From the Pastor’s Corner Greetings to All! As your new Pastor, I've had the opportunity to meet those who have been attending worship, or who attended the funeral for Karen LaBelle, and a couple of folks out in the ‘community. It has been great! Jam looking to get to know you more than for just a few minutes before.or after worship. value spending some time in small groups — maybe with a couple of families, or several friends, or youth, whomever you might feel more comfortable with. I believe this is a way I can get to know you as individuals and families, your history within this church, and the history of this church. I'd like to have the opportunity to meet members and friends of the congregation in small groups (at the church, in a restaurant, member’s homes, in the parsonage - once I get my stuff), to get to know members and to hear about the Osseo UCC / Congregational church history from various members experiences. Dates/times & some locations to meet will be available for sign-up in the Narthex, or folks can call me to sign-up. Meeting places will include options at the church, a restaurant, someone's home — if someone volunteers to host, in the park around the picnic table, etc. 6 — 8 folks per group. It can be with or without food, or drinks. Here are some possible dates/times. Won't you sign up or create another optional date/time: Monday, September 10, at 4:15 PM —6:15 PM — Church Fellowship Hall ‘Thursday, September 13, at 1:30 PM — 3:30 PM ~ Norske Nook Tuesday, September 17, at 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM — Norske Nook Wednesday, September 19, at 5:00 PM — 7:00 PM — Church Fellowship Hall Any options for date/time and locations will be announced and or if you have several folks to make up a group, let me know. More options coming next month. vvVVY | really look forward to these gatherings together! Pastor Lois Pastor Lois can be reached via personal cell @ 414-526-5320, or you can try the church office @ 713-597-3292. Pastor Lois’s General Schedule: I will be in the oflice on most Monday momiings. When this is not possible T will try and announce at worship any change for the coming week. Frequently I will be in and out of the office on Tuesday’s, Wednesday's and Thursday’ s (mornings and aftemoons) doing pastoral calls, and or working from home or taking some time. Fee! free to stop by the house — door on church side, knock (until ‘we put a door bell in there). Or give me a call.Lr ; Rally Day! : x United Church of Christ — Osseo September 9, 2018 9:30 — 10:00 a.m. Meet — Greet — Be Inspired Greetings: 8 a As September approaches, it signals the start of another church school year. ‘The start of a new year means you are growing up. As you grow in age, God wants you to grow in your knowledge of him. God wants you to attend Sunday School and learn more about him through the Bible. Please come and register your child, make a craft and have a snack. This is a great time to join in fellowship to kick off our new year! Sunday School will be 9:00 to 10:00 each Sunday and it's so important to be as consistent as possible as we spend time prepping the lesson for the amount of students enrolled, Any questions call Lynne Anderson at 715-597-2215. Sunday School is a great place to learn and grow in the love our Lord Jesus Christ. We want you to be a part of our Sunday school program and hope to see you on Sunday, September 9th. I so enjoyed the children last year and look forward to another fan filled year. Sincerely, The Ministry of Education Teacher Lynne Anderson Save the Dates: > Tuesday, October 2, preparation for the Harvest Supper > Wednesday, October 3, Harvest Supper Are you getting hungry yet? > Allare invited to Pastor Lois’s Ordination in Hales Comers, WI (Southwest suburb in Milwaukee County.) Formal invite pending from the Conference Office. I will give out easy directions to those coming. Date/Time: October 14, 2018, at 3:00 PM, with a meal to follow! (Gluten Free will be fully offered!) Please come and Celebrate with me this sacred moment in my life! > Pastor Lois will be Installed formally, at our church, here in Osseo on Sunday, November 4, 2018, at 3:00PM. Won't you come and celebrate this life~ ng event in the life of Osseo UCC! (PS. - Packer game is at 7:30PM this date)THANK YOU We have lost a special person in our lives — Karen LaBelle. She will be truly missed but her memory will be forever in our hearts. We want to thank the United Church of Christ, Pastor Lois, Julie Garber & Dennis Frame, the Women’s Fellowship for the wonderful meal, the singers and choir that fulfilled Karen’s wishes. Thank you to everyone who donated memorials, brought food and sent flowers. Your kindness is greatly appreciated. Karen’s church family was very important to her and was always a big part of her life. We could not have gotten through our sadness without all your love and support. The family of Karen LaBelle The Andersons, LaBelles & LeRoy Danielson & his family ‘September 2018 4 Women's Fellowship is fellowship, sharing, and caring provided by all women of our UCC church for all zmembers of our church community: ‘Upcoming events: October 2nd: Please help with: Food Prep. for our dinner tomorrow. Make & bake meatballs, prepare potatoes, rutabagas, and stuffing. October 3rd: Our Harvest Dinner 4:30 PM § When asked to serve at the dinner and donate food, please say yes. This our most 'fruitful’ endeavor. Our ‘earnings from it provide $400.00 each month to our general fund, mission fund and building {fund. Additionally. we provide funds throughout the year for use in our church, parsonage and outreach i {projects. i Dove Healthcare Services: }Sept.20ct.28 Dec. 23 CReey Cpe s ; CMOS ap ‘Thanks a ! Women’s Fellowship ‘ Ruby’s Pantry Volunteers (Now called “Ruby’s Heart”) jah, We are a distribution site for Ruby's the 2™ Tuesday of each Hl ! ‘month at the United Church of Christ (on 10! and Main street). Vi Sorting and set-up starts at 2:30pm and distribution goes from (0-6pm with clean-up 6-7pm, Our next Ruby’s Pantry Distributions will be Tuesday, September 11"