Next 3 weeks = crazy!!!

Instead of writing 5-6 different posts on what we are doing in the next couple of weeks, I'm just going to cram it all into one... enjoy!

Tomorrow, June 1st - Grill out at Brown's - NO AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM, NO YOUTH SERVICE - THE POINT,  Grill out = food, games, and slip and slide.  6-9pm

Saturday, June 4th - Car was for camp - 10:00-3:00, those who work will get money to lower costs of camp.  The most anybody owes now is $100.  Carwash @ Church Parking Lot

Sunday, June 5th - Leadership Team Interviews (view tab above, and previous post below)

Wednesday, June 8th - Lakeside Ministries Begins (2pm), Field trip - Swimming (4pm), The point - (7pm)

After The Point, we will be having a camper/adult meeting at 8pm in the Mobile Unit.  You will get your final balances as well as all of the info you need for camp this year.  The meeting should last no longer than 30 minutes.  Remind your parents, and then have them remind you.

Saturday, June 11th - Car Wash - 10-3pm, @ Church

Sunday, June 12th - Band (5pm), Leadership Team 6pm, ORIA 6pm

Wednesday June 15th - Lakeside 2pm, Field Trip - Putt Putt 4pm, The Point 7pm

Saturday June 18th - This has changed!!! It originally was a day that we would be shopping for Father's Day.  This will NOW BE A WORKDAY FOR LAKESIDE MINISTRIES!!!  10-4pm

Check the calendar or e-mail me if you have any questions... oakridge.youth@hotmail.com

One Last Chance for D-NOW Sign-up

You all have been hearing about this event for some time now, and it's finally here!

On April 15-17th we are having our Disciple Now Event.

For more information click on the tab above that says "Disciple Now"

We need people to sign up ASAP so we can form our groups early!

If you are already signed up invite your friends and have them sign up, but you need to do it before the end of this week!

50 Perm Challenge

I have issued a challenge to our student ministry.  Will you accept the challenge?

The challenge is to have 50 youth on ONE Wednesday night.  If you are able to complete this challenge then I will perform a task that I have never performed before.

If the challenge is completed I will get a.... PERM!!!  (Tiffany is cringing right now!)

I will keep my hair long with the perm until my birthday when I get a haircut.

That day is May 2nd.  So that means that you have until then to have 50 youth at one time for "The Point" Service.

The students must be in middle school or high school.  They must all come on the same day, and they must stay for the entire service.

Are you up for the challenge?  I sure am!

Laser Cats minus the cats

Our lock-in winner has decided...

For President's Day, the youth will be spending the day...

WASHING ANGRY FERAL CATS!!!

Just kidding!

Actually she has chosen lasertag. So this Monday, February 21st we will heading out to Laser Craze on Donaldson Road.

If you need a ride, let me know by e-mail at Oakridge.youth@hotmail.com.

We will be arriving at Laser Craze around NOON - and we will be done by 4pm.

The cost is $10.00 which will give you atleast 3 games of lasertag and unlimited fountain drinks. Lunch will also be provided.

If you do not need a ride you can meet us Laser Craze at noon, or the Lighthouse at 11:30 am.

C-C-C-C-Camp!!!! (deposits are due)

We know its coming...

We've been waiting for such a long time...

And now the time is finally here!

It's time to turn in your camp deposits!!!

Okay, I know this may not sound like as much fun as camp is, but let me tell you what that $75.00 deposit does...

It will:

1. Save you a spot for camp

2. Guarantee you an awesome week of fun.

3. Give you the ability to fly (not really)

4. Lock you in on the fundraising/donations funds - This is really important.

Let me explain #4. Let's say we have 20 people give me their deposit. The 20 people will be locked in as "the original group", so whatever donations or fundraising we do will be given to this group first. If you signup and give me a deposit later on (May 15th for example) you will only receive funds that we get after your deposit. So if a donation is given before you give me a deposit, it may not go to you. So...

People who turn in their deposit March 23rd will receive funds from March 23rd up until camp.

People who turn in their deposit May 15th (or any date after March 23rd) will receive funds from May 15th up until camp.

But what if you don't have the money right now but you will still like to go?

That's okay. I know money may be tight (especially if you have siblings attending camp). If you know you are going to camp but can't give me a deposit now, just let me know by e-mail or writing me a note. Now this is not an option for people who have the $75 but procrastinate or want to spend it on stuff like candy (that's a lot of candy). But if you would like to go, and you can't get the deposit in, you will still be able to be a part of the "original group".

All checks need to be written out to Oak Ridge Baptist and be hand delivered to me.

If you have any questions or need to tell me that you can't have the money in yet, e-mail me!

Our Guys = Big Boys

On Sunday, February 2nd, the middle school and high school guys' Sunday School class will be going to Frisch's. Meet us at the Independence location by Simon Kenton at 9:00 am. After we eat you will have transportation to the Lighthouse/Church. We will discuss it more this Sunday during Sunday School. Invite your friends!

The Fresh Prince and Napoleon's favorite food...

Tomorrow is our first afterschool program of the new year.

Many of you have heard about this program, but in case you haven't...

This is a program that happens afterschool (duh!). Students will be picked up from their schools. They will be taken to the Lighthouse. While they are there, they can work on homework, hangout, play games, read, practice, etc.

We want to feed the students good quality food. We know that there are picky eaters so if you do not want to eat what we have, please bring your own food. Any student that doesn't eat will not be able to participate. We don't want any student to go home hungry. Students will also be helping prepare the food. We aren't turning people in professional chefs, but we do feel it is really important for students to learn how to cook basic things (besides pizza rolls).

