Southern District Youth

Teen Camp 2009 Videos

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Camp Counselor Registration Form

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If you'd like to be a camp counselor for either teen camp or children's camp this year, you can download a registration form here.

The cost for counselors is at a discounted rate of $100/person.

Teen Camp, "Treasure" Registration Form & Brochure

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Teen camp is swiftly approaching. Mark your calendars for May 31 - June 5. Registration is $165 with a $25 discount (making it $140) if you register before May 15. You can download a registration form here

For more information on the camp, you can also download a camp brochure here.

Some video of worship @ Impact 09

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Impact retreat messages are now available

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Friday Night, "Calling"

Saturday Morning, "Becoming Missional"

Saturday Night, "Faith-Filled Risks"

Sunday Morning, "Ideas That Can Change the World"

We should have some pictures and video available soon. In the meantime, here are some pictures

Winter Retreat, Ideas that Can Change the World

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Impact Winter Retreat

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Mark your calendars! January 30 - February 1 is our District Youth Winter Retreat: IMPACT! Impact is a retreat with an emphasis on missions.

Impact is held at Poplar Point Camp in Rockford, AL (www.poplarpointcamp.com)
Impact is January 30 – February 1. Registration starts at 6pm. Eat dinner before you come. Check out will be at 11am on Sunday.
The retreat is open to all students in grades 6-12. Churches need to send one same gender leader for every 7 students.
Registration is $55 for students, $45 for leaders. Please register before January 16th, after that it will be $10 more per person.
Our speaker for the weekend is Pastor Erik Pasco. Erik is the youth pastor at Brewster Road Alliance Church in Birmingham, AL.
Our worship leader is Jonathan Maxwell, a gifted musician with a heart to see people connect with the heart of God.

You can download a registration form right here (*.pdf)

District Youth Fall Retreat - "Name" Brochure

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Our District Youth Fall Retreat is almost here! October 3-5 we will meet at Poplar Point Camp for a weekend of fun, relationships, and authentic worship. Join us as we learn about how God wants to change our name.

Our speakers for the weekend are Paul and Lynn Barnett and our worship leader will be Andrew Ray. Registration is $50 for students and $40 for leaders and is due by September 19th. After that, there is a $10 late fee for registration, so mail in your registration soon.

Download the brochure here

District Youth Fall Retreat

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October 3-5, we will be gathering at Poplar Point Camp for a weekend of fun, music, and spiritual growth.

The cost of the weekend will be $50 for teens, $40 for leaders. We're still confirming our speakers and music, we hope to have brochures available later this month. Stay tuned for more info!

Base Camp 2008, the Videos

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Here are the highlight videos from the week:

And here are the other videos we showed:

Don't forget our Facebook Group:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=21027490897

We had a great week at camp!

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Stay tuned for pictures, videos and more. If you have amazing photos to share, send them to Pastor Erik: youthpastor@braccma.org

If you're on Facebook, join our Southern District group for pictures, forums and more:

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=21027490897

Summer Camp 2008 - "Base Camp"

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Summer is fast approaching and we're gearing up for an awesome week at camp. We'll be sending out some brochures in a week or so - in the meantime, here are some details for you.

Where? Poplar Point Camp
When? June 1-6 (Sunday-Friday)
How much? $140 (add $25 late registration after May 14th)

What else? This year's theme is "Base Camp." We'll be talking about our journey with Christ and how we need the fundamentals in order to live out our Christian lives to the fullest. Jay McCullough will be our speaker for the week.

You can download a camp brochure here. If you have a specific number of brochures that you would like to request, email Erik Pasco at: youthpastor@braccma.org with your request.

Impact 2008 Registration is Open

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Want to make your mark in a world that is suffering? Not sure how? Impact 2008 will help you discover how God is impacting the world around you and how you can do the same. Come be informed through speakers and videos. Be inspired through music and worship and get involved in social justice activities ant will impact he world right from where you are! Come let God impact you so you can impact your world.

Impact is for middle school, high school, and college students. Join us January 19th-21st at Poplar Point Camp.

Our gusts for the retreat will be the group Coffee and Conversations. Visit their website for more information - www.coffeeandconversations.com

***Download the registration form here***

Impact 2008 @ Poplar Point Camp

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Impact 08, formally know as Tsunami, will be held at Poplar Point Camp, January 19-21, 2008. Coffee and Conversations will be in charge of the program. C&C, has been touring all over the United States

INFORMING about global justice issues, such as AIDS in Africa and sex trafficking in Asia &
INSPIRING a Christ-like response

The cost of the weekend will be $60.00. This camp is open to Middle School, High School, and College students. Each age group will have their own age appropriate program. Come and experience great music, great fellowship, and fantastic speakers.

A interesting article for Youth Workers

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Check out this article I just found on ministering to students in today's culture.

http://www.cpyu.org/277334.ihtml

-Pastor Erik

District Youth Fall Retreat - "Epic"

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All district students in grades 6-12 are invited to our district fall retreat October 5-7 at Poplar Point Camp. Our speaker will be Luke Camara from Safe Harbor Church in Pelham, AL. Our worship leader will be Andrew Ray.

