August 2011 Newsletter

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Pastor's Message

Greetings, in the Name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!

Did you know??
Our Savior now has a New Staff Member!

Bethany Kuhnle

Was Called by Our Savior and now is Commissioned and Installed as
Director of Christian Education
for Youth and Family Ministries.

We welcome Bethany as she has jumped right into the work the Lord is doing here at Our Savior:  

July 11-15: Assisted with Vacation Bible School.
July 25-29: Organized and led a group of 25 youth and adults on a mission trip to Cincinnati.
August 5-7: Organized and help lead our annual Confirmation Retreat at Camp Lakeview.
August 7-9: Presenter at Our Savior Lutheran School Faculty Retreat.

We thank the Lord for the blessing Bethany is to us …

In Him,
Pastor Fausel

Notes from the Music Director

Dear friends in Christ,

So you’d like to develop a daily prayer habit, but don’t know where to start? Lutheran Service Book (pages 294–298) offers four simple orders of prayer that you can use by yourself, with your family, or in any other setting.  Designed to be used at morning, noon, early evening, or close of the day, these orders help provide a framework for your prayer routine. In each you will find a similar structure that helps to encourage familiarity and build good habits but also allows for adaptation and adjustment for time or different needs.

Each order also includes the opportunity for a Scripture reading. Consider using the LSB Daily Lectionary (pages 299–304) here. This daily lectionary provides two readings per day, one each from the Old and New Testaments. Or you may read one of the suggested readings. Focusing on these suggested readings on a regular basis will help you learn them well.

Getting into a regular routine is so beneficial to our spiritual growth.  I pray that you may find time for daily prayer in your life, in one way or another. 

Let each day begin with prayer,
Praise, and adoration.
On the Lord cast ev’ry care;
He is your salvation.
Morning, evening, and at night
Jesus will be near you,
Save you from the tempter’s might,
With His presence cheer you.
(LSB 869:2)

If you’d like to own your own personal copy of Lutheran Service Book from Concordia Publishing House, check out www.cph.org/hymnal, or call 1-800-325-3040.

Yours in Him,
All for Jesus,

Scott Kamman
Director of Music

Answer to the July quiz: The song which praises “The splendor of the King, clothed in majesty; Let all the earth rejoice, all the earth rejoice” is “How Great Is Our God.”

August quiz: Which song begins “We praise Thee, O God, we acknowledge Thee to be the Lord”?

Contemporary Worship Teams: Singers and musicians, if you are out there, know that we are always in need of volunteers to help us out at our 11:00 AM Majestic Celebration worship services.  We are especially in need of guitarists, as well as wind instrumentalists.  If you would like to sing or play on a regular basis, talk to Scott (426-1130).  Time commitment depends solely on you, as little or as much as you desire.  We need you! 

Hearing Assist Devices: Had trouble hearing well in our sanctuary?  These small sound amplifying devices are available from the ushers.  Please ask for them!  They amplify what is going through our sound system.  (These devices do not work outside the sanctuary.) 

Worship Reminders: Remember to turn the ringer of your cell phone off when entering the sanctuary! (If Someone Important needs to get your attention during worship, you’ll hear the trumpet sound.)  Thank you for maintaining a worshipful atmosphere.

If you partake of the individual communion cup, please clearly hold the empty cup in front of you to help the communion assistant who is serving the common cup to see that you have already communed.   Thank you.

Have you ever arrived late for worship? Sometimes it is inevitable.  However, please remember that if you do arrive late for the service, wait until the congregation begins singing a hymn, song, or piece of the liturgy before being seated.  That is the appropriate and least distracting time to enter into worship.  Thank you for maintaining a worshipful atmosphere!  (Oh, and check your clock before next Sunday!)

Worship Notes

What does “Amen” mean?

This word of Hebrew origin means that what has preceded is “true and certain.”  Thus, as the congregation’s response to prayers, the Amen is an affirmation that the prayer just prayed is the prayer of the entire assembly, spoken on their behalf.  In the Small Catechism, Luther explained Amen with:  “Yes, yes, it shall be so.”

In an effort to try to help us all learn about our worship life and liturgy, we offer this little “tidbit” of information each month.  It can serve as a review for you, an answer to that question, “Why do we do that?”, or as a teaching tool for our children or grandchildren.  Please share this with your family. Discuss it prior to worship.  If there is something you would like to have answered, let me know.  I’ll do my best to find out!

Monthly Liturgy Rotation for "Joyful Heritage" Services

First week: Divine Service Setting 1
Second week: Divine Service Setting 4
Third week:Divine Service Setting 5
Fourth week: Divine Service Setting 3
Fifth week: Matins or Service of Prayer and Preaching

Youth News!

