What was "revealed" to you?

After 9 months of planning, 50 yards signs, and over 2000 pogs the "Reveal" event has finally come and gone.

Each night we averaged over 300 students in attendance.  We had over 10 different churches represented throughout the Northern Kentucky area.  It was amazing to see so many schools and churches worshipping God as one body of believers. 

Continue checking in with the Reveal facebook page - www.facebook.com/reveal2011.  We encourage everyone to right on the wall something that was "revealed" to them this week.

Thanks to everyone who helped with this event.  It was awesome to see God working through each of you.  Everyone did a wonderful job inviting their friends and family to this event.

I say all of that to say this...  We're not even close to being done for the year.  Many of you were challenged by our speaker, Rob Turner, to "pray up, speak up, and step up".  Its time that we all step up and live as someone who is living in Christ.  This means we need to get rid of the junk and start living a way that people can see and understand who Jesus is by our actions.  The way we talk, act, and live matters!  Now that the truth has been revealed to you, its time to reveal it to others.  It's time!

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

April = Crazy Month!!!

April was a very crazy month!

In the month of April we...

1. Built mobile toilets
2. Learned about righting wrongs
3. Prayed over our new Lakeside ministry
4. Met some cool people from Campbellsville
5. Picked up sticks for a church member in need
6. Created a barbecue restaurant for our church
7. Raised almost $1000 to help lower the cost of camp
8. Sang in a choir that introduced a collection of hymns and contemporary songs.
9. Played in a worship band that put on its first solo concert.
10. CELEBRATED THE RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST.

We have a lot of work to do in May if we are going to top that!
Congratulations on an awesome month of service, fellowship, discipleship, and worship!

$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...

Tacos, Ties, and Trinkets (Jewelry)

This Wednesday, December 1, will be a day of many firsts and some lasts.

This will be the LAST DAY of the afterschool program. We will begin the afterschool program after the New Year. Our meal will be mexican food. We will be playing games and decorating different parts of the youth room in the Lighthouse.

This is the FIRST DAY of the Christmas activities. After the afterschool program we will be having youth choir at 6:00pm. We will then be having The Point Service at 7:00pm.

Don't forget to bring your canned foods (see post below).

This is ALSO the FIRST DAY of our Christmas outfit contest. Go into your closets and get out your Christmas ties and jewelry. You must wear the ties/jewelry during The Point. We will be judging on craziest, ugliest, and most festive. So if it plays music or lights up make sure you bring it!

If you are going to be a part of the afterschool program, make sure that you bring your tie/jewelry to school. We will NOT be making any trips to any houses to pick items up.

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).

Meal Ministry

On Saturday, October 30th we are going to be going out through Latonia Lakes passing out meals to the residents.

The Middle Schoolers will be making sub sandwiches and chili.

The High Schoolers will be making homemade pies.

We will be meeting at the church at 10:00 am. If you can't make it until later, you are still welcome to come, we'll be there all day.

On Monday, October 25th we will be going throughout the Lakes to tell them about the meal. We'll be meeting at the Lighthouse at 5:00pm.

This is a great opportunity to learn how to cook, but more importantly to show God's love to the people of Latonia Lakes.