck
Born: May 10, 2015, Fargo, North Dakota
Baptized: November 8, 2015
Godparents: Nolan and Elizabeth Thorsrud, Greta Burck and Joan Mueller
Jacie Vivian Cote
Daughter of Dustin and Andrea Cote
Born: August 31, 2015, Grand Forks, North Dakota
Baptized: November 21, 2015
Godparents: Angela Dhungana, Kaci Cote, Amy Paquin, and Devon Cote
Emily Joy Cote
Daughter of Dustin and Andrea Cote
Born: May 8, 2012, Grand Forks, North Dakota
Baptized: November 21, 2015
Godparents: Angela Dhungana, Kaci Cote, Amy Paquin, and Devon Cote
Jaydan Kent Keating
Son of Jason and Amanda Keating
Born: October 3, 2015, Grand Forks, North Dakota
Baptized: November 22, 2015
Godparents: Callie Nelson and Jeremy Bina
WEDNESDAY ADVENT SERVICES: December 2, 9, 16, and 23 at 6:30pm at Our Savior’s
A family meal is served starting at 5:30pm those nights. Free will offering.
CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICES:
1:30pm at the Hillsboro Nursing Home
3:30pm at Our Savior’s
5:30pm at Our Savior’s
NOTE: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27 there will be only 1 worship service at 9:30am with
Coffee/Fellowship to follow!
Preschool-2nd Grade Christmas Program
The 3 year olds through 2nd graders will present their Christmas Program on Sunday, December 13th
at the 10:30am worship service.
Grades 3-6 Sunday School Christmas Play
The 3-6th grades Sunday school Christmas Play will be Sunday, December 20th at the 10:30am worship
service. Please mark your calendars for these rehearsal dates:
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Wednesday, December 2nd from 7-7:45pm
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Wednesday, December 9th from 7-7:45pm
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Sunday, December 13th, from 11:45-1:00 (Lunch provided)
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Wednesday, December 16th from 7-7:45pm
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Dress Rehearsal: Saturday, December 19th from 10-11am
OUR SAVIOR'S LUTHERAN CHURCH
Council Minutes
November 15, 2015 – 12:00 p.m.
Roll Call:
Pr. Joe Johnson, Pr. Siri Strommen Campbell, Dave Nelson, Beth Christianson-Melby,
Darin Oanes, John Miller, Jason Lovas, Ryan Opdahl, Brad Ydstie, Barb Hultin, Jill Hebl.
1. Devotions – Pastor Siri led us in devotions from Matthew 5.
2. Call to Order: Noting a quorum, President Dave Nelson called the meeting to order at 11:50 a.m.
3. Confirmation of Agenda – Barb Hultin moved to approve the agenda. Motion seconded by Brad Ydstie.
All in favor, motion carried.
4. Old Business –
5. New Business –
a. The annual meeting will be held on January 31, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. There will be a potluck following
the 10:30 a.m. service.
b. We discussed purchasing or leasing new computers for the staff.
c. We discussed purchase or leasing of a new printer/copier for the church. We will research
6. Pastor Joe’s Report –
The confirmation retreat, confirmation Faith Statement night, and confirmation Sunday went well. We
confirmed 16 of our youth. The Synod Stewardship team that I chair taught a workshop in Lakota on
October 29. OSLC Staff has continued to do excellent work. I have completed the staff pre-annual reviews.
I met with Personnel Committee for my annual review and ministry review. We have started updating the
Personnel Policies and Procedures and will have something for Council in December. We will begin
Wednesday Advent services at 6:30 p.m. December 2, 9, 16, 23. Christmas Eve services will be at 3:30
and 5:30 p.m.
7. Pastor Siri’s Report –
We are beginning to plan for the Sunday school Christmas Program and the Narrative Lectionary Sunday
school material is going well.
Our adult small group is on hold: Drew Nathan has been slowly collecting names of people interested in
Financial Peace University and will start it when he gets his minimum. Apparently, September and October
were difficult times for people to jump in and commit to a program, although there is interest.
Book Club continues to have stimulating conversation and ministry is good! We will have Advent
Devotionals out November 22nd, Christ the King Sunday. Our theme will be “Word Made Flesh”.
