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OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH WAYNE, NEBRASKA

PRESENTS:

God’s work. Our hands.

MONTHLY The Mission of Our Savior: That all may know Christ, grow in Christ and joyfully go with Christ.

FROM OUR PASTOR…

What shall I return to the LORD for all his bounty to me? I will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the LORD.

Psalm 116:12-13.

Every family’s thanksgiving celebration looks a bit different yet I venture to guess that for most these celebrations include pretty much the same food – Turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, some sort of vegetables and, of course, pumpkin pie. I also venture to guess that the arrangement of the dining room looks a bit similar in each household as well. Grandmothers, grandfathers, parents and perhaps an aunt and uncle or two around the main dining room table. Children eat at the card table or kitchen counter. Maybe football is on the television? Or perhaps a Thanksgiving movie – The Great Pumpkin featuring Charlie Brown? Whatever, it’s a day to relax and visit and eat way too much. Did I mention a nap? I do wonder though. How much of our celebrations have anything to do with giving thanks? On December 21, 1620 the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth

rock in Massachusetts and they didn’t have it easy right from the get go. Here they were, in a new place and it was the dead of winter. No way to grow crops during that season! No way to investigate their surroundings. The winds off the Atlantic are freezing and biting that time of year – they were chilled to the bone. Add to this the strenuous labor of building shelter in adverse weather conditions, meager food, poor morale and finally disease and you have a recipe for disaster. And disaster happened – nearly half of the 102 Mayflower passengers did not live to see the beautiful Spring come to Cape Cod. If it were not for the Native people – Samoset, Squanto

and Massasoit the remaining people wouldn’t have survived either. They helped them to recognize unfamiliar vegetables, plant crops, hunt and fish. The bountiful harvest that autumn led Governor Bradford to invite the Natives to come for a day and celebrate with them. We know that 90 men accepted the invitation – we don’t know how many women and children were there. These Pilgrims had a new found awareness of how

dependent they were – and they developed a stewardship of thankfulness knowing that without help, God’s and the Native people, they were doomed. Thankfulness became a way of life for them. And so the day of Thanksgiving became a ritual. What about us? Is Thanksgiving just another day or is it

a way of life for us? We teach our children to say please and thank you and be courteous and thankful for something that is given to them. What about God? How often do we forget to gratefully acknowledge God’s goodness towards us? How often do we say “thanks God!” for all that God has given us? This Thanksgiving let God know how thankful you are through your prayers and celebrations. See you in worship – and thanks for being the fantastic

congregation that you are!

☧Pastor Jeanne

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T he Community Thanksgiving Service will be held at Our Savior Lutheran Church on Sunday, November 19, at 5:00pm. A soup and pie supper will follow the service.

(Our Savior is responsible for providing 5 crock pots of soup & 6 pies. Please sign-up at the information desk.)

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Our Savior’s annual Thanksgiving Eve worship celebration will be held on Wednesday, November 22 at 7:00pm. Join us for this time we set aside to give thanks to God for all he has provided.

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WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES!

November 4 & 5—All Saints’! On this weekend we celebrate All Saints’ Day. Some denominations call it “All Souls’ Sunday” but in the ELCA we know it differently. It is customary on this day that we remember the names of people who died in our congregation this past year and we will ring a bell as their name is said as part of the prayers. Pastor Jeanne at OSLC and Chaplain Deb Hammer at St. Peter’s will name each person individually in their sermon and raise up their own unique saint like qualities. At OSLC, the choir will be singing. November 11 & 12—Gospel for the day is Matthew

25:1-13. Today the prophet Amos calls for justice to roll down like waters. Paul urges us to encourage one another with the promised coming of the Lord. Jesus tells the parable of the wise and foolish bridesmaids. Surrounded by the faithful of every time and place, we celebrate Christ’s coming in our midst in the word of life and the feast of victory – the marriage feast of the lamb! At OSLC, the Joyful Noise handbells will be ringing on Sunday! November 18 & 19—Gospel for the day is Matthew

