The youth group will be hosting its annual "Christmas Party" on December 17th. Students are asked to bring a snack to share for the snack buffet and a gift for the gift exchange valued at $5.
All students in grades 6-12 are invited to Tundra Tubing on January 10th at Buck Hill in Bloomington. We will be departing from church at 12:30 and returning by 8:00. Students will need to have an off-campus release form completed to attend this event. In addition, we are seeking 2-3 parents to chaperone and drive for this event
This winter we are inviting all students in grades 6-12 to attend “Winter Blast” at IPOINT. Winter Blast is February 13-15th. A number of students attend this year’s Reality Apologetics Conference which means that they are eligible to attend this retreat for free. In order to receive this BOGO offer, registration for Winter Blast is due December 15th. The cost for anyone who didn’t participate in the BOGO offer is $100 per student. Registration forms can be found at the youth group bulletin board. We will be departing on February 13th at 1:00 and returning before 6:00 pm on the 15th.
AFTER 16 YEARS Estes Park Elevate Youth Convention has moved. In 2026 we will be at Asbury College in Kentucky. Included in our trip is time at the Dunes National Park in Indiana. In addition:
- A Coach Bus
- The Ark and Creation Museums
- 18 of 24 meals
- 7 main sessions at EYC
- A lunch stop at the central park of Indianapolis
Here is our schedule:
o July 11
o Depart TLLBC 8 AM for Oak Hill
o Oak Hill – 10 am (Lunch at Oak Hill) (depart by 12)
o Arrive at the Indiana Dunes – 6 pm
o Depart at 9 pm for hotel
o July 12
o Depart 8 AM
o Lunch in Indianapolis – 11 AM
o EYC – Arrive 4 PM
o July 13 – 15 - EYC
o July 16 – We will be going from the college to the Ark, then to the hotel, then to the Creation Museum.
o July 17 - Creation Museum
o Depart the museum – 2 PM
o Arrive – 5 PM ----- White River State Park
o Drive beginning at 9 pm
o July 18 - Oakhill - 8 am
Budget
1. $72 for hotel and miscellaneous costs
2. EYC Registration costs $450
3. Bus Cost
1. if 35 - $445
2. if 40 - $390
3. if 45 - $350
4. if 50 - $320
Students registered before 11/1 will receive a $100 discount.
To register:
1. Complete your students online registration at Elevate Youth Convention: Immeasurable - Church of the Lutheran Brethren
2. Inform Mark Johannesen that you’ve completed this step.
All students in grades 6-12 are invited to “The Night Shift”. This event will take place at the church from 7:00 to 11:00 PM on December 12th. The event is $8 per student, and first-time guests are free. Students are asked to enter from the lower entrance doors. During the night, students will have an opportunity to play laser tag, enjoy making homemade cookies, play board and video games, while they hang out with their friends. Please sign up in advance. We need 2 parents to help us staff this event.
Reality Apologetics is a fantastic opportunity for students to be challenged in their faith. This year we are adding a second night to the weekend so that we can process the weekend together with the students from Oak Hill during their youth group Sunday school class. In addition, we will be staying at my friends’ home in Eagan. This will enable us to lower the cost.
Here is the event schedule.
Friday:
- Depart from True Life November 7th at 3:00 PM
- Dinner TBD – 4:30 PM
- Arrive at RA25 – 6:00 PM
- Arrive at the Berge home – 9:30 PM
Saturday
- Depart for RA25 at 8:00 AM
- Lunch TBD
- Depart for dinner and late-night fun
o Grand Slam (https://grandslammn.com/)
- Arrive at the Berge home – 9:30 PM
Sunday
- Depart for Oak Hill Church – 8:30 AM
- Debrief during Sunday School, worship at Oak Hill
- Lunch TBD
- Return to Rochester – 2:00 PM
Our cost is $60 for any student paid in full by 9/11 and $90 for any student registered thereafter. Students will need to pay for 3 meals during the weekend. Students who participate in RA25 will receive a BOGO for Winter Blast at IPOINT which is tentatively set for February 6-8 2026.
The first event for the school year, will be a night of laser tag which will be held at Jake and Heidi Sellers home in Stewartville on September 13th from 6:00-8:30 pm. Their address is 6629 County Rd 108 in Stewartville. The cost is $7 per student which will help to defer the cost of the rental equipment. Please complete a release form which can be found at https://www.vantora.com/lasertag/rlt/waiver/default.asp?ev=910871442
Reach Out Rochester will be a Christ centered mission trip designed to bring students closer to Him and share the love of God as they serve throughout the community of Rochester July 6-12 2025. Students will be challenged to grow in their faith as they participate in community outreach, prayer walks, and become aware of hurting individuals. We have developed relationships with a number of partner ministries that will give students a chance to serve in a meaningful way, as well as come alongside some of our own outreach ministries here at True Life Church. In addition, our church is seeking to reach out to the town of Eyota.
Reach Out Rochester is designed:
• to help students see God at work in, among and through them.
• to focus on service as part of our response to God’s great love shown to us in Christ.
• to have solid teaching and engaging worship.
• to facilitate relationships between youth groups.
• to keep costs low and impact high.
Please complete your registration form and include either a $50 nonrefundable deposit or the complete payment of $200 to True Life Church by May 18th 2025.
