Inspirational Text

"If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward."

-Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 

Prayer - Petition and Praise

Youth Evangelism: On February 10, 2013, the Lake Union Conference gave away $16,000 to senior youth and young adults for evangelism projects. Pray they connect people with Christ through their creativity and effort. More Info: Visit JesusAllOrNothing.org. 

Personnel Changes

Patrick Graham: Is the new Youth Ministries Director for the Allegheny East Conference. 

Steve Hamilton: Is the new Youth Director for the Rocky Mountain Conference.  

Elden Ramirez: Is the new North American Division Volunteer Ministries Director

Jeff Villegas: Is the new Youth Ministries Director for the Arkansas-Louisiana Conference.  

Ministry Seekers

Alejandro Sarria: Graduated from Southern Adventist Univeristy in December, 2012 with a BA in Theology, a Minor in Biblical Languages, practical ministry certification, and is also bilingual. More Info: Contact Alejandro Sarria.

Matthew Hutchins: Is a recent graduate from Andrews University with a Masters in Educational Counseling and Mental Health Counseling. His undergraduate is in Theology. Matthew has 12 years of pastoral experience. More Info: Contact Matthew Hutchins.

Mark and Heidi Hartman: Have worked for several years at camp. Mark has worked with the horses, general maintenance, and Assistant to the Camp Director. Heidi has several skills that can be used at camp and/or retreat center. More Info: Please call (540)377-2413.

Brendon Albury: Is located in Miami, Florida, working part- time at the Florida Conference. He is very interested in finding a position in Youth Ministry. Brendon has a Bachelors degree in Theology from Antillean Adventist University. More Info: Contact Brendon Albury.

Claypole "CJ" Cousins, Jr.: Has a Masters of Human Resource Management and is about to graduate with a Master of Divinity. He enjoys evangelism and discipleship through speaking, media ministry, small groups, public evangelism, youth & young adult ministry. More Info: Contact CJ Counsins.

Melinda Wilson: Has a Masters in Administrative Leadership-Adult and Continuing Education, with many years of experience working with the youth. She possesses qualities in youth leadership training, teaching, counseling. More Info: Contact Melinda Wilson.

Alan Petersen: Graduated from Union College in 2011 with a BA in Theology, with a minor in Youth Ministries. He has 7 years of experience working with youth. He is interested in youth/young adult ministry as a way to mentor. More Info: Contact Alan Petersen.

Ministry Openings

Missionary in South Korea: Come teach English while discovering the land and people of South Korea through the SDA Language School. More Info: Visit KoreaSDA.org.

Camp Manager: Camp Yorktown Bay in Arkansas, is looking for a Camp Manager. More Info: Contact Chris Simpson.

Associate Youth Director: The Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists is announcing this position opening as of January 1, 2013. This person will be responsible for advancing/supporting Adventurer, Pathfinder, Youth, Young Adult, Campus Ministries in South Florida (over 100 churches). More Info: Contact Pedro Perez.

Christian Radio Station Office Manager: Looking for an individual to work as task force worker in Twin Falls, Idaho. This person would be responsible for overseeing the office, making it a ministry center in the community, acting as liaison with churches and represent the station. More Info: Contact Brian Yeager.

Group Sales Representative: Camp Kulaqua, in Florida, is looking for a person who has experience in group Resort, Camp and Conference Center Sales. Must possess negotiation skills; persuasive, with proven ability to achieve sales targets while promoting our Christian Mission. More Info: Contact Melodie Hopkins.

Adventist Resources

Hymns Alive: The SDA Hymnal on 33 CD's. Quality accompaniment music to sing God's praises. Organ and piano. Also there are 12 DVD's - "Creation Sings", with words and optional song leader. More Info: Visit 35hymns.com.

Morning Watch Devotional: Enjoy the March edition of the Morning Watch Calendar. This document can be used as an aid to personal Bible Study and Prayer. More Info: Visit BigFootTech.com and click on "March 2013 Morning Watch Calendar". 

His Hands: "Imagine your church or organization choosing missionary projects, selecting church member(s) to serve as a HisHands missionary volunteer, and raising the funds to send them into service." More Info: Visit GCYouthMinistries.com. 

Non-Denominational Resources

Sticky Faith: Following high school seniors into their first three years of college to gain an understanding of the transition from high school to college, they found their answers to the question What can youth workers do to help students develop a lasting faith in God? More Info: Visit YouthSpecialties.com.

UNFILTERED: The first-ever magazine designed to help you thrive in life…outside the church walls. Real stories by real youth workers on topics including…Your heart, Your family, Your health, Your money, Your soul. Apps available for iPad, iPhone, and Android. More Info: Visit UnfilteredMagazine.com. 

Finding Your Edge: This article, by Mark Devries, takes a look into a discovery that he made on the different types of leaders. Mark discovered that there are two very different kinds of cutting-edge leaders: bleeding edge and leading edge. More Info: Visit YouthMinistry.com. 

