Sheila's blog

2012-01-31T15:50:00.001-08:00

Hi everyone, here is Gordon's email to officially kick-off our Youth Aflame Connection 2012. Let me remind you that the dates are September 12-16, with the 12th being the meet 'n greet at the Kirkley Hotel.

I'll be sending out a detailed email with more information, but please note the dates. We only have a little over 7 months before we'll be together again!! That excites me.

On a personal note, Larry and I can never thank you enough for your prayers, calls, emails, cards, gifts, etc., etc., etc. that you showered upon us while we walked the cancer road again. I am feeling really, really good! Getting stronger every day. By September I'll be good as new :)

Love,
Sheila
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Greetings to All:
I just returned home from teaching my Youth Ministries Classes at Shasta Bible College and
I was reminded that my seven students are the next generation of YA and I was prompted to get
this note out to all of you. I still lecture from the original notes created for you in 1971. With just
eight months left before our next gathering, I felt like I needed to reflect on what are objectives
are this time around.
Our time in 2009, as many of you testified to, was special in so many ways. It was so evident
the God took over and the Spirit of God reigned over the entire Reunion. It was indeed a gathering
with great emotion and inspiration that humanly would be difficult to reproduce. This time there
will, of course, be emphasis on being reunited since our time in 2009 was short, plus
there were many who missed 2009 and are planning to come this time. However there was a strong
consensus after 2009 that we needed to meet again and focus on ways of perpetuating the spirit and
sense of power that we all felt, the same spirit that helped build LU and subsequently built a host
of dynamic ministries worldwide.
Therefore, we are going to attempt to "CONNECT" all of us in the various endeavors that we
are involved in. I list some of the areas that come to mind. Perhaps you could suggest others.
1. Local Church Youth Ministry 6. Media and Publishing
2. Para-Church Youth Ministry 7. Business and Finance
3. Senior Pastor 8. Music
4. Education 9. Camping and Retreats
5. Missions

I will be asking some of you to "chair" the various groups that will discuss ways of "connecting"
for the possible benefit for all and the Cause of Christ. Perhaps the conclusions of these groups
will be less than we might anticipate and if so that will be fine. You should know that this is not
some project I am promoting. I will be well on my way to 76 yrs. by the "Connection" and find myself
slowing down, I have even turned Lassen Pines Retreat Center over to my son, Scott. I was reminded
recently at Roscoe's memorial service (which Vernon did and did a great job, he was surely inspired)
that time is fleeting for some of us. You all and your disciples must carry the torch as you already are.
If we can do it better together, great! If not, then that is fine too.
Another emphasis of the "Connection" will be to expose the LU students (especially Youth, Missions,
and Pastors Majors) to the YA Spirit. This is at the University's request. Whatever you are doing
will be displayed and promoted in booths in the halls of the Religion Building. You should be preparing
displays and promotional materials to share with all. Details of size, etc. will follow. We anticipate
having most of our gatherings and meals on campus.
I know that economic times are rough for many of you but this could be our last go 'round for
some time so please make every effort to be there I am excited to see you all again and please know
that Dottie and I pray every day for you all. Your Facebook notes and emails have been a great
blessing to us.
I am sure that, with me, you praise God for Sheila's recovery and Larry's faithfulness. I can not
conceive of doing this project without her. We also appreciate Lynn Brady's interest in the project
remembering that she and her husband are YA alumni.

Love you all,
Gordon

2011-05-23T18:07:00.001-07:00

Hi everyone!!

We have a Youth Aflame Alumni Facebook page. If you haven't joined/liked it, please do so! Go here: https://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_63209275426

Over the next few weeks I'll be posting some "authorized" questions that Gordon thought would be fun for all of us to answer.

So, go check it out if you haven't already done so!!

I'm posting a questions tonight!

Sheila

2011-05-23T18:06:00.000-07:00

May 12, 2011

Youth Aflame Connection 2012 - September 13-16. Mark your calendars!

I wanted to bring you up to date on a few things re: Youth Aflame Facebook accounts:

1. At present we have three accounts -
Youth Aflame Reunion 2009
Youth Aflame Alumni - https://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_63209275426&ap=1
Youth Aflame Connection 2012 - https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=209632965734271

2. I really want to encourage you to join both "Alumni" and "Connection 2012". It's easy to join - just click on "like" and you're a member! Easy as that!!

3. When you join Connection 2012, you will have the option of clicking "attending", "maybe", etc. in regards to our get-together in 2012. It's fun to see who's planning on coming!

There's lots of chatter on both Alumni and Connection and I'll eventually be posting some interesting questions that Gordon would like us to have fun with and answer.

We also have a new email address which is youthaflamealumni@groups.facebook.com. Sending an email to that address will send an email to all group members who have "liked" Alumni.

More later!

Sheila

P.S. Just because you "liked" Connection 2012, you still MUST register by going here: http://www.youthaflame.org/. Choose "click to register" and follow the prompts.

2011-05-09T18:18:00.001-07:00

Hello, everyone!!

1. First, let me correct the date of our Connection. The correct dates are Sept. 13 (not 14) - 16. The 13th will be our meet and greet afternoon/evening. Like 2009, it will be held at The Kirkley in Lynchburg.

2. The total charge is only $20.00/per person.

3. Here's where you go to register: http://www.youthaflame.org

( You might have to click on the link twice as there have been intermittent problems with it connecting correctly. It always works after the second click.)

4. Here are instructions on How to Register:

1. Log on to YouthAflame.org and click the REGISTRATION LINK.

2. Complete the registration form, chose a payment option, and click SUBMIT.

3. If you are paying by credit card or PayPal click ADD TO CART.

4. If you are paying by credit card click CHECK OUT.
If you are paying by PayPal click CHECK OUT WITH PAYPAL.
If you are paying by check, exit the page at this point.

5. Submit your online payment or mail your check. Please make the check out to Sheila Colclasure and mail it to:
3823 Ridgeoak
Dallas, TX 75244

5. We have changed our email address. The new email address - larrysheila3823(at)gmail.com. Feel free to email with
any questions you might have.

6. We've had several updates to the Master List and it's attached below. If you have an update please send it to me. Also attached is the "Need To Find" list. Please look through it and see if you know where some of these people are. I'm attaching these in two formats: Excel and PDF.

Sheila

from Gordon

2011-05-09T17:28:00.001-07:00

ATTENTION: YA CONNECTION 2012 - September 14-16, 2012:

YOU are invited to Lynchburg, Virginia for the "Youth Aflame CONNECTION". It will be a reunion for those who missed the gathering in 2009, but it will be much more than just hugging, picture taking and remembering old times, although there'll be lots of time for that, too!!

All who gathered in 2009 felt that there was something special about this time and they expressed a spirit and
demonstrated the power that was still evident in this group after all these years. Most everyone expressed a desire to
meet again. This time we will attempt to accomplish the following plans while remembering that we are not trying to duplicate
the 2009 experience as all felt it was from God and we cannot manufacture what He chooses to do. Therefore, our goal this time
will be to connect with each other in such a way as to determine how we can continue to use our old spirit to further the cause of
Christ.

Let me say at this point that I do not want this to be my plans and ideas. I welcome your input, as well.

PLANS:
1. The Kirkley hotel will be our headquarters for the entire weekend. (note: Dottie and I stayed there recently and were pleased with
the renovations and improvements. The hotel knows what we want to accomplish and are enthusiastic about accommodating us.
A. The rates will be the same as last time - details will follow later.
B. The hotel will reserve all four conference rooms for us for the entire time.
*** One large dining and meeting room...
*** Three smaller meeting and display rooms for booths and displays...
C. The hotel will provide a buffet dinner each evening at reasonable cost so we can all eat together and fellowship around the tables.
The room can seat close to 400.
D. If we can insure our numbers, we can reserve the entire hotel for ourselves. If you and another YAer would like to room
together, the cost of the room can be split.

PURPOSES:
1. Reunite and enjoy fellowship with more time to talk, fellowship and pray together. Every effort should be made to locate those
who missed last time.
2. Enjoy once more the blessings of witnessing the miracle of Liberty Mountain that we were so much a part of so long ago.
3. Encourage the student body of LU with the amazing testimonies of the early graduates.
4. Display and promote all of the various ministries, businesses, and projects that all of you are involved in. The hotel has the tables,
skirts and dividers for the displays. ( There may be a small personal cost for these. )
5. CONNECT THE VARIOUS INTEREST GROUPS IN ORDER TO EXPLORE WAYS OF HELPING, ENCOURAGING, ADVISING
EACH OTHER AND PERHAPS WAYS OF WORKING TOGETHER. WE WILL LIST THESE GROUPS AND THE GROUP
FACILITATORS LATER.
6. Explore ways of aiding each others in times of need.

DETAILS:
1. The cost this year is only $20.00/per person!!! That will cover administrative and incidental charges that we will incur.
2. We tentatively have a chapel service with me speaking. Probably will be a ball game, and a Sunday morning service at TRBC.
I think we should probably plan to stay thru Sunday night in order to accomplish all we want. We might even do a concert
Sunday night. WE ARE PROTECTING OUR SCHEDULE SO AS TO ACCOMPLISH OUR GOALS.
3. Details and schedule will follow.
4. Sheila will be sending out an email with more instructions/information in the near future.
5. Help Sheila put together a missing persons list. She will be in contact with you very soon!

Thank you
I am already ALL EXCITED !!!!!
GORDON

2011-02-11T07:58:00.000-08:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR, YOUTH AFLAME!!! A little late but sincere.

19 months until "YA CONNECTION 2012"!! The date is Sept. 14-16, 2012. That's plenty of time to save your pennies and find good air line tickets from near and the far corners of the world.

Although we're in the very early stages of planning, we're wanting more just "us" time - more time for sharing, singing, praying, future planning, and lots of hugging.

We are trying to give most of the time to interacting and sharing our lives and activities together. We want to have lots of little information booths so we can share our ministries and
businesses with one another. We hope to have the hotel fix a buffet each night so we can eat together around the tables. Sheila is working on details (what else is new), and will keep us
informed.

It's been decided to not meet in Dallas this year, but to have our planning for the future
at the "CONNECTION" SO THAT MORE OF YOU COULD PARTICIPATE!! THIS TIME WE NEED TO TRY TO GET 100% ATTENDANCE.

Dottie and I pray for you every day at breakfast and we enjoy hearing from some one of you
all everyday. We love every one of you and cannot wait until our next time together. Still feeling the thrill of the last reunion as I know you have.

We are heading to the mountain today for a Junior High Snow Camp this
weekend. Just added a new staff member. He and his wife are second generation YA kids. If you can get to Redding any time this summer, you are welcome as our guests and, oh yes,
grand kids eat free!

Below is an article (from Nelson Keener) and an email (from Pennie Knutson Hatcher) that I wanted to share with you. They both capture and portray the heart of our last time together and it's always a blessing to read them. (More can be found on the YA Facebook page here: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=144430643517)

The Steamroller keeps chugging along even though a LITTLE SLOWER...

DR. GORDON LUFF (of course that is an unearned degree)

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Our Common Bond: A Reflection on the Youth Aflame Reunion

by Nelson H Keener on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 11:23pm

September, 10 – 13, 2009, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA

My wife, Jeannie, and I had no idea what to expect on Thursday afternoon when we walked into the Liberty YA alumni reception at the Kirkland Hotel. Would it be awkward with superficial pleasantries or guarded conversations?

