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!

Mission Trip 2011: Daytona Beach

Any youth that is currently in grades 6th-12th … get closer to Jesus this summer as you join YouthWorks for a week of meaningful service in Daytona Beach, Florida on Sun., July 31st – Friday, August 5th, 2011. This summer you can have the experience of a lifetime volunteering and participating in cultural and recreational opportunities. This experience is an excellent way for you to serve, learn and grow.

Register before Sunday, January 9th, 2011 with Jessica Zinniel. A $100 non-refundable deposit is due at the time of registration to guarantee your spot.

Souper Bowl of Caring Is February 6th

On Sunday, February 6th, 2011, after worship in the Narthex, join our Youth Souper Bowl Team! This winter our Youth will be presenting the congregation with the opportunity to join in the fight against hunger in our community and our world. Last year, $10,174,243.00 was generated by 13,027 groups nationwide and we are looking for “players” from the congregation to help this year by filling large soup buckets with cans of soup and/or dollar bills during Super Bowl Weekend, February 6th, 2011. Soup suggestions include: cream of chicken, cream of mushroom, chicken noodle, chicken with rice, beef noodle, vegetable beef, packets of ramen noodles and any of the “chunky” style soups.

The winners of the Souper Bowl are the many families served by WAFER and each of you who follow the teaching of Jesus to help feed those who are hungry!

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