The youth have returned from Cincinnati!  What an adventure we had!  We met up with 60 other youth from across the country to serve God's people in the greater Cincinnati area.  Our jobs ranged from painting, cleaning up a river to working with special needs kids and working at a nursing home.  Each job was difficult in it's own way but our youth stepped up to the challenge!  I'm very proud of them.  The theme for the week was John 15:5, "I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing."  The devotions each day focused on a part of that verse.  We were able to talk about who we are as children of God and what it looks like to bear fruit.  It was such a blessing to see the youth grow together as a group!  We plan on presenting our trip to the congregation during the Sunday school hour on August 14th.  Thank you for all your love and prayers!

Blessings,
Bethany

Camp Cedarbrook Evening Vesper Service

Camp Cedarbrook is once again holding Sunday evening vesper service. Services begin at 6pm and all are welcome to attend.

Portals of Prayer

The new July--September 2011 edition is now available.  They are on the tables in the welcome center.  If there are none there please stop in the church office to pick one up.

Adult Choir Open House

You are invited to Our Savior Adult Choir Open House!

  • When? Thursday, September 8
  • What is it? Our first rehearsal with singing, fellowship, refreshments and a few great jokes from our director.
  • When are rehearsals? Every Thursday evening from 7:30 PM to 8:45 PM
  • Where? In the music room next to the school lobby.
  • Who may come? Anyone, high school age or older, who loves to sing is welcome to join us.  This is a great way to use your talents in an enjoyable way.  (We are especially in need of male singers.)  Come join us!

Questions? Talk to our director, Scott Kamman.  426-1130 (church), 254-1308 (home), or at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Camp Lakeview's Family Fun-Fest Retreats

Looking for some "quality time" with your family?  Try one of Camp Lakeview’s Family Fun-Fest Retreats on August 26-28 or September 2-4 (Labor Day Weekend)!  Get away with your entire family and end your summer together, making some lasting memories and growing closer to each other and to the Lord.  For more information, pick up a brochure on the table in the Welcome Center; or download a brochure at www.camplakeview.com, or contact the camp office at 812-342-4815 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Golden Oldies

Golden Oldies will kickoff their 2011-2012 Program with a luncheon meeting at 12 Noon on September 19th, in the Fellowship Hall. The Program will feature “Paws with a Purpose” (service dogs) presented by Barbara Goldberg. Special Luncheon food will be prepared by the school kitchen for $5.

All persons over 55 (members and non-members) are invited to participate in Golden Oldies. Our purpose is to provide Christian Fellowship, Education, and Recreation opportunities. The group generally meets on the 3rd Monday of the month. At each gathering attendees will find:

  • Lunch at 12pm (Noon)
  • Devotions
  • Speakers or programs on a variety of topics or entertainment
  • Brief Business Meeting
  • Occasional field trips or outings

UPCOMING EVENTS

September 19, 2011: “Paws with a Purpose” by Barbara Goldberg, lunch served at church
October: Visit a local community charity of interest with lunch at a local restaurant
November 21, 2011: “Betsy Ross Impersonation” by Connie Guthrie, lunch served at church
December 19, 2011: “Star of Bethlehem” by Astronomer Chip Davidson, a potluck lunch served at church.

For questions or additional information contact Norm Kendt (254-1612) or Bill Haller (426-7755)

PTL Back to School Movie Night

Join us for a movie on the lawn.
(We’ll movie inside to the gym if the weather is bad)
Friday August 19th

To kick off the 2011-2012 school year the PTL is hosting a movie night.  Since this is a family event students must have a parent present to attend (parents are responsible for their own children).  Look for more info the first week of school.

Please contact Tracy Hannon at 423-7216 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with any questions.

DOT

Looking forward to next DOT (Dining Out Together) event in September. Watch for details to come. It has been a very quick and busy summer! Look forward to seeing everyone in September. Our group continues to grow with wonderful food, fun and fellowship. Hope you will join us! If you are interested in more information, please contact me at 228-4834.  Billie Detroy

Music Ministry

Our Savior’s Fall Music Program will be starting up soon.  We have many opportunities for service for those of you who have been blessed with musical talent and wish to use it for God’s glory.  This is a great way to not only serve the Lord, but also do something that you enjoy.  Please feel free to give our groups a try!  We’d love to have you.

