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1 The Mission Statement of Our Savior is: “SEE CHRIST THROUGH US” Our Savior Lutheran Church members, through Christ, preach, teach, listen, learn, and live so the world sees Christ through us. Vol. 8, Num. 32 THE MIRROR OF OUR SAVIOR August, 2019 Dear Members and Friends of Our Savior, This summer has brought great joy and great sorrow to me as a pastor. It brings great joy in celebrating with two congregations in our circuit at the ordination and installation of their pastors; the great sorrow comes in the two men who left their pulpits. One dear friend took a call to Kansas, the other retired from his congregation. We love our opportunity to get together as brothers in Christ, whether it be our monthly meeting gathered around God’s Word, or enjoying down time at a barbecue or Cardinals game. God provides for his people, and he provides for pastors by giving us camaraderie and fellowship. The Scriptures proclaim to us the joys and sorrows of the pastoral ministry. We know that every job bears its own set of burdens. Farmers bear the heat of the day. Accountants are exhaustingly busy in the months leading up to April 15 th . Emergency personnel are always on call in case of an emergency. Every job has its struggles. Jesus outlined the struggle of the pastoral ministry in many ways. We heard one of those a few weeks ago during worship: And he said to them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest. (Luke 10:2)” There simply are not enough pastors for the work there is to do. Congregations throughout the nation and world do not have a called and ordained servant of the Lord. Servants leave one congregation to serve another, not necessarily because they wish to leave. Other congregations are simply unable to support a pastor. Jesus knew these burdens would be a part of every generation. Even among his disciples, Jesus saw the potential for burnout. His disciples returned from preaching and teaching as the Lord had sent them to do. When they returned, Jesus attempted to give them some time away, but it doesn’t always work out that way. Now many saw them going and recognized them, and they ran there on foot from all the towns and got there ahead of them. When he went ashore he saw a great crowd, and he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. And he began to teach them many things. (Mark 6:33-34)” Why do I bring this up? Because in all the sorrow, the Lord continues to bring joy. There is sorrow when a beloved pastor retires, and there is great joy when a new servant is sent by God. There is sorrow when a friend leaves, and joy when a new friend comes into our lives. I rejoice that the Lord continues to care for his people, sending out laborers for his harvest field. While I miss the brother pastors who have left, I rejoice in the new blessings the Lord sends. And, as the Lord bids us to do, I pray that he will continue to send workers into his harvest fields. I pray more missionaries may be sent throughout the world, as the Lord has sent Erin Mackenzie. I pray that our seminaries be filled with men called by God to serve. I pray God guards each and every man he sends to preach the Word, that the devil may not be given a foothold. Here’s what you can do: pray! “the prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working. (James 5:16b)” Please pray for the Lord to send out more laborers. More faithful pastors are a blessing of which we can never have enough! Starting in August, we will begin praying for each church and their pastor in our circuit, as we remember our brothers and sisters in Christ throughout the Sedalia Circuit. Each week we will pray for one congregation and pastor by name, praying that their service in the Lord may be fruitful, the salvation of many souls. Finally, as I hope you already do, please keep me in your prayers. Pray that God gives me wisdom and guidance as I serve you; pray that he provides all that my family and I need; pray that the Lord continues to provide great joy in all my duties and responsibilities. And as people who live in contentious times, where there are many things that cause fear, pray with the early church as they did for the apostles: And now, Lord, look upon their threats and grant to your servants to continue to speak your word with all boldness. (Acts 4:29)” Pray as the Lord has taught you, knowing that his good and gracious will is always being done for you and for me! The Lord be with you! Pastor Tessone

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The Mission Statement of Our Savior is:

“SEE CHRIST THROUGH US”

Our Savior Lutheran Church members, through Christ, preach, teach, listen,

learn, and live so the world sees Christ through us.

Vol. 8, Num. 32 THE MIRROR OF OUR SAVIOR August, 2019

Dear Members and Friends of Our Savior,

This summer has brought great joy and great

sorrow to me as a pastor. It brings great joy in

celebrating with two congregations in our circuit at the

ordination and installation of their pastors; the great

sorrow comes in the two men who left their pulpits.

