calling this generation to a dynamic life in Christ

When: Friday, August 5th

Where: Harvester Church of the Nazarene

NYI Convention has moved to a ONE day only event on Friday, August 5th at the Harvester Church of the Nazarene.

Registration will begin at 5:30pm.

Opening rally and convention will begin at 6:30pm.

MidNight Madness at the RecPlex from 10:00pm-12:30.  MidNight Madness ticket price is $6.50.

PRE-REGISTRATION
In order to plan appropriately, camp fees have been figured on a “postmarked date” basis.(See below for costs and deadlines.) Absolutely no camper will be admitted without completing the proper registration forms.

COSTS AND DEADLINES
$150 – Registration postmark deadline May 9th.
$160 – Late Registration postmark deadline May 30th.
DO NOT mail any applications after May 30th. Bring them with you to Camp.
$175 – Walk up registration.

There is a $10 family discount per sibling attending camp from the same household, making registration $140 if mailed by the May 9th deadline. Only one discount per person, not to be combined with the friend discount.

FORMS:

• 2011 Camp Information Letter
• 2011 Camp Registration Form
• 2011 Camp Counselor Application
• 2011 Camp Counselor Pastor Recommendation

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE INFORMATION
ARRIVALS: All registrations begin at 12 p.m. on the first day of camp. Please do not bring campers any earlier than
12 p.m. Staff will not be available on the campground before this time to supervise the campers.
DEPARTURES: Camp ends at 12:00 p.m. on Friday

Late arrival or early departure required approval from the Camp Director prior to the camp week.

Mail completed form and total registration fee to (NOTE: Counselor applications do NOT go to this address):
Dawn Vaught – Registrar
#1 Katie Brook Ct.
St. Charles, MO. 63304

MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO:
MO NYI

MEDICAL INFORMATION
A registered nurse will be on duty at all camps. However, the camp insurance is a supplemental insurance to personal insurance. All medications must be given to the nurse at registration.

WHAT TO BRING

• A BIBLE
• Appropriate clothes for evening chapel
• Lots of clothes for fun
• Swimsuit (one-piece for girls)
• A cover-up for going back & forth to pool
• Sleeping bag or bedding
• Flashlight
• Pillow
• Personal hygiene items
• Appropriate spending / snack money

WHAT NOT TO BRING
Fireworks, Guns or Weapons, Radios, i-pods,
Discmans, Video Games, computers, DVD players,
Hand-held electronic games such as Game Boys
Water Guns or water balloons
Shaving Cream (except for personal use)

BEHAVIOR & DISCIPLINE
In the event of serious emotional or delinquent behavior exhibited by a student at camp, the Camp Director may be required to remove the student from Camp at the parent’s expense, without rebate of any tuition. Parents, this is a worst-case-scenario, but we do ask your cooperation if this situation arises.

CAMP RULES

1. A minimum $50 fine will be assessed for vandalism, graffiti or defacement of camp property.
2. Proper respect of the camp rules and respect of other campers and staff will be expected of all campers. This includes proper respect and use of camp facilities.
3. Radios, tape players, TV’s, walkmans, video games, shaving cream, stereos and any hand-held electronic games are not permitted on the camp grounds. If they are brought to the camp, they shall be placed in the care of the camp director until time of departure.
4. Appropriate attire that emphasizes modesty will be worn at all times.
5. Swimmers must be covered to and from the pool.
6. Chapel services are considered worship services. Although we don’t expect “Sunday best”, clean, neat and modest clothing will be required for chapel.
7. Possession of illegal drugs, firearms, alcohol or tobacco will result in removal from camp. The camp is closed to all but registered applicants.
8. Leaving the campground for any unauthorized reason is absolutely forbidden.

TO WRITE TO YOUR CAMPER, MAIL EARLY TO:
Pinecrest Campground
1252 Hwy C
Fredericktown, MO 63645
(573) 783-3534 Emergency Purposes Only

BLAST 2011

Building Leaders And Sharing Talents
North County Christian School, St. Louis Ferguson Church, Florissant Valley Community College
Date: Friday-Saturday, March 11-12, 2011

BLAST is a great time to get more of your students involved, and to connect with young men and women outside of your church. This will be an event where your students will be able to showcase their God given abilities and display their God given love for one another, in victory or defeat.Information regarding registration times and deadlines is in the registration packet. Please note that the registration form and Medical release must be postmarked by Feb. 14, 2011.

All necessary rule sheets and guidelines are listed below. Also available is a list of local hotels, a map of the venues, and a copy of the Missouri District dress code. If you have any further questions please contact

Pastor Robby Patton at blast@harvesternazarene.com.

We will continue to use Ferguson Church, North County Christian School and Flo Valley Community College.

