VBS Splash Party on June 26th

It’s that time of year again!

Come enjoy a break from the hot summer sun at our annual “Summer Fun” Splash Party on Sunday June 26th. Join us for slip n’ slide races, a water balloon toss, spray bottle battles or just sit in the sun and enjoy a cool glass of lemonade after worship. All are welcome!

Don’t forget your swimsuit and a dish to pass for the VBS potluck!

ELCA Youth Gathering Kick-Off Meeting May 14th

The next ELCA Youth Gathering is scheduled for July 18-22, 2012. We will have an informational meeting on Saturday, May 14th, at 10:00am, in the Fellowship Hall, for current 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th grade youth, their parents/guardians, and anyone interested in being an adult chaperone.

Why now? We need to start planning now because congregational leaders will be able to apply for financial assistance ($315 registration fee) on behalf of our young people (who would be unable to attend otherwise) beginning Sunday, May 15. The deadline for financial assistance is July 31, 2011 – or until the funds are depleted and the registration deadline is September 2012. You need the information now to decide if your youth will be participating and we need a head count estimate to start planning for a great trip! Questions, talk to Jessica or Pastor Mark.

End of Year Party on May 15th

You are invited to help us celebrate our 7th year of Rotational Sunday School on Sunday May 15th after worship on the front church lawn. There will be games, prizes, a cakewalk, and lots and lots of fun! Don’t miss out on all the fun and bring a friend!

DONATIONS NEEDED

We are also in need of cakes, cookies and bars (split into individual servings so more people can play and win), plain white socks in all sizes, and items for the fundraising baskets to help make this year’s End of Year Party great. If you are able to help with this need please contact Jessica!

Youth Chicken-Q Fundraiser on May 21st

The Youth will be holding a Chicken-Q fundraiser on Saturday, May 21st in the church parking lot. Serving will be from 11:00 a.m.— 6:00 p.m. The meal will be $7.50 and include 1/2 chicken, baked beans, potato salad, and dinner roll. We’ll also deliver to your home, business or office with a 10 meal advance order.

Advance tickets can be purchased by calling 782-3468, stopping by the church office or e-mailing the Family and Youth Team. Walk-ins are also welcome! All proceeds will help fund the Youth Mission Trip to Daytona, Florida this summer and other youth programming for 2011.

Thank you for your support!

Youth Group Collecting Coke Points For Mission Trip

Any Coke drinkers in your family? If so, the Our Saviors youth who are heading on the mission trip this summer would love your extra My Coke Rewards points! My Coke Rewards points can be redeemed for many items that the kids could use on the trip, including gift cards for meals and possibly even theme park tickets. It could be a great way for the youth to save a little money. My Coke Rewards codes can be found on participating Coke products (under caps, inside 12-packs, and on multi-pack wraps), and can be dropped off in the marked box at the Welcome Center. Thank you!

Palm Sunday Breakfast is Sunday, April 17th

On Sunday, April 17th, the Our Savior’s Youth will be hosting their annual Palm Sunday Breakfast fundraiser from 8:00-9:00 a.m. and 10:00-11:00 a.m. This year we will be offering an egg bake casserole, sausages, fresh fruit, muffins, scones, juice, milk, and coffee. The cost will be a free will offering, and any funds collected will be used to support youth events throughout the year, including the summer mission trip. All are welcome!

Donations Needed for Annual Youth Palm Sunday Breakfast

Orange juice, sugar-free syrup, milk, chocolate milk, monetary donations for egg bake and sausages are just a few of the needed items for the Palm Sunday Breakfast on Sunday, April 17th. If you are able to help donate these needed items please stop by the sign-up sheets in the Welcome Center.

Please have all donations to the church by Saturday, April 16th, at 10:00 a.m. There will be a labeled “Youth Breakfast” box in the refrigerator and on the counter in the kitchen for donated supplies.

Contact Jessica Zinniel to volunteer to help, donate needed supplies or for more information. Thank you for supporting our youth, and please join us on April 17th!

OSLC Members: Go To Sugar Creek For Half The Price!

Summer Camp and Family Camp registration is now open at Sugar Creek Bible Camp! Brochures are available in the Welcome Center.

“Camperships” are available! Our Church Council has authorized up to1/2 the cost of a week at camp, around $160-170, to help you go to camp as an individual or as a family. Send your registration in to camp with your deposit, be clear that you are a member of Our Savior’s in La Crosse, and we will send our portion of your cost around Memorial Day. This is automatic – you don’t need to ask!

Contact Sugar Creek for a detailed flyer or to register for any event. Happy camping!

Butter Braids on Sale Sunday March 20th

Back by popular demand, the youth of OSLC will be taking orders for those delicious fruit-filled pastries starting Sunday, March 20th. The pastries are $11 each and come in eight mouth-watering flavors: Apple, Bavarian Crème with Chocolate Icing, Blueberry & Cream Cheese, Caramel Roll, Cherry, Cinnamon, Cream Cheese, and Raspberry. They come frozen and you thaw and bake them at home.

We will be taking orders until Sunday, April 3rd and delivery of the pastries will be on Sunday, April 17th, after worship in the Fellowship Hall…just in time for your special Easter gatherings! Watch for the display in the Fellowship Hall for more information and to order or contact Jessica Zinniel. All funds raised go towards youth events through out the year, including the youth mission trips this summer!

“Got Bible?” Resumes on Sunday, January 9th

Throughout the ELCA, congregations are united in a renewed emphasis to help all our members speak clearly using our first language of faith. This language comes from the Holy Scriptures and our faithful engagement with God’s Word which has enriched and guided the family of God through the centuries.

For this first part of 2011, we are learning about the contents of the various books of the Bible. Our study is call “The Greatest Story: Bible Introduction”. A companion book costing $13.00 is highly encouraged. They can be purchased when you attend.

Everyone has a story. They shape us and define us. In this study we will embark on a journey that starts at the very beginning of God’s good creation and then quickly goes into the tragedies of a fallen humanity. We will be introduced to our family of faith, very human stories of struggling with sin and evil, and God’s persistent efforts to reconcile with God’s rebellious people. The story continues on through the surprise of God’s answer in Jesus, the appearance of the Holy Spirit, the seeds of Christian faith in a new church, and Church witnessing in Jesus’ name. That means we are part of this story!

If you miss a Sunday, come on Wednesday. Or come when you can. We invite all our high school and adult members to join in this time of learning even more about the very basis of our Christian faith. Of course, you are invited to bring friends from other communities of faith, or of no faith. The course content will fit persons of all backgrounds.

Our 2011 Schedule is:

January 9th and 12th	“The Story”: Introducing the Bible
January 16th and 19th	“Beginnings”: Genesis
January 23rd and 26th	“God’s People on the Move”: Exodus – Deuteronomy
Jan. 30th and Feb. 2nd	“Getting Settled”: Joshua – Ruth
February 6th and 9th	“Kings and Kingdoms”: Samuel – Chronicles

We continue on until Ash Wednesday, and then pick up our studies after Easter. Join us, especially if you have never been in a Bible study before!

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