One dear friend took a call to Kansas, the other retired

from his congregation. We love our opportunity to get

together as brothers in Christ, whether it be our

monthly meeting gathered around God’s Word, or

enjoying down time at a barbecue or Cardinals game.

God provides for his people, and he provides for

pastors by giving us camaraderie and fellowship.

The Scriptures proclaim to us the joys and sorrows

of the pastoral ministry. We know that every job bears

its own set of burdens. Farmers bear the heat of the

day. Accountants are exhaustingly busy in the months

leading up to April 15th

. Emergency personnel are

always on call in case of an emergency. Every job has

its struggles. Jesus outlined the struggle of the pastoral

ministry in many ways. We heard one of those a few

weeks ago during worship: “And he said to them,

“The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few.

Therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to

send out laborers into his harvest. (Luke 10:2)” There

simply are not enough pastors for the work there is to

do. Congregations throughout the nation and world do

not have a called and ordained servant of the Lord.

Servants leave one congregation to serve another, not

necessarily because they wish to leave. Other

congregations are simply unable to support a pastor.

Jesus knew these burdens would be a part of every

generation.

Even among his disciples, Jesus saw the potential

for burnout. His disciples returned from preaching and

teaching as the Lord had sent them to do. When they

returned, Jesus attempted to give them some time

away, but it doesn’t always work out that way. “Now

many saw them going and recognized them, and they

ran there on foot from all the towns and got there

ahead of them. When he went ashore he saw a great

crowd, and he had compassion on them, because they

were like sheep without a shepherd. And he began to

teach them many things. (Mark 6:33-34)”

Why do I bring this up? Because in all the sorrow,

the Lord continues to bring joy. There is sorrow when

a beloved pastor retires, and there is great joy when a

new servant is sent by God. There is sorrow when a

friend leaves, and joy when a new friend comes into

our lives. I rejoice that the Lord continues to care for

his people, sending out laborers for his harvest field.

While I miss the brother pastors who have left, I

rejoice in the new blessings the Lord sends. And, as

the Lord bids us to do, I pray that he will continue to

send workers into his harvest fields. I pray more

missionaries may be sent throughout the world, as the

Lord has sent Erin Mackenzie. I pray that our

seminaries be filled with men called by God to serve. I

pray God guards each and every man he sends to

preach the Word, that the devil may not be given a

foothold.

Here’s what you can do: pray! “the prayer of a

righteous person has great power as it is working.

(James 5:16b)” Please pray for the Lord to send out

more laborers. More faithful pastors are a blessing of

which we can never have enough! Starting in August,

we will begin praying for each church and their pastor

in our circuit, as we remember our brothers and sisters

in Christ throughout the Sedalia Circuit. Each week we

will pray for one congregation and pastor by name,

praying that their service in the Lord may be fruitful,

the salvation of many souls. Finally, as I hope you

already do, please keep me in your prayers. Pray that

God gives me wisdom and guidance as I serve you;

pray that he provides all that my family and I need;

pray that the Lord continues to provide great joy in all

my duties and responsibilities. And as people who live

in contentious times, where there are many things that

cause fear, pray with the early church as they did for

the apostles: “And now, Lord, look upon their threats

and grant to your servants to continue to speak your

word with all boldness. (Acts 4:29)” Pray as the Lord

has taught you, knowing that his good and gracious

will is always being done for you and for me!

The Lord be with you!

Pastor Tessone

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Class

I am usually in the office Monday through

Thursday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM unless otherwise

noted on the church calendar or by the weekly events

noted in the weekly bulletin. I encourage you to

contact me when:

You are going in the hospital, I'd like to visit and

pray with you. Let me know your name, hospital,

and when you will be there. Please note: unless

you contact me, I don’t know you are hospitalized.

Due to HIPAA laws, the hospitals do not contact

me or the church, nor can they disclose any

information about your condition.

You are facing any challenge and in need of the

fortification of God’s powerful Word and you

would like me to keep you in my prayers.

You are wanting to be baptized or your child.

