Joel Diaz, Speaker Josh McLemore, Speaker Brandon Rushin

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Joel Diaz, Speaker
Joel Diaz has spent the last
18 years in full-time youth ministry.
First generation American born to
Cuban immigrants, English is his
second language but you'd never
know. Joel has a heart to engage
students through truth and humor,
leading them to a closer relationship
with Christ.
Josh McLemore, Speaker
Brandon Rushin,
“Hey Ya” Emcee
Brandon has 15 years of experience
entertaining children and youth. His
interactive and fun characters leave
a lasting impression on the kids! Justin Crenshaw and
Solomon's Porch Band,
Leading Worship
Stemming from Valdosta FUMC,
Justin has been leading worship
for over 18 years. Justin and the
band use their God-given talents
and hearts for worship to point
others to Christ through their
relevant, high-energy music. Connectional Ministries
South Georgia Conference
The United Methodist Church
P.O. Box 20408
St. Simons Island, GA 31522
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Josh McLemore is the Student
Minister at Douglas FUMC
in Douglas, GA. He has a
desire to teach deep,
theological truths
in ways that students
can understand
and apply to their
Christian walk.
REGISTRATION FORM
Register online at www.sgaumc.org/encounter or fill out
this form completely and mail along with $130
registration fee to: Connectional Ministries, ENCOUNTER,
P.O. Box 20408, St. Simons Island, GA 31522. Applications
are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration
deadline is November 13, 2015. Make checks payable
to Connectional Ministries. If you have questions, please
contact Suzanne Akins, Registrar, at: suzanne@sgaumc.com
or (912) 638-8626.
Check one: __Student
__Adult Counselor (at least 21 yrs.old)
T-shirt size. Check one:
____Youth (M 10-12)
Psalm 139 paints the picture that we are fearfully and wonderfully made. God made us
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all unique, and we should love ourselves for all God created us to be in Christ Jesus. Christ gives us the greatest
commandment of them all, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind & strength AND Love your
neighbor as yourself.”
5:00-7:00 5:30-7:00 8:00 8:15
10:00 12:00 Registration
in Brown Auditorium
Supper
Adult Leader Gathering (Strickland Auditorium)
Session 1
Church Time
Lights Out
Saturday, November 21
7:45 8:45 9:30 11:00 12:00 1:00-5:30 5:30-6:45 7:00 8:30 9:30 12:00 Breakfast Line Open
Quiet Time
Session 2
Church Time
Cookout under the Oaks
Free Time
Supper
Session 3
Church Time
Late Night Fun
In Cabins/Lights Out
Sunday, November 22
7:45
8:45
9:30
11:15
Breakfast Line Opens
Quiet Time
Session 4
Lunch & Depart
REGISTRATION: Register online at www.sgaumc.org/encounter or fill out the
attached registration form completely and mail along with
$130 registration fee to Connectional Ministries, ENCOUNTER,
P.O. Box 20408, St. Simons Island, GA 31522. $35.00 of this fee is nonrefundable after the deadline date of November 13, 2015. Please
send all registration forms and money for each church group together.
AGES: ENCOUNTER is for students in the 6th grade through the 12th grade.
COUNSELORS: Counselors are not provided for this event and are the
responsibility of the participants. Counselors must be at least 21 years of
age. There should be a 1:6 counselor/student ratio. Both genders must be
represented in counselors if represented with youth.
SCHEDULE: ENCOUNTER will begin on Friday with
registration starting at 5:00 P.M. The retreat will
conclude with lunch on Sunday. For more information,
including "What to Pack", or to register online,
visit: www.sgaumc.org/encounter
SAFE SANCTUARIES: ENCOUNTER is a Safe Sanctuaries
compliant event. All adult chaperones must be Safe
Sanctuaries certified. A signed Safe Sanctuaries
form must be returned by the group leader along
with group registrations. The form can be found at
www.sgaumc.org/encounter
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_______________________________________________________________________ Full Name _______________________________________________ Gender _____
Mailing Address_________________________________________________________
City _______________________________________ State ____ Zip _____________
Home Number (
TEAR AND COPY HERE
Friday, November 20
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Email to send Confirmation:
This year at Encounter, we will dig deeper and look closely in moving from “selfies” to “(UN)selfies”. We will
study God’s call to love our neighbors (as much) as we love ourselves. How can we apply that to our lives?
How can we put others first and share God’s love in transforming ways?
Can a picture really paint a thousand words? Let's find out! #unselfie
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Age ____________________________ Grade ____________________
Mother’s Name_________________________________________________________
Work Phone _________________________________________________________
Mobile Phone/Pager ________________________________________________
Father’s Name __________________________________________________________
Work Phone _________________________________________________________
Mobile Phone/Pager ________________________________________________
Emergency Contact Person _____________________________________________
Phone Number ______________________________________________________
Local Church ___________________________________________________________
I understand photos will be taken during Encounter that may be
used for future event promotions only. Please enter Parent/Guardian
initials: _______.
Please enter all registrations and payment
as one group.
The $130 registration fee includes programming, insurance, food
and lodging, and a t-shirt. A ratio of at least one adult counselor
per 6 youth (both genders must be represented in counselors if
represented with students) is required. Health and accident forms for
students will be the responsibility of each church.
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION:
November 13, 2015