CYF Ministries
(Children, Youth & Family)
June 2021 E-Newsletter
|
|
|
CYF is evolving at Our Saviour's! |
|
Meet your new
CYF Innovator!
You've known Leisha Tays as the Director of Confirmation & Youth Ministries. Now you will know her as the CYF (Children, Youth and Family) Innovator!
What does that mean? Leisha will continue to be the face of our confirmation and youth ministries but will be the innovator and visionary for the ministries of all ages in the CYF programming at Our Saviour's (birth through college-age).
|
|
|
Now Hiring!
Our Saviour's now is hiring for two part-time positions with our CYF ministries!
- Children's Ministry Coordinator
- CYF Administrative Specialist
Do you know of someone who may be interested in one of these two positions? Maybe it's you?! Find all of the details here:
|
|
 |
Blessing of the Bicycles
Join us in outdoor worship as we bless our bicycles in preparation for all the summer fun that lies ahead!
Who: ALL are welcome to participate!
What: Bring your bicycle to Our Saviour's for outdoor worship! Receive a blessing over all bicycles and riders during the service and receive a special gift for your rides this summer.
Where: Our Saviour's 8:30am and 10:15am outdoor Bluegrass worship service, worship platform in the yard in back of the church
When: Sunday, June 13th
Why: We want to celebrate life with you and together as a community. Your joy and safety are important to us. So we pray for that and celebrate that together.
Please bring your bicycles up to the worship area prior to worship starting and line them up with the others!
|
Summer Bible Reading Challenge
Can you “run” the Bible-Reading marathon this summer?
Join in for 27 days of Bible reading. Print out your reading plan that is provided for you (separate one for children and adults). Set your pace and run the race.
When you finish your Bible reading challenge (challenge runs from June 1 – August 31), email Leisha, CYF Ministry Innovator, at ltays@oursaviourslc.org. Let Leisha know you’ve finished your Bible-Reading Plan, what your favorite reading was and why and Leisha will have a reward waiting just for you!
Have you never received a Bible from Our Saviour’s and need one? Have any questions? Contact Leisha: ltays@oursaviourslc.org
|
Vacation Bible School
VBS REGISTRATION IS OPEN!!
Treasured Vacation Bible School
Mon, August 2 -Thur, August 5
9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. OR 1-3:30 p.m.
For Age 4 through Grade 5 (completed as of summer 2021)
Two sessions at half capacity (40 participants maximum in each session)
Volunteers Needed - Grade 6 through adults!
Click the buttons below for more information:
|
Movies Under the Stars
Summer Kickoff!
Friday, June 11th,
from 9-11:30pm
Open for all ages!
Those under age 12 must have a parent/guardian attend with them.
Join Leisha, Director of Confirmation and Youth Ministries, for "The Sandlot" on the lawn with a brief faith-based discussion based on the movie!
Bring:
-Blanket/Bean Bag/Air Mattress/Chair to sit on in the lawn
-Warm clothing/blanket - it does get much colder after the sun sets!
-Movie snacks/drinks (no sharing of snacks/drinks outside of your household)
-Masks are required when not eating snacks. Please bring your own and plan to wear.
TIP!!! East Bethel Movie Theaters is a fantastic place to pick up some popcorn to go! Ask for the huge $15 to-go bag!
"The Sandlot" (PG)
In the summer of 1962, a new kid in town is taken under the wing of a young baseball prodigy and his rowdy team, resulting in many adventures.
|
Confirmation students, please make sure you are remembering your Whispers & Wonderings requirement for confirmation (10 a year). Feel free to download the form, print it off and mail or email a copy/scan to Leisha.
|
We Need You!
In hopes and planning to be in person in the summer and fall for CYF programming, we are in need of help from you in the following programs:
-Vacation Bible School
-Kidz Connection
-Godly Play
-Bible Live!
-6th Grade Confirmation Guides (3 year commitment)
-Youth Group
Please prayerfully consider where you may be called. All volunteer roles are trained and supported by CYF staff.
|
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
|
|
|
|
CYF early registration
is now open
for birth through grade 12!