25:14-30. Our readings during November speak of the end times. Zephaniah proclaims that the coming day of the Lord will be filled with wrath and distress. Paul says it will come like a thief in the night and urges us to be awake and sober. Jesus tells the parable of the talents, calling us to use our gifts, while we still have time, for the greater and common good. In a world filled with violence and despair, we gather around signs of hope – word, water, bread and wine – eager to welcome the good news of Christ’s coming among us! ����November 19—Community Thanksgiving Service

with our Ecumenical partners in faith! This annual event is the gathering of many of the congregations here in Wayne. This year’s service will be held here at Our Savior Lutheran Church beginning at 7pm with Pastor Teresa Bartlett of First Presbyterian Church preaching. A soup and pie supper will follow. Hope to see you there! ����November 22—Thanksgiving Service, 7pm. At

harvest time we join the psalmist in offering thanksgiving to God: “You crown the year with your goodness, and your paths overflow with plenty.” We are grateful for the abundance of the good things of God’s creation. Paul

reminds us that our thanksgiving overflows into generosity. As the body of Christ in the world, we give ourselves away as bread for the hungry. November 25 & 26—Christ the King Sunday! Christ the

King Sunday is the New Year’s Eve of the church year. We conclude this 2017 church year remembering that Christ is the beginning and end of all life – we have followed his story for an entire year and the next weekend December 2 & 3 we begin all over again with a new year as we watch and wait again for the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ during our Advent 1 service!

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Once again, Our Savior and CoCo (College Connections) Ministry, will share Christmas greetings with our college students and WSC students who attend worship here. To do this, we are asking you to help us gather the items required to make up the packages. A list of items needed will be listed in the weekend bulletins or at the information desk. Please indicate what you would like to share and how much of each item.

Items need to be brought to the church office by noon on Wednesday, November 29 so they can be assembled and distributed the first week of December.

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This year’s Christmas Program will be different than in past years. Why? Because ALL ages will help with the presentation! That’s right! Parents with young babies, children, youth, middle aged, those stuck at age 39, senior citizens and even those who refuse to let anyone know their age! Everyone will have a part. Keep looking for more information. You won’t want to miss this!

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ATTENTION:

SR. HIGH YOUTH!

• Youth Group is invited to meet every Wednesday night during the school year at 6:30pm at the Front Porch with Pastor Kristen.

• The Lutheran Youth of the Nebraska (LYON) are gathering for a fun weekend in Grand Island November 17th – 19th. Talk to Pastor Kristen if you would like to attend.

• The 2018 ELCA Youth Gathering is less than a year away!!! Anyone who is ready to register talk ASAP to Pastor Kristen. “This Changes Everything!”

FROM PASTOR KRISTEN...

I have been meeting for the past two months with the youth group on Wednesday nights from 6:30pm-7:30pm. We have been having a great deal of fun, but I have pointed out to them, that the whole point of our youth group is not to simply be another club. There are plenty of clubs at school and in the community that do great things. Rather, a senior high school youth group is made up of all those kids who have finished the confirmation program and have been confirmed. I asked them all at one of our meetings if they remembered what promises they had made on the day they were confirmed. They didn’t remember, but to be fair, perhaps most Lutheran adults don’t remember the promises they made either! To jog your memory, I’m listing them here:

• to live among God’s faithful people • to hear the word of God and share in the Lord’s Supper

• to proclaim the good news of God in Christ through word and deed

• to serve all people, following the example of Jesus • and to strive for justice and peace in all the earth

As I explained to the senior high youth, their group time is about them, as confirmed disciples of Christ, experimenting with ways that they might fulfill the promises they made. The Spirit calls all of us baptized people of God to adopt these promises in our daily lives. As teenagers, the youth are no longer children, and not yet adults, whose task is to wrestle with what kind of disciples they are going to be.

That’s why each youth group meeting I encourage the kids to explore a topic or activity that fits in with one of the promises they made. So far, they have been most interested in learning about world-wide hunger and development issues in other countries. I am hoping that this will inspire them to want to know more about the mission work of the church and our various relief organizations (ELCA World Hunger, Lutheran World Relief, Lutheran Disaster Response, Lutheran Social Services).

So adults, how are you fulfilling your confirmation promises? Please consider sharing your answers with the youth! -Pastor Kristen

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The 2017 Lay Leadership Academy will take place Saturday & Sunday, November 18-19 at the Swanson Center at Camp Carol Joy Holling in Ashland! This year’s event will focus on “Leadership is Living (Your Christian Vocation)” and will feature the Rev. Dr. Dave Daubert, ELCA pastor and congregational consultant.

