The

Voice

The monthly newsletter of Our Savior Lutheran Church 1103 N Broad St., Mankato, MN 56001 NOVEMBER 2017

Wednesday, November 22nd at 6:30pm

and

Thursday, November 23rd at 9:00am

“Now, our God, we give you thanks, and praise your glorious name.”

1 Chronicles 29:13

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Contact Info: Church Office: Phone: 507-385-2180 Fax: 507-345-5113 oursav@hickorytech.net www.oslcmankato.org www.facebook.com/oslcmankato

Senior Pastor Office phone: 507-385-2184 Rev. Paul Lauer: lauer@oslcmankato.org Emergency number: 507-304-2402 Associate Pastor Office phone: 507-385-2183 Rev. Adam Matheny: matheny@oslcmankato.org Emergency number: 812-449-6866 Deaconess Office phone: 507-385-2185 Lisa Brand: lisa@oslcmankato.org Secretary Office phone: 507-385-2180 Sue Hendrickson: sue@oslcmankato.org Custodian Office phone: 507-385-2180 Larry Schultz: larry@oslcmankato.org Music Coordinator Home phone: 507-341-4173 Suzie Gangi suzie@oslcmankato.org Office hours are Monday through Friday (except holidays) from 8:00 am to noon and 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Unless there is an activity or event taking place, please use the Broad Street entrance by the mailbox.

In case of emergency or urgent need, our pastors are available at all hours and all days by calling their cell phone. Please use the office phone for other business. Please also remember that Sunday morning and other worship times are not for bring church business to other members or staff but for focusing upon the Word and gifts of God. “The seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord your God. On it you shall not do any work.” - Exodus 20:10

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From Pastor Lauer

Okay: so I’m getting used to the idea that Summer is over and Fall is heavy upon us. It’s hard to deny this when the leaves have gone through their annual cycle, when the clocks are about to be turned back (November 5th) and the heat has been turned on. This is the season when growth goes into “standby” (I haven’t mowed the lawn in some time now). It’s the season for picking up and putting away and buckling down for another Winter.

Yet even though nature has gone into hibernation, it is still the season for growth. It’s always the season for growth; but especially now when the Summer distractions are gone and we can settle into a pattern of feeding our souls for growing in the faith, hope, and love of our Savior. Even the long summer season of the Church called Pentecost is now coming to a close. The first Sunday in November is the Day of All Saints when we celebrate all those who have completed their growth, have finished their race, and have been taken-in like a harvest for heaven. We will rejoice in Thanksgiving (November 23) for another year of God’s bountiful gifts. The Church Year will officially close on November 26th when we focus upon the eventual Fulfillment of all God’s promises.

And then it begins again with four Sundays and three Wednesdays in Advent in repentant yet joyful anticipation of our Father’s Son who comes to save us. He is “Emmanuel” which means “God is with us!” The salvation He brings is our salvation. The Promise He gives is a promise for us and for our children. While the earth sleeps through Winter, it is the season for the people of God to grow and blossom in faith, hope, and love.

Don’t fall asleep for the Winter. It’s time to wake up and smell the sweet Spring of Faith. I am in Christ’s service and yours:

- Pastor Paul Lauer.

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From Pastor Matheny

Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

What does this mean? The good and gracious will of God is done

even without our prayer, but we pray in this petition that it may be

done among us also.

How is God’s will done? God’s will is done when He breaks and

hinders every evil plan and purpose of the devil, the world, and our

sinful nature, which do not want us to hallow God’s name or let

His kingdom come; and when He strengthens and keeps us firm in

His Word and faith until we die. This is His good and gracious

will.

With these words Dr. Luther helps us to understand what

“Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven” means. He shows us,

once again, that God’s will being done does not depend on our

prayer, but that when we pray these words we are praying that

God’s will is done among us, in our midst.

And just what is God’s will exactly? We tend to think of

God’s will as a narrow path that we must be careful to walk along.

We wonder which of those good houses God “wills” us to buy,

which one of those good schools God “wills” us to go to, and

which one of those lovely people God “wills” us to marry. When

we think this way we can get nervous that if we make the wrong

choice we will be going against God, and that everything will end

in calamity.

But Dr. Luther’s explanation breaks that way of thinking.

He says instead that God’s will is quite simply to hinder evil in the

world (weather it comes from Satan, the world, or our own

sinfulness) and to promote good by strengthening and keeping His

people in His Word.

This means that each and every one of our decisions (as

long as it is in accord with God’s Word) is blessed to be within

God’s will. Whatever house, spouse, or school we choose, God

will bless us. What a blessing it is to know that God’s will is not

only done, but done among us!

