Thank you to everyone who attended the VBS open house tonight. The kids enjoyed showing their families their classrooms and all that they have done this week. After some singing and a skit on the prodigal son, there were activities including alka-seltzer powered rockets, wool felting, and a hay bale maze. Much fun was had…
We had a great last full night of VBS tonight. The kids studied Jesus appearing to Mary in the garden. It was great to share the joy of the Resurrection with the kids. Don’t forget about the open house tomorrow night! Come and hear some songs the kids have been learning, enjoy a skit, try out the hay bale maze, and more fun! The open…
Last night the kids learned about Jesus’ parable of the sower. They learned that this parable teaches us about how God cares for us by sending His word. It was a great night! Please join us for the last regular VBS night tonight at 6pm, with a supper including hot dogs being served at 5pm.…
It was another great evening of songs, Bible stories, crafts (piggie banks!), and games. We are thankful for all of those who joined us, and we invite everyone to come tomorrow night! A special thank you to all of the volunteers who make these special nights possible. Supper is served at 5pm (pasta and spaghetti…
We had a great first night of Vacation Bible School, learning about how Jesus is our Good Shepherd. We invite you to come tomorrow night, even if you were not able to make it tonight. Supper (sub sandwiches on Tuesday) is served starting at 5pm, and the rest of the fun starts at 6. Hope to see you there!
Today is the first day of VBS 2016! Come tonight at 5 p.m. for dinner, 5:30 p.m. for handbells, and 6 p.m. for VBS. Invite your friends, family, and neighbors to come along! Volunteers, don’t forget to grab your red shirt and come a little early tonight! Thanks to everyone who came to the Volunteer Training sessions. …
Check out the pictures from the LWML gathering! Food, fellowship, and mission projects were enjoyed by the Ladies of Our Savior Lutheran Church on July 20th. Sponsored by LWML and the Thrivent Action Team, the theme was ‘Share Christ with all you meet’.
VBS is only THREE days away! Last Wednesday’s Volunteer Training was a success with tasty treats, learning, and getting to know other volunteers. If you missed it, please make sure you come to the Volunteer Training this Sunday, August 7th, after the 10:30 service. You’ll learn about the lessons, groups, rotations, and basic first aid.
Thanks to everyone who came to welcome Pastor Matheny and his family to Our Savior’s! The kids had fun splashing in the pool and hanging out in the shade.
Check out the fun pictures from last Wednesday’s Blue Ribbon Bible Club Photo Booth!
Below is the video of the last skit from the Blue Ribbon Bible Club. We all had so much fun this summer!
The last night at the Fair was fantastic, as the pictures below will quickly point out! There were freshly grilled burgers and hotdogs, potato salad, coleslaw, baked beans, chips, popcorn, root beer floats, cotton candy, a photo booth, a scavenger hunt, and much more. We opened in the Chapel, went to the Narthex for the…
Check out the video above for the 2016 Vacation Bible School premiere video! Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Mankato, MN, invites your kids to this year’s VBS. From 6 to 8 p.m. on August 8th to 12th, kids learn farmyard tales through stories, music, crafts, discovery, and snacks. Register for free now at www.oslcmankato.org/vbs!
Join us at the Fair one last time this Wednesday, July 20th! We’ll be celebrating with some fun activities and a feast to go with our theme, The Saints in Heaven. There will be a photo booth with accessories, treasure hunt, balloon animals, and MORE! Don’t forget to bring your appetites for hot dogs, burgers,…
If you are interested in getting a taste of what our youth are experiencing at the National Youth Gathering in New Orleans, check out the live stream of the event at 8pm each night. You can find a link to the live stream here: http://lcmsgathering.com.
Check out the Grand Stand Entertainment from Wednesday’s Blue Ribbon Bible Club lesson:
There’s only ONE Blue Ribbon Bible Club night left at the Fair! Last night was an awesome time of fellowship and learning about the Baptism of Jesus. We carved shapes from soap and placed them in real shells, ate shell-shaped empanadas and popcorn sheep, watched color mix in water, tested our memory skills with a…
Thanks to all who helped at last night’s VBS Work Night! There was a lot to get done and many hands made the work easy (pictures are below). Cutting, gluing, and laminating were done to get crafts and nametags ready for VBS in August. To close the evening, there were some snacks specific to this…
Eleven members of our youth, along with chaperones, will be heading to New Orleans later this week for the National Youth Gathering. We pray for safe travel and an enriching experience as they learn and worship with thousands of other Christians. Have a great time! You can learn more about the gathering at http://lcmsgathering.com.
Watch the skit, a reenactment of Luke 11:1-13, from last night through this video!
Everyone had a good time last night learning how Jesus taught His disciples to pray through watching bubbling prayers, eating prayer pretzels and marshmallow eggs, ordering the petitions, singing songs, making prayer journals, painting with balls, and creating kingdoms with playdough. The pictures are below!
Here is the video from last week’s Bible Club lesson, Peter and John Heal a Lame Man. Everyone enjoys having a chance to participate in the skit. Click “read more” to watch!
We were blessed today to participate in the ordination and installation of Pastor Adam Matheny. We are excited to have Pastor Matheny and his family become a part of our family, and look forward to serving in ministry with him. Thank you to President Dean Nadasdy, and all those who participated in the service.
