OUR WORSHIP LIFE
Paintings by Pastor Laura Gentry for the 2007 Lenten Midweek Services
SCHEDULE
We worship each Sunday morning at 9:00 a.m. Midweek services are held on Wednesday evenings in Lent at 7:00 p.m.
THE HEART OF WORSHIP
Since worship is at the very heart of Christian community, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church is committed to providing worship opportunities that will enable people to encounter the living God. Our style of worship is blended in that it includes both traditional and contemporary music and liturgy. We seek to provide a worship experience which is celebratory and meaningful for all age groups, and of course, we warmly welcome visitors.
We worship each Sunday morning at 9:00 a.m. Midweek services are held on Wednesday evenings in Lent at 7:00 p.m.
THE HEART OF WORSHIP
Since worship is at the very heart of Christian community, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church is committed to providing worship opportunities that will enable people to encounter the living God. Our style of worship is blended in that it includes both traditional and contemporary music and liturgy. We seek to provide a worship experience which is celebratory and meaningful for all age groups, and of course, we warmly welcome visitors.
HOLY COMMUNION
Holy Communion is celebrated at Our Savior's on the first and third Sunday of each month. In this meal, we remember that Jesus’ body was broken and his blood was poured out for the forgiveness of our sins. By eating and drinking, we participate in this saving event of the past. Yet this feast is more than just a memory—we also recognize that Christ is present with us today. He is in, with and under the bread and wine—nourishing us and strengthening us in our faith. And this sacrament is also a foretaste of the feast to come when all creation will be united under the Lordship of Jesus Christ.
All baptized Christians who receive communion in their home congregations are welcome to join in this holy meal at Our Savior’s Lutheran. The children of our members are eligible to begin receiving Communion in the fifth grade, but if your child has already begun receiving communion in your home congregation, regardless of age, he or she is welcome to receive it here, too. Children and adults who do not yet receive communion are invited to come forward with their families to be given a special blessing.
Holy Communion is celebrated at Our Savior's on the first and third Sunday of each month. In this meal, we remember that Jesus’ body was broken and his blood was poured out for the forgiveness of our sins. By eating and drinking, we participate in this saving event of the past. Yet this feast is more than just a memory—we also recognize that Christ is present with us today. He is in, with and under the bread and wine—nourishing us and strengthening us in our faith. And this sacrament is also a foretaste of the feast to come when all creation will be united under the Lordship of Jesus Christ.
All baptized Christians who receive communion in their home congregations are welcome to join in this holy meal at Our Savior’s Lutheran. The children of our members are eligible to begin receiving Communion in the fifth grade, but if your child has already begun receiving communion in your home congregation, regardless of age, he or she is welcome to receive it here, too. Children and adults who do not yet receive communion are invited to come forward with their families to be given a special blessing.
HOLY BAPTISM
We believe that in baptism, God forgives sin, delivers from death and the devil and give everlasting salvation to all who believe what God has promised. Our baptism, then, becomes central to our very identity as people of God. Since baptism is a totally free gift of God, it is open to people of all ages, including infants. Martin Luther said that there is no better picture of unearned grace than a child at the baptismal font. Through our confirmation program, young people can learn more about their baptism in order to publicly affirm it at the rite of confirmation. To be baptized or to learn more about baptism, please contact Pastor Gentry.
SERMONS
Pastor posts her sermons each week at her sermon blog. Printed copies are also available in the narthex.
ACTIVITY BAGS
Carolyn Vogel has made a set of children's activity bags. They are available in the narthex to keep our little worshipers happy. There is also a nursery area in the basement with a rocking chair, toys and a changing table.
CHRISTMAS EVE MEMORIES
Our Savior's member, Judy Wood, wrote this description of the Candlelight Christmas Eve service.
It was 7:00 p.m. on December 24th and a 135 year-old red brick church in Lansing Iowa had luminaries lit—guiding up the multitude of steps to the front doors. The inside was packed with happy people and anxious children.
The two-story tall Christmas tree graced the left side of the altar with brilliant red poinsettias framing both sides of the tree. At the base of the tree was a lone manger. Poinsettias were placed on the altar, piano and at the base of the Advent stand with its three purple candles, one pink candle and one white candle. Candles graced the pews along the center aisle.
The minister welcomed us with a smiling face, beaming personality, a warm heart and open arms. The organist, who has a doctor’s degree in music, alternated playing the piano on the main floor and the organ in the choir loft. The Advent candles were lit, scriptures were read and many old Christmas carols were sung. After communion was shared by all, we had our special candle lighting ceremony.
All the candles along the pews were lit and everyone lit and held their own candles. Then a gentleman stood up in front of the church and the piano started to play and the most beautiful and moving song was sung by the retired opera singer. The whole church vibrated to "O Holy Night" while the lights were dimmed and candles flickered. It was a most moving night and once again we were reminded of the true reason for Christmas.
When we arrived home we decided to save the presents for the next day. We wanted to savor the inner peace this evening had brought us.
HYMNAL DONATIONS
The following is the list of the ninety one hymnals that were donated to our congregation.
