Youth Encounter

There are so many things going on in our Recruitment Department at Youth Encounter that I hardly know where to begin! Here are some of the highlights, reminders and challenges.

The application for our music ministry teams is now online! You can create a username and password for yourself on our website and then work on the application at your own pace, saving your work along the way. Then you can come back to the site at anytime and log back in to continue working on it. Once you’re done you can send it our way. The link to get started is http://secure.youthencounter.org/eseries/scriptcontent/index.cfm . You can also still download a printable version of our application by going to this link: http://www.youthencounter.org/teams/pdf/team_app_packet.pdf .
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Summer 2007: Rock the Campus
Introducing Middle School Youth to the Wild Ride of Faith
Danielle Tietjen

Introducing middle school youth the wild ride of faith in Jesus Christ

What I love about Youth Encounter is their love for sharing Jesus with all people locally, nationally and across the globe. Youth Encounter desires to create an atmosphere--whether it’s in your own home congregation, a youth center, retreat site, or event--that makes it possible for you to have an encounter with the Giver of Life. Youth Encounter has found success in how many lives have been touched with its different ministries, and I am thrilled to announce one more avenue to add to a long list of those opportunities.

The Launch. Big announcement. New addition. Hot off the press. Headline news. Extra, extra, read all about it. Say it how you want, but here it is…ROCK THE CAMPUS IS COMING, AND YOU NEED TO BE THERE! Summer 2007 is a big one for Youth Encounter as we host our first ever summer Middle School Event! We can hardly believe it ourselves, but Youth Encounter has made this dream a reality. This amazing new ministry will be held June 27-30, 2007 at Purdue University in Indiana and August 5-8, 2007 at Union College in New York.
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Where in the World Would You Like to Go?
Youth Encounter Offers Customized Mission Trips
Lisa Rykken Kastler

A global mission trip is a wonderful, faith building experience! If you don’t know where to start in planning one, let us help! Work within Youth Encounter’s network around the world to set up your mission trip for a group of 10 or more.

If you would like to hear more about a possibility for a customized trip, contact Lisa at 651-287-8490 or 800-659-6884.

Looking Ahead in the Events Department
Job Openings, Group Discounts, and More
Jennifer Noyes

Register your group by September 1 for Early Bird prices!

The 2005-06 Middle School Quakes and High School Zones are officially finished for the year and we at Youth Encounter are celebrating all the incredible things God has done this year!

Here are a few of the many comments we’ve received this season…
“I learned that no matter what you go through in your life, it always happens for a reason and God will always be with you.” (youth)
“I have grown in my foundation with God and may have heard a calling!” (adult volunteer)
“This is a wonderful faith "enforcer"…making you feel great and excited about God's gift of life!” (youth leader)
“When I see the kids embracing worship, that becomes a ministry to me and I am so spiritually uplifted by the experience.” (youth leader)

We are also excited about many things for next year!
Dates, Prices and Locations! Check out our websites, www.youthencounter.org/quakes or www.youthencounter.org/zones, for the most current information! Also, watch your mail for our Registration Poster or click here to be added to our mailing list. (http://www.youthencounter.org/misc/forms.asp?id=7)
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Spring Gala 2006: Fellowship, Celebration, and Laughs
Alumni and Friends Gather to Honor Youth Encounter's Ministry
Kate Tripoli

Inspirational group River received the 2006 Alumni Service Award at the Gala

On May 8, 151 Youth Encounter friends, alumni, donors, staff and board members gathered at the Earle Brown Heritage Center in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota to celebrate the ongoing ministry year at the Spring Gala (formerly known as the Fellowship Dinner). The festivities began with a silent auction with over 90 items available for bidding from jewelry to handmade quilts to international art to LEGO sets. Live music was provided during the auction by Captive Free North Central (Sarah Danielson, Aaron Fong, Jenny Frantz, Andrea Laneri, Dana Reynolds, and Todd Thieme). Dinner featured music supplied by Tiffany Schmader, Director of National Team Ministries, and was followed by a great video presentation of Youth Encounter’s ministry in the United States and around the world.

