Oak Hill Youth

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Timeline:
August 2: Oak Hill will leave MSP around 5:00ish (I think). We'll drive and pick up the rest of yous. Wahpeton and the Messiah/Stavanger, you guys might as well head south and we'll pick you up at Sioux Falls. We'll have to work out more of a time line there.

August 3rd: After driving through the night we arrive at the rafting spot. The rafting trip will take 3 hours. From 9:30 to 12:30.
A WANDERLUST ADVENTURE
Meeting Area at Vern's Restaurant:
4120 W County Rd. 54 G
Laporte, CO 80535
1-800-745-7238 or Local (970) 482-1995
http://www.awanderlustadventure.com/

We'll raft until lunch. I have arranged for a lunch to be provided when we are done. From there we will head up to Estes Park. If there is time we will stop off in the town and tool around a little bit.

The convention is from Wednesday the 3rd until Saturday the 6th.

August 6th: The convention gets done at noon... well lunch is served at noon and its done after that. We'll pack on the bus and head into the Rocky Mt National Park. We will be hiking in the Wild Basin Area.
http://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/hikes.htm

After the hike we are heading to our hotel for the night. We have reserved 13 rooms

La Quinta Inn & Suites
Westminster Promenade 10179 Church Ranch Way
Westminster, CO 80021
Phone: 1-303-438-5800
http://www.lq.com/lq/properties/propertyProfile.do?ident=LQ444&propId=444&IATA=99020571&sisearchengine=231&siproduct=444&clearppc=1

August 7th: We are going to church in Arvada Co. at 9:30.
Community In Christ
Address: 12229 80th Ave W
Phone: (303) 421-6732

We'll grab lunch on the road and then head to the Rockies Game at 1:10 against the Nationals. After the game we are heading home with another drive through the night.

August 8th: The Oak Hill crew should be getting home early afternoonish.

Summer Mission Trip 0'10!

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Here's the skinny. There are 15 spots open for a Youth Works Mission trip in Martin, South Dakota.

Cost: $400- $425 (final price still to be determined)
- Fund raising will be done to help alleviate the cost
Time: Sunday, July 25th to Saturday, July 31st
Ages: Middle School & Senior High
Transportation: I hope to use vans to help keep cost low.

Deadline: A $60 non-refundable deposit is due Wednesday, January 6th
- I will accept payment early.

Here is some information about the trip.

The trip will 72 people from 4 different churches, us and groups from Leeroy, MN, Robinsdale, MN and Neenah, WI.

Below is information about the trip from the Youth Works Website.

Demographics

The town of Martin, South Dakota is the county seat of Bennett County. Bordered by the rugged Dakota Badlands to the north and the Sandhills of Nebraska to the south, Martin’s terrain is relatively flat. It is a wheat-growing and cattle-producing area with a population of about 1,500. The racial makeup of the city is primarily white (54 percent) and Native American (38 percent). While the Native Americans in Martin live off the reservation, they still retain important connections with the reservation community. The city’s position between two reservations has produced racial tensions between Martin residents and the Indian tribes, but the people of these communities are now making efforts to be more sensitive to one another. The area also is home to many low-income families. Nearly 30 percent of the population lives below the poverty line. You will be blessed as you work alongside the residents of this community to reach out to those most in need of your ministry.

About the Ministry

Participants serve in a variety of ways during a YouthWorks mission trip. Students may spend all week at one ministry or switch between ministries during the week. Ministries that your students may participate in are Kids Club and Work Projects. Kids Club is a hands-on program led by your youth offering high-energy games, crafts, skits, songs and interactive lessons all designed to help kids learn about Jesus. Whether we’re painting houses, performing minor home repair, cleaning up debris, volunteering in community gardens or other projects in the community, the projects students work on will serve as our way of blessing people in need. We cannot confirm until all groups arrive exactly what ministries your students will be a part of during the week. We ask that you come with a willing and flexible spirit!

