Keepin It Real & Keepin You Informed

2009-07-02T13:30:00.000-07:00

Check out great pics

of our most recent

Summer Camp 2009.
We had an amazing time!

Our Group!

eXtreme Camps

2009-06-19T16:33:00.000-07:00

Exalt Summer Camp is Here!
We leave ORLC at 9 AM
Please be on time…

(We return on Friday at 3:30 PM)

YOU will NEED to bring
• Bible, notebook and pen
• Water bottle or canteen
• Sleeping bag, Pillow
• Insect repellent
• Sunscreen
• Casual clothing: Jeans, pants, sweats and t-shirts, shorts
• Good supportive shoes (tennis shoes)
• Flashlight, batteries
• Towels and washcloths
• Toiletries (shampoo, deodorant, etc.)
• Travel alarm clock
• An expectancy to have a great time!!
*It gets really hot in the summer, you will be outside often – please pack accordingly!

Things you MAY WANT to bring
• Camera and film
• Shower Shoes
• Rain Gear (Pray you won’t need it)
• Clothes that can get dirty (for Paintball and the Ropes Course)
• One set of clothes that may get extremely muddy
• Bathing Suit (Must be a one-piece, no exceptions, and can not be made of cotton material)
• Spending Money (snacks, drinks and souvenirs)

What NOT to bring
• Secular CD’s
• Guys: Immodest swimsuits (No Speedos)
• Guys: Half shirts, fishnet shirts, or clothing with inappropriate symbols or advertising
• Ladies: Mini skirts, Crop tops, Off-the-shoulder shirts, Inappropriate Tank Tops, Cheerleading or Short Shorts
• Ladies: Two-piece bathing suit or an immodest one-piece

FOOD Items you MAY WANT to bring
Pringle Chips in the closed container tube
Granola Bars or NutriGrain Bars in a closed container
Bottled Water (plastic)
Apples or canned fruit

If you need to contact us...

TEEN MANIA EXTREME CAMPS
1-800-329-1663
Fax number: 903.324.8102

My Cell Number is 214-908-3526 (reception at the camp is fair...can you hear me now?)

Join us THIS Sunday, June 21st for a 10 AM Bible Study as we jump into a Teen Mania Bible Study they have prepared especially for those going to Camp. If not we will see you Monday...

2009-04-01T10:45:00.000-07:00

What is Summer Extreme Camps? http://www.extremecamps.com/

Are you a passionate follower of Jesus? Teen Mania's Summer Extreme Camps are designed to help teens genuinely discover God and live an extreme life for Him through:

Dynamic praise and worship with today's hottest Christian bands
Adrenaline-pumping activities
Power-packed speakers

An opportunity to build Godly relationships

Their goal is to provide a unique camp experience unlike any other as a catalyst to see the youth of this generation come together in the Name of Jesus to discover what being a Christian really is all about. They desire CAMP to be more than just another event! Their hope is that CAMP will be a stepping stone for change in the life of each student as well as in church youth groups.

We will be going to camp this summer-June 22-26. We leave from ORLC Monday morning at 8:30 AM...and return Friday afternoon around 3 PM

If you check out the Extreme Camp Website (see above) you will find the BLUE package includes everything and costs $299. We are asking our youth to pay $150 and the remaining balance will be covered by the ORLC Youth Budget. Why? Because this event is that important!

The price includes: transportation to and from camp, air conditioned cabins, all meals, extreme games and activities, sessions and concerts, access to the ropes course, paintball, lake and pool.

Registration opens in January and continues through April 5th. Can't afford the entire $150 right now? That's okay! Pay a $50 (non-refundable) deposit to Mike (Checks made out to ORLC Youth) and pay the balance over the next few months! All payments must be made by June 14th. If you miss paying the deposit by April 5th...you can still attend, but the cost jumps to $200! If you decide really late and want to go after May 3rd, the cost goes up to $250.So pay early and save money! See Mike NOW!

World Vision's 30 Hour Famine: Eat Lunch and then go HUNGRY! April 24-25

Meet at ORLC at 6 PM for Friday Evening Activities

Friday Night pick-up is at 10:30...participants can go home or to each other's homes (make sure you check with parents about this idea)...no Friday night late snacks!

Saturday morning meet back at ORLC by 8 or 8:30 AM for a service project. Return to ORLC by 1 PM for afternoon Activities and Bible Study. at 5:30 PM we will head off to break the fast...by eating and fellowship time together! Pick-up can happen at the restaurant or at ORLC.

This event will help us all understand the World Famine crisis and how we are each called to help! Please prayerfully consider being a part of this evening!

You must sign-up by Sunday, April 19th! Once you sign-up...please make the commitment to participate!

2009-02-03T15:16:00.000-08:00

Well December flew by and here we are 2009!

Be sure to check out the ORLC Youth Page:
http://www.orlc.org/youth.htm
Here you can find the 2009 Youth Events as well as the most current Youth Newsletter.

February is the month we celebrate Valentines Day. What better time to reflect on what TRUE LOVE is...the kind we receive from our God and Creator!
Today’s students live in a sex-saturated world. In a media culture where it seems no topic is off limits, you can’t afford to NOT be talking about the big IT – honestly, unashamedly and often – with our youth.
It's Worth Waiting For...
On February 15th, ORLC will be presenting a special evening where we can come together and talk and learn about the kind of relationship God has planned for each one of us. What is Purity and why save the most precious intimate relationship with the one you marry?

Some of the topics we will cover:
Dating
Peer Pressure
Broken Relationships
The Rise of Same Sex Relationships
Internet Pornography
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
What's Secondary Virginity?
What Does the Bible Say?
Unequally Yoked...what's that?
What's A Purity Code
Separated Guy Talk Time
Separated Girl Talk Time
Separated Parent Talk Time

The Youth will have an opportunity to make a verbal, written and visual commitment at the conclusion of the evening. Youth and Parents are encouraged to purchase a special silver ring to signify purity until marriage.

