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“Knowing Jesus, Growing in Jesus, Sharing Jesus” 1

Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church June, 2018 Shepherd’s Staff

LCMC Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ

“Knowing Jesus, Growing in Jesus, Sharing Jesus”

OSLC address: 326 Leroy Street, Audubon, Iowa 50025 OSLC Telephone: (712) 563-2625 OSLC Email: oslc@iowatelecom.net

OSLC Fax #: (712) 563-9965 OSLC Website: oslcauduboniowa.org Pastor Doug’s Phone numbers: 563-2151 (home) 712-304-5567 (cell phone)

Pastor Doug’s email address: pastordoug@iowatelecom.net

Belgian Waffle Brunch Belgian Waffles will be served for everyone by the Worship Committee in the

downstairs Social Room following 9:00 worship on Sunday, June 24th. Invite your friends and neighbors!

OSLC Graduation Seniors

We wish our graduates God’s Blessings as they begin a new chapter in their lives.

OSLC Graduates are: Jacob Burns, Macy DeBower, David Graeve,

Amanda Irlmeier, Tyler Riebhoff, Taylor Sauers & Nolan Smith

Sanctuary Sunday Morning Air Conditioning During warm-weather months, the air conditioning will be cooling the sanctuary as worshipers gather.

The AC is programmed to cycle off shortly before worship begins.

Annual Walk/Run Cancer Drive This year the annual Walk/Run Cancer Fund Drive will be held Friday, June 8th from 4:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. with opening ceremony beginning at 6:00 in the Exira City Park.

Meal starting at 4:30...Survivor Walk & Celebration...Entertainment… Live & Silent Auctions...Kid's Activities...Luminary Ceremony

OSLC is sponsoring a team with Elayne Sinow as team captain. Be looking for a sign up table on Sunday mornings!

You may also leave financial donations in the church office.

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Dear friends in Christ, As you are now aware, I have informed OSLC that Julie and I plan to relocate to Sandy, Utah. Julie’s last Sunday with you will likely be June 3rd. She will be living with one of our two children/grandchildren who live in Sandy and begin working in the Salt Lake City area the following week. I will move in late August or September, the exact date still to be determined. As was noted in my letter to each of you, the decision was not made in haste, but rather as a result of fervent prayer and discernment. Believe me when I say that it is never easy for us to decide that it is time to conclude a partnership in ministry and mission, especially one that has worked exceptionally well! I plan to share my final farewell in a late summer or early fall Shepherd’s Staff newsletter article. One or more Sunday sermons will be planned for the same purpose. In the meantime, I would like to encourage each of you to visit the Apostle Paul’s letter to the church in Colossae as OSLC looks ahead to a new beginning and seeks to continue to be a vibrant, healthy faith community. In a recent article in The Lutheran Ambassador, I was reminded of the basic principles essential for moving forward as a congregation which St. Paul communicates for us in the four short chapters of Colossians. St. Paul instructs each and every believer to give themselves to the Lord’s service. In Colossians 3:23-24, we are reminded that if Jesus is Lord of our lives then we are to submit to the Lord’s will and desires to serve him as ‘King of kings and Lord of lords’. Our highest called in this life is to surrender to the Lordship of Christ. The Apostle Paul’s letter to the Colossians also describes passions that characterize a mature and vibrant faith community. These are passions that we invest ourselves in as we continue in the faith transformation process, growing in the fear and knowledge of the living Lord Jesus: A Passion for Jesus – Colossians 1:16-19, 3:1-3 A Passion for the Word – Colossians 1:25-29, 2:8-9 A Passion for Prayer – Colossians 4:2-4 A Passion to Bear With and Forgive Each Other – Colossians 3:13-14 A Passion to Reach the lost – Colossians 1:28, 2:1-2, 3:12-16 A Passion for Spiritual Life in the Body of Christ – Colossians 1:4, 2:2-4, 3:12-16 A Passion to be the Priesthood of Believers – Colossians 4:7-17 A Passion for Christ-Centered, Victorious Living – Colossians 2:13-15 In closing, my prayer is that we each are blessed with a personal relationship with the living Lord Jesus. My hope is that we are willing and eager to share the Good News of his saving grace with those around us. My desire is that we all remain faithful to his plan for the future. God bless and keep you, Pastor Doug “Let the peace of Christ dwell in your hearts... and be thankful.” Colossians 3:15

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Stewardship Square

Regular offerings 04/29 $4,320.00 05/06 $10,238.55 05/13 $7,962.79 05/20 $3,601.00 Weekly Worship Attendance 04/29 184 05/06 148 05/13 198 05/20 149

Needed Weekly to meet budget—$7,169.83 If you have any questions regarding the OSLC financial report, you are welcome to contact our Office Manager Pam Steckler or our Council Treasurer Brandon Toft.

