Pastor Andy Keltner

 

 

I appreciate all of you who invested your time in the Transforming Churches Network consultation process on the first Weekend of May. The consultation team found that we have a missional attitude as a congregation. We have nurturing and inspirational worship leaders. St. Paul in Philippians chapter 4:8 gives this admonition: "Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things." It is important that we look at and focus on the positives.  

 

It is a reasonable question to ask if we are focused on communicating the Gospel of Christ. Then we need to ask if these prescriptions will help us grow as the people of God, is the consultation report fair, and does it represent the entire congregation.  

 

I have attached the report from the consultation team (click on the TCN Consultation Prescriptions link below). I would ask you to read the document, then pray for God's guidance for our congregation. If you have any questions speak with Craig Holtzen or me. Finally, I ask you to discuss this with your neighbors and attend a scheduled Town Hall meeting which will be June 10 at 6:00 p.m. Then participate in the scheduled voters meeting on June 24th at 1:00 p.m. This is your church. I ask you to pray for and participate in the ministry of Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church.

 

Thanks

Pastor Andy

 

TCN Consultation Prescriptions 

   

Back to top

Come to Sunday Summer school at Christ our Savior!  Beginning Sunday, June 3 through August, Kids 3 years old through 5th grade will meet together in the Community Center starting at 9:15 a.m. to have some summer fun.  They will learn about Serving with Joy from the Growing in Christ series through Concordia Publishing. Throughout the summer, the kids will have the opportunities to learn songs, hear stories, watch movies, play games, and do crafts.

Middle school and High School kids will meet with Ms. Donica in the youth room in the church basement. We are flexible about grade/age 'tweeners, so talk to Jodie Berve, Christine Fauss, or Donica Littrell about the group that's most appropriate for your child.

Teacher teams will be working on a rotating schedule so if you would like to help out on a Sunday, contact Christine Fauss so we can put you on a team.  It's a great way to try your hand at working with kids in Sunday school without being in charge or making a long commitment.  The regular teachers have volunteered non-stop for two school years with a summer session in between and are ready and very deserving of a break.  The more people pitching in with our Sunday summer groups, the better.  We're gonna have fun and learn about SERVING WITH JOY. Come join us!
   

Back to top

Back to top

"Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times things that are not yet done..."  Isaiah 46:10

 

 

Our Group will be serving the community and joining forces with "People of Passion" to clean up Ron Weers Park and around the lake for the Fishing Derby.  We will meet at the park,  Friday, June 15 at 7 p.m. and after the Derby, Monday, June 18 at 7 p.m.  There is a parent permission slip that the Parks and Recreation Dept. requires to be filled out before clean up for the youth under 18yrs of age.  The forms are in our classroom.  Let me know if you would be able to help!  We are also signing up for T-shirts this summer.  Orders need to be in by June 3.  The cost is $10.  Look for two more opportunities to serve and clean up the park in July and August!

 

 

"For by grace you have been saved through faith.  And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast."  Ephesians 2:8-9