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PROGRAMS
AT OAK GROVE
Learning
and Growing
in Relationship with God.
You are invited to participate in these ministries!
Sunday School - Meets 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Sundays during the school year. Open to preschool (age 3) to 6th grade. Contact Kris Brehmer to register.
Vacation Bible School - This summer ministry is open to preschool (age 3) to 6th grade children from the church and the community. Contact the church office to register.
Milestones - These special events celebrate stepping stones along a child's faith's journey from baptism to getting the keys to the car.
Confirmation - For youth in 7th, 8th and 9th
grade, this faith formation program meets Wednesday nights during the
school year. Students are saying "yes" to their baptism by class
lessons, Bible study, prayer, service, retreats and a program for students
and family. We believe kids are loved into the kingdom, not only through
knowledge, but also through relationships with caring adults who point
to Jesus. Contact
Pastor Brice for details.
Click here for Confirmation
schedule.
Youth Mission Trips - Oak Grove high school students cooperate with Bethlehem Lutheran Church in South Minneapolis to serve in many different places, from New York to Wyoming. This summer ministry focuses on the student's faith development through service, Bible study and worship.
Camp Wapogasset - A summer camp for kids in
grades 3-11 to learn to be disciples of Jesus. Each year Oak Grove has
fund-raisers to help those who otherwise could not go to camp.
Young Life - Camp Castaway is an outreach to Richfield high school
students and meets Mondays from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Each year, they spend
a week at Camp Castaway in northern Minnesota. Contact
Pastor Brice for more information.
Boy Scouts - Troop 262 has about 24 boys between the ages of 11 and 18 and 12 adult volunteers and meets Mondays at 7 p.m. in the gym. If you are interested, contact the church office.
Marriage Enrichment - Meets monthly to build and strengthen marriages. There is no membership and it is not therapy, just a great way to build a healthy relationship. For more information, contact Pastor Brice.
Marriage Encounter - A weekend away from home designed to help married persons learn to communicate more intimately with one another in order to deepen and enrich their relationship with each other and with God. For more information, contact the church office.
Cursillo (Via de Cristo) - A weekend experience where the participant is inspired, challenged and equipped for Christian action in home, church and community. The Oak Grove Community meets together quarterly.
WELCA (Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church
in America) - Open to women of the church with the intent to serve the
congregation and community through spiritual guidance and support.
Circles - These small bible study groups for women meet monthly
for study, fellowship and service.
Saturday Morning Men's Bible Study - Invites men to a time of study, prayer and support at 8 a.m. Saturdays in the church library.
Wednesday Morning Bible Study - Open to members and friends from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays in the Fireside Room. No Bible experience is necessary. Contact Pastor Tom for details.
Wednesday Evening Group - Meets at 6:30 p.m. during the school year in the library to pray for Oak Grove members, staff and mission, concerns of the community and world, or any personal needs. All are welcome.
Golden Oaks - Meets on the third Monday (except June-August) for inspiration, education, service, support and recreation. Their meetings consist of speakers, travelogs, and occasional outings. Everyone is welcome.
Visitation Ministry - Volunteers visit people who are homebound or have moved to care centers. Orientation and training are provided. This is a valuable and appreciated ministry to those whose circumstances keep them distant from congregational life. Contact Muriel Hanson, parish nurse.
Senior Choir - Rehearses from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays and is open to all who enjoy singing.
Men's and Women's Choruses - For men and for women who love to sing for the joy of singing. Their repertoire includes both sacred and secular music. They practice on alternate Sunday mornings from 9:30-10:30 a.m..
Children's Choirs - For preschoolers (age 3) through grade six. Rehearse Wednesday evenings between 6:30-7:30 p.m. and perform monthly at worship services and special events.
Instrumentalists and vocal soloists or groups are welcome to use their gifts to the glory of God in the worship at Oak Grove. Opportunities are year-round.
Four hand bells and hand chimes groups practice September to mid May. Groups include children and adults and play monthly and for special events.