OSL School NewsServing Families for Jesus ChristSave the Date...OKTOBERFESTSaturday, October 23, 201011:00 am – 3:00 pmGames • Prizes • RidesGreat FoodSilent Auction • Live AuctionLots of Fun for the Whole Family!Voice 8
LWML CORNEROn Sunday afternoons after we returned from church and had a sumptuous fried chicken dinner,(fyi: chicken was raised in the yard; the kids ate after the grown-ups). We gathered around an outof-tuneupright piano to sing gospel songs. Humming “Love Lifted Me” for weeks, I can’t rememberall the words but I do remember my sinking deep in sin, the Master saved me, I was safe, and thenthe chorus. That was such a comfort in my teen years. I had a strong aversion to hell, which wasprobably instilled in me after spending most of my summers going to every church in my small townfor Vacation Bible School. I loved their cookies and punch. Yes, His love lifted me and you becauseGod is love. Love supersedes faith and hope, remains the greatest gift and forever will be the guidingprinciple for all that Christians are and do.“Melody of God’s Love” was an appropriate theme of the LWML Convention in Austin. A delegationof nine from <strong>Our</strong> <strong>Savior</strong> attended, and they all returned with a determination to grow LWML and toget young people involved. “Because of this convention, I am a <strong>Lutheran</strong> teen on a mission to servethe Lord,” was a quote by Skyler Schoolfield (Sharon Petree’s granddaughter). Another was by HeidiGerke, “With all my heart, I believe that God led me there to show me a vital part of what makes <strong>Our</strong><strong>Savior</strong> and other Missouri Synod <strong>Lutheran</strong> <strong>Church</strong>es what they are. The love and guidance I felt inAustin could only be God-inspired in the walk with Jesus through this life. I pray that I will be ableto continue that walk in a way that will make my God proud, as well as the surrogate family of Godlywomen I have found.” Both quotes bear repeating.LWML Cheerful Helpers meeting on July 17, was well attended. A delicious brunch was served onbeautifully decorated tables. Martha Glammeyer carried out “In the Garden” theme in her devotion.Kudos go to the Trojacek family, Ellie, Larry and Andi, for making this meeting such an elegant affair.The Turkey Dinner Committee’s report was given by Mildred Holeman and Deanie Stephens. Everygroup in the church will be involved. Children will be served chicken nuggets and potatoes insteadof turkey. All you who haven’t been coming because children don’t like turkey, bring ‘em on, theywill love the substitute. Also, we are attempting to make the Fish Fry an annual affair and likewiseinclude something palatable for the children, but we need volunteers.Every person in <strong>Our</strong> <strong>Savior</strong> has a talent and we need you! David was a simple, unknown shepherdboy. David’s gift may have been only a slingshot, but it opened the door to his future as Israel’s king.So what — you have no training or the proper education. All Godrequires is that you show up, say yes, and make yourself available. Whenyou give God what you’ve got, He gives you what He’s got, that makesyour odds unbeatable. Benjamin Franklin had less than two years offormal schools. Yet at twenty-five he founded America’s first library, atthirty-one he started its first fire department, at thirty-six he designeda heating stove that’s still in use today, at forty he harnessed the powerof electricity, at forty-five he founded the nations’s first university, andat seventy-nine he invested bifocals. Most already have more educationthen he had when he was your age. Add to that these two promises: “TheLord is my helper” (Hebrews 13:6 NKJV); “I can do all things throughChrist who strengthens me,” and you have what’s required.When your life is done, what will you have lived for? Eventuallyeverything on earth will turn to dust — including you! So give yourselfto things that will last beyond your lifetime.Mildred HolemanVoice 9
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