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Our Savior Lutheran Church
Established - 1948 |
| To know Him and to make Him known |
1102 Jill Street
Carmi , IL 62821 |
Phone:
618-384-5291
Fax:
Daily News: our email address: oursaviorcarmi@frontier.com |
Staff:
Rev. Dean H. Spooner
The Rev. Dean Spooner accepted the divine call to be our Pastor on November 15, 2009 and was installed on December 13. The Rev. Dean Spooner now in his 14th year of ministry has graduated from Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Indiana in 1995 with a Master of Divinity degree. He spent one term studying at Westfield Theological House in Cambridge, England, and served a year vicarage at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Largo, Florida, under the Rev. Daniel Brockhoff. In July 1995, he was ordained into the holy ministry of the LC-MS as Pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church of Osman, IL. He has also served at Christ Family Lutheran Church of Mahomet, Illinois.
Pastor Spooner is married to Lynda (nee Witte), who is a licensed Veterinary Technician and a Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant. They have a daughter, Noelle, who is studying Chemistry at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green.
Pastor Spooner is a native of Beloit, Wisconsin and Trinity Lutheran Church there. After earning a B.S.E.E in 1988, he worked for Astronautics Corporation of American in Milwaukee. He has served as Vice-President of Lutheran’s For Life’s Milwaukee chapter, Exodus XX, and regularly represented them on the Wisconsin Pro-Life council. Pastor has served as a camp chaplain at Camp Indian Trails Boy Scout Camp and as counselor at LC-MS’ Camp LuWiSoMo. In 2005, he also earned a Teaching License at the University of Southern Indiana in High School Physics.
Pastor Spooner is here to serve you in Christ. Please don’t hesitate to contact him regarding pastoral care.
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Worship
Services:
Sunday Divine Service begins at 9:00 a.m. followed by Sunday School and Adult Bible Class at 10:15 a.m. The traditional Divine Service is celebrated with the Lord's Supper every Lord's Day, festivals, and some occassions.
Daily Matins begins at 9:00 a.m. every day of the week except Friday. This short morning service includes the singing of a hymn, the reading of a Psalm, a scriptural text, a short homily, and prayers. Altogether this daily devotion is completed within 15-20 minutes, depending on the length of the readings. It is truly a wonderful opportunity to begin your day and to "cast all your anxiety on Him for He cares about you." 1 Peter 5:7
Midweek services during the seasons of Advent and Lent are held on Wednesday evening beginning at 7:00 p.m.
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Nursery:
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Youth
Programs:
Youth Confirmation Class meets on Thursday evenings from7:00-8:30. They are taught and study the six chief principle parts of the Small Catechism, which include the Ten Commandments, The Apostles' Creed, The Lord's Prayer, the Sacrament of Holy Baptism, Confession, and the Sacrament of the Altar (Lord's Supper). If you would like to enroll your child or grandchild in this class, even if he or she is not a member of our church, please contact Pastor Kress.
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Senior
Programs:
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Special
Groups:
Church Council:
Congregational Chairman - David Elwood
Vice Chairman - Robert Lange
Secretary - Audrey Elwood
Treasurer - Alice Dial
Financial Secretary - Carole Sandusky
Board of Trustees:
Chairman - Marcia Lange
Ray Ebmeier
Board of Christian Education:
Chairman - Ladonn Griswold
Sunday School Superintendent - vacant
Board of Elders:
Chairman - Jeremy Jobst
Robert Lange
David Elwood
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Other
Info:
Directions to the church:
Our Savior Lutheran Church is located on the corner of April Ave. and Jill Street just behind the CVS/pharmacy on Main St. (Rt. 1) in Carmi, Illinois.
The doors of Our Savior Lutheran Church are open for all who desire to attend any of the services and any other events or functions throughout the year. St. Paul boldly proclaimed, "Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:4-7)
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Ministry
Groups:
The LWML (Lutheran Women's Missionary League) of Our Savior Lutheran Church meet the first Tuesday of every month in the Fellowship Hall at 2:00 p.m. Each meeting consists of a Bible study, regular business, fellowship, and some occasional surprises. If you are interested in becoming a member of the ladies group, please contact Ladonn Griswold @ 375-7152.
The Ladies Tuesday Morning Bible Class gathers in Fellwoship Hall at 9:30 a.m. This is available for all women of Our Savior and their lady friends (no men please).
Adult Confirmation Class meets on Tuesday evenings in Fellowship Hall at 7 p.m. Members of Our Savior are welcome to attend these classes as a "refresher course" for continued instruction of God's Word. If you are not a member but are interested in attending the class, please contact Pastor Kress.
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Church History:
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