Register now for the 2021-2022 school year before the business of summer takes over!
Here are all the regular CYF programs we will be hosting starting this fall...
|
Faith Circle
Birth-2 years old
Faith Circle is a place where children and their parent(s)/guardian(s) gather with a CYF staff member for circle time with song, play, story, prayer, parent support and more.
You will make connections with your church family and CYF staff and develop some language and faith practices. Faith Circle will empower parents/guardians to be the main source of faith in their child’s life. It will provide ways to incorporate faith in your home and explore why that is so important. By attending Faith Circle, you will be laying a groundwork for faith in your child’s life and long-lasting relationships for your entire family.
Day, time and how often Faith Circle will meet will be determined by those who are interested in the program.
|
Kidz Connection
PreK-5th Grade
Sundays,
8:30am Worship Service
For those in PreK-5th Grade, join a CYF staff member following the Children’s Message for a short time of connection in the Gathering Space. We will enjoy a game, story, activity, craft or other opportunity. Children will then return to their family in worship during the offering.
Kidz Connection will allow for kids to build independent, caring and trusting relationships with their peers and CYF staff. They will learn more about faith, what difference it makes and how it applies to their lives. These connections are then carried on into their pre-teen years as they further explore their faith life in confirmation.
|
Godly Play
PreK-1st Grade
Sundays,
10:15am Worship Service
Children will explore faith through storytelling of Bible stories and church life followed by a time of recreating the story with independent play (using art, play, conversation).
Children will begin their Sundays in worship and leave for Godly Play following the Children’s message. Parent(s)/Guardian(s) will then pick up their children from the Godly Play room after worship.
Godly Play provides hands-on learning with adults who form caring, trusted and personal relationships with the kids. The kids will learn a base of Biblical and faith knowledge in a fun and exciting way as they connect it to their everyday life. They will gain confidence in this safe place and grow in their relationships with CYF staff, caring adult volunteers, their peers and God.
|
Bible Live!
Grades 2-5
Sundays,
10:15am Worship Service
Children walk through the Bible through skits. Children can be an actor, director, stage hand, and more (with caring adults leading every step of the way). There’s a place for everyone!
Children will begin their Sundays in worship and leave for Godly Play following the Children’s message. Parent(s)/Guardian(s) will then go to the Bible Live! room following worship to see the skit of the day and take their children home from there.
Bible Live! will lay a great groundwork of bible stories as our children continue to grow in their faith journey. Bible Live! not only explores the stories but also shows how those ancient stories make a difference in our lives today. Through Bible Live! kids will find their faith becoming more personal and their relationships developing even deeper, making church a safe place of connection, support, care and authenticity.
|
Here We Stand Confirmation
Grades 6-8
Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30pm
Confirmation is a time of great connection! Confirmation equips youth with the teachings of the Bible and faith so they can make an informed decision to live out their life of faith.
Here We Stand Confirmation accomplishes these things through a variety of ways:
Large Group - students will learn from the CYF Innovator about Biblical stories and faith history and practices. We then explore how it connects to us personally today and the difference our faith makes in our lives and in our world.
Small Group - students will connect with their peers and caring adults. In small group, they will build safe and life-long relationships through sharing life, exploring the personal side of faith, practicing care and prayer for one another and more!
Fellowship & Service - Youth will also have times of fellowship (such as bonfires, retreats, lock-in, etc.) and service projects (such as Feed My Starving Children, Food Shelf Collections, Trunk n Treat, etc.).
Challenges – We will have opportunities to win pizza parties and ice cream treats! Watch faith come alive in confirmation!
|
Youth Group
Grades 9 - 12
Wednesdays, 7:45pm-9pm
Come together on Wednesdays in the Youth Room at Our Saviour’s for a time of food, games, and hanging out. This is an open time that is able to be shaped by the participants as they have wants and needs. We may explore topics such as current events, world religions, social media influence and more.
Youth Group provides a safe place for all with an opportunity to deepen relationships with God, peers, CYF staff and caring adult volunteers.
|
|
|
|
|
|
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!
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
Leisha Tays, CYF Innovator,
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
