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Quake!!!
Check out last year's photos
here
!
What:
A weekend gathering exploring faith, Christian living, a life of ministry and leadership… through speakers, music, breakout sessions and so much more amazingness!
Where:
Minneapolis/St Paul Airport Mall of America, 3800 American Boulevard East, Bloomington 55425
When:
March 13-15
Who:
6th grade through college-age and needed adults
Cost:
$155 if paid by 12/31/2019
$175 if paid by 1/31/2020
Make checks out to Our Saviour’s Lutheran Chruch, write “Quake” and the participant’s name in the memo.
You are considered registered once your payment is received.
Must have an Offisite Permission Form (for 2019-2020) on file to attend.
You will also be asked to contribute a few food items (will be communicated after sign-ups are complete). We will be making meals in our hotel room to increase fellowship, fun, and to save money. No other cost will be incurred during the event unless you want to bring money for event memorabilia.
You will receive more details regarding time, what to bring, etc. once you are registered.
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HOSPITALITY REMINDER:
6
th
graders & guides
WHO?
6
th
grade Confirmation students
WHEN?
Sunday, Nov. 10 (8:30 am—11:30 am)
HOW?
Bring a dozen treat (bars, cookies, donuts, fruit yogurt, etc.)
WHY?
To raise funds for Confirmation. If you’re unable to help due to a prior commitment, 3 hours of service within OSLC need to be done as a makeup.
CAN’T MAKE IT?
Let your guide know.
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First Communion Class Saturday Nov 9th. Click
here for more information and to sign up!
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Youth Group
Who:
Those in 9th grade through college-age
What:
Fun, Fellowship & Faith - Learning nights include: studies on Religious groups, Peer Ministry Leadership Training, Conserving Creation
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, the expectation is that youth group participants begin youth group time in worship.
When:
Wednesdays 7-8:30pm
No youth group November 27th due to Thanksgiving.
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Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to worship, giving thanks to God for all good things! Enjoy pie and conversation following worship on
Wednesday, November 27 at 6:30
pm
. Please bring a pie to share with your church family.
Confirmation Students - don't forget to fill out a Whispers & Wonderings at worship.
NO Revelation Wednesday Programming Nov 27.
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revelation worship
[ rev-
uh
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ley
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uh
n ]
Noun.
A worship experience where we discover surprising,
unknown facts about God and Community.
Wednesdays at 7:00 pm (not Nov 27 due to Thanksgiving)
ALL are welcome!
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Wapo Date Changes for 2020!!!
Mark your calendars because the 2020 week of Wapo has changed by one week.
Due to changes for Camp Wapo, all churches dates have been pushed back by one week.
Please note that 2020's Wapo dates are as follows:
June 26-28 - SEEDS (1-3rd grade)
June 28-July 3 - Youth & Senior High (4th-12th grade)
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Confirmation Basket Auction
Nov. 27, 6:00-7:45 p.m.
(can pay for and pick up items at 8:00 p.m.) Everyone is invited to participate!! Come prepared to get some Christmas shopping done at the auction! All proceeds will go toward the Confirmation & Youth program. Consider donating a themed basket. Drop off in Leisha’s office (Rm 131) by Nov. 13. Please include a list of basket items, approx. value, and your name.
Confirmation Parents:
Please watch for a post card to come home with your student. Each small group is being asked to donate some items to make a basket for the auction. Thank you!
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Lunch at the North Pole
Saturday, December 7, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Kids, join the elves at Our Saviour’s for a lunch yummy enough for elves and children, alike.
There will be games, crafts, and, of course, an opportunity to get your picture taken with Santa. The cost is $5 per person, $20 max per household.
This is a major fundraiser for OSLC Preschool, please come out and show your support!
Invite your neighbors and friends!
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Confirmation students!
Please consider signing up to help out with Lunch at the North Pole (see above). This is a great opportunity to serve
and
it would count as make-up hours for service projects missed.
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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 from Oct 20-Nov 6.
Needs:
The following numbers is how many we need as of 11/4/2019
20 - $20 Cub Gift Cards (for turkey)
4 - Turkey Gravy
12 - Can fruit
11 - Stuffing
12 - Mashed or Scalloped Potato
24 - Pie Crust (for pumpkin)
15 - Pumpkin Pie Filling
18 - Evaporated Milk
11 - Jello
26 - Canned Sweet Potatoes
21 - Small Marshmallows
15 - Cranberries
22 - Foil Roasting Pan
20 - Fall Colored Tablecloth
20 - Fall Napkins
20 - Fall Paper Plates
18 - Tote Boxes from Cub
Monetary donations to purchase needed items.
Items can be dropped off in the bin under the Children & Youth Board.
Monetary and Gift Card Donations can be placed in the "Youth" box on the wall behind the reception desk.
Contact
Leisha
with any questions.
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Confirmation Service Project
Turkey Basket Assembly
Sunday, November 10, 11:30am-1:30pm
All confirmation students are expected to attend to help assemble turkey baskets for NACE Foodshelf.
Let
Leisha
know if your young person is unable to attend. If unable to attend, young people need to make up those hours on their own.
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Can You Help Deliver?
We are looking for help from those with a truck/large vehicle, the week of November 18. We need help delivering our Turkey Baskets to NACE Foodshelf for Thanksgiving.
Can you help?
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Christmas Program
Sunday, December 8, during the 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Worship services, and on Wednesday, December 11, during the 6:30 p.m. Worship service (No PK students in Wed Night Performance).
Practices:
2 Saturday rehearsals starting at 9:00 a.m. on November 23 and December 7 with performances as noted above.
Please contact
Kate
if you want more information!
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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.
Sunday, November 10
Greeter: Ethan G, Gracie C
Reader: Sena R
Wednesday, November 13
Usher: Grace S, Michael N,
Jacob W, Tanner R, Addison A, Brookelyn Y, Jaden K, Olivia B, Wyatt K, Nicholas B
Gluten-Free Guide: Scott
Reader: Wyatt K
Worship Assist: Alyssa V
Audio/Visual: Emily S,
Olivia B
Marketplace Meals: Charlie H
Sunday, November 17
Greeter: Kayla G, Clare F
Wednesday, November 20
Usher: Thomas A, Alden M,
Cole A, Jocelyn H, Ryan M, Braycen J, Grady B, Naomi B,
Colin B, Macarden S
Gluten-Free Guide: Karen
Reader: Jacob G
Worship Assist: Olivia B
Audio/Visual: Alyssa V, Kallee O
Sunday, November 24
Greeter: Avery M, Talan S
Wednesday, Nov. 27
None - Thanksgiving Worship
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Charleston, WV 2020
If you still have interest in the 2020 mission trip to Charleston, please touch base with Leisha. Spots are limited and no longer guarenteed.
Mark your calendars:
Sunday, April 5, Palm Sunday
Serving Hospitality - Fundraiser
8:30am-11:30am
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BLUE CHRISTMAS
AT THE CHAPEL IN HAM LAKE
At Our Saviour’s, we realize that the holidays can be difficult for many. If you have experienced the death of a loved one, a divorce, loss of health or job, take this opportunity to gather with others who are struggling and hungering for the gift of the Christ-child's promise of new life. The light of Christ shines in the darkness. Come and join us Thursday, December 5 at 6:30 pm for a quiet, comforting guitar-led worship.
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Mission Trip 2020 families:
Stay in the loop with text reminders and updates!
text @OSLCMT20 to 81010
Also, our male adult spot has been filled!
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