2 Chronicles 7:14 NKJV

"If my people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from Heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land."

Prayer - Praise & Petition

Student Missionaries:  Please pray for the hundreds of student missionaries around the world. Also, adopt one with your youth group, family or Sabbath school.

Personnel Changes

Paul Goltz: After serving in Australia, the Newbold College community will be welcoming Paul as the new college chaplain beginning in August 2012. Paul has a passion to share Christ and His love and compassion. More Info: Read Article Here.

Allan Williamson: Allan served in the Colorado Conference, Rocky Mountain Conference, Missouri Conference, North Pacific Union, and 26 years in the Southern Union. Allan will be retiring and Ken Rogers from Walla Walla University will be the next Union Youth Director.

Kasper Haughton: Kasper worked at the CYE as a graduate assistant for the Music & Worship Conference. Beginning in July he will be the children's and youth pastor for the Kettering SDA Church in Kettering, Ohio.

Ministry Seekers

Andreas Beccai: Andreas has a passion for youth and young adults. In August 2012 he graduates with an 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

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.

Michigan Conference Youth Task Force: Ken Micheff, Michigan Conference Youth Director, is looking for two female and one male task force volunteers. More Info: Contact Ken Micheff.

Texas Conference Associate Youth Director: Joey Pollom, the youth director, is looking for an associate youth director with experience in camp and club (pathfinders, adventurers and master guides) ministries and highschool ministries. More Info: Contact Joey Pollom.

CYE Associate/Assistant Director: The CYE is looking for a new associate/assistant director who is an ordained 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 ages 7-18. Positions include boys' dorm, girls' dorm, videographer and math/science tutor. More Info: Call 304.782.3630 or Gayle Clark at 304.266.7794.

Guide Magazine: Guide is currently looking for an assistant editor. If you are interested in the position or know of someone you think should be considered, please contact Guide editor Randy Fishell.

Adventist Resources

10 Days in the Upper Room: A powerful resource written by Mark Finley. The workbook has 10 lessons designed to lead the reader into an "upper room experience." Each video sermon (available for free download) is 30 minutes in length. More Info: Visit AdventistBookCenter.com or call 1-800-765-6955.

Adventist Volunteer Service: "From everywhere, to everywhere, for Jesus." If you are feeling called to volunteer for the cause of Jesus, but you don't know where to start or who to turn to for help, Adventist Volunteer Service can help. More Info: Visit AdventistVolunteers.org.

Non-Denominational Resources

Real Conversations: This participants guidebook and DVD pack by Jonathan McKee will help you share your faith without being pushy. Help 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.

10 Questions to Ask Graduating Seniors: This short article by Chuck Bomar can help youth leaders become better at what they do, be more in tune with the actual needs of their students, and provide a few things for their youth to think about as they move onto the next stage of education. More Info: Visit YouthMinistry.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 1, 2012 411 Newsletter.

Discourage youth from visiting and attending meetings with youth from other churches:

• Great Idea - 6%
• Seems Like a Good Idea - 7%
• Unsure About It - 22%
• Not a Good Idea - 65%

Offer more engaging, constructive things for youth to do on Friday nights/Sabbath afternoons:

• Great Idea - 61%
• Seems Like a Good Idea - 27%
• Unsure About It - 9%
• Not a Good Idea - 3%

Sponsor more prayer conferences and youth retreats that stimulate spiritual growth and zeal for God:

• Great Idea - 51%
• Seems Like a Good Idea - 34%
• Unsure About It - 13%
• Not a Good Idea - 2%

Organize youth mission trips, either overseas or here in this country:

• Great Idea - 60%
• Seems Like a Good Idea - 27%
• Unsure About It - 11%
• Not a Good Idea - 2%

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.

Cruise with a Mission: New Ship, New Ports, Same 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 Roy Ice, or Visit CYE.org/COR.

Adventist National & International Events

Traverse 2012: June-August, 2012. College age young adults are invited to take a break from the classroom, without interrupting the process of preparing for life as a responsible adult, either for a summer or a year. More Info: Visit TraverseGapYear.com.

Camp Yorktown Bay 50 Year Celebration: June 30-July 1, 2012, in Mountain Pine, Arkansas. More Info: Contact Ray House, the Arkansa/Louisiana Youth Director, or Visit CampYorktownBay.com.

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. During this mission trip, teens will be full of projects and will be full of fun, 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 ages 18-35. 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.

Non-Denominational Events

You Lost Me. Live!: June 7, 2012, Denver, Colorado. A free innovative half-day learning experience with David Kinnaman. Come and learn how you can be more effective in ministry to the next generation. The CYE leadership strongly recommend you to attend. More Info: Visit Barna.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. 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 2012 "Game Day" Tour, taking place in various locations on various dates, provides training conferences to "inspire, equip and unleash" teens for the most important competition of all. More info: Visit Dare2Share.org.

No Parent Left Behind: A seminar series of three fast-paced and practical sessions led by Walt Mueller, founder and President of the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding. Host a seminar at your church or school. More info: Visit CPYU.org, or call (800) 807-2798.

Spanish Resources & Events

Lake Union Conference Bilingual Youth Congress: June 8-10, 2012, in Berrien Springs, Michigan. This 2nd annual youth congress will feature Elizabeth Talbot and a variety of seminars will be offered with speakers like Laffit Cortes, Manny Cruz, Yami Bazan, Rodlie Ortiz and more. More Info: Visit Jovenul.org, Contact Carmelo Mercado and View the Poster Here.

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

Creation vs. Evolution - Ben Carson & Public Education: Ben Carson was scheduled to speak at the commencement ceremony at Emory University on May 14, 2012. Problems started arrising in regards to Creation vs. Evolution. More Info: Read First Article Here and Second Article Here.

Corporate Chaplain True to Faith: For almost 30 years, Nate Schroder has served as a chaplain in the corporate world. He has found a way to combine his spiritual calling with a chance to be in business for himself. More Info: Read Article Here.

Postmodernism & Outreach: Pastors in England gathered at the Newbold church to discuss postmodernism and outreach to the majority population. Some wider principles were brought out as a secular society is being sought. More Info: Read Article Here.