Activities

Evening activities during a YouthWorks week are designed to give participants insight into the lives of local residents and the culture of the area. A list of evening/cultural activities we have done in the past include: go on a hike with a community member; go on a scavenger hunt; bowling; and attend a community Bar-B-Q. These are examples of what your group might partake in during your mission week. These examples are subject to change due to weather or availability. In case of change, suitable substitutes will be provided. We try to arrange for free evening activities, but from time to time, an additional cost may be required for an activity. Please plan to bring an additional $10 per person to cover any extra costs. We will confirm the details closer to your trip.

Ministry Week

Kids Club and Work Projects.

Typical Day

Sunday

4:30-6:00 pm	Groups Arrive
6:30 pm	Supper
7:00 pm	Leader’s Meeting/ Youth Orientation Meeting
8:30-9:30 pm	Club (an interactive time lead by our staff)
9:30-10:30 pm	Church Group Time (a time to process the day as a group)
11:15 pm	Lights Out

Monday through Thursday

6:45 am	Breakfast Team Prepares Breakfast Buffet
7:00 am	Wake Up
7:15-7:45 am	Breakfast Buffet Open (Everyone packs their own lunch)
7:45-8:15 am	Get Dressed, Etc.
8:15-8:40 am	Personal Devotions/Quiet Time to Prepare for the Day
8:40-8:45 am	Entire Group Gathers for Prayer
9:00 am	Depart for Work Ministry Sites
Noon	Lunch at Site
1:00 pm	Work at Ministry Sites
3:45 pm	Clean up the Work Ministry Sites
4:00-5:30 pm	Shower Time (Dinner team prepares meal)
5:00-5:30 pm	Adult Leaders’ Meeting
5:30-6:30 pm	Dinner and Cleanup
6:30-8:30 pm	Evening Activity (as a whole group)
8:45-9:45 pm	Club
9:45-10:30 pm	Church Group Time
10:30-11:00 pm	Free Time/ Prepare for Bed
11:15 pm	Lights Out

Friday

6:30 am	Wake Up (Staff prepares buffet)
6:45-7:30 am	Breakfast Buffet
7:30-8:30 am	Massive Cleanup/ Packing
8:30-9:00 am	Commissioning
9:00-9:30 am	Pictures and Good-Byes. Then you are on your way home!

Summer Splash Preview

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Relentless

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Wednesday BBQ

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Hey Everybody!

This is just a reminder about the BBQ this Wednesday at Oak Hill from 6:00 to 8:00. We'll have food, do some activities and wrap up any last minute questions anyone may have before we hit the road on Friday

EVERYONE is INVITED.

Youth, this is the last Mandatory night and Parents you are invited as well. Also, if you need to bring that extra brother or sister along too, that is cool with me.

One thing I ask is that you give me a heads up as to how many people will be attending. This will help me plan for food.

See Ya Wednesday.

Shirt Logos

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Just incase you want to know.

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YC’09 Leader Update
Some things you need to know about bringing a group to the convention

Registration and Fees

The final deadline for registration is May 31. The registration fee is $350. This covers room, meals, insurance, and convention costs.

Refunds: The balance less $100 deposit of a paid in full registration will be refunded if notice of a cancellation is given before May 31. After May 31, you may transfer the full amount to another person but there will be no refunds.

For those who might be staying off-site or who are arranging their own YMCA lodging apart from the YC’09 convention, there will be a $50 per day charge ($150 for whole convention) to attend the convention. This does not include meals. It does include insurance, program, and the $10/day YMCA charge. Please be sure to check in at the registration desk if you are in this category. You will be given a day pass that will allow you to participate in the sessions.

Check-in Procedures

The convention begins with check-in at 4:00 on Sunday afternoon.

If you arrive early you may explore the YMCA of the Rockies grounds, check out the coffee shop and the gift shop in the Administration Building. Or you may want to explore nearby town of Estes Park with all its fun shops and eating places. Wayne Stender will be leading games between 3:00 and 4:30 in the field across from the Administration Building.