8. Treasurer’s Report – Jason Lovas discussed the statement of income and expense by account, and
dedicated accounts. He reported that expenses exceed income by $6,690 (year-to-date). The loan for the
landscaping project has been set up at The Goose River Bank Our monthly payment is $1296.40. The
balance of the Media Fund dedicated account is $3,750. Barb Hultin moved to accept the Treasurer’s report.
Ryan Opdahl seconded the motion. All in favor, motion carried.
The preliminary budget for 2016 was handed out for the council to review. We will finalize a recommended
budget at the December meeting.
9. Trustees’ Report –
a. The sweeper is here.
b. Staff is putting together some friendly building use guidelines.
c. The railing has been installed on the outside of the building.
d. We will inquire about getting an additional accessibility button for the main door. It will be placed on
the east side of the main door.
10. Deacon’s Report –
a. Landscaping project fundraising - deacons are working on plans for the holidays
11. Committee Reports –
a. Personnel – Personnel completed Pastor Joe’s annual review.
b. Stewardship – Stewardship committee is not planning on having a Stewardship Sunday this year.
Pledge forms will be included in the newsletter for people to send back.
12. Secretary’s Report
a. Correspondence –
b. Approval of minutes – Jason Lovas moved to approve the secretary’s report as presented. John Miller seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
13. Announcements/Upcoming events:
a. Wednesday, November 25 – Ecumenical Service @ St. Rose @ 7:00 p.m.
b. Wednesday Advent Services – December 2, 9, 16, 23 @ 6:30 p.m.
c. Monday, November 30 – Executive Committee @ 5:30 p.m.
d. Sunday, December 6 – Council Meeting @ 11:45 a.m.
e. Sunday, December 13 – Choir Concert @ 7:00 p.m.
f. Sunday, December 20 – Sunday School Christmas Program
g. Thursday, December 24 – Christmas Eve Services @ 3:30 & 5:30 p.m.
h. Sunday, December 27 – Sunday worship @ 9:30 a.m. (one service)
14. Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 1:03 p.m.
(The OSLC ANNUAL MEETING will be held on January 31, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. There will be a potluck meal
following the 10:30 a.m. service. Annual Reports are due from all committees by Sunday, January 3, 2016.)
Weekly Yoga with Pastor Siri
Yoga is practice, not performance. All are welcome to come weekly to PRACTICE yoga,
and grow together. As always, I have mats available if you just want to try it out.
December Yoga
December is a busy time! In order to honor Christmas concerts and
Christmas parties, here is our December schedule.
Sunday, December 6th: 7pm
Monday, December 14th: 8:15pm (a great wind-down to your day!
Emphasis on calming)
OFF THE REST OF THE MONTH
DEDICATED ACCOUNTS AT OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN CHURCH
FOR MEMORIALS OR OTHER GIFTS
1)
BELL CHOIR
2)
BIBLE CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS
3)
BUILDING AND GROUNDS
4)
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
5)
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
6)
GENERAL ACCOUNT
7)
LANDSCAPING PROJECT
8)
MEDIA MINISTRY
9)
NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING/MISSION TRIPS
10)
OSLC BANDS
11)
OSLC CHOIRS
12)
OSLC ENDOWMENT FUND
13)
BLANCHARD ENDOWMENT FUND
14)
PARISH NURSE
15)
WELCA – ALTAR, LIBRARY, KITCHEN
16)
WELCOME/RESOURCE CENTER
17)
WORLD/LOCAL MISSIONS
18)
YOUTH ACTIVITIES
I HOPE THIS HELPS GIVE SOME CLARITY AS TO WHICH DEDICATED ACCOUNTS ARE
STILL ACTIVE IN REGARDS TO MEMORIAL GIVING OR OTHER DONATIONS.
***** PLEASE NOTE THAT WELCA AND ENDOWMENT HAVE THEIR OWN BANK ACCOUNTS, SO IF YOU
ARE USING A DEDICATED ACCOUNT IN YOUR OFFERING GIVING, THOSE CANNOT BE RECORDED ON
YOUR GIVING STATEMENT.
