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Youth to Impact Toronto in 2000
Among the most exciting activities connected with the General
Conference Session in 1995 was a program run by Adventist young
people for their peers in Utrecht. They were everywhere-in parks
and city squares. They sang on street corners and in one of the
prominent Utrecht churches. And every evening they had plenty
of stories to tell.
The Toronto 2000 Session will be no different. Young people will
also be everywhere, contributing, witnessing, laughing, and praying.
The Youth Department of the General Conference and of the North
American Division are planning an extensive and exciting program
to coincide with the world Session. What follows are some of the
details and an invitation for Adventist young people to get involved.
So, what is Impact Toronto 2000? It is a youth evangelism training
event running concurrently with the General Conference Session,
June 29 - July 8, 2000. Three hundred and fifty young adults from
around the world will be trained and actively involved in street
evangelism.
The gospel message doesn't have to be preached within the walls
of a building. It can and will be proclaimed in the streets of
Toronto by the youth of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Ministry Possibilities:
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Christian Café-Need a place to hang out with other
young people who want to share Christ in a café?
Christian Magicians and Balloons-God created rabbits, but
can you pull one out of a hat? Use your slight of hand skills
to share the gospel in this unique ministry.
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Clown and Balloon Ministry-Learn all the clown techniques
for sharing the gospel with a smile, a red nose and big shoes.
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Compassion Ministry-Feeding the homeless, visiting
the children's hospital and parking meter mayhem is all part
of compassionate ministry.
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Creative Movement Ministry-Those who are coordinated
and inclined to tap their toes to music will enjoy this ministry.D
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Door-to-Door Ministry-If you enjoy talking with people,
praying with them, passing out Bible Study lessons, and Magabooks,
this ministry is for you.
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Drama Ministry-Drama is powerful on the streets. Those
who have dramatic skills and enjoy performing need to check
out this ministry.
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FLAG Camp-Fun Learning About God. Check out this unique
day camp opportunity and run one in the big city.
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Gymnastic Ministry-Love gymnastics and Jesus? Can
you turn cartwheels and do flips? Check this one out!
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Mime Ministry-Preaching the gospel with painted faces,
white gloves and lots of gestures is an excellent way to minister.
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Nighttime Revival Meetings-Each evening we will have
revival meetings. Bring the new friends you've met through
your ministry on the street. Some of the features will be
music, drama and youth speakers.
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Parade Awareness-Each day young adults will "parade"
in downtown Toronto to bring awareness to different issues:
drugs, tobacco, alcohol, child abuse, etc.
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Pathfinder Ministry-Love marching, saluting and finding
your way around with a compass? Learn how to point young people
to Christ with this ministry.
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Prayer Conference Leadership-Learn how to plan, organize
and lead a youth prayer conference.
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Public Campus Ministry-Do you attend a public high school
or university with Christians, but one that has no Christian
presence? Check this option out to learn how to reach people
on your campus.
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Puppet Ministry-Singing songs and telling people
about Jesus using puppets is what this ministry is all about.
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Recreation Ministry-Love sports, American football,
European football, Aussie rules football? How about baseball?
Sports may be your ministry.
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Speaker's Soap Box-Take up your soap box and preach
it to all Toronto.
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Street Artists-Ever wanted to paint a really big
mural? How about the side of a building? Hey, check this one
out!
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Street Ministry Technical Team-If you have audio-visual
skills, e.g. lights, stage, sound, etc., we need you to be
a part of each ministry.
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Vacation/Holiday Bible School-VBS is an excellent
way to teach children about Jesus. Those participating in
this ministry will organize a five-day VBS for children.
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Vegetarian Food Fair-Do you love good food? Join
this ministry and share your cuisine talents. Food is a great
way to get to know people.
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Video Ministry-Ever wanted to make a film on the
street? Then point the camera to this ministry.
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Youth Congress Planning-Those who choose this option
will organize the Impact the World Youth Congress, July 7-8,
for 4,000 youth.
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Your Idea-Hey, maybe you have a ministry idea that
we haven't thought of. Tell us about it and we'll add it to
the list.
Who can attend? Impact Toronto 2000 is for young adults age 18-35
years old. We are looking for 350 delegates who have a passion
for street evangelism. What's important is that you are ready
to stand in the center of God's will and join Him in this bold
adventure!
Lodging, meals and transportation. Lodging and meals will be provided
for the 10-day event. Please bring your own bedding, as it will
not be provided. Each delegate is responsible for his/her own
transportation to and from his/her home and the Toronto training
site. Transportation to and from ministry sites will be provided
from June 30 through July 8. Any personal transportation during
these dates will be the responsibility of the delegate.
Delegates. There are 209 delegates from North America already
coming, which leaves an additional 141 delegate positions available.
These are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. The application
deadline is February 14, 2000.
For More Information. For more information, contact your Conference
Youth director. Or contact the Center for Youth Evangelism at:
1-800-Youth-2-U; phone: 616-471-9881; fax: 616-471-9883; or e-mail:
cye@andrews.edu. Write to
us at: Impact Toronto 2000, Center for Youth Evangelism, 8903
US Hwy 31, Berrien Springs, Michigan 49103. Check out our website
at: www.andrews.edu/CYE.
[Baraka Muganda]
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