Some choices for rings can be found at:
http://www.silverringthing.com/
http://www.lifeway.com/tlw/
http://www.familychristian.com/shop/product.asp?ProdID=6344
http://secure.jamesavery.com/view_jewelry/search/viewProduct.jsp?itemCode=R-1347

There are a variety of prices...
Mike will try to have a few there to look at and even purchase...but he will not have all sizes, styles, and prices...
Please call Mike in advance to see about having a ring there for your youth!

I pray each and every one of our youth and parents can make a commitment to join us on Feb. 15th. Look for your special invitation in the mail!

Another 6 Weeks down? Hard to believe!

2008-11-13T11:13:00.000-08:00

Let's see...that means the school year is already a 1/3 over!
Summer is gone, fall is upon us, the election is over and the Holiday Season is around the corner.

Wutz going on with the ORLC Youth?
LOTS! This has and is a busy time!
School keeps all the youth busy (class, homework, band, choir, sports) and then there is work, driver's ed., friends, myspace, facebook, cell phones, texting, etc...
EVERYONE IS BUSY!
The ORLC Youth moves from Fall Activities (Pan Am Fair, Slime Time, Salsa Night, North Texas Food Bank, Friday Movie Nights, Guys and Girls Bible Studies...) and we jump into our November and December months!

First, I hope you will join us Sunday Night, Nov. 23 for our Extreme Guys and Proverbs 31 Girl Bible Study. We meet at the Johnson's Home at 6:30 PM. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Our Bible Study is over around 8:15 PM.
We hope to break our last record of 18 guys and 9 girls!
...so what are you waiting for, INVITE A FRIEND!

NOVEMBER 28-30 is our Texas District Youth Gathering - GLORYbound '08
It is going to be an awesome time in Fort Worth to draw close to God and to fellowship with almost 1,300 other Lutheran Youth all across Texas!.

We hope as many youth as possible will help with the Christmas Program, which is Sunday, December 14th. Should be a great show...lots of fun songs, great story and silly parts and lines!

NEXT...join us for our December Movie Night on Friday, December 19th.
This month we see the horror movie, Black Christmas...JUST KIDDING!
We will be showing: The Nativity Movie. It starts at 7 PM and we finish around 9:30 PM. Remember, all youth get a chance to win the $10 AMC Gift Card!

Of course, don't forget all the great Advent and Christmas Season Worship Services!

And the BIG Event of the season (besides the birth of the Savior of the world) is our 9th Annual New Year's Eve Prayer Party and Lock-in on December 31st at ORLC. How will you RING in the NEW YEAR?

Join us as we party and and PRAY in the NEW YEAR!
This year we will have some rented inflatable games, tons of food and drink, worship and a message for 2009, prayer room, Wii, Ps2, Gamecube, movie room, etc...
Our GOAL is 50 Youth! Will you help by inviting a friend?

See you soon I pray!

The End of the First 6 Weeks Already?

2008-09-30T13:33:00.000-07:00

Time flies when you are having fun...right? It is already time for 6 weeks tests...the first report cards will be out in no time. Yippee! Are we having fun yet?

This past month was BUSY and October is very busy too!

Highlights are:

Continued Praise and Worship Practice from 7:10-8:45 PM
It is so awesome we have several youth who help lead our Sunday morning and Sunday evening Worship! You guys ROCK!

Continued ESL Nights with Youth Activities every Monday and Thursday 6:30-8:30 PM!

Our Annual Pan American Fair is going to be BIGGER and BETTER than ever before!

Don't miss it on Saturday, Oct. 11 from 10 AM - 4 PM

Our Band is planning on performing and Acts Two Puppet Ministry Team is presenting 3 shows that day!

Don't forget to join us for ORLC Movie Night on Friday, Oct. 17th from 7-9 PM.

This month is the dark and mysterious movie, The Da Vinci Code.
Come prepared to get angry and frustrated...this movie even questions the divinity of Jesus Christ!

Free drinks and popcorn and every youth who attends gets a chance to win the $10 AMC Movie Gift Card...bring a friend and you get an additional chance...

We have a special evening planned for Sunday, Oct. 19th and 26th (6-8 PM) for a Parent and Youth Talk Time (parents do their thing and kids do our thing-separate) We have a special speaker who will be talking to our parents on both evenings. Please make arrangements to be there!

Oh yeah...Ft. Worth Boo at the Zoo is Saturday, Oct. 25th. We meet at ORLC at 9:30 AM, carpool to the zoo, don't forget to bring your lunch and drink, and we return to ORLC around 2:30 PM

ORLC SLIME TIME is at ORLC on Friday, Oct. 31st. Did someone say candy???

Be sure to check out the ORLC Website for more information as well as the weekly Email Newsletter that is sent to our ORLC Members.

God's Blessings to each of you who are preparing for Six Weeks Tests!
DO NOT PROCRASTINATE!

September News...School has arrived!

2008-09-03T12:36:00.000-07:00

ANOTHER School Year...it's hard to believe!
Yikes...going to bed early again and getting UP early again!
and...football and volleyball season are here upon us...

Please do not get so busy you forget to keep God a part of your daily schedule...especially at the top of that schedule! When we do not make it a priority for God to be a part of our day...He tends to get the left-overs...if there are any. Take time to talk to God...and find out what plans He has for you before you begin your day!

Pastoral Call Process...
Sunday, Aug. 31st was our congregational voters meeting. GREAT NEWS...a unanimous vote was taken by the ORLC Members to call Pastor Eloy Gonzalez to be our next Senior Pastor of ORLC. For many of the ORLC Youth who participated on the San Antonio Mission Trip (Summer 2004)...they have already meet Pastor Eloy Gonzalez. On that mission trip, we visited Concordia Lutheran Church and Day Care. We presented our puppets, songs, dances, crafts and GOSPEL of Jesus Christ to the Day Care on our first day of our mission trip. Since then, Pastor Gonzalez has been to ORLC for Hispanic Mission Conferences as well as Pastor Bob Gonzalez's Funeral in 2007. He also helped with the 2008 Service of Blessing at ORLC on Spet. 24th.
PLEASE keep our Church and Pastor Gonzalez in your prayers as the Holy Spirit speaks to us and to him during this most important time of decision. May the Holy Spirit guide and direct Pastor G to be led here to shepherd the ORLC Family of believers!