TAMMY NELSON, MEMORIAL SECRETARY
OSLC STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE
NOVEMBER 2015 MEMORIAL REPORT
Thank you to all who gave memorials, Tammy Nelson, Memorial Secretary
MEDIA FUND – In memory of Hilda Bystol, given by Ardith Magnuson; in memory of Christy Boeddeker,
given by Ruth Siegert, Bonnie Spicer, Charles Belanus ; in memory of Vi Skogen, given by Naomi Borke,
Ruth Siegert, M/M Ed Olsen
GENERAL ACCT. – In memory of Nina Erickson, given by M/M Rod Gadberry; in memory of Vi Skogen,
given by M/M Scott Hanson, Friends and Family of Vi Skogen
OSLC ENDOWMENT – In memory of Leonard Thompson, Shirley Schultz, Hilda Bystol, Andra Shafer,
Bruce Scott and Otto Vendel, given by M/M Stuart Larson
BELL CHOIR – In memory of Vi Skogen, given by Eunice Ydstie
LANDSCAPING PROJECT – In memory of Vi Skogen, given by Audrey Chandler
NURSE’S NOTES
Brenda Stallman, RN, Parish Nurse
Winter Health Myths Busted
Winter is knocking on our doorsteps and, to many, colder weather leads to some common misperceptions.
The result is inactivity and feeling less than healthy. Don’t let these winter health myths get the best of you:
1. Myth: Cold air can make you sick.
Fact: Lower temperatures alone won’t make you sick. Germs make you sick.
According to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, cold viruses grow best at about
91 degrees. More illness may occur during winter months due to participation in activities where groups
of people congregate and germs are present; like school, sporting events, concerts, etc.
2. Myth: You shouldn’t exercise in the cold.
Fact: Research shows that run times are faster in the cold, and quicker paces burn more calories in less
time. Exercise enthusiasts will say there isn’t such a thing as bad weather, but rather it is a matter of bad
clothing.
3. Myth: You don’t need sunscreen in the winter.
Fact: Snow and ice can both reflect up to 80% of harmful UV rays so they can hit the skin twice.
Protect your skin!
4. Myth: Lack of sunlight causes winter depression.
Fact: There are many other factors besides Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) that contribute to
winter depression—especially around the holidays. Busy schedules, family stress, and holiday spending
are more likely to trigger the blues. True SAD only affects 5% of Americans.
5. Myth: Women gain 10 pounds over the winter.
Fact: Weight gain is more likely associated with the six-week holiday season than the effects of cold
winter weather. If that weight gain is not lost come springtime, the weight can really add up.
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How to Fight the Winter Blues
1. Cut on dotted line.
2. Rotate 180 degrees.
An Open House 100th Birthday Party will be held on Saturday,
November 28, 2015 for Beulah Koering from 2-4pm in the Assisted
Living Dining Hall, Hillsboro. Cake and coffee will be served.
World Missions
We are again printing Susan’s blog, so you can follow her day to day activities.
In His Service,
Sylvia Hansen
World Missions Committee
SUSAN IN THE CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
Learning from Thefts
October 23, 2015
Have you ever been robbed? I have and as I reflect on it, I have been robbed more than my share of times over
my lifetime. Since it happened again last week, I decided to write about what I have learned. Maybe you can take
advantage of my experiences!
Who gets robbed? Someone who has something of value, or perceived value, to someone else. The first time a
thief found me was when I was studying in Paris in 1976. I had gone to the park with some fellow students and
we didn't watch our stuff well enough. The person took my wallet – which had my passport in it too. I had to go
through the hassle of getting a new passport – then, a month later, my old passport found its way back to me.
Obviously what interested the thief was my money. From that, I learned to keep my money separate – in a
separate wallet with ID buried deeper in the purse and harder to get to.
That lesson served me well when I was traveling at the end of my studies. In the press to get on a train, a thief
took my wallet out of my backpack – which was on my back. A pickpocket in the crush of the crowd. At least he
only got some money! Lesson learned: keep your backpack locked and/or in front of you. I know someone
can cut a backpack easily enough or take the whole thing, but pickpockets look for easy touches. Let them find
someone else! I still travel with a small padlock on my backpack and even use it sometimes.