It was none of the above.

Bam! (Thank you, Emeril.) It was more like spontaneous combustion; ignited by seeing the faces of fellow classmates and co-workers who shared common experiences more than 30 years ago through our involvement with Youth Aflame, Treasure Island, ScareMare, LBC Choral, All God’s Children, I Love America rallies, and more.

At Friday’s luncheon in the beautiful and cozy SnowPlex Lodge and again Friday evening at the banquet I knew this reunion was going to be much more than a warm-fuzzy get-together. The energy level of the conversations at each event was consistently enthusiastic. Our common bond was palpable.

I was intrigued. What was going on here? I mean, we’re talkin’ 35 years later. (Excuse the pun.)

When Dr. Falwell died in May 2007, I wrote an op-ed for the local newspaper (see my Facebook “Notes”) about my experience working with him for eight years. I wrote it as much for myself as to publish it.

What astonished me while writing the column was how ardently I still felt about my experience with Jerry and Liberty University; even 22 years after I moved away from Lynchburg.

Did our shared experiences with Jerry Falwell and LBC in those early years make an indelible impression on us? Most definitely. We had the privilege and opportunity—possibly beyond our full comprehension—to be involved in launching what is now a strategic Christian University. It was an experience, an era, which will never recur; something to which most LU students since the ‘80s can not relate.

College freshman don’t usually go off to college expecting to have to build their own dorm rooms. Nonetheless, we laid carpet, hauled in bunk beds, set up kitchens, took long bus trips to Pittsburgh, performed school assemblies, and staged Jerry Falwell rallies and banquets across the country. Not to mention giving college students a vision for ministering to youth.

In retrospect, I believe the work we did was both critical and significant during those first five years under Gordon’s leadership (including Dean of Students) that laid a foundation and gave shape to the College. I know it shaped us as alumni.

It is obvious that as students we all shared a common call and a common mission. But I believe it was this working together—putting our shoulders to the wheel—that confirmed the call and mobilized the mission. It was “doing what had to be done” whether we/Gordon had permission or not (LOL) that created a bond between and among us.

My sense is that this sentiment was the root of the excitement and energy we felt and expressed when we came together for the reunion. Thank you Gordon for your vision to do this. And thank you Sheila for making it happen.

P.S. Is it true that Gordon planned for the Friday banquet to run past midnight? I heard he really wanted to go to Texas Tavern at 2:00am for “...a western and a bowl.”

Nelson H. Keener (C ’76)
September 27, 2009

Pennie's email:

It was beyond my expectations. We were given the chance to express corporately what Gordon and the other YA staff have meant in our lives. We could see the fruit of each life of dedication and obedience to God in our classmates and ministry teammates who have persisted over the long term. We learned life lessons as we observed the godly sorrow of some who have made choices that took them far from the Lord, and I hope we could comfort and encourage one another to come back or keep on keeping on, whichever the case. We laughed ourselves silly with our old girlfriends and buddies with whom we shared many miles and smiles. We cried because of the love that we have one for another, and the heart for God that we all have in common. We rejoiced to hear what God is doing all around the world in His Kingdom work, and the work He is doing in each one's life. I, personally was able to right a wrong with a dear sister and friend who I had been separated from by time and distance. I had needed to ask her forgiveness for all these years, and this reunion made that possible. Only time will tell all the many other blessings that will come from having been together - reconnecting, discovering strengths where we need help, building up and encouraging one another.

2010-05-23T18:21:00.001-07:00

thank you for your continued prayer for justin...on tuesday we meet with the main doctor for melanoma at the university of michigan hospital...potentially a very difficult discussion(furthur diagnosis, prognosis,etc) we really need your prayers that day(noonish)...this has been a whirlwind week so please keep praying for justin...i know you are...can't thank you enough...wish i could speak to all of you personally but for now this will have to do...i know you understand...

thanks again,
glenn and victoria reese

2010-04-29T15:01:00.000-07:00

Sheila,
Could you forward this note to the list.

Attention all of you who visited Australia on any of the trips. Pastor Paul is having a retirement service on Sunday May 2, and I think it would be great if we would flood the church with E-mails to give to him in the service. I was trying to go to it but could not work it out. The churches e mail is ( church@oakdenbaptist.org.au ) If you want to see how the church has progressed, find their web page.. it will bless you.

Thanks
Love to all
Gordon

2010-03-20T15:46:00.001-07:00

To All YA Faithful:

Sorry for the delay in getting this news out. We had a few frozen pipes at camp that kept us busy.

First let's talk about the next Reunion. Consensus was that it would better to wait until September of 2012 so that is what the plan will be. That gives plenty of time for all of us to plan for an even greater time together. I received a number of good suggestions for planning. There is still time for you to contribute your opinions. We will work hard at finding those we missed last time. A number of those we did find said they will be there next time. You can help us. We will get a list out for you to help us with the missing folks. (List is attached below. Please contact me, Sheila, if we need to made corrections to this list.)

Prior to the main gathering in 2012, we are planning to meet in 2011 for some strategic planning and organizing the amazing, powerful force we all felt last time. Dennis Henderson has offered to host us at his church in Sherman, Texas (outside of Dallas). There are ample places to eat and we are working on some housing accomodations. We chose Dallas for this meeting for its central location. I am not going to try to make a list of folks that I would like to see there, because I would like to see everyone who cares about the future of Youth Aflame/Youth Alive to be there with great ideas. I would like all of your input relating to our ongoing relationships.

Please keep your comments and suggestion coming. They are crucial. I print them and put them in a notebook. You should know that we continue to get great comments about 2009. Jonathan and Jerry Jr. continue to talk about it. Jonathan ran into Al Albright on a Charles Stanley cruise where Jonathan was speaking and immediately knew who he was and bragged about the Reunion. Al wants to come next time.

Please know that Dottie and I pray everyday for all of you. My invitation still stands for a visit to Lassen Pines. We had a great time with the Lawrensons recently. Love you all deeply and think of you everyday.

Gordon (the steamroller still has some steam left !!!!)

PS. The date in 2011 in Dallas is still flexible. We will let you know soon.

2010-02-27T13:48:00.000-08:00

Mark Giles just sent me a 20 minute clip of the Reunion (link below)!!!!!!!! It's a rough edit of some of the fun we had there. It's a short cut of the DVD that is to come. Enjoy! (Mark has also uploaded it to Facebook.)

BIG thank yous to our cameramen, Brian Abe, Stan Kellam, Dave Lavender and to our editor, Mark Giles!!!! Many, many once-in-a-lifetime memories and more to come.

I'll let you know when Mark and Nancy get the DVD's in the mail so you can begin looking for them. If you didn't order one and would like to have one let me know. The price is $12.00 (shipping included.) Total running time on the DVD will be 2 1/2 hours!!

Links are below. The first link is for medium quality, the second link is for best quality.

Love you all and miss you,
Sheila

http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=batch_download&send_id=827233189&email=de00962c76a7a010c432929455176db1

https://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=batch_download&send_id=827221963&email=bdef9d82a0ee9fed47104b89b0be6d0a

2010-01-26T11:47:00.001-08:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR YOUTH AFLAME!

I trust that all of you had a great Holiday. I am aware that some of you have had a difficult time financially. Please know that we are praying for you daily. I would say to you from personal experience not to give up. This too will pass and God will use this time to make you stronger.

I am writing this message to seek some input concerning any future gathering. Some have talked of another gathering in 2011. Others have commented that that is too soon. If we are to plan another meeting, we need to start now. I am puzzled that I received almost no response to my last email in which I asked you to respond with comments on the reunion. (Sheila sent it out on November 28th.) Please let me know your feelings and any suggestions or criticisms. I doubt that we can expect to duplicate our last meeting which was clearly a God-thing. However, with God's help (and a little from Sheila) it could be even better.

My heart is still bursting from our time together. I will never forget it. My only regret was that I could not visit with all of you as much as I wanted to. Time was so short. I regularly view all the pictures (over 1000)!!

Here are a few of my thoughts to stimulate your response.
l. We should try to contact anyone that we missed last time including those we could not locate as well as those who wanted to
come but were hindered for one reason or another.
2. We should spend more time interacting and just plain visiting. I hardly got to talk to some of you.
3. We seemed to enjoy singing together so we should repeat that.
4. The banquet should have a much shorter program allowing more time to mingle and interact.
5. Rather than calling it a reunion, I suggest it be a "YA Connection" with special group meetings with emphasis on the
various ministries and businesses represented.
6. Allow for time for us to pray together for each others needs..

Please add to this list!!!

Also , please pray about Lassen Pines future. We have some great prospects that, if they materialize and we sell, I will be freed up to visit, travel, and assist the many ministries you represent.

My email is ( gordonluff@yahoo.com )
My address is 3572 Leonard St. Redding, CA 96002
My Phone # is (Home) 530 221 3516, (Cell) 530 949 2508, (Camp) 530 474 3160

We wait to hear from you and please know home much we love all of you!!.

Love
Gordon and Dottie

Liberty Journal article

2009-12-16T16:09:00.001-08:00

Here's the link to the article written in Liberty Journal about Gordon and the Reunion.

http://www.liberty.edu/libertyjournal/index.cfm?PID=15758§ion=8&artid=781&CFID=21191549&CFTOKEN=43704817

Sheila

2009-11-29T12:05:00.001-08:00

Here is a letter I got from Jana (Brewer) Disney regarding her father's (Roscoe Brewer) health and challenges that await him. Gordon asked that I share this letter with each of you.

Sheila
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As I write you, my heart aches to tell you that my father, Roscoe Brewer, has found out that his cancer has returned. As you know, he had 40% of his liver removed last year. The doctors felt confident they got all of the cancer then and we were all moving ahead with that knowledge. However, we just received a report this month that he now has cancer in three of the lymph nodes around his pancreas. The doctors have said that this cancer is rare and they do not give him many options. Surgery is risky and his immune system is very low. They do not feel it is the way to go. They have said that chemo would only extend his life for about two months and Dad does not want to go through chemo.

We have prayed, asked questions and researched and as a family have encouraged him to pursue an intense immunotherapy program. This is a program that cleanses the body, balances the nutrients in order to keep the immune system active and fighting off anything that would invade the cells. Cancer cannot live in an alkaline environment and this program gets your alkalinity balanced. We, his children, all believe this is what he needs more than anything. Dad has agreed that this will be his best option to possibly reverse the cancer and put it in remission at the best, and at the very least, extend his life. His doctor has said for him to try it and they will do another cat scan in a few months and see if it has helped. This treatment has worked for many around the world. The doctors have told him unless something changes he only has six months to a year to live. We have hope that with this treatment God can reverse this cancer and extend his life. Our faith is in God and we know He is sovereign and we trust Him completely with dad’s life. My dad feels he still has so much to do and so much to give.

He is being consulted by a certified nutritionist that has worked with countless cancer patients for many years. Many doctors send their cancer patients to her, because of the miraculous results. She has recommended a program specifically for cancer and asked that dad stay on the program for a period of 18 months. Our goal is to build his immune system, detoxify his major organs and feed his body with concentrated amounts of nutrition. My sister in law used this method last year for cancer and she is now cancer free. I know it works!