You can RSVP on Facebook for this at https://www.facebook.com/share/186FMjP9XV/
Click here to download the individual Reach Out Rochester registration form
We are inviting all students in grades 6 and higher to our final youth group event, the “The Cookoff”. Students will compete in teams while traveling to various homes to prepare a meal while navigating various obstacles. Towards the end of the evening everyone will return to the church to eat and vote on the best tasting meal. This event is happening May 31st from 4-8 pm. This event departs from church. Please sign up at the bulletin board so we can plan accordingly.
This winter we are inviting all of our high school students to attend “Sr High Winter Weekend” at IPOINT. Senior High Winter Weekend is February 14-16th. A number of students attend this year’s Reality Apologetics Conference which means that they are eligible to attend this retreat for free. In order to receive this BOGO offer, registration for Senior High Winter Weekend is due December 15th. The cost for anyone who didn’t participate in the BOGO offer is $75 per student.
Registration forms can be found on the youth group bulletin board.
We will be departing on February 14th at 1:30 and returning before 6:00 pm on the 16th.
This winter we are inviting all of our Jr. High students to attend “Confirmation Camp” at IPOINT. Confirmation Camp” is March 7-9. A number of students attend this year’s Reality Apologetics Conference which means that they are eligible to attend this retreat for free. In order to receive this BOGO offer, registration for “Confirmation Camp” is due February 1st. The cost for anyone who didn’t participate in the BOGO offer is $75 per student.
Registration forms can be found on the youth group bulletin board.
We will be departing on March 7th at 1:30 and returning before 6:00 pm on the 9th. For more information about the retreat, go to https://ipoint.org/camps-retreats/confirmation-retreat
Tundra Tubing has been rescheduled for February 1st from 1-4:30 all students in grades 6-12 are invited to “Tundra Tubing” which will be held at Camp Victory. We will be sharing this event with five other Lutheran Brethren Churches which will give us an awesome time together. We are asking for all students to be dropped off at the tubing hill by 1 pm and to be picked up by the gym at 4:30. The cost is $10 if paid in advance and $15 if paid the day of. Please sign up in advance.
The Schedule is as follows:
1 pm – 3 pm – Snow Tubing
2 pm – 3 pm – Open Play in the Gym (Hot Chocolate)
3 pm – 3 pm – Large group games and devotional
4pm – 4:30 pm – Dessert pizza
The cost is $10 if paid in advance and $15 if paid the day of. Please sign up in advance.
Reality Apologetics Conference, (RA24) sets out to tackle some of the toughest issues that our students face. Students will have multiple opportunities to worship, to be challenged in their faith and to attend seminars of their choosing. Our cost is $65 for any student paid in full by 9/13 and $90 for any student registered thereafter. This year we will again be partnering with Calvary Evangelical Free Church in Rochester. We will be sharing a school bus and using the same hotel as them
All True-Life Church Jr. High Students are invited to go to Middle School Mania at IPOINT this fall, which is October 11-13th. IPOINT has a $25 discount for those registered early and we as a church will match that price which means the cost is only $60 if you are paid and registered by September 21st .
Kickoff Laser Tag and Bonfire - The first event for the school year will be a night of laser tag which will be held at Jake and Heidi Sellers home in Stewartville on September 28th from 5:30-8:30 pm. Their address is 6629 County Rd 108 in Stewartville. The cost is $7 per student which will help to defer the cost of the rental equipment. Please sign up so we can plan accordingly.
See You at the Pole happens on Wednesday, September 25th. Please be encouraged to meet at your school’s flagpole for prayer 30 minutes earlier than your normal arrival time.
We will be hosting a camping trip to Afton State Park. We will meet at the church at 4:00 pm on Friday August 16th and return to he church Saturday August 17th at 4:00 pm. The cost is $15 per person or $25 per family.
On August 10th we will be hosting the Olmsted Photo Scavenger Hunt from 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm. Students will work in teams while adults chaperone / drive them around town to take as many pictures based off of a series of clues. Prizes and ice cream will be provided.
We invite all students to join us for a fun, water filled day at Cascade Bay in Eagan MN. Will be partnering with Oak Hill Church for this event. We will be meeting at True Life Church at 1:15 pm and will return to the church by 10:00 pm. Wood fired pizza dinner will be provided. The cost is $10 per person.
We will be meeting at Chip Shots for our first event of the summer, pickleball. We will meet at Chip Shots at 6 pm and conclude our time at 8 pm, students can get picked up at Chip Shots. THe cost is $7 per person.
All youth are invited to come and be a part of a team disc golf experience on Saturday, May 18, beginning at 1:00 pm. Not a pro at throwing a frisbee? No worries, as there will be unique rules for each hole. This event will take place at the Driftless 9 Disc Golf Course at Gamehaven. This is located on 50th St SE, off of highway 63 South in Rochester. This FREE event includes an ice cream run after the disc golf.
Where's Waldo Youth Event
🔍🎉 Hey, Youth! Get ready for an epic Where's Waldo adventure. We will meet on April 6th at 3:30 pm at church. THen hunt through the bustling mall, spot Waldos, and win exciting prizes. Then, wrap up the adventure with delicious pizza back at the church. The end time will be 6:30 pm It's an afternoon you won't want to miss! 🍕🔍
We need adults to be Waldos! If interested please get in touch with Mark N.
In addition, students are invited to a three-week bible study led by Mark Johannesen on August 9, 16, and 23 that will begin at 7pm at the church.
In addition, students are invited to a three-week bible study led by Mark Johannesen on August 9, 16, and 23 that will begin at 7pm at the church.
In addition, students are invited to a three-week bible study led by Mark Johannesen on August 9, 16 and 23 that will begin at 7pm at the church.
