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SURGE into Missions

2012 SURGE
Watch this great SURGE promo video made by one of our own youth group leaders, Nathan Ozbirn of Jumpertown UMC!

 


Summer Registration now open!

Register by May 1 to receive free t-shirts! 

2012 SURGE into MissionsREGISTER ONLINE 

 

2012 Calendar - Save the Dates

SURGE 1
Weekend - June 14 - 17 Non-blitz**
Rev. Brad Butler 
 


SURGE 2
Week - June 17 - 21 Mission-Blitz*
Celia Whitler 
 


SURGE 3
Weekend - June 21- 24 Mission-Blitz*
Celia Whitler 
 


SURGE 4
Week - June 24 - 28 Mission-Blitz*
Rev.David Walters 
 


SURGE 5
Weekend - June 28 - July 1 Misison-Blitz*
Rev. Jasmine Smothers 
 


SURGE 6
Weekend - July 5 - 8 Non-Blitz**
Rev. Tiffany Knowlin 
 



 

SURGE 7
Week - July 8 - 12 Non-Blitz**
Rev. Andy Lambert 
 


SURGE 8
Weekend - July 12 - 15 Misison-Blitz*
Rev. Tim Reaves 
 


SURGE 9
Weekend - July 19 - 22 Non-Blitz**
Dr. Rodger Nishoka 
 


 

*Mission Blitz means groups will be on work-sites every day.
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 Non-Blitz means groups will only work one day. 

Our Theme for 2012: 

 Galatians 6: 9-10 "So let us not grow weary in doing what is right, for we will reap at harvest time, if we do not give up. So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us work for the good of all, and especially for those of the family of faith."

 Registration will open in January
In 2011, we expanded our summer programming to include mission work. We are continuing with this work in 2012. Groups will meet and work with people in need within the surrounding communities during their time at Lake Junaluska. Our theme this summer of Galatians 6:9-10 will help youth explore how serving others impacts their relationships with others. Through our amazing group of summer staff, relevant speakers and dynamic worship, youth will learn how to live out their faith.


*Mission Blitz means groups will be volunteering at work sites every day. During non-blitz sessions, groups will only work one day. Mission work will vary from construction work to volunteering with the homeless as well children’s homes. Work sites will be assigned based upon the information churches provide about the group's skills and interests, and upon work availability when the group registers.
 

NOTE about Packages (price per person): 

2012 pricing: $250 for Weekends & $325 for Weeks
The package pricing includes the following:

  • Weekends: The weekend package pricing includes housing, 8 meals, and programming. Housing options include the Junaluska Apartments, Lakeside Lodge, Mountainview Lodge, and Sunnyside Lodge only. The 8 meals included will be served in Jones Cafeteria beginning with dinner on Thursday and ending with breakfast on Sunday.
  • Weeks: The week package pricing includes housing, 11 meals, and programming. Housing options are the same as listed above. The 11 meals included will be served in Jones Cafeteria beginning with dinner on Sunday and ending with breakfast on Thursday.
  • Keep checking back for more information! 

For those who want future dates:

SURGE Summer 2013 

SURGE 1 Weekend - June 13 - 16
SURGE 2 Week - June 16 - 20
SURGE 3 Weekend - June 20-23
SURGE 4 Weekend - June 27 - 30
SURGE 5 Weekend - July 4 - 7
SURGE 6 Week - July 7 - 11
SURGE 7 Weekend - July 11 - 14
SURGE 8 Week - July 14 - 18
 

reThink

reThink: Is Youth Ministry Working?

Sixty years ago there were no youth pastors in evangelical churches. Today, if a church does not have a youth pastor or at least a youth ministry structure, it is considered strange and behind the times. It would be arrogant to say that churches 50-60 years ago that did not have youth ministries were less faithful and yet most people, including myself, have an inward sense that Youth ministry is important. Most Christians are aware of the oft-quoted statistic that more people come to faith in Christ in their middle/high school years than any other stage of life. Youth ministry is important–we must teach, equip, and make disciples of the youth in our churches lest we fail to live obediently to Christ our Lord.

Excerpt from Drew Dixon - "Elect Exiles"
electexiles.com  


 




 


 

Active Life Change

Active Life Change

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"Infuse"-Defined:

 Our winter ski events are called INFUSE because we believe we should be infused with Christ! If we are infused with something, then it fills up our entire life. Our hope & plan for these weekends is that you experience God in a way that leaves you filled with the love of Christ so that you can go out & share that love with others. When we are INFUSEd with Christ, then we are inspired by Christ, influenced by Christ & we live for Christ!