When you arrive with your group, your leader (you or another chaperone) will come to the YC’09 registration office in the lobby of the WGR Auditorium (above the Cafeteria) while everyone else will chill with some impromptu recreation on the big field in front of the big Administrative Building. They can walk around and explore the campus if they want. Instructions and room assignments will be given to the leader. She/he will be given a tour and packets for each student. After that the leader will bring the rest of the group to their rooms and pass on the information that was received by the registration people and tour guide.

Each registrant will get a lanyard (to hang around their neck) with a name tag and key to their room. This lanyard and nametag is their pass to get into the dining hall and convention sessions. It will cost a person $10 for any lost keys.

The packet given to each registrant, along with the lanyard, name tag and key, will also include a “YC’09 Magalogue” which contains the convention program, instructions, Bible study questions, the schedule, and other very important information on the convention. There will also be promotional gifts and info in the packet.

Housing

The YMCA provides bedding and towels. The rooms are like hotel rooms -- each with their own bathroom and shower. They give us fresh towels every other day. Four to five people will stay in a room. In July we will be asking youth group leaders for room assignment lists.

YC’09 Schedule

Sunday

4:00 p.m. Registration *
3:00 p.m. - 4:30p.m. Organized group games **
5:00 p.m. Dinner ***
6:45 p.m. General Session 1 *
8:30 p.m. Youth group meetings
9:15 p.m. Concert with Agape *
11:00 p.m. Everyone in dorms
11:30 p.m. Lights out. Everyone in rooms.

Monday

7:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. Leaders’ devotional time ****
7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Breakfast ***
8:00 a.m. Prayer and Scripture reading for all
8:30 a.m. General session 2 *
10:15 a.m. Breakout session 1
11:15 a.m. Breakout session 2
12:15 p.m. Lunch ***
1:30 p.m. 10 minute youth group check in
2:00 p.m. Dodgeball Tournament **
2:00 p.m. Recreation options
5:00 p.m. Dinner ***
6:45 p.m. General Session 3 *
8:30 p.m. Youth group meetings
9:15 p.m. Concert Lost & Found *
11:00 p.m. Everyone in dorms
11:30 p.m. Lights out. Everyone in rooms.

Locations:
* WGR Auditorium
** Big field by flags
*** Aspen Dining Room
**** Rainbow Fireside Room
Tuesday

7:00 a.m. – 7:30 Leaders’ devotional time ****
7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Breakfast ***
8:00 a.m. Prayer and Scripture reading for all
8:30 a.m. General session 4 *
10:15 a.m. Breakout session 3
11:15 a.m. Breakout session 4
12:15 p.m. Lunch ***
1:30 p.m. 10 minute youth group check in
2:00 p.m. Volleyball/ Basketball Tournaments **
2:00 p.m. Recreation options
5:00 p.m. Dinner ***
6:00 p.m. General Session 5 *
7:50 p.m. Youth group meetings
8:00 p.m. Evening Options
9:45 p.m. Concert: Shaw McDonald *
11:30 p.m. Everyone in dorms
12:00 a.m. Lights out. Everyone in rooms.

Wednesday

7:00 a.m. – 7:30 Leaders’ Devotional time ****
7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Breakfast ***
8:00 a.m. Prayer and Scripture reading for all
8:30 a.m. General session 6 *
10:15 a.m. Youth Group meetings
11:15 a.m. Pack up and check out
12:15 p.m. Lunch ***
1:30 p.m. leave

Recreation/Free Time

There will be time for extra recreational activities on Monday and Tuesday from 2:00 to 5:00. There will be scheduled activities:
Monday afternoon: Ultimate Dodgeball Tourney
Tuesday afternoon: Slam Volleyball Tourney
Tuesday evening: Darkness Capture the Flag

Free Recreation Activities
There is LOTS of recreation that is free that can be enjoyed during the afternoon free time. Besides some organized activities that will be announced, there is:

• Basketball
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Horseshoes
• Swimming in an indoor pool
• Mini-golf
• Sand volleyball
• Softball
• Tennis
• Wildlife viewing
• Game room - ping pong, pool table, foos ball, marble football
• Skate park*

*For those who would like to use the skate park they must bring their own skateboard and HELMETS ARE REQUIRED. Furthermore, a required waiver MUST be filled out and signed by parents/guardians. This waiver form will be sent to you upon request.

