Ellen G. White

"Not by painful struggles or wearisome toil, not by gift or sacrifice, is righteousness obtained; but it is freely given to every soul who hungers and thirsts to receive it." - Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing, p. 18

Prayer - Praise & Petition

The American Bible Challenge: Pray for the Lord to honor this new TV Game show that will be premiering in August. The winner of the show will give away the money to bless someone else! More Info: Visit Show Page.

Personnel Change

Rocky Mountain Conference: Jamey Houghton has accepted the position of Youth Evangelism Coordinator and will begin this month (July).

ADRA International: On June 25, the ADRA International board voted to remove and replace the President, Rudi Maier, who has served since October 2010. More Info: Read Article Here.

NAD Communications Department: Dan Weber has accepted a call to be the Associate Director after serving as the Producer of the Adventist Mission DVD series. He will be taking Bernadine Delafields place once he retires today (July 1).

Avon Park Church: After serving as the Speaker/Director of La Voz de Esperanza, Frank Gonzalez has accepted a call to be the new pastor of the Avon Park Church in Florida.

Ministry Seekers

Marcus Vassell: Marcus has a MDiv from Andrews University and has many years of ministerial experience. He possesses qualities in preaching, leadership and counseling with passions in youth and pastoral evangelism, church planting and teaching. He's now seeking a full-time position in ministry. More Info: Email Marcus or Call 646.918.4000.

Andreas Beccai: Andreas has a passion for youth and young adults. In August 2012 he graduates with a MDiv from Andrews University. His wife also has an MDiv and is a partner in ministry. He wants to broaden the horizon beyond status quo ministry. More Info: Email Andreas or Call 917.769.2510.

If you are a youth professional seeking a position in youth ministry, send your information to info@cye.org.

Ministry Openings

Camp Au Sable Task Force Volunteers:  Looking for 4 "mission-minded" college age (18+, prefer 2 men and 2 women) adults to learn and implement all areas of camp life and activities. Must enjoy nature, animals and working with all ages. $650.00/month (9-12 months) plus room and cafeteria style meals. More info: Contact Ken Micheff.

Institute of Church Ministry Director: The ICM, in cooperation with the CYE, is looking for a new Director who is skilled in research. A doctorate is perferred and must have strong communication skills, both verbal and written. More Info: Visit andrews.edu.

CYE Associate/Assistant Director: The CYE is looking for a new Associate/Assistant director who is a minister with a masters degree or higher and has seven years or more of youth ministry experience. Must have technology, organizational and multitasking skills. More Info: Visit andrews.edu.

Sunnyside SDA Church Youth Pastor: Located in Fresno, California, the Sunnyside Church is searching for a Youth Pastor. Must have a bachelors degree, organization and time management skills and experience with teens. More Info: Contact Lauri Vaughn.

Miracle Meadows School: Several positions are available at this alternative boarding school for at-risk students aged 7-18 years. Positions include boys' dorm, girls' dorm, videographer and math/science tutor. More Info: Call 304.782.3630 or Gayle Clark at 304.266.7794.

Adventist Resources

SDA Finder: This mobile app will help you find SDA churches, schools and other organizations in North America by using the built-in GPS on either your iPhone, iPad or Android Mobile Device. More Info: Visit Apple Store or Google.

MINISTRYinMOTION: This new program for pastors and lay leaders explores the best practices for ministry in the 21st century. There will be 4 slots per week on DIRECTV 368 and it's also expected to air on the Hope Channel. More Info: Visit MINISTRYinMOTION.TV.

Kids Against Hunger: These service projects can be completed at conference locations. Teams will work with conference attendees to package meals (23 cents a meal) for the hungry and then they are locally or internationally donated. More Info: Watch YouTube Video Here.

Non-Denominational Resources

Real Conversations: This participants guide and DVD by Jonathan McKee will help youth leaders ignite the passion of Christian teenagers to live authentic lives and give them tools to reach out to their friends. More Info: Visit YouthSpecialties.com.

Research

As a partner with Roger Dudley and the Institute of Church Ministry. CYE will be featuring research in the area of youth and young adult ministry.

The following information is additional findings to the preliminary report of the North American Division-wide study of youth and young adults that was given in the April and June 2012 411 Newsletters.