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PLANNING COUNCIL MEETING

MINUTES – Our Savior’s Lutheran Church

1103 North Broad St. – Mankato, MN

October 10, 2017

Members Present: Denise Painter, Rob Hobbs, Pastor Matheny , Matt

Brand, Kay Hislop, Chris Anderson, Dave Eberhart, Barb Anderson, Jo

Eversman, Perry Eimers, Cindy Hobbs; Members Absent: Bob Timm

Excused: Gregg Marg, Judy Mensing, Pastor Lauer

1. Meeting was called to order by President Denise Painter at 7:01

p.m.

2. Pastor Matheny opened with prayer.

3. Congregation Public Presentation: none

4. Additions/Approval to Agenda

MOTION was made and SECONDED to approve the Planning

Council agenda as presented. MOTION CARRIED.

5. Additions/Approval of Previous Planning Council Minutes

MOTION was made and SECONDED to approve the September

12, 2017, minutes as presented. MOTION CARRIED.

6. Pastor’s Report

There were 50 congregation members at the Youth Bonfire. Six

people attended Pastor Matheny’s Book Club, with more

indicating that they are interested. Pastor Matheny has been

attending the District meeting on Monday, October 9, and

Tuesday, October 10.

7. Treasurer’s Report

Income for the month of August was $32,572.03, and expenses for

the month were $45,879.42. Monthly expenses were pretty

typical. A stewardship letter will be sent out to the congregation to

encourage additional year end giving. All Boards need to get their

budget to Matt Brand before the November Council meeting.

MOTION was made and SECONDED to approve the OSLC

Treasurer’s Report as presented. MOTION CARRIED.

8. Unfinished Business

a. Appoint alternate Lay Delegate for 2018 District Convention

Denise Painter is taking suggestions of names of anyone who

would be willing to be an alternate Lay Delegate for the June

16, 2018, District convention.

b. Organ Committee update

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The contract with Grandall and Engen LLC for the organ

repair and improvements has not been signed yet.

c. Organ Fundraiser update

Judd Schultz, chair of the organ fundraiser, will be asking the

members of several church groups to indicate their intended

contribution amount for the Organ Repair Project.

d. Nominating Committee for December Elections

Denise Painter will chair the Nominating Committee and is

looking for volunteers to be on the committee. It was

suggested that each of the Boards find their own replacements

to fill vacant positions.

9. New Business

a. Set date for December Voters’ Meeting

The Voters’ Meeting will be held December 3, 2017, at 11:45 a.m.

10. Board Sharing (additions, questions, or explanations of written

reports)

Board of Ed: Pastor Matheny will be offering a Bible Study for

men beginning the 2nd Thursday of every month from 7:30 to 8:30

p.m.. There will be no Sunday School Thanksgiving weekend.

This year’s Happy Birthday Jesus party will be held Sunday,

December 17. The Children’s Christmas program will be held on

December 16. Packing boxes for Operation Christmas party will

be held Sunday, November 12, after the 10:30 church service.

Chris Anderson volunteered to bake pizzas for this event.

Trustees: The new water softener is installed. Fall cleanup is

November 15th at 3:00 p.m. Larry Schultz will contact a new

contractor to do the snow removal.

Deacons: Stephen Ministry has three members in class and will

complete their training around Christmas time. Julie Schlichting

has offered to do some congregational visits. Wednesday night

meals schedule is filled through November. Coffee time is good

until the end of November, also. Fall Festival will be held Friday,

October 27, at 6:00 p.m. The Board needs to raise their budget

because of increased expenses.

11. The meeting closed with the Lord’s Prayer.

12. Meeting adjourned at 8:01 p.m.

13. Next Planning Council Meeting – Tuesday, November 14, 2017.

Respectfully submitted,

Cindy Hobbs, Secretary. OSLC Planning Council

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OSLC Treasurer’s Report Commentary Period Ending September 30, 2017

Income and Expense Summary Current Month Y-T-D

Income $32,572.03 $376,868.11

Operating Expenses -$45,879.42 -$424,242.86

LCEF Mortgage Principal Payment -$887.97 -$7,889.59

Net for Period† -$14,195.36 -$55,264.34

✝Positive net value indicates we received more than our expenses, a negative number

indicates that we have spent more than we have received for that period (deficit).

Cash Summary Amount Notes

Checking Account $44,678.94 Daily checking account

Joyful Response $41,878.75 Joyful Response deposits and loan pmts

Library Fund $20,107.12 Certificate of Deposit

Accounts Receivable $0.00

Total Cash Assets $106,664.81

Dedicated Accounts -$88,420.91 Amount of our cash balance designated for specific activities

Other Liabilities -$2,350.00 Accruals for HSA payments, youth, etc.

