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Fellowship

4th, 5th, 6th Grade Group

Overview
Who: 
Students in grades 4, 5 and 6, and their families
What: 
Monthly fellowship events planned for youth with their families
When: 
Events are scheduled once a month and publicized by parents through the church office
How to get involved: 
Contact Stephanie Selig and watch the Signal and bulletins for upcoming events

Events are planned for the entire year in September for the upcoming year. Events are scheduled once a month and publicized by parents through the church office.

Book Club

Overview
Who: 
All interested adults are welcome to come
What: 
Read one book per month and meet at members' houses to discuss them
When: 
Third Monday of the month at 7:00 pm
Where: 
Various host houses
How to get involved: 
Contact Elisa Sherman. Watch for schedules in the Signal and bulletins, or on our website.
Photos (click to enlarge)
"Abide with Me" by Elizabeth Strout
"The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
"Healing Waters" by Nancy Rue and Stephen Arterburn
"Run" by Ann Patchett
"Cutting for Stone" by Abraham Verghese
"Parrot and Olivier in America" by Peter Carey
"The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
"People of the Book" by Geraldine Brooks
Author Flannery O'Connor
"Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder
"Beneath a Marble Sky" by John Shors

Read one book per month (wide variety of topics and styles) and meet at members' houses to discuss them. Watch for our schedule in the Signal and bulletins and visit our website for the current schedule and list of previous books we've read: http://home.comcast.net/~oslclibrary/BookClub/BookClub.html

2011 Schedule:

Bridge Group

Overview
Who: 
Anyone interested in playing bridge
What: 
Meet monthly for an evening of fellowship and fun while playing bridge
When: 
To be determined
Where: 
Rotate to different homes
How to get involved: 
Contact Barb Slattenow

Fruits of the Spirit

Overview
Who: 
Anyone who enjoys scrapbooking!
What: 
Meet monthly to work on individual scrapbooking projects
When: 
3rd Friday of the month from 6 pm-midnight
Where: 
Fellowship Hall
How to get involved: 
Contact Carrie Stadtmueller or Stephanie Selig

The members of this group enjoy meeting monthly to work on their individual scrapbooking projects. Our devotion is at 7:30 pm and it is now focusing on one of the Fruits of the Spirit.

Gardening Club

Overview
Who: 
Anyone interested in gardening
What: 
Meet to add beauty to God's creation
When: 
Meeting times will be determined
Where: 
Church grounds
How to get involved: 
Contact Carol Ann Bear

Handwork Group

Overview
Who: 
Any adult interested in handwork of any kind from crocheting to sewing on a button!
What: 
Fellowship and handwork
When: 
Fourth Monday of every month at 7:00 pm
Where: 
Lynda Lloyd’s house
How to get involved: 
Contact Lynda Lloyd or Sylvia Daire

High School Youth Group

Overview
Who: 
Students currently in 9th - 12th grade and their friends
What: 
Youth group offers Bible studies, retreats, and fellowship activities
When: 
Wednesday nights 7:15 - 8:15. Other activities as scheduled.
Where: 
High school youth room, or at site of activity
How to get involved: 
Contact Pastor Michael; watch the Signal and bulletins for upcoming events.

Youth group offers Bible studies, retreats, and fellowship activities regularly for youth to help grou and explore their faith. Every summer a week-long trip is planned. In the summer of 2011 we will take a servant trip to Nicaragua.

Hiking & Adventure Group

Overview
Who: 
Open to anyone interested in hiking day trips or a fun local event each month
What: 
Travel together to various hiking trails to enjoy the beauty of God’s creation, the exercise, and the fellowship
When: 
Dates and times of trips vary
Where: 
Local destinations within driving distance
How to get involved: 
Contact Eva Sue Littleton or Jack Means. Watch the Signal and bulletins for updates.

International Gourmet Cooking Group

Overview
Who: 
Couples and singles
What: 
Themed dinners from different cultures. All members contribute a part of each meal by preparing gourmet food
When: 
Seven times per year (5 dinners, a Christmas gathering and a late Spring closing)
Where: 
Various hosts (members have choice of hosting or not hosting)
How to get involved: 
Contact Barb Slattenow

J.O.Y. (Just Older Youth)

Overview
Who: 
Adults age 50 and up
What: 
Meaningful fellowship with other believers and opportunites to use gifts and talents for ministry at OSLC and beyond
When: 
Third Thursday of each month in the afternoon
Where: 
Various outings are scheduled
How to get involved: 
Contact Jack Means

Men's Breakfast Group

Overview
Who: 
All the men of the congregation
What: 
The pastors lead a conversation around next Sunday’s scriptures
When: 
Thursday mornings 6:45 am to 8 am
Where: 
Village Inn on Harmony
How to get involved: 
Contact Pastor Michael

The pastors lead a conversation around next Sunday’s scriptures. Everyone orders off the menu. Come when you can and it is fine if you need to leave before 8 am.