You are planning to get married (I need to be

notified at least six months prior to the wedding

date to reserve the church and to set up times to

meet for the required pre-marriage Bible study and

Service planning).

You can reach me at the numbers listed below.

Church Office: 660-827-0226

Pastor Tessone’s Cell: 660-619-2055

Pastor Tessone’s Email: [email protected].

Website: https://oslsedalia.net/

Join us on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/oursaviorlutheranchurch/

DESIGNATED DOOR OFFERING for August will

go towards Seminary Student.

The following are just some of the opportunities

offered for you to be involved in Bible study with your

fellow brothers and sisters in Christ at Our Savior:

Morning Bible Study meets every Wednesday

morning at 10am, studying the hymns for the

upcoming Sunday.

Adult Bible Class meets on Sunday morning at

10:15am in the Fellowship Hall and is studying

heresies.

Men’s Evening Bible Study: This study meets on

the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM in the

fellowship hall. All men of the congregation are

invited to join us.

Junior Catechism meets every Wednesday from

5-6:30.

You are more than welcome and encouraged to

attend these classes. Jesus promises you: "If you

abide in my Word, you are really my disciples. Then

you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free"

(John 8:31-32).

OUR ADULT INFORMATION

CLASS will begin a new class when

two or more people are interested.

This class is for those wanting to join our

congregation by adult confirmation or any member or

other persons wanting to learn about the Christian faith

as taught in Holy Scripture and Luther’s Small

Catechism.

THE YOUTH GROUP will have a lunch and ice

cream party from 11:30AM to 1:00PM on August the

25th

to welcome the 5th

graders.

It’s time for summer activities, so if you’re playing tee

ball, softball, or have another summer activity, get

Pastor a copy of your schedule so he can cheer you on!

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Notice! Cost of the Radio Ministry is now $155.00 per Sunday.

NOTE: If you enjoy the Radio Ministry and would like to contribute toward sponsoring a Sunday in whole or in part (smaller donations

less than the full $155 will be gladly accepted), please leave your donation at the office or in the offering plate. Please write on check or envelope that you would like it to be designated to the Radio Ministry so it can go to the correct fund.

Thanks to those sponsoring the Radio Ministry in August:

August 4th

– Sponsored by the Mary Matz memorial

fund in celebration of Elizabeth Matz’s birthday

on the 3rd

.

August 11th

– Sponsored by Bud Griffis in loving

memory of Lois Griffis.

August 18th

– Sponsored by Ken Lumpe in loving

memory of JoAnn Lumpe.

August 25th

– Sponsored by Cindy, Rena and Linnea

Heimsoth in celebration of Brenda’s birthday.

If you sign up for flowers AFTER the newsletter has been printed, please contact the church secretary or call the altar guild ladies directly to inform them of this information and also to let

them know ***where your flowers are coming from***. Please sign clearly on the line to let others know when a week is taken. The Altar Guild for the month of August will be Marlis Carl.

August 4th

– Given to the glory of God by Robert

Curtis in thanksgiving for his children; Steven

and Stacy, and in celebration of Stacy’s birthday

on the 5th

. (Moore’s)

August 11th

– Given to the glory of God by the Tatum,

Camirand and Ritzo families in celebration of

Judy’s birthday. (Moore’s)

August 18th

– Given to the glory of God in honor of

Mary Folkerts’ 80th

birthday by her daughters;

Lori Ciersdorff, Lynn Weber and Carla Jones.

(Moore’s)

August 25th

– Given to the glory of God Cindy, Rena

and Linnea Heimsoth in celebration of Brenda’s

birthday. (Moore’s)

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Acolyte Schedule August 4 9:00 AM: Eden Hoeffling, Jackson Hawkins

August 11 9:00 AM: Rehleigh Curry, Rylon Curry

August 18 9:00 AM: Braden Jonson, Montana Jonson

August 25 9:00 AM: Kaley Burkhalter, Ava Burkhalter

Greeters for August August 4 9:00 AM: Volunteers Needed

August 11 9:00 AM: Volunteers Needed

August 18 9:00 AM: Volunteers Needed

August 25 9:00 AM: Volunteers Needed

Audio Booth Techs for August August 4 - Dennis Mueller August 11 - Dennis Estel August 18 - Andrew Matz August 25 - Michael Gertz

