LOUISIANA MISSIONARY BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION YOUNG PEOPLE S DEPARTMENT THE YOUNG BAPTIST VOICE Of Louisiana November 4, 2016 Volume 7 Number 1 Dr. C. S. Gordon, Jr., Convention President Dr. Hilda Guillory, Woman s Director Sis. Deanna Daggs, State Youth President Sis. Rosie Weston- Hudson, Director of the Young People s Department In This Issue Boot Camp Phase II Fall 2016 Regional Meetings Louisiana Baptist YPD IDOL Competition IT S BOOT CAMP TIME!!! BOOT CAMP 2017: The Battle Is Personal! (Workshops, Regional Meetings, and Intense Sessions for Youth) Saturday, January 21, 2017 Peabody Magnet High School 2727 Jones Avenue Alexandria, LA 71302 Registration 8:00-9:00 a.m. Workshop and Summit 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Oh Yeahhhhh! It s Boot Camp Time! We are extremely excited about the upcoming Boot Camp. We have exciting workshops and activities. We are now implementing Phase Two of the Boot Camp Initiative. The objective of this advanced phase is to provide leaders with opportunities for developing an acute awareness for issues impacting the lives of our young people culturally, socially, and spiritually. It will go one step further by outlining steps to engage in how to deal with these issues. We will call these workshops Advanced Camps. Along with these Advanced Camps, we will also present two of the original camp workshops each year because we have new leaders who attend each year who may not have participated in the original workshops. Sis. Deanna Daggs State Youth President Leaders who have completed all four of the Camp Workshops are eligible to receive a Christian Education Certificate. If they complete 4 of the Advanced Camps, they will also receive an Advanced Certificate. Application Forms will be available at the Boot Camp and regional and state meetings. The forms should be returned by May 1, 2017 so that the names of those receiving the certificate can be placed in the program for the July 2017 Annual Session.
P a g e 2 This Year s State Convention in Baton Rouge, LA Was A Blessing! Rosie Weston-Hudson CONTACT INFO (318) 631-9137 Home (318) 572-0121 Cell (318) 636-1728 lastatebaptistypd@gm ail.com We give God all the glory! The Central Region did an excellent job in hosting this year s state convention held in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Sis. Linda Coleman, the Fourth District, and members of the Central Region spearheaded the youth events. We are also so very thankful to the Children and Youth Congress staff for their support. There were over 300 young people that registered with the young people s department along with over 125 youth leaders. MISSIONS!! God blessed us to minister to the Youth Oasis Baton Rouge Children s Shelter. The mission of this agency is to provide emergency shelter and necessary support services to run-away, abandoned, and homeless youth ages 10-25 within the Greater Baton Rouge area, enabling them to transition into responsible and successful citizens. It provides shelter, food, clothing, counseling, health care, on-site tutoring, and recreation. The mission project was a huge success and the recipients attended the Tuesday evening program. Sis. Linda Farinas, Mission Coordinator, along with Sis. Rosemary Jones, Local Coordinator, spearheaded an effort that brought in donations from churches all over the state. We are so thankful for the participation and support. THE ROSE PAGEANT We would like to recognize our State Sis. Tevon McKinley Wedding of the Roses Queen for this year, 2016 Rose Queen Sis. Tevon McKinley, who represented the Westside Baptist Association where Sis. Joyce Campbell is Director and Rev. Hampton is the Moderator.
The First P a g e 3 She is a member of the St. Joseph Baptist Church where Rev. Melvin Zeno is pastor. THE FIRST COLLEGE FAIR Our First College Fair was simply inspiring. We had colleges from North and South Louisiana who participated in the event. The college representatives were impressed with the large attendance from youth, leaders, and guests. We are most appreciative to Sis. Dawn Kight and her committee who gave leadership to this project. We are definitely excited about the prospect of continuing this event in the future. It gives our young people a head start on college and career planning. It also provides parents and leaders with accurate information concerning college entrance and the opportunities that are available at each university. We also hope that the College Fair will help us with establishing the relationships that are needed to establish our transition program for high school graduates.