As we got into all that is involved with the immunotherapy program, Dad and Mom realized it was going to be much more expensive than they had anticipated. This therapy is not covered by Medicare or insurance. They simply cannot afford to continue the therapy at this rate. I do not know where else to turn. We need help and I know Dad has may friends that love him and I am praying that he will have some of those rally around him and help him to be able to complete this treatment program.

In order for us to get this accomplished, he is going to need a minimum of $5,000.00 each month. The 18 month expense is a total of approximately $90,000.00. If we could get 100 of his friends to donate $50.00 each month for 18 months (a total donation of $900.00 per family), I think we could make this work. One time gifts of any amount are needed as well, and will help them to be able to get through this 18 month treatment. No gift is too small. Any amount given will help them right now!

If there are any friends of Roscoe Brewer out there that have been influenced in any way by his life and ministry, would you consider helping him at this time. Every little bit is going to help him to be able to afford the treatment that he needs. I know we can make this work and they are feeling so positive and optimistic that this could save his life.

Even more than that, we need everyone to flood heaven with your prayers for his healing. I do not feel as though God is finished with him yet! There are too many miraculous events taking place in our ministry, EPIC International, right now. I truly believe that God has more years planned for him. We need to use the wisdom that has been given to us now and work on getting his body healthy and healed so he can continue on.

If anyone would like to make a contribution toward helping Roscoe and Margaret with his treatment program, you can make your check payable to EPIC International. Attach a note saying it is for the “Founder’s project”. You will receive a tax deduction for your donation and Roscoe will receive the benefit of the funds to help him continue the treatment, as well as, the great encouragement he will feel knowing so many are standing with him and asking God for complete healing. Please include a note of encouragement and assurance of your prayers if you can. It will mean so much as they walk through this valley.

The address to mail the donation is as follows:
EPIC International
P.O. Box 218
Holly Springs, GA 30142

Phone: 770-345-2449

My email: jana@epiciinternational.org

Blessings,
Jana Brewer Disney

2009-11-28T13:21:00.001-08:00

Greetings YA Family,

It has been two months since our great weekend together so I thought I should communicate my feelings about the reunion. Please do not conclude that my delay reflects a lack of interest or continued excitement. Immediately after the reunion Dottie and I spent a month visiting our friends on the East Coast in Tenn., South Carolina. New Jersey and New York. I also had a great visit with my two brothers Fred and Bob. It was great to challenge them concerning their spiritual condition and praise the Lord they were open and receptive. Please continue to pray for them.

As for my reflections on the reunion, they are powerful and personal. First: In my mind there can be no doubt that God took over Sheila’s marvelous efforts and turned them into a spiritual, Holy Spirit event. With the exception of a few mistakes which can easily be corrected, it was as near perfect as it could be.

Second: I think that we need some type of follow-up gathering. The suggestion has been two years from now. However, I do not think we should make it another reunion, but rather some type of planning conference concerning the future of the Youth Aflame movement. Folks who missed this time or folks who could not come for various reasons could join us and be reunited as we were, but primarily I believe that we need more time to visit, talk, and plan for a continuing relationship. We could pray together and break into interest groups, etc.

I was impressed that there was so much potential power in a unified effort of some kind. We need to know more about all the ministries and enterprises represented by all of us. Without sacrificing the autonomy of each ministry I think we can cooperate in many ways, and I think that we could generate funds to assist those who might need support. I think that we could perpetuate Youth Alive and support its participants.

Third: I would like to receive your comments on the reunion (example - See Nelson Keener’s comments on Facebook) as well as your input about the future. I do not want YA to be about me but rather about you and how you perceive the future. If I am not on target, then when we sell Lassen Pines, I will just proceed on my own to do what I can to help those of our crowd that needs help the most . Let me hear from you via E-mail (gordonluff@yahoo.com ) and title it YA reunion comments.
Fourth: I was blessed by the health of the ministry of TRBC and LU. How great it is that they are being led and staffed by Youth Aflame Alumni. Let us all promise to pray for Jerry Jr. and Jonathan daily.

Last: Dottie and I sincerely thank you for making the effort to come to the reunion. It was one of the greatest highlights of my life. We love all of you more than we know how to express and we pray for you everyday.

If you ever can get to Redding, please know you can be our guest at Lassen Pine any time from June to Sept.

Love:

Dottie and Gordon

2009-09-28T12:44:00.001-07:00

I have set up a NEW Facebook page called Youth Aflame Reunion 2009. It is ONLY for those who attended the Reunion. You'll have to request to become a member. That way we can have control over who will be posting. If you've sent me an email relating your thoughts, PLEASE post it to this new site. Everyone, please tell us what the Reunion meant to you, how it encouraged you, how it touched your life, etc. What about seeing friends of thirty-some years? (The original YA Facebook page is still up and running. Nothing's changed there.)

Here are snippets from some I've received:

from Paul DeSaegher - Gordon and all of you really needed and were blessed by this
gettogether. Jani/I were also thrilled to see so many loved ones. A guy who took Macel

Falwell from event to event over the weekend, was talking with Jani yesterday at church,

and told her that when he took Macel to the Friday night banquet, as they were entering the

room, Macel proclaimed to him.....the folk you see in this room tonight are the ones really

responsible for getting LU off the ground in the early days...so just appreciate your current

education(he is a student), and be grateful to all these who worked so hard to make your

current education what it is. Interesting comment, huh?

from Pennie Knutson Hatcher - . It was beyond my expectations. We were given the chance to express corporately what Gordon and the other YA staff have meant in our lives. We could see the fruit of each life of dedication and obedience to God in our classmates and ministry teammates who have persisted over the long term. We learned life lessons as we observed the godly sorrow of some who have made choices that took them far from the Lord, and I hope we could comfort and encourage one another to come back or keep on keeping on, whichever the case. We laughed ourselves silly with our old girlfriends and buddies with whom we shared many miles and smiles. We cried because of the love that we have one for another, and the heart for God that we all have in common. We rejoiced to hear what God is doing all around the world in His Kingdom work, and the work He is doing in each one's life. I, personally was able to right a wrong with a dear sister and friend who I had been separated from by time and distance. I had needed to ask her forgiveness for all these years, and this reunion made that possible. Only time will tell all the many other blessings that will come from having been together - reconnecting, discovering strengths where we need help, building up and encouraging one another.

from Dave Wood - my expectations are rarely exceeded.. The reunion did.. Best times by far were the meals with old friends and the meeting with the youth group kids. I also loved the sing along at TRBC.

someone said - Like everyone else I was overwhelmed, humbled and blessed. (My wife) knew the minute she walked into the banquet room that there was something special about these people, and could sense the "spiritual thread" connecting us all. Meeting and talking to everyone really helped her to understand me better. I was just a little "proud" to be part of something so special.

from Don Jennings - This Sunday morning service at TRBC seemed a little down compared to last week’s service with the YA group performing

more from Don Jennings - I was serious about the Sunday morning service. The YA group looked and sounded amazing at TRBC that Sunday. The pitch was great and stage presence, energy, and spirituality blasted right through the TV screen. If anything they were even better at the 8:30 service. And yes, I recognized all of the voices instantly and was very proud of everyone.

from Bob Dunn - It has been “back to the races” here since returning from the reunion, but have needed the time to process that special time together. I will still be inadequate to fully express my thoughts, but wanted you to know how deeply appreciative I was to be able to be there. This time was a time for God to impact my heart, life and ministry. I guess it was His timing to help me reflect and refocus for the next season of my life. I have loved every bit of my life and ministry these 30+ years in Ariz. with no regrets, but God has his timing and markers in our life to help us pause and reflect. All this to say that I have come home with new “stride” in my step for the next season of my life. Your investment to get everyone together goes farther than you may think as we move ahead in the Kingdom work he has called us to. Thanks again for all the time and effort put forth to make this time a reality. God is so good.

from the Alumni Association - if we could just bottle your spirit

from the GM at the Kirkley - As a side note, while we are always pleased to have business in our hotel, the general feedback from our staff in servicing your group was that "everyone was so nice and pleasant to deal with" and I'm sure they will be happy to hear your intentions of coming back.

YA - more pix

2009-09-24T21:31:00.000-07:00

More pictures have been added to the link below. If you've already downloaded the pictures from this link, you can just select the new ones by placing a check mark alongside the numbers (13Sept09_SE_1211 through 13Sept09_SE_1353.)
This is a quick download (143 total) and some really great pictures!

Sheila

http://www.filesanywhere.com/fs/v.aspx?v=896e66875b5f6eac73a3 this is Steve Evers, Bob Lutz and Ken Collins photos

2009-09-02T09:12:00.000-07:00

FIRST: please excuse the typo in my email yesterday re: the free seminar! The correct date is Thursday, September 10th. Again, here is the website should you need more information: http://home.trbc.org/index.cfm?PID=19340

SECOND: I got an email from the Alumni office this morning. Here's what is says:

Do you think your group would be interested in eating at the LU alumni tent for the LU football game?

For the first time, we will have a 20 ft tent at every LU football home game this year. We will have barbeque meals for $5 each for any alumnus to come and eat before/during the game.

We would like to plan accordingly for the amount of alumni coming through and realize that your group may bring a larger than normal flow through the tent.

Is this something you can ask the Reunion attendees for us to gauge a closer number?

Melissa J. Small '02
Director of Marketing/Alumni Relations
Liberty University

Since time is a factor (and Larry and I are leaving Dallas in the morning!) you will need to respond to Melissa directly! Her email address is: mjeenigenburg@liberty.edu.

Praying for our time together!
Sheila

P.S. We're getting very close to 300 registrants!!!!

P.P.S. To purchase tickets for the football game you MUST go through LU's website. Go to youthaflame.org and click on "buy tickets".

Reunion - IMPORTANT

2009-08-23T20:14:00.001-07:00

This will most likely be my last email to you! Sounds funny after two years of corresponding with you. If any one has a new project for me to work on, please let me know! Think I'll be bored after the Reunion ;)

Please know that each of you attending our Reunion has been specifically prayed for by name. For safe travel, good health, that God would revive our hearts, heal old wounds (if necessary) and that we would leave Lynchburg with a renewed spirit to "Go Tell".

Many of you have asked me if Cindy Turner was coming and she IS!! She told me, "I've never watched anybody go into eternity, but it's not a scary thing"! Her heart is full of joy and gratitude as she has experienced God's hand through Doug's illness.

- Below is the revised Reunion Schedule and Who's Coming List. Good things happening! Since we have moved to a larger facility
we have room at the banquet if people still want to come.

- To you who are flying in to Lynchburg and don't have cars, arrange with someone to car pool with to events where we're not using bus
transportation.

- REGISTRATION, Thursday, September 10 - Held at the Kirkley Hotel from 3:00 - 6:00 PM. You will be picking up your registration
packet which has your nametags, tickets to the Banquet, the BBQ, and gift bags from Liberty University. This event is open to ALL
attendees, even if you're not staying at the Kirkley. Light refreshments will be served.

- For those of you who are attending the Banquet ONLY, I will meet you at the door of Room 1500 with your tickets and name tags. IF
you still need to pay for anything, you may do so at this time.

