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Crowding Each Other Out
Not to mention the fact that I have now choked off all
sunlight from the shrubs and bushes below the canopies
of these aspiring giants. All the beautiful ornamentals
and flowering plants have no chance to thrive as they are
kept in a perpetual state of stunted growth.
Ok, Mr. Greenthumbs you are saying, what on
earth does this have to do with anything. I want to tell
you that overcrowding, crowding out, doesn’t just happen
in backyards by overzealous homeowners but I see it
happening in the lives of many of my friends here at Our
Savior’s. The issue isn’t trees, but activities and
commitments. I have noticed over the years as families
add more and more major activities and obligations to
their schedules other things begin to get crowded out.
For the sake of raising giants the beautiful ornamentals
and flowering shrubs never have a chance, and the giant
commitments themselves begin to look less healthy as
they suck joy, time and resources from our families.
Just like in landscaping a sense of balance and
moderation is key to a healthy outcome. I know all the
trees look nice, but how many do you really want in your
backyard? Do the kids have to be in soccer, karate,
basketball and chess club all at once? Have you spent so
much time tending the giants, those big substantial
obligations that you’ve forgotten the joy of having dinner
together, going to worship, making cookies for a friend
or reading a good book? Has your spiritual and
emotional wellbeing been choked off by your inability to
be honest with just how much these things require?
What kind of friendships have you been able to nurture?
What about your prayer life? How has nurturing these
giants in your life changed your values, your priorities
and who you say you are?
I’m all for activities and my family certainly has
its fair share as we navigate schedules as well as
highways getting from one game to the next; but that
being said, I’m doing myself no favors if I don’t
honestly assess the cost. It’s always a good time to look
for balance and sometimes it’s even good, if not
necessary to let some of the giants go. I think Jesus
would say, for those who have ears to hear. Amen!
Peace!
Pastor Jeff
“The seed that fell among thorns stands for those who
hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by life’s
worries, riches and pleasures, and they do not mature.”
Luke 8.14
I remember when Kelly and I bought our first
house in Silverdale, Washington. The price was a bit
steep, at $106,000 but it was a brand new house in a nice
neighborhood and we would be able to watch as it went
from foundation to finish. Finally after months of waiting
the house was complete and we were ready to move in. It
may sound strange but one of the most exciting things
about this new house was that it came with only a few
hundred square feet of sod out front and otherwise it was
completely unlandscaped. Of course some of the
excitement began to fade as I began to realize the cost
involved in plants, trees, shrubs and sod, not to mention
the design and installation of all the irrigation and the
tools it would require to keep everything looking good.
Homeownership is already expensive, but starting from
scratch can be absolutely devastating.
That being said, there was still a lot of
exhilaration with the constant trips to Lowes and Home
Depot to find just the right trees—the giants that would
define my yard--and some of my favorite memories are of
Kelly and I digging holes, filling them with peat moss and
securing them for all perpetuity into the ground. I planted
oak trees, maple trees, flowering cherries, blue spruce, and
pines. They all looked good as saplings, ready to take off
toward the sky. But it didn’t take too long for me to
discover that in my excitement to add depth and variety to
my yard I had horribly overplanted. The red oak for
instance grows as much as 2 feet a year for 10 years. It can
reach heights of over 60 feet with a 45 foot spread. The
red maple that I planted about 5 feet away can likewise
reach 60 feet with a 40 foot spread and the blue spruce
that was somewhat between them can reach a height of 75
feet with a 20 foot spread.
I loved all these trees, truly, dearly, at the depths
of my horticultural heart; but I had committed the cardinal
sin of urban forestation—overcrowding. I didn’t mean to
do it, but my blind enthusiasm was going to have horrible
effects on my yard and on the health of my trees. The
problem with crowding so many trees together is that their
roots begin to compete for water and nutrients, some trees
begin to overtake others and disease can quickly set in.