Praise Band Do you have a passion for making music in praise of our Lord, and will be in

high school or college next fall? Please prayerfully consider becoming a member of the “Behind the Cross” Praise Band! Along with Pastor Doug, the Praise Band

leads worship the fourth Sunday of the month, August – May. Please contact Director Jo Beane or the church office for more information.

Online Giving To donate online, go to the OSLC website http://oslcauduboniowa.org and click on the online giving

tab located at the upper right hand corner of the webpage. Questions, contact the church office.

Unclaimed Kitchen Items The downstairs kitchen has a growing collection of

pans and containers that have been left after funerals and other food events. Please take a moment to see if any of these items which are located on the far north kitchen counter belong to you. Unclaimed items with no names will be donated after June 30th. Thank you!

Update on Boiler Fund Project Estimate for Project: $105,000.00

As of May 20th, donations we have received: $95,151.80

Total left to raise: $9,848.20

Sanctuary Fans Have you noticed the new sanctuary ceiling fans?

The old ceiling fans were no longer working consistently and were in need of replacement.

The new fans will aid in more evenly distributing the cool air in the summer and warm air in colder months.

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OSLC Women of Faith have many opportunities for Bible Study. If you are

interested in joining a Bible Study, contact the church office or one of the following

Bible Study leaders.

Marlene Englin, Norma Nielsen, Barb Christensen, Jean Jensen, Barb Christensen & Donis Hansen

Upcoming Events & Worship Opportunities

July 30th-August 2nd: Vacation Bible School August 26th: Praise in the Park September 9th: Rally Sunday

October 7th-10th: LCMC Annual Gathering in Des Moines, IA October 14th: Consecration Sunday

October 21st: Mission Sunday November 4th: All Saints’ Sunday with All Saints’ Altar Processional

November 21st: Thanksgiving Eve Worship December 5th, 12th, 19th: Wednesday Advent Services

December 24th/25th: Christmas Eve/Day Worship with Community Christmas Dinner

CHURCH WEBSITE—oslcauduboniowa.org The church website is updated on a regular basis and is a great source for information on dates and times of worship services,

events, activities, Bible studies, etc. Also, OSLC has facebook, search Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church

on your facebook account.

Women of Faith Update

May, 2018 – March, 2019 sign up sheets are posted on the large west-wall bulletin board in the entryway for anyone (men, women,

families) to greet prior to our worship services in addition to sign up sheets for volunteers to

provide snacks and/or serve at Sunday Fellowship/Coffee hours. The next gathering

of Women of Faith is set for August. Questions? Please contact

Pastor Doug, the church office, Carol Albertsen or Mary Kay Lewis.

Men’s Bible Study

The Men’s Bible Study led by Pastor Doug meets on Tuesday

mornings in the downstairs social room at 7:00 a.m.

The Apostle Paul’s letter to the Roman Christians is the focus of our study. The coffee will be ready! Bring your Bibles!

Bring your friends and neighbors!

Blood Drive Wednesday, May 30th (noon to 6:00)

at St. Patrick’s Parish Center Contact Kathy at 563-2424 to schedule an

appointment or visit redcrossblood.org and enter: Audubon.

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New Member Class For those who are interested in becoming new members, a class is planned

for July or August. Please watch for updates in upcoming newsletters and bulletins for exact dates and times.

Summer Special Music Special music will be needed for Sunday worship June 3rd through

September 9th while our Senior Choir, Kids Choir and Praise Band take a break for the summer. If you or someone you know, such as a visiting

relative or friend, could provide vocal or instrumental special music during the summer, please contact a Worship Committee member,

Jane Weber, the church office or sign up on the sheet located on the bulletin board. Thank you to the Senior Choir, Kids Choir and Praise Band

for their dedication and songs of praise this past choir year!

Summertime Greetings,

As most of you know, after nearly 8 years of shared ministry and mission in Audubon, Pastor Doug and Julie have decided to move to Sandy, Utah. This move will allow them to be living near two of their three children, all of their grandchildren, and much closer to Julie’s family who live in northern California. Pastor Doug intends to continue serving OSLC until the end of August or late September depending on a set of circumstances still to be decided.

Change is a normal part of life for individuals, families, and congregations. Change can create anxiety but also tremendous opportunities for growth. As your council president, I want to assure everyone that the church council will diligently work through this time of transition and make decisions we feel will give OSLC the best opportunity to find the right fit for our congregation. I ask you to spend time in prayer for the ministry, mission, and leadership of OSLC as we navigate through this transition process. Please also include Pastor Doug, Julie, and their families in prayer as well, as they enter the next stage of their life journey.

