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Volume 20, Issue 32                                                                                       August 2011

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 The Voice
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                  Our Saviour Lutheran Church–Green Bay Wis.

 Could you translate that to Lutheran please?
 David H. Hatch
         If someone said to you,           at the Baptist church mean when they          gives his message, others will
“Could you tell the congregation           said, “Would you mind giving your             standup and give, “add-ons.”
something from your Christian life that    testimony?” Translated into Lutheran,         Personal words from the
will encourage them?” What would you       they were saying, “Could you tell the         worshippers on how the sermon
say?                                       congregation something from your              applies to their lives, or they may
         During the opportunity to         Christian life that will encourage            give a verse that has come to mind
speak at a Baptist service, I was asked    them?” In some churches, “To give             that builds on the encouragement
to, “give my testimony.” What is a         your testimony,” may mean, “Tell us           of the sermon. Is that risky for the
“testimony”? Do Lutherans do that?         how you came to faith.”                       pastor, letting the congregation
         Webster says this about                     On the day I was at the             possibly get out of control with
         “testimony,”      tes·ti·mo·ny    Baptist church, two others gave their         enthusiasm? Yes, but not to the
         F u n c t i o n :      n o u n    testimonies before me. Both told              point of fear.
         1 a (1) : the tablets inscribed   simple yet moving accounts from                        Is there a balance
         with the Mosaic law (2) : the     their past, about what God was doing          somewhere, a time and a place for
         ark containing the tablets b :    in their lives in specific situations. The    the individual to share what God is
         a divine decree attested in the   congregation was used to this. During         actually doing in their lives? Would
         S c r i p t u r e s               the other’s testimonies there was an          that be encouraging for the family
         2 a : firsthand authentication    occasional, “Amen” and even some              of God? You bet!
         of a fact : EVIDENCE b : an       applause.                                              More important than
         outward sign c : a solemn decl              A testimony is essentially a        sharing a testimony publicly, is just
         aration usually made orally by    word of encouragement, giving God             being aware that He is indeed active
         a witness under oath in re        the credit for something in our lives.        in our lives, not just the lives of
         sponse to interrogation by a      It’s that simple.                             others. What is He doing in your
         lawyer or authorized public                 And why don’t Lutherans             life? What has He done lately?
         o f f i c i a l                   give testimonies in worship? Might            Could you put it into words? Have
         3 a : an open acknowledgment      some think it comes across “showy,”           you stopped to think about it? Do
         b : a public profession of        or vain? Might it be that our Lutheran        you share this with the most
         religious experience.”            worship is altar-centered; Word-              important people in your life?
         In the Bible, the “Ark of the     centered, not person-centered? Yes,                    What if someone said to
Covenant,” (similar in size, shape and     that might true. Do we shy away from          you, “Could you tell the
symbolism to our altar) was often          this because we could end up with a           congregation something from your
called, “The Ark of the                    label that would identify us as               Christian life that will encourage
Testimony.” The Bible also refers to       fanatical about our faith, too                them?” What would you say?
the Ten Commandments as a                  enthusiastic, or too religious? Should
testimony, “When the Lord finished         these concerns stop us from sharing
speaking to Moses on Mount Sinai, He       what God is doing in our lives? No.
gave him the two tablets of the            Do those who give testimonies have
Testimony, the tablets of stone            something they can teach us?
inscribed by the finger of                           Worship is celebrating and
God” (Exodus 31:18). “In simplicity,       expressing His work and activity in
testimony is a “reliable word of truth.”   our lives. They say in overseas
         And so, what did those folks      missionary circles, after the pastor                    Continue to pg. 2
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                                  Fancy dinners to raise             From pg. 1
OSLC official                     funds and exhibit
                                                                              Often times we credit
                                  facilities
acts                                                                 ourselves for our progress in
                                                                     l i f e ,      f o r      o u r
                                           Saturday, Sep. 24, will   accomplishments, our
                                  mark the beginning of a new        accumulation of possessions
Baptisms:                         series of fund raising dinners     and so on. But actually,
Martin James Helgeland            designed to showcase our           Christ gets the credit. All that
Born: February 6, 2011            facilities, promote fellowship,    we have and are and where
Baptized: June 19, 2011           serve terrific food and help       we have come from finds its
Son of Dennis and Jennifer        share the Word. This first         source in Him. When we put
Helgeland                         meal will be a five course pasta   that into words, that is a
                                  dinner. Seating is limited and     testimony. Expressing how
Reese Evan Denny                                                     we came to faith, how we got
                                  the tickets will go on sale in
Born: March 7, 2011                                                  through a certain crisis, how
                                  mid-August. Stay tuned for         we walked through a valley
Baptized: July 7, 2011            more details about time, price     or leaped over a        difficult
Son of Raymond Denny and          and other important details of     hurdle with His help, that is a
Krista Kosta                      this new fund raising and          testimony.
                                  fellowship opportunity.                     If someone were to
Membership Changes                                                   ask you to stand and tell
OUT:                               Check    lost   and               about how God is at work in
    Cori (Peterson) Patterson:     found before winter               your life, what would you
release                                 As the weather changes       say? How about telling how
                                 from morning to night (and          His blessings have poured
    Leah Ebbers and minor                                            into your life though the gifts
                                 soon from summer to fall and
children (Mara and Harrison):                                        of loved ones, a job and
                                 winter), our need for warm
release                                                              personal gifts, skills and
                                 coats changes as well. We have      abilities; your residence and
                                 many coats, hats, gloves, etc.      transportation; and so much
    Katie (Sauer) Kostreva:      that have been left (or lost) at    more! Let’s be sure in our
release                          Our Saviour in the past year or     hearts, thoughts and words,
                                 two. They can be found on the       we are always giving Him the
    Linda Liebman: release       coat rack near the bathrooms        credit, and be willing to say
                                 on the second floor or in the       so.
Received their Crown:            box on the floor under the
Eileen G. Krumdick               coats.     Please check these
April 25, 1916 ~ June 17, 2011   places as you may not even you
Funeral service held on June 21, even know you have items that
2011                             are lost. Coats and other warm
                                 weather items not claimed by
Susan Reuter                     October 15 will be donated to
August 7, 1941 ~ June 20, 2011   Coats for Kids or other local
Funeral service held on June 23, programs that help to provide
2011                             warm clothes to those in need.
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Our Saviour Lutheran’s super sale in final stages of being more su-
per than last year. Make sure to check it out, Aug 20

