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A church that cares only for its members is not serving Jesus! We must reach out in loving acts and generous gifts to express Christ’s compassion for all people, everywhere. That’s why Our Savior’s Lutheran Church commits more than 13% of its operating budget to assist others. These gifts are directed to a multitude of ministries and agencies, including but not limited to the following:
- St. Paul Area Synod (ELCA)
- Young Life
- Life Care Center
- St. Croix Valley Outreach
- Car Care Center
- Camp Wapogasset
- Moscow Soup Kitchen
- Salvation Army
- Lutheran Social Service
- Plymouth Youth Center
- Union Gospel Mission
- Lutheran Church in Tanzania
But our outreach is not only monetary. Our building is host to weekly to three AA meetings, the Stillwater Pony Football dinners, and countless other community gatherings. We have sent mission teams to Jamaica, New Orleans and Georgia. And, of course, we take our turn in delivering Meals on Wheels, ringing bells for the Salvation Army and hosting Summer Stretch Summer Community Youth Ministry.
Social Concerns Ministry Team
Purpose: To find current challenges in our midst and find ways in which we can help to bring awareness and possible resolution to these challenges.
Vision: To create awareness for those who need a voice, to listen, to care, to teach and to show God's love through action.
Focus:
- Church concerns not covered in other ministries
- People in need of resources
- Poverty issues - working with City House, East Metro Women's Council, Manna Thrift, Minnesota Without
- Poverty Initiative, Spoken Word University
- Voter registration campaigns
- Wear Warm Mittens Campaigns
- Food for Thought Campaign
- Feeding the homeless at Loaves and Fishes
- AIDS (Hope House)
- Community Resources (Support libraries, parks, schools, etc.).
- Disabled Youth
- Isolated Seniors
- Teen Moms
Care Ministry Team
Purpose: To focus on those within our congregation who are in need of assistance in some form. This is an in-reach program that concentrates on reaching out to our congregation.
Vision: As disciples of our Savior, we will intentionally keep in touch with others in need in our church community.
Focus areas:
- Baptismal towels
- Sending cards to those in need of prayer
- Greeters
- Home visits and phone calls to the homebound
- Library organization
- Meals for those in need
- Nursing home visits
- Meeting transportation needs
- Welcome desk volunteers M-F 10-12:30 and 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Contact: Cheryl Schindler at 651-439-5704 ext. 24
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