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Strengthen Faith, Build Hope, Share Love in Christ Our Savior
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Christ Our Savior
Lutheran Church
ANDY KELTNER, PASTOR
5 South 8th Street
Louisburg, KS 66053
(913)837-4502
[email protected]
Worship 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 7 p.m.
Sunday School 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
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Pastor Andy Writes...
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| Pastor Andy Keltner |
What If?
What if everyone who considers Christ Our Savior their church showed up at second service one Sunday this summer? Would there be enough places for everyone to sit? Would there be enough bulletins? Would we have enough wafers and cups set up for communion?
What if all the children of all the families in the church came to Sunday school? Would we have enough teachers? Would we have enough lesson plans? Would we have enough room?
What if every member gave their first fruits to God? What would we do with all this money? Would we have enough counters? Would we fight over what ministries we could support? Would we have to hire another staff person?
What if every member attended Bible study? Would they be motivated to share their faith in the community? Would this bring in more people to worship? Would families be stronger, and children be empowered by God's truth?
What if we had too many Sunday school teachers? What if we had too many people who wanted to help with music and worship? What if we have too many people who wanted to serve the church in leadership? What if we had groups that wanted to go on mission trips or serve in community?
These are things I ponder. Then I remember what my dad used to say: "If wishes and buts were candy and nuts we would all have a Merry Christmas." We tend to, "what if", ourselves a lot. When we, "what if", we are expressing a dissatisfaction with the way things are. This is okay if you are identifying problems and working out solutions. This is damaging if you only identify problems. If all you do is identify problems, then all you are doing is complaining. Nobody likes a complainer.
God encourages us to look at the possibilities. Paul, in Philippians says: "I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me." (Philippians 4:12-13) Paul faces difficulties and he trusts God to strengthen him. In Luke Chapter 1 the angel tells a frightened teen aged girl, "For nothing will be impossible with God." (Luke 1:37)
God calls us to participate in worship. God calls us to give our first fruits. God calls us serve one another. God promises to provide for all our needs. God assures us that he has redeemed us. We are declared righteous through the suffering and death of Christ on the cross. God tells us that we are his disciples. God commissions us to proclaim his truth and bring hope and peace to all nations. God is faithful. What if we trust in his promise and respond to his call?
What if you see something that needs to be done in our church or our community, and did something positive and proactive, instead of waiting for someone else to step up and help? What if you placed your relationship to God as a priority? I can tell you "what if". "But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." (Matthew 6:33) Allow God to use you to accomplish his purpose. May God fill your life with opportunities to share his love and live your faith.
Pastor Andy
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Vacation Bible School June 11-15!
With summer fast approaching, we wanted to remind everyone of our Vacation Bible School Plans. There will be a table in the entry of the church where you can take postcards to share with your family and friends as well as registration forms that need to be filled out for every child planning to attend.
Let's make this year a great week of learning and celebrating our Savior!
Join us at Christ our Savior Lutheran Church
for VBS - Splash Canyon!
June 11th-June 14th 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
We will begin with Dinner followed by
The Lesson, Games, Crafts and the Closing
June 15th VBS Celebration 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Ice Cream Celebration Event
(Bring your Swim suits and Towel)
Please fill out registration forms in the narthex of the church
Contact Tricia Walania (913-206-8297 or email [email protected]) if you have any questions or need additional information.
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Meals on Wheels Benefit
Christ Our Savior is sponsoring our annual Dinner and Pie Auction to benefit the Meals On Wheels program in Louisburg on Saturday, July 7th. This is our big outreach to the community each year and we ask for your prayers and pies, as well as your attendance, if possible.
The fundraiser will be held at the American Legion John P. Hand Post 250 on 9th Street in Louisburg. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6:00 p.m.
Anyone who would like to donate pie(s) would be greatly appreciated! Please contact Beth Ramsey for further information. Thank you!
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Baby Baskets
Kaliber "Kali" Ann Muckenthaler arrived May 4th. Kali's basket will be in the entry hall through June 3rd
if you would like to share a gift with her.
Baby Harding is due the end of May so we will have this basket available from now until several weeks after their baby makes it's arrival.
Any gift is greatly appreciated! Some gift ideas include diapers, wipes, gift cards, a home cooked meal, clothing, etc. It's about sharing the love with these new little bundles!
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Biscuits and Gravy Fundraiser
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Come on down for our monthly "All you can eat" Biscuits & Gravy, eggs, hash browns, cinnamon rolls with fruit, coffee and juice.
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Suggested $5 donation
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Help the Youth Group raise funds for District & National Gatherings
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Sunday, June 3rd
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Between church services (9-10:00)
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COS Basement
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We need Youth to be in the basement @ 8:30 a.m. to help prep, cook, set-up tables, serve the meals and clean-up! We are asking youth to bring 2 cans of biscuits (already baked) and a bag of shredded hash browns. We are also asking that you come down to help prep, cook, serve the meal and clean-up. |
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COS "You"th Group Family Meetings
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When:
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Saturday, June 3rd
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Where:
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Louisburg Lake (
287th Street & South Metcalf Road)
; Eickhoff House (30216 New Lancaster Road)
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Fishing and Kayaking at Louisburg Lake; Hot Dogs and S'mores at Eickhoff's house.
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Meet at Lake - Fish/Kayak from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.; Eickhoff House- Pit fire, grill hot dogs and S'mores from 7:30 - ??? (whenever we finish)
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fishing poles/bait, lawn chairs, blankets, side dishes for later at the Eickhoff's (hot dogs, table ware and drinks provided)
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** Please sign up in the nartex so Gerry and I can plan on how many hotdogs to buy - Thank you!**
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"You"th Group Garage Sale
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Saturday, June 23rd from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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Where:
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COS Community Center
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The Youth need your help! If you have any items you would be willing to donate, please drop them off in the old junior high room in the church basement beginning Sunday, May 27th. If you have any large items and need help getting them to the church, please contact Gerry and Michelle Eickhoff at 913-837-5276.
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Contact Gerry and Michelle Eickhoff at [email protected]. |
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Beware of the Flocking!
 
Be on the lookout for the flamingos! We've heard that the flock was making its way back to Louisburg. So be prepared
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f you don't like tacky, pink flamingos invading your yard or you just don't want to be
Tickled Pink,
you can protect yourself by purchasing Anti-Flocking Insurance from one of our trusty youth group insurance agents. If your yard is invaded, please call our trained de-flockers to handle the situation. Do not attempt to handle these birds by yourself. Our trained agents will be available soon in the narthex on Sunday, June 3rd and June 10th to answer any questions you may have regarding these pesky birds - how to flock your friends with them, how to prevent being flocked, etc. Flockings will be scheduled to run from June 4 - June 29 when members of the COS Flamingo Flocking Crew will deliver approximately 10 birds to an unsuspecting lawn where they have been directed to roost for 48 hours.
Be an early bird...reserve your Flocking now!
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2019 National Youth Gathering
July 11-15, 2019
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Are you ready?
Give Gerry & Michelle Eickhoff a call at 913-837-5276
if you are interested in joining us!
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