       Put August 20 on your          Want to volunteer? Here’s what we need:
calendar, tell your friends and
                                          +Help moving the items already here from the basement
neighbors and don’t miss this
                                              to the gym on Monday, August 1
one!! The doors will open at 8:00
                                          +Help setting up the gym for the sale; jobs include set-
a.m. sharp and they will close at
                                              ting up tables, sorting, cleaning and pricing items as
4:00 p.m.
                                              well as testing electric or battery operated items
       This year’s Super Sale
                                          +Help on the pickup crews (trucks, trailers and strong
promises something for
                                              men are needed). Note: The days/times for pick up
everyone. We have received a
                                              are not set and will be determined based
basement full of donations and
                                              on crew/equipment availability and
can certainly take more!
                                              weather.
Furniture (couches, chairs,
                                      If you have any questions, please do not hesi-
loveseats, entertainment center,
                                      tate to call Michelle in the office at (920)
coffee and end tables, beds, etc.),
                                                             468-4065.
decorations (Easter, Christmas
and Fall items galore),
entertainment (books, CDs,
DVDs, VHS, cassette tapes and
                                                                  Super
LPs), kitchen wares (small
appliances, dishes, glassware),
                                                                  Garage Sale
luggage (duffle bags, large             You’ll find everything inside… (NO clothes)
suitcases, backpacks), a
stand-alone shower stall and
more can be found here.                      Where: Our Saviour Lutheran Church
       Donations can be brought               When: Saturday, August 20, 2011
in during office hours (Monday
thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00
                                                   (8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
p.m. and 12:30p.m. - 4:30 p.m.).
We ask that large items be             Lots of great items for sale... Come early
brought directly to the gym on or
                                                 for the best selection.
after August 1. Donations will be
taken until noon on Wednesday,
August 17 so allow time for             Also serving: Home baked breakfast rolls and
cleaning, sorting and pricing.              coffee, brats, hotdogs and soda
       If you need a large item
picked up, please call the office                   Booyah: carryout only
at 468-4065 as soon as possible.
We will schedule one or two pick                              Don’t miss it!!!
up days in August for your large
items.
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   **Attention parents of 7th graders and incoming level one Confirmation students**
   The office has mailed level one confirmation registration materials to all families that we
   have listed in our database. We ask that all registration forms be returned to the office
   before August 26, 2011. If you did not receive materials, please contact the church office.


The remainder of the OSLC calendar year
First fish fry of the season: September 9 (2nd Friday of each month)

Fall Rally: September 11 (no 10:45 a.m. service on this day)

Financial Peace University: September 13-December 6 (contact the office to sign up)

Confirmation classes: Begin September 14 (registration forms are available in the office hallway)

GriefShare: September 15-December 15: 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. (contact the office to sign up)

Sunday school begins: September 18 (Blue registration forms are available in the office hallway)

Adult Confirmation classes begin: September 18-November 13 at 9:15 a.m. (no class 9/25)

Confirmation examination: November 6 at 10:45 a.m.

Confirmation: November 13 at 10:45 a.m.

Adult Confirmation: November 20 at 7:45 a.m.

Voters meeting: December 6 at 10:00 a.m.

Live Nativity: Thursday, December 15

Children’s Christmas Pageant: December 18 at 10:45 a.m.

Christmas Day service (Sunday): 10:00 a.m. only

New Year’s Eve service (Saturday): 6:00 p.m. only

New Year’s Day services: regular schedule (7:45 a.m., 9:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.)




                                                 -stay tuned for updates on times and locations!
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VBS only possible with valuable volunteers
Donna Biebel
       A huge thank you to                 and organizing the crafts and the      everyone organized. Camp
everyone involved in vacation              children had plenty of fun being       Luther’s theme was "every day
Bible school!!                             creative!                              struggles."
       First of all, to the 36                     We had a wonderful area                Also a big thank you to
families that entrusted their              for fun games. Thank goodness          the families who hosted the
children to our volunteers! What a         to one of our members that set up      four Camp Luther staff in their
fun group again this year.                 a temporary fence for the children     homes.        It was greatly
       Secondly, a thank you for           to play outside in a safe              appreciated!
Pastor Dave and his engaging               setting. Even the game leader                  The children and their
Bible stories. And to Michelle in          became creative to make it more        families also deserve thanks as
the church office for her endless          fun!                                   they collected cleaning supplies
help with many details.                    The snacks were delicious and          for households who have been
Of course none of this could have          really hit the spot each day!          affected by flooding or
happened without the                               It was so good to see          tornadoes. The Red Cross will
volunteers. How can we ever                Chadder again in Chadder's             circulate those donations on the
thank you enough?                          theater once again!                    children's behalf.
       The front windows were              The Camp Luther staff created a                Thank you again to
painted by one of our own                  wonderful Christian setting for        everyone, it takes each and
"Picasso's!” They were beautiful.          our children and our volunteers        every one of you! God bless
A lot of time went into planning           worked with them to keep               you!