Available Cash Balance

$15,893.90 $30,067.50 last month

Long Term Debt (LCEF Mortgage)

Current Balance $295,814.09

Monthly Payment $1,845.99

Interest Rate (Variable Annually) 3.875%

Pay-off Date 7/2036

Additional Comments: Monthly expenses were pretty typical. We need to keep a very close eye on the available cash balance, as it is approaching the point where we need to decide if we need to consider a line of credit or temporary access to our dedicated accounts. Respectfully submitted, Matt Brand, Vice President, Acting Treasurer

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DEVOTION

Join us Wednesday’s for Our Savior’s family meal and devotion. Show up at 6:00 for a delicious meal, and enjoy some fellowship until 6:45 when we will share a brief devotion together. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet and connect with your brothers and sisters in Christ here at Our Savior’s!

Wednesday Evening Schedule

5:00 – 5:40 Kids Ring 5:45 – 6:30 Adult Bells 5:45 – 6:30 Kids Praise 6:00 – 6:45 Meal 6:45 – 7:00 Devotion 7:00 – 8:00 Jr. Confirmation 7:00 – 8:00 Adult Choir

Are you a man? If so, then you

are invited to Pastor Matheny’s

new class for men only! We will

meet the second Thursday of

each month (continuing

November 9th) from 7:30-

8:30p.m. in the fireplace room. We will continue this class by

discussing the vocation of son.

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Music Notes

Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song. Psalm 95:2

November Worship Music Schedule: November 5: Brass, Adult Choir November 12: Little Lambs November 19: Gin Kuske November 22: Suzie Gangi & Edith Williams November 23: Special Music November 26: Mike Blomquist

Christus Choir- will rehearse on Wednesday, November 29 from 12:30-1:15 in the Chapel. We welcome any adults who are available for daytime rehearsals and services to join us! Pastor Lauer will be directing and singing.

Elementary, Junior-High, and High-School Musicians- are needed for the Pre-Service Recital before the Children’s Christmas Program on Saturday, December 16. Rehearsals will begin December 2nd following the Christmas Program practice. If you are interested please contact Suzie Gangi.

Christmas Instrumental Ensemble- It’s time to dust off those old instruments and put them to good use! Brush up on your music skills! We are creating an Our Saviors’ Christmas Ensemble that will play pre-service music for the Christmas Eve services. If you play, or played long ago a brass, woodwind, or string instrument, you may join us for one service or all three! Music will be provided and will be simple Christmas tunes. Anyone young or old, advanced musicians or beginners are all invited to play. We will have one rehearsal prior to Christmas, date and time TBD. Please contact Suzie Gangi if you are interested in participating.

Weekly Choirs-Anyone interested in joining our regular choirs or instrumental groups, it’s not too late! Stop in any time during rehearsals and give it a try!

Special Music Opportunities- There are many opportunities coming up to share you musical talents with the congregation. Please let me know if you would like to play a musical instrument or sing for special music.

Blessings, Suzie Gangi 507-341-4173 suzie@oslcmankato.org

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Accessions & Losses

Acessions: Daniel Gahler, September 26, 2017, Salem Lutheran Church, Madelia, MN; LCMS

Losses: Michael McLaughlin, Carly [age 8]; September 29, 2017;

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Mankato

Wedding

Ashley Ann Larson & Matthew Thomas House October 3, 2017

Atlas Greyson Henrich Born: June 19, 2017

Baptized: September 23, 2017 Parents: Kyle Henrich & Megan Peterson

Brianna Lynn Enz Born: September 20, 2017 Baptized: October 8, 2017

Parents: Leighton & Jennifer Enz

Arianna Renee Schugel Born: April 24, 2013

Baptized: October 14, 2017 Parent: Rachel Stoltzman

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Mavis Irene Bengtson

May 24, 1926 ~ December 2, 2016

Lee John Bengtson November 16, 1926 ~ September 4, 2017

Rev. Norman Walter Heidorn April 15, 1926 ~ October 14, 2017

A Prayer Shawl, simply put, is a soft warm shawl, knitted

or crocheted, which is given to persons who are ill, have suffered a loss or are in the midst of a crisis. Shawls. . .

made for centuries are universal and embracing, symbolic of an inclusive, unconditionally loving God.

If you know of anyone who you would like to receive a prayer shawl, please contact Nancy Clausen at 345-3063.

If you have EVERYTHING but CHRIST you have NOTHING

If you have NOTHING but CHRIST you have EVERYTHING

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Fall Clean Up The leaves are starting to pile up, and for kids, the bigger the

pile the better.

Join us for an evening of both fun and

service.

