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Children, Youth & Family (CYF) Ministries
E-Newsletter
February 2026
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| | January was a busy and joy-filled month for CYF Ministries! We had 83 volunteers serve at Feed My Starving Children, packing 147 boxes—enough to feed 86 kids a meal for an entire year! Our confirmation students and their families also volunteered at Global Health Ministries, packing medical supplies to be sent around the world to help those in need. We continued our popular Now Showing series, enjoying a fun night watching and singing along to Beauty and the Beast. As this cold Minnesota winter carries on, we can’t wait to warm our hearts with this wonderful congregation in the month of February! | | CYF Ministries - All Ages | | |
Important Upcoming CYF Dates!
Mark your calendars!
Sunday, February 1 - Wiggle Worship (No regular kids programming)
Friday, February 13 - Now Showing - Freaky Friday
Wednesday, February 11 - Snow tubing OFFSITE at Elm Creek Park
Wednesday, February 18 - Ash Wednesday - No confirmation programming
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Coming Up...
February 13 - Freaky Friday
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Now Showing...
Who: All ages (Those under grade 6 must have a caring adult attend with them.)
When: Friday, February 13
Time: 6-8:30pm
Where: OSLC's Gathering Space
Bring: Sleeping bag/air mattress/bean bag to watch from
Wear: Dress like your parent or child!
Cost: The movie is free!! $5/person for meal, $20 max/household for meal
Sign up: Sign up on the CYF Board in the rotunda at OSLC or by emailing Rachael, CYF Administrative Specialist. Sign up is not required but helpful for food planning.
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Wednesday, February 11
6:00pm-8:00pm
Ages 4+ (36" tall)
$9 plus tax/person
Meet OFFSITE at Elm Creek Winter Recreation Area
12400 James Deane Parkway, Maple Grove, MN 55369
Participants are responsible for their own transportation
Sign up on the CYF board in the rotunda at OSLC, or by contacting Rachael, CYF Administrative Specialist, rpearson@oursaviourslc.org, or by clicking the button below.
Please sign up by Sunday, February 8
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Color Me Mine at OSLC!
Sunday, March 8
11:45am-12:45pm: Lunch in Room 122
1:00pm-2:30pm: Painting with Color Me Mine
$20/person -- $80 max/household
Sign up on the CYF board in the rotunda at OSLC, or by contacting Rachael, CYF Administrative Specialist, rpearson@oursaviourslc.org
Please sign up by Sunday, March 8
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Ash Wednesday Worship
11:00 AM Worship with imposition of ashes – Lunch will follow.
6:30 PM Worship with imposition of ashes. Dinner will be served beginning at 5:00 PM.
Suggested donation for meals:
$10 per adult, $5 per student, maximum of $30 per family.
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Lenten Wednesdays
February 25 – March 25
5:00-6:15 PM Community meal
6:00-6:25 PM Confirmation Worship
6:30-7:15 PM Lenten Worship with Holden Evening Prayer
6:30-7:15 PM Confirmation Small Groups Connect
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We need your help!
CYF is having a brunch and silent auction on Palm Sunday, March 29th. We are looking for youth and their families to help us serve and prepare brunch at 9:30am. We will be raising money for summer ministry opportunities.
Click the link below to sign up to help if you are willing and able! Thank you!
| | Children's Ministries - Birth-5th Grade | | |
Upcoming Gather and Play Dates:
February 9
March 9
April 13
| | Confirmation Ministries - 6th-8th Grade | | Lent schedule will begin Wednesday, February 25 and go through March 25 | |
Ash Wednesday Worship
11:00 AM Worship with imposition of ashes – Lunch will follow.
6:30 PM Worship with imposition of ashes. Dinner will be served beginning at 5:00 PM.
Suggested donation for meals:
$10 per adult, $5 per student, maximum of $30 per family.
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Lenten Wednesdays
February 25 – March 25
5:00-6:15 PM Community meal
6:00-6:25 PM Confirmation Worship
6:30-7:15 PM Lenten Worship with Holden Evening Prayer
6:30-7:15 PM Confirmation Small Groups Connect
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This Month in Confirmation...
February 4: Faith in life - Forgiveness
February 11: Snow Tubing OFFSITE at Elm Creek Park - No regular confirmation programming
February 18: Ash Wednesday - No regular confirmation programming
February 25: Lord's Prayer - The Great Prayer
| | Mark Your Calendars for Serving Dinner! | | As a reminder, each week a Confirmation Family is scheduled to help with meal service. If you are unable to attend your scheduled evening, please find another family to switch with. In the event that you are unable to switch with another family, please contact Rachael Pearson, CYF Administrative Specialist, rpearson@oursaviourslc.org. | | | Any adult (18+) family member of students is welcome to fulfill this role! Please plan to be at OSLC by 5pm to serve from 5-5:50pm. Then from 5:50-6pm to sell any potential leftovers. | | | February 4 | Alexis Z. | Brooklyn H. | Lucas E. | | February 11 | No Meal | No Meal | No Meal | | February 18 | James G. | Easton C. | Adaelyn W. | | February 25 | Logan K. | Wyatt H. | Memphis S. | | | |
Meals will be offered from 5 pm - 6pm for $5 per person
Meal Schedule:
| | | February 4 | Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Mac & Cheese, Buttered Corn, Dessert | | February 11 | No Meal - Snow Tubing OFFSITE @ Elm Creek Park | | February 18 | Baked Ham meal with Sides & Dessert | | February 25 | Sloppy Joes with Sides & Dessert | | | | |
Lighthouse Ministries - 9th-12th Grade | | |
No need to sign up, just show up! Friends are more than welcome! | | |
Lighthouse Ministries Youth Group
All those who are currently in grades 9 and up are encouraged to come for this weekly opportunity. Come when you can!
Who: Current 9th-12th Graders
What: Weekly gathering for fellowship, Bible study and worship
Where: OSLC Youth Room
When: Sundays, 9am-10:15am
Why: To grow in our faith, relationships with one another and continue down our journey together
Current Bible Study: "Echo the Story 36" is a 36-week Bible overview for youth using storytelling, creative reflection, and dialogue. Through this experiential approach, students find meaning and identity in the biblical narrative.
Bring: Bible
Provided: Breakfast treat (donuts, muffins, juice, etc)
| | Resources - Safe Places for All | | | |
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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.
| | You are never alone and you are loved just as you are! | | |
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 can text or call 988
or chat online: https://988lifeline.org/chat/
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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:
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
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