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For all those affected by the war, we lift our prayers.
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Meet Jonathan Rundman
Independent Artist Shares His Thoughts on Music and More
by Youth Encounter
Jonathan Rundman is a Midwest-based songwriter, performer
and recording artist whose music has been called “a welcome return to the
simple essence of rock and roll.” His songs have been acclaimed in the pages of
BILLBOARD magazine, and heard on radio stations from coast to coast. One of
Jonathan’s new songs entitled “The Serious Kind” has been selected as a program
song for the 2003 ELCA Youth Gathering…listen for it if your youth group plans
on going to Atlanta for the gathering! Jonathan also has a long history in youth
ministry. He has toured nationally and overseas with Youth Encounter’s Captive
Free teams, worked as Outreach Director at Fortune Lake Lutheran Camp in
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, and spent four years as youth director at Emmaus
Lutheran Church in Eugene, Oregon. Jonathan lives in Minneapolis with his wife
Dawn who is an editor at Augsburg Fortress publishers. Jonathan was kind enough to take some time to share some of
his current adventures in music and ministry...
[FULL STORY]
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A Life-Long Memory
News from the Events Division
by Jo Barrett
The St Louis Quake was
right in the middle of a very crazy event season for me. We had an extra 100
people coming that we had not originally expected, so that threw me into a bit
of a panic in terms of finding Trek (workshop) leaders and making the hotel facilities
work for our requirements.
I was excited to have
Agape (David Scheer) and Kari Lyn Wampler attend the event as our musician and
speaker. They had both been at other events of mine, and I knew their messages
were very clear and effective and the kids would respond well to what they were
saying.
10,9,8…3,2,1! Captive Free
starts the weekend off with a high-energy song and the youth are jumping up and
down and having a blast.
[FULL STORY]
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Half the Battle
Thoughts from the New Vision Team to Australia
by Steve Ellwein
A pronounced difference
exists between knowing about something or someplace by hearing about it and
knowing by experiencing it. Since August, as we were preparing to come to
Australia, we heard stories from those who had been there. We read Culturegrams,
looked at slides and read books on Aussie slang, and we thought we had a pretty
good idea of what we were in for. All of that, however, cannot compare to the
real thing as it is now happening for us.
[FULL STORY]
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The Body of Christ
Cross Fire to West Africa
by Dan Rebolledo
During my time here in Africa, I have been repeatedly
reminded of the nearness, the realness and of the gift of the Body of Christ.
I have been reminded through many different people and many
different events of how we are all of one Body.
Having grown up in a different culture, a different climate,
and amidst a different language, it could easily, and possibly rightly, be
assumed that I might find no place among the peoples here. Yet for all the
challenges that are present, there is nothing that can separate us from the
love of God (Romans 8:39).
[FULL STORY]
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Working "Side By Side"
Opportunities for Summer 2003
by Emma Kasiga
“I saw God’s love working.”
Austin Kleinschmidt (Litchfield, MN) Latvia
2002
“Showing Christ through your life with actions draws people
towards you regardless of divides in culture, language, or looks.” Irene Routte (Wyomissing, PA) Guatemala
2002
“ I know now how truly good God is, and how wonderful is his
creation and all his people.”
Alexandria
Canova (Jacksonville, FL) Kenya 2002
“You will have the time of your life, and it will forever
change your life.”
Matthew Tilmann (Wiedman, MI) Tanzania
2002
We are still excited about the ministry that will take place
in Ecuador, Kenya, India and Tanzania this summer.
[FULL STORY]
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Faith Inkubators University 2003
Advanced Faith Inkubators Systems Training
by Faith Inkubators
For novice Faith
Inkubators members (affectionately known as FINKs) and others wanting a more
thorough understanding of our systems, Faith Inkubators is pleased to announce
the FINK University training schedule for 2003. The new Youth Encounter
partnership and a growing demand in multiple denominations have created a need
to train dozens of teachers, thinkers and workshop leaders in the Faith
Inkubators systems. By attending a FINK U, you will be certified to teach our
systems and will be invited to join our list of presenters for Quakes,
Congresses, conventions and other future training events. All courses are held
at our beautiful headquarters building at 423 South Main Street in the quaint
river town of Stillwater, Minnesota. All FINK U guests are housed at Lumber
Baron’s Hotel overlooking the St. Croix River just a nine-iron’s shot from the
Faith Inkubators headquarters.
[FAITH INKUBATORS UNIVERSITY -
REGISTRATION & MORE INFORMATION]
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Exciting Resources from Youth Encounter and Friends
A Few Tools to Enhance Youth Ministry
by Youth Encounter
Just a reminder to check
out our website for updates in Resource Ministries! Youth Encounter T-shirts,
CDs, and other merchandise are available for your personal enjoyment, or to
enhance your youth ministry program (like our Sing-a-Long CDs or our new Hymns
project!).
And by the way…our
friends, HappyFunTime (featured performers at many Youth Encounter Events
across the country), are pleased to announce the release of their second video
project and CD-ROM by the name of “The New Fresh.” HappyFunTime combines “four
short comedy videos with serious Biblical messages,” exploring topics including
God’s grace, obedience, truth, our daily walk, and God’s love and forgiveness. Great
tools for youth group Bible Studies and discussions! For more information,
click on www.happyfuntime.net!
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Fellowship Dinner 2003!
Save the Date
by Brett Koopman
Youth Encounter's 4th Annual Fellowship Dinner will take
place on May 19, 2003 in St Louis Park, Minnesota. This year's event will
focus on Youth Encounter's international ministry efforts. During this
difficult time in our world, ministry with young people in Christ's name is so
important. Rev. Chuck Lindquist, Director of World Mission Prayer
League, is our special guest speaker. Rainbow of Promise will
provide music and share about their ministry in India and Nepal. Please
join us for an evening of food, fun, and fellowship as we share the impact of
Youth Encounter's ministry. For more information, please contact Brett
Koopman at 1-800-65YOUTH, or by e-mail: brett@youthencounter.org
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