CYF Ministries
(Children, Youth & Family)
October 2021 E-Newsletter
Kickoff Sunday
What a wonderful Kickoff Sunday we were able to enjoy together! From beautiful worship, the start of Godly Play and Bible Live, a wonderful lunch from our Guatemala Mission Team, Bingo and the Our Saviour's Olympics.
Thank you to everyone who helped to make Kickoff Sunday such a success!
Trunk n Treat
Trunk n Treat
October 31st

Confirmation Students
This is a service project for ALL confirmation students. Please plan to arrive at 3pm and stay until 5:30pm. If students are not able to attend, they need to make up 2.5 hours of service work. Email Laura if you have questions on how to make up the service time.
Turkey Baskets
Our youth have a goal of providing 30 families a wonderful Thanksgiving meal through N.A.C.E. Food Shelf. Can you help by contributing an item or more? We'll be collecting by the Children & Youth Board now through November 7.

Need:
$20 Cub Gift Cards (for turkey)
Turkey Gravy
Can vegetables & fruit
Stuffing
Mashed or Scalloped Potato
Pie Crust (for pumpkin)
Pumpkin Pie Filling
Evaporated Milk
Jello
Canned Sweet Potatoes
Small Marshmallows
Cranberries
Foil Roasting Pan
Fall Colored Tablecloth
Fall Napkins & Plates
Tote Boxes from Cub
Monetary donations to purchase needed items.

Items can be dropped off in the bin under the CYF Board in the rotunda at Our Saviour's.
Monetary and Gift Card Donations can be placed in the "Youth" box on the wall behind the reception desk at Our Saviour's or mailed to:
Our Saviour's Lutheran Church
Leisha Tays
19001 Jackson St NE
East Bethel, MN 55011
Contact Leisha with any questions.

Please fill out the form below to cover the following:
What: Permission/Emergency information for offsite activities
Who: All youth in 6th grade and up
When: Covers Sept 2021-Aug 2022
Questions? Contact Leisha or Laura
2022 Middle School Mission Trip is FULL!
If you would like to be added to a waiting list for a spot if anyone's plans change, please contact Laura
Amazon Wish List
*New Items Added*
As our CYF team continues to plan for a wonderful future together with all of you, we have put together an Amazon Wish List.
If you're looking for a quick, easy way to contribute, this is for you! Click on the button below, add items to your list (as low as $5!), and have them shipped directly to the CYF team at Our Saviour's!
Together we will journey in so many wonderful ways!
Thank you for all the ways in which you support the CYF Ministries of Our Saviour's!
Confirmation students, don't forget that each student is responsible for completing 10 Whispers & Wonderings each year of Confirmation. Use the form to guide you through engaging in worship. Questions? Contact Leisha or Laura.
Bluegrass
Are you ready for more Bluegrass fun? Join us in worship at 8:30 or 10:00 am on October 10th featuring the Cornerstone Band and local fiddler Tessa Alzen.
Get ready to dance and sing to your favorite old-time gospel hymns. Invite your friends and family to join us on this joyful worship experience!
No CYF Programming
Due to MEA
Wednesday, October 20:
No Confirmation
Sunday, October 24:
No Godly Play or Bible Live!
Photo Directory

It’s time for a new directory!
Our Saviour’s 150th Anniversary church directory will not be complete without you! Help us celebrate faith and family with our new church family directory.
On October 14, 15, & 16, Universal Church Directories will be taking photos. Appointments can be made online, Monday through Friday and at Our Saviour’s on Sundays.
Click the button here for more information and to sign up for a time:
2022 ELCA Youth Gathing!

The 2022 National Youth Gathering is right here in OUR city, Minneapolis!

We will be staying in a hotel downtown and our main sites for gathering are
the Minneapolis Convention Center and US Bank Stadium.

Check out more information here: NYG Further Details

Sign up on the youth board in the rotunda or email Laura (CYF Administrative Specialist) if interested in receiving reminders and more information.

In order to formally register, you must turn in a non-refundable deposit of
$150 and a signed NYG agreement (see button below).

EXTENDED DEADLINE!
October 17, 2021: Registration Deadline, Informational Meeting, $150 Deposit and NYG Agreement Due (See details in the NYG Agreement found by clicking the button below.)

Requirement: Gathering leadership have decided to require full COVID-19 vaccination or proof of a negative test result (likely 72 hours before arrival) to attend the 2022 Gathering,

Contact Leisha or Laura if you have questions.
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
Job posting
Job Opportunities at OSLC
There are a couple of job opportunities at Our Saviour's! One of which is a part-time Children's Ministry Coordinator! Check out the opportunities here:
Our Saviour's CYF (Children, Youth & Family) Ministries is a safe place for all!

If you or someone you know is in need of support, the CYF staff is here for you.
If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out. We are here at Our Saviour's to listen and support.
This Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a great resource to have saved in your phone. Please take a moment to do so and share and use as you need.
You are never alone and you are loved just as you are!
[763-434-6117]  [www.oursaviourslc.org]

Leisha Tays, CYF Innovator,

Laura Welciek, CYF Administrative Specialist,