I encourage everyone to stay informed on the process as we move forward and ask questions if you have any. You can reach out to myself or any of the council members. The LCMC website (lcmc.net) is also a great resource that has information pertaining to pastoral transitions in congregations which may be of help as well. Philippians 4:13 states “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”. Feel free to contact me at any time.

Thank you. Dan Madsen, Council President dmadsen@metc.net/cell: 712-790-0940

June is Caring & Sharing month at OSLC Items needed are:

Kleenex, Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, Laundry Soap, Dish Soap, Toilet Paper, Spaghetti Noodles, Spaghetti Sauce, Tuna, Canned Fruit, Canned Soup, Peanut Butter, Macaroni & Cheese, Cereal.

There will be baskets at the church for your donations! Monetary donations are also appreciated, please make checks payable to Caring & Sharing.

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OSLC LIBRARY Do you like to read?? Or watch movies??

Take a look at the newly-organized OSLC library located in the main floor lounge! You are welcome to borrow books for as long as needed.

Please return books as soon as you are finished in order in that others may also enjoy reading them. There is a basket by the shelves to place the books you are returning.

Christian DVDs have been added to the library and are located on the shelves behind the lounge door. When borrowing DVDs, please fill out the information on the clip board and return within one week.

If you have suggestions for Christian books or DVDs to order for the library, or if you have a newer Christian book or DVD you would like to donate,

contact library organizer Joan Mortensen or the church office. During the reorganization of the library, many books were purged that were older or duplicates.

These books will be on a table by the coat racks through June 17th and you are welcome to take any books you are interested in. After June 17th the books will be donated or recycled.

A.E.D. You may notice a new addition to the church as you walk into the back of the sanctuary near

the coffee/snack kitchen. There is a sign hanging in the doorway of the sanctuary with the words “A.E.D.” on it. Just around the corner from that sign is a white box containing the actual A.E.D.

“What exactly is an A.E.D.?” you may ask. It stands for Automated External Defibrillator. This handy little device is used when someone goes into cardiac arrest. You do not have to have any formal training to use the A.E.D. as it will literally tell you what you need to do when you

open it up. Being trained in CPR is helpful but not necessary! Here is a brief explanation on how to use the A.E.D. If someone becomes unresponsive and you are unsure

if they are breathing or if they have a pulse:

1. Open the box – an alarm will sound to alert anyone medically trained to come assist.

2. Take the red zipper case out of the box and open it up – The A.E.D. is inside.

3. Open the top compartment of the A.E.D. and follow the commands of the machine.

That’s it! It’s super easy! Also included inside the bag are a pair of scissors (used to cut away a shirt) and a barrier device to assist with breathing if you are trained in CPR.

Please do not open the A.E.D. or put it on yourself or anyone else unless you suspect they may be in cardiac arrest as it can be fatal when not used as directed.

Questions, contact Patrick Hamilton

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THE ROCK YOUTH GROUP JUNE NEWS—(7th Grade-12th Grade)

Congratulations to the High School graduates!

Best of luck to you all in your future endeavors!! We are proud of you!

Reminder: The Rock bought a flash drive of the Ignite Conference sessions, if you would like to borrow please contact Tracie!

SUMMER FUN!! The Rock would like to invite the incoming 7th graders through high school students to come climb with us. We would like to take you to Climb Iowa and do some ROCK climbing, fitting don’t you think?

We need to know by June 1st who would like to join us June 10th. We are hoping to leave from the church by 12:00 p.m. and will be back

to town we hope by 4:00 p.m. or 5:00 p.m. Please text Tracie and let her know so we can line up rides and reserve our group spot!

High School bible study will take a break during June and July, we will meet back up again in August. See you then!

Please check texts and contact Tracie/Sara/Nate with questions, we are all so busy in the summer but we don’t want to lose touch, so come join us!

The Rock Youth Group Leaders: Tracie C. (304-1256), Sara S. (304-2363), Nate V. (304-0548)

Facebook: The Rock OSLC OSLC website: oslcauduboniowa.org

The Rock Email: therockaudubon@gmail.com

It is with thoughts of appreciation and thankfulness for her many years of service as an OSLC organist that we share with you Janice Hemmingsen’s resignation as worship organist,

effective July 31st, 2018. Janice’s dedication, reliability, professionalism and sunny disposition have been greatly appreciated by the OSLC staff and the congregation. As Janice stated in her

resignation letter “I consider it an honor and privilege to have served as an organist for this congregation”. She also shared that when she began in the 1990s she had a goal in mind as

to how long she would continue as worship organist and she has now reached that timeline goal. We appreciate that Janice plans to continue playing for funerals and nursing home vesper

and communion services when she is available. God’s Blessings to you, Janice, and thank you for your willingness to share your time and talent for so many years!