I want to state upfront that I am cautious of my “stuff” by nature. I have lived in big cities most of my life so
none of this leaving the door open or unlocked when I am not near that door. Still, shortly after I bought the
house I still own in Pittsburgh, I was robbed – twice. The house is on the corner of a main street and an alley. My
side porch, on the alley, is set in such a way that no one can see the porch except those in the alley and someone
in the kitchen of the house across the street. (I often took advantage of that – lying in a hammock on that porch
looking up at the neighbor's trees imagining I was in a park...) But, this arrangement means that a thief can be on
the side porch and few will notice. One day while I was at work, my neighbor saw suspicious activity on my
porch. She called the police who came. They would not go into the house, though, since I was not home and they
could see nothing – except a shovel in the living room. (That's what the thief used to break the window lock and
get in.) Nothing taken then, but not long after the thief was back. We think he was after money for drugs, but
never caught him to ask. There was no money to steal at my house, so he took what he could sell easily (not
much) and left on the bicycle that was in the front hall.
Immediately afterwards, we made wooden pieces to stop the windows from being opened from the outside and
had grillwork put on the window on the side porch. No more problems. Later, I had grillwork put on the front
windows to match so that I could leave the windows open in the summer and get a great cross breeze with no
danger of unwanted intrusion. If you make the grillwork fancy, it doesn't feel like a prison...Security has its price.
Do you count it as being robbed if the thief leaves you something?? Another time, in Pittsburgh, about an hour
after I left for work, someone put a car in my garage, stripped off the tires and left it on blocks. The garage I used
at the time was a stand-alone across the alley that had no door (despite the lack of door, it kept the car out of the
weather). How do you get a car out of such a garage when it has no wheels? I think the police or tow people had
to bring tires/wheels. It was probably stolen from a nearby university, but I never found out for sure! The garage
owner installed cheap particle board doors, but at least you couldn't see if there was a car there or not – or leave
someone else's stolen car... (Not too long after that, I had my own garage rebuilt to make it usable (with a main
car door) and including a door directly into the basement – a great advantage in the winter and rain.)
The most recent theft happened at my house in Garoua Boulai on Thursday, October 15. (It had been more than
20 years since the last theft.) This house has grillwork on the windows. There are two screen doors that allow for
great ventilation, but they both have latches so people can't just walk in. Most of Thursday, I was working at the
house, preparing food in the kitchen, doing dishes, working at the living room (office) table, etc. About 2:45 I
took a break to do some things in the bedroom. Half an hour later I came out to get something from my purse and
couldn't find it where it usually is. Strange. I thought maybe I had left it at a friend's where I had visited earlier so
I looked for my phone to call and ask. I couldn't find it either. When I walked into the living room and saw my
computer gone, I knew I had been robbed. I am thankful that I didn't come out of the bedroom while he was in the
house. He had torn the screen and reached into unlatch the door. In all, I guess he was not in the house more than
five minutes.
As in the US, one has to make a police report. Here, we went to the station and they sent a man to look at the
situation. Then I had to go back to the station twice the next day. They are trying. I got a call yesterday saying
they had found a computer. Unfortunately, it wasn't mine.
What I am most bothered by is the fact that all of my work on the computer is gone. Not only that, he also took the
external hard drive I got in August to back up my work! All of my documents, photos, etc. - gone. And, because
he took my purse – to look for money later, I am sure, he also got my passport, residency card, camera...
So the lesson from this theft? Back up your work! I know, I had backed it up and lost that, too, but I have since
realized that I have the old USB flash drive backups that I left in Philadelphia. It will take a month or two for me
to get them (flash drives are not something you can send in the mail and expect them to arrive), but I will have
80% of my work or more. All my photos, blog entries, work documents, reports received... A huge relief, even if
I have to wait a while to get them. So redundancy is good. Back things up several places! It is a pain to do and to
remember to do, but if you have a theft like I did, you will know that it is worth it. (Oh, and don't keep the backups in the same place as the computer. Another room is good – or a safe...)
It is also worth getting renter's (or home owner's) insurance. There is paperwork to fill out (more) and I am still
waiting for an estimate, but it looks like the company will pay for most everything (minus my deductible). They
don't pay for time lost getting everything back in order, but getting new stuff is a relief!
Also, living in the digital age makes a huge difference. I had put copies of my passport and other important
documents up in the “cloud.” I had also saved a list of my frequently used sites and passwords up there. I could
also get back many documents sent or received by email from the last month (from my sent mail and trash). All is
not lost – it just takes a long time to sift through and get it back.
We are now working to replace the screen door – more grillwork – so that even if the screen is cut, no person can
enter. It will operate with a key so that reaching in will not enable the person to open the door. The grillwork is
not a fancy or pretty as what I had in Pittsburgh, but it will do its job.
