November High School Youth Happenings

Registration Deadline for Summer Trips is November 28

We currently have 17 spots remaining for the Compass Points Summer Backpacking Trip to the Rocky Mountains and 12 remaining for the Service Learning Summer Mission Trip to Duluth, MN. See below for information and how to sign up.

Summer Mission Trips 2019

Compass Points Summer Backpacking Trip 2019 High School students are invited to join us June 15-22 as we head to Rainbow Trails Lutheran Bible Camp in Hillside, Colorado. The cost is $800 with a $150 non-refundable deposit. We will embark on a four-day Christian-centered backpacking adventure to the peaks of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. It will challenge us both physically and spiritually. Register by clicking the link below or pick up a form at the Youth Information Center in the Youth Room. Please Contact John for more information or with any questions.

Register for Compass Points Backpacking Trip

Service Learning Summer Mission Trip 2019 Middle and High School students are invited to join us July 13-19 as we head to the North Shore of Minnesota to serve the people of Duluth. The cost is $400 with a $100 non-refundable deposit. We will spend our days serving throughout Duluth. We will spend each night exploring all the region has to offer, such as Gooseberry Falls, Enger Park and Tower, Park Point Beach, Canal Park and so much more. Register by clicking the link below or pick up a form at the Youth Information Center in the Youth Room. Please  Contact John for more information or with any questions.

Register for Service Learning Mission Trip

New Weekly Bible Study

High School Girl's Bible Study Sundays at 10 AM in the Oasis Room Our High School girls are invited to join Elle, Takara, and Katie for our new girls' bible study. They will be working their way through different books of the bible while having opportunities to talk about life and create lasting relationships.

Upcoming Events

VOA Dakotas Youth Center Thanksgiving Meal (formerly Bowden Youth Center) Friday, November 16 from 5-7PM Each year our OSL Youth Ministry has been serving a delicious Thanksgiving meal to the youth and families of the VOA Dakotas Youth Center. This year’s meal has moved to First Lutheran Church, and we are seeking youth and families who would like to help from 4:30 – 7:30 PM. It is a great opportunity to serve and a lot of fun. Sign up below or  email John  for more information.

Sign Up to Help at Bowden Youth Center Thanksgiving Meal

This year's Advent Fair is November 28th from 5:30pm-7:00pm. This event features fun activities for all ages including Lefse making, cookie decorating, ornament making, and more.

Serve a the VOA Dakotas Youth Center December 12 from 4:30p-6p our High School Youth Group will be heading to the VOA Dakotas Youth Center to play games and hang out with their youth. Since 1999, Volunteers of America, Dakotas has provided afterschool and academic supports to students in our community in a safe and nurturing environment. This is our opportunity to show care for these students and grow in our faith through service.

High School Okoboji Winter Retreat Sat, Jan 26 at 9am to Sun, Jan 27 at 5:30pm Our High School Youth is headed to Okoboji January 26 and 27 for a fun weekend of bonding, growing in our faith, and fun. While at Okoboji we will be staying at Okoboji Lutheran Bible Camp and attending the Okoboji Winter Games, going to dinner, spending time bonding in the retreat center, attending services at a local Lutheran church, and spending a few hours at Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark. Cost for students is $30 plus money for dinner. The $30 includes lodging, our retreat center, 3 meals (2 lunch, and a breakfast), snacks, and Boji Splash water park admission. Deadline to Sign up is Wednesday, January 9. Registration for this event will open November 14. Contact John at jschomberg@oslchurch.com for more information. Parents, if you are interested in attending with your youth to provide supervision and transportation, please contact John.

Youth Group in November and December

Relationship with God Each week we will be talking about the difference between knowing about God and relationship with God and exploring different ways we can connect and get to know our creator, helper, and friend. Nov 14 we will be talking to God Nov 28 we will be learning about God Dec 5 we will Worship God in the youth room Dec 12 we will Serve God's People at the VOA Dakotas Youth Center from 4:30-6pm (see more info above) and then Fellowship with each other at 7pm

Progressive Dinner and White Elephant Gift Exchange December 19 at 6:45 PM, the High School Youth, are meeting in the youth room to set off on our first annual Progressive Dinner and White Elephant Gift Exchange. We will head out into the neighborhood where we eat three courses at different locations ending at Tre Ministries for dessert and our gift exchange. How the gift exchange works: Each youth is asked to bring a wrapped gift. Please don’t spend more than $10 on this gift as we value creativity over monetary value. After we eat dessert we will draw numbers and begin to select gifts. Those with later numbers will have the option of opening a new gift or stealing a gift someone else has already selected. If your gift is taken, you will have the option of opening a new gift or stealing someone else’s gift (except the one that was just taken).   PARENTS: We are looking for people to donate desserts for this event. If you are able to help please email John.

Check Out TRE Ministries

tre Ministries tre is a new ministry that provides a positive and affirming atmosphere for young adults with a goal of strengthening their faith and integrating them into a church and our community. Tre is open most morning and evenings until 10pm. They serve as a coffee bar and will be hosting many events for High School, College, and Young Adults. OSL Youth Ministry is partnering with tre in this service to young people , so be on the lookout for upcoming opportunities. Click HERE for more information

Upcoming Schedule

November 4 – Girls' Bible Study in Oasis Room (under Gym stairs) 10-10:50 AM 7 – High School Youth Group 7-9 PM 11 - Girls' Bible Study in Oasis Room 10-10:50 AM 14 - High School Youth Group 7-9 PM 16 - Bowden Thanksgiving Meal (at First Lutheran) 4:30-7:30 PM 18 - Girls' Bible Study in Oasis Room 10-10:50 AM 21 – NO High School Youth Group 25 – NO Girls' Bible Study 28 -  Advent Fair 5:30-7 PM 28 - High School Youth Group 7-9PM December 2 - Girls' Bible Study in Oasis Room 10-10:50 AM 5 - High School Youth Group 7:15-9 PM 9 - Girls' Bible Study in Oasis Room 10-10:50 AM 12 - High School Youth Group 7:15-9 PM 16 - Girls' Bible Study in Oasis Room 10-10:50 AM 19 - High School Youth Group Progressive Dinner 6:30-9 PM 23 - NO Girls' Bible Study 26 - NO High School Youth Group 30 - NO Girls' Bible Study

High School Youth Group at OSL

Wednesdays from 7-9 PM All 9-12th-grade students are welcome to join us on Wednesday nights from 7–9 PM in the Youth Room. Each week at Youth Group will be a little different as we explore different topics through worship, study, prayer, and service as well as games, activities, and off-campus activities such as bowling, trampoline parks, hayrides, mall scavenger hunts, and much much more. Ninth-grade students will be required to go to Youth Group during their final weeks of confirmation!