Dave Daubert, DMin., PhD has served in congregational, synodical, and church wide ministry. Today he leads Day 8 Strategies throughout the US and Canada. He is recognized as a leader in the fields of church renewal, leadership, strategy, and stewardship. The Lay Leadership Academy will utilize Daubert's writing, "Luther's Priesthood of Believers"; a look at what practices are beneficial for forming a simple pattern of Christian Living as disciples in the 21st Century.

Cost for the event is $149. Registration closes November 6; please register online prior to that date. If you’d like more information about this event, please see the flyer on the kiosk or check out the event page on the Nebraska Synod website here: https://nebraskasynodorg.presencehost.net/news-media/you-are-invited.html/event/2017/11/19/2017-lay-leadership-academy/175372.

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Women of the ELCA

CIRCLE MEETINGS

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Tuesday, November 7 10am

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Wednesday, November 8, 2pm Program: Memorial Service Leader: Phyllis Rahn Hostess: Dorothy Wert Devotion: Phyllis Rahn

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Saturdays, November 4 & 11, Thursday, November 9 Program: Pies-4-You Leader: Kim Dunklau, Cynthia Puntney

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Wednesday, November 15, 1:00 p.m.

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No Sewing in November or December

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Altar Guild workers for November: Fern Test, Joyce Sievers, Donna Lundin, LaRene Miller, Cynthia Miller, Nancy Jo Powers, Mary Stalling, Dorothy Wert, Gena Puls, Martina Swanson, Karen Zach, Joan Baier, Carolyn Vakoc, Jeannine Anderson, Virginia Backstrom, Melia Hefti, Denise Broders, Sharon Fleer, Debbie Bargholz, Madge Bruflat. Please check your schedule for the date and time.

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Ladies, I want to tell you a little bit about my experience as your delegate at the Nebraska Synod WELCA Organization

Convention, I attended September 28, 29 & 30 at Carol Joy Holling Camp. The Theme was “Changes, Challenges & Choices”. We registered late Thursday afternoon at the Swanson

Center, which is where we resided and where most of the convention was held. The Servant Room was open each day from 8am–5pm to work in as time allowed you. We could help make Fleece Blankets for LWR. There were 35 made by Friday night! Thursday at 4pm we were given a tour of the 300 acre

campsite, which has a camping grounds, NLOM has an office there, lots of places to hold events of different sizes, day campsites, swimming pool, a lake, an outside church service area where the Holling family remains are buried, maneuver exercise areas, etc. The Chef there, prepared us a delicious Roast Pork supper in

the Dining Hall. We had Carrot Cake for dessert and then returned to the Swanson Center for an old fashioned sing-a-long with our Christian sisters. Lisa Kramme, Director of Faith Foundation with the Nebraska

Synod, entertained us dressed as “Katie Luther”. She kept our attention and gave a great presentation. We were then treated to German refreshments. Some of us ladies played cards and reminisced, before we retired to our rooms and had our in-room devotions. Friday, after breakfast, we had Voting Member Orientation

and Opening Devotions with Pastor Paula Lawhead, Pastor for NLOM, who resides on the site with her family. The first Business Session followed with the Appointment of Committees,

first Ballot for NSWO President, a video from Bishop Maas, and a talk from Churchwide Past Treasurer, Ely Smith. She reported that giving is down by 73% at churchwide. Nebraska is the biggest contributor to the Women of the ELCA. She thanked us for our support and asked us to support Katie’s Fund, Human Trafficking, U.N. Leadership in Liberia and for our Thank Offerings. We then submitted the second and third ballots for President

and ballots for other officers. Nancy Johnson was re-elected as President and Elysia McGill was re-elected as Vice President. I then went to a workshop on Human Trafficking with

Federico Vincente of the Salvation Army’s “Fight to end Trafficking”. He told us that age and sex don’t matter to these people. They look for little children, teens and adults. Anyone

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FINANCIAL REPORT FOR: SEPTEMBER, 2017 % of year September Budget Total Income and Other Support $33,554.32 7.6% Plus Council Release for Staff Salaries Support 2,800.00 Total Expenses* -44,976.08 9.0% Change in Unrestricted Net Assets $-8,621.76

Year-to-Date Total Income and Other Support $328,021.22 74.6% Plus Council Release for Staff Salaries Support 2,800.00 Total Expenses* -354,361.92 71.1% Change in Unrestricted Net Assets $-23,540.70

*Does not include Depreciation Expense

End-of-September Balance of Unrestricted General Fund $1,772.01 Capital Campaign Projects Offerings Received as of September 30, 2017 $150,155.76 Payments for Capital Campaign Projects as of September 30, 2017 -128,918.60 Balance of Temporarily Restricted Offerings Revenue for Capital Campaign Projects as of September 30, 2017 $21,237.16

If you have any questions about this report or other church finance matters, contact Sharon Garvin (402-375-4367).