Missionaries visit Our Saviour Lutheran Church Aug. 18
       My name is Elliot Derricks          Macau while volunteering at the                Serena and I will be
and my fiancée is Serena Little. I         CEC with Serena as well.               presenting on Thursday, Aug. 18
am from Denmark, Wis. and I am                     First and foremost, Serena     at Our Saviour Lutheran Church
24 years old. Serena is from               and I ask that you pray for us.        during both worship services
Buckley, Was. (near Seattle) and is        Pray that God will use us to boldly    about our service in Macau. We
23 years old. We are missionaries          proclaim the Gospel that God           invite you to come and meet
going to serve the Lord in Macau,          would bless the CEC, and that          with us personally and ask any
an S.A.R. of China. I served               God would bless our first year of      questions you may have about
through Lutheran Church Missouri           marriage there.                        our missionary work. Our work
Synod World Mission in Slovakia                    Finally, Serena and I ask      is not possible without you. You
last year, and Serena served in            that you prayerfully consider          are the reason we can go to
Macau last year as well. We met at         partnering with us financially in      Macau and proclaim the Gospel.
the LCMS missionary training in            bringing Jesus to Macau. The           "Then     he     said   to    his
Chicago and will be getting                total cost of our service is around    disciples, ‘The harvest is
married on October 15.                     $2,000 a month for the 18 months       plentiful but the workers are
       Serena will be working at           we will serve there. The best way      few.    Ask the Lord of the
the Concordia English Center, run          for you to support us financially is   harvest, therefore, to send out
by    the    LCMS.         Serena,         through a monthly pledge. Your         workers into his harvest field,’”
accompanied by CEC staff, teach            pledge of $100, $50, $25, even $10 a   Matthew 9:37-38. We look
English and share the gospel. I will       month goes a long way in helping       forward to meeting you! Take
be teaching English as a second            us get to Macau on time to share       care and God bless!
language at a local school in              the love of God there.
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FPU brings serenity to your pocketbook
What is Financial Peace                 individuals have attended FPU.           Testimonials
University?                                     Applying God's Word                      Here's what people
        FPU      is    the    most      radically changes lives. On              just like you are saying about
important step to changing              average, FPU graduates have              FPU:
your financial future. It is your       paid off over $5,300 in debt and                 "We've       actually
total money makeover program.           saved $2,700 during the 91-day           relieved ourselves of over
It takes the knowledge from             program!                                 $50,000 worth of debt in two
God and turns it into real action               You can read more                years just from using these
in our lives through a step-by-         about       FPU     at    http://        principles." - Russ and Mary
step     process     taught      by     www.daveramsey.com/fpu/                  Lee
best-selling author and financial       What will I learn?                               "It made us sit down
counselor Dave Ramsey.                          In this life-changing            as      a    couple       and
        FPU is a 13 week                program you will learn:                  communicate...and it gave us
life-changing program that                      1. Step-by-step cash flow        an instant pay raise!" - Paul
empowers and teaches you how            planning; Luke 14:28: "For               and Lynesa Benson
to make the right money                 which of you, intending to                       Pastor    Greg     can
decisions to achieve your               build a tower, does not sit              provide you with members of
financial goals and God's plan          down first and count the cost,           OSLC that have gone
for your life. The course               whether he has enough to                 through this class to give you
includes practical lessons on           finish it."                              a local view of it. Contact
eliminating      debt,     building             2. Debt snowball plan            him if you would like to
wealth, giving like never before        technique to eliminating debt;           know more.
and much more!                          Proverbs 22:7: "The borrower is          When and how?
Who       is    Financial    Peace      slave to the lender."                            FPU      begins     on
University for?                                 3. How to invest wisely;         September 13. It will meet for
        It's for everyone! From         Ecclesiastes 11:2: "Give portions        13 weeks on Tuesdays at 6:30
the financially secure to the           to seven, yes to eight, for you          p.m. at OSLC. To register,
financially distressed. More            do not know what disaster may            please contact the church
than 650,000 families and               come upon the land."                     office. The cost is $95.


August youth events
         Please sign up for             920-265-4561 and Avra 920-360-                   Mini golfing will also
paintballing (Aug. 7) and mini          7544)                                    take place after 9:15 service on
golfing (Aug. 21) on the youth                    Paintballing is $30            Aug 21. More information on
bulletin board or on the OSLC youth     (including 500 paintballs and rental     pricing will come soon. Please
Facebook event page ONE WEEK            equipment.) We will leave church at      watch the youth Facebook page
prior to the event so we can plan       11:00 a.m. sharp. Please arrive early    and the Sunday bulletin for more
accordingly.                            enough to have your parent/guardian      information.
         If you would like to pay for   (s) fill out a waiver if you are under           See all of you there!
the event with your youth account       18 years old. We will be traveling to            Don’t forget about
please let us know ASAP (Whitney:       the outdoor field in Greeleaf.           SHOW every Wednesday at 7:00
                                        Drivers/chaperones wanted!               p.m.
Sunday School Registration Form / 2011-2012 School Year
   Sunday School is open to children from age 4 up to, and including, 6th grade. Classes will begin on
 September 18, 2011. Please bring your child(ren) with you to the 9:15 a.m. worship service. They will be
dismissed to their classrooms after the children’s message is given (around 9:30). Sunday School will run
 until 10:30 a.m., regardless of when the church service is concluded. Please be patient when picking
  up your children and allow your child’s teacher time to finish each week’s lesson. Thank you.

Family Surname:

Mom’s name:                                      Dad’s name:

Address:                                         Address (if different)

City/Zip:                                        City/Zip:

Phone:                                            Phone: (if different)

Cell phone:                                       Cell phone:

*E-mail:                                          *E-mail:

Step-father: _____________________________        Step-mother: _______________________________

Children primarily live with:   (Circle one)     Mom                      Dad          Both parents
Our church membership is at (church name/denomination / city)

____________________________________________________________________________________
---------------------------------
Person to be notified in case of emergency (other than mom and dad):

Name:                                            Address:

Phone:                                            Relationship:

Person(s) authorized to pick up child(ren) after class:
--------------------------------

I, __________________________, will help support the Christian learning of my child/children by:
       Helping with classroom activities
       Offering transportation for other students if possible
       Help set up/take down classroom tables/chairs if needed before or after class
______Other:
Please contact me at (e-mail/phone) ___________________________ to discuss how I can help as
noted above. *E-MAIL addresses are essential way of communication – we can send you our parent
updates more efficiently.
We take alot of pictures of all the children throughout the year at various events.
** Permission to use your child (ren)’s photo in display that will solely promote the growth of Christian
education at OSLC: Circle one           YES    NO     Signature:________________________________________
Please complete the following information for each child you are registering in Sunday school. If
child’s last name if different than the surname above, please include below.

Name:                                                             Age:                  Male / Female

Date of birth:                                                    Baptism date:

Grade child is entering in school this year:                      E-mail:
-----------------

Name:                                                             Age:                  Male / Female

Date of birth:                                                    Baptism date:

Grade child is entering in school this year:                      E-mail:
-----------------

Name:                                                             Age:                  Male / Female

Date of birth:                                                    Baptism date:

Grade child is entering in school this year:                      E-mail:
-------------------

Name:                                                             Age:                  Male / Female

Date of birth:                                                    Baptism date:

Grade child is entering in school this year:                      E-mail:
-----------------

Name:                                                             Age:                  Male / Female

Date of birth:                                                    Baptism date:

Grade child is entering in school this year:                      E-mail:
-----------------

