Youth & Family:
General Information
We will feed and nourish the next generation, sending them into the world to live for and tell others of God’s grace and mercy.
All youth are members of a larger family system. Therefore, Our Savior’s Lutheran will help the home be a faith-nurturing center, sending Christian disciples into God’s world through the church. Along with families, we are tools of the Holy Spirit in faith formation. Our mission crosses generations as our children and adults are invited to work side by side. We work to build relational partnerships between youth, parents, adults, families, staff, volunteers, role models and mentors who represent multiple generations both inside and outside the family.
Jesus is at the center of all that we do. It is only in the family of God that children can experience the power of Christian community. We let the power of Jesus shape us and our activities. Opportunities to experience God at work in our lives are offered in interactive, hands-on, relational and experiential ways. “Whatever we do, whether in word or deed, we do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” Colossians 3:17
To accomplish this ministry, Our Savior’s has a Youth & Family Minister, a YFM Assistant, a Youth Ministry Team, a Family Team, dozens of volunteers, involved parents, and several YFM programs.
Contact youth@oslme.com
Youth & Family Ministry Program Information
High School Youth participate in the life of
Our Savior’s through
·Participating in and assisting with worship
·Bible study
·CHAOS Events happen monthly September-May and are scheduled on the first Wednesday of the month. CHAOS, stands for Christians Hyped About Our Savior, and is designed for busy students in 9th-12th grades.
·Ski trips
·Service projects
·Summer mission trips (check out the latest pictures!)
·Leadership Camps and experiences at Luther Park Bible Camp, Godstock, and other retreats
· ELCA National Youth Gatherings
Middle School Youth participate in the life of
Our Savior’s through
· Participating in and assisting with worship
· Confirmation Instruction (Grades 7 & 8 only)
· Joy Choir (Grade 6 only)
· Wednesday Night MS Youth Group (Called JAM in the summer, meets Wednesday afternoons)
· Luther Park Recharges, Telemark, and other retreats
· Service projects
· Power of Faith Confirmation Camp at Luther Park
Families participate in the life of Our Savior’s through
· Participating in worship (children’s messages, busy bags & binders and children’s bulletins are available)
· Do Faith Whole families (whatever their configuration) will learn a new faith practice and story from the Bible each week. Each family will create and gather around their own “home altar” for cherished time together. If you long to pass on your faith to your children, but have struggled for how to do so, this is a great ministry to join!
· Parent support programs offered through Lutheran Social Services
· Parent’s Night Out (evening care for children by youth & adults)
· Family Milestone Celebrations