CYF Ministries
(Children, Youth & Family)
February 2022 E-Newsletter
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Thank you to all who joined together at Feed My Starving Children to pack enough food to feed 46 kids for an entire year!
What a great time of service, joy, fellowship and fun!
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Camp Noah Tie Blankets
Camp Noah is a day camp program that serves children in communities that have been impacted by disaster. During Camp Noah, a team of certified camp staff accompany campers through a resiliency building curriculum that enables children to process their disaster and trauma experiences. Each camp is customized to the local community and offers children a safe space to tell their stories and build the resiliency skills they need to move forward. Since 1997, Camp Noah has served in 21 states and Puerto Rico.
Each camper receives their own tied fleece blanket. These blankets provide comfort as children process their disaster experience, and serve as a lasting reminder of their Camp Noah experience. One camper wrote to tell us he took his Camp Noah blanket to college with him because it makes him feel safe and loved!
Who: Confirmation-hosted service project open for anyone to participate.
What: Gather at Our Saviour's to create tie blankets for Camp Noah
Where: Our Saviour's Gathering Space
When: Sunday, February 27, 11:30am-1pm
Bring: two 2-yard pieces of fleece in complimentary colors/patterns and fabric scissors. (You may bring as many sets as you would like!)
Hint: S.R. Harris in Brooklyn Park has all material 50% off all of the time! Check out their website here:
If you are not able to participate but would like to donate fleece to the project, please drop off fleece at Our Saviour's prior to February 6.
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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!
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Bluegrass Sunday
Are you ready for more Bluegrass fun? Join us in worship (in-person or live streamed) at 8:30am or 10:15am on February 27 featuring the Cornerstone Band and local fiddler Tessa McLean. 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!
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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.
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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! No experience or formal training necessary! Check out the opportunities here:
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First Communion Class
and Celebration
Who:
Open for all ages as parents/guardians see fit. Instruction is aimed at 3rd-4th grade but will be altered based on those who sign up. We practice open communion at Our Saviour’s. If you feel your children are ready, please sign up for instruction. At least one parent/guardian required to attend with their young person.
When:
Class - Saturday, April 2, 9am-11am at OSLC
Celebration - Thursday, April 14, 6:30pm Worship at OSLC
What:
Class includes hearing the story from one of the disciples, bread baking, paten and prayer creating, community tablecloth creating, games and more!
Children/youth will receive their First Communion during in-person 6:30pm Maundy Thursday worship on Thursday, April 14 at Our Saviour’s.
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Confirmation During Lent
Important Info!
During the season of Lent, confirmation will remain the same time frame but contents will be different. Parents/Guardians, you are invited to join for a series of very informative speakers.
Here is the schedule:
March 2
Ash Wednesday, 6:30pm Worship Only
March 9-April 6, 5:30-7:30pm
Speakers & Worship
April 13
Holy Week. No Wednesday night programming.
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Jubilate Bells
The Jubilate Bells will be starting rehearsals soon under our new Director of Handbells, Amanda Heywood. The Jubilate Bells are for grades 3 - 12 and no experience is necessary to join! You will learn note reading, handbell techniques, and how to play music as a team. Please contact Director Amanda Heywood to sign up or for more information.
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Leisha at the Extravaganza!
February 11-14 Leisha will be attending the Extravaganza, an annual gathering of children, youth and family ministry leaders from across the ELCA. She will be attending with over 750 colleagues to recharge and learn. She's excited to get back and put to use what she's gathered.
If you have any immediate needs during this time, please contact Laura, CYF Administrative Specialist, at lwelciek@oursaviourslc.org
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Youth Gathering
Registration for the Gathering is on pause as leadership discusses the current COVID situation.
We will also be pausing our registration, meetings and payment schedule. Stay tuned for updates!
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Photographs are Ready for Pickup!
For 9th graders who were confirmed this fall, your printed photographs are ready for pickup at Our Saviour's. They can be found behind the main reception desk on the cabinet along the wall. Pick up any time during regular business hours.
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Camp Wapo
Registration is Open!
Registration is now open for those currently in grades 1-12. Check out all the details:
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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
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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:
Children's Ministries
(PreK-5th Grade):
text @oslckidmin to the number 81010
Confirmation
(6th-8th Grade):
text @oslcconfir to the number 81010
Middle School
(6th-8th Grade):
text @oslcmiddle to the number 81010
Senior High
(9th-12th Grade):
text @oslcsenior to the number 81010
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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.
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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!
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Leisha Tays, CYF Innovator,
Laura Welciek, CYF Administrative Specialist,
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