This week we will be eating Philly Cheesesteak and tater tots. We will also have other vegetables and snacks that they can eat before dinner.

If your child has any allergies that we do not know about, PLEASE let us know. We do our best to make sure that we eat things that are safe for peanut and nut allergies.

This is a FREE program. Your admission will be a permission slip that is downloadable below. If you have a friend coming with you, they need to fill out the permission slip before they attend.

Click this link to download a copy of the permission slip (afterschool program slip)

$5 Deals are ALWAYS the best

I hope everyone is recovering well from the Lock-In this past week. We had over 30 students come out for a night of paper throwing, blind fold dancing, and loving everybody especially people who...

For those that were not able to make it, come and see Bro. Thom about a calendar. I will try and put a downloadable version of it online.

This calendar has many important dates coming up. For example, if you had a calendar you would know that the afterschool program starts on January 26th. You would also know that in February we have a mystery activity (which will be chosen by our Lock-In winner Morgan Chenot).

When you get the calendar I want you to look at three HUGE months this year: April, July, and September.

April will be our big fundraiser, as well as our Disciple Now.

July 5-10th is camp at J-Creek

September will be our Northern Kentucky Youth Revival - please start praying now for this one!

And finally...

We have already started a new fundraiser for camp this year. For every visitor you bring to The Point Service on Wednesday (at 7pm) you will receive $5 off your camp balance. So start inviting!!!

Sorry baby you are not allowed to come...

New Year's Eve Lock-in

Date: Friday, January 14th, 2011
When: 7:00pm - 7:00am
Where: Lighthouse - 6036 Clubhouse Drive
What: I already told you, it's a lock-in!
How Much: Bathroom supplies and toothbrushes (read below)
Who: You...
Why: Stop asking questions!

But seriously, here are some more info for anybody that would like to come to this.
Lock-in's are basically an overnight party. We meet at the Lighthouse and we stay up all night without going out (we "lock" you "in"). If you need to come late or leave for emergency reasons, we obviously will be okay with that.
We'll have food, games, lots of free time to hang out with friends, and a Bible study. The big thing we will be doing is unveiling our 2011 calendar of all of the events that we will be doing throughout the year. We'll also be talking about 3 HUGE events happening in the spring, summer, and fall. The one in the fall is going to be the biggest thing we have ever done, and I can't wait to let you all know about it on Friday.
This lock-in doesn't cost any MONEY to attend. There will be an admission though!
Your admission is travel size toiletries (shampoo, soap, toothpaste) and/or toothbrushes. All of the items we collect will go to a ministry that has recently started at our church "Unlock Your Heart" (click on the New Ministry Link to the right). If you do not have these items, you can buy them them from Bro. Thom for $2.00.
Your other admission is a permission slip. Here is a downloadable copy right here... (CLICK HERE). It will open up as a Google Doc/.pdf file. Click file on the upper left part of the document, then click print.
You may also receive one at the Lighthouse this week.
So come on all and I guarantee that you will have a blast.

If you are an adult (or know one) that would be willing to stay up part or all of the night we would love to have you as a chaperone. See Bro. Thom for more details...

Unlock Your Heart-athon

The votes have been counted (a total of 6 votes), and its official. The teams for the canned food drive will be random. If you would like to know what team you are on, I'll have a team list printed out or if you just can't wait, e-mail me.

The rules are pretty simple.

Each canned food will be one point. If you bring in a higher quality food (something that costs more) more points will be added. If you bring in cans that are expired you will have points taken away.

All of the canned goods will be given to the new ministry "Unlock Your Heart". The actual giving of food to those in need is so much more important than the contest. Take time to pray over the food that it will bless others and that God's name will be glorified.

Get Ready...

Tomorrow is the big day.

On October 30th at 10am we will be meeting at the Mobile Units to start our meal ministry for Latonia Lakes.

We will be making enough sandwiches, chili, and pies to feed over 200 people in the neighborhood. If you would like to be a part of this ministry we welcome all the help we can get.

If you have chili or pies to donate you have a couple of options. Please pick the one that is easiest for you.
You can:
1. Drop off your container (i.e. crockpot) on Friday night or Saturday morning. Please make sure your container is identified so we can give it back to you ASAP.
2. Pick up our containers on Friday. I will have our 16-32 oz containers at the Lighthouse. If you would rather take these containers, fill them up at your house and bring them in you are welcome to do so. We ask that you leave a little air space in the containers to avoid spilling.
3. Cook your food on Saturday. If you need a stovetop bring your supplies to the church and cook your chili here.

We are asking that all donations be at the Lighthouse by Saturday @ 10am. If you need help transporting please let me know.

If you would like to come a little earlier, I will be getting to the church around 7:30 to prep our food stations.

Thank you again to all of those that have helped with their donations, work, and prayers.

It is very exciting to see the church being the hands and feet of God. Our goal is to serve our neighbors and share Christ's love. Remember to continually pray for this ministry as well as the people involved (workers and recipients).

Marching Band @ SK

What does funny hats, rifles, sousaphones, and a field that shares it's name with an element from the periodic table have in common?

Simon Kenton Marching Band Competition!!!

If you have never been to a marching band competition before this will be an awesome, amazing, and tubular (yes tubular is coming back) event to go to.

You will see that Marching Band is more than half-time shows.

But most importantly you will get to see our very own Christopher and Sarah and others perform at the end of the competition.

If you would like to go with us (for free), please e-mail or send me a text.