Children, Confirmation and Youth Ministries
February 2020 e-Newsletter
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Feed My Starving Children
Thank you to our confirmation students, guides and congregation members that joined us in packing meals at Feed My Starving Children! What a great evening serving together! 145 people represented Our Saviour's!!! Wow!!!
Click
here
to see all the pictures.
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Sun., Feb 23, 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m., for ALL AGES.
There will be family Mardi Gras games, face painting, tattoos, and kid prizes following worship (no Sunday school or Connect).
Invite friends and neighbors! Bring your family, or come be with your church family! All are welcome!
Pancakes will be served following both services
(NOTE: this is a BLUEGRASS SUNDAY!) Pancake proceeds will go to Music Ministry. No Sunday school or Connect.
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Worship Only on February 16th
- Presidents Day Weekend
Bluegrass Worship Only February 23rd
- Mardi Gras Family Celebration following worship!
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Confirmation during Lent...
The confirmation schedule during the weeks of Lent is different. It is as stated on the schedule you received on orientation night.
February 26 - Ash Wednesday
Worship only, 6:30
No small or large group
Wednesdays, March 4-25,
and April 1
6-7pm Small Groups
7-7:30pm Worship (Yes, you can do Whispers & Wonderings at these Lent services)
Wednesday, April 8
No programming - Holy Week
Opportunities for Worship and Whispers & Wonderings:
Ash Wednesday Worship
Wednesdays in Lent
Maundy Thursday Worship
Good Friday Worship
Easter Sunday Worship
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VBS 2020: June Monday 15th-Thursday June 18th
Space is limited, register early!
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It’s time for an opportunity to earn some CYF Credits!
Butter Braids are a pasty filled with savory or sweet fillings. A great addition to any Easter (or any day, really)! And cookie dough… yum!
Children and Youth – pick up a packet from the Children & Youth Board starting February 12th and start taking orders. Collect the money as you take the orders. Checks should be made out to OSLC. Also, sign up for a shift to work the table and the proceeds will be split amongst those working the shift.
Order forms and money are
due no later than Wednesday, March 18
. Return orders with the payments to the “Youth” box behind the reception desk at Our Saviour’s.
The
Butter Braids & Cookie Dough will need to be picked up
at Our Saviour’s on Wednesday, April 1, 4:30pm-7:30pm. Please be clear with those who purchase from you whether they are responsible for picking up on one of those dates or if you will be picking up and delivering for your customers.
The seller will receive $4.00 per item sold in CYF Credits to be used toward CYF programming and/or events!
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Youth Group
Who:
Those in 9th grade through college-age
What:
Fun, Fellowship & Faith - Learning nights include:Peer Ministry Leadership Training
Fellowship nights include: games, blessings & bummers, get-to-know you, hang out
Where:
7-7:30pm Worship Space for Revelation Worship, 7:30-8:30pm in the Youth Room
Expectation:
Yes, it is our hope that youth group participants begin youth group time in worship.
When:
Wednesdays 7-8:30pm
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WAPO REGISTRATION IS OPEN! SPOTS LIMITED!
Options & Costs: (for grades completed)
Seeds Weekend
June 26-28 (1
st
-3
rd
Gd) $185
Youth Camp
June 28-July 3 (4
th
– 8
th
Gd) $470
Senior High @ Ox Lake
June 28-July 3 (9
th
– 12
th
Gd) $470
Servant Leadership Program
June 228-July 3 (9
th
-12
th
Gd) $470
(Servant Leadership Program application required for approval-limited space available:
http://lwlbci.com/slp
)
Helpful Tips when registering for Camp Wapo:
1.
Log in with your info from last year OR Create a login
2.
Choose the program you would like to register for:
3.
Fill out parent information
4.
Save as you go & register all kids attending
5.
Click “Make Payment” or “Register without payment”
a.
If you choose to register without
payment, please talk with Leisha or Kate.
b.
Scholarships are available upon
request/availability; please fill out a
scholarship request form found under
the Youth Board & turn in to Leisha or
Kate
BEFORE MARCH 1
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TRANSPORTATION:
You are responsible for figuring out transportation to and from camp. Camp is located in Amery, Wisconsin, approximately 50 miles from Our Saviour’s.
DEADLINE:
Space is limited. Registration opens January 15.
Register ASAP as spots are limited! Any of OSLC’s reserved spots will be open to the public after March 15. Register ASAP
COMMUNICATION:
After registering for camp, watch for communication via email/e-newsletter from Kate and Leisha with more information as camp approaches.
