Learn to run the FM broadcast for our parking lot services. Learn how to find, edit, process, and upload past worship services. You’d need a top end computer and fast internet. Learn how to post announcements, devotions, worship services and the like to our website and Facebook page. Others can provide the content. It’s the tech-savvy that is needed. A willingness to…
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How we May Look to Future Generations I remember a man who grew up in Weimar Germany – the period between the Word Wars when Germany was a political and economical disaster. His wife had also come to America from impoverished Europe. The experiences of their youth changed their lives forever. He loved the seclusion and of Northern Minnesota. She loved the…
Yes! Plan on weekly parking lot services each Sunday morning at 8;00 and at 10:30 as we had on Easter Sunday. The order of service will be handed out as you pull into our North lot (corner of Lime and Broad). Turn your radio to 106.1 FM. Rain or shine. Holy Communion will be available after each service in small groups in…
As we gather together this Wednesday, we’ll take a look at Psalm 63. O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water. (verse 1, ESV) There are times in life that we…
On Easter Sunday, a worship video from a previous year with classic pipe organ, rousing hymns, all the flowers, and of course the Easter Gospel read and preached will be posted here on our website. The same video will be shown on Easter Sunday on local access channel KTV (Charter/Spectrum channel 181 or Consolidated Communications channel 7 (digital 507) at 9:30 a.m.…
Read or listen to the complete Passion Account as harmonized from the four Gospels. It is posted under “Sermons and Devotions” or you can go directly to it by clicking HERE.
The video and order of service for Good Friday have been posted under “Sermons and Devotions.” Click HERE to go here directly.
An audio sermon and a video describing the Passover meal have been posted to Sermons and Devotions to aid in your observation of Maundy Thursday. Click HERE to go there directly.
As we gather together this Wednesday, we’ll take a look at a familiar psalm, Psalm 23. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. (verses…
For those who are new to our website, each week we post our Sunday radio broadcast to this site where KTOE radio picks it up for their broadcast. Go to “Sermons and Devotions” and you can’t find it there every Sunday. Today, you can just CLICK HERE to be taken right to it. The radio sermon doesn’t always match the sermon in…
Please see the attachment for some ideas of family Bible stories and activities! Direct link to download here.
The order of service for Palm Sunday has been uploaded to it’s regular place on our website under “worship” and “weekly order of service.” You you can get there easily by clicking HERE. Use this order of service to follow along with the service on our website recording which will be posted by Saturday evening. This service was recorded April 9, 2017,…
Due to the Minnesota Governor’s Executive Order 20-20, known as the “Stay at Home” order, we will not be able to hold our Palm Sunday drive in service at Franklin Elementary. We will still do a “practice service” in our own parking lot on the corner of Broad and Lime with a limited amount of parking in order to “work out the…
All services and activities, other than those described below, are cancelled for the entire month of April. The Church Council will announce plans for May at a later date as circumstances change. Pastoral Care Walk-In Hours Call for Specialized Pastoral Care Both Pastors and the Deaconess are available to provide individual pastoral care as we always have. We are not permitted to…
The final installment of our five week series of sermons for the Wednesdays in Lent is available under “Sermons and Devotions”
We again encourage you to gather together Wednesday evening. It can be after supper, before bed, or just take a break at 7pm. Feel free to offer your own prayers and read your own choice of scripture. Below you can take a look at Psalm 20. It was written as a group of people praying…
An audio sermon for playing on KTOE Radio at 8:03 a.m. and 5:45 p.m. as been posted to “Sermons and Devotions”
Due to restrictions on meetings and events, we have decided to end the choir and special music season early. Therefore, any rehearsals for the adult choir, adult bells, kid’s choir (JAM), kid’s bells, or brass have been cancelled. The music program potluck scheduled for Spring has been postponed until Fall. When we start gathering again for worship, any choir that wants to…
We invite you to join one another in a time of prayer Wednesday evenings around 7:00pm. Though we won’t be gathering physically together for Lenten Service or even our typical Wednesday Night Devotions, we can come together wherever we may be (or even on the phone) in a time of prayer remembering God and one another. This can be after supper or…
