2018-2019 Ministry Resource Booklet
Table of Contents Calendar... 6-7 Area Coordinators... 8 Area Coordinator Church Assignments and Contact Info... 9-11 Club Ministries... 12 How to Start a Club... 13 Family Ministries... 14 Impact... 15 Medical Cadets... 16 Missionary Impossible... 17 National Service Organization... 18 Public Campus Ministries... 19 Summer Camp... 20 Training Ministries... 21 Youth Federations... 22 Young Adult Ministries... 23 V-News... 24 Shop... 25
2018-2019 Theme
Vision & Mission VISION Seek God, Serve others, Be Saved for eternity. MISSION We are inspiring others to have personal, Christ-centered experiences. United, we empower each other through service to individuals and communities. Leading those around us into discipleship, they will be equipped to reach others for God s Kingdom. Seek. Serve. Save SEEK - Personal Devotion Develop a relationship through taking time daily to know God through His word, worship and prayer. SERVE - Others Being God s hands by mingling with people, showing sympathy, ministering to their needs, and winning their confidence. SAVE - Witnessing & Discipleship Actively sharing the gospel with peers, leading them to accept Jesus personally, and helping them grow and share their faith.
Core Values Christ Centered: Youth leaders will be able to provide the youth and young adults with opportunities to discover Jesus through meaningful relationships. (John 12:32) Unity: Youth leaders will provide support and resources across ministries to ensure success. Youth leaders will also strive to create a cohesive environment that promotes growth and fellowship. (John15: 1-17) Leadership: Youth leaders will establish clear roles and responsibilities that will develop mentor/coaches to those being ministered to. (Romans 12:1-2) Training: Youth leaders will promote training opportunities provided by the AYM department of SNEC. (1Timothy 4:7,8) Growth & Empowerment: Youth leaders will provide youth and young adults with opportunities to lead out in planning and the execution of their programs so that they are closer in their relationship with God through ministry. (1 Timothy 5:1) Relationships & Community: The AYM department will be a growing community that will nourish trust, relationships, and belonging; fostering acceptance to new ideas and methods, and creating a family among youth and youth workers. (Hebrews 12:14) SMART Goals (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Time based) All conference and church youth ministries are encouraged to align their work to support the core values.
Calendar 2018 January 12-14...Leadership Training Convention February TBA...Winter Teen Event 3...Area Pathfinder Bible Experience 16-18...Couples Retreat (Leominster, MA) 23-25...GODencounters-Atlantic Union (Leominster, MA) March 2-4...Spring Club Area Coordinator Meeting (Leominster, MA 2-4...SPARK: Young Adult Leadership Retreat (Camp WNKG) 3...Conference Pathfinder Bible Experience 4...Mission Trip Orientation 4...AY Ministry Training 8-18...Missionary Impossible Puerto Rico 10-17...Atlantic Union Week of Prayer 17...Global Youth Day 23-24...Compassion New York City (Atlantic Union) 24...Union PBE (Atlantic Union) 25...Town Hall Meeting 25...Health Training Day (MCC @AUC) 31...Youth Rally-Federations April 8...AY Leaders Training Day (Location TBA) 12-23...Missionary Impossible Haiti 20-21...Division PBE 27-29...Teen Prayer/TLT Conference (Camp Winnekeag) 30...Club Investiture 30...Pathfinder Sabbath to be Completed May 18-20...Pathfinder Spring Camporee, Burlingame State Park, RI June 1-3...Adventurer Spring Escape 8-10...MG Candidate Camporee 6
June Cont d 15-23...Camp Winnekeag Staff Training Week (Camp WNKG) 24-30...Adventurer Camp July 1-8...Junior Camp 8-15...Tween Camp 13...Adventurer/ Pathfinder/TLT Club Registration Opens 15-22...Teen Camp 22-29...Family Camp 1 29...Share Your Faith Sabbath-Federations 29-August 5...Family Camp 2 August 5...Adventurer Family Fun Day 10-12...Drilling and Marching Weekend Training 17-19...Young Adult Retreat, NNE September 14-16...Pathfinder Fall Camporee 29-30...Impact October 5-7...Youth Council 13...Family Life Sabbath 20...Atlantic Union Collegiate Summit 21...AY Leadership Training 19-21...Fall Club Area Coordinator Meeting (Leominster, MA) November 10...NSO Sabbath-Federations 17...Young Adult Rally December 7-9...TLT Retreat (Camp WNKG) 9...MCC Banquet 7