The Messenger ~ June 2012 Our Savior’s Lutheran Church and School
San Clemente, California “Inspired to Love, Encouraged to Think, and Sent to Serve”
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Carlye Townsend 6/1
Theresa Wilson 6/1
Andrew Frohner 6/2
Kirsten Murphy 6/2
Rob Murphy 6/2
Tandi Hornsby 6/2
Ryan Campbell 6/3
Ryan Jensen 6/3
Sandy Kos 6/3
Brynn Cardoza 6/4
Steve Ayers 6/5
Joshua Salwender 6/5
Haley Copenhaver 6/7
Ralph Hannah 6/9
Sarah Cardoza 6/10
Claire Wilson 6/10
Janae Cooper 6/11
Phil Seals 6/12
Walter Wakeman 6/12
Jeff Balaban 6/13
Chris Garcia 6/14
Nicole Taylor 6/18
Michael Marienthal 6/19
Amy Mendoza 6/20
Ken Ross 6/20
Zachary Balaban 6/21
Ellis Jensen 6/21
Camden Kos 6/21
Karen Skipper 6/21
Evey Thomsen 6/21
Sue Omote 6/22
Michele Young 6/23
Iain Buchan 6/25
Mel Schwan 6/25
Justin Young 6/25
John Skipper 6/26
Laura Horvath 6/27
William Schmall 6/27
Betty Nullmeyer 6/29
Denise Campbell 6/30
Ann Hoye 6/30
~ Birthdays ~
June Birthdays, Anniversaries & More
Scott & Barbara Cameron 6/3
Sean & Tammy Peasley 6/3
Mitch & Susan Ritschel 6/3
Charles & Deborah Ramm 6/12
Mark & Kitty Schmitt 6/18
Ron & Collette LaClair 6/20
Julie & Kelly Doyle 6/22
Tom & Ruth McKeown 6/22
Mark & Mamie Lorimer 6/23
John & Karen Skipper 6/23
Dick & Ann Hoye 6/25
Dalton & Adriann Cardoso 6/26
Phil & Audrey Seals 6/29
Tom & Lisa Banks 6/30
~ Anniversaries ~
July & August
8:30am Bold Worship
10:00am Classic Worship
7:00pm Evening Worship
Starting July 1
May 27, 2012
The following
Confirmands
celebrated
The Rite of Confirmation
Sarah Elizabeth Barnes
Colin Alexander Davies,
Kalani Albert Anthony Fitzhugh
Jason Takeo Fujiwara
Maya Christine Howie
Ellis G. Jensen
Zachary Philip Krogman
Kyle Robert Merrill
Cassandra Rose Stewart
Congratulations Confirmands!
JUNE 10, 2012 ~ 9:30AM ALL MEMBERS OF THE
CONGREGATION
Please plan to be in Worship on
Sunday, June 10th for our Annual meeting.
The Annual meeting is held in between services - 9:30am SHARP.
RELAY FOR LIFE Bake Sale
June 10, 2012 after both services.
In addition to baked good's there will be information and sign-up sheets for participation in this year's Relay held July 28 and 29.
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June 2012
Music Notes
On April 29th, Our Savior’s started a Sunday night
worship service. The intent was to provide an
opportunity for people who, for one reason or
another, cannot make a Sunday morning service.
The format is very streamlined: Praise music, led by
worship leader Phil Sillas, a message by Pastor Jeff
(different than the Sunday morning sermon) and
Communion.
I have been on staff at Our Savior’s Lutheran for
over 30 years. Every Sunday I stand up and lead
worship. It is something I love doing – that’s why
I’ve been doing it for so long. Although I am in
church each Sunday, I offered to run the Power Point
for the Sunday evening service, primarily because
my son is in youth group at the same time. As I have
been in this service each week, I find that it is a time
of worship, a time of learning and a time of
fellowship.
The “title” of the service is “Pause” and that is
exactly what this service provides. Phil Sillas is a
Please Join us Sunday Evenings at 7:00pm
talented and godly worship leader and he brings with
him some wonderful backup musicians. The music
is worshipful and puts me in a place where I am
ready to hear what God has to say to me in the
message. Pastor Jeff has been preaching on the
Gospel of Mark and just like Sunday mornings, I
always get encouragement and knowledge from the
message. After the message is the sharing of the
Lord’s Supper. A closing song and our time together
is over for another week.
I encourage you to check out this service sometime
when you can’t make Sunday morning, or, if you just
need a little “pause” before you start your busy
week. Also, if you have friends or acquaintances
who need a place to connect with God and with other
Christians, spread the word. Of course, you can also
invite them to either of our Sunday morning services.
“Inspired to Love, Encouraged to Think, Sent to
Serve” – “Pause” is another way that Our Savior’s is
serving our community.
In His Service
Karen Skipper, Director of Music
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Youth and Children’s Page
by Bob Cooper - Director of Youth and Children’s Ministries
Dear Parents
Congratulations! You and your child have made it
through another school year!
As your child leaves school for their much
anticipated summer vacation I want to take this
opportunity to invite him/her to participate in one of
Our Savior’s youth groups. Besides being a lot of fun
for the kids there are many other developmental
benefits of participating in a faith based youth
program. Of all the organized activities young people
participate in, faith-based youth groups provide the
highest rates of personal and interpersonal growth
experiences, according to a new University of
Illinois study published in the September issue of
Developmental Psychology.
“Faith-based youth groups give young people
rich opportunities for identity development,
learning to regulate their emotions, and
developing positive relationships with peers and
meaningful connections with adults,”
The young people in the study rated faith-based
youth groups higher than sports, performance and
fine arts groups, academic clubs, service groups, and
community-oriented activities such as scouting for
personal and social growth experiences, said the
researcher.