• Given in honor of Ethan & Jack Schweitzer
by Mike & Kristie Schweitzer (2)
• Given in memory of Ralph & Alice Mae Shild
by John & Judy Schild
• Given in memory of Myron Shild
by John & Judy Schild
• Given in memory of Malita Bauer
& honor of Floyd Bauer
by John & Judy Schild
• Given to the glory of God
by John & Judy Schild
• Given to the glory of God
by Jan & Mary Schweitzer (2)
• Given to the glory of God
by Robert & Darlene Grover (4)
• Given to the glory of God
by Robert Grover (2)
• Given in memory of Don Fuller
by Brian & Cheryl Fuller (6)
• Given in honor of our grandchildren:
Tyler, Derrick, Drake, Ryan, Brandon,
Kortney, Mason, Dylan, Carson, Olivia
by Don & Donna Thran (10)
• Given in memory of Our Savior
by Avis J. & William G. Davis (6)
• Given to the glory of God
by Bethany & Kyle Reed
• Given in memory of Carl & Dorothy Kuhens
by Denis & Cindy Kuhens (2)
• Given in memory of their father, Neil Kiesau
by Eric, Kari and Tami
• Given in memroy of Neil Kiesau
by Sharon Kiesau
• Given in memory of William & Rosella Sadler,
Roxanne Knickerbocker
by LaVern & Kim Timmerman & family
• Given in memory of Robert Ziegelmaier
by Grace Ziegelmaier
• Given in memory of Weston M. Sampson
by Carolyn Sampson
• Given in memory of husband Arthur
and sons Keith & Thomas
by Florence McKee
• Given to the glory of God
by Dan & Carolyn Vogel (2)
• Given in memory of Robert Cannon
by Margaret Cannon
• Given in memory of David Amble
by Nancy Amble (2)
• Given in honor of our children,
Duane Estebo & Carol Finley
by Harvey & Betty Estebo (2)
• Given in honor of our 45th wedding anniversary
by Gary & Gayle Bahlmann (2)
• Given to the glory of
God by Ceil & Gene Gray
• Given in memory of Eldon & Ella Kurth
by Dorothy Becker
• Given in memory of Arlyn Kieth Peterson
by Dorothy Becker
• Given to the glory of God
by Dorothy Becker
• Given in memory of Betty & Joseph Finley,
Mildred & Kenneth Blackburn, Helen & Clearance Brohmer,
Evelyn & Jack Libke
by Rick Libke & Susan Finley
• Given to the glory of God
by Donna Reed
• Given to the glory of God
by Carol Schaefer
• Given to the glory of God
by Horace & Amber Magnusson
• Given in memory of Ralph Glynn Jr.
& Magdalene Glynn by Joyce Glynn
• Given in memory of John and Milthada Bjerke
by Lee Bjerke
• Given to the glory of God
by Mick & Jean Meyer (12)
• Given in memory of our parents
by Owen & Dorothy Kirk.
• Given in memory of Charles & Ella Smith
by Scott and Eileen Smith
• Given in memory of William & Margaret Geier
by Scott and Eileen Smith
• Given in honor of Florence McKee
by Amy McKee
• Given in memory of Hildegard Smith
by Revs. William & Laura Gentry
• Given in memory of Carter Smith
by Revs. William & Laura Gentry
• Given in memory of Marie Pensel
by Revs. William & Laura Gentry
• Given in memory of Edgar Pensel
by Revs. William & Laura Gentry
• Given in memory of Tillie Duwe
by Revs. William & Laura Gentry
• Given in memory of Lucille Dodge
by Revs. William & Laura Gentry
• Given in memory of William F. Gentry
by Revs. William & Laura Gentry
• Given in memory of Mary Kathleen Larson
by Revs. William & Laura Gentry
• Given in honor of Burnell & Sharon Smith
by Revs. William & Laura Gentry
• Given in honor of Verona Gentry
by Revs. William & Laura Gentry
We believe that in baptism, God forgives sin, delivers from death and the devil and give everlasting salvation to all who believe what God has promised. Our baptism, then, becomes central to our very identity as people of God. Since baptism is a totally free gift of God, it is open to people of all ages, including infants. Martin Luther said that there is no better picture of unearned grace than a child at the baptismal font. Through our confirmation program, young people can learn more about their baptism in order to publicly affirm it at the rite of confirmation. To be baptized or to learn more about baptism, please contact Pastor Gentry.
SERMONS
Pastor posts her sermons each week at her sermon blog. Printed copies are also available in the narthex.
ACTIVITY BAGS
Carolyn Vogel has made a set of children's activity bags. They are available in the narthex to keep our little worshipers happy. There is also a nursery area in the basement with a rocking chair, toys and a changing table.
CHRISTMAS EVE MEMORIES
Our Savior's member, Judy Wood, wrote this description of the Candlelight Christmas Eve service.
It was 7:00 p.m. on December 24th and a 135 year-old red brick church in Lansing Iowa had luminaries lit—guiding up the multitude of steps to the front doors. The inside was packed with happy people and anxious children.