 

Adult Choir will be starting up again on Thursday, September 8 with a choir open house and refreshments.  We will continue to meet on Thursday evenings from 7:30pm to 8:45pm in the music room.  Anyone, high school age or older, is welcome to join us.  This is a great way to use your talents in an enjoyable way.   We are especially in need of male singers.  Come join us!  Questions?  Talk to Scott Kamman**.

 

Contemporary Worship Teams still graciously welcome any musician who is interested in using his or her talent to help us in our contemporary worship.  Schedules for worship teams will be drawn up in August for the fall.  If you would like to sing or play on a regular basis, talk to Scott Kamman**.  Time commitment depends solely on you, as little or as much as you desire.  We are in need of both singers and instrumentalists.

 

Adult Handbell Choir will be starting up on Thursday, September 15.  We will meet on Thursday evenings directly before the choir rehearsal, beginning at 6:30pm in the choir room.  Anyone, high school age or older, is welcome to join us.  Basic music note reading ability is our only requirement.  If you’ve played handbells before, we will need you this fall!!  Talk to Scott Kamman**.

 

Junior Handbell Choir is for any child from Our Savior Lutheran Church or School in grades 4-8 who has an interest in playing and has some music reading skills.  Beginning the week of August 29, we will be practicing after school from 3:30 - 4:30pm in the music room.  First year beginners will meet on one day; advanced students on another.  The schedule has yet to be determined, but watch the Panther Tale for rehearsal start-up dates.  Questions?  Ask Scott Kamman**

 

Our Savior Lutheran School Band will be starting up this fall for our school children in grades 3 and up.  Look for more information in upcoming Panther Tales and school mailings.

**Scott Kamman can be reached at 426-1130 or by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Lutheran Early Response Team (LERT)

Our Savior Lutheran Church, Lutheran Early Response Team (LERT) has had the pleasure over the last six weeks of providing assistance to Immanuel Lutheran Church in Joplin, MO and the Joplin, MO community at large after a large percentage of their town was destroyed by an EF5 tornado.  The LERT team would like to thank all of those here at Our Savior who have had the team and Joplin in your prayers. Your support has meant a lot to us as we witness to others.

Since our work in Joplin has started many members have asked how they, too, can get involved in the LERT team.  The Our Savior LERT team is open to anyone over the age of 14. If you can sit with a child in need, answer a phone, clean, cook, or do any type of hard labor then being a LERT member is perfect for you.

Being part of the LERT team does not commit you to anything other than a three hour training course. When emergencies occur you will asked if you are interested in being part of that response.  That emergency could be as small as making sure one of our members has a ride to a chemotherapy appointment. It could be as big as a national emergency needing multiple response teams.  The nice thing about the LERT team commitment is it is fluid. If you can’t make a response one time, maybe you can make the next. Even if you never volunteer for a LERT response you will find the LERT training informative and learn things you can apply to your everyday life.

We would love to have our entire congregation trained and willing to assist those in need. Only God knows where the next disaster will hit. If it happens to be Louisville, KY we want to be prepared to serve our members and community.

The next LERT training at Our Savior Lutheran Church will be August 27th from 1-4pm. The Registration table will open at noon.  The cost of the class is $20 and will include Training, training materials, LERT T-shirt (which are to be worn on all LERT responses), LERT badge, and refreshments.  A few need based scholarships are available for this class. Sign up sheets are available in the church office.  Please feel free to call Tricia Major 475-2370 for any questions you may have related to Our Savior LERT Team or LERT team training.

Scarves for Troops

Women’s Ministry is supporting ‘Operation Gratitude’ by asking persons who knit or crochet to make scarves for our Service Men for Christmas.  They must be done by Nov. 27th for mailing.

Specifications:

  • 5” – 7” wide by 48” – 50” long (no fringe)
  • List fiber content
  • Muted colors
  • You may attach a note if you desire

If you do not do the needlework you may buy yarn (5 oz. Skein) or contribute money for mailing.  Questions to Manuela Kaulitz 426-3817 or Sue Kendt 254-1612

Meals on Wheels Drivers Needed

Starting in November drivers for Meals on Wheels are needed.  Call Caroline Wesley at 244-6761 if interested.

Food Pantry

The food pantry has a special need for jelly and canned meat products; ie chicken, tuna, ravioli etc.  Items can be dropped off in the Fellowship Hall.

Habitat for Humanity ICE House

Habitat for Humanity
Interfaith Community Effort
ICE House

This year several Lutheran congregations are team with Habitat for Humanity to rehab a house instead of building a new one.  This is in conjunction with Episcopal and Jewish congregations in Louisville.  We as a congregation are supporting this effort.

