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

SUNDAY SCHOOL AND CONFIRMATION CLASS PHOTOS

We are back in full swing with our Christian education program. Below are pictures of the students. Our Savior’s offers camp scholarships to young people who attend Sunday school or confirmation classes consistently throughout the year. If you know of any kids who aren’t part of a Christian class, please invite them to ours. We meet each Sunday at 10 a.m. during the school year.

The whole group at the opening session of singing in the sanctuary

The Sunshine class taught by Melanie Wittman

The Celebration class taught by Dr. Mike Schweitzer

The confirmation class taught by Pastor Laura

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES HONORED

On Pentecost Sunday, May 24th, we honored and blessed our outstanding high school graduates. Pictured below are Megan Vinson, Sarah Gruman (church musician), Nicole Vinson and Pastor Laura Gentry. The Women of the ELCA provided a cake for the reception following worship. We are proud of our church's graduates and we pray for them as they begin the next chapter of their lives.