Area Coordinators Alcides Jusino Alexandro Gonclaves Maria Almonte Clovis Andreu (In Training) Barbara Battle Bertha Josiah-Ogbomo Eddy Almonte Elisa Bravo Eli Ortiz Emmanuel Chery Eric Jean Baptiste Fednold Meunier Frankie Vazquez Jesus Arocho Keila DeOliveira Lydia Rojas Maricelis Sepulveda Michael Battle Monifa Wilds Myrna Campbell-Claxton Naomie Chery Nancy Soto Paula Vogler Randy Cotto Sandra Barrett jusino52@gmail.com alexgons33@gmail.com almontemaria@hotmail.com clovis.andreu@gmail.com bbatalla@usa.net lipi2zanner@yahoo.com almonteed@gmail.com bravoelisa90@gmail.com ortizpthfndr@gmail.com bergily27@hotmail.com erns12@hotmail.com fednoldmeunier@hotmail.com fravanena@yahoo.com jesus.arocho@gmail.com keilasaliture@gmail.com lydia.rjs@gmail.com mariselissepulveda@yahoo.com gmdirector@gmail.com mowilds424@gmail.com dcamp1980@hotmail.com moinaomie@yahoo.com nancysoto1010@gmail.com prvogler@gmail.com randombpt@hotmail.com vajsbs@aol.com The role of a coordinator is to: -Encourage churches within their area without a Club to get one started. -Assist in planning Adventurer/Pathfinder events. -Promote the conference Adventurer/Pathfinder events within his/her assigned area and encourage maximum club participation. -Direct area activities such as camping weekends, athletic events, leaders training courses, and leaders meetings. -Be willing and able to assist other coordinators. -Visit and communicate with club directors in their assigned area, mentoring them to be excellent leaders (each club should be visited twice a year). -Be available to give assistance to local pastors and/or club leadership in promoting and supporting SNEC, Union, and General Conference policies and programs. -Maintain conference Youth Department informed of developments in the field through calls and monthly reports. -Must hold no office in the local club. Have a question regarding your area coordinator? Contact the office M-F between the hours of 9-5pm. After hours, you can call, Eli Ortiz 978.895.5770 or Lydia Rojas 617-610-2111 SNEC Conference Area Coordinators. 8
Club Ministries ADVENTURERS CLUB Adventurers is a church based ministry that focuses on families by involving and supporting parents (care-givers) in the physical, social, spiritual, and mental development (Luke 2:52) of children pre-k through grade 4. PATHFINDERS CLUB Pathfinders is a church based ministry that focuses on developing the spiritual, mental, and physical capacities of children and adolescents from grades 5 to 10 through activities meeting their needs and interests. 2018 Upcoming Events: Adventurer Spring Escape -June 1-3*** Family Fun Day - August 5 *** Club Registration Opens- July 13 ***These events are for families to enjoy together and are held at the SNEC Camp Grounds. Smart Goals 1. Have 80% of clubs registered within the first 90 days of club year: a. Visit clubs on their 1st meeting. b. Attend local club s parent meeting. c. Continued follow-up with club director to ensure regular meetings occurs. 2. Uniform compliance: a. Club uniform guide inspection by January 31st. b. Provide uniform guide and policy for clubs. 2018 Upcoming Events Area PBE Locations TBA - February 3; Various Areas Conference PBE, College Church - March 3 Union PBE, Location TBA - April 7 Spring Camporee - May 18-20, Burlingame State Park, Charleston, RI Fall Camporee - September 14-16, Location TBA 9
How to Start an Adventurer and Pathfinder Club 1. Contact and set up an appointment with your Area Coordinator. 2. Share the benefits, requirement/support from each support staff. 3. Announce to your local congregation the plans and benefits of starting a club. Ask for prayer. 4. Schedule a meeting with the team you have recruited for your club ministry. 5. **Have your Area Coordinator come by to share what the basics are to running a club. 6. Structure how meetings will go and make a calendar for the year. 7. Promote your club within your neighborhood and church community. 8. Hold an open house for the community to come and hear a presentation and Q&A. 9. Visit registered club members to review expectations. 10. Schedule with your Area Coordinator to help with the Induction Service. Club Registration 1. Registration opens on July 13th. 2. Registration is a 2 step process: a. Submit your club application via email/fax or mail. This can be found in your Club Packet. You can find your club packet at www.snecyouth.com -> Forms -> Adventurer ->Club Packet (This packet is for both Adventurer and Pathfinder Clubs b. Pay your club fees online via www.snecyouth.com Name Milton Marquez, Director Daniel Velez, Associate Director Guadalupe Montour, Assistant Kirosha Sidelca, Assistant Eli Ortiz, Conf Area Coordinator Lydia Rojas, Conf Area Coordinator Telephone 978-365-4551 x618 978-365-4551 x619 978-365-4551 x620 978-365-4551 x675 978-895-5770 617-610-2111 Email miltonmarquez@comcast.net dvelez@sneconline.org gmontour@sneconline.org khuggan@sneconline.org ortizpthfndr@gmail.com lydia.rjs@gmail.com 13
SNEC Reach Seek Serve Save Theme Song By Cristina Hernandez Persia 2014 Verse 1 G Em This is our anthem song, Our heart s own cry C Am7 G You call us to take a stand, And reflect the love of Christ G Em This is our warrior shout (Woo!) We re rising up C Am7 G You hold us with Your strength, We must turn our eyes above! Chorus!
