CYF Assembly – Nov 18-20, 2011 – Registration 6-7pm Friday. Ends 11am Sunday. Costs: $65 youth, $30 adult, $40 extra is you want lodge room rather than dorm style lodging.
October 27, 2011 By
Calling all High School Youth… Come Home for the Holidays. Location: Christian Conference Center, November 18-20, 2011. TO REGISTER: Click the button below. If you have any questions, please call the Christian Conference Center at 641-792-1266. Click on this link for a pdf copy of the poster above: Home for the Holidays Bulletin BW
What to Bring to Camp 2011
June 2, 2011 By
- pillow and sleeping bag or bedding
- towels, washcloths, toiletry articles (extra towel for swimming, toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, deodorant, etc.)
- casual clothes for each day of camp. Some activities require long pants. Please pack these as well as clothes that can get wet and dirty
- two pairs of shoes. Sandals are not recommended. ( some activities require laced shoes so please bring tennis shoes or hiking boots with you)
- light jacket or sweater and hat
- rain gear or poncho
- swimsuit and swim towel
- flashlight and batteries
- dirty clothes bag
- non-aerosol insect repellent
- sun screen
- camera and film
- pencil and notebook
- bible
- stamps and stationary
- money for the camp offering
- water bottle (we are going green so there will no paper cups)
- Lots of enthusiasm and a Big smile!!
What not to bring
- food, candy, junk food. We are in a wooded area and it’s a “KEEP THE VARMINTS AWAY” policy
- alcohol, illeal drugs or tobacco products in any form
- fireworks, matches, lighters
- skateboards
- aerosol sprays
- knives or axes
If any of these items are brought to camp, you may be asked to turn them into the camp director during registration. They will be returned to the camper at check-out time on the last day of camp.
Strongly suggested not to bring: MP3 players, Ipods, electronic games, cell phones, etc. These devices tend to pull campers out of the created community.
Camp arrival and departure times 2011
May 31, 2011 By
- Junior, ChiRho and CYf campers arrive on Mondays at 1:00 p.m. and depart on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. Special times for PeeWee and Junior 6 are as follows: Peewee arrives on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. and departs on Thursday at 2:30 p.m. Junior #6 arrives on Thursday at 1:00 p.m. and departs on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. Grandcampers come in at 5:00 p.m. and leave the following day at 3:00 p.m.
Camp Work Day
April 15, 2011 By
A note from Bert Burns:
Just wanted to send out a quick reminder that Work Day at the Camp is coming fast. Saturday morning, April 30th, at 9:00 a.m. we will get to work. Lunch will be provided and we plan to be done at 4:00 p.m. Bring everyone you can think of 
More hands make light work, or something like that Thank you for all support, be it labors of love, thoughts, or prayers. If you have a group who would like a special project, contact me and we will get you one Have a great weekend and a very blessed Holy Week.
“Pastors’ Class” Retreat held at Norwalk CC
April 13, 2011 By
Twenty-four youth from eight congregations gathered at Norwalk Christian Church on April 1-2 for the annual Pastor’s Class Retreat. Youth participated in workshops on prayer, communion, baptism, membership, and the Bible. The retreat also included games, snacks, devotions, singing, movies, and camp promotion. Sleep not included .
Pastor’s Class Retreat at Norwalk Christian Church
February 23, 2011 By
April 1-2, 2011
Location:
Norwalk Christian Church is located at 701 Main Street in Norwalk. Highway 28 is the highway that runs north/south through town and connects to the bypass. Head south on 28 and turn east (left if coming from the north) on North Street (this is the stoplight by the old Kum and Go) Proceed to the 4-way stop, turn right and you will see the church. The church phone number is 515-981-0176 if you get lost.
Items to Bring:
- $3.00 and a snack to share
- Bible and pencil/pen
- Sleeping bag/pillow
- Toothbrush/toothpaste
- Hand towel for face and hand washing
- Pajamas and/or sweats appropriate for a mixed crowd
- Air mattress, if desired
Schedule:
Friday, April 1
7:00 – 7:30 Arrival/Check-in
7:30 – Welcome and Get Acquainted Games
8:15 – 8:45 – Workshop Session #1
8:50 – 9:20 – Workshop Session #2
9:20 – 9:45 – Snacks and Break
9:45 – 10:15 – Worship/Singing/Devotions
10:15-10:30 – Get ready for bed/movie
10:30 – ??? Movie
Saturday, April 2
7:00 – 7:30 Wake-up, Get dressed, Pack-up
7:30 – 7:45 Devotions
7:45 – 8:30 Grace/Meal
8:30 – 8:45 Camp Promotion
8:45 – 9:15 Workshop Session #3
9:20 – 9:50 Workshop Session #4
9:50 – 10:05 Break
10:05 – 10:35 Workshop Session #5
10:40 – 11:00 Wrap-up/Closing
11:00 – Departure/Lunch on your own
Workshops and Leaders:
Lord’s Supper – Nancy Thomas
Baptism – Alice Bolen
Membership – Tony Thurston
Prayer – Natalie Dixon
Bible – Larry Squier
Other Leaders:
Evening Devotions:
Morning Devotions:
Camp Promotion: Dayna Kinkade
Get Acquainted Games:
Questions:
Contact - Dayna Kinkade at 515-981-0176 (church) 515-491-2076 (cell)
Announcing UMwYC 2010-2011
August 1, 2010 By
Youth events in the Upper Midwest are led by some very committed and generous adults; but several self-giving youth help lead them as well. These youth are part of the Upper Midwest Youth Council (UMwYC).