** Please list any special learning problems for each child: _______


** Please list any special health problems for each child: (Diabetic, food allergies, etc.)


** Other helpful information we should know:
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            September 2011 Usher Schedule
Day: Date: Service:          Lead           Usher Team:
Thu.   01-Sep 7:00 pm        C. Arthur       Carl Zimonick; Gary Kirchman; Dick Zimonick
Sun.   04-Sep 7:45 am        A. Knaus        Clarence Ney; Josh VanKauwenberg; Jerry VanKauwenberg
Sun.   04-Sep 9:15 am        D. Wians        Lonnie Peerenboom; Todd Korth; Barb Korth; Davis LaMarche; Dan Richer
Sun.   04-Sep 10:45 am       R. Bruhn        Rich Ryman; Sue Bruhn; Richard Christianson
Thu.   08-Sep 7:00 pm        P. Kuehl        Bill Baneck; †UN; †UN
Sun.   11-Sep 7:45 am        J. Kielpikowski Chad Kielpikowski; Ron Klumb; †UN
Sun.   11-Sep 9:15 am        R. Vande Hei Walt Juhnke; Tiffany Duff; Brian Duff; Chelsea Vande Hei; Rachel Vande Hei
Thu.   15-Sep 7:00 pm        B. Clayton      Anthony Clayton; †UN; †UN
Sun.   18-Sep 7:45 am        M. Dalebroux Andrew Prescher; Al Brietlow; Barry Dalebroux
Sun.   18-Sep 9:15 am        D. Bitters      Robin Williams; Frank Helebrant; Don Schultz; Shelly Williams; Trey Boerschinger
Sun.   18-Sep 10:45 am       M. Charles      Don Larson; Karen Kiekhaefer; Hunter Alft
Thu.   22-Sep 7:00 pm        C. Arthur       Carl Zimonick; Gary Kirchman; Dick Zimonick
Sun.   25-Sep 7:45 am        M. Morgan       Vernon Siech; Gloria Morgan; Ralph Hoerchler
Sun.   25-Sep 9:15 am        W. Chamberlain Randy Dyle; Roxanne Dyle; Alex Chamberlain; McKenzie Waniger; †UN
Sun.   25-Sep 10:45 am       R. Bruhn        Rich Ryman; Sue Bruhn; Richard Christianson
Thu.   29-Sep 7:00 pm        P. Kuehl        Bill Baneck; †UN; †UN




 † UN-Usher needed: If you'd like to volunteer as an usher please contact the lead usher of
 the group you'd like to join. Or contact Rich Spangenberg at (920) 983-9821 or
 e-mail spangenr@uwgb.edu




GriefShare program returns to OSLC
Pastor Greg Hovland
       This 13 week program                     of allowing it to do the                    symptoms of being stuck in
features biblical, Christ -                     God-given work for which it is              grief and that you do not
centered teaching that focuses                  intended. Don't allow fear of               need to live in bondage to
on grief topics associated with                 what others may think keep                  certain emotions. You will
the death of loved ones. The                    you from what could help you.               learn valuable information
DVD seminar features                            Confidentiality is very much a              about facing your new nor-
nationally respected grief                      part of this program.                       mal in life and renewing your
experts and real-life stories of                        Yo u r b e re a vemen t             hope for the future. Grief-
people, followed by small group                 experience may be recent or                 related books/materials are
discussions. Past participants                  not so recent. You will find                available for participants to
have related how helpful the                    encouragement, comfort and                  borrow.
information and         follow-up               help in grieving the death of a                    GriefShare will begin
discussions were to them.                       spouse, child, parent, sibling,             on September 15, 2011 at
       Many grieving people                     other family member or friend.              1:00 p.m. in OSLC’s parlor.
find they are only beginning the                No matter what the cause of                 The cost is a $20 donation.
work of healing when friends or                 your loved one's death, this is             Contact the church office
family have returned to their                   an opportunity to be around                 with any questions or to
daily life routines. Too often                  people who understand what                  register at by phone
people, including Christians,                   you are feeling. You will learn             468-4065         or   e-mail
tend to store their grief instead               how to recognize the                        info@oslc-gb.org.
August 2011
        Sunday                  Monday                      Tuesday               Wednesday                  Thursday                    Friday                  Saturday
                         1                         2                         3
                         9a Super Sale set up      7a Bible study            7p P&F meeting
                                                                                                     4                           5                        6
                                                                                                     9a Staff meeting            6p Lardinois/Stoddard    2pm Lardinois/
                         5:30p Youth board         9a Bible study            7p SHOW
                         6p Sweet Monday           6p Praise band                                    12:15p Brown bag            Wedding rehearsal        Stoddard wedding
                                                                                                     worship
                                                   7p Really bad girls
                                                                                                     7p Worship service                                   Packers family night
7                        8                         9                         10                      11                          12                       13
7:45a Trad worship
9:15a Praise worship
                         6p Church council         7a Bible study            7p SHOW                 9a Staff meeting                                     4:30p Lutheran night
9:15a Bible study                                  9a Bible study                                    12:15p Brown bag                                     at the Bullfrogs
10:30a Bible study                                 6p Praise band                                    worship                                              6:30p Packers v.
10:45a Trad worship                                6p Trinity registration                           7p Worship service                                   Cleveland, away
11a Youth paintballing                             7p Really bad girls
12:15p Golf outing
4:15p D2 softball
6:30p Basketball
14 Communion             15                        16                        17                      18                          19                       20
Mite Box Sunday          7p Board of Education     7a Bible study            7p SHOW                 9a Staff meeting            7p Packers v. Arizona,   8a Super Sale (until
7:45a Trad worship                                 9a Bible study                                    12:15p Brown bag            Lambeau Field            4p)
9:15a Praise worship                               6p Praise band                                    worship
9:15a Bible study                                  7p Really bad girls                               7p Worship service
10:30a Bible study                                                                                   (Missionary Elliot
10:45a Trad worship                                                                                  Derricks visits services)
5:30p D2 softball                                                                                    7:45p Evangelism
6:30p Basketball
21                       22                        23                        24                      25                          26                       27
7:45a Trad worship       6:30p Trinity School      7a Bible study                                    9a Staff meeting            7p Packers v.
9:15a Praise worship     board                     9a Bible study            7p SHOW                 12:15p Brown bag            Indianapolis, away
9:15a Bible study        7p Fellowship             6p Praise band                                    worship
10:30a Bible study       7p Stewardship                                                              7p Worship service
10:45a Trad worship                                Gym floor waxing          Gym floor waxing        Gym floor waxing
11a Youth mini golf
6:30p Basketball
28 Communion             29                        30                        31                      August dates for Packers games are based on the original schedule and
Cook Out                 9a Volleyball practice,   7a Bible Study            3:15p Volleyball        do not reflect any changes which may have been caused by the NFL
7:45a Trad worship       Trinity/Gym               9a Bible Study            Practice, Trinity/Gym   labor negotiations.
9:15a Praise worship                               6p Praise Band
9:15a Bible study                                                                                    Make sure these important events are on your September calendar:
10:30a Bible study                                                           First day of school –    Sept 1 – Packers at Lambeau            Sept 12 – All board/council meet
10:45a Trad worship                                                          Green Bay Trinity        Sept 5 – Labor Day                     Sept 13 – Financial Peace starts
6:30p Basketball                                                                                      Sept 8 – Packers at Lambeau            Sept 14 – 1st day of confirmation
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                                                                                                      Sept 11 – Fall Rally (no late service) Sept 18 – 1st day of Sunday school
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What’s inside this month’s issue of The Voice?

