*** Board of Christan Education- will meet today after the Divine Service.
*** Board of Christan Education- is seeking a Sunday School Superintendent for the 2010-2011 school year. Those with questions or interest, please talk with any member of the Board of Christian Education Lyndsey Pieper, Fred McCartney, Lori Retzlaff, Deb Garner or JoAnn Sandstrom. Rally Day is fast approaching.
*** Reverend Ralph Morris- will be installed as the semi-retired pastor of St. James Lutheran church in Scottsbluff this afternoon at 4:00 PM. All of you are invited to attend. St. James is located at 1117 E. 14th Street.
*** Welcome to All New & Returning- Chadron State College Students! We are thankful that you ahve joined us in hearing God's Word and offering Him prayers and praise. Please consider making Our Savior's your "church home away from home". Please fill out the 1/2 sheet information sheet and give it to Pastor Bertram. Remember you are invited to our College Group next Sunday, September 12th at 5:00 PM for supper and time in the Word.
*** Harvest Table Continues- Harvest Table Continues today. Have you been blessed with extra produce this summer? Why not share with others and at the same time help our church finances? The Board of Evangelism & Stewardship will sponsor a produce table on Sunday mornings through August and September. If you have extra to share, please bring it. Some ideas are vegetables, fruit, flowers, farm eggs, baked good and etc. Everyone can help themselves and your free will donations will go towards our General Fund. If you have questions, please call Dennis or Kathi Brown at 432-2959, Dottie Tobiasson at 432-3687, Judy Pinkerton at 432-5213 or Barb Merritt at 432-4238.
*** College Group- Our College Group for Chadron State College Students will meet next Sunday afternoon at 5:00 PM. Willing servants will be providing meals each Sunday CSC is in session during the 2010-2011 year. If you would like to help or have questions, please call Dottie Tobiasson at 432-3687.
*** New Cross- If you have not noticed our new outside cross on the south side of our church building, please take a moment to do so today. All expertise, materials and labor are gifts of Chadron Concrete & Block, Roy & Elaine Leibbrandt. We will dedicate it to God's glory at the September 26th Divine Service. Thank you to Roy and Elaine for this very generous gift!
*** Sunday School- Sunday School for children and youth will resume September 12th. If you are willing and able to help with Sunday School by teaching, please speak to a Board of Christian Education member-Fred McCartney, (out of town this month), JoAnn Sandstrom, Deborah Garner, Lyndsey Pieper or Lori Retzlaff. Parents are encouraged to bring your children each week and to also participate in the Adult Bible Class.
*** Mowing Help- If you are scheduled to mow and trim the church lawn and are unable to do so. Matthew Kerner can help you out. For more information, please call Leslie Kerner at 308-430-0993.
*** Collecting Pop Can Pull Tabs- Please continue collecting pop can pull tabs for Hailey Wright. They help with her expenses at the Ronald McDonald House. Please put them in a container on the kitchen counter. Thank you to all who have donated. Questions? Call Esther Wright at 308-665-1423.
*** Collecting Stamps- Please be collecting stamps. The stamps are sent to a school in Norway for the disabled. Then they are sorted and packaged for sale to stamp collector companies. Thank You!
*** Summer is Almost Gone!- If your summer travels will be taking you away from Our Savior's for a time, please remember that the mission and work of our congregation continues. Please be so kind as to bring your regular offering(s) either before you leave or after you arrive home. Or use your offering envelope(s) and mail it to the church building. May God keep you safe as you travel.
*** Please- be sure and check your Narthex for mail.
*** Biblical Tour of Israel- A biblical tour of Israel will be March 2-11, 2011. Starting with Beersheba where Abraham, Isaac and Jacob received the promise and on to Nazareth, Sea of Galilee, Bethlehem, Jerusalem and many other places Jesus traveled and ministered. The prices is very reasonable at $3370 which includes all flights, all lodging, 2 meals a day, all entrance fees, guide and daily Bible Study leader. Reverend Darold Reiner (LCMS) is leading this tour from Kalispell, Mt. Contat him at 406-752-1205 or reiner@centurytel.net for a full brochure.
*** Letters to a Marine- Brant Scherbarth is at the Marines' Boot Camp. He would love to hear from you! Here is his address: Sherbarth, Brant P., 1st BN Delta Co Platoon 1068, 4000 Midway Ave, San Diego, CA 92140-1068.
*** Shepherd's Pantry Needs- The Shepherd's Pantry which is house at Immanuel Lutheran Church, is in need of the following items on a regular basis. Monetary donations are used to purchase milk, meat and non-perishables. We do have a small freezer now and can use hot dogs, hamburgers and margarine or other frozen foods you may want to share. Tuna, canned meats, spaghetti & sauce, macaroni & cheese, fruit/vegetables and any boxed or canned food items. Blessings to you and your congregation as you help the Shepherd's Pantry feed the hungry people of Chadron.
*** Host Parent Program- is an exclusive program to Chadron State College. It is designed to help our students adjust to college life by creating a new home away from home. Chadron Community members volunteer their time and homes to Chadron State College students. These community members range in age and come from diverse backgrounds and professions. As a CSC student, you are paired with host parents according to similiar interestes, skills, hobbies, religion, professions, and professional organizations as provided in the application. Host parents volunteer to be there for you when you need someone to talk to or listen to you. You may also consult with them, ask for a favor or help with the resources in the community. Host parents may also provide a place to hang out and relax when you feel the need to get off campus. They may also offer involvement in their family, church and community activities. Host parents are also there when you can use an uplifting smile, words of encouragement and support, or when you just need a home away from home! The experiences with host parents help a new student establish ongoing friendships with comunity members, as well as create a sense of security while meeting new challenges and testing new freedoms as a young adult. Tami Fosher, ADRL, CSC, 308-432-6403.