Our Savior Lutheran Church
P.O. Box 1867 - 223 N. Silver Lake Road, Eagle River, Wisconsin 54521
saviorer@verizon.net (715) 479-6226
"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him."
John 3:16-17
WELCOME! Other than our regular members, most of you live some distance away. Thank you for showing interest in our congregation. This website was created to provide you with information. It is our sincere desire that you will find time to worship and fellowship with us when you are in the area.
Summer is here and it is just great. Area churches welcome visitors. Lakes, Beaches, Resorts, Campgrounds, Restuarants, Shops, Highways and pathways are all buzzing with activity. Visitors are relaxing and renewing themselves with family and friends both old and new.
For those of you who are staying in the area, our Summer hours have begun with Worship services on Saturday evening at 7:00 pm, and then on Sunday at 7:30 am and 10:00am
Pastor's Perspective
In the book God Has a Dream, South Aftrican Archbiship Desmond Tutu talks about living an abundant life as he reflects on his country's horrific and violent experience with race relations. The archbiship writes this:
"If you were in heaven now, you would notice the tears in God's eyes. The tears streaming down God's face as God looked down on us and saw the awful things that we, God's children, are doing to each other. God cries and cries."
"And then you might see the smile that was breaking over God's face like sunshine through the rain, almost like a rainbow. You would see God smiling because God was looking on you and noting how you care. And the smile might break out into a laugh as God said, 'You have vindicated me! I had been asking myself, "Whatever got into me to create that lot?" And when I see you — yes, you — you are beginning to wipe the tears from my eyes because you care. Because you care and you have come to learn that you are not your brother's keeper or your sister's keeper. You are your brother's brother and your sister's sister.'"
"And God says, 'I have no one except you.'" This God truly does have us. And we have life with God as an absolutely free gift of grace. May we give that life away, a little each day; and as we do, may we experience true abundance at the hand of the Good Shepherd, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Jesus said "I came that they may have life and have it abundantly." - John 10:10. In 1 John 3:18, "Dear children, let us not live with words or tongue, but with actions and in truth."
Yours in Christ,
Pastor Bill Trosien
| JULY 2009 | |
| Wednesday 01 | |
| Thursday 02 | |
| Friday 03 | |
| Saturday 04 |
 Independence Day7:00 pm Worship with Communion |
| Sunday 05 |
7:30 am Worship with Communion 10:00 am Worship 11:00 am Coffee |
| Monday 06 |
10:00 am — 2:00 pm Manic Monday — Camp Luther 6:15 pm Evening Bible Discussion Group |
| Tuesday 07 | 9:00 am Bible Study |
| Wednesday 08 |
8:00 am WORD UP! 7:00 pm Board of Elders Meeting |
| Thursday 09 | 9:30 am Board of Evangelism Meeting |
| Friday 10 | |
| Saturday 11 | 7:00 pm Worship |
| Sunday 12 |
7:30 am Worship 8:30 am Coffee 10:00 am Worship with Communion 11:00 am Coffee |
| Monday 13 |
10:00 am — 12:00 Noon Manic Monday — Random Acts of Kindness 6:15 pm Evening Bible Discussion Group |
| Tuesday 14 |
9:00 am Bible Class 10:00 am Picnic Committee Meeting |
| Wednesday 15 | 7:00 pm Church Council Meeting |
| Thursday 16 | |
| Friday 17 | |
| Saturday 18 | 7:00 pm Worship with Communion |
| Sunday 19 |
7:30 am Worship with Communion 8:30 am Coffee 10:00 am Worship 11:00 am Coffee |
| Monday 20 | 6:15 pm Evening Bible Discussion Group |
| Tuesday 21 |
9:00 am Bible Class 9:00 am August Newsletter Deadline |
| Wednesday 22 | 8:00 am WORD UP! |
| Thursday 23 | |
| Friday 24 | |
| Saturday 25 | 7:00 pm Worship |
| Sunday 26 |
7:30 am Worship 8:30 am Coffee 10:00 am Worship with Communion 11:00 am Coffee |
| Monday 27 |
10:00 am Manic Monday — Brewers Game (leave church at 10:00 am) 6:15 pm Evening Bible Discussion Group |
| Tuesday 28 |
9:00 am Bible Study Early Afternoon: Return from Brewers Game |
| Wednesday 29 | 8:00 am WORD UP! |
| Thursday 30 | |
| Friday 31 | |
OUR WORSHIP SCHEDULE
SPECIAL SERVICES - As required but check our Calendar for updates.WINTER
Sunday at 7:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.MEMORIAL DAY through LABOR DAY
HOLY COMMUNION - Celebrated every Sunday at alternate services:NOW!
Saturday 7:00 p.m. and Sunday 7:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
- 1st and 3rd Sundays in the 7:30 a.m. service
- 2nd and 4th Sundays in the 10:00 a.m. service, and
- 5th Sunday at both services.
FELLOWSHIP
There are many opportunities to serve and share in Christian Fellowship:
- Bell Choir
- Choir
- LWML (Lutheran Women's Missionary League)
- Martha Society
- Quilters for Lutheran World Relief
- Altar Guild
- Youth group
- Bible Studies (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday)
OUR LOCATION
FROM THE SOUTH and EAST:
Continue into Eagle River on Hwy. 45 or on Hwy. 70 E until you reach the flashing stop sign (Nelson Hardware will be on your left). Turn right onto Silver Lake Road and we are on your right, 2 blocks North. Park in the street or in our lot at the rear of the church.
FROM THE WEST:
Continue into Eagle River on Hwy. 17 staying in the right lane. Continue in right lane until you pass McDonalds (on your left), continue straight through the traffic lights until you can turn left on S. 4th Street (approximately 5 blocks). Turn left and go one block to E. Wall Street. Turn right and go one block to Flashing stop sign. Turn left onto N. Silver Lake Road. Continue straight ahead for 2 blocks, we are on your right. Parking in the street or in the rear of the church in our lot.