The pictures from last night’s Blue Ribbon Bible Club are below! We learned about Peter and John healing a lame man through a variety of different activities, including testing our knowledge with a Bible Quiz kiosk with prizes, painting with jumbo straws, making finger puppets, eating mini donuts with crackers and cheese, seeing salt jump for joy in…
Check out the video from Wednesday’s Blue Ribbon Bible Club skit:
Check out the pictures below from Wednesday! We learned about Jesus healing the Centurion’s servant. We rolled bandages, put bandaids on the person, made our own shields, color transferred pictures, ate food on a stick and a power snack mix, tried different attributes to see what made the light work, sang, actively listened to a Bible reading,…
Stop by the fair at 6 p.m. Wednesday to experience the story of Jesus Heals the Centurion’s Servant! We’ll have a similar routine as last week, but we’ll have new crafts, discovery, games, and Grand Stand Entertainment. Bring your family and friends (there are no age limits!) and have some fun at the fair! Below is this week’s…
Everyone enjoyed the first session of Blue Ribbon Bible Club! Below are pictures of the evening’s activities. This week we learned about Daniel in the Lions’ Den. Because angels protected Daniel by shutting the lions’ mouths, we had angel food cake and buttered popcorn for snacks. We also had several themed games, a door prize,…
Thank you to all who came for the 2016 Church Picnic! Below are some pictures from Sunday. The sun was hot, but the shade was cool. There were about 85 people who attended. Many were able to stay and visit, play yard games, or climb on the playground.
This Wednesday from 6 to 7 pm, everyone is invited to come to the opening session of Blue Ribbon Bible Club! The lesson of Daniel in the Lions’ Den will be taught with music, crafts, stories, games, science, and a play. Check out the Blue Ribbon Bible Club page to learn more. Come as you are…
Blue Ribbon Bible Club starts this Wednesday, June 15th, at 6 pm! This week’s lesson is about Daniel in the Lions’ Den. Every Wednesday, begin with a stop at the ticket booth to get your tickets. We’ll kick the evening off with music for all and alternate between crafts, fair-themed snacks, games, and science. The…
ATTENTION EVERYONE! This Sunday, June 12th, is the annual church picnic! Gather across the street at Franklin Elementary after the 10:30 service for chicken, coleslaw, potato salad, buns, and desserts. Bring your favorite yard game to share and come have some fun with fellow church members.
Everyone is invited to help get ready for Blue Ribbon Bible Club after the Church Picnic on June 12th, about 1:30 pm. There will be crafts to prep, fair booths to make, a stage to set up, and a variety of other tasks. Come back on Wednesdays beginning June 15th to help with, or participate in,…
We had a great spring backpacking trip to the Superior Hiking Trail north of Lutsen, MN. It was great to get out in God’s creation and enjoy each others company. Looking forward to the next trip!
Thanks to all the parents and kids who helped with breakfast yesterday! Many hands make a kitchen clean. Have a great summer and we’ll see you again in the fall.
Check out the new pictures of your kids on the Sunday School page from last Sunday! This Sunday, May 22nd, is the last day of Sunday School for the 2015-2016 school year. However, Bible lessons don’t stop; June 15th is the first Wednesday of Blue Ribbon Bible Club, where children, parents, grandparents, neighbors, and friends gather…
Our Savior’s member David Miller, age 20, has been missing since Tuesday evening, May 10th at the University of Minnesota. A prayer vigil for David and his family will be held tonight, May 13th, from 6-7 p.m. at our daughter congregation, River of Life Lutheran Church, 830 Sunrise Drive, St. Peter, MN. because he is a St Peter resident and HS graduate.…
Kids Praise! and Kids Ring! serve breakfast this Sunday, May 15th. Please have your children in the kitchen at 7:45 am to help cook and serve the meal. Parents are requested to come at 9:15 am to help clean up while children go to Sunday School. This is the last time the kids choirs serve breakfast…
Mark your calendars for the 2016 Church Picnic on June 12th at 11:35 am! Food, games, and fellowship are a great way to kick off the summer.
Please come and welcome our new pastor! Pastor Matheny will be installed as Assistant Pastor during a service at Our Savior’s on July 3rd at 3 pm. The service will include special music sung together by our adult and kids choirs. More information will be available in the coming weeks!
Learning doesn’t need to stop in the summer! Enjoy an interactive, intergenerational learning environment from 6:00-7:00pm Wednesday evenings. All ages are welcome including grandparents, and bring your friends!
The Kids Praise! Choir sang on Mother’s Day for the final time this season. They sang, “Rejoice in the Lord Always”. Check out their performance below!
Register your child or children for this summer’s Vacation Bible School using our quick and simple online registration form! Barnyard tales include The Good Shepherd, Loaves and Fishes, The Sower, The Lost Son, and Mary in the Garden. Learn more or register today!
Invite your friends and family to Vacation Bible School this year! Let us know you’re coming and invite others to join you using this easy, pre-made Facebook Invite. VBS is August 8th to the 12th, with an open house for the whole family on the 12th. Children will hear Biblical farmyard tales through stories, crafts, games, and more! If…
Pastor Adam Matheny has been chosen to fill Our Savior’s Assistant Pastor position. Pastor Matheny, his wife Laura, and his two children will be joining us in the next few months!
May 1: 1st – 6th Grade Sing for Worship May 22: Last Day of Sunday School June 12: Church Picnic June 15: Start of Summer Wednesdays July 20: Last Day of Summer Wednesdays Aug 8-12: VBS Sept 11: First Day of Sunday School
Rummage Sale – Saturday, May 14 from 8am – 2pm The Youth Group is sponsoring a Rummage Sale as a fundraiser for the National Youth Gathering.
We were excited this past week to learn that we have been assigned a new graduate pastor from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri. Join us Tuesday, May 26th as we live stream the service from St. Louis During this service we will celebrate the assignments of all the new pastors, and will learn the name…
The April/May issue of the OSLC Kids! newsletter is out. Find out everything that will be happening …. here.
Give blood! Our Savior’s is hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Friday, May 20 from noon – 5pm. Sign up now on-line, http://www.redcross.org/give-blood.