USHERS FOR AUGUST August 4 9:00 AM: (5) Robert Curtis, Mark Abney, Tyler Abney,

Richard Camirand, Lloyd Heisterberg, Kenny Tatum, Don Wood

August 11 9:00 AM: (1) Steve Lamb, Steve Clarke, Joe Lollis, Gene

Perkins, Bob Wheeler

August 18 9:00 AM: (1) Steve Lamb, Steve Clarke, Joe Lollis, Gene

Perkins, Bob Wheeler

August 25 9:00 AM: (2) Peggy McAloose, Mason Goosen, Scott

Matz, John Meyer, Tom Moss, Robert Schlender

Our Church Elders August 4 9:00 AM: Brandon Hurt

August 11 9:00 AM: Gabe Russell August 18 9:00 AM: Don Wood

August 25 9:00 AM: Joe Close

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Our Faith Community

THE HELPING HANDS GROUP OF OUR

SAVIOR will begin meeting again in August. The first

meeting will be August 14th

. Please consider joining

our group as we conduct activities which serve our

local church members as well as our community.

After our August meeting we will be meeting the first

Wednesday each month, the same night as the other

church committees and council meet, only our meeting

begins at 6PM and ends at 7PM. Some of our previous

activities included the Pancake & Sausage Day,

Chili/Soup Day, the College Exam Survival Boxes we

prepare for the college aged members of our

congregation, Bible School Assistance, Tea Socials,

Christmas Tags on the tree for families in need,

Information Booklets on the rounder in the front lobby,

Visitor Jar Gifts, Mites Donations, and special church

projects such as the AED unit in the multipurpose

room. If you have any questions about our group,

please call Jennifer Schlender at 660-281-1964.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL TEAM thanks you!

Jesus’ love is “out of this world!” Thank you for

saying YES and helping make our VBS Miraculous

Mission possible, Linda Close.

A NEW LADIES BIBLE STUDY will begin August

8th

at 6pm in the Fellowship Hall. We will be studying

“Joy: A Study of Philippians” by Deb Burma. You can

purchase a copy at cph.org.

WOMEN’S DAY RETREAT: Women, mark your

calendar for this exciting upcoming event! St Paul’s is

hosting a Women’s Day Retreat on Saturday

September 14, 2019 in the St Paul’s school gym.

Registration for the retreat will begin at 8:30AM and

the retreat will end at 2:30PM. There will be no charge

for the event and lunch will be provided. Pre-

registration is needed due to food preparation.

Registration deadline will be September 5th

. For more

information or to register you can call or text the

following people; Berna Dean Nierman at 660-287-

7110 or Melissa Matz at 660-460-1236. Hope to see

you there!

THANK YOU: On behalf of the Benevolent Care

Committee I want to say thank you for opening up

your hearts and showing God’s love to Ryker

Camirand and his family. The donations, monetary

gifts, and prayers have been overwhelming and helpful

to his needs. May God bless each of you as you

continue to serve Him! Love in Christ, Marlis Carl.

MOVIE NIGHT! The Elders will be sponsoring a

movie night on Saturday, August 24th

at 5:30 PM in

the fellowship hall. Join us for hot dogs, popcorn, and

other refreshments as we watch “Martin Luther – An

Idea that Changed the World.”

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BIRTHRIGHT has an immediate need for regular

office volunteers who will meet and work with their

clients. It is for 2 afternoons each month from 12:30 to

4:30 p.m. and training is provided. If you think you

would like to volunteer, please call the Birthright

office at 826-9060 or Jeanette Pahlow at 281-1405.

NEW 2019 DISCOUNT CARDS! St. Paul’s School

has new discount cards available now. They follow the

calendar year, not the school year, so you can use them

January – December 2019! New businesses and

restaurants are featured, along with the regular loyalist,

so ask any St. Paul’s student to view one, or stop by

the school office. They are only $5 and can be used

with no limit, so support your local Christian school

and save yourself some $$$, too. These cards will be

available at the school office until the end of 2019.

