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Counselor Training – Syr Tour ‘09
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Syracuse Tour Info
On May 15th and 16th, the Syracuse Area Youth Workers (SAYW) network is offering a special all night activity for youth groups in the Syracuse area called the SYRACUSE TOUR 2009. This will be the eleventh year that the network has planned, promoted and produced this outreach event. Last year we had over 650 teens from many local churches participate. This year we are expecting for that number to grow. In a 12 hour time period (7 p.m. to 7 a.m.), you and your young people will play mini-golf, bowl, go ice skating, play a variety of sports/games in a large indoor sportscenter, have a private screening of an appropriate movie, get an event t-shirt, eat pizza at night, be eligible for some great giveaways AND be a part of an outreach service geared specifically toward youth!!! Our speaker this year is Ken Freeman. When you register your church you will receive a full schedule of the evening. The best part is that each of your teens gets all this provided for just $30. ($15 for adult staff) The Syracuse Tour is open to all church youth groups with teens (7th-12th grade). REGISTRATION deadline is Friday, May 8th.
Syracuse Tour begins Friday (5/15) at 7 in the evening and finishes at 7 the next morning. Each group meets and registers teens at their own church. Youth groups travel in their own vehicles to the first stop and meet other groups there. Everyone’s first stop of the evening is a local mini-golf course. You will be told which one you are going to when you register. At the mini-golf course you will be responsible to pay a per head amount for your group only. The next event brings the entire group together at Believer’s Chapel for pizza and the outreach. At this stop you will give the entirety of your group’s remaining money to your area leader (made known to you when you register) and will not be responsible to make any payments for the rest of the evening. This payment must be in the form of ONE check made out to SAYW. There will be four different area groups. After the outreach, you will rotate throughout the evening to various venues with your area group. Each of these stops lasts an hour and a half. You will end up back at your church around 6:45. Please note that groups are not allowed to change schedules or pay for partial aspects of the evening.
So how can YOUR group participate?
- Contact the SAYW if you have any questions regarding the Syracuse Tour
- Recruit a team of adult chaperones (recommend 1 adult per 6 students)
- Arrange for your own transportation
- Use the provided materials to promote this event
- - If you need Posters to advertise please let us know – we will mall them to you.
- Invite teens that need to hear about Jesus – THIS IS AN OUTREACH EVENT!!!!!
- Maintain registration list and collect permission slips (it is VERY helpful to keep SAYW aware of your numbers as they accumulate)
- Send t-shirt sizes along with registration (S, M, L, XL, XXL only)
Register your group (along with tshirt sizes) by Friday, May 8th.
Attend the pre-event prayer/training time on Tuesday night May 12th.
This event has become not only a source of great fun, group building and memory making
but also one that has been noted for it’s effectiveness as an outreach. We are excited to have
you join the SYRACUSE TOUR ’09 this year! Please contact me with any questions.
Syracuse Tour Downloads
These downloads are for you to use within your own youth ministry as you see fit. Simply click on the image with the price point that you want to use and a download of a PDF document will begin. The PDF is layed out 4-up on a page with an editable box on the back side for you to type in a due date for registration.
If you just want to use the image from the front, use these links: Blank Price, $30 Card, $35 Card, $40 Card.
February Resource
The featured resource for this month is on that just might help you a little in the encouragement department.
Here is a description from SimplyYouthMinistry.com:
If life were a bowl of fruit, most youth workers would have their share of lemons in it. Not just lemons…there would be tasty strawberries, pineapples, and mangos; but there would still be those lemons! Mistakes, mess-ups, and misfortunes. Some bitter, others downright sour. Many youth leaders try to dodge, duck, or completely avoid lemons, but the ten authors in this book believe there is a better way. They’ve discovered how to mix Youth Ministry Lemonade by allowing God to take “sour” experiences and turn them into leadership success. And since these youth workers are ordinary people just like you, they’re convinced God can mix lemonade in your ministry as well. Inside the pages of this book are ten real life stories. Some humorours, a few serious, but each intensely personal. And every scenario represents situations you are likely to face such as:
- Restoring credibility after offending others
- Making changes the wrong way
- Leaving God out of the success equation
- Learning to partner with parents
- Knowing who, when and how to trust others
All ten authors give you a peek inside their private thoughts – almost as if you are reading their personal journals. This straightforward approach allows you to learn firsthand from their mistakes, and the leadership lesson you’ll pick up are powerful. If applied…they will help you turn your “sour” experiences into leadership success!
November Featured Resources
Since this months discussion topic is revolving around the topic of “balancing family & ministry” we are featuring to books that are extremely relevant to the topic.
Choosing to Cheat: Who Wins When Family and Work Collide?
- Editorial description from Amazon.com
Product Description
Work. Family. Church. Hobbies. Fitness. Housekeeping. Socializing. Sleep. With only 24 hours in each day, we simply can’t fit everything in. And what we choose to cheat is a clear announcement of our values. When you come home an hour earlier, miss a round of golf, or let the dishes sit while you play with your child, you make your family feel valued and secure. Bestselling author Andy Stanley helps you restore your vision of what really matters – and guides you in making courageous decisions about your time.
Who are you cheating?
You love your family. You love the challenges of your job. But there’s not enough of you to go around. Somebody isn’t getting as much of your attention as they want or deserve.This little book presents a strategic plan for resolving the tension between work and home—reversing the destructive pattern of giving to your company and career what belongs to your family.
But be forewarned…you will have to cheat.
What Matters Most: When No is Better Than Yes
- Editorial description from Amazon.com
Product Description
Doug Fields, youth ministry survivor for more than 25 years, is giving you permission—no, he’s telling you—to learn to say no and say it often so you can say yes to what’s most important. If you want to do more than just survive, if you want to thrive in youth ministry, this may be the most important lesson you’ll learn.From the Back Cover
This small book will call to you on days that the janitor reads you the riot act, the church secretary jumps down your throat and those home school parents just won’t leave you alone. In this book, Doug Fields shares the wisdom that has helped him survive over 25 years in ministry: Just say No. That two letter word (that often feels like a four letter word to some people!) has the power to help you stay in ministry for the long haul and keep your family intact and thriving. From the book: Jesus said “no” to good things… “no” to significant things… “no” to important people. He was 100% God/100% human and he had limits. He needed solitude. He needed time to reflect and pray and nourish his spiritual life and time away from those bonehead disciples. He needed space. And, Jesus had a lot to do. You try being the Savior of the world! He had a short window to accomplish his life mission and yet he seemed to prioritize and live so different than we do. To say “no” in ministry is to be radical…to be radical is to be counter-cultural…to be counter-cultural is to be like Jesus…to be like Jesus should become our goal.
First three people to ask Todd for a copy of What Matters Most will get a free copy at the November lunch! That’s today!
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