Michigan State Youth Convention
May 18-20, 2012
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Dear Youth Leaders and Pastors,
It’s time for you and your students to get excited about a life-changing event that’s planned just for them- the Michigan State Youth Convention.
The registration packet includes:
- A group registration form, information on t-shirts, directions to campus, and convention poster
- Information about the speaker, worship leader, other guests, & the theme
- Tentative schedule for the weekend, scholarship information, recreational opportunities & rules
- Housing forms to be completed, copied, and brought with you to the convention.
Please note these important policies:
- The deposit amounts will vary according to the month registered. The amount each person owes at convention time will be the same- $75.00.
- As a result of PayPal service charges, the Youth Convention cannot absorb this cost and maintain reasonable prices for our students. Your charge to cover PayPal costs, if you choose to use this service, will be $2.00 per person, which will be added at the time of the initial registration. You still may choose to pay by check with no added fees.
- Super Early-bird - $115.00 per person if registering March 1- March 31 with deposit of $40
- Early-bird- $125.00 per person if registering April 1-30 with deposit of $50
- Regular price- $150.00 per person if registering May 1- convention with deposit of $75
All registrants’ deposits are non-refundable and cannot be applied to the groups’ balance due at the convention.
Registration monies cover 2 nights lodging in the dorms, 4 meals, Friday PM tailgating pizza party, and all programming- including the special Friday P.M. activities. The convention is open to teens in 6-12th grade and college students.
Send in the registration form and any sports participation forms with the registration fee, making copies for yourself. An email confirmation and amount still owed will be sent to those churches registering.
If your group will be bringing a student that is deaf or with hearing difficulties & in need of an interpreter, please contact Connie Graham by March 1 at (989) 835-9262.
Begin advertising NOW by displaying the poster and information, contacting parents, and getting excited yourselves! Read this entire packet carefully to share this awesome weekend with your group. Most importantly- be praying that God will use this convention to inspire youth to make great decisions for Christ that will affect their entire future!
Youth Convention Task Force
Youth Ministry of the Church of God in MI
Don Jackson
SYC Weekend Speaker
Don Jackson is the Director of Student Missions for Vision For Youth International. His down to earth and energetic teaching and preaching style along with his passion for reaching students and challenging them to pursue a vibrant life in Christ has given him the opportunity to be a return guest speaker at both summer and winter camps, retreats, graduations, baccalaureates, conferences, and community workshops. His ministry at Calvary Baptist Church in Battle Creek, Michigan, for 20 years as Youth/Associate Pastor has given him the opportunity to serve students and their families in the local church. He also ministers to students and staff at the local high school, facilitating SLINC (Students Living in Christ), serving as a crisis counselor and youth specialist to the school faculty and Board. He enjoys associating with and training fellow youth workers and youth pastors. Don and his wife, Julie, love life with their three children; including two teen daughters and a son in second grade.
Don will also facilitate one of the
Chat Room sessions on Saturday afternoon.
Joel Hutton
SYC Weekend Worship Leader
Joel Hutton started writing songs at age 13 and leading worship at the age of 14. Twelve years later, he has performed and led worship for audiences of thousands in the U.S. and abroad. In 2010, he released his first full- length album “Increasing Motion,” a blend of electronic beats, piano riffs, synths and melodic vocals. Just recently, he released his second full- length album “Break Me Out,” which relies more on a raw, live sound, but still featuring his signature piano riffs. “I enjoy writing songs about the person of Jesus and our relationship with Him, but I also love to write songs from the place of struggle in that relationship of a perfect God and an imperfect me. I find my worship is deeper when I truly acknowledge His grace in my imperfection.”
Our Friday Night Guests
Nate Feuerstein
is the “real” deal!
www.nfrealmusic.com
His musical style is urban/rap, but his lyrical composition is 100% from the heart; demanding a response, a call to action, for believer and unbeliever alike! From the early age of twelve, Nate made a decision to pursue his passion of music by song writing. His music flows from many real life struggles, including overcoming the pain of divorce and losing his mom. Nate is committed to being a positive example of how to turn our trials into testimonies, through the genuine pursuit of God, and in doing so, minister to people through “real” music. Nate has independently released a number of songs, and the full- length album, “Moments”. His next full length album, currently in production, is sure to connect with people in a very REAL way!” Nate will be with us on Saturday morning as well as Friday night!
Moci formed in the Fall of 2009. Kenny Nelson and Josh Colyer met at Clarkston High School and soon began to play/write music together. After their debut album, String and Keys-EP released in the Fall of 2011, they added two new members to the group: Parker Higgins and Hayden Cotcher. Now, as a complete group, they have been writing and playing shows consistently. You will find their music on iTunes, Amazon, and at mocimusic.bandcamp.com.
Moci will also be one of our Chat Room facilitators on Saturday afternoon.
Downloads
State Youth Convention Information Packet (Adobe PDF)
State Youth Convention Registration Form (Adobe PDF)
State Youth Convention Housing Form (Adobe PDF)
Register Using PayPal:
Organizers and Planning:
Youth Convention Task Force
Kevin Kuehne, Terry Blackford, Jenny Haskins, Dick Forsman, Leo Robinson II, Jim Sirks, Dan Steenbergh, Heidi Steenbergh, Miranda Turner, Connie Graham, Bill Jones