CHECK OUT OUR LUTHERAN RADIO

STATION KFUO at www.kfuo.org for Christian

news and music. It is also available on the App Store.

LUTHERAN PUBLIC RADIO brings you sacred

music sung by the world’s greatest choirs. You can

listen at www.lutheranpublicradio.org, or find it on the

App Store

THRIVENT MEMBERS: Don’t forget to allocate

your Choice Dollars! They can be allocated to many

different charities, including our congregation. For

more information, log on to the Thrivent website or

call a Thrivent representative for more information.

LCEF, for more than 35 years, Lutheran Church

Extension Fund has partnered with hundreds of LCMS

congregations to provide space and place for ministry.

In many cases, this partnership involved an LCEF loan

for the purchase of land or the construction of a

building. It is only because of the support of thousands

of faithful investors that LCEF has been able to

provide this important support of LCMS ministries. If

you would like more information about how you can

help support LCEF in its partnership with

congregations, call 800-843-5233 or visit Icef.org.

The LIGHT of Christ is piercing the

darkness for Muslims and others! Many

are being baptized! People of the Book

Lutheran Outreach International (POBLO) has

missionaries in St. Louis and other cities involved on

the front lines of the spiritual battle showing the love

of Christ and sharing the Gospel. For this vital work to

continue, we have an ongoing need for funds. Please

pray and seek God to guide you in what might be your

monetary gift to help expand outreach to immigrants.

The Lutheran Heritage Foundation will add 20% to

your gift. The income from this foundation will

finance this important work in the future. You may

give online by going to POBLO.org and click on

“Give” for the online giving form. Or send your

donation to: POBLO International, 35555 Garfield

Road Suite 7 Clinton Township, MI 48035

Church Council Meeting Minutes

July 10, 2019 Attendance: Pastor Tessone, Lori Hurt, Lloyd Heisterberg, Jerry Case, Jennifer Schlender, Gene Perkins, Susan Gibson, Julie Abney The meeting was called to order and Pastor Tessone opened with devotion and prayer. Lloyd made a motion with a second by Susan to approve the minutes as read. Pastor Tessone’s Report: In June Pastor Tessone made four shut-in and communion visits. Confirmation has finished with five students being confirmed last month. Two students are slated to be confirmed next year and he thinks there will be about four to five 7th graders depending on if everyone comes or not. He is looking at converting the lessons

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to the new catechisms that were released a few years ago. Youth group leaves for the National Youth Gathering tomorrow (July 11). Youth group only had one person show up for the picnic last month and will be going to the skating rink on the 28th. Pastor Tessone has arranged and prepared all the Sunday Services through July 14th, and has been commenting on the yearly reading of the NT on Saturdays.

The Sunday morning Adult Bible Class is studying Luke 14. Wednesday mornings they are studying the topic of vocation, and the Men’s Bible Study is studying Islam.

Pastor Tessone serves the residents of Sylvia Thompson the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month and chapel for the students at St. Paul’s is over for the summer.

Pastor attended the Pastor’s Conference on June 11th at Amigos de Cristo and the ordination of Rev. Jerry Smith on June 30th. Report of the Boards: Board of Elders: Gene and Pastor gave the report. The membership report is as follows: 1 baptism, Eleanor Ruth Gertz (6/30/19); and 1 death, Waunita Mae Lovercamp (6/7/19). The elders are hosting an ice cream social on July 20th. They are working on a flyer for the Gospel of Mark presentation to post around the community and are planning a movie night for August. Board of Education: Julie gave the report. VBS is July 21-July 25 at OSL. They received two Thrivent grants for supplies and meals and Mazzio’s is donating 10 pizzas and Pizza Hut is donating two. Set up for VBS will be Sunday, July 21 at 1:00 and they still need some volunteers to help. Board of Trustees: Lloyd gave the report. Kevin Woolery looked at the outside of the building and will do some repairs to the wings and the south windows in the multi. The trustees will work on Pastor’s old office after Kevin repairs the window leak. There are two bids coming in to replace windows in the multi. Tomorrow evening (July 11) the board will meet with the insurance agent to go over the current policy and determine if there are any additional risks with the shelter and playground. There are some small projects to be worked on such as a couple of loose pews and trimming some bushes. The location for the ice machine has been determined and they will start looking for a machine. The trustees will also be checking on the locks on the doors as a couple of issues have been brought to their attention. Board of Finance: No report. Committee Reports: Committees will need to start looking for replacements after the July Voters’ Meeting. These will need to be ready for the October meeting.