FROM THE NORTH:
Continue into Eagle River on Hwy. 45 until you reach the 4th set of traffic lights. You will have crossed over the river and begun making a curve to the right. Get into the left-turn lane before the lights. At the lights, turn left going between the Friendship House (on your left) and McDonalds (on your right). Continue straight until you reach the 4-Way, flashing stop (Nelson Hardware will be on your right). Turn left onto Silver Lake Road. We will be on your right, 2 blocks up. Park in the street or in our lot at the rear.
- PLEASE DRIVE SAFELY and RESPONSIBLY -
You have come this far, we'd love to meet you face to face.
July News from the
Director of Christian Education
Manic Mondays!
All youth in grades 7-12 are invited to our weekly youth program entitled Manic Mondays! We have something fun planned for most Mondays this summer! We will be heading to Bond Falls, having Random Acts of Kindness Day, horseback riding and an overnight trip to a Brewers Game! A detailed program will be mailed to all eligible youth.
God Bless your summer!
Together in His Service,
Debbie Vought
WE LEARN
- Family Education; Sunday School and Bible Class at 8:30 a.m., Sunday mornings during the winter schedule
- Monday evening Bible Discussion Group at 6:15 p.m.
- Tuesday Bible Study at 9:00 a.m. between Labor Day and Memorial Day
- Ladies Bible Study at 10:00 a.m. on Thursdays
- Confirmation classes for our young people are held on Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m.
- Adult Information classes are held at regular intervals for those interested in learning or reviewing basic teachings of the Christian faith.
- We strive to have classes for all ages and needs
MARTHA SOCIETY
A bit of history…
Services were held in the American Legion building when our Savior Lutheran Church was organized in the fall of 1955 as a mission church. The ladies met in members’ homes, and with the spiritual help of Pastor Bolin, chose the name MARTHA SOCIETY with a mission to serve the Lord. They immediately assumed the care of the altar and visited the sick. During 1956 they formed the constitution and by-laws.Our first church was completed in 1959. The ladies then felt they would like to become part of LWML as they had a “home” to invite LWML ladies for rallies. Early in March 1960 we became a part of LWML. We participate in giving of our ‘mites’ monthly to help fund our District’s missions.
The present…
When the need arises, our ladies are ready to help, with the last few years raising approximately $3,000 annually to fund special endeavors. Yearly we host a Card Party/Salad Luncheon, a White Elephant/Bake Sale and a Christmas Cookie Walk. We also provide requested funeral luncheons. Money is distributed to our Concordia Seminaries, in both St. Louis and Fort Wayne—Lutheran Bible Translators—Lutheran Heritage Foundation—Lutheran Counseling & Family Services and many others including disaster relief and our own Social Ministry.
Our Committees consist of:
Altar Guild – alternating women serve monthly
Kitchen – keep kitchen clean and stocked with supplies
Love ‘n Care – visit sick and shut-ins
Quilts – cut squares and make quilts for LWR
Special Sales – sell Christian cards/napkins
Stamps – cancelled stamps are saved for missions
Sunshine – cards are sent to shut-ins and bereaved
We help out where we can at Camp Luther—present food baskets for shut-ins at Christmas—annually pack boxes of quilts, sweaters and soap for Lutheran World Relief. Join our circle of ladies of all ages for dessert & coffee and fun & fellowship each 2nd Wednesday of the month at noon. Be our guest!
OUR SAVIOR'S HISTORY |
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| May 1955 | - 25 people met with President Goetz, Rev. W.F. Ludwig and Rev. Richard Bolin. |
| Oct 1955 | - Congregation organized with LCMS. Name chosen and model constitution adopted. |
| Jan 1956 | - Rev. Richard Bolin called as pastor. |
| May 1956 | - Property purchased for church site. |
| Oct 1957 | - Rev. Donald Winter called as pastor. |
| Jul 1958 | - Dedication of new church. |
| Jan 1960 | - Congregation reached 50 communicants: average attendance 40. |
| Feb 1960 | - Initial payment of $2,000 made on total debt of $27,000. |
| Jun 1960 | - Rev. John Israel called as pastor. |
| Jun 1966 | - Candidate Arthur Calleson called as pastor. |
| May 1973 | - Rev. A.W. Ludwig installed as first resident pastor. |
| Sep 1973 | - Mortgage burned. 215 communicants. |
| Oct 1978 | - Cost of new church set at $265,700; ground-breaking for new building. |
| Aug 1979 | - Church dedicated; 295 communicants. |
| Oct 1983 | - New organ installed. |
| Dec 1990 | - Pastor A.W. Ludwig retired; 369 communicants. |
| May 1991 | - Pastor William Trosien installed. |
| Oct 1992 | - Debt retired. |
| Apr 1994 | - Building addition approved; cost $230.000. |
| Aug 1994 | - Nancy Franke hired as part-time DCE. |
| Apr 1995 | - Addition dedicated. |
| Dec 1996 | - Deaconess Cathi Wurster installed as DCE. |
| Sep 1997 | - Lot East of church purchased for $40,000. |
| Oct 2002 | - Debbie Vought installed as DCE. |
| Sep 2003 | - Lot South of church purchased for $43,000. |
| Nov 2006 | - Lutheran Service Book dedicated and placed into service. |
- LINKS -
The Three Ecumenical or Universal Creeds
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
North Wisconsin District - LCMS
Camp Luther
Lutheran Women's Missionary League
Lutheran Church Extension Fund
Lutheran Hour Ministries
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
Lutheran Counseling and Family Services of Wisconsin
