Jeremiah 29:11

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Prayer - Petition & Praise

High School and College Students: Please pray for all high school and college/university graduates that they may find a home church family.

Personnel Changes

Ken Rogers: Ken has accepted an inviation to lead the Southern Union Conference Youth Minsitries Department after serving as the VP for Student Life at Walla Walla University.

Roy Ice: Roy has served as a pastor, educator and campus chaplain for many years. He recently accepted the invitation to be the CYE Church of Refuge Director while still serving as one of the pastors in Napa, California.

Ministry Seekers

Matthew Hutchins: Some of Matthew's passions include youth and pastoral ministry, evangelism, chaplaincy, church planting and teaching. He has a MA in educational Psychology and Mental Health, BA in Theology, Clinical Pastoral Education (Chaplaincy) and more. More Info: Email Matthew or call at 269.861.6623 or 269.815.5156.

Ministry Openings

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 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 Director: The CYE is looking for a new 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

The Great Controversy Countdown: Pacific Press and the White Estate have produced a resource that empowers churches to study the great controversy theme of the Conflict of the Ages in just 13 lessons. Workbooks available at AdventistBookCenter.com or PacificPress.com.

SDA Ministers Group on Facebook: This group allows ministers from around the globe to discuss, ask questions, provide sermon illustrations and more. To join the group search "SDA Ministers" group on Facebook and "Ask to Join the Group."

Elijah's Toolbox: This new online ministry resource, provided by Elijah3 Ministries, is dedicated to those serving on the front lines of urban youth ministry. Youth leaders can read articles, watch videos and download free teaching resources. More Info: Visit ToolBox.Elijah3.org.

Non-Denominational Resources

Out of the Darkness: This DVD by Sean Finnegan, is a documentary on the problem of porn. The documentary is based on the story of Shelley Lubben, who now runs a minsitry helping others escape the sex industry and find hope and healing in Christ. More Info: Visit ChristianityToday.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.

Adventist National & International Events

Natural Remedies Seminar: May 13-20, 2012, in Wildwood, Georgia. The Wildwood Lifestyle Center & Hospital will discuss cutting edge information on medical missionary work, lifestyle medicine and more. More Info: Visit WildwoodHealth.org or Contact Esther Michel at 706.820.1493 x1043 or 1145.

Adventist Single Adult Ministries Convention: May 25-26, 2012, in Denver, Colorado. Spend time focusing on a closer relationship with Christ and networking with other Adventist singles during this convention, "A Reflection of Him." More Info: Visit AdventistSingleAdultMinistries.org.

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. Experiences include adventure, travel, service and faith. More Info: Visit TraverseGapYear.com.

Camp Yorktown Bay 50 Year Celebration: June 30-July 1, 2012, in Mountain Pine, Arkansas. Ron Whitehead will be speaking and the Bond Family will be providing music. More Info: Contact Ray House 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 8-9, 2013, in Chicago, Illinois. More Info: Contact Ron Whitehead.

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

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 Dr. 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

Columbia Union Conference: In March 2012, the CUC Executive Committee met in Hershey, Pennsylvania where the members voted to adopt the following values for the 2011-2016 term:

• Christlikeness
• Unity
• Respect
• Excellence
• Equality
• Integrity
• Service

They also voted to engage and partner with youth and young adults to further the mission of the church. (Source: Visitor, April 2012)

Picture of Health: Loma Linda University School of Public Health is working on an Adventist Health Study 2, where over 96,000 Adventists in the US and Canada are participants. Of the participants, 8% are vegan (no red meat, fish, poultry, dairy or eggs). (Source: Adventist World, January 2012)

20,000 Adventist Youth Trade Vacation for Service: The Mission Caleb outreach in Lima, Peru committed a week or more of their summer vacation to be involved in service projects and evangelism outreach. More Info: Read Article Here. (Source: Adventist Review, April 2012)

Is Youth Ministry Failing?: This article by Ed Dickerson discusses how young adults are leaving the church in droves and the mistaken or unfair verdict on failing youth ministries. More Info: Read Article Here. (Source: Adventist Today, April 2012)