Old Business: Les has contacted Deputy John Cline with the Sheriff’s office to set a date for security measures, this should be set by the next meeting. The new website is up and running. It will need to be kept up-to-date so if you have any ideas or items that should be posted please contact Pastor or Kaylee. New Business: A woman came to Pastor from Immanuel Lutheran in Lincoln and is looking for a room to rent in Sedalia for her daughter who will be moving to town as she is working two jobs here. Other Business/Announcements: Door Offerings: July, Benevolent Care. Fellowship opportunities in July: Ice Cream Social (7/20), VBS (7/21-25), Voters’ Meeting/Potluck (7/28). Finding no further business, there was a motion by Jennifer with a second by Julie to adjourn. This motion was passed and carried. Respectfully submitted, Lori Hurt, Secretary

THE CHURCH COUNCIL HAS DESIGNATED

THE DOOR COLLECTIONS on the first Sundays

of each month as follows:

The Benevolent Care Fund: January, April, and July;

Maintenance and Repairs: March, May and

November

Seminary Student: February, June, August, and

December;

St. Paul Lutheran School: September

Lutheran Malaria Initiative: October

Membership Changes Since Last Report

Communicant: 407 Baptized: 551

BAPTISM: (1 member)

Eleanor Ruth Gertz, born 5/22/19, baptized 6/30/19 at

Our Savior Lutheran Church. Officiated by Pastor

Andrew Tessone.

DEATHS: (1 communicant, 1 baptized)

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Waunita Mae Lovercamp, born on 10/26/1923, died on

6/7/2019 while at Mount Vernon Place Care

Center, funeral at Heckart Funeral Home on

6/15/2019. Officiated by Pastor Andrew Tessone.

ATTENDANCE REPORT

Average attendance for June 2018: 128

Average attendance for June 2019: 120

AUGUST STEWARDSHIP THOUGHTS Have you ever noticed the subtle ceremony of

receiving the offerings during the Divine Service? The

offerings are collected in plates or baskets, and they

are brought forward and given to the pastor or an

assistant. The pastor turns toward the altar, and, as he

slightly bows his head, the offerings are raised slightly

to the Lord and placed on the altar or an adjacent table.

Why do we have this ceremony? And what does it

teach us? For that is what ceremony does – it teaches,

as the Augsburg Confession tells us what we need to

know about Christ (AC XXIV, 1–3).

Originally, this ceremony included more than

simply bringing forward what was collected in the

offering plates. The elements for the Holy Communion

– the bread and the wine – were brought forward with

the offerings. The offerings and elements were lifted

toward the Lord and placed upon the altar. The altar,

now made a table, would be set for the Lord’s Supper.

Gifts brought to the altar come from the sweat of

His people’s brow. They are the bread and wine, the

fruits of His people’s labor in this fallen world. After

six days of labor and toil, the people are to bring a

generous proportion for the Lord’s work. Gifts set

upon the altar are offered to the Lord for Him to take

up and press into service for His gracious work.

For what is offered to the Lord from the sweat of

His people’s brow – the bread of anxious toil – comes

back to us as the bread of life. The bread comes down

from heaven that whoever eats this bread and drinks

this cup will receive life through the forgiveness of

their sins.

This is not unlike what the Lord did for His people

in the Old Testament:

“You shall tithe all the yield of your seed that

comes from the field year by year. And before

the Lord your God, in the place that he will

choose, to make his name dwell there, you shall

eat the tithe of your grain, of your wine, and of

your oil, and the firstborn of your herd and

flock, that you may learn to fear the Lord your

God always. And if the way is too long for you,

so that you are not able to carry the tithe, when

the Lord your God blesses you, because the

place is too far from you, which the Lord your

God chooses, to set his name there, then you

shall turn it into money and bind up the money

in your hand and go to the place that the Lord

your God chooses and spend the money for

whatever you desire – oxen or sheep or wine or

strong drink, whatever your appetite craves.

