Mark your calendars now for the annual Winter Youth Gathering coming January 28-30, 2011 at Camp Lebanon. The theme is "Fighting Fire with Fire - Fighting the Flames of Hell With the Flames of the Spirit."
"For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline." 2 Timothy 1:6 - 7
We are so excited to announce that the Bible study leader for the 2011 Gathering will be Pastor Bill Yonker. The three sessions Pastor Yonker will lead will focus on love, power and self-discipline. And, after each session, the group will have an opportunity to share in a fun activity so they can put the theme into action in their lives.
You and your youth may know Yonker from the National Youth Gathering this summer or a Youth Quake in the past. Pastor Yonker is passionate about telling people about Jesus, and we are thrilled he is able to come to New Jersey.
Here are the details:
Dates: Friday, 1/28/11 - Sunday, 1/30/11
Place: Camp Lebanon - Lebanon, NJ
Open to: 7th - 12th grades
Cost (includes 2 nights housing, five meals, snacks, and more!):
Make the Gathering an outreach opportunity and get special savings for youth and unchurched friends! Invite friends who don't have a church home or aren't sure about what they believe. Please encourage your youth to bring a friend and both the youth from your church, and their friend, will each save $5 off their registration.
This year, the t-shirts will be optional. If you and your youth would like shirts, the cost is $9 each. The shirt will include the full-color logo you see in this article. If you would like, consider selling these shirts as fundraiser for your youth group to members of your church, friends and family. Offer the shirt for a few dollars more, and your group can keep the difference.
Download a registration form, poster and information letter by visiting the Winter Youth Gathering page at the New Jersey District website.
If you have any questions about the Gathering, please don't hesitate to contact Alicia De Sena via email or by calling 908-884-0559.
Please keep the NJ District Winter Youth Gathering in your prayers as we continue to plan and prepare for another Christ-filled weekend.
All youth (7th-12th Grade) in New Jersey District congregations are invited to take part in the Winter Youth Gathering, held annually over the last weekend in January at Camp Lebanon. Download promotional materials and a congregational registration form here:
Super Early Bird - $99/person - PLUS Register five or more youth before 12/15 and one adult leader can attend for free!
Early Bird - $99/person - Postmarked between 12/15 & 12/31
Final Registration - $125/person - Postmarked between 1/1 & 1/11
T-shirts are optional. If you and your youth would like shirts, the cost is $9 each. The shirt will include the full-color logo you see in the top left corner of this letter and on the registration form. If you would like, consider selling these shirts as fundraiser for your youth group to members of your church, friends and family. Offer the shirt for a few dollars more, and your group can keep the difference.
Contact Alicia De Sena via email.