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MISSION TRIP FOR YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS Up to 130 young people will spend 7-10 days together transforming the lives of the residents of the Tampa Bay area with a radical message of hope and love. You’re invited to attend this thrilling mission trip, which will give you life-long friends, and a faith enhancing experience through the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and the presence of Jesus Christ. This mission trip will help you develop yourself and new spiritual gifts.
OPTION 1 JUNE 19-26, 2016 OPTION 2 JUNE 19-29, 2016
RESIDENTIAL SLEEP ON CAMPUS
OPTION 1 $280 OPTION 2 $390
DAY CAMPER SLEEP OFF CAMPUS
OPTION 1 $265 OPTION 2 $370
New ministry training including Photography Ministry / Clown Ministry / Drive-by Prayer Ministry / Sewing Ministry / Hospital Chaplaincy Ministry / Puppet Ministry / Games Ministry / Keep-Fit Ministry / Prison Ministry / Thrift Store / Kid’s Ministry / LAMBs Ministry / Keep-Fit Ministry
Special Young Adult track and training. Unique track and training for returning Impact attendees/missionaries. Long-term church focused service projects.
The minimum age for attendees is 14 years (by June 29, 2016). Young adults are aged 18-35 years (by June 29, 2016). There is no maximum age for attendees. Adults are encouraged to attend. Day campers must arrive onsite by 8 a.m. They must remain on site until 9 p.m. This allows them to benefit from all the programs and activities. To avoid possible late fees, register by May 19, 2016. Registration fees include: accommodation, meals, t-shirts, activities and training.
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F L O R I D A C O N F E R E N C E Y O U T H M I N I S T R I E S
O U R M I S S I O N I S T O T R A I N , E Q U I P & D E P L O Y A N A R M Y
O F Y O U N G P E O P L E
MAY 13 , 2016
YOUTH IMPACT
Newsletter
www.floridaconference.com/events
Join us as we share the love of Jesus
with the communities in Tampa.
We have hundreds of opportunities for
young people of ALL ages to get involved.
From working with children to praying with
the elderly. From sharing free hugs, to
giving out free food and clothing. We are
inviting all the young people from across
Florida to come to Tampa, and help us
make a difference.
This will be a fun day of service and
fellowship. Work alongside young people
from other churches. Make friends and
enjoy the experience of being used by
God.
Projects include: Trinity Café / Metropolitan
Ministry / Boys & Girls Club / Drive-by-
Prayer / Free Hugs / ADRA and many more.
This event is FREE.
This event is part of Impact Tampa Bay.
You’ll need to wear smart casual clothes
(slacks, clean and tidy jeans, polo or t-
shirt)
You’ll need transportation to get to your
ministry project site.
You’ll need a sack lunch with plenty of
water.
Registration is important so that we can
inform the project leaders how many
young people will be attending.
The registration site will be ready soon. In
the meantime email the number of young
people you’re bringing to Viviana
For Pastor Rudy Alv i r & Fami ly
South Florida Youth Ministries Invite you to an
SUNDAY JUNE 26
MARANATHA SDA CHURCH
4:00—6:00PM
COST $15
DRESS SEMI-FORMAL
12-in-12 spiritual discipline book now has its
own website.
The 2010 12-in12 book introduced young people
and families to spiritual disciplines as a means of
developing a closer relationship with God. Read-
ers were challenged to try 12 different spiritual dis-
ciplines in 12 months. The book was very popular,
and the 4000 copies have been exhausted.
The YM Department has taken the contents, ideas
and activates and added new challenges and put
them into the new website.
www.12-in-12.com
The new website allows you to monitor your pro-
gress, record your areas of growth and share com-
ments and ideas. The website can also send you
alerts and reminders so that you do not forget to
complete your challenges.
The web was built by Brandon Hurst, former UF stu-
dent and Adventist Campus Ministry volunteer.
Later versions will include:
the ability to share your accomplishments
through social media.
You’ll also be able to complete challenges as a
group.
You’ll be able to modify challenges to meet
your individual/group needs.
You’ll be able to set yourself up as a group ad-
ministrator and monitor your group’s progress
with shared challenges.
We are very excited about this new website and
the difference that it can make in the lives of
young people. We encourage you to register on
the site, and incorporate it in to your spiritual
growth plans.
Please send us your feedback.
The Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventist – Sports Council has been coordinating a basketball league for the past three years for the youth of the church which also incorporated the youth of the various communities sur-rounding the churches that have participated. Our mission is to provide a Christian environment that promotes physi-cal and spiritual growth for the youth. This past 2015-16 season, the league had approximately 34 churches, and we are always seeking for others to join. It also promotes and provides leadership, communications, team building, community outreach, professionalism and Christian fellowship, which afforded us the ability to reach out to non-Adventist youth and their families that led to baptism. The regular season began on Oct 3. 2016 and ended March
19, 2016. The north/central area first round playoffs began on April 19th and the second round area championship games were on April 24th. The south playoff games were on April 16-17th and the south area championship games were on April 23rd. North/Central Area Champs Youth/ Patmos Chapel (Orlando) Varsity/ Mt. Calvary (Tampa) Adults/ N. Orlando South Area Champs Youth/ Northside (Miami) def. Patmos Chapel Varsity/ Ephesus (West Palm Beach) def. Mt. Calvary Adults/ Mt. Pisgah (Miami) def. N. Orlando State Championship Youth/ Northside (Miami) def. Patmos Chapel (Orlando) (Most Outstanding Player Hayden Brun (Northside) Varsity/ Ephesus (West Palm Beach) def. Mt. Calvary (Tampa) (Most Outstanding Player Joe lane (Ephesus) Adults/ Mt. Pisgah (Miami) def. N. Orlando Most Outstanding Player Davorn Bryant (MT. Pisgah)
Community Outreach
April 23, 2016 was Community Outreach Day. The Florida Con-ference Youth Dept., Sports Ministry, and Patmos Chapel, came together to sponsor the community outreach in the Orlando ar-ea. Teams were split up and went to different locations. Lake
Eola, the Go Project: Winter Park Community, Orange County Clean Up, Lake Eola
Our ultimate goal was to touch someone, to let them know if no one else cares God does. We soon real-ized how receptive people were to love. To show this we handed out unlimited amounts of free hugs,
prayers and asked questions like “If you had one question for God what would it be?” On one occasion we meet a man who told us that in the
same week he lost his sister and his car was broken into. He ex-pressed how much he need our prayers. Over-
all it was a successful event. We gave out countless hugs, prayed
with at least 7 people and handed out prayer cards. Sometimes we have to realize that success isn’t always meas-ured by the amount of people we preach to, sometimes show-ing unconditional love; come as
you are type of love. By: Yazmin Rivera Patmos Chapel The GO Project
Florida Sports Ministry End of The Year Report
Zone 2 - Lunch Area Weeding and cleaning the lunch area. Zone 3 - Waste Collection (Outside) Picking up all standing trash and proper disposal of i.e. lawn debris, recyclables. Zone 4 - Building 8 Class-rooms Cleaning cabinets, walls, and desks. Team Project Zone 1 - School Garden Weeding and cleaning a school garden. Zone 2 - Lunch Area Weeding and cleaning the lunch area. Zone 3 - Waste Collection (Outside) Picking up all standing trash and proper disposal of i.e. lawn debris, recyclables. Zone 4 - Building 8 Classrooms Cleaning cabinets, walls, and desks. Zone 5 - Front Office Assist Ms. Penny with reorganizing. By: Thoris Butt (Patmos Chapel)
United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) “On Sabbath April 23rd we conducted community outreach at the United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Central Florida which was fulfilling, as we (Patmos Chapel SDA basketball team, church members, and Florida Sports Ministry Council) worked together to enhance the playground, the aesthetic of both internally and externally of the organization, while also learning about the operations and goal of UCP (helping disabled children). Ms. Sherilyn Jordan (Campus Business Manager) was so thankful that we could come and assist their organization which is limited with resources, and
has invited us to return. By: Solinka McIntosh (Florida Sports) I had the privilege of partnering with Solinka McIntosh as
“Love does not come to those who see it, But to those who give it. It is a binding force between souls who have nothing to give bit themselves to one anoth-er.” (Harold Clemp)
The Go Project is an outreach team that connects people in the community with different services, ministries, and events. For example, free tutoring for kids, food bank at local church, prayer meetings, bible studies etc. On Community Connect day we promoted an event called "Encounter" that functions every Wednesday (6pm) at Pat-mos Chapel of SDA. Through door to door we knocked on 200 doors and connected with 23 families that are now in our follow up data base. We currently have 106 families in our data base. Our goal with the 23 families is to see them at "Encounter" and help them through our Christian family grow a strong-er and deeper relationship with God. By; Erytc Heredia
Patmos Chapel
Hungerford Elementary School Saturday, April 23, 2016, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM OVERVIEW Group of about 40 or so energetic youth and young adults passionate about making a difference in the lives of ele-mentary school children. GOALS Clean all designated areas of zones 1-5. Supplies Gloves, 5 rakes, 2 hoes, push broom, 1 wheelbarrow, 1 electric blower, 1 cooler with water bottles, snacks, and various cleaning supplies. Team Project Zone 1 - School Garden Weeding and cleaning a school garden.