ESL
We begin once again on Monday, Sept. 8 and continue every Monday and Thursday from 6:30 - 8:30 PM.
Monday will be a variety of activities, including input from the youth who participate.
We hope to reward the best STACKER Champ in December...
We hope to reward the youth who attend with other prizes and rewards...
Thursday Night will be a time to develop our puppet and drama skills to help us better tell stories and communicate.
Come and find out more information!

ORLC Movie Night
Friday, Sept. 12th 7-9 PM
Come and join us for free popcorn and drinks as we watch:
Under the Same Moon
Youth who attend have an opportunity to win a $10 gift card to the AMC Movie Theater!
Bring friend and your name goes in "the hat" for to chances to win, Bring 2 friends...another chance...

AUGUST ACTIVITIES

2008-08-07T13:26:00.000-07:00

Hot August Night is upon us! (sorry...showing my age...Neil Diamond song...don't ask who!)

Anyway...welcome to the latest ORLC Youth update.

This month marks the end of summer and the return to SCHOOL!

YIKES...not again!

'fraid so...

August is a BUSY month for us!

Aug. 2nd was Faith Night at the Ranger Stadium

(or whatever you call it!)

Mercy Me Worship was awesome and we had over 20 people join our group!

Too bad the Rangers could not pull out a win in the last inning!

Aug. 15th is MOVIE NIGHT and is from 7 PM 'til 9 PM

Check out the family movie PENELOPE.

This is a great movie for kids AND adults!

The showing is in the Sanctuary and includes free popcorn and soft drinks!

All middle school and high school youth have a chance to win a $10 AMC movie gift card!

Aug. 17th from 6:30-8 PM is our Extreme Guys and Proverbs 31 Girl Bible Study.

Spend time with God and fellowship with other believers!

We meet at the Johnson home in Grapevine! For last minute details...check with Mike and Michelle!

Aug. 22nd and 23rd...some youth are going to Six Flags One Voice Faith Concert Series.

David Crowder, Skillet, Pillar, Newsboys, The Afters...

See Mike if you are interested. Park Tkts are like $30 and the Concert Tkt is $8.00. YIKES...so...like...where else were you gonna spend all the summer lawn mowing money?

Annual ORLC Service of Blessing.

Aug. 24th from 5-7 PM

Can you come and help?

We need you!

Annual Back to School Swim Party

Aug. 31st 12:15-5:15 PM

This year we are heading to Hawaii!

NO...I mean Hawaiian Falls...sorry about that!

http://www.hawaiianfalls.com/

Hawaiian Falls is located in Garland, Texas.

It is a smaller park and the owners are Christian and have provided us with a great Ticket Price.

Tickets are only $10...and we will provide LUNCH at the church before we head off!

We will Worship and attend Sunday School in the morning and then eat lunch from 12:15-12:35 PM

We will then drive to HF-Garland.

We will Swim and Sunburn from 1-4:45 PM and then return to ORLC before 5:30 PM.

Money is due BY: Sunday Aug. 24th

2008-07-07T11:13:00.000-07:00

Today is July 7th
It is hard to believe 2008 is HALF OVER!
YIKES!
Time flies when you're having fun!

This week we have our EG/P31G BS (Extreme Guys and Proverbs 31 Girl Bible Study) on Tuesday, July 8th from 11 AM- 1 PM at ORLC.
I pray you can join us...LUNCH is provided!

Also...this week is Movie Night at ORLC starting at 7 PM until 9 PM
This Month we are showing:
Amazing Grace
In 1797, William Wilberforce, the great crusader for the British abolition of slavery, is taking a vacation for his health even while he is sicker at heart for his frustrated cause. However, meeting the charming Barbara Spooner, Wilberforce finds a soulmate to share the story of his struggle. With few allies such as his mentor, John Newton, a slave ship captain turned repentant priest who penned the great hymn, "Amazing Grace," Prime William Pitt, and Olaudah Equiano, the erudite former slave turned author, Wilberforce fruitlessly fights both public indifference and moneyed opposition determined to keep their exploitation safe. Nevertheless, Wilberforce finds the inspiration in newfound love to rejuvenate the fight with new ideas that would lead to a great victory for social justice.

There is NO Cost and everyone who attends gets FREE Popcorn and Soft Drinks!
All middle school and high school youth who attend get a chance for a free $10 AMC Theater Gift Card.
Bring a friend and you get 2 chances, bring three friends and you get 3 chances...

Extreme Camp is around the corner, July 14-18.
We meet at ORLC at 8:45 AM and leave by 9:15 AM. We return to ORLC Friday around 3:30 PM. We have a group meeting Sunday, July 13th from 12:15-1 PM. An information packet has been mailed to all those who are participating.

Summer Time Fun is Here!

2008-06-24T01:21:00.001-07:00

The Guatemala Team is on their way...please keep them in your prayers.
Check out the blog www.GuatemalaOutreach.blogspot.com
If all goes as planned...there will be daily up dates.

Our next BIG events:
Our Summer Extreme Camp (we have 23 signed up to attend!) is around the corner (July 14-18)
Praise God and may we begin praying NOW that GOD would do amazing things on our trip to Extreme Camp!

