Children, Confirmation and Youth Ministries
April 2019 e-Newsletter
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The 30 Hour Famine is approaching! What fun we had prepping for it! Check out all those pictures
here.
For those signed up to participate, make sure you have gotten your packet from
Leisha
. Also, check out the details below as well as ways that we are needing adult help.
Let's break that chain of hunger!
For every 50 cents donated, a link is torn down.
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"Passion of the Christ" viewing
Saturday, April 13, 6-9pm
Join other youth and families in the worship space as we view “The Passion of the Christ” to start out our Holy Week. Leisha will lead us in discussion and learning.
Feel free to bring blankets, pillows, you can even wear pajamas if you’d like. Come comfortable.
Youth under age 18 MUST have a “The Passion of the Christ” Permission Slip turned in (found on the Children & Youth Board).
Youth under age 14 MUST have a parent/guardian attend with them.
This film is Rated R for graphic violence – scenes of beating and crucifixion of Christ. See
imdb.com's site
for more information on the movie.
Sign up on the Youth Board to help Leisha prepare accurately.
Contact
Leisha
with any questions.
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Easter Breakfast
Sunday, April 21, 7:30am-10:45am
Menu: Pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage links, fruit, juice, coffee
Suggested donation: $6.00/person
Family specials:
$20/family 4
$30/family 6
The youth attending the 2019 mission trip to Lake Traverse Reservation are honored to provide this meal on Easter Sunday. All proceeds will go toward the mission trip.
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Lent has arrived...
Our LENT SCHEDULE continues...
March 13th- April 10th- JAM JR, JAM, and Connect from 5:00 to 5:30
Confirmation Schedule for March and April
Wednesdays, March 13-April 10
Session 1:
5:30-6:15 Holden Worship,
6:15-6:45 Small Groups
Session 2:
6:30-7:15 Ignite Worship,
7:15-7:45 Small Groups
Service Project
Tuesday, April 2
Global Health Ministries
6pm Guides Arrive
6:30 pm Students Arrive
8pm Pick up
Please drop off and pick up at Global Health Ministries:
7831 Hickory Street NE
Fridley, MN 55432
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Holy Week and Easter Worship Details
Palm Sunday Worship
Sunday, April 14, 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
NO Wednesday Night Programing Wednesday, April 17th.
Maundy Thursday Worship
Thursday, April 18, 6:30 p.m. Maundy Thursday Worship is a time to recall Jesus’ last supper with his disciples, celebrate First Communion, and remember Jesus’ arrest. The altar is stripped, symbolic of how Christ was betrayed.
A cake reception will be served following worship for the First Communion students and their families.
Good Friday Tenebrae Worship
Friday, April 19, 12:00 and 6:30 p.m. Tenebrae means shadows, so candles are extinguished throughout the service as scripture and song guide us through the last day of Jesus’ life and to his death on the cross.
Easter Sunday Worship – April 21
Easter Sunday is a day of incredible celebration, for Christ is risen! Holy Communion will be served at all services.
- 6:30 a.m Traditional Sunrise worship
- 8:00 a.m. Traditional Easter worship with children’s message
- 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. Traditional/Contemporary – this worship is a blend of traditional and contemporary hymns with a children’s message.
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Sunday, April 14, 10:00 service
Children's Palm Sunday Parade
Children will be given a palm as you enter Worship Space by Usher. Sit down as a family.
The children will be welcomed forward at the Children's Message. Please be aware that the Children's Message will be earlier, around 10:05.
Children will come forward and have a small parade with the pastor.
After the Children's Message, children will be dismissed for regular Sunday School.
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Communion Instruction Class
Sat., April 13, 2019, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
This interactive class is open to any age (teaching level is 2nd grade level and up), including adults. Parents/guardians please plan to attend the class with your child.
Bring Bible to Class
First Communion will be received during the Maundy Thursday worship April 18, 6:30.
Please have your child at church at 6. Cake Reception following worship.
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Last days of programming for the 2018 - 2019 year
NO Wednesday Night Programing Wednesday, April 17th.
The last night of JAM Jr/JAM/Connect/Confirmation/Youth group will be Wednesday May 8th.
The last day of Sunday School is May 19th
Important Changes for 2019-2020 Programming Year
An email was sent mid-March with information regarding the 2019-2020 programming year. Please make sure to familiarize yourself with the important details and changes. You can find a copy of that email
here
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The Bible Basics Class was a BIG success that left some learners wanting MORE!
We will do a special
New Testament Class Sunday May 5th, during Regular Sunday School for grades 2nd and 3rd.
Please contact
Kate
if you would like your 4th or 5th grade student to attend.
Parent Participation in class is not required for this workshop.
Check your child out from room 122.
Child not in Sunday School but you want them to attend?
Come to worship at 10:00 May 5. Sign your child's name at the bottom of the check-in sheet for their grade, Table is found by the front door, make child a name tag. Your child will be dismissed for class after the Children's Message. Check your child out from Bible Class in room 122 after Worship Service is over.
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HELP NEEDED!
There are a few important opportunities coming up to help out with our amazing youth! Can you help?