Though the above activities are free, the park requires a deposit of $5-$10 to check out the equipment.

Deposits

• Board games...$5
• Frisbee...$5
• Puzzles...$5
• Tennis Racket/3 balls...$10
• Day Packs...$5
• Horseshoes...$5
• Child Carrier...$5
• Mini-Golf...$5

• Ice Skates...$5
• Ping Pong...$5
• Foos Ball...$5
• Videos...$15
• Basketball, Football, Soccer ball, Volleyball, Softball & Bat...$10
• Pool Table...$10 plus $1 per hour user fee

Craft and Design Center
The Craft and Design Center is 5000-square-feet of craft space that continues to offer “old favorite” crafts along with many new ones for kids ages 2-92. They offer tie-dye, a jewelry section (thousands of beads), ceramics to glaze or paint, woodcrafts, & mosaics. There may be a cost for crafts.

Recreation Activities to Schedule Ahead of Time
There are many activities offered at the YMCA of the Rockies that your group my want to take part in during afternoon free time, or before or after the convention. To schedule the following events, visit the websites or call the phone numbers provided.
• Fly fishing – www.sasquatchflyfishing.com
• Horseback riding – jacksonstables.com
• Mountain biking – www.coloradobicycling.com
• Challenge Course – (970) 586-3341 ext 1106
• Outdoor Climbing Tower – 970-586-3341 ext 1106
• Rafting – www.rapidtransitrafting.com
Information on all these recreational activities can be found at
http://ymcarockies.org/home/our-locations/EPC/EPCrecreation

** A waiver MUST be filled out and signed by a parent/guardian in order to do the rock climbing. Log onto the YMCA website to download the waiver.

Besides these activities inside the YMCA, there are many other possibilities outside the camp. The Rocky Mountain National Park adjoins the YMCA campus on three sides and includes endless trails to hike and explore. The Trail Ridge Road (over 12,000 feet above sea level) is the highest paved road in America. You will need a National Park pass to get into the park.

Within a few miles of the YMCA is “Fun City” were you can rent go-carts, bumper cars, slide down a Super Slide, and jump on a Salto Trampolino (like a trampoline + bungee).

Seminars
We had an overwhelming positive response to the seminars hosted at YC07. Just as we did last time, we are planning on offering fresh seminars with dynamic, relevant speakers and presenters teaching on topics that relate to students and leaders alike.
• The Fight Against American Christianity – Brandon Pangman
• Making the Most of High School – Tony Rogness
• Timothy Project* – Greg Anderson
• God’s Yup and Nope – Matt Oxendale
• Help I’m a Church Kid – Michael Levang
• Time with Lost and Found
• Hip Hop, Culture, and Christianity – Dave Scherer AKA “Agape”
• Mean Girls – Liv Ronnevik
• Guys Only – Dean Rostad

*This seminar is a four-session Youth Ministry training seminar intended for college-age chaperones as well as students who have just graduated from high school.

Students do not need to sign up for seminars ahead of time, but if they want, they can begin thinking about which seminars they would like to attend.

You as a leader will have the opportunity to attend the seminars with the students.

Concerts
Shawn McDonald is a 28-year-old singer-songwriter from Seattle, WA. Shawn mixes his faith with abundant musical talent as a singer/songwriter to create moving storylike epics and praise anthems.

Agape (Dave Scherer) has inspired youth from San Juan, Puerto Rice to Spokane, WA with his relational ministry “Hip Hop Outreach.” Using Rhythmic American Poetry (rap,) he is able to reach the young people of today in a way that they really “get it.” He combines dancing, rapping, storytelling and his fluency in Spanish to captivate his audience and challenge them to explore their faith in God. With his passion for diversity, he invites people to bridge the gaps that exist in today’s society. He has produced three CDs and travels across the county with his ministry.
Lost and Found is a Christian rock band from the United States. While happy to wear the title, Lost And Found never sought to be labeled as a "Christian band." The style of their music is called speedwood; a genre or subgenre of their own creation, also referred to as acoustic thrash. The band consists of two members. Michael D. Bridges plays guitar and George R. Baum plays piano, recorder, drums, and occasionally the slinky.