46 percent of the young people in faith-based
groups reported “This activity improved my
relationship with my parents” versus 21 percent
of students in other activities.
As your child enters this new stage in their
development I encourage you to encourage and
support their involvement in the youth programs
available here at Our Savior’s.
Our middle school group meets Wednesday evenings
from 6:30pm-8:00pm and as of last day of school
any student entering grades 6-8 are welcome to join
us! Our high school group meets on Sunday evenings
from 7:00pm-8:30pm and any student entering
grades 9-12 are welcome. Both groups meet year
round.
The whole family is always welcome to join us for
worship on Sunday 8:30am, 10:30am, and 7:00pm as
well!
Thank you and feel free to call or e-mail me.
(949) 492-6164 X226
Peace,
Bob Cooper, Youth and Children’s Ministry
June 2 - Saturday
HSYG Service at The Atria, 5:45pm
June 3 - Sunday
Youth Committee Meeting 9:30am, Room 5
June 5 - Tuesday
Kid’s Club 3:00pm, Youth Room
June 6 - Wednesday
MSYG 6:30pm, Youth Room
June 9 - Saturday
E-Waste Recycling Fundraiser, 9:00am-4:00pm
June 10 - Sunday
HSYG 7:00pm, Youth Room
June 12 - Tuesday
Gilchrist House, 6:00pm
June 13 - Wednesday
MSYG 6:30pm, Youth Room
June 17 - Sunday
HSYG 7:00pm, Youth Room
June 20 - Wednesday
MSYG 6:30pm, Youth Room
June 24 - Sunday
HSYG 7:00pm, Youth Room
June 25-29 - Monday thru Friday
Vacation Bible School, 9:00am-Noon
June 27 - Wednesday
MSYG 6:30pm, Youth Room
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(Return with $95 registration fee to CHURCH office)
Vacation Bible Camp July 23-27, 2012
Camper #1 Name: _______________Age: ____ Grade Fall 2012: _____
Camper #2 Name: _______________Age: ____ Grade Fall 2012: _____
Address: __ City: Zip: ______________
Parent’s Name(s): ____________________________________________
Home Phone: __________________ Cell : ___________________ Work: _________________
E-Mail Address: __________________________________________________________________________
A Health History Form (to be provided) will be required for all campers. Return Registration Form with fees
payable to “OSLC” to the church office or mail: OSLC ~ 200 Avenida San Pablo ~ San Clemente, CA 92672
We need adult volunteers! Please check the activity and circle the day where you can help.
____ Daily Registration 8:50am – 9:10am (M, T, W, Th, F)
____ Lunch Supervision 12:00 – 12:30pm (M, T, W, Th)
____ Provide & Serve Popsicles – 2:15pm (M, T, W, Th)
____ Supervise afternoon pickup – 3:00pm (M, T, W, Th)
____ Pickup, Deliver & Serve Pizza – 11:45am – 12:30pm (F)
____ Provide lunch for up to 6 camp counselors - 12:00 (M, T, W, Th)
Who: Kids entering 1st-5th grades in Fall 2012
What: Fun & Games, Worship, Arts & Crafts, Bible Study,
Cool Counselors
When: July 23-26, 9:00am – 3:00pm
July 27, 9:00am – 1:00pm
Where: Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
Cost: $95/child. Daily snack provided. Pizza lunch is
provided on Friday.
Parents are responsible for providing a brown bag
lunch Monday-Thursday.
Sign up now! Spaces are limited! Return the form below to the church office ASAP.
Questions? Contact Bob Cooper 492-6164 or e-mail [email protected]
Registration form available online at www.oursaviorsonline.net
Deadline to Sign Up is July 8th!
“Facing Giants” Vacation Bible Camp 2012
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Happy Summer!
As we begin our vacation activities please give some
thought about how each of us can do more in
reaching out to those in our church family, who may
need some support, as well as those who are
considering joining our church family?
We will soon be welcoming new members and I am
in hopes that each of you will make a special effort
to let them know they are welcome. There will be
goodies served in the courtyard after each service on
the Sunday they become members. Please plan to
stay a few extra minutes and get to know them and
to let them know you!
In last month’s letter I mentioned we were exploring
the possibility of shirts and caps with our church
logo to be worn by those serving in our many
outreach programs. While we still want to have
something identifying us as members of Our
Savior’s our budget doesn’t allow us to order caps
and shirts at this time. Many of you already have
shirts from past events. You may remember the red
shirts we had for our parking lot sale, the black ones
from a youth money raising project, and even some
white polo shirts with our logo. If you have one of
these please wear it when you participate in future
events. If you have a shirt but you no longer plan to
use it we would be grateful if you would “re-give” it
to the church so they can be used in future events.
Please drop them off at the church office and I will
collect and keep them for future use.
