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."
SPECIAL NOTE: The Winter Schedule started September 9, 2007, and runs through Memorial Day, 2008. Sunday worship is at 10 a.m. ; Sunday School and Adult Bible Study begin at 8:45 on Sunday mornings at the McFarland Municipal Center.
Upcoming Events
- OUTREACH THEME FOR 2008 - "Building His Church - One Soul at a Time"
- Friday - Saturday, April 25 - 26 -- Garage/Rummage sale at the Opsahls'
- Sunday, April 27 -- "Stewardship Sunday #2" Adult Bible Class and Sunday School at the Municipal Center, 8:45 a.m.; worship service [Team #2] at 10 a.m. followed by the "Quarterly Voters' Meeting"
- Wednesday, April 30 -- Choir practice at the Ministry Center, 6 p.m.
- Thursday, May 1 -- Ascension Day worship at Eastside Lutheran, 6:30 p.m.
- Sunday, May 4 -- "Stewardship Sunday #3" Adult Bible Class and Sunday School at the Municipal Center, 8:45 a.m.; worship service [Team #3] with holy communion at 10 a.m.; "Commitment Sunday;" "Kans for the Kingdom"
- Tuesday, May 6 -- Building Committee meeting with "Kairos" representative to discuss funding a capital project like our new church; everyone is invited; 6:30 p.m. at the Ministry Center
- Thursday, May 8 -- Book Club meeting at the Ministry Center, 6:30 p.m.
- Sunday, May 11 -- Adult Bible Class and Sunday School at the Municipal Center, 8:45 a.m.; worship service [Team #4] at 10 a.m. (Mother's Day; Sunday School will sing)
- Monday, May 12 -- Church Council meeting at the Ministry Center, 6:30 p.m.
- Monday and Tuesday, June 2-3 -- Directory pictures taken at the Ministry Center, two shifts each day: 2-5 p.m. or 5-9 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 - Ron Leemon; Treasurer - Ron Korth; Elder/Stewardship - Erik Opsahl; Building and Grounds - Ron Leemon; Outreach - Harland Hoveland; Education - Russ Kludy
What We Offer
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:
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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.