Sunday Morning Nursery The nursery will not be staffed during worship in the months of June, July and August. Families are

welcome use the nursery (located in the small chapel) with their children during these months.

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USHERS Dick Baker, Captain Dan Smith Randy Kelly Arch Andersen Craig Jensen Dave LaFoy Greg Baier TAXI DRIVER Dick Baker ALTAR GUILD Jim Tinker Janet Tinker Natalie Lange ACOLYTES 3- Sienna Albertsen Abby Brooks 10- Abbie Erickson Amalie Lansman 17- Keegan Deist Carson Vorm 24- Brittany Huston Michelle Brooks

PROJECTION SYSTEM 3- Raydene Mathisen 10- Krystal Albertsen 17- Bob Weber Tyler Riebhoff David Graeve 24- Shannon Jensen VIDEO OPERATORS 3- Roger Larsen 10- Ken Burns 17- Brian Jensen 24- Dan Jorgensen SOUND OPERATORS 3- Krystal Albertsen 10- Curtis Derry Logan Nielsen 17- Bob Weber Tyler Riebhoff David Graeve 24- Brandon Toft PRAYER PARTNERS 3- Lee Nielsen Barb Christensen 10- Lee Nielsen Jeanne Schwab 17- Barb Christensen Dan Smith 24- Dan Smith Jeanne Schwab

“Shipwrecked” Vacation Bible School

Monday, July 30th-Thursday, August 2nd 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Ages 3 through those completing 4th grade (must be potty-trained)

Registration forms are available on the table by the coat racks!

If you would like to sponsor a child to attend VBS, see the poster by the coat racks for more information!

If you would like to provide food/snacks/drinks, there will be a list by June 1st on the table by the coat racks.

If you would like to volunteer as an adult or youth helper, please talk to Pam in the church office!

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Buckle Up-Every Seat, Every Trip

This is my Father's world I rest me in the thought

Of rocks and trees, of skies and seas His hand the wonders wrought

As we travel over the spring and summer months, to enjoy God’s world and spend time with family and friends, take one major step to stay safe when you are in the car. Using seat belts reduces serious injuries and deaths in crashes by about 50%. Everyone can Use a seat belt on every trip, no matter how short. Encourage all passengers in the car to buckle up, including those in the back seat. Parent and caregivers can Use a seat belt on every trip, no matter how short. This sets a good example. Make sure children are properly buckled up in a seat belt, booster seat, or car seat, whichever is appropriate. Have all children age 12 and under sit in the back seat. Never seat a child in front of an air bag. Place children in the middle of the back seat when possible, because it is the safest spot in the vehicle.

Adult Christian Education Sunday School will resume on June 3rd!

We gather in the chapel at 10:20 a.m. on Sunday mornings

During June & July, we will be viewing and discussing the God’s Not Dead movies.

Please join us in the chapel after worship and coffee for a time of fellowship and

learning.

4K for Cancer The past three years OSLC has hosted approximately

25 bike riders on their way through Iowa while participating in 4k for Cancer. What a great group of young, mostly college students they have been!

4k for Cancer is a program of the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults, a non-profit organization dedicated

to supplying support, awareness and education for young adults with cancer. They accomplish this

through community service, outreach, and awareness during their 4,000 mile cross-country bike ride.

This year’s team of riders will be coming through Audubon on Thursday, June 28th and OSLC will be hosting them with food and a place for them

to unroll their sleeping bags for the night. Please contact Jane Weber or the church office if you could help host this group at the church

by serving or providing food.

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1 9:30 “The Weekly” Bible Study (Barb Christensen’s) 6:00 Wedding Rehearsal

2 3:00 Wedding of Derrick Thygesen & Brittany Throckmorton

3 Second Sunday after Pentecost 8:15 Prayer Power 9:00 Holy Communion 10:15 Coffee 2:00 Jail Pastoral Visit

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6 9:30 Caring & Sharing

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8 9:30 “The Weekly” Bible Study (Barb Christensen’s) Relay for Life

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10 Third Sunday after Pentecost 8:15 Prayer Power 9:00 Worship 10:15 Coffee 10:15 Education Committee Meeting Noon “The Rock” Rock Climbing

11 6:30 Building & Property Committee Meeting

12 7:00 Men’s Bible Study 2:00 Naomi Circle

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14 10:30 Friendship Home Communion

15 9:30 “The Weekly” Bible Study (Barb Christensen’s)