we went to the United Cerebral Palsy Of Central Florida facility. It is amazing how little things like sharing your time in volunteering can bring so much joy and happiness to those who you minister to. The staff there was so appreciative and the young people that accompanied us for the most part were very happy to participate. It is our hope that is we proceed with the Sports Ministry that we
will be able to do similar and much larger things the show God’s love through Athletics and being a productive part of our communities wherever the churches and teams are locat-ed showing God’s love through service to our fellow. By Rene Emil Brown (Florida Sports)
Adventurer Club Ministries are celebrating 25 years of ministry!
This commemorative pin celebrates our history by showing the original logo and looks forward with the new logo. This pin is a limited edition collectors item.
ALL FL CONFERENCE OAV’s SHOULD HAVE A TRI-COLOR BRAIDED CORD for their uniform; this Red, White, and Blue cord signifies that you are an Offi-cially Appointed Volunteer and representative our the FL Conference YM Department. And, ONLY PAC members should have the tri-color braided cord with the hanging aiguillette metal tip – if by chance you have one of these and are not a PAC member, please exchange it with our office (no charge) Thanks for helping us make this correction/adjustment; and more im-portantly, thanks for serving God’s kids. Courage Pedro
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Basketball SHOWCASE Camp
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Want to play College Ball at an SDA University or College?
You can get a:
Christian Education
No Sabbath Issues
And a chance to play Small College Basketball
If you are
a rising senior and junior in high school
and YOU have college basketball talent
Then this camp is for YOU!
June 12 –15
The camp will be held on the campus of Forest Lake Academy in
Apopka, FL, just minutes from Orlando. Plan your summer vacation,
with family and friends, with camp and the Orlando attractions in
mind.
For more information on camp: http://www.adventistathletes.com/2016/03/08/1st-annual-basketball-
showcase-camp/
To register,
!. Click http://www.adventistathletes.com/events/
We are so excited to announce that the
2016 Southern Union Pathfinder Campo-
ree will be held at Camp Kulauqa in High
Springs, FL from October 12-16, 2016
New this year! Registration for
the Camporee will be moving online to
our Camporee website su.camporee.org
Registration will open on Monday April 4, 2016
The regular Camporee price of $95 per person will be
available from Monday April 4 until Monday September 19.
After September 19 a late registration fee of $10 will
apply.
Registration will close on Friday September 30th!
Again be sure to bookmark the Camporee web-site www.su.camporee.org it will be your go to spot for the 2016 Camporee and don't forget to like us on Facebook as
well.
Hello Everyone: In about 6 months we will have another Pathfinder Southern Union Camporee. The last one was in 2012. We are expecting a lot of Pathfinders from 8 States / 8 Conferences. Here is the information that you need to know: What: Southern Union Camporee 2016 Theme: "Jesus for Me" When: Wednesday October 12 to Saturday Octo-ber 16, 2016 Where: Camp Kulaqua High Springs, Florida Cost: $95.00 Registration: Begin April 4,2016 / Ends September 1,2016 Information & Preplanning: www.su.camporee.org I am looking forward to see all your Pathfinders at the Camporee. Thank you & God Bless Javier Santiago Florida Conference Pathfinders Camping Director [email protected] 321 356 1911 c
“FIFTEEN PASSENGER VANS ARE PROHIBITED from being used, borrowed, owned, or leased for any reason. Con-ference administration has taken an action that any location using or owning a 15 passenger van is cause for dismissal of the employee renting or authorizing the use of it.” Florida Conference Working Policy [emphasis in the original] “NO, NONE, NADA 15 passenger vans from Florida clubs are to be found at the October Pathfinder Camporee on pain of highly probable termination of any employee, including the pastor from whose church the club came.” Duane Rollins, Florida Conference Treasurer Removing three seats from a 15 seater van does not make it safe and it is still classed as a 15 seater. For further clarification please contact Rhonda Harper (407) 644-5000 [email protected]
“Manufacturers of the 15-passenger van say the safety problems of the vehicle have been addressed in the latest model. They are typically less expensive than buying a bus. Why shouldn’t we use them?”
