Operation Christmas Child

What an awesome opportunity that we have to bless someone else. Operation Christmas Child gives us an opportunity to do something special for someone we may never meet, but who will think the world of us. At Kids Camp we watched a short DVD about what we can do, and honestly it’s not hard. All you need to do is decide if you want to buy for a girl or a boy, and an age, then fills a box with all sorts of pressies that you think they would love. If you don’t know what that age group likes, take one of the kids in your corps shopping and get them to help you pick what to fill your shoe box with. Make the box special, wrap it in Christmas paper, send them a letter from you, or a photo of you and your family or pets. This Christmas Pressie may be the only pressie they will ever receive.

Kimberley has sent out to each corps a pamphlet about Operation Christmas Child. She will also be sending each corps a DVD and details of collection points of where you can drop off the boxes that your corps family fills.

Take up the challenge, let’s see how many boxes we as the Southern Division can do!

Primal Acoustic Song Writing Comp

Dates: Heats - 7.30pm 9 Oct, Semi-finals - 8pm 17-18 Oct, Final - 7pm 25 OctVenue: Nationwide (see website for details)

Cost: $25 entry fee

Web: http://www.primalyouth.com/

Contact: Grace Lawry on 027 330 8088 or email

Don’t miss out on your opportunity to be part of the largest performance based singer/songwriter competition in New Zealand! Jump online and enter for your chance to win top prizes, including a Larrivee guitar valued at over $2,350.

Samstock 08

Date: September 26-28, 2008

Venue: Mosgiel A&P Showgrounds, South Island

Cost: $25

Web: http://www.blogger.com/www.samstock.org.nz

Contact: Kirstin (Director) 0273450422 or Hamish (Artist Coordinator) 0273245060

Easily the best music festival south of the strait – but no one at Samstock would say that because they’re so down-to- earth, even the headline artists! People come from all over to listen to and play music, be artistic, play sports, and have fun camping, eating and experiencing real people with something to share beyond the music.

CYS Youth Leaders Fellowship Gathering

When: Thursday 31 July 2008 - 12-2pm

Where: South City Christian Fellowship – 510 Colombo St

Why: To develop deeper relationships that go way beyond networking and actually see the Kingdom of God at work. Especially as we attempt to reach the 33,000 teenagers in Canterbury (AKA 33K)

What: To share together and support each other in the collective youth mission to our city. ) Also to further explore the opportunity to commence a 24-7 Prayer Room in Christchurch. Bring lunch, (unless you’re fasting). Any news to celebrate or prayer concerns we can pray with you in.

Transition: What Does it Mean to be a Man

Never before in the history of mankind have young guys been confronted with so much information and graphic imagery affecting their perception of what it means to be a man.

Transition 2008 will define what it means to be a real man and the steps and decisions that need to be taken on this journey to manhood. Just as you are influenced by others, your life will also impact the people around you. Will this impact be something that will last for eternity?

Transition 2008 will challenge you get on the right road for the journey to real manhood. Over 8,200 young guys have attended Transition over 12 years. Become part of the legend!

DATE/VENUE/SPEAKERS

Dunedin
Saturday 26th July 2008 1:30pm-5pm
The Shed, Elim Christian Centre (67 Harrow St)
with speakers Mike Kemps, Robert Siakimotu, Andrew Scott

Christchurch
Saturday 16th August 2008 1:30pm-5pm
South City Christian Centre (Corner Colombo St & Moorhouse Ave)
with speakers Steve Gwyn, Dave Crocker, Jeremy Carroll

See your youth leader or corps officer for more info! (or click here)

Soul Purpose

You may or may not be getting it regularly, but why not check out Soul Purpose! Formed as an incorporated charitable trust in August 1998, Soul Purpose represents a bunch of people committed to reaching young people throughout New Zealand (and the world) with the message of hope through Jesus.

With their print magazine, website, E-Zine, and through generally being nice people, they aim to present this message in a life changing, culture influencing, and relevant way. Officially, they’re a non-profit youth media organisation. We’re also fans of chocolate brownies, mango chutney and storytelling.

Check out a copy of the mag, copies floating round the country, or online ... click here.

Parachute Music Internships

Every year, Parachute opens its doors to interns who learn the ropes and become an integral part of the family. This year’s internships are open from August 1. They are looking for interns in the following areas:

• Records & Band Management
• Events
• Marketing

There are chances for internships in other areas, depending on candidates specific strengths.

For more info visit here.

Joyce Meyer and Parachute Band: One Night Only

New York Times best seller, television host and international speaker Joyce Meyer is returning Down Under. Joyce will be speaking at Christchurch’s Westpac Arena, accompanied by special guests the Parachute Band. Joyce was a key speaker at 2007’s Parachute Music Festival, and is coming to New Zealand with Girl Talk, a charitable organisation dedicated to helping women of all ages make life-enhancing choices.

Tickets are $20 from ticketek.co.nz

For more information, head to the Girl Talk website at http://www.girltalk.co.nz/

Gap Years

Have you ever thought about taking a year off between school and work/further study? Do you OE as you train and do mission? Or how about doing it Salvation Army styles all around the world!

Click here for more details about different options for your very own Gap Year!

Or check them out individually yourself...
Ignite (Toronto, Canada)
Mission Year (Chicago, Philadelphia, Atlanta or New Orleans, USA)
Praxis (NZ)
Revolution Hawaii (Hawaii)
Saved to Save Training School (Europe)
SAY CAMPS (Summer Camps across the USA)
SAY MISSIONS
School for Youth Leadership (Lake Munmorah, Australia)
The War College (Vancouver, Canada or Chicago, USA)

Global Youth Encounter 2008

The aims for the weekend are:
· To find out what is happening in communities here and overseas, exploring these issues through group interaction, role play and other activities.
· To share some experiences of violence in Aotearoa New Zealand and how young people can and do respond.
· To teach skills in building solidarity across cultures, making global links and developing strategies to building peace in Aotearoa New Zealand.

The weekend will be fun and challenging in a caring environment with theological reflection and time to share together in worship and study.
There will be competent staff on hand to deal with any situation that may arise. Our hope is that you will come away having met some great people and had a lot of fun while finding out how to be peacemakers.

When: 1-3 August 2008 at Cracroft Centre, Christchurch.

Who: Young people between the ages of 15-25, who want to work together for peace and to overcome violence and are prepared to share what they learn when they come home.

Cost: $70 per person. Places are limited so get in quickly.

BYO: warm clothes, sleeping bag and pillow, toiletries, pen and paper, Bible.

To Register: Get rego off Corryn at DHQ or download one from
www.cws.org.nz/Files/GYE-Rego.pdf then post to:

GLOBAL YOUTH ENCOUNTER
P. O. Box 22652
Christchurch 8142

Cheques should be made out to ‘Christian World Service.’
Please send one form per person attending.

Paddy Bash 2008

Information and registration forms are being sent to your corps officer/youth leaders shortly!