And also, Faith Night at the Ballpark in Arlington. Join us on Aug. 2nd as Mercy Me performs a concert and the Texas Rangers play the Toronto Blue Jays! Sign -up at the Info booth in the Narthex at Church (deadline to sign-up is July 13th)

2008-06-12T13:19:00.000-07:00

Guatemala Outreach
June 24-July 2
Please keep our Mission Team in your Prayers!
Financial donations may be sent to ORLC, attention: Michael Hill

We will also be delivering much needed School Supplies to the Servant's Heart Ministry, Safe Passage, Compassion International and Cristo Rey Church. Please donate: pens, pencils, map pencils, markers, dry eraser markers, crayons, glue sticks, children's safety scissors, stickers (in Spanish please)

Movie Night is coming up Friday June 20 from 6:30-9 PM (Popcorn, drinks and a movie FREE)
Come and find out what happens to a newly elected Congressman when God asks him to build a boat!

Airhogs Baseball is Saturday, June 21 at 7:05 PM

Sign-up and pay by Sunday, June 15th

Tickets are $6.00 and a meal ticket (hot dog, drink and a bag of chips) is only $5.00

Youth Car Wash
Sunday, June 22 from 11 AM -1 PM

HELP...we need you!

2008-05-13T23:20:00.000-07:00

ORLC Family Movie Event!

Narnia - Prince Caspian

Sunday, May 18th at the Movie Tavern at Central Park in Bedford.
Meet there...the movie starts at 3:45 PM and concludes a little after 6 PM. Tickets are $5.50. Servers also take orders and bring food and drinks to your table. Be sure to bring TIP money for them.

Invite a friend and use this movie as an opportunity to talk about YOUR faith!

The Texas District is proud to offer PULSE-the 2008 GLORYbound event for all High School Lutheran Youth across Texas! Every three years approximately 2,000 gather to draw close to God and to fellowship with other Lutheran Christians!

Registrations must be turned in before May 25th. The cost for any ORLC Youth is $119. A deposit of $50 is due NOW and the balance by September. We will be staying at the Fort Worth Hilton next to the Fort Worth Convention Center. The big event takes place on Friday Nov. 28th-Sunday 30th.

ORLC Rummage Sale

Friday, May 23 & Saturday, May 24

8 AM - 2 PM

Come and help a day or all week.

We need helpers!

Profits will go to the ORLC Ministry of your choice!

Set-up and sorting will take place Monday-Thursday throughout the day

April Showers Bring May Flowers

2008-04-20T22:42:00.000-07:00

Sunday, April 27th

The Door - Youth Prayer & Praise
will be a little bit different this month with a Parent and Youth Dinner, Worship time together and a Meeting time for parents and a devotion time for youth.
5:30 PM - Potato Dinner
6 PM - Family Time Worship
6:30-8 PM - Parent Meeting & Youth Fellowship Time

EXTREME CAMP deposit was due Sunday, April 20th ($75.00)
The balance of $50 is due June 1st
The cost jumps an additional $25 fee for anyone who misses the deadline.
See me ASAP if you are interesting in attending.
Spots are filling up fast!

Upcoming April Events

2008-04-16T11:37:00.000-07:00

We want you to join us for a night out together as a family THIS Saturday, April 19th at the Incredible Pizza Company in Euless, TX from 5:30-8 PM. Location and Prices can be found on their website: http://www.ipceuless.com/
Group Rates can save us a lot of money. IF YOU show up at 5:30 PM and PAY AND ENTER as the group enters (at 5:30 PM) you get a great discount.

$5.00 for anyone aged 0-10 years old and $6.00 for anyone 11+ years old. This includes all you can eat pizza and a drink.
OR
$9.00 for anyone aged 0-10 years old and $10.00 for anyone 11+ years old. This includes all you can eat pizza, a drink & a $5.00 game card.

Regular Buffet Pricing is:
Adults $7.99
Senior Citizens (55 & up) $3.99
Children (ages 4-12) $5.99
Children (ages 3 & under) FREE
Drinks (include free refills) $1.49
PLUS TAX on all these prices
So...it would save you several dollars to show up and pay and walk in together at 5:30 PM

PLEASE LET MIKE KNOW ASAP if you will join us.

Also...do not forget!

Guys Extreme Bible Study - Sunday, April 20th 6:30-8 PM
Location To Be Determined (CALL MIKE to find out where)

Sunday, April 27th
The Door - Youth Prayer and Praise will be a little bit different.

Parent and Youth Dinner, Worship and Meeting.
5:30 PM - Potato Dinner

6 PM - Family Time Worship

6:30-8 PM - Parent Meeting & Youth Fellowship Time

Your EXTREME CAMP deposit is due ($75.00)

The balance of $50 is due June 1st

The cost jumps an additional $25 fee for anyone who misses the April 20th Deadline!

APRIL FOOLS

2008-04-01T15:07:00.000-07:00

I hope by now you have received the APRIL ORLC Youth Newsletter.
Be sure to check out info on the 30 Hour Famine as well as other events and upcoming activities.

You can also see the ORLC Youth Newsletter at the www.ORLC.org website.

Check out this story...
In Florida, an atheist became incensed over the preparation of Easter and Passover holidays. He decided to contact his lawyer about the discrimination inflicted on atheists by the constant celebrations afforded to Christians and Jews with all their holidays while atheists had no holiday to celebrate. The case was brought before a judge. After listening to the long passionate presentation by the lawyer, the Judge banged his gavel and declared, 'Case dismissed!'
The lawyer immediately stood and objected to the ruling and said, 'Your honor, how can you possibly dismiss this case? The Christians have Christmas, Easter and many other observances. Jews have Passover, Yom Kippur and Hanukkah ... yet my client and all other atheists have no such holiday!'

The judge leaned forward in his chair and simply said, 'Obviously your client is too confused to even know about, much less celebrate his own atheists' holiday!'

The lawyer pompously said, 'Your Honor, we are unaware of any such holiday for atheists Just when might that holiday be, your Honor?'

The judge said, 'Well it comes every year on exactly the same date --- April 1st! Since our calendar sets April 1st as 'April Fools Day,' consider that Psalm 14:1 states, 'The fool says in his heart, there is no God.' Thus, in my opinion, if your client says there is no God, then by scripture, he is a fool, and April 1st is his holiday! Now have a good day and get out of my courtroom!