Allow youth and young adults to establish and direct their own ministries in the church:

• Great Idea - 31%
• Seems Like a Good Idea - 39%
• Unsure About It - 27%
• Not a Good Idea - 3%

Place youth in charge of church web and social media services - where they tend to excel:

• Great Idea - 39%
• Seems Like a Good Idea - 36%
• Unsure About It - 20%
• Not a Good Idea - 5%

Are you part of a closely knit small group or Sabbath school class that helps you grow spiritually?

• Yes - 71%
• No - 29%

Are you a member of the church board at your local church?

• Yes - 22%
• No - 78%

Do you currently attend an Adventist university, college, academy or high school?

• Yes - 19%
• No - 81%

It seems to me that these last two figures are especially troubling. Less than one-fourth of these youth are included in church administration, yet we are expecting them to be prepared to take over the leadership of the church.

The picture also looks grim for Adventist education. While many of these youth may have completed their formal educaiton, we can assume that the majority are being educated in non-Adventist and, most likely, in non-Christian schools.

CYE Events

WeCare Mission Trips: Group leaders and youth work together with WeCare Misions to reach out to communities in the United States and around the world. If you are interested in setting up a mission trip please email Vern Byrd or Call 269.208.7183. More Info: Visit CYE.org/WeCare.

The following trips are confirmed and closed:

• August 10-19, 2012, in Belize. Mission Work: Construction.
• December 16-28, 2012, in Belize. Mission Work: Evangelism, Construction and Vacation Bible School.

180 Symposium: In October 2012, this annual gathering of scholars, practitioners and administrators will be identifying the most effective Adventist congregations in the world that attract and retain senior youth and young adults. If you know of such an effective church please contact Ron Whitehead. From this gathering, a book will be published and a research project will begin to go deeper in a congregation's "best practices" for attracting and retaining senior youth and young adults within a local congregation.

Cruise with a Mission: New Ship. New Ports. Renewed Mission. A Caribbean cruise, a mission trip and a spiritual retreat all wrapped up in one meaningful adventure! CWM sails December 9-16, 2012 from Fort Lauderdale, Florida on ms Nieuw Amsterdam, the newest in the Holland America fleet.

Mission ports this year include:

• Bahamas
• Jamaica
• Honduras

Young adults, age 18-35, are encouraged to consider CWM as an opportunity to renew their spiritual journeys, discover meaningful community and explore the joy of service. More Info: Visit CYE.org/cwm or email Richard Parke.

Church of Refuge (COR) Summit: The COR Summit exists to build church leaders with strength and passion in the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church as found in the great commision of Jesus. The next summit will take place on February 13, 2013 immediately following the One project in Chicago, Ilinois. More Info: Contact Ron Whitehead, or Visit CYE.org/COR.

Adventist National & International Events

Impact Tampa: July 8-22, 2012, in Tampa, Florida. This youth and young adult mission trip is open to all from the NAD. There will be various forms of outreach opportunities, worship, small groups and more. More Info: Contact Robert Hines, Call 407.644.5000 or Visit the Event Page. (Sponsored by the Florida Conference & NAD Youth Departments)

The Ultimate Workout: July 15-30, 2012, in Nicaragua. This mission trip for teens will be full of projects, hard work, adventure, service, and spiritual growth. More Info: Visit Maranatha.org. (Sponsored by Maranatha Volunteers International)

The Collegiate Project: July 15-30, 2012, in Nicaragua. This mission trip is designed for college-aged young adults. Participants will build One-Day Church structures in rural communities. More Info: Visit Maranatha.org. (Sponsored by Maranatha Volunteers International)

The Young Adult Project: August 1-13, 2012, in Nicaragua. This mission trip is for those aged 18-35 years. There will be construction, community service, new connections and spiritual opportunities throughout this project. More Info: Visit Maranatha.org. (Sponsored by Maranatha Volunteers International)

Lake Union Conference Youth Evangelism Congress: February 8-10, 2013, in Skokie, Illinois. This unionwide youth congress is to challenge and equip senior youth and young adults for evangelism. More Info: Contact Ron Whitehead. (Sponsored by the Lake Union Conference Youth Ministries Department)

the One project: February 11-12, 2013, in Chicago, Illinois. Celebrating the supremacy of Jesus in the Adventist Church. Undergraduate student and group discounts are available. More Info: Contact Japhet De Oliveira, or Visit the1project.org.

inSpire Gathering: April 26-28, 2013, in Berkeley, California. Plan to attend this gathering if you are a creative type and want to be inspired by rubbing shoulders with other likeminded Adventist creatives who have a passion for sharing God's love. More Info: Visit VisitInSpire.org.