- BANQUET: The menu for the banquet is as follows:

roast beef
pasta dish
chicken marsala
roast potatoes
green beans
mixed veggies
yeast rolls
dessert assortment
coffee/tea

- Dress for Banquet - nice/dressy church clothes
Dress for Convocation (chapel at LU) - Ladies: NO capris, long pants, skirts, dresses are fine.
Dress for all other activities - casual

- If you have volunteered to help set up for the Banquet, you won't have time or transportation back to your hotel to change clothes, so
come prepared i.e. bring make-up, clothes/shoes, etc.

- I"m sitting here listening to a file sent to me by Mark Giles who has put together the Reunion CD. It's FABULOUS!! Can't wait for
you to hear it!

- Calling all CAMERAS!!!! I want to encourage EVERYONE to warm their digital cameras up, buy a new memory card, excerise that
finger that pushes the button, and pratice this phrase, "...could I please get a picture of you all together...smile big....think of
something really funny....suck in that gut....and come on, reallllly smile and say "Peaches"". We need you all to take pictures! At the
end of the Reunion we will gather all the pix and put them in a place where all YA can have access to view or print at their leisure.
Still working on the details.

- If you have family living in Lynchburg who would like to reconnect with YA'ers, please feel free to bring them to any NON-food
event.

- It's never too late to post your bio. Gordon never tires of reading them, so if you submit one I'll continue to post them.
To read others bios that have been posted (157 to date), go to: youthaflame.org, click on "read other's bios".

- To get tickets to the LU Football go to youthaflame.org, click on "click here to buy tickets" in the middle of the page. The tickets
MUST be purchased through this Liberty University website, not me.

Having the opportunity to organize and put this Reunion together has been a joy for me! Thank you, Gordon, for letting me run with it. This weekend has been bathed in prayer and I'm expecting God to show up in a might way!!

Love you all,
Sheila

Reunion - update

2009-08-19T09:53:00.001-07:00

1. We are completely SOLD OUT for the banquet on Friday, SO a larger room has been secured for us (thanks, Kendra!) If you have asked to attend the banquet and been told that there's no spaces left, you can now attend!!!! Time is of the essence, so I need to know if you're coming ASAP!!

2. Sad note - our sweet Doug Oldham will not physically be able to attend and sing our signature song "Get All Excited".

3. We could use some help on Friday!!! If you would be willing to leave the group sing-a-long a little early and help us set up for the banquet it would be most appreciated. We can't get into that room until 5:00 b/c classes are in session before that. 10-12 people would be fantastic!!!

Sheila

Doug Turner's obituary

2009-08-17T09:54:00.001-07:00

http://www.brownliemaxwell.com/obituaries_detail.asp?id=527

Douglas W. Turner

Born in Melbourne, FL on Aug. 7, 1955.
Departed on Aug 15, 2009 in Palm Bay, FL.

View/Sign the Guestbook

Visitation: Wed. Aug. 19th at 11:30am-1pm at church
Bethany Baptist Church, West Melbourne, FL
Service: Wed. Aug. 19th at 1pm
Bethany Baptist Church, West Melbourne, FL
Douglas W. Turner, 54 of West Melbourne went home to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday August 15th in Palm Bay, after a long and courageous battle with Scleroderma, surrounded by his family and dearest friends.

A native of Melbourne, he was a graduate of Melbourne High School, earned a BA at Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA and a MS at UCF. He was the former President of Health First Physicians Inc. member of Bethany Baptist Church in West Melbourne where he was a deacon, and board member of Brevard Christian School. An avid hunter and fisherman, he enjoyed the Reel Tines Ogeechee Creek Hunting Club in GA and recently became a Diplomat of the American Assn. of Health Care Management.

Survivors include his wife of 35 years Cindy, sons Jeff (Mandy) and Jon (Monique), a devoted granddaddy to Allyson, Hunter, Jenna Grace and Hailee,, mother Marcia, sisters Dawna Turner (John Kull), and Elizabeth (John) Halsema, brother Jack (Winnie) Turner and puppy Tinkerbelle.

Calling hours will be Wednesday. Aug. 19th 11:30am-1pm at Bethany Baptist Church with service to follow at 1pm.

Anyone considering an expression of sympathy is asked to consider the "Sufferings Ministries" at Bethany Baptist Chuch or The Health First Foundation.

View/Sign the Guestbook

YA Reunion - Last minute "stuff"

2009-08-12T11:41:00.001-07:00

Things you might want to know:

- If you are unable to attend the Reunion, you can still purchase the CD ($5.00). the DVD ($12.00) or t-shirts (10.00) separately or together. Mail me a check at 3823 Ridgeoak, Dallas, TX 75244 with instructions and I'll place the order for you. You will need to add $2.00 per item to cover mailing charges. I NEED TO KNOW NOW!

- You may also attend the Friday banquet and the cost would be $25.00. I need to know ASAP. Again, mail me a check at the address above. I will be giving a final count to the caterer very shortly.

- Please check your information on the Master List. If you need to update or make changes let me know.

- If you are staying at the Kirkley Hotel, there is a driver that makes runs to the airport. Call the hotel and make arrangements for them to pick you up (434 237 6333).

- Rick and Mick Vigneulle are our entertainment for the Banquet on Friday evening and are providing this to us free of charge. They're great and you're going to enjoy them immensely. Please be prepared to contribute to a LOVE OFFERING that will be taken for them at the end of the Banquet to cover their expenses.

- If you have YA memorabilia and want to bring it, I'm sure people would enjoy seeing it.

- And, of course, bring pix of kids and grandkids! That'll probably mean an extra suitcase for me :)

- Still waiting on a few of you to let me know if you're coming. I'm closing out the books, so hurry!!!

LOTS of people coming, LOTS of excitement out there!!

Sheila

2009-08-07T13:49:00.001-07:00

Hey all, below is a picture of the t-shirt that have been designed for us. Since I just got this picture today, we've been given a little more time to get orders AND reservations in.

SO, if you want one, order it ASAP!! You can order with PayPal (just like you did when registering - go to youthaflame.org, click on register, then click on the SIZE, then click on ADD TO CART), OR you can send me an email and tell me what size. Then mail me a check at: 3823 Ridgeoak, Dallas, TX 75244. The shirts are $10.00 each. IF YOU'VE ALREADY ORDERED a t-shirt you don't need to re-order!!!!!

I HAVE TO TURN IN THE ORDER ON AUGUST 15TH.

I know some of you have been waiting for certain things to fall into place before registering. Please do so ASAP. Take this extra time and get 'er done!! We want you ALL to be there!!! Talked to the Alumni office today and fun things are going to happen!!!!

You can still post BIOS! Go to youthaflame.org, click on "submit my bio".

Sheila

2009-07-30T07:02:00.001-07:00

We hit 200 attendees this morning!!

Hurry! Register and pay!!

Here's the latest list:

2009-07-29T13:13:00.001-07:00

Youth Aflame Reunion deadline is Saturday, August 1st for registration and payment.

Go to:
youthaflame.org
click on Register
follow the prompts

If your name is not on the attached list you are NOT registered for the Reunion!

Can't wait to see you all. It's going to be a great time!!!

2009-07-27T14:10:00.001-07:00

Hey all, Henry McKinney is working on a Memorial presentation for the Reunion of YA members who have passed away. If you have any pictures of the following people, please contact him at hlmbooks@aol.com and let him know. He needs your help!

Gary Aldridge
Wayne Campbell
Gloria (Huggins) Harbridge
Jerry Kelly
Jim Lutz
Sharron (Jones) Mason
James Stevens

Thanks,
Sheila

2009-07-25T01:48:00.001-07:00

I spoke with the Football Operations Center this afternoon and they have offered Youth Aflame alumni a special price for general admission tickets of $5.00 ($15.00 is the regular price) to attend the LU Flames vs. North Carolina Central football game on Saturday, September 12 at Williams Stadium. Game time isn't officially set yet, but it should be around 7:00 PM. This is the first home game of the season and they are expecting a great crowd.

As a reminder, anyone purchasing tickets in advance online, will save $10.00 off of your game day General Admission price of $15.00. Also, by purchasing online via the Youth Aflame site, we will know to hold your tickets for pick-up at the Registration/Reception at the Kirkley Hotel on Thursday afternoon, September 10th. Any tickets not picked up on Thursday will be returned to the ticket office and will be available for pick-up on game day. Game Day Will Call is located in the Football Operations Center Ticket Office (North Campus end of the stadium) and will open at 5:00 pm on game day.

To purchase your ticket(s) go to youthaflame.org and click on "CLICK HERE to buy tickets online".

Below is a copy of the revised Schedule. As you can see, there are three different activities that you can attend on Saturday evening. You can choose one or all three!

REUNION SCHEDULE -

Final details will be added at a later date.

Thursday, Sept. 10 ~ 3:00 - 6:00 - Kirkley Hotel -

- Reunion Registration - everyone will register at the Kirkley

- Meet and Greet Reception. Please feel free to sit, visit, go to dinner with friends. Gordon and Dottie will be at the Kirkley and you're welcome to visit with them during that time.

Friday, Sept. 11 ~

8:00 - 9:30 - YA Tour of the Campus - LaHaye Student Center and Ice Center, LU Bookstore, and the Jerry Falwell museum. Buses will load at the Kirkley Hotel at 7:45 AM.

10:00 - Convocation - Vines Center

11:30- 1:00 - Lunch - hosted by Jerry Falwell Jr. - TBD

1:30 - 4:00 - Old Thomas Road Sanctuary for a time of singing and sharing. Since there is ample parking at the old Sanctuary we will drive our personal cars to this event.

7:00 - YA Banquet - New Pate Chapel (on the mountain)

(Since there will be ample parking on the mountain at that time, we will be driving our own cars to the Banquet so you will be free to come and go as you please.)

Entertainment: - Doug Oldham, Rick & Mick Vigneulle

Media memorial of YAers who are Home with the Lord

Keynote Speaker: Gordon

Saturday, Sept. 12 ~

9:00 - 12:00 - Trip to the Peaks - Buses will load at the Kirkley at 8:45 AM.

1:00 - 3:00 - Cookout on the Mansion lawn with tour of Dr. Falwell's office and time of remembrance at his grave site

4:00 - whenever - Free time - time for small groups to meet together. LBC Chorale will meet with Gordon, All God's Children/Young Believer's will meet with Larry Colclasure, Youth Aflame Singers will meet with Dennis Henderson and SMITE will meet with Roscoe Brewer. These meetings will be held in close proximity to one another to allow people who were involved in more than one group to visit each group. TBD

6:00 p.m. - Special Reception for Charter Alumni (1971 - 1973) - Thomas Road Baptist Church, One Mountain View Road.

A special reception will be held for those alumni who attended the first two years of LBC from the fall of 1971 through the spring of 1973. This will be held on Main Street which is the large main entrance of the New Thomas Road Baptist Church. Alumni are invited to come with their families for a time of celebration and remembrances.

around 7:00 pm Football Game ~ Liberty vs. North Carolina Central.

7:00 pm Night at the Museum (the Jerry Falwell Museum, that is!) 7:00 pm until......

During/following the game, join us for a time of remembrance at the Jerry Falwell Museum on the second floor of the DeMoss Learning Center. Refreshments will be served. Doors open at 7:00 pm (for those not attending the game) and we will stay open til the last dog limps out the door!

The Jerry Falwell Museum has memorabilia and documents from the early days of LBC. If you have any items you would like to donate...bring them with you! We LOVE anything and everything that helps us document the amazing history of LBC and LU!