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Dear Our Savior Lutheran Church Members: Thank you so much for your generous donation of $115 dated

October 13, 2107 to the Wayne Food Pantry. Your donation helps to enable us to provide nutrition to individuals and families in need in Wayne County, Nebraska. Thank you again, and we look forward to your continued

support. Jenny Hammer Wayne Food Pantry Coordinator Prayer Shawl Ministry, Thank you for the beautiful prayer shawl during my surgery. It

was such a comfort to be surrounded by prayers and blessings. What a wonderful loving gift. Kathy Becker.

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We remember in prayer those who were hospitalized in the last month: Bernadine Backstrom, Harold Thompson, Dave Sievers, Margaret Hansen, Carol Bauermeister.

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The Visitation Ministry Group meets to sign and send cards to church members and to share a visit with friends. In October, 39 Thinking of You cards were sent.

Calls and visits were made.

Please come and be a part of our Visitation Ministry Group. The next gathering will be Wednesday, November 15 at 1pm. For more information about this wonderful ministry, please call Virginia Backstrom (375-4489) or the church office (375-2899).

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I t’s not too late… Pie Orders can be placed until Monday, October 30. Pies are $10 each. We will again be making Rhubarb, Cherry, Peach and Apple pies.

Mark your calendars now & plan to join in the fun of making pies! We will make the crust on Saturday, November 4 at 8:30am Rhubarb pies will be made on Thursday, November 9 beginning at 9am and the apple, peach and cherry pies will be assembled and packaged on Saturday, November 11 beginning at 8:30am

All help is welcomed for as much or little time as you have—it’s a great time of fellowship!

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NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS

1 Cindy Von Fange 2 Gail Godbersen 3 Mary Ann Baier, Veronica Jaqua 4 Lisa Karel, Brenden Swanson, Rodella Wacker,

Reid Wiseman 6 Jill Brodersen, Jason Jorgenson, Jaxson Wiseman 7 Amber Bargstadt, Chase Sturm 8 Bill Blecke 9 Alec Shaffer 10 Madeline Muir 11 McKaeya Becker 12 Annette Rasmussen, Bill Reeg 13 Jace Jorgensen, Jeff Zeiss 14 Martina Swanson, John Vakoc 16 Roger Lentz 17 Lowell Johnson, Gena Puls 18 Terry Schulz 19 Tim Keller, Cohen Woehler 20 Molly Hoskins 21 Chris Bird 22 Ron Carnes, Devan Henschke, Garrett Schultz,

Tom Wiseman 23 Perry Backstrom, Clayton Bargstadt 24 Jerry Baier 25 Vernon Bauermeister, Sophia Petersen 26 Paul Hansen, Peter Hansen 27 Jon Gathje, Betty Heier, Tyler Robinson, Corby Schweers 28 Brian Johnson 29 Logan Miller, Lou Wiltse

NOVEMBER ANNIVERSARIES

8 Shawn & Elizabeth Milligan (20) 13 Bob & Kathy Burke (35) 14 Keith & Lois Jech (63) 17 Don & Marcille Draghu (60) 20 Scott & Melissa Hammer (24) Joe & Carrie Wendte (7) 23 Ron & Sandra Wriedt (50) 24 Jerry & June Baier (55) Bryan & Nancy Reinhardt (44) 29 Darrell & Cynthia Miller (26)

If we have missed your birthday or anniversary, please accept our apology and let the church office know.

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Journey Christian Church will host the Wayne Food Truck distribution on Saturday, November 11; volunteers are needed from 8:15am to noon(ish). There are jobs for people of all physical abilities; a list of various jobs can be found at the information desk. If you have questions, please contact Linda McCoy at 913-223-2403 or lkemccoy@yahoo.com. A sign-up sheet is also available at the information desk.

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The fourth-quarter meeting of the Foundation Board of Our Savior Lutheran Church will be held on Tuesday, November 21, at 7:00 p.m. All grant applications need to be turned in by November 13 to be considered. Applications are available in the Church Office.