Cost: $45 for teens, $35 for leaders. (Add $5 after September 21)

Download a registration form & brochure

For additional information, email Pastor Erik: youthpastor@braccma.org

We need your camp pictures!

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We are putting together highlights from camp this year and we need your best pictures! If you have any pictures to contribute, send them to youthpastor@braccma.org

Paintball Series

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Here are the Paintball videos we showed at camp. Thanks to Marko Requena for all the filming and editing as well as the teens from Brewster Road.

camp pictures and video are on the way...

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We should have pictures and video from Teen Camp up in the next week or so. Check back often.

Don't forget our district fall retreat "Epic" October 5-7 at Poplar Point Camp. We'll send out a brochure in the next few months. Our guest speaker will be Luke Camara from Safe Harbor Church in Pelham, AL.

Two great summer opportunities!

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We have some amazing opportunities coming up for teens in the Southern District this Summer.

June 3-8 is Teen Camp at Poplar Point.
This year, we've brought the price down to $130 per person. If you pre-register by May 7th, you get a free camp shirt (deposits are $50). Our speaker will be Rev. Brad Barrick- youth pastor at Elizabethton Alliance Church in Elizabethton, TN.

Click here to print a registration form
Click here to download a Financial Aid Application

If you have further questions about camp this summer, please email Pastor Erik: youthpastor@braccma.org or Jerry Breedlove: jdbreedlovejr@bellsouth.net

LIFE 2007 in Orlando Florida, July 3-7
Don't forget that LIFE is fast approaching! Registration is $375 per student and is due by May 18th. There are several churches in the district attending LIFE and if you would like to attend with one (and your church isn't going), contact Pastor Erik: youthpastor@braccma.org

For more information about LIFE, visit the official LIFE website

Core Impact, March 16-17

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March 16-17, 2007 - CORE Impact, Chattanooga, TN
Core Impact is a discipleship level event for students in grades 7-12. Join us as we learn how to grow deeper in our relationship with Christ. We will have dynamic worship, seminars, and a service project Saturday afternoon. Click here to download the brochure

Registration is $35 a person and is due by March 1st.

Check in is Friday March 16th @ 7pm at North River Alliance Church

If you have any questions, please contact Jay McCullough at 423-309-9554 or email him: jayandsarah@comcast.net

Tsunami is Coming!!!

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Tsunami is an intense weekend where district students can explore together what it means to live their lives on mission. This year’s Tsunami is sponsored by the District Missions Mobilization Committee. Our guest speakers are the mission team from Toccoa Falls College. The praise band from Franklin Alliance will be leading worship. Tsunami this year is targeted towards Christian teens, so if you have a relationship with Jesus...you’re invited!

The Details:

When? February 17-19, Check-in time is 1pm Saturday and checkout is 11am Monday.

Where? Poplar Point Camp

How Much? $60.00/teen & adult

Pre-registration is $20 and need to be postmarked by Friday February 9th. All students/adults who pre-register will receive a free tee shirt. Please make all checks out to SDCMA and mail to the district office:

Southern District CMA Attn. Shannon Davis
5998 Deerfoot Park way
Trussville, AL 35173

Click here to download a registration form

Questions? Contact Edie Tubbs (205) 625-3178

Would you like to contribute?

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I'm looking for youth workers in the district who would like to contribute to writing for this blog. You could help post youth worker recourses, or articles written for our students. If you're interested, send me and email: youthpastor@braccma.org

I'll set you up as an author with with blog and walk you through how to update it (it's easy!).

Thanks,

Pastor Erik
Brewster Road Alliance Church
Birmingham, AL

Upcoming Events & Activities

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Here's a list of upcoming district youth events and activities:

February 17-19, 2007 - Tsunami District Youth Retreat @ Poplar Point Camp
Tsunami is coming! Join us as we spend a weekend fully focused on missions. If you're a Christian and want to learn more about missions and have fun while doing it...Tsunami is for you. Stay tuned for more information.

March 16-17, 2007 - CORE Impact, Chattanooga, TN
Core Impact is a discipleship level event for students in grades 7-12. Join us as we learn how to grow deeper in our relationship with Christ. We will have dynamic worship, seminars, and a service project Saturday afternoon. Click here to download the brochure

June 3-8, 2007 - Jr/Sr High Camp @ Poplar Point
Click here to download a Financial Aid Application

July 3-7, 2007 - LIFE 2007, Orlando Florida
Imagine thousands of students authentically experiencing God and being inspired to expand His Kingdom. Imagine worshiping and growing closer to Christ. Imagine connecting with new friends, serving together and helping church plants. Imagine tons of seminars and workshops, awesome concerts and incredible experiences. That's what LIFE is all about. If you only have a few students at your church, we encourage you to team up with other Alliance youth groups. You don't want to miss this!

Students, this place is for you

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This will be a place to find out about upcoming district events and activities.

Youth Leaders, this place is for you

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This will be the place to find great resources and youth leader related information.

New Southern C&MA Youth Blog

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We've created a brand new blog/website for youth pastors and students in the Southern District. In the future, this will be a place for up to date district youth information, resources, and community. Stay tuned for a whole lot more!

-Pastor Erik