Please go to Lynchburg Baptist College Reunion on Facebook for more information, or call Paula Johnson at 434 944-0426, email poldham71@gmail.com.

Sunday, Sept. 13 ~
11:00 - Worship service at TRBC Buses will load at the Kirkley at 10:15 AM. We will sit together in a special section during the service.

2009-07-20T13:33:00.001-07:00

Dear YA,
Some things have come to my mind which prompt me to send one more note. I want to strongly emphasize that the YA reunion is not about Gordon Luff. I may have been the starter but the success of YA thru the years is a result of every one of you people. I have been reading the Bios and appreciate them more then you know. To know that you had any influence on anyone is a blessing. However I have recieved comments on how so many others influenced many of you. Dennis Henderson, Roscoe Brewer, Vernon Brewer, Larry Coclasure, Tobyann Davis, Dave Adams, Jim Sanders, Joe Hale and I could go on and on. The point being that any honor I deserve must be spread out far. You have honored me more than enough by what you have accomplished. That is why the bios are crucial so that we can all know what you have done. We all started a movement that must go on and is going on right now all over the world. The purpose of this gathering is not to honor any one individual but for all of us to reunite and see what we can do together in the future. We cannot do that if you're not there, so please register today.

Sincerely,
Gordon

2009-07-15T23:07:00.001-07:00

The DEADLINE for registration, ordering of special items and paying for the Reunion is AUGUST 1st.

***If your name is NOT on the "Who's Coming So Far" list (attached below) you are NOT registered. If your name is on the list and you have not paid you must do that by August 1st.

To access the Registration form go to:

youthaflame.org

click on "Register" in the left column

follow the prompts

You will be given two payment options: check or PayPal/credit card.

If you prefer to register and then pay by August 1st: when you get to the part where you choose your method of payment, choose CHECK. That will allow you to pay the $65.00/per person later. The FULL amount MUST to be paid by AUGUST 1, 2009! It will be NON-REFUNDABLE at this point!

If paying by check, please make your check out to Sheila Colclasure and mail to:

3823 Ridgeoak

Dallas, TX 75244

Notes:

1. to those paying to check: if you want any of the special items (t-shirt and size, CD, DVD) you need to include a note to me giving me those instructions. Include the cost of the items in the total on your check.

2. the $65.00 does NOT include lodging. We have made special arrangements with the Kirkley Hotel in Lynchburg for lodging. Call them at 434 237 6333 / 866 510 6333 toll free. Tell them you are part of the YA Reunion group.

3. To SUBMIT YOUR BIO - go to youthaflame.org, click on "submit my bio" (left column), fill out the questions, hit "submit".

To VIEW ALL BIOS - go to youthaflame.org, click on "read others bio" (left column)

If you're having trouble submitting, let me know and I'll be happy to submit it for you.

As you can see from earlier emails, Gordon is loving being able to read these. Don't disappoint him by not turning yours in.

Sheila

2009-07-07T19:25:00.000-07:00

To All YA Alumni:

This will probably be my last contact with all of you before we meet in Lynchburg so I thought I would address a couple of issues.

The registration fee for the Reunion covers the Banquet, BBQ lunch and bus transportation. Because of the traffic and lack of parking on the mountain, we will be using buses to get us to our destinations. The fee also covers being part of the Reunion - the fellowship, sitting around visiting, catching up with old friends, etc. If something's worth doing, it's worth doing right and we're doing this Reunion in a first class fashion. Sheila has been working for two years to make this happen and I appreciate more than words can express what she has done. Please do not let money hinder your meeting old friends but we have to plan to do it right.

Secondly, I know there has been some talk about giving us a gift. You can just get me a new "Get All Excited" New Testament. The one you gave me in 1973 is falling apart. Any left over money will be used to start our YA missions fund. I know that the economic crisis has hurt some of you and I pray that God will see you through.

Please send in your BIOS and REGISTER soon. The DEADLINE for registration is August 1st! You can contact Sheila at larrysheila@sbcglobal.net if you need information.

Let's stay in touch.

We love you all!!!
Dottie and Gordon Luff

2009-07-01T06:56:00.001-07:00

Hey everybody! As of today, July 1, it is only 70 days til the Reunion.

The DEADLINE for registration, ordering of special items and paying for the Reunion is AUGUST 1st. The t-shirts have to be ordered, made-up and mailed back to us, we need to give the caterer a final count by that date, and the buses/drivers need to be reserved.

To access the Registration form go to:
youthaflame.org
click on "Register" in the left column
follow the prompts
You will be given two payment options: check or PayPal/credit card.

If you prefer to go ahead and register and then pay by August 1st: when you get to the part where you choose your method of payment, choose CHECK. That will allow you to pay the $65.00/per person later. The FULL amount MUST to be paid by AUGUST 1, 2009! It will be NON-REFUNDABLE at this point! (The $65.00 includes admittance to the BBQ lunch and the Banquet, bus transportation, help defer some of Gordon and Dottie's expenses, incidentals i.e. decorations, name tags, PayPal charges, and more.)

If paying by check, please make your check out to Sheila Colclasure and mail to:
3823 Ridgeoak
Dallas, TX 75244

Notes:
1. to those paying to check: you'll need to include a note to me letting me know if you want any of the special items (t-shirt and size, CD, DVD).

2. the $65.00 does NOT include lodging. We have made special arrangements with the Kirkley Hotel in Lynchburg for lodging. Call them at 434 237 6333 / 866 510 6333 toll free. Tell them you are part of the YA Reunion group. ****I just spoke with the sales manager at the Kirkley and she said that Friday night is totally booked. (That's because the Liberty football team stays there when they have a home game, as they do on Friday night). Thursday, Saturday and Sunday nights are still available.

3. To SUBMIT YOUR BIO - go to youthaflame.org, click on "submit my bio" (left column), fill out the questions, hit "submit".
To VIEW ALL BIOS - go to youthaflame.org, click on "read others bio" (left column)

4. Three attachments are included at the end of this email: Master List, Need To Find and Who's Coming So Far.
If you're having trouble submitting, you can send your information to me via email larrysheila@sbcglobal.net and I'll be happy to submit it for you.

As you can see from earlier emails, Gordon is loving being able to read these. Don't disappoint him by not turning yours in.

Praying for a wonderful time together,
Sheila

2009-06-21T19:01:00.001-07:00

Just an idea - if you're thinking of coming to the Reunion and would like to share a room with someone, please let me know. I can work on pairing you up if there's enough interest.

Sheila

2009-06-19T07:10:00.001-07:00

This morning I was made aware that some people are confused about registering for the Reunion if they live in Lynchburg or are staying with friends in Lynchburg.

If you LIVE IN LYNCHBURG or are STAYING WITH FRIENDS IN LYNCHBURG you still must register for the Reunion. This has nothing to do with registering at the Kirkley Hotel.

To access the Registration form go to:
youthaflame.org
click on "Register" in the left column
follow the prompts
You will be given two payment options: check or PayPal/credit card.

If you prefer to register and pay by August 1st: when you get to the part where you choose your method of payment, choose CHECK. That will allow you to pay the $65.00/per person later. The FULL amount must to be paid by AUGUST 1, 2009!

Please make your check out to Sheila Colclasure and mail to:
3823 Ridgeoak
Dallas, TX 75244

Notes:
1. to those paying to check: you'll need to include a note to me letting me know if you want any of the special items (t-shirt and size, CD, DVD).
2. the $65.00 does NOT include lodging. We have made special arrangements with the Kirkley Hotel in Lynchburg for lodging. Call them at 434 237 6333 / 866 510 6333 toll free. Tell them you are part of the YA Reunion group.

Hope this helps,
Sheila

2009-06-19T07:09:00.001-07:00

Many of you have asked for copies of:

1. The Christian Leadership Book (which Gordon taught from) and
2. David A Teenage Winner (authored by Dennis Henderson).

Both books have been beautifully reproduced by Rich Steininger and are attached in PDF for your use.

A BIG thank you to Rick for his help!!!

The last book, The Prodigal Son (authored by Dennis Henderson) will be available a little later.

Sheila

2009-06-10T20:28:00.001-07:00

This is a ONCE IN A LIFETIME EVENT! It will never happen on this scale again. We have people coming from AUSTRALIA, BRAZIL, FRANCE and RUSSIA!!!

Reservations are coming in really well. The "Who's Coming So Far" attachment is below. I know of at least 30 more who are coming, but have not signed up yet. I'm sure there's many more that I don't know about.

Shuttle transportation is available from the airport. Call the hotel when you arrive and they will pick you up (434 237 6333 / 866 510 6333 toll free).

If you have registered at the Hotel, but not with me for the Reunion OR vise versa you need to do that. All in all, you'll be making TWO separate reservations.

More later,
Sheila

2009-06-08T13:33:00.001-07:00

Hi to all:
I am sitting at my ten foot picture window at camp looking out at 200 foot tall Ponderosa Pine Trees preparing for our 20th summer season since returning to Lassen Pines. I was thinking of the time I was sitting here and Falwell called me to come to Lynchburg. WOW! I just finished reading about fifty bios and realized how it all began. You guys are some kind of inspiriation!! I cannot wait to see you all and get a big hug from all of you and your kids and yes your grandkids. Ouch!! I heard from Sheila that registrations are a little slow and I think she got a little nervous about our numbers. I am sure there are many reasons for your delay in registrations, but whatever I want her and you to know that I am not worried about numbers, but rather the motives of whoever does come. I am coming because I need the blessing of reuniting with (outside my family) the folks who mean more to me then anything else in this world. If it just ten of us, it will be worth the effort. Of course, we have to remember that most of the effort has been Sheila's!

If you have not seen the bios yet, you have a treat in store. I have been printing them off and plan to make my own book with them to read in my old age when the "steam roller" runs out of steam.

Pray for camp this summer. We are praying for 1000 decisions. Wish you could visit.

Love you all,
Gordon and Dottie

2009-06-08T09:02:00.001-07:00

Hi all, just wanted to let you know that we have 91, that's NINETY ONE, rooms already reserved at the Kirkley Hotel!!! Wahoo!

The only rooms left are:
10 non-smoking doubles
1 smoking King
8 smoking doubles

I would advise you to grab one quick if you need to reserve a room!!

Sheila

2009-06-05T12:41:00.001-07:00

Paula Oldham Johnson has updated the events on Saturday, September 12th, in relationship to the Special Reception for Charter Alumni. Read below and note the 50% DISCOUNT on tickets for the football game on Saturday night. Also she's adding a "Night at the Museum"...

Also note - the Brooklyn Tab Choir has CANCELLED their appearance at TRBC on Sunday, September 6th.

Keep the REGISTRATIONS and BIOS coming in!!!

Here's Paula info:

6:00 p.m. - Special Reception for Charter Alumni (1971 - 1973) - Thomas Road Baptist Church, One Mountain View Road.

A special reception will be held for those alumni who attended the first two years of LBC from the fall of 1971 through the spring of 1973. This will be held on Main Street which is the large main entrance of the New Thomas Road Baptist Church. Alumni are invited to come with their families for a time of celebration and remembrances.

7:00 pm Football Game ~ Liberty vs. North Carolina Central Order your tickets for the football game early from Paula Johnson and buy them at the special Alumni price of 50% off the cost of tickets at the gate. (Paula Johnson 434 944-0426 or email poldham71@gmail.com)

Night at the Museum (the Jerry Falwell Museum, that is!) 7:00 pm until......