Adventist National/International Events

Global Youth Day: Sabbath, March 16, 2013 has been chosen as it marks the beginning of the Youth Week of Prayer globally. Eight million Adventist youths will be mobilized around the world to be the hands and feet of Jesus through acts of kindness. More Info: Visit their Facebook page. (Sponsored by the General Conference)

Collegiate Project: Join service oriented young adults for a mission trip the Dominican Republic, July 3-16, 2013. This project is led by college students and designed especially for college and university students, ages 18-24.  Service opportunities will include construction, children's ministry, and community outreach. More Info: Visit Maranatha.org. (Sponsored by Maranatha Volunteers International)

Ultimate Workout 23: Over 100 teens will be headed to Ambato, Ecuador July 16-29, 2013 to experience what it means to serve others. This mission trip will be full of fun, hard work, adventure, and spiritual growth. Service opportunities include construction, painting, children's ministry, community outreach, and medical clinics. More Info: Visit Maranatha.org. (Sponsored by Maranatha Volunteers International)

Young Adult Project: This mission trip is designed for this ages 18-35 and will focus on construction, community service, new connections, and spiritual opportunities. Join this energetic group August 1-12, 2013 in the Dominican Republic. More Info: Visit Maranatha.org. (Sponsored by Maranatha Volunteers International)

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 like-minded 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)

Pan-European Adventist Youth Congress: Power of One will be July 30 - August 4, 2013. More Info: Visit AYCongress.org. (Sponsored by the Euro-Africa Division)

CYE Events

Music and Worship Conference: Register today for the tenth annual Andrews University Music and Worship Conference, March 7-9, 2013. The 2013 Worship Conference will feature a variety of outstanding presenters, including Pedrito Maynard-Reid and Committed. More Info: Email Nick Zork or Visit CYE.org/MWC. 

WeCare Mission Trips: Group leaders and youth work together with WeCare Misions to reach out to communities in North America and around the world. More Info: email Vern Byrd, call 269.208.7183, or visit CYE.org/WeCare.

Cruise with a Mission 2013: Join other young adults as we explore Alaska in 2013.  The ship sails from Seattle Washington, September 15-22.  Early-bird registration is available until April 15, 2013. More Info: Visit CYE.org/CWM or email Richard Parke.

Church of Refuge (COR) Summit: COR Summits exist to network and support local church leadership who seek to attract and retain Youth/Young Adults. More Info: Contact Justin Yang or Visit CYE.org/COR.

E.L. Minchen 180 Symposium: October 15-17, 2013. The youth/young adult topic about why Sabbath Schools are growing or dying will be explored. If you wish to attend with a position paper contact Stanley James. More Info: Visit CYE.org/180. 

Non-Denominational Events

Live It: Is a spiritual awakening for high school youth to expand on living their unique lives for Christ. July 23-27 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. More Info: Visit YouthUnlimited.org.

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. Upcoming events are in various locations including Twin Cities, Minnesota, Lakeland, Florida, Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas, and Washington DC. 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. Check out the dates and locations for 2013 Spring Tour now. 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.

The Presence Tour: "Believe is a high-energy weekend event for junior high students only. It is structured specifically for junior high students and is packed with powerful worship, intense drama and teaching from God's Word." More Info: Visit CIY.com. 

Pathfinder Camporees

Texas Pathfinder Camporee: March 28-31, 2013. More Info: Contact Armando Miranda, Jr.

Kansas-Nebraska Pathfinder Camporee: May 3-5, 2013. More Info: Contact Travis Sager.

Bermuda Conference Pathfinder Camporee: May 3-5, 2013. More Info: Contact Lynette Albuoy. 

Alberta & Manitoba-Saskatchewan Pathfinder Camporee: May 17-19, 2013 at the Foothills Camp. More Info: Contact Lyle Notice.

Nevada-Utah Pathfinder Camporee: June 13-16, 2013 will be in Springville, UT. More Info: Contact David Hall, Sr.

Southern California Conference Pathfinder Camporee: October 25-27, 2013. More Info: Contact Bob Wong.

International Camporee: August 11-16, 2014, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Theme: "Forever Faithful." Only 36,000 North American, 2,000 International, and 2,000 Day Pass tickets are available. More Info: Contact Ron Whitehead or Visit CYE.org/Camporee.

Miscellaneous

Insight Magazine: Inspire teens by telling your story. First prize is $250, and the deadline for entries is June 3, 2013. More Info: Visit InsightMagazine.org.

Asian American Religiosity: "Almost two-thirds of Asian Americans believe that many religions can lead to eternal life. By contrast, most Asian-American evangelicals (72%) say Christianity is the 'one true faith leading to eternal life' versus half (49%) of white evangelicals." -Christianity Today, September 2012

Muslims vs. Evangelicals: The Pew Reserach Center discovered the following information:

• 49% - "Muslims in the U.S. who say they think of themselves first as Muslims rather than as Americans."  
• 70% - "Evangelicals in the U.S. who say they think of themselves first as Christians rather than as Americans." 

-Christianity Today, October 2011

Dr. Benjamin Carson: A world-renowned pediatric neurosurgeon at John Hopkins Hospital and active Seventh-day Adventist, gave the keynote speech at the National Prayer Breakfast. More Info: Visit AToday.org. If you have trouble watching the video visit YouTube.com.