The cards I mentioned last month have arrived. If
any of you would like some please let me know or
pick some up from the church office. Gay knows
where they are. They are small and easy to carry
around so you can be ready if someone asks about
your church home. Please have some with you
when you participate in an outreach activity. We
also plan to leave some at local hotels and motels so
they can be available for visitors to the area who
might want to attend a service.
More about our “Welcoming Team” in next month’s
newsletter. Please let me know if you have any
interest in this new program or if you think of
someone who would really be great at the job. I
promise that it will not take any more effort than it
does to serve communion or read the scriptures.
Thank you, for all of your support.
Blessings,
Billie Buffington, Evangelism
Hello friends,
Stewardship means “belonging to God" - all that
we are and all that we have comes from God. We
are grateful to God for it all, and responsible to
God for how we use it. There is a connection
between stewardship and spirituality: generous
giving as a spiritual discipline helps us to grow in
Christ. “Duty and delight” are both motivating
factors for giving - doing what we ought to do as
responsible church members, and making cheerful
sacrifices out of love for God. The overarching
theme of this course is, “This is good news!” The
biblical message of financial stewardship is:
• promising and encouraging;
• not (usually) guilt-inducing;
• a way of life;
• for many of us, it just may be the way to a
better life.
So many times I have found it difficult to give
away what I have, but has it really cost me
anything? And God never said to give it all away,
just a portion.
Peace and joy,
Steve Kos,
Stewardship
Dr. Mark Allan Powell wrote this summary of
financial Stewardship that I want to share
with you.
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God’s Work is in the Details - Part 4 of 4
Over the last several months, I
have shared some thoughts and
examples of how God’s work
can be found in the details. I
have resisted loading the articles
with numbers; however, please
allow me, just this once, to
provide some numbers to ponder. There are 24
hours in a day and after making some assumptions
(see below), an “average” person could be said to
have 48 hours (or 2880 minutes) of “free time” a
week. Just one percent (1%) of that free time equals
28.8 minutes. For the purpose of this discussion
round the one-percent of free time to 30 minutes.
What could you do for the church with 30 minutes
per week? Below are some examples.
I wrote in the first article about the “kid’s bags” and
what a blessing they are to the families with small
children. I estimate (based on experience) that it
would take someone less than 20 minutes per week
to check on the bags, straighten them up, and make
sure each bag has the appropriate contents. Then
around Christmas and Easter, that person could pick
out new items for the bags and replenish them. Who
could do this task, you ask? How about a
grandparent that has grandkids in another state. Live
vicariously through the children we have in church.
How about a pre-teen/teen that needs service hours
or is thinking about going into preschool education at
college. How about a family with younger children
that wants to teach their children about service?
(Though with little ones involved it might be more
than 20 minutes.)
Billie Buffington wrote last month
about reaching out to our visitors.
It might only take 5 minutes before
or after a service to greet visitors.
If you have a family and a family
is visiting, extend a hand after the service to help
them negotiate the donut line and playground. We
all can extend ourselves just a little bit to make a
visitor welcome. While the church does send out
letters to our visitors, what kind of impact could you
have on someone if you volunteered to make a
simple phone call during the week following to say,
“We are glad you came.” How long does that take?
Five minutes? Who knows you may find that “sixth
degree of separation” that they went to the same
school you did or is originally from Iowa, just like
you!
Awhile back, I went on an “adventure” with some
friends that happen to go to Our Savior’s. I met a
new friend on that trip. What really struck me was
that she said she does not get to church as often as
she would like, because she no longer drives. How
much time would it take to drive to
someone’s house, pick him or her up,
and then take him or her home after
church? Might you meet a new
friend? (If you are in need of a ride,
contact the church office and they
may be able to help you make a connection.)
Many, many people at Our Savior’s expend more
than 30 minutes a week in service to Our Savior’s.
To them we owe a great deal of thanks. However,
there are several small things (details) that just about
anyone can do, that can have a real impact on OUR
CHURCH. In addition, once you start doing
something, it does not mean that you have to do it
forever, or every week. As a way to make the small
(and large) opportunities to serve more visible to our
church members, we will be inserting a link on our
“Resource” page of the website to “Opportunities to
Serve.” The page will provide a listing/description
of opportunities to serve along with someone to
contact if you are so touched to serve. To get this
started there is simply a listing of general items that
someone might consider. In many cases, carrying
out these opportunities to serve does not require
permission; you can JUST DO IT. You can also
refer to the Time and Talent Sheet on the Resource
page of the website.
If something touches your heart, you can contact the
church office, the Council Member associated with
that area, or talk to Pastor. If you have ideas or
questions and cannot figure out whom to talk to, I
would be happy to help get you to the right person. I
do know right now that the church can use a few
more money counters and persons willing to serve on
altar guild. Many hands make light work.