Following the game, join us for a time of remembrance at the Jerry Falwell Museum on the second floor of the DeMoss Learning Center. Refreshments will be served. Doors open at 7:00 pm (for those not attending the game) and we will stay open til the last dog limps out the door!

The Jerry Falwell Museum has memorabilia and documents from the early days of LBC. If you have any items you would like to donate...bring them with you! We LOVE anything and everything that helps us document the amazing history of LBC and LU!

Please go to Lynchburg Baptist College Reunion on Facebook for more information, or call Paula Johnson at 434 944-0426, email poldham71@gmail.com.

YA Reunion Registration and bios

2009-05-27T08:52:00.001-07:00

Hello everyone! Please keep those registrations and bios coming in.

To access the Registration form go to:
youthaflame.org
click on "Register" in the left column
follow the prompts
You will be given two payment options: check or PayPal/credit card.

If you prefer to register and pay at a later date: when you get to the part where you choose your method of payment, choose CHECK. That will allow you to pay the $65.00/per person later. The FULL amount must to be paid by AUGUST 1, 2009!

Please make your check out to Sheila Colclasure and mail to:
3823 Ridgeoak
Dallas, TX 75244

Notes:
1. to those paying to check: you'll need to include a note to me letting me know if you want any of the options (t-shirt and size, CD, DVD).
2. the $65.00 does NOT include lodging. We have made special arrangements with the Kirkley Hotel in Lynchburg for lodging. Call them at 434 237 6333 / 866 510 6333 toll free. Tell them you are part of the YA Reunion group.

To SUBMIT your bio - go to youthaflame.org, click on "submit my bio" (left column), fill out the questions, hit "submit".
To VIEW all bios - go to youthaflame.org, click on "read others bio" (left column)
Or, you can send your information to me via email and send it to me at larrysheila@sbcglobal.net. I'll be happy to submit it for you.

Sheila

2009-05-11T18:09:00.001-07:00

Hi all, keep the REGISTRATIONS coming in!!! Also the BIOS!!

Here's a list of people who have registered so far:

Brewer Vernon
Carper Bernice
Carper John
Colclasure Larry
Colclasure Sheila
Darnel Katherine
Darnel Tom
Ferrante Anita (Lewis)
Gividen Kenn
Hogan Rebecca
Hosier John
Hunt Angela
Hunt Gary
Kanagy Gene
Kanagy Kristi
Lavender Dave
Lavender Marilyn
Lloyd Sharon
Luff Dottie
Luff Gordon
Lugar Debbi
Lutz Kelli
Marquis Shauna
Moore Melanie
Offenbacker Buz
Offenbacker Karen
Ott Terri
Simpkins Barbara (Trower)
Verghese Dr. Samuel
Verghese Rita

More later,
Sheila

2009-05-07T15:49:00.001-07:00

These meetings will be held in close proximity to one another to allow people who were involved in more than one group to visit each group.

Sheila

2009-05-07T11:42:00.000-07:00

I accidentally left something out of the event planned for Saturday at 4:00. The addition is in blue below:

4:00 - whenever - Free time - time for small groups to meet together. LBC Chorale will meet with Gordon, All God's Chilcren/Young Believer's will meet with Larry Colclasure, YOUTH AFLAME SINGERS WILL MEET WITH DENNIS HENDERSON and SMITE will meet with Roscoe Brewer. TBD

Please forgive!! Guess I was rushing too much :)

Sheila

2009-05-06T04:46:00.001-07:00

Final details will be added at a later date.

Thursday, Sept. 10 ~ 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Kirkley Hotel -

- Reunion Registration/Reception - everyone will register at the Kirkley, 2900 Candlers Mountain Rd., Lynchburg

- Meet and Greet Reception. Please feel free to sit, visit, go to dinner with friends. Gordon and Dottie will be at the Kirkley and you're welcome to visit with them during that time.

Friday, Sept. 11 ~

8:00 - 9:30 - YA Tour of the Campus - LaHaye Student Center and Ice Center, LU Bookstore, and the Jerry Falwell museum. Buses will load at the Kirkley Hotel at 7:45 AM.

10:00 - Convocation - Vines Center

11:30- 1:00 - Lunch - hosted by Jerry Falwell Jr. - TBD

7:00 - 10:00 - YA Banquet - New Pate Chapel (on the mountain)

(Since there will be ample parking on the mountain at that time, we will be driving our own cars to the Banquet so you will be free to come and go as you please.)

Entertainment: - Doug Oldham, Rick & Mick Vigneulle

Media memorial of YAers who are Home with the Lord

Keynote Speaker: Gordon

Saturday, Sept. 12 ~

9:00 - 12:00 - Trip to the Peaks - Buses will load at the Kirkley at 8:45 AM.

1:00 - 3:00 - Cookout on the Mansion lawn with tour of Dr. Falwell's office and time of remembrance at his grave site

4:00 - whenever - Free time - time for small groups to meet together. LBC Chorale will meet with Gordon, All God's Chilcren/Young Believer's will meet with Larry Colclasure and SMITE will meet with Roscoe Brewer. TBD

9:00 PM - Special Reception for Charter Alumni (1971 - 1973) - Thomas Road Baptist Church, One Mountain View Road.

A special reception will be held for those alumni who attended the first two years of LBC from the fall of 1971 through the spring of 1973. This will be held on Main Street which is the large main entrance of the New Thomas Road Baptist Church. Alumni are invited to come with their families for a time of celebration and remembrances.

Please go to Lynchburg Baptist College Reunion on Facebook for more information, or call Paula Johnson at 434 944-0426, email poldham71@gmail.com.

(NOTE: There is a LU Football game scheduled at Williams Stadium - North Carolina Central vs: Liberty to be held at 7:00 PM. If you would like more information or to purchase tickets, visit:

http://www.libertyflames.com/index.cfm?PID=10873&TeamID=9)

Sunday, Sept. 13 ~
11:00 - Worship service at TRBC Buses will load at the Kirkley at 10:15. We will all sit together in a special section during the service.

2009-04-28T18:39:00.001-07:00

I want to tell you that yesterday for the first time I looked at the Bios. I was amazed. I did not realize what a blessing they would be. I sat and wept over so many of them. The messages overwhelmed me and humbled me. They were a special blessing at this particular time to us.
I am going to upload them for myself and make a booklet out of them. I pray that everyone will read them all and realize what a great work God wrought through YA and Falwell and all of you guys. Thanks to everyone for your kind and gracious comments.
Love
Gordon and Dottie
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As you can tell from the above email, the bios are very important to Gordon. Now so, more than ever!

When we first began asking you to submit your bios it was our intention to have a book made (after the Reunion, so some last minute bios could be submitted there) and mailed to you. However, after checking the price of having the book printed and mailed we decided that since the bios are already on the web it would be more financially wise for us to go to the web and read them.

The only problem with that is there are some people (eleven, to date) who have chosen not to have theirs made public. We totally understand their decision. This is due to personal reasons, places of ministry, employment, etc. So if you're looking for a particular person and can't find their bio you'll have to email them and ask if they will share it with you.

If you would like to make yours public let me know and I'll be happy to publish them for you. To date, there are 103 bios already on the web.

To SUBMIT your bio - go to youthaflame.org, click on "submit my bio" (left column), fill out the questions, and hit "submit". It's as easy as that!

To VIEW all bios - youthaflame.org - click on "read others' bio (left column)

I'm putting the finishing touches on our schedule and will email that to you very soon.

People are starting to register for the Reunion through PayPal or personal check. That's exciting!!

KEEP REGISTERING AND SUBMITTING YOUR BIOS!!

More later,

Sheila Colclasure

2009-04-27T17:33:00.001-07:00

Hi to all,
I thought that it was time to say Hi to all and remind you to register for the reunion. Sheila has done an unbelievable job of making all this happen so let's respond. One problem with such excellent advanced planning is that we can cool off and relax and forget before the event even takes place. I hope that you will not do that. I am convinced more then ever that God is behind this gathering and some great things for His Kingdom will transpire. I have an exciting program to propose.
I am especially eager for everyone to share with all of us what is going on in your lives and ministries, so get in your BIOS and if you have printed material relating to your ministry or business, bring it with you to distribute.
I want to remind you that I am inviting SMITE folks to join us. Roscoe is coming, some of his kids missed their reunion last year and, remember that SMITE grew out of YA and Roscoe's ministry EPIC is an outgrowth of SMITE. I want them and all other offspring of YA to feel welcome.
I pray that you all have a great summer. We are excited about our 20th summer at Lassen Pines Retreat Center. If you are anywhere close this summer, please feel welcome as my guest at camp. Camp phone number is 530 4743160. Tom Darnell comes every summer for a few weeks to help run camp.
Keep helping Sheila find missing persons.

See you in Sept. !!!!!!
Gordon

2009-04-15T20:22:00.000-07:00

The registration form for the Youth Aflame Reunion is up and ready to go!!

You may access the form by going to youthaflame.org and clicking on "register" (left side). After you complete this page, click on "submit" and it will take you to another page where the costs will be broken down. The basic cost of the reunion is $65.00/person, with three optional items for purchase if you choose to do so.

Note to those paying to check: you'll need to include a note to me letting me know if you want any of the options (t-shirt and size, CD, DVD).

Please be advised that the registration fee does NOT include lodging.

Only 147 days until we're all together in Lynchburg at the Reunion!!

Sheila

2009-02-24T10:54:00.001-08:00

There's several things I need to communicate with you, so here goes:

1. We're working on the total cost of attending the Reunion and I'll send that to you very soon. I think you'll be pleased.

2. I've been advised that there are several activities happening in Lynchburg during the weekend of Sept. 10-12 (unrelated to the LU/TRBC), so hotel rooms will be going fast. If you have not secured a room at the Kirkley, please do so quickly.

Here's an email I received from Randy Smith regarding a recent stay at the Kirkley: I just stayed at the Kirkley this past week. It is a good hotel - in our day, it used to be the Hilton. Has an indoor pool and hot tub (like any of us want to walk around in a bathing suit!), a decent workout room and the rooms are being renovated. It also has a dance club where you can do your old YA routines (ha!). The rooms are large - each has some sort of sitting area. The only real negative - no business center to speak of - just a laptop and printer in the lobby. So if you need access - bring your own laptop - the whole hotel is wireless.
See you there!

Randy Smith

(I've been advised that they are updating the business center. Not sure how much will have been completed by September.)

3. The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir will be performing (along with TRBC's choir) in the services at TRBC on September 6th, so if you were thinking about coming into town early that might help you decide! Remember that the room rates will be the same if you decide to come early or stay late.

4. Henry McKinney has taken on the awesome responsibility of planning a remembrance honoring all the YA'ers who have gone to be with the Lord. Those include: Gary Aldridge, Wayne Campbell, Gloria (Huggins) Harbridge, Jerry Kelly, Sharon (Jones) Mason, Karren (Claiborne) McKinney, James Stevens. If you know any one else, please contact Henry (hlmbooks@aol.com).

5. Please continue to submit your Bios. Gordon is counting on you to do this.
To SUBMIT bio - go to youthaflame.org, click on "submit my bio" (left column), fill out the questions, hit "submit". It as easy as that!
To VIEW bios - go to youthaflame.org - click on "read others' bio" (left column)

I try my best to have them posted within 24 hours after you submit them, so don't be confused if you don't see yours immediately.