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D�+��!�# S�2� !� T��� ends on November 5. Be sure to set your clock back one hour before retiring on Saturday night.

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Stop by the church office and take a look! There are traditional boxes of 12 and larger value boxes of 24. Thanksgiving cards and napkins are also available.

Remember...we also keep on hand Sympathy, Birthday, Anniversary, Wedding, Encouragement, Thinking of You, Get Well and Baby cards and a few varieties of napkins.

This newsletter is published monthly as an update on the life and activities of

Our Savior Lutheran Church 421 Pearl Street

(located at the corner of 5th & Main Street) Wayne, Nebraska 68787

402/375-2899 Fax: 402/375-4876

Front Porch: 402/375-5676

Office E-Mail:

oslc@oslcwayne.org

jmadsen@oslcwayne.org

kvanstee@oslcwayne.org

dhammer@oslcwayne.org

mkanitz@oslcwayne.org

sarmstrong@oslcwayne.org

kwoehler@oslcwayne.org kris@oslcwayne.org

financial@oslcwayne.org

Website: www.oslcwayne.org

A congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

Weekly Worship Opportunities:

Saturday Evening: 5:30 PM

Sunday Morning: 10:00 AM

G.I.F.T. Sunday School (school year) and Coffee Hour: 9:00 AM

Rev. Jeanne Madsen Pastor

Rev. Kristen Van Stee Pastor

Deb Hammer, Chaplain Director of Senior Ministry

Mark Kanitz Director of Music

Shelly Armstrong Director of Choirs

Kara Woehler Director of Children’s Ministry

Kris Robinson Administrative Assistant

Steve McLagan Financial Secretary

- Church Council - Dave Olson President

Doug Mohl Vice President

Kelly Grone Secretary

Tyler Frevert Treasurer

Erika Fink Sharon Garvin

Tom Hansen Tanya Heikes

Randy Larson Marsha Roth

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Be sure to check out the Children's Ministry page too!

For the Weekend Bulletin:

by 11:00 a.m. each Thursday. For the Monthly Newsletter:

20th of the month. (Advance notice will be given of early deadlines.)

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As of January 1, 2017 approved council minutes are posted on the kiosk which is located in the narthex. You'll also find copies available there as well and if none are left simply ask in the office.

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------------------------------------------------------ Monday, November 13, 6:00 PM

Church Council -------------------------------- Monday, November 13, 7:00 PM

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E ach month our Dollar Door Offering (offering plate in center of the Narthex) goes to support the efforts of a different ministry. The

November offering will go to the Northeast Nebraska Juvenile Services Center in Madison. This time of year they begin their annual program fundraising which goes primarily toward their holiday festivities and gifts, as well as recreation supplies and program materials. Together our dollars can help them in this effort.

(Monies raised will be delivered to the center in December when members go for the annual Christmas visit.)

Our Savior Lutheran Church

5th & Main Street � Wayne, Nebraska 68787 402/375-2899

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November 2017

OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH 421 Pearl Street Wayne NE 68787

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

Non-Profit Organization Postage Paid Wayne NE Permit #7

Giving Thanks For:

Text: Thomas O. Chisholm, 1866-1960

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But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.”

Matthew 19:14

Children’s Ministry Kara Woehler, Director of Children’s Ministry kwoehler@oslcwayne.org |402-369-2440

M�����/D����� T� — Tuesday, November 28

All Mothers & Daughters or Grandmas & Granddaughters are invited to Mother/Daughter Tea! The tea is held once a month; we get together and discuss women from the Bible. We cover a different woman each month and the girls get to do a fun activity that relates to the woman we are talking about! Not to mention they get to enjoy some tea (apple juice) and snacks. Come share this special time with your daughter/granddaughter. The next Tea is on Tuesday, November 28 at 5:00pm in the Social Room.

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GIFT Sunday School held on Sunday mornings at 9am! They meet in the Sanctuary for an opening and then head to the multi-purpose room. Feel free to join us on Sundays, as we grow in faith together! All ages are welcome!!

November Lessons:

November 5 - God Talk, Good Talk - Ishmael Taunts Isaac *God wants us to be encouragers Leader: Trisha Peters

November 12 - When No One is Watching - Eliezer Chooses Rebekah for Isaac *God wants us to be helpful and kind, even when no one is watching. Leader: Pastor Jeanne

November 19 - Circle of Forgiveness - Jacob and Esau *God forgives us as we forgive others Leader: Candace Petersen

November 26 - NO GIFT Sunday School (Thanksgiving weekend)

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Sunday, December 10 - We will be telling the Christmas story together! (See page 2 for more information)

“Intergenerational experiences lead to greater involvement in church life, including Sunday worship, church events, and church ministries.”