2008-03-22T23:07:00.000-07:00

Happy Easter....

Don't eat too much chocolate!

The Chocolate Bunny on the left is saying,

"My Butt Hurts!"

The Chocolate Bunny on the Right is saying, "What?"

Thanks to each of you who were able to help with the Annual Breakfast!

We had a great turnout of help Saturday and Sunday!

Blessings to each of You!

I hope to see you next week for Youth Prayer and Praise, Sunday, March 30th 6:30-8 PM

Be looking for your APRIL Newsletter soon and don't forget: World Vision's 30 Hour Famine (April 4th-5th) as well as Summer Camp Money Due and GLORYBound Registration begins!

2008-03-19T22:45:00.000-07:00

Battle Cry is over...what an amazing weekend!
For those who went...it will NOT soon be forgotten...for those who missed it...make a promise you will not miss it next year. A total of 31 from ORLC went and or helped (and we also had Mandy Geltemeyer and Judy Hill help Mike with the Thursday Intern Luncheon)
We had an awesome group this year.

The weekend event reminded us all that there are souls in the balance...time is ticking...how is our life helping others to Christ? It started Friday Night asking if were were occasional Christians or are we really interested in totally immersing ourselves? Which are You? Jump in and give God a try...

Join Us Sunday Night for our Youth Prayer and Praise, March 30th from 6:30-8 PM. We will once again have LIVE Worship and a short message.

Another great way to IMMERSE yourself in Christ, is to serve Him and Others...
Saturday morning, March 22nd from 9 AM -12 PM, the ORLC Youth and Youth Board will be preparing for our Annual Easter Breakfast. We really need your help to make this a success.
Following our morning of prep...we need everyone helping Easter Sunday morning. Pick a time to help and pick a time to Worship. There are shifts throughout the morning starting at 7 AM and finishing at 11:15 AM. Sign up for a shift during our Saturday morning prep time.

May God Bless you and your family during this most holy times of the year!
Be looking for your APRIL Newsletter soon and don't forget: World Vision's 30 Hour Famine (April 4th-5th) as well as Summer Camp Money Due and GLORYBound Registration begins!

No Football and No Alleluias!

2008-02-04T08:27:00.000-08:00

Football Season is behind us (except for the Pro Bowl and if you're into the Desperados!)
AND...
Ash Wednesday (Feb. 6th) begins our 40 Days to the Cross.
Typically in the Lutheran church we focus our thoughts on LENT during this time of the year. Because it is a time to reflect on Christ's journey to the cross, we do not sing the Alleluias in worship...we save them until Easter Sunday. In your private devotion time...it is probably still okay to celebrate that Jesus still lives today and that we find salvation through Him alone!
For the Youth, we look forward to one of our biggest youth events, our Easter Breakfast. This year will be really cool, as we get to have our breakfast in our new Fellowship Hall.

Do not forget to write these important events on your calendar...

Feb. 9th North Texas Food Bank Event 8:15 AM-12:30 PM Meet @ ORLC
Feb. 17th Extreme Guys Bible Study 6:30-8 PM (Place TBD-call Mike for details)
Feb. 24th ORLC Annual Chili Cook-off 5 PM @ ORLC
Feb. 24th Youth Prayer & Praise 6:30-8 PM @ ORLC

Our Feb. 10th - Parent’s Night Out (Valentines Couple’s Dinner) - Our Kids Valentine's Party at ORLC is kinda up in the air...please call Mike if you are thinking about coming and helping. Right now we only have ONE 3rd Grader signed up to attend...

It is still not too late to go to BattleCry (March 14-15) The cost is $25 for your ticket and the price goes up to $35 after Feb. 29th

If you did NOT get your February Newsletter, there are extras on the Information Center at Church along with the 2008 Calendar of Events.

2008-01-18T07:38:00.000-08:00

Hello COLD Weather! It finally feels like WINTER around here!

This weekend, the ORLC HIGH SCHOOL Youth are invited to a game of Laser Tag. Actually THREE games of Laser Tag and it is actually on TUESDAY, Jan. 22nd (many area schools are out...)

We will leave ORLC at 4 PM.

If you need a ride...You MUST Sign up and let Mike know...or there will not be a spot for you.

You can also meet us at Laser Quest

7601 Grapevine Highway Suite 111
North Richland Hills, Texas 76182-0609
(817) 281-0360

AGAIN I must know if you are going!

We finish there at 6:30.

You can be picked up there OR we will return to ORLC by 7 PM.

The cost is $15.

Sign-up is on the Youth Room Door and you must sign-up by Sunday.

We must have at least 10 to go and get our group discount.

If there are NOT 10 signed-up, I will call those who DID sign-up to let them know we will have to re-schedule for later in the springtime...when more can attend.
Call Mike for more details.

NEXT...

We have our monthly GUYS ONLY Extreme Bible Study.
We will once again meet at Starbucks in Grapevine, Sunday evening, Jan. 20th from 6:30-8 PM

Wanna join us? AWESOME.

Call Mike for more details.

AND LAST...

For many of you, Sunday, January 27th is the starting point for our

Mission Trip 2008.

We will meet from 5:30-7 PM to hear about what exciting things God will do this Summer in the lives of His people. YES...that is you and me...anyone going into 8th grade through 80+ years as well as the beautiful people of Guatemala!

Many plans have been made for our Guatemala Trip.

Maybe God is calling you to GO this summer...step out in faith and let God lead you.

Serving Him in a BIG way will cause you to better understand how to be compassionate like Jesus...let us be His hands and feet as we serve others and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ!