Sharon Guilliams
Time Assumptions: You get 8 hours a day sleep and get 2 hours
to get ready or wind down. You work/go to school 40 hours a
week and there is 2 hours a day getting there and back.
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WHAT’S HAPPENING AT OUR SAVIOR’S
Sunday Morning Bible Study
9:45am ▪ Founders Room
Sunday Morning: “Who’s who in the Bible.” We
continue to look at the major characters in the
Biblical story as we move through the time of exile
and approach the New Testament period. Join us
in the Founder’s room as we explore these important
people together.
Wednesday Manna Bible Study
Founders Room
11:00am to Noon every Wednesday
Midweek Study of Sunday’s lessons: You will get
much more out of worship if you have a chance to
study and look at the Bible readings before hand.
Join us each Wednesday as Pastor Jeff leads us
through an initial reading of Sunday’s lessons and
ask questions together which might even help shape
the Sunday sermon.
Vacation Bible School
June 25 - June 29, 2012 ~ 9:00am to Noon
Saturday
June 9, 2012
7:00am - 8:30am
Calling all men…..
You are invited to join us for a men's breakfast at
OSLC. RSVP: John Mulligan at
Hope you will be able to join us.
Join the group for a Bike Ride
June 16, 2012
9:00am at DMV
For more information contact
Sharon Guilliams at
(949) 842-6391 or email
Adult Luncheon
The New Mandarin Garden
111 W. Aveenida Palizada
San Clemente, CA
WEDNESDAY ~ JUNE 13, 2012 @ 12:00PM
$14.50 per person
(includes meal, hot tea, tax & gratuity)
Please join Pastor Jeff
for a time of food & fellowship!
Please make your check payable to
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church.
Drop your check and form in the offering
plate or mail it to the church office.
Name _________________________________
Name _________________________________
Name _________________________________
Questions please contact the
church office at 492-6164.
** Please have your reservations and payment
in no later than Sunday ~ June 10, 2012
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FELLOWSHIP EVENTS @ Our Savior’s
Contact Katherine Yeakel
regarding any of these fellowship
events at (949) 292– 7910
Potluck Brunch (9:30am between services)
A Piñata for our little ones
Please bring two things:
Your favorite dish to share
and a friend to Church.
Name _____________________________
I will bring _________________________
Join Us June 24th
for
Show-Up Sunday
T he sun is out, the kids are playing and the
smell of summer barbeque is quickly
tempting our inner grilling abilities! As we get
ready for the summertime that we all love and
enjoy, please save these dates to keep you connected
with your OSLC family! Many events this summer
will allow you to enjoy the sun, enjoy the smiles,
and enjoy the beauty of summer days!
Thank you to everyone who has made this year
possible! You all are so amazing and I am truly
blessed to be a part of this OSLC family! Please
contact me if you have any questions in regards to
Fellowship or any other OSLC details!
Your sister in Christ!
Kat Yeakel, Fellowship Ministry
Please return your filled out Fellowship
forms to the church office or drop off
in the Sunday offering plate.
Graduate Sunday
June 10, 2012
10:30am
Worship Service
Please join us for a special blessing and prayer
for all our graduates. On Sunday June 10th
at
the 10:30 am worship service we will honor all of
our 2012 graduates (High School, Trade/
Technical School, College, Graduate and
Military). If you are one of our 2012 Graduates
please join us on this day and let us honor your
achievement and pray with you for a blessed
future!
Fellowship continued on page 10
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Our Savior’s Lutheran Church presents
Family Day at Angel Stadium
Sunday ~ July 8th at 12:35pm
Angels - vs - Baltimore Orioles
$15.00 per person
We will be sitting together and meet inside
the ballpark at our assigned seats.
More information will be included
when you receive your tickets.
LAST DAY TO PURCHASE TICKETS
SUNDAY, JULY 1.
Name_____________________________________
Phone #___________________________________
E-mail ____________________________________
# of tickets _________________________________
Please make checks payable to OSLC.
Memo: Angel Game You may drop off your order form and check
Sunday mornings in the offering plate,
drop off or mail your check to the church office.
Questions please contact Kat Yeakel at
(949) 292-7910
Summer just isn’t really
summer without a good old’
fashioned picnic! So, get ready
for some summer fun the whole
family can enjoy.
We’ll be grilling up mouthwatering hamburgers for
$3.00 and yummy hotdogs for $2.00. This year Mike
Boquet will be providing “Ahi Tuna” to fry. Of
course you’re welcome to bring your own picnic if
you prefer. There will be a delicious assortment of
potluck side dishes, salads & desserts to enjoy.
SOFTBALL FIELD, BOUNCE HOUSE
AND WATERMELON EATING CONTEST
If you would like to attend fill out the bottom portion
of this form so we can plan on how much food to
have.