Blessing of LWR Quilts, Personal Care Kits and School Kits.

Youth enjoy EXPLORE! Day at Carol Joy Holling Camp!

alone or looking lonely are subject. He said that Nebraska’s biggest trafficking area is along Interstate 80; although towns in other areas of Nebraska have it too. There was a trafficking victim at the workshop on Thursday, but couldn’t attend any more of the sessions. She had escaped! I felt thankful to live in a small community, although we all know it could happen here too. After another great meal by the Chef, we returned to the

second Business Session. We elected Conference Board Representatives. Replacing Judy Stalhecker for our NE District, will be Julie Reiser of Spencer, Ne. We heard reports from the President and Treasurer,

accepted the Proposed 2018-2019 budget, before closing the Business portion of the Convention. I then attended a shoe workshop, “SOLE HOPE”, which

was given by Ann Schultz. She showed us a film of barefoot children in Uganda, who get Jiggers in their feet. They are not the Chiggers we have here! These bore into their feet and lay eggs and are very painful. The only way to remove them is with a pin. The shoes we made were from recycled denim jeans, cardboard and plastic milk jugs. These shoes will protect them in the future. We were able to make 100 pair of shoes. The Executive Board of the Nebraska Synod WELCA, presented a check for $100, to ship them to Uganda. It made me feel grateful to help and thankful that our children don’t have to go without shoes. After a supper of Salmon and Shrimp, we returned for a

Bonfire and Music by “2 Gals & a Guitar”. However; those little black bugs were thick and biting, so it was moved inside for those who didn’t care for that environment. We had a Chocolate fountain with Angle-food chunks, fruit, etc. to dip and to eat while we enjoyed the music and visited with our Christian Sisters. We ended the evening again with devotions in our rooms. Saturday we awoke to cool and breezy weather. The

camp is active this morning, with young people attending weekend camps. After breakfast Pastor Paula led us in a Bible Study. My workshop that morning was on photography “Seeking God in unexpected places”, with Candy Pflaster. We walked to different stations on the camp grounds, paused to take in the moment, and then expressed what this area brought to our minds. We then read a devotion and prayed together before moving to the next station. It was very inspiring and I came away feeling fulfilled. The Chef again prepared an outstanding dinner for us. We

gathered on the hillside for a group picture of all the convention attendees. There were seventy-seven plus presenters. When we returned to the Swanson Center we found tables piled with ribbons, collected at the last convention two years ago. We were instructed to make ourselves a “Stole” out of these ribbons and wear it. It was a fun time, laughing and finding the right colors.

We then had installation of officers and the final worship service with communion, lead by Pastor Paula. At the end of the service, the 2½” x 44” strips of cloth we

each brought, had been pinned together and rolled into rolls. One roll was opened and strung through the room so that each person there had a hand on it. Pastor Paula gave the blessing for these strips and a quilt will be made of them to be auctioned at the Carol Joy Holling Camp Quilt Auction later on. Another workshop I attended was the Lutheran Family

Service – Nebraska Immigrant – by Lacey Studnicka. They have people from Burma, Somalia, Sudan and Syria placed in Nebraska. They get a family and arrange a place for them to live and give them $925 to live on for 90 days. They get them their Social Security number, doctor appointments, children into school, language learning classes and a place to work in the first 90 days here. After 90 days, they are on their own with occasional check-ins. She told that during the Iraq and Iran Military missions, an officer now stationed at SAC in Omaha, had an Iraq Interpreter helping the U.S. military and they became close friends. This put the Iraq Interpreter and his family in a life-threatening position. The SAC officer has since set up a home here for the Iraq family and they are so thankful he saved their lives. There were other interesting workshops to attend; but time didn’t allow me to go to every one. Thank you for sponsoring me to attend and for your

contributions of craft supplies for Carol Joy Holling Camp. There were 3,569 sheets of Construction Paper, 549 Markers/Sharpies; 108 Dry Erasers; 370 Socks for kids; 1,131 Skeins of Embroidery Floss plus 15 big spools; and $20 in cash. The Mission Contributions at the end of the first session

was $1,860. There was no report available for the offering taken after our Worship and Communion service. I hope you will see what an inspiring adventure this is to

attend a WELCA Convention and consider going as a delegate or attendee in two years. Once you go, you will want to go again and meet up with the friends you made there.

