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Speakers Announced for Youth2007
 (July 3, 2006) The Young People's Division of The General Board of Discipleship has announced the speakers for Youth2007, the largest quadrennial youth event of The United Methodist Church, which meets in Greensboro, N.C. July 11-15, 2007.
Bishops Minerva Carcaño, Linda Lee, and Scott Jones are confirmed speakers for the gathering.
"We are excited to announce the speakers for Youth2007. These amazing women and men will help us to reach our goal of transforming lives for Christ by bringing insight into the gospel and teachings relative to real life," said the Rev. Karen Greenwaldt, top executive for The General Board of Discipleship.
- Bishop Scott Jones, Resident Bishop of the Kansas Area of The United Methodist Church will kick off Youth2007 Wednesday night, July 11, 2007.
- Bishop Linda Lee, the first African-American woman bishop in the North Central Jurisdictional conference, will speak on Thursday night, July 12.
- Bishop Minerva Carcaño, the first Hispanic woman to be elected to the episcopacy of The United Methodist Church will kick off the big concert on Friday night, July 13. Bishop Carcaño currently serves the Phoenix Area.
- The Reverend Kathleen Baskin-Ball, Senior Pastor of Suncreek United Methodist Church in Dallas, Texas, will speak during the evening worship service on Saturday night, July 14.
- Ray Buckley, Director of Connectional Ministries for Alaska Missionary Conference, will be the closing speaker on Sunday morning, July 15.
- The Reverend Michael Williams, senior pastor of First Methodist Church in Hendersonville, Tennessee, will lead Youth2007 in Bible study throughout the week.
These dynamically gifted speakers will reinforce Splat ! – Seek, Pray, Learn, Act, Teach – the theme for Youth2007, and set the tone for the week-long, bonding experience.
"People don't realize what a bonding experience this can be for their youth group, or even for a family. I have seen it time and time again. People leave transformed...and the greatest thing is knowing that this is not about anything we did; it's a God thing," said Jay Clark, director of Youth2007.
The mornings are for SEEKing God and PRAYing together in worship, large-group Bible study, and praising God with the help of great music. Participants will be LEARNing about their faith while hearing inspired preaching and teaching.
Groups will spend the afternoons SEEKing God through workshops covering various topics relevant to youth interests. In the evenings, the entire group will gather again for a time worship and praise. One full evening will feature a concert for all participants. At the conclusion of the event, youth will be challenged to return to their communities and put their faith into ACTion by TEACHing others what they've learned.
In addition to worship and workshops, there will be mission service project opportunities all around the Greensboro area as well as options to serve onsite at the event. Individuals and groups will also be able to participate in interactive Destinations Centers. These Destinations are a hands-on way to dive deeper into the theme of Youth2007 while also building community.
Beyond worship and workshop opportunities, a full Expo Center will be open for youth and youth workers to network, gather, and purchase resources and return equipped to strengthen their churches and communities.
Registration is now live on the Youth2007 website! For participants who register before December 1, 2006, the cost will be $165 per person. Registrations received after that date will be charged $200 per person. Deposits can be made to reserve your place at the early bird rate. Reduced registration costs apply for participants coming from the Western Jurisdiction, Central Conferences, and/or persons traveling farther than 1600 miles each way. This reduced rate will be as follows: $140 before December 1, 2006, and $175 after that date. The event's official website, www.Youth2007.org, provides full event and registration information.
Dayna Schoonmaker is the Youth2007 Office Coordinator and is available to help you with your questions and concerns about Youth2007. For more information, check out our website at www.Youth2007.org or call Dayna toll-free at 877-899-2780, ext. 7190; or send e-mails to Youth07@gbod.org.
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