ORDER YOUR FOOD NOW
PAY FOR IT ALL AT THE PICNIC
________ YES, we will be attending.
Name(s)___________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
I/We will be purchasing:
______ hamburgers, ______ hotdogs.
I/We will bring the following potluck dish to the
picnic:
______ side dish ______ salad ______ dessert
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
5th Annual Church Picnic.
July 29, 2012 ~ Noon-3:00pm
Tierra Grande Park ~ San Clemente
Mark your calendar for September 9, 2012 ~ 11:30am - 2:00pm
Fun Activities for Everyone!
Fellowship continued from page 9
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The council approved the following
Confirmands to be confirmed on Sunday May
27th: Sara Barnes, Colin Davies, Kalani
Fitzhugh, Jason Fujiwara, Maya Howie, Ellis
Jensen. Zack Krogman, Kyle Merrill, and
Cassie Stewart. Congratulations! We are
happy to accept you as full members of the
congregation.
Pastor Jeff presented a bid from Essex Design
& Installation for updating the sound system in
the sanctuary. This will be beneficial in so
many ways. The church council unanimously
approved the bid.
Sunday night worship service has been going
well. If you haven't attended, please come and
join the Sunday night worshipers. You will
find it uplifting and a great way to start your
week.
Kelly Frohner and Wes Menke were our
delegates to the Synod Assembly May 17th -
19th.
Our Savior's and Christ Lutheran have met and
begun a conversation about what a merger
might look like if one were to take place. It
was a good meeting and dialogue will continue.
The Endowment plaque was presented on May
13th. Remember that The Endowment Fund
continues to accept donations for this important
ministry.
The Annual Church Meeting is scheduled for
Sunday, June 10th at 9:30 am. Come and hear
the pastor's report and vote on the proposed
2012-13 budget and council members for the
open positions. See you there!
Respectfully submitted by Liz Derdzinske,
Congregation Council Secretary
Next council meeting ~ June 12 at 6:30pm
May 2012 ~ Highlights
OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN CHURCH
TREASURER’S FINANCIAL REPORT
APRIL 2012
Average April Attendance: 285 people
Average Weekly Offering: $ 10,807/wk
Budget Requirement: $ 8,711/wk
Current Month FYTD
Unrestricted Gifts: $46,230 $353,288
Budget: $34,843 $348,430
These are your gifts to the church through general
envelopes and plate offerings; they are used for
operating budget expenses. Annual Contributions
are currently 1.4% above the Congregation
approved annual budget needs.
Designated Gifts: $ 969 $ 9,113
World Hunger $ 557 $ 4,773
Habitat for Humanity $ 412 $ 4,341
Church Mortgage Balance: $ 805,028.17*
*monthly mortgage payment for the classroom
building is paid from the school funds
Thank You For Your Stewardship!
Blessings! Karen Coffee, Treasurer
CHURCH COUNCIL
We are thankful for our
Church Council Members.
Iain Buchan
Chris Lindholm
Karen Coffee
Liz Derdzinske
Wilson Olbrich
Loretta Cooper
Billie Buffington
Katherine Yeakel
Marlene Fitzhugh
Steve Kos
Collette LaClair
Michael Turner
Bonnie Little
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Buildings & Grounds
Christian Education
Evangelism
Fellowship
Social Outreach
Stewardship
Worship & Music
Youth
Financial Secretary
(not a council position)
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“Bible Study
in the OC”
at
Our Savior’s
Lutheran Church
in San Clemente
Saturday, September 15, 2012
9:00am – 2:30pm
Ladies of OSLC come join us for a fun day of
Bible Study & Fellowship with ladies
from all over Southern California
As Dr. Audrey West,
author of this year’s Bible study introduces
“Gathered by God”
If you would like to share your time and talents
on this day please contact:
Loretta Cooper at 361-2951 [email protected]
or
Kelly Frohner at 361-2331 [email protected]
We look forward to your call.
Name ____________________________________
Phone ____________________________________
E-mail ____________________________________
Childcare needed? (please bring a sack lunch)
# of Children ___________ ages _____________
Enclose your check for $25.00 made out to OSLC
RSVP by 9/1/2012 Mail to OSLC
200 Avenida San Pablo/San Clemente, CA 92672
Attn: Kelly Frohner
Dear Fellow Church Members,
WOW! I'm shocked that a
year has already passed
since taking on the
position of your Building
and Grounds Council rep.
I feel that we've kept up
fairly well with the
challenges presented us, such as the repair of a
couple of roof leaks and wrought iron fencing. We
moved the flagpole to an area where all the students
and parents can see our flag during opening
ceremonies and the Pledge of Allegiance. We
installed a new ceiling fan in Room 7 to keep the
kids cool during hot weather and did more planting
by the entrance. And, with many thanks to the
Fitzhugh's for their generous donation of time,
talent, and materials, we have repainted the Nursery
with a beautiful new mural. Please check it out if
you haven't yet seen it.