     Final details of this year’s Super Sale on Aug. 20
     Fancy dinners come to OSLC
     Important dates and events for the rest of the 2011 year
     A huge thank you to VBS volunteers
     Sunday school registration form
     August calendar
     September usher schedule
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Aug2011

  • 1. Volume 20, Issue 32 August 2011 Find us on the Web! The Voice http://www.oslc-gb.org Our Saviour Lutheran Church–Green Bay Wis. Could you translate that to Lutheran please? David H. Hatch If someone said to you, at the Baptist church mean when they gives his message, others will “Could you tell the congregation said, “Would you mind giving your standup and give, “add-ons.” something from your Christian life that testimony?” Translated into Lutheran, Personal words from the will encourage them?” What would you they were saying, “Could you tell the worshippers on how the sermon say? congregation something from your applies to their lives, or they may During the opportunity to Christian life that will encourage give a verse that has come to mind speak at a Baptist service, I was asked them?” In some churches, “To give that builds on the encouragement to, “give my testimony.” What is a your testimony,” may mean, “Tell us of the sermon. Is that risky for the “testimony”? Do Lutherans do that? how you came to faith.” pastor, letting the congregation Webster says this about On the day I was at the possibly get out of control with “testimony,” tes·ti·mo·ny Baptist church, two others gave their enthusiasm? Yes, but not to the F u n c t i o n : n o u n testimonies before me. Both told point of fear. 1 a (1) : the tablets inscribed simple yet moving accounts from Is there a balance with the Mosaic law (2) : the their past, about what God was doing somewhere, a time and a place for ark containing the tablets b : in their lives in specific situations. The the individual to share what God is a divine decree attested in the congregation was used to this. During actually doing in their lives? Would S c r i p t u r e s the other’s testimonies there was an that be encouraging for the family 2 a : firsthand authentication occasional, “Amen” and even some of God? You bet! of a fact : EVIDENCE b : an applause. More important than outward sign c : a solemn decl A testimony is essentially a sharing a testimony publicly, is just aration usually made orally by word of encouragement, giving God being aware that He is indeed active a witness under oath in re the credit for something in our lives. in our lives, not just the lives of sponse to interrogation by a It’s that simple. others. What is He doing in your lawyer or authorized public And why don’t Lutherans life? What has He done lately? o f f i c i a l give testimonies in worship? Might Could you put it into words? Have 3 a : an open acknowledgment some think it comes across “showy,” you stopped to think about it? Do b : a public profession of or vain? Might it be that our Lutheran you share this with the most religious experience.” worship is altar-centered; Word- important people in your life? In the Bible, the “Ark of the centered, not person-centered? Yes, What if someone said to Covenant,” (similar in size, shape and that might true. Do we shy away from you, “Could you tell the symbolism to our altar) was often this because we could end up with a congregation something from your called, “The Ark of the label that would identify us as Christian life that will encourage Testimony.” The Bible also refers to fanatical about our faith, too them?” What would you say? the Ten Commandments as a enthusiastic, or too religious? Should testimony, “When the Lord finished these concerns stop us from sharing speaking to Moses on Mount Sinai, He what God is doing in our lives? No. gave him the two tablets of the Do those who give testimonies have Testimony, the tablets of stone something they can teach us? inscribed by the finger of Worship is celebrating and God” (Exodus 31:18). “In simplicity, expressing His work and activity in testimony is a “reliable word of truth.” our lives. They say in overseas And so, what did those folks missionary circles, after the pastor Continue to pg. 2
  • 2. P a g e 2 T h e V o i c e Fancy dinners to raise From pg. 1 OSLC official funds and exhibit Often times we credit facilities acts ourselves for our progress in l i f e , f o r o u r Saturday, Sep. 24, will accomplishments, our mark the beginning of a new accumulation of possessions Baptisms: series of fund raising dinners and so on. But actually, Martin James Helgeland designed to showcase our Christ gets the credit. All that Born: February 6, 2011 facilities, promote fellowship, we have and are and where Baptized: June 19, 2011 serve terrific food and help we have come from finds its Son of Dennis and Jennifer share the Word. This first source in Him. When we put Helgeland meal will be a five course pasta that into words, that is a dinner. Seating is limited and testimony. Expressing how Reese Evan Denny we came to faith, how we got the tickets will go on sale in Born: March 7, 2011 through a certain crisis, how mid-August. Stay tuned for we walked through a valley Baptized: July 7, 2011 more details about time, price or leaped over a difficult Son of Raymond Denny and and other important details of hurdle with His help, that is a Krista Kosta this new fund raising and testimony. fellowship opportunity. If someone were to Membership Changes ask you to stand and tell OUT: Check lost and about how God is at work in Cori (Peterson) Patterson: found before winter your life, what would you release As the weather changes say? How about telling how from morning to night (and His blessings have poured Leah Ebbers and minor into your life though the gifts soon from summer to fall and children (Mara and Harrison): of loved ones, a job and winter), our need for warm release personal gifts, skills and coats changes as well. We have abilities; your residence and many coats, hats, gloves, etc. transportation; and so much Katie (Sauer) Kostreva: that have been left (or lost) at more! Let’s be sure in our release Our Saviour in the past year or hearts, thoughts and words, two. They can be found on the we are always giving Him the Linda Liebman: release coat rack near the bathrooms credit, and be willing to say on the second floor or in the so. Received their Crown: box on the floor under the Eileen G. Krumdick coats. Please check these April 25, 1916 ~ June 17, 2011 places as you may not even you Funeral service held on June 21, even know you have items that 2011 are lost. Coats and other warm weather items not claimed by Susan Reuter October 15 will be donated to August 7, 1941 ~ June 20, 2011 Coats for Kids or other local Funeral service held on June 23, programs that help to provide 2011 warm clothes to those in need.