QUESTIONS?:
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Andrew's Bravery Box
Andrew's Bravery Box provides toys, games, and other fun items for children who are inpatient in the hospital. Nurses and parents can use the toys as rewards to children who bravely endure the day to day not-so-fun things that happen in the hospital. Every child will have different fears and we want to provide staff and parents with the means to make the hospitalization easier.
In July 2019, dear friends of Leisha's lost their 6.5 year old son, Andrew, to a congenital heart defect called Aortic Stenosis. While in the hospital, his parents found it increasingly difficult to keep Andrew’s spirits up. He developed fears about what you and I might think of as simple. During his final hospitalization, his parents stocked up on small toys that they knew he loved and put them in a brown paper bag. They called it the Bravery Bag. Each time Andrew faced his fear and showed how brave he was, they let him pick an item. After a few days, he was asking the nurses to flush his IV and removing tape and leads from his skin like a champ. The Bravery Bag made life in the hospital just a little more bearable. They are now providing the same tools for other parents and children who may be in the same situation.
See more information
here
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Check out the list of suggested donations
here
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Bring donations with you to church and place in the bin in front of the Children and Youth Board throughout the month of February. Andrew's parents, Beth and Jeromy will be in worship on Sunday, March 8, for a special blessing of all of the donations and their ministry and family.
Fun fact ... Beth and Jeromy are in the ministry band
100 White Flags
. They are the musicians for our upcoming Quake event! And Beth is a math teacher at Blaine High School!
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Confirmation Service - at OSLC
Please mark your calendars if your young person is scheduled. If you are unable to fulfill this obligation, you need to find someone to switch with.
Don't forget to fill out your form (found to the left of the Children & Youth Board) to report your time of service.
Wednesday, February 5
Usher:
Leah M, Nathan B, Paige M, Kayla G, Roy G, Jacob G, Andy E, Boone V, Hailey W, Riley W
Gluten-Free Guide:
Kari
Reader:
Wyatt K
Worship Assist:
Myla E
Audio/Visual:
Ryan M, Thomas A
Marketplace Meals:
Logan K
Sunday, February 9
Reader:
Sam R
Wednesday, February 12
Usher:
Sam P, Grace S, Michael N,
Jacob W, Tanner R, Addison A, Brookelyn Y, Jaden K, Olivia B, Wyatt K
Gluten-Free Guide:
Scott
Reader:
Wyatt K
Worship Assist:
Rylee W
Audio/Visual:
Olivia H, Nicholas B
Marketplace Meals:
Naomi B
Sunday, February 16
None
Wednesday, February 19
Usher:
Nicholas B, Thomas A, Alden M, Cole A, Jocelyn H, Ryan M, Braycen J,
Grady B, Naomi B, Colin B
Gluten-Free Guide:
Karen
Reader:
Olivia B
Worship Assist:
Alice W
Audio/Visual:
Naomi B, Jacob W
Marketplace Meals:
Tucker S
Sunday, February 23
Reader:
Alice W
Wednesday, February 26
Usher:
Macarden S, Preston M, Leah M, Nathan B, Paige M, Kayla G, Roy G, Jacob G, Andy E, Boone V
Gluten-Free Guide:
Shannon
Reader:
Davin J
Worship Assist:
Alyssa V
Audio/Visual:
Dalton G, Michael N
Marketplace Meals:
Skylar A
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Mission Trip 2020!
Please see the mission trip email (
click here
) for more details and make sure your electronic forms are all complete.
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Ash Wednesday - Worship and dinner only. No regular programming.
Dinner- $4 pulled pork supper (served 4:30-6:30)
Worship- 6:30
No Connect or Confirmation
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Communion Instruction Class
Saturday, March 28, 2020, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
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The kids of OSLC are changing the world!'
Not only did they raise enough money to buy their next goal of a pig, but they raised double and were able to buy a much needed water buffalo. Both the pig and water buffalo will go to villages in Africa.
So far this year Children's Ministry Offering has bought 2 goats, 3 rabbits, a pig, and a water buffalo.
Keep up the great work! Keep changing the world!
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Attention Graduating Seniors!
Sunday, May 3rd, 10am we will be recognizing graduating high school seniors. Please plan to join us for a time of recognition, blessing, prayer and a gift of a handmade quilt from your church family.
Watch the upcoming e-newsletters for more information.
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Thanks for a great time at the Youth Group lock-in this past weekend! Check out the pictures
here
and join us next time!
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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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