All in all I feel it's been a fairly productive year, due
in no small part to the volunteers that care so much
about keeping Our Savior's in great shape for
worship and education. If you have an interest in
helping, please drop a line to the Church office, or
myself personally at [email protected]. Thank you!
Wilson Olbrich,
Buildings & Grounds
MOPS Group Spring 2012
What a great time we had.
See you this Fall!
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Social Concerns Ministry Team News
Welcome INN Breakfasts Our first two Saturdays at Welcome INN (Interfaith Needs Network) have been very successful. We have provided snack bags and morning coffee to 35-40 people each time. Those we serve have been a pleasure to meet. They have been polite and appreciative, and we have had many interesting conversations. Most of the folks are working poor (e.g. day laborers) and some suffer from medical disabilities. We invite you to become a part of this ministry either to shop for food, prepare food, assemble bags, or hand-out the food. We are excited to serve our community in this way and hope you will join us! Heidi Works, [email protected] or 361-5179, is our local coordinator. You can learn more about Welcome INN at www.welcomeinnoc.com. We prepare the bags on Friday afternoon and meet at the site at 7:45am. We are generally done by 8:30am.Our summer schedule is the following Saturday mornings: June 23, July 14, August 4, August 25, and September 15. Join us!
“I was hungry and you fed me.”
Our Savior’s raised just over $4,000 for this year’s campaign to end malaria. Well done! The total included Lenten offerings, Baskets for Bednets donations, and $350 in matching funds from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. 2015 is the target year for wiping out malaria. Many churches, secular organizations and governments have united behind this cause, and it is working. The drop in malaria deaths in just the last three years has been dramatic, and the 2015 goal is not only just around the corner but entirely doable. Thank you for your generosity!
Handbell Choir Concert Nets
$1,200 for FAM Thank you so much to Sharon Guilliams for her leadership in producing the first of,
hopefully, many handbell choir concerts in April. We were treated to a wonderful concert and FAM’s coffers are $1,200 richer as a result. When I delivered the proceeds to FAM at their new facility, it was evident that our gift would be well-used. The new facility is about one-third larger than the old and the shelves were looking pretty bare. FAM is overflowing with food during the holiday seasons but by this time of year food donations wane.
Our next food drive for FAM will be during Vacation Bible School and Camp. You can help out, too! Bring non-perishable food to the church during those weeks and we will deliver it.
American Cancer Society’s RELAY FOR LIFE ~ 2012
Save the Date: JULY 28 & 29 San Clemente High School
Sign up to walk/donate at www.events.cancer.org . Click on Find Event. Team name: Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. Our team captain is Carolyn Majkrzak, 309-0908; [email protected]. Watch for our bake sale fundraiser! This community event raises money and awareness of the American Cancer Society’s work to eliminate cancer through advocacy, education, research and service. And, it’s fun!
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SCHOOL NEWS ~ June 2012
Scholastic Book Fair
The end-of-the-year Book Fair sponsored by Scho-
lastic Books will run from June 1st–June 7th, in
Room #1
This is a great opportunity to stock up on books for
all your summer reading needs.
LET’S READ
Come join the fun and watch our preschoolers
perform under the direction of Sarah Weinzetl, the
preschool music teacher.
Thursday, 6/7, 9:00am, Tu/Th classes and the Pre-
Kindergarten class perform in the church sanctuary.
Friday, 6/8, 9:00am, M/W/F (am & pm) classes
along with the Pre-Kindergarten class perform in
the church sanctuary.
Spring Musicals
Everyone is invited to attend Our Savior’s annual Spring Musical Performances. Sarah Weinzetl and the children have been working very hard.
Performance Schedule:
Monday, 6/4, 7:00pm
Kindergarten—2nd, 101 Dalmatians
Tuesday, 6/5, 6:30pm
3rd & 4th, The Jungle Book
Tuesday, 6/5, 7:30pm
5th grade, Into the Woods, Jr.
SPRING SING
Yearbook Signing ~ Tuesday ~
June 12th 2:20pm
The end-of-the-year school Awards Ceremony is going to be held on Friday, June 8th at 9:45am. Awards will be given out for perfect attendance, honor roll, character counts, character council involvement and a Presidential Award for Educational Excellence.
