EVENTS
TRUNK OR TREAT (OCT 26)
Grab the kids and come for a fun early evening. Let the kids show off their costumes while the families of Beautiful Savior and Milwaukie Covenant show off their Halloween-decorated trunks. The candy and laughter will flow freely and families will enjoy a time of being together, playing games, jumping in the bouncy house and savoring some Fall goodies. Contact Pastor John if you are coming or if you want to be a trunk-provider.
SIX15 MID-WEEK GATHERING (WEDNESDAYS)
SIX15 is each Wednesdays at 6:15pm. If you know someone that can’t come on Sundays, invite them to this time with God and His people. This is also a great time of worship, learning and fellowship for anyone who enjoys a midweek connection with God.
WOMEN'S FALL RETREAT (NOV 16)
Our Women's Ministry Planning team will be hosting a day-long retreat on Saturday, Nov 16, from 9am-3:30pm that features Donna Snow, a prominent LCMS speaker and author. The life story of Joseph is one of the most beloved and chronicled in the Bible. It's a story of broken dreams and impossible circumstances, of family conflict and unfair treatment. From a favorite son to a slave and a prisoner who became prime minister of Egypt, Joseph’s story demonstrates the power and necessity of letting God's love and forgiveness lead. From this retreat, we will come away recognizing our own circumstances in Joseph's story, inspired to place our trust in God. (This study focuses on Genesis 37-50 and Donna will have books available to purchase.)
The retreat costs $40 per person and includes both breakfast and lunch. Lunch will be a boxed lunch catered by Ingallina's, which includes a sandwich of choice, chips and a cookie. You can pay for the retreat online (Women's Event) or by check or cash with a note indicating it is for the retreat. You can register for this memorable time together HERE.
The retreat costs $40 per person and includes both breakfast and lunch. Lunch will be a boxed lunch catered by Ingallina's, which includes a sandwich of choice, chips and a cookie. You can pay for the retreat online (Women's Event) or by check or cash with a note indicating it is for the retreat. You can register for this memorable time together HERE.
PaRENT'S CONNECTION GROUP (SUNDAYS)
We have a group just for parents. We enjoy some refreshments and build relationships and support your fellow parents. Elijah and Katie Schutz facilitate this time in the Sr High room at the end of the lower hallway during the adult bible class time.
CHRISTMAS FOR KIDS
Children around the world will have the opportunity to know God loves them through Operation Christmas Child, which distributes filled boxes around Christmas. We want to help by building 100 boxes and we are making July our collection month.
All items will be packaged in shoe boxes so items need to be compact or rolled up. In September we will get the boxes and sort the items into them.
Here is how YOU can join in:
1. Purchase items and put them in the designated boxes in the lobby. Below are some ideas but you are welcome to purchase other items not listed but fitting in one of those categories. (Reminder: no liquids or pastes or items that will melt in heat.)
2. Give financially for postage (each box costs $10 to mail).
a. Online (choose Operation Christmas Child
b. Cash (please designate for OCC)
c. Check (made out to BSLC with OCC in memo line
3. Give a donation and let someone else purchase items.
Since August has many sales for school supplies, it seems natural to focus on what we could still use for school supplies. Here is a list of supplies needed:
-Markers or colored pencils - 35 packs
-Kids scissors - 50
-6" Rulers - 35
-Ink pens (like Bic) - 35
-Erasers - 35
-Notebooks 6" x 8" or 8-1/2" x 11" - 35
-Glue Sticks – 75 (No liquid glue)
Another category which might have sales going on now:
-Hair scrunchies for older girls - 30
-Smaller hairbrushes - 30
-Combs - 35
-Socks - both boys and girls - all sizes
Download the below file to see what items we will be collecting for the shoe boxes and where you can purchase some items.
All items will be packaged in shoe boxes so items need to be compact or rolled up. In September we will get the boxes and sort the items into them.
Here is how YOU can join in:
1. Purchase items and put them in the designated boxes in the lobby. Below are some ideas but you are welcome to purchase other items not listed but fitting in one of those categories. (Reminder: no liquids or pastes or items that will melt in heat.)
2. Give financially for postage (each box costs $10 to mail).
a. Online (choose Operation Christmas Child
b. Cash (please designate for OCC)
c. Check (made out to BSLC with OCC in memo line
3. Give a donation and let someone else purchase items.
Since August has many sales for school supplies, it seems natural to focus on what we could still use for school supplies. Here is a list of supplies needed:
-Markers or colored pencils - 35 packs
-Kids scissors - 50
-6" Rulers - 35
-Ink pens (like Bic) - 35
-Erasers - 35
-Notebooks 6" x 8" or 8-1/2" x 11" - 35
-Glue Sticks – 75 (No liquid glue)
Another category which might have sales going on now:
-Hair scrunchies for older girls - 30
-Smaller hairbrushes - 30
-Combs - 35
-Socks - both boys and girls - all sizes
Download the below file to see what items we will be collecting for the shoe boxes and where you can purchase some items.
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If you have questions about any events, just give us a call at the church office at (503) 788-7000.