Impact South Africa: July 1-13, 2013, in Pretoria, South Africa. The 3rd World Conference on Youth and Community Service (WCYCS) is divided into two phases - service projects (July 1-5) and Youth Congress (July 8-13). More Info: Visit ImpactGCYouth.org. (Sponsored by the General Conference Youth Ministries Department)

Non-Denominational Events

Planet Wisdom: Through an in-depth look at God's specific attributes, Planet Wisdom events provide an experience for students to discover practical ways they can change the world by becoming more like Him. Event locations and dates vary. More info: Visit PlanetWisdom.com, or call (888) 346-4179.

Acquire the Fire: 27 hours set apart to give your teens a life-transforming experience with Christ. ATF tours occur periodically throughout the year at various locations. More info: Visit ATFTour.com.

Dare2Share: The 2013 "Follow" Tour, taking place in various locations on various dates, provides training conferences to help teens find a life worth living, a message worth sharing and a Savior worth following. More info: Visit Dare2Share.org.

Pathfinder Camporees

Mid-America Union: July 25-28, 2012, in Custer, South Dakota. Theme: "Truth to Freedom." More Info: Contact Hubert Cisneros.

Northern Asia Pacific Division: August 7-12, 2012, at Sahmyook University Campus, in Nowon-gu, Seoul, Korea. Theme: "Mission from the Northeast" (Daniel 11:44). More Info: Contact Angela Han or Visit Camporee.kr.

Columbia Union: August 8-12, 2012, at Camp Mohaven, in Danville, Ohio. Theme: "Choose Without Compromise." More Info: Visit Camporee Website or Contact Pam Scheib.

British Union: August 13-19, 2012, at Blackwell Adventure Campsite in Bromsgrove, West Midland, United Kingdom. Theme: "Running for Home." More Info: Visit BUCPathfinderCamporee.org.

North Pacific Union: September 13-16, 2012, in Astoria, Oregon. Theme: "My Heart for Jesus." More Info: Visit: NPUCCamporee2012.org.

Southwestern Union: October 4-7, 2012, at Lake Whitney Ranch, in Clifton, Texas. Theme: "A Shelter in the Storm." More Info: Contact Gene Clapp or Visit AShelterInTheStorm.org.

Southern Union: October 10-14, 2012, at Camp Kulaqua, in High Springs, Florida. Theme: " Making a Difference." More Info: Contact Alicia Zinner.

International Camporee: August 11-16, 2014, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Theme: "Forever Faithful." More Info: Visit CYE.org/Camporee.

Miscellaneous

Florida Hospital College: In August 2012, Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences will become Adventist University of Health Sciences.

Epic Church: Epic Church is a new gathering of followers of the Way, the Truth, and the Life: Jesus Christ. Their vision is to follow Christ in the city of Chicago and bring healing and restoration to the community. More Info: Visit EpicWiredSDA.com or Facebook.com/EpicChurch.  (Sponsored by the Illinois Lake Region Conference)

Adventists & Isaac Newton: Alan Jacobs, professor at Wheaton College, wrote an article for The Atlantic on how the great scientist Isaac Newton is connected to William Miller, the Baptist who founded the Adventist movement in the 19th Century. More Info: Read Article Here.

2012 Adventist Film Festival: The winners of the Son Screen International Festival were:

• Best in Fest: "Comatose," Derek Taylor, Director
• Audience Choice Award: "Danger Planet," Justin Burks, Director
• Jonathan Dulan High School Award: "The Burden," Hannah Stange, Director
• Best Dramatic Short: "Forsaken," Ramuel Galarza, Director
• Best Animation: "Danger Planet," Justin Burks, Director
• Best Documentary: "The Golden Glove," Ricky Oliveras, Director

More Info: Read Article Here.

(Source: Adventist Today, May 26, 2012)