The two-story tall Christmas tree graced the left side of the altar with brilliant red poinsettias framing both sides of the tree. At the base of the tree was a lone manger. Poinsettias were placed on the altar, piano and at the base of the Advent stand with its three purple candles, one pink candle and one white candle. Candles graced the pews along the center aisle.
The minister welcomed us with a smiling face, beaming personality, a warm heart and open arms. The organist, who has a doctor’s degree in music, alternated playing the piano on the main floor and the organ in the choir loft. The Advent candles were lit, scriptures were read and many old Christmas carols were sung. After communion was shared by all, we had our special candle lighting ceremony.
All the candles along the pews were lit and everyone lit and held their own candles. Then a gentleman stood up in front of the church and the piano started to play and the most beautiful and moving song was sung by the retired opera singer. The whole church vibrated to "O Holy Night" while the lights were dimmed and candles flickered. It was a most moving night and once again we were reminded of the true reason for Christmas.
When we arrived home we decided to save the presents for the next day. We wanted to savor the inner peace this evening had brought us.
HYMNAL DONATIONS
The following is the list of the ninety one hymnals that were donated to our congregation.
• Given in honor of Ethan & Jack Schweitzer
by Mike & Kristie Schweitzer (2)
• Given in memory of Ralph & Alice Mae Shild
by John & Judy Schild
• Given in memory of Myron Shild
by John & Judy Schild
• Given in memory of Malita Bauer
& honor of Floyd Bauer
by John & Judy Schild
• Given to the glory of God
by John & Judy Schild
• Given to the glory of God
by Jan & Mary Schweitzer (2)
• Given to the glory of God
by Robert & Darlene Grover (4)
• Given to the glory of God
by Robert Grover (2)
• Given in memory of Don Fuller
by Brian & Cheryl Fuller (6)
• Given in honor of our grandchildren:
Tyler, Derrick, Drake, Ryan, Brandon,
Kortney, Mason, Dylan, Carson, Olivia
by Don & Donna Thran (10)
• Given in memory of Our Savior
by Avis J. & William G. Davis (6)
• Given to the glory of God
by Bethany & Kyle Reed
• Given in memory of Carl & Dorothy Kuhens
by Denis & Cindy Kuhens (2)
• Given in memory of their father, Neil Kiesau
by Eric, Kari and Tami
• Given in memroy of Neil Kiesau
by Sharon Kiesau
• Given in memory of William & Rosella Sadler,
Roxanne Knickerbocker
by LaVern & Kim Timmerman & family
• Given in memory of Robert Ziegelmaier
by Grace Ziegelmaier
• Given in memory of Weston M. Sampson
by Carolyn Sampson
• Given in memory of husband Arthur
and sons Keith & Thomas
by Florence McKee
• Given to the glory of God
by Dan & Carolyn Vogel (2)
• Given in memory of Robert Cannon
by Margaret Cannon
• Given in memory of David Amble
by Nancy Amble (2)
• Given in honor of our children,
Duane Estebo & Carol Finley
by Harvey & Betty Estebo (2)
• Given in honor of our 45th wedding anniversary
by Gary & Gayle Bahlmann (2)
• Given to the glory of
God by Ceil & Gene Gray
• Given in memory of Eldon & Ella Kurth
by Dorothy Becker
• Given in memory of Arlyn Kieth Peterson
by Dorothy Becker
• Given to the glory of God
by Dorothy Becker
• Given in memory of Betty & Joseph Finley,
Mildred & Kenneth Blackburn, Helen & Clearance Brohmer,
Evelyn & Jack Libke
by Rick Libke & Susan Finley
• Given to the glory of God
by Donna Reed
• Given to the glory of God
by Carol Schaefer
• Given to the glory of God
by Horace & Amber Magnusson
• Given in memory of Ralph Glynn Jr.
& Magdalene Glynn by Joyce Glynn
• Given in memory of John and Milthada Bjerke
by Lee Bjerke
• Given to the glory of God
by Mick & Jean Meyer (12)
• Given in memory of our parents
by Owen & Dorothy Kirk.
• Given in memory of Charles & Ella Smith
by Scott and Eileen Smith
• Given in memory of William & Margaret Geier
by Scott and Eileen Smith
• Given in honor of Florence McKee
by Amy McKee
• Given in memory of Hildegard Smith
by Revs. William & Laura Gentry
• Given in memory of Carter Smith
by Revs. William & Laura Gentry
• Given in memory of Marie Pensel
by Revs. William & Laura Gentry
• Given in memory of Edgar Pensel
by Revs. William & Laura Gentry
• Given in memory of Tillie Duwe
by Revs. William & Laura Gentry
• Given in memory of Lucille Dodge
by Revs. William & Laura Gentry
• Given in memory of William F. Gentry
by Revs. William & Laura Gentry
• Given in memory of Mary Kathleen Larson
by Revs. William & Laura Gentry
• Given in honor of Burnell & Sharon Smith
by Revs. William & Laura Gentry
• Given in honor of Verona Gentry
by Revs. William & Laura Gentry
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