We’ll rake up the leaves on the church

property and then enjoy some time

around the fire eating supper and making

smores.

We’ll get started at 3:30pm, Sunday,

November 5. All ages are welcome!

Widowed to Widowed

~ Welcomes all Widows ~

The Widowed-to-Widowed Ministry is gathering on Monday, November 13th at 11:30 in the Fireplace Room.

Our group meets once a month for a potluck lunch,

visiting, and fellowship. Come ready with some Christmas Party ideas and for the Bible Study, bring your happiest “Fall” memory to share. No one needs to stay home.

Call Kato Cab at 388-7433 one-half hour ahead if you need a ride. Thanksgiving is Thanksliving!

December 3rd

Voters Meeting

and

Youth Annual Dinner

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Quilting

Quilting meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays each month through May. Join us November 13th and November 27th from 9am to noon upstairs in the youth room. We assemble the quilts – put tops, middles, and backs together, then tie them.

Come join us for coffee and fellowship. No experience necessary!

The quilts from 2016-2017 have been donated as follows:

24 to Orphan Grain Train

14 to Texas hurricane victims

15 to Florida hurricane victims

20 to Global Health

Thanks to everyone who worked, and to all who donated cotton material and sheets. Quilts are a

blessing to so many.

Join us on Sunday, November 26th at 11:30am to decorate the church for Advent and Christmas. Lunch will be provided.

Articles for the December VOICE are due by Friday, November 17th at 4 pm

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The LECF Young Investors (Y.I.) Club is back!

Stop in the Sunday School Office Sunday mornings from 10:10 – 10:25 to purchase stamps for your children or grandchildren’s LCEF Savings Account. The Y.I. Club is for all kids. Toddler through seniors in high school. If you have questions, please see Phyllis in the Sunday School Office.

Where saving money is fun . . . and helps other learn about Jesus.

Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 5th. Remember to set your clocks

back one hour before going to bed Saturday night.

Rev. Lauer and Rev. Matheny and the folks at Our Savior - God has truly blessed me with your outstanding generosity and kind hearts. I am overjoyed and unbelievably thankful to receive your financial gift in support of my missionary efforts in Asia. I am

forever grateful for this new partnership in mission. God is so good and I am constantly amazed at His goodness and grace. Thank you for everything. I am blown away by the goodness and care of you all. I can’t wait to show you how the Lord will use this great gift. God Bless – Thank you!

Johanna Heidorn Missionary/Asia

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Our Savior LCMS Women in Mission Our Savior LWML Evening Guild

Open our hearts, Lord, that we will joyfully serve You and other wherever You lead us. 1 John 4:7 “Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God” – from the “2 Minute Tuesday” e-mail.

Calendar Thursday, November 1: Ruth/Lydia Bible Study Circle at Church November 9 – 11: Feed My Starving Children MobilePack Wednesday, November 15: Mission Service. A very important need for volunteers at 4pm Sunday, November 19: Mite Sunday Sunday, November 19: LWML serves breakfast Sunday, November 26: Decorate for Christmas at 11:30 Tuesday, November 28: Rebekah Circle Bible Study at 1pm November 29-December 3: Christmas at Bethany. Each attendee may reserve their own ticket by calling 507-344-7374. June 29-30, 2018: District Convention at the Verizon Center, Mankato.

MISSION SERVICE: What is Mission Service Time? It is the coming together of volunteers to put together kits, such as for the homeless, for newborns, or to roll bandages and many other projects. Rhonda and Marcella have the needs ready to assemble. This month’s meeting will take place on Wednesday, November 15. Supplies are always needed to make kits. If you are able, please bring any of the following donations to the former Card Shop: toothpaste (any size), toothbrush, deodorant, hotel size soap and shampoo, gently used hand towels, cloth diapers. Thank you for any donations. Donations of clean, used cotton sheets are also needed. Please

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mark them “For Bandages”. Remember to save Christian Christmas card fronts for our Operation Christmas Child boxes. Put them in the box in the former Card Shop. New information: the towel size for newborn kits now is a regular size bath towel (not longer than 48”). Other items include: 1 washcloth, 1 36” square muslin or sheeting cut to size (no need to hem), 1 bath size bar ivory soap in original packaging, 1 newborn cotton t-shirt size 0-3 or newborn, 1 newborn stocking hat small size (head about 14” in circumference), 1 receiving blanket approx. 30” by 30” (cotton, acrylic or light flannel, not wool), 2 cloth diapers, 2 diaper pins. We need two-gallon or larger Ziploc plastic bags for these kits.

Rhonda delivered to Global Health on October 10, 2017: 20 quilts from quilters, 14 baby blankets, 60 newborn kits, 1 group of bath towels, 1 box of rolled bandages, and 2 bags of misc. medical

items.

