1. A MILLION BOOKS FOR AFRICA – LWML is sponsoring a book collection for the small, often PRAYER REQUEST – The GBLSA has formed a committee to call teachers for Trinity for grades 1&2
forgotten country of Gambia, Africa. Please drop books in the designated collection box by the coat and grades 5&6/principal for next year. Please pray that the Lord blesses the work of that committee.
racks. Monetary donations from a special collection today will help defray the cost of sending the books.
CHRISTMAS GIFTS DUE – Our Saviour is collecting Christmas gifts for the Salvation Army’s ‘Toys
Please make checks payable to Books for Africa; write “1 million books for Africa” for the memo.
for Teens’ campaign and we also adopted several Bornemann nursing home residents for Christmas. See
DELIVER A PLANT TO A SHUT IN! – Poinsettia plants have been purchased to brighten the homes the signup sheets in the Narthex for teen gift ideas and nursing home resident suggestions. All gifts
of our shut ins; four are still here. Please consider delivering one; bring the kids and stay for a short visit! should be received at church no later than Wednesday, Dec 12, 2012.
The name, address and phone # are attached to each plant, which are currently in the Narthex.
JUST FOR YOU – The Voice Online (printed version) can be found at the Welcome Center. Advent
LAMBEAU FIELD WORKERS NEEDED – Our Saviour will have workers at tonight’s Packers vs. Devotions from the Lutheran Indian Ministries and Portals of Prayer are in the Narthex.
Lions game at Lambeau Field. We need 21 workers (age 18 and older) at the December 23 (vs. Titans at
VOTERS MEETING TODAY – Our Voters’ Assembly will meet today (Sunday) at 10am. Copies of
12 pm). Sign up at the Welcome Center, or call Neil (866-9088) or the office (468-4065) to sign up.
the budget to be approved will be available at the meeting. The 9:15am service will be shortened and the
Watch for announcements in case we play in the postseason…it’s still possible!  <++>
10:45am service will start at 10:45am or five minutes after the meeting ends. The 10:45am Bible Study
SCRIP – Stop at the Welcome Center today. We have some special denominations of cards available for will start when the 3rd service begins. Children can be picked up from their rooms after the meeting.
Christmas gift giving. Every purchase is a small donation to OSLC or tuition (preschool, Trinity or youth
2013 OFFERING ENVELOPES – Offering envelopes for 2013 can be found in the office hallway.
group). Buy Sunday mornings at the Welcome Center or the church office (from 8am-12 and 1:00-
Please wait to use these until 2013 and discard your 2012 envelopes at the end of the year. Please contact
4:15pm M-F). Scrip cards can be used to purchase Christmas gifts or can be given as gifts themselves!
Michelle in the office if you have any questions at (920) 468-4065 or info@oslc-gb.org.
Plan ahead for cards that need to be ordered; orders are placed each Sunday and are ready for pick up on
Friday in most cases. For the holidays, you must order by December 16 for Christmas delivery; in case of IT’S NOT GARBAGE…REALLY!! – We collect used cell phones, empty pill bottles, aluminum cans,
backorders, we recommend that you order by December 9. Check the binder at the Welcome Center. ink cartridges, beads, manufacturers’ coupons, batting and knitting/sewing materials, Box Tops for
Education, Labels for Education, Capri Sun pouches, and specially marked milk caps. These items are
GIVE A FISH FRY FOR CHRISTMAS – If they have ‘everything’ but love the OSLC Fish Fry, buy
used for many purposes to benefit missions, Green Bay Trinity, Camp Luther and more.
them a certificate to enjoy Friday night dinner on you! Certificates available in the denomination you
choose from $10 and up. Stop at the Welcome Center or drop by the office during regular office hours. BOX SPRING AND MATTRESS – Are you replacing your queen box spring and mattress? Are they
gently used and have some life left? A member family is seeking a gently used set to replace their not-
COOKIE SALE TODAY – Make sure to stop by this year’s Christmas Cookie Sale in the gym today
so-great one. If you can help, call Michelle in the office at (920) 468-4065 or email info@oslc-gb.org.
8:30am - 12:00pm. All money earned will be used toward our church’s needs.
DO YOU WANT TO HELP A FAMILY FOR CHRISTMAS – Michelle has the names of member
COOKIE DOUGH DONATIONS – Not a baker but want to help with cookies… bring cookie dough
families who are struggling this Christmas and could use a little help to provide gifts for their children. If
(any variety)! Stores are offering special prices and we can use the donations for the coffee bar and other
you can take just one name and help with this project, please contact Michelle in the office at (920) 468-
events at Our Saviour. Butter is also needed. Donations can be placed in the kitchen refrigerator.
4065 or info@oslc-gb.org for more information.
UPDATE ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEALS – Serving from 5-7pm. The menu may vary. Proceeds
PIE FUNDRAISER – Purchase a certificate redeemable at the Mason Street Perkins: $9 for fruit pies
will help support the mission and ministry of OSLC. Feel free to eat and go home…or grab a quick,
and $12 for cream pies. These make great gifts or quick family gathering desserts. Just complete an order
convenient and delicious dinner before your meeting or event at Our Saviour. Wednesday night meals
form at the Welcome Center, and place (w/payment payable to PWP) in the Trinity mailbox.
available this month on the 5th and 12th; the 19th will be replaced by a Soup Supper during the Live
Nativity and the ‘café’ will be closed on December 26th for the Christmas Break! CANTATA NEWS – The NEWLHS Stage 1 Cantata is coming to OSLC on Sunday, December 23 and
will perform at ALL THREE services that day. Please come and enjoy at 7:45, 9:15 or 10:45am!
