Friday, February 27, 2004

NYAC Website updates

Have you been “dying to know” what recreation options you’ll have at NYAC? Have you wondered what Snow Mountain Ranch looks like? You will suffer in anticipation no more – the website has been updated. Check out the leadership page for a few more bios, the new Recreation page, the new Photo Gallery, and the current weather conditions in Winter Park (on the accommodations page).

Free NYAC CD
Remember that you must register between now and Sunday in order to receive your free NYAC CD.

190 and going up!
As of today, Feb. 27, 190 people have completed the online registration form! If you’ve registered, remember that your spot will not be reserved until your deposit of at least $125 is received in the NYAC Office. If you haven’t registered, remember that you need to be one of the next 310 people to complete the form and mail your deposit in order to be guaranteed a spot. Don’t miss this opportunity!

Number of days until NYAC fills to capacity = ???

Wednesday, February 25, 2004

Earth Day - April 25, 2004

The Brethren Witness/Washington Office encourages all congregations to recognize April 25, 2004 as Earth Day in their morning worship services. Help make this day a time to celebrate the resources of our earth and environment, and a time to challenge one another and recognize our faithful part in protecting and renewing this Eden. We join the National Council of Churches of Christ and their emphasis on the air for Earth Day 2004. You will find helpful ideas by linking to the NCCC Website as well as to our own Environmental Concerns Page.

Thank you for visiting our website and Earth Day Link. We hope these links will be helpful in accessing useful resources for planning your Earth Day worship and celebration event. If you need additional help, please contact our office by e-mail at Washington_office_gb@brethren.org or toll-free at 1-800-785-3246.

Source: COB Washington Office
Christian Citizenship Seminar

Preparations are well under way for the 2004 Christian Citizenship Seminar. Packets will be mailed out soon to the participants. 100 youth and adult advisors will be gathering in New York and DC to explore the broad concept of the violence in the Middle East, not only Israel and Palestine but also the surrounding peoples and nations involved. Please hold CCS, the participants and staff up in your prayers, that this will be a successful, uplifting and educational experience for all involved.

Source: COB Washington Office

Friday, February 20, 2004

NYAC Registrations

Registration for the denomination's first large-scale National Young Adult Conference (NYAC), scheduled for June 14-18 in Winter Park, Colo., stood at 160 as of early February. The site can accommodate 500. About 70 percent of those who have registered to date have never before attended a denominational young adult conference, according to Becky Ullom, NYAC coordinator. Registration remains open through April 15 at www.nyac2004.org.

Source: Newsline 02/20/2004

Thursday, February 19, 2004

Laughter, java, and a free CD!

Coffee, tea, and talent!
At NYAC, you’ll have a chance to share your talents and a cup of java during several evenings of open mic time! Music, humor, drama, poetry readings, and other talents are all welcome. Begin planning your “act” now, and stay tuned for more details!

Nine days left to claim your FREE NYAC CD!
You must register by Feb. 29 to receive your free NYAC CD, packed with old and new hits!

Registration update
As of today, Feb. 19, 183 people have completed the online registration form! If you’ve registered, remember that your spot will not be reserved until your deposit of at least $125 is received in the NYAC Office. If you haven’t registered, remember that you need to be one of the next 317 people to complete the form and mail your deposit in order to be guaranteed a spot. Don’t miss this opportunity!

Number of days until NYAC fills to capacity = ???

Friday, February 06, 2004

Humor and drumming at NYAC - what more could you ask for?

Walt Wiltschek joins worship leadership line-up!
The list of people who will share their gifts with us during worship at NYAC continues to expand! Most recently, Walt Wiltschek, Messenger Editor in real life and comedian at heart, signed on. We look forward to benefitting from Walt’s gifts of humor!

Calling all drummers
If you have a drum and like to play, please bring it and your enthusiasm to NYAC! There will be plenty of opportunities for impromptu drumming sessions, and we hope to use drums as a regular part of our worship music. If you would like to be involved in worship through drumming or some other musical ability, please contact Becky in the NYAC Office (nyac2004_gb@brethren.org).

Don’t forget about “Hogs for Heifers”
A group of young adults from the Church of the Brethren are organizing a charity motorcycle ride to sponsor Heifer Project. There is no initial cost for the ride, but riders will be responsible for food and gasoline cost as well as providing their own transportation. In order to raise money for Heifer Project, riders will ask individuals to sponsor them. The hope is to raise a thousand dollars. If you are a young adult on the fringe, what better way to experience the beauty of God's creation than to ride through it, rain and sun, for a week and a half? All are welcome and any bike is welcome. For information on registering for the ride or how to become a sponsor, please contact Paul Liepelt at (765-977-4513) or via email at munducani@hotmail.com.

Registration climbs steadily
As of today, Feb. 6, 160 people have completed the online registration form! If you’ve registered, remember that your spot will not be reserved until your deposit of at least $125 is received in the NYAC Office. If you haven’t registered, remember that you need to be one of the next 340 people to complete the form and mail your deposit in order to be guaranteed a spot. Don’t miss this opportunity!

Number of days until NYAC fills to capacity = ???

Becky Ullom, NYAC Coordinator
800-323-8039, x 286
nyac2004_gb@brethren.org
www.nyac2004.org
Regional Youth Conferences are planned for Brethren high schoolers.

Regional Youth Conferences will be held for Church of the Brethren youth across the country in March, April, and August.

The 2004 Roundtable regional youth conference for senior high youth in districts stretching from Maryland to Florida and Puerto Rico will be held March 26-28 at Bridgewater (Va.) College. Manassas (Va.) pastor Jeff Carter will serve as keynote speaker on the theme, "The Next Chapter... A Future with Hope." Joseph Helfrich will provide musical leadership.

Eastern Regional Youth Conference, for youth in Pennsylvania and the Northeast, will be March 26-28 at Elizabethtown (Pa.) College. The duo Craig and Jake Live will provide keynote worship leadership with the theme, "Uncluttered: Letting Go... Letting God..." The schedule also will include "Encounters" workshop times and an improv night.

McPherson (Kan.) College will offer a Regional Youth Conference for youth in the Plains districts and Missouri/Arkansas April 2-4. The theme is "Simply." Matt Guynn of On Earth Peace, Lee Krahenbuhl, and musician Billy Jonas will provide keynote leadership.

Regional Youth Conference at Manchester College, North Manchester, Ind., will take place for youth in the Midwest April 17-18, shifting from a two-night format to one night this year. The theme is "Seeking, Thirsting, Longing." Christy Waltersdorff, Jeremy Ashworth, Josh Brockway, and district youth representatives will speak.

Regional Youth Conference, spanning most of the territory west of the Rockies and held only once every four years, is slated for Aug. 4-8 in San Francisco. The theme will be "Living in God's Hands Together." A schedule of worship, keynote speakers, workshops, music, and recreation is planned for the week.

Source: Newsline 02/06/2004