Welcome to Risen Savior
Lutheran Church,
McFarland, Wisconsin
We're glad you found us. Please take a few moments to browse our Christ-centered site. Feel free to contact us at any point.
We look forward to hearing from you.

Our Mission Statement
"As men, women and children united by a common confession of faith based on Holy Scripture, Risen Savior Lutheran Church exists to make more and stronger disciples for time and for eternity by serving all people with the gospel of Jesus
Christ."
NOTE: Winter schedule
began on Sunday, September 7: Adult Bible Class and Sunday School at the
Municipal Center at 8:45 a.m.; Teener Bible Class at the Ministry Center at 9
a.m.; worship service at the Municipal Center at 10 a.m.
Upcoming Events
- OUTREACH THEME FOR 2008 - "Building His Church - One Soul at a Time"
- Sunday, November 2 -- Daylight Savings Time Ends; set the clock back
one hour; Adult Bible Class [features Seminary student Frank Rose and
his wife Amanda discussing their time with "Friends of China"] and Sunday School at the
Municipal Center, 8:45 a.m.; Teener Bible Class at the Ministry Center, 9
a.m.; worship service [Team #1] with holy communion at the Municipal Center,
10 a.m.; Area Reformation Service at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Madison at
4 p.m.; the Risen Savior choir will participate; followed by supper
sponsored by Essen Haus Restaurant
- Monday, November 3 -- church council meets at the Ministry
Center, 6:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, November 4 -- Election Day; women's Bible study at the
Ministry Center, 6:30 p.m. [topic: Widow of Zeraphath]
- Thursday, November 6 -- Book Club meets at the Ministry Center,
6:30 p.m. [44 Scotland Street by Alexander McCall Smith]
- Sunday, November 9 -- Adult Bible Class and Sunday School at the
Municipal Center, 8:45 a.m.; Teener Bible Class at the Ministry Center, 9
a.m.; worship service [Team #2] at the Municipal Center, 10 a.m., followed
by a "Special Voters' Meeting" to recommend an architect for building the
new church
- Tuesday, November 11 -- Outreach Committee meeting at the
Ministry Center, 6:30 p.m.
- Thursday, November 13 -- Game Night at the Ministry Center, 6:30
p.m. [Sheeshead]
- Sunday, November 16 -- Adult Bible Class and Sunday School at the
Municipal Center, 8:45 a.m.; Teener Bible Class at the Ministry Center, 9
a.m.; worship service [Team #3] with holy communion at the Municipal Center,
10 a.m.
- Tuesday, November 18 -- Building Committee meeting at the
Ministry Center, 6:30 p.m.
NOTE: "Building His Church - One Soul at a Time"
is our outreach
emphasis for 2008. Please invite friends and neighbors to join us at Bible
study and worship. We strive to share our church with those who need to
hear about Jesus.
OFFICE HOURS AT THE MINISTRY CENTER: Pastor Fager's
office hours are Tues. - Sat. 1:30-5:30 p.m.[phone: 608/838-7212;
risensavior@powercom.net]
OFFICE HOURS AT THE PARSONAGE: Pastor Fager's office
hours are: Tues.-Sat. 8 a.m. - noon [phone: 608/838-3872]
REMINDER: Consider joining the Kwik Trip
rewards program that allows a percentage of your purchase to go to Risen Savior;
Pick 'n Save in McFarland has a similar program
CHURCH COUNCIL FOR 2007-2008: President - Ray Boness;
Secretary - Terry Frink; Treasurer - Ron Korth; Elder/Outreach - Erik Opsahl;
Stewardship - Terry Frink; Building
and Grounds - Jim Bergeman; Assistant Outreach - Russ Kludy; Education - Ray
Boness
What We Offer
Worship Services
Come, let us bow down in worship,
let us kneel before the LORD our Maker. (Psalm 95:6)
Join us Sunday mornings (except during the summer months) for...
- Adult Bible Study at 8:45 AM.
- Worship Service at 10:00 AM.
- Fellowship at 11:00 AM.
Summer schedule (June, July, August) worship - 9:00 AM
We currently meet for worship, education, and fellowship in the McFarland Municipal Center.
A map is available.

We realize the importance of learning and growing in a Christ-centered atmosphere. That is why we provide the following opportunities for worship, education and fellowship:
For all...
- Uplifting, Bible-based worship services
- Monthly fellowship events for all ages
For adults...
-
Sunday morning Adult Bible Study
- Weekday and weeknight Bible studies on a variety of topics (more info)
- Basic Christian doctrine classes designed to fit your schedule
For children...
-
Sunday school for children age 4 through 8th grade
- Summer Vacation Bible School (VBS)
- Confirmation instruction for grades 7 and 8
- Frequent recreational activities - swimming, bowling, etc.