P a g e 4 EAST CARROLL PARISH ASSOCIATION AND LAKE PROVIDENCE, LA ROLLS OUT THE RED CARPET FOR STATE RALLY DAY 2016 Attendance Surpasses 400 With Our First Meeting in the Area and Honors the Late Georgia Gaines, Former District Director Dr. Raymond Gill, Host Moderator Rev.Raymond Gill, Host Moderator
P a g e 5 THE SOUTHWEST REGIONAL YOUTH CONFERENCE OF THE NBC, USA, INC. Birmingham, Alabama Sis. Deanna Daggs, Our President Presiding and Leading the Presentation Sis. Rosie Hudson Having Fun With Her Senior Red Circle Class Bro. Caleb Hudson Preparing for Crusader Presentation
P a g e 6 THE CIRCLE PROGRAM IS STILL VALUABLE! On Sunday, October 30, 2016, the Mission Department at the Paradise Baptist Church where my husband, Dr. Robert C. Hudson, celebrated its Mission Sunday just as it does every Fifth Sunday in the year. Paradise B. C. is dedicated to weekly ministries to the neighboring communities. As I was sitting, I sat an awe at the beauty of the collaboration between the Youth Mission Circles and the Senior Mission Auxiliaries as they presided over the various aspects of the program. I thought about my heroine, Sis. Nannie Helen Burroughs, one of the most creative and ground-breaking leaders in the National Baptist Convention. It took me back to the days of Sis. Genevieve Sims, Sis. Janice Landry, Rev. Henry Coleman, and all of the other Circle Leaders who provided my children who are now adults with a wonderful experience in the State Convention. They were also active in their local church mission circles and even served as State, National and Regional Officers. At Paradise during the past Mission Sunday, the Sunshine Band, Red Circles, and Crusaders came before the congregation and reported on their activities at the Nursing Homes, Rescue Mission, and their most recent project which involved putting on a carnival for the children at a shelter for homeless families and victims of domestic violence. They go out to do real mission work each fourth Saturday. It is my prayer that they will continue to maintain their eagerness for missions into their adult lives. The Circle Program is such a great ministry for young people. We will address its importance in the State Young People s Department in another venue in the coming year with God s blessing. Just wanted to share these photos with you: Thank You Paradise for Keeping the Circle Spirit Going!
P a g e 7 FALL 2016 REGIONAL MEETINGS INFO Northwest (In Collaboration With Northeast Region) Saturday, November 12, 2016 Registration 8:00 9:00 a.m. Activity 9:00-11:00 a.m. Paradise Baptist Church Activity Center 1706 Hollywood Avenue Shreveport, LA 71108 Dr. Robert C. Hudson, Pastor and Moderator Sis. Rosie W. Hudson 318-572-0121 Sis. Danielle Robinson 318-560-1650 Mail Registration Forms to: Sis. Rosie Hudson 3320 Pines Road Shreveport, LA 71119 Deadline: Thursday, November 10, 2016 Southeast (With Special Invitation to Central Region) Saturday, November 12, 2016 Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:00 9:00 a.m. Activity 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon 13 th District Missionary Baptist Assocation Dr. Robert C. Hudson, Moderator Cypress Grove Baptist Church 901 31 st Street Kenner, Louisiana Dr. Fred Porter, Pastor United Baptist Association Dr. Charles J. Southall, Moderator Janice Brown 504-243-5852 Linda McGary 504-919-8908 Mail Registration Forms to: Sis. Linda McGary 13040 N LAKE CARMEL DR NEW ORLEANS LA 70128 By Thursday, November 10, 2016 Southwest Saturday, November 19, 2016 Registration 8:30 9:00 a.m. Activity: 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon TBA Katie Clark 337-369-9077 Katherine Stovall 504-782-8056 Mail Registration Forms to Rosie W. Hudson 3320 Pines Road Shreveport, LA 71119 Fax: 318-636-1728 By Thursday, November 17, 2016 REGISTRATION FORMS WILL BE EMAILED. IF YOU ARE NOT ON THE EMAIL LIST, PLEASE CONTACT THE PERSON INDICATED. IF YOU WISH TO HOST A MEETING, PLEASE CONTACT THE PERSON LISTED.