It is 2008! Get Plugged In

2008-01-07T08:01:00.000-08:00

Our 2008 Youth and Parent Meeting was a HUGE Success!
How do we know? We had to make more HOT DOGS!
We had 22 Youth and almost 20 Parents.
Information that was discussed can be found on the ORLC Website under the Youth site...
http://www.orlc.org/

9 individuals are already signed up for BattleCry (March 14-15)
The deadline to sign-up is THIS Sunday, Jan. 13th.
The PRICE is $15.
After the deadline, the price goes to $25 and will be good until Feb. 29th. After Feb. 29th the price will jump to $35. The price at the door will be $40.

Next youth events to be aware of...

Jan. 20th Extreme Guys Bible Study 6:30-8 PM @ Starbucks in Grapevine
Jan. 22nd High School Youth - Laser Tag in NRH @ Laser Quest ($15)

The sign-up for Laser Tag is on the Youth Room Door-Sign up by Jan. 20th
Jan. 27th Guatemala Meeting 5:30-7 PM @ ORLC
Jan. 27th Prayer & Praise 7-8 PM @ ORLC
Feb. 3rd Mid-Winter Swim Party at Northlake College Natatorium 1:30-3 PM ($1.50)

The sign-up for the Swim Party is on the Youth Room Door-Sign up by Jan. 27th

Call me if you have questions or concerns.

Don't take a break from GOD

2007-12-24T22:43:00.000-08:00

Yes, it is Christmas Break and most of you are out of school for 2 weeks. Yippy!

But now is a great time to get plugged back into church...lots of activities and the start of a new year!

Don't forget:

Our 8th Annual New Year's Eve Prayer Party and Lock-In Dec. 31st from 10:30 PM until Jan. 1st 8 AM. Church members are $5 and guests are FREE!

Sunday, Jan. 6th, we have a very important Parent and Youth Meeting as we start the new year. We will meet at ORLC from 6:30-8 PM

Remember, we have a deadline for Battle Cry - ATF and we will be discussing our ORLC Mission Trip to Guatemala as well as a fun Youth Event (LASER TAG) over the MLK weekend.

Be looking for your January Newsletter!

Merry Christmas!

End of the Year Events

2007-12-19T23:26:00.000-08:00

Extreme Camp Guys Night Out/Bible Study.

How sad that it seems that Christmas-time adds to the chaos of life...
But that is the world we live in.

How about spending some quality God-time together with a few Godly young men?

Let's slow down for just ONE HOUR and let's talk and read God's Word and Pray together.

God can and will do amazing things in that ONE HOUR.
Sunday Night, December 23rd 7 -8 PM

Call Mike to find out where...
972-870-1177

Also...don't forget

Our Annual New Year's Eve Prayer Party and Lock-in is less than 2 weeks away.

Have you already prayed about and invited someone?

Join us for Fellowship, Games, Food, Fun, Worship, Guitar Hero, Movies, Prayer, Prizes, Sleep (for some)

Monday, December 31st 10:30 PM 'til Tuesday morning 8 AM.

$5 for church members, FREE for your invited guests.

Sharing Christ at Christmas Time

2007-12-19T07:06:00.000-08:00

Sharing Christ at Christmas Time...what better present to give someone else?

Wednesday, December 19th the ORLC Youth will be going out into our neighborhoods to share Christ. We will be leaving the book, A Case for Christmas, by Lee Strobel as well as our church information. As we leave the book at the doorstep, we will pray for each family who lives there that God may guide them to our church and that they may come to know the One True God!

We meet at ORLC at 5:30 PM

Leave for 2-3 neighborhoods
Return to ORLC at 7 PM
Eat some soup, sandwiches and drink hot chocolate together
Prayer and Praise time together 7:30-8 PM

Close and head back home at 8 PM

I pray you can all join us. The youth are leaders in our church when it comes to sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. YOU ROCK!

This will be the very best Christmas Gift you will give all season long!
The Gift of Salvation through Jesus Christ.

Call Mike for more details...

972-255-0595

or
972-870-1177
or

214-980-3526

Operation Care Dallas-Christmas for the Homeless

2007-12-14T00:22:00.000-08:00

THIS IS THE WEEKEND!
An opportunity to show the compassion Christ taught and demonstrated throughout His ministry!
Thank you each for signing up to help.

This Saturday, all youth and adults going, will meet at ORLC at 12 NOON. We will immediately leave at 12 NOON and go to the Dallas Convention Center.

Everyone is asked to wear a RED shirt (of any kind) They do not make enough t-shirts for all their volunteers (so they do not get stuck paying for a bunch of shirts they do not use)
but there may be some...
If any shirts are available, they are $5 (xl large and bigger are $7)
So...please try to find a RED shirt to wear.

We are being asked to please help with the outdoor activities they plan each year for children. They will have pony rides and a petting zoo. As of last Sunday, no one had signed up to help, so the coordinators asked us to please be willing to help there. Kendra Wallace is the point person for the outdoor children's activities. Clovie Johnston is the only other volunteer who expressed an interest. She is from another local church. I pray you will all be blessed by this opportunity to help "the least of these."
PRAY FOR SUNNY SKIES AND WARM WEATHER!

PLEASE remember to bring used or even new coats and jackets.
PLEASE remember to bring a NEW blanket (can be purchased for $5 at Wal-Mart)
Bring comfortable shoes and be prepared to WORK...knowing you will make a lasting impression on those who need Jesus Christ this Christmas!
Don't forget that RED SHIRT.
Please eat something before you arrive at ORLC.
For those who come hungry...Janet Curry said she would buy some cheeseburgers (thanks Janet)

PARKING is $8
OR
there are self parking lots where you fold dollars and slip them in the slot. (about $4)

We will STAY there until 3:45 PM and return to ORLC by 4:15 PM
Why stay after it is over?
They are in desperate need of helpers to clean-up and tear down all the “stuff” for the event

Mike
Call me if you have questions....972-870-1177 home 972-255-0595 office 214-908-3526 cell

Deposit coming up in ONE MONTH

2007-12-06T13:04:00.000-08:00

The last two Youth Newsletters you have received had a note about

BattleCry
March 14 & 15
2008

Don't forget...
A $20 Deposit will be due the first part of January. I am extending the date until Sunday Jan. 13th. After that date, the price goes to $25 and will be good until Feb. 29th. After Feb. 29th the price will jump to $35. The price at the door will be $40.

