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Dear Church,
When Alvin Rogness was president of Luther Seminary (wow, this makes me feel old!), he shared this story at a chapel service, and it has stayed with me for all of these years.
"I was visiting an elderly woman in her home one warm summer day, and I asked her how she was getting along. Her response both surprised and saddened me. This is what she said,
'It's July. I just love July. I never die in July. I've lived 83 years and I've never died in July. I love July.'
"And I came away thinking 'Just because it happened once, it doesn't mean it has to happen twice. Just because it happened 83 times, there are no guarantees for it to happen an 84th time.
We must never take God's goodness for granted. Every day is a gift: be thankful for it!"
I don't know; maybe it's because lately I've seen some peoples' plans cut short. Death, or illness, or job changes, or relationship changes have occurred and, therefore, everything that was assumed, and perhaps taken for granted, went up in smoke.
As you make your way through summer, and as I make my way, let's agree to be grateful for all that God gives us every day. The sun or the rain, the times we are surrounded by loved ones and the times we have to reflect in solitude, the times of leisure and the times of hard work, the ability to laugh, and cry, and feel, and think, and love. What was it that wise person, Anonymous, once said?
Yesterday, is gone
Tomorrow is not yet here
Today is a gift...
that's why it is called "the Present!"
See you in church,
(but not for three weeks...Vacation calls!)
Pastor Steve
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 Hear the sermon and join the conversation!
"Looking Up to Faith" Hear the sermon from June 24th by guest preacher, Pastor Gilo Gora. Click hereShare with us on The Talking Pew. Click here
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Sunday, July 1st - Fifth Sunday of Pentecost "Prayer - Part 1" by Pastor Linda Friesen Text: Philippians 4:4-9; Psalm 130; John 17 8:00 am Worship + Holy Communion
9:30 am Worship + Holy Communion Childcare is available at all services.
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sermon series on PRAYER.
Prayer is the most universal practice in all of religion. A Christian, a Hindu, a Muslim, and a Buddhist may not agree on the purpose of prayer or to whom one should pray, but they do all agree on the need for prayer. This week we will listen in as Jesus prays for us. What would you like Jesus to pray for on your behalf? Invite a friend to join us for this two week opportunity on prayer.
We need your input!
Fall Faith Formation registration is almost here! We are sending out a pre-registration survey to help us plan for fall. If you have children ages 2 years through 8th grade, or if you are able to teach a faith formation class, please take a couple of minutes to let us know your plans. Thank you! Click here for survey or click on the link from our website.
Messy Ministry Community Night is tomorrow! (June 27)
Come one, come all! Enjoy a picnic supper at 5:30 pm then engage in messy games and activities! Dress to get dirty and wet! Not sure you like messy things? Bring a lawn chair and cheer the teams along. LADC friends will be here to have special messy activities for little ones.
The next Community Night will be July 11. We'll be having fun with windy things as we celebrate the Holy Spirit!
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Bible Study in the Park on July 10th
All women of Our Savior's are invited to gather at Valley View Park on Tuesday, July 10 at 9:30 a.m. for Bible Study in the Park. The theme of the summer study is Along the Way. Have you ever taken a summer road trip? If so, you know the conversations you have along the way are an important part of the journey. In July, we will look at "Food for the Journey" and Dawn Alitz will lead us on this journey. A continental breakfast will be provided. No cost to this study - just a free will offering. See you there!
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VBS Registration deadline is July 9th
Register now for Vacation Bible School. Theme is Sky: Where everything is possible with God. VBS runs July 30-August 3 from
9 am-noon for kids ages 3 through 6th grade. Cost is $35 per student. Invite your friends to come too! Don't miss out on this fun-filled week. Register today at www.oslcstillwater.org.
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Please Keep Us in Your PrayersThis summer, youth in both our Jr. High and High School ministries will be attending camps, activities, and even the BWCA (Boundary Waters Canoe Area)! We would greatly appreciate your thoughts and prayers as we plan and participate in the opportunities that God has blessed us with!
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Communion Assistants and Ushers for Summer
We are looking for additional volunteers to assist with communion and to usher this summer at the 9:30 am service. Please sign-up at the Welcome Desk or call the church office at 651-439-5704.
Joyful Noise Choir Director and Accompanist
We are still looking for a director and an accompanist for our Joyful Noise Choir (ages 2nd - 8th grades). If you are interested, contact Jane Gay at worship@oslcstillwater.org or Dawn Alitz at dawn@oslcstillwater.org.
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