Meanwhile, I have borrowed a computer and a camera that church programs in the CAR had ordered. They have
been waiting until they could safely cross the border and get to Bouar. Catherine Naabeau has generously given
me permission to use the computer until I can get another. (She benefits, too, because I am installing programs
and updating what is needed.) The computer is in French, though. I could put the programs in English, but then
would have to switch them back when I get my own machine. This process of adjusting to a new machine is a
pain. I know some things the computer is supposed to do, but can't find how this one will do them. And, this
word-processing program keeps jumping the cursor back a line or highlights and erases a line when I don't want
it to. Plus, 2 of the 3 USB ports won't read. I can't find the dictionary that will run spell-check in English. All of
these are details that can be worked out (especially because the computer tech for EELC is working at the
hospital in GB. He has already helped me once and I am compiling a list of questions to see him again.
Yesterday, I went to N'gaoundere to apply for a replacement residency card. Next week, I go to Yaounde to the
embassy to apply for a new passport. (I delayed hoping that the passport would be thrown on the ground and
found by someone who would return it to me. No luck yet.)
Over the years, my losses seem to have come in pairs. Hopefully not this time...
P.S. No pictures this time. How can you take pictures of what is gone?? And, since most of my saved pictures
are gone... (Sigh) I had 3 pictures ready to insert, but the internet connection is VERY slow and the phone
networks have been bad. I figure it's better to get the news out and do pictures some other time…
OCTOBER 29, 2015 UPDATE: I am in Yaoundé to apply for a new passport and am taking advantage of the
time to buy supplies for myself and others. My new screen door in Garoua Boulai is made and installed. I am
adapting to my borrowed computer (and have installed programs and updated everything I could think of). Life
is going back to normal, whatever that is.
The security situation in CAR is still difficult, in fact, worse in Bangui. Travel on the roads is a challenge
although it is better between Garoua Boulai and Bouar if travelers go with the UN military escort. Elections have
be re-rescheduled for December and January (first and second rounds). However, peace and security need to be
much more firmly established for them to be successful.
Plans are moving ahead for Pope Francis' visit to Bangui in November. Maybe his presence will add weight to
the peace work being done by Central African religious leaders – Catholic, Protestant, and Muslim.
WELCA
November 5th 2015 OSLC WELCA’s monthly meeting was held with Marlene Oie presiding. The WELCA
purpose statement was read, table prayer sung and lunch served.
The business meeting began with reading thank you letters from Oak Grove Lutheran School and Susan Smith,
the missionary we help support in Central African Republic.
The treasurer’s report and budget was reviewed, changes explained, discussion received and approved by all.
Business:
1) December 12 will be the Christmas WELCA potluck. Executive board will meet at 9:30 am, a brief business
meeting at 10:30 with potluck following. Everyone welcome!
2) The annual Christmas Luncheon will be 10:30 am December 5. It is suggested everyone bring an item for the
food pantry. If interested in attending contact Marlene Oie.
3) The gift box for Jamestown State Hospital is in the dining room or on the bench inside the church front door.
Gifts should be unwrapped and at church by November 30th.
4) December 13 is the Community Christmas Concert. Each circle will furnish 8 dozen cookies and provide 2
workers.
Marlene thanked the ladies who helped clean the kitchen, those who served lunch today and those who delivered
meals and served the Nursing Home birthday party in October. Assignments were received.
Pastor Joe’s Bible study was from I Kings 18:20-39 of Elijah and the fire from God (in about 900 B.C). The
Israelites fell away from God and worshiped Baal. They ignored Elijah’s word of God’s great love. God in His
great love has made the great sacrifice of His Son for each of us. Our sins are forgiven and Christ calls us to
love with care and compassion.
Thank offering was received and the meeting closed with prayer.
December 5 - Christmas Luncheon
12 - WELCA meeting and Christmas potluck
13 - Community Christmas Choir Concert
Secretary, Elaine Evenson
What to LOOK for in DECEMBER:
December
December
December
December
December
2
5
6
10
13
December 20
December 24
December 27
1st Advent Service at 6:30pm
WELCA Christmas Luncheon
Council Meeting
WELCA/Circle Meeting and potluck
Preschool—2nd gr. Sunday school program
Community Choir Christmas Concert
3-6 gr. Sunday school play
Candlelight Christmas Eve services: 3:30 and 5:30
only 1 worship service at 9:30am!
