Learning and Being Youth
Children's Ministry
The seasonal children's' activity pack for Advent/Christmas is available for pick-up or drop off. For the latter, email
We hold our Sunday School in-person sessions twice monthly, on the first and third Sundays. February: 2 and 16.
The sessions, for children in JK – Gr. 6, begin downstairs in Immanuel Hall at 10:30 a.m. for Bible stories, crafts, and other activities. Then those in the class come up to share Holy Communion. See Karen Bishop, co-ordinator, for more information.
Activity sheets for each Sunday are available in the front hall and are also emailed on Thursday. To sign up for these: osimm@tbaytel.net .
There are Adventure activity bags under the mailboxes inside the entrance to the sanctuary, for children to enjoy during worship.
Confirmation
This ministry of the church helps youth to continue in the promises made at Baptism. All youth Grade 7 and older are welcome.
We have been meeting twice monthly on Mondays, 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. Our next session is on January 27. See Pastor Matthew for more info or to sign up.
'Eternity for Today'
The Jan.-Mar. issue of our national church’s daily devotional booklet have arrived! They are available in the front hall, and can also be dropped off.
Pastor Matthew and former pastor of Our Saviour's, Dennis Lueck, are two of the writers in March.
'God Pause'
“God Pause” is a free daily devotion brought to you by the alumni of Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN, an institution of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. It includes a scripture reading, a brief devotion, and a prayer. Get God Pause delivered to your email inbox every morning. Sign up at:
https://www.luthersem.edu/godpause/email/
Small Catechism
Luther's Small Catechism has been recreated as a web app (by Augsburg Fortress). View Luther’s explanations, along with other helps and prayers. New Revised Standard Version biblical texts and Evangelical Lutheran Worship texts are used. You can access the app at
Lutheran-Anglican Youth Group
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Scouting
178th Thunder Bay Scouting
The 178th Cubs meet each Monday at Our Saviour’s, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. For more info, contact Susan McCutcheon,
akela@gmail.com.
First Communion
Our Saviour's, as part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church In Canada, invites all the baptized to receive Holy Communion.
First Communion is a session for children whose parents desire them to begin receiving the sacrament. Call the office, 344-1926, for information on the next class.
Luther Village
Under God's grace, Luther Village exists to provide Christian ministry in a harmonious outdoor setting to give all individuals the opportunity for growth and renewal of mind, body and soul.
Go to www.luthervillage.ca, and see what’s been happening during our synod’s 60th year of outdoor ministry on Dogtooth Lake near Kenora. Hope to see you at Luther Village next year!
Campus Ministry
Students at Confederation College and Lakehead University: Pastor Matthew would love to have a cup of coffee with you!
Campus contact: If you, or your son or daughter, is going to be at college this year, whether at LU or Confederation or elsewhere, email contact information (student name, email address, college) to osimm@tbaytel.net