Role of the Leaders

• Model fun – Join in the fun and games. Playing along side your students will gain you more respect then you can image – plus, it’s a lot of fun!
• Model learning – We trust that you will grow in your faith at the convention too.
• Build Relationships – Trips like this are ideal for building relationships with the youth. A heart-to-heart discuss may be the thing they remember most from the convention.
• Lead Discussion – Help the students apply what they’ve learned as you discuss it in small group times following the evening sessions.
• Pass on Information – We will have 10 minute check-ins after lunch, during which you can connect with your students and brief them on the rest of the day.

We want to make this convention a fun experience not only for the youth, but for you as leaders too. We hope to equip you by giving you information, like this packet, so you can know what to expect when you arrive. During the convention, we will have leader meetings at 7:00 each morning to give you more details about the day.

Park Information

The YMCA of the Rockies is situated at over 8000 feet above sea level. The altitude does strange things to those who are not used to it. Altitude sickness can affect anyone, no matter what age or fitness level. You may notice shortness of breath and in some cases also experience fatigue, dizziness, headaches and nausea. In order to avoid altitude sickness, be sure to drink plenty of water. The sun burns much more quickly in higher altitudes. Therefore, be sure to use sunscreen and wear sunglasses.

There are usually wild animals (mostly elk) wandering through the camp. They look tame, but they are NOT. Please inform your youth that these animals are wild and should not be approached. Watch them from a distance. Also it is important to wear shoes when hiking (not sandals).

Packing List

A sample packing list:
• Toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, and other personal hygiene items
• Water bottle
• Watch
• Camera
• Sunglasses
• Flashlight
• Bible
• Tennis shoes
• Casual clothes (shorts, t-shirts, jeans, etc)
• Light jacket
• Pajamas
• Travel alarm
• Swimming suit (Modest)
• Pain / fever reliever
• Cold / flu / allergy medication

Drums!

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The other night I was watching TV and I was fast-forwarding through the commercials. (Got to love the DVR.) Amidst the fast-forwarding I heard the statement, “Whoa!!! Look at all those Drums!!” Now if you have ever met our little boy Titus, you would know that this statement is quite often heard in our home. Titus is incredibly passionate about drums. He is continually tapping out beats with his two little hands to rhythms bouncing around in his head.

However, what was unique about this statement was that when I heard it, Titus wasn’t even awake. It was my wife, Stacy, whose uncontrollable exclamation drew my attention to the drums.

Titus’ passion has changed our lives. We now have an uncontrollable need to announce drums whenever we see them. This little incident started me thinking about how peoples’ passions have a great power of influence. In a few weeks (Aug. 7-14), the youth group will be heading out to Estes Park, CO, for the National Youth Convention. The theme this year is ILLUMINATE. When you have a passion, you can’t help but have it radiate from you and illuminate those around you. Titus could never hide his passion for drums and in turn, his passion is contagious to those around him. It is my prayer for our youth (and Oak Hill as a whole) that our passion for the Lord will illuminate - causing others to see it, be influenced by it and eternally changed because of it!

July

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Thanks Elgar

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Once again, it is that glorious time of year when soon, the bells of freedom ring from the mountain tops for every warm-blooded American child… and teacher! And as the graduation season approaches… I started wondering… What is with that Pomp and Circumstance song!? At every graduation across the country that song will be played. Don’t get me wrong… I like it, but why? And what does Pomp and Circumstance mean anyway? So I did a little research to find out. The British composer Edward Elgar wrote it in 1901. It actually has words! The title comes from a quote of Shakespeare’s Othello.
Farewell the neighing steed and the shrill trump,
The spirit-stirring drum, the ear-piercing fife,
The royal banner, and all quality,
Pride, pomp, and circumstance of glorious war!