6. Attached are the latest Master List (we've added several new names) and the Names to Contact List. Still looking for people.

More later,
Sheila

2009-01-11T23:17:00.000-08:00

- Youth Aflame Reunion - September 10-12, 2009

- Web site address - youthaflame.org

- Facebook - can be accessed by going to Facebook.com and searching for Youth Aflame Alumni. You'll have to join Facebook but it's a simple process.

Happy New Year to each of you! Only 240 days until the Youth Aflame Reunion!!

Here is the schedule for our Reunion. It might change a little bit, but I believe it's pretty much a "go". There'll be a few updates coming later.

Thursday ~ Pretty much Meet & Greet day. (Not sure what time we'll officially start or where it will be held. Will let you know later.) That night would probably be just people getting together for dinner, talking, etc. No "official plans".

Friday ~
Morning: YA Tour: Tour the campus, museum, the Mansion, Jerry's memorial & other points of interest from the old days: Pittman Plaza, the Hotel, Timberlake class building, old/new scaremare site & the old TRBC facility.
Kendra is going to check into using buses to take us on the tour.
Lunch: Maybe eat on the mountain?

Afternoon: Sing Along Time: Groups visit with Gordon, sing old songs together & reminisce, share memories, tell stories...
Hopefully, we will be able to sing to the soundtracks we have had copied over from our reel to reel tapes to CD's...and/or utilize some of our pianists who remember the songs. (This is still being worked on.)
Evening: YA Banquet: Honor Gordon, give plaque or love offering gift,
Entertainment: Rick & Mick Vigneulle. Doug Oldham will also be there to sing Get All Excited. BTW, "Get All Excited" is the theme for the Reunion. Not sure where this will be held.
Keynote Speaker: Gordon

Saturday ~ Trip to the Peaks, catered barbecue dinner mid-late afternoon

Sunday ~ Ask Jonathan to recognize Gordon by perhaps having him pray in the morning service. Have all of us stand to be recognized. That might be the extent of our exposure. Still working on this.
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We are working on hotel rooms and you'll be hearing from me soon regarding this. Also working on having a "live" video made of our time together.

Please keep submitting your bios. This is important to Gordon.

To SUBMIT your bio - go to youthaflame.org, click on "submit my bio" (left column), fill out the questions, and hit "submit". It's as easy as that!
To VIEW bios - go to youthaflame.org - click on "read others' bios" (left column).

Attached are the Master List and Names to Contact list. Please look over the Names to Contact list and see if you know where any of these people are. Have you found them on Facebook, gotten a Christmas card from them, received a phone call, etc?? It's important that we find these people and give them time to plan to be with us in September. Thanks so much for your help!!

More later,

Sheila

2008-12-27T01:23:00.001-08:00

MERRY CHRISTMAS Y.A.

It has been some time since our last contact so I though I would use the holiday time to share a few thoughts as we face the new year.
Let me remind you of a few basics as some have had a few questions. First, remember that YA is a movement and not some organization you join or have to qualify for. It has always been committed to a distinct philosophy of ministry and lifestyle. The concepts work in any context and for any age level as some of you who have built churches have discovered. It works because it is so scriptural and logical. Therefore, anyone whose life has been touched by YA in some fashion is welcome to this reunion. For example, I have met children of families who are now in ministry, they too are welcome.
Secondly, I emphasize again strongly that this gathering is not simply for the purpose of reminiscing. Bob Jones Sr. used to say that reminiscing was a sign of growing old and none of us are interested in acknowledging that reality, RIGHT!! My prayer is that this gathering will be a time of sharing love, encouraging each other, revival (if needed), and planning for an even more exciting future for some great YA ministry. PLEASE COME AS YOU ARE , BUT COME. If you make some changes for the better as a result then great, if not so be it. I love and revere all of you.
Third, some might feel that your accomplishments have not been as spectacular as someone else and you might be intimidated. WRONG!! Faithfulness is the only evaluation. Anything that anyone of us has ever done is by the grace of God alone.
As for more details of structure and logistics - that info is coming soon. Many have offered suggestions and help to work out all the details of a smooth operation. Priority at this point is planning and searching for folks we are still missing. Please help us with that.
I deeply appreciate the way that FACEBOOK is hooking up so many of us. I am amazed at how much it is expanding. Please forgive me if I am not responding more but we are still pretty involved in running Lassen Pines Retreat Center.
By the way, if you look up Lassen Pines on the Internet you will notice that sale. When we sell it to the right buyer , we are planning to switch our efforts to worldwide youth ministry missions projects.
Please keep sending in your Bios to Sheila. It is so important to help us all to know you and pray for you. Here are a couple of special prayer requests.
* Doug Warner's wife's battle with cancer
* Doug Turner's continued recovery
* Roscoe Brewer's recovery from liver surgery
* Safety for some folks ministry in dangerous areas whose names are held for security reasons.
If you have any special needs, share them with Sheila.

Thank you again for all you mean to Dottie and me and please know that we pray for all of you every morning. Merry Christmas and Happy New Years to all of you from all 21 of the Luffs.

PS: No more cracks about kissing Dolphins!!!!!

2008-11-08T20:13:00.001-08:00

- Youth Aflame Reunion - September 10-12, 2009

- Web site address - youthaflame.org

- Facebook - can be accessed by going to Facebook.com and searching for Youth Aflame Alumni. You'll have to join Facebook but it's a simple process.

305 days til the Youth Aflame Reunion!!!

Just a note: when you submit your bio don't expect it to immediately show up on the blog. I try my best to have them posted within 24 hours (most times less), so don't be confused if you don't see it immediately.

To SUBMIT your bio - go to youthaflame.org, click on "submit my bio" (left column), fill out the questions, and hit "submit". It's as easy as that!

To VIEW bios - go to youthaflame.org - click on "read others' bios" (left column).

We've added new people on the Master List. Both lists are attached.

More later,

Sheila

2008-10-23T16:17:00.001-07:00

Just want to clarify - when you submit your bio, the last selection you are asked to make is to choose to:

1. "include my information on the YouthAflame.org web site directory (Recommended)"
OR
2. "make my information ONLY available to Youth Aflame alumni".
Either choice you make is perfectly fine. I just want to clarify if you choose the second one that your bio WON'T SHOW UP on the blog page.

Following the reunion, with everyone's permission, we will be putting all of these bios in book/booklet form and will make them available for all. However, if you want people to read your bio prior to the reunion you need to check the FIRST box.

Again:

To SUBMIT your bio - go to youthaflame.org, click on "submit my bio" (left column), fill out the questions, and hit "submit". It's as easy as that!

To VIEW bios - go to youthaflame.org - click on "read others' bios" (left column).

Thanks,

Sheila

2008-10-23T13:36:00.001-07:00

- Youth Aflame Reunion - September 10-12, 2009
- Web site address - youthaflame.org
- Facebook - can be accessed by going to Facebook.com and searching for Youth Aflame Alumni. You'll have to join Facebook but it's a simple process.

Hey everyone! Just a reminder to please submit your BIO if you haven't already done so. This is really important to Gordon and something he specifically asked us to do.
To SUBMIT your bio - go to youthaflame.org, click on "submit my bio" (left column), fill out the questions, and hit "submit". It's as easy as that!
To VIEW bios - go to youthaflame.org - click on "read others' bios" (left column).
Attached are the latest lists - we've added new names to the Master List! Please look over the Names to Contact list and see if you might know where some of these people are. Thanks so much for your help!!

More later,
Sheila

Bios

2008-10-13T09:21:00.001-07:00

- Youth Aflame Reunion - September 10-12, 2009
- Web site address - youthaflame.org
- Facebook - can be accessed by going to Facebook.com and searching for Youth Aflame Alumni. You'll have to join Facebook but it's a simple process.
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Hey everyone! Just a reminder to please submit your BIO if you haven't already done so. This is really important to Gordon and something he specifically asked us to do.
To SUBMIT your bio - go to youthaflame.org, click on "submit my bio" (left column), fill out the questions, and hit "submit". It's as easy as that!
To VIEW bios - go to youthaflame.org - click on "read others' bios" (left column).

More later,
Sheila

2008-10-03T12:57:00.000-07:00

- Youth Aflame Reunion - September 10-12, 2009

- Web site address - youthaflame.org

- Facebook - can be accessed by going to Facebook.com and searching for Youth Aflame Alumni. You'll have to join Facebook but it's a simple process.

Due to conflicts with pre-scheduled events at Thomas Road, the Youth Aflame Reunion has been RESCHEDULED to September 10-12, 2009. I"m sorry for any inconvenience this may cause, but thankful we found out when we still have time to make/change plans.

More later,
Sheila

a note from Gordon

2008-09-24T15:15:00.000-07:00

Dear Team YA:

I send this E-Mail in order to bring you up to date on my attitude about the reunion in 09. The inter- action on line has been amazing, especially thru FACEBOOK. The time period of the 70's and early 80's when we were in ministry together was a unique time for all of us and that period created a special bond between us.

However, Dr. Bob Jones Sr. said "Reminiscing is a sign of growing old." Now I am not only not willing to admit that 71 is old, but I would desire that our time together is much more than simply remembering the past but that it become a time of revival, recommitment, visionary thinking, reconnecting, planning together for the future and most of all encouragement. Collectively we have a lot of power and influence. I am sorry that it took us so long to do this thing but God is soverign and His timing is not ours. I am sure that the Devil wanted to bury the YA movement but he has failed. YA is alive and well!!

I would also like to address the fact that Youth Aflame became a legal non-profit ministry via Youth Alive. If Thomas Road agrees I want to change our name to Youth Alive/ Youth Aflame so that we can function as a legal identity. I will keep you informed on this. Jerry Jr. is on our side so I think it will not be a problem.

I want to thank all of you who have offered advice and ideas to Sheila relating to the reunion. I would much rather have your input as to what you think will work than just mine. All I want is one good shot at you all!!

Now, a word for any of you folks who may have feelings of failure either personally, spiritually, or in ministry effectiveness. No one is interested in checking up on anyone or evaluating you in any way. We are family, a team, and our fellowship is long overdue. COME AS YOU ARE. NOT ONE OF US HAVE BEEN DEVOID OF TROUBLE

I want to ask your indulgence in not keeping up with all the Facebook program. The numbers are becoming overwhelming. I will always confirm all contacts but may not get back with you. We are still operating camp.

I want to say that your Bio sketches are very important. What you are doing is significant to all of us. What you have been doing is amazing but there will not be enough time at the reunion to share it all publically.

Finally, someone on line mentioned a love offering for Dottie and I. Forget it! All of your 50th anniversay cards and gift certificates were more than enough. We feel that your faithfulness through the years is all the show of love we need. What I do propose is that we create a YA mission fund that we can build, perpetuate and make available to worthy YA projects. Let me know what you think of the idea. I will keep you informed on this project.

Love you all and pray for you every day,

Gordon

365 days til the Youth Aflame Reunion

2008-09-24T15:13:00.001-07:00

That's right! One year from today the Reunion will begin! Can't wait to see you all there.

- Youth Aflame Reunion - September 24-27, 2009

- Web site address - youthaflame.org

- Facebook - can be accessed by going to Facebook.com and searching for Youth Aflame Alumni.