For 2010-2011 they include:
- Alex Nicoll (West Des Moines Christian Church)
- Cassandra Dietrich (First Christian Church – Keokuk)
- Jessica Sundstrom (Noelridge Christian Church)
- Kathleen Fox (Wakonda Christian Church)
- Alexis Miller (Central Christian Church – Waterloo)
- Kyra Fry (West Des Moines Christian Church)
- Lucas Nordyke (Runnells Christian Church)
- Leah Reeve (Runnells Christian Church)
- Amanda Wakelin (Davis Street Christian Church)
- Kelsey Edwards (Wakonda Christian Church)
- Mattie Schaffer (Noelridge Christian Church)
- Jacob Kingland (North English Christian Church)
- Allison Babberl (Wakonda Christian Church)
- Annie Brown (Howard Street Christian Church)
- Jordan Hagedon (Davis Street Christian Church)
We look forward to seeing their creativity and gifts for ministry at this year’s upcoming youth events.
A.D.a.M. Camp (July 5th-9th, 2010)
June 1, 2010 By
A.D.a.M. Camp (July 5th – 9th, 2010)
Not all church camps are the same. And with a name like A.D.a.M. camp, you can expect this one to be an original – a classic.
This camp is for those who don’t fit the “camper” mold. This camp is for you:
- if you’re Chi Rho (completed 6-8th grade) or CYF (completed 9-12th grade) age
- if you prefer staying in hotel rooms rather than in cabins or in tents outdoors
- if you like free space and time to be creative
- if you prefer the adults to be mentors rather than supervisors
- if you like to take all the time you’re given and then rush to create something at the last minute … and have it turn out better than you expected …
Directors Scott Stillwell and Anne Gregory have lined up experts to come in each day and teach about their artistic medium. We already have a visual artist, a dance instructor, a singer/songwriter ready to come in and help with the camp. We are thrilled that the Christian Conference Center is giving us this GIGANTIC space inside to fill with creativity. You should be prepared to create anything and everything. Every night we’ll have a performance or showcase — a “gig,” if you will — and then a cast party where we celebrate God’s inspiring gifts to us from that day.
The camp is in honor and memory of Adam Barnett, a young man who tragically died in February 2008. Adam was a camper at the Christian Conference Center and his family and friends have pooled money to help underwrite this camp and to continue helping others realize – on Holy Ground – the gifts God gives them.
Culver Stockton College: “Here I Am” Conference
May 20, 2010 By
Here I Am: Christian Youth Leadership Experience at Culver Stockton College
June 11-13, 2010
Want to serve the church? Already serving but want to learn how to continue? Come to Here I Am: A Conference in Christian Leadership. High school students completing grades 10, 11, and 12 are invited to come to a weekend of leadership development, worship, food, and fun!
Here I Am begins Friday evening, June 11th, and runs through Sunday morning, June 13th. The keynote speaker is Rev. Todd Adams, Associate Vice-President of the Christian Church (DOC); featured preacher is Rev. Dr. Christal Williams, Associate Regional Minister in IL/WI region; music provided by Paul Svenson, www.dadsongbook.com. To register, go to www.culver.edu/hereIam. The cost is $75. Please register by May 23rd. If you have further questions, please contact Chaplain Brent Reynolds at 573-288-6420 or breynolds@culver.edu
Chi Rho Lock-in (April 16-17th, 2010)
April 11, 2010 By
Submitted by Sara Galindo
In February some of the Chi Rho kids that I work with expressed concerns about the racist comments they were hearing regarding the aid requests for Haiti. They were struggling with how to respond. We talked it over and decided to sponsor a lock-in and begin some activities that might open the conversation further.
The hope of this event is that the kids who attend will leave with 1) an answer from the scriptures that they can refer to, and 2) a project that they can share – their own interpretation of the story of the Good Samaritan. We are invited your kids to join us on this adventure.
Below is an information sheet and registration for the lock-in for 3rd-8th grade that we are putting together.
- We are asking for each participant to pay $5 or bring one item for Church World Service Health kits (listed on the information sheet) and $2.00 for food expenses.
- I am still working on schedule and need volunteers.
- We will begin at 6:30 p.m. with arrival and team building activities. Dinner will be a 7 p.m.
- I’m also in need of a videographer in the early morning to video what the kids put together. We can then provide churches and individuals with DVD’s to show what we learned from Jesus’ story of the good Samaritan.
- We will dismiss at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday.
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FCC Laurens IA – Lockin Registration |
For more information, contact:
Sara Galindo
FCC Laurens
324 West Section Line Road
Laurens, IA
712.841.2455