The song came to be associated with graduations when it was played shortly after Elgar received an honorary degree from Yale in 1905. Other colleges adopted it after that, and by the 1920’s it was a nationwide grad hit! Supposedly “The tune manages to sound triumphant, but with an underlying quality of nostalgia, making it perfectly suited to a commencement that marks the beginning of one stage of life, but the end of another.“

Of recent, we have had a few kids in our youth group experience this beginning and end. In a way we are getting Hans Brue back. He has just recently graduated from Hillcrest Lutheran Academy in Fergus Falls. His plans for next year are to attend Normandale Community College. We will be losing Rebecca Leivestad. She will be graduating from Eden Prairie High School and plans on attending Bethel College next year. In a way we lost Rebecca Schubert last year. She skipped her senior year to get a jump on college. She just finished her first year at Bethel College. It has been so much fun watching these guys grow up. They have been such a blessing to our group. I ask that we as a church would pray for them - that they continue to serve the Lord with all their hearts wherever their paths take them. And to you, Hans and Rebeccas, let the pomp and circumstance commence!

Well Said Penn

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This was our topic of discussion this week. What do you think?

Represent!

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The Night We Combined for 70 Points!

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As I was preparing for Sunday school this week and I read about how Peter, in Acts 4, had so confidently expressed himself before the Sanhedrin, the religious lawyers of the day, it reminded me of a not so famous quote. Stacey King, a center for the Chicago Bulls once said, “I’ll never forget the night Michael Jordan and I combined to score 70 points.” Stick with me here. After Peter’s exquisite rebuttal to the Sanhedrin’s accusation of blasphemy their only response was, “This man has been with Jesus.” Now, what does that really mean, “to have been with Jesus?” I used to claim that one time I hung out with Michael Jordan on his Birthday. Have I been with Jordan? Sure, along with the 40,000 other fans there for the game. So I’ve been with Jordan but he doesn’t know me. The Sanhedrin could see how Peter knew Jesus and how it had changed him. What is even cooler though is that Jesus would say that he knew Peter.

Stacey King’s quote doesn’t share the whole story. That night they combined for 70 points, Jordan scored 69, King scored one. Yes, they did combine for 70 but I don’t think Jordan is going to remember King’s contribution. It is my hope that those around me say that I have been with Jesus. And I am confident that Jesus says he has been (and continues to be) with me.

May

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Compassion International

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A few years back, I (Stacy) accompanied some lovely young ladies from our youth group to a Girls of Grace conference. It was an awesome event. Compassion International was featured at the conference as the women of Point of Grace had recently returned from a trip in which they met the very children their families sponsor. Their stories and video were amazing. Compassion had a number of sponsor packets available at the conference and the girls in our group decided that they wanted to accept the invitation and pool their money together on a monthly basis to sponsor a child. They chose a young girl from India named Pooja. Our group continues to provide sponsorship to her - she is now 6 years old.

Currently, there is a group of people in India (Calcutta to be specific) visiting many of the Compassion centers located there, as well as meeting a number of the sponsored children. One of the women on the trip is the author of a blog that I enjoy reading (though I do not know her personally). She is linked on our blog under the "I'm a Sunday: Bring The Rain" icon. Another of the women is the daughter of Beth Moore. Anyway, all of the group is blogging about their experiences while in India. I have been following them quite closely and am finding their stories to be eye-opening, heart moving and even life changing. It is quite amazing to see what the $32 per month that our youth group sends for Pooja really does. If she is anything like the children being written about on these blogs, for Pooja, it seems, this small amount of money quite possibly means the difference between death and life - TRUE life.

For the past couple of days I have been thinking I should post about the trip and the blogs so that others might follow their journey and even possibly be led to sponsor a child with Compassion - but then life goes on and I neglect to take the time to write the post. However, I just finished reading the entries from today and I decided that I couldn't put it off any longer. I encourage you to click on the link below. It will take you to the Compassion India 2009 site. From there, you can link to the various blogs - just click on the pictures of the group participants on the right hand side. God is doing a mighty work through Compassion in this country and I think that some of you might just want to be a part of it.