P a g e 8 The Young People s Department Of the Woman s Auxiliary of the Louisiana Baptist State Convention Sis. Deanna Daggs, State Youth President Dr. Hilda J. Guillory, Woman s Director Sis. Rosie Weston-Hudson, Youth Director Dr. C. S. Gordon Jr., Convention President Presents Its ANNUAL CHILDREN AND YOUTH LEADERS WORKSHOP And STATE YOUTH SUMMIT Matthew 16:24-26 BOOT CAMP 2017: The Battle Is Personal! (Workshops, Regional Meetings, and Intense Sessions for Youth) Saturday, January 21, 2017 Peabody Magnet High School 2727 Jones Avenue Alexandria, LA 71302 Registration 8:00-9:00 a.m. Workshop and Summit 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Registration Fee: $20 (Adults) $10 (Youth) Attire: Casual (Regional or Church T-Shirts) Hotel and Additional Info Available in Future Mailing! Please contact Sis. Rosie Hudson at (318) 572-0121 if you need additional information. DEADLINE: FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 2017
P a g e 9 BOOT CAMP OFFERINGS: ADULT DIVISION (Adults will remain in class from 9:15 11:45 a.m.) The Boot Camp Program was initiated as a Four-Year Christian Development Program for Youth and their Adult Leaders. The program consisted of four strands identified as Camps with a different focus area of enrichment. We have completed the four-year cycle that was originally planned. The response to the initiative has been overwhelming. We are now in Phase II of the Boot Camp Program which will provide a more intense program designed to assist youth and leaders in addressing issues that are currently impacting the lives of young people in our local church. In Phase II of the Boot Camp Program, we will provide two of the original Camp Workshops at each Boot Camp because we have new leaders attending each year that can benefit from the basic foundation provided by the original Camp Workshop. We will add two or more additional workshops each year to address those issues that we must deal with in our local churches when working in youth ministry. Completion Certificates: Each person that has attended all four sessions is eligible to receive a Christian Education Certificate from the Young People s Department. One of the new workshops can replace Camp Delta if needed. An Advanced Certificate will be awarded when four (4) additional workshops are completed. The Boot Camp Four Year Training Program Course Documentation Card is included in this packet and should be turned in by May 1, 2017 for this year s recognition. The cards must be signed by your local Pastor. If you are unsure of your courses, we will provide another form at Boot Camp for requesting assistance. Persons who complete the program will receive the certificate and their names will be printed in the Annual State Convention Program in July 2017. Camp Alpha: The Process and Dynamics of Establishing an Effective Youth Ministry Team Four Things to Remember When Recruiting Volunteers Four-Step Formula to Developing Leaders How To Spoil Those Who Serve Why Does Your Youth Ministry Exist? How To Blow Up A Church Learn to Say No with This Simple Trick How to Respond to an Angry Parent Camp Charlie: Practical Tips for Leaders Why Leadership Tension is Good For You How To Deal With A Negative Leader Ten Ways to Spot Spiritual Abuse Three Ways to Make Prayer a Priority In Your Ministry Planning a Large Youth Event What To Do When Work-Stress Cranks Up Advanced Camp E: The Jesus Centered Youth Ministry Moving from Jesus-Plus to Jesus-Only The Power of the Environment Over Youth The Myths About Discipleship Answering the Only Two Questions That Matter Tell The Truth About Jesus by Dealing with the Cultural Termites Eating Away at our Youth s Relationship with Jesus Helping Youth Understand Who They Really Are In Christ Advanced Camp F: The Purpose Driven Youth Ministry (Phase I) (Phase 2: Practical Applications will be covered in January 2018) 9 Essential Foundations Healthy Youth Ministries Have Spiritually Healthy Leaders Conveying Your Purpose and Leading By Example Programs and Process Five Characteristics of Healthy Youth Programs Teaming Up With Parents Handling Pressure, Projects, and Time Demands Initiating Purpose-Driven Change
