Live Nativity thank you...
The first weekend in December means the excitement and annual crazy of the “Live Nativity. A new stable and angel stand were built by Rick and Mike Olson and Juan Garcia. We struggled to find animals and only one person signed up to be a shepherd. That led to a frantic search for local farm animals and the offering of ardent “help” requests to God and people. When the first weekend of December arrived we had Kyle and Bernie Sheley’s quarter horse, Mo- the camel, a wonderful dog and the “Just in Time” neighbors miniature horse . There are those ultra heavy stage platforms to set up for Mary and Joseph’s first scene. (Where is Dave Hellyer when you need him!) We laughed til we cried when one person joked saying he would never have volunteered to be a king if someone had told him moving those heavy things was part of the job!
Three hours before Saturday’s show I asked a friend how it was going. He raised his eye brows in deep concern and said, “I wish it was Monday!” Then two hours before the show the same person came with this “half smiling you won’t believe it” look on his face saying just that! And “There are two trailers full of animals and two vans full of teens that just pulled into the church drive way. There are 18 shepherds and 3 kings in costumes putting tack on their horses.” Toby of Staudaucher Farms had told me in a summer of 2019 conversation that she would reserve the first weekend in December for Our Savior’s. Now she and her entire team- horses, lama, miniature donkey and pony, goats, sheep, a beautiful dog, a calf, and teens were in the parking lot! Wow! Did my mood change! I don’t know what she told the cast about me or us but one of her teens mistakenly referred to me as god! I didn’t care! I was just glad to see them and couldn’t offer enough thanks, cookies or hot chocolate for their considerable effort on our behalf. The black lite angel Gabriel greeting the shepherd was scary beautiful. The angel dance was a riot. Mary and Joseph and a crying baby Jesus didn’t miss a beat. When our kings offered the baby Jesus their gifts, they were followed by the Sheley’s horse, then kings riding horses with cold breath issuing from their mouths and then Mo-the camel who refused to walk in front of the stable because a horse had left an extra gift! The weather was beautiful. The hot chocolate and cookies were delicious. We couldn’t all fit in the cast picture and words cannot adequately express our joy and thanks to God, the cast, neighbors for bringing their animals, the Staudaucher Farms and to you for attending this annual beautiful experience. We told the Christmas story of how God came to be with us at Bethlehem!
Our cast included Joseph - Ethan Weeks, and two beautiful Marys - Kaylee Swickert and Elizabeth Krueger, Baby Jesus- Kevin Hermann, Angel Gabriel - Beth Butler, Angels- Barb McGregory, Annie Butler, Ava Wiencek, Norah and Aria Olson, Stella Betsinger, Rachael and Henry Schaffer, Ally and Sophia Swanson.
Shepherds Brynn Butler, Beth Swickert, Barb Wroble, Isaiah Miera, Rachael Shirley, Quinn Wiencek, the wonderful teens of Staudaucher Farms.
The Kings- Mike Butler, Eric and James Swanson, Don Greif, Kylie and Bernie Sheley the wonderful teens of Staudaucher Farms riding 3 horses, Mo-the Camel.
King Herod- Greg Roate, InnKeepher, Star carrier- Bill Brubaker. Kitchen help - Jennifer Johnson, Geri Hall, Sharon Beverage, Brenda Adrian, Brenda Patten, Angie Turney.
Special thanks to Rick and Lynn Olson, Michael Olson and Juan Garcia.
The first weekend in December means the excitement and annual crazy of the “Live Nativity. A new stable and angel stand were built by Rick and Mike Olson and Juan Garcia. We struggled to find animals and only one person signed up to be a shepherd. That led to a frantic search for local farm animals and the offering of ardent “help” requests to God and people. When the first weekend of December arrived we had Kyle and Bernie Sheley’s quarter horse, Mo- the camel, a wonderful dog and the “Just in Time” neighbors miniature horse . There are those ultra heavy stage platforms to set up for Mary and Joseph’s first scene. (Where is Dave Hellyer when you need him!) We laughed til we cried when one person joked saying he would never have volunteered to be a king if someone had told him moving those heavy things was part of the job!
