Youth Encounter is pleased to introduce eight Captive Free Bands for the 2004-05 team ministry year! These fifty-two young adults represent twenty-two different States, as well as Canada, Germany, and Australia! They will travel throughout eight different regions of the United Sates, presenting programs about the Gospel of Jesus Christ using word-witness, music, puppet shows, and drama in a variety of settings. Be sure to check out the team that will be traveling in YOUR region!
 
To “meet” the Captive Free National Bands and to find a team near YOU, click here!

This year, Youth Encounter commissions five International Teams for ministry in the United States and abroad. These thirty-two young adults represent sixteen States, Canada, Australia, the Philippines, and Denmark! Beginning in January, these teams will be sharing the love of God in the countries of Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda in East Africa (Cross Fire), Denmark (Watermark), Australia (New Vision), Ecuador and Venezuela in South America (Kindred), and the Philippines and Taiwan (New Dawn). They will also tour the United States before and after their time overseas to share their experiences of the Global Church.
 
Click here to “meet” the International Teams, and to find a team near YOU!

Hey all!  Just a small reminder to you that if you are looking for something fun to do for your winter break this year, we WILL be doing a Spoke Folk tour starting in Stuart, FLORIDA!!!  What better way to spend your break than biking, singing, and forming relationships, all in the name of Christ! The dates are December 29,2004-January 9,2005. We are looking for participants AND counselors to join us down in the warmth in the middle of the winter!  I hope you can join us!  You can get answers to your questions by contacting me at spokefolk@youthencounter.org, or check out our website: www.spokefolk.org.
 
Eric Arundel
National Spoke Folk Director

School has started and so has this year’s Team Ministry!  Our Captive Free bands and International Teams are now on the road after being commissioned on Friday, September 17^th.  With this new year of ministry comes great new changes in the resources available to you!  Check out www.youthencounter.org and click on “Store” to check out all the latest gear, including EIGHT new T-shirts!  Our webstore is being updated regularly with these new products so check back often!
 
Do you enjoy buying CDs of the teams that visit your church?  Do you have friends or family members on one of our teams?  Well, this section is for you.  In December, all thirteen teams will be recording their own CD.  Yes, we’re putting out thirteen CDs this year!  “Why?” you may ask… Because that’s what you said you wanted.  Every team now has their own CD.  You can preorder yours today buy calling 800-659-6884 ext 249 or by sending $10 to Youth Encounter, specifying which Teams’ CD you are purchasing.  When the CDs are produced, they will be sent to you immediately, with FREE SHIPPING!
 
Oh yeah, one more thing… Is your youth group attending one of our Events?  Call 800-659-6884 ext 249 to find out how you can order your Event T-shirts before hand, and SAVE MONEY!

Make your plans now to be in the Twin Cities August 12-14, 2005.
 
Youth Encounter will be celebrating 40 years of ministry and we hope hundreds of Alumni, friends and ministry participants will join us to celebrate the amazing things God has done through this ministry during the last 40 years.
 
It will also be the Homecoming Celebration for the National Bands and International Teams that were commissioned this month.  They will be sharing the exciting results of their year of ministry. 
 
The celebration will take place August 12-14, 2005 at Bethel University in St Paul, Minnesota.  Save the date and watch for more information during the next few months.