  • 3. P a g e 3 T h e V o i c e Our Saviour Lutheran’s super sale in final stages of being more su- per than last year. Make sure to check it out, Aug 20 Put August 20 on your Want to volunteer? Here’s what we need: calendar, tell your friends and +Help moving the items already here from the basement neighbors and don’t miss this to the gym on Monday, August 1 one!! The doors will open at 8:00 +Help setting up the gym for the sale; jobs include set- a.m. sharp and they will close at ting up tables, sorting, cleaning and pricing items as 4:00 p.m. well as testing electric or battery operated items This year’s Super Sale +Help on the pickup crews (trucks, trailers and strong promises something for men are needed). Note: The days/times for pick up everyone. We have received a are not set and will be determined based basement full of donations and on crew/equipment availability and can certainly take more! weather. Furniture (couches, chairs, If you have any questions, please do not hesi- loveseats, entertainment center, tate to call Michelle in the office at (920) coffee and end tables, beds, etc.), 468-4065. decorations (Easter, Christmas and Fall items galore), entertainment (books, CDs, DVDs, VHS, cassette tapes and Super LPs), kitchen wares (small appliances, dishes, glassware), Garage Sale luggage (duffle bags, large You’ll find everything inside… (NO clothes) suitcases, backpacks), a stand-alone shower stall and more can be found here. Where: Our Saviour Lutheran Church Donations can be brought When: Saturday, August 20, 2011 in during office hours (Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 (8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) p.m. and 12:30p.m. - 4:30 p.m.). We ask that large items be Lots of great items for sale... Come early brought directly to the gym on or for the best selection. after August 1. Donations will be taken until noon on Wednesday, August 17 so allow time for Also serving: Home baked breakfast rolls and cleaning, sorting and pricing. coffee, brats, hotdogs and soda If you need a large item picked up, please call the office Booyah: carryout only at 468-4065 as soon as possible. We will schedule one or two pick Don’t miss it!!! up days in August for your large items.
  • 4. V o l u m e 2 0 , I s s u e 3 2 P a g e 4 **Attention parents of 7th graders and incoming level one Confirmation students** The office has mailed level one confirmation registration materials to all families that we have listed in our database. We ask that all registration forms be returned to the office before August 26, 2011. If you did not receive materials, please contact the church office. The remainder of the OSLC calendar year First fish fry of the season: September 9 (2nd Friday of each month) Fall Rally: September 11 (no 10:45 a.m. service on this day) Financial Peace University: September 13-December 6 (contact the office to sign up) Confirmation classes: Begin September 14 (registration forms are available in the office hallway) GriefShare: September 15-December 15: 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. (contact the office to sign up) Sunday school begins: September 18 (Blue registration forms are available in the office hallway) Adult Confirmation classes begin: September 18-November 13 at 9:15 a.m. (no class 9/25) Confirmation examination: November 6 at 10:45 a.m. Confirmation: November 13 at 10:45 a.m. Adult Confirmation: November 20 at 7:45 a.m. Voters meeting: December 6 at 10:00 a.m. Live Nativity: Thursday, December 15 Children’s Christmas Pageant: December 18 at 10:45 a.m. Christmas Day service (Sunday): 10:00 a.m. only New Year’s Eve service (Saturday): 6:00 p.m. only New Year’s Day services: regular schedule (7:45 a.m., 9:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.) -stay tuned for updates on times and locations!
  • 5. V o l u m e 2 0 , I s s u e 3 2 P a g e 5 VBS only possible with valuable volunteers Donna Biebel A huge thank you to and organizing the crafts and the everyone organized. Camp everyone involved in vacation children had plenty of fun being Luther’s theme was "every day Bible school!! creative! struggles." First of all, to the 36 We had a wonderful area Also a big thank you to families that entrusted their for fun games. Thank goodness the families who hosted the children to our volunteers! What a to one of our members that set up four Camp Luther staff in their fun group again this year. a temporary fence for the children homes. It was greatly Secondly, a thank you for to play outside in a safe appreciated! Pastor Dave and his engaging setting. Even the game leader The children and their Bible stories. And to Michelle in became creative to make it more families also deserve thanks as the church office for her endless fun! they collected cleaning supplies help with many details. The snacks were delicious and for households who have been Of course none of this could have really hit the spot each day! affected by flooding or happened without the It was so good to see tornadoes. The Red Cross will volunteers. How can we ever Chadder again in Chadder's circulate those donations on the thank you enough? theater once again! children's behalf. The front windows were The Camp Luther staff created a Thank you again to painted by one of our own wonderful Christian setting for everyone, it takes each and "Picasso's!” They were beautiful. our children and our volunteers every one of you! God bless A lot of time went into planning worked with them to keep you! Missionaries visit Our Saviour Lutheran Church Aug. 18 My name is Elliot Derricks Macau while volunteering at the Serena and I will be and my fiancée is Serena Little. I CEC with Serena as well. presenting on Thursday, Aug. 18 am from Denmark, Wis. and I am First and foremost, Serena at Our Saviour Lutheran Church 24 years old. Serena is from and I ask that you pray for us. during both worship services Buckley, Was. (near Seattle) and is Pray that God will use us to boldly about our service in Macau. We 23 years old. We are missionaries proclaim the Gospel that God invite you to come and meet going to serve the Lord in Macau, would bless the CEC, and that with us personally and ask any an S.A.R. of China. I served God would bless our first year of questions you may have about through Lutheran Church Missouri marriage there. our missionary work. Our work Synod World Mission in Slovakia Finally, Serena and I ask is not possible without you. You last year, and Serena served in that you prayerfully consider are the reason we can go to Macau last year as well. We met at partnering with us financially in Macau and proclaim the Gospel. the LCMS missionary training in bringing Jesus to Macau. The "Then he said to his Chicago and will be getting total cost of our service is around disciples, ‘The harvest is married on October 15. $2,000 a month for the 18 months plentiful but the workers are Serena will be working at we will serve there. The best way few. Ask the Lord of the the Concordia English Center, run for you to support us financially is harvest, therefore, to send out by the LCMS. Serena, through a monthly pledge. Your workers into his harvest field,’” accompanied by CEC staff, teach pledge of $100, $50, $25, even $10 a Matthew 9:37-38. We look English and share the gospel. I will month goes a long way in helping forward to meeting you! Take be teaching English as a second us get to Macau on time to share care and God bless! language at a local school in the love of God there.
