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Ask Pastor Bruce!
On Wednesday, April 29th, Pastor Bruce will be joining us on Zoom for confirmation. We'll be having a session that we're calling "Ask Pastor Bruce". Please have your confirmation students submit their questions to
Leisha
ASAP. See the details
here
that were emailed out last week. Thank you!
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All-church Netflix Parties!
Saturdays, May 9 & 23, from 5:00-7:00 p.m., for all ages
Join
Leisha
, Director of Confirmation and Youth Ministries, for a Netflix Party! We’ll get together on Netflix and watch "The Croods" and "Hook" all while in our own homes! With Netflix Party, we’ll have a chat function available to be able to chat with one another as well!
How does Netflix Party work?
- You need to have a Netflix Account and Google Chrome available on a desktop computer or laptop. Go to netflixparty.com and “Install Netflix Party” (it’s free).
- Once Netflix Party is installed, you’ll notice an “NP” to the right of your address bar in Chrome.
- At 4:30 p.m. the day of, the link will be posted on Our Saviour’s Facebook page. Click that link and you will be brought to the movie. Once you get to the movie, click on the “NP” to the right of your address bar to connect with other church family members.
- We will give people 15 minutes to sign in and chat and then we’ll start the movie at 5:45 p.m. The chat function remains for the movie so you can continue to talk with your church family.
So grab dinner, grab snacks, put on some comfy clothes, maybe even build a fort and get ready for movie night!!
Schedule for May:
- Saturday, May 9, 5:00-7:00 p.m. – The Croods, PG
- After their cave is destroyed, a caveman family must trek through an unfamiliar fantastical world with the help of an inventive boy.
- Saturday, May 23, 5:00-7:00 p.m. – Hook, PG
- When Captain James Hook kidnaps his children, an adult Peter Pan must return to Neverland and reclaim his youthful spirit in order to challenge his old enemy.
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Whispers and Wonderings
Please join us on Facebook Live,daily devotions or Youth Devotions (details for all are found here in this e-newsletter) and email
Leisha
your Whispers and Wonderings (found using the button below). You can either use the form or just send in your answers via email. Let
Leisha
know if you have any questions.
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Youth Virtual Game Nights Throughout the Month of May!
Join together on Zoom for a night of Jackbox Games!
What games do we have? Drawful 2, Guesstopia, Fibbage XL, Tee K.O., Fakin’ It!, Trivia Murder Party and Quiplash.
Games are censored appropriately.
For the month of May:
Thursdays, 6-7:30pm – 6-8
th
Grade
Wednesdays, 7-8:30pm – 9
th
Grade – College-Age
8 people can play at a time. If we have more than 8, we will take turns playing and being in the audience.
Join Zoom on a device other than your cell phone (laptop or desktop computer, iPad, etc):
6-8
th
GRADERS:
OR
Go to zoom.com or the Zoom app and “Join a Meeting” with Meeting ID 847-5198-9443
9
th
GRADE – COLLEGE_AGE:
OR
Go to zoom.com or the Zoom app and “Join a Meeting” with Meeting ID 643-610-377
Then use your smart phone as a controller. Go to
jackbox.tv
on your phone and you will get the game code once we’re all together on Zoom.
Your host,
Leisha
, Director of Confirmation and Youth Ministries, will give you further instructions once you arrive. It really is pretty simple, trust us!
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Worship
We are offering worship experiences during this time of quarantine. Here are a couple of options for Sundays:
10am
on Facebook Live - blended traditional and contemporary. Worship services will be posted to stay after the live worship has ended.
1:30pm
on Zoom for 6th grade through college-age. Spirit-led w0rship/devotions. Bring a Bible. Meeting ID: 611-286-709
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Tune in to Facebook at 9am Monday-Saturday for daily devotions from:
Monday
- Deacon Glenndy
Tuesday
- Leisha, Director of Confirmation & Youth Minsitries
Wednesday -
Pastor Maria
Thursday -
Pastor Bruce
Friday -
Kate, Director of Children and Family Ministries
Saturday -
Jennifer, Director of Worship and Music
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Things to look forward to!
2021 ELCA National Youth Gathering
Every three years, 30,000 high school youth and their adult leaders from across the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America gather for a week of faith formation known as the ELCA Youth Gathering. Through days spent in interactive learning, worship, Bible study, service and fellowship, young people grow in faith and are challenged and inspired to live their faith in their daily lives.
Those in 8-12th grade in the fall of 2020, save the date for this great event! And it's happening right here in Minneapolis June 29-July 3!
