SIENNA ROSE ST. MARY BAPTISM

Sienna Rose St. Mary was baptized at Our Savior's Lutheran Church on Sunday, October 23rd. She is the daughter of Amanda Romie and Tyler St. Mary. Sienna's baptismal sponsors are Derek and Jenny St. Mary and Jacob and Marcella Dale.

Pictured left to right: Derek St. Mary, Jenny St. Mary, Pastor Laura Gentry, Austin St. Mary, Tyler St. Mary, Sienna Rose St. Mary, Paxton St. Mary, Amanda Romie, Marcella Dale, Jacob Dale

SILENT WITNESS PROJECT

Our Savior’s will be hosting the Silent Witness Project this Sunday to mark Domestic Abuse Awareness Month. In 1990, the Silent Witness Initiative began promoting and education to support an end to domestic violence through community based exhibits. It started with a small group of volunteers in one state and grew into an international presence, with projects in all 50 states and 23 countries. Silent Witness International is the leading voice that honors the lives of domestic violence homicide victims through family support, community connections, and advocacy for change. Many men and women die each year in acts of domestic violence in the United States. Each one has a story. The project involves life-sized silhouettes of people who have died through domestic violence.

Helping Services for Northeast Iowa’s Domestic Abuse Resource Center provides safe homes and supplies for families affected by domestic violence. October is Domestic Abuse Awareness Month - to spread awareness, we are collecting donations from the community to help families who have been affected by domestic violence. Please help by donating any of the following household supplies: Dish Soap, Laundry Detergent, Bathroom Cleaners, Personal Care Items (shampoo, body wash/soap, toothpaste, etc.), Toilet Paper, Paper Towels, Non-Perishable Food Items. Please drop items in box provided. For more information visit www.helpingservices.org.

RICHARD BRUXVOORT COLLIGAN CONCERT

We had the distinct pleasure of welcoming musician Richard Bruxvoort Colligan to lead our worship and an informal concert following on Oct. 9. To learn more about Richard’s Psalm-based music and ministry, visit www.PsalmImmersion.com.

Richard Bruxvoot Colligan leads worship

Richard Bruxvoot Colligan performs for church members

Richard Bruxvoot Colligan performs with children

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS 2016

Our 2nd Annual Blessing of the Animals Service was held on Sunday October 2, 2016. It was a beautiful day to celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi and bless our pets. We thank all of you who came out to participate in our special service. An offering was taken to benefit the Humane Society of Northeast Iowa.

A short clip of an animal blessed by Pastor Laura

 Pastor Laura heads worship service

Pastor Laura blesses Cherri, a dog of the Piece family. She is held by Ardyn Pierce.

Pastor Laura with Sylvie and Ardyn piece and their Great Pyrenees puppies.

 Bentley (English Bulldog) and Porsche (Yorkie) patiently await their blessing

 Macy Vinson and her cat "Cotton"

Rick Gramlich and his dog, Duke

Roseanne Sweeney and her dog, Dolly

Cheerio gets a blessing

Daisy gets a blessing

Sylvie Pierce looks on has her new puppy, Arlo, gets a blessing.

Peggy Broadhead's dog, Maizee, get a blessing

 Mike Schweitzer and Debbie Sero had their dog "Buster" blessed

 Kristie Ringelstetter and her cat

Pastor Laura's puppy, Fuji, getting her blessing.

MAIN STREET MATTERS SCARECROW CONTEST

We have created a scarecrow for the Main Street Matters Scarecrow contest. This year's theme is scary movie monsters. Meet "GOD"zilla! We just got him installed (after he attended worship and got a blessing). Drive by and have a look. We are sponsored by Eagle’s Nest Gallery!