  • 6. P a g e 6 T h e V o i c e FPU brings serenity to your pocketbook What is Financial Peace individuals have attended FPU. Testimonials University? Applying God's Word Here's what people FPU is the most radically changes lives. On just like you are saying about important step to changing average, FPU graduates have FPU: your financial future. It is your paid off over $5,300 in debt and "We've actually total money makeover program. saved $2,700 during the 91-day relieved ourselves of over It takes the knowledge from program! $50,000 worth of debt in two God and turns it into real action You can read more years just from using these in our lives through a step-by- about FPU at http:// principles." - Russ and Mary step process taught by www.daveramsey.com/fpu/ Lee best-selling author and financial What will I learn? "It made us sit down counselor Dave Ramsey. In this life-changing as a couple and FPU is a 13 week program you will learn: communicate...and it gave us life-changing program that 1. Step-by-step cash flow an instant pay raise!" - Paul empowers and teaches you how planning; Luke 14:28: "For and Lynesa Benson to make the right money which of you, intending to Pastor Greg can decisions to achieve your build a tower, does not sit provide you with members of financial goals and God's plan down first and count the cost, OSLC that have gone for your life. The course whether he has enough to through this class to give you includes practical lessons on finish it." a local view of it. Contact eliminating debt, building 2. Debt snowball plan him if you would like to wealth, giving like never before technique to eliminating debt; know more. and much more! Proverbs 22:7: "The borrower is When and how? Who is Financial Peace slave to the lender." FPU begins on University for? 3. How to invest wisely; September 13. It will meet for It's for everyone! From Ecclesiastes 11:2: "Give portions 13 weeks on Tuesdays at 6:30 the financially secure to the to seven, yes to eight, for you p.m. at OSLC. To register, financially distressed. More do not know what disaster may please contact the church than 650,000 families and come upon the land." office. The cost is $95. August youth events Please sign up for 920-265-4561 and Avra 920-360- Mini golfing will also paintballing (Aug. 7) and mini 7544) take place after 9:15 service on golfing (Aug. 21) on the youth Paintballing is $30 Aug 21. More information on bulletin board or on the OSLC youth (including 500 paintballs and rental pricing will come soon. Please Facebook event page ONE WEEK equipment.) We will leave church at watch the youth Facebook page prior to the event so we can plan 11:00 a.m. sharp. Please arrive early and the Sunday bulletin for more accordingly. enough to have your parent/guardian information. If you would like to pay for (s) fill out a waiver if you are under See all of you there! the event with your youth account 18 years old. We will be traveling to Don’t forget about please let us know ASAP (Whitney: the outdoor field in Greeleaf. SHOW every Wednesday at 7:00 Drivers/chaperones wanted! p.m.
  • 7. Sunday School Registration Form / 2011-2012 School Year Sunday School is open to children from age 4 up to, and including, 6th grade. Classes will begin on September 18, 2011. Please bring your child(ren) with you to the 9:15 a.m. worship service. They will be dismissed to their classrooms after the children’s message is given (around 9:30). Sunday School will run until 10:30 a.m., regardless of when the church service is concluded. Please be patient when picking up your children and allow your child’s teacher time to finish each week’s lesson. Thank you. Family Surname: Mom’s name: Dad’s name: Address: Address (if different) City/Zip: City/Zip: Phone: Phone: (if different) Cell phone: Cell phone: *E-mail: *E-mail: Step-father: _____________________________ Step-mother: _______________________________ Children primarily live with: (Circle one) Mom Dad Both parents Our church membership is at (church name/denomination / city) ____________________________________________________________________________________ --------------------------------- Person to be notified in case of emergency (other than mom and dad): Name: Address: Phone: Relationship: Person(s) authorized to pick up child(ren) after class: -------------------------------- I, __________________________, will help support the Christian learning of my child/children by: Helping with classroom activities Offering transportation for other students if possible Help set up/take down classroom tables/chairs if needed before or after class ______Other: Please contact me at (e-mail/phone) ___________________________ to discuss how I can help as noted above. *E-MAIL addresses are essential way of communication – we can send you our parent updates more efficiently. We take alot of pictures of all the children throughout the year at various events. ** Permission to use your child (ren)’s photo in display that will solely promote the growth of Christian education at OSLC: Circle one YES NO Signature:________________________________________
  • 8. Please complete the following information for each child you are registering in Sunday school. If child’s last name if different than the surname above, please include below. Name: Age: Male / Female Date of birth: Baptism date: Grade child is entering in school this year: E-mail: ----------------- Name: Age: Male / Female Date of birth: Baptism date: Grade child is entering in school this year: E-mail: ----------------- Name: Age: Male / Female Date of birth: Baptism date: Grade child is entering in school this year: E-mail: ------------------- Name: Age: Male / Female Date of birth: Baptism date: Grade child is entering in school this year: E-mail: ----------------- Name: Age: Male / Female Date of birth: Baptism date: Grade child is entering in school this year: E-mail: ----------------- ** Please list any special learning problems for each child: _______ ** Please list any special health problems for each child: (Diabetic, food allergies, etc.) ** Other helpful information we should know:
