CYF Ministries
Confirmation & Youth
September 2022 E-Newsletter for 6th-12th Grade
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WELCOME NATHAN!!!!!
We are thrilled to announce that our CYF team is now complete and ready to serve! Meet Nathan Chastek, our full-time CYF Coordinator!
Nathan, as the CYF Coordinator, will be the in-person leader for infants through 5th grade, as well as provide administrative support for the CYF team.
Please find Nathan, extend a warm OSLC welcome and get to know him! Then add his email to your contacts: nchastek@oursaviourslc.org
Welcome to the OSLC family Nathan!
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What a wonderful August we had!
Thank you to all of you who helped make VBS a success!
What a blast we also had at the 6th grade retreat!
Check out all the pictures!
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Fall Kick Off!
Sunday, September 11, following the 10:15am worship service
As summer wraps up, we are ready to kick off fall and all that comes with it!
Come join in on lunch, treats and lawn games!
Enjoy a pig roast meal (money goes toward congregation-wide Guatemala mission trip)
and then join in on
FREE lawn games, board games, bonfire and treats for all to enjoy…
-Sidewalk Chalk and Bubbles
-Yard Games: Ladder ball, Gaga Ball, Carpet Ball, Pass the Pigs, Connect 4, Ring Toss, Ladder Ball, Bocce Ball, Jenga, Twister, Number Block Toss, Sorry, Washer Toss, Kan Jam and more!
-Numerous Board Games
-Cotton Candy, Popcorn, S’Mores around the Bonfire pit and Beverages available.
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6th Grade Bibles
All sixth graders will be invited to receive a new Bible from Our Saviour's CYF Ministries!
Wednesday, September 14th, 7pm in Revelation Worship
No need to sign up. Just show up!
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Senior High Kickoff
September 21, 7:45pm-9:15pm in Worship Space
Check in, games, brainstorming for year, etc. Bring a fully charged phone for Jackbox games!
Mark your calendars
(More details to come):
Sunday, October 21, 11:30am-5:30pm: Can Can Wonderland & Lunch
Sunday, November 6, 11:30am-4:30pm: Color Me Mine & Lunch
Sat, Dec 3, 7pm - Sun, Dec 4, 11:30am: Lockin at OSLC
Want to know who's coming?
You can see the list below, sign up and then invite others! Friends always welcome!
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Confirmation - 6-8th Graders
It's time to get registered and mark your calendars for Here We Stand Confirmation for 2022-2023.
All new and returning youth are asked to register.
Confirmation orientation for new and returning students is Wednesday, September 14th, 5:30pm-7:30pm. Student is asked to come with at least one parent/guardian.
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A CYF Team is Forming
We need you!
Who: a group of youth and adults who are passionate about CYF Ministries
What: A team who helps plan and implement various ministries of CYF
Where: Mix of in-person and Zoom meetings
When: Once a month meeting
Commitment: One year commitment
Contact: Please contact Leisha, CYF Innovator, if you are intersted in joining the team
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Guest Preacher
Pastor Brian Fragodt!
Join together in worship on Sunday, September 25, 8:30am traditional or 10:15am contemporary to hear Pastor Brian preach!
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7th & 8th Grade
Confirmation Retreat
This is a retreat that is a mandatory part of the confirmation experience.
Please mark your calendars and plan to have your 7th/8th grader participate.
Please register by Sunday, September 4.
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9th Grade Confirmation Retreat - Followed by Rehearsal & Pictures
Saturday, October 8 – Sunday, October 9
Saturday, 9:30 a.m. – Sunday, parents join at 5:30-7 p.m. for rehearsal and pictures
It’s time for the 9th grade confirmation students (fall of 2022) to have a great retreat together to get ready for their confirmation worship service! The retreat will take place at YMCA Camp Ihduhapi in Loretto, MN. Confirmation students will explore what’s next, create their sashes, patens and chalices, participate in high ropes courses, enjoy a bonfire and much more!
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Mission Trip 2023
Niagara Falls, NY!!!!!
INFORMATIONAL MEETING - IMPORTANT!
For those in grades 6-12 in 2022-2023. If you have any interest in the trip, please mark your calendars for Wednesday, September 28th, 7:30-8:15pm for an informational meeting in the worship space (following Revelation Worship).
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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:
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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You are never alone and you are loved just as you are! |
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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.
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Leisha Tays, CYF Innovator,
Nathan Chastek, CYF Coordinator,
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