! Chorus! G Bm C Seeking, Your purpose in our lives G Bm C Serving, I answer to the cry Em Bm C Saving, for me You died Am7 G We're Reaching for Your Love!! G Bm C Seeking, Your purpose in our lives G Bm C
Family Ministries Family Ministries exists to provide resources and events that support local church family ministry leaders and the families of our conference. Smart Goals 1. To provide a Couples Retreat in February, 2018. 2. To provide a Family Life Sabbath in each state of the SNEC in the year 2018. Name Milton Marquez, Director Guadalupe Montour, Assistant Telephone 978-365-4551 x618 978-365-4551 x620 Email miltonmarquez@comcast.net gmontour@sneconline.org 2018 Upcoming events: Couples Retreat February 16-17 Family Life Sabbath-October 13 14
Impact Projects Impact Projects is the partnering of all youth department ministries and community organizations for a one-day community service event. This opportunity helps youth and young adults mingle with the community, show compassion, minister to their needs, and win their confidence. Smart Goals 1. To host the next Impact event in Conneticut in 2018 2. Include, in the execution of Impact, all ministries represented in the Youth Department. 2018 Upcoming events: Impact - September 29-30 Name Milton Marquez, Director Daniel Velez, Associate Director Kirosha Sidelca, Assistant Telephone 978-365-4551 x618 978-365-4551 x619 978-365-4551 x675 Email miltonmarquez@comcast.net dvelez@sneconline.org khuggan@sneconline.org 15
Medical Cadet Corps The Medical Cadet Corps is a ministry for youth and young adults from ages 16 and over. They are trained to serve God, their neighbors, and the community, especially in emergency, rescue, and disaster response. Smart Goals 1. Increase from 2 to 6 strong MCC s groups by the end of the year. The clubs being strengthened are Waterbury, Lawrence, Boston, and Marlboro. 2. Having all the cadets certified in at least CPR. 3. Have the first MCC s Camporee. 4. All the cadets will be trained in Damage Assessment and Disaster. 5. At the end of the year, have 10 new cadets baptized. 6. Create an academy or a training to connect the Master Guides with the MCCs. Name Daniel Velez, Director Guadalupe Montour, Assistant Frankie Vazquez Conf. Coordinator-MA Daniel Aviles Assit. Conf. Coordinator-CT Telephone 978-365-4551 x618 978-365-4551 x620 978-870-3672 203-721-2776 Email dvelez@sneconline.org gmontour@sneconline.org fravanena@yahoo.com avilesdaniel7@hotmail.com 16
Missionary Impossible Missionary Impossible is the yearly mission trip for the Southern New England Conference, organized by the Youth Department. This trip invite people to experience Jesus through service to the world. Missionary Impossible is intended for youth ages 14 years old and up, including adults. This experience is strategically placed during the public school srping break. Opportunities to serve are: preaching, VBS, Compassion/outreach, construction, food service, and school setting ministry. 2018 Upcoming events: Mission Trip Orientation-March 4 Mission Trip to Puerto Rico-March 8-18 Mission Trip to Haiti-April 12-23 Name Milton Marquez, Director Daniel Velez, Director Kirosha Sidelca, Assistant Joyce Malin Smart Goals 1. Successfully lead two mission trip to Haiti and Puerto Rico serving public high school students (14+), young adults and adults. Telephone 978-365-4551 x618 978-365-4551 x619 978-365-4551 x675 978-660-9279 Email miltonmarquez@comcast.net dvelez@sneconline.org khuggan@sneconline.org joycemalin55@gmail.com 17
National Service Organization The National Service Organization aids Adventist young adults in successfully understanding and dealing with issues related to the military. NSO also provides spiritual support and information for anyone who is anticipating or actively serving in the military. 2018 Upcoming events: NSO Sabbath-November 10 Smart Goals 1. Provide quarterly posting and articles from individual who have been in the military, including their recommendations for those considering military as an option. 1. Bible Kits for those in service Resources Name Milton Marquez, Director Danny Velez, Assoc Dir Kirosha Sidelca, Assistant Telephone 978-365-4551 x618 978-365-4551 x675 978-365-4551 x619 Email miltonmarquez@comcast.net dvelez@sneconline.org khuggan@sneconline.org 18