Blessings,

Dorothy Wert

WELCA President

Note: November’s Joy Circle meeting will be the annual Memorial Service and will include a Thankoffering Service. Please remember to bring your Thankofferings.

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Worship with Communion is offered on the first Tuesday of the month—November 7

• Careage Campus of Care at 2:30 pm and

• Brookdale at 3:30 pm.

Worship & Music (with Mark Kanitz} is offered the third Tuesday of the month—November 21

• Brookdale at 3:30 pm.

WACAM Worship Services

• November 12–Careage at 1:30pm

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of Care at 10:00am. Join them this month on Friday, November 17 and Wednesday, November 22.

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• 7:00 am at Tacos & More—The appointed Scripture readings for the following weekend worship are used for topic of study. It is open to all members and friends of the congregation. Please join them any time!

• 10:30 am at Brookdale—In November, we will continue the Bible Study: Reformation 500 – Who was Martin Luther? The study is based on the Reformation and life of Martin Luther and are using the book When Lightning Struck – The Story of Martin Luther by Danika Cooley. The group meets in the Family Dining Room on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays. Deb Hammer leads this weekly gathering. Please join them any time!

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The Greatest Story: Bible Introduction introduces key people, places and events of scripture from Genesis through Revelation.

For November the topic is: Jesus People–The New Testament story for us! Discovering our place in the Greatest Story!

This study, led by Deb Hammer, is held once monthly on the third Thursday at 10:00 am in the multi-purpose room. Join them this month on November 16 at 10am.

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Sleeping mats are made from plastic shopping bags. This is a great way to recycle all those plastic grocery bags! (A basket is available in the narthex to collect CLEAN bags.) There are several steps to preparing the bags before the mats can be crocheted…so there are opportunities for all to participate!

Join us on Thursday, November 2 and Monday, November 20 from 9–11am. (For more information, contact Deb Hammer or the church office.)

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Caregiving takes lots of energy. Caring for the Caregiver takes lots of energy. Caring for yourself is something we care about and want to help you on your journey. This group will support the life of the Caregiver as well as others who wish to bring their cares and share with our group about their journey.

The next Care meeting will be Thursday, November 30 at 7 pm. Please join us and bring a friend. (Note: Care and Share will not meet in December.)

Deb Hammer, Director of Senior Ministry dhammer@oslcwayne.org |402-375-2899 |402-518-0423

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The first Sunday in November is designated as All Saints’ Sunday, a day on

which we remember all those who have died in faith as well as celebrate the baptism of all God’s children since last All Saints’ Day.

As a congregation, we remember especially those whose funerals were held at Our Savior during the past year:

Irene Hansen

Morris Backstrom Rowan Wiltse

Richard Longe Marian Perry

Arlene Ostendorf

Gordon Nelson Debra Anderson

Malvin Bruns Wayne Wessel

Margaret Kay Marilyn Gehner

Helen Weible Ray Roberts

JoAnn Stoltenberg Rick “Saus” Kay

Kathy Fink Marion “Meme” Hasebroock

Lanny Petersen Carol Topp

Larry Nelson

May the Lord keep them in rest and peace until the great and glorious Day of Resurrection. And may the promise and hope we have in Christ Jesus bring comfort and strength to those who mourn these deaths.

Those who were baptized during the past year are:

Alex Vivian Foote

Kaiser Christopher Woehler

Piper Renae Christie Chloe Wilamena Nelson

Kearsten Summer Schaffer Blayne Ryann Dunklau

Kaycee Joanne Smutzler Taelyn Marie Sturm

Travis Dean Keyes

T hank You to St. Peter’s and Our Savior members for coming together and supporting me on being set apart for ministry as St. Peter’s Lutheran Church as their Parish Ministry Associate. I appreciate all of you in supporting me in my Spiritual growth to share my God given gifts with all of you. I am so blessed by your words of encouragement and being in community together in God’s kingdom. Thank you to St. Peter’s for hosting a special celebration after worship with cake and fellowship. I wish to give special thanks for those who came out to be a part of my special day!

Chaplain Deb Hammer

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The Nebraska Synod invites all to remember these congregations and ministry partners in prayer.