Shepherd Staff newsletter deadline at noon

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17 Fourth Sunday after Pentecost 8:15 Prayer Power 9:00 Holy Communion 10:15 Coffee 10:15 Blood Pressure Checks 3:30 Exira Care Center Vespers 5:00 Healing Service

18 2:00 Staff Meeting 7:00 Evangelism Committee Meeting

19 7:00 Men’s Bible Study

20 7:00 Council Meeting

21 9:30 Ruth Circle Bible Study

22 9:30 “The Weekly” Bible Study (Barb Christensen’s)

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24 Fifth Sunday after Pentecost 8:15 Prayer Power 9:00 Worship 10:15 Waffle Brunch/Coffee

25 2:00 Staff Meeting

26 7:00 Men’s Bible Study

27 28 4K for Cancer staying at OSLC

29 9:30 “The Weekly” Bible Study (Barb Christensen’s)

30 Social Room reserved for Bridal Shower

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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1 9:30 “The Weekly” Bible Study (Barb Christensen’s) 6:00 Wedding Rehearsal

2 3:00 Wedding of Derrick Thygesen & Brittany Throckmorton

3 Second Sunday after Pentecost 8:15 Prayer Power 9:00 Holy Communion 10:15 Coffee 2:00 Jail Pastoral Visit

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6 9:30 Caring & Sharing

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8 9:30 “The Weekly” Bible Study (Barb Christensen’s) Relay for Life

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10 Third Sunday after Pentecost 8:15 Prayer Power 9:00 Worship 10:15 Coffee 10:15 Education Committee Meeting Noon “The Rock” Rock Climbing

11 6:30 Building & Property Committee Meeting

12 7:00 Men’s Bible Study 2:00 Naomi Circle

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14 10:30 Friendship Home Communion

15 9:30 “The Weekly” Bible Study (Barb Christensen’s)

Shepherd Staff newsletter deadline at noon

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17 Fourth Sunday after Pentecost 8:15 Prayer Power 9:00 Holy Communion 10:15 Coffee 10:15 Blood Pressure Checks 3:30 Exira Care Center Vespers 5:00 Healing Service

18 2:00 Staff Meeting 7:00 Evangelism Committee Meeting

19 7:00 Men’s Bible Study

20 7:00 Council Meeting

21 9:30 Ruth Circle Bible Study

22 9:30 “The Weekly” Bible Study (Barb Christensen’s)

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24 Fifth Sunday after Pentecost 8:15 Prayer Power 9:00 Worship 10:15 Waffle Brunch/Coffee

25 2:00 Staff Meeting

26 7:00 Men’s Bible Study

27 28 4K for Cancer staying at OSLC

29 9:30 “The Weekly” Bible Study (Barb Christensen’s)

30 Social Room reserved for Bridal Shower

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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USHERS Dick Baker, Captain Dan Smith Randy Kelly Arch Andersen Craig Jensen Dave LaFoy Greg Baier TAXI DRIVER Dick Baker ALTAR GUILD Jim Tinker Janet Tinker Natalie Lange ACOLYTES 3- Sienna Albertsen Abby Brooks 10- Abbie Erickson Amalie Lansman 17- Keegan Deist Carson Vorm 24- Brittany Huston Michelle Brooks

PROJECTION SYSTEM 3- Raydene Mathisen 10- Krystal Albertsen 17- Bob Weber Tyler Riebhoff David Graeve 24- Shannon Jensen VIDEO OPERATORS 3- Roger Larsen 10- Ken Burns 17- Brian Jensen 24- Dan Jorgensen SOUND OPERATORS 3- Krystal Albertsen 10- Curtis Derry Logan Nielsen 17- Bob Weber Tyler Riebhoff David Graeve 24- Brandon Toft PRAYER PARTNERS 3- Lee Nielsen Barb Christensen 10- Lee Nielsen Jeanne Schwab 17- Barb Christensen Dan Smith 24- Dan Smith Jeanne Schwab

“Shipwrecked” Vacation Bible School

Monday, July 30th-Thursday, August 2nd 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Ages 3 through those completing 4th grade (must be potty-trained)

Registration forms are available on the table by the coat racks!

If you would like to sponsor a child to attend VBS, see the poster by the coat racks for more information!

If you would like to provide food/snacks/drinks, there will be a list by June 1st on the table by the coat racks.

If you would like to volunteer as an adult or youth helper, please talk to Pam in the church office!

