We are a local ministry of Mount Olive Lutheran School's freedom-loving youth. And that's exactly what we do, from hearts of gratitude.
Our mission is to honor God and uplift American heroes while growing servant leaders. YPC recognizes we are citizens and patriots first of Heaven, devoted to our gracious and good God, Creator, and Redeemer. Next, we're citizens of this greatest land in the history of the world - the United States of America, blessed by God with countless heroes who have sacrificed deeply so we can live our faith
05/26/2026
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TWO WEEKS!! Camp begins two weeks from today!
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05/26/2026

05/26/2026
Our young patriots were blessed to share our love and gratitude for our American freedoms and our freedom in Christ at the Iowa Gold Star Military Museum’s Memorial Day breakfast today. It’s a joy to be able to think those sacrificed so much for us! What a morning!
05/19/2026
Grateful for Bubba’s commitment to honor our veterans! If you’ve never been out to visit him on Memorial Day for the painting of the ashes, it’s well worth the trip to the original Freedom Rock he repaints annually.
Grateful for everyone who has supported the Freedom Rock® tour, shared stories, sponsored projects, and helped keep these tributes alive. Back at it again, see you this Memorial Weekend 🇺🇸
https://www.desmoinesregister.com/picture-gallery/news/usa250/2026/05/15/freedom-rock-iowa-ray-sorensen-repainted-memorial-day/90099396007/?taid=6a086a9f76997b0001c40609&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
05/16/2026
05/15/2026
Grateful for the opportunity to sing for our Vietnam veterans, and the chance for our young patriots to look our heroes in the eyes and thank them. ❤️🇺🇸❤️
05/09/2026
A few photos to capture this beautiful Iowa State Patrol's Peace Officer Memorial, and class tour of our amazing Iowa State Capitol. Living the good life - thank You, Lord!
To be surrounded by Iowa's law enforcement officers and those training to stand in harm's way for us is an overwhelming experience. To get to sing our gratitude for them at this year's Peace Officer Memorial was a joy and an honor. To do so with empty chairs where grieving loved ones of fallen officers often sit - so good. We thank God often and pray continued safety for all who wear the uniform for us!
05/04/2026
And that’s a wrap! Mount Olive Lutheran Church & School Young Patriots Club recently held their annual Hearts for Heroes Night, this year making it Hearts for Heroes & America 250 Night to commemorate 250 years of God's good grace in our land.
It was an evening celebrating America’s 250th birthday, full of pieces and songs honoring America’s founders and history, our military, each other, and above all, God. Our young patriots spent countless hours learning these pieces with passion and enthusiasm, and on the night itself, were bursting with pride for our country and all who call and called it home.
Our young patriots had the honor of presenting Heart of a Hero awards to US Army Specialist Cooper Anderson and US Army Private First Class Sven Anderson and their family as well as to US Army Sergeant First Class Connor Schroder and his family.
And what birthday celebration would be complete without cake and gifts? The cake was a showstopper, and the gift of appreciation was felt all around. The Iowa Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution even honored YPC with their Community Service Award.
Thank you to everyone who has helped make this country into what it is and to those who keep us safe. Thank you as well to our Young Patriots Club families who support their children in honoring our country, military, and God. Happy 250th Birthday America!
Photo credits: Ryan Dueker Photography and YPC Youth Leader Wyatt Davis
Cake credit: YPC Leader Josie Lorang
Decoration credits: K-8th grade students of Mount Olive, led by Lizzie Hill