We pray that Confirmation will be an experience
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We pray that Confirmation will be an experience
Follow Chuck on his website: www.ChuckKnowsChurch.com And find Chuck at Lake Junaluska during the Confirmation Retreat Weekends! Non-Profit Org. PAID Lake Junaluska, NC 28745 Permit #1 About the band, Forgotten City: “I loved how they engaged the students and also mixed hymns into the contemporary music in their set. We come from a church with only traditional worship options, so they were able to feel at home with the hymns, but still experience a new style of worship.” About the main speakers: “We chose this weekend based on him (Andy Lambert) being the main speaker. He has an awesome way of connecting with kids/youth.” “Always Duffy was right on target with the topics, illustrations and challenges for both adults and youth alike - thanks so much for continuing to provide the relevant sermons for all ages and the laughter it was much needed for each of us.” About the Stoles Workshop: “Hands-on nature of the workshop captured the kids attention well - they were most engaged during this workshop.” “I think the making of the stoles was very meaningful. I enjoyed making one as did each of the kids. It is thought -provoking.” About the new Team Building workshop: “Awesome! This was the first time we had experienced this at the retreat and the kids seemed to really learn a great deal about one another as they worked together to accomplish the goal for each activity.” We pray that Confirmation will be an experience your youth will remember for a lifetime! Belin UMC, SC Belin UMC from SC has a wonderful testimony of their Confirmation Weekend. Check out their short video on YouTube! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NFFv3YGRKE To be faithful in my... -Prayers, Presence, Gifts, Service & Witness P.O. Box 546 Lake Junaluska, NC 28745 Except from Chuck Knows Church, Episode #43. Chuck Knows Church is a WEEKLY online series produced for all people by The General Board of Discipleship (GBOD) of The United Methodist Church. What do we hear participants say about their experience at a Confirmation Retreat Weekend? A Ministry of the Southeastern Jurisdictional Council ... in the Church it refers to the intentional commitment that a person makes to respond to God’s grace; to publicly reaffirm their baptismal vows before the congregation. Confirmands, usually youths between the ages of 11 and 14, who have been raised and nurtured in the church since their baptism. Most churches have organized confirmation classes where Confirmands learn about the Christian faith. United Methodists believe that conscious faith and intentional commitment are necessary. Individuals may have been baptized as infants, but later they also claim as their own the faith that the church proclaimed on their behalf at their baptism. This is done deliberately through confirmation classes. The focus is on the understanding of Christian doctrines, spiritual disciplines and what a life of discipleship actually means. The hope is to lead the Confirmands to personally heed the calling of God, to profess Jesus Christ as savior, and to embrace the Christian faith on their own. It should be remembered that Confirmation is not entrance into church membership, this was already done through baptism, instead it’s the person’s first public affirmation that the faith of the church is also their own. The Confirmand is taking the responsibility for living as a member of the body of Christ and for fulfilling God’s purpose. For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. Ephesians 2:10 NIV IGC March 14 - 16 Speaker: Rev. Andy Lambert Known as “the funniest man in youth ministry,” Andy is a native of Pfafftown, NC. He received a B.A. in sociology from Appalachian State University and a Masters of Divinity from Duke Divinity School. Andy has proclaimed the Gospel at comedy clubs, churches and colleges, traveling throughout the US, Mexico, Wales and England. The focus of our weekends are to augment the curriculum being taught in the local church, with a focus on providing tools to youth that will help them keep their promise when they are confirmed in the church. The mini-workshops will be more specifically tailored to address the importance of: Being Present in the life of the church. Learning the spiritual disciplines like Prayer in developing a conversational relationship with God. March 21 - 23 and April 25 - 27 Speaker: Rev. Duffy Robbins Rev. Duffy Robbins is Professor of Youth Ministry at Eastern University in St. Davids, Pennsylvania. A thirty-five year veteran of youth ministry, he’s the bestselling author and co-author of Enjoy the Silence, Speaking to Teenagers, Youth Ministry Nuts and Bolts and many more. Duffy speaks around the world to teenagers and people who care about teenagers. March 28 - 30 Speaker: Rev. Travis Garner Rev. Travis Garner is the Pastor of Discipleship and Missions at Brentwood UMC, Brentwood, TN. He has a BS & BM from Lambuth University and an MTS from Vanderbilt Divinity School. He and his wife Amanda have three little boys. He enjoys spending time with family, cycling, reading, music, drinking coffee; and watching the Fighting Illini, the Cubs, and the Green Bay Packers. April 4 - 6 Speaker: Rev. Carolyn Poling Rev. Carolyn Poling is the Youth Pastor at