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Buckle Up-Every Seat, Every Trip

This is my Father's world I rest me in the thought

Of rocks and trees, of skies and seas His hand the wonders wrought

As we travel over the spring and summer months, to enjoy God’s world and spend time with family and friends, take one major step to stay safe when you are in the car. Using seat belts reduces serious injuries and deaths in crashes by about 50%. Everyone can Use a seat belt on every trip, no matter how short. Encourage all passengers in the car to buckle up, including those in the back seat. Parent and caregivers can Use a seat belt on every trip, no matter how short. This sets a good example. Make sure children are properly buckled up in a seat belt, booster seat, or car seat, whichever is appropriate. Have all children age 12 and under sit in the back seat. Never seat a child in front of an air bag. Place children in the middle of the back seat when possible, because it is the safest spot in the vehicle.

Adult Christian Education Sunday School will resume on June 3rd!

We gather in the chapel at 10:20 a.m. on Sunday mornings

During June & July, we will be viewing and discussing the God’s Not Dead movies.

Please join us in the chapel after worship and coffee for a time of fellowship and

learning.

4K for Cancer The past three years OSLC has hosted approximately

25 bike riders on their way through Iowa while participating in 4k for Cancer. What a great group of young, mostly college students they have been!

4k for Cancer is a program of the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults, a non-profit organization dedicated

to supplying support, awareness and education for young adults with cancer. They accomplish this

through community service, outreach, and awareness during their 4,000 mile cross-country bike ride.

This year’s team of riders will be coming through Audubon on Thursday, June 28th and OSLC will be hosting them with food and a place for them

to unroll their sleeping bags for the night. Please contact Jane Weber or the church office if you could help host this group at the church

by serving or providing food.

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OSLC LIBRARY Do you like to read?? Or watch movies??

Take a look at the newly-organized OSLC library located in the main floor lounge! You are welcome to borrow books for as long as needed.

Please return books as soon as you are finished in order in that others may also enjoy reading them. There is a basket by the shelves to place the books you are returning.

Christian DVDs have been added to the library and are located on the shelves behind the lounge door. When borrowing DVDs, please fill out the information on the clip board and return within one week.

If you have suggestions for Christian books or DVDs to order for the library, or if you have a newer Christian book or DVD you would like to donate,

contact library organizer Joan Mortensen or the church office. During the reorganization of the library, many books were purged that were older or duplicates.

These books will be on a table by the coat racks through June 17th and you are welcome to take any books you are interested in. After June 17th the books will be donated or recycled.

A.E.D. You may notice a new addition to the church as you walk into the back of the sanctuary near

the coffee/snack kitchen. There is a sign hanging in the doorway of the sanctuary with the words “A.E.D.” on it. Just around the corner from that sign is a white box containing the actual A.E.D.

“What exactly is an A.E.D.?” you may ask. It stands for Automated External Defibrillator. This handy little device is used when someone goes into cardiac arrest. You do not have to have any formal training to use the A.E.D. as it will literally tell you what you need to do when you

open it up. Being trained in CPR is helpful but not necessary! Here is a brief explanation on how to use the A.E.D. If someone becomes unresponsive and you are unsure

if they are breathing or if they have a pulse:

1. Open the box – an alarm will sound to alert anyone medically trained to come assist.

2. Take the red zipper case out of the box and open it up – The A.E.D. is inside.

3. Open the top compartment of the A.E.D. and follow the commands of the machine.

That’s it! It’s super easy! Also included inside the bag are a pair of scissors (used to cut away a shirt) and a barrier device to assist with breathing if you are trained in CPR.

Please do not open the A.E.D. or put it on yourself or anyone else unless you suspect they may be in cardiac arrest as it can be fatal when not used as directed.

Questions, contact Patrick Hamilton

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THE ROCK YOUTH GROUP JUNE NEWS—(7th Grade-12th Grade)

Congratulations to the High School graduates!

Best of luck to you all in your future endeavors!! We are proud of you!

Reminder: The Rock bought a flash drive of the Ignite Conference sessions, if you would like to borrow please contact Tracie!

SUMMER FUN!! The Rock would like to invite the incoming 7th graders through high school students to come climb with us. We would like to take you to Climb Iowa and do some ROCK climbing, fitting don’t you think?

We need to know by June 1st who would like to join us June 10th. We are hoping to leave from the church by 12:00 p.m. and will be back

to town we hope by 4:00 p.m. or 5:00 p.m. Please text Tracie and let her know so we can line up rides and reserve our group spot!

High School bible study will take a break during June and July, we will meet back up again in August. See you then!

Please check texts and contact Tracie/Sara/Nate with questions, we are all so busy in the summer but we don’t want to lose touch, so come join us!

