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Summertime, and the livin' is.... Well, not exactly "easy" but a nice change of pace. And with this change of pace, this is for us at Our Savior a time to do some planning, regrouping and looking ahead.
Along with that, we are now in our summer worship schedule (Saturday 6pm, Sunday 9:30am), and what a great first weekend it was! It just so happened that Trinity Sunday fell on Memorial Day weekend. With the combined services it was great to have a full church, special music (thanks, Charles, French Horn; Handbell ringers (click here to listen!); Eric, soloist; and Ron and Steve on Saturday night) and all in all very meaningful worship experiences both Saturday and Sunday, as we were invited into God's dance with his creation! (To hear the sermon on that topic, click here). Then following worship we had our annual Spring congregational meeting. Three members were newly elected to our congregational council: Clint Rahjes, Stewardship; Karen Reed, Fellowship; and Len Frosina, Nurturing. Many thanks to all of these for their willingness to serve. Also at the meeting we received an update on our building project and heard of the following three projects/additions going on around Our Savior. First, re: the building project, we are on track with paying back the notes. The total cost of the project (completed in December of 2011) was around $700,000. As of now, our total indebtedness is about $215,000. Many thanks to all who are holding notes for that, and a special thanks to the one holder of a $10,000 note, who donated that back to Our Savior. We are really blessed and so grateful for everyone's participation and generosity. The other projects mentioned were as follows: 1) Anyone who spends any time around Our Savior can attest to the aging covered walkways that weren't updated with the new construction. Due to a very generous bequest from one of our members, Carl Hefferon, who passed away a few months ago, we are able to move ahead on the construction of new covered walkways continuing from where the new leaves off. The total cost is around $64,000. The majority of that cost will be covered by Carl's bequest. If anyone would like to help cover the remaining several thousand, that would be much appreciated. 2) A new phone system is needed in the offices. The installation of that will begin within the next couple of weeks. The cost for this new and much needed addition is $4200. Any gifts toward this project would be much appreciated also. 3) After "living into" the new Quiet Room off of the narthex, we were able to zero in on what kind of furnishings are needed to complete that room. Two new wooden tables (4'X4') and 25 chairs have been ordered from Sauder Church Furniture company to finish off that room. Many thanks to all who were a part of choosing the colors, styles, etc. and to the anonymous gift of $5200 to cover the cost of the new furniture. It will arrive sometime in July! As the summer unfolds, we look forward to Day Camp, Confirmation Camp and special musical opportunities in worship, along with the change of pace. Whatever the summer holds for you, we look forward to seeing you when you are in town, and hope you have a good and safe summer if you are traveling. Please also consider signing up to be a summer usher by using the link below, you will receive a reminder e-mail as well when you sign up! You can keep in touch by visiting our website at: www.oursaviorelca.com See you in church! Pastor Jack + | 
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