Three hours before Saturday’s show I asked a friend how it was going. He raised his eye brows in deep concern and said, “I wish it was Monday!” Then two hours before the show the same person came with this “half smiling you won’t believe it” look on his face saying just that! And “There are two trailers full of animals and two vans full of teens that just pulled into the church drive way. There are 18 shepherds and 3 kings in costumes putting tack on their horses.” Toby of Staudaucher Farms had told me in a summer of 2019 conversation that she would reserve the first weekend in December for Our Savior’s. Now she and her entire team- horses, lama, miniature donkey and pony, goats, sheep, a beautiful dog, a calf, and teens were in the parking lot! Wow! Did my mood change! I don’t know what she told the cast about me or us but one of her teens mistakenly referred to me as god! I didn’t care! I was just glad to see them and couldn’t offer enough thanks, cookies or hot chocolate for their considerable effort on our behalf. The black lite angel Gabriel greeting the shepherd was scary beautiful. The angel dance was a riot. Mary and Joseph and a crying baby Jesus didn’t miss a beat. When our kings offered the baby Jesus their gifts, they were followed by the Sheley’s horse, then kings riding horses with cold breath issuing from their mouths and then Mo-the camel who refused to walk in front of the stable because a horse had left an extra gift! The weather was beautiful. The hot chocolate and cookies were delicious. We couldn’t all fit in the cast picture and words cannot adequately express our joy and thanks to God, the cast, neighbors for bringing their animals, the Staudaucher Farms and to you for attending this annual beautiful experience. We told the Christmas story of how God came to be with us at Bethlehem!
Our cast included Joseph - Ethan Weeks, and two beautiful Marys - Kaylee Swickert and Elizabeth Krueger, Baby Jesus- Kevin Hermann, Angel Gabriel - Beth Butler, Angels- Barb McGregory, Annie Butler, Ava Wiencek, Norah and Aria Olson, Stella Betsinger, Rachael and Henry Schaffer, Ally and Sophia Swanson.
Shepherds Brynn Butler, Beth Swickert, Barb Wroble, Isaiah Miera, Rachael Shirley, Quinn Wiencek, the wonderful teens of Staudaucher Farms.
The Kings- Mike Butler, Eric and James Swanson, Don Greif, Kylie and Bernie Sheley the wonderful teens of Staudaucher Farms riding 3 horses, Mo-the Camel.
King Herod- Greg Roate, InnKeepher, Star carrier- Bill Brubaker. Kitchen help - Jennifer Johnson, Geri Hall, Sharon Beverage, Brenda Adrian, Brenda Patten, Angie Turney.
Special thanks to Rick and Lynn Olson, Michael Olson and Juan Garcia.
“Women of the Bible” study... Kathy Armstrong is leading the study "Discovering and using our Spiritual gifts". Date TBD (please call the Church for date and time)... Would you bring a Bible and a friend!
Invite a friend to Our Savior’s worship cards on the welcome table...
“I rejoiced when they said to me. Let us go up to the house of the Lord.” Psalm 122:1
You didn’t know how to say it. You wanted to extend an invitation and invite a friend. You want to say please come and join me at worship. I would love to see you and your family here. I hope that you can come and join me to worship God and hear His Word.
We wanted to make this easier for you so you could invite some of your friends and neighbors to attend Our Savior’s worship. We’ve placed some cards on the Welcome table. On the card are several pictures of the church, the times of worship, an invitation to join you at worship at the service that you attend, and a place for you to list your e-mail address or phone. Please help yourself to these great cards and invite friends and neighbors to sit next to you at Our Savior’s worship this weekend!
“I rejoiced when they said to me. Let us go up to the house of the Lord.” Psalm 122:1
You didn’t know how to say it. You wanted to extend an invitation and invite a friend. You want to say please come and join me at worship. I would love to see you and your family here. I hope that you can come and join me to worship God and hear His Word.
We wanted to make this easier for you so you could invite some of your friends and neighbors to attend Our Savior’s worship. We’ve placed some cards on the Welcome table. On the card are several pictures of the church, the times of worship, an invitation to join you at worship at the service that you attend, and a place for you to list your e-mail address or phone. Please help yourself to these great cards and invite friends and neighbors to sit next to you at Our Savior’s worship this weekend!
Would you like to receive a summary of the week’s sermon and a schedule of upcoming O.S. events?
Each week O.S. sends an E-mail containing a summary of the sermon and the weeks important happenings. All we need is your E-mail and we’ll send this great information to you. We will not share this info with anyone. A form is on the welcome table or contact Judy Heller, 815-786-6406.
Each week O.S. sends an E-mail containing a summary of the sermon and the weeks important happenings. All we need is your E-mail and we’ll send this great information to you. We will not share this info with anyone. A form is on the welcome table or contact Judy Heller, 815-786-6406.
Our Savior’s weekly e-mail of P. Dave’s sermon
Did you know that Our Savior’s sends an e-mail containing highlights of P. Dave’s sermon of the week and a calendar of events. Please provide us with your e-mail address so we can send it to you. Contact person is Judy Heller, 815-786-6406 or check out form on the welcome table. Let us know when you get it!
Did you know that Our Savior’s sends an e-mail containing highlights of P. Dave’s sermon of the week and a calendar of events. Please provide us with your e-mail address so we can send it to you. Contact person is Judy Heller, 815-786-6406 or check out form on the welcome table. Let us know when you get it!