Public Campus Ministries Public Campus Ministry is geared toward reaching both Adventist and non-adventist students at public college and universities, through training, service, worship, and fellowship. Smart Goals 1. To establish two more ACF groups in 2017. 2. Successfully lead a mission trip to Mexico, serving public campus collegiates. 2018 Upcoming events: Mission Trip Orientation-March 4 Mission Trip to Puerto Rico-March 8-18 Mission Trip to Haiti-April 12-23 Collegiate Training (Union) - October 20 Name Milton Marquez, Director Guadalupe Montour, Assistant Telephone 978-365-4551 x618 978-365-4551 x620 Email miltonmarquez@comcast.net gmontour@sneconline.org 19
Summer Camp at Winnekeag Summer Camp offers youth and families an opportunity to get to know Jesus better, through a variety of fun and challenging activities. In the setting of nature the camper is offered moments to reconnect spiritually and recharge though relationships. Smart Goals 1. Continue to improve attendance through a continued discount program to Adventurer and Junior camps. 2. Improve camp staff spirituality through a spiritual mentorship program and measuring effectiveness through survey tools. 3. Provide spiritual growth material for Junior, Tween, and Teen campers after summer camp. 2018 Upcoming events: Adventurer Camp- June 24-30 Junior Camp- July 1-8 Tween Camp- July 8-15 Teen Camp- July 15-22 Family Camp 1- July 22-29 Family Camp 2- July 29-August 5 Name Milton Marquez, Director Daniel Velez, Assoc Dirc Guadalupe Montour, Assistant Telephone 978-365-4551 x618 978-365-4551 x619 978-365-4551 x620 Email miltonmarquez@comcast.net dvelez@sneconline.org gmontour@sneconline.org www.campwinnekeag.com 20
Training Ministries Training Ministry assists in the training, preparation, and continued education of leaders that serve youth ministries across the conference. The emphasis is on in-service training and active involvement in learning new skills and developing methods for successful leadership. 2018 Upcoming events: AY Ministry Training-March 4 Youth Rally-March 31 AY Leaders Training Day-April 8 NSO Sabbath-November 10 AY leadership Training-October 21 Share Your Faith-July 28 MG Candidates Camporee- June 8-10 Drilling and Marching Training-August 10-12 MG Consecration & Investiture - Nov 18 Name Milton Marquez, Director Daniel Velez Kirosha Sidelca, Assistant Glorimar Teixeira, MG Coord. Jesus Arocho, MG Assistant Telephone 978-365-4551 x618 978-365-4551 x619 978-365-4551 x675 203-727-4424 508-361-9400 Email miltonmarquez@comcast.net dvelez@sneconline.org khuggan@sneconline.org snec.masterguide@gmail.com jesus.arocho@gmail.com 21
Youth Federations Federations exist to offer tangible aid through training, mentoring, and serving as a source of support to Adventist Youth Society (AYS) groups. The AYS objective is to save from sin and guide into service. This is done through relevant youth worships, Compassion projects, and building community. 2018 Upcoming Events Youth Rally-March 31 AY Leaders Training Day-April 8 AY Leadership Training-October 21 Share Your Faith-July 28 Smart Goals 1. Federations will plan and execute Teen Prayer Conference, Youth Rally, Share Your Faith, and NSO Sabbath for each federation area. 2. Federations will mentor 10 new churches into starting any form of AY programs, as well as mentor youth leaders into position. 3. Federations will provide 2 major trainings a year towards AYL Certification 4. To partner with the Young Adult Council to host a town hall meeting during the week long camp meeting. 5. To graduate 20 youth leaders by 2019 with thier AYL Certification Name Milton Marquez, Director Kirosha Sidelca, Assistant Area Presidents Badran Khatib, CAYYA Esther Reyna, MAYYA Maria Almonte, RAYYA Isaiah Goncalves, BAYYA Telephone 978-365-4551 x618 978-365-4551 x675 413-654-4922 917-434-1035 401-663-4487 774-257-7795 Email miltonmarquez@comcast.net khuggan@sneconline.org badrankhatib@gmail.com laneta205@yahoo.com almontemaria@hotmail.com isaiahgoncalves@gmail.com *Leaders still needed for SCAYYA (South Connecticut)
Young Adult Ministries The Young Adult Ministries meet the needs by providing relevant Christ centered events that will help them grow spiritually and empower them to be leaders in their churches and communities. 2018 Upcoming events: GODencounters February 23-25 SPARK YA Leaders Retreat-March 2-4 NNEC Young Adult Retreat- August 17-18 Young Adult Rally- Nov 17 Smart Goals 1. To provide a Young Adult Rally in November, 2018. 2. To provide a SNEC retreat in the Fall of 2018. 3. To establish 6 young adult small groups in 2018. Name Milton Marquez, Director Guadalupe Montour, Assistant Telephone 978-365-4551 x619 978-365-4551 x620 Email miltonmarquez@comcast.net gmontour@sneconline.org 23
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