More details to come soon as registration begins in September.
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The following events are currently on hold or cancelled. We will update if/when these events are rescheduled.
On hold:
Offsite Under 55 Events
Graduation Recognition
Cancelled:
Mission Trip 2020
Urban Air
VBS
Green Valley Fundraiser
Lilli Putt
It is our hope to reschedule some of these events as we are able to, when it is safe to do so.
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Lego Club
Grab your Legos and join in with Deacon Glenndy and others in building fun! All are welcome!
April 26 at 11:30am:
You can join the group via Zoom in the following ways:
OR
Visit zoom.com or go to the Zoom app, "Join a Meeting" and enter Meeting ID:
789 5023 2895
Password:
021528
May 3rd at 12:30pm and
May 10th at 11:30am:
You can join the group via Zoom in the following ways:
OR
Visit zoom.com or go to the Zoom app, "Join a Meeting" and enter Meeting ID:
897 0002 8638
Password: 098540
You can also join the group via Facebook Live - you'll just need to type your chat instead of being able to simply speak. Also, you will be able to see Deacon Glenndy but she will not be able to see you.
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Under 55 Virtual Game Night!
Ages 25-55: Join together on Zoom Friday, May 15, 6-9pm for a night of Jackbox Games!
What games do we have? Drawful 2, Guesstopia, Fibbage XL, Tee K.O., Fakin’ It!, Trivia Murder Party and Quiplash
You can see more about the games at: jackboxgames.com
So grab a beverage and some snacks and join in on the fun!!!
Join Zoom on a device other than your cell phone (laptop or desktop computer, iPad, etc):
OR
Go to zoom.com or the Zoom app and “Join a Meeting” with Meeting ID 895-3094-7367
Then use your smart phone as a controller. Go to jackbox.tv on your phone and you will get the game code once we’re all together on Zoom.
Your host,
Leisha
, Director of Confirmation and Youth Ministries, will give you further instructions once you arrive. It really is pretty simple, trust us!
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WAPO UPDATES WILL BE COMING MAY 1, 2020
Decisions for 2020's summer at Camp Wapo are being carefully made. If Camp Wapo cancels camp for the summer, all money will be refunded. Please stay tuned.
Options & Costs: (for grades completed)
Seeds Weekend
June 26-28 (1
st
-3
rd
Gd) $185
Youth Camp
June 28-July 3 (4
th
– 8
th
Gd) $470
Senior High @ Ox Lake
June 28-July 3 (9
th
– 12
th
Gd) $470
Servant Leadership Program
June 228-July 3 (9
th
-12
th
Gd) $470
(Servant Leadership Program application required for approval-limited space available:
http://lwlbci.com/slp
)
Helpful Tips when registering for Camp Wapo:
1.
Log in with your info from last year OR Create a login
2.
Choose the program you would like to register for:
3.
Fill out parent information
4.
Save as you go & register all kids attending
5.
Click “Make Payment” or “Register without payment”
a.
If you choose to register without
payment, please talk with Leisha or Kate.
b.
Scholarship applications were due March 1. If you are still in need, please contact Leisha or Kate.
TRANSPORTATION:
You are responsible for figuring out transportation to and from camp. Camp is located in Amery, Wisconsin, approximately 50 miles from Our Saviour’s.
DEADLINE:
Space is limited.
Register ASAP as spots are limited!
COMMUNICATION:
After registering for camp, watch for communication via email/e-newsletter from Kate and Leisha with more information as camp approaches.
QUESTIONS?:
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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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Butter Braid/Cookie Dough Pick up
Pick up is currently on hold for this fundraiser but WILL happen eventually. Please stay tuned and let your customers know of this update.
Let
Leisha
know if you have any questions.
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VBS 2020 Cancelled
Please note that VBS 2020 at Our Saviour's has been cancelled due to COVID-19. If you have any questions or are looking for other ways to volunteer and give back to your community, email
Leisha
, Director of Confirmation and Youth Ministries.
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A Summer of Uncertainty
We know that summer is coming and there is so much uncertainty right now of what that will look like. Please note that we have some dates in mind for things in case they are able to happen. The earlier summer activities have been cancelled. A later event that we're keeping on the calendar tentatively is Valleyfair on Wed, August 5th. Also, on Various Dates we are hoping to have bowling/movie and open youth room dates.
Sign up for Kids Bowl Free using the link below. It's free so there is no loss if you're not able to utilize it.
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