Impact UMC in Atlanta, GA. Impact is about people seeking a real experience with God. Previously Carolyn was the Director of Ministries with Young People at Lake Junaluska. We’re excited to have Carolyn back at Lake Junaluska with us this weekend! November 14 - 16 Speaker & Worship Leader: Don Washburn Don Washburn has been the Director of Camp Lookout for 15 years. Camp Lookout’s mission is to provide unique settings of retreat for Holston Conference where God’s love is encouraged, experienced, valued, and seen in each person and creation as we share in community to nurture mind, soul, body, and spirit. Don brings not only experience in youth ministry but passion to see young people following Christ with all their hearts. What the Bible says about Gifts and why it's important as a joyful expression of faith to tithe. Figuring out what talents God has given you, what you are passionate about, and how you can put them into the Service of others Which also follows with Witness as you reflect the spirit of Jesus through your life. The World Methodist Museum is a place where youth will discover more about John Wesley, and the roots of United Methodism. The SEJ Heritage Archives Center is a valuable opportunity for youth to get a better understanding of the polity of the United Methodist Church with emphasis on the southeast. TeamBuilding is a returning favorite activity for youth to discover how working together to problem solve and meet challenges as a group translates to working together to bring about God’s kingdom here on earth. Plus, it’s really fun! Forgotten City is a Christian Band based in Waynesville, NC. Chance Kuehn, David Merrell, Chris Pruett, Adam Henson, Aaron Hawkins are focused on the one true Savior. Forgotten City will be our band for all of the spring Retreat Weekends! These extraordinary weekends are filled with kids from across the southeast. For youth to worship together from so many diverse backgrounds, and to be unified by their belief in God, is truly inspiring - both for them and for the adults who come with them! Costs are per person and includes 2 nights lodging and 4 meals; Saturday breakfast, lunch & dinner, Sunday breakfast. Housing Reservations are made through the Conference Center at 800-222-4930. West-End Option: Junaluska Apts., Lakeside Lodge, Mountainview, or Sunnyside with meals at the Terrace: $93.00/person. Limited space is available at this lower rate. Reserve early! Upgrade Option: Terrace Hotel: $99.00/person. A housing deposit of $35 per person is required to secure housing. A $150 refundable damage deposit will be collected for each group. LJA Housing deposit is refundable less $15 processing fee per person up to 30 days prior to the event. Housing fees are subject to a $35 forfeiture fee when cancelation is made within 30 days. Providence Lodge: A privately owned lodge available for groups. Call Pat at 888-631-3400 for rates and availability. Other Options: Cottage Rentals - privately owned homes, apartments and cottages managed by the Lake Junaluska Conference Center. Call 800-222Lower Housing Cost Option: Stay at the Atkins House (Home of IGC)! Groups of 16 or less are welcome. Contact Bobbie Ammons, Hostess, at 800-482-1442 for cost and availability. Providing Your Own Housing? Groups of 10 or more wishing to eat on campus are asked to purchase meal tickets in advance by calling Reservations at 800-222-4930. Registration 1. Select your weekend: ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ March 14 - 16, 2014 with Andy Lambert March 21 - 23, 2014 with Duffy Robbins March 28 - 30, 2014 with Travis Garner April 4 - 6, 2014 with Carolyn Poling April 25 - 27, 2014 with Duffy Robbins November 14 - 16, 2014 with Don Washburn 2. Complete your group information: Church: _________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________ City: ___________________________________________ State: ______________ Zip: _______________________ Contact Name:___________________________________ Phone:(____)_____________________________________ Email: __________________________________________ YES! I have secured housing for our group! Adults Attending: # ___ Men + #____ Women = __________ Confirmands Attending: # ___ Boys + #____ Girls =______ Group Total: ___________ Program Fee: Youth Total: ______________x $70 = ________________ Adult Total: ______________x $60 = ________________ Total Program Fee: $_____________ 3. Complete your payment information: Check Enclosed for $________ made payable to the Intentional Growth Center (IGC). Mail to: P.O. Box 546 Lake Junaluska, NC 28745 Pay by credit card: MasterCard/Visa/American Express Program Fee includes all mini-workshop materials, museum tours, TeamBuilding activities, stole and t-shirt. $1 of the program fee goes toward our UMCOR Service Project! $70.00 for youth $60.00 for adults Some Scholarship Aid may be available. Contact IGC for information and an application. Email: info@IntentionalGrowthCenter.org Phone: 800-482-1442 • Fax: 828-452-4225 Credit Card # ____________________________________ Expiration date: _____ /_____ Billing Address: ___________________________________ _______________________________________________ Register Online: www.lakejunaluska.com/confirmation/ Program Fees are refundable at any time, less a $10 per person processing fee.
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