Your voice matters! Any questions, please contact Sharon Anderson, 995.1727.

Connect with LWML Online! The LWML App has devotions, Bible studies, activities, and more!

Fall WOM Newsletter Fall Quarterly • 75th Anniversary Mite Boxes - Available in the Narthex

To Confess Jesus

Faithfully and Boldly

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Shoebox Packing Party

Anyone is welcome to bring a gift to pack!

School supplies (notebooks, pens, crayons, ...) Toys (matchbox cars, stuffed animals, puzzles, ...) Hygiene items (toothbrush, combs, washcloth, ...) Apparel (socks, hats, shirts, flip-flops, ...) Party favors (noisemakers, sunglasses, flashlights, ...) Hair things (barrettes, ponytail holders, ...) Tools (pliers, screwdrivers, hammers, ...) Craft supplies (beads, yarn, needles, ...) Games (cards, jacks, marbles, ...) For more ideas, check these links online: http://goo.gl/tFkZsQ https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/what-goes-in-my-shoebox-suggestions

Please note: We cannot use any used or war-themed items or liquid or perishable products. No food/candy or toothpaste, either. Thank you!

Sunday, November 12th 11:30 in the Fireplace Room All Ages Invited, Lunch Provided

Join us to pack the donated supplies into gifts of love! Make your own “missionary in a box”! We will start with a pizza lunch and then pack shoeboxes.

Grab an empty shoebox, fill it with bar soap, a comb, a toothbrush, a notebook and pencils or pens, hair things, tools, craft supplies, toys, and whatever else will fit and then we’ll send it on to the processing center in Minneapolis. Gifts can be brought and left in a box in any of the Sunday School classrooms or the narthex anytime before November 12th. This is a fun opportunity to do a hands-on mission project with your church as well as your family!

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Feed My Starving Children

LCMS MN South District MobilePack

November 9 - 11

Help the Minnesota South District pack 750,000 meals and feed 2,000+ children for one year!

Feed My Starving Children is a non-profit Christian organization committed to feeding God’s starving children hungry in body and spirit. The approach is simple: children and adults hand-pack meals specifically formulated for malnourished children, and we ship these meals around the world.

Reserve your spot at Hosanna Lutheran Church, 105 Hosanna Drive, Mankato. Help turn hunger into hope with your own two hands by packing nutritious meals for hungry children around the world. Sign up or donate at: https://give.fmsc.org/lcms

Did you know? If you are over 70 1/2, you can donate your IRA’s

Required Minimum Distribution to Our Saviors at any time during

the year. This provides a tax benefit to you and helps Our Saviors

spread the Good News. The process is fairly straightforward, but

talk to your tax advisor for specifics of your situation.

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Young at Heart / Lutheran Laymen’s League

(YAH / LLL) FOR YOU of every age!!!

Gather together on Monday, November 5 at 1:30 in the Fireplace Room for food, visiting, and learning for all ages through activities and presentations.

Lutheran Hour Ministries: Bringing Christ to the Nations – and the Nations to the Church. Many new activities for all ages. Visit the LHM website

Help Feed My Starving Children pack 750,000 meals for hungry children across the globe November 9 – 11, 2017. To register, go to: http://www.mnsdistrict.org/fmsc Read the Lutheran Layman News. Hardcopies are available in the Narthex. Check out the Men’s network: www.lhmmen.org and www.lhm.org for children, www.lhm.org/layman.

Listen to The Lutheran Hour Sunday 6 p.m. on KJLY 107.1, and 6 a.m. on WCCO 830

Read the Sagacity newsletter and other news at www.mnsdistrict.org/sages or www.mnsdistrict.org/publications. Hard copies are available in the Narthex.

S.A.G.E.S. District Board Meeting is December 5 at Our Savior, Mankato.

Watch Our Savior’s Sunday Worship anytime on KTV (Public Access)

After Our Savior’s worship has been uploaded for viewing on KTV, it may be viewed on their web site at your convenience. Go to: www.accessktv.org, hover over “Watch KTV”, then slide down and click on “Public Access”. Scroll down to the calendar and click on the original date aired (Tuesday or Wednesday). Select “Our Saviors Lutheran Church” from the schedule. Then click on the arrow to start play.

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Voters’ Meeting Our Savior’s Lutheran Church

1103 North Broad St – Mankato, MN

September 24, 2017 - Attendance: 59

14. Meeting was called to order by President Denise Painter at 11:42 a.m.

15. Pastor Lauer opened with prayer.

16. Approval of Agenda

MOTION was made and SECONDED to approve the Voters’ Meeting

agenda as presented. MOTION CARRIED.