NOTE: As part of our Women's Luncheon on December 5, we are inviting anyone who has an older or favorite
Nativity Set to bring it that morning for display.
TRAILL COUNTY COMMUNITY GIVING PROJECTS: ANGEL TREE PROJECT:
This project serves needy children, families, elderly, and disabled individuals throughout Traill County. Angel Giving Trees are set up in various locations in Mayville and at
the Goose River Bank in Hillsboro. Drop-off dates are Dec. 9-11 from 8am-4pm.
Donations can be made payable and sent to: Traill County Community Giving
Projects, c/o MSU Child Development Programs, 330 3rd St NE, Mayville, ND
58257. Questions: contact TC Social Services at 701-636-5220 or MSU Child
Development Programs at 701-788-4868.
OSLC OFFERING STEWARDSHIP
2015 OFFERING RECEIVED
October 4
ATTENDANCE
$4,043.67 8:30am
10:30am
October 11
$4,977.09 8:30am
10:30am
October 18
$2878.73 8:30am
10:30am
October 25
$3,730.60 8:30am
10:30am
October Direct Deposit
October Total:
2015 Total:
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WORSHIP
$4,018.88
$19,648.97
$211,376.05
66
128
69
177
90
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
STEWARDSHIP REPORT:
OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN CHURCH
INCOME AND EXPENSES:
2015 Income received through
October 31: $233,218.18
2015 Expenses through
October 31: $239,212.66
183
80
253
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8:30
Special Music
*Brad and Julie
Ydstie
Dave and Tammy
Nelson
Adult Education
Committee
Clarice Satrom
Joy McSparron
Adult Education
Committee
n/a
Rita Fandrich
*Ole and Marilyn
Aarsvold
Oscar Benson
Levi Johnson
*Bruce Person
Jody and Becky
Hams
Adult Education
Committee
n/a
9:30 Jillian Hurt
n/a
9:30 *Peter Lovas
n/a
Head Ushers for Christmas Eve services: 3:30pm – Paulette Bowersox; 5:30pm Ed Laxdal
10:30
Adult Education
Committee
Ella Forseth
Ed Laxdal
*Doug Melby
Bob and Jill Hebl
Coffee Hour
Lector 10:30
Lector 8:30
(*denotes Head Usher)
Usher 10:30
(*denotes Head Usher)
Usher 8:30
Clarice Satrom
Glenn and
Nancy Brustad
*Jimmie Olson
Barb and Glen
Hultin
Greeter 10:30
9:30 John Bartels
Jack and Sylvia
Hansen
LeAnn Beck
family
*Steve Aanderud
Norman and
Marlene Oie
Sandy Bertsch
Annette Stigen
Greeter 8:30
December 27
December 20
December 13
December 6
December Worship Leader Schedule
“The mission of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
is to be a place where Christ’s love is proclaimed
as we welcome, worship, learn, and
serve together.”
Church Office: 636-5701
Hours: M-F 9:00am-12:00pm; 1:00pm-3:00pm
Pastor Joe Johnson: cell—701-430-3787;
President:
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Dave Nelson
Jason Lovas
Treasurer:
Beth Christianson-Melby
Secretary:
Darin Oanes
Vice-President:
Deacons:
[email protected]
Pastor Siri Strommen Campbell: 701-430-3879;
[email protected]
Office Secretary: Cindy Doeden
Parish Nurse: Brenda Stallman
Barb Hultin
430-9726
636-2225
430-2309
371-1272
636-4785
636-5465
Randy Lemm
436-3994
Fara Nathan
636-2569
Jill Hebll
Trustees:
John Miller
Custodian: Danny Dougherty, 701-361-1206
630-1851
Ryan Opdahl 218-779-2658
Kitchen: 636-5705
Church email address: [email protected] or
[email protected]
636-2070
Mia Kozojed
636-4085
Brad Ydstie
Sam Schultz
Church website: www.oslchillsboro.com
Worship Service broadcast on Sunday mornings at
8:30am on KMSR 1520 AM and KMAV 105.5 FM
DECEMBER
Address Service Requested
Permit No. 45
Hillsboro, ND
Hillsboro, ND 58045
PAID
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
Nonprofit Org.
204 Caledonia Ave East
U. S. Postage