Stacy

http://compassionbloggers.com/trips/2009-india

April

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Hotel Room Lists

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Room 1: Sylvia Kaare, Aly Jensen, Solvieg Mundis, Shana Hazel
Room 2: Emily Fischer, Maija Goblirsch, Kaela Venberg, Elise Anderon
Room 3: Michael Levang, John Schubert, Andy Bothun, Colin Krepela
Room 4: Tammi Joe, Alyssa Leivestad, Jennilee Hohncke Becca Leivestad
Room 5: Amanda Kavlie, Joanna Vermedahl, Leah Hatzung, Evy Grafton
Room 6: Drew Skog, Tony Robinson, Jack Mundis, Tory Brue, Tyler Hammer
COJ needs 4 rooms
Bus Drivers need 1

March Calendar

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Laser Cats!

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This Wednesday Night we are heading to Apple Valley to Play Laser Tag. The cost is $15 for two 12 minute games. The place we're heading is brand new and looks totally off the hook!

http://www.bowlbrunswick.com/

There are tons of arcade games to play as well, so bring extra money for that if you want. We'll leave around 7:00 and be back by 8:30 ish.

Let me know if you plan on coming.

Michael

Parents I may need another driver depending on how many plan on coming.

Here is some laser fun!

February Calender

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Gotta Love those Commercials

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4:30 at the Levang's. See you there!

We are here to Pump (Clap), You Up!

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These guys were literally on Fire for God. It was cool to see how you can use anything to glorify the Lord and share the Good News.

Trip Itinerary

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Here is the low down on the trip details so far. Nothing major will change from this so you can plan on this trip or something very similar to it.

We'll leave Friday the 7th sometime after supper. 6:00 p.m.ish. We'll drive through the night and get to Colorado and go white water rafting. I have talked to the ropes course we did last time and that is available.

From there we'll have some pizza and stay at a hotel in Fort Collins for the night. We'll be staying at a different hotel. This one is close to some outlet malls and includes a continental breakfast.

Sunday we'll head up to the convention at the YMCA of the Rockies. The convention will be packed with fun free time, great speakers, (I'm one of them) and music. They have a roller rink, pool, mini golf, hiking, the best Frisbee golf course I have ever done, ect. ect. ect.

We'll be there until the Wednesday the 12th. From there we are heading down to Denver to visit the US mint! Seriously. Yes, the Mint. Hey! It is the number 8 "Thing to do in Denver." And it appears to be free.

Then we are going to visit the best REI in the Nation and follow that up with a quick bite to eat and then catch a 6:30 Rockies Baseball game. I got us tickets in the "Rock Pile".

We'll hit the hay at our second hotel about an hour out of Denver in Georgetown. We'll get up bright and early to do some hiking. We're going to have to get up at around 6:00 am because we need to hit the trailhead by 7:00. My goal is to get a late checkout so we can get cleaned up after hiking and then pack up.

From there we have two options. There is a mall nearby where we'll be or we may head to this crazy restaurant where there are high divers! Yes, high divers in the restaurant.

Then, its back on the bus and we head home through the night. We'll get back late morning or early afternoon on Friday, August 14th.

There are links to the convention along the side and a promo video below.

YC'09! Oak Hill Represent!

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The Official YC09 Promotional Video from yc09 convention on Vimeo.

That's a What?!

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This is one of the 17 guys who make up the "Strength Team". They are group of Strong Christian men (pun intended) who perform feats of strength and then share the gospel. This would be a great event to bring some friends to. We're going Wednesday, January 21st.

Here is their website if you want to check it out. MH Strength Team

Oh, that guy is blowing up a rubber hot water bottle.

January Calender

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YC09 Estes Park. $50 deposit Jan 21

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Things are falling into place for the Youth Convention in August. The dates of the convention are August 9th to the 12th. We'll be driving a bus out there leaving later in the day on Friday the 7th and getting back earlier in the afternoon on Friday the 14th.

We're in the process of putting together the trip. It will have a couple of hotel stays, we're working on rafting again, maybe some cave exploring as well.

We need to start locking in numbers on who is planning on coming.

If you are planning on coming I need a $50 deposit by January 21.

You can find more information about the convention on the link on the side.

Here goes nothing

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2009 is off to a great start.