17. Approval of the May 7, 2017, Voters’ Meeting minutes

MOTION was made and SECONDED to approve the May 7, Voters’

Meeting minutes as presented. MOTION CARRIED.

18. Old Business: none

19. New Business

a) Resolution 17:003; To Authorize Pipe Organ Repair and

Refurbishing

Whereas Our Savior’s has been blessed for many years with a

wonderful place for worship which includes a pipe organ that has served

for countless services for more than 60 years; and

Whereas we desire to continue using our pipe organ as a distinctive

element of worship for many years to come; and

Whereas our pipe organ is in need of significant repairs and cannot

presently be used to its fullest capacity and could also benefit from

upgrades in technology for better performance, reliability, and

longevity; there be it

Resolved that the congregation accept the bid of $144,200 from

Grandall & Engen LLC, Organ Builders, for the repair and refurbishing

of our pipe organ to be completed in mid 2019; and be it further

Resolved that the Board of Trustees plan for and carry out necessary

changes to the balcony area for acoustic improvements in an amount of

no more than $26,000 and in consultation with the organ builders and

other contractors during the same period as the organ is removed for

repairs and refurbishing; and be it finally

Resolved that the congregation also authorize the Board of Trustees up to $10,000 in contingency spending for this complete project.

MOTION was made and SECONDED to approve Resolution 17:003 as

written. MOTION CARRIED. This Resolution was approved by a

unanimous vote.

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b) Resolution 17.004: To Form a Capital Fund Raising Committee

for the 2019 Organ Repair and Refurbishing Project.

Whereas the congregation in this Voters’ Assembly as accepted the bid

of $144,200 for the repair and refurbishing of our pipe organ starting in

January, 2019, has approved up to $26,000 for acoustic improvements to

the balcony in conjunction with this project, and has authorized a

$10,000 contingency for this project; therefore be it

Resolved that the Church Council form and activate a committee with

the purpose of raising $180,200 by Easter, 2019.

MOTION was made and SECONDED to approve Resolution 17:004 as

written. MOTION CARRIED. This Resolution was approved by a

unanimous vote.

c) Resolution 17.005: To Designate $50,000 from General

Endowment Fund toward the Organ Refurbishing Project.

Whereas the Voters’ Assembly has accepted a contract for repair and

refurbishing of our pipe organ and authorized the Board of Trustees to

plan for and make changes in the balcony area for acoustic

improvements; and

Whereas the Voters’ Assembly has requested that the Church Council

form and activate a capital fund raising program with the goal of raising

$180,200 by Easter of 2019; and

Whereas the Board of Endowment of the congregation has

recommended that $50,000 from the General Fund Endowment be

pledged to this capital fund raising campaign in a dollar-for-dollar

match on the first $50,000 raised; therefore be it

Resolved that the congregation in this Voters’ Assembly authorize this

expense from the principle and accumulated interest of the General

Fund Endowment in accordance with the Endowment Constitution and

Bylaws.

MOTION was made and SECONDED to approve Resolution 17:004 as

written. MOTION CARRIED. This Resolution was approved by a

unanimous vote

d) Resolution 17.006: To Designate Pastoral and Lay Delegates for

the 2017 Circuit Forum and 2018 District Convention.

Whereas the triennial convention of the Minnesota South District of the

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod is scheduled for June 21-23, 2018,

which requires the reporting of each congregation’s voting delegates in

October of 2017, and the holding of Circuit Forums by the end of 2017;

and

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Whereas it is customary for new Pastors serving as Associates to be

given the opportunity to participate as a Voting Pastoral Delegate in

their District Convention at the earliest opportunity; and

Whereas Mr. Mel Hendrickson has served our congregation faithfully

as our lay delegate in the past and has volunteered to do so again;

therefore be it

Resolved that Pastor Adam Matheny be designated as the Voting

Pastoral Delegate of our congregation (Pastor Lauer as an Advisory

Delegate) and Mr. Mel Hendrickson be designated as the Lay Delegate

of our congregation for the 2017 Circuit Forum and 2018 Convention of

the Minnesota South District.

MOTION was made and SECONDED to adopt Resolution 17:006 as

written. MOTION CARRIED.

20. The meeting closed with the Lord’s Prayer.

21. Meeting adjourned at 11:57 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Cindy Hobbs, Secretary

OSLC Planning Council

Advent devotions written by our Nativve staff will be available online November 1st. Booklets will no longer be printed and mailed in bulk, but, we aren’t getting rid of the devotions! Individuals who have made a gift to LIM will still receive their book in the mail. Devotions books will be available to download and print at home: https://www.lutheranindianministries.org/devotions/

Or free daily devotion emails are available during Advent. To sign up for the devotion via e-mail, go to: www.eepurl.com/urL8f

If you do not have access to a computer/printer, please see Sue in the office for a printed copy.