Rehab location is: 111 S. 41st Street
Homeowner is: Alonte Brock and her family includes her son Santee.

Construction Leader: Jim Richey
Jim does not have a fulltime Habitat crew as on past builds which means all the work will be done by the volunteers on Fridays and Saturdays.

The house has been demoed down to the wall so that all the wiring, plumbing and etc can be replaced.

A Ground Blessing was held on June 17th and 18th.

Work will continue on both Fridays and Saturdays for 20 more weekends (not including July 4th and Labor Day) with estimated completion set for Nov. 18th & 19th.

The current schedule has the Lutheran volunteers working every other Friday/Saturday starting June 24th and 25th.  However you are welcome to work any Friday or Saturday that fits your schedule.  Do to the work being done the leader is looking for 8 – 10 volunteers each day.

If you would like to volunteer or need more information please contact Sue Wolter at 243-4187 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Please prayerfully consider volunteering for community outreach.

Sunday Morning Child Care Volunteers Needed

One or two volunteers are needed to staff our Sunday Morning Childcare for children whose parents are attending Adult Bible Class.

No regular Sunday morning Sunday School is being held during the summer months. To allow parents who desire to attend Adult Bible class which is being held during the summer we are attempting to provide childcare for any children present. This takes place in the Kindergarten class room. 

Childcare begins at 10:00am. We ask volunteers to be present by 9:45am. A 30 minute Bible story DVD is provided along with age appropriate coloring sheets and activity sheets to be used after viewing the video. The video will be set up on the classroom smart board so you don’t have to be a computer genius to get it going. Crayons, pencils and markers are all provided and readily accessible.

If you are able to help out or any Sunday until August 21st,  please contact Paul Nickel at 419-2214 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

PTL Volunteers Needed

The PTL needs your help! We cannot make our events happen without volunteers. If you are able to help with any of the following, please let Tracy Hannon know at 423-7216 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Room Parents: Room parents are responsible for planning and organizing classroom parties and teacher birthdays.  They will also shop for the class adopt a child, help plan 1 faculty lunch and staff a booth for the fall festival.

Market Day: Market Day is an opportunity for families to purchase frozen food and snack items.  The items are delivered to the school and picked up on scheduled days (by the purchaser).  A portion of the funds raised are returned to the school.

Magazine Sales: School children sell magazine subscriptions and are rewarded with great prizes.  This is the PTL’s largest fund raiser and where we make our spending $ for the entire school year.

Spring Fling/Carnival: games, crafts, food and Fun for all ages!  Was previously known as the Fall Festival.

Donuts with Dad: Breakfast with dad or other adult (grandpa, uncle etc.) in the school gym

Book Fair: Scholastic books and other items are available to purchase in the gym during the parent teacher conferences.

Secret Santa: School Age children are able to purchase “gifts” for family, friends and pets.  Gifts range from $1-$5 and children bring their shopping list with them.

Staff Appreciation Week: Daily activities that help show our appreciation to the great faculty and staff of osls.

Muffins with Mom: Breakfast with mom or other adult (grandma, aunt etc.) in the school gym.

Taste of Our Savior Auction: Adult event featuring tastings from local restaurants with silent and live auctions.  This is the schools largest fundraiser!

Kroger Gift Card

A simple, no-hassle way to help support the ministries of Our Savior is to use a Kroger gift card.  Simply “load” the card, and then use it like a credit card to pay for your purchases at Kroger (or their fuel-stop)!   When you do … KROGER sends Our Savior 2½% of your purchase.  It costs you nothing!   Cards are available now at the Church Office for $5 ea. (Each card is loaded with $5 … so it costs you nothing.)  Proceeds from your card(s) will be earmarked for Youth and Family Ministry.

Thrivent--Prepare for Your Greatest Journey

No one likes to think about their death. Yet those who have prepared for deathcan live with more peace of mind. On September 24th Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and the South Central Conference of the Indiana-Kentucky Synod sponsor a seminar for Lutherans to help you prepare for your greatest journey.

Saturday, September 24
9am - 3pm
Ascension Lutheran Church
13725 Shelbyville Road
Louisville, KY 40245

8:45am: Registration
9am - 10am: Advanced Directives
10am - 11am: Funeral Preplanning
11am - Noon: Letter to My Spouse
Noon: Lunch (catered by Doll's Market)
1pm - 2pm: Estate Planning
2pm - 3pm: My Legacy Matters

Cost: $10 (This $10 is donated to the seminary of your choice. Lunch and materials compliments of Thrivent and Ascension.)

Space is limited. Pre-registration required. Call 502-244-1856 or register online.

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