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) identifies the 15-passenger van as a particularly dangerous vehi-cle. Multiple deaths within our church organizations occurred due to the use of 15-passenger vans. The NHTSA reports that 653 occupants of 15-passenger vans were killed during 2004-2013 alone. Van manufacturers claim improvements in the safety rating of the latest version of these vehicles. These claims must be verified by a qualified third-party, standard-setting organization, such as the NHTSA. The NHSTA released a statementon 15-passenger vans that cautions readers to check tires regularly due to the danger-ous nature of these vehicles. There was no mention, however, of an improved safety rating. Therefore, the improvements do not qualify as verified. Adventist Risk Management (ARM) and the North American Divi-sion (NAD) do not support the use of 15-passenger vans. Begin-ning in 2008 NAD, along with ARM, recommended the removal of these vans from ownership or use by all church organizations. All church organizations are encouraged to use other vehicles that are safe and verified. "All church organizations are encouraged to use other vehicles that are safe and verified." In addition to the NAD policy discouraging the use 15-passenger vans, the Division has included specific guidelines if the vans are used. Your local conference or church organization may also have fur-ther specific guidelines for the use or may even prohibit the use
of 15-passenger vans. Always check to see if your church organi-zation has such guidelines before using these vehicles. If your church organization is still in the process of selling any 15-passenger vans, it is strongly encouraged that these vehicles are disposed of immediately. If your local church board still chooses to use these dangerous vehicles, these NHTSA guidelines should be followed to provide as much safety as possible. Never overload the vehicle. The NHTSA recently
said: “Recognizing that 15-passenger vans are particularly sensitive to loading, the agency warns users never to overload these vehicles under any circumstances. NHTSA research shows overloading 15-passenger vans both increases rollover risk and makes the vehicle more unstable in any handling maneuvers.”
If you are a passenger, make sure you buckle up for every trip.
If you are an owner, make sure the vehicle is regularly main-tained.
Owners should have suspension and steering components in-
spected according to the manufacturer's recommended schedule and replace or repair these parts as necessary.
Owners should ensure that vehicles are equipped with properly sized and load-rated tires.
Owners should also make sure drivers are properly licensed and experienced in operating a 15-passenger van.
Before every trip, check the tires for proper inflation and
make sure there are no signs of wear or damage. Correct tire size and inflation pressure information can be found in the own-er's manual and on the door pillar.
Protect Your Flock It is better to avoid risk and possible injury all together by using the safest means of transportation. If the only option is to use a not-so-safe vehicle, make sure all guidelines and procedures are followed. Psalm 4:8 (ESV) says, “In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.” We can be sure that God will al-ways protect us, but we must do our part to protect His flock by using the safest transportation possible. David Fournier NAD Regional Manager, ARM Inc.
Why Can't We Use the New 15-Passenger Vans?
R E D Z O N E 16
CAMP KULAQUA
MAY 27-29
Red Zone is coming soon and this year will be at Camp Kulaqua, May 27-29, 2016!
Here is important info re: RZ 2016! Please read through this information carefully to be informed. REGISTRATION - All Registrations for Red Zone will be done through the FL Conference Youth Ministries Department. Please do NOT contact Camp Kulaqua directly – they will send you back to our office. All payments will be to our office see website http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ec2q8rvnb3de1a7a&llr=94pzbosab COST - The participant fee for the weekend is $3/person (until May 13) or $5/person (after May 13). Cheryl is our secretary helping us organize Red Zone – for all questions – contact her. Email: [email protected] Phone: (407) 644-5000 x2426
HOUSING - UPDATE: ALL HOUSING HAS BEEN RESERVED. RV Sites are still available. RV sites -full hook-up; $20/night
ARRIVAL - Please plan to arrive Friday, May 27 and check-in between 4:00-7:00 pm. Check-In will begin @ 4:00 pm (no one al-lowed in until 4pm). For those that tent camp, please plan to have your camping areas set up before Sabbath. CAMPING - Camp Kulaqua will offer us plenty of tent camping spaces; clubs will camp by areas (N/C/S). FOOD VENDORS - Clubs must apply to become an official food vendor (small deposit required AND must be in designated area only). This is a fundraising opportunity. Total number of vendors is limited to 12 (first come/first serve). GOLF CARTS - No personal golf carts are permitted. Limited golf carts are available for rent, if there is proof of a medical condition ($100/for weekend); all drivers must have a valid driver’s license and be at least 21 years old. HOTELS - To supplement housing needs, here is a list of hotels within 20-30 miles from Camp Kulaqua. We will get group rates; identi-fy yourself as with Red Zone. To download the list, click here: http://tinyurl.com/CKhotels MEALS - Camp Kulaqua WILL be offering meals at a discount ($8.50/adults & 7.50/child). Contact CAMP to buy tickets. SABBATH GUESTS/VISITORS - This is a paid event; any visitor coming for a few hours will need to check in at the main gate with secu-rity. In order to enter, an adult from the club they are visiting will need to meet the guest at the gate to verify they are with their club. The guest will sign in and be allowed to enter. Guests should sign out when they leave. PETS - NO PETS ARE ALLOWED ON CAMPUS WATER PARK - (River Ranch) – Camp Kulaqua will open the Water Park (lazy river, wave pool and water slide) for us on Sunday, May 29. Cost is $10/person – in advance (by May 13). Cost is $15/person (after May 13). WHEELS - Please do not bring any bicycles, skateboards, roller blades, etc. If it has wheels – please leave it at home.