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From the Stewardship Committee Our Father in heaven has claimed us as His own. By the shedding of His Son’s blood, by the His death for our sins and His resurrection for our justification, God the Father has received us back into His family. By water combined with His Word, promise, and name, the Holy Spirit has taken up residence in us. We belong to Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. He is in us, and we are in Him. And being in Him, all things are ours. In Him, we are richly and abundantly blessed. Our true treasure and wealth is that we belong to the most holy Trinity and everything that is His belongs also to us: righteousness, peace, eternal life. Even our temporal treasures are gifts from His fatherly divine goodness and mercy. We receive our treasures from Him, and thus, as (good stewards of His varied grace,) (1 Peter 4:10) we manage them in such a way that they may be returned to Him. We bring them to Him, hallowed through prayers of thanksgiving and God’s holy Word, as an offering. Thus, all our possessions, as gifts from God, are also offerings to Him, from which we eat to nourish our bodies, share with our family, neighbors, and fellow Christians, with the poor and even our enemies, as holy things given by the holy God. His temporal gifts are blessings to and for us, and bring blessing upon us even as they are pressed into His service for His kingdom and the souls that receive them. Thus we place all that we have into God’s hands, and He never fails to remember us and pours out the fullness of His promises upon us. We give thanks for all that He has done, is doing, and will continue to do. We give thanks by not taking for ourselves, but giving to all even as our heavenly Father has given to us. As we prepare for the celebrations of Thanksgiving, may we all give thanks continually for all that we are and all that we have because of God’s providential care. And may we be all the more diligent in bringing everything that we have received from God to Him, so that He may bless it and employ it for the good of all — even for us. “For to the one who has, more will be given, and he will have an abundance” (Matthew 13:12).

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November 2017 Our Savior Lutheran Church, Mankato, Minnesota Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Our Savior’s Worship Service is aired Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. and Wednesday at 2 p.m. on KTV.

Sunday Matins is aired at 8:03 a.m. and 5:45 p.m. each Sunday on KTOE 1420AM.

1 5:00 Kids Ring

5:45 JAM 5:45 Adult Bells 6:00 Meal 6:45 Devotion 7:00 Jr. Confirmation 7:00 Adult Choir 8:00 Brass

2 10:00 Cancer Companions 1:30 Ruth/Lydia Circle 6:30 Stephen Ministries

3 5:00 Wedding Rehearsal

4 3:00 Guse/Vogt Wedding 6:00 Worship

5 8:00 Worship

8:45 Coffee Time 9:15 Sunday School 9:15 Youth Bible Class 9:25 Adult Bible Class 10:30 Worship 3:30 Fall Clean-up 6:00 Youth Group

6 6:30 Early Bird Bible Study 1:30 LLL/YAH

7 10:00 Staff Meeting 7:00 Bd of Elders 7:00 Bd of Trustees 7:00 Bd of Deacons

8 5:00 Kids Ring

5:45 JAM 5:45 Adult Bells 6:00 Meal 6:45 Devotion 7:00 Jr. Confirmation 7:00 Adult Choir 8:00 Brass

9 6:30 Stephen Ministries MNS District Feed My Starving Children Event @ Hosanna

10 Wedding Rehearsal

11 Veterans Day

Meyer/Recker Wedding 6:00 Worship

12 8:00 Worship

8:45 Coffee Time 9:15 Sunday School 9:15 Youth Bible Class 9:25 Adult Bible Class 10:30 Worship 11:30 OCC Packing Party 11:35 K-5 Sunday School Staff 4:30 Book Club 6:00 Youth Group

13 6:30 Early Bird Bible Study 9:00 Quilting 11:30 Widowed to Widowed

14 10:00 Staff Meeting 1:00 Bible Study 5:15 Board of Ed. 7:00 Church Council

15 4:00 Mission Service 5:00 Kids Ring 5:45 JAM 5:45 Adult Bells 6:00 Meal 6:45 Devotion 7:00 Jr. Confirmation 7:00 Adult Choir 8:00 Brass

16 10:00 Cancer Companions Reunion 6:30 Stephen Ministries

17 4:00 The Voice Deadline

18 6:00 Worship

19 8:00 Worship

8:45 Coffee Time 9:15 Sunday School 9:15 Youth Bible Class 9:25 Adult Bible Class 10:30 Worship 6:00 Youth Group

