CBMU
N.I.D. Senior High Youth Gathering
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The CBMU is able to award scholarships of $100 each to ten youth attending the NID Senior Youth Gathering. The recipients are: First Immanuel: James C. Brooks, Angela Green, La’Portia Hosley, Jillian Howard, Janelle Little, Eric Williams, Priscilla Tyus. Ebenezer: Dominique Easterling, Alicia Robinson. St. Paul – Austin: Tiffany Rogers. |
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| Hickory Ridge Conference Center Lisle, Illinois November 7-9, 2003 LIVING LOUD… In speech In life In love In faith In purity By example This weekend will be filled with opportunities to grow in our faith, share the gifts God has given us in service to others, for learning, for worship and for fun. Rev. Terry Dittmer, Director of the LCMS Youth Ministry Office will be our plenary leader for the weekend. Music will be provided by select CYM Teams from Concordia University - River Forest, Illinois and we’ve got what we believe are some excellent workshop leaders to assist us on Saturday. Workshop sessions will include "Faith Goes to the Movies"; "Beyond Imagination" – Getting Ready for the 2004 National Youth Gathering"; " How to’s on Music, Puppet & Drama Ministry"; A panel discussion about college life – what’s it really like?"; "The best of Teens Leading Teens"; and a craft & servant event area to name just a few. On Sunday morning, we are privileged to have Rev. Dr. William Ameiss, President of the Northern Illinois District with us as the preacher for our Communion Worship Service. The Sunday Morning Offering is being earmarked for Walcamp Outdoor Ministries to assist with their 2*B*FREE in 2003 Challenge Grant. Registration cost for the weekend is $125.00 per person – Registrations must be received no later than October 24, 2003. Congregations wishing to take advantage of the early bird registration fee of $100.00 need to have their registrations postmarked no later than October 1, 2003. Registrations must be accompanied by payment. Checks should be made payable to: NID Youth Ministry and mailed to: Northern Illinois District 2301 S. Wolf Road Hillside, Illinois 60162 We are asking participants to start saving the prizes from fast food kids meals & cereal boxes…we’ll be collecting them for missionaries to use as gifts for the kids they are sharing the love of Christ with. We would encourage you to ask your congregation to assist in this project. Provide a collection box in the narthex where people can drop off the toys and then bring the box with to the gathering. LODGING: Congregations should contact Hickory Ridge Conference Center directly to make room reservations. You’ll need to identify your church group as part of the NID Youth Gathering. They will ask for a credit card deposit of one night per room reserved. Room rates are per room, per night and include a full breakfast each morning. You can have up to four people in a room. You’ll need to let them know how many people you’ll have in each room. Single: $74.00 plus tax Double: $94.00 plus tax Triple: $94.00 plus tax Quad: $94.00 plus tax The Hickory Ridge Conference Center is a very youth friendly facility. There is a health club, a lap pool, outdoor basketball and volleyball courts and hiking paths on the grounds. In addition to comfortable rooms, there are complimentary 24 hour beverage stations located on the second floor above the lobby offering carbonated beverages, coffee, tea, cappuccino & hot chocolate. FRIDAY: 7:00 – 9:45pm Plenary I "Living Loud…in speech" 10:00 – 11:30pm "Living Loud on the board" – fun and games time 11:30pm – 12:00am Family Group Time 1:00am In Your Room – Quiet/Respect Time 8:30-9:45am Plenary II "Living Loud…in life" 9:45-10:00am Break 10:00-12:00pm Workshop Opportunities 12:00 – 1:00pm Lunch – provided 1:00 – 3:00pm Workshop Opportunities 3:00-3:30pm Break 3:30 – 5:00pm Workshop Opportunities 5:00-7:00pm Supper on your own 7:00-9:00pm Plenary III "Living Loud in purity" 9:00-11:00pm Plenary IV "Living Loud in Love" A PRAYER VIGIL 11:00-12:00am Family Group Time 1:00am In Your Room – Quiet/Respect Time 8:30-10:30am Plenary V "Living Loud…in faith" Worship w/ Holy Communion hosted by St. John Lutheran, Darien 10:30-11:30am Break – back to rooms to pack before lunch 11:30-12:30pm Lunch – provided 12:30-3:00pm Plenary VI "Living Loud …by example" 3:00pm Head for home – Go with God! If you have any questions, feel free to contact us via email at NIDYouthMinistry@AOL.com, or Call the District Office at (708) 449-3020. We are looking forward to spending the weekend with you "Living Loud" in the NID! Registration confirmation will be sent to the designated adult leader from each group. Please remember to include your email address on the registration form. LISTEN/VIEW |
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