Issue # 46| April 2013

In this issue… Christian Life Week Camps Page 2 Brisbane Appeal Dinner Page 3

Position Vacant Page 4 PSU Workshops Page 5

Recharging our school leaders

On Monday 15 April, Lutheran Youth of Queensland in partnership with Lutheran Education of Queensland were pleased to host Recharge – a full day leadership training experience for young leaders in Lutheran schools who participated in Enthuse earlier this year.

Students were invited to share their experiences of leadership in their school context, exchange information and reconnect with their Enthuse peers in a safe and affirming environment. The highlight of the day for students was the opportunity to talk through some of the challenges they had faced in their leadership roles and to encourage each other to continue the hard work they are investing in their school community .

Teachers were most impressed with the affirming nature of the Lutheran Youth of Queensland staff and volunteers and noted that “the students’ energy and enthusiasm after Recharge was amazing.”

Lutheran Youth of Queensland staff and volunteers commend these young people on their growth and development since Enthuse and wish teachers and students all the best as they face the rest of the school year head on with vision and purpose.

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A secret agent embarks on a secret mission with a secret identity. A new birth certificate, a new name, a new image... even a new heart and mind.

“CLW is one of the best things I have ever done and it’s life changing!”

Registrations now open! Head to www.lyq.org.au/clw to register!

Christian Life Week is a five day live-in camp full of fun, friends, God, worship, challenges, activities and growth for students in Years 8-12. Every Christian Life Week Camp has its own unique flavour but you can expect epic group challenges, games that get messy, dress up theme nights, inspiring worship time and engaging and relevant discussions about God and life.

Week 1: 24- 28 June Coolum A (Luther Heights Youth Camp, Coolum) Lake Perseverance A (Lake Perseverance Active Recreation Centre, Crows Nest) Mt Tamborine (Camp Tamborine, Mt Tamborine)

Week 2: 1-5 July Coolum B (Luther Heights Youth Camp, Coolum) Lake Perseverance B (Lake Perseverance Active Recreation Centre, Crows Nest)

Week 3: 23-27 September Central QLD and Wide Bay Burnett (Tanyalla) North QLD (Bluewater Campsite and Training Centre)

Early Bird Prices $310 (incl. GST) per camper $280 (incl. GST) per subsequent child from the same family.

Earlybird registrations close 27 May 2013 for June/July camps and 31 August 2013 for September camps. After these dates an additional $30 will be added to the price. A range of subsidies are available for eligible applicants. Please see www.lyq.org.au/clw for more information.

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Brisbane Appeal Dinner Planning for this year’s Brisbane Appeal Dinner is now in full swing! This night of nights is a terrific opportunity for you to hear from our guest speaker Steve Austin, enjoy a fabulous night of delicious food, wine and great company while supporting the life changing ministry of Lutheran Youth of Queensland. So pop it in your calendar for 18 May and start getting your table of colleagues, friends and family together now to join you at this fantastic event!

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Position Vacant!

Attending a Professional Standards Workshop (formerly known as Childsafe Training) is a key re-quirement for leaders in the Lutheran Church who minister to children and young people. It is also mandatory for volunteers who want to lead on a Lutheran Youth of Queensland event. Regular workshops are facilitated by the LCAQD’s Professional Standards Unit (PSU). Below is an explana-tion of what these workshops involve as well as details about upcoming training opportunities.

Explaining the PSU Workshops (taken from the LCAQD’s PSU Department website)

The Professional Standards Workshops cover two key training areas. The first revolves around the Safe Place Policy of the church introduced in 1997. This deals with the important issue of sexual abuse and harassment within the church. The second – Child Safe - grows out of the special needs of children and young people (those below 18) in our care. State legislation also requires congregations to comply with special risk management strategies. What congregations need to do is explained by the Commission for Children, Young People and Child Guardian. The workshop explains what our church has done to make this task easier for congregations.

Training runs from 9am - 4pm and costs $35* per person (*includes booklet, course materials, transport of trainers)

11 May - Pacific Lutheran College, Caloundra

15 June - Church Office, Milton

29 June - Bethseda Lutheran Church, Beenleigh

13 July - Good News Lutheran Church, Middle Park

20 July—Good Shepherd, Noosaville

2 November - Christ Church, Highfields

Places are limited, and registration before the date is essential. For more information or to register,

visit www.qld.lca.org.au and click on ‘Professional Standards’

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Professional Standards Workshops

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