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Camps 2012…God’s Peace:Living It and Loving It!

Camps 2012 will be a blessing to all! The preparations for the JBYUD Summer Camps have commenced. On Saturday, April 14, 2012 the training sessions for camps personnel will begin. The Camps Commission of the JBUYD is seeking the support and assistance of pastors/moderators and youth leaders in identifying and recommending mature individuals who can serve as counselors/facilitators and nurses. These persons should possess gifts suited for this ministry and a commitment to the Lord and His church.

Qualifications for camp personnel/facilitators include:

• A member of one of our Baptist Churches for at least 2 years;
• Proven record of commitment to Christ and involvement in Church;
• Demonstrable signs of maturity as a Christian;and
• Individual should be age 21 and over.

Camp 2012 Dates

April 14: Camps Personnel Retreat Pt. I

May 12: Camps Planning Meeting

June 02: Camps Personnel Retreat Pt. II

July 09 – 14: Intermediate I & II Camps

July 16 – 21: Junior Camp

July 30 – August 04: Youth Camp

Camps 2012 – Letter to Churches re Counselors/Facilitators

Camps 2012 – Counselors/Facilitators Application Form

Camps 2012 – Counselors/Facilitators Reference Form

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9th Caribbean Baptist Youth Festival

The time is fast approaching! The 9th Caribbean Baptist Youth Festival will be held from July 25-29, 2012 under the theme “Sold Out-Fully His” at the Knutsford Court Hotel, Kingston, Jamaica. Young people from all across the Caribbean will come together to declaring “Sold Out-Fully His”. There will be enriching spiritual encounters through worship; fellowship; and cultural exchange!

Festival activities include:

• opening ceremony;
• business session;
• prayer sessions;
• gender sessions;
• praise and bible study;
• family fellowship;
• special praise (out door activity);
• city tours & mission opportunities; and
• closing celebrations.

Complete your registration form and return it, along with your deposit, to the offices of the Jamaica Baptist Union, no later than April 27, 2012.

Accommodation for the event will be provided at the Knutsford Court Hotel as well as two other hotel properties. Home Stays can be made available, however you must indicate as soon as possible. Participants who will find their own accommodation are only expected to pay the festival registration fee of J$8,000 (US$100) by April 30 or $9,500(US$120) as of May 1, 2012 (non refundable).

For more information or clarifications call the offices of the JBU at 969-6268/877-7556 or visit the Festival website at www.cbfyouth.org.

• Camps 2012…God’s Peace:Living It and Loving It!
• 9th Caribbean Baptist Youth Festival July 25-July 29, 2012

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Volume 7 Issue 1

Sectional Meeting 2012…Living in Peace!!

On February 23, a group of 37 youth arrived at the JBUMA’s Kingston Gardens Health & Outreach Centre at 2:15 pm. They were placed in three teams focusing on painting, gardening and interacting with youth in the community.

The wall at the front of the property; the base of the house; and the latticework on the veranda were painted. Due to time constraints, a portion of the latticework was not completed but plans are being put in place to complete it in the near future.

The gardening team: removed overgrown plants from the sides of the walkway, replaced them with hedge plants; replanted some of the plants removed from the walkway on other areas of the property; planted in the garden plot at the front of the house; and applied topsoil and fertilizer to all areas with plants.

Interaction with the youth from the community was guided by the theme ‘Living In Peace’. A mural was done by the 7-12 year olds reflecting their interpretation of the theme, while those 13 years and older participated in a discussion on being ambassadors of peace in their families and communities. At the end of the day, all three groups shared their experience, stating that it was time well spent and that this type of activity should be continued and replicated in their communities.

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