20 6:30 Early Bird Bible Study

21 9:00 Circuit Pastors

22 6:30 Thanksgiving Eve Worship

23 Thanksgiving Office Closed 9:00 Thanksgiving Worship

24 25 6:00 Worship

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8:00 Worship 8:45 Coffee Time 9:15 Youth Bible Class 9:25 Adult Bible Class 10:30 Worship 11:30 Decorate for Christmas/Lunch 4:30 Book Club 6:00 Youth Group

27 6:30 Early Bird Bible Study 9:00 Quilting

28 10:00 Staff Meeting 1:00 Bible Study 1:00 Rebekah Circle

29 12:30 Christus Choir 5:00 Kids Ring 5:45 JAM 5:45 Adult Bells 6:00 Meal 6:45 Devotion 7:00 Jr. Confirmation

30 6:30 Stephen Ministries

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Serving in November

Date

Elder of the Day

Comm. Team Assistant Usher Usher Team Acolyte Greeter

8:00 10:30 8:00

10:30 8:00 10:30 8:00 10:30 8:00 10:30 8:00 10:30

11/5/17 Dave W. Mark W. B

Early B

Late Gary R.

Dave H.

1st Early

1st Late

Teresa K.; Macy N.

Olivia A.; Alexis A.

Amy M.; Dianne S.

Chad & Kris M.; Mary H.

11/12/17 Roger A. Immanuel

M. C

Early C

Late Gordy

W. Kurt A.

2nd Early

2nd Late

Evan H.; Derrick S.

Jay C.; Kaitlyn H.

Perry & Jan E.; Marie G.

Vern & Mona K.; Becky K.

11/19/17 Pete P. Roger S. A

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Late Kevin

H. Steve

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Early 3rd Late

Naomi B.; Abby L.

Desi L.; Jordis L.

Alex & Heather J.; Bruce & Jeanne A.

Jim & Barb L.; Vicky S.

11/22/17 [6:30] TBD [6:30] Kevin H. [6:30] 2nd Late [6:30] Evan H.; Derrick S. [6:30] Art & Dolly B.; Amy M.

11/23/17 [9am] TBD [9am] Dave H. [9am] 3rd Early [9am] Naomi B.; Abby L. [9am] Larry & Jan D.; Chuck &

Bev F.

11/26/17 Judd S. Lon W B

Early B

Late Gary R.

Dave H.

4th Early

4th Late

Teresa K.; Macy N.

Silas S.; Mike L.

Jerry & Nancy C.; Rhonda R.

Dave & Barb E. Arlene W.

Staff Senior Pastor Associate Pastor Deaconess Music Coordinator Secretary Custodian

Rev. Paul A. Lauer Rev. Adam M. Matheny Lisa Brand Suzie Gangi Sue Hendrickson Larry Schultz Office: 385-2184 Office: 385-2183 Office: 385-2185 Home: 341-4173 Office: 385-2180 Office: 385-2180 Cell: 304-2402 Cell: 812-449-6866 Home: 389-9088

Congregational Officers and Elected Board Members President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Financial Secretary

Denise Painter Matt Brand Cindy Hobbs Vacant Judy Mensing 387-4963 389-9088 243-3232 387-4908

Council Members at Large Board of Elders Board of Trustees Board of Education Rob Hobbs 243-3232 Gregg Marg-Chair 387-5096 Tim Hobbs 380-2131 Amy Mack 469-0989

Barb Anderson 388-6491 Mark Wellner 341-1393 Chris Anderson-Chair 388-6491 Dianne Willett 420-4010

Bob Timm 388-9213 Roger Schwanke 340-6182 Bruce Anderson 327-8559 Heather Johnson 382-2432 Dave Eberhart 549-3686 Immanuel Mueller 993-2953 Jerry Clausen 345-3063 Kathy Whitehead 388-4891

Board of Endowment Fund Lon Whitehead 388-4891 Kurt Anderson 381-9537 Lindsey Marso 382-6168 Perry Eimers-Chair 387-1650 Roger Asleson 947-3535 Nate Marso 327-4275 Kay Hislop-Chair 524-3210

Dave Kroells 345-4423 Mike Humburg 507-525-1130 Jerry Dehn 385-0600 Board of Deacons

Denny Zellmer 387-6939 Chris Thompson 388-2300 Jo Eversman 934-6161 Dave Borchert 931-1511 Judd Schultz 524-4521 Nancy Clausen 345-3063

Brian Schroeder 625-6153 Pete Preston 245-3304 Katie Wilson 514-4847 Janet Timm 388-9213 Kirk Yungerberg 345-8059 Marcella Eilders 388-9185 Jan Eimers 387-1650 Dave Wintheiser 507-384-1551 Kristeen Asleson 947-3535

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