Please note that the format of our CYF E-Newsletter is new and improved! Here's the highlights:

-All CYF news in one e-newsletter

-Grouped by: prior month's highlights, CYF all ages, Children's, Confirmation, Youth, Resources and Communication. Look for the red banners for your areas of interest.

Bible Live! in Worship!

Thank you to all of our Bible Live! participants and guides who helped to share the Christmas Story with Our Saviour's!

Senior High lockin with Escape Room was a blast!

Keep an eye out for the next Senior High event!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NATHAN!

Please join us in wishing Nathan, CYF Coordinator, a very happy birthday on January 16th! Send him a birthday message at nchastek@oursaviourslc.org or a card to:

Our Saviour's Lutheran - Nathan

19001 Jackson St NE

East Bethel, MN 55011

Confirmation-Hosted Feed My Starving Children Service Night

Thursday, January 12

6:45pm-8:45pm

Ages 5+

This Family Service night is hosted by Confirmation but open to ALL of the Congregation! Spots limited.

Who Should Come?

Ages 5 + are welcome! Need to be 5 years old to participate with parent and need to be 6^th grade to participate without parent.

What time?

We will meet to check-in at 6:45 p.m. at the Coon Rapids Feed My Starving Children Location. Our shift is from 7:00 p.m.- 8:45 p.m. Pickup is at 8:45 p.m.

Feed My Starving Children

401 93rd Ave NW

Coon Rapids, MN 55433

Participants are responsible for finding their own transportation.

How do I sign up?

 A sign up can be found on the Children Youth and Family Board. Please sign up 1 person per line. Space is limited so sign up today!

You can also email Leisha or Nathan directly to sign up!

nchastek@oursaviourslc.org

ltays@oursaviourslc.org

Donations

Feed My Starving Children takes monetary donations and also has a store available on site. Purchases benefit the organization and the people around the world that they serve. Participants welcome to bring money to donate or shop in the store on site.

CYF Movie Night!

Friday, January 20 6pm-8pm

Cost: $5/person, $20 max/family

Wear your favorite comfortable pajamas, bring your sleeping bag and

maybe even an air mattress. Get comfortable, have some pizza and

popcorn and watch “The Little Rascals” (rated G)!

Cost includes: pizza, popcorn, juice box/water, “The Little Rascals” on a big

screen and priceless fun with friends!

Sign up by Wednesday, January 18th - sign up using the button below, on the CYF board in the rotunda at OSLC or by emailing Leisha at ltays@oursaviourslc.org

Looking for a Way to Give?

CYF Ministries has it's own Amazon Wish List!

You can find items wished for every age group.

Check it out here:

Camp Wapo 2023

Registration Opens January 15th with limited spots!

SEEDS - Current 1st-3rd Graders

Friday, June 23 – Sunday, June 25

This action packed session for our youngest campers is the perfect introduction to camp. Knowing that this may be some campers first camp experience or even their first time away from home, our counselors will spend every moment with these campers. They will provide a safe and caring environment filled with music, Bible study, campfires, crafts, water activities and tons of games. As the seeds for a love of camp and of faith are planted we see campers seeing and experiencing God in new ways.

Transportation All participants are responsible for their transportation to and from Camp Wapo.

Check-in 3:00 – 4:30 pm on Friday.

Check-out: 12:00pm Closing worship on Sunday. Family and friends are welcome and encouraged to attend. Campers should be picked up by 12:45pm.

Youth - Current 4th-9th Graders

Sunday, June 25 – Friday, June 30

Campers at Camp Wapo will experience a place of grace to meet new friends, experience new activities, grow closer to God, and make memories that will last a lifetime. The week is packed with a variety of activities that are meant to impact kids in a meaningful way, taking them higher, wider, longer and deeper into the love of God and community with each other. Each day includes Bible study, chapel, cabin activities, free time, field games and campfire. Summer youth camp at Camp Wapo is a week youth will never forget!

Transportation All participants are responsible for their transportation to and from Camp Wapo.

Check-in 3:00 to 4:30pm Sunday.

Check-out 12:00pm closing worship on Friday. Family and friends are welcome and encouraged to attend. All campers should be picked up by 12:45pm.

Dealine to sign up: Guaranteed, limited spots through March 15th. Once our guaranteed spots are filled, you will go on a wait list until/if a spot opens.



Scholarships Available Please email Nathan, CYF Coordinator, if you would like to request a scholarship for Camp Wapo 2023. No questions asked. nchastek@oursaviourslc.org

VBS 2023 - Save the Date for "Hero Hotline: Our god Can Make the Impossible Possible!"

Mon., August 7 - Thur., August 10

9am-11:30am

Age 4 - Grade 5

More details to come.

Registration opens April 1.

Open Youth Room!

For Confirmation Students

& Guides

4:30pm-5:30pm

Open Youth Room will take place on all regular Confirmation nights. Come and enjoy socializing, basketball, foosball, board games, movies, video games, snacks, crafts and more!

2023 Niagara Falls Participants

All 2023 Youth Mission Trip participants should be at Our Saviour's on Sunday, January 29th, 8:30am-1:30pm for serving hospitality and the Annual Meeting lunch and child care! Keep an eye on your email for more details. This is on of our required group fundraisers. Make sure you are available.

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 (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