Preaching God's Word, Teaching His Holy Truths

OUR SAVIOUR'S LUTHERAN CHURCH 

 14550 County Rd 37 NW, Annandale, MN, USA

at the crossing of County Roads 37 and 3 in rural French Lake.

Pastor Edward Groop

Upcoming Opportunities:

• Wednesday Night Bible Study will meet beginning February 3.
• Sunday, February 7--9:30am Sunday School, 10:30am Worship Service.
• Wednesday, February 10--5pm Mid-week Bible Study meets at Church.
• Sunday, February 14--9:30am Sunday School, 10:30am Worship Service.
• Wednesday, February 17--7pm Ash Wednesday service.

Future Dates/Times to Remember:

• Souper Bowl of Caring is held yearly on football's Super Bowl Sunday. The Youth Sunday School will be accepting donations on two Sundays, January 31 and February 7 (Super Bowl Sunday). All monetary and non-perishable contributions will go directly to the Annandale Food Shelf.
• February 17--Ash Wednesday Service, 7pm.
• March 28--Palm Sunday Service, 10:30am.
• April 1--Maundy Thursday Service, 7pm.
• April 4--Easter Sunday Service, 10:30am.

The Souper Bowl of Caring is a national program that began with one youth group and a single prayer:"Lord, as we enjoy the Super Bowl football game, help us be mindful of those without a bowl of soup to eat."    Donations of money and non-perishable food items will be collected at Church by the Sunday School Youth on January 31 and Super Bowl Sunday, February 7.

Missionaries to Brazil, John and Rudy Abel, have written a book about their experiences. Copies of the Abel's mission story "50 Years Under the Southern Cross" are available from Lester. Funds from the book purchases go towards their mission work in Brazil.

Past/present Sunday Service Bulletins are accessible using the "Worship Service" tabs on this homepage. Our Saviour's welcomes you to attend church services and activities. 

Pastor's Annual Report for 2009:

2009 saw a lot of activity and improvements here at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church. We, the eccelsia--gathered ones, have been gathering for worship on Sunday mornings, mid-week services during Lent, and other occasions regularly during 2009. It is good to come together as the Body of Christ, the church.

Members of the congregation have read appointed Bible readings during the worship hour. The church laity also offers prayer during the services. There is ample opportunity for everyone to join in bringing the congregation's concerns into the presence of God.

Our Saviour's is blessed with many musically talented members. From the organist to individual and choir vocalists, much is added to the church's raising of our voices and hearts to God in holy worship.

It is good to see the fine, young people in our Sunday School. We are glad to see our mature students who also meet regularly on Sunday mornings as well. The neighborhood is welcome to join Our Saviour's Sunday School. There is always a place for you.

The congregation continues to meet during most of the year for mid-week Bible studies. We will resume the regular 5pm Wednesday night Bible study time after the observance of the Lenten season. HINT: Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, is on February 17th this year.

Our Saviour's continues to support the missionary work in Brazil through the good efforts of John and Ruby Abel. Our vision of God's church looks beyond ourselves here on the 4 corners of French Lake.

To all who have made activities possible at Our Saviour's and to all of our members we offer a big GOD BLESS YOU!. Thank you for the many ways of serving--cleaning, singing, teaching, playing organ, ushering, counting of offerings, serving on the church boards, making of the bulletins, decorating the church, and many other ways. BUT MOST IMPORTANT THANK YOU FOR YOUR FAITHFUL PRESENCE AS WE WORSHIP THE FATHER, THE SON AND THE HOLY SPIRIT. AMEN and AMEN

In Jesus' Name, Amen!  from: Pastor Edward M Groop

          Mary L Kaskinen: Loving Mother, Daughter, Sister and Friend. Age 46, of St. Paul, died peacefully on January 15, 2010 after a 12 year battle with cancer. Preceded in death by father, Eddie Kaskinen. Survived by children, Tony, Neil and Maggie; mother, Doris Kaskinen; siblings, Robin (Craig) Sonsteby, Joanne Smith, Jackie (Kevin) Wilson and Charley (Pam) Kaskinen; loving friend and father of her children, Andrew Olson; along with many loving relatives and friends. Mary was a hearty soul that lived life to the fullest and who never gave up on herself or others. Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Wednesday, January 20 at ST. MARK'S CATHOLIC CHURCH (2001 Dayton Ave. at Moore, St. Paul). Inurnment at Riverside Cemetery in French Lake Twp. will be held in the spring. Memorials preferred to her children's education funds.

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