  BLAST EVENTS

BLAST DOCUMENTS

Coming the summer of 2011 is the largest student event in our denomination, NYC (Nazarene Youth Conference).  NYC will be held in Louisville, KY from July 5-10 and will include worship bands Starfield and David Crowder Band, and a host of amazing speakers! This is a chance in the lifetime event, so plan on attending. For more information, contact Pastor Robby Patton, or go to www.nyc2011.org or www.monyc2011.org .

on the campus of Mid-America Nazarene University, April 14-16, 2011

This year our regional talent/athletic event (MAX @ MNU) is scheduled for April 14-16. I encourage you to begin, or continue, praying for and promoting this event to your Jr. High & Sr. High students! MAX is a great opportunity for them to be on the campus of our university and get to know other young people from all over the region, in an atmosphere of God’s love and grace.

Along with this letter you should find a registration form and a medical liability release form. Everyone must register! We need these forms completed for all participants, coaches & spectators. This year the cost is $36.00 for participants and $16.00 for spectators. Adults are free. Forms and payment need to be returned postmarked by March 21, 2011. You can also find these documents on the district NYI website. Click on the MAX link.

*General Information about MAX is available at http://www.mnu.edu/admissions-events/max.html

The “MAX FACTS” document will answer many of the usual questions so…PLEASE READ!

Each church should have already received information regarding Nazarene Family Night @ Worlds of Fun. This event coincides with MAX and is one of the highlights of the weekend.

We are anticipating another great year at MAX! I am praying for our young people to have a great time together and an awesome experience of God’s presence. Please let me know if I can be of any assistance to you as you pray and prepare for this event.

In Christ,

Pastor Greg McClain

MAX District Coordinator 573-793-6112

• 2011 MAX Facts
• 2011 Talent Rules and Criteria
• 2011 Coordinator Letter
• 2011 MAX Flyer
• 2011 Registration Form

FRIDAY NIGHT

(Meet at the Ferguson Church of the Nazarene)

• Registration: Starts at 4 PM
• Coaches Meeting: 5:30 PM
• Youth Service: 6 PM

Schedules:

• Talent Schedule TBA
• Athletic Schedule TBA

Maps:

• Ferguson Map
• NCCS Map
• Florissant Valley Map

BLAST 2010

Building Leaders And Sharing Talents
North County Christian School, St. Louis Ferguson Church, Florissant Valley Community College
Date: Friday-Saturday, March 11-12, 2011

BLAST is a great time to get more of your students involved, and to connect with young men and women outside of your church. This will be an event where your students will be able to showcase their God given abilities and display their God given love for one another, in victory or defeat.Information regarding registration times and deadlines is in the registration packet. Please note that the registration form and Medical release must be postmarked by Feb. 14, 2011.

All necessary rule sheets and guidelines are listed below. Also available is a list of local hotels, a map of the venues, and a copy of the Missouri District dress code. If you have any further questions please contact

Pastor Robby Patton at blast@harvesternazarene.com.

We will continue to use Ferguson Church, North County Christian School and Flo Valley Community College.

BLAST EVENTS

BLAST DOCUMENTS

10th Annual PK Retreat:

This retreat is for all Pastor’s Kids grades 7-12.
It will be a great time of fellowship and fun for P.K.’s from around our region.
It is aplace for pastor’s kids to share stories, relate with one another, build each other up and learn about the unique experiences and issues that P.K.’s deal with.

If you have any questions, call Lisa Downs at MNU 1-800-800-8887 ext. 3787 or email at ldowns@mnu.edu

Application Deadline: Feb. 2, 2010

Once again the District NYI will be providing transportation to MNU from 3 locations; Fenton, Harvester, and Columbia. Contact Pastor Kevin 636-343-6696  or email kdmutt@yahoo.com for more details or to arrange for a ride.

Hello MO District NYI!  I pray that you are all in the Center of God’s desire for your lives.  COG  ’10 will be November 5-6 at Pinecrest.

We have a special challenge this year. I want to see who can bring the oldest and the most number of years of past “COG” t-shirts. Contact everyone you know, tell them about COG ’10 and look for those precious mementos of yesteryear to bring with you to retreat.

This event promises to be an unforgettable exper ience that will change your life!

I look forward to seeing you there!

Pastor Jeff

$3000 Mexico and Central America Mexico and Central America

The Nazarene Theological Seminary in Guatemala has a 10-course intensive program to earn a Certificate in Youth Ministry. The courses are taught once per month during one week. There is no other similar program in the MAC Central Field, so this will be the first time that our youth leaders will be able to receive formal training with the accreditation of the NTS. The funds from this project will be used for students who have limited resources, but have proven their call to ministering to young people in the local churches. Specifically, the funds will be used to purchase Youth Ministry Deacon Module books and printed materials, scholarships for 26 students, and the annual registration fee for 40 students. The funds will be a key element for the success of the program. The resources will be used on the implementation of the program will be an answer to the desire and prayers of many youth workers. This project will help and bless youth workers as they continue their training in Youth Ministry, will be a reference for future projects in the other fields on our region, and will also be a contextualized tool for helping youth leaders in their journey into Youth Ministry.

You can see these details and contribute online at http://app.nazarene.org/jfang/details.jsp?s_projectID=2532.