The evening’s program began with River (www.riverministries.net), an inspirational music group consisting of Phil Reesnes, Kurt Linn, and Paul Marino, three former Youth Encounter team alumni who have been ministering together for thirteen years. Before they sang, however, President Larry Johnson presented the group with the 2006 Alumni Service Award for outstanding continued ministry and faithfulness to the Gospel. “This is amazing,” they said. “I think Paul’s going to cry.”
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Ken Davis to Speak at EDGE!
The Popular Speaker Answers Our Questions
Youth Encounter

Ken Davis brings his inspirational comedy to EDGE! this July

Best-selling author, frequent radio and television guest, and one of the country's most sought after inspirational and motivational speakers, Ken's mixture of side-splitting humor and inspiration delights and enriches audiences of all ages. His books have received national critical acclaim, including the "Book of the Year" award and the Gold Medallion Award. He is a featured speaker for Promise Keepers and a frequent guest on "Focus on the Family". Youth Encounter is thrilled to have him as one of our main speakers this year at EDGE! 2006 in Nashville.

YE: How did you get into professional public speaking?

KD: I was encouraged by a high school English teacher to take speech. I began using the skills I learned there in the ministry. From there, the demand for me to speak grew to a point where I could no longer ignore it. In 1973, I went full time and I have never looked back.
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Get Out of the House This Summer
Join a Spoke Folk Tour!
Eric Arundel

“You don’t have to be a biker stud to go on tour.” This is the phrase that is shared the most by people who have gone on a Spoke Folk tour before and, trust me, they’re right! Anyone can handle the biking on tour. You don’t have to be in great shape or be a biker stud or studette.

Our summer tours are shaping up very well this year, but we are still looking for some great folks to join us. Come be a part of this amazing, life-changing ministry! Oh, and you get a free t-shirt too!
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Surrounded By Such a Great Cloud of Witnesses
Read Excerpts From Rainbow of Promise's Online Journal
Rainbow of Promise

It has been five days since we left India. I am sitting at home in Pittsburgh, PA with a cool drink, and yes, I have ice in my glass and yes, it contains no fruit, but it doesn't say so on the can. In India we never had ice with our sodas and each soda bottle had the words contains no fruit. I never did find the soda where there was actually fruit in it.
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The Smiles and Enthusiasm Were Rewarding
Read Excerpts From Captive Free South Central's Online Journal
Captive Free South Central

We spent this last weekend hosting games and songs and programs and worship for the community in Osborne, Kansas. We played games for hours upon hours with the youth ranging from four-year-olds to middle schoolers. The hours were long and grueling, yet the smiles and enthusiasm beaming from these youth were rewarding and inspiring. Out of the many games we played, two of my favorites were Ultimate Duck Duck Goose and the Dating Game. I could not stop joyfully laughing while watching the four-year-old Sarah leap over the tall pastor in the attempt to reach the ball in the middle of the circle before her competitor. It was a real treat to entertain and captivate the young audience during the Dating Game and then rejoice as the youth volunteered to create characters of their own and entertain their peers. The weekend was filled with laughter and fun! Yeah God, that we can come together and celebrate fellowship with one another in such an exciting way!
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T-Shirts As Low As $4 While Supplies Last!
Sing-Along Resources Marked Down Permanently
Ryan Veil

Have we gone crazy!? Possibly, but that’s beside the point. Visit store.youthencounter.org today for Youth Encounter’s HUGE T-SHIRT BLOWOUT!!! We have t-shirts, both new and old, that need to get out of our warehouse to create more room for next year’s t-shirts. This is not a furniture commercial; this is the real deal! Check out our online store for t-shirts as low as $4.00!!! This sale is for a limited time and only while supplies last. For the most selection on sizes, order yours right away!

Wait, there’s more! All Sing-Along CDs, Songbooks, and Instrumental CDs have just been reduced in price PERMANENTLY! All Sing-Along resources are now ONLY $10. They make great tools for VBS, youth worship services, and more! Pick yours up today at store.youthencounter.org. Group discounts are available. Call 1-800-659-6884 to find out more.

It’s also that time of year again where we start thinking ahead to next year’s products. Is there something you wish Captive Free or International Teams sold but don’t have? Send us your ideas! We want to hear what you have to say!!! E-mail product ideas to sales@youthencounter.org.

Youth Encounter Joins SHOP4ZERO Internet Mall
Get Money Back and Give to Youth Encounter While You Shop
Brett Koopman

As a part of our growth campaign, Youth Encounter has initiated a unique fundraising project. The program is SHOP4ZERO, a growing Internet mall that contributes to non-profit organizations as it gives cash to its members for their online shopping and services.

As we further our ministry of proclaiming Christ and changing the lives of youth worldwide, we are so pleased about this tremendous opportunity. You, our faithful supporters, are now able to contribute toward Youth Encounter while at the same time earning a cash-back bonus from all your normal shopping. This additional funding resource is provided to Youth Encounter with no extra expense for you and at the lowest prices on or off the Internet.
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