Ignite Youth Leadership Conference
Ignite is coming to Oswego April 14-15! The goal of Ignite is to encourage, challenge, and equip youth (grades 8-12) and adult leaders. This conference is bringing in top speakers like Shane Pruitt (author) and Rebecca McLaughlin (apologist); and artists like John Michael Hinton (illusionist). There are lots of Breakout Sessions to choose from that will appeal to youth and adults. Cost is $75/person, which includes the conference, food, transportation, and housing. Sign Up by Sun, April 2.
Aurora Summer Mission Team
This summer LOLyouth (grades 6-12) will have the opportunity to serve alongside one of our local mission partners – Urban Youth Ministry (UYM), a ministry of Wayside Cross in Aurora! We will help them run their summer day camp for “at risk” kids during the week of June 26-30. There will be an informational meeting on Sun, Apr 2 at 11:30am in the Youth Room for youth and parents/guardians to learn more. We need adult leaders too! If you’re an adult who is interested in joining us, please come to the info meeting or let Brian know. Questions? Contact Brian Zielke at brian@lolchurch.net or (630) 549-7164.
Serve at Urban Youth Ministry (UYM)
On Mon, April 17 we will go serve in Aurora at UYM’s after school program for “at risk” kids (elementary school age). We’ll meet at Lord of Life at 3:30pm and return by 6:30pm. Parents are needed as drivers and chaperones. Please let Brian know if you are able to help. SIGN UP HERE
GRAPPLE on Sunday Mornings – Grades 6-8
Grapple (grades 6-8) meets on Sunday mornings at 10am in the youth room to tackle tough questions about God, myself, and others. No Check-In necessary.
HANG OUT on Sunday Nights – Grades 9-12
Hang Out (grades 9-12) meets on Sunday nights from 6-8pm in the youth room. We have food and fellowship to start. Then we play a group game. After that we move into our Bible study time and small groups for discussion and prayer.
MORPH on Wednesday Nights – Grades 6-8
Morph (grades 6-8) meets on Wednesday nights from 6-7:30pm. We start off with game time in the Solid Rock Lodge or Family Life Center. Then we go downstairs to the youth room for Bible study and small group discussion.
CONFIRMATION – Grades 6-12
Basic Training for Confirmation
Get trained on the basics of faith and life. There are four sessions: 1) Discovering the Bible, 2) Encountering Jesus, 3) Living on Purpose, and 4) Searching for Truth. Completion of all four sessions is an expectation for confirmation. Basic Training sessions are offered once/month on Saturdays during the the school year (Sept-April) from 9-11:30am. Click here for more about confirmation and to sign up or contact Brian at (630) 549-7164.