And you shall eat there before the Lord your

God and rejoice, you and your household.”

(Deut. 14:22-26)

What a blessing! God provides for us in all things.

He provides bread from the sweat of our brows. He

receives this from us in the first-fruits offerings we

give to Him in thanksgiving and praise, and He turns

these into spiritual bread. He gives this heavenly bread

– the bread of eternal life – back to us so we might

have joy.

So, the next time you are in the Divine Service,

watch this ceremony in wonder. The offerings we have

given to Him, the Lord gives back to us in His supper

so that we may rejoice in the salvation He won for us

upon the cross.

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MILITARY LIST: Evan Bise, Lauren Blakely (Granddaughter of Jerry Blakely), Lois Christinsen, David Desmond, Holly (Friedly) Diaz, Nick Fine, Blake Gerke, Don Griffis, Luke Harrison (family friend of Tessones),

Shane Harvey, John Larson, Joshua Longenecker, Justin McCoy, Justin Ryun, Chris Shudy, Casey Schlender, Dalton Trimnal, Zack Wagenknecht (Robert & Terri Brines nephew), and Matthew Yokely.

PLEASE PRAY FOR (HIGHLIGHTED names are new additions/changes Shirley Abney, Edna Atherton (now at Raytown nursing home) Diane Bauer, Jamie Brandt (Lung Transplant), Jim Clarke (Nephew of Steve & Jill Clarke, diagnosed with Leukemia), Ruth Craig (Don Wood’s mother who fell), Kayla Dawson (Donna Cline’s cousin diagnosed with breast cancer), Karen Diefenderfer, Darren Eckhoff (Colon Cancer), Charles Froeschle (at Veterans Home in Warrensburg), Nik Geotz, Karen Gerken (recovering at home), Wilma Gertz, Doris Goalder (Cancer), Harvey Goalder (in therapy at Bothwell for hip replacement after breaking in a fall), Steve Goldsmith (in remission), Bud Griffis, Arthur Hagen (still waiting for test results, but is at home), Jessie Hagen, Joshua Harms (friend of Donna Cline’s), Georgiann Harsch, Sharon Heinaman, Barbara Hewitt, Alena Hoeffling, Eden Hoeffling, John Husong (Recovering from surgery), Iverne Johnson, Orin Kaden (undergoing treatment for cancer), Allen Kehde (friend of Beverly Dillon recovering from a head injury), Rev. Chris Kellogg (undergoing chemo), Esther Kostis, Matthew Kurz, Timothy Kurz, Dixon Larimore (considered Cancer free, praise the Lord), Melinda McAloose (sister in-law of Peggy McAloose), Katherine Mullins (having heart problems), Emilia Nance (born 13 weeks early to Courtney Kaiser-Nance, in NICU), Randy Noyes (friend of Steve Clarke with stage 4 cancer), Delores O’Neal, Tiffany Persinger, Brittany Ross (has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer again), Lyle Puffe (Elisabeth Tessone’s grandfather, undergoing treatment for cancer), Gabe Russell, Vicki Schafer, Rev. Robert Schermback (Pr. Kellogg’s friend with cancer and other serious health issues), Art Schlender (at Villa Marie Nursing Home in Jefferson City with advanced stages of

Alzheimer’s), Chris Shull (recovering at home from complication from the flu) , Sherry Shultz (friend of Jennifer Russell recovering at home), Bill Shurp (diagnosed with cancer), Bill Smith, Janet Smith (sister-in-law of Wayne & Sherry Goosen with breast cancer), Dorothy Sparks, Robert Sydow (rehab at a California hospital), Bill Talbott (cancer treatments), Hank and Ruth Theesfield, Bruce Tilman (Arleen Miesner’s nephew undergoing an extensive process to try and correct his blindness), Walter Von Holten, Ruth Walker (recovering from a back injury at home), Helen Walter (recovering at home from heart problems) Mary West (undergoing treatment for cancer), Devon Wolf, Margaret Wolpers (receiving Chemo), and Kaizler Wood (leukemia), Larry Zimmerschied (Roger Zimmerschied’s brother recovering from a stroke). IN NURSING FACILITIES: Cedarhurst, Sedalia: Arleen Miesner, Orin Kaden, Comfort Care Homes of K.C.: Bob Solomon