  • 9. V o l u m e 2 0 , I s s u e 3 2 P a g e 9 September 2011 Usher Schedule Day: Date: Service: Lead Usher Team: Thu. 01-Sep 7:00 pm C. Arthur Carl Zimonick; Gary Kirchman; Dick Zimonick Sun. 04-Sep 7:45 am A. Knaus Clarence Ney; Josh VanKauwenberg; Jerry VanKauwenberg Sun. 04-Sep 9:15 am D. Wians Lonnie Peerenboom; Todd Korth; Barb Korth; Davis LaMarche; Dan Richer Sun. 04-Sep 10:45 am R. Bruhn Rich Ryman; Sue Bruhn; Richard Christianson Thu. 08-Sep 7:00 pm P. Kuehl Bill Baneck; †UN; †UN Sun. 11-Sep 7:45 am J. Kielpikowski Chad Kielpikowski; Ron Klumb; †UN Sun. 11-Sep 9:15 am R. Vande Hei Walt Juhnke; Tiffany Duff; Brian Duff; Chelsea Vande Hei; Rachel Vande Hei Thu. 15-Sep 7:00 pm B. Clayton Anthony Clayton; †UN; †UN Sun. 18-Sep 7:45 am M. Dalebroux Andrew Prescher; Al Brietlow; Barry Dalebroux Sun. 18-Sep 9:15 am D. Bitters Robin Williams; Frank Helebrant; Don Schultz; Shelly Williams; Trey Boerschinger Sun. 18-Sep 10:45 am M. Charles Don Larson; Karen Kiekhaefer; Hunter Alft Thu. 22-Sep 7:00 pm C. Arthur Carl Zimonick; Gary Kirchman; Dick Zimonick Sun. 25-Sep 7:45 am M. Morgan Vernon Siech; Gloria Morgan; Ralph Hoerchler Sun. 25-Sep 9:15 am W. Chamberlain Randy Dyle; Roxanne Dyle; Alex Chamberlain; McKenzie Waniger; †UN Sun. 25-Sep 10:45 am R. Bruhn Rich Ryman; Sue Bruhn; Richard Christianson Thu. 29-Sep 7:00 pm P. Kuehl Bill Baneck; †UN; †UN † UN-Usher needed: If you'd like to volunteer as an usher please contact the lead usher of the group you'd like to join. Or contact Rich Spangenberg at (920) 983-9821 or e-mail spangenr@uwgb.edu GriefShare program returns to OSLC Pastor Greg Hovland This 13 week program of allowing it to do the symptoms of being stuck in features biblical, Christ - God-given work for which it is grief and that you do not centered teaching that focuses intended. Don't allow fear of need to live in bondage to on grief topics associated with what others may think keep certain emotions. You will the death of loved ones. The you from what could help you. learn valuable information DVD seminar features Confidentiality is very much a about facing your new nor- nationally respected grief part of this program. mal in life and renewing your experts and real-life stories of Yo u r b e re a vemen t hope for the future. Grief- people, followed by small group experience may be recent or related books/materials are discussions. Past participants not so recent. You will find available for participants to have related how helpful the encouragement, comfort and borrow. information and follow-up help in grieving the death of a GriefShare will begin discussions were to them. spouse, child, parent, sibling, on September 15, 2011 at Many grieving people other family member or friend. 1:00 p.m. in OSLC’s parlor. find they are only beginning the No matter what the cause of The cost is a $20 donation. work of healing when friends or your loved one's death, this is Contact the church office family have returned to their an opportunity to be around with any questions or to daily life routines. Too often people who understand what register at by phone people, including Christians, you are feeling. You will learn 468-4065 or e-mail tend to store their grief instead how to recognize the info@oslc-gb.org.
  • 10. August 2011 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 9a Super Sale set up 7a Bible study 7p P&F meeting 4 5 6 9a Staff meeting 6p Lardinois/Stoddard 2pm Lardinois/ 5:30p Youth board 9a Bible study 7p SHOW 6p Sweet Monday 6p Praise band 12:15p Brown bag Wedding rehearsal Stoddard wedding worship 7p Really bad girls 7p Worship service Packers family night 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 7:45a Trad worship 9:15a Praise worship 6p Church council 7a Bible study 7p SHOW 9a Staff meeting 4:30p Lutheran night 9:15a Bible study 9a Bible study 12:15p Brown bag at the Bullfrogs 10:30a Bible study 6p Praise band worship 6:30p Packers v. 10:45a Trad worship 6p Trinity registration 7p Worship service Cleveland, away 11a Youth paintballing 7p Really bad girls 12:15p Golf outing 4:15p D2 softball 6:30p Basketball 14 Communion 15 16 17 18 19 20 Mite Box Sunday 7p Board of Education 7a Bible study 7p SHOW 9a Staff meeting 7p Packers v. Arizona, 8a Super Sale (until 7:45a Trad worship 9a Bible study 12:15p Brown bag Lambeau Field 4p) 9:15a Praise worship 6p Praise band worship 9:15a Bible study 7p Really bad girls 7p Worship service 10:30a Bible study (Missionary Elliot 10:45a Trad worship Derricks visits services) 5:30p D2 softball 7:45p Evangelism 6:30p Basketball 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 7:45a Trad worship 6:30p Trinity School 7a Bible study 9a Staff meeting 7p Packers v. 9:15a Praise worship board 9a Bible study 7p SHOW 12:15p Brown bag Indianapolis, away 9:15a Bible study 7p Fellowship 6p Praise band worship 10:30a Bible study 7p Stewardship 7p Worship service 10:45a Trad worship Gym floor waxing Gym floor waxing Gym floor waxing 11a Youth mini golf 6:30p Basketball 28 Communion 29 30 31 August dates for Packers games are based on the original schedule and Cook Out 9a Volleyball practice, 7a Bible Study 3:15p Volleyball do not reflect any changes which may have been caused by the NFL 7:45a Trad worship Trinity/Gym 9a Bible Study Practice, Trinity/Gym labor negotiations. 9:15a Praise worship 6p Praise Band 9:15a Bible study Make sure these important events are on your September calendar: 10:30a Bible study First day of school – Sept 1 – Packers at Lambeau Sept 12 – All board/council meet 10:45a Trad worship Green Bay Trinity Sept 5 – Labor Day Sept 13 – Financial Peace starts 6:30p Basketball Sept 8 – Packers at Lambeau Sept 14 – 1st day of confirmation Sept 9 – Fish fry Sept 15 – GriefShare starts Sept 11 – Fall Rally (no late service) Sept 18 – 1st day of Sunday school and adult confirmation class
  • 11. V o l u m e 2 0 , I s s u e 3 2 P a g e 1 1 Our Saviour Lutheran Church Senior Pastor– David H. Hatch (920) 465-8118 Lutheran Church dave@oslc-gb.org Missouri Synod Associate Pastor– Greg Hovland 120 S. Henry Street (920) 544-3614 Green Bay, WI 54302 greg@oslc-gb.org (920) 468-4065 Church Office – Michelle Burhite http://www.oslc-gb.org (920) 468-4065 Vol. 20 No. 32, August 2011 The Voice (permit No. 59) is published monthly by Our Saviour Lutheran Church. All rights reserved. No portion info@oslc-gb.org of this publication may be reproduced without permission. Preschool Director – Christina Scholz Edited and designed by Avra J. Juhnke. Please feel free to contact me with constructive suggestions (920) 468-3596 and comments at ajjoslc@yahoo.com. Thanks to those who have already commented! christina@oslc-gb.org I am seeking more congregational input and submissions. Submissions can be sent to info@oslc-gb.org What do you want to read about? OSLC Business Directory Advertisements in the business directory help Our Saviour defray the cost of printing and mailing The Voice each month. If you would like to advertise in The Voice, please contact Michelle at (920) 468-4065 or by e-mail: info@oslc-gb.org Envision your ad here!
  • 12. Our Saviour Lutheran Church Non-Profit Organization 120 S. Henry St. U.S. Postage Paid Green Bay, WI 54302 Permit #59 (920) 468-4065 Green Bay, WI ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED What’s inside this month’s issue of The Voice?  Final details of this year’s Super Sale on Aug. 20  Fancy dinners come to OSLC  Important dates and events for the rest of the 2011 year  A huge thank you to VBS volunteers  Sunday school registration form  August calendar  September usher schedule Enjoy!