The Rock Youth Group Leaders: Tracie C. (304-1256), Sara S. (304-2363), Nate V. (304-0548)

Facebook: The Rock OSLC OSLC website: oslcauduboniowa.org

The Rock Email: therockaudubon@gmail.com

It is with thoughts of appreciation and thankfulness for her many years of service as an OSLC organist that we share with you Janice Hemmingsen’s resignation as worship organist,

effective July 31st, 2018. Janice’s dedication, reliability, professionalism and sunny disposition have been greatly appreciated by the OSLC staff and the congregation. As Janice stated in her

resignation letter “I consider it an honor and privilege to have served as an organist for this congregation”. She also shared that when she began in the 1990s she had a goal in mind as

to how long she would continue as worship organist and she has now reached that timeline goal. We appreciate that Janice plans to continue playing for funerals and nursing home vesper

and communion services when she is available. God’s Blessings to you, Janice, and thank you for your willingness to share your time and talent for so many years!

Sunday Morning Nursery The nursery will not be staffed during worship in the months of June, July and August. Families are

welcome use the nursery (located in the small chapel) with their children during these months.

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OSLC Women of Faith have many opportunities for Bible Study. If you are

interested in joining a Bible Study, contact the church office or one of the following

Bible Study leaders.

Marlene Englin, Norma Nielsen, Barb Christensen, Jean Jensen, Barb Christensen & Donis Hansen

Upcoming Events & Worship Opportunities

July 30th-August 2nd: Vacation Bible School August 26th: Praise in the Park September 9th: Rally Sunday

October 7th-10th: LCMC Annual Gathering in Des Moines, IA October 14th: Consecration Sunday

October 21st: Mission Sunday November 4th: All Saints’ Sunday with All Saints’ Altar Processional

November 21st: Thanksgiving Eve Worship December 5th, 12th, 19th: Wednesday Advent Services

December 24th/25th: Christmas Eve/Day Worship with Community Christmas Dinner

CHURCH WEBSITE—oslcauduboniowa.org The church website is updated on a regular basis and is a great source for information on dates and times of worship services,

events, activities, Bible studies, etc. Also, OSLC has facebook, search Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church

on your facebook account.

Women of Faith Update

May, 2018 – March, 2019 sign up sheets are posted on the large west-wall bulletin board in the entryway for anyone (men, women,

families) to greet prior to our worship services in addition to sign up sheets for volunteers to

provide snacks and/or serve at Sunday Fellowship/Coffee hours. The next gathering

of Women of Faith is set for August. Questions? Please contact

Pastor Doug, the church office, Carol Albertsen or Mary Kay Lewis.

Men’s Bible Study

The Men’s Bible Study led by Pastor Doug meets on Tuesday

mornings in the downstairs social room at 7:00 a.m.

The Apostle Paul’s letter to the Roman Christians is the focus of our study. The coffee will be ready! Bring your Bibles!

Bring your friends and neighbors!

Blood Drive Wednesday, May 30th (noon to 6:00)

at St. Patrick’s Parish Center Contact Kathy at 563-2424 to schedule an

appointment or visit redcrossblood.org and enter: Audubon.

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New Member Class For those who are interested in becoming new members, a class is planned

for July or August. Please watch for updates in upcoming newsletters and bulletins for exact dates and times.

Summer Special Music Special music will be needed for Sunday worship June 3rd through

September 9th while our Senior Choir, Kids Choir and Praise Band take a break for the summer. If you or someone you know, such as a visiting

relative or friend, could provide vocal or instrumental special music during the summer, please contact a Worship Committee member,

Jane Weber, the church office or sign up on the sheet located on the bulletin board. Thank you to the Senior Choir, Kids Choir and Praise Band

for their dedication and songs of praise this past choir year!

Summertime Greetings,

As most of you know, after nearly 8 years of shared ministry and mission in Audubon, Pastor Doug and Julie have decided to move to Sandy, Utah. This move will allow them to be living near two of their three children, all of their grandchildren, and much closer to Julie’s family who live in northern California. Pastor Doug intends to continue serving OSLC until the end of August or late September depending on a set of circumstances still to be decided.

Change is a normal part of life for individuals, families, and congregations. Change can create anxiety but also tremendous opportunities for growth. As your council president, I want to assure everyone that the church council will diligently work through this time of transition and make decisions we feel will give OSLC the best opportunity to find the right fit for our congregation. I ask you to spend time in prayer for the ministry, mission, and leadership of OSLC as we navigate through this transition process. Please also include Pastor Doug, Julie, and their families in prayer as well, as they enter the next stage of their life journey.

I encourage everyone to stay informed on the process as we move forward and ask questions if you have any. You can reach out to myself or any of the council members. The LCMC website (lcmc.net) is also a great resource that has information pertaining to pastoral transitions in congregations which may be of help as well. Philippians 4:13 states “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”. Feel free to contact me at any time.

