Learning and Being Youth
Children's Ministry
The seasonal activity pack for Easter/Spring 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. Our next classes are April 21 and LMay 5. 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 on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Our finally sessions before summer are April 22 and May 13.
'Eternity for Today'
Copies of the Apr.-June edition of our national church’s daily devotional booklet are available in the front hall, and can also be dropped off.
'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
Next event: tba
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.
The Luther Village Camp annual brochure for 2024 is now available to help you create your family, child, grandchild or individual camping plans for this coming summer! Please pick one up at the church, or go online, www.luthervillage.ca, and see what’s happening during our synod’s 60th year of outdoor ministry on Dogtooth Lake near Kenora. Online registration has openened. Hope to see you at Luther Village this season.
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