Middle School

What is CIY Believe?

It is a high energy event, packed with high-energy worship, Biblical teaching, and skateboarding, stunts, comedians, performance artists, and more! It is one of the best middle school conferences that exists, because it is designed from the ground up for them.

Make sure to checkout some Believe videos to get a taste of what it will be like.

CIY Believe is at the Oregon Convention Center, on April 30th – May 1st.

Who can go and how much?

Middle Schoolers only! Those interested in going must pay the full amount and turn in a permission form to be registered for this trip. CIY also requires that their own medical release form which is due at when you register. Here are the registration deadlines:

Register by the Super Early Deadline March 17, 2010 for $30
Register by the Early Deadline April 7, 2010 for $40
Register after April 7, 2010 for $50

April 21, 2010 is the final day to register.

Youth will also need money for 3 meals.

What to bring?

We are sleeping on the floor of a church, so sleeping bag, and a pillow.
Modest pajamas: 1937 public casual attire
NO cell phones or ipods. Leaders will have phones on them for emergencies.
Money for 3 meals ($25ish)

What’s the Schedule?

Day #1 | Friday | 4/30

4:00pm Leave from SCCC Office
6:00pm Dinner in Portland
6:30pm Arrive at Convention Center
7:30pm Main Session 1: Welcome to Believe.
8:30pm Break
8:45pm Main Session 2: The Messiah was more…
10:30pm Head to Grace Point Community Church to debrief and stay the night

Day #2 | Saturday | 5/1

7:30am Load-up, breakfast
8:30am Arrive at Convention Center, free time
9:30am Main Session 3: Hanging at believe/Adult Training Session
10:45am Break
11:00a Main Session 4: The Messiah saw more…
12:30 Lunch and small group time
2:30p Back at Convention Center, free time
3:00p Main Session 5: The Messiah Has More.
4:30p Load up and head home

More info

CIY has more information on their website: CIY.com/believe

Our 30 Hour Famine Goals video!

What is the 30 Hour Famine?

The 30 Hour Famine is an opportunity to save the lives of Children in Haiti, by helping to combat hunger and end their cycle of poverty. Specifically, the Famine is a two part event. Part one is a two month period of time for raising funds, and part two is a two day (30 hours) event held at SCCC where youth and volunteers will fast from food, learn about and experience hunger and poverty, learn about God’s love and Jesus’ sacrifice, and have an awesome time playing games in a safe environment.

Part One - Fundraising packets will be available starting February 10th. I will be handing these out Wednesday night. This packet explains everything you will need to know about raising funds for children in Haiti.

Part Two – Our 30 Hour Famine event starts at 12.00pm on Friday, March 26th, and ends at 8.00pm on Saturday, March 27th. A full schedule is listed below.

Who can be apart of the Famine?

Anyone who is in 6th-12th grade. Remember, that the Famine is a two part event, and each youth who participates is expected to be active in each part of the event. So, youth must take the fundraising aspect of the Famine seriously if they want to experience part two. If you need a fundraising packet, contact Luke. A consent form must be turned in to participate in the 30 Hour Famine fundraising and the event on March 26th and 27th. Click here to download it, it is also available on the Downloads page.

30 Hour Famine Schedule (March 26th-27th)

Day 1 – Friday – 3/26

12.00pm Youth check-in at SCCC, lunch is provided.
1.00pm Opening prayer, devotional, ground rules for the weekend
2.00pm Service project – Away from SCCC
5.00pm Free time at SCCC
6.00pm Teen Affluenza video and discussion
6.30pm Juice break
7.00pm Play TRIBE – Intro and game 1
8.00pm Hunger in Niger video and discussion
8.45pm Free time
9.30pm Group activity
10.30pm Juice break
11.00pm Play TRIBE – Games 2 and 3
12.00pm Midnight devotional
12.15pm Quiet time
12.30pm Sleep Time

Day 2 – Saturday – 3/27

8:00am Wake up, juice break
8.30am Devotional, quiet time
9.00am Service Project – Away from SCCC
11.30am Juice break @ SCCC
11.45pm Play TRIBE – Games 4 and 5
1.00pm Free Time
1.15pm Service Project – Away from SCCC
3.30pm Free time @ SCCC
4.00pm Play TRIBE – Game 6 and wrap-up
5.30pm Weekend review, reflections
6.00pm Communion and “break-the-fast” meal

What is Famine Sunday?

Famine Sunday is March 28th. We will be celebrating with our church on Sunday morning during both services (9.00am and 10.45am). Several youth will share their experiences, discuss the total funds raised, and encourage our church to continue to be involved in fighting against hunger and poverty.

Want to know more info?

Check out the Famine’s official website for more info, stories, pictures, videos and more: http://www.30hourfamine.org

How can I help?

If you are a youth: RAISE MONEY! Be as creative (and safe) as possible! Talk to me if you need some ideas!

If you are a parent: Work with you kid(s) to raise money, encourage them, and love them! You can also make donations to our general 30 Hour Famine fund.

If you are someone else: Talk to Luke if you want to be involved, pray for Haiti, pray for our youth, pray for our event, and/or donate money!

Got a question?

Just leave a comment at the bottom of this page, or contact Luke (Youth Minister).

Believe 2010!