November Our congregational partners… • Trinity Lutheran Church in Bruning • St. Paul Lutheran Church in Byron • St. Peter Lutheran Church in Byron • Zion Lutheran Church in Carleton • Christ Lutheran Church in Davenport • St. James Lutheran Church in Davenport (Edgar) • Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Geneva • St. Paul Lutheran Church in Gilead • St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hardy • Grace Lutheran Church in Hebron • Grace Lutheran Church in Ohiowa • St. John’s Lutheran Church in Ohiowa • Bethany Lutheran Church in Ruskin • Salem Lutheran Church in Superior • Zion West Church in Benkelman • Zion Lutheran Church in Haigler • Maria Lutheran Church in Hershey • Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in McCook • First Lutheran Church in North Platte • Messiah Lutheran Church in North Platte • Trinity Lutheran Church in Paxton • Grace Lutheran Church in Sutherland

Our ministry partners… Seeking the Spirit Within and Table Grace Café.

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Worship at 8:15 AM Pastor Jeanne Madsen – jmadsen@oslcwayne.org

Chaplain Deb Hammer, Director of Senior Ministry – dhammer@oslcwayne.org

St. Peter’s Church 402-396-3102 | Our Savior Office 402-375-2899

Worship Schedule:

PREACHING 05...Deb 12...Sharon 19...Deb 26...Deb READERS 05...Roxie 12...Angie 19...John 26...Gene POWER POINT 05...John 12...Kathy 19...Gene 26...Amber

COFFEE 05...Kurt & Amy 12...Dustin & Becky 19...Jack & Linda 26...Steve & Kathy USHERS / GREETERS 05...Gerry & Sandra 12...Jake & Travis 19...John & Marcene 26...LeeAnn & Gunner If you are unable to serve on your scheduled date, please trade with someone!

Opportunities:

ST. PETER’S LADIES GROUP will meet Thursday, November 2, 1pm at the church. ST. PETER’S COUNCIL will meet November 12th following Worship Service. Please contact Amber or LeeAnn with prayer requests or items for the bulletin or newsletter. Amber: cagtrkg@hotmail.com Phone: 402-380-3914 LeeAnn: leeannwesterhaus54@gmail.com Phone: 402-649-1730

Prayer Requests:

John Campbell, Gerald Kennedy, Kathy Becker, Jim Petersen, Donna & Andy Andersen, Velma Carstens, Glenda Hauf, Abigail Olson, Albert Glienke, Roy & Joanne Petersen, Delores Hansen, Leonard Raabe, Liz Hadcock, Alexis Heller, Buck Gibson, Cindy Husmann, Barb Holdorf, Ernie Glienke, Ramier Hauf, Marty Schlautman, Ben & Carol Straatmeyer, Denise Heller, Jeff Eckert, and Sheila Holstrum. Our Military, those in nursing homes and home-bound, St. Peter’s Lutheran Church of Pender and all whom we name in our hearts.

CONGRATULATIONS DEB HAMMER! Rev. Jeanne Madsen blessed Deb Hammer to be set apart for ministry as St. Peter’s Parish Ministry Associate (PMA) in a special service on Sunday, October 1, 2017. Deb is currently working to complete the Parish Ministry Associate Program of the Nebraska Synod. The program seeks to help identify the gifts God has given God’s people and help equip those people for the ministry of sharing the Good News among all people. Bishop Maas authorized Deb to administer the sacraments of Baptism and Communion at St. Peter’s. It is our privilege to recognize and support those who are engaged in the work of our shared ministry between St. Peter’s Lutheran Church and Our Savior Lutheran Church of Wayne. Deb will serve St. Peter's in partnership with Rev. Jeanne Madsen. Deb also serves as Director of Senior Ministry and Chaplain

at Our Savior Lutheran Church. She is originally from Snyder and moved to Wayne in 1979. Deb attended Wayne State College and on Oct. 15, 1983 married Kevin Hammer at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Deb has a daughter, three step children and 9 grandchildren. THANK YOU! Sincere thanks to all who mow and care for the church property, prepare communion, serve coffee, usher, run power point, read scriptures and prepare bulletins! Thanks for the donations to St. Peter’s Thrivent Action Team, to those who participated in Trunk or Treat and in our Reformation Sunday Service! St. Peter’s is blessed with an awesome congregation! YOU ARE APPRECIATED!

ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 230 S MADISON ST PILGER NE 68768

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