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 Book Fair, Rm 1
2
5:45 Atria
Service, Youth
3 “World Hunger”
8:30 Bold Worship
9:30 Sunday School,
Adult Ed., Bells
9:30 Youth &
Children’s
Committee Meeting
10:30 Classic
Worship
4 Book Fair, Rm 1
9:00 PTF
Meeting, FR
7:00 Social
Concerns
7:00 K - 2nd
grade Spring
Musical,
Sanctuary
5 Book Fair, Rm 1
3:00 Kid’s Club
7:00 3rd - 4th
grade Spring
Musical,
Sanctuary
7:30 5th grade
Spring Musical,
Sanctuary
6 Book Fair, Rm 1
11:00 Manna Bible
Study, FR
6:30 MSYG, YR
7 Book Fair, Rm 1
9:00 Spring Sing
Tu/Th Class,
Sanctuary
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9:00 Spring Sing
M/W/F Class,
Sanctuary
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7:00 Men’s
Breakfast
@OSLC
9:00 E-Waste
Recycling
Fundraiser
10
Relay for Life Bake
Sale
8:30 Bold Worship
9:30 Annual Meeting
10:30 Classic
Worship, Graduate
Sunday
7:00 Evening Worship
7:00 HSYG, YR
11
Last Day M/W/F
Preschool
12
1:00 Ruth Circle,
FR
6:00 Gilchrist
House, HSYG
6:30 Council
Meeting, FR
13
11:00 Manna Bible
Study, FR
Noon Luncheon @
The New Mandarin
Garden
6:30 MSYG, YR
14
2:30 5th Grade
Graduation
15
1/2 Day & Last
Elementary
School
16
9:00 OSLC Bike
Ride
17
8:30 Bold Worship
9:30 Adult Ed
10:30 Classic
Worship
7:00 Evening
Worship
7:00 HSYG, YR
18
19
6:30 School
Board Meeting
20
11:00 Manna Bible
Study, FR
6:30 MSYG, YR
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23
7:45 Welcome Inn
Breakfast
Outreach
24 “Habitat for
Humanity”
8:30 Bold Worship
9:30 Show-Up
Sunday
10:30 Classic
Worship
7:00 Evening
Worship
7:00 HSYG, YR
25
26
27
11:00 Manna Bible
Study, FR
6:30 MSYG, YR
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
9AM - NOON
Holy Communion
Served
every Sunday
1st Sunday
of the month Last Sunday
of each month
2012
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
Free e-waste Recycling Event!
This Fundraiser Benefits the
High School Youth Group 2012 New Orleans National Gathering
Date: Saturday - June 9th
9:00am to 4:00pm
Location:
200 Avenida San Pablo
San Clemente, CA
Just bring it here,
we’ll even unload it for you!
Tell Your Friends, Family, & Co-Workers!
Desktop and Laptop Computers (PC & Apple)
Servers (Tower or Others)
Any PCs Networking System or Devices
Any Type Cell Phones, Cell Phone & USP Batteries, iPhones,
iPods, iPads (Shuffle, Touch, any Type or Model)
Computer Monitors (CRT), LCDs & LED Monitors
Televisions, Plasma TVs, LCD TVs,
All Remote Controls
Telephones (wireless or wired)
Answering Machines
Any Adapters, External Memory Hard Drive (Laptops and/or
PC), Any Cable Box, Calculators, Cameras, MP3s, CD
Players, Modems, Routers, DVD players, VCRs, Receivers/
Amplifiers, Radios, Car Radios, Game Systems, A/V Systems,
Microwaves, Printers, Fax Machines, Keyboards, Mouse,
Speakers, Flash Memory, Stereos, Small Electrical Motors &
Any Types of Wire.
We accept Any Small Electronics that can be
plugged into wall outlet or work with batteries.
Please No Housewares, Bottles, Cans or Boxes.
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Kid’s Page ~ June 2012
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
Non-Profit Org
U.S. POSTAGE
Paid
Permit No. 40
San Clemente, CA Church Office
(949) 492-6164 ▪ Fax (949) 492-2904
School Office
(949) 492-6165 ▪ Fax (949) 492-6132
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church and School
200 Avenida San Pablo San Clemente California 92672
WORSHIP HOURS
8:30am ~ Bold Worship
9:30am ~ Sunday School, Adult Education, Jubilee Bells
10:30am ~ Classic Worship
7:00pm ~ Evening Worship
Nursery Care available during each worship service for children 4 and under!
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church & School
~ The Messenger ~
June 2012
“Inspired to Love, Encouraged to Think, and Sent to Serve”
Pastor’s Message 1
Birthdays, Anniversaries & More 2
Music Notes, Evening Worship 3
Youth & Children’s Page, Youth Calendar 4
Vacation Bible Camp 5
Evangelism, Stewardship 6
God’s Work in Details-Part 4 7
What’s Happening @ OSLC 8
Fellowship Events 9 & 10
Financial, Council 11
OC Bible Study, Buildings & Grounds, MOPS 12
Social Concerns 13
School News 14
June 2012 Calendar 15
E-Waste Youth Fundraiser, Kid’s Page Insert
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