As you look down at the ticket information...you will find that our youth are getting an amazing deal. Our Take Stock In Our Youth Account (that you all help contribute to) will help all the youth participate at a reasonable price. Once you have paid the deposit, you are good to go...no other ticket fees!

IT’S TIME TO RE-CREATE!

Event Information

Speakers:

Ron Luce

Phil Joel
(from the Newsboys)

Bands:

David Crowder

Stellar Kart

and

Unhindered

Ticket Info:
Super Early Bird Deadline - Jan 18th $55

Early Bird Deadline - Feb 15th $60

Reg. Deadline - Feb 29th $65

Event Door Pricing - Mar 14th $70

No refunds or cancellations are allowed on registrations.

Ticket price does not include the $2 ticketing fee , $5.95 will be added to all group orders.

Make Room for Him this Season

2007-12-04T10:13:00.000-08:00

December....my favortite time of the year!!!
We celebrate Christmas, the Birthday of Jesus, as well as my birthday, December 10.

And then there is Christian's Birthday Dec. 11, and then Lisa's Birthday is Dec. 27 and then I have a nephew who has a birthday also on Dec. 10 and a niece who has a birthday also on Dec. 27 and then my in-laws, they celebrate their wedding anniversay on Dec. 25.

Basically, December is ONE CRAZY MONTH!

With everything that is going on...DON'T be that Inn-Keeper who turned away the Savior of the World. Make Room for Him this Season and all year long! Sing some Christmas Carols, Drink some Egg Nog, Decorate a Tree.

See our family tree >>>>>
Pretty Amazing isn't it?

Be sure to check out the ORLC website:
http://www.orlc.org/
You can find the ORLC Youth Newsletter and Calendar.
We have some exciting things happening this month!

Hope you can all be a part of them.

Mike

Punk The Halls

2007-11-20T09:54:00.000-08:00

Turkey Day Is almost here!

I pray your week has started off great (oh yeah...Cowboys 9-1)

This weekend is an opportunity for our youth to travel together to Cleburne, TEXAS to see and hear 4 popular Christian Rock Bands in the tour known as Punk the Halls!

We leave ORLC at 5 pm promptly (arrive at 4:50 PM)

The show is at 6 pm at Bethel Temple Assembly of God in Cleburne. YES it is about an hour away.

Regardless of how long the show is (I am guessing 2 hours long) we will leave at 8 PM.

We will return to ORLC at 9 PM. Yes, that is a late night, on a school night, but just think of all the sleep you will have caught up on this Thanksgiving Break!

It's FREE (but we are asking everyone to bring $3-$5 as a donation)

Check out this promotion video!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wA9EoYyXENM

DID YOU SIGN UP?
CALL ME at this point to let me know you are going, or there will NOT be a seat for you and you will have to WALK to Cleburne!

Hope you can GO...it will be a BLAST!
(sensitive ears? bring earplugs!)

Mike

Facing The Giants

2007-10-31T09:02:00.000-07:00

Don't miss our Movie Night on Sunday, Nov. 11th 6:30-8:30 PM

Pizza, Popcorn and Pop

It’s FREE! $2 donations will be accepted

Facing The Giants is an inspirational story of a struggling football team.Be sure to read your newsletter about our special guest of honor!Meet in the ORLC Youth Room.

Dallas Cowboy Quarterback, Tony Romo, may even show up...in the event he cannot come...Mike Hill will sign autographs.

Also,
Plan to join the youth Sunday Night, Nov. 25th as we attend the Christian Concert Series-Punk The Halls. Come out and see some of the hottest new Alternative Christian Rock bands...and it is FREE. We leave ORLC at 5 PM and return by 9 PM

What's Happing?

2007-10-26T13:35:00.000-07:00

Pizza, Prayer & Praise
Sunday Oct. 28th
Leave ORLC at 5:30 PM and return at 8 PM
Everyone will get a piece of pizza, drinks, fellowship and an opportunity to worship and hear the Word of God.
We are excited that some of our Youth Musicians will be helping lead the time of worship.
Michael Johnson on Drums, Matt Wofford on Guitar, Lauren Wallace on Guitar, Kristen Jancsha on Vocals.

Facing The Giants
Don't miss our Movie Night on Sunday, Nov. 11th 6:30-8:30 PM It’s FREE!
Facing The Giants is an inspirational story of a struggling football team.
Be sure to read your newsletter about our special guest of honor!
Meet in the ORLC Youth Room.

What is Next?

2007-10-14T22:29:00.000-07:00

Many Thanks to all of you for helping with the Pan American Fair!

Join us for our Youth Prayer and Praise Time on Sunday, October 28th. Our Youth will join with the St. Paul Youth from Plano and celebrate friendships in Christ. We will meet at ORLC at 5:15 PM, leave for St. Paul at 5:30 PM and meet there at 6 PM. We will fellowship and then worship together...our youth band leading!
Let's Rock the House for Jesus!

Plan to attend and plan to bring a friend...sign up list is on the Youth Room Door.
Call Mike for more info...972-870-1177

Put on your Calendar, MOVIE NIGHT - November 11th from 6-8 pm
Celebrate another Football Season with the movie Facing the Giants!

PAF Here today gone tomorrow...what's next?

2007-10-12T15:08:00.000-07:00

Saturday Oct. 13th is here!!!
Come and check out the Pan American Fair...and find an area where you can help.
The ORLC Youth play a BIG part in making the 4th Annual P.A.F. a success.
Help sell drinks, help sell ice cream, help promote the Puppets and Popcorn Show, help assist with the Puppet Show, help with the outside games...

There is a lot to do and a lot of fun to be had by ALL...join us!

