CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
Nursery
8:30am - 12:00pm - Nursery is available on Sunday mornings next to the Sanctuary for children 6 weeks to 3 years old. Our trained nursery staff loves children and welcomes the opportunity to share the love of Jesus with your children.
Nursery
Sunday School
9:45am - 10:45am - Our Hide & Seek Children's Sunday School Program is designed for children in Preschool through 4th Grade. The hands-on Explore the Bible curriculum helps kids learn Bible skills, study God's Word, and grow deeper in their relationship with Jesus. Meets in the Children's Wing.
Sunday School
Opening
9:45am - 10:00am - Our Hide & Seek Children's Sunday School Program opens each Sunday with all children in the Treehouse Room in the Children's Ministry wing. We sing songs, learn different ways to pray including the Lord's Prayer, practice the Apostles' Creed, celebrate birthdays and baptisms, and highlight monthly missions.
Sunday School Opening
Offerings & Missions
Each month we collect a free-will offering for a different mission. Offerings have supported Meals on Wheels, Streetside Showers, SoupMobile, Samaritan Inn, Lutheran World Relief, Families in Crisis, US Troops, and many other mission projects. Email Robyn Bray for current mission projects.
Sunday School Offering
My First Catechism Program
Kids Preschool - 4th Grade receive their own copy of My First Catechism. These Catechisms are used to introduce key catechesis elements during Sunday School opening. The books are kept at church and families are encouraged to purchase one for home use.
My First Catechism Program
Armor Up!
These 5-minute faith tool demonstrations immediately equip parents with a "piece of armor" to use with their children. Email Robyn Bray for a current Armor Up! schedule. Ephesians 6:10-17
Armor Up!
Christmas Program
Each year our children and youth put together a Christmas program at OSL. Our programs are filled with songs, scripture, a youth-led orchestra, youth-led handbells, and both a children and youth choir.
2022 Program ~ Jesse Tree
Sunday, December 11
9:45am
Christmas Program
Vacation Bible School
Save the date for our 2025 VBS!
June 2 - June 6
9:00am - 12:00pm
Vacation Bible School
OSL Eats
Join other OSL families for a meal approximately once a month at OSL following late service. The main dish is provided by OSL and families are encouraged to bring a side or dessert. Check the church calendar for upcoming OSL Eats dates.
OSL Eats
Yearly Events for Children
Ministry Fair
Kick-off for Sunday School Year – Every August
OKTOBERFEST
A fun fall festival for the whole family!
Trunk or Treat
A safe family fun event!
Reformation Class
A special class is offered for kiddos on Reformation Sunday.
OSL Serves
There are lots of ways our kids and youth can serve in the community all throughout the year!
CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
2nd Sunday in December
Easter Picnic & Resurrection Eggs Hunt
A family Easter Picnic and egg hunt for kids of all ages. Palm Sunday weekend!
Flowering of the Cross
Kids process into service and flower
the cross each Easter.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Save the date! May 30 - June 2, 2023
Summer Family Fun Days
Fun events all summer for kids of all ages. From ice skating to painting to swimming, there is something for everyone.
But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.”
MATTHEW 19:14 (ESV)
