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Sunday School & Adult Education

St. Olaf Sunday School Presents

Together In Faith

Coming February 5th, 12th and 19th (Education Hour 10:15 Sunday)

Once again we will be starting our Together in Faith classes with our Sunday School families. Our students, along with parents, grandparents, baptismal sponsors and friends will be learning more about different aspects of our faith. Each grade focuses on a different topic, such as the Ten Commandments, Martin Luther, the Apostles’ Creed or the Lord’s Prayer. But for this class, the entire family is encouraged and instructed on how faith is something that we have every day and how we can learn to share that faith in our daily lives. The program is non-threatening and the students learn a lot, sometimes as much as the parents do! After we complete the classes, each group will be helping to lead a part in one of our Sunday worship services, so look forward to seeing our Sunday School in action!

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GETTING TO KNOW OUR NEIGHBORS: THE AMISH

On Sunday, February 12, 2012, at 10:30 a.m., we will be discussing Amish Religion and Culture. Lucy Braunschweig has an interest in the Amish and will be sharing some of the information she has learned about them. We will discuss some of the following items. When the Amish talk about “The Budget”, what are they talking about (hint, it’s not money)? A court decision known as “Yoder vs. the State of Wisconsin” affected Amish all over the United States. What did the Amish gain by this decision? Why don’t we see church buildings when driving in an Amish area?

To hear about answers to these questions, Amish history and more, please join us when we explore Amish Religion and Culture on February 12th at 10:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

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First Communion Classes - During Sunday School Hour

March 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th and April 1st

Sunday, Feb 5th is the day most people like to watch the Super Bowl game and enjoy food and fun with family and friends. It’s also another day marked to remember those who are not able to provide enough food for their families, so therefore, we again will take part in the National Souper Bowl of Caring, when we collect dollars and canned goods to help our local food pantries at a time when it is so critical to help those in need.

Please bring canned goods for the Ashippun "Bread Basket" Food Pantry

Saturday Night Movie

Our movie in February will be the documentary "Pray the Devil Back to Hell" (2008) about a group of women who help bring peace to their war torn country of Liberia. Leymah Gbowee, a leader in this movement, received the Nobel Peace prize this past year for her part in the process. Join us on Saturday, February 18 at 6:30pm for this inspiring true story! Bring a friend - we'll bring the popcorn and pop.

St Olaf to host families

Sunday March 4th to March 11th

Sunday May 27th to June 3rd

There will be sign up sheets in the Gathering area for volunteering.

Thanks to all those that are so committed to helping the homeless families feel welcome here at St. Olaf.

2012

St Olaf Pie &Cake Auction

Sunday March 18th at 10:30 a.m.

Bid on your favorite piece or a whole pie.

Fun had by all.

Our annual Pie Auction will be held after worship service at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 18, 2012 with entertainment you won’t want to miss. Youth & families are asked to bring 2 pies each or fancy decorated cake and we need parent/youth volunteers to help with cutting, labeling, and kitchen clean up.

Ecumenical Lenten Services:

Services will be held at 7:00 P.M. at the following churches.

Wednesday, February 29 St. Catherine’s Catholic Church, Mapleton

Wednesday, March 7 St. Olaf’s Lutheran

Wednesday, March 14 St. Paul’s Episcopal, Ashippun

Wednesday, March 21 Zion Lutheran, Ashippun

Wednesday, March 28 To be announced

(Food & Fellowship to follow each service)

Palm Sunday - April 1st

9:00 A.M. Service with Holy Communion

10:30 A.M. Praise Service with Holy Communion

Holy Week Services

Maundy Thursday - April 5th at 7:00 P.M.

(With First Communion for 4th/5th graders)

Good Friday - April 6th at 7:00 P.M.

Easter Vigil - Saturday April 7th at 5:00 P.M.

Easter Sunday - April 8th

7:00 A.M. Worship Service with Holy Communion

9:00 A.M. Worship Service with Holy Communion

10:30 A.M. Praise Worship Service with Holy Communion

Easter Breakfast served by the Women of Grace from 8:00–10:30 A.M.

May 27th

"We Are The Body"

Come celebrate our various talents and ethnic backgrounds

Service at 9:00 A.M.

Food and Fellowship to Follow with a variety of ethnic foods

St Olaf Annual Meeting to follow.

St. Olaf’s Annual Ice Cream Social
& Classic Car Show

Sunday, July 29, 2012

3:00 – 8:00 p.m.

For over 50 years, our Ice Cream Social has been a great fellowship event not only for congregation members but for the community as well. Proceeds benefit our youth programming, trips and events. So, invite everyone you know.

Spread the word and boast about our menu. Hot beef, barbeque and ham sandwiches are on the menu in addition to lots of ice cream. We serve sundaes with homemade toppings, banana splits, milk shakes, root beer floats and more. So come and enjoy! Indoor and outdoor seating is available.

There will also be classic and antique cars on display outside in front of the church for people to view. If you know of anyone who has a car to display, invite them to bring it to St. Olaf the morning of the Social.

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