While the Governor of Minnesota has issued a “stay at home” order to begin Friday evening at midnight, we believe that being able to visit with your pastor is an “essential service” more important than getting gas or even groceries. Therefore, Pastor Matheny will continue to be available to meet with individuals or small groups at the hours posted below. We will,…
Six days ago, March 17th, the staff made a decision to cancel the next day’s Lenten midweek service and later that evening the Church Council decided to cancel all worship and activities at Our Savior’s through April 8th. These six days have been overwhelming as we’ve been changing how we do things at Our Savior’s. Pastor Matheny had posted hours on Thursday…
The following letter was received from Rev. Dr. Lucas Woodford, the president of Minnesota South District of the LCMS. Addressed to pastors, Dr. Woodford presents issues surrounding the difficult decision of whether or not to cancel church services. Rather than make a new presentation and suggest that it was my own, I thought you might appreciate hearing how leaders in our Synod…
Our last two worship services are now available on our own website! Go to “Sermons and Devotions” on our homepage and you can select to Listen (to hear only the sermon) or Watch (to view the entire service)! This Saturday evening we’ll post a video of a full worship service from a previous year with the same readings we would have had…
Pastor Lauer will respond to those who desire pastoral care in times of crisis, illness, or nearing death and are showing respiratory symptoms. Call the church office or pastor Lauer directly. He will be taking precautions for his own safety and for others he serves. However, we feel it is best to have only one pastor aiding those who may be infected.
Those who desire pastoral care in times of crisis, illness, or nearing death but do not have respiratory symptoms are asked to contact the church office or pastor Matheny directly.
Pastor Lauer is working remotely to provide daily resources and updates to our website. This will include daily audio devotions, messages from synod and district, good stuff for Lutherans from around the internet, and more to give you food for your soul even though we are not meeting for worship
Pastor Matheny will be available on Thursday, March 19 in the chapel from 9 to 11 a.m. for individuals or small groups of no more than 10 at once to share in private confession, prayer, scripture reading, and the like. Please be prepared for some wait if there is significant interest in this. Child supervision in the nursery will be available at…
Hope in Darkness – Women’s Retreat that was scheduled for March has been postponed. But keep an eye out for it’s rescheduling to join us for Bible study, music, craft, and fellowship. Lunch and morning refreshments are included in the $10 cost. Don’t forget to register by contacting Deaconess Lisa Brand even though we haven’t…
The 2nd Annual 30 Days of Prayer continues this week. There are three ways to register, e-mail, phone, Facebook. Go to: https://www.cancer-companions.org/30-days-cancer-prayer-registration/ to register. I will be receiving the 30 Days of Prayer on my phone and via Facebook, which I will share from all my Facebook friends, a simple way to spread the word. …
Did you make a new year’s resolution to get outside more? Looking for a chance to spend time with other members of Our Saviors? We have a number of activities planned for this year, with more details to follow. If you are interested in participating or have any questions, please contact Matt Brand or Lisa…
Please join us for food and Bible Study on Thursday, January 23rd. We’ll gather at 5:30pm in the Fireplace room for a potluck dinner. Then at 6:30pm we’ll study God’s Word together. This month we will continue our study of A Simple Way to Pray by Dr. Martin Luther. See you there!
Sunday, January 19th, Pastor Matheny will begin a 12-week class on the Small Catechism. You may have studied this book in Confirmation, but if you haven’t touched it since then, this class is for you. For anyone seeking membership at Our Savior’s, this will give you everything you need in order to join. Meet at…
Join us on Sunday, January 12th from 6 – 8 pm for a very special TSNT – parents and congregation members are invited and encouraged to attend. Rev. Fred Hinz of the Minnesota South District Staff will present “God’s Ordering of All Things, Visible and Invisible.” During the evening you will hear about compelling new discoveries…
We invite you to join us for Christmas services as we celebrate the birth of Jesus, our Savior. Christmas Eve Service of Readings and Carols: 5pm & 7pm Pre-service music beginning at 4:30pm & 6:30pm Candlelight Service with Holy Communion: 10p Christmas Day Traditional Christmas Worship with Holy Communion: 9am
“From Everywhere to Bethlehem” is coming next Saturday, December 21 at 4:30pm. There will be a variety of music performed by the children beforehand and refreshments afterward. Feel free to bring some goodies to share and drop them off in the kitchen. Please join us!