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

2

3

4 8h Sunday after

Pentecost

9:00 AM—Communion

Service

(Door Collection –

Seminary Student)

10:15 AM—Sunday School

& Bible Classes

5 9:00 AM—Quilting

6

10:15 AM – Sylvia

Thompson

Service

6:30 PM – Men’s

Evening Bible

Study

7 10:00 AM – Bible Study

7:00 PM – Boards Meet

8:00 PM – Council Meeting

8 6:00 PM – Women’s

Bible Study

9

Pastor Tessone’s

Day Off

10

11 9th Sunday after

Pentecost 9:00 AM—Worship

Service

10:15 AM—Sunday School

& Bible Classes

12 9:00 AM—Quilting

13

14 10:00 AM – Bible Study

6:00 PM – Helping

Hands

15 St. Mary, the Virgin

6:00 PM – Women’s Bible Study

16 Pastor Tessone’s

Day Off

17

18 10th Sunday after

Pentecost 9:00 AM—Communion

Service

10:15 AM—Sunday School

& Bible Classes

19 9:00 AM – Quilting

20 10:15 AM – Sylvia

Thompson

Service

21 10:00 AM – Bible Study

7:00 PM – Elders’

Meeting

22

6:00 PM – Women’s

Bible Study

23 Pastor Tessone’s

Day Off

Newsletter Articles

Due

24 St

Bartholomew,

Apostle

5:30 PM –

Church Movie

Night

25 11th Sunday after

Pentecost 9:00 AM—Worship

Service

10:15 AM—Sunday School

& Bible Classes

11:30 AM – Welcome 5th

Graders Lunch & Ice

Cream Party

26 9:00 AM – Quilting

27

28 10:00 AM – Bible Study

Newsletter To Be

Finished

29 6:00 PM – Women’s

Bible Study

30

31

August 2019

2014

Our Savior Lutheran Church, Sedalia,

Missouri

Pastor On Vacation

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

Ed Holhubner

2

Judy Bahr

Linda & Joe Close

Laura & Tyler

Schuber

3

Damien & Kristie

Jonson

Elizabeth Matz

4

Cindy & David

Goalder

5 Clayton & Brandy

Burkhalter

Matt Close

Shane Harvey

Steve & Debbie

Lamb

Jim & Nancy Vajen

6

Landon Dove

Cheyenne Freeman

7

Kyle Asbury

Marissa Gertz

8

9 John Dove

Chris Nierman

10

Bonnie Tatum

11 Angela Asbury

Mark Curtis

Brandon Krapfl

Samantha & Paul

Rieckhoff

12 Dustin Bergman

Aaron Hoeffling

Owen Kreisel

Judy Tatum

Danny & Debbie

Williams

13 Emily Walton

14 Osage Walkup

Grayson Young

15 Gordon & Kay Sparks

Ryan Walter

John Watkins

Andrew Yeager

16 Susan Brock

Carl Tilman

17

Eric Friedly

18 Mel Garrett Rebecca Heimsoth Wyatt McCullough

19

Larry & Judy Bahr

Tanjie Walton

Les & Margaret

Wolpers

20 Russell Bodenstab

Mary Folkerts

Jeff & Tammy Friedly

Ramey & Lois Gray

21

Kurtis Asbury

Charla Jording

Mike & Debbie Joy

22

23 Gay Lea Griffis

Marsha Kempf

Austin Rieckhoff

24 Carl Kempf Melodie Kerns

25

Steve Bruner

Susan Gibson

26

27 Ty Bixler

Mary Norfleet

Bill & JoAnn Smith

28 Isaac Arnett Fred Bauer Tiffany Lumpe

29 Katrina Doty

Brenda Heimsoth

30 Cooper Woolery

31 Kyler Lamb

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