Greetings!
From Ecclesiastes 3 (and from the Beatles), we hear about how there are different seasons that rotate in one's life. The same remains true in a ministry cycle. There are seasons where there is much work and one must "ramp up" to make it happen. There are other times for rest and reflection. Still others for planning and preparation.
For CBOQ Youth, the summer is a time for some rest and already preparation for what's ahead. As such, the CBOQ Youth office will be closed July 19-31 for some rest and relaxation.
In the meantime, may you live the season God has placed you in with the fullness that comes from His Spirit.
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Fall 2010 Internship Application now Available
CBOQ Youth offers an in-office program where an intern works alongside our
CBOQ Youth staff for 4-12 months. This is an opportunity to get a
"behind-the-scenes" look at how organizational ministry happens, to hone
one's administrative skills and to fulfill some personal learning
objectives.
To download the application, click here. Applications are due
July 30, 2010.
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MOMENTUM: 2010-2011 theme
CBOQ Youth is proud to introduce the theme for 2010-2011: Momentum! Focusing on one of our 5Cs, this year's concept is "contagious and active in their faith" as we challenge our students to not just own their faith, but to also take it beyond their comfort zone to wherever Jesus is moving towards.
As well, there is a curriculum CBOQ Youth has developed with seven writers to elaborate on this theme. The "Momentum" curriculum will be based on the student-centred learning approach where teachers/facilitators help students discover God's truth through a series of activities.
NEW this year: the curriculum is available for download from our website FOR FREE. You can also order a hard-copy for $40 or a CD-rom with all the content for $10 by emailing Brennan.
For more information about the theme, click here.
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Hamilton Ti-Cat Pre-evangelistic Event
Date: October 22, 2010
Location: Iver Wynne Stadium, Hamilton ON
Cost: $25
CBOQ Youth's pre-evangelistic event with the Hamilton Ticats isn't just a discounted football game. It's a first-point-of-contact for your ministry's non-Christian friends. It is a safe event which non-Christians are interested in and demonstrates Jesus' current influence in other students and athletes.
This year, Steve Kearns, former Ticats player and currently serving with Athletes in Action and Ticats chaplain, will be MCing the night. We have a great team working on bringing you a post-game where your students can bring their friends and introduce them to Christ in a comfortable atmosphere. The program will take place following the game that will include some high-energy games along with a testimony from a Hamilton Ticat player (last year, there were 4 players sharing their faith). As well, since this will be happening in late-October, this is a great opportunity to launch into your youth ministry year as an outreach event for your ministry.
The registration package will be available in early August. Registration begins Tuesday, September 14 at 6:30pm.
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Dominican Republic Mission Trip
Date: March 12-20, 2011
Location: Los Alcarrizos, Dominican Republic
Cost: $2195
Partnering with Careforce International, CBOQ Youth is returning to the
Lighthouse Project in Los Alcarrizos, Dominican Republic. This
community school has been a great testimony of God's work in the area. CBOQ Youth will be sending a team of up to 60 students and leaders as
they further develop the ministry. This is also a great entry-level
overseas experience (M1 as part of our M:Launch strategy).
For more information, or to download the registration package, click here.
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CBOQ Youth Pastors Forum
Date: December 2, 2010
Location: Kipling Avenue Baptist Church, Toronto ON
Cost: $50 (free with CYWC registration)
CBOQ Youth recognizes the importance of youth leaders being able to gather and discuss key issues going on in the lives of their youth. With the Canadian Youth Workers Convention in Toronto this year, CBOQ Youth is giving youth leaders a chance to meet together beforehand to discuss various relevant issues such as youth culture, church environments, youth ministry trends as well as to network and build relationships with other youth workers working in your area.
This event precedes the Canadian Youth Workers Conference and is a great way to network with others youth pastors before the CYWC begins.
More details will be available in September.
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Canadian Youth Workers Conference
Date: December 2-5, 2010
Location: Doubletree International Plaza Hotel, Toronto ON
Cost: starting at $255
This year, CBOQ Youth via CBYouth will be joining with Youth Specialties
in the annual Canadian Youth Specialties Conference.
This
conference will bring the gamut of expertise from Youth Specialities and North American youth experts (such as Marv Penner,
Efrem Smith, Kara Powell and many others). There will be those who will
inspire you to persevere in this race called youth ministry. Others
will offer practical instructions and tips in becoming better equipped
and more effective. This year's worship bands include our friends Life
Support and Nine O Five.
This is a great opportunity to come as a
church youth ministry team and build on your strengths together. It is
also an opportunity to come by yourself and be recharged alongside
other fellow youth workers (both volunteers and paid staff).
NEW
this year: CBYouth will be hosting a Canadian Baptist family gathering
on Saturday, December 4 in the afternoon. This will be a chance to hear
from fellow colleagues across Canada as well as to share a meal
together. More details to follow.
Cost includes double occupancy
accommodation and conference fee; you're responsible for meals &
transportation:
$425/person (by September 16)
$500/person (by
October 29)
$650/person (after October 30 if available)
To
download the registration form, click here. If you'd prefer, you can register directly with CYWC (for the partner code, email Alvin).
BONUS! As part of your
CYWC registration, you are invited to attend the Youth Pastors Forum
for free on Thursday, December 2. For more details, click here.
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Post-secondary Connections
As graduating students are receiving acceptance letters from various post-secondary institutions, helping them make that connection to their new home is a vital step. Over the past few months, CBOQ Youth has compiled a list of churches and on-campus contacts at virtually all Ontario and English-speaking Quebec colleges and universities. We believe one effective way to help your students continue to connect in a Christ-centred community is to facilitate that connection to a new group of Christ-followers.
If you have students going to college or university, feel free to contact Jon, Brennan or Alvin to receive a list of contacts; you can also call 416-620-2946.
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"Legend of the Golden Book" Show
Date: July 17, 2010, 2:00pm
Location: Kipling Avenue Baptist Church, Toronto ON
Cost: free with reservations
A transcultural youth
play is presented by a cast of 25 actors split evenly between Karen refugee youth and non-Karen
youth. The fast-paced story includes
English, Karen and Burmese dialogue. The story includes the Karen's three thousand year old ancient culture,
nineteenth century revelations, and their current dilemma: the genocide in Burma
(Myanmar). The staging includes Asian shadow puppets,
stage combat, traditional music, and a true-life story.
Canadian Baptists and Karen refugee communities got
behind the project in London,Toronto,
Windsor, Kitchener,
Hamilton,Ottawa. A delegation is coming up from Utica New York,where
there is a huge Karen population. The week following, Hassell and team start
rehearsals with TC3 and their Jazz Camp on a musical parable about the global
village.
To reserve your tickets, email KarenLegend@gmail.com with your name, the number of tickets you'd like and specify the 2pm showtime. Karen not yet fluent in English may
correspond in Karen with this address as well.
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Change Conference Loyalty Offer
Save $20 per ticket throughout the month of
JULY!
Canadian Youth Network is offering this ONCE during the Summer Season Special
Offer! This is open to those Youth Leaders and ministry partners that
have either attended a past Change Conference or a Youth Leaders Lunch.
This Loyalty Discount is ONLY available by purchasing tickets
through Canadian Youth Network. For more information, or to
purchase loyalty discount tickets call 905.628.2288 or email info@changeconference.com.
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Annual Mailing is Out
CBOQ Youth has now been mailed. This package includes our annual theme poster with an introduction lesson, our 2010-2011 ministry catalogue along with a 1-page calendar and other information that may be helpful for your ministry. If you have not received it, please contact Brennan.
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Until next time ...
Alvin, Jon and Brennan
At the CBOQ offices
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