Children, Confirmation and Youth Ministries
August 2019 e-Newsletter
Mission Trip - This Year and Next
What a fabulous time we had on this year's mission trip to
Lake Traverse Reservation in Sisseton, SD!
Check out pictures here:
2020 Mission Trip:
July 12-17
Those in 6th grade and up in the 2019-2020 school year.
YouthWorks trip to Charleston, West Virginia
An email was sent out earlier this week - check that out here ! Spots are limited so apply asap.
Summer Youth Group
Who: Those entering 9th grade through college-age
What: Fun, Fellowship & Faith
Where: OSLC Youth Room
When: Mondays, 4-5pm
No Youth Group:
August 5 due to Thrivent Twins game
The Final Summer Movie!

Who: Those going into grades 6 and up through college-age
What: Meet at OSLC, grab a donut and walk together to the East Bethel Theater, catch a great movie and walk back for pizza and open youth room!
August Movie: "An American Tail"
Date: Wed, August 14
Cost: $5/person (plus money for snacks at the theater if you want)
Time: 9am-2pm
Questions: Contact Leisha
SIGN UP: Sign up by one week prior to the event so tickets may be purchased in advance. Sign up on the Children and Youth Board at OSLC or by emailing Leisha .
Adults needed! Contact Leisha if interested in attending as an adult (21+ age)
CYF Credit Accounts - Zeroing Out
All CYF Credit accounts go back to zero on September 1 . Please be mindful to use your funds by the end of August. Check out all the fun things you can still use your credits on this summer!
confirmation retreat
6th Grade Confirmation Retreat!
Mandatory retreat for incoming 6th grade confirmation students & guides.
Saturday, September 21, 10am -
Sunday, September 22, 11am
Sign up on the Children & Youth Board. Please make sure to write down an
email address.
Emails will be sent out with a sign up for food item(s) and volunteer drivers.
Saturday we will spend the afternoon at YMCA Camp Ihduhapi doing
outdoor low ropes and team-building orientation.
Bring: sleeping items (air mattress/pump, sleeping bag/blanket, pillow),
hygiene products, closed-toed shoes good for outdoors, weather-appropriate
outdoor clothing, food items signed up for, Bible, snack to share, 2-liter of
soda/juice.
Must have an Offsite Permission Form on file for the 2019-2020 programming year. You will receive this at Orientation Night. More copies will be found under the Children & Youth Board as August comes to a close.

Cost:
$35 - Covers Ihduhapi outing, supplies, and Student Book used for all three
years of Confirmation.
Scholarships are available if needed. Forms for scholarships found under
the Children & Youth Board.
Due by Wednesday, September 18th.

Please sign up by Sunday, August 18th. You can sign up on the Children & Youth Board in the rotunda at OSLC or by emailing Leisha.
revelation worship [ rev- uh - ley -sh uh n ]
Noun.  A worship experience where we discover surprising, 
unknown facts about God and Community.

Introducing: Revelation Worship, coming Wednesdays at 7:00 pm this fall! Come join us in a different worship experience and discover God in a new way! This half-hour worship will include a new music format, a new way of experiencing communion, and a new way of praying. Each sacrament has been designed to further your relationship with God and to deepen your faith journey. All are welcome. Starting September 11, 2019

Save the Summer/Fall Dates!
Get these important dates on your calendar for upcoming summer and fall events. Keep an eye on the links and future e-newsletters for more information as it becomes available.
Wed, Sept 4 - Teacher & Guide Orientation (new and returning)
Wed, Sept 11 - Parent/Student Orientation for fall programming (for new and returning students)
Thur, Oct 10 - CYF Hay Ride
Sun, Oct 13 - AoB Rehearsal & Pictures for 9th Graders
Sun, Oct 27 - AoB (Affirmation of Baptism for 9th Graders)
Sun, Oct 27 - Trunk n Treat
Current 6th & 7th Grade Guides!
You're coming back, right?

Please register here as a guide to continue with your group from this year next school year. You are so greatly appreciated and I look forward to continuing on this journey with you!
Please see the expected commitments listed below under "Join the Team".
If you have concerns about returning or are unable to, please contact Leisha .
Sunday School Teachers Needed for 2019-2020 Year!

In order to offer Sunday School we need teachers!

Your Help is Needed!

Sunday School Classes that still need a teacher are...

PK 2
Kindergarten
1st grade
2nd grade

Please contact Kate if you are willing to help!
Confirmation Guides Needed!
For the 2019-2020 programming year, we are looking for confirmation guides for:
1 - 6th Grade Boys (3 year commitment)
1 - 7th Grade Boys (2 year commitment)
Commitment:
Be in relationship with and care for our young people for their 3-year Confirmation journey. No specific education or knowledge required or needed.
When:
School-year Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30pm
Periodic Guide Huddles Sundays 11:15am
Periodic Service Project - varies
Questions/Interested?:
Contact Leisha

Confirmation Registration
New and Returning
Register for fall programming here (for all new and returning youth & adults):
Sunday School and Connect Online Registration
Check one more thing off of your to-do list! Register Today!
OUR SAVIOUR'S GOT TALENT
Looking for talent (poetry reading, singing, acting, instrumental, dance, etc.) who would like to perform at our talent show on September 8th at 11:30 am. Any age is welcomed. Please signup on our kiosk or email Michele at mkolodjski@oursaviourslc.org
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 .
Summer 2020 Mission Trip has been booked!!!!
When: July 12-17th
Who: Middle & Senior High
Where: Charleston, West Virginia
We have 20 youth spots and 4 adults spots. First come, first get.
Check out all of the info here .
CRAFT & FINE ARTS EXHIBIT
Are you creative with your hands? Bring your handy work (crafts, painting, wood work, anything created by you. These will be exhibited on September 8th. Any age is welcomed. Please signup on our kiosk or email Michele at mkolodjski@oursaviourslc.org
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

5TH GRADERS/FAMILIES - GET SIGNED UP FOR CONFIRMATION & MIDDLE SCHOOL ALERTS NOW TO START PARTICIPATING THIS SUMMER!
8TH GRADERS/FAMILIES - GET SIGNED UP FOR SENIOR HIGH TEXT ALERTS NOW TO START PARTICIPATING IN HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP THIS SUMMER!
[763-434-6117]  [ www.oursaviourslc.org]
Kate Roettger, Director of Children & Family Ministries, kroettger@oursaviourslc.org
Leisha Tays, Director of Confirmation & Youth Ministries, ltays@oursaviourslc.org
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