Things to remember:

1. ANYONE who played any part in Youth Aflame is welcome at this Reunion. Crew, puppet teams, Word of Life leaders, Treasure Island workers, Sunday School workers, etc. All are welcome and encouraged to be a part!

2. BIOS - thank you to the ones that have submitted their bios. Gordon specifically requested that every YA'er submit a bio. These will eventually be made into a book and be a nice memento for everyone.

To submit your bio - go to youthaflame.org, click on "submit my bio".

To view the bios - go to youthaflame.org, click on "read others' bio" on the left side of the page, OR on the same page, click on "view biographies on the original blog" at the top of the page in purple writing.

3. If you have information missing on the Master List (i.e. address, phone number, spouse's name) that you would like to have included, please email me at the above address.

I got an email from Jerry Falwell Jr., and wanted to pass it along to you. In part, it says: I have very warm memories of Youth Aflame and LU's first students. You guys are the heart and soul of LU. I am committed to keeping this school true to its roots and I need the help of the pioneers to make that happen. Jerry"

Special, huh? I was very pleased and it made Gordon smile :)

Please continue to help me find people!! We're making progress.

Sheila

2008-09-16T16:26:00.000-07:00

Hey, everyone, I know you're hearing from me twice in one day and I apologize for that, but wanted you to know that you can read all the bios that are coming in by going to:

youthaflame.org
read others' bios (left hand side)

OR

same page
view biographies on the original blog (top of page in purple writing)

Sheila

2008-09-16T09:22:00.000-07:00

When Gordon and I first met to discuss the Youth Aflame reunion (September 07) one of HIS requests was that each YAer create a brief bio. Spouses are more than welcome (and encouraged) to participate as well.

The biographical information you provide will be made available to other Youth Aflame Alumni. If you wish, the information will also be made available on our website, YouthAflame.org - but only with your express permission.

For your convenience, we have prepared a form on the web site where you may answer these questions, all of which are optional:

Where are you living?
What is your occupation?
To whom are you married?
Names of children and grandchildren
What is your favorite memory and/or quote from Gordon?
How has his ministry affected your life/career?
What adventure has God allowed you to walk through in which He transformed your life?
Open question - anything you want to tell us

You may access the form at YouthAflame.org by clicking on the "submit my bio" link in the left column and following the prompts. It's easy!!

Or, you may simply send your information to me via email at larrysheila@sbcglobal.net.

Attached are the most recent lists. We keep making progress and I thank you for your help. Please continue. There's still lots of people we need to find.

More later,
Sheila

2008-09-09T10:05:00.000-07:00

Youth Aflame Reunion - September 24-27, 2009

Web site address - youthaflame.org

Facebook - can be accessed by going to Facebook.com and searching for Youth Aflame Alumni. You'll have to join Facebook but it's a simple process.

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Hi everyone! The Reunion Snowball just keeps rolling along! Thanks for your help in locating people. Please don't stop! Both the Master List and the Names To Contact list are attached. You can see we're making progress.

I've been asked "who is included in Youth Aflame?" Youth Aflame includes anyone who was involved in any of the following - crew (lights, sound), puppet team, band, singing groups, Sunday School workers, etc. AND spouses!!!

There are new topics on the Discussion Boards (on Facebook). One is entitled Time Line. If you go to youthaflame.org and click on Time Line (left side of the page) it will direct you to the Youth Aflame Time Line. At the top you'll see "click here to suggest a Time Line event. Visit the other topics on the Discussion Boards and add your experiences.

Do you have written music book(s) that were used by any of the singing teams? If so, please email Christy Clayton Cousineau at rccousineau@sbcglobal.net.

We're firming up the list of activities for/during the Reunion. I'll be sending that out soon.

More later,

Sheila

2008-08-26T05:57:00.000-07:00

Youth Aflame Reunion - September 24-27, 2009

Web site address - youthaflame.org

Facebook - can be accessed by going to Facebook.com and searching for Youth Aflame Alumni. You'll have to join Facebook but it's a simple process.

Things are moving along nicely and people are getting excited about the Reunion. I love hearing about friends being reconnected after all these years!

I am adding new people to the Master List two or three times per week and I"m pleased about that. But we need to get real serious about finding those on the Names to Contact list. AND we need to add more names to that list, I'm sure.

Please take a few minutes and look over the list. PLEASE! See if you know where some of these people are.

- If you can tell me which state they were originally from, that would be helpful.

- If you know the married name for one of the girls (husbands first and last name), that would be helpful. It's almost impossible to search for them when I only have their maiden name.

- If you know one of the guys is a Pastor or where they might be employed, that would be helpful.

- If you're forwarding my emails re: the Reunion to someone else that needs the information, I need to know that persons name so I can follow up with them and get their contact information.

- If you are "friends" with someone on Facebook please check to see that they're on the Master List. If not, let me know.

- Some of you have family members (siblings) who were part of YA. Please send me their information.

Attached are the updated Master List and Names To Contact lists. PLEASE! I need your help!

Thanks,

Sheila

2008-08-18T12:37:00.001-07:00

Dear Youth Aflamers:

In preparation for our reunion next year, we thought it would be great to compile a book of memories, dates, places, anecdotes, and words of wisdom. But we need your help!

Do you have a memory box or file in which you might have stashed old journals, calendars, or keepsakes? Would you mind taking some time to look through it? If you find photos, you can post those to the YA site on Facebook, and we can access them there.

If you find journals, calendars, or notes, could you either copy and mail, email, or fax them to me (Angie Hunt) or Lamar Keener, the compilers.

If you were involved in Youth Aflame in the early years (1971 - 1976), send your info to Lamar. His contact information is:
10951 Explorer Rd.
La Mesa, CA 91941
FAX 619 668 1115
email - lamar@thekeeners.com

If you were involved with Youth Aflame in the later years (1977 - 1980), send your info to Angie Hunt. Her contact information is:
8092 Willow Court
Seminole, FL 33776
FAX 727 319 3326
email - hunthaven@gmail.com

We will need your information by December 31, 2008. This should give you time to clean out your attic. ;)

After we see what we have, we'll figure out how best to compile it into a book.

Thanks so much! Happy searching!

Angie Hunt
Lamar Keener

2008-08-15T17:48:00.001-07:00

There are times in life when we all need people to pray for and with us, so I've started a Prayer and Praise section on the Discussion Boards.

Let's please keep it limited to members and immediate family of Youth Aflame. And don't forget to tell us the Praises when God answers!!

2008-08-15T07:26:00.000-07:00

A new discussion has been posted on the Discussion Board. It's called Founding Year 1971 - the very first year. Did you attend LBC that year? What are some of your experiences and memories?

2008-08-14T07:43:00.000-07:00

Youth Aflame Reunion - September 24-27, 2009
Web site address is youthaflame.org
Facebook can be accessed by going to Facebook.com and searching for Youth Aflame Alumni. You'll have to join Facebook, but it's a simple process.
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More and more people are getting excited about our upcoming Reunion. I hope you've had a chance to glance at the pictures being posted on Facebook. You'll be pleased to recognize that none of us have changed a bit!!

- Please be planning and thinking about a LOVE OFFERING for Gordon and Dottie. If we all start putting a little money aside
now we should be able to present them with a nice surprise at the Reunion. There's certainly no way we could ever express
our gratitude for all the time they put into our lives, but this could be a small way to say "Thank you!"

- On Facebook, under Discussion Board please notice there are 3 discussions listed:
1. Where are you and what are you doing?
2. Your favorite ScareMare memories
3. Your favorite Luff quote
Enjoy reading these and don't forget to add your thoughts/memories there as well!!

- As you're browsing the pictures on Facebook if you know any names that need to be added please feel free to do so.

- Does anyone have pictures of ScareMare? Love to see them if you do.

- I think the theme for the Reunion has to be GET ALL EXCITED!, don't you?

More later,
Sheila

2008-08-10T19:13:00.000-07:00

Here's another thought on how to be able to browse the pictures:

Go to the website (youthaflame.org) and
click on the Facebook Group link in the left column

2008-08-10T18:43:00.000-07:00

Some of you are asking me how to find the YA group on Facebook - go to facebook.com and click on "Groups" on the left side. You'll have to become a member, but that's very simple.

Don't forget the YA web site is YouthAflame.org.

2008-08-10T17:56:00.000-07:00

Take a look at the Photos on Youth Aflame's Facebook page. There's some "old" ones there. And, yes, there's some question marks and "do you know who this is" there, too. Don't forget we're old and can't remember sometimes. Please feel free to send me any names you might recognize or type them in yourself.

Enjoy another trip down Memory Lane.

2008-08-06T14:46:00.000-07:00

Sorry to be sending another message so quickly, but I've been asked to restate the web site. It's youthaflame.org

Regarding the bio - just email them to me. That might change later, but for now let's go with that.

Someone also reminded me that we're "old" people and to please make the font larger :) Hopefully this will be large enough.

Sheila

Youth Aflame Reunion, September 2009

2008-08-06T11:29:00.000-07:00

Hello Youth Aflamers, it's only 413 DAYS TIL THE YA REUNION. How do I know that? It's scrolling across the top of our YA web site.

I'm so excited about the response that I've been receiving!! Several of you have joined our Youth Aflame web site and the Youth Aflame group on Facebook. Larry and I have been blessed again and again by reconnecting with "old" friends. I've heard, by way of the grapevine, that Gordon and Dottie are checking the web site daily and telling everyone at the camp about the Reunion. Don't forget they have a special day coming up.... Aug. 15th.

Here's some things to think about and work on:

1. Gordon has asked that everyone (whether they're able to attend or not) write up a bio of what you've done since leaving Liberty and what you're doing now. (Of course you will want to include what Gordon and Dottie have meant to your lives over the years.) Once we get these collected they will be made available to you.
2. Start thinking about pictures you have. Get them together and plan on bringing them with you to the Reunion. More on that later.
3. We would like to honor those people who have gone home to be with the Lord. If you've lost a loved one that was part of YA please contact me and let's get some ideas going.
4. I'm still needing some of your addresses, phone numbers, spouse's names (if applicable) for the Master List. Please send them to me.

Have a great day!
Sheila

2008-08-03T20:49:00.001-07:00

Youth Aflame Reunion, September 2009

Hello Youth Aflame member(s)!!

For years it has been Gordon Luff's dream to put together a Youth Aflame reunion. Since he's been busy running Lassen Pines Christian Camp in Redding, California he has asked me to be the chair person and get this underway. SO, at his request (and with his encouragement!) I want to do this.

Here are the details as they stand today:

Date: September 24 - 27, 2009 (Thursday thru Sunday) NOT 2008!
Location: Liberty, Lynchburg
Cost: still working on that

As the time gets closer, Kendra Cook Penn has agreed to secure hotel rooms at a group rate, and that information will be provided later.

If you have not contacted me, please do so I can add you to the Master List and keep you informed as to what's happening and when. Please send me an e-mail and I'll set you up.

I am pleased to tell you that we have a Youth Aflame Alumni website that can be accessed at YouthAflame.org AND we also have a Facebook page that can be found here . I encourage you join us there and feel free to share your memories with all of us.

We're trying to locate music from all the singing teams, so if you have names of songs or copies of the music we would be thrilled to have them.

Larry and I are excited about this opportunity and anxious to see you all!

Sheila Colclasure