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The Youth will be preparing a hot meal for after services on Sunday, November 24th, before the Voters’ Meeting. Join us at 11:30 am for a great meal and conversation with your brothers and sisters. There is no charge for the meal, but donations for the meal will go toward youth activities.
Christian education opportunities abound throughout the week, but there is something for all ages Sunday mornings between services. There is Sunday school for the kids ages 3 and up (see Deaconess Lisa if you have any questions about where classes meet), as well as several Bible studies for everyone else. Pastor Lauer is leading an…
Last week seven members of Our Savior’s and Good Shepherd (North Mankato) drove to Fremont Nebraska to help with the ongoing flood recovery. While there, they were able to share Jesus’ servant love to local residents by re-insulating mobile homes that had been damaged by the heavy spring floods. The work ad its challenges, but…
Yes, you may have just seen some snow flurries in the air. You know what that means? Yes, winter is on the way, but it also means the fall festival is imminent! Everyone is invited to join us Friday, October 25, beginning at 6:00pm with supper and activities. Trunks will be opened at 7:00pm for…
Disaster Relief Mission to Nebraska Planned for October 24-27! Participants aged 16 – 99 of all abilities and skills are challenged to be a part of a team of workers to bring spiritual and practical relief to those suffering from the disastrous floods in Nebraska this past year. If you are interested in participating, please…
Wednesday Night Meals are served each week beginning at 6pm. For those who participate in choir or confirmation, this is a great way to catch a hearty meal beforehand. However, everyone is welcome, and this is a great time of fellowship. At 6:45pm we have a short devotion led by Pastor Matheny. A free-will donation…
Several members of our Mens Group had a great time in the Boundary Waters last week. It was a great time for fellowship, outdoor activities, devotion, and enjoying God’s great creation. It is telling that even though the weather had its challenges, we were discussing the next trip before even leaving. Watch for upcoming opportunities!
With the new school year comes a full schedule of Wednesday night activities beginning September 11th. Supper begins at 6pm with prayer together followed at 6:45pm with a devotion with Pastor Matheny. All are welcome to come eat together. Choirs and confirmation also begin – check the church calendar for details on times. We look…
Christian education is a year-round activity at Our Saviors, but each September we refocus on education for the new school year. Education Sunday is next week, September 8. Have you considered your plans for fall? There are opportunities for all ages! Are you looking for a new Bible Study or considered helping with children’s Sunday…
Hey, men of Our Saviors! We are organizing a canoeing trip to the Boundary Waters this September, and would love to have you join us. We are planning to leave early on Wednesday, September 11, and return Sunday afternoon, September 15. The trip will include prayer, canoeing, fishing, exploring, camaraderie, and, of course, soul-crushing portages.…
The board of Deacons is looking to plan a family friendly golf/foot golf (“golf” using a soccer ball on the same course just with bigger holes) outing at Minneopa Golf Course September 15th, 2019 at 4:30pm (Vikings play at 12:00 that day). We need to know how many people would be interested in order to know…
VBS starts next Monday, August 5th! At Miraculous Mission, children learn about God’s plan to Save the World! They’ll learn five Biblical accounts beginning with creation and continuing through Jesus’ Ascension into heaven. Join us for a week full of friends, learning, and fun from August 5-9 from 6-8 pm. Registration is free and open…
The words of the Bible come to life as you walk through the physical places where those events take place. You gain a new depth of understanding for words like Living Water, Mighty Fortress, and Worship. Join us, during the Sunday School hour between services beginning August 4, as we consider God’s Word from a…
At Miraculous Mission, children learn about God’s plan to Save the World! They’ll learn five Biblical accounts beginning with creation and continuing through Jesus’ Ascension into heaven. Join us for a week full of friends, learning, and fun from August 5-9 from 6-8 pm. Registration is free and open to children ages 3 to entering…