There is a LOT of important information in this month's
e-newsletter. Please read it thoroughly! Thank you!
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CYF Ministries
(Children, Youth & Family)
September 2021 E-Newsletter
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Vacation Bible School 2021
What a wonderful week we had at VBS this year!
60 children and many adults and youth made it all happen.
Thank you to ALL of our amazing youth and adult volunteers!
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We Need You!
We are in serious need of volunteers! Can you help? Would you be willing to help?
We need Confirmation Guides/Junior Guides for:
6th grade girls - 1 adult, 1 high schooler
6th grade boys - 1 adult, 1 high schooler
7th grade girls - 1 adult
Leisha leads large group lessons. No previous knowledge needed for guides - just a desire to grow and learn along with our youth on their faith journey. Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30pm at Our Saviour's.
We need 1-2 Adult Guides to help with Youth Group. Leisha leads this group weekly. There is no prep work necessary. Just show up, be present with our youth Wednesdays, 7:45-9pm at Our Saviour's.
Email Leisha, CYF Innovator, with any interest and/or questions.
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Kickoff Sunday
Join us Sunday, September 12th for Kick-Off Sunday. It will be the start of our programming year. [Registration information is in this newsletter if you need it.] There will be worship, Bingo, a Pig Roast, OSLC Olympics, and fun to be had by all. Find more details here:
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Gifting of Bibles
When a person is baptized in the ELCA church, a promise is made that Scripture will be placed in the hands of the person baptized and that person will be given opportunities to learn and grow in their faith. At Our Saviour’s we wish to provide those opportunities for families. One way we do this is by offering Bibles at different ages to our children and youth. This is our gift to you. Parent(s)/Guardian(s) are asked to attend with their child.
Sunday, September 19, 8:30am & 10:30am Worship –
6th Graders & new 7th Graders with parent(s)/guardian(s)
Sunday, September 26, 8:30am & 10:30am Worship –
PreK & 2-3rd Graders with parent(s)/guardian(s)
Sign up is appreciated but not mandatory. If you know that you are planning on attending, please sign up on the CYF Board in the rotunda or by emailing Laura, CYF Administrative Specialist at lwelciek@oursaviourslc.org.
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Sixth Grade Get-to-Know-You
Hello sixth graders! Let's get to know one another more as we start the year!
Who: 6th Graders starting confirmation this year with Leisha, CYF Innovator and 6th Grade Confirmation guides.
What: A one-day onsite retreat to get to know one another
Where: Our Saviour's
When: Saturday, September 18th, 10am-5pm
Why: Why not?!
How: Games, discussions, worship, fun!
Bring: We are asking each participant to contribute $10 to cover the cost of lunch and supplies. The $10 can be brought with the day of the event.
Masks: The CDC and MDH recommend that people, both fully vaccinated and unvaccinated, continue to wear a well-fitted mask in public, indoor settings.
RSVP: Please RSVP to Laura, CYF Administrative Specialist, by Wednesday, September 15th, for planning purposes.
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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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Movies Under the Stars
Friday, September 10th,
from 9-11:30pm
Open for all ages!
Those under age 12 must have a parent/guardian attend with them.
Join Leisha, CYF Innovator, for "Cruella" 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!
"Cruella" (PG-13)
A modern look at the story of the life of 101 Dalmatian villain Cruella.
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2022 ELCA Youth Gathing!
The 2022 National Youth Gathering is right here in OUR city, Minneapolis!
We will be staying in a hotel downtown and our main sites for gathering are
the Minneapolis Convention Center and US Bank Stadium.
Sign up on the youth board in the rotunda or email Laura (CYF Administrative Specialist) if interested in receiving reminders and more information.
In order to formally register, you must turn in a non-refundable deposit of
$150 and a signed NYG agreement (see button below).
October 3, 2021: Registration Deadline, Initial Meeting, $150 Deposit and NYG Agreement Due (See details in the NYG Agreement found by clicking the button below.)
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2022 Middle School Mission Trip Opportunity
This mission trip is a great introductory trip for our youngest youth!
Who: Youth completing grades 6-8 in the 2021-2022 school year
When: June 12-17, 2022
Where: Duluth, MN
In Duluth, our group will work alongside our partner organizations and serve the community primarily through relational ministry. Spend time with children at the Boys & Girls Club and the elderly at local senior care centers. Serve alongside a local church or assist in a food pantry. In the evenings, visit local attractions like Canal Park and Park Point Beach.
YouthWorks has partnered with this community since 1998.
To Register: Non-refundable, non-transferable deposit of $150.00
Due Sunday, September 12 with a completed Mission Trip Commitment Form.
Contact Leisha or Laura if you would like to learn more.
Want to see what other mission trips have looked like in the past? Check out pictures from this summer's trip to Charleston, WV.
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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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CYF Program Kickoff
Please see below for details on the kickoff for each program.
You can find details on each program and how to register here in this e-newsletter as well.
Children's Ministry
(Godly Play & Bible Live!)
Sunday, September 12th - Participants with their parent(s)/guardian(s) will be dismissed prior to the sending song in the 10:15am worship service. From there, they will go to their room to meet their adult and junior guides and get a glimpse into the year. If you have a young person in each program, that is okay! See it like an open house - when you're done with one, move to the next. Then follow that up with the Kickoff Sunday activities outside - pig roast, Bingo, and the Our Saviour's Olympics.
Here We Stand Confirmation
Wednesday, September 15th - Participants with their parent(s)/guardian(s) will join together from 5:30pm-7:30pm. We will walk through the schedule of a regular Wednesday night. During our large group time, we will have orientation. During the final 30 minutes will be Revelation Worship and a Confirmation blessing that parent(s)/guardian(s) will participate in with their student. We do ask that all new and returning students and parent(s)/guardian(s) attend.
Youth Group
Youth Group will have it's first meeting on Wednesday, September 15th, 7:45-9pm in the Youth Room. We will gather for fellowship, pizza and to brainstorm what you'd like to do for the year together. We know that schedules get a little more hectic in high school - come whatever weeks you can!
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It's not too late to register now for the 2021-2022 programming year!
Here are all the regular CYF programs we are hosting!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
Yes, returning confirmation students should register. Thanks!
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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.
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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:
text @oslcconfir to the number 81010
Middle School:
text @oslcmiddle to the number 81010
Senior High+:
text @oslcsenior to the number 81010
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Job Opportunities at OSLC
There are a few job opportunities at Our Saviour's! One of which is a part-time Children's Ministry Coordinator! Check out the opportunities here:
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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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