P a g e 10 Advanced Camp G: Practical Ideas for Youth Ministry in the 21 st Century The Basics of Faith Community-Building A Faith That Matters Parents Faith Expressed Outreach and evangelism Spiritual Training Dealing With the Now Young Adult Work Session Ages 18-35: Planning Baptist College Day and Young Adult Conference 2017 The Basics of Faith Community-Building A Faith That Matters Parents Faith Expressed Outreach and evangelism Spiritual Training Dealing With the Now LOUISIANA BAPTIST YPD CHOIR AND/ VOCAL ENSEMBLE COMPETITION We will have our first LA Baptist YPD Choir and Ensemble Competition. It is open to all ages. We will have 1 entree from each region. The groups must consist of 5 or more persons for this competition. If your group would like to participate, please email the State Director at lastatebaptistypd@gmail.com by Friday, December 16, 2016. The Director will forward the information to the Regional Director. The slots will be assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis. BOOT CAMP CHILDREN S DIVISION BOOT CAMP YOUTH DIVISION
P a g e 11 State and Regional Officers are elected every two years and 2017 is not an election year. The young people will participate in sessions designed to support their personal walk with Christ. We will also have the Louisiana Choir and Ensemble Competition! AGENDA FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH DIVISIONS 9:00 9:15 a.m. General Assembly for Adults and Youth 9:15 9:25 a.m. Transition to Sessions 9:25 10:05 a.m. Session Part I: Children Division: Who Is Jesus? Youth Division: How Does Our Baptist Faith Differ From Other Religions/Denominations? 10:05 10:15 a.m. Break 10:15-11:00 a.m. Session Part II: Children Division: What is Faith? Youth Division: What Would Jesus Do: Do You Really Know? 11:00 11:10 a.m. Transition to Regional Meetings (Children will remain in Session 2.) 11:10 11:40 a.m. Regional Meetings (Youth Ages 12 and Up) 11:40-11:45 a.m. Transition to Closing Assembly (Children and Youth) 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Closing Assembly and Choir Competition DESCRIPTION OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH SESSIONS Children s Division Level 1: Ages 6-8 Level 2: Ages 9-11 The Children s Division will focus on two key areas: 1. Who is Jesus? A clear presentation of who Jesus is and the work He did in securing eternal life for those who believe on His name. The goal is for them to see Jesus as being real and alive and not just another character they read about in a book. 2. What is Faith? This session will help children understand what it means to have faith even at a very young age and in terms that they can understand. Track II Young, Black, Male, and Saved (Young Men Ages 12 18 or Still in High School) Track III Young, Black, Female, and Saved (Young Ladies Ages 12 18 or Still in High School These intense workshops will address: Our Faith: What We Believe as Baptists o How the Baptist Faith Differs from Other Religions/Denominations o What A Cult Looks Like o The Danger of Joining A Cult What Would Jesus Do? Do You Really Know? o Who Jesus is: The Truth o What Jesus Did and Did not Do o Following Jesus Example: Bearing Your Own Cross (It s PERSONAL)
P a g e 12 LMBSC YPD BOOT CAMP 2017 REGISTRATION FORM Church District/Association Contact Person Contact Number ( ) Address City Zip Code Email address: Please indicate at least four choices in your rank of preference for your Camp Selection. Leaders will need to indicate the Track (I-IV) that each youth will attend. List adults and youth on this same form. Please list the two youth who will be serving as delegates only once in the space provided on the form. NAME PHONE NUMBER Indicate Youth (Y) or Adult (A) 1 ST CHOICE CAMP (Enter Camp for Adult/ Male or Female for Youth 2 ND CHOICE CAMP (Enter Camp for Adult/ Age for Children and Youth 3 RD CHOICE CAMP For Adult 4 TH CHOICE CAMP For Adult Youth Delegate: Youth Delegate: Funds Submitted: Persons (Adult) @ $20 each = Persons (Youth) @ $10 each = Total Funds Submitted: Checks should be made out to the Louisiana Baptist State ConventionYPD. Mail Registration Forms to: Sis. Rosie W. Hudson 3320 Pines Road Shreveport, LA 71119 Deadline: FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 2017 Phone: (318) 572-0121 Cell Fax: (318) 636-1728