This is our 7th weekly report for the 2013 LUC Youth Evangelism Congress.  In case you've missed it, our list of newsletter archives that have been sent out can be viewed by clicking here.

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We want to thank and welcome STANDOUT from Andrews University for the 2013 LUC Youth Evangelism Congress.  

As they prepare their hearts and minds to lead us in song and in worship - please do keep them in your prayers!

*Congratulations Michigan Conference for REACHING your GOAL!

1. Through AIM (Adventist Information Ministry), we contacted 503 churches and 287 pastors.

2. 41 delegates were named by the local church pastors through the AIM Calls. To get the list, click here.

3. Currently, 292 delegates from 63 churches are registered.

4. You can also see the 63 churches "blinking" with delegates by going to our PointsMap.

5. THERE ARE ONLY 7 MORE DAYS TO REGISTER!  If you haven't registered, please be sure to register TODAY!

As you are preparing your hearts for the Congress we just wanted to remind you that you will be attending this Congress as Official Delegates from your church.  Not only will you be official representatives for your church but all of us at the Congress will be Ambassadors for Jesus Christ as well.

This Congress is strategically planned to be a quasi-formal (professional) setting in which we would like the delegates (as far as it is possible) to use good judgment and plan to dress accordingly. Recommended form of attire - Business Casual.

Below is a link that you can click to access the most recent and updated Rooming Preferences that you have submitted through your registration.  Please do check the file and see if the information we have is correct. If not, please let us know.

Congress Roommate Preferences

We are asking all presenters/speakers to bring your own computer (labtop) and USB just in case.  We will provide the projector and a presentation remote for your presentations.

4 reminders as you prepare for the Congress:

1.  PPT File - If you have a PPT file you'll be presenting with, please send it to us by TODAY! 

2.  Booth/Exhibition Space - If you need to sign-up for booth/exhibition space at the Congress, please contact Dale Simpson.

3.  Table Gift/Resource - If you have a table resource you'd like to giveaway as a gift to the delegates (ie. flyers, pamphlets, connect cards, books) - please contact Sydney Henry.

4.  Table Discussion Questions -  After each presentation there will be a table discussion among the delegates.  Please send us 3~5 Discussion Questions for our delegates.  You can send the questions by clicking here.

For Schedule, Breakout Rooms and Booth Request Updates, please click here.

We're looking for passionate, pro-active young adults who will be willing to serve and lead as a Table Facilitator at the Congress.

The job description is as follows:

1. Be willing to come for TF (Table Facilitators) Orientation (1 hr.) on Friday, Feb. 8, 2013.

2. Be willing to take the initiative and lead out the introduction and fellowship with delegates in their assigned tables.

3. Be willing to lead out and facilitate the table discussion after each presentation (the discussion questions will be provided).

4. Be willing to connect and network with the table delegates after the congress (follow-up instruction will be given at the Congress).

5. Be responsible to evenly distribute the table gifts and resources to the table delegates.  

If you're interested please contact your Conference Youth Director ASAP!  (Contact info listed below)

We have started an official 40-Day Countdown for the 2013 LUC Youth Evangelism Congress.  

We're on Day 34 of 40 today.

Both Moses and Jesus endured 40 days & nights of trial in the mountain and wilderness.  And as as result, both of them emerged with power, glory and character that would carry them to finish the mission God had planned for them to accomplish. 

As we spend the 40 days & nights together in God’s Word and Prayer - we pray that God will empower us with His power, glory and character that will enable us to finish the work He has planned for us to finish in our generation.

You can follow us in our Countdown by:

1. Our Blog
2. Our Facebook Event Page
3. Our Facebook Page
4. Our Twitter

1.  For a sample of featured speakers & presenters click here.

2.  For a sample of Congress Draft Schedule, click here.

3.  What is included with the Registration Fee?

• 4 meals - All three meals on Sabbath and breakfast on sunday morning.
• 2 Nights of Hotel Lodging
• Registration Packet
• 2013 LUC Youth Congress T-shirt
• Resource Print Material
• Free USB with Evangelism Resources including PPT Template for the local church

4.  Who can register?

• Any official youth or young adult delegate that has been chosen and supported by the local church between the ages 16-35 AND the parents, teachers, mentors, leaders, elders, pastors or administrators who would like to bring their youth or young adult or would just like to participate. 

5.  For young delegates and leaders in Chicago, can they commute?

• This Congress has been strategically designed for the young delegates to  connect, network and build community together in a retreat settting.  The goal is for young delegates and church leadership to bond and establish deep and intimate relationships by coming and staying together at the hotel.  So, we're encouraging everyone to 'come away for awhile' and take time to build a community together.