Picnics in the Park

Overview
Who: 
Everyone
What: 
Meet at Edora Park for an evening of food, fellowship and fun
When: 
Wednesday evenings in June beginning at 6 PM. 2011 Dates: June 8, 15, 22, 29; August 17
Where: 
Edora Park
How to get involved: 
Contact the church office, 484-3133 and watch the bulletin and Signal.

We meet at Edora Park for an evening of fellowship and fun. We grill burgers and hot dogs and everyone is asked to bring a side dish. If you are interested in picking up supplies or grilling, contact the church. Donations are asked to help defray the costs.

Sewing Circle

Overview
Who: 
Anyone interested in sewing
What: 
Make quilts for several charitable organizations
When: 
Second and Fourth Wednesday of the month at 1:00 pm
Where: 
At the church
How to get involved: 
Contact Sylvia Daire

Make quilts for the Denver Rescue Mission, Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Lutheran Family Services for their Foster Care, Refugee programs, and where needed.

Summerfest

Overview
Who: 
OSLC Families interested in camping
What: 
Spend the weekend camping in a tent, RV, or Lodge room at Sky Ranch
When: 
July 29-31, 2011
Where: 
Sky Ranch
How to get involved: 
Contact Christie Reimer for details.

Summerfest 2011: July 29-31 at Sky Ranch.  Join other OSLC families for fun and fellowship in the Colorado outdoors!  Options for camping, cabins, and lodge rooms.

Wednesday Night Dinners

Overview
Who: 
Everyone is invited to attend, or sign up to bring dinner one night
What: 
Dinner and fellowship during Wednesday night activities
When: 
Wednesday from 5:00 - 7:05 pm
Where: 
Fellowship Hall
How to get involved: 
Contact Vicki Eisele to volunteer, or for more information

Need a Mid-Week Lift? Don’t Want to Cook? Come join your friends for dinner on Wednesday nights here at the church.  Dinner is served 5:00 - 7:05 pm for a $3.25 suggested donation.

Wednesday Night is the night for all choir practices, Confirmation, Youth Group, Bible Study and various other meetings. Come eat before or after your event or just come for fellowship! Volunteer to cook or bring dinner one night. You will be reimbursed for all expenses. 

Winterfest

Overview
Who: 
OSLC Families
What: 
Families spend a weekend at the YMCA of the Rockies enjoying fellowship, outdoor winter activities, the mountains, and fun!
When: 
February 24-26, 2012
Where: 
YMCA of the Rockies, Estes Park Center
How to get involved: 
Contact Christie Reimer
Photos (click to enlarge)
Cross country skiing at Snow Mountain Ranch
The whole Winterfest gang
Kids love Winterfest!
Adults love Winterfest, too!
Downhill skiing at Winter Park
Looking forward to some hot cocoa back at the Winterfest cabin!
Winterfest really is for everyone!
The YMCA cabins are definitely not "roughing it"
Playing games in the evening
Snowshoeing at Snow Mountain Ranch
In the middle of nature, but all the amenities of home
Sledding at Snow Mountain Ranch. C'mon, Mike; it's supposed to be fun!

Women of the ELCA

Overview
Who: 
All women interested are welcome to join
What: 
The two circles meet monthly for Bible study and fellowship
When: 
Mary/Martha Circle meets 3rd Wednesday at 1:00 pm. Leah Circle meets 4th Thursday at 7:00 pm.
Where: 
Mary/Martha Circle meets in Room 9N. Leah Circle at Barb Slattenow’s home
How to get involved: 
Contact Barb Slattenow

Young Families Group

Overview
Who: 
Families with young children at OSLC
What: 
Meet monthly for fellowship and fun
When: 
Monthly activities
Where: 
Varies each month
How to get involved: 
Contact Jodi Loecke or Pastor Michael. Watch the bulletin and the Signal for announcements.

We meet monthly for fellowship and fun. We rotate months with family events and adult only events. Monthly activities are listed in the bulletin and the Signal.