NEW POWER ASSIST DOORS – The new automated doors are installed and operating on the South
side of the building. All of the South side non-automated doors are unlocked during normal hours (these CHRISTMAS EVENTS – Take home the schedule from today’s bulletin; join us for any or all of these
doors are easier to open manually than the automated ones). To reduce the wear and tear on the events and invite your friends and family to come, too.
automated doors, please press the switch to open the door only when needed. Thank you.
CAMP LUTHER GIFT CERTIFICATES – Give a gift that your children or grandchildren will
OPPORTUNITIES FOR BUSINESS OWNERS – We have space for you to advertise your business benefit from for their whole lives. Camp Luther certificates can be purchased for any amount and may be
in The Voice Online. To place an ad for $300/year, contact Michelle at 468-4065 or info@oslc-gb.org. used for program fees and at the Camp canteen. It's an easy gift and one that is always appreciated.

2. BATTERIES – Once again, we are in need of 9-volt batteries. Please leave in the office mailbox. WEEKEND OF DECEMBER 9, 2012
YOUTH GROUP ACTIVITIES COMING THIS WINTER! – These events are great group builders OUR SAVIOUR LUTHERAN CHURCH
and include devotions, bonfires, broomball, and other cool winter activities. Let our staff bring life to
your winter youth group planning. Go to www.campluther.com to learn more. “We’re Open on Sundays!”
Jr. High Big Chill-Jan 11-13 / Sr. High Sub Zero-Jan 25-27 / Jr./Sr. High Deep Freeze-Jan 18-20 120 South Henry, Green Bay, Wisconsin 54302
Web: www.oslc-gb.org
WHAT’S UP THIS WEEK AT OUR SAVIOUR +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
OUR SAVIOUR CONTACT INFORMATION
Sunday December 9 Weds (cont.) Michelle Burhite, Church Office 468-4065/Fax: 468-5757 info@oslc-gb.org
Mite Box Sunday 6:00 pm Worn Out Women David H. Hatch, Sr Pastor 465-8118/Emergency: 609-0248 dave@oslc-gb.org
7:45 am Traditional Worship 6:15 pm Praise Band Greg Hovland, Assoc Pastor 544-3614 greg@oslc-gb.org
8:30 am Christmas Cookie Sale 6:30 pm Preschool Family Night Christina Scholz, Preschool Director 468-3596 christina@oslc-gb.org
9:15 am Bible Study (abbreviated) w/Reception
9:15 am Praise Worship (abbreviated) 6:30 pm Sr. High Bible Study Altar Guild (Dec 2-15): Teri Watt and Jerry and Kitty VanderHeiden
w/Holy Baptism 7:30 pm Youth Board Meeting The Eternal Flame is sponsored by the Kuzmic family in memory of loved ones.
9:30 am Sunday School
10:00 am Voters Meeting Thursday December 13 (Advent III) DAY DATE TIME ORGANIST USHER ELDER ACOLYTE READER
10:45 am Bible Study 8:30 am Worn Out Women Thurs Dec 6 12:15 pm n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
10:45 am Traditional Worship 9:00 am The Truth Project Thurs Dec 6 7:00 pm Loren T Paul K Steve R Jonathon P n/a
w/Holy Baptism 12:15 pm Worship Service Sun Dec 9 7:45 am Judy O Mike M Andrew P Amber S Henry G
12:00 pm Fellowship Hall Rental 4:00 pm Fish Fry Prep Sun Dec 9 9:15 am Band Dave W Dave W Devin P Band
7:20 pm Packers at Lambeau Field 6:30 pm The Truth Project Walter J
7:00 pm Worship Service Paul C
Robin W
Monday December 10 w/Holy Baptism
Mike S
6:00 pm Church Council
Sun Dec 9 10:45 am Judy O Royal B Royal B Eric S Rich R
Friday December 14
Tuesday December11 5:00 pm Monthly Fish Fry Lives Touched By the Gospel November 26-Dec 2: 362
7:00 am Bible Study (These numbers do not include Sunday School, Bible Classes or our 4 Preaching Stations)
9:00 am Bible Study Saturday December 15
7:00 pm Choir Practice 9:00 am SS Pageant Practice WELCOME VISITORS! – We are very happy that you chose to join us and pray that you feel the
3:30 pm Open Gym warmth of the Son as you worship with us today. Please fill out the Fellowship Pad in the pew rack with
Wednesday December 12 the date, your name(s), address, etc. (use extra lines if needed). We invite you to come back soon.
8:25 am Trinity Chapel-Sanctuary Sunday December 16 SUNDAY SCHOOL AND THE NURSERY – The Nursery and Sunday school are open today during
3:00 pm Youth Night 7:45 am Traditional Worship the 9:15 am service. The Sunday School children will hold a practice for the Christmas pageant on
5-7pm Wednesday Night Meal 9:15 am The Truth Project Saturday, December 15 from 9-11am. Please join us for the Christmas Pageant at 10:45am next Sunday.
6:00 pm Confirmation 9:15 am Praise Worship
6:00 pm Prayer Time 9:15 am Sunday School IMPORTANT SURVEY READY FOR COMPLETION – A congregational survey has been
10:45 am SS Christmas Pageant prepared for members of Our Saviour. Please check in the office hallway for an envelope with your name
(right by the offering envelopes…pick those up, too!). Every CONFIRMED member is asked to
LAST WEEK’S GIVING REPORT complete a survey. There is one or two in each family’s envelope; if you need more, pick up extra copies
(Our 2012 approved budget calls for $9,951.12 per week) by the envelopes. Please return to the office or secretary mailbox no later than January 31, 2013). Thank
Total gifts for ministry November 26-December 2: $9,676.70 you in advance for your help in helping us to prepare for the future needs of our church.