NEXT...Youth Prayer and Praise Time
On Sunday, October 28th our Youth will join with the St. Paul Youth from Plano and celebrate friendships in Christ. Our Team will meet at ORLC at 5:15 PM, leave for St. Paul at 5:30 PM and meet there at 6 PM. We will fellowship and then worship together...our youth band leading!
Let's Rock the House for Jesus!

Plan to attend and plan to bring a friend...sign up list is on the Youth Room Door.

Call Mike for more info...972-870-1177

Pan American Fair

2007-10-10T13:05:00.000-07:00

This Saturday is the BIG DAY.
The ORLC Annual Pan American Fair
from 10 AM 'til 4 PM

Our church is expecting approximately 2,000 people...
That deserves a big WOW!
The youth, youth parents and the ORLC Youth Board Members will play a BIG role this weekend.
How can you help? Glad you asked...

We are in charge of selling Soft Drinks
We are in charge of selling Ice Cream
We are being asked to help with the Carnival/Fair Games
A special puppet team will be presenting Puppets and Popcorn in the ORLC Junior High Youth Room.

Can't help all day? That is okay, come and join the fun for as much as you can.

Call Mike for more information (214-908-3526)

The BIG Three Ps

2007-10-06T23:05:00.000-07:00

Pan AM Flyers....Pizza and Praise...

Who: All Middle School and High School Youth and friends

What: Pass out Flyers for our Pan American Fair next week
Eat Pizza and have Fellowship
Praise God and draw close to Him

When: Tonight, Oct. 7th 5:30-8 PM

Where: Meet in the ORLC High School Youth Room

Here is a great opportunity to share Christ with others as we GO into our community and invite them to join us for our Pan American Fair next week.

Pan AM Flyers / Pizza / Praise

2007-10-05T15:17:00.000-07:00

THIS SUNDAY Evening from 5:30-8 pm
in the ORLC Youth Room
I pray you will join us...and bring a friend...
We have an exciting VIDEO to share called LIFE IN A BOX.

PAINTBALL this Saturday-October 6th

2007-10-05T07:10:00.000-07:00

Reminders...

We leave ORLC at 8:45 AM (be a little early...not late)
If you have NOT called by Friday to say you are going...then you may not go...We send in the actual count Friday afternoon.
YOU MUST HAVE THE DFW ADVENTURE PARK RELEASE FORM to participate (the pdf file online is: http://www.dfwap.com/DFWAP/paintball_waiver.pdf
Yes you may bring extra money to purchase Paintballs
BE SURE TO WEAR LONG Pants and a LONG-SLEEVED SHIRT and make sure they are YUCKY clothes...The gaming fields are outside so wear old shoes too!
You will be given ONE Bottle Water for the morning...make sure your name is on it and you know where it is...refill it as many times as you like.
Depending on time, we may stop at McDonald's on the WAY HOME, to get lunch...so bring some extra money for that.
We will return to ORLC by 1 PM. PLEASE make sure your parent is there. Mike has an afternoon commitment and cannot wait for parents to roll in at 1:30 or 2 PM.---THANKS
For those that meet us there...we will arrive around 9:15 AM and leave there around 12 or 12:30 PM. The DFW Adventure Park website is: www.dfwap.com

Call me if you have questions 214-908-3526.

YOUTH Car Wash THIS SUNDAY

2007-09-25T10:07:00.000-07:00

As you look back at your monthly newsletter (like any of you still have it...) please make note...
THIS SUNDAY is YOUTH CAR WASH DAY!

Anyone who atteded Summer Extreme Camp, National Youth Gathering, Hurricane Harbor and or anyone planning to go Paintballing...should plan to be there to help!

We plan to wash cars from 8:55-10 am
Attend Sunday School from 10-11 am
Wash MORE cars from 11 am-12:30 pm

Bring YOUR OWN rags and OLD drying towels
Be sure to wear shorts or bathing suites (one piece or 2-piece with a cover t-shirt)
Be sure to wear some sun screen.

Everyone MUST attend either the 9 am, 11:15 am or 12:45 pm Worship Service!

Pick one to attend...no one gets a "free pass" to skip worship just to wash cars!

This is YOUR car wash which helps YOU attend and participate in youth events.

See you Sunday at 8:55 am

M

Gateway Worship Recording

2007-09-21T23:04:00.000-07:00

Tonight we had an awesome worship experience!
Considering this was a brand new recording from Gateway Church...our group knew several of the songs!
Revelation Song
Alabaster Jar
The Lord Reigns
We Cry Out
Beautiful
You Are Good
to name a few!

Wow...the vocals and instrumentation was LOUD and awesome!

Thanks to Kathy and Kristen Janscha, Lisa, Benton and Matt Wofford, Tammy Appel, Nora Morrison, Jerson Galindo, Krissy Allen and Mike and Christian Hill.

Maybe we will "make the cut" when the CD and DVD are released in March!

It's TIME to Illuminate! Right?

Paintball Anyone?

2007-09-21T11:47:00.000-07:00

WHEN? Saturday, Oct. 6th 9:15 AM-12 PM
That means we meet at ORLC at 8:30 am, leave by 8:35 AM, and arrive there by 9:15 AM.
We will leave there around 12 noon and return to ORLC by 1 PM
CAN WE MEET THERE? yes! For those who leave that direction, we will meet there and begin our first game around 9:15 AM DFW Adventure PArk is BETWEEN Gapevine and the Texas Motor Speedway. Their Website (with map) is:
http://www.dfwap.com

The deadline to sign up for Paintball is/was September 23rd.
The cost before the deadline is $15...the cost after that date is $20.
This is a great opportunity to bring a non-church going friend...
Let's introduce them to Christians who love Christ...and they are also crazy-fun and NOT BORING. This is a stereotype we can BREAK!

Your fee includes: 6-8 games, 500 paintballs, equipement rental, unlimited CO2, smiles that will last a lifetime :-)

Sign up and pay THIS Sunday, Sept. 23rd.

We gonna have good fun!

Mike