Items to lend
. We are in need of a few items to borrow. If you have any we can borrow for the event, please label with your name and bring to Leisha at OSLC. They will be available for pick up after the event. Here's what's needed: 6 large tarps, backpacks, bandanas, 12 milk crates, 12 5-gallon buckets
Items to donate.
We are in need of jugs of non-acidic 100% juice (apple, cranberry, grape, etc), disposable cups, spaghetti noodles, jars of Ragu original spaghetti sauce, duct tape, newspaper, cardboard boxes, old bed sheets (fitted or flat), pack of 10 count plastic hangers, 10-12 count of bottles of water, 2 Hawaiian round sweet bread, simple refillable water bottles from the dollar store. Donated items can be dropped off at Our Saviour's reception desk for Leisha or to Leisha directly.
Saturday, April 27, for the
30 Hour Famine...
10:15am-1:00pm Food Shelf Scavenger Hunt
Adults needed to drive their vehicle full of kids to collect food door to door in a specific mapped out neighborhood.
4:30pm-7:30pm Dinner
Adults needed to help prepare, serve and clean up from dinner. The youth will be breaking their fast with a simple pasta, salad, garlic bread, cookie dinner.
For either of these opportunities, please sign up on the Children & Youth Board in the rotunda at Our Saviour's or contact
Leisha
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30 Hour Famine
:
Friday, April 26, 6pm - Saturday, April 27, 7pm
Who:
6th Grade and up (must be 12 years old by the time of the event)
Price:
$20/person (can pay for this fee with CYF Credits)
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Check out the Children and Youth Board and grab a brochure with all the fun summer opportunities! Mark your calendars and look forward to the sunny, summer months!
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Vacation Bible School: Roar!— God Is Good
June 17-20, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., for children age 4 through grade 5 (completed)
Roar VBS is packed with incredible Bible-learning experiences kids see, hear, touch, and even taste! Sciency fun creations, team-building games, cool Bible songs, and creative treats are just a few standout activities that help faith come alive on this African Adventure! Let the good times roar!
Cost due with registration: $35 per child, with a max household cost of $80.
Volunteers Needed for Vacation Bible School
Middle school, high school and adult (18+) volunteers needed!
Register online by May 15.
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Green Valley Gift Cards
packets are available April 3rd!
This is a great opportunity for students attending summer camps to raise money. All selling must be done between now and
May 1.
Come pick up your packet (next to the youth board) and sell away!
Not sure who to sell to or want an opportunity to sell more? Come and sell to the Congregation! Sunday April 7th and Sunday April 28th. The shift will be from 9:30-11:15. Money raised will be equally divided by everyone who helps! Parents plan on serving with/for children of elementary age.
Sign up on the youth-board, talk to Kate, or just show up!
Questions? Contact
Kate
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8th Grade Confirmation Parents
Wednesday, April 24th is a very important meeting that we ask ALL 8th grade parent(s)/guardian(s) to attend.
Next fall, should your student choose, your young person will be affirming their faith.
Join us for confirmation (regular time) on Wednesday, April 24th for important information.
Not able to make it? Is your young person not interested? Please let
Leisha
know. Thank you!
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2019 Mission Trip to Lake Traverse Reservation in Sisseton, SD
Sunday, April 7, 8:30am-12pm Hospitality
- Please plan on bringing 3 dozen goodies (bars, cookies, snacks)
Please let
Leisha
know if you are unable to attend.
Sunday, April 7
Following hospitality, we will have our next mission trip meeting. Participants only needed to attend. Final payment of $225 due at the meeting.
Easter Breakfast Fundraiser!
Saturday, 4/20: Prep 2pm-5pm
Sunday, 4/21: 6am-noon(ish)
You will earn some youth credits toward your trip! Watch your email for more details!
OSLC Credits:
Cannot be used for deposits, can be used for up to half of the remaining trip cost.
Youth Spots Open!
We currently have spots open for 3 youth. Contact
Leisha
if you're interested.
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Frolic: Child/Caregiver Play Group Little Steps. Big Faith.
This group is on break. Please contact
Kate
if you have interest.
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<55
(Under 55)
Who:
Ages 25-55
What:
Fellowship, Faith and Fun with other adults
Where & When:
Varies
Have questions, suggestions for activities, would like to plan/lead an event?
First <55 Event!!!
Who:
Ages 25-55
What:
Dinner & Glow Golf
When:
Friday, May 10, 6-8:30pm
Where:
6-7:30pm El Zocalo, 12531 Central Ave NE, Blaine
7:45pm-8:30pm Glow in One Mini Golf, 12579 Central Ave NE, Blaine
(Both are in the same strip mall, corner of Highway 65 and Main)
Cost:
Pay your own tab at the restaurant, $7.50 per person for golf
Sign up:
Please sign up in the rotunda or by emailing the contacts above.
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Text Message Reminders
Want to receive text message updates/reminders about confirmation and youth ministries at OSLC? Here's how you can sign up for text messages on the different ministries:
Confirmation:
text @oslcconfir to the number 81010
Middle School:
text @oslcmiddle to the number 81010
Senior High+:
text @oslcsenior to the number 81010
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