ZOO – The Camp Zoo will be open on Sabbath afternoon as part of the afternoon activities. (No charge).
Wilderness survival camp And there shall be a time of trouble, Such as never was
since there was a nation, even to that time. And at that
time your people shall be delivered, every one who is
found written in the book. Daniel 12:1
It’s hard to imagine a more
scary time than the lasts days
of earth’s history—the last days
before Jesus returns. It is so
tempting and easy to ignore
this coming reality and live life
as if it will never happen. How-
ever, Jesus’ advice was to
watch (Mark 13:37).
So I have to ask myself some
very challenging questions,
such as:
Am I ready to run to the hills
and mountains?
Do I know how to survive in the
wild?
How can I be both ready to
go, and prepared to stay?
Perhaps you’ve asked yourself
similar questions? Perhaps
you’ve become more interest-
ed in living off the grid and be-
ing self-sufficient. Perhaps
you’ve noticed world events
and the craziness of our socie-
ty. Or maybe you have come
to the conclusion that God is
coming is real soon. All these
are just some of the ways in
which the Holy Spirit works,
prompting us to get ready. But
what do you do to get ready?
The first thing is to sort out your
relationship wit God. After that
you’re going to have to serious-
ly consider preparing yourself
to live without your normal
comforts of home.
Our Wilderness Survival Camp
will teach you many valuable
skills about survival living: star-
ing a fire without a match, wa-
ter purification survival equip-
ment, shelter, backpacks, and
much more.
It will be held at Camp Ku-
laqua from July 22-24. The cost
is $55. No food or accommo-
dation is provided. You’ll need
to bring your camping equip-
ment. Do not buy specialized
survival equipment until you’ve
been through this training.
There is no age restrictions, and
you do not have to be a Path-
finder to attend. This open to
anyone. For more information
please contact Robert Hines or
Aimee Layson.
July 22-24 at Camp Kulaqua. $55. Beginner’s Level.
Are you ready?
www.f lor idaconference.com/events
Our team of officially appointed volunteers can receive financial support to attend either of these events., or the Spanish couples’ or singles’ retreat. For more information please speak to Pedro Perez or Robert Hines.
JULY 29-31 AT CAMP KULAQUA Guest presenters: Samuel Neves (GC) Tracy Wood (NAD) He l v is Moody (SWU) &
Mi l ton Marquez (SNEC) $149 INLCUS I VE OF 4 MEALS, ACCOMMODAT ION AND CONVENT ION FEES .
ALL ROOMS ARE SHARED AND ARE ALLOCATED ON A F IRST -COME, F IRST -SERVED BAS IS .
Galatians Ephesians Philippians
Colossians 1 Timothy 2 Timothy
July 15-17 & July 22-24
$35
Call Aida (407) 644-5000 x2423
Stay in Touch
Pedro Perez | Youth Director | [email protected] | (407) 267-5371 Robert Hines | Associate Youth Director | [email protected] | (407) 454-1454 Angelo Grasso | Associate Youth Director | [email protected] |(352) 363-8590
Cheryl Smith | Youth Director’s Assistant | [email protected] Aida Crescioni | Office Assistant | [email protected] Aimee Layson | Office Assistant | [email protected] Cheryl Roda-Wu | Office Assistant | [email protected] Viviana Rengifo | Office Assistant | [email protected] Elizabeth Bence | Pathfinder Store Coordinator | [email protected]
Office | 351 S. State Road 434 | Altamonte Springs | FL 32714 | (407) 644-5000
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