Welcome To Youth Ministry

Family Life Minister

Kelli GarretsonKelli
Garretson

(651) 437-9052x17

Youth and Family Administrative Assistant

Kristine RodgersKristine
Rodgers

(651) 437-9052x23

Ministry with youth, children and their families at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church is a dynamic team effort. It takes the efforts and dedication of many people staff members, parents, and volunteers to carry out this ministry. We are here to help all of our members grow in faith and take their place in our congregation and world as those who proclaim and embody the love of Jesus Christ.

God be with you in your ministry to the youth and children of our church!

OSEL’S MISSION STATEMENT: Making Christ Known
In OSEL’s goals and values to make Christ known: GROWING, EQUIPPING, BELONGING, and SERVING.

Through various opportunities geared at growing, equipping, belonging, and serving, OSEL seeks to make Christ known among youth and families through worship, service projects, fellowship, study, mission, music and creating opportunities to see all of the places where God is working in our everyday life.

School Year 2011-2012

Homework and Hangout (H2)
Wednesday afternoons during the school year from 2:30-5:30pm in the Youth Center. Grades 5-8. High School students are welcome to be leaders.
R&R: Renew and Restore
Wednesday evenings from 5-7:30pm. Children, youth, and families of all ages!
High School Study and Discussion
Wednesday evenings during the school year from 6:15-7:30pm. Grades 9-12.
Confirmation
Wednesday evenings during the school year from 6:15-7:30pm. Grades 7-9 (9th grade students join the high school study and discussion as part of their confirmation requirements).
Coffeehouse
Wednesday evenings from 7:30-8:30pm in the Youth Center. Grades 7-12.
Creation Team
Second Wednesday of the month from 7:30-8:30pm in the Youth Center (during Coffeehouse)! Grades 9-12.
Lenten Coffeehouse
Wednesday evenings during Lent from 5:45-6:45pm in the Youth Center. Grades 7-12.
Note: Lenten Coffeehouse will begin for Lent 2012, with Ash Wednesday on February 22, and conclude the week before Holy Week.
SERVE the Lord!
Happens a few times a month on Sunday afternoons, typically from 12-4pm, though the time of day varies as well. Stay up to date via the Messenger, email updates, as well as announcements at worship! (For all youth and their families!)
Teen Worship Ensemble
Contact John Koziol for more information on the Teen Worship Ensemble!

Summer 2012

Lake Wapogassett Bible Camp
  • 2-3rd Grade: Friday, July 27, 2012- Sunday, July 29, 2012
  • 4-9th grade: Sunday, July 29, 2012 to Friday, August 3, 2012
  • Senior High TIM Team (Teens in Ministry): Friday, July 27, 2011 to Friday, August 3, 2012.
  • REGISTRATION INFORMATION AND BROCHURES WILL BE AVAILABLE EARLY 2012 OR CHECK OUT THEIR WEBSITE: CAMPWAPO.ORG.
Summer Stretch
Wednesdays during the summer! Middle School Students, and High School students (10th grade +) may be leaders.
Mission Trips for Summer of 2012
Middle School Mission Trip to Green Bay, Wisconsin (June 10-15, 2012). High School Trip to New Orleans, Louisiana for the ELCA Youth Gathering (July 15-July 22, 2012).

IF YOU WANT MORE REGULAR YOUTH AND FAMILY UPDATES...

The Messenger
This is our monthly church newsletter. You can find the most recent newsletter on this OSEL website on our main page, or through the mail. If you are interested in receiving a mailing, contact the church office at 651-437-9052.
Email Reminders
If you would like updates throughout the year, you can be on the youth and family email list! Email Kelli at kelli.garretson@osel.org
Facebook
Join our group! Click Here!
Or be a fan! Click Here!
Youth and Family Bulletin Board
Is located in the Narthex across from the Welcome Center.

Find the forms to sign up on our forms page.