Ellen G. White

"The highest of all is ministry in its various lines, and it should be kept before the youth that there is no work more blessed of God than that of the minister." - GW 63.1 

Prayer - Praise & Petition

Aurora, Colorado Shooting: Please pray for the victims of the shooting and their families. Also, remember the shooter, James Holmes, and his family. 

Personnel Change

Roger Wade: In June 2012, Roger Wade was elected to serve as the Director for Adventist Youth Ministries for the Northeastern Conference after previously serving in the Southwest Region Conference.

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.

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, US Citizen) 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. More Info: Visit andrews.edu.

Adventist Resources

Adventist Hymnal Software: Seventh-day Adventist Church media teams, or anyone for that matter, can digitally access the SDA Hymnal in English or Spanish and use it during church services. More Info: Visit: DigitalHymnal.org.

LeadOut Ministries: This website is packed with Bible study and ministry resources for children, youth and young adults. The organization was founded by Troy Fitzgerald, Walla Walla University Church Young Adult Pastor. More Info: Visit LeadOutMinistries.com

Non-Denominational Resources

Living It Highschool Outreach: This highschool outreach website has a resource center to help youth leaders find support for working with public highschool students. There are video testimonies, outreach ideas and more. More Info: Visit LivingItHS.org.

Beginning in Jesus: This "Experiencing Christ Together" Student Edition curriculum contains everything you need to facilitate small groups that want to learn more about Jesus, whether it's a complete lesson or just some prompts to move your group along. More Info: Vsit YouthSpecialties.com.

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
• Cayman Islands
• 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 network and support local church leadership which values Youth/Young Adults beyond what is considered normal ministry to this age group. Two free COR summits will be offered in Chicago on February 10, 2012. More Info: Contact Ron Whitehead, or Visit CYE.org/COR. 

Adventist National & International Events

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 Rolling Hills, Illinois. This unionwide youth congress is to challenge and equip senior youth and young adults for evangelism. More Info: Contact Ron Whitehead or Register at AdventSource.org. (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. (Sponsored by the Pacific Union Conference.)

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

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

NAD Public Campus Ministry Overview: Ron Pickell, Adventist Christian Fellowship and NAD Public Campus Ministry Coordinator, with the NAD Ad Hoc Committee, complied this list of research on public campus ministry.

• 100,000 Adventist students are now attending non-Adventist colleges and universities (Roger Dudley and Monte Sahlin (2010). 2009 Congregations Study for the North American Division. Berrien Springs: Institute of Church Ministry). 
• This means that 4 out of 5 SDA students are now on public campuses.
• 22.1 million students are enrolled on college campuses in the NAD - 21 million in the U.S. with another 1.1 million in Canada (Digest of Education Statistics - 2010).
• With 22.1 million students, which is about the same as the seven largest cities in North America - these campues present a great untapped mission field for the Adventist Church.
• 700,000 international students are now studying in the U.S. alone, with a huge potential for sharing the gospel and taking the message back home (2010 Chronicle of Higher Education). 
• 25,000 students attend our 14 denominationally sponsored colleges/universities in the NAD, with 4 of our campuses reporting from 40%-90% non-Adventist student enrollment. 
• Adventist sponsored campus ministry initiatives are connected with approximately 2,500 of the estimated 100,000.

More Info: Contact Ron Pickell, ACF/NAD Coordinator.

Central California Conference Camp Meeting: In July 2012, around 60 youth worked with Kids Against Hunger and packaged 11,500 meals for the hungry in Haiti and Mexico. More Info: Contact Chris Craven or Visit KidsAgainstHunger.org.

Oakwood's Aeolians Win Awards: Student singers from Oakwood University took home three awards at the 7th Annual World Choir Games in July 2012. The Aeolians were the only Adventist representatives at the event. More Info: Read Article Here.

Corrections

Posted in the June 411 in the Miscellaneous section was the following on the Epic Church. The correction has to do with the sponsor of the church and you will find it bolded.

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 Conference not the Lake Region Conference)