@ Youth Encounter

Youth Encounter’s thirteen ministry teams shared the impact of their ministry with family and friends at Bethel College on Saturday, August 9.

The sunny 85-degree day provided a perfect setting for fun, fellowship and celebrating the wonderous works that God has done through the ministry teams. Two Homecoming concerts began and ended the day with an afternoon full of food, personal sharing sessions with each team and afternoon concerts from each Captive Free band.
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Youth Encounter Is On The Move!
Youth Encounter Has a New Home...
by Brett Koopman

Youth Encounter is always on the move, through ministry that serves young people in more than fifty countries. However, our office "home" has been very stable.

Now, after twenty-three years in a Minneapolis suburb, Youth Encounter is moving to the other side of the “Twin Cities”, a suburb of Saint Paul. Since we are all part of the “communion of saints”, this seems appropriate.

Our new address is Youth Encounter, 3490 Lexington Ave N, Suite 300, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55126. Our new phone number is 651-287-9688 and our fax number is 651-287-9689. Three ways to contact us remain the same. Our 800 number will continue to be 1-800-65YOUTH (1-800-659-6884), our e-mail is encounter@youthencounter.org and our web address is www.youthencounter.org.

The staff is moving on August 22-23.

Come visit us when you are in the Saint Paul area!!

Youth Encounter Presents Thirteen Ministry Teams for Commissioning
The 2003-04 Ministry Year Begins...
by Youth Encounter

You are invited to join us as we celebrate the commissioning of thirteen new Youth Encounter Teams. Please join us as we support these young people who will be ministering for a year in the United States, Canada, Bolivia, Peru, Denmark, Germany, Ghana, Nigeria, and Papua New Guinea.

Friday, September 12, 2003
7:00 p.m.

Roseville Lutheran Church
1215 W Roselawn Ave
Roseville, MN 55112
(651) 487-7752

A free will offering will be taken at this event. Please call Youth Encounter with any questions (1-800-65-YOUTH).

Faith Factor 2003-2004
The Most Comprehensive Ministry Resource for High School Youth Available Anywhere!
www.communityyouth.org
by Rev. Dawn Mass-Moser

Another reality show is making millions. Can Americans overcome their fears? Fears that is, of bugs, rodents, cramped spaces, heights, extreme stunts, and other things that just plain gross us out! While millions of teens look on, making role models out of television dare devils and wishing to be fearless like them, teens in the year 2003 are not immune to fear. Teens fear things from who they will sit with at lunch, to their future, to losing a friend to suicide or drug abuse. Fear IS a factor for teens.
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Side By Side Global Work Crews 2003
Updates on the Tanzania and India Crews!
by Emma Kasiga

Global Work Crews have come and gone. Although initially we had planned for four tours, it was certain that God had other plans. So we listened, and obeyed… and then there were only two crews this summer: to Tanzania and to India.

The Tanzania Crew arrived in Minneapolis for training on June 20, and trained for two days before departing on Sunday afternoon for Tanzania. They were excited and anxiously looking forward to serve. And speaking of excitement, I learned a thing or two this year through the Tanzania crew members...
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A Look Back: Captive Free South Central 2002-03
Rejoicing in the Ministry of South Central!
by Shawn Juers

“The last South Central Quake is now over. With Daniel's Window as the guest artist, Bill Yonker as the speaker, and God's presence, I can say once again that this was an awesome event. Going into this Quake I was concerned about the energy level, being that there was a smaller group of kids here (about 90). But I was instantly proved wrong when the first celebration started. The kids were excited to be there and the energy level went through the roof. Anyone who might have had their excitement in reserve had to let go when Daniel's Window took stage. They proved to be a huge inspiration for me. And Bill, with his excellent "I tell you that to tell you this" messages were the highlights of each celebration for many.

Tearing down Sunday afternoon was a bittersweet moment. It marks the end of the event season. Had I not kept myself busy, I think a tear might have leaked it's way from my eye.
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An Amazing Heart For God
Remembering and Rejoicing in the Ministry of West Lakes!
by Annie Shoen

“I think my favorite ministry opportunity--that I'd like to share with you--is a conversation I had at the event last weekend. I had an amazing opportunity to meet with, talk with, and share with an amazing child of God in Chicago. I have no idea why or how--but God led a girl to meeting with me. We had done a celebration program at the event and I had noticed her in the crowd. She would smile up at me, while singing, but she seemed to have an urgency within her. I could sense it even while being on stage. But I had forgotten about it, in the midst of all the things going on. She didn't. She walked up to me on Saturday and asked if we could talk. It was one of those divine moments where God is in control and you, yourself, don't know how things happened--but they did.
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New Year... New Products!
Happy New Year?
by Ryan Veil

Greetings in Christ!! Happy New Year! No, the sales guy at Youth Encounter isn’t crazy… It IS a new year here at Youth Encounter and there are exciting new things happening both in ministry and in products! Check out our online store at www.youthencounter.org to view all the latest merchandise. In the coming days, you will see the new event shirt for this years’ events, the theme for which is “New Creation”. You will also see a new Captive Free T-shirt, a new female style Captive Free Glitter T-shirt, and two new Captive Free Beanie caps. If you happen to catch a Captive Free program or an event in the northern region of the country, you will also see the brand new hooded sweatshirts, which have been high in demand. Most of these new products can be seen on our online store. Contact Ryan with any questions and he will be happy to assist you. 1-800-65-YOUTH or sales@youthencounter.org.

Impact More Youth
Make A Difference Each Time You Use Your Phone!
by Brett Koopman

Youth Encounter is very excited to offer you a new opportunity to support our ministries. It's so easy! Just by paying your monthly telephone bill you will make a significant difference within our organization. You can do this simply by switching your home phone service provider or establishing new service
This opportunity was made available just last month and we need your help to make it a success. The impact that 10% of your monthly phone bill would have on Youth Encounter is tremendous and would be very beneficial in supporting the various ministries that we coordinate.
As we strive to strengthen the Church through the Christian faith and ministry of young people around the world, your participation is greatly appreciated.

Together we can make a difference!

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