OSL Youth Ministry
Mission:
We are a faith body united in Christ,
Strengthened through community & Mobilized toward mission.
Vision:
To develop meaningful relationships with the students of St Petersburg, be vocal about the depth of sin
and our need for a savior, and encourage a life of humble sacrifice — rooted in Jesus Christ.
Kids Church
Ages 3 & Up (during school year)
Every Sunday during the 10:00 am service. Children ages 3 through 5th grade are invited to join us weekly for a special time of worship, fun, and learning about Jesus tailored just for their wiggly bodies! Our dedicated team of leaders usher the group out just before the sermon every week, for high-energy, age-appropriate lessons, crafts, games, and worship selected just for them. After the service, families can pick up their children in Wegner Hall. For more information on how to get involved, contact kristen.hitchcock@oursaviorfl.org.
Youth Groups
Spark Plugs – Grades 4 – 5
2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 3:15pm – 4:05pm
Mighty Sparks – Grades 2 & 3:
1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 3:15pm-4:05pm
We believe in equipping leaders at the elementary level, and we’re intentional about developing children with strong, Christ-like character. We inspire our youth to celebrate (join together for after-school fun), relate (deepen our relationships with Christ and each other), and demonstrate (reciprocate God’s love for us to the world around). For more info email kristen.hitchcock@oursaviorfl.org
LCMS Youth Gathering 2022
Junior High Youth Group
Grades 6 – 12 (during school year) Friday Nights 7-9pm – Wegner Hall
Life is full of challenges, we offer a fun, creative environment where our students can authentically encounter a Gospel-centered community. It is important to us that our students understand their value and identity in Christ while growing in their knowledge and affection for Jesus.
Communion
Grade 4 (October – May)
Contact kim.fritz@oursaviorfl.org
Confirmation
Grades 7 – 8 (October – May)
Contact kim.fritz@oursaviorfl.org
NAV’s
Grades 9 – 12 (during school year) TBA
NAV small group (before U-Nite) TBA
Moving on from 8th grade to high school is a BIG step. It is our hope that after middle school graduation, students would continue to be involved with OSL by becoming a NAV (non-adult volunteer). We believe that moving on from middle school has academic, social, and spiritual implications, as high school youth grow into leadership roles at our U-Nites; leading prayer, helping with set-up, facilitating sign-in/sign-out & being a role model that others would follow.
Service Events
Our youth served nearly 3,000 hours in the community last year alone! We love Tampa Bay, and make every effort to engage with the great community around us to share our faith and bless others. Join us for new and meaningful service events every month, including partnerships with Ronald McDonald House, Sabal Palms pediatric nursing facility, the Brain Tumor Alliance, the Tampa Bay Rowdies, and other creative groups. Whether you love making meals for our local fire fighters or working with small children, we have a place for you to do something special!
Social Events
Youth Trips
For more information, please contact Kristen at kristen.hitchcock@oursaviorfl.org