Thank you. Dan Madsen, Council President dmadsen@metc.net/cell: 712-790-0940

June is Caring & Sharing month at OSLC Items needed are:

Kleenex, Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, Laundry Soap, Dish Soap, Toilet Paper, Spaghetti Noodles, Spaghetti Sauce, Tuna, Canned Fruit, Canned Soup, Peanut Butter, Macaroni & Cheese, Cereal.

There will be baskets at the church for your donations! Monetary donations are also appreciated, please make checks payable to Caring & Sharing.

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Dear friends in Christ, As you are now aware, I have informed OSLC that Julie and I plan to relocate to Sandy, Utah. Julie’s last Sunday with you will likely be June 3rd. She will be living with one of our two children/grandchildren who live in Sandy and begin working in the Salt Lake City area the following week. I will move in late August or September, the exact date still to be determined. As was noted in my letter to each of you, the decision was not made in haste, but rather as a result of fervent prayer and discernment. Believe me when I say that it is never easy for us to decide that it is time to conclude a partnership in ministry and mission, especially one that has worked exceptionally well! I plan to share my final farewell in a late summer or early fall Shepherd’s Staff newsletter article. One or more Sunday sermons will be planned for the same purpose. In the meantime, I would like to encourage each of you to visit the Apostle Paul’s letter to the church in Colossae as OSLC looks ahead to a new beginning and seeks to continue to be a vibrant, healthy faith community. In a recent article in The Lutheran Ambassador, I was reminded of the basic principles essential for moving forward as a congregation which St. Paul communicates for us in the four short chapters of Colossians. St. Paul instructs each and every believer to give themselves to the Lord’s service. In Colossians 3:23-24, we are reminded that if Jesus is Lord of our lives then we are to submit to the Lord’s will and desires to serve him as ‘King of kings and Lord of lords’. Our highest called in this life is to surrender to the Lordship of Christ. The Apostle Paul’s letter to the Colossians also describes passions that characterize a mature and vibrant faith community. These are passions that we invest ourselves in as we continue in the faith transformation process, growing in the fear and knowledge of the living Lord Jesus: A Passion for Jesus – Colossians 1:16-19, 3:1-3 A Passion for the Word – Colossians 1:25-29, 2:8-9 A Passion for Prayer – Colossians 4:2-4 A Passion to Bear With and Forgive Each Other – Colossians 3:13-14 A Passion to Reach the lost – Colossians 1:28, 2:1-2, 3:12-16 A Passion for Spiritual Life in the Body of Christ – Colossians 1:4, 2:2-4, 3:12-16 A Passion to be the Priesthood of Believers – Colossians 4:7-17 A Passion for Christ-Centered, Victorious Living – Colossians 2:13-15 In closing, my prayer is that we each are blessed with a personal relationship with the living Lord Jesus. My hope is that we are willing and eager to share the Good News of his saving grace with those around us. My desire is that we all remain faithful to his plan for the future. God bless and keep you, Pastor Doug “Let the peace of Christ dwell in your hearts... and be thankful.” Colossians 3:15

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Stewardship Square

Regular offerings 04/29 $4,320.00 05/06 $10,238.55 05/13 $7,962.79 05/20 $3,601.00 Weekly Worship Attendance 04/29 184 05/06 148 05/13 198 05/20 149

Needed Weekly to meet budget—$7,169.83 If you have any questions regarding the OSLC financial report, you are welcome to contact our Office Manager Pam Steckler or our Council Treasurer Brandon Toft.

Praise Band Do you have a passion for making music in praise of our Lord, and will be in

high school or college next fall? Please prayerfully consider becoming a member of the “Behind the Cross” Praise Band! Along with Pastor Doug, the Praise Band

leads worship the fourth Sunday of the month, August – May. Please contact Director Jo Beane or the church office for more information.

Online Giving To donate online, go to the OSLC website http://oslcauduboniowa.org and click on the online giving

tab located at the upper right hand corner of the webpage. Questions, contact the church office.

Unclaimed Kitchen Items The downstairs kitchen has a growing collection of

pans and containers that have been left after funerals and other food events. Please take a moment to see if any of these items which are located on the far north kitchen counter belong to you. Unclaimed items with no names will be donated after June 30th. Thank you!

Update on Boiler Fund Project Estimate for Project: $105,000.00

As of May 20th, donations we have received: $95,151.80

Total left to raise: $9,848.20

Sanctuary Fans Have you noticed the new sanctuary ceiling fans?

The old ceiling fans were no longer working consistently and were in need of replacement.

The new fans will aid in more evenly distributing the cool air in the summer and warm air in colder months.